"COBWEB" "Why was I in Barcelona?" "What was I looking for?" "It was a rather strange job" "But I'd accepted the job and couldn't back out now" "I had almost forgotten what I had to say the password" "How was your trip?" "Pardon?" "What was that?" "How was your trip?" "Fine." "Barcelona isn't as far away as I thought." "The goods are behind those boxes." "Pay me, and pick it up when I've gone." " I'll see if the Mayor's here." " Don't worry about it." "If I don't worry, who will?" "This death surprised us all" "Some must have been glad because Francesc had too much control" "No, I couldn't stay at my brother's side" "I'm so sorry, Miss Rigau." "The death of your brother is a great loss." "Thank you." "Of course I had to worry" "The whole town had come to the house taking the opportunity to snoop and criticise" "Adela had me worried" "She loved her Grandfather Francesc so much" "There'll be war." "The government is clear about that." "The government has gone mad, don't you think?" " I've other worries." " Sure." "Don't you want any more?" "Give it to me." " Feeling better?" " Yes, I'm fine, Aunt." "And who'll manage the factory now?" "Julià, of course." "A great man." "His military experience in the colonies... will be of great help." "Here he is." " Mr. Rigau, this is a terrible loss." " Thank you." " We have to talk, Gavaldà." " Yes, sir." "Rigau always gets straight to the point." "Do you think he'll be successful running the factory?" "Life goes on, Gavaldà." "Whether we like it or not." "Yes, Mr. Rigau." "And I have every faith in you." "It's just that yesterday poor Francesc received an offer." "Maybe he wouldn't have acted on it, but I will." "They are waiting." "They want an answer by Friday." "We have to talk." "Yes, we have to talk today, Gavaldà." " Today?" "How?" " It has to be here." "Tonight, at nine o'clock." "Tell Serra and Sucarrats." "And Turmeda?" "Yes, of course." "I'll tell him myself." " Goodbye." " Bye." " Come on, let's go." " Bye." " Uncle, I'm taking her home." " Enric..." "Goodbye." "There will be a general meeting tonight, at nine o'clock." "Tonight?" " Is it that urgent?" " Very urgent." "Fine, I'll be there." " See you then." " Goodbye, Uncle." "Come on." " Goodbye." " Goodbye, Turmeda." "Don't be sad." "Good afternoon." "Tomorrow, back to school." " Home, Soler." " Yes, Mr. Turmeda." " There." " Here, Xicoi." " Bye." " Bye." " Bye, Mercader." " Bye." "Good evening." " What will it be?" " Wine." " Where's Miseries?" " Inside, conspiring, as usual." "Bring us some good red wine." "Today, it's on me." "Did you win the lottery?" "What the hell!" " There'll be war." " Lf we don't avoid it." "How can we do that, Misèries?" "They're in command... and if they say war, there'll be war." "Am I wrong?" "We must organise." "A general strike can stop any unwanted war..." " and even overthrow the King." " And about time too." "The only kings that count for me are on the cards." " Hello." " What's this?" " What on earth has happened?" " It's on him." " What's new?" " Nothing." " Take a seat." " No, I'm okay." "Here's to you!" "During the last general strike people panicked." "And it could happen again." "We have to stick together." "Sure, Cabré, socialists and anarchists, all together." "We all have the same goal." "With the lockout, who can go on strike?" "The owners close shop and the strike's over." " Then we'll burn the factories!" " What good would that do?" "They'll be ours some day." "There's no need to go so far." "Tonet Misèries was a great guy" "He was right, as always" "We had to fight for the people, and he understood that" " It's the only way." " What do you say?" "I don't really know." " It's late." "I have to go." "Bye." " Bye." "When will you anarchists learn to be constructive?" " Christ, they're taking forever." " Of course, he's an important corpse." "Hello, Enric." "Good evening, Aunt." "Here." " Have the others arrived?" " Yes, they're inside." "Where's Adela?" "She's upset about her grandfather." "I better go in." "Did you have to meet here, and tonight?" "With Francesc still here?" "Talk to Uncle." "I have nothing to do with it." "It's dangerous, risky." "Why?" "People will wonder." "They'll know it's military clothing." "It could cause us trouble." "Serra, you should be happy." "Your machines won't stop." "It's not the first time we work for the army." "It's different now, there's a bad atmosphere." "Remember, politics are for politicians." "We're manufacturers, aren't we?" "We're employers." "And clothes won't stop the war, if there is one." "The government has given a special credit... so the army will definitely pay, understand?" "It's a good deal." "Serra, it's difficult to deal with the armed forces... but when they're pleased, the money rolls in... and for a long time." "Do you understand?" "It's a great opportunity, and we should forget Serra's fears... for our own good." "Besides... the only person with a contact within the armed forces is me..." " and not Costa or Serradell." " When should we deliver?" " The first lot within three days." " Impossible." "There's no time!" "Technically, it's possible Let's say... five days?" " No, three." " All right, three." "Serra..." "Think on." "This is important business." "I'd never drunk as much coffee as that night" "We argued all night" "Grandfather's body not yet cold and Uncle Julià kept on insisting about the military order" "But, why?" "My uncle was stubborn and he put it to a vote" "Gavaldà agreed, of course" "He was such a fool" "Sucarrats had doubts, as usual" "Serra, the personnel manager was the most opposed of all" "Until he asked me" "It's your turn, Enric." "It's... an unpopular decision." "To hell with unpopularity!" "Workers have to work." "That's what they're paid for." "Tonet Misèries works in this factory..." "I don't know why he hasn't been sacked." "So what?" "When he finds out we're dressing soldiers, he'll raise hell." "Then we'll sack him." "He should never have been hired." "When a man needs work, he's like a lamb, Turmeda." "You should know that." "I accept the majority decision." "We'll go ahead with the order, and we won't fire anyone, for now." "They won't know who it's for." "We can say it's for English railway workers." "They're not stupid." "There'll be big trouble." "Tomorrow, I'll send a cable accepting the order." "Serra, Gavaldà, tomorrow morning get everything ready." "And if the workers complain, we'll think of something." " What time is it?" " I don't know." "It's past eleven." "About time too!" "We were a bit delayed." "Good night." "Maybe we should pray some more." "It helps." "Let's say "The Mysteries of Glory"." ""The Mysteries of Pain" would be better." "Prayer is consolation for poor sinners..." "What hurt me most was that Julià didn't know how to save face" "Our brother wasn't buried yet and he was giving orders" "He'd always wanted to be the head of the family and now, with Francesc dead, he could be" " Good evening, Montserrat." " Good evening, Mr. Turmeda." " Where's Adela?" " Upstairs, asleep." "Has she been crying?" "She was very upset today." "Poor thing." "She really loved her grandfather." "I'll go and see her." "Make some coffee and take it into the drawing room." "Then you can go to bed." "I won't need you." " Will you