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THE KAISER'S LACKEY

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Diederich Hessling was a delicate child.
He was frightened of everything.

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He feared his father the most.

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Drill-sergeant Father wielded his cane
with an expression of duty and honor.

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Diederich also feared
his mother's scary stories.

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The toad was an evil spirit
which abducted bad children.

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It sucked them down
into a deep, dark pond.

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He survived his father, the toad,
God Almighty and the policeman.

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The sweep who could drag you
through a long, dark chimney.

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The doctor who painted your throat
until you nearly choked.

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After all these horrors
Diederich met one power

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which eats children alive:

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School.

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Stand!
Sit!

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Stand!
Sit!

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Diederich Hessling!
Wipe the board.

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- Troschinsky did it.
- Good boy.

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What's 1 x 1?
Hessling?

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When was
the Battle of Teutoburg Forest?

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What is the Fifth Commandment?
It's your turn, Hessling!

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Thou shalt not Kill.

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How many glorious wars were won
by the Hohenzollerns?

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All of you.

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The First Silesian War.

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The Second Silesian War.

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The Seven Years' War.

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The Wars of Liberation from Napoleon
which were waged from 1813 to 1814.

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The Prusso-Danish War.

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It was won in the year of 1864.

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The Seven Weeks' War
defeating the Austrian Empire in 1866.

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Today we look back on our history
with a feeling of gratitude.

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We admire what has become
of the splintered German people.

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A people divided against itself
in ongoing conflict.

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We see a united people.

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An invincible nation.

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A magnificent empire.

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Let us remember
the well-said humble words

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of our beloved Monarch.

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The Kaiser whom we are proud
to refer to as our Wilhelm the Great.

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God hath wrought a true miracle.

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Our most heartfelt desire is to praise
and honor our dearly beloved Emperor.

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As heir apparent he already
demonstrated his courage

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and military skills at the battles
of Koniggratz and Worth.

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Let us pledge allegiance
to this great man.

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We have no fear for our Fatherland
under his courageous leadership.

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No people on the face of the earth

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can boast
such a brilliant Monarch as we can.

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His statesmanlike foresight

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will ensure Germany
a prosperous future.

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He is not only our commander-in-chief.

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He is also summus episcopus.

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The Defender of our Faith.

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He is Patron of the Arts.

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The Protector of the Sciences.

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Surpassing all predecessors,
Wilhelm Il will lead our research

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to the worldwide prestige
that it has long deserved.

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He earns our infinite gratitude.

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Our heartfelt adoration.

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To His Majesty!

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Our beloved Emperor!

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Diederich's parents sent him
to Berlin to study.

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He lived near the University
and was often homesick.

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A letter from your parents!

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The letter contained admonitions,
worries, questions and answers.

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It also told him to visit the Goeppels.

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Mr. Goeppel, who did business
with Hessling Paper of Netzig.

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Mrs. Géppel.

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Two aunts, engrossed as usual
in needlework.

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Their lodger,
a student named Mahlmann

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and Diederich during his first visit.

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One chair remains empty.

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Thanks to people like Mr. Buck
we can sit here as free men.

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- Netzig's hero.
- He's a friend of my father's.

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- He was sentenced to death in 1848.
- I know.

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And today?
What's the situation today?

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- I don't know.
- They want to tread on us again.

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Right.

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My daughter, Agnes.
Hessling Junior.

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Be seated.

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How about our usual stroll?

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- If Father allows...
- Take Hessling too.

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It's late.

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- What are you studying, young man?
- Chemistry.

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- Physics.
- Chemistry.

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- Exactly.
- Do you know Berlin?

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Do you like Berlin?

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Have you been to the theater
or a concert?

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No.

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That doesn't interest me.

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I have to go.
I have an appointment.

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With a girl, Don Juan?

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That doesn't interest me.
He's a college friend.

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May I take my leave?

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- Come next Sunday.
- Show him out, Agnes.

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- Such charming young people.
- Yes, extremely charming.

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Are you angry with me?

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Mr. Hessling, really!

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I got away too.
The family gossip is a bore.

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Do you like her?
She's very pretty.

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Available too,
if I know women at all.

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She steals glances at you.

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- Her eye movement doesn't grab me.
- I believe you. Let's go.

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Got any money?

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- Yes.
- How much?

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Okay.

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I'll show you Berlin.

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The trumpets of the Lord do sound
When we go marching by.

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Drums and fifes and bugles resound
As Berliners echo our battle cry.

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We're the aces, best of races.
But if we plod, it's the firing squad.

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We're the soldiers of the Kaiser.
We uphold the Altar and Throne.

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The world has no braver nor wiser.
The nation's elite and God's own.

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Eyes left, eyes right, stomach in!

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The world has no braver nor wiser.
The nation's elite and God's own.

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The following Sunday
Hessling made his way reluctantly

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to the Géppels.

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Young Mr. Hessling.
Thank you. Do come in.

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- I'm invited.
- Yes, I know. Lunch is ready.

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Good day to you all.

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How lovely!

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Hessling junior is here.

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There he is.

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Glad you could come.

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Have a seat.
Luncheon is served.

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- Good day, Agnes.
- Good day, Mr. Hessling.

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Did you bring the lovely flowers?

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Come here, Agnes.

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- Can you stay longer this time?
- Or do you have another appointment?

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No, not this time.

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You're so nice today.

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- I always try to be nice.
- Really?

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Come over here.

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Excuse me.

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You are really
making eyes at her.

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Listen to me.

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When my studies are over
you can inherit her.

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- Keep away from her until then.
- You have no right to say that.

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Just leave.

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Say your goodbyes to everyone

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and explain that you must go now.

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You have 5 minutes to do so.

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No way.

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Diederich gave in to his rival.

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The power which forced itself
upon him had returned.

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It frightened him
as much as the toad in the fairy tale.

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Diederich left the Géppel residence.

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He also left Agnes.
He gave her up completely.

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Because he feared the lodger.

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Back home he took it out
on his toughest books.

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He sized up a formidable coffee pot.

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The scoundrel!

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The scoundrel!

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If he weren't so strong...

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I heard loud voices.
I thought you had company.

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- Nobody's here.
- Yes there is.

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- No visitor!
- You have one!

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He's waiting in the hall.
Come in, young man.

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- Evening!
- Hornung, what a surprise!

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- Your sister gave me your address.
- Pleasant to see you.

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- You joined a student corps?
- Sure, the Neo-Teutons. They're tops.

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Your family sends their regards.
Your old man's not too well.

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- What's wrong with him?
- His Franco-Prussian War wound.

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- Is it bad?
- I'm not a doctor.

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- Won't you sit down?
- No, I came to take you out.

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- Where?
- To our drinking hole.

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- You need better company.
- I have no time for a corps.

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Forget your studies!
This is more important.

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- Just as a visitor.
- They're expecting you.

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- Don't fail me.
- I'll just look on.

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Diederich became a drinksman.

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Silence, brothers.
I order a rousing Salamander toast.

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We drain our glasses
to our own Dr. Nieburger.

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Fellow Neo-Teutons.
Thank you for your salute.

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I'm obliged to reciprocate.
To you all.

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- To mutual respect!
- I second that.

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- May I join you?
- Good health.

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More power to you and yours.

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To rootin' shootin' Teutons!

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Each fellow drank
to the health of his companions.

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Drinking, speaking, standing
and sitting followed a ritual.

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It gave him a feeling of harmony.

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After Hessling had been initiated
into the art of dueling

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he had to take the next obligation
upon himself to honor his membership.

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That man.

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- Excuse me?
- What is it?

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- You were staring at us.
- Staring at whom?

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We sat opposite you.

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You are mistaken, Sir.

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I was looking into my cup
but not at you.

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Satisfied?

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- You stared at us.
- I'm sorry, but you're really mistaken.

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My fellow saw it, also.

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If you're looking for a scar.

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I suggest you go to a barber's.

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- He's not getting anywhere.
- Who?

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The Neo-Teuton.

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He refused.
Two brandies.

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- Sir?
-Yes?

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You insulted my friend.

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I don't even know him.

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That's irrelevant.
You insulted our corps.

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Accept my challenge!
Or do you refuse to duel with me?

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Silence!
En garde! Duel!

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Stop.

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Duel!
- Ready? Go!

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Our man yields.

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Silence.

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The Neo-Teuton is disabled.

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The time now

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is exactly 9:14 a.m.

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Suite ex.

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The opponent took a thrashing.

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He took eleven slashes in all.

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I drink to your health.

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A telegram.

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The landlady was in a barn

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beside the lovely River Lahn.

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She lay on her back
and sailor Jack...

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Silence!

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"My dear son.

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We must be prepared for the worst.

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Get here as fast as you possibly can

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if you wish to see
your beloved father one more time.

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Your mother."

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How is the factory doing?

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Last year we made
a total profit of about 9000 marks.

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- Is that all?
- You must consider the situation.

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I understand.

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Many changes must be made.

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- I'm responsible for the family.
- Don't be as stingy as your father.

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- Emmi!
- We begged for every cent.

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You loafed until now.

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Not with me!

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- You of all people!
- Yes, me.

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Mr. Buck is here.

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Ask him in.

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My dear Mrs. Hessling.

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You know you can count on me
if you are ever in need of help.

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I want to remain a true friend to you.

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My heartfelt condolences.

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Young man, I hope you will be
as good a citizen as your father was.

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Respect the rights of your fellow men.

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- Your own human dignity requires it.
- Yes, sir.

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Are you returning to Berlin?

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Yes, tomorrow. I must finish service.

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Diederich got a taste
of cadet treatment.

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The whole military set-up was aimed

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to reduce one's dignity to a minimum.

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This impressed him.

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Despite his misery
he was filled with respect.

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He experienced a kind of suicidal élan.

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There is nothing I wish more
than to stay forever.

254
00:26:28,208 --> 00:26:33,292
- The officer's mess...
- This place is what I call a mess.

255
00:26:33,500 --> 00:26:37,333
Slowly but surely
one sank to the depths.

256
00:26:37,625 --> 00:26:41,625
One became lowly clay
which was kneaded into shape.

257
00:26:45,250 --> 00:26:47,875
- I'm beat.
- Tell the captain.

258
00:26:50,917 --> 00:26:52,583
Double time!

259
00:26:55,083 --> 00:26:57,125
- My foot hurts.
- Tell him.

260
00:26:57,292 --> 00:26:59,000
Double time!

261
00:27:00,500 --> 00:27:02,042
Attention!

262
00:27:05,958 --> 00:27:09,917
I'm sorry, Captain.
My foot's hurting me.

263
00:27:20,208 --> 00:27:21,958
What a disaster.

264
00:27:22,167 --> 00:27:26,042
He unknowingly spoke
to an almighty power.

265
00:27:26,292 --> 00:27:30,375
One which demanded
unquestioning obedience.

266
00:27:31,667 --> 00:27:35,958
Diederich visited a doctor
the very next Sunday.

267
00:27:36,167 --> 00:27:38,792
A fellow Neo-Teuton.

268
00:27:38,958 --> 00:27:41,167
He asked him for help.

269
00:27:41,375 --> 00:27:46,208
He loved being in the army
and desperately wanted to serve.

270
00:27:46,417 --> 00:27:50,750
But his foot hurt him
and he needed some advice.

271
00:27:51,000 --> 00:27:54,583
I'm afraid I'll be crippled.

272
00:27:54,750 --> 00:27:57,375
I have a family to take care of.

273
00:27:57,583 --> 00:28:01,792
It looks bad, old fellow.
A severe case of pes planus.

274
00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:05,500
I advise
against you remaining in service.

