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Searching for the Missing Pig
Taran
Have you seen my pig?
Gurgi
Piggy? Round, fat piggy? Big snout!
Taran
Yes, yes.
Gurgi
Curly tail!
Taran
That's her! That's Hen Wen!
Gurgi
Uh-uh, nope. Gurgi has not seen piggy. Nope.
Horned King's Inquiry About the Pig
Horned King
I presume, my boy, you are the keeper of this oracular pig?
The Cauldron's Hunger Cannot Be Escaped
Horned King
No, you'll not escape! You shall satisfy the cauldron's hunger.
[to Taran]
Defending Identity Against False Accusations
Fflewddur
You're making a horrendous mistake! I'm not a spy! I'm a bard! I sing! Uh, I entertain! Oh, careful sir, these are the hands of an artist!
Horned King's Threat to the Pig Keeper
Horned King
You've interfered for the last time. Now, pig keeper, you shall die!
[to Taran]
The Horned King's Ambition for Power
Horned King
Oh, yes. Yes, my soldiers. Soon the Black Cauldron will be mine. Its evil power will course through my veins, and I shall make you Cauldron-Born. Yes, yes, oh yes, then you will worship ME! Me. Oh, my soldiers. How long I have thirsted to be a god among mortal men...
Conflict Over the Cauldron's Fate
Fflewddur
Just what do you think you're up to, ladies?
Orddu
Oh, we have business with your little hero.
Taran
Hero?" Gurgi was the hero.
Orddu
The only thing that mattered to you was the Cauldron, but now it's no use to you. So we'll just take it and be on our way.
Fflewddur
Stay your hand, ladies. We never give anything away. We bargain; we trade. Remember?
Orddu
Did these old ears hear the word "bargain"? Hmm?
Fflewddur
Yes, madam, those old ears heard right.
Orwen
Ohh! I adore forceful men.
Fflewddur
Oh, pull yourself together, madam.
Debate Over Courage and Magic
Taran
I wasn't afraid!
Eilonwy
Not afraid?! Why, we were running for our lives!
Taran
Well, I got us out of the castle, didn't I?
Eilonwy
You?! I'd say it was the sword's magic.
Taran
But it takes a great warrior to handle a sword like this!
Eilonwy
But still, it is a magic sword!
Taran
Humph! What does a girl know about swords anyway?!
Eilonwy
Girl? Girl?! If it weren't for this, girl, you would still be in the Horned King's dungeon!
Fflewddur
Here now, now. Princess Eilonwy, Taran–
Eilonwy
Well at least I don't keep talking about it forever! Oh, you're so, so bored!
Fflewddur
Princess Eilonwy!
Eilonwy
How dare you take his side!
Fflewddur
Well I really didn't mean to-to-to... interfere, heh, heh!
Taran
Silly girl! Even if she is a princess!
Fflewddur
We are going to have to- to to... Oh, dear.
Celebrating Disney's 25th Animated Motion Picture
Taglines
Seven years in the making - In the celebrated Disney tradition comes our 25th animated motion picture.
Fear of Losing a Friend
Gurgi
If great lord go into evil castle, poor Gurgi will never see his friend again. Nope, never.
The Dark Legend of the Black Cauldron
Opening narration
The Legend has it, in the mystic land of Prydain, there was once a king so cruel and so evil that even the gods feared him. Since no prison could hold him, he was thrown alive into a crucible of molten iron. There, his demonic spirit was captured in the form of a great Black Cauldron. For uncounted centuries, the large Black Cauldron lay hidden, waiting, while evil men searched for it, knowing whoever possessed it would have the power to resurrect an army of deathless warriors, and with them, rule the world.
A Pig-Boy Questions His Warrior Identity
Taran
I'm not a warrior. I'm a pig-boy. What would I do with a sword?
Orddu
Absolutely nothing!
[grabbing the sword back]
Taran
But I would trade...
All Three Witches
Yes?
Taran
...the Cauldron for Gurgi.
Orwen
Oh, dear!
Orddu
It's not possible!
Fflewddur
Just as I thought, ladies! You've got no real power! Admit it! Admit it!
Orddu
We have made a bargain!
[laughing]
Gift of Fortune in Chaos
Fflewddur
Help! Murder! Hurry!
Gurgi
Ha, ha! Gurgi's lucky day! Wow!
[picks up Fflewddur's hat]
Fflewddur
Yes! Keep it! It's a gift!
Gurgi
Oh, this! Gurgi want this!
[picks up Fflewddur's harp]
Fflewddur
Take it! I'm sure you've murdered for less! Ugh!
The Horned King's Command to His Warriors
Horned King
My beloved warriors have come to life. All the dead of centuries past - never has anyone created an army like this! Go forth, my deathless warriors! Destroy all in your path!
Defiance Against Mortality and Loss of Power
Horned King
No! You'll not have me. My power cannot die! Curse you! No! NOOOOOOO!!!
