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Papa Ubu--at the urging of Mama Ubu--killed the king and took the throne of Poland. He had help from Captain Bordure, and in this scene, Mama Ubu warns Papa Ubu to govern wisely and not betray those who were loyal to him. In the provided video, the translation varies slightly from the provided text, and does contain explicit language.
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PAPA UBU. Now, by my green candle, here am I, king in this country. I’ve already given myself indigestion and someone is fetching my big cape.
MAMA UBU. What’s it made of, Papa Ubu? Being king is all very well, but we have to economize.
PAPA UBU. Madam my female, the cape is made of sheep-skin with a clasp and bridles made of dog-skin.
MAMA UBU. Why, that’s
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