work today?" " That's none of your business." "Poor Adela She's so young" "It's times like this that I most miss Francina" "It's so hard to raise a child without a mother." "At times, she seems so far away at the convent." "But I can't bring her up on my own and Montserrat is fine as she is" "If she was a mother to her, she'd want to be my wife and for now, that's not for me" "Aunt Mercè always thinks I want to get rid of her" "What would she know?" "She's my only link with the family" "And with the factory, now that her grandfather has gone" "Adela is the continuation of the Rigau family that neither Uncle Julià nor Aunt Mercè will have" "When the old man was alive, things went well for me" "He trusted me and we could talk, but Uncle Julià is dangerous" "He's already started giving orders" "I have to stop him, somehow" "Anything else?" "Yes, tell Soler that tomorrow he must take Adela back to the convent." "Will you be needing the carriage?" "Not until the evening." "Of course, like every Friday." " Exactly, like every Friday." " Anything else... sir?" "No, you can go now." "This war just pleases the bankers." "It's them, not us, who have financial interests in the Rif mines." "Misèries, they're back from the funeral." "Hello." "Come in and leave that down there." "How many middle class kids go to war?" "None!" "Only those who can't pay." " There's no two ways about it." " And what can we do?" "If we don't watch out, we'll all have to go and kill Moors." " What do we have against them?" " Nothing." " They say it's national defence." " National defence, my arse." "That's rubbish, a damned lie!" "Let's go." "That's enough for today." " About time too." " Have I ever let you down?" "Bye." "I'll call Tineta." "Would you like a drink?" " Yes." " A glass of wine?" "Yes, please." "One can always use a drink, can't one, Mr. Carreras?" " Here." " Thank you." "Ever since Soler first took me to "Ca La Manyana"..." "I'd never missed a single Friday." "Tineta had me out of my mind." "Nothing anyone could say would keep me away from that place." ""Ca La Manyana" was a ritual... and Tineta was my secret delirium." "Wait, don't be so impatient." "Good night, Càndida." "See you soon." "Good night." "Bye." "Tineta." "What do you want?" "Do you know him?" "I can't see." "Well... it would seem Costa... is in the habit of coming here, too." "Great." "That's good to know." "Oh, Mr. García?" "I think he's a factory owner... a bigwig, like you." "García?" "Let's go, it's cold here." " Does he come here often?" " How should I know?" "Keep me out of it." "Once a month, maximum." "Does he like anything special?" "He's not like you." "Now, come on." "Think of no one else but me." "There's a dance at the Casino tonight." "With such a recent death, they should've postponed it." "My brother Francesc was a regular at the Casino." "Well, life must go on." "Yes, you're right." "We'll pour." "Go back to the kitchen." "How is Adela?" "I don't know." "Her father has sent her back to the convent." "She couldn't even go to the funeral." "Enric is strange." "Very strange." "I'll talk to Julià." "He's the head of the family now." "Maybe we could take care of her." "After all, she's a Rigau and will inherit everything." "Of course." "Let's stroll a while." "The dance is a real success." "Everyone's here." "It's a fantastic party." "Better than last year." "What's Rigau doing here?" "Isn't he in mourning?" " "La Veu" mentions troops." " So does "La Vanguardia"." " Good evening." " Good evening." " Rigau, what are you doing here?" " Life must go on." " We were talking about the troops." " They've killed a few already." "Those deaths will cause us trouble." "The government is doing its duty and prioritising." "Conscription must continue, whatever the cost." "Sacrificing soldiers that defend us?" "Is that what you mean?" "Exactly, damn it." "They defend us." "That's their duty." "Rigau, there are a lot of resentful people out there... and the government doesn't care." "They can't hear the cries in Madrid." " Do you want anything else?" " No, Xicoi." "You should talk less politics and drink more." "Look, two ships set sail from Barcelona today... the "Buenos Aires" and the "Montevideo"." " Are they warships?" " No, but they carry soldiers." "Listen to what it says." ""...carrying soldiers whose only crime is being poor... forced to leave their families in absolute poverty."" "That's right." "Our country is our country." "Anyone who doesn't feel Spanish..." "Yes, but there are non-military answers." "And how would you resolve a rebellion?" "By blowing kisses?" "We have to give the Moors hell!" "We've no business getting involved." "Maybe you haven't, Castells... but I sure as hell do!" "One needs a clinical eye." "Expansionism means more production." "More labour, raw materials, and a potential market." "There's a lot of business in Africa." "That's the secret of the colonies." "I'm not so sure." "The mines are of no interest to us, Rigau." "And if they don't interest us, neither does the war." "Cotton prices are rising." "And there are no cotton fields in Morocco." "The problem is in our factories." "We need to stick together." "We must impose a lockout, like others have, and control our workers." "Why control them?" "They're not organised and they won't react." "What about the general strike called by the Workers' Federation?" "It's just fireworks." "Whatever you say, Rigau." "You'll see." "It could all go up in smoke." "Sure, there's trouble in Barcelona, but nothing will happen here." "You're all alarmists." "They've called up my brother, Enric..." " a friend of his and others too." " Enric has kids." " Many do." " It's not fair." "Comrades, we can't accept this, it must end in an organised revolt!" "Organised revolt?" "And who's going to organise it?" " It's all talk and no action." " Who?" "Politicians, political parties, us..." "Forget the politicians." "We must revolt." "That's right." "We have to move." "If we don't do it, no one will do it for us." " What's going on in Barcelona?" " They're going to strike." "Now, I'm listening." "That's what we should do!" " What do you suggest?" " Our companies should unite." "You know, the Chamber of Commerce Committee is in favour of the war." "They're courting the government." "There's nothing I can do about it." "The interest of our country should come before our own." "We have to defend Spain's honour." "Anyone who doesn't is a traitor!" " Spain's honour!" " Who does he think he is?" "Do you know what we're making at Can Rigau?" "Soldiers' uniforms!" "What?" "Aren't they for English railway workers?" "It's true, Cordetes." "They're soldiers' uniforms." " Why didn't I notice sooner?" " The bastards have tricked us." "Bloody hell!" "They've a nerve at Can Rigau!" "At Can Rigau, we're nourishing the war with our own hands." "We're making uniforms for our brothers to be killed in!" "We're making shrouds!" "Why does he have to go?" "He's only just come back." "Don't cry." "Don't make it any more difficult for me." "I'll be back soon." "Goodbye, son." "Here, you'll need this." "But... where did you get so much money?" "Put it away, don't let them see it." "I only wish I had enough to buy you out of the army." " Where did you get it?" " I saved it... but don't tell