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- But a small chimpanzee was found.
- The only one ever to be born in a circus,
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and legally certified
to have been born a month -
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a month - before the talking apes
arrived on earth.
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- Where is he now?
- l wish l knew. l've searched everywhere.
:17:16
Señor Armando!
:17:18
Let me remind you...
:17:21
of the seriousness of our problem.
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Now.
:17:26
- Your circus travels mainly in the provinces?
- Yes, sir.
:17:31
Then, undoubtedly, you are unaware
of the rising tide of disobedience,
:17:35
the outright defiance, among
the servant apes in our cities.
:17:40
Mr Governor, on investigation, many
of the offenses have been proved minor.
:17:44
The ape killed while trying
to escape from the city last night,
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- would you call his offense minor?
- No, sir, l would not.
:17:51
He physically assaulted his own master.
:17:53
But only after what must have
been severe provocation.
:17:56
The ape's body was covered with
welts and bruises inflicted by a beating.
:18:00
Which he no doubt richly deserved.
:18:04
How many more ofthem out there
are just like that ape?
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All burningwith resentment.
:18:10
Or waiting. Waiting for an ape with enough
intelligence, with enough will, to lead them.
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Waiting for an ape who can think.
Who can talk.
:18:23
Señor Armando,
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has your ape ever talked or shown any
signs of being articulate in your presence?
:18:30
Never in my presence, or anyone else's.
:18:33
You can question my circus hands.
:18:35
We intend to.
:18:37
Meanwhile, you will remain in custody.