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Oh.
Stay awake. You mustn't--
Soon you'll have color in your cheeks again, my girl.
Oh, my poor little girl.
You'll be strong again.
Please, I don't want to.
You have to get ready, you know that very well.
I'm tired. I'm so tired. I just can't.
Then I'll...
I'll dress you.
You'll hardly have to do a thing.
You know how they always love your hair.
Please, leave me alone. I don't want to anymore.
After all I've done for you.
I don't want to do the same thing
over and over and over again.
Please leave me alone. I'm... I'm too tired.
Stop it! Just stop it!
What would I do without you, hm?
Think of your mother.
Oh, don't be sad.
I must put on the coffee. He'll be so pleased.
That's why we always have to keep nice things.
To please them.
To make them feel at ease.
Sit up. Sit up!
You're not going to fall asleep, are you?
Oh, my poor Annie. My poor little girl.
You're all I have in this world.
If you leave me...
I'll be alone.
All alone.
All alone!
Open your eyes wide.
Let me see.
Yes, yes, yes, yes. You keep them that way.
It's this rain.
This endless rain is making you drowsy.
Everything seems to grow dim.
I hardly know where I am.
- Take cover. They're coming.
Oh, let him dream,
poor thing, that's all he has left.
Such terrible dreams about fighting and killing.
Hold your fire. Hold... hold your fire.
Well, that's what he has on his mind.
When he wakes up...
I'll give him a nice strong brew.
He reminds me...
I don't want to think about him. I don't want to!
Same strong arms.
Same hands.
A real man.
But your father's eyes were black.
Your father had the blackest eyes I'd ever seen.
I can almost imagine we're a family.
That we're happy.
And that he's sleeping
because he's been working for us all day.
Using his... strong hands to take care of us.
- Get away from me!
Get away! I'll never surrender!
You go to sleep.
Go to sleep now.
He reeks of fever!
We must get you dressed, my girl.
You need to look your very best tonight.
- But I'll be so cold. No, you won't.
This time he'll see you, my girl.
Oh, he's a little scrawny, but...
he seems healthy.
Easy does it.
- Oh!
Oh, my poor little girl. You're almost dead on your feet.
Now lift your arms.
There you are.
Just a few buttons.
Now your hair.
Oh. Your hair is so cold, it slips through my fingers.
What a strange feeling it's giving me.
Oh, but I'm sure it's nothing.
Mm, everything is ready now.
He's very close now.
Did I hurt you, my girl? I'm so sorry.
You look so pretty.
Don't put your face too near to the candle flame.
We don't want him to see
that you're not quite as young as you seem.
There he is.
Don't look up until I introduce you.
I'm sorry. I didn't know it was you, Adjutant. I--
How is he? - As well as can be expected.
I have urgent business with him.
He's sleeping peacefully.
I've been giving him something for the pain.
General. General, it's me, Adjutant Brand.
- General! It's no use now,
he needs to sleep.
I told you that I'd take care of him,
and I certainly hope that you'll give us a little reward.
For nursing the general?
Oh, you must get out of that soaking jacket.
He's our bravest general.
He has lost his son, his wife, his farm, everything.
I don't understand what you're saying.
Do you know how we suffer?
Come now, don't be angry.
Won't you have some coffee?
I don't want anything from you.
Well, then, at least...
allow me to introduce you to my daughter.
There she is.
Her name is Annie.
She's very shy.
Say good evening to the adjutant.
He's a very important man.
Good evening.
She's not used to company.
Oh, I wish you could see her when she's well.
- Now, she's...
She can hardly stand on her feet.
And as we're walking,
each step causes her such terrible pain.
Come now.
Have some real coffee.
A rare find these days.
Thank you.
Let me take off your shoes.
- They'll never dry this way. - No, please.
- Oh, it's no trouble. - No. Please.
Nothing more dangerous than wet shoes.
Hey, at least I have shoes!
Most of the men have nothing left,
just bare feet covered in sores.
I'm sorry if I spoke harshly to your mother.
