"Captain Fracasse" "Based on the novel by Théophile Gautier" "Conceived and interpreted by Abel Gance" "I beg you sir, come back up!" "What for?" "You may as well let the stone drop shut." "It's not time for you to join the tombs of your ancestors." "It's all that's left of the Sigognacs." "Come back up sir!" "Let it drop and finish it all." "Death is preferable to this dark life." "I entreat you sir - come back up!" "To please you, the last Baron Sigognac must happily starve to death." "You have very dark thoughts, sir." "Did you speak to her?" "To whom?" "To Mademoiselle Yolande de Foix." "Don't speak of her!" "Her name wilts away when it crosses this threshold." "Because you find her so beautiful." "And my clothes so poor." "It's the same suit your father wore!" "That's what I reproach him for." "All the same, it belonged to a baron!" "That's all I have left." "There's also pride - and an empty belly." "I'm hungry, do you hear?" "You could go more often to see the Marquis de Bruyère and ask him" "For money?" "Dishonor my family crest?" "The heavens are angry;" "there's nothing left but suicide." "Do you hear, Pierre?" "Don't open it!" "If it'll end this torment then let it enter!" "It's the Devil!" "Forgive me, noble sir, for knocking at your fortress gate without being preceded by a page sounding a trumpet." "Who are you?" "The Matamore of a band of actors whose caravan has broken down outside your interesting mansion." " What do you want?" " Shelter for myself and my companions." "With pleasure; you are a 4-hour journey from the nearest inn." "You'll be better off here than in the storm." "Pierre, attend to these actors." "But sir, they're heathens!" "Attend to the actors, Pierre!" "Put the oxen in the stable." "This way, ladies." "This is not the usual way of introducing actors." "This is also not how we imagined the inside of this chateau!" " Oh, Zerbine!" " She's taking her bow!" "Isabelle is the wettest!" " She's spoiled her dress!" " We'll carry her over the pavement!" "Isabelle can wear one of my doublets." "I always thought you were more discreet than that, Scapin!" " That fellow must be the butler." " Yes, and the master's away." "Yes, Seraphine, it's only natural;" "Isabelle will bedazzle him." "That wouldn't surprise me, Leander." "Please make yourselves at home." "I gladly offer all there is." "Except there's nothing." " Oh, welcoming us under your roof" " Is more than generous." "This leads me to make a confession to all." " Our takings yesterday were good" " Thanks to me!" "I invite you all to dinner!" " Pinch me!" " Sir?" " Pinch me!" " Right now?" "How can I enjoy my food if I think I'm dreaming?" "If the Baron would excuse me, I'll get another fork." "He's a baron!" "What an honor!" "Please be seated." "I'm the last Baron de Sigognac, and I assure you there's no need for ceremony." " I like him a lot, this...marquis!" " A prince!" "I hope this won't stop you from eating." "Let me set the example." " Here you go, Zerbine" " This will make a nice little treat!" "If you don't want this part, I'll take it." "This is for the ladies." "Oh, Leander!" "Does your moustache feel better?" "Yes, Isabelle - it'll tickle your cheek." "As I've always wanted to do." "After this, Isabelle only has to say the word!" "It's because she plays the role of the innocent she'll captivate the baron." "She doesn't play the innocent - she is!" " Innocent?" " Yes!" "To love." "I don't love anyone." "For Yolande de Foix" " The violet and Love" "Modest my color, Modest my abode" "Bold with ambition, I hide 'neath the grass" "But if one day I should grace your brow" "The humblest of flowers will be the proudest." "Isabelle..." "The theater is bread for the eyes." "You really love this life?" "Oh, we love it - absolutely!" "If only you knew - the little village in the evening." "The poor people who come to warm their hearts at our stage." "They forget everything when they enter a dream." "Because we sell dreams..." "good dreams - cheap!" "Sure, we're seldom rich, often poor - but we share it." "And freedom." "Room to breathe." "All alone one cries;" "two can converse when there are 10, we sing." "Sing?" "Why should a young gentleman waste his youth in this palace of spiders?" "Paris - wouldn't you rather go there?" "Yes, but I have no money." "If you can't afford the carriage-fare, at least accept a spot in our caravan." "In your caravan?" "Isabelle, my soul is afire" "With that sweet flame which forces us to love." "Let us go, content, upon the green grass" "While our