Act I, scene III

Mines

(He walked for a long time. Only one obstacle remained between him and the mines. A hill, not a large one nor a small one, a normal sized one. On the top of the hill, he could see the whole valley. The entrance was expanded since the last time he was here. The king slowly walked forward. A lot has changed since he was here; the wooden entrance was replaced with a steel one. After the deaths of the miners, they decided reinforce the entrance.)

ERLKING:

It took them long enough to figure that one out, he thought. But, it's better late than never! What can I do? I know. I can change the law. Then, they must modernize it.

(A group of miners was waiting for him, in front of the entrance. On their faces a tone of worry could be seen, sweat was dripping down their blackened faces. Their eyes were widely opened.)

MINER:

Your Majesty, we have found something…

(Fear could be seen on his face, even though he tried to hide it.)

ERLKING:

Lead the way.

MINER:

This way, your Majesty, watch your step.

(He lit the torch.)

ERLKING:

What did you find?

MINER:

Scrolls, sire, unknown scrolls.

ERLKING:

Scrolls, are you sure?

MINER:

Yes, sire. There is no mistake.

ERLKING:

Who knows about them?

MINER:

Only we, the group that found them and you, sire.

ERLKING:

Not a word to anyone.

MINER:

I won't tell a soul.

ERLKING:

You better.

MINER:

You have my word.

ERLKING:

The forgotten kingdom appears again.

MINER:

The forgotten kingdom, there is no way?

ERLKING:

Yes. I'm taking them.

MINER:

You will need help.

ERLKING:

Are you sure?

(Curtain)