Mother." "You'll need it." "Bye, Ramon." "What bad luck" "He'd just got back, and they drafted him again" "All the money I'd got for that strange job in Barcelona couldn't save him from having to go and fight Moors in Africa" "That's a real bugger." " So what?" " I don't know." "SPAIN AT WAR" " It doesn't affect us." " Of course it does." "Have you seen this?" "WAR WITH MOROCCO" "RIGAU MURDERER NO WAR" "Good afternoon." " Hello." " Hello." "Can I bring you anything?" "Yes, I'll have a Vichy water." "Look at this, even the Catalan delegates... are worried about conscription." "There's all sorts of news, that doesn't worry me." "Well, I shan't do anything to avoid a strike... that will annoy the government." "I don't agree with this war, and never have." " No one does." " Well..." "I see you do agree with it, Rigau." "What surprises me is that you're not against the strike." "It's incredible." "The strike is a just warning for the government." "It's the price we must pay." "You pay it!" "My factory is going to work!" "I doubt it." "They're meeting at all the factories... to decide whether to join the general strike." "And they will." "Gentlemen, all the factories are shutting." " You see?" " Mine too?" "Above all yours." "Just read the writing on the walls." "Writing?" "It's all over. "Rigau, traitor!"" " What?" " "Rigau makes army uniforms."" ""You're weaving shrouds for our brothers."" "Lies!" "Where did they get such lies?" "Rigau is making fools of us." "Just imagine, making uniforms for the army!" " Is it true?" " Ask his workers." "I didn't know whether to mention it, but I couldn't help myself." "I can't stand him, or his patriotism." "Did anyone know?" "Well, what can you expect from a character like that?" "All he wants is to defend his own business." "He's a retired colonel." "Look, there's Rigau!" "Shame on you!" "To the military headquarters, quick!" "THIS FACTORY MAKES ARMY UNIFORMS" "I'm sorry, Colonel, but it's not our only problem." "There are uprisings all over the city." "We must nip them in the bud." "If we don't stop the rioting now... it'll only get worse." "Colonel Rigau..." "I'll do what I can... but remember, I was stationed here with very few men." "Well, what about the Sometent?" "Sometent, halt!" "Aim!" "Stop!" "Go home!" " Join us!" "Join us!" " Bastards!" "Don't make us shoot!" "We don't want to!" "You'll stain your hands with your brothers' blood!" " Get back!" " Run for it!" "Here." "I presume you know." "What?" "What?" "You have the nerve to ask me that?" "What the hell's the matter with you?" "I can't get it out of my head... ever since Francesc's death." " For Christ's sake, what?" " Don't blaspheme!" "Everyone is blaming the factory." "Don't you realise everyone is furious?" "Don't interfere in factory affairs." "Don't interfere?" "It's my factory too." "But you're going to ruin it." "Our name is all over the walls!" "We're the talk of the town!" " Let them talk." " You'll ruin the factory." "Why don't you take over?" "From now on, I will." "And you better believe it." "How can a woman run a factory?" "All I know is that three generations of Rigaus built it up... and you're going to ruin it with your foolishness." "You should've stayed in the Philippines." "That would've been best all round." "And you should've married, you pious fool." " You boor!" " Bitch!" "The only thing you know how to do is insult, Julià." "You look after the house, and leave the rest to me." "My brother's attitude bothered me very deeply" "That's when I knew that Julià was the last person who should be running the family business" " Who is it at this time?" " Aren't you open?" "I don't know you." "Let me in." "I have money." "All right, I'll be right down." "Come in." "Wait here." "We didn't expect anyone, I'll go and get the girls." "I want the most expensive one." "Tineta!" "Very well, here she is." "Come on." "Do you want to do it?" "No." "As you wish." "Are you going to stay like that?" "What's your name?" "Tineta." "Did you like it?" "How come you never came here before?" "Well... you see... today is very important for me." "And you wanted to celebrate?" "Good for you." "Now you know me." "Come back soon." "I have to go." "Promise you'll come back." "Do you promise?" "I don't know if I can." "I came to see if you wanted anything." "No thank you, Montserrat." "Go to bed." "I've a lot of work to do." "I want you to keep them, Enric I may need them some day" "I don't want them to fall into the wrong hands..." " if I can help it." " Is it that serious?" "Julià is a loose cannon." "Here's proof of the shady deals he did... in the Philippines with Fulgencio Aranda." "Aranda is one of his sort." "His "partner", so to speak." " Shouldn't we do something?" " No, Enric." "Keeping our good name must come first." "You're family, you should understand." "But, if ever I need to, I can get Julià thrown into jail." "Julià." " What?" " Come, quick!" "It's terrible!" "What a disaster, Don Julià." " Has much been lost?" " All the uniforms we'd made." " Could it spread?" " No." "Luckily, we got here in time." " Is it an accident, or arson?" " I think it was arson." "Bastards!" "What happened?" "They want to ruin me, but they won't!" "We'll complete that order!" "Are you sure it's arson?" "Of course we're sure." "It's sabotage!" "By the way, Gavaldà, you deal with the paperwork... do you remember who signed the order from the army?" "What?" "Who was the officer who signed the order?" " I don't know." "What does it matter?" " All right." "We'll talk later." " Come in." " Excuse me, Lieutenant..." "Good morning." "Good morning, gentlemen." "Please, have a seat." "No, thank you." "We don't want to waste your time." "We've arrested a suspect." "We believe he set fire to your factory." " Do you have proof?" " The guard recognised him." "His only alibi is that he says he spent the night... at a brothel on the outskirts." "We'll check it out..." " but I don't think we'll learn much." " Was he alone?" "We heard that there were five or six of them." "We don't know." "The suspect hasn't confessed, yet." "But he will." "We have ways to make him talk." " Who is he?" " Mercader." "He works at your factory." "Mercader." "Do you know him?" "He's a weaver, a good lad." "He's been no trouble until now." "Well, this time, the bastard has made me lose a fortune." "Move along, now." "Move along." "Move it." " Halt!" " Don't you halt me!" "I'm Colonel Rigau!" "In Barcelona, they've burnt churches and convents." "Well here, they've burnt the Rigau warehouse." "Well, they shouldn't make soldiers uniforms." "Settle down." "This won't get us anywhere." "I propose that the City Council should request that the government... change its attitude once and for all!" "This war is obscene!" "It's only function is to provide medals for generals!" "We're lucky to have the military." "Silence!" "Only one person should talk at a time." "Mr. Costa has the floor." "Mayor, gentlemen, and fellow colleagues... the businessmen of this town demand that the authorities... vote for peace, law and order, especially for our factories." "We cannot allow bad government in Madrid to ruin local businesses!" " Well said!" " They're responsible!" "Rubbish!" "The Council has nothing to do with this." "The army must