1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:01:21,541 --> 00:01:24,962 THE DESERT OF THE TARTARS 4 00:02:42,039 --> 00:02:43,498 Will you be gone long? 5 00:02:45,125 --> 00:02:47,753 Yes, a long time. 6 00:02:49,421 --> 00:02:50,797 Will you write? 7 00:02:55,844 --> 00:02:57,763 I know you won't. 8 00:02:59,890 --> 00:03:01,850 Please don't wait for me. 9 00:03:02,309 --> 00:03:03,685 As you wish. 10 00:03:04,102 --> 00:03:05,520 I understand. 11 00:03:06,021 --> 00:03:08,315 I know what it means to you. 12 00:04:41,241 --> 00:04:42,701 You're so lucky. 13 00:04:43,368 --> 00:04:47,205 Every day, you'll hear the silver trumpets of Bastiano. 14 00:04:51,585 --> 00:04:53,879 I don't know what the fortress is like. 15 00:04:54,087 --> 00:04:55,714 Only that it's far away. 16 00:04:55,964 --> 00:04:57,966 When I leave the Academy, 17 00:04:58,133 --> 00:05:00,510 perhaps I'll be sent to Bastiano too. 18 00:05:24,159 --> 00:05:26,036 You see that hill there? 19 00:05:28,163 --> 00:05:30,540 After I cross it, I shall begin... 20 00:05:32,125 --> 00:05:33,460 a new life. 21 00:07:53,183 --> 00:07:54,851 Captain! Sir! 22 00:07:58,271 --> 00:07:59,064 What is it? 23 00:07:59,814 --> 00:08:03,652 Nothing, sir! I just wanted to salute you! 24 00:08:05,028 --> 00:08:05,820 Who are you? 25 00:08:07,447 --> 00:08:09,783 Lieutenant Drogo! 26 00:08:12,869 --> 00:08:17,165 Go this way. The paths meet further down. 27 00:08:26,466 --> 00:08:27,801 Captain Hortiz. 28 00:08:27,967 --> 00:08:29,386 Lieutenant Drogo. 29 00:08:29,719 --> 00:08:31,012 Heading to Bastiano? 30 00:08:31,638 --> 00:08:34,307 I feared I'd never find the fortress, sir. 31 00:08:35,475 --> 00:08:36,309 Why? 32 00:08:36,976 --> 00:08:38,687 I think I took the wrong path. 33 00:08:39,270 --> 00:08:41,731 Coming from that direction, certainly. 34 00:08:42,023 --> 00:08:44,192 The mountains border the Northern Realm. 35 00:08:45,068 --> 00:08:47,320 No army could cross them. 36 00:08:48,238 --> 00:08:50,907 So what use would a fortress be? 37 00:08:53,660 --> 00:08:56,329 Bastiano is further away, to the north. 38 00:08:57,205 --> 00:09:00,041 A messenger should know his route better. 39 00:09:00,709 --> 00:09:02,752 I'm not a messenger, sir. 40 00:09:03,211 --> 00:09:06,297 I'm reporting for duty. It's my first posting. 41 00:09:06,464 --> 00:09:08,383 Congratulations, lieutenant. 42 00:09:08,758 --> 00:09:10,677 There's no better choice. 43 00:09:11,386 --> 00:09:13,012 For two years, I suppose? 44 00:09:13,972 --> 00:09:14,806 Pardon, sir? 45 00:09:14,973 --> 00:09:18,601 Two years on the border count double for seniority. 46 00:09:20,562 --> 00:09:22,397 I didn't choose Bastiano. 47 00:09:24,399 --> 00:09:25,859 I was ordered there. 48 00:09:26,025 --> 00:09:27,110 Odd... 49 00:09:27,902 --> 00:09:29,154 Usually... 50 00:09:31,030 --> 00:09:32,741 Give me a drink, Strauss. 51 00:09:33,366 --> 00:09:34,951 What's odd, sir? 52 00:09:35,118 --> 00:09:38,830 There are few volunteers for Bastiano these days. 53 00:09:39,789 --> 00:09:42,167 That must explain your orders. 54 00:09:46,212 --> 00:09:48,590 - A drink, lieutenant? - Please. 55 00:09:51,885 --> 00:09:53,344 Thank you, sir. 56 00:09:55,722 --> 00:09:58,099 Bastiano is a dead border. 57 00:10:00,477 --> 00:10:02,520 As you'll see for yourself. 58 00:10:39,808 --> 00:10:41,142 It wasn't much. 59 00:10:43,436 --> 00:10:45,647 Just a tiny stone, sir. 60 00:10:48,107 --> 00:10:50,527 What did he mean by a "dead border"? 61 00:10:53,363 --> 00:10:55,156 The border lies beyond Bastiano. 62 00:11:00,829 --> 00:11:03,748 A dead border with nothing behind it. 63 00:11:04,916 --> 00:11:06,960 Absolutely nothing. 64 00:11:09,128 --> 00:11:11,339 The Desert of the Tartars... 65 00:11:13,383 --> 00:11:16,261 People say they came this way in the past. 66 00:11:16,427 --> 00:11:17,846 A long time ago. 67 00:11:19,055 --> 00:11:22,058 They destroyed the city and then rode on. 68 00:11:22,934 --> 00:11:25,770 Perhaps it's just a legend. 69 00:11:42,287 --> 00:11:45,123 I've been at Bastiano for more than 18 years. 70 00:11:45,290 --> 00:11:49,043 I must say it's more beautiful inside than from here. 71 00:11:54,632 --> 00:11:56,551 You're eager to arrive. 72 00:11:57,051 --> 00:11:58,011 Ride on ahead. 73 00:11:59,846 --> 00:12:00,930 Go on. 74 00:14:03,678 --> 00:14:04,846 Halt! 75 00:14:05,013 --> 00:14:06,347 Who goes there? 76 00:14:08,099 --> 00:14:09,809 Lieutenant Drogo. 77 00:14:10,643 --> 00:14:12,478 Posted to the fortress. 78 00:14:12,645 --> 00:14:14,355 Reporting for duty. 79 00:14:45,011 --> 00:14:46,137 Lieutenant Simeon. 80 00:14:47,263 --> 00:14:48,014 Lieutenant Drogo. 81 00:14:50,349 --> 00:14:51,559 Welcome to Bastiano. 82 00:14:52,435 --> 00:14:53,436 Thank you. 83 00:14:53,811 --> 00:14:54,812 Lazare! 84 00:14:56,564 --> 00:14:57,899 Sergeant Major Tronk. 85 00:15:00,526 --> 00:15:02,153 The lieutenant's horse. 86 00:15:09,410 --> 00:15:11,579 I'll take you to Major Mattis. 87 00:15:11,746 --> 00:15:12,997 Follow me. 88 00:15:15,291 --> 00:15:16,667 It's not your fault 89 00:15:16,834 --> 00:15:19,087 but I haven't received your posting. 90 00:15:19,629 --> 00:15:20,546 I'm sorry, sir. 91 00:15:21,089 --> 00:15:23,841 Colonel, meet Lieutenant Drogo. 92 00:15:28,096 --> 00:15:31,516 In any case, I'm happy to welcome you to Bastiano. 93 00:15:31,974 --> 00:15:34,936 We're proud to belong to what the Emperor calls 94 00:15:35,103 --> 00:15:38,231 the most aristocratic guardian of the crown. 95 00:15:38,981 --> 00:15:44,237 This garrison is a fine posting for an ambitious young officer. 96 00:15:44,403 --> 00:15:46,197 As you'll see for yourself. 97 00:15:49,534 --> 00:15:51,119 Go ahead, lieutenant. 98 00:15:55,581 --> 00:15:59,877 Every position was ready to fire within six minutes, sir. 99 00:16:00,795 --> 00:16:02,922 Six minutes, Mr Ratheneau... 100 00:16:04,173 --> 00:16:06,843 Five minutes and forty-three seconds. 101 00:16:07,468 --> 00:16:09,971 It's a pity you're leaving us. 102 00:16:10,388 --> 00:16:12,598 As a soldier, I'll miss you. 103 00:16:13,307 --> 00:16:16,102 If I may, as a soldier, 104 00:16:16,853 --> 00:16:18,521 I'll miss you too, sir. 105 00:16:20,356 --> 00:16:21,482 You may go. 106 00:16:30,491 --> 00:16:32,243 An excellent officer 107 00:16:32,410 --> 00:16:34,704 but good riddance all the same. 108 00:16:38,040 --> 00:16:42,295 Do you wish to meet His Excellency now or at the mess tonight? 109 00:16:43,379 --> 00:16:46,257 Tonight at the mess, sir. It'll be an honour. 110 00:17:12,491 --> 00:17:13,743 Good evening, Mr Drogo. 111 00:17:13,910 --> 00:17:16,245 I'm Rovine, I'm the doctor here. 112 00:17:19,373 --> 00:17:22,251 I've already received your medical records. 113 00:17:22,543 --> 00:17:24,003 Welcome to Bastiano. 114 00:17:24,170 --> 00:17:25,171 Thank you. 115 00:17:35,640 --> 00:17:36,724 Colonel, 116 00:17:36,891 --> 00:17:40,811 allow me to introduce Lieutenant Drogo. 117 00:17:54,742 --> 00:17:56,994 - Just leave. - I can wait for you. 118 00:17:58,537 --> 00:18:01,332 Excuse me. May I take the lieutenant? 119 00:18:02,083 --> 00:18:03,417 Come, Drogo. 120 00:18:05,211 --> 00:18:07,255 I'm happy to be back here. 121 00:18:07,713 --> 00:18:10,299 What ails Colonel Nathanson? 122 00:18:10,591 --> 00:18:12,426 An old and glorious war wound. 123 00:18:12,593 --> 00:18:14,220 Back when there were wars. 124 00:18:14,387 --> 00:18:16,973 His spine. An iron corset. 125 00:18:17,974 --> 00:18:20,935 He's the only one here who was ever under fire. 126 00:18:21,102 --> 00:18:22,687 You need a city posting. 127 00:18:26,732 --> 00:18:30,319 You come from the city... Help me to persuade him. 128 00:18:30,486 --> 00:18:32,613 Stay well out of it. 129 00:18:32,780 --> 00:18:34,031 Careful... 130 00:18:34,532 --> 00:18:38,494 Ratheneau and Amerling's quarrels can be dangerous. 131 00:18:55,886 --> 00:18:56,887 Gentlemen... 132 00:18:57,430 --> 00:18:58,681 His Excellency. 133 00:19:02,935 --> 00:19:04,186 You're back, Hortiz. 134 00:19:04,353 --> 00:19:05,771 I hope your journey went well. 135 00:19:05,938 --> 00:19:07,398 Thank you, Excellency. 136 00:19:08,149 --> 00:19:09,650 Good evening, Nathanson. 137 00:19:11,152 --> 00:19:12,236 Gentlemen. 138 00:19:12,403 --> 00:19:15,156 My dear Nathanson, I'm glad to see you tonight. 139 00:19:15,531 --> 00:19:17,450 I was told you were ill. 140 00:19:17,616 --> 00:19:19,327 Let's sit down, colonel. 141 00:19:19,827 --> 00:19:20,870 Gentlemen... 142 00:19:25,624 --> 00:19:27,126 Carry on. 143 00:19:47,021 --> 00:19:48,606 Please sit. 144 00:20:07,291 --> 00:20:10,336 Lieutenant Drogo. He arrived this morning. 145 00:20:13,172 --> 00:20:15,091 The major has my papers. 146 00:20:15,925 --> 00:20:18,594 I request the honour of introducing myself. 147 00:20:20,304 --> 00:20:22,139 I'm Jean-Baptiste Drogo. 148 00:20:22,681 --> 00:20:26,143 Infantry lieutenant, at your orders. 149 00:20:28,104 --> 00:20:29,522 Good evening, Excellency. 150 00:20:31,941 --> 00:20:33,401 Good evening, gentlemen. 151 00:20:33,651 --> 00:20:35,319 Good evening, Mr Drogo. 152 00:20:36,112 --> 00:20:39,407 His Excellency Count Filimore, commander of the garrison, 153 00:20:39,573 --> 00:20:41,200 invites you to join us. 154 00:20:41,575 --> 00:20:43,619 Lieutenant Colonel Nathanson. 155 00:20:47,415 --> 00:20:50,459 Good evening, I command your company. 156 00:20:50,626 --> 00:20:52,253 Captain Hortiz. 157 00:20:55,756 --> 00:20:59,468 Good evening, I command the garrison's artillery. 158 00:20:59,635 --> 00:21:01,220 Captain Von Serm. 159 00:21:01,595 --> 00:21:03,097 We've already met. 160 00:21:03,806 --> 00:21:05,599 I'm Doctor Rovine. 161 00:21:05,766 --> 00:21:07,476 Medical Officer Rovine. 