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Kiss of a Dead Woman

Who strikes that way?

- Good evening. - Who are you looking for ?

I would like to see the countess Clara Serra Trabia.

You arrive too late. The funeral took place this afternoon.

Funerals ?

Excuse me, I thought You have warned.

The Countess died yesterday.

She is dead ?

Clara is dead?

How it happened ?

I do not know, but in recent months, It was unrecognizable.

She suffered without complaint,

And it is extinguished In the arms of death.

Her husband ? And her daughter ?

The count left after the funeral In Paris, with the little girl.

There is no one here. All the servants were dismissed.

Where is she buried?

At the family tomb.

"To the cemetery, quick! - At this hour ?

"Are you the guard?" - Yes, but it's closed. It's too late.

I know. But I would like to see the body

Of a person who is at the grave Of Serra Trabia. Let me in.

"I can not, sir. "Please, I beg you."

Follow me. It is there.

Here it is.

Take that money.

It's for you.

Why, sir?

Open the coffin. I want to see her one last time.

For God's sake ! We can not, sir.

We risk jail.

Just a moment.

I must see her.

I have to give him The last salvation.

Do not be afraid. This man is reliable, He will keep the secret.

Help me.

Clara.

You are more beautiful than ever.

Even death Did not dare to touch you.

Only your eyes are closed.

Why ? Why, Clara?

Forgive me If I could not help you.

Forgive me If I did not arrive on time.

Remorse will weigh me for all the life.

Just a kiss ...

The last one Who loved you so much.

His lips moved. They move!

She's alive !

I tell you she's alive! Look !

His lips trembled.

I felt the warmth of his breath. She is not dead !

Clara? You hear me ? It's me.

She's alive, I tell you!

What do you say ? You can see she does not move.

She's really dead.

Do you have a knife? I will not hurt her.

What are you waiting for?

What is it for you?

Give it to me.

I was right, I'm not crazy! You did see ?

The blood is hot. She still lives.

It was not an illusion!

Yes, she is breathing!

She breathes!

Quickly, take her To resuscitate it.

Help me, please.

But then, They buried her alive!

Lift it.

Slowly.

It is a state of catalepsy.

But it will come out quickly. Keep calm.

What did you give him?

An infusion of medicinal herbs And strophantus for the heart.

Thank you Doctor.

He does not want to be called a doctor, But he is very gifted.

He even knows how to heal The bite of a lively one.

She had to ingest A paralyzing substance.

Someone might want to his death.

What do you say ?

No one could want to kill her.

It seems to me...

Than an apparent death And lock the victim into a coffin ...

That means killing, sir.

Kill!

You do not agree ?

"Do you like him very much?" - Yes.

More than anyone in the world.

I do not know how to thank you. Hold.

Neither thanks nor money.

I did what I could To help a person regain life.

We are all Of the instruments of God.

In good, and in evil. Remember it.

Who could want to kill her?

Maybe there's somebody. Sorcerers hear many things.

I'm here,

Close to you, Clara.

It's me, Andrea.

Clara? That's Andrea.

Que s'est-il passé ?

Clara, for the love of God, Tell me what happened.

Speak, Clara. I beg you, speak!

My God !

Where am I ?

Who took me here?

It's you ?

Help me.

I waited for you so long!

Calm down. I am here and I will not leave you any more.

Forgive me for being here too late.

Now, tell me Who wants to hurt you.

I do not know.

I do not remember anything.

It is nothingness.

I am scared.

I'm so afraid.

You must not be afraid, Clara. I'm here to protect you.

Now, tell me How it could have happened.

I do not know.

In the past, everything was beautiful.

Everything seemed to be done So that I may be happy.

I love you, Andrea.

Stopped ! You make my head spin.

- You're crazy ! - I am happy. It was a wonderful festival.

I will remember all my life Of this anniversary.

And if you swear to keep the secret, I'll tell you exciting things.

I swear.

One asked me for wife, And another kissed me.

- Who is the first ? - Count Guido Lampedusa.

30 year old, brown, beautiful mustache, Look tender,

He made an official request to my father.

A charming young man, But too impulsive.

"Who is the second?" - Guess.

I know about ten disposed To kiss or to marry you.