intervene... and if that's not enough, bring in the Sometent!" "That's what we're all paying for!" " Please, Mr. Rigau, calm down." " How can he say that?" "I propose we request more troops from the Governor in Barcelona." " Rigau's gone mad." " That's what I say!" "Only the army can assure the safety of our businesses." "They set fire to my factory this morning." "If you don't want the same thing to happen to you... we must confront those scoundrels!" "I agree with Costa." "The revolt is against the government, not us." "Calm down, gentlemen, calm down." "Hello." "Are you waiting for someone?" "Just as if nothing had happened." "Leave it, I'm tired." "The last thing I need is a lecture from you." "You want me to leave it?" "No way." "I warned you, but you ignored me." "What sort of clothing was it?" "Why did they set fire to it?" "Answer me!" "Don't shout at me!" "Let's have lunch." " No, I want to talk about this." " Well, I don't." "I insisted, and he kept shouting" "Julià was such a rogue" "Not only was he going to ruin us all but he was dragging down our name and what's more, scorning me" "I decided to take things into my own hands" "I demand to be present at the next company board meeting." "Don't talk nonsense!" "Never!" "It's my right." "You can't stop me." "I can." "I'm the head of the family." "You can't stop me." "I have shares in my name." "I've a right to be there." "And if I have to..." "I'll go to a lawyer." "Who to?" "Enric?" "Why not?" "Any lawyer will do." "I want to know what's going on and why." "I shall be at the next meeting." "No way." "And don't you dare involve Enric in this mess." "I shall go to that meeting, by fair means or foul." " When is the next board meeting?" " I won't tell you." "It doesn't matter, I'll find out." "I forbid you to discuss this with anyone." " I'll do as I please." " You old busybody!" " Of course you'll talk!" " I don't know anything!" "Pep saw you, you idiot!" "It wasn't me." "Pep hates me." "Really?" "Why?" "That's my business." "What about that bastard Misèries?" "Is he in charge?" "I hardly know Misèries, I swear." "Spit it out." "They saw you, you son of a bitch!" "Fucking anarchist!" "All right, all right." "I'll talk, just stop hitting me." "I told them everything" "But they wanted more details, and names" "They kept on about the names Luckily, I didn't know any" "They'd broken me but the name Tonet Misèries never passed my lips" "I followed the stranger's instructions" "I climbed the wall and was careful with the watchdog" "He told me to take along something blunt to hit Pep with if necessary but I didn't like the idea" "What's up Nyicris?" "What's the matter?" "Shut up, will you?" "You're such a troublemaker!" "Quiet!" "I had set fire to the uniforms stored at the back of the warehouse" "Not a big fire, they'd said Just to singe the uniforms as a warning" "It was all too much for me" "First, the weapons in Barcelona then, the fire and poor Pep" "I didn't want to hurt him but the cause demands sacrifices and I was willing to do anything" "I was sure this was only the beginning because the weapons were still well hidden" "Mr. Turmeda, Mercè wishes to see you." "My Aunt?" "Where is she?" "She's waiting for you in the hall, with the notary." "Bring me my jacket." "Aunt, Mr. Cases..." "Good afternoon, Mr. Turmeda." "Come in, please." " Please, take a seat." " Thank you." "Well, what can I do for you?" "I asked Mr. Cases to accompany me, as this is a business matter." "There was no need, Aunt." "Not for family matters..." "Leave the family out of it." "Go ahead, Mr. Cases." "Miss Rigau wants the shares in the factory that belong to her." "As you are the company lawyer..." "Yes, but I don't understand." "Why do you want your shares, Aunt?" "That's none of your business." "They're mine and I've every right..." " don't I?" " Yes." "But they're yours, wherever they are." "Besides, the shares... are in the company safe, and only Julià and Sucarrats have the key." "It would be better to talk to your brother." "Julià must know nothing about this." "Tell Sucarrats to give me my shares." " That's the law, isn't it?" " Yes, it's the law." "All right, I'll talk to Sucarrats." "Do it right now." "The factory is closed, there's a strike." "I don't care." "It must be now." "All right." "All right." "Get up, Mercader!" "Come on." " Put this on." " What...?" "Shut up." "Jump out the window, there's a hay cart below." "Don't stop, even if you hear shouting." "Understood?" " What about you?" " Get going." "They've made a right mess of your face." " Where are we?" " Don't worry." "We're in a safe place." "They won't find you here." "That's it." "Now, get some rest." "Put a drop of petrol on it and light it" "But make sure the other clothes don't catch fire only the military uniforms Remember, this is just a warning" "What about that bastard Misèries?" "Is he in charge?" "No names" "Fucking anarchist!" "What about Misèries?" "When can I talk to Tonet?" " Is he the leader?" " I said no names!" "If we don't pay them, no one will work." "A decision has been taken to pay everyone's wages." "The strike wasn't against us, but against government policy." "If everyone returns to work on Monday there'll be no reprisals." "No way, I don't care about decisions." "There's no way I'm paying them!" "They threaten me, write my name everywhere, burn my factory... and now I'm expected to pay their wages?" "But Julià, we need everyone to go back to work." " Lf we don't pay, they won't work." " You're always on their side!" "I won't pay." "Let them stay away if they want." "We'll see who has more balls!" "Uncle, this isn't the army." "If we don't pay, they won't work and we won't finish the order." "And you know what that means." "A few anarchists shout against our King and country... and you tremble." "I won't pay, and that's that." "If you'll allow me to say, Francesc always said we had to be flexible... that occasionally, we should give the workers a treat." "Are you contradicting me, Sucarrats?" " No, I..." " Then shut up and take note." "The Vapor Rigau Board of Directors... has decided, in an emergency meeting, not to pay wages... for the week of the strike." "Just a minute, we haven't voted yet." " There's no need to." " Shall we vote?" " Does everyone agree?" " Serra?" "Turmeda, you know I don't agree with Julià." "I also think we should pay." " What about you, Sucarrats?" " I abstain." "I abstain." "I vote we pay." "Three votes in favour, one abstention and one against." " Right?" " Bugger the votes!" " I decide, I'm the owner!" " But the Board's statutes say..." "You can shove the statutes!" "As company lawyer, I am obliged to tell you... that what you're doing is illegal." "All right, all right." "This meeting is adjourned." "I want to think it over." "I'll make a decision." "Taking the minutes is impossible." "Mercader." "Hello, Cordetes." "I see you're better." "I figured you and Misèries were behind all this." "We've got work to do tonight." "Can we count on you?" " What is it?" " Scaring a bigwig." "I don't know..." " It's just, I..." " Don't start doubting now." "We saved you from the Civil Guard." "You owe us, don't you think?" "You leave me no choice." "So Cordetes was mixed up in this business but I wanted to see Tonet Misèries, to