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Marco, is that the village?

Yes. And those are Keller's soldiers.

Prisca sent me word

that the peasants

were attacked in the middle of the night.

Come on, guys, to the village!

Come on, hurry up with those bags!

Tie the prisoners to the cart!

Quick!

Not that! It's mine, it's mine! Leave it to me! - Get out of the way, you!

Go away, away! - Leave it to me!

Street! Street! Street!

Thief!

Where are you going?

Do not be afraid. You open!

Captain!

We are attacked

by Lucio di Rialto's men!

Curse!

Captain!

Well done Prisca!

You have been precise with your information.

And Marco, where is he?

There he is! He was dying to see you.

Marco!

Oh, finally!

I was so afraid you didn't arrive in time.

And when ever?

If we need to beat our hands

we are always punctual.

That's better! We needed this lesson.

We haven't lived in our countryside

since

Keller's soldiers lord it over.

Look! It's the coat of arms of the lord

who commands this band

of chicken thieves!

We must beware

of the claws of this beast.

Come, we'll get back on track right away!

Oh no! Leave me!

This is a nice surprise!

Leave me!

Stop! Let her go.

It was hidden in here.

And he wanted to lay his hands on me.

Punish him!

He was part of a gypsy caravan.

They fled as soon as they saw

Keller's men coming.

She, poor thing,

didn't have time to escape.

Alright then.

Then you will come with us.

You too will become a mercenary.

Let's go!

Captain, men stay tired and women too.

It's best to stop.

And aren't you tired?

Ninth! Tagus is special breed.

And you like me.

Thanks for including me.

We were born riding a horse.

Well, my mother never told me that!

Look over there, around the bend!

A stationary carriage.

There is something wrong. It looks abandoned.

An ambush, perhaps.

Let's check!

What did I tell you?

It looks like an accident.

Tago is sure it is an ambush.

But no, the interior is full of luggage

and no one has touched it.

Shh! Do you hear?

That way!

Women!

You stay here waiting for me.

I'm going to see what it is.

Tago is coming with you, Captain.

It could be dangerous.

You stay here too.

I don't need the nurse.

Flock!

Flock, come here! Don't run, wait!

Flock!

Flock!

Flock?

Flock!

Flock?

Flock!

Flock?

Flock, where are you?

Flock! But where have you gone?

Flock? Flock?

Ah!

Simonetta? Come, I found it! It's here!

uh!

Leave me, impertinent!

You are not really grateful.

I try to help you

and you slap me.

You are a villain.

You, on the other hand, are delightful, enchanting

and for this reason I will try to be useful to you,

despite everything.

Let me through or I'll let

my men teach you a lesson.

For the moment

there are only men around here.

But fear not,

I am honored to place them at your command.

You, over there!

Try to get

Her Ladyship's carriage back on its feet!

And now may I ask you for the courtesy

of letting me pass?

But of course, ma'am,

you can do anything you like.

His lordship is served.

Damn! It is worthy

of a queen's neck.

It fits better in my pocket.

But not at all!

Let's get out of here.

The captain is returning.

You there! I found the necklace.

After. After. Let's go!

On horseback! Marching!

But what types.

But it took so long to fix it?

Forgive me, Madame Duchess,

but

we haven't found the tools in the village either.

Harness the horses, quickly.

Give me Flock.

They arrive!

Here they are!

Katia!

Welcome back! Your absence has been longer than usual.

Did you miss me?

Oh yes! So much, dear!

Me too. That's why I came back.

Hey old Pinta!

Captain! Finally!

When you are gone

my tavern seems empty.

Thank you. Now prepare food

and drink for my men.

There are also two women. They are exhausted.

Two women?

To eat for everyone? But how do I do?

You don't want us to starve!

Now is the time of famine...

Not for you, Pinta.

I know you. It's for us that

things haven't been going too well

for some time now .

A beautiful hundred years war,

who gives us more?

Can't find a decent salary!

Come on, father. You will see that the Captain

will pay you one day.

So what are you waiting for?

Uh, that's fine.

Is my room free?

For you always. But who are

those two women you brought

?

Hahaha.

Pint, scoundrel!

Bring us some wine but no water, eh!

Slow down guys, slow down! There is something for everyone.

Thank you!

Host! Innkeeper of damnation, wine!

Be quiet! So you destroy everything for me!

Listen, my future father-in-law,

I need to talk to you. Talk to you about Katia.

Now? But are you crazy?

Can't you see what I have to do?

But just a moment!

If you want to drink,

free me from this mess!

But I want to marry Katia!

Without you I wouldn't know what to do.

Liar.

This is how you women are.

In order not to be believed,

it is enough to tell you the truth.

I don't want to be alone anymore.

Take me with you when you leave.

Where? To battle here and there?