youthful spring lasts..." " Were you looking for me?" " No, Madame, I came to" "She's charming." "But very inexperienced." "Inexperienced?" "In a manner of speaking." "Because, with Leander..." " Married?" " Oh, no." " Lovers?" " I never said a word." ""If only you knew - the little village in the evening..."" ""And freedom..."" ""All alone one cries;" "two can converse where there are 10, we sing."" "All we grow here are brambles and nettles." "See?" "It's you've brought this blossom, like a poem in the wilderness." "Do come with us, my lord Sigognac;" "we can take you to Paris." "You can make your fortune there." "At your expense?" "Never." "Oh, but I understand you write poetry!" "The poet of our company has left us;" "you could replace him." "I have a certain knack, but really..." "You could add a nice touch to things." "You're making fun of me." "Alright, suit yourself." " Do you think he'll come?" " I hope he does." "Then Seraphine will know there's at least one other pretty woman in the troupe." " Bandits!" " No, it's a hunting party - listen!" "I am the terror of the universe!" "Friend to the Grim Reaper!" "So you've decided?" "You'll come with us?" "I haven't said yes yet." "Look!" "A falcon hunt!" " Let's go back to the chateau." " No thanks." "Look!" "Why are you hiding?" " I'm not, I just don't like" " Hunting?" "That's not what I meant..." ""...the terror of the universe!"" ""Friend to the Grim Reaper!"" ""Tombs spring up where I pass!"" "Vidalenc, did you see the bedraggled caravan they travelled in?" "They're either sick or mad." "Or worse!" "In Paris there are 2 or 3 decent troupes but in the provinces you get excommunicated drunks and con artists." "They're often abducted children who steal as well." "Are you going to let him talk like that?" "Insolent!" "My companions are good people, and you" "Are clumsy ones." "Your pardon." "You are charming, Mademoiselle." "Vallombreuse!" "Where are you?" "Here, Yolande!" "By St. Hubert, cousin, I didn't expect to find you in such racy company." "My lord!" "The quarry is in the next field." "Back to our hunt!" "Now you'll think I'm a coward if I say I can't go with" "A band of abducted children who steal." "No, it's alright." "That's Yolande de Foix, isn't it?" "Then farewell." "I'll play my last card." " That song, Pierre!" " It's the voice of Seraphine." "Perhaps - but it's Isabelle's heart." "Go saddle Bayard." "You're leaving?" "Leaving?" "No, I'm not leaving!" "But she forgot her scarf." " So go saddle Bayard." " Yes, my lord." "Here he is." " You'd already saddled him?" " Yes." "I knew." "He's coming out!" "May God guide your lordship whither it may please Him." "Farewell to you both." "You've won, Isabelle!" "After all, we don't know that it was because of Isabelle." "Obviously, but it looks like it." "Now I'll never know peace." "You poked me!" "It's Fagotin's fault!" "He's supposed to avoid the ruts!" "Are you surprised by her costume, Baron?" "Léonarde plays all the kings in our repertoire." "And I play the queens!" "Here are the lines I wrote for you this morning." "The Violet and Love:" "Modest my color, Modest my abode" "Bold with ambition, I hide 'neath the grass" "But if one day I should grace your brow" "The humblest of flowers will be the proudest." "Oh, you know it?" "Does your theme never change, or is it your inspiration that changes so often?" "Quite." "But the lines are quite reserved." " Too bad we're not performing tonight." " Why?" "Love approves when you take me in your arms." "This is the future of the theater:" "Blazius, Tabarin, Moliere." "There are only 3 companies in France of our calibre." "Just between us, this one is not the top of the line." "The Juvenile stammers..." "The Pedant is always drunk." "Ridiculous Hero and lugubrious Matamore." "Putting aside myself..." "As for Isabelle - she's young and a bit of a lightweight." "Understand?" "Then there's me - the Queen of Hearts." "It's getting dark; we have to get there before nightfall, Fagotin." "I've already slaughtered ten men this night!" "Get the weapons, Fagotin." "The only weapons we have are props!" "Stay in the wagon." "This is my line of work." " Let's get down to business." " I just saw the passengers." "If you cut the pretty lady's throat, will you get me her necklace, Agostin?" "That depends on the job;" "go on, get in position!" " They might be two to one out there!" " Who knows?" "You sound like you're hoping for it!" "Stand and deliver!" "If you move a muscle, you'll be shot!" "You're not going to leave