Beggar for a Day Jamillah and Aladdin

GENIE: I was delighted when Jamillah was born.

The seventh child is always a lucky child.

Her big brothers adored her, and she adored them.

Her grandfather, Jiddo,

told her magical stories,

which is how she learned about me.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Who drew that? I'm way handsomer!

Jamillah grew up to be courageous.

One rainy day, Jiddo sent her up to the attic

to get a box from his trunk.

Boy, was she in for a surprise!

If any genie is in this lamp,

could you give me wish?

Your wish is my command!

Oh!

Listen, don't go dropping the lamp again, OK?

But, greetings, O wondrous one! Tell me your wish.

I wish for...

..adventure.

The first mangoes of the season.

I'm going to make a fortune today.

Excuse me, kind sir, I am in need of some help.

What you need is a bath.

Shoo! Away from my stall.

Er, here, you look hungry.

Oh, the first kindness of the day.

Thank you, child!

Citizens of Baghdad!

Gather near, for I am the wisest man you shall ever hear.

A piece of gold for your peace of mind.

Advice like Akbar's you rarely find.

Put a smile where you wear a frown,

for Akbar the Wise has come to town.

APPLAUSE

Argh!

Oh! I am so sorry!

I've ruined your mango.

I will get you a new one.

Not many would trouble themselves for an old beggar.

Forget about the fruit, girl.

It was an accident.

OK.

But I wonder, would you help me with something else?

Of course. If I can.

You see, I have an object more precious to me

than anything in the world.

And I need someone honest and kind to look after it.

You see, I have to go somewhere today, and,

well, I can't take it with me.

Well, what is it?

You will learn, if you decide to help me.

OK, I'll help you.

How wonderful! Your kindness will not be forgotten.

I will come back for it tonight, right here, at sunset.

Wowzah! Wow.

Mustafa, I've been working all day.

You owe me ten dinar.

It's a mango or nothing.

People of Baghdad!

In fact, customers of Mustafa,

I have stacked huge crates,

and I've swept up rotten fruit

until I had blisters on my feet and my hands.

And he refuses to pay me.

No, no, no, no, no! The boy tells it wrong.

-He's a troublemaker.

-No!

Ah! Let us ask Akbar the Wise!

One mango when promised ten dinar.

Is that fair, Akbar?

Cheat a cheat and we are glad.

Cheat a child and we'll know you're bad.

Pay the boy what he is due, or Lady Fortune will frown on you.

Fine.

Thank you.

Whoa, I've never seen a real emerald before.

It's beautiful.

No-one cheats Aladdin!

Oh, hi, Jamillah, I didn't know you were there.

Where did you get that?

A beggar asked Jamillah to look after it.

What's a beggar doing with a ring like this?

He must have stolen it.

Hey!

If he had stolen it, why would he give it to me?

So YOU'D get blamed for it instead of him.

If you get caught with a ring like this,

you'll be thrown in the dungeon for years.

We have to get rid of it.

What if you're wrong?

What if it is the beggar's ring

and I'm not there to return it like I promised?

We need to talk to someone wise.

There is this man at the market called Akbar.

He'll know what to do.

OK, cool.

Beard, spectacles, wisdom. Your wise genie at your service, O...

Oh.

So, what are we going to do?

I shall keep this for now.

And I will find out if any stolen rings have been reported.

If the ring IS stolen, I will arrest the beggar at sunset.

If it isn't, then you may return it safely.

Thank you, Akbar. That sounds like a wise plan.

I will see you back here at sunset.

I'm rich!

HE LAUGHS

I hope Akbar has some news.

Where's the tent?

Wasn't it right here?

What's THAT?

Aladdin, I think you might want to see this.

"I'm sorry, young friends.

"I've let you down.

"The ring is now mine, and I've left town.

"Don't be sad. Please, wipe your eyes.

"Many have been outwitted by Akbar the Wise."

He tricked us!

And we trusted him!

Genie!

I was doing some spring-cleaning

and I just so happened to find my Genie Record of Achievement.

Quote - high scores in enlightenment, foresight, hindsight,

reason and intelligence. Collectively known as "wisdom".

Does Akbar have any such accolade?

O mighty, wise genie! We are sorry.

We never should have gone to see Akbar.

He's stolen the ring and we need you to get it back.

-Please!

-Please!

-Please!

-Please!

The rascal!

Not to fear, young masters. Genie to the rescue!

Faluka-falay, awada-away!

Hop on.

Let's go get that ring.

I don't see him.

There he is! With the green turban on.

Leaving the city so soon, Akbar?

Hold on, you two.

Stop, Akbar!

Karamotah, karamoo! Solam, sharaboo!

-Check him.

-Oh, where is it?

His turban! Check his turban!

A-ha!

Cheat a cheat, and we'll be glad.

But cheat a child, and we'll know you're bad.

There are many who would have taken this for themselves.

But you kept it safe for a poor beggar.

I must now thank you.

No need for thanks.

Jiddo, my grandfather, said that you should help anyone who...

BUGLES SOUND

-CROWD GASPS

-It's the Sultan!

Each year, I, your Sultan, spend a day amongst my people,

to see there is still kindness and honesty among you.

Some of you have disappointed me,

but today a young boy gave me fruit...

..and a young girl proved

that there is still kindness and honesty in Baghdad.

And so, in honour of Jamillah, Aladdin and...

-Bob.

-Bob. Bob.

Bob, that's his name.

-And...Bob...

-Yeah.

tomorrow shall be a day of feasting for all at the palace!

Awesome.

Every story has an ending.

And eventually Jamillah had to say goodbye to Baghdad.

It was nice to get home and see her family,

but Jamillah couldn't wait for her next adventure with Aladdin.

And me, her brilliant genie.

# So what is your wish? Say, O wondrous one

# Just don't rock my lamp And your will is done

# No need for applause Yes, I'm number one

# A thousand years in here It's been too long

# Your genius genie So smart and strong

# Shazam Alakazam Oh, it's all gone wrong

# She's Jamillah, she's a scamp

# I'm the genie from the lamp

# That's Aladdin, he's a lad In old Baghdad

# She's Jamillah, she's a scamp

# I'm the genie from the lamp

# That's Aladdin, he's a lad In old Baghdad

# She's Jamillah, she's a scamp

# I'm the genie from the lamp

# Crafty Akbar, what a crook

# But Jamillah Knew just where to look

# La-la la la, la-la-la

# La-la la la, la-la-la

# La-la la la, la-la-la

# La-la la la, la-la-la. #

Yay!