talk to him" "I wanted to hear him say "Congratulations"" "But I guessed that as a precaution he couldn't come near" "Cordetes got tough" "He said I couldn't see my mother" "I knew we couldn't take risks, but it all bothered me" "They'd saved me from the Civil Guard, and I owed them" "I had to accept it as it was" "But, when I told him the weapons were buried in our yard" "Cordetes was furious" "All the worse for you." "You'll have to go and get them tonight." "Quico will go with you." "He'll make sure you don't do anything foolish." "Mercader, we're playing for real." "If I can't see my mother, I can't get the weapons." "Tonight, Mercader." "I've done everything you asked me to." "Well, Cases, can I force my brother to resign, or not?" "Frankly, that's difficult." "Look, Miss Rigau..." "First, you should know..." "Cases explained the company set up to me" "One thing was the Board of Directors, another were the shareholders" "I could only act as a shareholder" "It was complicated for me but I wasn't going to be bewildered by legal problems" "The notary explained things well and told me about the alliances shareholders made to gain a majority" "There was something I didn't like at all" "The only feasible alliance that could get rid of Julià was with Enric" "I could never stand Enric" "I'd always seen him as a meddler who'd entered the family without permission" "But now, I had to reach an agreement with him" "And as a woman, well..." "Look, Miss Rigau, the best thing you can do... is to sell your shares." "You won't need to worry, and you'll make a considerable profit." "If you want me to..." "I could find you a discreet buyer." "That's out of the question." "The factory belongs to the Rigau family." "But I could talk to my nephew, Enric." "He has Adela's shares too." "If he wanted to join me... we could get rid of Julià." "That's none of my business." "Very well." "Thank you for your help." " Goodbye." " Good afternoon." "Put me through to 112." "Hello, this is Cases." "I just spoke to Miss Rigau, she won't sell." "Stupid bitch." "It looks like she wants to run the whole business." "All right." "I'll get to work immediately." "Uncle Julià still refused to pay, making him rather unpopular" "For me, it was an all-out war, but I needed the Committee or at least its neutrality" "So, that night, before seeing Tineta, I went to see Costa" "Although his wasn't a traditional family business like ours he knew what he was doing, and controlled the Committee" " Good evening, Costa." " Good evening." "Can I help you?" " Could we talk in private?" " Shall we go upstairs?" "No, I don't want to see Julià." "My carriage is outside, we could talk while I take you home." "All right, let's go." "What's this about?" "Julià is refusing to pay the week's wages." "What's your opinion?" "Turmeda, it's not my problem." "What can I say?" "It's a general agreement and if he doesn't follow it, it's his problem." "It's no good trying to swim against the current." "It is better to calm the workers down so they'll go back to work." "My uncle talks about authority and being inflexible." "What do you want me to do?" "Look... if the disturbances continue it won't be at the factories." "Now, it's the government's problem, not ours." "As long as the trouble isn't at the factories." "Will you take reprisals?" "We don't have to." "The government will do it for us." "And I hope they catch whoever set fire to your factory." "Me too, but my uncle doesn't understand that." "All he wants are direct reprisals." "We know he does just as he pleases." "Those uniforms were a dirty trick." "And it will ruin us." "Yes, I read it in "La Voz del Cochero"." " You may go." " Thank you, sir." " Hello, Soler." "How's work?" " Very well, thank you, Mr. Costa." "Take us for a ride." "Mr Costa and I must talk." " Then we'll drop him at home." " Right." "How would the Committee view a change in the presidency of Vapor Rigau?" "What do you propose?" "If I were president... we'd cancel the order, pay the wages, and agree to Committee decisions." "But you're not the president." "And I doubt Rigau would allow it." "He likes being the boss." "I can prove that the army order has some dubious aspects." "In the Philippines, he did some shady deals with an officer... who is now in charge of purchases in Barcelona... and who signed the order form." "I could ruin my uncle." "I'm not interested in your family affairs." "But what I can tell you is that the other owners... would look favourably on a change of management." "But be careful." "Everyone has their weaknesses." "You wouldn't be the first ambitious young man to take a fall." "By the way, a good friend of mine met a man called García... a business man who goes to "Ca La Manyana"." " He says he knows you well." " García?" "It doesn't ring a bell." "A toast?" "Why?" "Today is a great day for me." "A lot of things will change soon... and you'll be able to leave this house, and the clients." "You'll be all mine." "How does that sound, Tineta?" "Do you plan to make lots of money?" "Yes, lots." "And not just money." "I'll be a real gentleman." "Aren't you one now?" "I'll buy you a house in town... you'll be decent... and I'll come and see you every day, Tineta... every single day." "Càndida wouldn't just let me leave." "I'll pay her whatever she asks for." "You drive me crazy, Tineta, absolutely crazy." "You don't show it." "The others give me presents." "The others, the others!" "I don't want there to be any others... never again!" "I'll buy you jewels, perfume, fur coats... even a car." " Do you know what a car is?" " Of course." "I was in one once." "What did you think?" "I'll take you to Paris by car." "I'll take you there... when I'm the owner of the factory." "I'll show those boring old men at thing or two." "I love you, Tineta." "I love you." "You're mine." "Here it is." "That's it." "Good." " Let's go." " I want to see my mother." " Are you mad?" " Please, Quico, let me see her." "It's too risky, we have to get away fast!" " Do you want to get caught?" " I'll only be a minute." "I'm sorry, but no." "Let's go, before they catch us both." "Son!" " He's taking a long time." " Don't get nervous." "That must be him." "Come on!" "Stop right there!" "Don't move, Soler." "What's going on?" "You son of a bitch!" "Here." "Come on, run!" "If you want war... the next bullet will blow off your head." "They threaten us, they dare to threaten us." "It's no wonder." "Besides making uniforms for this damned war... we don't pay the workers." "I'm not afraid of those people... but if we go on like this, there'll be trouble." "Turmeda, everything has a risk." "Things have changed and the workers are organised." "That's fine, you weren't attacked." "Who could it have been?" "Who?" "One of Misèries' gang." "Could it have been the boy who escaped, the one who set the fire?" "Mercader is his name." "Who knows?" "Their faces were covered." "It doesn't matter who it was, just why." "And the reason is clear to me." "The factory isn't being managed properly." "First, the military order, which I was against from the start." "Then, refusing to pay the wages..." "Things are going from bad to worse." "Are you insinuating I can't run the business?" "I'm not insinuating anything." "But someone has a special