275
00:28:05,917 --> 00:28:08,833
- It could remain.
- Heavens!

276
00:28:09,042 --> 00:28:14,000
No, put on your shoe.
I have an impression of your foot.

277
00:28:14,250 --> 00:28:20,333
I happen to know your company medic.
He's a good friend of mine.

278
00:28:21,208 --> 00:28:24,625
Il have a man-to-man chat with him.

279
00:28:24,792 --> 00:28:26,667
I am grateful to you.

280
00:28:26,875 --> 00:28:29,000
Neo-Teutons forever.

281
00:29:19,625 --> 00:29:23,375
My captain gave me this
as a farewell present.

282
00:29:24,250 --> 00:29:28,292
Believe me.
It was an unforgettable experience.

283
00:29:29,292 --> 00:29:31,000
I won't smoke it.

284
00:29:31,417 --> 00:29:35,375
I can tell you.
It makes you see things differently.

285
00:29:36,667 --> 00:29:39,583
My captain begged me to stay on.

286
00:29:43,125 --> 00:29:47,625
Agnes went all out
to meet her hero by chance.

287
00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:50,708
Until now she had been unsuccessful.

288
00:29:50,917 --> 00:29:52,750
This time she managed.

289
00:29:57,375 --> 00:30:01,500
- Miss Goeppel.
- What an unexpected coincidence.

290
00:30:02,250 --> 00:30:06,083
- But a pleasant one.
- I'm delighted to see you.

291
00:30:06,792 --> 00:30:09,375
My oh my.
You're getting prettier.

292
00:30:09,583 --> 00:30:13,125
- It's been ages.
- I've been busy.

293
00:30:13,292 --> 00:30:15,875
Military service, college...

294
00:30:26,917 --> 00:30:29,958
- This is my new address.
- I know.

295
00:30:32,167 --> 00:30:34,083
- Cold?

296
00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:39,500
Enter.

297
00:30:53,375 --> 00:30:55,875
I hope I can trust you.

298
00:30:56,833 --> 00:31:00,708
I am an honorable member
of my student corps.

299
00:31:02,917 --> 00:31:04,583
May 1?7

300
00:31:22,292 --> 00:31:23,917
Don't be angry.

301
00:31:25,583 --> 00:31:27,375
I'm crying for joy.

302
00:31:28,333 --> 00:31:30,542
I waited so long for you.

303
00:31:31,792 --> 00:31:36,625
- I'm fully aware of my responsibilities.
- Responsibilities?

304
00:31:36,875 --> 00:31:38,667
Who is responsible?

305
00:31:38,875 --> 00:31:42,208
You didn't know
I always loved you.

306
00:31:42,958 --> 00:31:44,750
Really?

307
00:31:45,417 --> 00:31:48,917
- You loved only me?
- You don't believe me?

308
00:31:49,417 --> 00:31:52,667
I wanted to write.
I wanted to visit you.

309
00:31:53,042 --> 00:31:54,833
I was afraid.

310
00:31:55,792 --> 00:31:58,458
My only thoughts were of you.

311
00:32:00,292 --> 00:32:02,042
Is that so?

312
00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:12,917
And what about Mahlmann?

313
00:32:17,417 --> 00:32:20,875
I'm sorry, Agnes.
I didn't mean it.

314
00:32:21,083 --> 00:32:24,667
- Maybe I'll never come again.
- Why ever not?

315
00:32:25,833 --> 00:32:30,000
- Especially now...
- You have no obligations.

316
00:32:32,958 --> 00:32:38,500
Dear Agnes. I shall never neglect
any of my obligations to you.

317
00:32:38,708 --> 00:32:41,875
If I could be your wife one fine day...

318
00:32:42,917 --> 00:32:44,750
That would be fine.

319
00:32:47,250 --> 00:32:52,542
- He has an excellent eye.
- Diederich. I'm so happy I could die.

320
00:32:57,167 --> 00:32:59,958
Life will never be like this again.

321
00:33:01,458 --> 00:33:03,542
I am so fond of you too.

322
00:33:04,542 --> 00:33:06,375
What if we capsize?

323
00:33:07,667 --> 00:33:11,792
- I'll save you.
- The water is so terribly deep.

324
00:33:12,333 --> 00:33:13,958
We'd drown.

325
00:33:15,042 --> 00:33:18,500
- Would you be glad to die with me?
- Yes.

326
00:33:19,500 --> 00:33:21,208
I'd rather live.

327
00:33:21,458 --> 00:33:26,417
- We'll be together all day long.
- And all night as well.

328
00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:30,000
Like a honeymoon.

329
00:33:33,917 --> 00:33:37,708
I want to be strong.
I can feel it within me.

330
00:33:38,917 --> 00:33:41,500
I'll dedicate my life to you.

331
00:34:00,958 --> 00:34:03,250
Come in, whoever you are.

332
00:34:11,500 --> 00:34:13,958
- Mr. Goeppel?
- Yes, just me.

333
00:34:15,833 --> 00:34:17,583
Did you come to see me?

334
00:34:17,792 --> 00:34:21,125
- Why?
- Your cutaway coat.

335
00:34:21,333 --> 00:34:24,625
I defended my dissertation today.

336
00:34:24,833 --> 00:34:27,917
Please accept my congratulations.

337
00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:34,625
I have come to see you
because Agnes is not feeling very well.

338
00:34:38,375 --> 00:34:42,583
- What's wrong with her?
- It's her heart.

339
00:34:44,083 --> 00:34:46,542
Her heart is weak.

340
00:34:47,667 --> 00:34:49,958
Maybe you could visit us?

341
00:34:51,875 --> 00:34:53,500
I wanted to.

342
00:34:53,750 --> 00:34:56,875
Unfortunately I leave
for home tomorrow.

343
00:34:57,083 --> 00:34:58,833
- Going home?
- Yes.

344
00:34:59,083 --> 00:35:00,625
For good?

345
00:35:03,333 --> 00:35:07,042
You can't.
After all that has happened.

346
00:35:09,500 --> 00:35:12,917
- Then you have been informed?
- I wasn't fully informed.

347
00:35:13,750 --> 00:35:18,292
- I trusted my daughter.
- That was a mistake.

348
00:35:18,833 --> 00:35:22,667
- I trusted you as well.
- You thought I was naive?

349
00:35:23,000 --> 00:35:24,542
No.

350
00:35:24,708 --> 00:35:27,917
But I didn't realize
what a lousy cad you are.

351
00:35:32,708 --> 00:35:34,625
Name your weapon!

352
00:35:35,125 --> 00:35:39,000
Seduce the daughter
and then shoot the father?

353
00:35:39,417 --> 00:35:43,750
- To consummate your honor.
- That's not your department.

354
00:35:43,958 --> 00:35:45,500
Perhaps.

355
00:35:46,208 --> 00:35:49,125
What did we do to offend you?

356
00:35:49,875 --> 00:35:52,125
Do you want to hear the truth?

357
00:35:52,750 --> 00:35:58,208
My moral principles forbid me to wed
someone of your daughter's virtue.

358
00:35:58,833 --> 00:36:00,667
Someone who is not unblemished.

359
00:36:13,583 --> 00:36:17,250
Diederich was proud
of his good upbringing.

360
00:36:17,458 --> 00:36:22,375
He was made fit by his corps,
the army and the imperialist spirit.

361
00:36:25,667 --> 00:36:26,708
"The new German beard style
It is achieved."

362
00:36:41,292 --> 00:36:46,542
Diederich decided to implement
his hard-earned principles at home.

363
00:36:46,750 --> 00:36:49,083
To be a pioneer of his times.

364
00:36:49,250 --> 00:36:52,083
"COURT BARBER
of His Majesty the Emperor”

365
00:37:00,958 --> 00:37:02,708
Stop the train.

366
00:37:09,708 --> 00:37:12,125
Stop laughing.
Help me.

367
00:37:28,333 --> 00:37:30,417
- Thank you.
- My pleasure.

368
00:37:34,875 --> 00:37:38,833
Please remove your feet.
I wish to sit there.

369
00:37:47,583 --> 00:37:49,583
Thank you.

370
00:38:25,875 --> 00:38:27,542
Amazing, really.

371
00:38:27,792 --> 00:38:30,333
You eat the sausage alone.

372
00:38:30,625 --> 00:38:35,542
- Without biting a finger off.
- If you weren't so rude I'd share.

373
00:38:36,667 --> 00:38:41,583
If you weren't so courteous
I would graciously decline.

374
00:38:49,458 --> 00:38:52,708
Know what you look like?
Young.

375
00:38:53,500 --> 00:38:55,042
Scrumptious.

376
00:38:55,833 --> 00:38:57,333
Clean.

377
00:38:58,708 --> 00:39:03,958
- Like a fresh-washed piglet.
- I can't return the compliment.

378
00:39:04,250 --> 00:39:06,375
Ladies don't use that word.

379
00:39:10,542 --> 00:39:15,833
- I'm Dr. Diederich Hessling.
- Then we've met each other before.

380
00:39:18,958 --> 00:39:21,167
Good Lord.

381
00:39:23,667 --> 00:39:25,333
Gusti Daimchen.

382
00:39:28,375 --> 00:39:30,042
Little Gusti.

383
00:39:32,417 --> 00:39:35,458
You always came over our wall.

384
00:39:37,208 --> 00:39:41,750
- Mostly with no knickers.
- I'm engaged to be married!

385
00:39:46,958 --> 00:39:48,458
Mother.

386
00:39:50,500 --> 00:39:52,250
My dear son.

387
00:39:54,333 --> 00:39:56,958
Now you are home forever.

388
00:39:57,167 --> 00:39:59,250
Yes, Mother.

389
00:40:01,458 --> 00:40:04,458
I shall always bear
my duty in mind.

390
00:40:04,667 --> 00:40:08,875
God above holds me accountable
for all of you here.

391
00:40:09,458 --> 00:40:12,000
Gusti's worth millions.

392
00:40:14,042 --> 00:40:15,625
Millions?

393
00:40:16,917 --> 00:40:18,208
How come?

394
00:40:18,375 --> 00:40:22,042
An uncle in Magdeburg she cared for
left it to her.

395
00:40:22,375 --> 00:40:24,292
He was wealthy.

396
00:40:25,083 --> 00:40:27,667
They spent a year alone together.

397
00:40:28,125 --> 00:40:30,708
Time for a lot to happen.

398
00:40:30,875 --> 00:40:32,542
That's idle gossip.

399
00:40:32,917 --> 00:40:34,875
Everyone says so.

400
00:40:35,083 --> 00:40:40,208
You must put a stop to this gossip.
I insist on that. Immediately.

401
00:40:42,167 --> 00:40:45,708
- Let's meet the workers.
- They're waiting.

402
00:40:49,583 --> 00:40:51,417
Men and women.

403
00:40:52,375 --> 00:40:54,583
You are my dependents.

404
00:40:55,417 --> 00:41:00,042
From now on I expect you
to put your nose to the grindstone.

405
00:41:01,208 --> 00:41:04,875
There has been no master here lately.

406
00:41:05,792 --> 00:41:10,000
Many of you thought
you could take things easy.

407
00:41:11,250 --> 00:41:13,250
You were mistaken.

408
00:41:14,542 --> 00:41:18,208
You can count
on my fatherly benevolence.

409
00:41:18,708 --> 00:41:23,667
Revolutionary ideas
will fail against my unbending will.

410
00:41:24,875 --> 00:41:27,083
Should I find any connection

411
00:41:27,292 --> 00:41:31,708
between any of you
and the Social Democratic movement

412
00:41:32,750 --> 00:41:35,083
we part company.

