1 00:00:15,120 --> 00:00:17,918 THE VIRGIN SPRING 2 00:00:19,800 --> 00:00:23,759 Scenario by Ulla Isaksson based on a medieval legend 3 00:01:02,120 --> 00:01:05,078 Directed by Ingmar Bergman 4 00:02:53,120 --> 00:02:55,076 God Odin, come! 5 00:03:17,120 --> 00:03:19,714 I seek your service 6 00:03:20,120 --> 00:03:24,750 God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, with Your angel host 7 00:03:25,120 --> 00:03:29,079 Protect us this day from the devil's snares 8 00:03:30,120 --> 00:03:34,910 Save us from sin and shame and harm 9 00:03:44,120 --> 00:03:48,079 It is Friday, the day of Our Lord's Passion 10 00:04:09,800 --> 00:04:15,397 Lord, I almost trod on them in the gloom 11 00:04:16,520 --> 00:04:21,753 Poor mite, live out your miserable life... 12 00:04:22,520 --> 00:04:25,751 ...as surely as God allows us all to live 13 00:04:34,120 --> 00:04:36,759 Where have you been all night? 14 00:04:42,600 --> 00:04:47,674 You could help with the milking, but you don't care if my legs ache 15 00:04:51,200 --> 00:04:54,272 Jesus-Maria! What a look! What is it? 16 00:04:54,800 --> 00:05:00,113 Nothing but the old story: bastards beget bastards 17 00:05:00,360 --> 00:05:03,989 Serves you right, Ingeri, the way you behave 18 00:05:04,200 --> 00:05:07,078 You spit like a wildcat 19 00:05:07,360 --> 00:05:13,071 You should thank God for His mercy in allowing you to live here... 20 00:05:13,360 --> 00:05:17,194 ...even though you act like an animal 21 00:05:18,120 --> 00:05:19,792 The milk is still on the porch 22 00:05:59,120 --> 00:06:01,759 You must ride to church with the Virgin's candles 23 00:06:01,960 --> 00:06:05,999 Isn't Karin going to take them? 24 00:06:06,280 --> 00:06:07,838 She is unwell 25 00:06:08,120 --> 00:06:11,590 She'll be better when it's too late for early Mass 26 00:06:12,040 --> 00:06:15,077 I think she has a fever 27 00:06:15,280 --> 00:06:18,238 Last night she danced feverishly enough 28 00:06:19,800 --> 00:06:25,113 You're no more like your stepsister than a thorn is like a rose! 29 00:06:26,760 --> 00:06:29,752 You still act like a wildcat... 30 00:06:29,960 --> 00:06:32,997 ...even now, when we ought to turn you out 31 00:07:26,440 --> 00:07:29,989 Lord, bless our daily bread 32 00:07:34,800 --> 00:07:38,918 Isn't Karin taking the Virgin's candles to Mass? 33 00:07:39,440 --> 00:07:41,749 Karin is unwell 34 00:07:42,280 --> 00:07:46,319 She's a lazybones. She was well enough to dance 35 00:07:46,520 --> 00:07:48,909 Today she is unwell 36 00:07:49,120 --> 00:07:52,317 Too ill to ride to church? 37 00:07:52,520 --> 00:07:55,080 Frida will take the candles 38 00:07:55,280 --> 00:07:58,750 But a maiden must take the Virgin's candles 39 00:07:58,960 --> 00:08:02,748 You are always so strict with Karin 40 00:08:02,960 --> 00:08:06,396 You are always so easygoing with her 41 00:08:08,600 --> 00:08:11,558 She is the only child I have left 42 00:08:11,800 --> 00:08:14,075 So she should be brought up well 43 00:08:15,040 --> 00:08:17,759 I had evil dreams last night 44 00:08:21,520 --> 00:08:25,069 You mortify your flesh too much 45 00:08:27,200 --> 00:08:29,760 Send Ingeri to wake Karen 46 00:08:29,960 --> 00:08:31,757 I'll go myself 47 00:08:34,800 --> 00:08:38,190 Go and rouse the sluggard 48 00:08:38,800 --> 00:08:43,999 Ingeri, prepare Karin's food for the journey: bread, cheese and meat 49 00:10:52,520 --> 00:10:57,548 -Are you ill? -No, only sleepy 50 00:10:59,360 --> 00:11:02,158 May I have breakfast in bed? 51 00:11:02,360 --> 00:11:06,751 Father says you must take the Virgin's candles to church 52 00:11:09,600 --> 00:11:12,910 -lf you are ill, Frida will go -I'm not ill 53 00:11:13,120 --> 00:11:15,315 Then you must go 54 00:11:15,520 --> 00:11:18,432 -lf I can wear my silk shift -On a week day? 55 00:11:20,120 --> 00:11:21,189 Then I won't go 56 00:11:22,800 --> 00:11:25,758 You're behaving childishly 57 00:11:29,960 --> 00:11:33,555 If I had answered my parents in that tone... 58 00:11:33,800 --> 00:11:37,076 ...I'd have been birched and made to fast 59 00:11:37,280 --> 00:11:42,752 Birch me and starve me, then. Give me berries instead of bread 60 00:11:44,040 --> 00:11:47,749 You know I can't be strict with you, though I should be 61 00:11:48,360 --> 00:11:53,753 You're laughing now, but I warn you: father is angry 62 00:11:54,120 --> 00:11:58,910 Get my yellow shift, my Sunday skirts and my blue cloak 63 00:11:59,120 --> 00:12:03,159 Then I'll be happy, you'll be happy and father will be happy 64 00:12:04,200 --> 00:12:07,397 How demurely I'll ride to church 65 00:12:07,600 --> 00:12:12,071 And Tawny's hooves will trot as though on a pilgrimage... 66 00:12:12,280 --> 00:12:17,400 ...and I shall look neither left nor right, but straight ahead... 67 00:12:17,600 --> 00:12:21,752 ...and think of the candles and the Holy Virgin 68 00:12:28,600 --> 00:12:30,238 White stockings... 69 00:12:30,520 --> 00:12:33,751 ...and the blue shoes with pearls 70 00:12:52,360 --> 00:12:55,750 This is no ordinary shift 71 00:12:57,360 --> 00:13:00,318 Fifteen maidens stitched it 72 00:13:14,440 --> 00:13:17,398 Fifteen all at once? 73 00:13:23,800 --> 00:13:27,156 Sit down so that I can comb you 74 00:13:47,960 --> 00:13:52,476 No, I want it loose, to go with my fine clothes 75 00:13:53,600 --> 00:13:57,752 If you always get your way, you'll please the devil so much... 76 00:13:57,960 --> 00:14:00,997 ...the saints will punish you with toothache 77 00:14:01,200 --> 00:14:05,079 Why do you talk so much of the devil? Father never does 78 00:14:06,200 --> 00:14:09,988 Because the devil is the seducer of the innocent 79 00:14:10,200 --> 00:14:14,239 He strives to destroy all goodness 80 00:14:14,440 --> 00:14:17,398 But I always say my prayers 81 00:14:19,120 --> 00:14:22,157 Who did you dance with last night? 82 00:14:23,120 --> 00:14:28,319 I danced with him... and him... and him 83 00:14:30,440 --> 00:14:34,911 -Why do you ask? -I had such evil dreams 84 00:14:35,120 --> 00:14:37,076 What did you dream? 85 00:14:40,600 --> 00:14:46,755 How I'd love to dream big, wonderful dreams 86 00:14:47,440 --> 00:14:49,908 But I never do 87 00:14:53,120 --> 00:14:57,750 Now the skirts: the blue and the red with golden threads 88 00:15:23,800 --> 00:15:28,476 Tighter, or it won't puff out as it should 89 00:15:29,280 --> 00:15:31,077 What about the clasp? 