interest in those uniforms... and it's not me." "You're... you're a bastard, Enric!" "I'm the owner of Vapor Rigau, and don't you ever forget it!" "Don't ever call me uncle again." "Mercader, lad, listen." " What's wrong?" " Well..." "I've got some bad news." "How can I put it?" "Your mother received a telegram... an official document." "Your brother, Ramon..." "Ramon?" "What's happened to Ramon?" " You know, with the Moors..." " You mean he's been wounded?" "He's dead." "As soon as they landed they were ambushed." "We found out today." "No..." "The situation is explosive." "They have you cornered." "And the rest of us don't want trouble on your account." "On my account?" "I'm in trouble thanks to the rest of you." "If you hadn't paid the wages, like I said..." "Now, we'd all be in your situation." "I didn't mean that, Costa... but my brother Francesc was president of the Committee... we've always been pioneers in the textile industry." "Show some solidarity." "It's your problem, Rigau." "You'll have to solve it yourself." "We can't help." "On Monday, all our workers will be back at their posts." "Fine." "If I have to stand alone, I'll have to pay... but don't ever talk to me about solidarity." "Solidarity is something you know nothing about, Rigau." "They should've burned the whole place down." "And where would we work?" "Don't be so radical!" "A week's strike, a fire, an attack and nothing changes." "Yes, but Rigau ended up paying our wages, didn't he?" "Don't mention Rigau to me." " Good morning." " Good morning." "Everything on time?" "Yes, Mr. Gavaldà." "We'll start her up now." "Go on, Cabré." " Good morning." " Good morning." "Carry on." "Soon, all the looms will run on electricity and not steam." "Don't be stupid, Gavaldà." "That would ruin us." "At this rate, we'll be able to deliver on time." "Great." "We go on strike, and a week later, nothing has changed." "I told you not to expect very much." "We didn't seize the moment like we should have." "We got paid, shut our mouths and we're still making uniforms." "It's unbelievable." " You can't beat that Rigau." " We'll see about that." " That's the famous Tonet Misèries." " What?" "Tonet Misèries." " Good afternoon, Aunt." " Hello, Enric." "That afternoon, I went to see my nephew" "It was difficult for me because I had never liked him" "And now I had to ask him to help me get rid of Julià" "Because things couldn't go on at the factory as they were" "But Aunt, who would replace him?" "You." "I was surprised because she'd never seemed to like me much" "I knew there was a hitch and I soon found out what it was" "Am I wrong?" "I don't want my niece to be a nun." "That's a decision she'll make for herself." "She's still very young, don't you think?" "Adela was the last Rigau, and Enric wanted rid of her so he could be the sole owner of the factory" "Adela had to get married and have children" "So, besides offering me the factory, she made things easier for me" "Together, we could fight off the nuns who wanted the child for her dowry" "And with my aunt being so pious, it would be even easier" "Fine." "I accept." "For the good of the factory." "Let's talk about Julià." "Don't forget he's a Rigau." "It will be difficult and very tricky to throw him out." "Don't worry." "This file contains proof that when Uncle Julià was in the Philippines... he swindled the Rigau business with the aid of Fulgencio Aranda... a captain in the colonial army." "Fulgencio Aranda is now a colonel and he signed the military order." "Where did you get this?" "Grandfather Francesc gave it to me, just in case." "And this is the case." "Francesc was smarter than I realised." "Call a meeting of the Board of Shareholders." "I'll be present too." "Good evening, Pep." "How are you feeling?" "It still hurts a bit, but I have to work anyway." "Thank God we're back to normal... although Mercader could return any day." "I don't think he liked you recognising him." "I'm not afraid, a whole battalion of Civil Guards are after his arse..." " I mean, after him." " It's late." "Goodbye." " Is there anyone left inside?" " No." "Good night, Mr. Gavaldà." " Now!" " Hold it, Gavaldà." "We warned you." "Don't kill me, don't kill me." "Mercader, what have I done to you?" "Don't kill me." "Why me?" "What have I done?" "Shut it, you son of a bitch!" "Let's get out of here!" " Help!" " What's up?" "They've shot him." "Don't worry, we'll help you." "The meeting is called to order." "Sucarrats, include the absence of poor Gavaldà... the victim of a vile attack." " That's why we're here." " Can I talk?" "As you wish." "Fine." "Yesterday was the first working day after the strike... and someone carried out the threat that they made." "I propose we cancel that damned military order once and for all... and break all links to the army." "Gentlemen..." "I am responsible for this factory." "Therefore..." "Take this all down in detail, Sucarrats." "First... this order is our salvation." "Second, our attackers are striking out blindly... and will continue to do so even if we give in." "Third... there is no way I will give in to brute force." "And fourth... we are strong enough to face up to them." "If necessary, we'll hire specialists." "If they want a war, they'll get one." "An eye for an eye." "Did you get that, Sucarrats?" " "An eye for an eye." Yes." " This military order... has cost us a lot of money and trouble." "With all the trouble, we didn't make the first shipment." "We're in debt for raw materials." " Nonsense!" " Uncle, I haven't finished yet." "They tried to kill me, Gavaldà is in hospital... who'll be next?" "Let's vote." "Shall we continue or not with the military order?" "Keeping the order, is to maintain our dignity." "Yes, and our problems." "That's enough!" "If we back down now, we all lose, workers and owners." "The order will continue, and so will the work." "I'll dictate a notice to be read... on all the shop floors at midday... clarifying the situation." "And not another word!" "Yes." "One more thing." "I request the substitution of Mr. Rigau as director." " His absurd position..." " I said not another word!" "You've no right to request that." "Nor do those present have the power to make that decision." "I'll call a shareholders' meeting and demand your resignation." "Get out of here!" "Get out!" "Montserrat." "Montserrat!" " Come here." " I'm coming." "Yes, sir?" "Get undressed." "But, sir..." "Now?" "Here?" "In broad daylight?" "Shut up, whore." "Don't talk shit." "I have little patience." "Whore?" "Whore." " Whore." " Damn you!" "Is that all I am?" "Mr. Turmeda's whore?" "He'll pay for that!" "Believe me, he'll pay!" "Who does he think he is?" "The swine!" "Who's a swine, Mr. Turmeda?" "Enric, Enric..." "Shut up!" "The factory will be mine within the fortnight!" " I swear it, Uncle, I swear it!" " I love you!" "Stop the looms for a moment and come over here." "Stop the looms, and come here." "Stop a minute." "Stop." "Stop the looms and come over here, please." "Stop a minute." "Didn't you hear?" "Stop." "Stop, please." "Stop the looms and come over here." "The company has decided to continue with the work as planned... despite the terrible attack on Mr. Gavaldà." "Delays in production will not be tolerated." "Those who carried out these acts