413
00:41:36,333 --> 00:41:40,667
I won't tolerate
any Social Democratic sympathizer.

414
00:41:40,833 --> 00:41:44,500
They're enemies
of my business and my Fatherland.

415
00:41:45,917 --> 00:41:48,583
That was all.
Now return to your work.

416
00:41:50,125 --> 00:41:53,375
Bear in mind
what I have said to you all today.

417
00:42:03,042 --> 00:42:04,583
Soetbier!

418
00:42:05,125 --> 00:42:06,792
What's all this?

419
00:42:07,333 --> 00:42:10,708
- This is not a bar.
- It's a special day.

420
00:42:10,875 --> 00:42:14,375
Insubordination.
You're here to work.

421
00:42:45,292 --> 00:42:47,042
- Are you ill?
- No.

422
00:42:47,250 --> 00:42:49,292
Come in here.

423
00:42:52,125 --> 00:42:53,833
Lie down.

424
00:42:55,375 --> 00:42:57,208
I'll be okay in a minute.

425
00:43:01,000 --> 00:43:03,500
I'm not working here much longer.

426
00:43:04,375 --> 00:43:07,917
But Karl.
Remember we need the money.

427
00:43:08,083 --> 00:43:11,125
I know that. Stay here.

428
00:43:11,333 --> 00:43:14,000
Don't move.
I'll get you some coffee.

429
00:43:14,250 --> 00:43:16,250
Where's the worker?

430
00:43:16,500 --> 00:43:20,000
- Which worker?
- The hollander operator.

431
00:43:21,167 --> 00:43:23,292
Maybe in the restroom.

432
00:43:40,250 --> 00:43:43,250
That's the last straw.
What's going on?

433
00:43:44,000 --> 00:43:45,583
She's my fiancee.

434
00:43:45,792 --> 00:43:48,292
- She's feeling ill.
- Fiancee?

435
00:43:48,792 --> 00:43:52,917
Mills don't have fiancees!
Everyone here is a worker.

436
00:43:53,625 --> 00:43:59,208
You're pigs and thieves.
I'll fire you and sue you for indecency.

437
00:43:59,458 --> 00:44:03,875
I enforce German virtues.
My commands are the law.

438
00:44:06,083 --> 00:44:10,375
- Even if you frown.
- I'm not frowning.

439
00:44:10,833 --> 00:44:14,500
Do your job.
You're to blame for this.

440
00:44:14,667 --> 00:44:16,542
I'm no spy.

441
00:44:16,750 --> 00:44:20,417
You're an insolent fellow.
What's your name?

442
00:44:21,250 --> 00:44:23,833
My name's Napoleon Fischer.

443
00:44:24,917 --> 00:44:27,083
The name suits you.

444
00:44:27,250 --> 00:44:31,000
- You're a Social Democrat, I bet.
- That's true.

445
00:44:31,250 --> 00:44:33,208
That's what I thought.

446
00:44:35,375 --> 00:44:40,208
The next morning he set off
in his impeccable morning coat

447
00:44:40,417 --> 00:44:44,583
to honor the town dignitaries
by paying his respects.

448
00:44:48,375 --> 00:44:50,625
Bismarck worked wonders.

449
00:44:50,833 --> 00:44:54,375
Because he was allowed to do it.

450
00:44:54,542 --> 00:44:58,458
He got his way by pretending to do it
in the name of the emperor.

451
00:44:59,917 --> 00:45:03,292
We 48'ers were more honest about it.

452
00:45:03,958 --> 00:45:08,958
I immediately paid the price
for my revolutionary zeal.

453
00:45:09,875 --> 00:45:13,542
I know.
You were sentenced to death.

454
00:45:16,208 --> 00:45:20,542
I defended the sovereignty
of the National Parliament.

455
00:45:20,750 --> 00:45:23,875
I fought to abolish caste privileges.

456
00:45:24,125 --> 00:45:28,917
I led the common people
to revolt in their hour of need.

457
00:45:30,500 --> 00:45:34,542
The unity of Germany
was a matter of conscience.

458
00:45:34,750 --> 00:45:38,375
The personal duty of every individual.

459
00:45:38,708 --> 00:45:42,500
It was the Hohenzollerns
who forged the empire.

460
00:45:42,750 --> 00:45:45,167
That's another story.

461
00:45:46,083 --> 00:45:50,083
I hope you will soon belong
to the town council.

462
00:45:50,500 --> 00:45:52,458
If you nominate me.

463
00:45:52,708 --> 00:45:57,083
- I'd be glad to serve.
- Your help will be invaluable.

464
00:45:57,333 --> 00:45:59,542
Like your father's.

465
00:45:59,750 --> 00:46:02,333
I'm a thoroughgoing Liberal.

466
00:46:02,583 --> 00:46:06,333
I must warn you
against Governor von Wulckow.

467
00:46:06,750 --> 00:46:10,042
I am privileged
to be ignored by him.

468
00:46:28,417 --> 00:46:29,458
Come here, Schnaps.

469
00:46:33,125 --> 00:46:35,250
The pews were empty on Jubilate.

470
00:46:35,417 --> 00:46:40,333
I preached to 3 cloistered old maids
and the sexton.

471
00:46:40,833 --> 00:46:45,875
Attitudes are so hostile to the Church
that I'm surprised anyone came.

472
00:46:46,708 --> 00:46:49,042
I had a business obligation.

473
00:46:49,208 --> 00:46:52,792
Dr. Hessling!
Are you back in town again?

474
00:46:53,125 --> 00:46:56,125
Let me introduce you to each other.

475
00:46:56,333 --> 00:46:59,208
Dr. Mennicke, this is Dr. Hessling.

476
00:46:59,792 --> 00:47:02,500
- Neo-Teuton?
- Banner high!

477
00:47:02,792 --> 00:47:05,417
He fired us - both of us.

478
00:47:06,250 --> 00:47:08,667
- Why?
- On the spot?

479
00:47:08,833 --> 00:47:10,417
Why?

480
00:47:10,667 --> 00:47:13,250
I suppose my face didn't fit.

481
00:47:13,458 --> 00:47:15,583
What about Fischer?

482
00:47:15,875 --> 00:47:18,625
He only protests at meetings.

483
00:47:18,917 --> 00:47:22,375
Just imagine the public disgrace.

484
00:47:22,625 --> 00:47:26,458
A court official arm in arm
with a store owner!

485
00:47:26,750 --> 00:47:29,667
- They treat us like pawns.
- Forget it.

486
00:47:29,875 --> 00:47:32,208
We'll get work somewhere.

487
00:47:32,417 --> 00:47:35,417
With whom?
They're thick as thieves.

488
00:47:35,625 --> 00:47:37,792
- Move on!
- I'm scared.

489
00:47:37,958 --> 00:47:39,500
We stay.

490
00:47:39,708 --> 00:47:42,292
- We won't hurt you.
- Move on.

491
00:47:42,625 --> 00:47:47,167
- My church is almost empty.
- Don't worry about that, Pastor.

492
00:47:47,333 --> 00:47:49,500
- Lord have mercy!
- That will change.

493
00:47:49,708 --> 00:47:54,542
His Majesty has decreed
that more churches be built.

494
00:47:57,292 --> 00:48:00,000
- That was a shot.
- The revolution!

495
00:48:02,542 --> 00:48:04,792
Help me. Someone help me!

496
00:48:04,958 --> 00:48:07,792
The soldier fired on us.

497
00:48:08,000 --> 00:48:10,375
- What happened?
- He's dying!

498
00:48:10,625 --> 00:48:13,167
- My factory hand.
- Get up, Karl.

499
00:48:13,333 --> 00:48:15,125
Stand back.

500
00:48:15,333 --> 00:48:17,583
- What's wrong?
- Nobody knows.

501
00:48:17,792 --> 00:48:20,750
- Stand back.
- He's been shot.

502
00:48:22,417 --> 00:48:26,167
- Isn't anyone giving first aid?
- Take a look, Doctor.

503
00:48:27,750 --> 00:48:30,875
What do you have to say
about all this?

504
00:48:32,125 --> 00:48:36,792
- He who fires may not bear the guilt.
- He is dead.

505
00:48:37,833 --> 00:48:41,042
- Karl. My darling Karl.
- Can we help you?

506
00:48:41,250 --> 00:48:42,958
You live nearby?

507
00:48:45,583 --> 00:48:48,958
She's under arrest as an accomplice.

508
00:48:49,292 --> 00:48:53,125
The woman is in no condition
to be arrested.

509
00:48:53,458 --> 00:48:55,792
Why not arrest the corpse?

510
00:48:56,042 --> 00:48:58,833
I forbid criticism of my decisions.

511
00:48:59,042 --> 00:49:02,417
I fired them for indecent acts.

512
00:49:03,250 --> 00:49:06,042
Between man and wife?

513
00:49:06,333 --> 00:49:08,958
- They aren't married.
- Irrelevant.

514
00:49:09,792 --> 00:49:11,667
Have things come to that?

515
00:49:11,875 --> 00:49:16,125
Is it now irrelevant if God's laws
are obeyed or not?

516
00:49:16,458 --> 00:49:22,167
Does God's law permit the authorities
to rifle down citizens?

517
00:49:25,167 --> 00:49:27,125
I'll give her a job.

518
00:49:27,417 --> 00:49:31,958
Are you criticizing
the authorities' decisions?

519
00:49:32,250 --> 00:49:37,000
I just criticized the man
with the villainous mustache.

520
00:49:37,250 --> 00:49:41,375
His Majesty has one like it.
It shows German character.

521
00:49:45,208 --> 00:49:47,917
How dare you scream
in front of my home?

522
00:49:48,125 --> 00:49:50,875
I forbid it.
Where is the sentry?

523
00:49:53,333 --> 00:49:57,208
You did your duty, son.
He provoked you.

524
00:49:58,208 --> 00:50:01,958
His Majesty will reward you
for your bravery.

525
00:50:03,042 --> 00:50:05,625
Move on.
Or I'll open fire.

526
00:50:09,833 --> 00:50:13,458
- Let us go elsewhere.
- We need a drink.

527
00:50:13,750 --> 00:50:17,292
Have him taken away
and clear the street.

528
00:50:23,167 --> 00:50:27,708
There is no doubt about it.
The sentry responded correctly.

529
00:50:27,875 --> 00:50:32,708
A few months ago His Majesty added
his stamp of approval in a similar case.

530
00:50:32,917 --> 00:50:35,708
He praised the sentry's bravery.

531
00:50:35,917 --> 00:50:40,292
The Kaiser pardoned and
decorated the loyal soldier.

532
00:50:50,208 --> 00:50:54,667
One human life is a fair price
to make the mob toe the line.

533
00:50:54,833 --> 00:50:59,208
- If it's not your life, Doctor.
- Even if it were mine.

534
00:51:00,250 --> 00:51:05,000
- I thought we are all nationals.
- We are all nationalists.

535
00:51:05,625 --> 00:51:08,417
Do we pay our army
for such cruelty?

536
00:51:08,625 --> 00:51:10,417
Your army?

537
00:51:11,125 --> 00:51:14,292
The merchant king possesses an army!

538
00:51:14,833 --> 00:51:17,583
That calls for champagne.

539
00:51:17,875 --> 00:51:22,333
- Consider the loss of life.
- That's no consideration.

540
00:51:23,375 --> 00:51:26,750
Opposition calls for tough retribution.

541
00:51:26,958 --> 00:51:29,083
Let him appeal to God.

542
00:51:29,250 --> 00:51:31,500
Does God like Socialists?

