The Freedom that is There
In Lostwing, I accepted a request from Alain, Quinten’s Subordinate,
to listen to what [some] Bearers had to say.
They are afraid of people and can’t speak properly.
After being [given] bread and wine from the tavern to eat,
the sheltered Bearer brother and sister finally seemed to relax.
They surely have a little freedom now.
Welcoming Committee
One of Quinten’s underlings
enlists the help of Clive to help two new Bearers settle into Lostwing.
Apparently, their former master mistreated them terribly, and they’re extremely nervous as a result.
Clive hands over the bread and wind he’s fetched from the tavern,
and the two new Bearers finally open up.
Thanks to this kindness, they may even finally begin to believe that they’re finally free.
そこにある自由
ロストウィングで、カンタンの部下のアランから、
ベアラーの話を聞いてほしいという依頼を引き受けた。
彼らは人を恐れ、まともに話すことができないようだ。
酒場でもちったパンとワインを食べさせると、
保護されたベアラーの兄妹はようやく安心したようだ。
小さな自由だが、彼らは今たしかにそれを手に入れた。
Table of Contents
Alain’s Request
Clive’s Thoughts on the People of Lostwing
The Waitress’ Thoughts on Quinten’s Decisions
The Bearer’s Thoughts on Eating Food
Alain’s Request
| Translated Japanese (Kokuyōka) | Original English | Japanese | Translation Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Alain is in Lostwing’s east square looking at two Bearers sitting on a bench in the square] | [Alain is in Lostwing’s east square looking at two Bearers sitting on a bench in the square] | [Alain is in Lostwing’s east square looking at two Bearers sitting on a bench in the square] | |
| [Clive goes up to Alain] | [Clive goes up to Alain] | [Clive goes up to Alain] | |
| Alain | Alain | アラン | |
| You’re the guy from Cid’s place, aren’t you? | Ah, you’re Cid’s man, if I’m not mistaken. | あんた シドのところから来た奴だな? | |
| Sorry, but could you give me a hand for a minute? | Couldn’t trouble you for some assistance, could I? | すまないが ちょいと手を貸しちゃくれないか | |
| Clive | Clive | クライヴ | |
| What is it? Go ahead and say it. | That depends. What do you need? | 何だ 言ってみろ | |
| Alain | Alain | アラン | |
| Ah, I brought these Bearers, who were rescued in Oriflamme, to the village, but… | Some new Bearers from Oriflamme just arrived, and it cost Master Qinten a pretty penny to convince their owner to part with them. | ああ オリフレムで保護したベアラーたちを この村まで連れてきたんだが⋯ | |
| I guess they suffered very badly [at the hands of] their former master. I can’t even have a proper conversation with them. | The man must have been a bloody tyrant—I can’t get a peep out of them, try as I might. | 前の主からよほどひどい目にあわされたのか まともに話もできやしない | |
| Clive | Clive | クライヴ | |
| They’re probably afraid of “people”… | They’re probably terrified of you. | “人”を恐れているんだろう⋯ | |
| Alain | Alain | アラン | |
| …Probably. So I thought that [they might talk to you] since you’re a fellow Bearer. | You’re probably right. Daresay it’d take a Bearer like yourself to open them up. | ⋯だろうな だから 同じベアラーのあんたならと思ってさ | |
| I want you to listen to what they have to say in my place. | So, will you have word with them? Help them settle in? | ||
| Do you want to help look after the Bearers? | Agree to go and talk to the Bearers? | ベアラーの世話を手伝いますか | |
| ✓ I’ll help | ✓ I can try. | ✓ 手伝う | |
| ← I’ll pass | ← I don’t really have time. | ← やめておく | |
| Clive | Clive | クライヴ | |
| If you’d like me to. | I can try. | 俺でよければ | |
| Alain | Alain | アラン | |
| Okay, that’ll save me trouble. | That’ll do me. | そうか 助かるよ | |
| If you need [anything], ask the guys in town. We’ll do [whatever] we can. | Tell them they’re safe, and that if they need anything, they just have to ask. | 必要なものがあったら 村の連中を頼ってくれ できる限りのことはするから | |
| Clive | Clive | クライヴ | |
| I’ll do that. | I’ll let them know. | そうさせてもらう | |
| [Alain crosses his arms over his chest and looks at the Bearers sitting on the bench in the square] | [Alain crosses his arms over his chest and looks at the Bearers sitting on the bench in the square] | [Alain crosses his arms over his chest and looks at the Bearers sitting on the bench in the square] | |