162 00:21:09,728 --> 00:21:12,606 Lieutenant Simeon, the oldest subordinate officer. 163 00:21:12,773 --> 00:21:14,316 Lieutenant Simeon. 164 00:21:15,943 --> 00:21:17,695 Good evening, I'm Amerling. 165 00:21:17,862 --> 00:21:19,655 Lieutenant Von Amerling. 166 00:21:21,031 --> 00:21:22,158 Good evening, Mr Drogo. 167 00:21:22,324 --> 00:21:23,951 Lieutenant Von Ratheneau. 168 00:21:24,743 --> 00:21:26,495 Lieutenant Munt. Good evening. 169 00:21:26,662 --> 00:21:28,038 Lieutenant Munt. 170 00:21:29,582 --> 00:21:32,585 Delighted, Mr Drogo. I'm Lieutenant Von Arnim. 171 00:21:32,751 --> 00:21:34,211 Lieutenant Von Arnim. 172 00:21:36,380 --> 00:21:38,632 Good evening, Mr Drogo. I'm Sarteris. 173 00:21:38,966 --> 00:21:40,551 Lieutenant Sarteris. 174 00:21:42,761 --> 00:21:43,971 Good evening, Mr Drogo. 175 00:21:44,138 --> 00:21:45,514 Lieutenant Gruther. 176 00:21:46,682 --> 00:21:48,851 Lieutenant Murnau. Good evening. 177 00:21:49,018 --> 00:21:50,352 Lieutenant Murnau. 178 00:21:54,565 --> 00:21:56,609 Good evening, Lieutenant Drogo. 179 00:21:56,775 --> 00:21:57,985 Will you join us? 180 00:21:58,360 --> 00:21:59,653 Thank you, Excellency. 181 00:21:59,820 --> 00:22:01,197 Thank you, gentlemen. 182 00:22:01,572 --> 00:22:02,990 I'm honoured. 183 00:22:49,703 --> 00:22:53,624 You only really see the desert from that outpost there. 184 00:22:53,791 --> 00:22:55,167 What can you see? 185 00:22:55,793 --> 00:22:58,587 Nothing. Stones, sand and dust. 186 00:23:05,219 --> 00:23:07,179 However, there are some men 187 00:23:08,722 --> 00:23:10,224 who claim 188 00:23:11,725 --> 00:23:15,437 to have seen riders on white horses. 189 00:23:16,772 --> 00:23:18,774 Patrols from the Northern Realm? 190 00:23:24,905 --> 00:23:26,282 Maybe not. 191 00:23:27,992 --> 00:23:29,827 Where else would they be from? 192 00:23:31,537 --> 00:23:32,955 The desert. 193 00:23:41,380 --> 00:23:45,676 If it were true, the General Staff would know and would talk about it. 194 00:23:47,136 --> 00:23:50,055 There are things they prefer to ignore officially. 195 00:23:51,348 --> 00:23:53,851 Even Colonel Filimore never mentions it. 196 00:23:57,313 --> 00:23:59,857 - As for Hortiz... - Captain Hortiz? 197 00:24:03,444 --> 00:24:06,238 It was shortly after he arrived at Bastiano. 198 00:24:07,615 --> 00:24:10,075 He was on duty at the outpost. 199 00:24:12,995 --> 00:24:14,747 And suddenly he saw them... 200 00:24:16,540 --> 00:24:18,876 Just at the edge of the mist. 201 00:24:21,629 --> 00:24:23,505 Hortiz saw riders? 202 00:24:26,133 --> 00:24:27,926 He even sounded the alarm. 203 00:24:30,721 --> 00:24:32,431 He had a cannon fired. 204 00:24:33,265 --> 00:24:34,892 A serious decision. 205 00:24:38,354 --> 00:24:40,064 An officer like Hortiz 206 00:24:40,230 --> 00:24:43,317 would never have taken it without being sure. 207 00:24:50,491 --> 00:24:53,118 By daybreak, the riders had vanished. 208 00:24:53,869 --> 00:24:56,163 So only he saw them. 209 00:24:58,082 --> 00:25:00,918 He said earlier that Bastiano was a dead border, 210 00:25:01,377 --> 00:25:02,920 leading to nothing. 211 00:25:03,587 --> 00:25:05,547 He also spoke of a legend. 212 00:25:06,799 --> 00:25:09,677 Yet he has stayed here. To wait. 213 00:25:11,637 --> 00:25:13,055 To wait for what? 214 00:25:14,264 --> 00:25:15,516 The enemy. 215 00:25:15,891 --> 00:25:17,851 Be it from the Northern Realm... 216 00:25:19,311 --> 00:25:20,854 or the desert. 217 00:25:22,690 --> 00:25:25,150 He may not believe so strongly now 218 00:25:26,610 --> 00:25:28,237 but he still waits. 219 00:25:29,530 --> 00:25:30,864 Like the others. 220 00:25:58,726 --> 00:26:00,018 Come and help me! 221 00:26:04,356 --> 00:26:05,566 Hold him. 222 00:26:09,445 --> 00:26:11,238 Try to keep him still. 223 00:26:12,197 --> 00:26:13,657 What does he want? 224 00:26:14,074 --> 00:26:16,410 He wants your hand over his mouth. 225 00:26:27,796 --> 00:26:30,632 Hold him down. Keep him from moving. 226 00:27:01,580 --> 00:27:03,332 You can let go now. 227 00:27:42,496 --> 00:27:44,832 The drug works almost immediately. 228 00:29:49,539 --> 00:29:51,166 It seems impossible. 229 00:29:51,500 --> 00:29:53,168 What seems impossible? 230 00:29:53,335 --> 00:29:54,878 In two days, I'll be in the city. 231 00:29:57,714 --> 00:30:00,175 I'll never see this fortress again. 232 00:30:00,968 --> 00:30:02,427 But you... 233 00:30:04,304 --> 00:30:06,556 You'll go to see my family, won't you? 234 00:30:08,684 --> 00:30:09,810 Listen... 235 00:30:10,227 --> 00:30:11,895 There's still time if you... 236 00:30:12,521 --> 00:30:13,563 No. 237 00:30:17,859 --> 00:30:21,363 I told you: I like Bastiano and I'm well. 238 00:30:30,122 --> 00:30:32,624 That's what you'll tell my mother anyhow. 239 00:30:40,173 --> 00:30:41,425 Promise me. 240 00:30:42,134 --> 00:30:44,386 What else can I tell her? The truth? 241 00:30:52,978 --> 00:30:53,729 Go now. 242 00:30:57,315 --> 00:30:59,067 Don't linger any longer. 243 00:31:02,320 --> 00:31:03,071 I'll write. 244 00:31:04,239 --> 00:31:05,073 Farewell. 245 00:31:29,056 --> 00:31:30,223 So be it. 246 00:31:31,141 --> 00:31:35,395 Your request surprises me, lieutenant, but I'll try to help. 247 00:31:40,817 --> 00:31:42,152 Twice a year, 248 00:31:42,319 --> 00:31:44,613 we all have a medical examination. 249 00:31:44,946 --> 00:31:47,699 Me, Lieutenant Colonel Nathanson, 250 00:31:47,949 --> 00:31:49,409 the colonel himself... 251 00:31:49,576 --> 00:31:51,578 Everyone. That's the rule. 252 00:31:54,206 --> 00:31:56,833 When your turn comes, I promise 253 00:31:57,042 --> 00:31:59,920 you'll be issued with a negative report. 254 00:32:02,339 --> 00:32:05,050 You can count on me. Does that suit you? 255 00:32:05,217 --> 00:32:08,428 Perfectly, sir. I don't know how to thank you. 256 00:32:15,519 --> 00:32:16,478 All right. 257 00:32:17,145 --> 00:32:20,232 The next examination will be in four months. 258 00:32:21,399 --> 00:32:22,109 Four months? 259 00:32:22,567 --> 00:32:24,820 That's the best I can do, lieutenant. 260 00:32:27,114 --> 00:32:28,657 Why don't I file a request then? 261 00:32:30,408 --> 00:32:33,537 You'll be risking your career. Think about it. 262 00:32:34,121 --> 00:32:37,749 A transfer request just after your first posting... 263 00:32:38,208 --> 00:32:39,543 It could harm you. 264 00:32:40,794 --> 00:32:45,132 With my solution, you have time to prove your worth. 265 00:32:46,133 --> 00:32:48,885 Four months isn't the end of the world. 266 00:32:49,511 --> 00:32:51,847 You're probably right, sir, but... 267 00:32:54,224 --> 00:32:56,351 Thank you for your offer. 268 00:32:57,102 --> 00:32:58,812 Keep it secret. 269 00:32:59,187 --> 00:33:02,065 This arrangement must stay between you and me. 270 00:33:09,739 --> 00:33:11,074 About turn! 271 00:33:14,995 --> 00:33:16,163 Charge! 272 00:33:33,680 --> 00:33:35,098 Lieutenant Drogo, 273 00:33:35,473 --> 00:33:39,227 your platoon was ahead of Lieutenant Sarteris' at roll call. 274 00:33:39,394 --> 00:33:41,354 He's been here longer than you. 275 00:33:41,521 --> 00:33:44,107 Lieutenant Sarteris' platoon was late, sir. 276 00:33:44,274 --> 00:33:45,734 Stick to your place. 277 00:33:51,531 --> 00:33:54,451 Your men are well disciplined. Congratulations. 278 00:33:56,411 --> 00:34:00,081 I regret your hasty decision to leave us all the more. 279 00:34:00,749 --> 00:34:02,209 Don't be surprised. 280 00:34:03,293 --> 00:34:06,546 Secrets aren't guarded as well as the fortress. 281 00:34:12,928 --> 00:34:14,137 You know, 282 00:34:14,971 --> 00:34:18,016 a lot of young officers have come here like you. 283 00:34:20,644 --> 00:34:23,563 Those who choose to stay don't feel inferior. 284 00:34:24,439 --> 00:34:26,316 It's not that, sir. 285 00:34:27,275 --> 00:34:29,444 I had requested a different posting. 286 00:34:30,028 --> 00:34:32,447 It was chance that sent me here. 287 00:34:33,281 --> 00:34:35,075 Chance, lieutenant? 288 00:34:35,450 --> 00:34:37,410 I used to believe that too. 289 00:34:40,247 --> 00:34:43,541 But if chance exists, perhaps it wants you to stay. 290 00:34:53,927 --> 00:34:55,136 Close ranks! 291 00:35:01,601 --> 00:35:04,562 Close ranks, Private Lazare. 292 00:35:26,960 --> 00:35:28,378 Lazare! Faster! 293 00:35:28,545 --> 00:35:30,714 Move, you damn animal. 294 00:35:40,140 --> 00:35:41,725 Old guard! 295 00:35:41,891 --> 00:35:43,393 Attention! 296 00:35:44,811 --> 00:35:46,896 Present arms! 297 00:36:09,711 --> 00:36:11,004 Relief guard! 298 00:36:11,921 --> 00:36:13,340 To the right! 299 00:36:16,051 --> 00:36:18,887 Order arms! 300 00:36:20,472 --> 00:36:21,097 At ease! 301 00:36:25,685 --> 00:36:27,062 Your first duty here? 302 00:36:27,228 --> 00:36:28,021 Yes. 303 00:36:28,188 --> 00:36:30,523 It's boring but you get used to it. 304 00:36:39,407 --> 00:36:41,201 Guards, to your positions! 305 00:36:42,410 --> 00:36:44,287 Night falls early now. 306 00:36:45,830 --> 00:36:48,458 Something will come from this darkness one day. 307 00:36:49,250 --> 00:36:52,796 Colonel Filimore should be warned of the danger. 308 00:36:53,463 --> 00:36:54,714 What danger? 309 00:36:56,758 --> 00:36:59,302 You see Lieutenant Amerling's platoon? 310 00:36:59,594 --> 00:37:01,805 They'll arrive at the fortress after dark. 311 00:37:01,971 --> 00:37:03,640 Like us tomorrow. 312 00:37:05,016 --> 00:37:07,519 Lieutenant Amerling has three different passwords. 313 00:37:07,685 --> 00:37:09,145 Like you, sir. 314 00:37:09,312 --> 00:37:11,439 The one valid when he left, 315 00:37:11,773 --> 00:37:12,982 the one used here 316 00:37:13,191 --> 00:37:15,902 and the one needed to return to the fortress 317 00:37:16,069 --> 00:37:19,447 as the guard will have changed in the meantime. 