543
00:51:31,750 --> 00:51:35,042
The Bible says all are alike
in the eyes of God.

544
00:51:35,250 --> 00:51:37,208
Heaven forbid.

545
00:51:42,125 --> 00:51:43,625
Listen.

546
00:51:43,792 --> 00:51:47,000
There's a ruler in heaven
and one on earth.

547
00:51:47,208 --> 00:51:50,292
As well as presidents and generals.

548
00:51:51,208 --> 00:51:54,917
Is the ruling caste superior?
Not racially.

549
00:51:55,333 --> 00:51:58,583
They all have Jewish blood.
Even princes.

550
00:51:59,667 --> 00:52:01,917
It doesn't harm them.

551
00:52:02,125 --> 00:52:04,833
How can anyone say such a thing?

552
00:52:10,750 --> 00:52:15,708
Mr. Lauer, you claim
ruling families are infested with Jews.

553
00:52:15,917 --> 00:52:19,042
Do you include German dynasties?

554
00:52:19,250 --> 00:52:20,833
Certainly.

555
00:52:22,917 --> 00:52:27,708
And do you include in your list
one family I need not specify?

556
00:52:28,333 --> 00:52:32,625
One I won't dare name
in this insulting connection.

557
00:52:33,125 --> 00:52:34,667
Certainly.

558
00:52:42,083 --> 00:52:46,042
- I'd better be going now.
- I'll accompany you, Judge.

559
00:52:47,083 --> 00:52:48,958
Hear that, Pastor?

560
00:52:49,167 --> 00:52:53,625
Blessed is he who sitteth not
in the seat of the scoffers.

561
00:52:55,875 --> 00:52:58,167
Rats leave sinking ships.

562
00:52:58,667 --> 00:53:01,667
He should keep his opinion to himself.

563
00:53:03,000 --> 00:53:04,583
Look at that.

564
00:53:05,083 --> 00:53:07,500
A human life is being swept away.

565
00:53:09,417 --> 00:53:11,167
Did he say that?

566
00:53:13,042 --> 00:53:16,125
- I swear it's true.
- Now we have him.

567
00:53:19,000 --> 00:53:21,583
- Hello.
- Can I help you, Major?

568
00:53:23,250 --> 00:53:25,125
An eventful day, I hear.

569
00:53:25,375 --> 00:53:27,417
- True.
- Sorry I missed it.

570
00:53:27,625 --> 00:53:31,667
- Another glass. I'm Hessling.
- My name's Kunze.

571
00:53:32,000 --> 00:53:33,583
Yes, Major.

572
00:53:34,833 --> 00:53:37,708
We certainly set them straight.

573
00:53:39,708 --> 00:53:42,458
They're afraid they'll be next.

574
00:53:42,958 --> 00:53:45,833
They will be.
I promise you that.

575
00:53:46,542 --> 00:53:50,375
- I'll handle that.
- It's time to restore order.

576
00:54:00,792 --> 00:54:05,458
- To next year's Reichstag elections.
- A campaign begins with champagne!

577
00:54:05,625 --> 00:54:08,042
- Count me in.
- Me too.

578
00:54:09,333 --> 00:54:14,250
His Majesty expects citizens
to come to their senses at last.

579
00:54:15,875 --> 00:54:19,667
Unpatriotic tendencies
will be stamped out.

580
00:54:20,167 --> 00:54:23,833
- With fire and sword!
- I'll drink to that.

581
00:54:24,208 --> 00:54:28,500
- Alcohol fuels their patriotism.
- I quote His Majesty:

582
00:54:28,833 --> 00:54:33,375
- "You officers are my spearhead."
- The Kaiser relies on the Church.

583
00:54:33,542 --> 00:54:37,458
"If the Church forces the princes..."

584
00:54:41,500 --> 00:54:44,958
We fear no opponent on God's earth.

585
00:54:45,125 --> 00:54:48,167
We have a roused, agitated agitator.

586
00:54:48,375 --> 00:54:53,500
- A charismatic, personal personality.
- Unrivaled and unprecedented.

587
00:54:53,750 --> 00:54:57,333
Given to us sinners
by the Grace of God!

588
00:55:08,000 --> 00:55:12,750
- It's not all your money.
- We've inherited it, also.

589
00:55:13,458 --> 00:55:17,708
If I paid you off
you'd be surprised how little we have.

590
00:55:18,125 --> 00:55:20,667
We're surprised already.

591
00:55:21,417 --> 00:55:26,500
We can't afford our fashion designer
and you carouse all night.

592
00:55:26,875 --> 00:55:30,208
Am I a lackey
who must work for you all?

593
00:55:30,417 --> 00:55:35,083
Of course not, my son.
You have a lot of responsibilities.

594
00:55:35,250 --> 00:55:40,042
- You caused that man's death.
- What will become of the poor girl?

595
00:55:40,500 --> 00:55:42,792
Silence, you silly geese.

596
00:55:44,167 --> 00:55:47,333
-Yes?
- Prosecutor Mennicke is here.

597
00:55:48,500 --> 00:55:51,500
- Show him in to my study.
- Yes, sir.

598
00:55:53,625 --> 00:55:56,042
We'll talk about it later.

599
00:55:58,333 --> 00:56:00,875
He has delusions of grandeur.

600
00:56:01,042 --> 00:56:04,292
Emmi, dear!
Dieder is such a good boy.

601
00:56:05,417 --> 00:56:09,000
I think we're in
for some more surprises.

602
00:56:12,083 --> 00:56:13,542
Cigar?

603
00:56:13,708 --> 00:56:17,292
I'm considering indictment
for lése-majesté.

604
00:56:17,500 --> 00:56:21,167
- You?
- I'm filling as district attorney.

605
00:56:22,708 --> 00:56:26,833
- But if nobody complains?
- That's unnecessary.

606
00:56:27,000 --> 00:56:31,458
You said last night
you would come forward as witness.

607
00:56:32,458 --> 00:56:37,625
- I don't remember saying that.
- I trust you'll remember in court.

608
00:56:39,333 --> 00:56:42,917
Dear fellow.
You obviously intend to proceed

609
00:56:43,125 --> 00:56:46,958
with a political trial
to further your career.

610
00:56:47,167 --> 00:56:50,708
- Your career is not my affair.
- Same here.

611
00:56:53,083 --> 00:56:57,125
- So we are adversaries?
- I hope that can be avoided.

612
00:56:57,333 --> 00:57:02,292
All you have to do is testify.
With discretion if you like.

613
00:57:03,000 --> 00:57:05,292
With utmost discretion.

614
00:57:06,458 --> 00:57:10,417
Why should I help
to jail a decent man like Lauer?

615
00:57:10,625 --> 00:57:12,583
- Decent?
- Indeed.

616
00:57:12,792 --> 00:57:15,833
My head!
Of course he's a decent man.

617
00:57:16,542 --> 00:57:19,625
Political beliefs
are not punishable.

618
00:57:19,833 --> 00:57:23,375
Yesterday
you wanted to die for His Majesty.

619
00:57:27,208 --> 00:57:30,708
Things went wrong for Diederich.

620
00:57:31,292 --> 00:57:35,125
The prosecutor
summoned the witnesses.

621
00:57:36,750 --> 00:57:40,250
Is he who casts the first stone
without sin?

622
00:57:40,583 --> 00:57:44,417
Rev. Zillich's eyes pointed
right at Diederich.

623
00:57:45,458 --> 00:57:49,125
Everyone knew
who had inspired the sermon.

624
00:57:55,458 --> 00:57:58,167
His business started to suffer.

625
00:57:59,333 --> 00:58:02,625
Regular customers stopped ordering.

626
00:58:09,000 --> 00:58:13,542
In his time of need
Guste Daimchen was his last hope.

627
00:58:13,750 --> 00:58:15,667
She refused to see him.

628
00:58:15,917 --> 00:58:20,958
Everything was going wrong
in politics, business and love.

629
00:58:21,625 --> 00:58:24,375
Our hero recalled the victory party.

630
00:58:24,625 --> 00:58:28,750
Enemy blood flowed outside
and champagne flowed inside.

631
00:58:28,917 --> 00:58:31,125
Then Major Kunze arrived.

632
00:58:33,625 --> 00:58:38,958
- You've been keeping quiet lately.
- That's more than can be said for you.

633
00:58:39,833 --> 00:58:43,333
Major,
would you care for a glass of wine?

634
00:58:43,500 --> 00:58:46,292
I'm hung over from your champagne.

635
00:58:47,333 --> 00:58:52,292
When will I be honored by admission
to the Veterans' Association?

636
00:58:52,500 --> 00:58:56,958
After you honored me
by involvement in your scandal?

637
00:58:57,208 --> 00:58:59,625
- My scandal?
- Yes, indeed.

638
00:58:59,833 --> 00:59:05,083
Lauer did go too far.
That can happen even to veterans.

639
00:59:05,292 --> 00:59:09,917
His lése-majesté
is of no concern to slackers like you.

640
00:59:10,125 --> 00:59:15,792
- His Majesty has no use for slackers.
- Here are my discharge papers.

641
00:59:17,208 --> 00:59:20,917
That's just what I thought.
Flat feet!

642
00:59:21,667 --> 00:59:23,250
Adieu!

643
00:59:26,917 --> 00:59:28,875
Good to see you.

644
00:59:30,500 --> 00:59:34,917
- You're laughing at me?
- I'm not as foolish as the old major.

645
00:59:35,458 --> 00:59:40,667
I cannot sympathize with a sentry
who shoots a worker in cold blood.

646
00:59:40,833 --> 00:59:45,208
That is a point
on which we will never agree.

647
00:59:45,458 --> 00:59:47,000
A pity.

648
00:59:47,875 --> 00:59:53,375
- You'll change your mind in court.
- That's why you're here?

649
00:59:53,542 --> 00:59:57,750
- You haven't heard?
- You're visiting your fiancee.

650
00:59:58,000 --> 01:00:03,042
True, but the main reason
is to defend my brother-in-law.

651
01:00:04,292 --> 01:00:08,500
- You're defending Lauer?
- My father didn't tell you?

652
01:00:09,167 --> 01:00:11,083
I rarely see him.

653
01:00:11,750 --> 01:00:16,708
A bridge has been torn down
which could have united people.

654
01:00:17,417 --> 01:00:21,167
- I don't understand.
- Maybe you will. Maybe not.

655
01:00:21,750 --> 01:00:25,125
I shall say
unpleasant things to you in court.

656
01:00:25,333 --> 01:00:27,292
It's inevitable.

657
01:00:29,625 --> 01:00:31,958
You are my enemy, then?

658
01:00:32,917 --> 01:00:35,667
My sympathy for you isn't that strong.

659
01:00:35,917 --> 01:00:38,958
- Adieu.
- There's no more to say.

660
01:00:39,625 --> 01:00:43,250
You consumed
lots of alcohol that evening?

661
01:00:43,417 --> 01:00:45,375
Objection!

662
01:00:46,250 --> 01:00:49,750
We were a lively party that evening.

663
01:00:50,458 --> 01:00:53,792
The adjoining table was also full.

664
01:00:53,958 --> 01:00:55,875
That's all I know.

665
01:00:57,958 --> 01:01:00,083
That is all you recall?

666
01:01:00,917 --> 01:01:03,250
Let me refresh your memory.

667
01:01:03,417 --> 01:01:07,542
You informed the examining magistrate

668
01:01:07,792 --> 01:01:13,208
that the accused maliciously slandered
His Imperial Majesty.

669
01:01:13,417 --> 01:01:15,292
That may be.

