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It's so nice being in your room.

It helps me calm down.

You can rest assured that in my corner,

you'll always find the peace you deserve.

-What is this? -I've been looking all over for you.

You were in this filthy shack all along?

Severina! Out!

Severo. Leave now or I'll kill you.

-I'm ready to die. -Severina.

Leave.

Please, leave. I'm begging you, my friend.

Go.

You will be mine.

Willingly or not.

What matters...

is what I want.

Get your filthy hands off me!

Would you enjoy a dead body?

You don't have the gall to ruin your own beauty, no.

Yes, I do.

And I will!

I'll set this palace on fire.

And before you have any pleasure with my body, we'll both be dead.

Are you mad, Beja?

May every man, who tries to control me,

who tries to destroy me...

May that man find his own destruction.

Very well.

And dress more appropriately.

You thought I ran away.

I'd track you to the ends of the world.

You will forget me.

It's impossible to forget you, Beja.

Listen, Antônio...

They say your fiancée killed her grandfather and ran off.

A premeditated escape, and not a single piece of clothing?

Beja did not go willingly, father.

I'm sure of this!

Antônio, willingly or not, she now belongs to another.

So pull yourself together.

Or did spending two nights in a Capital cell teach you nothing?

For the first time ever, I felt the pain a captive feels.

But you don't understand.

I need to see my fiancée!

-I'm going to Paracatu... -Antônio!

I forbid you from going after her.

Are you sure?

I can't bear another second without her.

Let's go.

Let's go!

Why has it stopped?

Get out.

What is this place?

I did everything. Everything!

And nothing made you happy.

Do you want your fiancé?

Go!

The road is yours.

MADAM BEJA

Juca.

I can't find Beja. Do you know where she is?

She went out.

Out with the Magistrate.

-Still? -I don't question my master's choices.

And you shouldn't, either. Severo.

He called for his carriage.

Just them and the cabman.

Don't you think it's strange?

He doesn't leave unguarded.

Well, he never answered to anyone.

But where did they go?

I haven't the faintest, Severina.

What is this man up to?

I don't know.

But I've never seen him so dedicated to a woman.

Leave, Severo. I don't want to be seen with you.

You say that now, but come looking for me at night.

All honeyed up.

Good night, Moacir.

-He's not in the study. -Nor the kitchen.

Where did Antônio go?

Goodness gracious.

He only just arrived and is already off to the tavern.

Or worse.

He went after that shameless girl.

And you let him, Paulo?

What did you want me to do, Ceci?

Tie up my son?

Antônio is a grown man.

Beja is with another.

When he understands this, he'll return.

But what if it's true?

What if she was taken by force?

Do you think the Magistrate simply stared at her?

No.

No, you're right, my husband.

May God open our son's eyes.

Indeed.

Come.

Come here.

I need to relax.

Did you miss your angel?

"As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire".

Will you deny my fire and be punished yet again?

Will you disobey the Magistrate?

I don't see the Magistrate.

Or Beja.

How long do you think she can protect you?

God shouldn't allow a scumbag like you to wear a cassock!

In the eyes of God, a creature like you should not even exist.

But it does exist.

And piques my curiosity!

I don't exist to satisfy anyone's curiosity!

I'm the one who decides that!

Sex was created to give pleasure and satisfaction.

It's on the bible!

Do not ever touch me again.

I'm not afraid anymore.

Not afraid of you or anyone else!

Beja showed me my worth.

When will we do this without the sheets?

You know I'm a God-fearing woman, Paulo.

And I am a man in love.

Mister!

Please!

-Did you lose your way, miss? -Is Araxá far away?

-Araxá is far, yes, ma'am. -We're passing by there, hop on.

It doesn't matter how my father will punish me, Valdo.

Beja must be suffering. I had to come!

But Col. Sampaio might throw me in the streets for this, Antônio.

I swore my loyalty to him, man.

As should my father.

You're not just any foreman.

You're like a brother.

Leave it to me. I'll sort this out, Valdo.

Leave it to me.

Those who watched you grow up, scared of your own shadow,

would never believe in the brave Antônio before my eyes now.

My shadow haunts me still, Valdo.

But my courage has a name.

Beja.

Let's go. Let's go!

Hey.

Rest easy, miss.

You're safe with us.

Understand?

Finally, Zé. My heart was going to burst.

I've brought it for you to open.

It's been so long since João last wrote.

"My dearest parents, do not worry about me.

I am well".

Be discrete.

They're after anyone that distributes these.

"I've been working hard, so I have little time to write.

But not one day goes by that I'm not grateful for the education you provided.

I'm highly respected at the law firm I practice."

Is he telling the truth?

But why would João lie, my love?

A mother's heart knows.

Your mother's heart should rejoice with these lovely news.

Why not go back to painting, now?

Good morning.

Yes?

I wish to see the Magistrate.

Now.

He is not here.

And you must require an audience.

I'm staying here until I see him.

Sir, he is traveling.

Good.

So no one can stop me from taking Beja.

My saint,

for all the faith I've granted to you,

please bring Beja back safely.

Saint Anthony!

-Apologies. -Who are you?

Wait! Wait!

