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It's still hot.

Wherever he was traveling to... his trip is over now.

Such desolation! Hell can't be a worse place.

A cleric will follow his bishop anywhere.

That's a trip I'm not willing to undertake.

Go away! It's worthless!

Water is what was needed! Rain! Go away!

What is your name, boy?

Leave me alone! Don't touch me! Ugly priest!

Let's get out of here!

These people have lost God's mercy! Let's leave!

But I'm their bishop...

One could see the sea from my palace in Albano.

I could always feel its breeze.

Your palace in Albano must have been

an earthly paradise, Mother Superior.

It's the Monsignor bishop.

God bless him!

Enough sewing for today.

We must give our thanks to our pastor.

You go greet him. I have things to do.

Welcome Monsignor.

Praise the Lord.

Again she didn't greet me in person as if

I was an ordinary priest.

Our Mother Superior sends her humble greetings.

She is with her poor.

With her poor...

This terrible drought, sickness and hunger...

may God have pity on us

and spare us the worst.

It's so hot! Concetta, you do it!

How many?

Two or three.

Mother! We have finished another two loafs.

Very well.

Let's go greet Monsignor Cittadini.

Don't make him angry this time.

He's so good looking!

But he has one flaw:

he doesn't recognize who is in command at Castro.

I do not contest his right to govern the souls

but the land is owned by the convent!

The peasants are ours!

Ours is the wheat and ours is the power!

If he thinks he can crush me... this Milanese!

He's crazy! A Milanese that wants to fool a Neapolitan!

Neapolitan only on my mother's side.

For him a half Neapolitan is more than enough!

All these sacks bear the convent's mark, Mother Abbess.

Where is the archdioceses part?

We have that too, don't worry, Monsignor.

Look at this!

My God!

You can save their souls,

but I must save their tortured bodies.

I have obeyed a charitable impulse.

Your part of the wheat...

You dared give my part to those people!

You deceived me!

Bread!

Bread!

Our beloved bishop has come to us to bless

this bread and distribute it.

Bread for my child!

What am I supposed to do?

Go among those beggars?

They would tear your precious habits.

Throw down the first one,

our sisters will take care of the rest.

They fight for just a little bread!

Hunger is a horrible thing, Monsignor.

Don't you feel pity in seeing how weak our nature is?

You cannot imagine how similar I feel to those poor people.

You? You don't look like you are starving.

Poor souls.

May God have pity on them.

The immense pity that you have demonstrated today

has made me forget any other offence.

But we must still take care of the matter of the wheat.

Without tearing each other to pieces, I hope.

...and to his secretary Cesare Del Bene

we order, that he is allowed to collect from our

barns in Torre Secca 104 sacks of wheat upon the

presentation of this letter.

Greetings to you from the Abbess of Castro.

Elena of the Lords of Campireali.

One hundred and four sacks of wheat against

the one hundred and fifty established by the agreement

between your monastery and the archdioceses.

You're behaving like a money-lender!

Are we at it again?

I must recognize that you look after your

herd better than I serve the archdioceses interests.

You have so many friends at the court of Rome.

Why don't you have them assign you a richer archdioceses?

I wouldn't leave this place even if they

offered me all of America's gold.

Gallantry is one of your strengths, Monsignor.

Put it in the saddle: it's precious!

I wouldn't want the abbess to change her mind.

I'll have the horses ready... with no hurry.

My most sincere devotion, Abbess Mother.

Can you grant me another few minutes?

Other type of passions rule the powerful...

this is what I meant to tell you before...

but there were too many ears listening.

Ambition perhaps? No... you can't understand...

It's you who can't understand me.

You can't understand that for a woman,

destined to spend her life between these walls...

desperation could have lost me... removed me forever from God.

Ambition is what saved me.

Do you want to condemn me?

You can do that during confession...

but now, leave! It's dangerous to travel at night!

Would you really be sorry if I fell off my horse?

You have understood perfectly!

The passion I was talking about before is of another type!

Worst than hunger! It's the same passion that you have!

Stop pretending! You're a hypocrite!

Beast!

Elena!