670
01:01:16,667 --> 01:01:21,292
There were a number
of gentlemen there that evening.

671
01:01:21,708 --> 01:01:26,333
- Maybe it wasn't the accused...
- Other witnesses will testify

672
01:01:26,542 --> 01:01:29,125
that you spoke to the accused.

673
01:01:29,292 --> 01:01:30,958
Was it me?

674
01:01:47,083 --> 01:01:50,708
- Any more questions?
- Not at present.

675
01:01:51,625 --> 01:01:53,458
The witness is excused.

676
01:02:06,625 --> 01:02:08,625
Call Rev. Zillich.

677
01:02:09,667 --> 01:02:11,250
Rev. Zillich.

678
01:02:13,042 --> 01:02:16,125
You treated the matter
as it deserved.

679
01:02:16,833 --> 01:02:20,125
Rev. Zillich,
you were present that evening.

680
01:02:20,292 --> 01:02:23,042
- You know which evening?
- Yes.

681
01:02:24,458 --> 01:02:30,083
You were witness to the conversation
between the accused and Hessling?

682
01:02:31,375 --> 01:02:33,583
Yes, I was indeed.

683
01:02:34,250 --> 01:02:37,667
You remember
exactly what happened?

684
01:02:40,042 --> 01:02:41,542
Exactly?

685
01:02:41,750 --> 01:02:45,792
The clergy is aware
of the sanctity of one's oath.

686
01:02:46,000 --> 01:02:47,542
Dr. Mennicke!

687
01:02:49,917 --> 01:02:54,917
Then I must admit to the fact
that I did hear the accused say

688
01:02:55,167 --> 01:02:58,833
all of the things he allegedly said
that night.

689
01:02:59,042 --> 01:03:03,583
- I didn't name the Emperor.
- Ask Rev. Zillich one thing.

690
01:03:03,792 --> 01:03:08,000
Did he preach
against Hessling's incitement?

691
01:03:09,000 --> 01:03:12,083
I often make use
of current events

692
01:03:12,250 --> 01:03:15,083
to illustrate more vividly

693
01:03:15,292 --> 01:03:18,208
the message of my sermons.

694
01:03:18,500 --> 01:03:21,042
Thank you.
The witness is excused.

695
01:03:21,667 --> 01:03:23,292
Major Kunze.

696
01:03:24,208 --> 01:03:25,792
Major Kunze.

697
01:03:35,792 --> 01:03:38,958
Major Waldemar Kunze
Retired. Single.

698
01:03:39,167 --> 01:03:42,667
Born in Werneuchen
on 9.9.1827.

699
01:03:43,375 --> 01:03:46,958
Raise your right hand
and repeat after me.

700
01:03:47,167 --> 01:03:50,833
- Pathetic, isn't it?
- I beg your pardon?

701
01:03:51,042 --> 01:03:55,458
- Your court behavior is quite pathetic.
- Yes, sir.

702
01:03:55,667 --> 01:03:58,125
Do you want to be accepted by us?

703
01:03:58,292 --> 01:04:02,250
Then you must soon decide
if you're for us or against us.

704
01:04:02,458 --> 01:04:08,375
- I'm showing loyalty to the Emperor.
- I decide on government contracts.

705
01:04:09,750 --> 01:04:13,708
Major, describe
what happened that evening.

706
01:04:14,000 --> 01:04:16,375
I say that his affairs...

707
01:04:16,583 --> 01:04:20,917
...affirmations mark Dr. Hessling
as an informer.

708
01:04:21,500 --> 01:04:26,125
- Father would have stopped it.
- He'd box Diederich's ears.

709
01:04:26,292 --> 01:04:29,083
You're to blame.
You spoiled him.

710
01:04:30,667 --> 01:04:32,417
The witness is excused.

711
01:04:33,875 --> 01:04:38,708
- Summon Dr. Heuteufel.
- Call Dr. Heuteufel.

712
01:04:46,958 --> 01:04:52,125
- Raise your right hand and swear.
- We should not swear in this witness.

713
01:04:52,333 --> 01:04:55,167
He is a potential co-defendant.

714
01:04:55,917 --> 01:05:00,458
The witness is one of those
our Emperor calls stateless waifs.

715
01:05:00,625 --> 01:05:05,458
His subversive tendencies
culminate in his atheism.

716
01:05:05,750 --> 01:05:10,083
The pious prosecutor doubts
the honesty of an atheist?

717
01:05:10,417 --> 01:05:13,000
That is contempt of court.

718
01:05:13,667 --> 01:05:15,208
Witness!

719
01:05:15,417 --> 01:05:17,042
Do you admit

720
01:05:17,250 --> 01:05:22,458
that you encouraged or even incited
the accused Mr. Lauer

721
01:05:22,750 --> 01:05:25,042
to commit lése-majeste?

722
01:05:25,250 --> 01:05:29,083
- I admit nothing.
- Better witnesses are here.

723
01:05:29,333 --> 01:05:34,375
Unimpeachable men who vouch
for his loyalty to Kaiser and country.

724
01:05:34,667 --> 01:05:40,042
- The mayor and Gov. von Wulckow.
- What chutzpah!

725
01:05:40,625 --> 01:05:44,583
His workers confirm
his integrity and benevolence.

726
01:05:45,958 --> 01:05:48,208
I demand a plebiscite.

727
01:05:48,458 --> 01:05:52,542
The defense is going
just a little too far.

728
01:05:52,833 --> 01:05:57,167
The court has enough evidence
to reach a verdict.

729
01:05:57,500 --> 01:05:59,625
- The case is clear-cut.
- Doubtlessly.

730
01:06:00,417 --> 01:06:05,750
The witness is excused.
We can forego further testimony.

731
01:06:06,042 --> 01:06:07,458
Right?

732
01:06:07,750 --> 01:06:12,417
Go on, Doctor. Be courageous.
Don't forget I'm here to back you up.

733
01:06:16,667 --> 01:06:18,625
Witness Hessling?

734
01:06:20,292 --> 01:06:24,667
I beg to be allowed
to add to my earlier testimony.

735
01:06:34,333 --> 01:06:36,958
I do not deny it.

736
01:06:37,917 --> 01:06:39,667
I challenged him.

737
01:06:40,625 --> 01:06:43,917
Would he say the incriminating word?

738
01:06:45,375 --> 01:06:48,042
He said it and I reported him.

739
01:06:48,875 --> 01:06:51,000
I just fulfilled my duty.

740
01:06:51,917 --> 01:06:55,333
I would do the same thing
again and again.

741
01:06:55,875 --> 01:07:00,500
Even if I had to endure
even greater disadvantages

742
01:07:01,667 --> 01:07:04,833
than I had to bear in recent times.

743
01:07:06,792 --> 01:07:11,958
Our citizens must cease
to depend solely on the State

744
01:07:12,167 --> 01:07:15,958
and its organs
to fight the revolutionary elements.

745
01:07:16,250 --> 01:07:18,542
We must act ourselves.

746
01:07:19,208 --> 01:07:21,500
His Majesty's own words.

747
01:07:21,750 --> 01:07:23,583
Should I hesitate?

748
01:07:24,792 --> 01:07:29,542
Anyone who dares to sling mud
at the holy person of our Monarch

749
01:07:29,833 --> 01:07:32,625
can't call himself a German.

750
01:07:33,292 --> 01:07:36,000
About time, too.

751
01:07:40,458 --> 01:07:44,875
Therefore, Your Honors,
I was justified to...

752
01:07:46,292 --> 01:07:49,500
Nay, I was obligated!

753
01:07:49,958 --> 01:07:53,333
I had to act vigorously
to stop the defendant.

754
01:07:54,208 --> 01:07:57,625
Without malice
for the sake of the issue.

755
01:07:58,417 --> 01:08:00,750
Impartiality is German.

756
01:08:01,375 --> 01:08:04,833
Yes, Your Honors.

757
01:08:05,500 --> 01:08:07,375
I stand by my actions.

758
01:08:07,875 --> 01:08:10,917
They represent my exemplary lifestyle.

759
01:08:11,375 --> 01:08:14,167
It rests upon honor in the home.

760
01:08:14,375 --> 01:08:17,583
It knows neither lies nor immorality.

761
01:08:20,417 --> 01:08:23,542
Anything more to say, defendant?

762
01:08:26,625 --> 01:08:28,500
That is pointless.

763
01:08:29,667 --> 01:08:31,708
Please be seated.

764
01:08:33,875 --> 01:08:37,333
We shall adjourn.
Clear the courtroom.

765
01:08:37,500 --> 01:08:40,375
<i>The prosecution will sum up
at 4 p.m.</i>

766
01:08:40,958 --> 01:08:43,500
You did well, I must say.

767
01:08:44,875 --> 01:08:46,833
Good standpoint.

768
01:08:47,583 --> 01:08:49,208
See you later.

769
01:08:55,042 --> 01:08:58,458
Diederich's clear words
in the courtroom

770
01:08:58,708 --> 01:09:02,250
improved his social status at once.

771
01:09:02,583 --> 01:09:06,417
A highlight
was indisputably the invitation

772
01:09:06,625 --> 01:09:08,917
from von Wulckow's wife.

773
01:09:09,417 --> 01:09:14,042
Diederich was now
a member of Netzig's high society.

774
01:09:14,250 --> 01:09:20,208
I have heard a great deal of praise
of your excellent stance recently

775
01:09:20,458 --> 01:09:24,917
with regard to the unfortunate matter
involving Lauer.

776
01:09:25,875 --> 01:09:29,583
Please accept my humble admiration.

777
01:09:29,833 --> 01:09:31,458
Too kind.

778
01:09:32,125 --> 01:09:35,500
- Did you serve?
- I did indeed, Colonel.

779
01:09:35,667 --> 01:09:37,500
I wish I had stayed on.

780
01:09:38,458 --> 01:09:41,000
We can't all be officers.

781
01:09:41,417 --> 01:09:46,875
- We need a few decent civilians, too.
- Indeed, Colonel.

782
01:10:09,958 --> 01:10:12,875
It is a pleasure to dance with you.

783
01:10:14,125 --> 01:10:17,833
- You flatter me, Lieutenant.
- No, I mean it.

784
01:10:32,958 --> 01:10:35,792
- Ottochen!
- I'm not in here.

785
01:10:36,708 --> 01:10:40,167
Tell the fools to drink tea alone.

786
01:10:40,333 --> 01:10:42,667
The Governor's busy, I fear.

787
01:10:42,917 --> 01:10:45,792
I must return to my guests.

788
01:10:48,667 --> 01:10:50,542
She glided away.

789
01:10:51,375 --> 01:10:54,333
Diederich waited in vain for a sign.

790
01:10:55,667 --> 01:10:57,792
Then the dog appeared.

791
01:11:02,917 --> 01:11:07,542
He passed Diederich
with an air of disdainful pride.

792
01:11:08,875 --> 01:11:11,292
He scratched at the door.

793
01:11:12,125 --> 01:11:14,458
Wulckow called out.

794
01:11:14,708 --> 01:11:15,958
Enter!

795
01:11:17,208 --> 01:11:21,500
The dog opened the door
enabling Diederich

796
01:11:21,750 --> 01:11:23,417
to slip into the room.

797
01:11:28,333 --> 01:11:30,083
Good afternoon.

798
01:11:30,375 --> 01:11:33,000
Learned to talk, Schnaps?

799
01:12:13,958 --> 01:12:17,250
You can be proud of your brother.

800
01:12:19,125 --> 01:12:21,000
Oh, it's you.

801
01:12:21,292 --> 01:12:23,083
Please be seated.