-Wait! Let me go! -Grab him!

Where is she?

-Let go of me! -Grab him!

-I just want to speak to Beja. -Quiet!

There's no one with that name here.

Not in Paracatu.

You're lying!

Let go of me! I'll find out!

Let go of me!

I need to empty out the bladder.

Keep an eye out.

Are we close to Araxá?

-I should go on foot. -You aren't going anywhere.

Let go of me! Let go!

Let go of me!

Let go of me!

Let go of me!

Hey! Hey!

Let her go!

God sees this! Stop it, man!

My God! My God!

My God!

Juca, who was he?

Another thief out to rob the Magistrate.

A thief?

But the lad looked very well dressed.

Appearances can be deceiving, Severo.

You're proof of that.

They are certainly lying.

But I will not rest until I search the entire palace!

It won't be easy getting in there again.

Let's lie in wait, Valdo.

Maybe this Magistrate shows up.

I will find Beja.

I will.

Antônio...

My love, I'm here.

I'm here, my love.

Antônio!

Antônio!

Antônio!

Antônio! Antônio!

Antônio!

-Beja? -Angélica!

What are you doing here?

Call Antônio for me.

-Are you alright? -Tell him I'm here.

Please.

Wait there.

-Are you sure, Angélica? -Yes, it's Beja!

She asked for Antônio, but he's not here!

Well that's good, you fool!

Were you handing the man of your dreams to the harlot?

-Maria! -Wait!

Don't open the door.

What will you do?

Get you married.

Come, Angélica. Come.

Why didn't you call Antônio?

-Call Antônio. -He's not here.

Yes. He went out.

You're lying.

Where's Antônio?

-Antônio! -Quiet!

-Antônio! -Calm down!

I'm not leaving until I see my fiancé!

He is no longer your fiancé.

Antônio got married.

Barely two days ago.

Lies!

Antônio wouldn't do this to me.

Show her, Angélica.

It was a lovely party. You had to see it.

Right?

Tell her, Angélica.

-My dress was nicer than yours. -You're lying!

-Lies! You're lying to me! -Stop yelling!

-Call him! -Be quiet!

-Antônio! -Stop yelling!

-You will wake my parents! -To hell with your parents!

I need to hear it from Antônio!

-If you relax... -Call him!

Calm down!

And I promise I'll take you to him.

Calm down.

Take me to Antônio.

Angélica!

Angélica, honey! What happened?

Calm down! Relax, baby.

Come here. Come. Let's go.

Come, honey. Take a seat over here.

Tell me what's happening.

I can't see you like this.

Are you feeling unwell?

Angélica...

Did someone harm you?

-Honey, you're not... -Not what?

No, mother.

No!

I would never...

For God's sake!

Angélica, why are you wearing my wedding ring?

I'm sorry, mother.

I didn't mean to...

-I got carried away. -Angélica.

I need you to tell me what's happening.

Who did you want to show this ring to?

And why?

Honey.

Are you sure you're not...

-You can... -I tried to avoid it.

-I swear I tried. -Who is this man?

I want a name.

We need to take action.

Whoever touched you must pay!

I wish he'd touched me.

But he's the most upright man I know.

The only man on this world I shouldn't love.

But I do.

I love him so much, since always.

My daughter...

Are you talking about...

Antônio?

Beja, I must prepare you.

When Antônio returned from Europe and you weren't in Araxá, he went mad.

He always thought he had less to offer than you deserved.

-Does he know what happened? -Of course!

I told him.

And now he's sure of it.

You traded my brother for a richer man.

-You did everything out of ambition. -Everything? What?

Beja.

Confess that you seduced the Magistrate.

Maria. I love...

I love your brother more than I love myself.

I just need to explain to him...

I'll explain and I know he'll understand.

He'll understand, after all I went through to get here.

-He will. -He might understand.

He's always been an understanding man.

But he is no longer single.

As I've told you.

I don't believe that he got married.

Why not?

Angélica was brought up to be the perfect wife.

And she's always been in love with him.

Don't tell me you never noticed.

If I may say, Paulo...

-We must be ready for Antônio's return. -What are you planning, Ceci?

We need to occupy Antônio's mind, and bed.

I don't mean the tavern, Paulo.

He needs to get married.

I agree, but with whom?

Right?

There was never anyone besides Beja.

Antônio needs a lady that is demure,

gifted,

and that will be by his side without hogging all his attention.

Sounds like you have someone in mind.

I hardly had to.

This lady has always been here.

Right beside us.

Beja, forget Antônio.

He is happy.

And if you really loved him, you'd be happy for him.

You're the one that nudged him towards realizing he loves Angélica.

Maria, Antônio owes me an explanation.

-Where is he? -He's in Vila Rica.

He's taking care of his own life, just as you should.

In fact, I've brought you to the only place that would have you.

Are you calling me a whore?

Me,

the whole town,

and probably Antônio, as well.

Who wants a charity muffin?

Would you like a charity muffin?

Anyone?

It's for the church bell.

-Charity muffins... -I love muffins.

Don't you dare, drunkard!

See? Carminha knows how to keep a man in line.

-Charity muffins! -The perfect wife for Antônio, no?