318 00:37:20,407 --> 00:37:21,699 What of it? 319 00:37:22,909 --> 00:37:26,204 What if the officer with the passwords falls ill? 320 00:37:26,371 --> 00:37:27,747 What will happen? 321 00:37:28,373 --> 00:37:31,251 The old guard can't return to the fortress 322 00:37:31,418 --> 00:37:35,296 since only the officer knows the password. 323 00:37:35,922 --> 00:37:38,299 Surely the sentries would recognize them? 324 00:37:38,466 --> 00:37:39,717 In the dark? 325 00:37:40,301 --> 00:37:43,680 What if the old guard were attacked by surprise 326 00:37:43,847 --> 00:37:47,308 and wiped out between the outpost and the fortress? 327 00:37:47,475 --> 00:37:51,688 The enemy could then dress in our uniforms. 328 00:37:52,897 --> 00:37:54,065 That's true. 329 00:37:54,232 --> 00:37:57,694 Without the password, no one coming from the North, 330 00:37:57,861 --> 00:37:59,571 no one, without exception, 331 00:37:59,737 --> 00:38:02,073 can enter the fortress. 332 00:38:43,990 --> 00:38:44,949 Tronk! 333 00:38:48,161 --> 00:38:49,871 At your orders, sir. 334 00:38:52,665 --> 00:38:55,084 I don't know... I may be mistaken... 335 00:38:55,543 --> 00:38:56,586 But I think... 336 00:38:56,753 --> 00:38:57,795 Alert! 337 00:38:58,254 --> 00:38:59,589 What is it? 338 00:39:10,350 --> 00:39:12,977 Back to your posts. Not a sound! 339 00:39:14,646 --> 00:39:16,689 - Double the guard, corporal. - Yes, sir! 340 00:39:16,856 --> 00:39:19,609 Lazare, join the lieutenant on the platform. 341 00:39:31,746 --> 00:39:33,122 They can feel them. 342 00:39:35,500 --> 00:39:36,834 What did you say? 343 00:39:37,794 --> 00:39:41,381 The horses, they can feel them coming. 344 00:39:42,048 --> 00:39:43,132 Who? 345 00:39:44,259 --> 00:39:45,343 Shut up! 346 00:39:54,644 --> 00:39:56,396 What could it be? 347 00:39:58,690 --> 00:40:00,066 What should we do? 348 00:40:03,653 --> 00:40:05,071 It's just a desert. 349 00:40:06,531 --> 00:40:08,992 Miles and miles of desert. 350 00:40:20,587 --> 00:40:21,671 Tronk... 351 00:40:24,674 --> 00:40:26,259 Should I sound the alarm? 352 00:40:31,139 --> 00:40:33,474 If I were you, I'd wait and see. 353 00:40:34,684 --> 00:40:36,769 Firing the canon is serious. 354 00:40:37,729 --> 00:40:41,190 In two minutes, the fortress would be ready for war. 355 00:40:44,569 --> 00:40:47,238 I'd wait to see more clearly, sir. 356 00:41:04,756 --> 00:41:06,382 What do you think, Tronk? 357 00:41:08,134 --> 00:41:10,428 Nothing yet, sir. 358 00:41:11,471 --> 00:41:14,766 Private, fetch the corporal then return to your post. 359 00:41:14,932 --> 00:41:15,892 Yes, sir! 360 00:41:22,106 --> 00:41:23,983 Tell me what you think now. 361 00:41:25,777 --> 00:41:28,571 That horse isn't from the fortress, sir. 362 00:41:29,072 --> 00:41:31,366 At Bastiano, as you may have noticed, 363 00:41:31,532 --> 00:41:34,285 all the horses are black or bay. 364 00:41:35,370 --> 00:41:36,954 So where is it from? 365 00:41:41,084 --> 00:41:43,503 Relieve the night guard, corporal. 366 00:41:43,670 --> 00:41:45,296 Strengthen the posts. 367 00:41:45,463 --> 00:41:48,800 Put three gunners on the cannon, ready to fire. 368 00:41:56,057 --> 00:41:58,393 Should I sound the alarm now? 369 00:41:59,018 --> 00:42:00,853 Not yet, sir. 370 00:42:01,646 --> 00:42:04,732 But we must be prepared to at any moment. 371 00:42:06,317 --> 00:42:07,735 But that horse... 372 00:42:08,319 --> 00:42:11,197 even coming from the desert, isn't a real danger. 373 00:42:11,781 --> 00:42:13,449 But it could announce it. 374 00:42:16,077 --> 00:42:17,704 From the Northern Realm? 375 00:42:18,496 --> 00:42:21,666 Their horsemen have neverventured into the desert. 376 00:42:22,250 --> 00:42:23,918 At least not until now. 377 00:42:24,585 --> 00:42:26,504 Then speak their name, Tronk! 378 00:42:27,505 --> 00:42:29,424 I want to hear you say it! 379 00:42:35,680 --> 00:42:36,931 That horse... 380 00:42:37,724 --> 00:42:40,101 is a Tartar horse. 381 00:42:54,198 --> 00:42:55,742 Nothing will happen. 382 00:42:57,702 --> 00:42:59,203 No one will come. 383 00:43:01,122 --> 00:43:03,458 We'll simply have spent the day... 384 00:43:04,292 --> 00:43:06,002 watching that horse. 385 00:43:06,210 --> 00:43:07,754 Lazare, to your post. 386 00:43:08,045 --> 00:43:10,047 Lazare, to your post I said! 387 00:43:10,214 --> 00:43:15,052 I understand your disappointment, sir. But the border begins at our feet. 388 00:43:15,219 --> 00:43:17,096 The slightest incident and... 389 00:43:17,305 --> 00:43:18,264 Rules are rules. 390 00:43:18,431 --> 00:43:19,932 What rules, Tronk? 391 00:43:20,099 --> 00:43:23,311 That horse doesn't care about your rules! 392 00:43:28,941 --> 00:43:30,359 All right, Tronk. 393 00:43:30,985 --> 00:43:32,361 You're right. 394 00:43:34,113 --> 00:43:36,699 I won't give the order to fetch that horse... 395 00:43:37,867 --> 00:43:39,911 since the rules are against it. 396 00:43:41,412 --> 00:43:44,248 The relief guard will be here in an hour. 397 00:43:52,673 --> 00:43:54,175 So will the night. 398 00:44:04,644 --> 00:44:06,687 Halt! Who goes there? 399 00:44:06,854 --> 00:44:08,648 Old guard from the outpost. 400 00:44:08,815 --> 00:44:10,525 Give the password! 401 00:44:10,691 --> 00:44:12,151 Sword and banner. 402 00:44:12,485 --> 00:44:13,861 Open the gates! 403 00:44:41,556 --> 00:44:44,475 Halt! Left turn! 404 00:44:46,227 --> 00:44:48,563 Sergeant Tronk, do roll and dismiss. 405 00:44:48,729 --> 00:44:50,106 Yes, sir. 406 00:44:51,274 --> 00:44:52,525 Corporal, roll call. 407 00:44:52,692 --> 00:44:54,402 Yes, sir. 408 00:44:56,112 --> 00:44:57,530 - Gretz? - Present! 409 00:44:57,864 --> 00:44:58,948 - Nerava? - Present! 410 00:44:59,115 --> 00:45:00,324 - Buski? - Present! 411 00:45:00,491 --> 00:45:01,534 - Riesner? - Present! 412 00:45:01,701 --> 00:45:03,244 - Brijinski? - Present! 413 00:45:03,578 --> 00:45:04,871 - Marisch? - Present! 414 00:45:05,037 --> 00:45:05,955 Lazare? 415 00:45:08,916 --> 00:45:09,667 Present. 416 00:45:10,668 --> 00:45:14,255 The horse should have been brought back so we could see it. 417 00:45:15,256 --> 00:45:17,425 But the rules, sir? 418 00:45:17,592 --> 00:45:20,970 An officer must take responsibility when necessary. 419 00:45:21,971 --> 00:45:23,306 You may go now. 420 00:45:31,272 --> 00:45:32,857 Stay, lieutenant. 421 00:45:36,861 --> 00:45:38,487 You behaved wisely. 422 00:45:39,155 --> 00:45:42,074 Firstly by not sounding the alarm. 423 00:45:42,241 --> 00:45:43,367 Right, captain? 424 00:45:45,161 --> 00:45:47,997 It was probably just a lost horse without a rider. 425 00:45:49,874 --> 00:45:53,085 Secondly, you followed regulations to the letter. 426 00:45:53,252 --> 00:45:54,629 Congratulations. 427 00:45:56,547 --> 00:45:58,674 A border is a border. 428 00:45:59,842 --> 00:46:04,972 Only His Excellency could have decided to have the animal captured. 429 00:46:06,974 --> 00:46:08,142 Captain... 430 00:46:08,726 --> 00:46:11,479 do you think the horse belongs to an army? 431 00:46:13,105 --> 00:46:15,066 I asked you something, captain. 432 00:46:15,232 --> 00:46:16,776 No, I don't think so. 433 00:46:18,194 --> 00:46:20,571 But from a military point of view, 434 00:46:20,738 --> 00:46:23,574 you admit that this incident is suspicious. 435 00:46:23,741 --> 00:46:24,825 Yes, sir. 436 00:46:24,992 --> 00:46:27,787 So why haven't you doubled the guard? 437 00:46:28,996 --> 00:46:30,998 At times such as these, 438 00:46:31,165 --> 00:46:33,459 the rules must be applied to the letter! 439 00:46:42,551 --> 00:46:43,970 Come, lieutenant. 440 00:47:04,532 --> 00:47:05,282 Who goes there? 441 00:47:05,449 --> 00:47:07,159 Private Lazare. 442 00:47:07,493 --> 00:47:10,371 Listen, comrade, I've broken the rules. 443 00:47:10,871 --> 00:47:12,123 Come and let me in. 444 00:47:12,873 --> 00:47:14,291 I've got that horse. 445 00:47:14,750 --> 00:47:17,294 Step up to the gate and give the password. 446 00:47:17,670 --> 00:47:20,464 The password? I can't know it... 447 00:47:20,631 --> 00:47:22,466 Don't you recognize me? 448 00:47:22,633 --> 00:47:24,635 Didn't you hear about the horse? 449 00:47:24,802 --> 00:47:26,303 Look, I have it here. 450 00:47:28,055 --> 00:47:29,181 Well? 451 00:47:29,348 --> 00:47:31,517 Let me in. I'm soaked. 452 00:47:32,018 --> 00:47:33,102 The password! 453 00:47:34,061 --> 00:47:35,104 Look at me! 454 00:47:35,896 --> 00:47:37,273 We know each other. 455 00:47:38,107 --> 00:47:39,442 It's me, Lazare. 456 00:47:39,608 --> 00:47:41,402 Who are you? I can't see you. 457 00:47:43,654 --> 00:47:44,989 What are you doing? 458 00:47:45,239 --> 00:47:46,824 You're not going to shoot me! 459 00:47:47,825 --> 00:47:48,909 Listen! 460 00:47:49,160 --> 00:47:50,327 No! Don't shoot! 461 00:47:54,373 --> 00:47:55,708 Alert! 462 00:47:57,793 --> 00:47:59,920 Back to your positions! 463 00:48:07,678 --> 00:48:10,139 - Open the gate. - You can't go out, sir! 464 00:49:34,140 --> 00:49:36,433 In the forehead, between the eyes. 465 00:49:38,185 --> 00:49:39,061 Who fired? 466 00:49:40,437 --> 00:49:42,064 Private Kupka. 467 00:49:45,359 --> 00:49:47,027 An excellent marksman. 468 00:49:47,444 --> 00:49:49,071 I trained him myself. 469 00:49:50,239 --> 00:49:51,782 And who's the dead man? 470 00:49:51,991 --> 00:49:53,492 Lazare, sir. 471 00:49:54,243 --> 00:49:55,244 A deserter? 472 00:49:55,494 --> 00:49:58,622 As weekly officer, it's my task to ascertain 473 00:49:58,789 --> 00:50:00,291 the facts of this tragedy. 474 00:50:00,916 --> 00:50:02,668 This tragedy? 475 00:50:03,502 --> 00:50:06,505 Dear God, how overdramatic of you! 476 00:50:07,381 --> 00:50:08,382 Sir, 477 00:50:09,175 --> 00:50:11,886 Lazare simply wanted to bring the horse back. 478 00:50:12,052 --> 00:50:13,554 Kupka can testify to that. 479 00:50:14,263 --> 00:50:16,473 He will testify, lieutenant. 