802
01:12:24,250 --> 01:12:26,583
Thank you, Governor.

803
01:12:30,292 --> 01:12:34,583
Laura understands me.
She is so gentle to me.

804
01:12:35,833 --> 01:12:37,958
- Laura?
- Yes.

805
01:12:38,375 --> 01:12:40,792
She's a delightful creature.

806
01:12:40,958 --> 01:12:44,083
She rubs my face with her nose.

807
01:12:46,208 --> 01:12:49,208
- You mean your horse.
- Certainly.

808
01:12:49,500 --> 01:12:54,750
Governor. I know a certain way
to be rid of our worst enemy.

809
01:12:55,667 --> 01:12:57,542
I mean Kluesing.

810
01:12:57,750 --> 01:13:03,208
- You mean your competitor.
- I am speaking only as a patriot.

811
01:13:03,667 --> 01:13:07,792
Listen to me.
It seems you want the whole cake.

812
01:13:08,917 --> 01:13:12,333
The Netzig News,
the regional papers.

813
01:13:12,500 --> 01:13:16,250
I suppose you want to supply
the government with paper.

814
01:13:17,125 --> 01:13:20,000
- What else?
- God is my witness.

815
01:13:20,208 --> 01:13:25,458
I'd rather lose my factory
than do business with the revolution.

816
01:13:28,458 --> 01:13:34,000
Our conservative party will help you
become a town council member.

817
01:13:34,250 --> 01:13:38,875
The bourgeois are being duped
by the nationalists.

818
01:13:40,417 --> 01:13:44,708
A soldier with fixed bayonet
will oversee every worker.

819
01:13:44,917 --> 01:13:49,625
- We'll be shot down like our comrade.
- Murderers are rewarded.

820
01:13:49,833 --> 01:13:51,917
- What can we do?
- Strike.

821
01:13:52,125 --> 01:13:53,833
Can we afford to?

822
01:13:54,042 --> 01:13:58,458
I can afford my convictions.
I'm a Social Democrat.

823
01:13:58,708 --> 01:14:03,167
Then someone else gets my job
and my family starves.

824
01:14:03,333 --> 01:14:06,375
Time is not ripe for such protests.

825
01:14:06,792 --> 01:14:10,792
It's only worth striking
if there's hope of success.

826
01:14:11,458 --> 01:14:15,583
- We have to be tactful.
- Comrades, we must be wary.

827
01:14:15,750 --> 01:14:19,583
Wilhelm fears the Left.
I say beware of the Right.

828
01:14:19,875 --> 01:14:23,792
It's your problem.
Fischer works in your factory.

829
01:14:26,083 --> 01:14:27,625
Listen to me.

830
01:14:28,208 --> 01:14:31,042
Wait till Old Man Kuehlemann dies.

831
01:14:31,292 --> 01:14:34,333
We get the 500,000 Mark legacy.

832
01:14:34,875 --> 01:14:38,833
We won't heed the Social Democrats
and waste it on a union hall.

833
01:14:39,042 --> 01:14:42,875
Nor on public nurseries
for Free Think Liberals.

834
01:14:43,625 --> 01:14:48,292
We'll stand by our Emperor
and build him a statue.

835
01:14:51,167 --> 01:14:54,208
Dr. Buck's life was also changed

836
01:14:54,417 --> 01:14:57,292
by the libel case against Lauer.

837
01:14:58,125 --> 01:15:00,042
Buck loved the stage.

838
01:15:00,250 --> 01:15:03,750
He despised bourgeois society.

839
01:15:03,917 --> 01:15:08,292
He decided to accept
a role at the Netzig Town Theater.

840
01:15:11,375 --> 01:15:15,042
The director knew
Buck would be a success.

841
01:15:15,333 --> 01:15:17,542
He was a local celebrity.

842
01:15:17,792 --> 01:15:20,667
But the sensation
had to be kept secret.

843
01:15:21,792 --> 01:15:25,000
- I don't believe it.
- Pardon?

844
01:15:25,667 --> 01:15:29,333
Someone told me
I could find Dr. Buck here.

845
01:15:29,542 --> 01:15:31,750
I'm his fiancee.

846
01:15:32,000 --> 01:15:34,000
My heart hath spoken.

847
01:15:35,042 --> 01:15:37,208
She has been sent to us.

848
01:15:37,417 --> 01:15:40,458
Sent by Almighty God.

849
01:15:44,292 --> 01:15:47,708
A sun emerged
on her radiant countenance.

850
01:15:47,958 --> 01:15:51,333
The golden sun of heartfelt emotion.

851
01:15:52,625 --> 01:15:54,167
Drop...

852
01:15:56,583 --> 01:15:58,208
your weapons.

853
01:15:59,875 --> 01:16:02,208
Be at peace with another.

854
01:16:04,208 --> 01:16:05,833
He is crying.

855
01:16:08,000 --> 01:16:10,083
He is overcome.

856
01:16:12,083 --> 01:16:14,250
He is one... of ours.

857
01:16:15,250 --> 01:16:17,167
Curtain! Thank you.

858
01:16:29,375 --> 01:16:32,208
Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

859
01:16:32,833 --> 01:16:36,083
<i>- What brings you here?
- Answer me!</i>

860
01:16:36,333 --> 01:16:39,375
Consider your position.

861
01:16:40,333 --> 01:16:44,292
I'm doing more
than considering my position.

862
01:16:44,875 --> 01:16:46,875
I'm reconsidering it.

863
01:16:47,083 --> 01:16:50,292
What will people think?
Comic opera!

864
01:16:50,542 --> 01:16:52,167
Come home now!

865
01:16:52,375 --> 01:16:55,083
- They're rank amateurs.
- No!

866
01:16:56,208 --> 01:16:57,792
I'm staying here.

867
01:16:58,917 --> 01:17:02,958
These comedians put on
less of a comedy than you.

868
01:17:03,417 --> 01:17:05,833
They are more honest, too.

869
01:17:06,542 --> 01:17:08,208
I've finished with you.

870
01:17:20,208 --> 01:17:22,500
I'd like to talk to you.

871
01:17:23,292 --> 01:17:24,833
Have a seat.

872
01:17:25,458 --> 01:17:27,000
A drink?

873
01:17:32,625 --> 01:17:34,208
A cigar?

874
01:17:37,417 --> 01:17:40,167
Listen to me, my dear Fischer.

875
01:17:42,917 --> 01:17:45,208
I'm running for councilman.

876
01:17:48,375 --> 01:17:49,917
So am I.

877
01:17:50,292 --> 01:17:54,125
Well, I never.
You are always full of surprises.

878
01:17:55,292 --> 01:17:58,958
- Let's drink first.
- My party's a shoo-in.

879
01:17:59,417 --> 01:18:01,917
We'll win one of the two seats.

880
01:18:02,083 --> 01:18:04,292
The Liberals the other.

881
01:18:04,792 --> 01:18:07,542
You need us to oust them.

882
01:18:09,167 --> 01:18:11,542
I'm aware of that.
Cheers.

883
01:18:18,167 --> 01:18:22,458
You sure staged
a nationalist spectacle at the trial.

884
01:18:22,625 --> 01:18:27,917
- I just did my patriotic chore.
- We're alone. You don't fool me.

885
01:18:42,833 --> 01:18:46,875
- One condition, though.
- I'm listening. Go on.

886
01:18:48,125 --> 01:18:52,875
I want you to support
the union hall at council meetings.

887
01:18:53,750 --> 01:18:56,417
You demand that from a nationalist!

888
01:18:56,667 --> 01:19:00,750
But where will you be
without our support?

889
01:19:01,958 --> 01:19:03,458
What?

890
01:19:06,417 --> 01:19:11,292
- You're interrupting.
- Major Kunze wants to see you.

891
01:19:12,667 --> 01:19:14,250
Major Kunze.

892
01:19:14,500 --> 01:19:20,000
I'll forget your strange behavior
towards me on certain past occasions.

893
01:19:20,833 --> 01:19:23,417
If you endorse my membership

894
01:19:23,625 --> 01:19:27,542
to the full assembly
of the Veterans Association.

895
01:19:27,792 --> 01:19:29,417
As follows:

896
01:19:31,083 --> 01:19:34,125
Doctor Diederich Hessling

897
01:19:34,625 --> 01:19:38,000
remained loyal to Kaiser and country.

898
01:19:38,250 --> 01:19:40,958
All contrary rumors were lies.

899
01:19:42,292 --> 01:19:45,875
His intervention made it possible

900
01:19:46,042 --> 01:19:48,583
to rebuff stateless waifs.

901
01:19:48,792 --> 01:19:52,250
- "Stateless elements” is better.
- Right.

902
01:19:52,417 --> 01:19:56,958
To rebuff stateless elements
and teach them a lesson.

903
01:19:58,042 --> 01:20:02,583
He fought a brave battle
at great personal expense.

904
01:20:02,750 --> 01:20:06,542
He displayed
a true German character at all times.

905
01:20:07,917 --> 01:20:09,500
At all times.

906
01:20:09,875 --> 01:20:12,167
I'll send you the text.

907
01:20:12,958 --> 01:20:17,375
Doctor Hessling
remained loyal to Kaiser and country.

908
01:20:17,542 --> 01:20:20,000
Contrary rumors are lies.

909
01:20:21,000 --> 01:20:23,250
His intervention made it possible

910
01:20:23,417 --> 01:20:27,833
to rebuff stateless elements
and teach them a lesson.

911
01:20:28,042 --> 01:20:31,750
He fought a brave battle
at great personal expense.

912
01:20:31,958 --> 01:20:35,333
He displayed true German character.

913
01:20:35,917 --> 01:20:40,667
I close this assembly
by remembering our leader.

914
01:20:41,500 --> 01:20:44,625
His Majesty
Kaiser Wilhelm the Second.

915
01:20:56,792 --> 01:21:01,167
A doctor of chemistry.
Neo-Teuton, factory owner

916
01:21:01,375 --> 01:21:05,000
and member of the
Netzig Veterans Association.

917
01:21:05,500 --> 01:21:11,042
Diederich suddenly felt the need
to thank his Maker for all his mercy.

918
01:21:11,458 --> 01:21:16,458
It was getting late.
He decided to visit the factory instead.

919
01:21:17,292 --> 01:21:19,875
He ran straight into fate's arms.

920
01:21:20,083 --> 01:21:24,708
Guste Daimchen was headed
for the factory as well.

921
01:21:25,125 --> 01:21:27,125
Guste forgot all rebuffs.

922
01:21:27,333 --> 01:21:31,167
She was out to conquer
Netzig's rising star.

923
01:21:32,500 --> 01:21:34,708
- Miss Daimchen.
- Hello.

924
01:21:34,958 --> 01:21:37,583
- Visiting me?
- Your sister.

925
01:21:37,792 --> 01:21:40,083
Magda is at home.

926
01:21:40,292 --> 01:21:43,167
No, Emmi.
I thought she was here.

927
01:21:43,625 --> 01:21:46,708
No.
But while you are here...

928
01:21:47,208 --> 01:21:51,083
- May I show you the factory?
- I'd be delighted.

929
01:22:09,292 --> 01:22:11,417
What's going on?

930
01:22:16,667 --> 01:22:19,042
It's 2 minutes to the hour.

931
01:22:20,500 --> 01:22:23,458
No, it's exactly 1 minute past.

932
01:22:24,333 --> 01:22:27,625
- Your watch is wrong.
- That's impossible.

933
01:22:30,542 --> 01:22:33,583
- He's impudent.
- A Social Democrat.

934
01:22:34,583 --> 01:22:37,833
How do you like
my mechanical pulping room?