| [Clive follows Alain’s gaze to the Bearers] | [Clive follows Alain’s gaze to the Bearers] | [Clive follows Alain’s gaze to the Bearers] | |
| Alain | Alain | アラン | |
| The Bearers are resting on that bench. Well then, I’m counting on you. | Appreciate it. They’re sitting over there. Taking a long-overdue breather, looks like. | ベアラーたちは そこの椅子で休んでる それじゃ 頼んだぜ | |
| [Alain leaves Clive for the rest of Lostwing] | [Alain leaves Clive for the rest of Lostwing] | [Alain leaves Clive for the rest of Lostwing] | |
Clive’s Thoughts on the People of Lostwing
| Translated Japanese (Kokuyōka) | Original English | Japanese | Translation Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Clive goes up to the Bearers sitting on the bench] | [Clive goes up to the Bearers sitting on the bench] | [Clive goes up to the Bearers sitting on the bench] | |
| [the male Bearer looks up to see Clive and looks over at the female Bearer] | [the male Bearer looks up to see Clive and looks over at the female Bearer] | [the male Bearer looks up to see Clive and looks over at the female Bearer] | |
| Exhausted Bearer | 疲れきったベアラー | ||
| Ah…uh… | ううう⋯ | ||
| Clive | Clive | クライヴ | |
| It seems like you’re from Oriflamme. If [you need] anything, tell me. | So you’re the new arrivals. Is there anything I can get you? | ||
| [the male Bearer looks down and kneads his forehead] | [the male Bearer looks down and kneads his forehead] | [the male Bearer looks down and kneads his forehead] | |
| Exhausted Bearer | 疲れきったベアラー | ||
| Uugh… | ううう⋯ | ||
| Clive | Clive | クライヴ | |
| …You’re safe here. No one will reprimand us Bearers for talking. | You’re safe here. They don’t punish people like us for speaking our minds. | ⋯ここは安全だ 俺たちベアラーがしゃべっても 咎める奴はいない | |
| [the male Bearer shares a look with the female Bearer] | [the male Bearer shares a look with the female Bearer] | [the male Bearer shares a look with the female Bearer] | |
| [the male Bearer looks up at Clive] | [the male Bearer looks up at Clive] | [the male Bearer looks up at Clive] | |
| Exhausted Bearer | Exhausted Bearer | 疲れきったベアラー | |
| Re– Really…? | Truly…? | ほ ほんとか⋯? | |
| [the male Bearer pauses a moment] | [the male Bearer pauses a moment] | [the male Bearer pauses a moment] | |
| [the male Bearer shares a look with the female Bearer] | [the male Bearer shares a look with the female Bearer] | [the male Bearer shares a look with the female Bearer] | |
| Exhausted Bearer | Exhausted Bearer | 疲れきったベアラー | |
| Well…[I want] something to eat then… And if possible…for my younger sister too… | I… I’m hungry… My sister, too. We’re starving… | じゃあ⋯食べるものを⋯ できれば⋯妹の分も⋯ | |
| Clive | Clive | クライヴ | |
| Understood, I’ll get something from the tavern. | Wait here. I’ll fetch you something from the tavern. | 分かった 酒場でもらってこよう | |
| [the male Bearer looks up at Clive] | [the male Bearer looks up at Clive] | [the male Bearer looks up at Clive] | |
| Exhausted Bearer | Exhausted Bearer | 疲れきったベアラー | |
| Th– Thank you… | Thank you… | あ ありがとう⋯ | |
| Clive | Clive | クライヴ | |
| I’ll be right back. You guys rest and wait here. | I won’t be long. You stay here and rest. | すぐに戻る あんたたちは 身体を休めて待ってろ | |
| [the female and male Bearer sitting on the bench in Lostwing’s east square] | [the female and male Bearer sitting on the bench in Lostwing’s east square] | [the female and male Bearer sitting on the bench in Lostwing’s east square] | |
| ◆ Frail Bearer | ◆ Enervated Bearer | ◆ 弱々しいベアラー | |
| Brother…just now that Bearer was talking to a person… without batting an eye… | Brother, did you see? That Bearer spoke to a master. | 兄さん⋯さっきのベアラーは人が相手でも⋯ 平気で話してたね⋯。 | |
| ≫ Exhausted Bearer | ≫ Exhausted Bearer | ≫ 疲れきったベアラー | |
| It’s different from Oriflamme… | What manner of place is this? | オリフレムとは違うな⋯。 | |
The Waitress’ Thoughts on Quinten’s Decisions
| Translated Japanese (Kokuyōka) | Original English | Japanese | Translation Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Clive makes his way down to the Hanged Man’s dining room] | [Clive makes his way down to the Hanged Man’s dining room] | [Clive makes his way down to the Hanged Man’s dining room] | |