480 00:50:17,183 --> 00:50:19,435 He'll confirm this man was a deserter! 481 00:50:25,107 --> 00:50:27,735 You'll have some explaining to do too. 482 00:50:28,402 --> 00:50:30,738 He was in your platoon, wasn't he? 483 00:50:30,905 --> 00:50:32,072 Yes, sir. 484 00:50:32,239 --> 00:50:35,618 His rebellion could have serious consequences. 485 00:50:35,826 --> 00:50:39,455 Our neighbour could protest at the violation of its border. 486 00:50:39,830 --> 00:50:41,749 Surely you're not serious, sir? 487 00:50:47,546 --> 00:50:49,381 Do the necessary, sergeant. 488 00:50:50,257 --> 00:50:53,260 Bury him without honours or ceremony. 489 00:50:53,427 --> 00:50:54,887 Yes, sir. 490 00:51:07,483 --> 00:51:08,651 Sergeant! 491 00:51:13,364 --> 00:51:15,449 Sergeant, have them present arms. 492 00:51:15,616 --> 00:51:17,326 Yes, sir. 493 00:51:22,039 --> 00:51:24,124 Company! Attention! 494 00:51:26,335 --> 00:51:27,544 Present 495 00:51:28,045 --> 00:51:29,255 arms! 496 00:51:42,851 --> 00:51:44,019 Platoon! 497 00:51:44,353 --> 00:51:46,772 Attention! 498 00:51:55,364 --> 00:51:58,492 Platoon! Attention! 499 00:52:36,739 --> 00:52:37,906 What's going on? 500 00:52:43,704 --> 00:52:46,665 Tronk, I asked what's going on. 501 00:52:47,082 --> 00:52:49,877 The third platoon refuses to obey orders, sir. 502 00:52:50,044 --> 00:52:51,879 They're Private Lazare's comrades. 503 00:52:52,838 --> 00:52:55,716 They wouldn't present arms for the salute. 504 00:52:59,094 --> 00:53:01,013 A mutiny, is it? 505 00:53:11,815 --> 00:53:14,693 Platoon! Attention! 506 00:53:25,204 --> 00:53:28,540 Nothing but bastards! Scum! 507 00:53:28,707 --> 00:53:30,042 I'll make you obey! 508 00:53:30,501 --> 00:53:31,460 Bastards! 509 00:53:48,352 --> 00:53:49,645 All right then. 510 00:53:50,354 --> 00:53:51,939 They can stay right here. 511 00:53:52,439 --> 00:53:54,441 Without food or water. 512 00:53:54,691 --> 00:53:56,402 No one may approach them! 513 00:54:00,364 --> 00:54:02,574 Sergeant, at ease! 514 00:54:20,759 --> 00:54:22,594 My report, Excellency. 515 00:54:29,518 --> 00:54:31,603 What do you wish to obtain? 516 00:54:32,187 --> 00:54:34,189 First, I want them to obey. 517 00:54:34,690 --> 00:54:36,859 Then I'd like them punished. 518 00:54:46,702 --> 00:54:48,954 The dead soldier was their comrade? 519 00:54:49,496 --> 00:54:51,665 Is that any excuse, Excellency? 520 00:54:51,832 --> 00:54:54,626 More than once, they've refused to present arms 521 00:54:54,793 --> 00:54:56,795 to their officers and their flag 522 00:54:57,421 --> 00:55:00,382 and that they've disobeyed me in an insulting manner. 523 00:55:27,451 --> 00:55:29,328 Attention! 524 00:55:31,413 --> 00:55:32,372 Present 525 00:55:33,040 --> 00:55:33,999 arms! 526 00:55:46,094 --> 00:55:49,932 Captain Hortiz, have these men taken to the cells. 527 00:55:50,224 --> 00:55:52,351 They'll stay there until further notice. 528 00:56:13,497 --> 00:56:18,252 You have cardiac problems and suffer from the altitude. 529 00:56:19,378 --> 00:56:21,171 I imagine that suits you? 530 00:56:21,338 --> 00:56:23,840 Perfect. Thank you. 531 00:56:24,883 --> 00:56:27,469 Bastiano is probably bad for everyone. 532 00:56:28,720 --> 00:56:31,348 I don't think God Himself could live here. 533 00:56:31,515 --> 00:56:33,559 You're thinking of Amerling's illness? 534 00:56:34,142 --> 00:56:36,937 Amerling and others. 535 00:56:41,191 --> 00:56:46,071 Some evil little germ trapped in these walls for centuries. 536 00:56:46,238 --> 00:56:48,282 Every cure is powerless. 537 00:56:48,824 --> 00:56:51,368 And it's impossible to diagnose. 538 00:56:52,744 --> 00:56:55,956 Even specialists in the capital are at a loss. 539 00:57:01,211 --> 00:57:02,713 You're wise to leave. 540 00:57:03,171 --> 00:57:04,548 That's not the reason. 541 00:57:05,215 --> 00:57:06,925 I was sent here by mistake. 542 00:57:07,926 --> 00:57:11,096 Here or elsewhere, we're all somewhere by mistake. 543 00:57:13,223 --> 00:57:15,726 I'd have left long ago if I could have. 544 00:57:15,892 --> 00:57:17,644 Can't you ask for a transfer? 545 00:57:18,270 --> 00:57:20,814 Yes, I could. 546 00:57:22,107 --> 00:57:24,651 But I'd feel like a deserter. 547 00:57:29,448 --> 00:57:32,284 With this, you can leave when you like. 548 00:57:33,076 --> 00:57:35,245 You just need the general's signature. 549 00:57:36,413 --> 00:57:38,999 You're lucky, he'll be here in two weeks. 550 00:57:39,166 --> 00:57:41,752 Quicker than sending it to the city 551 00:57:41,918 --> 00:57:43,795 and waiting for an answer. 552 00:57:46,757 --> 00:57:48,050 Goodbye, lieutenant. 553 00:57:48,842 --> 00:57:49,926 Thank you. 554 00:58:44,064 --> 00:58:45,190 Touché! 555 00:58:50,153 --> 00:58:51,738 Excellent, Amerling. 556 00:58:52,072 --> 00:58:55,325 But I'm not as young as you. Allow me to retire. 557 00:58:55,951 --> 00:58:58,370 You're not even out of breath, sir. 558 00:58:59,871 --> 00:59:02,791 You believe I can't fight you much longer? 559 00:59:03,333 --> 00:59:05,377 I truly did want to stop. 560 00:59:06,044 --> 00:59:07,963 But if you wish to carry on... 561 01:00:30,086 --> 01:00:32,297 Company... Attention! 562 01:00:40,347 --> 01:00:42,140 On my order, kneel! 563 01:00:46,978 --> 01:00:50,148 I feel fear but place my trust in Thee, Lord. 564 01:00:51,024 --> 01:00:53,360 Jesus, have mercy on us. 565 01:00:54,152 --> 01:00:57,739 Have mercy on me, Lord. Have mercy on me 566 01:00:57,906 --> 01:01:00,534 for my soul seeks solace in Thee. 567 01:01:01,743 --> 01:01:04,162 Lord, grant us peace. 568 01:01:21,638 --> 01:01:23,765 They have shields and spears. 569 01:01:26,059 --> 01:01:28,937 I beg your pardon, sir. Whom do you mean? 570 01:01:30,188 --> 01:01:32,065 The riders in the desert. 571 01:01:32,566 --> 01:01:34,526 Those I saw long ago. 572 01:01:35,193 --> 01:01:36,945 They rode white horses. 573 01:01:37,779 --> 01:01:39,364 They appeared out of nowhere 574 01:01:39,531 --> 01:01:42,242 at dawn in the desert before the outpost. 575 01:01:42,617 --> 01:01:45,120 Then they vanished... 576 01:01:45,662 --> 01:01:48,331 But I definitely saw them. 577 01:01:49,374 --> 01:01:51,084 That's what you wanted to hear. 578 01:01:51,501 --> 01:01:53,461 The reason why I've stayed... 579 01:01:57,674 --> 01:01:58,633 To wait for them. 580 01:03:07,285 --> 01:03:07,994 Captain Hortiz. 581 01:03:09,079 --> 01:03:10,163 Pleased to meet you. 582 01:03:10,330 --> 01:03:11,706 My respects, sir. 583 01:03:13,375 --> 01:03:16,211 Nathanson. Good to see you. How are you? 584 01:03:16,378 --> 01:03:18,213 Very well, thank you. 585 01:03:18,630 --> 01:03:20,507 Lieutenant Von Amerling. 586 01:03:23,385 --> 01:03:24,511 Von Armin... 587 01:03:27,430 --> 01:03:28,473 Munt... 588 01:03:30,558 --> 01:03:31,977 Sarteris... 589 01:03:34,020 --> 01:03:35,188 Gruther... 590 01:04:00,213 --> 01:04:01,840 Major Mattis... 591 01:04:03,174 --> 01:04:05,260 - How do you do, major? - General... 592 01:04:06,511 --> 01:04:08,221 Captain Von Serm... 593 01:04:08,638 --> 01:04:09,764 Captain. 594 01:04:11,391 --> 01:04:12,183 Lieutenant Simeon... 595 01:04:12,350 --> 01:04:13,643 Ah, Simeon. 596 01:04:14,269 --> 01:04:18,189 I knew your father. We were at the Academy together. 597 01:04:20,775 --> 01:04:22,318 Lieutenant Drogo, Excellency. 598 01:04:22,485 --> 01:04:24,029 Lieutenant... 599 01:04:24,195 --> 01:04:26,531 Did you arrive at Bastiano recently? 600 01:04:26,990 --> 01:04:28,533 Four months ago, sir. 601 01:04:28,700 --> 01:04:31,536 The lieutenant is already one of our best officers. 602 01:04:31,703 --> 01:04:35,165 I'm not surprised, Filimore, you attract our best officers. 603 01:04:35,331 --> 01:04:37,125 Good to see you here, lieutenant. 604 01:04:37,292 --> 01:04:38,918 His Excellency is served. 605 01:04:39,085 --> 01:04:40,086 General... 606 01:04:41,421 --> 01:04:44,507 Good idea. That parade gave me an appetite. 607 01:04:44,674 --> 01:04:48,636 You're lucky, you have the best parades, the best officers 608 01:04:48,803 --> 01:04:50,263 and the best table. 609 01:04:50,430 --> 01:04:53,391 I wonder what Bastiano's weak spot is. 610 01:05:21,586 --> 01:05:23,463 Something wrong, Drogo? 611 01:05:24,130 --> 01:05:25,882 No, doctor, nothing. 612 01:05:26,800 --> 01:05:29,260 Shall I have the general sign your certificate? 613 01:05:29,427 --> 01:05:30,678 No, thank you. 614 01:05:31,513 --> 01:05:34,390 Don't just stand there then. Come and eat. 615 01:05:59,499 --> 01:06:01,167 He must have gone that way! 616 01:06:02,418 --> 01:06:03,837 Come with me! 617 01:06:04,504 --> 01:06:06,131 We've lost him, sir. 618 01:06:07,132 --> 01:06:09,634 You've lost him. Not me. 619 01:07:46,689 --> 01:07:48,399 Next time, lieutenant, 620 01:07:49,067 --> 01:07:51,527 don't provoke me with such games. 621 01:07:52,070 --> 01:07:53,738 I'm too fond of hunting. 622 01:07:54,280 --> 01:07:56,074 You'll never defeat me. 623 01:07:57,951 --> 01:07:59,619 Congratulations, sir. 624 01:08:02,247 --> 01:08:03,373 Sir... 625 01:08:04,249 --> 01:08:05,375 Look! 626 01:08:23,559 --> 01:08:24,852 How many of them? 627 01:08:25,144 --> 01:08:26,646 A company, I think. 628 01:08:29,649 --> 01:08:31,734 That soldier who tried 629 01:08:31,901 --> 01:08:34,696 to bring a horse back to the fortress, 630 01:08:34,862 --> 01:08:36,406 a horse from the desert... 631 01:08:37,699 --> 01:08:38,992 You remember? 632 01:08:40,243 --> 01:08:42,120 Yes, sir, I remember. 633 01:08:46,624 --> 01:08:49,752 A pity we couldn't examine that horse. 634 01:08:50,753 --> 01:08:52,171 Come in. 635 01:08:57,385 --> 01:08:58,511 Excellency... 