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[Nathan Algren appears and kneels before Emperor Meiji, just as he is about to sign a new US-Japan pact] Nathan Algren: [presents a sword] This is Katsumoto's sword. He would have wanted you to have it, that the strength of the Samurai be with you always. Omura: Enlightened One, we weep for Katsumoto, but... Algren: He hoped with his last breath that you would remember the ancestors who held this sword and what they died for. Omura: [as Emperor Meiji receives the sword] Your Highness... Emperor Meiji: You were with him, at the end? Algren: Hai. [bows] Omura: [in English] Emperor. This man fought against you! Algren: Your Highness, if you believe me to be your enemy, command me and I will gladly take my life. Meiji: [ponders Algren's words and stands up] I dreamed of a unified Japan, of a country strong and independent and modern. And now we have railroads and cannon, Western clothing. But [looks at sword] we cannot forget who we are, or where we come from. Ambassador Swanbeck, I have concluded that your treaty is NOT in the best interests of my people. Ambassador Swanbeck: Sir, if I may... Meiji: So sorry, but you may not. Swanbeck: This is an outrage! [angrily storms out of the room. His aide bows to the emperor before leaving] Omura: [in Japanese] Enlightened One, we must discuss this- Meiji: Omura, you have done quite enough. Omura: Everything I have done, I have done for my country. Meiji: [disbelieving Omura] Then you will not mind when I seize your family's assets and present them as my gift to the people. [Algren is seen pleased at Omura's downfall.] Omura: [furious] You disgrace me! Meiji: If your shame is too unbearable, [holds up Katsumoto's sword in front of Omura] I offer you this sword! [Omura backs down. to Algren] Tell me how he died. Algren: I will tell you how he lived.

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