I just want you to know I'm not usually so...
impolite.
The war does strange things to a man.
Please, you must forgive me.
I'm exhausted.
I rode for hours to deliver those dispatches and it's...
it's hard in the dark.
We also travel at night.
You're quite right.
We shouldn't be seen in the daylight.
You don't want to get caught by the enemy.
Your mother... She takes good care of you...
doesn't she?
Yes. She does everything for me.
More than you could imagine.
- Are you very sleepy? - No.
Yes. I never get enough sleep.
Just an hour here and there.
Even then, it's on the hard ground or...
in the trenches.
When you sleep, do you dream?
Yes, sometimes.
- What do you dream? - Uh...
About food, mostly.
Soft feather beds.
I know what I would dream about if I could.
- You can't? - No.
I can never fall asleep, you see.
My mother keeps me awake.
She says if I sleep it will be so deep
and I'll fall and fall and keep falling.
Leave her behind forever.
Oh.
But if I could sleep...
I would dream of a large, open field.
Mother and I would be sitting outside,
staring up at the clear sky.
H... how do you know that?
Oh, I know.
Sometimes I can almost see it.
I suppose that's why you've not been captured...
because you travel at night, otherwise, who knows?
That's not why we travel at night.
It's the light.
We can't bear the daylight. It hurts us.
I see.
Here.
I think these would do quite nicely.
- Those are... - I know,
Belonged to a fallen enemy soldier.
So you took them off him?
I thought they might come in handy.
And I was right, wasn't I?
What do you take me for? Those are the enemy's!
I'm not a scavenger.
I'm a patriot,
defending the honor of my country.
Surely you could do that much better
if your feet are dry?
I would rather die than touch these boots.
A few brass buttons, buckles,
pocket watches. What harm would that do?
Six brass buttons will buy a bag of flour!
Just be quiet.
At least there's someone to close their eyes,
fold their hands, and say a few kind words.
Poor things.
Hardly more than children, most of them.
You mustn't think badly of me, Adjutant.
It's for my poor daughter, really it is.
She's so weak and sick and frail.
But you can see for yourself.
Just look at her! - Be quiet.
Adjutant...
Adjutant, is that you?
Yes. Yes, General.
Here I am. Adjutant Brand reporting.
General, I need to speak with you.
The men, they need word.
I had to send out a search party.
- Where have you been? - He's delirious. It's the fever.
Who is this woman?
We're going into battle and there's a woman here?
We're not going into battle right now, General.
As I said, at first light we attack.
Are you questioning me? I'll have you shot for treason.
As God is my witness, I'll have you shot.
Deserter!
- Traitor! There, there.
Don't get so excited. It's not good for you.
Take your hands off me!
Who... who is this woman?
Who is she?
Men, when the sun--
Ready!
We are fighting for... ...our fatherland.
Our fatherland... together we must stand--
Get him back into bed. There's a lady present.
Why is he still like this?
Nature must take its course.
I was a fool to trust you.
I'm only doing this because you begged me.
Do you think I wanna be here, in this dank and stinking place?
My girl, you're falling asleep.
- You mustn't fall asleep!
"I mustn't fall asleep." Say it over and over.
I'll have to strap you.
I'm dying.
Why don't you shoot me?
You're gonna shoot me.
- I want to hear you say it! - I mustn't fall asleep.
- Look at me! - Where am I?
- Yes, Mother. - I don't know this place.
It's the shed on your farm.
General, we've tried to make it comfortable.
Why am I not at home in bed?
I mustn't fall asleep. - Your house has been burnt down,
- General. I must not...
I must not fall asleep.
- And the cows? I must not fall asleep.
- I must not fall asleep. Where are the cows?
I must not fall asleep
They've been shot, General.
I must not fall asleep. - What is this woman doing here?
I must not fall asleep.
- I want my wife. - I must not fall asleep.
Your wife is not here. Lift him a little.
I must not fall asleep. - No.
I don't want to. Leave me alone. Go away.
General, the men are losing their strength.
It will make you better, General.