him to fight alone, are you?" "Of course not!" "A fine highwayman!" "Stay here - look after the women." "Don't leave us alone!" "Come, my dear." "Your performance showed a lot of imagination." "What a shame to cut short such a promising career!" "It wasn't a bed of roses, but I'm fond of it." " I was so frightened!" " There was really no reason to be." "It wasn't for myself." "You frightened this lady!" "For that you deserve hanging." "Lucky for you we're not rope-sellers." " Go back to your work." " Thank you!" "Forgive me if I manhandled your band of scarecrows." "Let me have it, Madame!" "Give it back!" "She's pretty, this little barbarian." "Here, I'll give it to you." "You'll give it to me?" "I'll never kill you!" "Ladies and gentlemen!" "Tonight the illustrious travelling players... as seen by the crowned heads of Europe..." "This evening only, a special performance!" "Accompanied by a fool, a cow, and other farmyard animals." " Blazius, have you seen my wig?" " No." "Oh, the cow!" "I'm raising the sun!" "The stars smile upon me!" "As good a painter as a poet!" "Of course it's for Isabelle's scene." "My poor friend." "It's true that men are fools, fools..." "Were you looking for her?" " Oh, no." " Good." "Is she upstairs?" "I don't know if I should tell you." "We're alone for a few moments, my darling." "Leave me, Leander, leave me!" "It's wrong!" "What torture to be near you, to forever have to hide my feelings and pretend to be indifferent." "Go, my love, before somebody finds us!" "My love!" "My love..." "No, no, that's not it!" "It's like you've never loved!" "It's the best love scene in "La Folie de Cardenio" and you mess it up!" "I mess it up?" "Idiot." "I don't know what's wrong with you these days." " Are you in love by chance?" " Me?" "Let's go on." "My love..." "Does that look like a bird?" "Well, it's not a bird!" "It's fake!" "Everything is fake in the theater!" " Are you hurt?" " No, but our cousin was badly shaken." "My inn is at your service, my lord." " Sir, it was this mandoline..." " Don't touch me!" "You clumsy oaf!" "You can't insult my servants!" "As for your mother..." " Oh, my dear Duke!" " My dear Marquis!" "What a state we're in!" "Help my cousin to get away from the crash." "Quickly!" "Inside this farmhouse." " Help me out!" " This way, Madame." " Are you hurt?" " No, just a little dizzy." "A couch, some cordial, a fan!" "It's good of you not to mind having your journey spoiled by this accident." "I'm sorry for you, having to spend two hours in the company of ducks and geese." "No, I love this village and this charming inn." "You must be blind!" "It looks like they're getting ready to put on a play." " May I be of service, Madame?" " Thank you, my child." "Shepherdesses are fashionable, Duke but I didn't know that gypsies were replacing them." "You're usually more clever, my dear Yolande." "You oblige me to apologize to Mademoiselle for your rudeness." "I understand that you're performing at Poitiers?" "I look forward to it;" "I'll bring everyone in town." "I want everyone to recognize true beauty." "And that was true vulgarity." "Now I can follow you." "No doubt you're a great nobleman in this area?" "Yes...well..." "That is...no." "I am... the Lover." "In the theater." "But I play one in real life, too." "Oh, how interesting!" "I must admit that..." "The Marquis is not nearby?" "Everything about the theater fascinates me." "Ah, the theater!" "Everything about the theater fascinates me!" "The Marquise... just a moment." "Outrageous!" "It'll take 3 hours to repair our carriage." "That seems normal to me." "We may not be able to leave until 4, 5... maybe 6 o'clock." "I understand." "I just wanted to prepare you for the bad news." "We might have to spend the night in this dump with these lowlifes." "I'm prepared for anything." "They're waiting for me inside, if you'll permit me." "What I wouldn't give to see you play the Chambermaid in real life!" "In real life I'd do something quite different." "What a marvellous idea!" "Let me do the same." "What do you mean?" "Permit me to become your servant, Zerbine." "For an hour?" "An evening?" "A night?" "Why set a limit to our amusement?" "Before taking a role, I have to know if it's big enough." "It'll last as long as the play." "Just one performance?" "The author can arrange more that." "And you're so talented!" "Oh, the theater!" "Cousin!" "What are you doing here?" "Just passing through." "An accident, no doubt?" "Yes, an accident." "I hope it's not the same as mine." "Don't worry - the Baron looks down on chambermaids." "As for your accident, let's hope it lasts as long as his." "Isn't she naughty?" "We'll try to follow in your footsteps." "Have you thought any more about the play I told you about?" "No lines to learn!" " Because I'd be taking the lead?" " Entirely." "I'll get started." "We have to go up to the loft." "That's where my makeup is." "The theater!" "Everything backstage changes rather quickly." "It's all improvised." "May I respectfully give you a tour?" "Will I still be respectable?" "Oh, I can't believe I said that!" "Up there, we..." "Up there..." "But it's a stable." "You're my guide to these mysteries." "If you like." "We'll be more comfortable there." " I'd never dare." " Close your eyes..." "I'll lead you." "Come along." "My mysterious guide!" "Oh, where am I going?" "Really, this inn is a deathtrap!" "Exposed beams everywhere, it spoils everything." "Leander!" "Get onstage, everything's ready!" "Excuse me - duty calls." "Zerbine!" "Duty calls." "Run along." " I'm going to see the cartwright." " You go on ahead." " Who is the treasurer of the company?" " I am." "Here - this will compensate you for tonight's receipts." "My lord, I don't know if I should..." "The arrangements we've made will no doubt deprive you of one of your stars." "Our stars?" "Léonarde?" "No stopping for vagabonds and actors." "We'll get there!" "Three leagues further." "Isabelle's most beautiful feature is her eyes." "Yes, and her smile." "And her hair." "No woman can compare..." "Tombs spring up where I pass..." "We can't go further!" "Let's make camp here." "Get the curtain and make a tent." "Scapin, start a fire." "We'll use the cart to shelter us from the wind." "Get the women inside." "Take my cloak, Matamore." "Rest." "Get under cover, Seraphine." "The ham." "All our props!" "Everything for the death scene in 'Les Troyens'." "We have to keep from dying tonight." "Look for some straw." "Leander - come look for straw." "Get some rest." "I have something serious to tell you." "Stay quiet, Matamore, we can talk later." "I feel very bad." "One day or another something will happen to me." "Read these letters." "They concern Isabelle's birth." "Her mother gave them to me before she died." "Isabelle is of noble birth, just like you." "You're delirious, Matamore." "Fever - not delirium." "Why are you telling me this now?" "I wanted to keep you two apart." " You love her..." " As much as you do." "To the death." "Promise me that she'll never know." "Nothing else is more important tonight." "Listen - the crow is calling me." "I've ruined my life;" "at least let me succeed at my death." "Too late." "This is my last will and testament." "I leave you my role." "Jove's thunderbolt!" "My role is is a great draw;" "the troupe can't survive without it." "Accept it;" "you'll be a great replacement." "Our heart is the same." "It's all in the eyes, you know." "Listen: "I can't make myself terrifying by halves;" "I'll kill Isabelle with my enemy!"" "Go, I feel fine." "The fire is helping." "I'll rest." "Let Death catch his breath!" "Here I'll fight, staring Death in the face." "I'll strike him dead with just one glance!" "The enemy is stronger ah, their scorn..." "Beneath a frozen shroud  I yield." "Over here!" "Fetch shovels and the springtime backdrop." "You're going to bury him here?" "The church won't bury actors in sacred ground." "The best thing is to bury him where he fell." "Didn't he have a secret in his life?" "No, Isabelle." "Let's go - we've done all we can." "Come on, Blazius, I don't feel well." "May I look at your locket?" "How odd - a unicorn." "It's half of a crest - is there another half?" "My mother lost it." "Did you know your father?" "Oh, no, I was too little." "Why?" "What would you do if you found out that you were of noble blood?" "You're teasing me." "I guess the only way to get your interest is to have claims of nobility." "We actors can do without it." "Be careful never to lose this locket." "I'm very fond of it." "Zerbine is back!" "Seraphine - this is for you." "I had to bring something - I have presents for everyone!" "Did you bring something to eat?" "This'll help rebuild the theater!" "All furnished by the Marquis, as a mark of his esteem." "I picked up your trail and here I am!" "Let me present our new Matamore!" "No, I see no-one." "Let us advance boldly." "All my body quivers." "I hear them;" "let's flee." "It was only the wind making that sound;" "Let us march on under shadow of the night." "I've never seen such a perfect