To travel the world

sleeping under a tent when there is?

I would offer you a good life, my angel.

I do not care.

I would like to be near you, always.

There is no place for women

in our profession.

In fact, I'll leave you the two

we have with us.

You will keep them with you in the village.

Look, a carriage!

New customers arrive!

What's up?

Madam Duchess, what an honour!

Madame Duchess is in a great hurry.

Get the blacksmith.

You have to change a wheel.

I'll go right away.

So that

's the Duchess Patrizia of Rivalta.

How do you find it?

Beautiful.

I bet you like him better than me.

What are you saying? You are something else.

Oh, poor thing!

Since she was widowed

she has been in trouble.

In trouble? But isn't she rich?

Oh, she's very rich

but I wouldn't want to be in her shoes.

Why? Is anyone threatening her?

Keller, the Slav.

The duchess's lands

are very fertile,

rich in everything

and are coveted by that vulture.

keller.

keller.

I've been wanting to meet him for a while.

Oh yes, a single woman is easy prey.

It's really a pity

you're late, Captain.

The Duchess has already chosen

her protector.

In Venice tomorrow evening

her official engagement

to the noble prince Stefano del Segna will be celebrated.

You can no longer offer her your heart

and your sword.

But what love!

Do you run so fast

to get engaged?

And where is the ceremony?

In his Palazzo Ducale on the Grand Canal.

Force! Come on!

What happens?

I found the necklace!

It's mine!

What is this all about?

Nothing, Captain. We were killing time.

Stopped! Stopped! Don't be an idiot.

Whose is it?

Our!

Where did you grab it?

But Captain, don't you think

we are thieves?

He was in the Duchess' carriage.

My God!

What's up?

Duchess, the necklace is missing.

Yes, I noticed that.

Yesterday's stop in that wood

cost us dearly.

But be careful! So crumple everything!

Bettina, please help me.

Look here,

these folds fall so bad...

It doesn't take anything.

We accommodate them right away.

It is the defect of the French falpalà.

Just nothing to crush it.

I already know.

Thanks, you can go.

What does Prince Stephen do?

He has already asked for you several times.

He's impatient. Stroll up and down.

I get the impression

that you don't like it very much, do you?

Oh no. I find him gentle, elegant...

But yes, be honest, you don't like him.

After all, I can't blame you,

because I don't like it either.

But then?

Political needs.

Prince Stephen is very powerful,

he has a strong army.

This marriage is the only way

to keep Keller off my lands.

Do not understand you.

You don't love the prince and you marry him.

Fear Count Keller

and invite him to your engagement.

Hanging out with your enemies

is the best way

to study and fight them.

Let's see...

Yes, yes, I think I understand!

This is Letizia della Rovere!

Well, my noble friends,

how about this new parlor game?

It is funny!

It's really fun!

Finally! My Divine...

Come!

Come with me.

Guests are waiting for you.

Musicians, show off!

I toast to the happiest event

of this year of grace,

to the most beautiful lady of Venice,

with all the joys

her heart desires.

To Prince Stephen,

arbiter of elegance and refinement.

Thanks, gentlemen.

You really moved me.

To the happiness of us all!

Prosit, gentlemen!

Count Keller

and the Countess du Mont Saint.

Keller? And who invited him?

Keller? That brawler

in this house?

But it's unheard of!

Just today, then!

And look at her, the French.

How many airs does he give!

Your invitation, Duchess,

has given us the greatest pleasure.

It will be a great opportunity

to get to know each other better.

You are very kind, Count. Actually,

I've already had some occasion to get to know you

.

My peasants, especially.

However, I have no doubt that in time

we can become good friends.

Prince, don't you know Count Keller?

Yes, certainly!

I've heard a lot about you.

Count Keller, a brave warrior.

Please, Countess, take a seat.

I know yours

is one of the best armies

and we also know

of a recent purchase from you.

A hell of a weapon, apparently.

You know it too!

Well yes, I bought a cannon.

An extraordinary thing!

I bought it in Vienna.

It was made for the king of France!

Too bad, Count, that your gift

has not reached its destination.

What do you say, Countess?

Duchess, Prince,

I take this opportunity to apologize

and inform you that the precious gift

sent by me with a rich supply

will never reach you again, unfortunately.

Oibò! Have your men perhaps had

some unfortunate accident?

Yes, on their way here

they were attacked and robbed

and the captain who commanded them killed.

We are grieved!

What a pity! Such a splendid gift!

How do you know?

I imagine!

Brought to you by you...

Appreciable imagination.

Indeed it was splendid.

And now a band of criminals and cowardly assassins

will enjoy it

led by a certain Lucio di Rialto...

Who some also call

the Knight of the Green Moon.

He's a common bandit.

And you, noble knight,

do you know the ribald?

