The Debt (Xena episode)
| Xena: Warrior Princess episode | |
|---|---|
| “The Debt (Part 1)” | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 6 |
| Guest star(s) | Jacqueline Kim (Lao Ma); Marton Csokas (Borias); Grant McFarland (Ming Tzu); Daniel Sing (Ming T'ien, adult) |
| Writer(s) | R. J. Stewart (teleplay); Robert Tapert & R. J. Stewart (story); Robert Field (editor) |
| Director | Oley Sassone |
| Production no. | #V0406 |
| Original airdate | 1997 Nov. 3 |
| Episode chronology | |
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| "Gabrielle's Hope" | "The Debt (2)" |
Xena and Gabrielle head many days toward the rising sun to the land of Chin, where Xena once studied with a woman named Lao Ma.
Dialog
Gabrielle, trying to persuade Xena to explain what her latest mission is, helps Xena negotiate for the purchase of a bunch of supplies:
- X: How much for the lot of this? (to the shopkeeper)
- Shopkeeper: Twenty dinar.
- G: Twenty dinars? Do we look stupid?
- S: Oh, well... fifteen dinar?
- G: (to Xena): Give him twelve; it's more than it's worth.
- G: Thanks, Gabrielle.
- G: You're welcome. I'm glad I could help you get a deal on the things you need to commit murder.
Xena rounds on her and stares coldly.
... Later, after Xena and Gabrielle take a break from the flashback:
- X: You ain't heard nothin' yet.
- G: I don't think I want to hear any more about this tale of war, greed, hate.
- X: Hate? It's not about hate. It's about love.
And then she introduces the part of the story that includes Lao Ma.
... When Xena's and Lao Ma's eyes meet, there is a charge; the camera zooms in on Xena's face; and Lao Ma says:
- M: You must be Xena.
- X: Oh, you've heard of me.
- M: Oh yes. They say you're a dangerous woman.
... Shortly after, Xena, somewhat stoned, watches Lao Ma and Borias jealously. As Lao Ma reaches for something on the table, Xena throws a knife and says, dangerously:
- X: That's my piece of meat you're reaching for.
- M: You're wrong. I don't eat meat.
Lao Ma gently corrects her, before reaching for a piece of bread.