636 01:09:01,556 --> 01:09:03,266 According to my observations, 637 01:09:03,433 --> 01:09:07,312 the enemy column will soon be within sight of the fortress. 638 01:09:09,814 --> 01:09:11,357 "Enemy", Major? 639 01:09:11,524 --> 01:09:12,817 Yes, Excellency. 640 01:09:12,984 --> 01:09:16,821 The soldiers are armed, with banners, as the rules of war state. 641 01:09:16,988 --> 01:09:19,741 They hope to surprise us by moving around the desert 642 01:09:19,907 --> 01:09:21,951 so as not to be seen from the outpost. 643 01:09:23,077 --> 01:09:25,413 Very good. Thank you. You may go. 644 01:09:29,667 --> 01:09:31,919 You won't order a general alert, sir? 645 01:09:33,755 --> 01:09:36,341 Major, I appreciate once again 646 01:09:36,507 --> 01:09:38,092 your sense of duty. 647 01:09:39,135 --> 01:09:42,680 Please inform the officers that I shall see them in 10 minutes 648 01:09:43,473 --> 01:09:44,557 for the usual report. 649 01:09:44,724 --> 01:09:45,808 But... sir... 650 01:09:46,351 --> 01:09:47,518 You may go. 651 01:09:56,361 --> 01:09:57,904 Stay here, lieutenant. 652 01:10:05,578 --> 01:10:07,789 Please, stay. 653 01:10:14,087 --> 01:10:17,173 What's all this confusion about? 654 01:10:17,340 --> 01:10:20,301 Get to your positions! You've no business here! 655 01:10:20,510 --> 01:10:22,887 Clear the parapet! Move it! 656 01:10:33,022 --> 01:10:33,981 Come in. 657 01:10:36,192 --> 01:10:39,112 Lieutenant Birowitz of the 7th Dragoons, sir. 658 01:10:39,362 --> 01:10:42,657 I have a message from the Chief of the General Staff. 659 01:10:49,497 --> 01:10:50,706 Excuse me, gentlemen. 660 01:11:21,237 --> 01:11:24,657 Thank you, lieutenant. You deserve to rest now. 661 01:11:24,991 --> 01:11:27,702 Lieutenant Von Armin will take care of you. 662 01:11:36,085 --> 01:11:37,211 Gentlemen, 663 01:11:38,546 --> 01:11:40,715 this morning, among the men... 664 01:11:42,300 --> 01:11:45,470 and yourselves, there was some agitation 665 01:11:45,636 --> 01:11:48,639 caused by the presence of unidentified platoons 666 01:11:48,931 --> 01:11:51,642 observed in the northern valley. 667 01:11:52,977 --> 01:11:54,479 They are simply 668 01:11:54,645 --> 01:11:56,772 platoons from the Northern Realm... 669 01:11:58,399 --> 01:12:01,068 in charge of marking out the border 670 01:12:01,819 --> 01:12:04,697 the way we did several years ago. 671 01:12:07,074 --> 01:12:08,034 There. 672 01:12:09,035 --> 01:12:10,411 These platoons 673 01:12:10,578 --> 01:12:13,539 are not heading for our fortress. 674 01:12:16,292 --> 01:12:17,919 They won't come. 675 01:12:18,836 --> 01:12:22,340 They'll scatter through the mountains in small groups 676 01:12:23,174 --> 01:12:25,343 to carry out their mission. 677 01:12:28,346 --> 01:12:31,599 The Chief of the General Staff wrote that. 678 01:12:32,642 --> 01:12:34,310 He also orders me 679 01:12:34,810 --> 01:12:38,231 to organize an expedition immediately 680 01:12:38,981 --> 01:12:41,442 to set up our own demarcation line 681 01:12:41,609 --> 01:12:44,737 in that region of high mountains 682 01:12:45,738 --> 01:12:48,199 where it is not yet clearly defined. 683 01:12:53,579 --> 01:12:56,666 I needn't add that it would be wiser 684 01:12:56,832 --> 01:12:58,292 to arrive first 685 01:12:58,459 --> 01:13:00,795 on the northern summit 686 01:13:00,962 --> 01:13:03,923 and take possession of it without incident. 687 01:13:07,343 --> 01:13:10,888 Sir, as the only Engineers officer at the fortress, 688 01:13:11,055 --> 01:13:14,141 I request permission to take charge of this expedition. 689 01:13:14,767 --> 01:13:16,435 Very good. 690 01:13:17,103 --> 01:13:19,313 Choose your men and leave at dawn. 691 01:13:19,480 --> 01:13:22,441 Make sure you're equipped with warm clothing. 692 01:13:27,321 --> 01:13:29,407 Gentlemen, you may leave. 693 01:14:35,264 --> 01:14:37,475 You'll soon tire, walking in those. 694 01:14:38,351 --> 01:14:40,311 They're going to hurt you. 695 01:14:40,936 --> 01:14:43,022 I don't want to be obliged to stop. 696 01:16:27,251 --> 01:16:28,377 Sergeant! 697 01:16:32,006 --> 01:16:33,466 We'll camp here. 698 01:16:33,632 --> 01:16:35,342 Platoon, halt! 699 01:16:35,509 --> 01:16:38,012 Pitch the first group's tents. 700 01:16:39,054 --> 01:16:41,307 The men going to the peak can rest. 701 01:16:41,474 --> 01:16:42,767 Very good, sir. 702 01:16:47,855 --> 01:16:49,231 Hey, you! 703 01:16:54,153 --> 01:16:56,906 You're in excellent shape. 704 01:16:57,072 --> 01:16:59,200 Indeed I am, sir, thank you. 705 01:16:59,575 --> 01:17:03,120 A pity we don't come here more often. It's beautiful. 706 01:17:03,287 --> 01:17:05,706 Join me on the climb then. 707 01:17:06,457 --> 01:17:08,918 That is what you want, isn't it? 708 01:17:09,919 --> 01:17:11,545 I never expected such an honour. 709 01:17:13,380 --> 01:17:17,218 Try to stay within sight of the man ahead of you. 710 01:17:18,177 --> 01:17:21,222 If you're lost, fire three shots at regular intervals. 711 01:17:21,388 --> 01:17:24,016 We'll respond with three other shots. 712 01:17:24,475 --> 01:17:26,143 Don't take off your gloves. 713 01:17:26,519 --> 01:17:29,188 Don't remain motionless for any reason. 714 01:17:29,355 --> 01:17:31,774 The cold would soon paralyse you. 715 01:17:33,317 --> 01:17:35,319 Cover yourself up. 716 01:17:48,123 --> 01:17:49,208 Soldiers! 717 01:17:49,834 --> 01:17:51,418 Attention! 718 01:18:00,553 --> 01:18:02,137 Twenty soldiers, one NCO, 719 01:18:02,304 --> 01:18:03,889 an officer at the camp, sir. 720 01:18:33,002 --> 01:18:34,378 Farewell, Drogo. 721 01:18:36,046 --> 01:18:37,464 Till we meet again. 722 01:18:53,272 --> 01:18:55,232 Sergeant, let's go. 723 01:18:55,524 --> 01:18:56,859 In single file. 724 01:18:57,026 --> 01:18:59,528 Platoon, forward march! 725 01:19:46,241 --> 01:19:47,826 Inspection patrol. 726 01:19:48,994 --> 01:19:50,412 Northern gate. 727 01:19:51,246 --> 01:19:52,623 Nothing to report. 728 01:19:55,876 --> 01:19:57,419 Inspection patrol. 729 01:19:58,295 --> 01:19:59,713 Southern gate. 730 01:20:00,130 --> 01:20:01,715 Nothing to report. 731 01:20:09,640 --> 01:20:12,559 You can't ask me to leave the fortress! 732 01:20:14,269 --> 01:20:16,605 I'm not asking you, major. I've decided. 733 01:20:17,272 --> 01:20:19,233 Only the general himself can... 734 01:20:20,192 --> 01:20:24,363 The general has promised me an excellent posting for you. 735 01:20:25,489 --> 01:20:28,450 One where your talent for commanding men 736 01:20:28,784 --> 01:20:32,079 will be put to much better use than at this fortress. 737 01:20:32,454 --> 01:20:35,749 I'm surprised by your sudden concern, sir. 738 01:20:37,835 --> 01:20:39,628 You're wrong to be. 739 01:20:41,005 --> 01:20:43,298 I've always appreciated your sense of duty. 740 01:20:43,549 --> 01:20:45,592 But I'm not of your world! 741 01:20:45,968 --> 01:20:47,845 That's the problem. 742 01:20:48,137 --> 01:20:51,932 You've never considered me the equal of officers of your class. 743 01:20:52,349 --> 01:20:55,144 You've simply tolerated me. 744 01:20:55,436 --> 01:20:56,687 And you know why. 745 01:20:57,354 --> 01:21:01,817 To let me handle the things you didn't dare touch yourself! 746 01:21:03,819 --> 01:21:06,363 But you've always despised me. 747 01:21:07,364 --> 01:21:11,160 Now, because of Amerling, you insist I should leave. 748 01:21:14,288 --> 01:21:16,665 You hold me responsible for his death. 749 01:21:23,839 --> 01:21:26,008 No, Mattis, you believe you are 750 01:21:26,425 --> 01:21:28,302 and are almost flattered by it. 751 01:21:28,719 --> 01:21:30,012 But you're mistaken. 752 01:21:35,934 --> 01:21:39,188 You had nothing to do with Count Von Amerling's death. 753 01:21:40,689 --> 01:21:41,774 Nothing. 754 01:21:43,442 --> 01:21:45,861 It's something you can't comprehend... 755 01:21:47,154 --> 01:21:49,656 that goes way beyond what you are... 756 01:21:51,617 --> 01:21:54,161 way beyond what you'll ever be. 757 01:22:01,502 --> 01:22:04,671 Here's your promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel. 758 01:22:05,422 --> 01:22:07,091 Congratulations. 759 01:23:04,148 --> 01:23:07,151 I would have liked to go to Amerling's home with you. 760 01:23:07,317 --> 01:23:08,944 Tell his mother... 761 01:23:10,237 --> 01:23:12,406 I'm sure you know what to tell her. 762 01:23:15,659 --> 01:23:17,619 Will you come back here, Drogo? 763 01:23:19,371 --> 01:23:21,206 I don't know, sir. 764 01:23:23,000 --> 01:23:24,543 I'll go to see the general. 765 01:23:52,446 --> 01:23:53,780 See you soon. 766 01:25:02,391 --> 01:25:05,102 Lieutenant Drogo, the general will see you now. 767 01:25:10,482 --> 01:25:12,401 Lieutenant Drogo, sir. 768 01:25:14,611 --> 01:25:15,362 Bastiano! 769 01:25:18,156 --> 01:25:19,866 Please, come in. 770 01:25:21,285 --> 01:25:23,578 You've given us a lot of trouble 771 01:25:23,745 --> 01:25:25,831 up in Bastiano, 772 01:25:25,998 --> 01:25:27,749 with this border business. 773 01:25:29,543 --> 01:25:33,046 His Highness is adamant about the Empire's integrity. 774 01:25:33,213 --> 01:25:35,173 A ridge is a ridge. 775 01:25:35,340 --> 01:25:36,591 Who was that lieutenant? 776 01:25:37,342 --> 01:25:38,719 Von Amerling, sir. 777 01:25:39,386 --> 01:25:40,595 Count Pietro Von Amerling. 778 01:25:41,096 --> 01:25:42,472 Sit down. 779 01:25:43,807 --> 01:25:47,311 In any case, the whole business made a bad impression. 780 01:25:49,146 --> 01:25:50,939 Let's drop the matter now. 781 01:25:51,648 --> 01:25:54,484 You're here for a new posting, I suppose. 782 01:25:57,612 --> 01:25:59,406 Bring me the file on Lieutenant... 783 01:25:59,573 --> 01:26:00,824 What's your name again? 784 01:26:00,991 --> 01:26:02,326 Drogo, sir. 785 01:26:06,038 --> 01:26:07,247 You would like 786 01:26:07,539 --> 01:26:11,043 a posting in the city, is that right? 