No, but I assure you I will find him.

His exploits as a brigand

in our countryside

will end very soon.

Don't you think you're exaggerating?

How did you exaggerate earlier,

telling the story

of your very rich gift?

Yours is all a bold invention,

noble knight.

Feel feel.

How dare you? I don't know you!

But I know you

and your captain too.

I killed him in combat

while

he was plundering poor peasants at your orders.

And the only thing I took away from him

is this: a coat of arms.

An inglorious coat of arms.

Is this perhaps the gift

you sent to the Duchess?

That's enough!

If you are a man of honor, declare yourself!

I'm Lucio di Rialto,

swordsman and captain of fortune.

You?

Sorry sir,

I don't fight a mercenary. Then find

someone to replace you

immediately ,

otherwise the mercenary

will put your ears in your hand!

Are you supplied

with a spare suit, sir?

You will need it soon!

Do something! It's going badly for Franz.

Please intervene, Prince.

Make them stop.

Are you kidding, Duchess?

They could have it bad.

Stop it, gentlemen!

My home is not a battlefield.

Gentlemen, obey!

I command you!

Haven't you heard from the Duchess?

As you wish.

But I hold the mistress

of this house responsible

for the offense I have suffered.

Let's go.

You will soon hear about me

at Castello di Rivalta.

I have a feeling

that trouble will soon arise.

How insolent!

It's unheard of!

Now the Duchess

is in trouble.

I believe it too.

Keller's threat is pretty serious.

As for you, Captain,

I don't remember inviting you.

Indeed.

But this jewel had lost its mistress

and I have come to bring it back to you.

Your jewel?

Oh! Kind of you!

Indeed. I had lost it along the way.

I had a carriage breakdown.

Luckily the Captain found it.

And now the dancing begins!

Be careful, Captain.

Keller is a powerful and vengeful man.

I don't fear it.

But you, rather.

Is it true that you are marrying Prince Stephen

to defend yourself

from Keller's shady intentions?

Oh, Captain!

I apologize.

For no reason in the world

would I offend you.

No, I'm not offended.

But what do you think

I should do?

Organize an army.

An army of your own.

An army of rednecks?

Unfortunately there is nothing else

in my fief of Rivalta.

However, rednecks are often

excellent hunters.

You, of course, will also have armed men.

A handful of men.

Some horse under the command

of an old master-at-arms

who is no longer good for anything.

Lots of bumpkins,

a few horses.

All that is needed is a good captain

and the army is immediately made.

Let's hope!

Duchess,

Captain Lucio di Rialto

is already at your orders.

This time Keller

will actually turn green with rage.

Yes, all of this would be very nice but...

No buts.

I am a captain of fortune

and you are rich.

We will find an agreement.

See you then

at Castello di Rivalta, Duchess.

Oh my Darling.

I imagine you'll be eager

to announce

our engagement to the guests.

Calm down, Prince.

There's no rush.

As?

look! Street!

Alexander, you continue.

Have the shot extended five paces.

I take a look at the others.

Five steps back!

Bust up!

Hold the halberd higher!

Shut up, blockheads!

The halberd is not a hayfork!

Strike with precision

and back off in time.

Understood?

Look at me.

Good boy!

One moment.

One, two, one, two.

What a grind, Captain!

These wield swords

like hoes.

Why isn't Tago with you?

He was with us, but a little while ago

I saw him going with Gwendolyn

looking for straw for the horses, Captain.

Hold up your sword! As! Street!

Good morning, Captain!

Hi Pint!

Hurry to unload before the men

return from drills.

Why?

They found that there is too much water in your wine

.

Do you feel like joking?

Pinta never watered

his wine, Captain.

Anyway, I warned you.

Hey, what the hell is going on?

I ask you, my handsome captain.

You? What are you doing?

I'd like to ask you a question:

why didn't you show up again?

Are you crazy dressed like that?

If your sentries didn't have orders

to keep women away from the camp,

I would have come in my skirt.

I'm not saying the pants look bad on you, but...

Forget it.

I have to talk to you.

Do you want to get off for a moment

or will I get on the saddle?

I've been waiting for you for a long time.

I broke my elbows

from looking out the window.

Don't you understand

that I don't have a moment of free time?

Are you in love with another?

Tell the truth!

Don't be silly, come on.

Yes, you are in love!

And I also know whose!

I'm sure she forbade you

to visit me.

A tavern maid, she must have told you.

But who is she?

Can't you see how busy I am?

Do you think it's a joke

to teach these people how to fight,

prepare them to defend themselves?

And so you will be in danger again.

It's not me I worry about, you know?

Do you see that you always think about her?

Be good, Katia, please.

Now I can no longer stay here with you.

I have to leave,

but I promise I'll come see you.

