英语课本剧Princess Anneliese.docx

1、英语课本剧Princess Anneliese1 Long ago, and far away, 2 in a village high on a mountaintop, 3 something amazing was occurring. 4 At the very same moment, two identical baby girls were born. 5 One, a baby Princess. The King and Queen were overjoyed. 6 Princess Anneliese would have only the finest. 7 The s

2、econd baby girl was named Erika. 8 Her parents loved her every bit as much as the King and Queen loved the Princess. 9 But they worried. They were so poor. 10 How would they be able to care for their little daughter? 11 Many years passed. 12 The Princess learned her royal duties, 13 while Erika work

3、ed long and hard as a seamstress for the spiteful Madame Carp. 14 With lives so different, it wasnt surprising that the Princess 15 and the Pauper never met. 16 But fate decreed they would. 17 It all started at the Royal Mine. 18 When the miners informed the Queen the gold had run out. 19 The widowe

4、d Queen was shocked. 20 The Kingdom was no bankrupt. How was she going to take care of her people? 21 If only she could call on her trusted advisor Preminger, 22 But he was away on a long journey. 23 She needed to do something quickly to save the Kingdom. 24 But what? 25 And then it struck her. 26 N

5、earby lived a rich young King who was seeking a wife. 27 Oh. Were late, late, late. We have 20 maximum 22 minutes for your royal fitting. 28 Then its move, move, move. Your speech at the Historical Society. 29 After that we have the rush. And I mean rush 30 to the Horicortural Society Tea. 31 And th

6、en theres your math lessons, your geography lessons, your science. 32 All my life Ive always wanted to have one day just for me. 33 Nothing to do and for once nowhere I need to be. 34 With no lessons, Lords, or lunches, Or to do list in the way,35 No one to say when to eat or read or leave or stay 3

7、6 That would be the day 37 All my life Ive always wanted To have one day for myself 38 Not waking up with a pile of work on every shelf. 39 With no hems in need of pressing, and no sleeves in disarray, 40 No wedding gown with a thousand stitches to crochet 41 And no debt to pay. 42 Madame Carp! 43 W

8、hat do you think Im running here? A cabaret? 44 I wouldve said a debtors prison. 45 Keep laughing. Youll be working for me for another 37 years. 46 But Ive already paid off more than half. 47 But theres interest isnt there? 48 Your parents shouldve thought of that before they borrowed so much. 49 -

9、They did it to feed me! - Their mistake. 50 - What would it be like to be. - What would it be like to be. 51 - Free. - Free. 52 Free to try crazy things 53 Free from endless IOUs 54 - Free to find - Free to see 55 And marry whom I choose. 56 Im so sorry, my darling, 57 but as you know, it is vital y

10、ou marry King Dominick. 58 It is the only way to take care of our people. 59 I know. Its my duty. 60 Oh, and look! 61 Another engagement gift. 62 You would think that Im so lucky that I have so many things 63 Im realizing that every present comes with strings. 64 Though I know I have so little, my d

11、eterminations strong. 65 People will gather around the world to hear my song. 66 Can I come along? 67 - Now I fear Ill never be 68 - Soon I will forever be 69 - Free! - Free! 70 If I close my eyes Id feel myself fly up a thousand miles away 71 I could take flight but would it be right? 72 My conscio

12、us tells me stay. 73 - Ill remain forever royal 74 - Ill repay my parents debt 75 Duty means doing the things your heart they well regret 76 But Ill never stop believing 77 She can never stop my schemes 78 Theres more to living than gloves and gowns and threads and seams 79 In my dreams 80 Ill be fr

13、ee! 81 Ok, what idiot put this in here? 82 Oh, that would be me. 83 Let us review, shall we? We are stealing gold! 84 - Is this shiny? - No. 85 - Valuable? - No. 86 - Gonna make the boss happy? - No. 87 Focus, Nick. Thats what you need. That and 88 a break. 89 Shh! 90 Why, hello. 91 Master Preminger

14、, youre back. here. early. 92 Hope you had a nice journey. 93 Here you are, sir. The last of the gold from the Royal Mine. 94 - Theres nothing left. - Yeah, cos its all yours! 95 Yes, it is, very much mine. 96 Finally! 97 Ive been bowing, Ive been scraping, Ive been lying like a rug 98 And for 10 lo

15、ng years Ive had to pay my dues. 99 But today I am escaping, for the last hole has been dug 100 It was waiting there, so how could I refuse? 101 Im returning home a hero whos discovered mighty wealth 102 and what better husband could a Princess choose? 103 Im the suitor who will suit her, bring the

16、Kingdom back to health, 104 and Ill wear the crown, for how could I refuse? 105 Raise every glass and rouse every cheer! 106 Praise that the reign of Preminger is here! 107 Master in charge of all that I see 108 All hail me! 109 And by marrying the Princess I get all that I desire, 110 Like a moat,