My God! Why won't you answer my prayers?

Why my God? Why?

I'm not a bandit.

I use my sword to serve the Principi of Colonna and

I'll make my fortune.

You won't be ashamed of me again.

Giulio, what are you saying? Ashamed of you?

I wouldn't be here...

Yours is just the entertainment of a girl

who is too rich and spoiled who seeks excitement.

My father and my brother would kill me if they knew about us.

They'll never know... I don't know either.

What proof do I have of your love?

A few glances from your place in church

a few notes dropped on the street

a flower thrown from your window...

how do I know what's really in your heart?

I'm your woman

and I will share your fate in sickness and in health...

from this moment on if you wish.

Wake up!

I'll wait for you in the courtyard.

Here's your sword.

Your mind must be clear! Cooler than snow!

This won't be the usual drill.

Do you remember Milan? ...well this will be different.

Take your distance.

On guard!

Good cleric!

We are soldiers of God.

The higher our aspirations, the quicker our swords.

On guard!

Why?

Why, my lord, did you stop?

I could have killed you.

Not even a scratch!

It's a miracle!

This means I must decide my own fate.

I'll have that woman no matter what!

When it wants to lose someone even evil can create miracles.

Stop preaching!

Go call Sister Margherita!

I want to meet with her secretly.

Sister Margherita, Monsignor?

Take this off too.

But the rules don't allow it.

I decide what the rules allow!

Do it!

It's so hot tonight!

Suffocating!

What are you staring at?

Are you afraid of a body?

I'm more afraid of ghosts. Go to sleep.

Good night.

Take off that cape. I want to read in your eyes.

And you would be the bride of God?

The devil has entered this convent because of that woman.

I must know everything about her.

I was told that you were supposed to be made abbess in her place.

She was just a novice.

Her family... her mother... corrupted their cardinal

protector with money.

They bought that title which should have been mine!

How dare you insult the royal church!

The church is infallible.

I want to fight the evil tempter with you.

Believe me!

I know that Elena of Campireali,

your mother in Christ,

is obsessed by terrible visions.

...and I want to save her soul.

Is it true that she saves relics and tokens of

the man who ten years ago was her carnal husband?

It's true. Yes, Monsignor,

she confided in me many times...

How sweet, Monsignor

to be useful to you and to God.

You have sacrificed your beautiful hair...

I won't forget this proof of humbleness...

But now tell me...

They locked her in the convent to separate her

from him, from that bandit who assaulted the convent to kidnap her...

but our Virgin Mother of Visitation did not allow this offence.

Elena!

You desire me.

No, no!

No!

You may go now, Sister.

It's your turn, Mother.

Well?

Be quiet!

Go on!

Your confession should be made public

to edify your other sisters in Christ.

I want to know everything about that unholy bandit!

You have no right to ask questions or to listen.

I am speaking directly to God.

I am His minister

and my spiritual authority here at Castro

is single and indisputable...

or you doubt it?

The Abbess in this convent never had any need for guardianship.

You'll see...

Sister Ofina!

Forgive me for interrupting your prayers.

God commands me, Monsignor.

You are the dean of the convent.

Take me immediately to the Abbess' apartment.

I can take you myself, Monsignor.

Sister Liberata? Follow me!

Get rid of these candles and flowers!

Enough of these unholy shrines!

They are only to save his soul.

And I want those stones with his blood to be replaced at once!

Do you want me to stop praying for him?

You'll pray for him like you pray for other dead.

Giulio did not want to offend God.

I was locked in here and he loved me.

No!

He just wanted to satisfy his carnal passion

and you were his accomplice!

And you still are because you take advantage of

your authority to keep here two of Branciforti's followers.

I want to see them.

Hey you!

Take your hats off and kneel in front of me.

I have the power to take you and lock you up.

Do you know what happens to those who assault a convent?

You can be slashed, burned and thrown in the Tiber.

But the Abbess has given us asylum.

And forgiveness... so much time has gone by.

Time cannot heal the wounds inflicted to our Lord!

Jesus was killed by the Jews... what do we have to do with it?

Forgive their simplicity.