I don't want to die here
- like an animal in a cowshed. I must not fall asleep.
- I must not fall asleep. It's just...
the men, they want to go home.
If you're not there, how can I stop them?
Dying like an animal.
- I must not fall asleep. - What must I tell them?
I'll never sit...
I must not fall asleep. - ...on a horse again, ever.
I must not fall asleep.
He's not getting any better. Just look at him!
I'm doing everything I can.
I did not say I could work miracles, did I?
If he dies, I will kill you. Do you hear me?
- I must not fall asleep. - Why does she keep saying that?
What is that?
It helps her sit up. It helps to keep her awake.
If she falls asleep now
no one would be able to wake her ever again.
I must not fall asleep. - Just look at her.
But is there nothing I can do?
I mean, we... Surely we can't just stand by.
- While she slips away? - Yeah, but is there nothing
- I can do?
I must not fall asleep.
If you told her a story, she'll stay awake...
I must not fall asleep. - ...and I can rest for a while.
- I must not fall asleep. - I don't know any stories.
Oh, anything that's interesting.
The adjutant wants to tell you something.
Isn't that kind of him?
Sit here.
The closer you are, the better.
Oh. Oh, at this time of night,
I feel so old and weary.
Show that you're grateful.
Thank you.
Oh, my poor bones.
How they ache.
I don't really know what to tell you.
I can't remember much before the war.
What happened before the war?
The light.
Tell me about the light.
- The light? Mother won't tell me.
She says the less I know about it, the less I'll fret.
Please, won't you tell me?
- The light? Yes.
The flap of the tent must remain tightly closed,
not to allow anything in.
Sometimes...
we go outside just before the dawn.
We see a little of the world
even if it is dim and gloomy.
But I've never seen the light shining.
Never ever.
Won't you tell me what it's like?
- Well... Please.
It's very bright.
And it shines everywhere?
Yes.
And you can see everything.
Birds.
Trees. Everything.
And...
sometimes I use this to signal to the men.
My, my, you seem to have perked up quite a bit.
You've been very helpful, Adjutant.
How can I ever thank you?
It's my pleasure. - What did you say?
- It's my pleasure. - Why did you speak in that way?
I'm so sorry if I said something that--
Stop. Shh!
- Shh!
Shh! Do you hear that?
- I'll go outside and see. - I'll go with you.
- No. I have to go alone. - I can see it in the dark!
Please don't leave me alone.
I don't want to go to the camp.
Nothing will happen to you. I give you my word.
What if something happens to you?
Come on! Don't just stand there.
Help!
Help me!
Open your eyes.
What's happened?
Lift her. Bring her to the stove.
Put her down on the chair.
I must warm some honey.
I want you to look after her. I need to go out for a while.
Surely you shouldn't leave her like this.
The moon is out, now I can see
where the roots are.
I need to make another poultice for his wounds.
Open your mouth.
Are you feeling warmer now, my girl?
Oh, there's so little wood.
Watch her closely.
Sometimes when it's very cold,
I have to hold her to me all night.
I was so afraid something would happen to you out there.
So afraid, it made my bones ache.
- Really? - Yes.
It was just a wounded horse.
Strange.
It's as if I've never known anyone else.
Not even my mother.
Before you, I thought I had. Yes.
But that was...
It wasn't true.
It wasn't.
I know you.
I know you too.
But I've never seen you before.
I've been travelling in our wagon since I was young.
I've always been travelling, but...
Now I know why.
Travelling all these years.
Following tracks.
Tracks I could not see.
Tracks left by the shadow of the birds,
by the wind in the grass, the light of the stars.
Sometimes I would wonder, "What does it mean?"
On our way here, it was a tree.
I kept looking back at it.
A tree in the moonlight. How it...
leaned to one side.
It was telling me something.
But that was before.
Before I saw you.
Before I knew you.
Now I don't need to wonder anymore.
Everything was leading me here...
to this place where you could find me.
Your face.
I never knew anyone could have a face like yours.
Oh, your face.