935
01:22:38,000 --> 01:22:39,792
It's a bit small.

936
01:22:40,000 --> 01:22:44,083
Come back next year.
You'll be surprised.

937
01:22:44,292 --> 01:22:46,458
Do you have the money?

938
01:22:46,708 --> 01:22:48,250
One moment!

939
01:22:49,792 --> 01:22:52,000
What's under her apron?

940
01:22:54,875 --> 01:22:59,083
Nothing of yours.
She's expecting.

941
01:23:18,042 --> 01:23:19,750
How romantic.

942
01:23:20,458 --> 01:23:23,125
Like a mountain landscape.

943
01:23:25,375 --> 01:23:28,792
Come with me.
I've something to show you.

944
01:23:33,125 --> 01:23:36,083
- Know where we are now?
- No.

945
01:23:36,667 --> 01:23:41,042
Once I caught a worker
with a girl on this very spot.

946
01:23:42,542 --> 01:23:44,500
They were...

947
01:23:46,208 --> 01:23:47,750
You know...

948
01:23:49,292 --> 01:23:51,167
He was shot later.

949
01:23:51,833 --> 01:23:53,833
Right here?

950
01:23:54,042 --> 01:23:56,208
How exciting.

951
01:23:59,833 --> 01:24:01,583
I always knew...

952
01:24:01,833 --> 01:24:05,167
You always knew
I was a good catch.

953
01:24:06,583 --> 01:24:08,292
Your pittance...

954
01:24:08,500 --> 01:24:12,500
Pittance?
I've got 350,000 in the bank.

955
01:24:14,958 --> 01:24:20,625
- I'm so alone in the world.
- No, you're not. Not any longer.

956
01:24:25,417 --> 01:24:28,875
- Have I put on weight?
- Not at all, my dear.

957
01:24:29,083 --> 01:24:32,583
You're still willowy.
Comes from riding.

958
01:24:33,167 --> 01:24:36,333
The world looks different
from a saddle.

959
01:24:37,167 --> 01:24:38,833
I adore horses.

960
01:24:39,833 --> 01:24:44,667
- Don't forget to adore me, too.
- You are such a sweet rogue.

961
01:25:17,833 --> 01:25:19,250
Rags!

962
01:25:20,625 --> 01:25:26,083
The Prussian drill book
gives a soldier exact instructions.

963
01:25:26,292 --> 01:25:30,500
He needn't think.
He just abides by the rules.

964
01:25:30,917 --> 01:25:35,333
Civilians have a similar book.
The Holy Bible.

965
01:25:36,375 --> 01:25:39,167
The Ten Commandments
can be seen

966
01:25:39,375 --> 01:25:42,792
as a kind of civilian drill book.

967
01:25:43,500 --> 01:25:46,875
Comrade Hessling
and honorable spouse.

968
01:25:47,417 --> 01:25:52,333
Abide by its rules at all times
and in your hours of ecstasy

969
01:25:52,583 --> 01:25:55,750
don't forget your benefactor.

970
01:25:56,000 --> 01:25:59,833
He was appointed
by God to lead

971
01:26:00,042 --> 01:26:02,583
his people to new victories

972
01:26:02,792 --> 01:26:06,708
and to even greater power and glory.

973
01:26:07,500 --> 01:26:10,542
I hereby raise my glass

974
01:26:12,583 --> 01:26:15,833
to His Majesty, our glorious Emperor.

975
01:26:20,000 --> 01:26:22,500
That's what I say, Major.

976
01:26:34,458 --> 01:26:39,500
- Still taking riding lessons?
- Is that forbidden?

977
01:26:40,125 --> 01:26:43,833
- To Switzerland?
- Yes, Zurich.

978
01:26:44,417 --> 01:26:46,417
The room is reserved.

979
01:26:46,625 --> 01:26:49,542
We must slip away soon.

980
01:26:50,917 --> 01:26:52,750
World power!

981
01:27:02,208 --> 01:27:03,833
Dear guests.

982
01:27:04,667 --> 01:27:07,750
<i>You are here
o witness my marriage.</i>

983
01:27:07,958 --> 01:27:13,583
You also get to admire a product
of German efficiency and enterprise.

984
01:27:14,917 --> 01:27:19,417
My factory has just delivered
the first sample to me.

985
01:27:19,667 --> 01:27:25,542
I am certain that one day this product
will conquer markets worldwide.

986
01:27:27,167 --> 01:27:29,750
I am sure of this success.

987
01:27:30,333 --> 01:27:33,583
I have named our product accordingly.

988
01:27:33,750 --> 01:27:36,417
Our baby is called
"World Power".

989
01:27:37,708 --> 01:27:39,208
Here it is.

990
01:27:39,417 --> 01:27:41,583
Toilet paper on a roll.

991
01:27:43,208 --> 01:27:49,250
We can now produce this innovation
at the same cost as traditional wipes.

992
01:27:50,125 --> 01:27:52,708
But that's not all.

993
01:27:52,917 --> 01:27:54,667
Help me, Guste.

994
01:27:55,500 --> 01:28:01,458
We spread great ideas and messages
expounded by German men of standing

995
01:28:01,708 --> 01:28:06,750
to the farthest corners
of our beloved German fatherland.

996
01:28:07,167 --> 01:28:10,125
German wisdom heals the world.

997
01:28:11,292 --> 01:28:13,750
German piety cures Satan's society.

998
01:28:13,958 --> 01:28:18,000
The Rhine is Germany's river
not Germany's border.

999
01:28:22,792 --> 01:28:25,042
A German flag never sags.

1000
01:28:25,292 --> 01:28:30,417
Our precious Fatherland needs
the output of all its children.

1001
01:28:38,458 --> 01:28:41,417
I am a Prussian, true and blue.

1002
01:28:45,125 --> 01:28:47,958
- Yes?
- Any more food desired, sir?

1003
01:28:48,208 --> 01:28:51,333
No.
Remember my morning paper.

1004
01:30:36,708 --> 01:30:40,542
Before we get down to business
let us pause one second.

1005
01:30:41,542 --> 01:30:45,083
In remembrance
of His Grace, Kaiser Wilhelm II.

1006
01:30:58,042 --> 01:30:59,708
One moment.

1007
01:31:05,958 --> 01:31:07,583
I'm coming.

1008
01:31:09,583 --> 01:31:11,333
Come in.

1009
01:31:19,583 --> 01:31:21,250
Your newspaper.

1010
01:31:21,458 --> 01:31:24,375
Thank you.
Clear up the room a bit.

1011
01:31:31,542 --> 01:31:34,583
The Kaiser's in Rome.
Listen!

1012
01:31:34,833 --> 01:31:38,000
German Emperor Visits King of Italy.

1013
01:31:38,208 --> 01:31:41,458
Official sources confirm the rumors.

1014
01:31:41,625 --> 01:31:44,417
Visit to Tighten Triple Alliance.

1015
01:31:44,667 --> 01:31:49,833
Neutral countries are alarmed
by Wilhelm Ill's imperialist course.

1016
01:31:50,000 --> 01:31:52,375
Alarmed! Certainly! Guste!

1017
01:31:52,958 --> 01:31:56,458
- Let me sleep.
- The Kaiser's visiting Rome.

1018
01:31:56,667 --> 01:31:59,708
- Who cares?
- We're off for Rome. Up!

1019
01:32:00,750 --> 01:32:02,750
Valet!

1020
01:32:04,583 --> 01:32:06,125
Valet!

1021
01:32:09,375 --> 01:32:10,958
We're leaving.

1022
01:32:12,167 --> 01:32:14,375
Bring up our luggage.

1023
01:32:14,583 --> 01:32:17,750
- Get up.
- The bed is so comfortable.

1024
01:32:21,417 --> 01:32:24,167
The Emperor's going to Rome.
Get up!

1025
01:32:31,958 --> 01:32:33,625
Good morning.

1026
01:32:35,542 --> 01:32:37,375
Where's that valet?

1027
01:32:38,833 --> 01:32:41,792
I am all of a tizzy.
Can I help you?

1028
01:32:42,000 --> 01:32:45,500
- Can't you knock?
- The door is open.

1029
01:32:46,292 --> 01:32:50,875
- When's the next train to Rome?
- You have plenty of time.

1030
01:32:51,292 --> 01:32:53,375
It leaves at 11:43.

1031
01:32:55,792 --> 01:32:59,042
They were in Rome.
The Kaiser...

1032
01:32:59,375 --> 01:33:00,708
and his lackey.

1033
01:33:02,042 --> 01:33:05,292
His Majesty entered his carriage.

1034
01:33:06,125 --> 01:33:10,250
Hessling was full of enthusiasm.
He pushed forward.

1035
01:33:11,958 --> 01:33:15,250
Guste and the luggage
were completely forgotten.

1036
01:33:16,333 --> 01:33:20,000
Two leaders basked in Italian sun.

1037
01:33:20,208 --> 01:33:22,542
They conversed intensely.

1038
01:33:22,792 --> 01:33:26,083
Guste heard it.
It got louder and louder.

1039
01:33:26,917 --> 01:33:29,250
He waved and shouted.

1040
01:33:29,583 --> 01:33:32,333
The two gentlemen paused.

1041
01:33:33,417 --> 01:33:35,792
One leaned back slightly.

1042
01:33:36,000 --> 01:33:37,833
Their eyes met.

1043
01:33:38,500 --> 01:33:40,458
The Emperor smiled.

1044
01:33:40,667 --> 01:33:45,833
They were alone for a few seconds.
The Kaiser and his lackey.

1045
01:33:56,833 --> 01:33:59,375
Guste was alone and forlorn.

1046
01:33:59,583 --> 01:34:04,542
She wrote cards from the Eternal City
to friends in Netzig.

1047
01:34:06,458 --> 01:34:08,750
Night had fallen on Rome.

1048
01:34:09,458 --> 01:34:12,542
The prominent guest
retired to bed.

1049
01:34:13,375 --> 01:34:18,708
Diederich was determined
to guard over him all night long.

1050
01:34:20,792 --> 01:34:25,083
His newlywed's sleep
remained unguarded however,

1051
01:34:38,833 --> 01:34:42,500
The church clock
struck the midnight hour.

1052
01:34:43,167 --> 01:34:44,958
Then it happened.

1053
01:34:46,000 --> 01:34:48,625
Hessling spotted someone.

1054
01:34:49,708 --> 01:34:51,208
He held a bomb.

1055
01:34:51,375 --> 01:34:57,083
An anarchist! An assassin!
He rushed over and grabbed the man.

1056
01:34:57,292 --> 01:34:59,875
A fight for life and death ensued.

1057
01:35:02,000 --> 01:35:07,042
The commotion attracted
late passers-by to the scene.

1058
01:35:08,167 --> 01:35:10,333
The struggle continued.

1059
01:35:11,125 --> 01:35:13,167
Moments of suspense!

1060
01:35:13,917 --> 01:35:16,042
He throws the bomb.

1061
01:35:19,542 --> 01:35:22,250
He had already thrown the bomb.

1062
01:35:24,208 --> 01:35:26,542
But it did not explode.

1063
01:35:27,417 --> 01:35:30,500
Diederich stood up unbelievingly.

1064
01:35:30,833 --> 01:35:32,583
No doubt about it.

1065
01:35:32,792 --> 01:35:35,417
The bomb was a tin of paint.

1066
01:35:35,917 --> 01:35:40,542
The suspected assassin
was just a harmless artist.

1067
01:35:41,417 --> 01:35:43,958
I don't believe a word of it.

1068
01:35:44,542 --> 01:35:47,083
If the Italians were brighter

1069
01:35:47,292 --> 01:35:50,625
your trip
would have been a disaster.

