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I'm the owner of this firm.

My name is Muller, Mauririus.

I am Mauricius Muller...

Who are you, please?

A part of the power...

...that always does what's good.

Where does the second volce

come from? Does he have two tongues?

Do come in! I'm all ears.

Please be ca reful.

This is all pawned property?

A pledge of security,

as the law calls it.

- Thls ls my midwife's.

- Really?

- I know her. Frau Menzel.

- It's a small world.

And with these,

you weigh money?

No, souls.

- Are they heavy?

- No heavier than a coin.

- I thought so.

- Most of them...

...hut not yours.

The man has no sense of humnur.

Take a seai.

Thank you.

A starving man never

has a sense of humnur.

- Thls here.

- IH may.

I'd like to pawn this.

This is no ordinary ring!

The philosopher's stone!

It explains the nature of things.

- Then It must be worth something.

- On the contrary.

It's worth nothing.

Life has declined in value...

...not to mention death.

I don't understand.

What's worth anything then?

11 me... Art...

Who ls rustling there?

Who is creeping around?

I need money.

- Anything else you desire?

- I am still ton young...

...to be without desire.

- I have a desire, ton.

I collect autographs.

"The Foundations of Human Physiology."

- Dld you wrlte this?

- Even if I did...

...I couldn't slgn it for you.

I have no mnney for ink.

Soon I'll have to write in blood.

No need. I have ink.

Your knowledge is impressive.

Here you are.

This work will outlive you.

The word dies...

...before it leaves the pen.

- Over here, yes...

...but there is also the world beyond.

I'm so tlred. Ma n's wretched ways

exhaust me.

And my heart aches.

- Now, glve me the money!

- No.

- What would you accept In pawn?

- Anything.

- Even rubbish?

- It depends.

An old tract

about the meaning of life?

- No, no.

- A perpetuum mobile?

Spare mel

The relics of Saint Sebastian?

The relics? Tha!'s a good one.

- Where would you find those?

- Seek and you shall find.

Did this Sebastian ever exist?

Maybe.

- Maybe not.

- What are you saying?

I'm saying,

there won't be any money.

- Do you see this hole?

- Nu.

I wanted to pluck a rose blossom...

...for a maiden.

- You should mend ii.

Mend It! Where does one

find the right cloth?

And time? And money?

No money! No time!

Spent it all!

That's how it is then.

He shall eat dust,

and eat eagerly.

I will see what I can do

for you. Doctor.

Never mind.

Ferdinand! My registry!

Ferdinandul

It's not under my pillow!

I have hidden ii somewhere else.

I'm thirsty! Pour me some wine!

Certainly, madam.

Law, medicine, philosophy...

...and sadly even theology...

...I've studied with passionate

resolution.

And stand here now...

...a fool for sure,

no wiser than I was before.

Excuse me.

Everything fleeting

is only a stench!

- Calm down!

- We can't get through with the coffin!

Everyone over here!

I'm here! I'm with you!

Patience, patience! Don't move!

Let the pigs through!

There we go. Come on.

Ida. I need hot water.

What's this I need?!

I have to cook now.

In the beginning was the Word...

...the Word...

In the beginning was the Word...

...the Word...

You again! Come in!

In the beginning was the Word...

And the Word was with God.

Do you understand how this is meant?

- No.

- Neither do I.

"In the beginning was the Word..."

Already I'm stuck.

Impossible for me tn rate the word...

...so highly.

- You must translate ii some other way.

Maybe "the thought"?

In the beginning was...

In the beginning

was the thought that acts...

...and creates everything.

- In the beginning was the I.

- Whose "I"?

- Mine.

- You were In the beginning?

- Why not?

- Then we're all doomed.

- I don't believe so.

- Ida!

- That was on purpose!

There you have your water!

Furniture wrecker!

Little termite!

- In the beginning was the Word...

- Such manners! In our home!

- No, you're mistaken.

- In the beginning was the thought...

...that acts and creates everything.

In the beginning was an I.

Listen Io...

...wise little Wagner...

...who nearly bursts

with love for his master.

In the beginning was the thought...

...wise little Wagner...

Yes, wise Little Wagner.

Or the great...

- What are you doing?

- Nothing.

- Stop it.

But It's the latest fashion

in Franrel

I look like a corpse in this colour.

Did you bring what I asked for?

Yes.

Give it In mel There it is.

Thank you.

I hope your brown liquid is good.

- It all depends on the dose.

- As long as it works.

Will you miss me?

Begin The procedure.

Wagner! Will you miss me?

Miss you?

I can't say whether I'll miss you.

Yes or no?

Or would you join me in death?

- Whal:
's that? Stinging nettle?

- It stimulates the vital orga ns.

- And spells the appetite.

- Nu. I won'! miss you.

- Why not?

- I can tell you...

...why I won't miss you.

- Alright.

What are the gentlemen doing

An abominable stench throughout

the house!

Like a witches' kitchen!

As a consolation I'll drink it, tool

No, you won't.

I'll drink it all myself.

- Where ls my towel?

- Don'! walk banefoot!

What are you dolng here? I'm

not receiving today. I have to go.

A decent gentleman!

Extremely decent!

You forgo! your ring.

As an honest man...

...I felt obliged In return ii.

How did you get In here?

Who let you in?

Idubergal Did you let him in?

- Are you running an open house?

- Thank you, Iduherga.

Decent people mus! keep...

...each other's company,

and not mingle with riffraff.

- Thanks, Iduberga.

- Wagner. why are you shivering?

Get out!

Why no! mnney instead?

- I'd prefer money.

- The Gospel according In John.

- Do you know Greek?

- No.

But I'd always recognise

the Holy Scripture.

How 507

My faith helps.

You hope to flnd

what you're lacking in this hunk?

- What am I lacking?

- I know. A healthy diet.

- For you.

- That won't be necessary.

- Try it.

- If you say so.

I baked It myself,

What is that smell?

- Such a sweet smell!

- Where are you going?

Eat! You'll need it.

How do you know what I'll need?

Eat, eat.

Hemlock]

- From the apothecary next door?

- None of your business.

That was mine!

This is impossible.

You cannot dle here!

What is more, I wanted In go.

You are alive? Interesting...

But the poison... How the devil?I

The devil?

Stupid wenches call me that...

...but It's not who I am.

- Who are you then?

If I knew...

What use would it be tn you?

I have a certain interest.

In what?

The eternal dilemma.

Oh. no. nnl

Out of the question,...

...the waiting list is too long.

Too many interested parties...

Who else is on the list?

Tell me. It'll remain between us.

Or are you deceiving me again?

I speak only the naked truth.

Our theatre director...

I thought so.

- Your rector.

- An idiot! Who else?

The local coffin maker.

Don't touch!

A monkey!

A monkey!

You're lying!

A monkey on the moon!

Then, the butcher,

the music teacher.

- Pfellferll

- Yes. exactly. A freemason.

- That's plenty.

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