The most beautiful, The kindest,

The Strongest, Andrea Valverde.

Lisa !

You feel bad ?

Say something ! Speak!

My dear child, The time has come

To tell you a secret That I alone know.

Your poor mother, before dying,

Gave me this letter for you.

- A secret ? - Yes, a secret.

Your mother told me to reveal it to you When you have reached the majority.

Nobody else Must know that.

"Not even my father?" - Especially not him.

- A brother ! - Slowly.

If your father heard of it, He could commit a crime.

It's from my brother. What happened to him ?

Now he's a man. I tried to keep him away from you.

Your mother has suffered a lot.

"But I could not raise him." - What's his name ?

It was I who baptized him.

He was called Andrea.

He was raised in the country,

Sent to college Until his 18 years,

Then adopted by a gentleman of Palermo, Don Cesare Valverde.

Valverde ?

Andrea !

It's him !

Everything changed Since our honeymoon.

It was more beautiful, more lively, brighter.

No, nothing has changed.

"Maybe it's autumn?" - Perhaps.

Clara, you are also Happy than before?

And you ? What do you think?

I think so. But I like to hear you repeat it.

- You feel bad ? - No.

What do you have, Clara?

Nothing, it will pass.

But this is the second time!

There is no reason to worry.

We'll soon have a child.

A child ?

Quickly, let's go back to Palermo.

Calm! If you react like that, How will it be in 9 months?

We must think of everything, For you and for him.

You must avoid overwork.

- Let's go back to the inn. - No, go ahead. My cousin is waiting for you.

He's an important man.

You are right, But I can not leave you alone.

Do not worry, I'm fine. I'll wait for you at the inn.

Go very slowly.

In fact, the political situation is serious.

Do you believe what the government is saying? - You know that in Sicily ...

It is very bad.

I repeat, the economic situation In Italy is serious.

Very serious.

Senator, my assessment of the ground Will have no influence ...

The Greatest Things Are born from nothing.

We are with knives fired With Turkey.

Henceforth, it is decided, Libya calls us.

It seems that under this sand,

We found oil.

And my land, senator? I'm not saying for oil,

But an in-depth geological examination Has found ... - What?

Salt.

What do you want me to do With salt, ciolletti?

A little salt would serve us, but here ...

You're joking, but I have to think For the good of my family.

We will soon have an heir.

Very good.

All my wishes to you And to my cousin Clara.

While we politicians, We are occupied in extending the country,

You, brave citizens, You are busy expanding the family.

So, for this land ...

I've already seen you To the State domain Public.

Italy will go to war.

I can not help friends For a little salt.

It's not serious.

Now go back to Rome.

And be happy, you wait for a child, Do not worry about the money.

It's your way of thanking me!

I am no longer willing Tolerate your behavior.

- Lies! - Lies?

You're a bitch!

I believe that Madam Do not like your presence.

It does not concern you.

- To defend a woman, it concerns me. - What do you want ?

Do you want Follow this man, madame?

No sir. I do not know who you are, But thank you for your help.

Bravo, Yvonne. You played the comedy well.

Too bad you are less talented on the scene.

Excuse me. I think it is worth Better for everyone to forget all that.

I am the Count Lampedusa, Of Palermo.

And I refuse to insult a woman in front of me.

You, the Sicilians, You have the courage of the paladin

When you smell the petticoats.

You, the French, You are cowards like mackerels.

I am Henry de Bligny, Attached to the French Embassy.

I am available. I accept your witnesses.

I know that lady. A singer with a dubious morality.

Maybe this type Had good reasons,

But you were a bit impulsive, did not you?

That is true.

I will help you resolve this formality,

Provided you know how to handle a sword, naturally.

Needless to ask you If you want to do otherwise.

The doctor will judge Of the severity of the injuries.

"To you, gentlemen." - Come.

Slight arm injury.

Mr. de Bligny Considers satisfied.

Not me, sir.

- Cognac? - No, let's go.

Attention, this woman could attract you Of worse wounds.

A telegram arrived. The gentleman's father-in-law feels bad.

Count Guido must leave right now.

I do not need medication any more.

You are not responsible, Do not worry.

- I did my duty. - Get out now.

I want to be alone, Alone with my daughter.