Swear it!

I swear.

The captain has you worried, hasn't he?

I told you not to come, big head.

Well done, Nora.

Hand everything over to the weapons master,

he'll take care of distributing the uniforms.

Poor grandfather Lorenzo.

He suffers terribly,

seeing himself almost useless.

Look at them, Duchess,

I've never seen them work like this.

And do you know why they do it?

They do it for him.

He who?

Lucius! What a man though!

Do you find it really that irresistible?

And you don't?

Well, no!

But no

is said with another face, Duchess.

44, 45, 46...

Uh! uh!

47, 48...

Stop! Pause for a moment.

Spoke? - No.

And you, what did you find out?

Is it true that they are preparing?

Yes my Lord.

Lucio di Rialto mobilized

the able-bodied men of the area.

And you? What do you do?

Do you prepare your usual plans?

Those are needed too, Conte.

Necessary to waste my time!

We must act immediately.

Don't worry, I'm not sleeping.

I've already started the requisition

of horses in the countryside.

The mercenaries will be totally devoid

of cavalry.

I'm tired of words!

Facts I need.

I want the castle of Rivalta,

with its lands and its olive trees!

I want it to be the richest

of my domains!

I want it!

You see, Franz,

if you're wrong

I'll make you end up like this one.

And you, keep going!

Forgive me, sir, he's dead.

I said 50!

50.

What's up?

Do you hear? It's Tagus.

He sings because he's in love too.

When

nostalgia for his land takes him, he sings.

Well, that's a very bad sign.

Unfortunately he feels that something is wrong.

Is that why they wanted to accompany you?

Keller's men

are raiding these parts all the time.

Who knows how

this whole story

will end ... With the war. How do you want it to end?

It's a wonderful night.

Let's not spoil it.

On fire! On fire!

Look, Mark!

Over there a field burns!

It's a Keller Field!

Fire! Keller's fields are burning!

What will it have been?

You mean who did it?

The game is done.

Very well.

You couldn't find a better excuse.

The Duchess and her Captain

are served.

Sound the horn!

What did I tell you?

Here are Keller's men.

Let's go see what they want.

Lower the bridge!

Get down!

Keller sent me.

Your men

burned one of his fields.

The crop is destroyed.

Keller is outraged,

but appeals to your common sense

to acknowledge the damage.

That's enough.

Go back to your master

and tell him he is crazy.

The damage he did with his own hands.

His provocation, in my opinion,

is absolutely ridiculous. Get out!

Captain, your refusal

will cost us much blood.

It would have been the same

however you had answered, Duchess.

But how are we going to defend ourselves?

We have but a few knights.

Do not worry.

I have an idea that will be able to neutralize

their cavalry attack.

So, speak.

They do not accept.

The answer was an insult.

Lucio di Rialto chased me away saying...

That's enough!

They will get what they deserve.

Bring your armed men

to the Devil's Throat

and when you hear the signal

you will leave with the cavalry.

You, Ilario, will attack

from the side of the camp.

I will take the castle

in the rear with the infantry.

We will crush them in a vice. go!

After you!

Marching!

Tell Tago to get the horses ready.

Keller is coming!

How many leagues from here?

Maybe less than two.

They split into two groups.

Which direction do they follow?

Captain Franz with the cavalry

towards Devil's Throat,

Keller is leading the infantry

and heading south.

Sound the alarm now!

Yes, Captain.

You! Come with me.

The alarm! The alarm!

Quick, you over there!

So, we are understood.

You, Tago, take yourself to the Devil's Throat

with the others,

you will let the cavalry pass

and you will follow them at a distance.

You, Marco,

will instead move against Keller

and attack the infantry decisively.

Your task is to delay

its advance as long as possible.

Now go and good luck.

Good luck to you, Captain.

After you! Street!

Quick, guys!

On the side of the court! You to the towers!

Nora? Nora?

You! Come here, come here!

You, Arrigo, get to the stands.

When you see Keller's cavalry,

run and warn me.

All right, Captain.

Let's go!

They arrive!

All on horseback!

Go, quick!

Let's go!

Well, this would be

the right moment in my opinion.

Lucio said to let them pass.

We will attack them from behind

when they are under the castle.

Hey you, stay back!

In minutes they'll be under the walls

and they'll have their own business.

Lucio's plan will not fail.

Are you sure?

It will be a nice surprise for everyone.

Don't move from here!

All on horseback!

Ready in front of the bridge!

Arrigo, this is the moment!

Go ahead!

Well, Captain!

Look over there!

Dogs! - And that way too!

How many!

The game succeeded!

A magnificent plan! Well done, Captain.

Now Tago will think

about completing the work.

Look over there!

Away!

Cursed dogs!

The captain attacks, let's go! - After you!

Sound the retreat!