Matamore!" "You're an actor!" "You need a name!" "My name?" "Captain" "Fracasse!" "Now I'm officially your gallant suitor." "Am I one of you now?" "My Lord..." "At 2:00, before the Governor's Mansion" ""Lygdam  Lydia" by Scudéry." "And at nightfall, Corneille's masterpiece, "L'Illusion comique"... an extravagant romance in 5 acts." "Featuring the divine Isabelle and the mysterious Captain Fracasse." "I told the Duke de Vallombreuse." "His name is hated far and wide." "His skill with the blade allows him to capture women and kill their men." "I've heard he has more than a hundred victims." "Are you interested or not?" "Because he's mad about Isabelle, and he asked me" "I do not believe that Isabelle is a mortal woman." "She can only be a goddess disguised as a woman sent by Heaven to steal our souls." "What melody!" "I've very proud of it." "For a week I've been wondering if you've gone mad." "What do you mean?" "If you want this little actress take her, but no need to sigh like a lovesick boy." "I love the little actress!" "No, you're intelligent enough to love Yolande." "Maybe I'm stupider than you think." "You've announced that you're marrying Yolande." "Yes, but I'm not focussing on the marriage just now." " Because of this village actress?" " Yes." "That's why you're burning your old love letters, locks of hair and dried flowers?" "Yes, because of her." "I hardly recognize myself." "I do not believe that Isabelle is a mortal woman." "Why the devil hasn't that old crone come yet?" " She's been here for a while." " Bring her in!" "All your lordship's orders have been carried out." "What did she do when she got the casket?" "I thought it would be best to put the casket on her table." "But I'm sure she's busy adorning herself with the magnificent jewels." " Why such excessive precautions?" " I thought it best." "Because someone might be offended that I give presents to Isabelle?" "No one would dare get in your way." "Answer me!" "There's a passing fancy..." "A gentleman in town?" " An actor in our company." " Not a gentleman then!" "He calls himself a baron, though." "What a surprise!" "I know how to deal with such imposters." "Hurry, hurry everyone!" "Fagotin, the footlights." "I'm working on it." "When you're advertising the show, make sure people know they can pay in goods." "There are some gentry in sedan chairs!" " Should I let them in?" " Yes!" "The nobility from the surrounding area, and the whole town are coming!" "Hurry, my dear!" "You can sing later!" "You idiot!" "What are you doing there?" "Repainting the spring backdrop." "And repaint the moon while you're at it!" "No, no, the beard doesn't go like that!" "You old harpy, what are you up to?" "None of your business, you old windbag!" " Zerbine!" "The show's about to begin!" " It already has!" "What if my husband catches us?" "Madame, the Marquis is here." "My love!" "I was giving a last glance at the scenery." "We must encourage the drama." "The paint is still fresh;" "you got a little too close, my dear." "Oh, allow me!" "You can't refuse to see the Duke de Vallombreuse!" "It would be a scandal!" "It's customary, my dear." "He's brought all Poitiers to see you!" "Alright." "But he can take back his jewels!" "Finally, we meet again." "May I request that you take back your jewels." "I'm only a poor country actress, and don't deserve" "Never!" "If you dislike them, give them to your friends and to the poor." "Not another word on such a trifle." "They're not worthy of you." "How happy the poets whose verses are entrusted to such lovely lips!" "And happier still the verses!" "Onstage!" "Everyone onstage in 5 minutes!" " They're calling for me - excuse me." " Please, Mademoiselle." "We're looking forward to quite an exciting performance." "You've forgotten to apply a beauty spot;" "allow me to place it on your bosom." " It'll set off your natural beauty." " Let me be!" "My lord Vallombreuse, the lady applies her own makeup." "She does not require anyone's help." "Clown!" "I'll have my servants break your bones!" "Be careful - they're tough; it's only onstage that I'll take a beating." "I won't honor you by fighting you myself." "We'll see." "Perhaps you'd be less proud, if you knew who you were fighting." "Marquis, inform the Duke that a Baron de Sigognac fought in the First Crusade while his ancestors were still peasants." "The Baron de Sigognac is right;" "what sort of joke is this, cousin?" "The mask?" "It's for the role, and to hide my descent." "Your contribution is not wanted, Bruyère." "Vidalenc, you