| [Clive goes up to a waitress near a table with prepared food] | [Clive goes up to a waitress near a table with prepared food] | [Clive goes up to a waitress near a table with prepared food] | |
| [the waitress turns around to look at Clive] | [the waitress turns around to look at Clive] | [the waitress turns around to look at Clive] | |
| Clive | Clive | クライヴ | |
| Could you give me something to eat? Enough for two people. | I’ll have two plates of whatever you’re serving. | 何か食べるものをもらえないか ふたり分だ | |
| [the waitress frowns at Clive and puts her hands on her hips] | [the waitress frowns at Clive and puts her hands on her hips] | [the waitress frowns at Clive and puts her hands on her hips] | |
| 《The Hanged Man》 Waitress | Sobersided Shopkeeper | 《吊し人亭》の給仕 | |
| Sorry, but we don’t have enough to spare to give to outsiders. | Sorry, we’ve enough mouths of our own to feed without tending to the wants of outsiders. | 悪いけど よそ者にまわすほど余裕がないよ | |
| [Clive shakes his head] | [Clive shakes his head] | [Clive shakes his head] | |
| Clive | Clive | クライヴ | |
| …It’s not for me. It’s for the Bearers who were rescued and are here. | It’s not for me. It’s for some new arrivals. | ⋯俺のじゃない ここで保護されたベアラーたちの分だ | |
| [the waitress looks Clive up and down] | [the waitress looks Clive up and down] | [the waitress looks Clive up and down] | |
| [the waitress smiles and rests a hand on her hip] | [the waitress smiles and rests a hand on her hip] | [the waitress smiles and rests a hand on her hip] | |
| 《The Hanged Man》 Waitress | Sobersided Shopkeeper | 《吊し人亭》の給仕 | |
| Ah, that brooch… So you’re the one who recently arrived at Cid’s place? | Ah, my apologies. I didn’t see the mark. So you’re a comrade. | あら そのブローチ⋯ 最近シドのところに入ったってのは あんたかい | |
| In that case, I have to help you. If bread and wine are okay, feel free to take some. | Well in that case, you may have whatever you require. Take all the bread and wine you want. | なら 力になんなきゃね パンとワインでよけりゃ 遠慮なく持っておいき | |
| Clive | Clive | クライヴ | |
| One brooch and your attitude completely changes. | That’s really all it takes? One look at the innkeeper’s mark? | ブローチひとつで ずいぶんな態度の変わりようだな | |
| [the waitress relaxes] | [the waitress relaxes] | [the waitress relaxes] | |
| 《The Hanged Man》 Waitress | Sobersided Shopkeeper | 《吊し人亭》の給仕 | |
| Of course. Around here, the Master’s decisions are everything. | Of course it is. I do as Master Quinten commands. As do we all. | そりゃそうさ ここじゃ マスターの決めたことがすべてだからね | |
| Since you’re the Master’s guest, we won’t be reluctant to collaborate. That’s the law of Lostwing. | And Master Quinten commands that none of his favored guests be left wanting. | マスターのお客人なら 協力は惜しまない それがロストウィングの掟さ | |
| [the waitress smiles and looks over at a plate of bread and a bottle of wine next to her on the table] | [the waitress smiles and looks over at a plate of bread and a bottle of wine next to her on the table] | [the waitress smiles and looks over at a plate of bread and a bottle of wine next to her on the table] | |
| 《The Hanged Man》 Waitress | Sobersided Shopkeeper | 《吊し人亭》の給仕 | |
| Here, the Bearers are hungry, right? It’s over there, so go ahead and take some. | Well? Don’t keep our new comrades waiting. Take what you need and see that they eat their fill. | さあ ベアラーたちがお腹をすかせてるんだろ? そこに置いてあるから 持っていっておやり | |
| [Clive talks to the waitress again] | [Clive talks to the waitress again] | [Clive talks to the waitress again] | |
| 《The Hanged Man》 Waitress | Sobersided Shopkeeper | 《吊し人亭》の給仕 | |
| The bread and wine are over there. Quickly go and take some. | You’ll find bread and wine on the counter. If you need more, just say the word. | パンとワインなら そこに置いてあるよ 早く持っていっておやり | |
| [Clive takes some of the Bread and Wine with him] | [Clive takes some of the Bread and Wine with him] | [Clive takes some of the Bread and Wine with him] | |