Marco!

Marco!

Prisca,

it's over.

No, Marco, no, don't leave me!

I need you!

It was my mother's.

Thank you. But are you hurt?

It's nothing. You rather.

Lucio, I've never asked you anything.

I entrust you Prisca.

Keep it with you.

Protect her.

I promise you.

No! No, Mark!

Load him on a horse.

We take it with us to the castle.

From today you will take Marco's place.

Thanks, Captain.

I will do everything to deserve your trust.

Idiot!

Mistakes upon mistakes. - But I...

I what? You had

four mangy dogs destroy an army!

Here's what you did!

I should have you hanged!

But such an attack

was absolutely unpredictable.

The horses panicked and...

Captain of my losses!

Nothing is enough to make you lose your mind!

From today I make the plans.

Ilario,

let the man pass.

Right away.

Come forward.

Listen well.

And you follow my plan.

See you tomorrow, Captain.

Thank you. Until tomorrow.

Drink, it will do you good.

You feel better?

Yes Dear.

Duchess!

Exit.

Please take a seat.

You weren't supposed to come all the way here.

You could have called me.

I would have run to you.

You are hurt, I am not.

Our situation

is not cheerful, Captain.

I am perfectly aware of that.

I have to go to Venice for help,

as I now fear Keller more than ever.

I hope no more trouble happens

in my absence

. I am seriously concerned.

If that's the case, Duchess,

you can leave in peace.

The beast has a bad wound and

will remain in its lair

for some time .

It's all thanks to you.

And I am very grateful to you.

You owe me no gratitude, Duchess.

You pay me well

and I do my duty.

Is this a way to remind me

that we have to settle our scores?

I go to Venice also for this reason.

Take care of your health.

Do not doubt.

I certainly will if it is to please you.

Thank you.

I value my investments very much, Captain.

Captain, there's a little man

with healing in the bag.

But what the hell are you saying?

It means, brave Captain,

that my herb

heals every wound in a flash.

Magician's tongue, it's called.

It grows where there is little sun

and does not feel cold.

It flowers every three years

and with its infusion it stops blood,

drives away the evil eye,

makes the flesh grow back

and thus restores men.

And nothing more?

Really, Captain.

Even in my country,

grass works wonders.

Your man is wise.

Get treated, you won't regret it.

I won't ask you anything.

You're the captain

who beat Keller, so...

If you're doing it out of gratitude,

I can't say no.

And if the wound heals,

so much the better.

Immediately pour some hot water

into a very large

copper container

. Right away.

Now, lower the curtain.

These things must be done

away from curious looks.

What does it mean?

Gold doesn't need

too much explanation, I think.

It's just an advance and his name is Keller.

Go out.

Keller respects you, Captain, and admires you.

After all, you have already served

the Duchess Patrizia.

Now all you are asked

is to please another master.

You are a mercenary captain

and your soldiers will follow you

with more enthusiasm

if someone pays much more,

ten times more.

As I have already told you,

this is just an advance.

Ready hot water.

Thanks, no longer needed.

Poison?

Poison.

If he hadn't accepted...

Well, see you soon, Captain!

Tagus!

Would you like to earn ten times more?

Of pay?

Yes. Of pay.

Damn I would!

Then don't take a step.

Here you are, Duchess.

Forgive the haste,

but I'm expected elsewhere.

What do you want, at the moment

money is scarce in Venice.

Lorenzo? Accompany the Lord.

That's right, my dear.

I had to resort to a loan.

The Council of Ten

denied me its help.

Cyprus cost the Serenissima dearly.

The loan sharks

become the masters of Venice.

Patience.

Let them deal with their conscience.

There was no other way left for me, unfortunately.

Duchess, Captain Lucio di Rialto

requests to be received

by Your Grace.

Let pass.

Please leave us alone.

Duchess.

Surprise?

Rather, Captain. What happened?

Nothing. I was nostalgic for Venice.

Or rather, did you miss

the money I owe you?

My men shed their blood

for this alone.

In fact, I'll tell you honestly

that your delay

has taken a toll on their morale.

You are right.

Unfortunately, I ran into difficulties.

But I solved it anyway.

That gold is yours, take it.

You traveled all the way here

just for that, didn't you?

So...

I gave you a very fair price.

For a battle I won.

For a friend I've lost, Marco.

You don't even know its name.

He died for the castle of Rivalta.

For you. These are things that have to be paid for,

don't you think?

That's what I'm trying to do.

It's not for nothing that they call us mercenaries.

By the way, Duchess,

I also came here to tell you...

What?

It does not matter.

You will know by returning to Rivalta.

Do you know how strange you are today, Captain?

You seem irritated, conflicted.

Do you have anything against me?

No. Against myself. So,

your battle is difficult

.