The Count.

- Clara, I'm dying. - No, Dad. The doctor said ...

Do not listen to him. He lies.

You can not drive me.

Not even death.

I've learned that you're gonna have a child.

He'll have your first name.

I learned it recently Because you got married so fast.

My heart did not hold.

What have you learned ?

He's your courtier. Andrea Valverde.

He was your brother. Your illegitimate brother.

It's not her fault, Dad.

It is a shame for our family.

Disgrace must not fall On your mother and on me

No one should ever learn it. Swear it to me.

- Swear it to me ! - Yes, I swear.

I knew you would come!

Remember the first time ...

That we found ourselves here?

Nothing has changed.

But we must forget everything.

It's not easy for me Accept such a reality.

Forgive me, Clara, If I did not succeed in doing so.

Clara, I belong to you.

I feel the same way as before.

It's madness, I know.

Stop tormenting you, Andrea.

That is true. Perhaps That it is better not to see one another.

That's why you want to go And enlist you in the army.

Yes. Soon, There will be war in Africa.

It does not matter if I can not get back alive. I can not bear it anymore.

I want it to end once for all.

I want you to live, darling. May you build your life.

My life ? With whom ?

No !

Farewell.

Adieu !

Andrea !

Lisa !

Yes, Clara?

What pain !

My god, I hurt!

You must immediately Call the doctor.

- I'll take care of it. - It already happens. - Yes, Clara.

I did not think it would happen so soon. Go get my husband.

He had to find a friend At the Palmes Theater.

Right now.

Stay calm.

- You saw it ? - Yes.

Go call him.

- Mariella? - Yes Madam ?

Put a little order And wash this dress.

I can not anymore !

Courage, Clara. The doctor will soon arrive.

Here, Doctor.

Mrs...

Ah, my defender!

Finally, I see you again.

I attended the show.

Let me express myself My admiration.

Thank you.

I have sought you everywhere in Rome, After this duel.

But without success.

And now I find you here, In Palermo.

When we talk about destiny ...

Did you look for me? That flattered me.

You have not risked your life for me? I do not forget.

Neither have I Not forgotten your kiss.

A sign of gratitude ...

For a courageous man.

Only gratitude?

Also of sympathy, And friendship.

This is not enough.

You are demanding!

- Can you come with me? "Where do you want to take me?"

Perdition, of course. It's inevitable, is not it?

How to meet Between a Count and the Spellbinder

Could it end otherwise?

It's a girl. She is superb.

- Can I see her ? - In an instant.

Guido ?

- Where are you ? - Right here.

- Why do you dress? - I have to go.

So early?

It's already dawn.

Time has passed very quickly.

You can not Leave me like that.

Stay a little longer.

- It's late. - Please, my love, stay.

This is the first time I have left My wife alone a whole night.

I hope it will not be the last.

Come.

You're different from others.

- Believe me. - We always say that.

But not always With as much sincerity.

A woman understands very well The moment when love arrives.

True love,

When you feel that your blood is boiling,

The burning flesh,

And that no one else exists.

When will you come back ?

Tonight.

There is nothing worse That the empty bottles

And virtuous women.

Your wife is virtuous?

- It's my wife. - She's boring?

- Let's talk about something else. - She's a saint.

Do not insist on this subject.

- I just want to see you again. - And I can not leave.

You'll have the courage to come back.

I'll be back.

What if you did not find me?

I will find you again.

Are you sure ?

How do you know ?

I had all night To realize it.

Monsieur le Comte, at last!

We were waiting for you all night.

Your wife has demanded so much from you. I want to be the first

To announce the news.

You are the father of a beautiful girl. Congratulations, Monsieur le Comte.

- You saw it ? - Not yet.

- How do you feel ? - Good.

What party ! A triumph!

Yvonne.

Guido !

Mariella, please ...

My treasure.

You wanted my death?

What have you done all these days? I did not see you.

I have waited so long for you. I feared That you no longer wish to see me.

- Unfortunately, that is the case. - How?

Yes, Yvonne. I have come ...

To say goodbye.

It looks like a farewell.

Yes.

I can not tell you otherwise That being sincere.

I did not think your wife Could be such a terrible rival.