And your hands.
Your hands are so... cold.
- Why are you trembling? - I don't know.
And your heart... It's beating so fast.
The birds are fluttering in the trees
at this time of night. It makes me uneasy.
Oh! Not so pale anymore.
You've looked after her very well.
You must thank the adjutant for being so good to you,
my girl. Where are your manners?
Thank you.
Sorry. Sorry.
I think I just need some fresh air.
I'm sorry.
Excuse me, Adjutant.
Why don't you put those boots on?
- Just for now.
You can take them off when you get back.
It's dark.
You won't be able to see many sharp stones
and bones from dead animals.
If they stick into your feet, you might die.
Even I wouldn't be able to save you.
And what good would that do?
Is there something you're not telling me?
You didn't make things up, did you?
No, I didn't.
"I've never seen a face like yours."
What was that?
I've never heard anything like that before.
Did you make things up?
Oh...
Maybe you think he is the one.
He's just a weak man like all the others.
Weak, I tell you.
No, something happened.
Come on, tell me.
Maybe... maybe he'll just start walking and never come back.
How could you say something like that?
It'll be the end.
And I would lose you.
What would I do then?
Oh, he wants you. I could see that.
He'll be back.
Look. I found something.
A treat.
It's quite fresh, even slightly warm.
Oh, it's so... bony.
I can't quite get a grip on it.
♪ He has a horse
♪ A big black horse
♪ And he's taking us away
♪ He has a horse
♪ A big black horse
♪ And he's taking us away
♪ Taking us to a far-off land
♪ Where the night Is light as day ♪
♪ He has a horse
♪ A big black horse
♪ And he's taking us away
♪ He has a horse
♪ A big black horse...
Is that you?
- Yes.
I thought you were never coming back.
I was so afraid, I've been wringing
and wringing my hands. Look. I've broken the skin.
Where is your mother?
I sent her out to go and look for you.
I thought something might have happened.
Why would you think that?
It's been hours and hours.
Why won't you look at me?
I've just come to say goodbye.
I have to get back to my men.
They need me.
You see, they're so...
tired, worn out...
starving and cold.
So many deserters now.
Where there is life, there is hope.
That's what I'll tell them.
Yes.
You must go now.
Yes.
You must go before my mother returns.
And after this...
where will you go?
I don't know.
I'm sure we'll meet again when all this is over.
I don't think so.
We might.
So I'll never see you again?
When I close my eyes, I'll see your face.
Will you? - Yes.
When I close mine, I'll see yours.
And I'll hear your voice in the dead of the night.
What will I be saying?
I don't know.
I must go now.
- Goodbye.
Sorry. I almost forgot my shoes.
- You're shivering. - It's nothing.
No, you're cold.
- Go. Go now. - Your face is cold.
How can I go if I can see that you're cold?
You're shivering.
I was walking.
Just walking.
I didn't even know where I was going
or what was happening to me.
I've been saying over and over...
"My men, my general, my country."
"My country. My men, my general, my country."
But if I can't be with you
then anywhere else is a strange country.
Why are you crying? Because it's terrible.
Because I'm happy.
Oh, here you are.
The poor girl was worried sick.
Been keeping her warm, have you?
I found something.
I saw it shining, hanging from a branch.
Give it to me.
It must have belonged to the general's wife.
What was it doing hanging from a tree?
Oh, I'd rather not think about it.
Why don't you give it to Annie?
She's never had anything so fine.
Because it belongs to the general's wife.
Oh, she won't be needing it anymore where she's gone.
Just think how pretty she will look
with this glowing against her skin.
Don't you wanna make her happy?
It just doesn't seem right.
Oh, come on.
She'll give you such a lovely smile.
- Have some respect!
You know what she would really like?
Some of your hair in the locket. Oh, yes.
Oh. That would really please her. Here.
Oh, well, surely it's not too much to ask?
And it will make her so very happy.
- She'll always keep it.
Just keep still.
- Oh, I'm so sorry.
I really must apologize very deeply. I...