and the Marquis choose weapons and a site." "The charming Isabelle will crown the victor as in the age of chivalry." "Why make the lady wait?" "Fetch my sword - it is 2:00;" "I'm not on till the second show - we have time." "As long as this costume doesn't offend you." "Not at all." "I'd hate to deprive Poitiers of such a natural Matamore." "We'll see which of us deserves that title." "Come Vidalenc;" "this will be a great adventure." "Hurry everyone, get ready." "A duel!" "The Duke de Vallombreuse has challenged an actor!" " Which one?" " Captain Fracasse." "You're not going to fight for me?" "For you?" "Don't be silly." "One fights to defend one's honor, not for a woman." "And your honor is - how shall I put it?" "Too costly or or too cheap." "Zerbine!" "I'm lost!" "He hates me!" "He wouldn't even listen to me." "Anyone convicted of duelling will be beheaded" "In the name of the King" " Richelieu" "A graveyard, Duke!" "Where's the vulture?" "It's to save you an extra trip." "I wouldn't like to spoil my entrance." "You'll make it on Heaven's stage, a bit ahead of schedule." "Bells, too!" "That's quite an effect." "Just a lucky coincidence, to ring out your death." "I'm sure my death is in good hands." " Just what is your tally of corpses?" " 73" "Why the rush?" "We have plenty of time." "I don't want to be late for my own funeral." "Bard of the alleyways, have you no shame?" " To whom are you speaking?" " To La Cigogne." " Ah, the name of your sword." " Yes, and our battle cry." "We were talking about your upcoming pause." "A wooden sword would be more appropriate." "I'm ahead of you, sir." "Jove's thunderbolt!" " A duke stooping to cross swords with" " An actor." "To you, the lowest of the low." "Let me raise your opinion of me." " And how will you do that?" " In rhyme!" "You put on a show even at the most crucial times?" "Yes, and with this sword, dipped in your blood I'll rhyme you a very fine finish." "You amuse me." "I take it back;" "I underestimated you, Gypsy Baron!" " Who taught you so well?" " My friend, Cyrano." "I had equally illustrious training:" "from Giralamo of Padua." "He was famous for killing without pity." "Are you trying to skewer the birds?" "Miserable wretch!" "Do you want the lash?" "There's nothing left..." "But to fight hand to hand." "Will this be your grave?" "Here?" "Or there?" "It's outright murder!" "You really have something against trees." "Clown!" "To the death!" "Parried!" "Your hands are changing color." "With anger!" "Oh, no, the term is "shattered", Duke." "I'll compose a little piece signed with my true name." "Fracasse!" "I'll count to ten, then finish you off." "But I'll give you one last trump by composing very slowly the final blow." "I'm all agog." "With shock!" "I'll begin." "One!" "First blow." "Two!" "Feint, open ligne haut so that-- Three!" "You attack." "Four!" "Turning the point, I do a double enveloppement, bringing us to Five." "Then at Six, deep engagement, with the blade at prime." "Treacherous!" "At Seven, you'll try to rush my fencing lesson." "Eight!" "This hand in the quarte position..." "Freeing up my weapon to sign your death sentence." "Nine!" "I thrust La Cigogne all the way..." "Ten!" "This silver blade shatters your collarbone." " Now I'll take apart your game." " Try it if you can!" "I'll say farewell." " Braggart!" " You think so?" "You are a Gascon." "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7..." " It's Yolande de Foix!" " She's beautiful!" "Oh, Lyse, did you see him?" "What was his fate?" "You bring me news of his life or his death." "Tell me - all my hope now rests on you." "What do you hope to achieve by such pointless sorrow?" "Do you think that weeping will lure your lover back from the gates of Death?" "Instead, think of the illustrious conquest you've made!" "A heart entirely at your service;" "an incomparable soul!" "Zerbine!" "The duke - he's alone!" "My God, he's killed him!" "The event must have gone in your favor." "I was only worried for a moment." "Everyone is looking for you, and here you are;" "I assure you, the Duke is most concerned." "Where hope is gone, then fear is gone too;" "I find it soothing to bewail my fate here." "Here I saw Clindor for the very last time;" "This place still sounds with the echo of his voice." "Now, my soul lost, even the stones carry the memory of that sweet farewell." "So you're not in love." "Why did you leave me to pursue this matter?" " He's dead!" " Ah, you weep!" "Do not refuse me the sweetness of your charms." "Monster!" "Accursed