The play

Scene 1

Hezarfen- What do you think?

Mahmet- What?

Hezarfen- The tower

Mehmet- It's very pretty.

Hezarfen- I'm thinking of flying

Mehmet- Have you gone crazy?

Hezarfen- Yes

Mehmet- How do you intend to do it?

Hezarfen- By using wings.

Mehmet- But you're not a bird

Hezarfen- How do you know?

Mehmet- You have no feathers

Hezarfen- The problem is that you can't see them

Mehmet- Are you alright?

Hezarfen- Better than ever

Mehmet- How will you manage to fly?

Hezarfen- I'm thinking, I have an idea, maybe it’ll work.

Seller- Do you want a simit?

Hezarfen- I look like a bird

Seller- No! Do you like simit?

Mehmet- Ignore him

Seller- You have no feathers, you have no beak ... you don’t look like   a bird at all. You should have a simit.

Hezarfen- Look carefully, you don't see anything special in me?

Seller- I am doing so, believe me, you don’t look like bird at all, except for that poo that you have  on the hat.

Mehmet- (laughs) It's true a bird has pood on your head

Hezarfen- What could  this mean? Could this be  a sign?

Seller- It means your have  birds in your head. Eat a simit and it will clear your head. They are delicious.

Mehmet- Shall we eat one?

Hezarfen- No, thanks.

Seller- Be careful not to collide with any aircraft. (He goes away.)

Hezarfen- Don’t worry, I have the eyes of an eagle.

Mehmet- Do you really want to fly?

Hezarfen- Of course. I want to fly together with those seagulls

Mehmet- You will kill yourself

Hezarfen- Thank you for your support, it's always good to have a friend who loves you

Mehmet- I wouldn't do it

Hezarfen- I will

Mehmet- How will you do it?

Hezarfen- If you want to help me, come to my workshop tomorrow and I’ll  show you how I will do it.

Mehmet- Tomorrow?

Hezarfen- Yes, tomorrow.

Mehmet- So are you serious about flying?

Hezarfen- Hey, my friend wants a simit. See you tomorrow, Mehmet.

Scene 2

Mehmet- Hezarfen! Are you around here?

Hezarfen- Don't shout or you'll wake  

chickens up.

Mehmet- Good morning. Are you still thinking of ​​flying?

Hezarfen- Look, I’m almost done.

Mehmet- Let me  introduce you to Alí.

Hezarfen- Nice to meet you ...I’m Hezarfen.

Ali- Mehmet told me about your plans.

Hezarfen- My flying plan.

Mehmet- Ali has been living in Italy and has something that might interest you.

Ali- They are drawings of bird wings.

Hezarfen- Can I see them?

Ali- Of course (gives a folder)

Mehmet- They are amazing, you'll see.

Ali- They are drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci

Hezarfen- I know his work, he has been my inspiration.

Mehmet- In a way, Hezarfen and Leonardo have something in common.. 

Hezarfen- I’m interested in this one , look at that curve.

Ali- I'm sorry, I don't understand any of this, these drawings are sold in shops and I found them beautiful.

Hezarfen-Leonardo is a genius, the proportions are perfect.

Mehmet- I knew you would like them.

Ali-  Are you going to fly?

Hezarfen- Yes, with the seagulls ... over Istanbul.

Mehmet- Hezarfen's brother is working on a rocket. This flying thing runs in the family.

Ali- All Istanbul is talking  about your brother's invention.

Hezarfen- He's doing something very big, he's not interested in wings like me.

Alí- If you want you can keep the drawings for a while

Hezarfen- I don't think it's necessary. I have it all here (points head)

Mehmet- He's pig-headed.

Ali- I hope you are lucky.

Hezarfen- Thank you very much.

Mehmet- I will see Ali to the door.

Ali- Nice  meeting you.

Hezarfen- Nice meeting you, too. I will let you know about the day of the test so you can come.

Ali- Very good. I will be there.

Mehmet- Let’s go.

Ali - Goodbye. (Mehmet sees Ali to the door and returns to Hezarfen)

Mehmet- So, I see you’re determined.

Hezarfen- I bought the materials, I just need  to get to work.

Mehmet- When shall we start?

Hezarfen- Will you help me?

Mehmet- Of course, I wouldn’t miss that for anything in the world.

Hezarfen- Let’s get cracking.

Chapter 3

Mehmet- Hezarfen !!!!

Hezarfen- Are you sure? You are still in  time.

Hezarfen- In time for what?

Mehmet- To quit.

Hezarfen- Have you gone crazy?

Mehmet- I had some hope that you quit.

Hezarfen- But it’s I who’s going to climb , not you!

Mehmet- Forget it. What shall I do do?

Hezarfen- Hold the ends.

Mehmet- This is very high.

Hezarfen- It's the perfect height.

Ali- Sorry for the delay

Mehmet- He’s going to jump off   this hill... with these wings.

Person- Are you sure Hezarfen?

Hezarfen-  I can't tell you until I try them.

Person- I should try from further below.

Hezarfen- No,this is the right place.

Person- What happens in Istanbul that everyone has taken to flying. There’s  someone who’s making a rocket.

Mehmet- It's his brother.

Person- No wonder.

Hezarfen- But I'll be the first to fly, you'll see. There I go!!!!

Mehmet- Beware of that branch!