90 00:15:31,280 --> 00:15:34,750 Save that for Sunday, you've gone far enough 91 00:15:39,120 --> 00:15:41,759 You're in my light 92 00:15:42,520 --> 00:15:45,478 "It's father; he's angry" 93 00:15:49,600 --> 00:15:52,592 Didn't mother say you were ill? 94 00:15:55,440 --> 00:16:00,389 Do you think I look pale and wasted? 95 00:16:00,800 --> 00:16:03,758 Is it right to sleep after sunrise? 96 00:16:03,960 --> 00:16:09,751 I'll ask Father Erik's forgiveness for not attending early Mass 97 00:16:11,120 --> 00:16:16,399 I'll tell him that all of you are ill and no one woke me... 98 00:16:16,800 --> 00:16:22,079 ...the candles were not ready and Tawny was not shod 99 00:16:28,440 --> 00:16:32,991 I'll ride to the mountains with this wicked maid... 100 00:16:33,520 --> 00:16:38,310 ...and say I don't want such a daughter 101 00:16:38,520 --> 00:16:42,069 Imprison her in the mountain for seven years 102 00:16:42,280 --> 00:16:46,319 When she is chastened, I'll take her back 103 00:16:51,960 --> 00:16:55,919 "Let Ingeri come with me; she never leaves the farm now" 104 00:16:59,800 --> 00:17:04,396 It's a pity the church is so far away 105 00:17:04,600 --> 00:17:08,673 The likes of you need a confessional closer to hand 106 00:17:09,440 --> 00:17:13,558 You can't talk! You fled your town in fear for your life 107 00:17:13,800 --> 00:17:16,758 "I know all about you, "learned man" 108 00:17:16,960 --> 00:17:21,909 "A bird on the wing finds food; a bird on the roost dies" 109 00:17:22,120 --> 00:17:24,918 I have seen women and churches 110 00:17:25,120 --> 00:17:26,917 How were the churches? 111 00:17:27,120 --> 00:17:33,070 As high as heaven - and built of stone, not wood 112 00:17:33,960 --> 00:17:37,748 With windows the colours of the rainbow 113 00:17:38,960 --> 00:17:41,269 You may come, too, Ingeri 114 00:17:46,600 --> 00:17:50,309 Hurry, or you won't get to church before nightfall 115 00:17:51,960 --> 00:17:53,359 Hurry, Ingeri 116 00:17:55,800 --> 00:17:57,597 Drink some mulled ale 117 00:17:57,960 --> 00:18:00,235 It's a long journey 118 00:18:00,440 --> 00:18:03,750 Give it to Ingeri, she's coming, too 119 00:18:03,960 --> 00:18:07,077 -Who said so? -Father 120 00:18:09,800 --> 00:18:12,758 Won't you kiss me good-bye? 121 00:18:23,800 --> 00:18:26,917 The Lord Christ bless your young life 122 00:18:34,800 --> 00:18:40,636 Take this cheese and these candles to the priest for me 123 00:18:41,800 --> 00:18:46,476 Don't forget to give Father Erik my message... you know it 124 00:18:46,800 --> 00:18:51,396 He's to say five paternosters and fifteen Hail Marys 125 00:19:30,200 --> 00:19:34,398 I know an orchard sweet and fair 126 00:19:34,800 --> 00:19:38,759 A maiden with virtues so true 127 00:19:39,360 --> 00:19:43,751 Shining like spun gold her hair 128 00:19:44,120 --> 00:19:48,750 Her eyes like the heavens blue 129 00:19:49,360 --> 00:19:53,148 Happily the streams meander 130 00:19:53,440 --> 00:19:57,752 Through valleys green they wander 131 00:19:58,120 --> 00:20:01,749 In the springtime 132 00:20:45,200 --> 00:20:48,749 The little bird soars up so high 133 00:20:48,960 --> 00:20:52,555 Glides softly on the breeze 134 00:20:52,800 --> 00:20:56,918 How sweet it would be to fly 135 00:20:57,200 --> 00:21:00,749 Floating o'er mountains and trees 136 00:21:00,960 --> 00:21:04,077 Happily the streams meander 137 00:21:04,280 --> 00:21:07,750 Through valleys green they wander 138 00:21:07,960 --> 00:21:09,871 In the springtime 139 00:21:30,440 --> 00:21:34,911 -Is the child paining you? -One day you'll know how it is 140 00:21:35,440 --> 00:21:39,800 I'll be mistress of a house and married with honour 141 00:21:39,800 --> 00:21:44,078 We'll see how your honour is, when a man starts fumbling you 142 00:21:44,440 --> 00:21:47,557 No man will bed me without marriage 143 00:21:47,800 --> 00:21:51,156 And if one tumbles you behind a bush at night? 144 00:21:51,360 --> 00:21:53,078 I'll struggle free 145 00:21:54,160 --> 00:21:55,991 But he is stronger 146 00:22:08,200 --> 00:22:12,751 It's better to brighten the road than languish in church 147 00:22:12,960 --> 00:22:14,916 I'm taking the candles 148 00:22:15,120 --> 00:22:19,352 So you've put your best on in honour of the Virgin 149 00:22:20,600 --> 00:22:22,875 Not for you 150 00:22:23,800 --> 00:22:27,156 Don't think I wear them to please you 151 00:22:27,360 --> 00:22:31,069 -Thank you for last night, Karin -Why Thank me? 152 00:22:31,720 --> 00:22:34,757 You've nothing to thank me for 153 00:22:46,120 --> 00:22:50,079 -What is it, Ingeri? -I saw you with him last night 154 00:22:50,360 --> 00:22:54,751 I wanted him to find a way out for you and the child 155 00:22:55,520 --> 00:22:59,593 And he said he'd help, if you lay in the hay with him 156 00:23:04,600 --> 00:23:08,752 You danced with him and took his hand 157 00:23:08,960 --> 00:23:12,077 I danced with all who gave me their hand 158 00:23:15,200 --> 00:23:16,394 Forgive me 159 00:23:17,800 --> 00:23:20,314 Don't ask my forgiveness 160 00:24:19,280 --> 00:24:22,750 -Let's turn back -But we're going to church 161 00:24:22,960 --> 00:24:24,916 I can take the candles 162 00:24:25,120 --> 00:24:27,759 Father and mother wouldn't like that 163 00:24:27,960 --> 00:24:31,748 "The forest is so black; I can't go on" 164 00:24:32,800 --> 00:24:36,156 Don't cry so, you might harm the child 165 00:24:38,120 --> 00:24:40,076 Afraid of the forest? 166 00:24:40,600 --> 00:24:43,558 Not I. I'm riding to church 167 00:24:43,800 --> 00:24:47,156 May she rest here until I return? 168 00:24:47,360 --> 00:24:50,318 This is enough for you both 169 00:24:52,960 --> 00:24:56,077 Did you think I'd slap you again? 170 00:25:07,360 --> 00:25:07,917 In labour? 171 00:25:10,960 --> 00:25:12,678 Worse than that 172 00:25:16,520 --> 00:25:19,080 Come, I can help 173 00:25:54,120 --> 00:25:58,910 Sit down. It's long since anyone sat here with me 174 00:26:10,800 --> 00:26:15,316 -What Is your name? -These days I have no name 175 00:26:18,800 --> 00:26:24,591 This is a forlorn place. Have you no neighbours? 176 00:26:25,360 --> 00:26:29,751 I hear what I will and I see what I will 177 00:26:30,280 --> 00:26:34,398 I hear what mankind whispers in secret... 178 00:26:34,600 --> 00:26:38,149 ...and I see what it believes no one can see 179 00:26:38,440 --> 00:26:44,310 You can hear for yourself, if you do as I do 180 00:26:47,120 --> 00:26:49,554 What thunders outside? 