787 01:26:12,294 --> 01:26:13,503 If possible, sir. 788 01:26:13,670 --> 01:26:15,881 Of course. Why not? 789 01:26:17,007 --> 01:26:19,676 Do you know what Bastiano's weak spot is? 790 01:26:19,843 --> 01:26:22,137 No, I don't, sir. 791 01:26:24,765 --> 01:26:26,350 Too many men. 792 01:26:29,102 --> 01:26:31,104 Far too many men. 793 01:26:31,271 --> 01:26:34,775 That's why it has been decided on high 794 01:26:34,941 --> 01:26:37,277 to cut back on numbers. 795 01:26:38,487 --> 01:26:40,489 The numbers at Bastiano? 796 01:26:40,781 --> 01:26:42,991 Are you surprised? You didn't know? 797 01:26:43,158 --> 01:26:44,326 - No. - Fancy. 798 01:26:45,494 --> 01:26:48,997 I don't see your transfer request here... 799 01:26:49,790 --> 01:26:51,708 No, I didn't file a request. 800 01:26:51,875 --> 01:26:53,460 But I think... 801 01:26:54,378 --> 01:26:56,088 this document should suffice. 802 01:26:57,297 --> 01:26:59,591 A medical certificate, Excellency. 803 01:26:59,758 --> 01:27:02,511 A medical certificate... 804 01:27:03,220 --> 01:27:03,970 I see. 805 01:27:05,389 --> 01:27:06,890 I also see 806 01:27:07,474 --> 01:27:10,060 that this certificate is quite old. 807 01:27:11,812 --> 01:27:15,690 I don't doubt its validity but it's not recent enough. 808 01:27:16,233 --> 01:27:18,485 And that's a nuisance. 809 01:27:25,617 --> 01:27:27,119 If your health... 810 01:27:31,123 --> 01:27:32,749 didn't allow you 811 01:27:33,041 --> 01:27:35,085 to stay in Bastiano, 812 01:27:36,044 --> 01:27:39,214 why the devil didn't you leave, lieutenant? 813 01:27:40,424 --> 01:27:42,551 But, sir... 814 01:27:43,051 --> 01:27:44,094 I was told that with... 815 01:27:44,261 --> 01:27:46,888 You should return to Bastiano, lieutenant, 816 01:27:47,597 --> 01:27:51,309 and settle this matter. If you're still ill, of course. 817 01:27:53,145 --> 01:27:54,354 Sir, 818 01:27:55,063 --> 01:27:58,316 wouldn't it be easier to file a standard transfer request? 819 01:27:58,483 --> 01:27:59,693 No, lieutenant. 820 01:28:00,402 --> 01:28:03,071 That's no longer possible. 821 01:28:03,238 --> 01:28:05,198 We're cutting numbers. 822 01:28:05,365 --> 01:28:08,243 Thus it's normal to recall 823 01:28:08,410 --> 01:28:10,162 officers who have 824 01:28:10,328 --> 01:28:13,623 made the request by the book. 825 01:28:14,124 --> 01:28:16,626 But when, sir? I've never heard about it. 826 01:28:17,127 --> 01:28:19,045 How should I know? 827 01:28:21,256 --> 01:28:23,258 You're not asking me 828 01:28:23,425 --> 01:28:27,471 to favour you over your more senior colleagues? 829 01:28:28,388 --> 01:28:29,806 No, sir. 830 01:28:31,683 --> 01:28:32,767 Goodbye, my friend. 831 01:28:38,023 --> 01:28:39,483 Keep me posted. 832 01:28:42,068 --> 01:28:43,612 I may seem severe, 833 01:28:43,778 --> 01:28:46,490 but I like seeing you young officers. 834 01:28:47,449 --> 01:28:48,700 At your age, 835 01:28:49,159 --> 01:28:51,953 it does you good to be shaken up. 836 01:28:53,538 --> 01:28:54,414 Goodbye, my friend. 837 01:29:24,402 --> 01:29:27,531 Platoon! Forward march! 838 01:29:55,976 --> 01:29:57,227 Are you leaving, Tronk? 839 01:29:57,978 --> 01:30:00,355 No, sir, I'm staying. 840 01:30:50,864 --> 01:30:52,032 Colonel, sir... 841 01:30:57,162 --> 01:30:59,247 Drogo... You're back? 842 01:31:06,379 --> 01:31:08,089 My private collection. 843 01:31:09,049 --> 01:31:11,885 You gather things without realizing 844 01:31:12,052 --> 01:31:13,511 and then, one day... 845 01:31:15,055 --> 01:31:16,431 Come, Drogo. 846 01:31:17,390 --> 01:31:21,019 In the city, the general mentioned a cutback in numbers. 847 01:31:21,728 --> 01:31:25,273 I didn't realize to what extent and that you'd be leaving too. 848 01:31:25,440 --> 01:31:26,566 I'm afraid so. 849 01:31:27,400 --> 01:31:29,778 The decision surprised us all. 850 01:31:29,944 --> 01:31:31,988 Usually, things proceed... 851 01:31:32,781 --> 01:31:34,157 more slowly. 852 01:31:35,075 --> 01:31:37,243 Why have you been called back, sir? 853 01:31:37,410 --> 01:31:38,286 No idea. 854 01:31:38,953 --> 01:31:42,666 No doubt they think I've been here long enough... 855 01:31:43,541 --> 01:31:45,126 That I'm too old. 856 01:31:47,003 --> 01:31:49,881 You'll have to take over, my young friend. 857 01:31:51,883 --> 01:31:53,051 Very good. 858 01:31:53,218 --> 01:31:55,303 Will you have one last drink with me? 859 01:31:55,470 --> 01:31:57,097 Certainly, sir. 860 01:31:58,598 --> 01:32:01,643 I feared I wouldn't have the pleasure of seeing you. 861 01:32:01,810 --> 01:32:03,561 It all happened so fast. 862 01:32:07,273 --> 01:32:08,149 Here. 863 01:32:08,316 --> 01:32:09,317 Thank you. 864 01:32:15,031 --> 01:32:17,367 Didn't you want to leave too? 865 01:32:19,035 --> 01:32:21,830 There was a misunderstanding with my file. 866 01:32:22,622 --> 01:32:23,957 Not because of us? 867 01:32:24,124 --> 01:32:25,792 I can only blame myself. 868 01:32:25,959 --> 01:32:29,170 Would you like me to put a word in for you? 869 01:32:29,337 --> 01:32:31,089 Thank you, sir. 870 01:32:31,548 --> 01:32:33,007 That won't be necessary. 871 01:32:33,174 --> 01:32:36,386 I don't mind staying at Bastiano a while longer. 872 01:32:37,595 --> 01:32:40,432 Hortiz will be happy to have you with him. 873 01:32:40,849 --> 01:32:41,766 He's staying? 874 01:32:41,933 --> 01:32:44,394 Major Hortiz is my successor 875 01:32:44,728 --> 01:32:47,105 at the head of this fortress. 876 01:32:47,856 --> 01:32:49,482 That was my wish. 877 01:32:53,403 --> 01:32:56,322 Forgive me, Drogo, I have so much to do. 878 01:32:58,658 --> 01:33:02,036 I won't return to the mess before I leave. 879 01:33:03,580 --> 01:33:05,457 Take care of yourself, Drogo. 880 01:33:07,292 --> 01:33:08,585 Sir... 881 01:33:08,835 --> 01:33:10,170 Farewell. 882 01:33:39,449 --> 01:33:40,825 You're back? 883 01:33:41,910 --> 01:33:43,244 What is it? 884 01:33:44,287 --> 01:33:45,538 Not happy to see me? 885 01:33:45,705 --> 01:33:47,457 Of course I am. 886 01:33:47,999 --> 01:33:50,043 I didn't expect you to come back. 887 01:33:52,462 --> 01:33:54,088 I presume you're staying? 888 01:33:54,422 --> 01:33:55,298 Yes. 889 01:33:58,593 --> 01:34:00,094 May I? 890 01:34:02,639 --> 01:34:05,433 I have to go. Someone's waiting for me. 891 01:34:05,600 --> 01:34:07,519 Just a second, please. 892 01:34:11,064 --> 01:34:12,607 What are you looking at? 893 01:34:12,774 --> 01:34:13,983 Nothing. 894 01:34:14,734 --> 01:34:16,444 Nothing in particular. 895 01:34:17,195 --> 01:34:18,613 I'm in a hurry. 896 01:34:18,780 --> 01:34:20,406 There's a light. 897 01:34:20,698 --> 01:34:23,576 What are you talking about? You're raving. 898 01:34:23,743 --> 01:34:26,162 Not just one light... Three! 899 01:34:26,329 --> 01:34:27,997 Five, Simeon! 900 01:34:28,164 --> 01:34:29,749 That's absurd. 901 01:34:29,916 --> 01:34:32,252 Take a look. See for yourself. 902 01:34:32,418 --> 01:34:35,088 Between those two mountains. 903 01:34:35,296 --> 01:34:36,756 There, in the hollow. 904 01:34:39,926 --> 01:34:42,887 Don't tell me you can't see them. 905 01:34:43,054 --> 01:34:44,514 I wouldn't believe you. 906 01:34:45,932 --> 01:34:47,809 I spotted them 3 weeks ago. 907 01:34:49,227 --> 01:34:50,854 I didn't want to tell you. 908 01:34:52,230 --> 01:34:53,273 Why not? 909 01:34:54,899 --> 01:34:57,944 I was afraid you would make fun of me. 910 01:34:58,987 --> 01:35:01,489 Don't tell anyone, not a soul! 911 01:35:01,656 --> 01:35:04,117 Anyone else can see those lights. 912 01:35:04,284 --> 01:35:05,243 No. 913 01:35:05,702 --> 01:35:07,829 No one has such powerful binoculars. 914 01:35:07,996 --> 01:35:10,748 All the more reason to tell Hortiz. 915 01:35:10,915 --> 01:35:12,000 No. 916 01:35:13,960 --> 01:35:16,170 The departures would be cancelled. 917 01:35:16,921 --> 01:35:19,465 Some would do all they could to stay 918 01:35:20,091 --> 01:35:22,719 and take advantage of this opportunity. 919 01:35:23,511 --> 01:35:25,346 What opportunity? 920 01:35:26,097 --> 01:35:29,142 If something finally happens in Bastiano... 921 01:35:30,393 --> 01:35:32,437 the fewer of us, the better. 922 01:35:33,271 --> 01:35:34,731 What do you mean? 923 01:35:39,527 --> 01:35:41,321 It's a nomads' camp. 924 01:35:42,155 --> 01:35:43,072 No. 925 01:35:46,743 --> 01:35:50,872 Nomads would move. They've been there for 3 weeks now. 926 01:35:52,123 --> 01:35:53,958 It's a construction site. 927 01:35:55,043 --> 01:35:57,128 They're building a road. 928 01:36:00,882 --> 01:36:02,300 A road. 929 01:36:03,134 --> 01:36:04,552 In the desert. 930 01:36:05,219 --> 01:36:06,262 Who? 931 01:36:07,639 --> 01:36:08,848 And what for? 932 01:36:09,015 --> 01:36:10,808 To reach Bastiano faster. 933 01:36:11,309 --> 01:36:13,937 To bring heavy material here. Cannons, say. 934 01:36:14,103 --> 01:36:17,106 Cannons in the desert? Listen, Simeon... 935 01:36:18,441 --> 01:36:19,984 do you really believe that? 936 01:36:20,151 --> 01:36:21,402 Think what you want. 937 01:36:22,779 --> 01:36:25,949 But don't say a word about this to anyone. 938 01:36:26,950 --> 01:36:30,495 I believe it's best not to. Leave me your binoculars. 939 01:37:13,579 --> 01:37:14,706 Gentlemen... 940 01:37:17,500 --> 01:37:20,962 Colonel, do us the honour of presiding at our table. 941 01:38:18,978 --> 01:38:22,690 Without repairs, the wall-walk won't be passable. 942 01:38:23,900 --> 01:38:26,194 The General Staff has cut funding. 943 01:38:26,360 --> 01:38:29,322 The sentries could break their necks, sir. 944 01:38:30,740 --> 01:38:33,409 We'll abandon this part of the fortress. 945 01:38:33,618 --> 01:38:37,205 We don't have enough men to occupy it anyway. 