of violence... will fall inexorably into the hands of justice... and their violence will be turned against them." "The company will act firmly, and if necessary, will penalise... individually, or collectively, those who break the rules." "That's all." "Go back to work." "I was tired of being there, cut off, like a prisoner" "I couldn't comfort my mother about Ramon's death and tell her not to worry" "I didn't even know who or what I was working for" "You've got me cornered." "It's for your own good." "You're in danger out there." " You use me when you need me." " For the cause." "What cause?" "I don't even know who I work for." "The socialists?" "The anarchists?" "Where does the money come from?" "Misèries talks about the cause, but I can't see him." " Who's pulling the strings?" " Look..." "Secret organisations are secret." "The less you know, the better for all of us." " We're all on the same side." " But I run the risks!" "And Quico, and me." "We all run risks." "How long must we go on like this?" "How long?" "Relax!" "You've got to give the Civil Guard time to forget about you." "Look, I'm getting out of here today." "I know people who'll hide me." "I'll disappear." "Fool!" " You know you can't." " I'm going, now." "Quico, help me!" " Who could it be?" " It's a body." "It's Tonet Misèries!" "He's dead!" " They've killed him." " Bastards!" "The bastards have bumped him off!" "Murderers!" "What's going on?" "We've found Misèries." "They killed him." "What do we do?" "I don't know, report it." "Hold it." "Nobody move." "We're stronger in the factory than out here." "Nobody touch a loom." "Spread the word." "Go and tell the other factories." "Something must be done." "In these circumstances, we must forget our differences." "We're all in the same boat." "The factory must come first." " What are they doing?" " They're not leaving, Mr. Rigau." "We must call the Civil Guard." "Their attitude is dangerous." "I don't think we should." "The death of their leader changes things." "Those methods won't get us anywhere." "You think we had him killed?" "My uncle was trapped The yard was full of workers ready to explode over the so-called provocation" "And in the office, everyone blamed my uncle for the death of Misèries" "I had to work out what I could get out of the situation" "I was sure that sooner or later, he would dig his own grave so I didn't demand his resignation or shout" "I was simply saving the ace up my sleeve waiting for the right moment" "What do you propose?" "Write a notice saying that the company deeply regrets... everything that has happened... and requesting a climate of mutual understanding." "Something like "The company offers it's deepest sympathy... to the families of the victims." It's not very difficult to do." "And appeal to the authorities to solve Misèries' murder... to save our reputation." "And we will save it." " What a nerve!" "Now, they're sorry." " Have you seen?" "They kill him and then ask for understanding." "Poor Misèries!" "They all deserve to die!" "Murderers!" "We had to lock him up." "He's nervous, and wants to go." "He keeps asking for Misèries." "He must stay here, for now." "The boss has another job for him, it'll be his last." "Then we'll blame him for the attacks on Turmeda and Gavaldà... and for Misèries' murder." "This is getting worse than you'd said." "It was an unexpected turn of events... but we must tie up all the loose ends." "I don't want to be part of this any longer." "You can't back out now." "It's almost over." "We have to do something about Mercader." "Wait, Cordetes." "Just a few more days." "The whole Misèries thing was a mess." "I should've asked for more money." "Stop winging!" "You've done well out of it." "And what do you get out of it?" "As a messenger, you're not in danger." "Does he know about Misèries' death?" "I didn't tell him." "He better not find out." "Let him keep believing in the "cause"." "I don't like this." "The Rigau workers are out of control." "If they find out Quico and I killed him, we're dead." "Don't worry, Cordetes, they'll never know." "Soon, everyone will think it was that fool, Mercader." " Where's Quico?" " He's gone to town for food." "Don't move!" "Soler!" "So you were the messenger." "And that bastard Turmeda was pulling the strings." "I said don't move!" " That's why we weren't to hurt him." " Take it easy..." "You swine!" "I thought you worked for Misèries, and you killed him." "Why?" " Mercader..." " Don't move." "Son of a bitch!" "And you...?" "No, Mercader, don't." "You were supposed to be his friend." "Why did you do it, Cordetes?" " Didn't you agree with him?" " It wasn't that." "Don't be stupid." "I did it for the money." "I've got lots." "You can have it all, I'll get you out of here." "I don't want your money, I want Misèries, you swine." " No, Mercader." " I want Misèries." "Go and see who it is, Montserrat." "I'm coming, I'm coming." "Turmeda, you bastard!" " It's you, you son of a bitch." " What's going on?" "I'll tell you what's going on." "As if you didn't know!" " You made me set that fire." " No." " You made me attack you." " No, I swear." "So people would pity you." "You're a son of a bitch." "I always said you wore the worst!" "I'll rip your heart out for this, I swear!" "Montserrat!" "And that's for Misèries!" "His life was worth more than yours, swine!" "Dog!" "Traitor!" "Pay for all you've done to me, Turmeda!" "They say his brother was killed in Africa... one of the first deaths in this war nobody wants." "What's the situation at the factory?" "There's no one to keep an eye on Julià Rigau anymore." "Turmeda was a thorn in his side, and I hear that recently... they'd been arguing." " Good afternoon." " Good afternoon." " It's unbelievable." " How are you, Gavaldà?" "Better." "It was very painful at first." "Get well soon." "I'm going to pay my respects." "Good afternoon." "Good afternoon." "Hello." "Miss Rigau..." "Julià." "Friends, I'd like you to know how very sorry I am." "These are difficult times and no one is safe." "Men like Mercader are a real public danger." "Turmeda was a good man and an excellent lawyer." "I'm very sorry." " Thank you." " Thank you very much." "I don't know what to do about the girl." "It's up to you." "I suppose you want her to stay at the convent." "This isn't the time or the place to talk about that." "Right." "Goodbye, Father." "Julià didn't think I could get rid of him and although I could no longer count on Enric" "I was going to give him a surprise" "Excuse me." "Could I talk to you for a moment, Miss Rigau?" "Yes." "Excuse me." " Well?" " I know that at a time like this..." " It'll be another two or three weeks." " But you feel better?" "Yes, thank you." "I must see you immediately, for your sake and that of the factory." "What is it?" "I can't talk here." "Could we meet this afternoon?" "We could meet at Cases' place." "I understand he's your notary." "Fine." "At five o'clock." " I have to go." " Mercader deserves to die..." " He was a good chap." " Are you sure?" "I'll give you a receipt for your deposit." "Thank you." "I arrived early because I wanted to give the notary the documents from the Philippines" "I'd had trouble getting them because Enric had them locked away" "Mr. Costa has arrived." " Show him