181 00:26:50,120 --> 00:26:53,715 Three dead men ride north 182 00:27:01,800 --> 00:27:07,750 It's long since a woman made my seat narrow 183 00:27:22,040 --> 00:27:26,238 Here is a cure for your suffering 184 00:27:30,280 --> 00:27:34,068 Here is a cure for your woe 185 00:27:38,520 --> 00:27:42,559 Blood, cease to flow 186 00:27:47,200 --> 00:27:50,749 Fish, high and dry 187 00:27:53,200 --> 00:27:56,397 Eagle, fall from the sky 188 00:28:01,800 --> 00:28:04,758 Here is the power 189 00:28:10,520 --> 00:28:15,753 You have made a human sacrifice - a sacrifice to Odin 190 00:28:17,960 --> 00:28:21,396 I recognized you at once 191 00:28:21,600 --> 00:28:25,912 I recognized you by your eyes, your mouth, your hands 192 00:28:26,280 --> 00:28:30,398 "But you are afraid; you must not be" 193 00:28:30,960 --> 00:28:33,918 I shall give you strength 194 00:31:05,360 --> 00:31:06,918 That's a funny thing 195 00:31:07,200 --> 00:31:11,318 My father's - who got it from his father's father 196 00:31:18,800 --> 00:31:20,358 Who are you? 197 00:31:20,600 --> 00:31:24,673 Three brothers, orphaned all too soon 198 00:31:25,360 --> 00:31:26,793 Who cares for you? 199 00:31:27,120 --> 00:31:30,795 We're goatherds, we live on roots in the forest 200 00:31:31,440 --> 00:31:33,158 Mother gave me food for the journey 201 00:31:37,200 --> 00:31:41,079 -Is he dumb? -Wicked men cut out his tongue 202 00:31:43,280 --> 00:31:50,277 He says we can only accept the food if you share it with us 203 00:31:50,520 --> 00:31:53,830 I must take the Holy Mother's candles to church 204 00:31:53,960 --> 00:31:54,870 Early Mass? 205 00:31:55,280 --> 00:31:57,714 No, I overslept 206 00:31:59,440 --> 00:32:02,398 If Mass is past, there's no hurry 207 00:32:02,600 --> 00:32:06,479 And your mother meant you to eat the food 208 00:32:07,800 --> 00:32:14,114 My brother says we can go to a sunny glade, if you will honour us 209 00:33:28,440 --> 00:33:31,398 Blessed Jesus, God the Father's Son 210 00:33:31,600 --> 00:33:34,751 You are the living bread from heaven come 211 00:33:39,800 --> 00:33:43,076 Make me worthy to receive this bodily bread 212 00:33:43,280 --> 00:33:46,477 And save my soul when I am dead 213 00:34:04,800 --> 00:34:08,759 My brother wonders where my lady lives 214 00:34:08,960 --> 00:34:12,555 East of the mountains, west of the forests... 215 00:34:12,800 --> 00:34:17,237 ...the battlements of my father's castle reach to the sky 216 00:34:18,120 --> 00:34:20,918 Is my lady a king's daughter? 217 00:34:21,120 --> 00:34:24,317 Father's robes are of silk, his helm is of gold... 218 00:34:24,520 --> 00:34:27,557 ...and his lance flashes like gold in the sun 219 00:34:27,800 --> 00:34:32,078 Mother has so many keys she cannot wear them at her belt... 220 00:34:32,280 --> 00:34:36,068 ...so a maid carries them on a cushion 221 00:34:37,120 --> 00:34:41,910 And perhaps you three are princes under a witch's spell... 