Iron And Gold
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00:00Iron and Gold. Two friends had left home to find their way in the world and see what they
00:11could become.
00:13John, I'm headed for the city. I'm headed over those mountains to the land beyond. Then
00:28we meet here at this spot in ten years and see what we've made of ourselves. Ten years
00:34it is. Good luck. Good luck.
00:38The friends parted ways and ten summers went by. Finally, it was the day when they were
00:44to meet. John was the first to arrive.
00:51John? Patrick? Oh, this is quite an entourage you got there. May I introduce His Lordship
01:11Sir Patrick Sullivan.
01:13His Lordship? Enough, Henry. I'll take it from here. John, I am the chief treasurer
01:19of the kingdom.
01:21Your royalty now?
01:22A member of the king's court, yes.
01:24Oh, I knew you would make it big.
01:27And what about you? What did you find beyond the mountains?
01:30My passion, playing with fire. I'm a blacksmith.
01:35Come on, I brought a picnic lunch.
01:39But only for you, not your entourage.
01:42Believe me, I am famished. Henry, why don't you head back to the city now?
01:47Yo, coach, leave a horse here.
01:51But...
01:52Henry, leave.
01:54Yes, yes, your lordship.
02:00Mmm, potatoes cooked in their jackets with butter. Oh, how I have missed this. Huh, I'm
02:10sure they serve you much more interesting things in the palace. John, your hands? What
02:17would you expect? You handle gold and silver and gems all day, while I handle coal and
02:22iron and fire all day. My hands have to be like this.
02:27You know, why don't you come back with me to my place for a few days, and then I can
02:32come back to yours. Let's really see the kind of life each of us is leading. What say?
02:37Hmm, but is it okay for a commoner like me to stay with a royal nobleman like you?
02:43Why not? Come on, I need to pack some stuff, so I'll have you picked up tomorrow morning.
02:49What say? Done.
02:58What is wrong with his lordship? Excuse me?
03:08Excuse me? Sorry, what?
03:15His lordship sent me to... Oh, yes, of course, give me a few minutes.
03:28Ooh, what? The carriage for you. Sure.
03:44Exactly how many carriages does Patrick have? His lordship, if you please. He is a very
03:52important man. His lordship it is. His lordship is paid 15,000 gold coins a month. Enough
03:59to not just buy your entire village, but also to renovate it 12 times over.
04:05Okay, my friend is a rich man. A very important man, and one of the richest in the entire
04:12kingdom, sir. Please, call me John.
04:17Here we are, his lordship's mansion.
04:24Oh, um, welcome, sir. Sir John, his lordship had to rush to the royal palace. In the meanwhile,
04:33we have orders to make you comfortable. This way, sir.
04:38These handles are pure gold.
05:08Which perfume would you prefer, sir? Rose? Lavender? Rosemary? Citrus?
05:17Er... Citrus? Certainly.
05:25Hot towel, sir. Thank you.
05:31We didn't know what you would like, so we have a choice of teas. Hot as well as iced,
05:37lemonade and juices, if you will, cakes, pies, exotic cookies and sandwiches.
05:43What may we serve you, sir? I haven't seen so much food in my life.
05:50What would you like, sir? Thank you. I shall serve myself.
05:58John, I am so sorry. We just got this message about a trade delegation from the kingdom
06:04of Rotterville coming the day after. What is that? Is it for me?
06:10It's... It's nothing.
06:18You made this? Yes, some wrought iron art, but it won't go with all the gold and crystal here.
06:25It will go very well in my office. It's beautiful. I could do with some tea. Let's eat.
06:31Your Lordship, Lady Reva asked you to have a look at this.
06:35She said His Highness wants your opinion on this by morning.
06:40Let me see.
06:43Oh, you know what? Henry, call everyone for a meeting in my office in one hour.
06:50John, I... I'll have to... The future of our kingdom depends on this trade agreement.
06:57I know. Go on.
07:04This is His Lordship's private brook. He had it specially made.
07:09This brook, this hillock is exactly how we had it in our village.