17、an ermine coat and palace views 111 Even though she treats me coldly, its a sign of inner fire 112 For inside shes thinking, How can I refuse? 113 Right, except for this one little problem, Boss. 114 - Thats Prince Boss to you! - Right, and 115 The Queen decided to marry her off to the King of Dulce

18、nia next week. 116 What?! 117 Making a decision without me? Who does she think she is?118 Uh, the Queen? 119 - You simpering simpleton! - Well, she is the Queen! 120 Shes got a crown, a scepter, and sits in her great big fancy chair. 121 - and those. - Silencio! 122 No! I wont let go! 123 This peasa

19、nts son wont turn and run because the reckless royal chose another beau! 124 Ahh! 125 Its. a. 126 Temporary setback! 127 Its a momentary loss 128 But conveniently my ego doesnt bruise 129 And the moment that I get back I will show them whos the boss 130 You can bet your bullion therell be no I dos 1

20、31 Yes, suppose the girl goes missing So the king says au revoir132 Then I find her, bring her back, and make the news 133 Then the Queen will be so grateful That shell pledge the heir to moi 134 And Ill humbly tell her How can I refuse? 135 When our ceremonys over Ill arise and take the throne136 A

21、nd that nitwit Anneliese can kiss my shoe 137 For the Kingdom and the castle will be mine and mine alone138 If the crown should fit then how can I refuse?139 So. get.140 ready with the roses and stand by with the champagne 141 When youve got a brilliant plan you never lose142 Yes before the chapter

22、closes Ill be as big as Charlemagne143 Its a thankless job. but144 How can I refuse?145 Enjoy it now, sister, cos it aint gonna be yours much longer.146 Oh, please, having delusions again, Midas? 147 Lets just say the thrones gonna belong to my master, Preminger. 148 and anything belonging to him er

23、go and ipso facto, belongs to me. 149 - You lose a tooth, Midas? - My tooth?150 No, no, not my tooth!151 Ah you better hope you got 9 lives, Serafina!152 Cos youre gonna need em all!153 I am Ambassador Bismark, here by invitation of the Queen. 154 King Dominick, you are quite sure about this?155 I a

24、m.156 Come in!157 Julian, perfect timing.158 I classified this as iron pyrite. Pretty, but not considered valuable.159 - Commonly known as fools gold. - Well done, your Highness. 160 Your Highness? Why the sudden formality?161 - Its just me. - The Queen sent me. 162 Apparently the Ambassador has arr

25、ived with a gift for you. 163 The Ambassador? Hes here already?164 On behalf of King Dominick. 165 I present this engagement gift to you. 166 Oh! Thank you, Ambassador! Princess Anneliese will be quite pleased.167 May I enquire, Your Excellency, if youve set a date for the wedding? 168 Will a week f

26、rom today do? 169 Ah! Next week? 170 A most wise and thoughtful decision, Your Majesty. 171 Excellent.172 I will. er, send for King Dominick, so that he may meet his new bride.173 So happy. Free to do whatever they want.174 What do you think King Dominick will be like?175 Oh Im sure hell be. suitabl

27、e. 176 Oh, I know its the right thing to marry him, but sometimes I wish. well. 177 Apparently hes a lover of music. He plays 3 different instruments.178 The dulcimer, the trumpet, and the piano.179 Anneliese. youre going to need your cape. 180 I am? Why?181 Theres nothing like some fresh air and a

28、change of scenery. 182 I wish it were that simple.183 Come on, Serafina.184 Ah, it feels so good to be outside the castle walls.185 Nobody knows who I am186 So, which one was your house?187 More of a room, really. We couldnt afford a house. 188 - Oh, I didnt mean. - I know.189 Third floor on the lef

29、t. Did all my studies there.190 A perfect example of rosa centifolia.191 My favorite! But, you knew that.192 Mmm, that smells delicou193 Ill be right back.194 Like a bird that flies in the morning light195 Or a butterfly in the spring196 When your spirit rides on the wings of hope 197 Youll find you

30、r wings198 Lets go listen, Serafina.、199 For youre always free to begin again200 And youre always free to believe201 May you find your place and your heart become.202 Gday.203 Madame Carp!204 Wait, I earned that!205 And you owe me. Did you really think you could make a living as a singer?206 Get bac

31、k to work, girl, or therell be trouble. 207 - What a beautiful song. - Thanks. 208 My Mom taught it. to. me. 209 Whoa. 210 We could be sisters. 211 - Whats your name? - Whats your name? 212 - You first. - Please, call me Anneliese. 213 Anneliese? You have the same name as the Princess. 214 - Well. - Oh.