I hardly know what to say.
The adjutant has a present for you, my girl.
Isn't that nice of him?
He's a really kind man.
Is it really for me?
Yes.
How it shines.
I've never seen anything so shiny.
What's inside?
Tell her.
It's just some of my hair.
Your hair?
In here?
Will you put it on for me?
There. Pretty as a picture. Don't you agree, Adjutant?
It's very... She's very pretty.
Why don't you kiss her at least?
But only on the cheek.
Thank you.
All around us!
A wall of fire!
Black smoke!
Hold the horses. Keep them calm.
He's dreaming about our last battle on a hill.
We were waiting for them.
The wind just...
turned.
The general noticed at first, but it turned suddenly and...
Many of the men burned that day.
Please look the other way, Adjutant.
I must undress. You must forgive me,
modesty is a luxury I can't afford.
Must have left the door open.
Close it won't you, Adjutant?
A storm is brewing again.
My men are out there all alone.
But I don't want to leave. I really don't.
- It's only that I have to-- - The adjutant has to go, Mother.
Yes, but I don't want to. I don't!
- What must I do? - He must go, now.
Is it true, Adjutant? You must leave?
It's only for a little while.
- Promise I'll be back. Oh, well,
if you have to go, then there's nothing to be done.
Well then, I just need to put on my shoes.
As soon as he's better, we'll have to leave.
We can't stay here much longer. This place is very unhealthy.
Where will you go when you leave here?
Oh, I don't know.
We travel all the time, mostly at night.
It's difficult to see where we are.
Sometimes it all seems the same to me.
And during the day, where are you then?
We hide. Caves, ravines, dry riverbeds.
But we always stay in the wagon.
So where will I find you?
I really can't say.
What if I never find you again?
It will pain me, like a bruise
- that doesn't go away.
Then I must know where you are every day,
- every moment. You must go, now.
I must always know where to find you!
Yes.
What if you wait here? Stay here and wait for me,
and I'll... I'll come and see you every few days.
Will you?
I don't know what my mother will say.
I will talk to your mother.
I have to talk to you.
I said that I want to talk to you!
- Weren't you just leaving?
Yes, but I want to speak with you first.
I want to talk to you.
Now!
Oh.
I can see you're an adjutant.
So, what is it you want to say?
Well, I...
I wanted to ask if you would stay here
for just a little longer.
And why would we want to do that?
We can only survive if we keep moving.
If you stay here, I'll look after you.
I'll bring you food, when... when I get back-- And wood.
Food and wood. Where would you get that?
I'll hunt. Hunt?
I'll do anything, I'll even steal if I have to.
- And you call me a thief? - It doesn't matter anymore.
And why would you want to do that?
And why should I believe you?
Oh, now I see.
I understand.
Do you fancy my daughter?
Well, in that case we have many things to talk about.
But I don't want her to hear. It wouldn't be proper.
You'll have to carry her to the wagon for a while.
My girl. The adjutant wants to speak to me.
I hope you don't mind, Adjutant, but I can't reach all the way.
I would be very grateful.
It's a good thing we're alone, isn't it?
Come sit here next to me. Come on. I promise I won't bite.
She's a good girl, but she's weak, you know.
Something will have to be done if we don't want to lose her.
Lose her?
There's not much time.
I have to be honest with you,
seeing that you're going to look after us,
going to be part of the family.
It only seems proper that you should know everything.
- The nature of her condition. - She's not going to die, is she?
Not if we do what is necessary. Oh, but I don't wanna upset you.
After all, you have to go away on important business.
- Please, you must tell me.
- You might be distressed. - Look, I don't care!
Well, I suppose I have to.
After all, it is a matter of life and death.
- Is it that serious? - It is. Yes, it is.
Well, come on, woman!
Oh, please. I'll tell you everything.
And if you care for my daughter--
- I do. - I mean really care...
then you'll be able to help me.
Of course I'll help. I'll do anything.
Hm. We'll see.
You must sit there.
You must be quiet, and you must listen.
I want you to see me very, very clearly.