Listen to me very well because I'll only speak once.

You will be thrown out of here and locked up in

prison if you dare bring him up...

Who?

Are you making fun of your bishop?

I can use a sword too... what did you think, you fool!

You must never talk of your master again.

Of who? Giulio Branciforti? Why not?

You must forget that name!

She gives the orders in here, not you!

And if she asks us to tell once again what happened that night...

We were the ones who took him out of here

climbing out of the garden walls.

He was losing blood... a lot of blood... he sure was a man!

Enough!

Or in the name of God I'll have your tongues cut out!

You explain it to them since they don't seem to understand me.

My brothers,

We must never speak of that man again

or we will be committing a deadly sin.

I've sworn to God.

I would like to know who has given you so many details

or are you perhaps enlightened by divine science?

I'm not done yet.

I order you to wear this at all times

to mortify your carnal desires

you must wear it until the memory of your sin has left

you once and for all.

If the promise of love made by two young people was such a sin,

I remit myself to the will of God.

Those memories of sin always come to your mind.

Confess it!

I've fought that vision with all my strength.

You are ruled by passion just like me...

but you won't admit it!

I cherish his memory in my heart

it's not something to blame!

It is in front of God!

Try to fight it again.

If your body will be too weak,

go and seek your bishop's help...

Whose otherwise?

More! Tighter! Aren't you strong enough?

I can't hurt you!

That's what I want! Wounds!

Wounds like Jesus Christ had!

Tighter!

You are so beautiful! Delicate!

Saint Sebastian! Martyr!

You, who offered your wounds and your life

for the love of Christ

sustain me with your teachings.

We beg you! Free us from this dry-spell. Give us rain!

Our holy saint. Speak to God in our behalf.

May the blood from all your wounds transform into beneficial water.

I beg you, grant us this miracle.

Grant us a miracle!

Rain!

Give us your spears. Take everything! Here!

Mother!

Take me away, Sister Liberata.

Isn't that...?

Yes, it's Mariuccia, the Abbess' maid.

Maybe she sent her.

See what she wants.

What are you doing here?

I have to tell you something.

Take this back!

Do you want to know if I used it?

Look!

Forgive me...

No...

I was too proud towards you.

You are the one who must forgive me.

Humiliate me! Insult me!

I tortured you.

My stupid pride... punish it!

I'm not just a stupid servant.

Elena!

You are real, you're alive, you're flesh and blood.

Elena!

Get out of here! I hate you!

What are you saying? Love is all I feel...

It's not love! It's lust!

I'm in command here! Go Away! Now!

Leave!

Our habits are too hot for the summer.

You're still not used to it.

I don't even notice I have it on.

Yet, you sweat like an open faucet.

I might have a fever. I don't feel very well...

Your only sickness is that of being old.

We'll all get there. You too, Mother.

How could you say that?

What if God called me sooner?

God or the other...

Evil!

You go.

What if it's the monks of Good Death?

Give them some bread and tell them to leave.

I don't want any men in here...

only our soldiers to defend us.

Our treasure will always lure thieves.

But we must still pray and confess

and if you don't want anymore monks or priests...

No bishops!

Other Abbesses before me served the Lord their own way

without the help of men!

It's heresy!

You are too old to be punished.

Go! What are you waiting for?

Mother!

Let him in! Please!

Don't even ask me if it's a man.

He's a snake man! Please say yes!

The snake escaped!

Help!

Let's step on it!

Burn that ugly beast!

Sister Liberata!

Yes, Mother.

The door of the barn is open. Let's go see.

Over there!

You are so beautiful!

Giovanni!

You are so sweet! You're mine!

No!

The key!

I want the key to the barn.

You must have opened the door to get in.

Do you understand me or are you deaf!

You take it!

Later you'll tell how you got in. There's no hurry.

You were her confessor, right, Father Giovanni?

I wanted it!

I love him!

We love each other!

Very well. Are you her confessor of not?

Come on! Speak up!

What's wrong? Are you out of breath?

Yes, I'm her confessor. You know that!

I sent you away but you came back

to take care of her soul, right?