07:14It is a real engineering marvel to recreate nature like that. And very expensive, too.
07:20He loved to swim. He must be having quite a blast here.
07:24He hardly gets time. He's a very important man.
07:30Some fruits? What fruits are these? I've never seen them before.
07:35They are all from foreign countries.
07:38Gifts they send me every now and then. My favorite is this one, with honey and cream.
07:43Tonight we have a banquet in honor of the trade delegation arriving this afternoon. You have to come.
07:49I don't even have a suit I can wear. Henry, we'll be taken care of.
07:54Breakfast? I have to be at the palace in ten minutes. I'll see you in the evening.
08:04Make sure the suit is a perfect fit. And while they take your measurements, sir...
08:10Why don't you look at these designs and fabrics? Silk, velvet, satin, gold buttons, diamonds, rubies...
08:20Whatever you wish.
08:25You get to pick gems? Just like that? His Lordship loves a combination of amber and gold.
08:33Whatever Mr. Taylor likes.
08:39Our king never fails to dazzle.
08:44Sparkle and dazzle. Yes, but no time to eat, sleep or swim. What a life!
08:50I thought all this luxury made life easy, but it doesn't, does it?
08:54It's almost as if his responsibilities take his luxuries away. I'm so proud of him.
09:10Your Highness, John, my childhood friend.
09:14Oh, which department do you serve?
09:19Sir, I am not a government officer. I'm a blacksmith.
09:24Very important profession, John. Glad you could make it.
09:29In fact, once this delegation goes, maybe we could all have breakfast together?
09:34Certainly, Your Highness.
09:39If I thought there was no further luxury possible, your king really dazzled me.
09:45Breakfast aboard a ship, three miles out in the sea, prepared by ten chefs from ten different countries?
09:52But what I can't wait for is potatoes and butter. I would love to see what your life is like. Ready?
09:59Oh, come on. To my humble home beyond the mountains.
10:10Here, how about you spending the afternoon sleeping here while I take care of some work?
10:17I can ask for a proper bed for you, Your Lordship.
10:21You have no idea what a perfect bed this is. Now go away and let me sleep.
10:25Now go away and let me sleep.
10:37John, how did this hammer break? What kind of work is this?
10:45This is not the one I made for you.
10:49Of course it is.
10:50All my stuff has my mark. This one doesn't. Plus, I can feel it.
10:56This one is my brother's. He cannot afford to buy a new one. Sorry.
11:02Tell him not to worry. I'll make one for him.
11:05I can't pay.
11:07Just never again raise doubts on my work. Okay? I'll have this hammer ready by this time tomorrow.
11:15Patrick, you're soaked. Come here by the fire.
11:20I had the best sleep in a long, long time. What's for dinner?
11:25I have sent for your chefs, sir.
11:28John, what are we having? I'm famished.
11:31Broth, bread with cream cheese and onions, with potatoes cooked in butter.
11:36I want to make some pie, but there was too much pending work.
11:40Mr. Henry, would you please join?
11:43I'd rather not.
11:45Come on, Henry. Join us. This is a vacation.
11:49I'll get that.
11:57Hey, hi, Eva.
11:59Our kettle is broken, and I cannot make tea for father. And father has a cold.
12:11You know what? You take mine for now, and I shall have yours repaired by morning, okay?
12:19And here, I'll put in some broth for him, too.
12:22Okay. Thank you.
12:28Run along now.
12:30Sorry, bro. I started eating. This is so good.
12:39John, John, coming for a swim.
12:42Sure.
12:44Hey, John, where have you been, man? Work was getting impossible. Thanks to you, I'm way behind.
12:51What's up?
12:53I saw it's so wobbly. Repair it. I have to finish those cabinets by tomorrow.
12:58I'll do it.
13:00And make me a fresh batch of size 2 nails, please. 500 for now. I'll pay you when I get paid in a few days.
13:06Better get on it, John.
13:08Done.
13:10You go on for that swim, brother. I want to see you work.
13:14And anything I can do to help? I don't know. Can you fill this trowel?