| Clive | Clive | クライヴ | |
| Bread and wine, huh…? I’ll take them to those Bearers from earlier. | Bread and wine… Hopefully this will be enough. | パンとワインか⋯ さっきのベアラーたちに持っていってやろう | |
The Bearer’s Thoughts on Eating Food
| Translated Japanese (Kokuyōka) | Original English | Japanese | Translation Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Clive makes his way over to Lostwing’s eastern square] | [Clive makes his way over to Lostwing’s eastern square] | [Clive makes his way over to Lostwing’s eastern square] | |
| [Clive goes up to the two Bearers on the bench] | [Clive goes up to the two Bearers on the bench] | [Clive goes up to the two Bearers on the bench] | |
| Exhausted Bearer | 疲れきったベアラー | ||
| Err… | ええと⋯ | ||
| Clive | Clive | クライヴ | |
| I have some bread and wine. It’s fine if you eat it. | Here. Bread and wine from the tavern. | パンとワインをもらってきた 食べるといい | |
| [Clive gives the Bearers 《The Hanged Man》’s Bread and Wine] | [Clive gives the Bearers 《The Hanged Man》’s Bread and Wine] | [Clive gives the Bearers 《The Hanged Man》’s Bread and Wine] | |
| Exhausted Bearer | Exhausted Bearer | 疲れきったベアラー | |
| This is really okay…? | May we? Truly? | ほんとに いいのかい⋯ | |
| [the two Bearers eat the bread and drink the wine] | [the two Bearers eat the bread and drink the wine] | [the two Bearers eat the bread and drink the wine] | |
| [the two Bearers smile and look down in satisfaction] | [the two Bearers smile and look down in satisfaction] | [the two Bearers smile and look down in satisfaction] | |
| Exhausted Bearer | Exhausted Bearer | 疲れきったベアラー | |
| …This is the first time in my life I’ve eaten this much. | Such plenty… Never in all my days… | ⋯こんなにたくさん食べたのは 生まれて初めてだ | |
| [the female Bearer leans close to the male Bearer] | [the female Bearer leans close to the male Bearer] | [the female Bearer leans close to the male Bearer] | |
| [the male Bearer looks at the female Bearer] | [the male Bearer looks at the female Bearer] | [the male Bearer looks at the female Bearer] | |
| Frail Bearer | Enervated Bearer | 弱々しいベアラー | |
| Hey, big brother… This village is like a place in a dream… | Brother… this place is like a dream. | ねえ兄さん⋯ この村は 夢のようなところだね⋯ | |
| No one ever told us not to sit down or not to eat… | We sat, and no one shouted. We ate, and more was offered. | 座るなとか 食べるなとか 誰も言ってこないね⋯ | |
| Exhausted Bearer | Exhausted Bearer | 疲れきったベアラー | |
| Yeah, it’s really… | I know… I can’t believe it. | ああ 本当に⋯ | |
| [Clive nods] | [Clive nods] | [Clive nods] | |
| Clive | Clive | クライヴ | |
| Next time, you guys can just go on your own. You are free now, after all. | You’re free now. And the next time you’re hungry, you need only ask to be fed. | 次は お前たちだけで行ってこい もう自由なんだからな | |
| [the two Bearers look up at Clive] | [the two Bearers look up at Clive] | [the two Bearers look up at Clive] | |
| Exhausted Bearer | Exhausted Bearer | 疲れきったベアラー | |
| Understood…thank you… The bread and wine were delicious… | Thank you. For everything. Thank you. | 分かった⋯ありがとう⋯ パンとワイン 美味かったよ⋯ | |
| [the Bearers give Clive a Gil Bug] | [the Bearers give Clive a Gil Bug] | [the Bearers give Clive a Gil Bug] | |
| [the female and male Bearer sitting on the bench in Lostwing’s east square] | [the female and male Bearer sitting on the bench in Lostwing’s east square] | [the female and male Bearer sitting on the bench in Lostwing’s east square] | |
| ◆ Frail Bearer | ◆ Enervated Bearer | ◆ 弱々しいベアラー | |
| Brother…what’s going to happen to us now…? | What happens to us now, Brother? | 兄さん⋯あたしたち、これからどうなるのかな⋯。 | |
| ≫ Exhausted Bearer | ≫ Exhausted Bearer | ≫ 疲れきったベアラー | |
| Nothing bad will happen, I’m sure… | Nothing bad, I promise. Not ever again. | 悪いことにはならないさ、きっとな⋯。 | |
| [later on, the male and female Bearer are eating together in the Hanged Man’s dining room] | [later on, the male and female Bearer are eating together in the Hanged Man’s dining room] | [later on, the male and female Bearer are eating together in the Hanged Man’s dining room] | |