These passionate religious men... what do you think Sister?

It is heresy to keep them among us

or is it better to kick them out?

Are we going to leave them in here all by themselves?

I don't think they're in the mood to start over.

I'll get in there no matter what!

Are you sure, Monsignor?

You'll see.

Monsignor always knows everything.

He must have spies here.

But he can't get in even if he has orders from

the Commune and the Holy Inquisition.

It's after sunset...

It's true! Woe betide if he dares enter!

Lock that door!

But they have orders from the Holy Inquisition.

You brought the men form the commune,

I will only open for the soldiers of the Holy Inquisition.

The order comes from Rome!

I don't read orders after sunset.

There isn't enough light... your trip was useless.

Come back during day time, Monsignor Cittadini.

I...

She'll pay for this offense!

With what means, Monsignor?

In gifts or in nature?

This is how!

Forgive me, Mother!

It's true, they have sinned but now they're in danger.

I still don't know what I'll decide...

Are you sleeping!

I want to go inside!

You three may leave.

Get up, Giovanni!

Come on!

Here!

Put those clothes on!

Our little priest is embarrassed now.

You are nothing in my eyes! Hurry up!

Kneel down! I want to confess to you.

But you can't!

You out of all people dare tell me

what I can and can't do?

Kneel down and make the sign of the cross!

Search the depths of your soul, Giovanni.

Do you still want to wear that sacred cowl?

No! Not anymore! Enough!

I believe you are sincere.

Listen to me, now.

With the power granted me by God and by men

and through the example of my sisters in God

I release you from the sacred vow.

You return to being man.

Forgive me, Mother! Kill me!

I am the one to be blamed for this awful sin!

That poor monk has nothing to do with it. He's a saint!

I swear!

Be quiet, stupid girl!

Go next to him.

Giovanni!

When the desire that ties you together will vanish

you will help and protect each other unto death.

Yes, Mother.

You may now unite free of sin.

You are now man and wife in the eyes of God and men.

I bless you.

Now, I should consign you to the Holy Inquisition...

It would be an awful honey-moon.

But I should also give you a present...

It's customary, right? What though?

Two horses! Two beautiful animals that run very fast.

I'll pray for you, Mother.

Good idea, child. I really need it.

Monsignor!

You again!

The two love birds have escaped. Flew away!

It was her, the Abbess!

They went trough the Orvieto road.

Warn the captain!

Give the alarm to our best soldiers!

There's more, Monsignor.

She's a heretic!

She profaned the sacred liturgy!

If you catch those two, they will tell you!

If we catch them. But if I keep talking to you...

Good night, Sister.

What is it?

The Inquisition.

They can't divide us.

Are you afraid?

No, not with you.

There they are!

What are they doing?

If you already imprisoned them why do you need to speak to me?

I have one more reason to hate you!

They talked right away. You dared confess them.

Absolve them!

Even marry them!

In the eyes of God, pious women are the same as you!

Woman is Adam's rib...

There has been much discussion whether or not she has a soul.

But if you prefer...

You can discuss your heretic principles in front of the Inquisition.

Their arguments are rather convincing...

Just one word from you and their lives will be spared!

As well as your ambitions and my soul!

Yours is an ignoble black-mail!

Why so much hate?

I've suffered like hell since you rejected me.

Now I wanted you, sure, through black-mail...

I don't have those two.

Did you kill them?

They sought their own death together.

Miserable youths! They are now safe.

I envy them.

Poor Francesco! Your lie didn't last long.

Less than your hate.

We are so alike me and you.

All I know is that I love you.

Yes, you truly love me. Now I know.

I didn't realize anything about you. Please, forgive me.

No! Go away!

I'm sorry. I didn't realize... Your beautiful hair.

It will grow back, don't worry.

I couldn't care less about my hair!

I have denounced the two sinners escape

and the absurd decisions made by that heretic!

What use did it have?

Cittadini...

He made me talk by promising me that I would replace the Abbess!

But nothing. The scandal wasn't exposed

and everything went back the way it was!

What is the bishop's game? Can you understand it?

I understand that you love him no matter what.