I want you to see all my suffering in my eyes,
the lines in my face, the grey in my hair,
and my mouth.
Each bitter word that I need to spit out.
I don't wanna remember.
I don't want to.
The first time I saw his face...
he was holding a cleft stick and searching for water.
I watched him as he moved quietly...
feeling the deep water flowing.
Strong arms and his black eyes.
I know what you're feeling.
Fire moving beneath the skin and nothing is ever the same.
I asked if I could go with him and he said yes.
After that, we were always together.
But he was restless.
One morning I woke, and he was gone.
I called for him. I searched for him.
Days. Nights. Everything was dark.
Even when the sun was shining.
The sun came up. The sun went down.
The wind blew. The flowers blossomed.
The rain fell.
But I only knew that I wanted him.
Everything seemed empty, endless,
because he wasn't there.
Everything! Forever.
Then one day, I knew I was with child.
Something I could always keep with me.
Oh, I felt so tenderly towards the child.
But then the longing burned in me again.
I had something.
Something I could bargain with.
And I made a vow.
I would give up the child
if it meant I could find him again.
And I kept on repeating it over and over.
"The child for him, the child for him."
Slowly I could feel the child growing still inside.
Then one night I could feel the child growing cold.
Like a stone.
I became afraid. Perhaps I'd made a mistake.
I wept...
and hid my face in my hair.
Then suddenly I heard his voice calling to me.
Quickly, I put on all my finery and went out to find him.
He was tired and thirsty, and half-starved.
He'd been walking, he told me, without rest, without sleep,
searching for me.
I helped him to the wagon and wiped the dust off his face.
Kissed his eyes.
The child had grown completely still.
Not a flutter, or a breath.
You must know I've been cursed for this. Oh, yes!
I never get any rest, any sleep.
I have to keep my eyes open to watch over her,
and it never ends.
He slept for a while, and after he woke
he told me that he loved a woman who didn't want him.
He couldn't eat. He couldn't sleep.
He could only think of her.
That's why he was looking for me.
He said only I could help him
with my roots and my herbs and my secret spells.
He begged me.
He blubbered and smeared his tears all over his face.
And only then did I remember his child.
Still.
Still as death.
Its life given up for a faithless man.
And as I watched him...
weak and feebly asleep...
I knew what I had to do.
I had to give back what I'd taken away.
I took off the stocking that I'd worn for him...
and I swiftly twisted it around his neck.
He fought and thrashed, but he was too weak.
And as he breathed his last breath,
it slipped in,
warm and vigorous, between my lips,
burned through my veins
and brought the child back to life.
And I knew then.
I knew it was the last breath that brought her back to life.
And I knew what I had to do to keep her with me.
A last breath.
- I don't understand. - Didn't you hear me?
I said a last breath!
I don't understand.
A last breath!
I reek, don't I? I reek of death.
Because I make my living from disease and dying.
And nothing can clean me.
It's part of me.
It's in my bones. In my hair. In my skin.
Get away! Get away! Get away!
- Am I frightening you?
I didn't mean to.
You vile thing. I don't want to hear anymore!
- No! No!
Please don't leave! Please!
I only wanted to tell you what she needs!
- Let go! - No!
- Listen! Listen!
Can't you hear that? Can't you?
- Listen!
It's very faint,
only something a mother could hear.
- There. There it is again.
It's Annie!
She... she's calling me.
Won't you go and see?
Then I am leaving!
Oh, It's the end.
The end.
I had to bring her in! She's hardly breathing!
Oh, her eyelids are still fluttering.
Thank goodness she's not quite asleep.
Bring her to the fire.
You hold her up while I unbutton.
I'll blow her feet, you blow on her hands.
And then I want you to rub her legs like this.
To get the blood flowing.
I'll warm a little honey.
Don't stop.
It's you.
Your hands are so strong and warm.
I feel better.
Sorry. I'm sorry.
Put her on the chair.
Please, you must stay very near.
Did you speak to my mother? What did she say?
You've put such a glow into her cheeks.
