Act 1, Scene 5: Lion King Translation

Simba: Where are you leading me? I'm not going anywhere until you tell me.

Ghost of Mufasa: Listen to me closely.

Simba: I will.

Ghost: I don't have very long. I'm going to return to the other side soon.

Simba: Oh no...

Ghost: Do not pity me. Just listen to what I have to say.

Simba: I'm ready to listen.

Ghost: Simba, you must avenge me.

Simba: What are you talking about?

Ghost: You must take revenge upon the one who murdered me.

Simba: Murder?! Who murdered you?

Ghost: The one who now takes my place on the throne.

Simba: Scar? Your brother? My uncle!?

Ghost: Indeed, Scar, the incestuous beast. Simba, you must remember who you are. Do not forget me.

(Ghost exits)

Simba: How could I, father? I will always remember you. I will do what you ask and take my revenge upon Scar. I swear to it.

(Enter Timon and Pumba)

Timon: Buddy!

Pumba: Simba!

Timon: Are you alright?

Simba: I'm fine.

Pumba: Well? What happened? What did you ghost say to you?

Simba: I'm not sure if I should tell you.

Timon: Why not?

Simba: I don't want it to spread to the rest of Pride Rock.

Pumba: We can keep a secret.

Simba: You guys promise?

Timon and Pumba: We promise!

Simba: Swear by my mane.

Timon: But we already said we promised.

Simba: Yes, but this time swear by my mane.

Ghost of Mufasa (offstage): SWEAR!

Simba: Hurry! You must swear by my mane!

Pumba: Say, Timon, do you think Simba is acting really strange?

Timon: This is all really strange...

Simba: SWEAR BY MY MANE!

Timon and Pumba: We swear.

Simba: Good. Now... you must not tell anyone what transpired here tonight...