That's right.

Here, I have lost.

Now I have to get back to my soldiers.

Duchess.

Take it to the kitchen.

He has to have breakfast

at this time every day

. And what does he eat?

Milk and bread.

No meat, please.

Simonetta? Pack your bags now, please.

We return to the castle.

And with the man tied tightly

the spikes will sink into the flesh.

Well, this looks like a torture device to me

quite guessed.

See anything?

Nothing.

And it doesn't surprise me.

What do you mean?

Our man outwitted us.

It will never come.

Do you really hope so?

I have no reason to hope for anything.

It's not me who called him

and I don't care if he comes or not.

Then I'll tell you it's already here

because you're scared.

Feel its shadow.

Lucio will be my new commander.

If that pleases you.

What is it that makes you laugh so much?

It is he who amuses me.

His fear amuses me.

But your presence is enough

to take away my good mood.

What do you want here?

Get out! This is no place for women.

Say, rather, that next to you

there is no longer a place for me.

Sometimes I have the feeling

that I have become unbearable for you.

Have fun too.

Maybe I've already found your new role.

When you are no longer my captain,

I will make you my jester.

Hey you up there!

As soon as you see something, let me know.

It gets more and more obnoxious.

I have the impression

that by now he knows everything about us

and jealousy drives him crazy.

Up to the point

of bringing the enemy into the house.

But maybe good can come from bad.

It is important to know

that Lucio di Rialto has a price.

What happened?

Hmm, I don't understand.

Where is Captain Lucio di Rialto?

We do not know.

He disappeared with his soldiers.

It was their turn to watch tonight.

At the end of the quarter

they didn't wake us up.

At dawn we found

the camp deserted.

Have the captain searched.

Send men to Pinta's tavern.

It will definitely be there.

We've searched the whole area

around the castle.

We thought he moved camp

towards the border.

Well, keep looking for it.

We return to the castle.

Come, Simonetta.

My sword is at your service, Count Keller.

And with it I also offer you the loyalty

of all my men.

We are ready to fight

under your banner.

The swords.

At your orders, Count Keller.

I would not believe in that adventurer's loyalty,

even if he swore on the cross.

I hope so.

Captain.

Take back your sword.

From today this is your neighborhood

and you are welcome.

Make yourself available to our friends

and provide plenty of food and drink.

Everything is ready to receive them

according to your orders.

Arrigo, follow him and make the men camp.

You and I will do great things together

and may the news of our alliance

fly beyond borders

and make our enemies tremble.

And now more than ever, you and I,

your women and your children,

are exposed to the cruel violence

of Keller's troops,

which have now also been joined

by the mercenaries of Lucio di Rialto.

I make you a solemn promise

to defend you

up to the supreme sacrifice of myself,

to fight together with you

for the salvation of our fiefdom.

But you all must swear obedience

and absolute loyalty

to me for the success of the enterprise.

Swear it before me and before God.

We swear it!

Keller's forces

will be annihilated before long.

And so, Lucio di Rialto will get the punishment

that traitors deserve.

I also announce my decision

to marry

Prince Stefano del Segno.

With his army,

I'm sure we will have nothing more to fear

and peace will once again reign

in our fiefdom, serene as it once was.

Long live the Duchess! Hurray!

I saw them, with my own eyes,

Keller's men

partying together with the soldiery

of that dirty mercenary.

But do you think, Duchess,

that there really is no other solution?

No, Simon.

My marriage

to Prince Stephen must be hastened.

His army is our

only salvation.

Poor Duchess!

Captain.

What do you want?

Mercenary female!

What are you looking for from us? Get out!

No, Captain, please.

Don't treat me so harshly.

I didn't know anything.

I swear I knew absolutely nothing.

I too was deceived like you.

If I were twenty years younger,

at the cost of losing my life,

I would go and kill that traitor!

One day goes by, the next goes by.

But if there's a fight

for this new master,

let's fight and get out!

What are we doing locked up in here?

Here is the real reason.

I don't like this wall.

It feels like being locked up in jail

in this place.

That's right.

It's the Captain's fault.

It should be heard with Keller!

But haven't you seen it?

He's more despondent than us.

It is true. It is no longer recognized.

Always angry.

He hasn't spoken to us for days!

If he didn't want to change masters,

why did he do it?

For us.

There he is.

You?

Strange, right?

How did you get in?

Forget, it seems to me,

that I am the new mistress.

That doesn't seem like a good reason to me.

Don't you think there must be

a good reason

why I came down here in the middle of the night?

Tell me immediately, please,

and then I'll arrange for you to be taken back.

From who? I warn you that neither you

nor your men

are well regarded beyond

the guardhouse

and I advise you not to set foot there.

Did you come to see me to tell me this?

I thought I was an ally.

