[King Richard has led Nasir to the King's tent and he walks across the room and takes off his helmet and hood]
Where is your king?
I rule from the front lines.
[He turns to Nasir]
That's why your prince will never defeat me.
[Richard walks over to a basin and washes his face]
I admire... Aristotle.
I prefer Plato.
[Richard looks up at Nasir. Carter enters]
You have the password. [Richard puts on his crown] Speak.
My prince has considered your calls for peace.
Oh?
He promises nothing. But he is prepared to talk. He would like to meet, alone in the desert. Man to man.
Where?
Outside Imuiz. The town ruined by your crusaders.
Your majesty... is this wise?
[Richard turns away]
My prince knew you didn't want peace.
[Nasir turns away, and starts to walk away]
Wait.
[Richard turns back as does Nasir]
I'll be there.
[Carter looks down, disappointed]
My prince would like to give you a gift... as a sign of his goodwill.
What gift?
The gift of life.
[Nasir looks at Carter]
[To Carter] Leave us.
[Carter leaves]
There are... men... in your country that would want to kill you.
Tell him thank you but I already know about the Black Knights.
They know you know.
And I will deal with them when I return.
Which is why they have recruited your most loyal servant.
Who?
He is a man who you would trust... with your life. And he travels with a Saracen woman. He will offer to protect you. And then... when your guard is down... he will slit your throat.
[Pause. Nasir walks backwards, still looking at King Richard and then leaves the tent. Carter returns]
This meeting... I'll come with you.
No.
Your majesty, to meet Saladin... alone, unprotected.
Sometimes peace requires more bravery than war.
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