1070
01:35:50,792 --> 01:35:53,375
For Germany and the Emperor.

1071
01:35:53,958 --> 01:35:59,083
That's why we issued no denial.
I'm warning you, Hessling.

1072
01:35:59,667 --> 01:36:05,042
If your political dilettantism continues
there will be an explosion.

1073
01:36:08,292 --> 01:36:10,667
Go away!
I'll deal with him.

1074
01:36:11,333 --> 01:36:13,625
You got government orders.

1075
01:36:13,792 --> 01:36:15,625
And the local newspaper.

1076
01:36:15,833 --> 01:36:20,750
Your sole rival is nearly bankrupt.
His back's to the wall thanks to me!

1077
01:36:22,500 --> 01:36:27,875
If the statue isn't built
I'll have you arrested for fraud.

1078
01:36:28,292 --> 01:36:31,958
I'll make mincemeat of you.
You'll be so small.

1079
01:36:32,167 --> 01:36:35,542
Too small for the nursery, understand?

1080
01:36:35,833 --> 01:36:37,792
- Yes, Governor.
- Out!

1081
01:36:45,875 --> 01:36:48,125
Leave us alone now, Sister.

1082
01:36:55,875 --> 01:36:57,875
Mr. Dr. Hessling

1083
01:36:58,125 --> 01:37:02,792
My will has been drawn up
with faith in local common sense.

1084
01:37:03,667 --> 01:37:08,000
I believe it will prevail
over bickering among parties.

1085
01:37:08,708 --> 01:37:14,000
It is my will that Netzig be cured
of selfish ambitiousness after I die.

1086
01:37:15,750 --> 01:37:17,333
I understand.

1087
01:37:25,958 --> 01:37:30,750
My most ardent wish
is that you will soon be well again.

1088
01:37:55,042 --> 01:37:57,833
Martha. Martha.
Where are you?

1089
01:37:59,458 --> 01:38:02,042
What's wrong?
Can I help you?

1090
01:38:02,292 --> 01:38:04,917
- You? No!
- What's happened?

1091
01:38:05,542 --> 01:38:07,292
Kuehlemann is dead.

1092
01:38:09,792 --> 01:38:15,125
I gave my word to the dying man
as he fought for his last breath.

1093
01:38:16,458 --> 01:38:19,625
I swore I would personally ensure

1094
01:38:19,833 --> 01:38:23,708
that his generous legacy
would be put to good use.

1095
01:38:23,917 --> 01:38:27,083
To construct a monumental statue.

1096
01:38:28,542 --> 01:38:32,125
An expression of the true patriotism

1097
01:38:32,750 --> 01:38:36,167
and progressive beliefs
in our beloved town Netzig.

1098
01:38:38,125 --> 01:38:40,875
I forecast an economic boom.

1099
01:38:43,500 --> 01:38:46,750
Are you waiting
for someone to arrive?

1100
01:38:48,458 --> 01:38:52,042
- I thought perhaps...
- The Lieutenant?

1101
01:38:53,125 --> 01:38:55,833
The Brietzens left yesterday.

1102
01:38:58,542 --> 01:39:01,375
- They left?
- Absolutely.

1103
01:39:02,417 --> 01:39:07,083
It Brietzen leaves tomorrow.
He's been transferred.

1104
01:39:07,917 --> 01:39:11,083
Transferred?
He'd have told me.

1105
01:39:12,250 --> 01:39:14,667
He requested to be transferred.

1106
01:39:16,333 --> 01:39:20,250
- If you want to know the truth.
- You're lying.

1107
01:39:24,208 --> 01:39:27,000
I now announce the final result.

1108
01:39:27,708 --> 01:39:32,500
Hessling's resolution carried
by one vote.

1109
01:39:43,000 --> 01:39:44,458
What's wrong?

1110
01:39:46,250 --> 01:39:47,917
What's happened?

1111
01:39:48,417 --> 01:39:50,958
The statue will be built.

1112
01:39:51,958 --> 01:39:53,750
What's wrong then?

1113
01:39:53,958 --> 01:39:56,542
It's Emmi...

1114
01:39:57,167 --> 01:40:00,208
- She tried...
- She tried what?

1115
01:40:00,417 --> 01:40:02,667
- She tried to commit suicide.
- Oh?

1116
01:40:04,333 --> 01:40:06,333
Tried to commit suicide!

1117
01:40:07,667 --> 01:40:09,208
Where is she now?

1118
01:40:09,417 --> 01:40:11,167
In her room.

1119
01:40:12,208 --> 01:40:14,083
How selfish of her.

1120
01:40:15,792 --> 01:40:19,292
Dear God.
How could you let this happen?

1121
01:40:20,042 --> 01:40:25,833
If you don't fear divine judgment
then consider my situation.

1122
01:40:26,083 --> 01:40:27,833
You don't care.

1123
01:40:28,042 --> 01:40:30,792
You are not aware how serious it is.

1124
01:40:31,000 --> 01:40:34,792
- If my fears are founded...
- They are indeed.

1125
01:40:37,042 --> 01:40:38,667
It's true...

1126
01:40:42,792 --> 01:40:44,333
It's true.

1127
01:40:54,458 --> 01:41:00,000
Emmi, I stand before you now
in the name of duty and honor.

1128
01:41:00,917 --> 01:41:02,583
Let me be.

1129
01:41:12,333 --> 01:41:14,208
I want to help you.

1130
01:41:16,458 --> 01:41:18,667
How can you help me?

1131
01:41:18,833 --> 01:41:23,625
You can depend on me.
I'll go to see him tomorrow.

1132
01:41:24,375 --> 01:41:27,042
You can't.
It's too late.

1133
01:41:27,250 --> 01:41:29,292
We'll see about that.

1134
01:41:31,333 --> 01:41:34,000
We're not totally defenseless.

1135
01:41:34,708 --> 01:41:37,500
- You'll challenge him to a duel.
- Why not indeed?

1136
01:41:37,708 --> 01:41:40,542
Promise not to.

1137
01:41:43,708 --> 01:41:45,250
Why not?

1138
01:41:46,000 --> 01:41:48,667
My sister's honor is at stake.

1139
01:41:49,917 --> 01:41:54,750
Swear to me solemnly
you won't challenge him to a duel.

1140
01:41:59,875 --> 01:42:01,625
He promised.

1141
01:42:01,875 --> 01:42:05,875
He wanted to know
who she was concerned for.

1142
01:42:06,125 --> 01:42:08,417
He was afraid of her answer.

1143
01:42:08,625 --> 01:42:11,958
He left the room
as quietly as possible.

1144
01:42:17,750 --> 01:42:20,208
Of course I accept.

1145
01:42:23,542 --> 01:42:25,667
A duel with weapons...

1146
01:42:28,000 --> 01:42:29,667
I mean...

1147
01:42:30,333 --> 01:42:34,833
- If you and my sister were to...
- I don't follow.

1148
01:42:36,458 --> 01:42:41,125
Lieutenant,
if you and my sister were to enter

1149
01:42:41,667 --> 01:42:43,625
the holy bond of matrimony.

1150
01:42:43,833 --> 01:42:45,542
I see.

1151
01:42:47,542 --> 01:42:49,292
That's settled.

1152
01:42:50,375 --> 01:42:52,458
I must explain more clearly.

1153
01:42:53,542 --> 01:42:56,167
The code of honor of my regiment

1154
01:42:56,417 --> 01:42:58,917
forbids me to wed a woman

1155
01:42:59,083 --> 01:43:01,708
who is not unblemished.

1156
01:43:05,083 --> 01:43:08,958
Then I'm obliged
to inform your regiment commander.

1157
01:43:12,167 --> 01:43:17,750
My commander thinks differently
about the meaning of chivalry

1158
01:43:18,167 --> 01:43:20,208
than a man who refuses a duel.

1159
01:43:24,208 --> 01:43:28,250
Seduce the sister
and then shoot the brother.

1160
01:43:29,750 --> 01:43:31,458
You'd like that.

1161
01:43:33,958 --> 01:43:37,875
If you don't leave at once
I'll call for my aide.

1162
01:43:40,583 --> 01:43:44,083
He who deals blows
must be ready to take blows.

1163
01:43:44,292 --> 01:43:46,750
Diederich left the room.

1164
01:43:46,917 --> 01:43:50,667
He was pleased to register one fact.

1165
01:43:51,583 --> 01:43:55,042
A Prussian lieutenant is inimitable.

1166
01:44:12,792 --> 01:44:17,958
Your Excellencies.
Honored ladies and gentlemen.

1167
01:44:21,625 --> 01:44:25,375
When we unveil the statue
of Wilhelm the Great

1168
01:44:26,667 --> 01:44:31,708
we offer our humble thanks
to the Hohenzollern dynasty.

1169
01:44:32,958 --> 01:44:37,917
Their enlightened leadership
has made Germany a world power.

1170
01:44:38,500 --> 01:44:41,833
We are an elitist nation.

1171
01:44:43,542 --> 01:44:48,292
For the first time in history
we embody a German master culture.

1172
01:44:49,708 --> 01:44:52,792
It can never be surpassed.

1173
01:45:01,333 --> 01:45:06,083
Such grandeur cannot be attained
by a master race

1174
01:45:06,792 --> 01:45:09,125
which slumbers in peace.

1175
01:45:09,458 --> 01:45:14,375
No, the greatness of a nation
is only forged on the battlefield.

1176
01:45:14,625 --> 01:45:18,208
Forged by blood and iron.

1177
01:45:25,417 --> 01:45:31,667
We are therefore convinced
that our main task is national defense.

1178
01:45:32,833 --> 01:45:36,250
The highest honor
is the king's uniform.

1179
01:45:36,875 --> 01:45:40,083
The worthiest industry
is forging weapons.

1180
01:45:47,292 --> 01:45:50,417
Our oldest Ally agrees.

1181
01:45:52,083 --> 01:45:56,667
Who would want
to profit from his convictions?

1182
01:45:57,958 --> 01:46:00,917
Where can we find
corrupt civil servants?

1183
01:46:02,417 --> 01:46:06,708
The glorious image
of genuine Germanness is based

1184
01:46:07,292 --> 01:46:08,917
on one foundation.

1185
01:46:09,167 --> 01:46:10,417
Christianity.

1186
01:46:10,667 --> 01:46:13,125
The only safe foundation.

1187
01:46:13,333 --> 01:46:15,708
The Governor says
we are to stop now.

1188
01:46:17,833 --> 01:46:20,250
One final word.

1189
01:46:20,542 --> 01:46:22,333
When the shroud falls,

1190
01:46:22,625 --> 01:46:26,083
and the banners lowered in salute

1191
01:46:26,333 --> 01:46:30,292
daggers are drawn
and bayonets are at the ready...

1192
01:48:08,208 --> 01:48:12,167
Such grandeur cannot be attained
by a master race

1193
01:48:12,750 --> 01:48:16,917
which slumbers in peace.

1194
01:48:17,500 --> 01:48:23,500
No, the greatness of a nation
is only forged on the battlefield.

1195
01:48:23,958 --> 01:48:26,333
Forged by blood and iron.

1196
01:48:26,542 --> 01:48:29,583
Thus spoke
Diederich Hessling.

1197
01:48:30,000 --> 01:48:32,792
And many repeated his words.

1198
01:48:33,000 --> 01:48:35,042
Right to this very day.

1199
01:48:38,042 --> 01:48:41,583
Subtitling: TITELBILD, Berlin with Peter
Wilson and Alan Wildblood Copyright © 1998