There are covenants and covenants

and you know it.

In other words, Ma'am,

are you advising me

to be wary of Keller?

Watch your back.

Really! But I am also a guest.

I don't insist anymore, Captain,

but nothing is definitive in this world.

You Kellers don't know him yet,

and I can wait.

I'm sure

we'll talk about this again.

In the meantime, know right now

that you can count on me for everything.

Thank you.

Myria!

Well?

Nothing to do, at least for now.

At the moment I offered him the pact

he backed down.

Damn! So now he knows everything.

Don't worry.

He will not betray us.

You will see. Keller himself will

push him to our side.

But now let's part.

I'm afraid they can see us.

Do not fear. The sentry belongs to us.

Let's go.

They want assassins here, not soldiers.

They don't need fighters,

but people capable

of standing in a dark corner

with a dagger in hand.

Did they buy us for this?

No, they didn't buy us.

But all men think so.

We were used to another way.

I know how you used to.

Arrigo, what about the troops?

Come on, what do you have to say?

A spirit of revolt

spreads throughout the field.

I know.

You are all discontented, dejected.

Yet, you have never earned like this.

We see that money alone is not enough.

Most men

think it was bad

to go over to Keller's side.

All right, it's my fault.

I tried to make everyone's interest,

as always.

Perhaps I was afraid of sacrificing you,

of sacrificing you to some

personal sentiment of mine,

keeping myself from the weakest

and least wealthy side. Unfortunately I was wrong.

I am proud to carry your flag, Captain.

Look into my eyes.

You are the youngest.

Aren't you a little ashamed of me

these days?

Coming here

has taught us so many things

that will be precious for us

to better serve the just cause.

Now we have to wait for the right moment.

But remember well:

the outcome of this enterprise depends only on your silence

.

When the time comes,

we'll think about dividing the tasks.

Now that you know everything, get ready

to snap at the first sign I'll give you.

You can tell Prince Stefano

that I thank him for the magnificent gifts

and that he will arrange

for our wedding as soon as possible

. I'm ready.

Prisca! What do you do here?

Traitor!

But what's wrong with you? Did you go crazy by any chance?

Why? Why did you behave like this?

Shh! Shut up and listen to me.

Return to Rivalta castle

and tell the Duchess

that Lucio did not betray her

and swear on her honor

that Keller's plans will be thwarted.

Tagus! Alexander!

Quick, take her back across the border

and beware of Keller's guards.

We'll go to the river side.

And so you don't want to talk?

Alright then.

And neither do you, right?

Then we'll start with you.

Ninth!

What does it mean?

They were caught last night

trying

to get a spy to cross the border.

That woman you see over there.

Who is?

The woman of a mercenary

who died in combat against us.

Let them talk.

You, Ilario, will join me

as soon as you know something.

Hurry up.

Let's begin.

No! No!

No!

Good morning, Captain!

Why already standing?

I always get up early.

Captain,

were you happy with the party?

Delighted,

but I hope you didn't make me call

at dawn just to tell me that.

Oh no. I wait for a messenger.

It will bring news

that will interest you too.

Perhaps you have decided to attack now?

You guessed it.

Captain, and your men

are happy with the treatment, aren't they?

They've never been so much.

And I'll tell you,

they line up in perfect accord with yours.

Well?

The woman has spoken.

He has betrayed us.

It sent a secret message

to our enemies.

Arrest him!

If you allow, I'll take care of it.

I still have an old score to settle!

Have fun.

Wait,

I have a better idea.

Are you ready yet?

Oh how beautiful you are!

Oh, but you won't leave without me.

wait for me! I'll be quick.

Of course, prince! Who would dare

show up to the party without you?

Thank you dear.

Porcupine.

The Count and Countess of the Loggia.

Merry, Duchess!

It's a great day for you.

Get rid of that sad air!

Ilario,

I leave you in command of the castle and the garrison

and I make you responsible

for everything that happens

during my absence.

At your orders, Count.

In my opinion, this seems to me

the weakest point of the castle.

While the infantry will climb

the front, the cavalry…

Generals! They all feel generals!

But who do you think you're fighting against?

Winners of a handful of rednecks

you will be today.

Franz!

They are already ready.

For a moment

I was afraid you weren't coming anymore.

Please, be cautious.

What would become of me if I were to miss you?

It's time. Goodbye, dear.

Franz.

Don't worry, nothing will happen to me.

Against an unguarded castle,

victory will be easy.

Keller's return

would spell the end of our love,

you know, but it's not going to happen.

When we meet again we will be free.

See you soon.

I need to speak to the mercenary captain, open my cell.

No, no one can talk to prisoners.

It's an order from Keller. Open up!

The Count has left.

Where is the written order?

Is my order not enough for you?

No that's not enough for me!