in." " Yes, Mr. Cases." "Costa was on time" "I wondered what that newcomer to the industry wanted" "The notary wanted to leave us alone, but I asked him to stay" "I didn't want to be alone with that man" "I was surprised how well-informed he was of our situation" "How could he know?" "There are things you can't conceal, everyone knows." "The military order has meant great expense in raw materials..." " and delivery dates were not met." " So?" "I'm interested in your factory." "I admit it." "I've even been buying up stock in it." "When things get rough, people want out." "I have quite a large percentage... and before your brother ruins the business... forgive my frankness..." "I'd like to make you an offer." "I'll listen, but I doubt we can reach an agreement." "I understand the rest of the stock belongs to your brother... to your niece, Adela Turmeda... and to you." "You are very well informed." "I suppose Julià will be the girl's trustee." "With her father gone, I don't think..." "If you don't mind, would you please get to the point?" "My dear Miss Rigau..." "I propose you sell me your shares." "With the profit you'll make from the sale... you'll be very well off, and the Rigau factory will be saved." "Mr. Cases, if I sell my shares to Mr. Costa... will he have absolute control of the company?" "If you put it that way, yes." "And could he throw my brother out?" "Yes." "I was glad the notary was with me" "He was a sensible man I could trust" "I was very worried about Costa's interest in the factory" "But I knew what I wanted" "Not only did I not want to sell" "I was willing to manage the business myself" "That's no job for a woman." "You don't know what women are capable of, Mr. Costa." "If that's your last word, I'm willing to talk." "But my shares give me rights." "We'll talk at the shareholders' meeting." "Here." "What are you doing here?" "Have you left the wake?" "You left too." "Exactly." "You left a child and a servant to look after the guests?" "I want to talk to you." "Go ahead." "Well, this morning at the wake I wasn't very nice to you." "Well!" "What on earth has happened?" "You, apologising?" "I thought we could keep the girl here." "After all, she's a Rigau and will inherit everything." "Yes, you're right." "I'd already decided she should stay with us." "As for the factory, we'll work it out." "In truth, Enric was a problem." "He was always going against my decisions..." " the military uniforms, the wages..." " Really?" "I presume you had nothing to do with his death, did you?" "I forbid you to think that of me." "I'm your brother!" "If he bothered you that much... maybe he had more power than you imagined." "He was nothing but an ambitious troublemaker." "He even wanted to call a shareholders' meeting... to try to get me to resign." "I've just called that meeting for five days from now." "You, my own sister, are going against me?" "We should be united." "Why?" "To help you swindle the company... with a certain Colonel Fulgencio Aranda?" "Where did you get that name?" "I told him how I'd come into possession of those papers" "Julià asked me to give them to him to save the family name" "I knew they were safe and didn't give way" "On the contrary, I told him to give up his post because I wanted to take it up myself" "I'll sell out to Arcadi Costa." "Costa?" "What has Costa got to do with this?" "I saw him this afternoon." "He's been buying up stock in our factory." "He has a good bundle, and wants an absolute majority." "What a bastard!" "What did you say?" "I won't sell." "I want to be President of the Board." "What do you say, Julià?" "There's nothing you can do." "You can shout, hit me, do whatever you like... but resign!" "What did he do exactly?" "He stabbed an industrialist to death... after shooting two of his friends in a farm on the outskirts." " Why did he do it?" " He hasn't confessed yet." "The Colonel wants this case closed this week." "It's very important." "Whatever he says, he'll be shot." "Guard!" "Talk, talk, I say!" "Talk!" " At your orders, Lieutenant." " Carry on, Sergeant." "Who was your contact with the strike committee?" "Who did you work for?" "I don't know." "For Turmeda, I suppose." "They tricked me." "Who sprung you from jail?" "Who told you to kill Turmeda?" "They tricked me." "I didn't know what I was doing." "Where did you get the weapons?" "Talk, you bastard!" "Cordetes worked for Soler, and Turmeda was the boss." " That's why I killed him." " What else?" "I don't know anything else!" "Don't be a fool." "Talk." "Lying will get you nowhere." "I know." "She'll do the dirty work and get rid of her brother, I'm sure." "And when she finds out I have those documents... she'll want to protect the Rigau family name." "She'll give in like a lamb and Vapor Rigau will be mine." "Ours, you mean." "Yes, ours." "A deal is a deal." "There's just one problem." "What?" "Mercader knows everything." "He could confess." "No problem, he already has." "The court-martial is tomorrow." "According to the military... he acted in support of the strikers." "When he found out they'd killed his contact, Tonet Misèries... he went crazy and took revenge, killing Soler and Turmeda." "Case closed." "Everyone who knew that Soler worked for me is dead... except you." "To make things official between you and me..." "I've drawn up some documents." "Don't you trust me?" "When you've signed, I will." "There is also a release of Vapor Rigau shares in my name... making me your legal partner." "Now everything is in order, partner." "We must celebrate." "You're so stupid that Costa will get the factory." "Shut up." "Get out of my sight." "And don't get cocky, or I'll turn you in as a swindler." "What else do you want?" "Shall I kill myself?" "You'd do me a favour." "Son of a bitch!" "Leave our mother out of it." "She just made a mistake by giving birth to you." "You've ruined the factory and the family name." "Get out!" "Get out of this house!" "I'm staying, Mercè." "I want to see you make a fool of yourself." "You'll have to put up with me forever." "Make sure I don't see you, even in the hallways." "You make me sick!" "You're dead, Mercè!" "You're as dead as I am!" "The whole family is dead and rotten." "And this is for you." " You could say thank you." " Thank you." "A little more than that." "Thank you very much." "Is that better?" "You're being very generous." "Things are going well, better than I expected." "So I see." "And it's not just the money." "What then?" "The money..." "Of course, the money is important." "The more money you have, the better." "But there are other things." "I was a nobody." "Really?" "I don't know why I'm telling you this." "I was a nobody, and they had everything." "Who are "they"?" "What does it matter?" "They had everything." "Everything!" "Well to do people." "Christ, what people!" "And look at them now." "Criminals, swindlers..." "And that woman who just wanted to be the boss." "And now, that's me." "I own it all!" "Me, a nobody." " And I can own you, if I want." " Just for a while, or Càndida..." "Nothing can stop me now, Tineta." "I can own everything!" "Even you!" "Get up, lad." "It's time." "Halt." "At ease!" "The prisoner." "Second row, one step forward!" "Left face!" "Second row, two steps forward!" "Ready!" "Load!" "Aim!" "Fire!"