Temujin enters, greets everyone and hugs his mother. TEMUJIN: Everyone is so cheerful; is something special happening? HOELUN: It’s time for Borte to give birth and Keikuat has already brought a cradle, so we rejoice. TEMUJIN: (Laughing) Well, then your joy is appropriate. (He hugs Borte). Let a son be born with a mind not yielding, courageous, formidable as a tiger, with a cry that drives away the enemy and a call that attracts a friend. HOELUN: We were visited by the leaders of the tribes Zhalair, Argyn, Uisin and Mangyt, who, having expressed their good wishes, want to elect you as the All-Mongol Khan. Visits from others do not stop either. TEMUJIN: I know about all this news, mother. Even Toghrul-Khan, who became my father, having said the same is going to call his people to the town of Naiman-Keri. To be honest, it won’t be soon, though, so today we are talking about something else. HOELUN: About what? TEMUJIN: In two days, we will begin to move for the winter. The carpenters have finished building a wooden house and all that remains is for us to move. HOELUN: No, we should stay here. Why are we leaving? After all, winter in these parts is mild and it will be easier for cattle. TEMUJIN: Recently, Jamukha and I were standing on the banks of the river and we came to a conclusion – we will change the situation, we will move from here. Jamukha said: ‘Temujin, we will be brothers. Let’s go to the mountains, I will say without haste, And we’ll settle near the river together, Becoming protectors for the herd, Becoming protectors For all the lambs and the shepherds.’ To such an argument, I could not answer. Therefore, I came to you for advice. What do you think? HOELUN: So, he wants to go? He’s not going to move away from us, is he? BORTE: Is it alright if I can answer Jamukha’s wish? Temujin glances disapprovingly at Borte TEMUJIN: An incomprehensible manner for a daughter-in-law; it is impolite to interrupt the mother-in-law and insert yourself into her speech. I’m not asking for your advice. BORTE: She’s not only my daughter-in-law, but also my older sister. (Not literal) TEMUJIN: Mother, you spoiled your daughter-in-law too much, you just want to appease her. (To Borte) Sit quietly. HOELUN: Don’t be angry, my son. I also cannot find
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