Person- This looks bad

Mehmet- I think he has fallen down.

Person- I hope it is not serious.

Mehmet- Hezarfen ... Hezarfen !! Are you OK?

Hezarfen- A little bruised, it just needs a couple of  tweaks.

Person- I’ll ask for help. (it goes)

Mehmet- Now what?

Hezarfen- We will talk to the head of the Galata district.

Mehmet- What?

Hezarfen- I want to fly from  Galata tower.

Mehmet- That's impossible, they won't let you.

Hezarfen- We'll see. Now we must leave the wings in the workshop.

Mehmet- When do you want to go talk to the boss?

Hezarfen- In the afternoon.

Mehmet- But you can hardly walk.

Hezarfen- You will be my crutch.

Mehmet- And then what? Your coffin?

Hezarfen- You're  exaggerating.

Mehmet- And you are being  irresponsible.

Hezarfen- Will you help me or not?

Mehmet- Well, what can I do!

Hezarfen- It's just a scratch. Some tweaks and I will soon be in up there.

Mehmet- I hope so.

Hezarfen- Don't worry Mehmet, everything will be fine.

Mehmet- This is too much.

Hezarfen- It’s up to you.

Ali- There is no one here who can help us, are you alright?

Mehmet- He wants to jump off the Galata Tower.

Ali- The blow has affected you a bit, it seems.

Hezarfen- We'll go talk to the boss tomorrow.

Chapter 4

Guard- What do you want?

Hezarfen- We want to talk to the head of the Galata district.

Guard- What's your name?

Hezarfen- Hezarfen Ahmet Celebi

Guard- Your last name sounds familiar

Mehmet- He is Lagari Hasan Celebi's brother

Ali- The one who is building the rocket

Mehmet- Hezarfen is also working on something similar

Alí -Wings.

Guard- Wait here.

Mehmet- This is useless.

Hezarfen- Why do you say so?

Ali- I don't think the district chief will see you.

Mehmet- He must  have more important things to do.

Hezarfen- This is important

Ali- Maybe we are lucky

Mehmet- If he sees  us I’ll shave off my moustache.

Ali- Let's not lose hope, here it comes

Guard- You can go in, follow me.

Chief- Well, how can I help you?

Hezarfen- I am working on a flying project.

Boss- Like your brother

Mehmet- Yes, but this is not a rocket

Ali- They are wings.

Chief- Wings?

Hezarfen- Yes, I designed them myself.

Ali- With the help of Da Vinci

Boss - Do you think you can do it?

Hezarfen- Of course. I have the perfect wings to fly.

Mehmet- So, we are authorization?

Boss- Yes. It seems to be a race between you and your brother

Hezarfen- They are two different things

Mehmet-  He wants to be the first flying man.

Ali- He won't stop until he gets it.

Hezarfen- My brother will fly with the clouds and I with the birds

Boss- I hope everything goes well

Hezarfen- Sure, my wings are perfect

Mehmet- So ... Are we authorized to fly?

Chief- The last word is the Sultan

Ali- Do we have to talk to him?

Boss- Yes, this letter will help you talk to him.

Hezarfen- Thank you very much

Mehmet- Thank you very much

Ali-Thank you very much

Boss- Well, goodbye. I’m afraid I’m busy.

Hezarfen- Well, let’s see the Sultan.

Chapter 5

Mehmet- He’s taking long!

Hezarfen- Be patient, he must have many things to do

Ali- We have been here for more than an hour

Hezarfen- I'll wait for as long as it takes

Mehmet- He may say no

Hezarfen- Or he may say yes

Ali- He may also order us to be killed

Hezarfen- Can you be more optimistic?

Mehmet- I’m nervous.

Hezarfen- Well, pretend not to be nervous. You are making me nervous.

Ali- My legs  are shaking

Mehmet- He’s coming.

Sultan- Who is Hezarfen Ahmeth Celebi?

Hezarfen- I, sir

Sultan- Are you the flying man?

Hezarfen- Yes, I want to fly through the Bosphorus, sir.

Sultan- You are Lagari's brother? The one who’s making the rocket?

Herzafen- Yes sir.

Sultan- Are those the wings?

Mehmet- They are ready

Sultan- Could you do it today?

Ali- Right now?

Hezarfen- If there is good wind I can do it.

Sultan- Ask God for wind.

Mehmet- We will climb to the top

Ali- I will carry the wings

Sultan- Go ahead

Hezarfen- Thank you, sir.

On the tower..

Hezarfen- The wind begins to blow

Mehmet- The time has come

Ali- Good luck, my friend.

Hezarfen- The first flying man will be Ottoman. There I go!

With the Sultan

Sultan- Congratulations, you are the first flying man.

Hezarfen- Thank you very much, sir.

Sultan- That can be very dangerous.

Hezarfen- I don't understand, sir.

Sultan With your wings you can land in the palace whenever you want, that's dangerous for our safety.

Hezarfen- I understand

Sultan- There are two paths that I can take, order to kill or send you away from here

Hezarfen- Whatever you decide sir

Sultan- I will give you 1000 gold coins for your feat and you will live in Algeria

Hezarfen- In Algeria?

Sultan- Yes, there you can fly with your wings over the Bosphorus in your dreams.

Hezarfen- I will say goodbye to my friends

Sultan- Have a good trip , flying man.