222 00:34:42,120 --> 00:34:48,195 ...and the goats are really bears and wolves 223 00:35:08,200 --> 00:35:12,159 My brother says my lady has such white hands 224 00:35:12,600 --> 00:35:17,071 Princesses do not launder or make fires 225 00:35:22,960 --> 00:35:27,397 My brother says my lady has such a white neck 226 00:35:27,600 --> 00:35:31,559 So that gold necklaces will gleam brighter 227 00:35:36,800 --> 00:35:42,079 My brother says my lady has such a slender waist 228 00:35:45,200 --> 00:35:48,078 You can cut this for us 229 00:35:49,120 --> 00:35:51,236 But perhaps you have no knife 230 00:36:02,960 --> 00:36:06,475 This is Simon of Snollsta's mark 231 00:36:41,520 --> 00:36:44,671 I am on my way to church with the Virgin's candles 232 00:41:23,440 --> 00:41:28,070 Mind the goats until we get back, or you know what to expect 233 00:43:34,880 --> 00:43:37,235 What do you want? 234 00:43:38,200 --> 00:43:43,638 The night is cold and the road is long 235 00:43:44,680 --> 00:43:45,954 Where are you from? 236 00:43:46,280 --> 00:43:49,238 The north, from Vasternol 237 00:43:51,280 --> 00:43:52,872 How was the winter? 238 00:43:53,360 --> 00:43:57,148 Hard, with much sickness 239 00:43:57,360 --> 00:44:02,798 People are starving and the cattle are too weak to stand 240 00:44:03,960 --> 00:44:08,636 Yes, I heard you had a cruel winter 241 00:44:11,360 --> 00:44:12,634 Where are you going? 242 00:44:13,120 --> 00:44:16,157 We'll look for work in the south 243 00:44:16,440 --> 00:44:19,512 You can sleep inside. There'll be a frost tonight 244 00:45:12,800 --> 00:45:15,030 The master said we could come in 245 00:45:15,960 --> 00:45:18,076 Sit there till he comes 246 00:45:47,120 --> 00:45:49,759 Those shoes have seen some wear 247 00:45:55,440 --> 00:45:59,877 If a day begins well, it will end in woe 248 00:46:00,440 --> 00:46:04,513 Seldom, if ever, was a morn as promising as today 249 00:46:06,520 --> 00:46:11,150 The bright sun dispelled all the misery of winter 250 00:46:13,960 --> 00:46:16,758 Legs felt like dancing 251 00:46:18,960 --> 00:46:21,758 But by dusk she lay dead 252 00:46:23,080 --> 00:46:28,712 The May Queen rode off on the sun, but never returned 253 00:47:50,280 --> 00:47:53,716 Blessed Jesus, God the Father's Son 254 00:47:56,120 --> 00:47:59,078 You are the living bread from heaven come 255 00:47:59,280 --> 00:48:03,159 Make me worthy to receive this bodily bread 256 00:48:03,360 --> 00:48:06,397 And save my soul when I am dead 257 00:49:31,520 --> 00:49:32,669 Did you finish? 258 00:49:34,200 --> 00:49:36,668 All manured and ploughed 259 00:49:37,800 --> 00:49:41,509 Manure clay thick, manure sand thin 260 00:49:49,200 --> 00:49:51,430 Forgive my poor brother 261 00:49:51,680 --> 00:49:53,272 Is he often like this? 262 00:49:53,520 --> 00:49:55,033 Only if we've starved 263 00:49:56,800 --> 00:50:03,148 Rub his temples with salt and vinegar, put a hot wooden lid on his stomach 264 00:50:03,360 --> 00:50:05,237 Our humble thanks... 265 00:50:05,520 --> 00:50:07,829 ...but the less attention the better 266 00:50:26,800 --> 00:50:32,477 I may be able to give you work; we can talk of it tomorrow 267 00:50:37,360 --> 00:50:40,909 Keep the fire going, the night will be cold 268 00:51:28,800 --> 00:51:33,237 I hope you say your prayers, even if no one reminds you 269 00:51:34,520 --> 00:51:37,751 Yes, you poor thing 270 00:51:37,960 --> 00:51:43,318 The Lord is more merciful than you think 271 00:51:44,120 --> 00:51:48,989 Say your prayers, tonight and every night 272 00:52:45,120 --> 00:52:49,989 See the smoke trembling under the roof? 273 00:52:51,600 --> 00:52:54,398 As if it were terrified 274 00:52:55,800 --> 00:52:58,758 Yet when it gets outside... 