Most scenes together: King Mongkut & Anna Leonowens (6), Prince Chulalongkorn & Anna Leonowens (2), Louis Leonowens & Anna Leonowens (2)
Am wondering, giving circumstances, if it is proper for king to ask Anna to dance.
I have danced with a king before, Your Majesty.
And I with an English woman.
Until now, Madame Leonowens, I did not understand supposition, man can be satisfied with only one woman.
[He kisses her hand, and they dance closer.]
My mind has taken me down many roads of late. All of which lead absolutely nowhere. What would Buddha say of that?
That roads are for journeys, ma'am, not destinations.
You have the power to lead your people...
Now is not the time to change the way that things are done!
Well, if not now, then when? How many more people must die so that you might save face?
I have never danced with a English woman before.
Nor I with a king.
How was the King compared to the other Englishmen?
He was charming, very charming. I don't think I will ever forget, how he held held his hand out to me, like I was...
One of his 26 wives?
Anna Leonowens [A bit distraught]: Thank you Beebe, I never thought of it in that way.
Beebe [Knowingly]: Prehapes you should.
Son of teacher forgets that I am son of King.
Son of teacher couldn't care less.
Louis, remember what I told you.
I'm sorry Mother, but he started it.
In my country, man never tell a woman he is sorry. If you had father, you would know this.
You don't have a father, you have a map.
It is forbidden to touch royalty.
I didn't touch you — I shoved you. Why don't you get one of your servants to shove me back?
Moonshee, why does the king have so many wives?
Moonshee That is an excellent question — For your mother.
Lord Bradley, may I have a moment?
Lord Bradley I'm afraid a moment is all we have.
Lady Bradley We're leaving on the next boat, and so should you.
My place is hear.
Lord Bradley Your question?
Are the British behind these Burmese attacks?
Stick to teaching, Ms. Leonowens. It's clear that you know nothing of pollitics.
I know that Burma would never make a move without Englands blessing.
Lord Bradley Preciseley. But, if our economy was threatend, then it would be our duty to protect our intrests.
Our economy?! Our intrests?!
Lady Bradley The ways of England are the ways of the world, my dear.
Yes, a world that I am ashamed to call my own!
Lord Bradley You forget yourself madam. Now if you will excuse us.
No, I will not. You toasted him! You praised him for his learnings! And all the while you were planning to take the throne from him!
Lord Bradley Well, you should do well to remember your own self, next tine you are cheek to cheek with the king!
If Alak crosses the bridge, everything I love will die.
But they are only children!
Yes, and heirs to the royal throne.
What will you do?
We will blow up the bridge.
Will that work?
It will, if he is on it.
Your Majesty, promise me, promise me I will see you again!
If your Bible is correct, then the world was created in seven days. Who is to say that four men can not stop an army?
Mother, look! The king is standing on the bridge.
What!?
And he is surronded by thousands of men!
King Mongkut [Coming back alive]: Why did you not take everyone to the monastary like I orderd!?
Becuase, your Majesty, I already lost one man to the jungle, I wasn't about to let it happen again.
I wonder, if it would be proper, to have the honor to dance with school teacher.
I have danced with a king before.
As have I with a English woman.
I never thought, before this moment, Anna Leonowens, that a man could be satisfied with just one woman.
[He kisses her hand, and they dance closer.]
I have never danced with a English woman before.
Nor I with a king.
How was the King compared to the other Englishmen?
He was charming, very charming. I don't think I will ever forget, how he held held his hand out to me, like I was...
One of his 26 wives?
Anna Leonowens [A bit distraught]: Thank you Beebe, I never thought of it in that way.
Beebe [Knowingly]: Prehapes you should.
Son of teacher forgets that I am son of King.
Son of teacher couldn't care less.
Louis, remember what I told you.
I'm sorry Mother, but he started it.
In my country, man never tell a woman he is sorry. If you had father, you would know this.
You don't have a father, you have a map.
It is forbidden to touch royalty.
I didn't touch you -- I shoved you. Why don't you get one of your servants to shove me back?
Moonshee, why does the king have so many wives?
Moonshee That is an excellent question -- For your mother.
Lord Bradley, may I have a moment?
Lord Bradley I'm afraid a moment is all we have.
Lady Bradley We're leaving on the next boat, and so should you.
My place is hear.
Lord Bradley Your question?
Are the British behind these Burmese attacks?
Stick to teaching, Ms. Leonowens. It's clear that you know nothing of pollitics.
I know that Burma would never make a move without Englands blessing.
Lord Bradley Preciseley. But, if our economy was threatend, then it would be our duty to protect our intrests.
Our economy?! Our intrests?!
Lady Bradley The ways of England are the ways of the world, my dear.
Yes, a world that I am ashamed to call my own!
Lord Bradley You forget yourself madam. Now if you will excuse us.
No, I will not. You toasted him! You praised him for his learnings! And all the while you were planning to take the throne from him!
Lord Bradley Well, you should do well to remember your own self, next tine you are cheek to cheek with the king!
If Alak crosses the bridge, everything I love will die.
But they are only children!
Yes, and heirs to the royal throne.
What will you do?
We will blow up the bridge.
Will that work?
It will, if he is on it.
Your Majesty, promise me, promise me I will see you again!
If your Bible is correct, then the world was created in seven days. Who is to say that four men can not stop an army?
Mother, look! The king is standing on the bridge.
What!?
And he is surronded by thousands of men!
King Mongkut [Coming back alive]: Why did you not take everyone to the monastary like I orderd!?
Becuase, your Majesty, I already lost one man to the jungle, I wasn't about to let it happen again.
I wonder, if it would be proper, to have the honor to dance with school teacher.
I have danced with a king before.
As have I with a English woman.
I never thought, before this moment, Anna Leonowens, that a man could be satisfied with just one woman.
[He kisses her hand, and they dance closer.]
You are teacher?
Yes, Your Majesty, I am.
You do not look sufficient of age for scientific teaching. How many years have you?
Enough to know that age and wisdom do not necessarily go hand in hand, Your Majesty.
Everyone should have legends. It allowes us to dream.
I could not imagine a Siam without you.
I was only a boy, but the image of my father holding the woman he loved for the last time has remained with me throughout the years.
In my letter confirming my employment, Your Majesty, you claimed you wanted Siam to take its place among the nations of the modern world. You spoke of building something greater than yourself. A country where no man is above the law. Which is why I chose to come here.
It is always surprising how small a part of life is taken up by meaningful moments. Most often they're over before they start even though they cast a light on the future and make the person who originated them unforgettable.
Life is precious, especially when you're a Christian and only allowed one.
Most people do not see the world as it is. They see it as they are.
Mother, what's a concubine?
She was the first English woman I had ever met. And it seemed to me she knew more about the world than anyone. But it was a world Siam was afraid would consume them. The monsoon winds had whispered her arrival like a coming storm. Some welcomed the rain, but others feared a raging flood. Still she came, unaware of the suspicion that preceded her. But it wasn't until years later, that I began to appreciate how brave she was, and how alone she must have felt. An English woman. The first I had ever met.
