Appendix C: Script from a Scene in Throne of Blood
Lady Asaji
Have you made up your mind, my Lord?
Washizu
It has all been a bad dream. I have been haunted by an evil spirit.
No more of this!
Take over the Cobweb Castle?
I cannot dream of such a. . .
Lady Asaji
Why not, my lord?
It is not beyond your reach.
As a samari. . .
Who does not want to be the lord of a castle?
Washizu
I am satisfied with the way things are.
I will keep this castle and remain loyal to his Lordship.
I want to live in peace.
Lady Asaji
But there cannot be peace.
Washizu
(Grunts?)
Lady Asaji
If Captain Miki tells His Lordship of what happened in the forest. . .
Then, there would be no peace here.
His Lordship would regard you as a usurper.
He would most certainly have his men besiege the castle immediately.
You have only two ways to choose.
Stay here and wait for your own destruction
Or kill His Lordship. . .
And take over the Cobweb Castle.
Washizu
But, that is high treason!
Lady Asaji
Did you forget. . .
His Lordship killed his own master. . .
To become what he is now.
Washizu
He was compelled to preserve his own life.
His Lordship trusts me.
I would give my heart for him.
Lady Asaji
Does he know what lies deep in your heart?
Washizu
In my heart? There is nothing.
Lady Asaji
I know otherwise.
Washizu
I have no such ambition.
Lady Asaji
That may be so. . .
But will His Lordship still believe it?
Even after he learns from Miki about the prediction?
Washizu
Miki. Miki will never mention such a thing.
He is my best friend.
Lady Asaji
He is ambitious.
Children kill for less.
In this world you must strike first. . .
If you do not want to be killed.
It is possible that Miki has already betrayed you.
I am worried.
Washizu
Asaji! You must stop doubting my friends.
Messenger
About 300 men from the castle are hiding on the hill at the rear.
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