275 00:52:59,360 --> 00:53:02,432 ...it has the heavens to swirl about in 276 00:53:03,120 --> 00:53:06,157 But it doesn't know that 277 00:53:06,440 --> 00:53:11,833 So it crouches beneath the roof and trembles 278 00:53:14,120 --> 00:53:16,998 It's the same with people 279 00:53:17,960 --> 00:53:21,475 They quiver like a leaf in a storm... 280 00:53:22,520 --> 00:53:27,071 ...afraid of what they know and what they don't know 281 00:53:32,040 --> 00:53:35,316 You are about to walk a narrow plank 282 00:53:35,960 --> 00:53:40,476 So narrow, you don't know where to place your foot 283 00:53:41,800 --> 00:53:44,758 A river runs below you 284 00:53:45,120 --> 00:53:48,749 Its blackness wants to engulf you 285 00:53:49,800 --> 00:53:52,314 But you cross unharmed 286 00:53:53,800 --> 00:53:56,553 A chasm lies before you 287 00:53:57,480 --> 00:54:00,472 So deep, you can't see its depths 288 00:54:01,800 --> 00:54:06,476 Hands stretch out for you, but they cannot reach you 289 00:54:10,120 --> 00:54:14,750 Finally, you stand before a fearful mountain 290 00:54:15,800 --> 00:54:21,909 It belches flame, an abyss opens at its foot 291 00:54:23,200 --> 00:54:27,159 All colours blaze there: copper and iron... 292 00:54:27,360 --> 00:54:29,999 ...blue vitriol and yellow suphur 293 00:54:31,200 --> 00:54:35,159 Flames dazzle and flash and devour the rocks 294 00:54:36,520 --> 00:54:41,548 People leap and writhe, people tiny as ants 295 00:54:42,960 --> 00:54:44,234 This furnace... 296 00:54:45,120 --> 00:54:49,557 ...devours murderers and violators 297 00:54:53,360 --> 00:54:58,388 When you think you are lost, a hand will grasp you 298 00:54:58,800 --> 00:55:04,238 An arm will embrace you and you will be borne away... 299 00:55:05,800 --> 00:55:10,157 ...to where evil can no longer harm you 300 00:55:26,360 --> 00:55:31,992 If Karin is not home tonight, she is sure to be home tomorrow 301 00:55:37,200 --> 00:55:40,078 Rest, Mareta 302 00:55:40,800 --> 00:55:45,920 How can you speak of rest? That's all you have ever said 303 00:55:46,800 --> 00:55:51,157 What would have happened to us if I had been like you... 304 00:55:51,360 --> 00:55:56,309 ...never worried, never anxious, never crying out to God? 305 00:55:59,280 --> 00:56:02,556 Open your hands 306 00:56:10,360 --> 00:56:12,749 I know you are worried about Karin 307 00:56:12,960 --> 00:56:15,758 I have no one but her 308 00:56:17,800 --> 00:56:21,475 She has stayed in the village without permission before 309 00:56:21,800 --> 00:56:24,155 I have no one but her 310 00:56:45,600 --> 00:56:48,751 She is all I have 311 00:57:14,520 --> 00:57:17,080 They hit the boy 312 00:57:35,040 --> 00:57:37,759 I thought the boy screamed 313 00:57:38,120 --> 00:57:42,318 It was probably an owl; we've heard it several times 314 00:58:40,520 --> 00:58:42,112 This silken shift... 315 00:58:42,960 --> 00:58:48,478 These other things, too, belonged to our sister who died at Candlemas 316 00:58:50,800 --> 00:58:53,758 It is dear to us... 317 00:58:54,280 --> 00:58:59,912 ...but we have no choice than to offer it for sale 318 00:59:01,280 --> 00:59:05,319 We can see that you appreciate beautiful things... 