946 01:38:38,915 --> 01:38:40,416 And in case of danger, sir? 947 01:38:44,212 --> 01:38:46,089 What danger do you mean? 948 01:38:48,800 --> 01:38:49,967 No specific one. 949 01:39:03,981 --> 01:39:05,608 Anything else, sir? 950 01:39:05,775 --> 01:39:08,027 No. You may go. 951 01:39:26,129 --> 01:39:29,549 If they're advancing, why are they invisible to the naked eye? 952 01:39:29,715 --> 01:39:31,551 I can't explain it. 953 01:39:31,717 --> 01:39:33,386 Maybe they have problems. 954 01:39:33,594 --> 01:39:35,388 No, they're doing it on purpose. 955 01:39:35,555 --> 01:39:38,015 They don't want to alarm us by coming too fast. 956 01:39:38,224 --> 01:39:40,685 They're acting as if the road didn't matter. 957 01:39:42,061 --> 01:39:44,188 Yes, you're right. 958 01:39:45,606 --> 01:39:47,066 That must be it. 959 01:39:49,402 --> 01:39:51,237 They hope we'll get used to it. 960 01:39:51,737 --> 01:39:53,573 And so, gradually, 961 01:39:53,906 --> 01:39:56,784 we'll find its presence normal. Look at Hortiz. 962 01:39:56,951 --> 01:39:59,328 He never even mentions it. 963 01:40:05,084 --> 01:40:06,669 Who's at the outpost today? 964 01:40:06,836 --> 01:40:08,171 Sarteris. 965 01:40:08,504 --> 01:40:10,923 But he won't see with his binoculars. 966 01:40:11,090 --> 01:40:14,177 I don't like Sarteris. I don't trust anybody. 967 01:40:22,602 --> 01:40:24,937 You're sure they're heading here? 968 01:40:25,104 --> 01:40:26,355 Absolutely. 969 01:40:28,524 --> 01:40:31,027 I've taken bearings several times. 970 01:40:31,861 --> 01:40:33,362 I can't be wrong. 971 01:40:34,280 --> 01:40:35,364 Or... 972 01:40:45,208 --> 01:40:47,835 Hold on, lie down. 973 01:40:50,046 --> 01:40:51,172 Are you all right? 974 01:40:51,714 --> 01:40:52,924 Good night, Drogo. 975 01:41:00,723 --> 01:41:03,351 You know, it could take months. 976 01:41:03,726 --> 01:41:05,686 Perhaps even years. 977 01:41:09,440 --> 01:41:10,691 Years? 978 01:41:13,819 --> 01:41:14,862 Yes. 979 01:41:16,280 --> 01:41:19,408 Have you noticed how Hortiz has aged? 980 01:41:33,839 --> 01:41:35,883 What are you looking at, lieutenant? 981 01:41:44,475 --> 01:41:46,769 What's this mysterious secret 982 01:41:47,853 --> 01:41:50,815 you seem to share with Captain Simeon? 983 01:41:52,942 --> 01:41:54,277 A secret... 984 01:41:56,153 --> 01:41:58,281 that had become a burden for us. 985 01:41:59,240 --> 01:42:00,449 Of course, 986 01:42:00,616 --> 01:42:03,202 we'd have ended up telling you, sir. 987 01:42:04,328 --> 01:42:05,454 But... 988 01:42:06,330 --> 01:42:08,165 we wanted to be sure. 989 01:42:10,459 --> 01:42:11,919 Sure of what? 990 01:42:15,673 --> 01:42:16,799 Here. 991 01:42:17,675 --> 01:42:19,302 Look for yourself, sir. 992 01:42:20,553 --> 01:42:21,595 There. 993 01:42:22,138 --> 01:42:24,015 In that direction. 994 01:42:46,704 --> 01:42:48,914 What was I supposed to see? 995 01:42:50,041 --> 01:42:51,959 But... sir... 996 01:42:52,251 --> 01:42:54,337 Those tiny lights over there. 997 01:42:54,503 --> 01:42:56,839 I don't know what you mean. 998 01:42:58,382 --> 01:43:00,134 I didn't see a thing. 999 01:43:00,593 --> 01:43:01,802 Believe me. 1000 01:43:03,721 --> 01:43:04,889 Not a thing. 1001 01:43:09,518 --> 01:43:10,686 By the way... 1002 01:43:12,396 --> 01:43:15,274 I don't want that rumour to spread. 1003 01:43:15,691 --> 01:43:17,401 It no doubt derives 1004 01:43:18,235 --> 01:43:20,446 from an optical illusion. 1005 01:43:21,530 --> 01:43:25,701 In the past, such nonsense has harmed Bastiano's reputation. 1006 01:43:26,577 --> 01:43:27,703 I know. 1007 01:43:28,037 --> 01:43:29,538 I know but this time... 1008 01:43:29,705 --> 01:43:31,415 You understand, lieutenant? 1009 01:43:36,504 --> 01:43:37,922 Yes, sir. 1010 01:43:38,923 --> 01:43:42,593 All non-regulation binoculars will be confiscated. 1011 01:43:44,470 --> 01:43:45,596 By the way, 1012 01:43:45,805 --> 01:43:49,183 I've just received your promotion to captain. 1013 01:43:49,809 --> 01:43:51,811 Congratulations, Drogo. 1014 01:44:12,289 --> 01:44:14,625 I don't understand Hortiz's order. 1015 01:44:15,084 --> 01:44:16,544 What does it matter now? 1016 01:44:18,254 --> 01:44:21,090 No one really believes the road exists. 1017 01:44:24,218 --> 01:44:25,052 Even I... 1018 01:44:26,011 --> 01:44:28,597 What do you mean, "even I"? 1019 01:44:59,003 --> 01:45:00,045 Missed. 1020 01:45:02,131 --> 01:45:03,966 Did you hand in your binoculars? 1021 01:45:04,758 --> 01:45:07,761 What else could I do? Orders are orders. 1022 01:45:08,846 --> 01:45:10,848 Without them, we won't see anymore! 1023 01:45:11,515 --> 01:45:12,683 See? 1024 01:45:13,267 --> 01:45:15,227 See what exactly? 1025 01:45:15,519 --> 01:45:17,521 You just won't see as far. 1026 01:45:26,614 --> 01:45:27,781 Come in. 1027 01:45:31,827 --> 01:45:33,579 You sent for me, sir? 1028 01:45:33,746 --> 01:45:35,706 Will you take tea with me, Drogo? 1029 01:45:35,873 --> 01:45:38,542 Certainly, sir, with pleasure. 1030 01:45:48,093 --> 01:45:50,554 I've decided to abandon the outpost. 1031 01:45:54,808 --> 01:45:56,602 May I ask why, sir? 1032 01:45:57,144 --> 01:46:00,314 I don't have enough men for a permanent guard. 1033 01:46:00,940 --> 01:46:02,942 The outpost is the only spot 1034 01:46:03,108 --> 01:46:05,694 to warn us of an attack from the desert... 1035 01:46:06,028 --> 01:46:07,530 That will do, Drogo! 1036 01:46:12,785 --> 01:46:14,078 That will do. 1037 01:46:16,580 --> 01:46:19,083 Nothing you may say will change things. 1038 01:46:22,586 --> 01:46:24,505 I've already signed the order. 1039 01:46:25,506 --> 01:46:26,632 Forgive me, sir. 1040 01:46:27,550 --> 01:46:29,969 I don't understand what is happening. 1041 01:46:30,135 --> 01:46:32,054 That order can't come from you. 1042 01:46:42,481 --> 01:46:45,901 A platoon will inspect the outpost every ten days. 1043 01:46:47,570 --> 01:46:49,530 You'll be in command of it. 1044 01:47:34,199 --> 01:47:36,619 Company, on my order... 1045 01:47:36,869 --> 01:47:38,495 Attention! 1046 01:47:39,997 --> 01:47:41,332 Present 1047 01:47:41,832 --> 01:47:42,833 arms! 1048 01:47:52,176 --> 01:47:54,011 For Colonel Hortiz's departure! 1049 01:48:44,311 --> 01:48:46,730 May I enter the mess hall, Drogo? 1050 01:48:49,942 --> 01:48:50,859 Certainly, sir. 1051 01:48:59,118 --> 01:49:02,454 Would you like something? Can I serve you? 1052 01:49:03,414 --> 01:49:04,832 Yes, coffee. 1053 01:49:34,194 --> 01:49:35,446 Where have you been posted? 1054 01:49:38,198 --> 01:49:39,491 Nowhere. 1055 01:49:43,620 --> 01:49:45,706 Everything will be different here now. 1056 01:49:48,959 --> 01:49:50,627 Perhaps I should leave. 1057 01:49:52,254 --> 01:49:53,380 Why? 1058 01:49:54,465 --> 01:49:57,092 You're second-in-command now. 1059 01:49:57,468 --> 01:50:00,262 In a few years, you'll replace Simeon. 1060 01:50:06,769 --> 01:50:08,937 And still nothing will happen. 1061 01:50:11,607 --> 01:50:13,484 Were you obliged to leave? 1062 01:50:13,942 --> 01:50:15,778 I've had the order to. 1063 01:50:17,362 --> 01:50:21,325 Obeying is the one thing that I've always done well. 1064 01:50:51,814 --> 01:50:54,274 It's almost visible to the naked eye now. 1065 01:50:55,484 --> 01:50:56,944 What is, sir? 1066 01:50:57,736 --> 01:51:00,781 You know what, Drogo. The road. 1067 01:51:01,073 --> 01:51:03,826 It can be seen with ordinary binoculars now. 1068 01:51:04,993 --> 01:51:07,037 You knew about it, sir? 1069 01:51:08,038 --> 01:51:09,540 From the beginning. 1070 01:51:11,041 --> 01:51:12,292 But... 1071 01:51:12,751 --> 01:51:14,002 The outpost... 1072 01:51:14,878 --> 01:51:16,255 The binoculars, your attitude... 1073 01:51:17,714 --> 01:51:20,217 I was merely following orders. 1074 01:51:20,384 --> 01:51:22,469 Orders from on high. 1075 01:51:22,928 --> 01:51:24,721 All I could do was obey. 1076 01:51:30,102 --> 01:51:32,980 I hope you'll be in command when they attack. 1077 01:51:33,146 --> 01:51:35,065 I know they'll attack one day. 1078 01:51:36,316 --> 01:51:38,527 Why build the road otherwise? 1079 01:51:39,611 --> 01:51:42,447 It would be totally absurd. 1080 01:51:44,658 --> 01:51:47,452 I could have been of use in a war. 1081 01:51:48,537 --> 01:51:49,705 Too bad. 1082 01:51:50,122 --> 01:51:51,540 All these years... 1083 01:51:52,541 --> 01:51:54,001 waiting... 1084 01:51:55,377 --> 01:51:57,588 without even knowing for what. 1085 01:52:25,198 --> 01:52:28,118 I'm glad you accompanied me this far. 1086 01:52:28,911 --> 01:52:30,621 This is where we part. 1087 01:52:32,915 --> 01:52:35,083 Have we ever shaken hands? 1088 01:52:37,210 --> 01:52:38,712 Never, sir. 1089 01:54:58,226 --> 01:54:59,436 Go away. 1090 01:56:32,028 --> 01:56:33,780 Drink this, sir. 1091 01:56:34,322 --> 01:56:38,160 It's cold at night on this platform. Drink. 1092 01:56:41,371 --> 01:56:43,415 I'll have your horse saddled. 1093 01:56:43,874 --> 01:56:45,250 We're going back. 1094 01:58:05,914 --> 01:58:07,332 Are you sure? 1095 01:58:07,749 --> 01:58:11,253 Absolutely, sir. Sergeant Tronk saw the same thing. 1096 01:58:21,012 --> 01:58:22,138 The cannon... 1097 01:58:23,515 --> 01:58:25,100 I don't believe it. 1098 01:58:27,560 --> 01:58:29,271 I don't know what to do... 1099 01:58:29,437 --> 01:58:30,814 First, we must... 1100 01:58:32,274 --> 01:58:33,608 First of all... 1101 01:58:36,152 --> 01:58:38,280 This is it, this time. 1102 01:58:40,532 --> 01:58:42,617 Tronk had the cannon fired. 1103 01:58:43,243 --> 01:58:44,744 General alert! 1104 01:59:19,696 --> 01:59:22,324 The Tartars! They're coming! 1105 01:59:23,074 --> 01:59:26,995 You hear me, sir? The enemy's marching on the fortress. 1106 02:00:01,488 --> 02:00:02,906 You're doing better. 