[last words]
A Sacrifice for Power and Choice
Eilonwy
No, Taran! No!
Taran
It's our only chance! Here is my sword. Take it!
[to Eilonwy; to Orddu, sadly]
Orddu
This is your own choice, duckling. Remember, with this sword you could be the greatest of warriors!
Taran
Yes. I offer you my dearest possession, in exchange for the Black Cauldron.
Orddu
Agreed! We have made a bargain.
A Plea for Knowledge and Understanding
Dallben
Hen Wen, from you, I do beseech / Knowledge that lies beyond my reach / Troubled thoughts beyond your heart / Pray you now, those thoughts impart.
Gurgi's Plea for Forgiveness and Understanding
Gurgi
Oh, poor miserable Gurgi deserves fierce smackings and whackings on his poor, tender head. Always left with no munchings and crunchings. Forgive poor Gurgi.
[sobbing]
Believing in Yourself Amidst Doubt
Taran
Doli's right. It's my fault. I let you down. Without my sword, I'm nothing. I'm just an assistant pig-keeper.
Eilonwy
Look, you are somebody. You must believe in yourself. I believe in you.
Taran
You... you do? And I think that you're... Uh, I mean... That is....
[holds her hands; draws his hands away in embarrassment]
Eilonwy
Yes, Taran?
Taran
What I mean is that I'm grateful. For all of you. You've been true friends.
Fflewddur's Request for Consideration of Harp
Fflewddur
May I ask you ladies to perhaps consider this magnificent harp?
A Dangerous Invitation to the Black Cauldron
Creeper
Oh, I'm sorry. I've ignored you. You did come for the Black Cauldron? Good! Then climb right in! It'll only cost you your life!
[laughs]
Timeless Magic in The Black Cauldron
Taglines
Magic twelve years in the making. Magic that will live forever.
Facing Uncertain Outcomes Together
Eilonwy
Oh, Taran, I'm afraid it'll soon be over for us.
Taran
I hadn't planned it to end like this, Eilonwy.
Fflewddur
Oh, I wish I'd stayed a toad.
Unexpected Flattery and Awkward Farewells
Fflewddur
So nice to meet you ladies. Uh, goodbye!
Orwen
Wait! My, aren't you the handsome one!
Fflewddur
Who? Who? M-m-m-m-m, me?!
Orwen
Oh, honestly now! Don't you find me irresistible?
Fflewddur
Yes. Quite so! Sush! Stop that!
[harp string snaps]
The Horned King's Dark Invitation
Horned King
My, such a brave and handsome crew! A pig boy, a scullery maid and a broken-down minstrel! Perhaps it may interest you to see what fate has in store for you! Now I call on my army of the dead! The Cauldron-Born! Arise, my messengers of death! Our time has arrived!
[laughs and lifts up a skeleton; lowers the skeleton into the Black Cauldron]
Fflewddur Fflam's Claim to Fame
Fflewddur
I'm Fflewddur Fflam! Minstrel of minstrels! Balladeer to the grandest courts in all the land! And I, uh, eh? Eh, well, have you forgotten? I have sung in some of the finest courts... Well, I'm only waiting for an invitation! Oh, shush. Why do you have to judge every word I say?
[harp string snaps; another string snaps; another one snaps]
The Indestructible Black Cauldron's Dark Secret
Orddu
I say, what funny little ducklings! Don't they know that the Black Cauldron is indestructible? Now listen carefully. The Black Cauldron can never be destroyed. Only its evil powers can be stopped.
Taran
Then there is a way. But how?
Orddu
A living being must climb into it of his own free will.
Gurgi
Gurgi is bold and brave. He will climb into the evil cauldron.
Orddu
However, the poor duckling will never climb out alive.
Gurgi
Yikes!
[jumping away from the cauldron]
Fflewddur
Now look here, madam! Don't forget we have an agreement!
Eilonwy
Yes, you said we could have the Cauldron!
Orgoch
Of course we said you could have the Cauldron! It's not our fault you can't do anything with it!
Orddu
Goodbye, goslings! And remember: we always keep our bargain!
A Princess Meets an Assistant Pig-Keeper
Eilonwy
I'm Princess Eilonwy. Are you a lord, or a warrior?
Taran
Uh, no. Uh... I-I-I'm an assistant pig-keeper.
Eilonwy
Oh, what a pity. I was so hoping for someone who could help me escape. Oh well, if you want to come with me, you may.
Unexpected Reunion in a Mysterious Place
Gurgi
Muchings and crunchings in here somewhere.
Taran
Gurgi! You-You're alive!
[surprised]
Gurgi's Loyalty to Friendship and Sacrifice
Gurgi
No! Gurgi will not let his friend die! Taran has many friends. Gurgi has no friends.
[sadly]
Celebrating Success and Avoiding Mistakes
Creeper
Welcome, your majesty! We're celebrating our success! I-I-I mean your success! We've made no mistakes this time!