If he fooled me he'll pay for it!

The accusations made to the Inquisition

are valid even if written anonymously.

Cardinal Farnese is terribly rigid.

If you write a letter without signing it

I'll make sure it gets to him.

A statement to the Inquisition...

It could signify her death.

And your revenge...

May I live to see that day.

Margherita Altieri the Abbess of Castro.

Come on! Pull!

Yes I'm pulling!

It's stuck!

There's this much left.

Even the well is drying up.

God is angry. Unfortunately our vows weren't

enough to make Him reconcile with us.

I'm not here to breach a vow.

Another couple of days...

Poor thing. It will die.

Much time has gone by since that night.

Without seeing you, speaking to you.

The town has become my prison.

I'm here only to leave you.

So it's true what I've heard.

That you've decided to abandon us.

I've only recently decided.

I was waiting for your consent.

Fine.

It will be easier for both of us to respect our vows.

Yes.

Distance is the only cure.

But distance equals to the end!

Please, Francesco, we must. I'll love you more.

It's raining!

It's a miracle!

Thank you, Monsignor!

No!

You want to leave them now that

they consider you some sort of saint?

No! I compel you to stay!

I can assure you Eminence that living among those yokels

is no longer possible.

I believed too much in my own patience.

I see.

You, a mundane priest, in that place...

But, isn't there another reason for this rushed decision?

I was told you were to question them

but I haven't received a report from you.

You should be suspicious of the information you receive.

Two innocent people were arrested in the place of the wanted couple.

Two people who had nothing to do with it

and when the commune found out they let them go.

So the other two, the monk and that girl, are free?

I'll have them searched for.

You, on the other hand, Monsignor Cittadini,

go back to Castro and find out more about this case.

And keep me personally informed on the Abbess' orthodoxy.

We can't commit any mistakes in such a delicate matter.

Well?

They want to send me back to Castro.

They found out something about those two.

It was predictable.

They even want me to become Elena's inquisitor.

It'll be a trap for both of us if I go back there.

Farnese won't prevail!

I still have many friends in Rome!

Enough!

Enough!

I want to go to sleep. Give me a hand.

Night after night they don't let me sleep.

My ears are exploding!

Aren't you in command here?

Why don't you send them away?

I'm alone now.

Not even the bishop is here to defend me.

Go ahead!

Keep me company.

Give me your hand.

Don't stand.

Do you remember? Yes or no?

Yes!

Go ahead!

Stop where you are.

I want to surprise her!

Mother!

Keep me company!

There!

This is a wolf's land.

Snow and wind for the whole trip!

Get out!

All of you! I must speak to the Abbess, my daughter!

Help me out!

This is one more donation for the convent.

I had to give double to the Cardinal.

Yes, double!

This way no-one will ever dare to speak of heresy again!

Unless you act impulsively again.

Mother, you must listen to me.

No! It's all in the past.

Rather...

Have you had news of your bishop?

I know that he wanted residence near Milan, where

his family is. Has he obtained it?

At first you hated him, but now I'm not so sure anymore.

No! He hasn't obtained anything.

He must come back here to Castro and stay.

My God!

As I return among you I wanted to be the one

celebrating the mass for Ash Wednesday.

To speak to you words that come from the bottom of my heart.

During the long weeks dedicated to the traditional carnival feast

this year Castro, as well as your convent, was signed.

No!

Sister, I'm talking for the young, not for you.

I sinned! Put the ashes on my head!

Stay calm, Sister.

We all have sins to be forgiven by God.

The ashes are almost here.

Rosina!

What's going on?

Absolve her! Quick!

Mother.

I'll stay longer. I loved her like a sister.

May I express a wish, Monsignor?

Of course.

Pray with you in the Crypt of the Blessed.

A holy place that you still haven't seen.

Why did you bring be here?

I feel watched.

But, fortunately, they have lost their ears and tongue.

Sit down, let's talk.

The Blessed Gertrude.

We change her clothes once a year and sculpt her face with wax.

As a novice I couldn't stand the sight of

that flesh made of wax. It repelled me.

I dreamed of having love, children.

