Corrected entry: When the Sheik talks to Judah about the upcoming chariot race he says "...and then you'll defend, err, defeat him...". Since the Sheik's English (or whatever language English represents) is perfect except a slight accent this must be a lapse that survived editing. "Defend" is also skipped in the subtitles. (00:10:20)
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Correction: The sheik does not say 'defend', but instead repeats, 'and then.' The scene referred to takes place in the Sheik's tent the night before the race. Judah is alone at first, 'bonding' with the horses, when the Sheik enters and says that he never thought his horses 'would love another as they love me.' He says to the horses, "Rest well, my children. Tomorrow, we go up to the city (Antioch, the site for the race)." He turns to Ben-Hur and says, "And then, Judah, and then, with the new governor there to see..."