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THE PLAGUE

THE HAND OF THE GARDUÑA

Let's go.

You trust him?

If they find me, they'll kill him.

And her?

How can you stay shut away for so long?

There's plenty to read.

Conrado...

Find him before he finds me.

You were as feared in Flanders as you are in Seville

He's alive. My friend.

- He escaped before they could kill him. - The Garduña

He knows who's behind it.

Who?

What do you want?

- You're risking your life. Why? - I'm the mayor.

I want what's best for the city.

Conrado is the leader's name.

- Do you know where he is? - Not yet.

Can your friend be trusted?

- Where does he get his information? - A whore.

- Can I see her? -No.

- Why not? - They killed her on the ship.

But I know where they meet.

How do you know?

No mayor risks his life for his city.

I do.

I won't be here long.

Goldsmith Street.

At the end.

Call my guard!

Aren't you coming? Let's go.

Stop in the name of the king!

- Halt! - Bastards!

- Positions! - Hang that bastard!

Are you deaf? Do I have to say it again?

- Don't move! - Come here!

Where are you going? There's nothing there.

What is it?

Gunpowder.

Help me open them.

Grain.

Wine.

For illegal sale.

Take it all. Not the wine, we'll be celebrating.

Show me your hand.

The right one.

Know what the Garduña is?

You don't?

They have three dots on their hands, just like you.

I got them in the army, defending the empire. One for each battle.

- You'll arrest me for that? - I was in the army. I have no dots.

Do you know who Conrado is?

- I don't know any Conrado. - His men meet here.

Lots of people come here. If they pay, I don't care who they are.

And the storeroom?

- What storeroom? - Yours.

- It's not mine, it's the guild's. - It's in your workshop.

You can only enter through your workshop.

We found gunpowder like that stolen a few days ago

and barrels of wine like the ones the Garduña sells.

What a coincidence.

Talk! Where's he hiding?

Where's Conrado?

I asked you a question!

I asked you where he is!

Talk!

He won't talk.

Hang him.

Leave him hanging for three days...

so everyone sees him.

It's a warning.

My warning.

If you hang me, you'll be next.

My friend has an informer.

Inside the Garduña. It's how he knew about the goldsmith.

-Who? - A card player.

What's his name?

Give him anything he wants. I need to find Conrado.

I'll need a weapon

and a permit to carry it.

And you?

What will you do?

Govern.

Sales are down. We have to cut costs.

And you've bought an abandoned convent. What for?

They're from the first women you got out.

They came when you were dead.

If I hadn't hidden, they'd have killed my friend, and you.

It was the only way.

I'll keep going

but in my own way.

Only one trip, one ship.

Less risk.

Read them.

Most are still prostitutes.

What we did didn't help.

- We have to change it. - How?

A silk factory.

And Conrado? The same thing will happen.

No, it won't.

If we can't find him, he can't find us.

This is the location of a ship. We can't pay more than 60 per woman.

Eugenia knows him. Tell her it can't stay in the port.

They'll catch us.

- How many women? - Between 20 and 100.

Give me a number.

What did I say?

120 maravedís per woman.

It needs repairs.

- It's old. - Plus the repairs.

- Too much. - You won't find anything cheaper.

We have time.

Let's go.

100 if there are less than 20.

80 if there are more than 100.

Repairs included.

And I want to see inside.

Now.

What's the New World like?

I found what I needed.

What?

It's like here but with different animals and food.

- What will you do after this? - Leave.

With the women?

I don't know. What about Teresa? I don't want to leave her.

You left once.

So did you.

She regretted letting you leave.

Did she say that?

You don't need to say those things.

How do you know?

When you left she stopped painting.

- How did you get there? - By carriage.

- Where did you start? - El Arenal.

- How long did the trip take? - A while, but they were going in circles.

- How do you know? - The sounds.

Down.

- They took a while to open the door. - It was a long way.

A mansion.

Or they were asleep.

There was a chain on the door.

Come in.

After we went in they put it back.

It was a warm night. Not inside.

A church.

Maybe. There were lots of echoes.

The Virgin of Candelaria? Whores worship her.

How far was it from the entrance to the other place?

Quite a long way.

- Candelaria is a big church. -50? 100 steps?

44...

At least 100.

47, 48,49, 50...

There was a broken tile.

And a heavy curtain.

It's here.

Can I help you?

Please leave.

What did you see when they took off the blindfold?

Not much. It was dark.

The money...

A virgin and the tongue of a snitch.

Which virgin was it?

I don't know much about virgins, divine or otherwise.

I'm not coming back. I don't want to get killed.

- You agreed to get me Conrado. - Things have changed.

- What things? - You're here.

I can cure her.

Who?

- Your wife. - She's not my wife.

I know a doctor who can cure syphilis. He's the best.

Get me Conrado and he'll cure her.

Two draft ordinances.

Harsher sentences for hawkers and illegal alcohol sales.

The Garduña is getting rich and I won't allow it.

-You are... - Francisco Navas.

Councillor for Markets and Public Order. May I ask a question?

Had you been to Seville before?

Once.

For how long?

A visit.

Where are you from?

Valladolid.

A lovely city, very different.

Order is different here. The law helps limit disorder.

But if it squeezes too tight, the city chokes. It stops breathing.

That's not good for anyone.

It's better to let go and let things balance out.

That's our order.

And it works.