What a wonderful touch you have, Adjutant.
There.
Well, I suppose you must be on your way.
Are you leaving so soon?
Will... will you come back?
Of course, dear heart. Of course he'll be back.
I said we'll wait for him.
Oh.
Mustn't forget your hat, Adjutant.
And he said when he comes back, he's gonna take you in his arms,
put your head on his chest, and stroke your hair.
Will you?
I'll feel you leave me.
As you go further away,
my heart will grow smaller and smaller.
When you come back, you must stay.
You must never leave again.
Will the night never end?
Why is it still night?
It's gone on and on.
I don't know what's happened. I don't know what's happened.
It feels like weeks, months,
since you stopped me on the road, but it...
but it's only been a few hours since I brought you here.
It was getting dark and it was getting dark.
It's still dark.
And It's still dark!
I rode off to deliver the dispatches and I came back.
I came back. Never.
I should never have stopped for you!
Never!
Oh.
You stopped me on the road.
And the moonlight on your pale face--
My horse shied and nearly bucked me.
At first, I thought you were a ghost.
Are you angry?
What happened to your wagon anyway?
Why did you need my help? I can't remember!
Why did you-- Why can't I remember?
Why are you speaking that way?
The wagon was stuck. You helped to lift it out.
And we were very grateful.
I must get away!
Why did you do that?
What does that mean? That sound?
Oh, poor thing, all strung out.
You'll burst a vein if you're not careful.
- Go to hell! - Why are you so angry?
Oh, he's not angry, dear heart.
He's just upset and unhappy because he has to leave.
- Are you angry with me? - No.
Yes.
Yes, you are angry.
And you're never, ever coming back.
I know it!
- Don't cry!
I'm sor... I'm sorry. Please don't cry.
- Stop crying. Sto... stop.
Look. Hey, hey. I'll come back.
Okay? I'll come back.
- He said he's coming back. Oh, really?
Well, everything's all right then.
You upset yourself for nothing.
I'm deeply moved. You are a gentleman after all.
We have to celebrate.
I'm sure you don't have to leave this minute.
I have just the thing.
You can hold her on your lap if you want.
You are allowed to do that now.
I can smell your horse.
And your skin.
I'm... I'm sorry. I'm not very clean.
Let's drink to a safe journey.
To a safe journey.
And what about me?
Sorry.
Soon, the two of you will be sleeping in the wagon at night.
And if you hold her very lightly,
she'll never drift away again.
What is it?
It's begun. It won't be long now.
- Oh, It's tearing her apart!
Her bones! Her soft and tender heart.
I can't bear to see her like this!
Go then! Run away!
That's all you're good for, all of you!
Do something!
We must do something! Make her stop! Please.
Be quiet! There is something we can do.
I've told you, haven't I?
In a moment it could all be over,
all her pain and suffering.
- What are you trying to say?
We'll be helping him, really.
Putting him out of his misery.
Stay away from him!
Don't get so excited.
Oh, but I can see.
It's no use!
No use!
What are you doing?
I'll cut off my hair to the roots
and I'll smear my face with the ash from the fire.
Oh please! You will have to bury her.
I won't have the strength left.
Please, I beg you!
A proper grave, and deep,
so no wild animals will find her.
Do it then!
Do it! I can't take it anymore!
Oh, thank you. Thank you!
I knew you'd understand.
I don't want to know. I don't want to see.
Oh, excuse me, you don't seem to understand
that I need your help.
I know it's difficult, but I do.
Help me, Adjutant. We must lift her
and get her as near to the General as possible.
I wish you could take me far away from this place.
You must leave. Please.
Didn't you hear me?
I thought I spoke quite clearly.
I told you that I needed you.
For what? For what do you need me?
To hold his feet so that he doesn't thrash about.
Even when they're asleep, they always wake at the end.
That should do.
Come on!
Come on, my girl.
Turn your head to the side and open your nostrils wide.
I must be mad! I must be mad!
Have it your own way.
I'm tired and I can't go on anymore.