I thought you'd never come back.

Your absence was a terrible torment.

I came here so many times, Francesco.

I felt like I was already dead.

Margherita is up there!

She's an evil woman.

My love!

Why did Farnese want me back here?

Don't torment yourself.

It's like he wanted to trap me.

The wind...

But you locked the door?

I must go.

Wait!

Don't go through the garden.

Why?

The windows face the garden

and it's already day time.

Go through the barn.

I received your message.

What are your orders, my lady?

We must pray together and ask for a merciful favor.

What favor?

That God helps me because I'm pregnant.

Pregnant?

Who's there?

Where did he go? Colonel! Colonel Litara!

Have you seen a man on a horse?

No.

Colonel!

We have to go back. This is forbidden land for us.

Do you know this area?

No, sir.

I do...

Calm down, captain! It wasn't my fault! Stop! He's crazy!

He really wants to kill me!

Your days are over!

But you are Giulio! Giulio Branciforti!

Where have you reappeared from? Hell?

You are still alive!

But how?

Everything! A trip to Holy Land could last a whole year!

And even more, a whole life!

Leave us alone!

What are you saying, child? I didn't know!

Yes, you knew!

He changed his name! He didn't die in a battle!

That's what the Colonna said. I swear!

You always knew the truth and kept it hidden from me!

He was in Spain or Flanders!

A thousand miles from here!

What did it matter if he was dead or alive?

Who would have ever thought that he'd come back

with a guilty verdict issued against him.

I don't want this child anymore.

Be quiet.

Be quiet!

Even the walls have ears in this place!

This trip is the only way out.

Believe me!

I know what I had to go trough to obtain permission.

You'll deliver the baby away from here and

no-one will know about it. We don't want a scandal!

The conviction from the Inquisition, even death!

I did everything wrong because of you!

This child is not mine anymore!

I don't want it!

Well?

The wife of a baker! She's an expert in these matters.

She'll go to the convent tonight...

...everything.

I'd want to run to her, believe me!

It's better if you don't expose yourself, Monsignor.

I brought my nephew with me.

He's just been ordained.

My name is Luca Francese.

Are you that Cittadini from Milan whom I heard so much about?

A Saint, they tell me.

I'm pleased to meet you.

The convent is that way, Eminence.

This is what you'll have to do:

First, ask for Margherita Altieri

I know what to do, Eminence.

Let's go to the convent!

Come on!

I'm counting on your hospitality, Cittadini.

This way, right?

We can forgive you a few eventual errors.

After all, me and my nephew are completely sober.

That tasty mountain cheese and a nice comfortable bed...

That's all I ask.

It's my fate to always show up without notice.

It's difficult for me to warn of my visits.

A visit from you is always an honor.

But it wasn't expected, tell me the truth.

Drink all of it!

It's too painful! She won't make it!

Go call the midwife! Hurry up!

Be strong!

Stop! Elena di Canpireali!

May everyone see you so that everyone can testify!

What do you want to do to her?

Get her!

Don't touch her!

Get out of here ugly whore!

Get up, Abbess!

Abbess of Castro!

You are through being the queen in here!

Go deliver that child of the devil in prison!

Wicked witch!

Stop her!

Take her away!

What are you accusing her of?

You don't know anything about it, right Cittadini?

Why should you?

For those yokels you are like Christ on earth.

Capitain Azzanesi!

The bishop, Francesco Cittadini and his secretary

Cesare del Bene, won't be allowed to leave this house

until further orders from the court.

This is pure arrogance!

I too have friends in Rome!

Where do you think you are going?

What a temper, Monsignor.

I'm leaving you in your home.

What more do you want?

Respect for the habit you wear and your friends.

That's until there will be more precise accusations against you.

That name! The father of the child!

Ventagli...

She used to see Ventagli, he was the one!

I haven't seen anything! I swear!

Come on, Sister. You can tell me that name.

The Abbess' lover...

Agatha!

Sister Agatha!

Move!

There is a way to know the truth.

Mariuccia di Pietro. She was as her service day and night.

No!

Not her! She's innocent!