- Now, there are two. - Two?

The other night, While we were together,

My daughter was born. You understand ?

This is for you.

Exactly as in novels.

A payment...

To abandon someone.

Flowers and despair for the woman, Torments and remorse for man.

Do not joke, please. It is not the moment.

You want to leave me ?

You can not leave me, And you will not.

It is I, your wife, And you are my man.

We are united by destiny.

Best wishes, Lilia.

Best wishes, my treasure.

We're not expecting Daddy?

You do not know That he is always out?

Today is my party. He promised me a present.

He'll bring it to you later, you'll see. Now blow the candles.

Did I do it right?

- Why are you crying ? - It's nothing.

Now, go and have fun.

Clara, a telegram has just arrived. - Thank you.

"My very dear, I'm leaving tomorrow from Tripoli. "

Upon my arrival, I will come to see you. I already count the hours.

I kiss you. Andrea. "

- Quickly, Berto. To the old shack. "Good, Countess."

You're so pretty.

I am happy to see you.

I never forgot you. Never.

I thought about you At every moment.

It was stronger than me.

Me too.

You do not look happy.

You have changed.

Well ... I have a 3 year old daughter.

- And the girls make it sad? - No.

He is your husband ?

He seems worried, tormented.

- You love it ? - I think so.

I've been looking for you since yesterday to settle Your problem with the Marquis Bardis.

Tell him ...

That I shall have the sum to-morrow. "

Sorry to insist, but the Marquis Can no longer wait.

Gambling debts must be paid right now.

I know the rules. I will speak with the Marquis in person.

Impossible, Monsieur le Comte. He is nailed to bed.

"I'll wait for him to be on his feet." - I must warn you

That he will denounce you to the If you do not have the sum tomorrow.

Enough !

I'll have the money tomorrow.

Good evening.

Nice to see that you still know The way home.

"Where did you get it?" "You never stopped loving her.

That, I can understand.

But I would never have believed That you would dare to have it for a lover.

Guido! You do not know what you say!

So explain me What does this letter mean?

This is not easy to explain. I can not talk.

But I assure you that I did nothing Which may offend you.

- These letters ... - We see right away That he is a lover!

"My beloved Clara,

You can not imagine how much I suffer To be away from you.

I would like to see you every day, hear your voice."

"Are not the words of a lover?" - A brother could say that, too!

Andrea is your brother?

No, I did not mean that. But believe me, I never offended you.

"I swear it on the head of our daughter." - "Our"?

How can you think something like that ?

Guido, you do not know what you're saying.

These letters prove That you betrayed me.

Are you talking about treason?

So how do you call attention What do you wear to that lady?

Do not try to defend yourself By accusing me!

Guido, I can not explain. I have to keep an oath.

I can not talk !

But believe me, I am innocent.

- I love you. - Stop it, it's useless.

It is not by crying That you will convince me.

Go away !

What a dog, this new maestro! He does just that.

He was mistaken about the whole refrain.

What have you got tonight? Looks like you went to a funeral.

What happens to you ?

Nothing.

Nothing special.

No, something is wrong. I see it in your eyes.

Do not insist, please.

What is it about ? You do not trust me ?

- Yes, of course. - So what ?

I understood.

You found out that your wife Deceived you.

That's it ?

That's it.

The angel of the hearth has fallen.

The Count is a cuckold.

You'll decide to leave her, now ?

If I did, It would make a scandal.

It would be ruin, dishonor.

That is true.

Your love is enough for me.

But I want total love.

I'll make you happy.

I want to be the only woman of your life.

Your only love.

"A lady asks you." "Surely the milliner." Reward her.

I am the Countess Rambaldi.

That's enough money for you Allow to settle this discreetly.

But on one condition: Leave this city right away.

And do not see my husband again.

You may have thought that I would To Guido for money?

Is your husband worth so little?

It's painful to talk to you Of that.

Yes, I am an artist.

But I have no secret lover Nor a false reputation to defend.

I do not have to pay any money To stifle scandals.

Do not worry, Countess. I will not dirty your angel's face.

Maybe I was wrong To offer you that money.

But try to understand. If Guido is only a whim for you,

It is my husband, And the father of my daughter.

Guido is not a whim for me.