319 00:59:06,600 --> 00:59:10,070 ...and this was our sister's most treasured possession 320 00:59:16,360 --> 00:59:19,716 It is a bit worn and stained... 321 00:59:20,120 --> 00:59:24,750 ...but the embroidery is surely the work of nine maidens 322 00:59:30,600 --> 00:59:35,151 A deft hand like yours can surely make it good 323 00:59:40,600 --> 00:59:43,478 I must ask my husband... 324 00:59:44,200 --> 00:59:49,752 ...what would be a just price for such a costly garment 325 00:59:55,800 --> 01:00:00,715 Now you must take your rest 326 01:01:38,280 --> 01:01:41,317 The herdsmen offered this for sale 327 01:01:43,600 --> 01:01:45,477 It is Karin's 328 01:01:49,440 --> 01:01:51,749 It is bloodstained 329 01:02:07,440 --> 01:02:09,749 What will you do? 330 01:02:10,120 --> 01:02:13,749 -First, bar the door -it Is done 331 01:02:43,440 --> 01:02:45,749 You'll call our men? 332 01:02:56,800 --> 01:02:58,756 Be careful 333 01:03:35,600 --> 01:03:39,991 -Tell me what you know -Kill me, rather 334 01:03:42,360 --> 01:03:46,319 My guilt is greater than theirs. I wanted it 335 01:03:47,040 --> 01:03:50,749 Since I've been with child I've hated her 336 01:03:52,800 --> 01:03:56,759 The day I prayed for it, God Odin did it 337 01:03:57,440 --> 01:04:01,991 It was him and me, not the herdsmen 338 01:04:02,200 --> 01:04:07,991 They were possessed by him, they flung themselves on her like devils 339 01:04:10,120 --> 01:04:12,156 They took her 340 01:04:12,360 --> 01:04:13,509 You saw it? 341 01:04:15,360 --> 01:04:21,310 I stood in the forest, I saw it and I wanted it 342 01:04:24,120 --> 01:04:29,148 I had a stone to throw at them, but I let it drop 343 01:04:30,560 --> 01:04:34,792 When it was over, they killed her with a cudgel 344 01:04:36,800 --> 01:04:39,394 I saw that, too 345 01:04:47,800 --> 01:04:52,157 Heat the bath-house. I'll fetch birch twigs 346 01:07:09,600 --> 01:07:12,558 Bring me the slaughtering knife 347 01:16:33,600 --> 01:16:35,909 God have mercy on me 348 01:17:12,520 --> 01:17:15,159 We must search for Karin 349 01:18:37,920 --> 01:18:41,549 I loved her more than God Himself 350 01:18:42,800 --> 01:18:48,511 Then she turned to you and I began to hate you. The guilt is mine 351 01:18:49,600 --> 01:18:53,912 Not yours alone, Mareta. Only God can judge 352 01:21:16,280 --> 01:21:20,637 You saw it. God, You saw it 353 01:21:23,800 --> 01:21:27,634 The innocent child's death and my vengeance 354 01:21:30,360 --> 01:21:32,555 You permitted it 355 01:21:37,520 --> 01:21:39,750 I don't understand You 356 01:21:44,800 --> 01:21:47,758 I don't understand You 357 01:21:57,360 --> 01:22:00,238 Yet now I beg Your forgiveness 358 01:22:04,520 --> 01:22:09,230 I know no other way to reconcile myself with my own hands 359 01:22:11,600 --> 01:22:14,398 I know no other way to live 360 01:22:25,200 --> 01:22:28,158 I promise You, God... 361 01:22:28,800 --> 01:22:34,238 ...beside the body of my child I promise You... 362 01:22:35,280 --> 01:22:39,751 ...in penance for my sin I shall build a church 363 01:22:40,800 --> 01:22:45,316 Here I shall build it,a church of stone 364 01:22:49,800 --> 01:22:52,234 With these my hands