Leave her alone!

Question her!

We need a doctor.

The devil...

It's the devil! I don't want to!

She's speaking!

Come in, Elena di Campireali.

I wanted you to listen to her too.

The devil!

The devil possessed us.

Me and her...

The devil...

I don't want it!

More rope!

Save me!

Let her go!

I sinned!

I'll talk!

What's wrong with you now?

Quick! Help her out!

Put her on the table.

Hot water! Quick! She's delivering the baby!

Help me!

Let me see him!

She want's too see him.

Here, it's a boy.

It will be horrible.

Your breasts full of milk and not being able to feed your child.

Think about it!

But if you tell us the name of father

we will give you your child back.

No!

I tricked you one more time.

Here is the right man: Colonel Lizzara.

Colonel Lizzara is not here anymore.

Tell him my real name since the sentence has been voided.

Giulio Branciforti.

The unworthy beggar.

You see, Eminence, she remembers very well who I am

and I want her to be the one to beg me

on her knees!

Make him happy. I'll explain later.

Why do we need that man?

I don't understand, Eminence.

To convince your daughter.

She must sign a confession where she accuses

Francesco Cittadini of seducing her.

Here it is.

It's ready, except for your daughter's signature.

Not even Branciforti will be able to convince Elena.

Me, the court, accuses the man, not Elena.

We want Cittadini, not your daughter.

What does the court propose?

What do you propose, Eminence?

Freedom for Elena and her son.

Branciforti will kidnap her from the prison

and you can take her where you want

in Holy Land or to hell, but first, we need her signature.

Here.

Sweet.

She's a tough one, that Abbess?

You will be the Bishop of Castro.

You must trust me, Luca.

My mother is out there, right?

Saverio. Go tell her that I'll sign.

Yes, I'll sign.

But not now.

I want Giulio Branciforti here, in front of me.

He has to be the one to ask me to betray the bishop.

He must also swear to me that my son is safe in Naples.

These are my conditions.

Can you repeat them?

Of course, my lady.

Go then! What are you waiting for?

Help me.

Ugone, my dear, faithful friend.

You really believe that I could betray someone?

My son's father. You can't believe it.

I know, my lady.

You can't betray anyone.

You are different from all the others.

Then listen to me, Ugone.

Monsignor, the Pope is dead.

The Colonna and Farnese families have allied

and their troops are terrorizing Rome.

This is what the Cardinal was waiting for.

We have come to take you to Rome, Cittadini.

The order has arrived: the beautiful Abbess accused you.

That witch! It was you, wasn't it?

That's a lie, Monsignor! They're drunk!

Let's leave! I'll get your cape.

It's not a good idea to resist them.

He got that right!

The cape and what's in it! They're drunk!

Sure...

Here I am, Captain.

This way!

I'll remember your kindness.

Sure, at Castel Sant Angelo, among the rats.

Monsignor!

Son of a bitch! Guards!

In the name of the Farnese!

He didn't betray me! I betrayed myself! Damn the power!

Two against one. Either ambition or love!

I should have chosen!

Watch out!

Monsignor!

Go to hell!

Intrigue and violence are the only two weapons for power.

Stop!

They want him for the trial!

Hey you!

What's going on?

The Inquisition and it's court. Open up!

We only want one prisoner.

If you don't resist you'll save your life.

There! Against the wall! You too!

It was easy just as you predicted.

That way.

How is she? Still beautiful?

More!

Giulio!

You've come for me

or to obtain that signature?

You've changed so much.

This wound...

You... you haven't. You stayed the same.

I have changed and you know it.

The gates of the prison are open?

Yes, but we must hurry.

I must take you away from here.

Yes, we must hurry.

Elena!

A Colonna soldier... You've finally made it.

Why?

Giulio! Forgive me.

If God can forgive...

if He's able to...

Who gave her that dagger?

Me.

I'll kill you!

What do you think, that only you soldiers have honor?

She was different from all the others.

Different...

We must take her away.

The Cardinal wants...

To hell the Cardinal! Damn him!

Those beasts with their political games.

They killed her!

Go away! Leave us alone!