Remember that. If your husband stays with me,

It is because it feels good. Just as I feel good with him.

Take your money back.

So ?

I managed to get the information For a few tickets.

All properties will be bequeathed To the wife, Clara Serra Trabia,

Including the estates in Palermo.

He made an act of assignment to the daughter.

Really ? I expected that.

And you know when he Sign the deed?

Yes, Thursday at 5 pm

What did the doctor say?

That the exams are positive. It's just an anemia attack.

I'll prepare you a hot tea. I come again.

And do not forget to take medication.

What is it ? What did they make me drink?

Andrea, you alone can help me.

Help me, Andrea.

Stay calm, Clara, please. I will not leave you.

My daughter ! Where is she ?

I will look for it And I will bring her back here.

Have confidence.

You want to rest ?

No. We're still far away?

6 hours And we shall be in Paris.

- You think we'll find them? - I'm sure.

It may take a while, But we will eventually find them.

Paris is a big city, And we do not know it.

Yes, but friends who will welcome us Are highly influential people.

They will give us all the help Which will be necessary.

I'm afraid for the little one. She is alone.

Who will take care of her? She'll need me.

Stop tormenting you, Clara. It would be better to leave the

Take its course.

And the scandal? You imagine shame Who would weigh on our name?

On the memory of our mother, The honor of the family.

Calm down, please.

Forgive me. I'm desperate.

You want some ?

Coffee would be much better for breakfast,

do not you think ?

You abused with alcohol.

It's an impression.

Guido, I think you've changed for some time.

Let us understand each other well.

You remain a superb lover, But only in bed.

Count Lambardi changes his mood Once in a vertical position.

What's wrong ?

A bomb was blown up At the Universal Exhibition.

It seems that An Italian anarchist.

Guido, I asked you What was wrong.

You know it very well.

Horses, gambling, Inns and restaurants ...

I spent almost all my money.

You want to blame me The fur that

You offered me to our arrived in Paris.

I did not mean to.

What are you worried about?

Money for the sale of heritage Your wife should soon arrive.

I contacted a notary, But he has not yet answered me.

I, too, should solicit Something from you.

We've been together for 3 years.

3 years where I gave up everything.

But I'm still back. I am the lover.

The lover of a man who did not The courage to marry me.

Do not start again, Yvonne.

Yes, you will become the Countess Rambaldi. You will be my wife.

But do not forget that Clara is dead Less than 3 months.

Our union was sealed at this moment.

You liked it ?

Do not be so sad. They will return soon

And will bring good news, I am sure.

You are good, Marquise.

How can I thank you Of your hospitality?

Andrea is like a son to me. Do not repeat it, but I love his godfather.

Now let's play a catchy tune. Mozart, are you okay?

It's them !

Clara! Everything is fine, We found them.

39 rue de Montaigne.

"And the little one?" "She is with him, and with this woman."

We know where the Plays every afternoon.

- Let's go! - No, not now.

Do not be impatient. We have to wait until tomorrow.

- One more night. - My sweetheart.

You are very pale. Come.

- You want to take something? - No thanks.

Be content, on the contrary. You can finally see your child again.

- Thank you for your help. - It was entertaining.

You were the policeman And me your assistant.

You lost the lesson at university. Please excuse me.

I do not regret it.

You are very sympathetic to me.

You too.

Lilia !

Do not be seen, You would spoil everything.

Come.

It's a shame. You missed a great show.

I'm happy for you.

If my presence disturbs you, You have only to say it.

Do not be mad. Sometimes you need to be alone.

To meditate ?

Attention, you are not made to think. You could make a nervous breakdown.

I want my mom!

I do not want you.

Dad !

Where are you ?

"Did you see him, too?" - Yes, he too.

It hurt me.

Perhaps the remorse, Or fear of being punished?

Do not say that. This man deserves pity.

It does not seem that my sister

A wonderful dreamer.

In the background, you like To see through your sister's eyes.

And your eyes Resemble his own.

But they have no trace of tears.

It's beautiful !

It is beautiful that a woman continues to love The man who tried to kill her.

It's beautiful and romantic.

As in my day. Come, my dear.

- What are you doing here ? - Does that surprise you?

Outside !