1107 02:00:03,073 --> 02:00:04,074 Yes. 1108 02:00:04,991 --> 02:00:06,409 I could get up. 1109 02:00:06,576 --> 02:00:08,411 No, I don't recommend it. 1110 02:00:09,204 --> 02:00:10,497 Come on, Rovine... 1111 02:00:11,122 --> 02:00:13,333 You heard what Prodoscimo said. 1112 02:00:13,500 --> 02:00:15,085 The enemy is advancing. 1113 02:00:15,710 --> 02:00:18,588 It's true, battalions and battalions. 1114 02:00:19,255 --> 02:00:21,925 And you want me to stay bedridden? 1115 02:00:22,092 --> 02:00:23,676 It's not my decision. 1116 02:00:24,427 --> 02:00:26,012 Not your decision? 1117 02:00:26,388 --> 02:00:28,348 Who else could decide? 1118 02:00:31,059 --> 02:00:33,561 You should rest a day or two more. 1119 02:00:35,063 --> 02:00:38,149 Major Simeon wants you to stay in your room. 1120 02:00:39,150 --> 02:00:40,402 Simeon? 1121 02:00:41,986 --> 02:00:44,531 He came last night while you were sleeping. 1122 02:00:44,989 --> 02:00:46,199 You didn't look well. 1123 02:00:47,992 --> 02:00:49,661 It's none of his business! 1124 02:00:52,539 --> 02:00:53,790 Has a messenger left? 1125 02:00:53,957 --> 02:00:56,918 Sergeant Lobis left on the first cannon shot. 1126 02:00:57,752 --> 02:01:00,880 The General Staff will know by now. 1127 02:01:01,047 --> 02:01:03,341 But for God's sake... 1128 02:01:03,508 --> 02:01:05,510 Will I be kept informed? 1129 02:01:06,511 --> 02:01:09,097 Does anyone remember I'm second-in-command? 1130 02:01:09,889 --> 02:01:11,057 Calm down! 1131 02:01:29,534 --> 02:01:31,786 Go to hell, Rovine. 1132 02:01:33,163 --> 02:01:34,789 Leave me. 1133 02:01:44,466 --> 02:01:46,968 Their cannons are already in sight, sir. 1134 02:01:47,427 --> 02:01:48,428 What? 1135 02:01:48,595 --> 02:01:49,596 Rovine... 1136 02:01:51,347 --> 02:01:53,057 Forgive me, Rovine. 1137 02:01:54,809 --> 02:01:58,104 It's not your fault I've fallen ill at a time like this. 1138 02:02:00,690 --> 02:02:02,317 Perhaps it is. 1139 02:02:04,652 --> 02:02:06,488 In fact, I'm sure it is. 1140 02:02:17,790 --> 02:02:20,877 You'll be all right, I know you will. 1141 02:02:24,088 --> 02:02:25,256 Fetch Krusky. 1142 02:02:25,423 --> 02:02:30,011 He isn't here. He's on guard duty. Everyone has been mobilized. 1143 02:02:30,178 --> 02:02:32,305 They say I'm too old. 1144 02:02:32,472 --> 02:02:35,058 But they'll see when the enemy attacks. 1145 02:02:36,017 --> 02:02:37,310 Help me. 1146 02:05:06,668 --> 02:05:09,212 Fall back to the cannon! 1147 02:05:09,379 --> 02:05:10,213 Drogo... 1148 02:05:11,923 --> 02:05:13,633 I looked all over for you. 1149 02:05:15,051 --> 02:05:16,594 We must make decisions... 1150 02:05:16,761 --> 02:05:17,929 It seems 1151 02:05:18,096 --> 02:05:20,223 you already took some without me. 1152 02:05:22,433 --> 02:05:25,395 Of course. But I had no choice. 1153 02:05:25,561 --> 02:05:27,021 I intended to tell you. 1154 02:05:27,480 --> 02:05:28,481 Feeling better? 1155 02:05:31,943 --> 02:05:33,653 I think I'm fit for duty. 1156 02:05:35,988 --> 02:05:37,407 Glad to hear it. 1157 02:05:37,990 --> 02:05:40,702 I've asked them to send us two regiments. 1158 02:05:40,868 --> 02:05:43,037 What if the enemy attacks first? 1159 02:05:43,204 --> 02:05:47,125 I've placed the guns here to hit them from the side. 1160 02:05:47,667 --> 02:05:49,836 You didn't take too many from the fort? 1161 02:05:51,629 --> 02:05:52,922 Only ten cannons. 1162 02:05:53,506 --> 02:05:55,258 I hope you agree. 1163 02:06:05,810 --> 02:06:09,313 We'll only open fire if they really attack. Not before. 1164 02:06:09,814 --> 02:06:10,940 Why not? 1165 02:06:13,943 --> 02:06:15,319 They may simply be... 1166 02:06:17,321 --> 02:06:19,282 provoking us. 1167 02:06:19,449 --> 02:06:20,658 That's absurd. 1168 02:06:21,033 --> 02:06:23,786 No one sends out an army as provocation. 1169 02:06:57,695 --> 02:06:59,739 Is it really an army? 1170 02:07:01,991 --> 02:07:02,950 Yes. 1171 02:07:05,828 --> 02:07:15,827 Want to see for yourself? 1172 02:07:40,446 --> 02:07:41,447 Yes. 1173 02:07:42,615 --> 02:07:45,326 You can easily make them out. 1174 02:07:47,119 --> 02:07:48,287 Look. 1175 02:08:01,092 --> 02:08:02,301 Sir! 1176 02:08:49,473 --> 02:08:51,142 Don't worry, Simeon. 1177 02:08:52,226 --> 02:08:54,312 I'll cause you no further embarrassment. 1178 02:08:57,940 --> 02:08:59,692 I'll be able to help tomorrow. 1179 02:09:02,778 --> 02:09:03,863 Where are they now? 1180 02:09:05,740 --> 02:09:07,283 They haven't moved. 1181 02:09:08,117 --> 02:09:10,369 They seem to be waiting for reinforcements. 1182 02:09:15,875 --> 02:09:17,710 The best strategy 1183 02:09:19,420 --> 02:09:22,340 would be to prevent them from settling. 1184 02:09:30,514 --> 02:09:32,099 The best thing 1185 02:09:33,017 --> 02:09:34,560 would be to open fire 1186 02:09:34,727 --> 02:09:36,020 without delay. 1187 02:09:40,066 --> 02:09:41,484 Don't you agree? 1188 02:09:42,985 --> 02:09:44,070 Possibly. 1189 02:09:46,072 --> 02:09:48,366 But I can't take that initiative. 1190 02:09:52,912 --> 02:09:55,414 If I can be of any use at all, 1191 02:09:56,374 --> 02:09:57,625 tell me. 1192 02:10:01,420 --> 02:10:02,630 I already feel better. 1193 02:10:08,094 --> 02:10:10,763 I can't stand this hole of a room. 1194 02:10:11,639 --> 02:10:13,641 I haven't forgotten you. 1195 02:10:14,809 --> 02:10:16,686 In fact, I have some good news. 1196 02:10:17,687 --> 02:10:20,314 A carriage will be ready later today. 1197 02:10:23,401 --> 02:10:24,568 What for? 1198 02:10:25,277 --> 02:10:27,530 War or no war, friends come first. 1199 02:10:28,406 --> 02:10:30,700 I won't let you rot in this horrible room 1200 02:10:30,866 --> 02:10:33,327 when you can be cared for in the city. 1201 02:10:34,996 --> 02:10:37,039 You might have asked me. 1202 02:10:38,165 --> 02:10:39,542 You were sleeping. 1203 02:10:42,878 --> 02:10:44,422 Did Rovine request it? 1204 02:10:44,588 --> 02:10:45,589 No. 1205 02:10:46,048 --> 02:10:47,508 You know Rovine. 1206 02:10:48,801 --> 02:10:53,014 The enemy is at the gates and he is still scraping the walls. 1207 02:10:55,516 --> 02:10:59,103 But he thinks you need a change of air. 1208 02:10:59,270 --> 02:11:01,105 That's all he told me. 1209 02:11:05,526 --> 02:11:07,862 I have no intention of leaving, Simeon. 1210 02:11:13,117 --> 02:11:15,036 It was for your own good, Drogo. 1211 02:11:20,958 --> 02:11:22,752 For so many years... 1212 02:11:25,296 --> 02:11:27,590 For so many years, I've waited for this day. 1213 02:11:30,259 --> 02:11:32,261 I've sacrificed everything for it. 1214 02:11:33,679 --> 02:11:34,764 Everything. 1215 02:11:43,647 --> 02:11:45,149 And now... 1216 02:11:47,234 --> 02:11:49,070 Now that the enemy... 1217 02:11:51,363 --> 02:11:52,782 now that war... 1218 02:11:55,659 --> 02:11:57,453 You'd like me to leave? 1219 02:12:05,211 --> 02:12:07,046 You can't ask that of me. 1220 02:12:08,714 --> 02:12:09,882 Not you. 1221 02:12:10,049 --> 02:12:11,509 Please, Drogo. 1222 02:12:12,510 --> 02:12:14,845 You're right. It's beside the point. 1223 02:12:16,430 --> 02:12:17,556 In fact, 1224 02:12:20,017 --> 02:12:22,853 I'm in no state for such a journey. 1225 02:12:24,396 --> 02:12:28,109 You were talking about getting up, making yourself useful. 1226 02:12:29,860 --> 02:12:31,320 That's different. 1227 02:12:31,695 --> 02:12:33,447 You really want to be useful? 1228 02:12:36,575 --> 02:12:38,410 When reinforcements arrive, 1229 02:12:39,120 --> 02:12:41,747 I could billet three officers in this room. 1230 02:12:42,623 --> 02:12:44,500 Two beds along the wall... 1231 02:12:45,501 --> 02:12:47,336 and the third in the corner. 1232 02:12:47,795 --> 02:12:49,547 I'm sorry to tell you 1233 02:12:50,506 --> 02:12:54,135 that's the only way you can be useful to the fortress. 1234 02:12:54,301 --> 02:12:56,887 That's how you can help the war effort. 1235 02:13:00,891 --> 02:13:02,643 By deserting my post. 1236 02:13:03,227 --> 02:13:06,021 What else can you do in your condition? 1237 02:13:19,368 --> 02:13:20,744 I understand. 1238 02:13:25,457 --> 02:13:26,876 But don't insist. 1239 02:13:27,960 --> 02:13:29,545 I won't leave. 1240 02:13:33,924 --> 02:13:34,967 All right. 1241 02:13:36,886 --> 02:13:38,762 If that's your attitude... 1242 02:13:40,389 --> 02:13:43,017 I've spoken to you as a friend until now. 1243 02:13:44,518 --> 02:13:47,146 Now I'm speaking as Bastiano's commander. 1244 02:13:49,732 --> 02:13:51,734 I know your sense of discipline 1245 02:13:53,402 --> 02:13:55,529 and I know you'll obey. 1246 02:14:03,120 --> 02:14:04,371 But, you know... 1247 02:14:05,664 --> 02:14:07,791 you're leaving in excellent conditions. 1248 02:14:08,834 --> 02:14:10,211 Many of us 1249 02:14:11,670 --> 02:14:13,631 would gladly take your place. 1250 02:14:16,675 --> 02:14:18,010 Don't worry. 1251 02:14:19,470 --> 02:14:21,180 In my report, 1252 02:14:21,805 --> 02:14:24,850 I'll say you held out as long as you could. 1253 02:14:26,602 --> 02:14:27,853 And that 1254 02:14:29,271 --> 02:14:30,397 your bravery 1255 02:14:32,691 --> 02:14:34,777 was an example to us all. 1256 02:14:39,823 --> 02:14:41,033 In this life, 1257 02:14:42,660 --> 02:14:44,995 we must accept the role 1258 02:14:46,664 --> 02:14:48,332 that we are given. 1259 02:14:58,801 --> 02:14:59,885 Farewell. 1260 02:15:23,534 --> 02:15:25,869 Ready when you are, sir. 1261 02:15:29,415 --> 02:15:31,208 Just a minute, private. 1262 02:16:14,293 --> 02:16:15,794 Drogo! 1263 02:19:13,222 --> 02:19:15,140 Subtitles: Ian Burley 1264 02:19:15,307 --> 02:19:16,934 Subtitling by C.M.C. 1265 02:19:44,795 --> 02:19:46,171 On December 26, 2003, 1266 02:19:46,338 --> 02:19:50,008 an earthquake totally destroyed the Citadel of Bam in Iran, 1267 02:19:50,175 --> 02:19:52,553 the setting for the Fortress of Bastiano.