There.
- Under the tree.
Is that you?
Hold me. Hold me.
Stop, stop. Please.
- Wake up! Wake up!
Wake up.
Wake up, you stupid bitch! Wake up!
Don't leave me with her! Do something!
You can have me. You can have me.
I'll shoot myself.
I want it to be over and done with.
I want it to be finished!
Wait! Wait!
That won't do any good.
Sudden, violent death is no use at all.
It's too fast.
The last breath must come out slowly.
Long breaths.
Strangling is the best...
or bleeding.
But there's no time for that.
Strangle me then. Strangle me!
Oh. [chuckles] You're so kind. You overwhelm me.
But who's gonna hold your feet?
If you choke, your legs might kick.
I'll have to tie you up.
Sit over here.
Now give me your hands.
No, please don't hurt him.
I beg you. Please don't hurt him!
He wants to, my girl.
He cares for you more than for his own life.
No!
Oh, poor little thing.
She would spare you if she could.
Your name will always be on her lips
and she will keep you in her heart.
Oh... oh, my poor back.
It gets harder and harder every time.
I need to sit down for a little while.
Oh! My poor bones.
I don't think I want to do this.
I would if I could, but...
I wish... I wish I could let you go.
I know you are an important man and very busy,
but unfortunately, I can't.
You see, I need you. It's for my daughter really.
There's a war out there and they need me!
Let me go.
I'm ordering you!
You murderous bitch! Let me go!
If you go quietly, it'll be so much easier.
- Believe me, I know. - No, take him!
Take him. That's what you want me to say, isn't it?
I mean, he's half dead anyway, so take him!
I never wanted him.
What do you mean?
Well, he's no good.
Oh, so sickly and on the brink of death.
No, no, no, that won't do.
We need a good, strong breath.
It was always me.
You wanted me from the beginning.
Did she know?
Why are you so quiet?
Why so quiet?!
I told you to leave this place.
- I told you.
But you mustn't be scared. Everything will be all right.
Help me! Help, General!
Wake up!
- Help me! - Who's there?
Help! Help!
Please, only do this because you want to.
Get away.
Please.
Get off me, you vile thing!
Now. Are you ready?
There, there.
All better now.
All better.
Hm.
Come, my girl. You must get up.
Don't look at him.
It'll just upset you.
I won't.
Oh, look at you! So steady on your feet.
Hold my arm. Try and walk a little.
Oh, I can see the color coming back into your cheeks.
Just a first little flush.
But it tells me that strong, hot blood
is running through your veins.
But why aren't you happy, my little girl?
Why that sadness in your eyes?
I liked him so very much.
So very, very much.
My heart aches.
Oh, my poor little girl.
It hurts.
It'll get better. You'll see.
Oh, you can't keep that.
Why?
Because he gave it to you.
It will only remind you.
Ah, there you are.
Oh, I had so hoped he was the one.
After all, he was a handsome young man.
I even imagined that I recognized his face.
There was a moment in the candlelight.
The words that he spoke.
Him.
The one I keep on seeing in my dreams.
But it never is.
Oh.
Oh, the poor young man.
He didn't believe you.
He knew about war and honor, but he didn't know you.
He didn't know your pure and simple heart.
- Oh, don't cry.
Don't cry.
One day we will find him.
And when I ask him, he will be willing...
Yes.
...to breathe his strong life into you.
And you will draw it in so deep...
So fiery.
Oh, the pleasure of it. It'll make you sigh.
And that sigh will slip out
between your open lips
and resurrect him from the dead.
Each giving what the other takes.
Oh, but in the meantime, we will manage.
We always have, haven't we?
Oh, but enough of this.
We must be happy.
Oh, just look at you!
Your lips are like cherries. How do you feel, my girl?
- I feel light! I feel so light!
Well, the moon is setting, but there's still enough light.
The stars! Wait, wait, wait!
Put on your shoes.
There are sharp stones and thorns.
Don't take too long!
- We need to leave before dawn! I know!
Ne... ver
surrender.