My son was never out of line, Augusta.

And what's more, he has a new fiancée already.

Excuse me.

Cancel the invitation.

Cancel what?

The invitation.

For the lunch I was going to prepare.

What are you talking about, woman?

Did you not invite Col. Sampaio over?

And why would I?

To talk about Antônio marrying Carminha!

-Did you forget? -Did I?

For God's sakes.

What did I do to deserve a husband like this?

You complain that I didn't do something you're asking me not to do?

Good thing you understand now.

Then what do you want?

Nothing, for crying out loud.

Antônio is engaged.

Beja returned?

What Beja, Costa Pinto?

Beja became a whore.

I've used a very vulgar word...

Hit me, Costa Pinto.

Come, I deserve it.

Strike me, Costa. Strike me.

Do you really intend to live your days in Araxá's brothel?

Or would you rather be a lady in Paracatu?

Who wants to know?

The coward...

that kidnapped me?

The murderer...

that killed my grandfather?

Or the monster...

that left me alone in the road!

I could have died!

I didn't leave you for a single minute!

Why do you think nothing happened?

No beasts, nor men.

Why do you think nothing harmed you?

God sees this!

My God!

My God!

Don't you see that I do everything for you?

Because you want my body.

You didn't hear me

when I proposed to you to be a queen?

More than your body...

I want your heart.

Still cooped up in this dump at this hour?

You'll never find a woman.

Good evening, uncle.

It's going to be one hell of an evening, yes.

We're going to the tavern.

To drink some, and to screw some.

Isn't aunt Genoveva waiting on us for supper?

Genoveva is probably home, praying, as decent women do.

Now hurry, because the indecent ladies don't like to wait too long.

Look at her.

Who would have thought the newbie would be running things?

It was Madam Nena's idea.

-God bless her. -Disgusting hag.

She should have rewarded the veterans.

Complain less, work more.

Col. Felizardo, Dr. Boticário.

Candinha!

Send me your comeliest little lamb.

She'll pop this one's cherry!

And what of your family?

My father remained in Portugal.

It's his land, no?

Then you came to Brazil alone?

I did, to find my mother.

A native my father impregnated.

And whose daughter he took, still a child.

I never found her village.

Now that everything is on course...

Let's go have a chat.

I want to see if...

you learned well from Nena.

Botica...

You're a good man.

I will give you a special service.

Beja, you are now my fiancée.

And soon,

you will be the Lady of Paracatu.

You made me a very happy man

by accepting my offer.

My heart is killing me, Severina.

But you're getting married.

Not with the man that I love.

I will marry the Magistrate because I have no choice.

But I can't stop thinking about Antônio.

Antônio has married another.

You saw the ring on her finger.

Did you not?

Beja.

He's in the past now.

-Your future is with the Magistrate. -I...

I will never be able to forget Antônio.

And the Magistrate killed my grandfather.

He destroyed my dreams.

Your most expensive bottle, master.

You don't celebrate like this even in the greatest events.

One doesn't drink only over gold, Juca.

And today, I have much to celebrate!

I tamed that mare, did I not?

Don't breathe a word to her about her half-breed coming here.

She looks like a different woman.

Women are all the same, Juca.

Every pair of legs will spread with a little illusion.

Are you sure you want to go alone?

Yes.

How much longer will we stay in this room?

Long enough to be sure that if she returns, she won't see father.

You really think she'd return?

-After everything we did? -Beja isn't like us.

-She has no shame at all. -Maria.

I told mother.

That Beja was here?

That I don't feel like Antônio's sister.

It's now.

As planned.

Go.

-Afternoon, gentlemen. -Afternoon.

-Anyone fancy a sip? -We're on duty, man.

No one needs to know.

That's good stuff.

Is there a problem?

I'm speaking to you, are you deaf?

Pardon, sir.

-Just the usual patrol. -Go patrol outside.

You come in here if called upon.

Yes, sir.

I came as soon as I received your message.

No one ever requested a confession by the river before.

It's more than a confession, Father.

You are the messenger of God on this Earth, are you not?

If my purity can't be Antônio's, may it be God's.

I give myself to him.

Through you, sir.

By my own will.

Angélica, my daughter...

It was never kept secret that you were left by our doorstep, still a baby.

Which does not mean you aren't loved.

Absolutely.

You are our daughter, but...

you don't carry our blood.

Do you understand?

A foster child.

Angélica, I need to be certain you understand me.

I understand, father.

What I mean by that is that Maria and Antônio aren't your siblings.

Meaning,

there is no bond whatsoever between you, and us.

You're throwing me out?

Is that it?

-I don't want to lose my family. -No, baby.

Relax, that's not it at all.

-Listen to your father. -Baby.

It's the opposite.

Angélica, you will now be a Sampaio.

Truly.

I want you to marry...

Antônio.

God's will is truly mysterious.

I came for a confession...

and wound up laying with the loveliest woman I've ever seen.

What's done is done.

And it ends here.

Now I can give myself to Mota.

He shall not have my purity.

Beja!

Have you prepared the room?

Of course, sir.

Beja must be near.

And order a larger supper.

I'll need it.

Excuse me.