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King Mongkut: l have decided to give self anniversary dinner and invite important English nobles and diplomats.
Anna Leonowens: l don't understand.
King Mongkut: French lndochina grows stronger and more aggressive. But if l improve our foreign intercourse with your queen's special envoy, French will think three times before trying to undermine Siam.
Anna Leonowens: That's very clever, Your Majesty.
King Mongkut: As if to sound English bugles in own defense. You shall take charge of all formalities as Mem is obvious choice to make certain guests feel at home.
Anna Leonowens: But... the anniversary is when?
King Mongkut: Three weeks from yesterday.
Anna Leonowens: Three weeks? That's impossible!
King Mongkut: Mem... The egg is in the bottle.
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General Alak: I admire vision, Lady Bradley, in all its forms.
Shanthini Venugopal
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