- Always impulsive. - Outside !

What you lost in dignity, You have gained it in vulgarity.

If I had been your wife's lover, I could kill you.

But luckily for you, I was not.

Yes, I wrote those letters.

I liked it very much before you.

And much more than you.

Even before I learn ...

That Clara was my sister!

It was my sister, I tell you!

I knew it long after. She's the one who told me.

She had just learned it.

An absurd promise made to his father Prevented Clara from telling you her secret.

But I did not come To tell you that.

"You come to claim your share of the inheritance?" - Clara's legacy will go to her daughter.

Until the age of majority, I will take care of this inheritance.

In condition That I will make you eat everything.

But you will not the possibility.

Why ?

I have good reasons ...

To suspect that you and this woman Have caused the death of Clara.

What do you insinuate?

You understood well.

I will denounce you for murder. - It's absurd !

- You are crazy ! - Unless you give me Lilia.

Is it blackmail?

No. My daughter, never.

Since when have you the vocation of being a father, You who destroyed a family?

You have squandered a fortune And you have become ...

The slave of a slut.

And now you're going to do it again Your usual sentimental rhetoric.

"My daughter" !

If you really loved him, You would leave it to me.

She would be safe then.

Safe compared to what?

Clara represented for this woman

An insurmountable obstacle To reach your money.

That's why she died, Assassinated!

Lilia is another hurdle. As long as she lives,

It will be difficult to seize Of inheritance.

But if she were to die, The inheritance would come back to you.

But it's monstrous!

But it's true.

Follow this coach quickly.

She's prettier than that, is not she?

I'll make him another hairstyle.

You promised me to stay wise, But you are still crying.

- Come on! - It's stronger than me.

Come.

Why did you leave? Malicious !

I will not leave you, my treasure. No one can take you from me.

- So we'll always be together? - Yeah, we'll always stay together.

"And we'll sleep in the same room?" - Yes of course.

I was scared When I was alone.

At night, I dreamed that a witch came To pull my hair out.

Now I will always be near you, And the witch will not come.

What is it ?

I saw the girl coming out of the hostel Accompanied by a young man.

Who was it ?

I do not know him.

"Where did he take her?" - In peripheral.

In the villa of a certain Marquise De Kohm.

Really ? Let's go.

You're still not ready? They're waiting for us, we're late.

Sorry, but I will not come tonight.

I am tired.

Tired ? By what ?

- All over. "You tell me at last."

Now, tell me one thing.

You will not get rid of me so easily. You're bound to me.

To me ! And you will do what I want.

- Or else ? - If not...

The count will end in prison.

- You're crazy ! "By the way, where is your little bastard?"

- You're talking about my daughter! - As for this bastard ...

- Stopped ! - "Bastard"!

You'll pay me that.

Course.

- Be careful not to fall. - I will not fall.

That's enough now. Come on, Lilia, it's late.

Excuse me. A gentleman insists on seeing you.

Count Rambaldi Lampedusa?

It's me.

Commissioner Valerie, Judicial police of the 8th district.

Good...

Love, huh?

A beautiful lady ...

And even a very beautiful lady that you know,

And which we also know,

Accuses you of very serious things.

Yvonne? There was nothing between us, A simple discussion.

Nothing serious.

It's not that. Yvonne Rigaut, French singer,

Accuses you of having killed your wife, The Countess Serra Trabia of Palermo.

In our country, it would be the guillotine. But you will be extradited to Italy.

It's Clara!

She's alive ! Yes she...

How is it possible ?

Yet there is no doubt.

Next time, no mistake.

It must disappear forever!

Inside, you'll only see rats.

They will make you a good company.

Stay calm !

Too bad...

I could give up half the price To amuse myself a little.

Do what you want.

As long as she dies before dawn.

Assassin !

Disguting pig ! Standing !

Outside ! Get out of here !

I said out!

It was him. I recognized him.

Since the I knew him and

That I could not To free me from him,

He learned that his wife was deceiving him.

It was then that he was seized with despair.

Guido begged me to stay with him.

He forced me to abandon my career To stay by his side.

Then he began to drink.

He played games of chance And was covered with debts.

His creditors chased him everywhere.

His wife no longer wanted to help him,

And he had sold All its properties.

