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20 years ago, this was a sleepy little town.
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Now, look at this.
:12:06
You see, the emperor is mad
for all thing western.
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and the Samurais believe
that it's changing too fast.
:12:12
The ancient and the modern
are at war for the soul of Japan.
:12:16
So your new employer, Mr. Omura...
:12:18
is bringing in every western
expert he can get his hands on.
:12:22
Lawyers of France,
engineers of Germany...
:12:25
architects of Holland and
now of course, warriors of America.
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I came when I was with the British
legation, know, years ago...
:12:33
I was soon relieved of my position
where I have a long long forest of
tendencies to tell the truth...
:12:38
in a country where they never say what they need.
:12:41
So now, I very accurately
translate the other people's lives.
:12:51
For 2000 years, no Emperor
was even seen by a commoner.
:12:55
You have to realise
this accidental chance is an honor.
:12:57
This is all highly ritualism, of course.
:12:59
You may look at him,
but do not speak.
:13:01
Unless you are spoken to, obviously.
:13:03
If he stands, you must bow.
:13:04
If he bows, you must bow lower.
:13:07
Do I look presentable?
I've wantoned a decade...
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...on the smart round midgets.
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and bow
:13:31
The Emperor Meiji bids you welcome.
:13:34
He's grateful for the assistance your country offers.
:13:38
We hope to accomplish the same
national harmony you enjoy in your homeland.
:13:52
The Emperor is most interested
in the American indians.
:13:55
If you have fought against them in battle?
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We have, Your Highness.
The red man is brutal ass.