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INDIO Mr. Neriana wants us to be like Europeans, and father wants Europeans to be like us. He doesn't want them to leave, does he Mother?

VOICES So you think we're animals, do you? Go back where you came from, Hindu! Don't hit him again, Ed. He's had enough.

Where I come from you'd be a nigger--just a plain nigger, understand? You'd never get away with calling us animals, Nigger! Let him go. I'll teach this nigger to know his place!

AMONG AUDIENCE

EDWARD Let's get out of here! What the hell's he trying to prove? What's he trying to prove?

PRETORIA Edward, why are you so upset? I've never seen you like this!

EDWARD Haven't you had enough?

PRETORIA Edward, have you ever taken part in a racial riot?

EDWARD Naw, Pretoria. Christ! What would I want with a racial riot?

MOKSA They'll not be satisfied until we walk on all fours and obey their whistles like dogs.