executioner!" "Who gave the cowardly blow that strikes me to the grave!" "His verdict will now fall on me;" "I'll follow him to the grave, since I caused his death." "And by our two deaths, the Matamore will see..." "That our souls will be joined hereafter in eternity." "I can't make myself terrifying by halves;" " I'll kill my mistress..." " I'll kill my mistress with my enemy!" "I'll never do it!" "I can't make myself terrifying by halves;" "I'll kill my mistress with my enemy!" " What is that supposed to mean?" " Make of it what you will." "It's decided, Scapin, I'm returning home;" "She will never know about my love." "I'll leave her; alone, embracing my dead dreams - my heart is lost." "No, no, I'm conquered, and yield to your efforts." "In my eyes behold the flowering of spring;" "I surrender entirely to your will, and will never belong to any but you." "My rapturous soul nothing in life can change." "My blood is my only possession in this place;" "And I shed it joyously for your sweet sake." " You're hurt?" " It's nothing." "Have you done what I ordered?" "Yes, but it's not worthy of a gentleman." "Do you think I'll stand to be laughed at by the whole town?" " And by this girl?" " But it's not fair!" "I've given you an order - see to it." "Away from her captain, the girl will be less feisty." "The sweet memories of my delights quickly changed to torments;" "Despite the horrors of this mortal coil, your dear embrace brings me comfort." "Since honest men refuse to serve I'll see if the gallows can furnish someone more faithful." "Ah, Malartic." "Come closer." "You know what I'm asking?" "Can I count on you?" "My lord, my sword is at your service." "There's no time to flee, time has run out!" "What happiness, at the end of my life, to die in your service, Isabelle." "Whatever blows of misfortune I suffer, I die gloriously since I die for you." "Oh, no, it's the law!" "If you want to save your friend do what I say at once." "Now a murderer encompasses my ruin;" "Failing to wound me, now the coward has me killed!" "His name strikes the blow that his arm failed to carry," "A thousand new foes spring up all around me." "I must treat my own courage as a crime and give my head as a victim to your traitors." "I will follow you, whatever your fate;" "The same blow that cuts short your life will kill me too." "Then I must lose you here - where I won your heart I must take your farewell." "Meet me outside." "You're surrounded - you must get away;" "Everything's ready, and then you can laugh at your captors!" "I was afraid they'd be on your heels." "They'll try to take you on the road to Paris, around midnight." " Yolande, how can I thank you?" " It's my pleasure." " You go first!" " I'll arrange for her to follow." "Good luck!" "Looking for someone?" "To horse!" "Cut off their escape!" "Come forward, Malartic." "Bring me the casket." "Leave me alone!" "It's a fortune for you and your gang." "I can't do any more myself without leaving my proper station." "But on the road to Paris, if you succeed..." "How many cutthroats went up against Cyrano?" "93, my lord." "Weaklings!" "I was one of them." "I want 100 for Sigognac!" "Bring me his head." "As you wish, my lord." "40 on the road, 20 behind the gallows, 15 behind me and 25 in reserve." "Aren't you going to use a pistol?" "I don't think so, Miradol;" "impossible to load in this wind." "Never mind; we'll start with swords." "If they escape use horses." "Use the sword, as is customary." "A nobleman is to be executed, not murdered." "Put away your guns." "Agostin, who are they going to kill?" "I don't know, but they're well-paid." "And they're in a good location." "He must be quite a man, to have so many after him." "Above all capture the girl;" "the Duke insists on that." "Spare the women and the actors." "Kill de Sigognac!" "It's not them!" "Forgive me Father - have you passed a caravan of actors on your way?" "Yes, at Ville-Neuve;" "they took the opposite route." "Thank you." "Jove's thunderbolt!" "Open fire!" "Everyone, attack!" "I tell you, I've already slaughtered 10 men!" "Enjoying our performance?" "My friends and I will put on a show for you." "I'll give you a choice of 3 or 4 different deaths;" "With a stroke of my sword I can shatter you like glass and sink you alive in the center of the earth!" "I'll cut you in ten pieces with just one stroke!" "Enough joking - attack!" "Leander - get going!" "Get ready, we're going to slip away." "Idiots!" "The wagon is gone - you're fighting each other." "Is that