So we shouldn't change it.

The city's never been so prosperous.

Prosperous for who?

For criminals?

What you call order, I call corruption.

And I won't allow a corrupt government.

Now we'll vote. Please...

Votes in favor of the mayor's proposal?

Against?

Abstentions?

They're the ones who'll get you to Madrid.

You have to treat them well, not bully them.

Entertain them.

Share the best you have.

They'll feel important and lower their guard.

I won't share the best I have.

You're a politician now.

Stop thinking like a soldier.

The best ruler is the most loved,

not the most feared.

Come on, quickly.

Did anyone see you?

No one.

This way...

- Aren't there any more? -No.

- There are so few. - Or too many.

Promises don't take away fear.

Will I stop?

Take a walk.

She's sick.

She shouldn't be in a place like this.

Take his knife.

How long have you worked for him?

For who?

Moreno.

A long time.

Pathetic... You need to work harder.

I'll keep a real for the mattress and the water. Here.

Next!

And this door?

Where does it lead?

A cellar.

Why is it locked?

Rats.

Is there anything you don't know?

Moreno's brothel.

Didn't you want it?

Damn...

Need something from outside for tomorrow?

- Honey. And make-up. - Why honey?

For my cunt. So I don't get pregnant.

Next...

How much does it make?

A day.

About 200 maravedís.

But it could make twice that.

You know how much 200 maravedís weigh?

You don't know.

One mark.

One tenth of a bushel.

Throw it away.

It's spoiled because of the heat.

The brothel is yours.

Next...

How much?

You'll pay me 200 maravedís a day.

The rest is yours.

If you don't pay, you'll be warned.

The third time you're warned...

I'll cut the weight of 200 maravedís from your body.

You choose what I cut off.

One mark.

One tenth of a bushel.

What do you weigh?

You don't know that either?

Six bushels.

That's enough.

Does the Virgin of Candelaria hold a book?

No, that's Our Lady of Light.

Is it the same church?

The same church but a different brotherhood.

Why?

It's nothing.

You haven't changed at all in five years.

You're still as beautiful.

And you still want to confound me with words.

It's the truth.

Good evening.

Constantina, Cazalla?

"My soul is surrounded by opposites.

"Strength is weak,

"the Castilian mad,

"the garrison disloyal, inexperienced and small,

"none of the equipment necessary,

"the help I expect is voluntary because I neither deserve it nor provoke it,

"so helpless I cannot even invoke God because my advisors are many..."

That's him.

"The enemies, of indomitable spirit.

"Everywhere, they break down the wall. No one wants to mount a defence.

"What will the miserable Castilian do in such dire straits?"

- This is Teresa Pinelo. - Mayor...

I know you. My wife likes your work.

Juana de Dávila. I'm honoured.

You don't like compliments.

- It's not why I came. - I thought that's what parties were for.

Excuse me.

Teresa has founded a home. She wants help from the council.

A home for what?

Prostitutes.

You're opposed to prostitution?

They're illegal. They're scared. Please help me bring them from the river.

If they're illegal, all I can do is arrest them.

And I doubt that would help.

They work for the Garduña.

All the more reason.

- I'll steal him for a moment. - He's all yours.

Thank you for your time.

There's someone I want you to meet.

Empty it.

This is yours.

Back to work!

Go on.

Throw it away.

- What's wrong with your hand? - Why?

- Don't you feel it? - I can't feel my arm.

Since when?

A long time.

What do you want?

- I know where Conrado is. - Where?

This is the last thing I'll tell you. They've given me the brothel. I won't risk it.

It's every man for himself now. And your doctor has to cure Escalante.

Where is he?

- No one can be arrested on sacred ground. - Who says?

-That way... - The ordinances.

Not any more.

I changed them.

You can't go in there!

- There will be consequences. - There always are.

Step aside.

What do you see?

Our Lady of Light.

He's just left.

Arrest him. You heard me.

- You don't know what you're doing. - No, I don't. Nor do you.

Grain.

Can you feel this?

And here?

- What do I do with the water? - Let it boil.

When did you start shaking?

Two or three weeks ago.

Your legs?

Let me see your head.

- It will grow back. - When? The syphilis is killing her.

Not the syphilis, the mercury. It's too aggressive.

Will she die?

No, she won't.

It's palo de santo.

It's less aggressive than mercury.

This will cure you.

How?

Infusions...

A small piece in each cup.

The steam is good. Make sure it never stops.

Close the windows.

Come closer.

You have to sweat out the pustules.

If it's too bitter, add honey.

- How long? - Hours.

The more she sweats the better.

And keep the fire burning.

Thank you.

Down the end.

The Dutchman has escaped again. Find him.

Whores are disappearing from the river. Where are they?

I don't know.

I don't like you not knowing.

I'll find out.

There it is.

Uncover it.

- Who is it for? - The dock workers' brotherhood.

For a procession.

When?

The same day as ours.

She's beautiful.

I feel her pain here.

Poor thing...

Pay for another one.

I tried. He said no.

He said he'd only make it for one guild.

Break it.

So they can't use it.

The Dutchman. Find him tonight.

And get that soldier off my arse.

What's wrong?

Why have we stopped?

A wagon.

A wagon in the street at this hour?

Stay here.

Where are you going?

What are they doing? Where's my guard going?

What is it?

Run! Get out!

Are you all right?

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