And yet, I am the mistress.

Eh, you see, we have a delivery

and it must be the Count himself

who gives the order.

If you don't open up to me right away,

he'll be the one to make you regret it.

All right, I don't want to have any trouble.

But tell me what you are looking for from the prisoner?

I told you I have to talk to him.

And you can't make it through bars?

It's a secret thing. You open!

Open up, I tell you.

As you like,

but stay inside for just a few minutes.

What do you want from me?

I told you

we'd meet again.

I bring you freedom, but on one condition.

Keller can't hurt me anymore.

With Keller I have an open account.

Because he is responsible

for Prisca's death.

Then listen to me well.

You dirty drunk!

You can risk your head if you want,

and not mine!

She is the mistress.

I don't want any trouble.

Now you will see the grits!

I'm going to call Ilario.

I bring him here.

You there!

Open me up, I'm done.

I can't open you.

Now comes the chief of the guard.

Come on, open me!

You can't be disrespectful

of your mistress,

Keller would resent it.

I'm sorry,

but I have orders to wait for Ilario.

If he wants, he will.

Captain!

Soon!

Before Ilario comes!

Come on, quick!

Tago, you help Alessandro.

Quick, guys! To the stables!

To arms! The prisoners escape!

By the way, what do

you think of my wedding gift?

A cannon? Of course,

not everyone likes this gift.

My adorable Duchess

has expressed to me certain fears of hers

about the ambitious aims of that Keller.

A dangerous neighbor indeed.

Undoubtedly. But it will be enough for

the mouth of my cannon to appear

on the ramparts of the castle of Rivalta

to put every enemy to flight.

Prince!

Look over there!

They're Keller's men

in battle gear.

Quick, let's go back, quick!

And the cannon?

Oh yeah, the cannon.

Leave it where it is. We will send to get it back.

And you warn others!

Yes, Prince.

Quick you!

Full gallop!

Keller's Soldiers!

Sound the alarm!

To arms! Quick, to the drawbridge!

Look over there!

They are Keller's soldiers.

They attack the castle of Rivalta!

And that, what is it?

A cannon!

Let's check.

Let's go.

Lucius! They released him!

Lucius! They go to defend the castle.

But what can they do

against all those Keller men?

Quick, quick, help me!

Pietro, go find a horse. - What do you want to do?

Run, run, quick!

But are you crazy? Do you want to fire the cannon?

Street! Street! Let's go!

Let's go back

before we too find ourselves in the middle.

Come on, attack the bridge!

It seems to me a difficult situation.

With the soldiers of the Duchess

who are inside the castle,

we will be one against twenty.

To go head to head there is too much difference.

We're here on purpose to reduce the gap, aren't we?

Let's move! We have to give Keller

the lesson he deserves.

Lucius!

Lucius!

But it's Katya!

With this Keller will have his way.

How I enjoy it!

And now it's our turn.

Quick! All on horseback!

Just keep shooting until we get

under the castle walls. - Yes.

Fire!

Come on, you, that way!

Below with the other stairs!

Hurry up! Force!

You, bypass the castle

and run to the bridge!

Still! It can only be

Prince Stephen's cannon!

Lucio di Rialto attacks us from behind!

you bastard! You're the one who set him free!

Are you crazy? - Once again you betrayed me!

Lucio di Rialto is attacking Keller's cavalry!

We are safe!

The castle is safe!

Come on with that log!

Go ahead, break down the door before the mercenaries arrive!

Ah!

Here I am, Keller.

You will pay me every last drop

for my boys' blood!

And when we escaped,

the Captain had but one thought.

Run to you.

Save the castle of Rivalta.

Oh! And to say that I thought him a traitor.

Simonetta, a bandage, quick!

Take this.

The girls are preparing the others.

Quick, more bandages!

Nora! Come here!

Go on.

She wraps you.

Are you injured?

It does not matter.

Simonetta, Nora.

Bring the wounded into the hall.

Arrigo told me everything.

Don't think about it anymore.

It's over, luckily.

Now long years of peace await you.

Only because of you.

There will be plenty to do

here and in your lands

. The farmers fought well today.

I taught them

how to handle the sword.

Now it's your turn

to bring them back to work in the fields.

Don't you want to keep helping me?

It's not work for me.

And then there are my men.

Can you imagine Tago hoeing the garden?

No, I myself wouldn't last long.

I was born to go to war.

But you gave me peace advice.

Of course, because

fate has given you a castle,

me only a tent.

But fate can be changed.

No, you can't.

Let me leave right away.

Staying here with you again

I would never go away.

Farewell, Duchess,

and good luck.

Not goodbye. Let's at least say goodbye.

Until we meet again.

Who knows, maybe one day, if fate wills it.

Until we meet again.

Katie, wait!