SCENE 3

Jasmine:Well wouldn’t you?

Aladdin:Wouldn’t I what?

Jasmine:Cry if you were me?

Aladdin:Oh I don’t know.  I don’t think so.

Jasmine:But he has such small mean eyes…

Aladdin:He does?  (He looks around)

Jasmine:…and he’s bald. And just because he is a general in the army my father says that I have to marry him.

Aladdin:Well you don’t always have to do what your father says.

Jasmine:I do.  My father is the Sultan… you know he is the king, and if I don’t obey…(She makes a cutting sign across her throat.)

Aladdin:Wow… I guess being a princess isn’t so great after all.  There must be something that I can do to help.  (Aladdin suddenly has an idea.  He looks over at the Genie and at his magic lantern.)  Hey, I’ve got an idea!  (Suddenly there is the sound of footsteps)  What’s that?

Jasmine:Oh no… it’s my father.  I shouldn’t be talking with you.  If he finds you… (She makes a cutting sign across her throat)  Hurry… Hide… Over there…  (Aladdin runs and hides.  The Sultan enters.  Aladdin watches.)

Sultan: I have been looking all over for you.  Well my foolish daughter.  Have you thought about my decision?  You will marry the general right?

Jasmine:I suppose so father.  What else can I do?

Sultan: Wonderful!  A wise decision.  There is nothing to cry about.  You will have a magnificent ceremony, and we shall have a parade in the streets… a band… music… delicious foods…and…  (Aladdin interrupts him)

Aladdin:Excuse me Mr. Sultan, sir…

Sultan: Who is this intruder?

Aladdin:(Very nervous) Ah… Aladdin sir. (He bows)

Sultan: What are you doing here?  Guards!  Guards!

Aladdin:Wait please.  I came here to give you a very high honor.

Sultan: A high honor.  What kind of high honor?

Aladdin:I came here to offer a more worthy husband for your daughter sir.

Sultan: Better than a general?  Impossible!

Aladdin:Oh yes it is sir.  It is the most amazing man.  He is a brave and honorable night and has mysterious and magical powers.

Sultan: Hmmm…  And who is this person that you are speaking of?

Aladdin:This person is me.(Says it weakly)  Yes, it is me (Says it stronger.  At first the Sultan frowns, but then he smiles, and then he starts to laugh.  Aladdin and Jasmine pretend to laugh with him.)

Sultan: (He finally stops laughing) Guards take him away!

Aladdin:No wait!  Please sir, listen to me. I am telling the truth…  I can prove it!

Sultan: All right then, if you want to marry my daughter you must pass a test.  There is a dragon that has been killing many of the villagers in my kingdom. Come to my palace before sunset tomorrow with the dragon’s head.  If you kill him, you can marry my daughter

Aladdin:(Swallows) Very well sir.  (He bows to the Sultan and winks at Jasmine.)