you, Agostin?" "Take this!" "To horse!" "We've won!" "Isabelle's been carried off!" "In a carriage!" " Where were they going?" " Chateau Vallombreuse." "Isabelle dropped this." "Take the shortcut by the grey rocks." "Sigognac!" "Save me!" "Take her to the tower." "We failed, sir;" "Sigognac is in the park." "Idiot!" "In the park?" "He won't interfere with the rehearsal of our first love scene." "Station your men." "Would you care to dress?" "Tell your master that I will accept nothing from him." "What is that unicorn?" "The coat of arms of the prince, the Duke's father." "Is he responsible for bringing me here?" "I am not permitted to answer." "If my presence offends you, and you need some time to adjust to your new home I will withdraw." "You are my prisoner, but I am no less your slave." "This is how you show it?" "Abduction?" "Prison?" "Golden prison." "Nothing is lacking." "Nothing will be lacking if my love can overcome your hate." "The only way I'll forget your behavior is if you set me free at once." "Impossible." "I tried to forget you." "But I can no more live without you than a plant can live without light." "It is night where you are absent." "If what I've done is a crime, then I must profit by it..." "For I see that you will not forgive me." "How long do you intend to keep me here?" "Until you agree to be my wife." "There's no hope of that." "Very well." "Then I will be satisfied with reality." "Stay away!" "Help!" "Help!" "You can leave me only to enter Heaven!" "I'm no murderer;" "I'll smash you to pieces!" "Take her away!" "Stop the fighting!" "Stop!" "Stop, Vallombreuse!" "Come quick, I'm afraid your knight is not looking very good." "I want you to get a close look!" "Now, watch your lover die!" "Watch!" "Kill me, but let him live." "My life for his!" "I'll do anything you want!" "If I save him, will you be mine?" " I promise." " You swear?" "Yes." "Quickly - my physician!" "Sigognac hovers between life and death." "I charge you to remember our agreement." "I remember it with horror." " You are a monster." " You must keep your promise." "I don't want to!" "Don't raise your voice;" "he might hear us." "Even if he heard me he couldn't come to rescue me." "Leave me alone!" "Vallombreuse..." "you are Isabelle's brother." "Are you mad?" "The other half of the crest." "This is Isabelle's father." "My father!" " He's killed him!" " He'll break down the door - come on!" "The two women escaped through the window." "Find them!" "Sigognac, my friend..." "I'll bring her back to you." "What is this disguise, Pierre?" "It's the Sigognac livery." "I don't understand - you're the greatest prince in Gascony." "The king has loaded you with gold and honors." "And you remain sad and indifferent." "It's too late, Pierre." "We can rebuild the chateau - and hire 10 new servants." "Nothing matters." "You'll find another..." "No Pierre, life doesn't end like a play." "Go fetch my sword." "You can't go out, sir." "The storm is at its height." "Fetch my sword." "This is also not how we imagined the inside of this chateau!" " Oh, welcoming us under your roof" " Is more than generous." " Our takings yesterday were good" " Thanks to me!" "I invite you all to dinner!" "What an honor!" "Farewell." " Do you hear that knocking?" " No, sir." "Forgive me, noble sir, for knocking at your fortress gate without being preceded by a page sounding a trumpet." "Matamore, my old friend" "Have you come for me?" "It's an honor" " I'm ready." "I'll follow." "I'm not a messenger of death;" "I'm a messenger of life!" "My friends have come for me too." "Silence!" "Are they ghosts?" "Isabelle, you're alive!" "Yes, my love, and you're alive too." "But how?" "Oh I have my whole life to tell you!" "Pierre, you didn't tell me - I'm not dreaming!" "I arranged it all with Blazius." "Isabelle, my love!" "My lord de Sigognac!" "Chiquita!" "What are you doing here?" "Meet the new Matamore, and Isabelle." "The wedding feast - the Baron is waiting for us - what are you doing?" "We're going, my boy;" "everything is ready." "We decided to slip away so we wouldn't lose our nerve." "The wine is too good here;" "everything is wonderful..." "This just isn't our life." "Come on!" "After the wedding, it's time to go - right?" "We'll go up the hill one last time." "You're going too Zerbine?" "Between the theater and life, I've made my choice." "Quickly!" "Quickly!" "I'll give you a choice of 3 or 4 deaths!" "With a stroke of my sword I'll shatter you like glass!" "And sink you alive in the center of the earth!"