We already know all that.

But what are you Accuse the Count Guido Lambardi Lampedusa

To have killed his wife? - He told me himself

That the only solution to His wife's property

Was to get rid of her.

It's wrong ! She lies !

Silence! Do not interrupt the hearing.

The floor is for the Attorney General.

Mister the judge, And gentlemen of the jury,

I will add nothing to what has been said At this stage of the hearing.

We are dealing with a horrible crime,

The murder of a perfect wife

Splashed by an impure carrion,

On the part of a contemptible husband,

Dedicated to vice and debauchery.

A crime by interest.

A crime carried out for the purpose of To acquire the patrimony of women

To live a dissolute life Alongside this woman.

Guido Lambardi Lampedusa,

Descendant of an illustrious family,

You have dishonored your coat of arms.

Horrified by the crime,

I ask that the inexorable sword

Of justice strikes A great blow.

Jury members, Mister the judge,

My indictment is over.

I therefore ask that The accused here

Be convicted Of premeditated killing

His own wife, Clara Serra Trabia.

For that, I ask The maximum penalty:

The prison for life.

The floor is for the defense.

Mister the judge,

The witness stated That the accused had

Expressed the intention To kill his wife.

So the accused told you Before proceeding to the act.

The witness answered.

- Yes. - One or more times?

Several times. Very often.

It was an obsession for him.

Mr. Justice, we ask Be arrested on the spot

For complicity in the murder of Countess Clara Serra Trabia!

Objection !

Accusing the only witness ignoble ..

- is a stratagem of defense. - Objection dismissed.

Yvonne Rigaut, I order your arrest

For complicity in crime To which the count

Guido Lambardi Lampedusa is accused.

Comte Lambardi Lampedusa, Another thing to say for your defense?

Everything has already been said.

I know nothing On the murder of my wife,

Nor the disappearance of his body.

Although I feel partly Responsible for his death.

- It was he who poisoned him. - That's not true!

Forgive my intrusion, Mr. Justice And gentlemen of the jury.

- This man is innocent. - But who are you ?

The Countess Clara Serra Trabia Lampedusa.

No ! It's impossible !

This woman lies!

She is dead !

- Repeat your name. - Countess Clara Serra Trabia Lampedusa.

The fact that I am alive Is irrefutable proof

That my husband is innocent.

I'm calling!

Silence !

My client's wife was thought to be dead Is alive.

I therefore request that this trial be set aside. And the immediate release of my client.

Who tells us that you really are The Countess Clara Trabia Lampedusa?

Everyone in Palermo knows The Countess Clara Trabia Lampedusa!

These are just affirmations.

We need documents and evidence. And regular requests for revisions.

French police warn Of the arrest of a certain Manuel Barreo

For attempting to kill The Countess Clara Trabia.

"They are asking for his extradition." - So I have to make the order.

I ask that the facts Be certified,

Facts declared by the Presents Clara Serra Trabia.

The Crown's Application Is granted.

The meeting adjourned.

The courtyard.

This Court of Assizes,

Finding that the charges By Yvette Marie Honfleur,

Also Known As (AKA) Yvonne Rigaut Count Guido Lambardie Lampedusa,

Are considered unfounded

And absolved the Count Guido Lambardie Lampedusa of the offense pronounced

And ordered his immediate release.

Silence !

Yvonne Rigaut is recognized Guilty of complicity

Of attempted murder With the French citizen Manuel Barreo

On the person of Clara Serra Trabia Lampedusa.

It is condemned by this Court of Assizes To a sentence of 20 years' imprisonment.

No ! Leave me alone!

Let me go !

It was not me ! I'm innocent!

Help me, Guido!

Assassins! Cowards!

Let me go !

I do not want !

Manuel Barreo, arrested by the police Following its investigation,

Is convicted Of attempted murder

On the person of Clara Serra Trabia Lampedusa,

And sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment.

We did it ! I am happy for you.

Rejoice!

I was sure that your innocence Would end by ...

Excuse me. See you later.

And Clara?

She did not have the strength to come.

She is at home with the little one.

Isabelle !

Now your sister can make her life again.

Are you going to think a little about us?

"Translated by Wilf August 2017 A Passer "