Lidice Page #4

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Where are you taking him?

Call dad they are most likely

dragging me off to Kladno.

-Take care of yourself!

-Vasek!

Wait!

Vasek!

So, you say you were just

taking her for a ride?

Is that your cock-and-bull story?

It's the truth.

Hold.

No!

Is it the truth?

Is it the truth then?

We don't know what he told you

but if you know anything...

I just had to pass on a message

in Lidice to the Horak family.

Nothing else.

Horaks from Lidice...

Both fighting abroad.

Horak and Stribrny.

So, we have a link to England.

But no-one saw

Horak or Stribrny here.

No other evidence but the letter?

We have nothing concrete,

so, we have to wait again.

But we can't wait any longer.

You understand?

We at least need some proof.

Some proof, you say?

What about a transmitter?

We'll just take a look around.

Just a routine check.

Will it run in the cinemas?

Don't you fancy filming us too?

Is it an order?

What do you think?

I'm supposed to beg you?

I understand your feelings.

You know them all personally.

But have no worries,

your area of responsibility

will be to round up and account

for the property and livestock.

I know it is unpleasant

but it has certain big advantages.

In fact, it was lucky the transmitter

was fixed on to this area.

The ten million crowns promised

for the capture of the culprits

has to be divided up somehow.

If I refuse?

I will be disappointed...

And you will be dead.

Ruzena, straight in here!

-Anezka, is Karel home with you?

-No.

You better come to my place.

The army is in the field behind

the village! Masses of them!

Stop! Military manoeuvres!

If you are local you can

carry on to the village.

Lads, you can go in

but they won't let you out again.

What's all this nonsense?

We have wives and children there.

But why are there

so many of them?

That's nonsense, this...

Better disperse!

It will be dark soon.

Let them pass!

Thank you.

Mayor,

pack your valuables and clothing

for two days. And a blanket.

You have five minutes.

Then in front of the house.

Put the field kitchen right next

to the farm so it's close at hand.

When Geschke and Bohme arrive

bring them straight to me.

Open up! Hurry!

What is this here?

Here.

Get moving!

Go home and get a few things.

Karel!

Better if you use the garden.

Pack up your valuables,

a blanket and a change of clothing.

One piece of baggage and out!

Let her go. She only works here.

She is from Kladno.

Your permanent address along with

your parents are Kladno. Tonicka!

I am going with him. You think

I'm just going to leave him here?

Move!

Attention!

-You can't take me with you.

-He's only sixteen!

-Fifteen is the limit.

-I was fifteen too, hey Father?

We have everything recorded,

of course.

The inhabitants are rather confused

and thus far haven't resisted.

The only organisational problems

have been with the animals.

Have you eaten? May I invite

you to an excellent goulash.

We'll send them their priest.

That always raises morale

and brings a sense of security.

We'll pick him up later.

Come here.

Put that blue pram aside for me.

Karel!

Let's save our strength.

We must, at least,

calm down the children.

It's because of the paras.

It'll all be over by morning.

You'll see.

Let's pray.

Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be Your name,

Your kingdom come,

Your will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread

and forgive our trespasses

as we forgive those

who trespass against us,

subject us not to the trial,

but deliver us from evil,

for thine is Your kingdom,

and the power and the glory. Amen.

All finished, sir.

Sima, what's all the lazing about?

Get going, you have your duties!

-Petiska's turn today.

-Stop prattling and get lost!

Petiska, we must finish this

before he gets back.

Sure.

Start composing it.

What is it?

He's from Lidice.

Isn't this being over-sensitive?

He killed one lad himself.

He'll find out anyway.

But I don't have to be

within earshot.

No mention of women and kids,

perhaps his old lady survived.

Betterjust get on with it.

Sister, we've been here two days.

The children have to eat.

-Get back to your place!

-What do you intend to do with us?

Just a formal examination.

Don't worry. Come on.

They'll be back in a short while.

These are the last ones?

-What's your name?

-Ota Vesely.

Otto. A lovely name.

We'll look...

Two.

Six.

Three.

One A.

This one's fine.

Thanks, Otto.

Next one.

Shouldn't have believed him.

Who knows what he did with the

appeal. And with that letter too.

He is a priest.

He can't do things like lie.

Hmm, but if he gave her the letter

why did she not reply?

Karel, too, hasn't showed up since.

Everything is more difficult.

The post, buses not running...

-Look, you're out soon.

-I could be home already.

Seems they've cold-shouldered me.

It might be a good idea to

give them the cold shoulder too.

Go somewhere else,

make a new start for yourself.

That's barmy, isn't it?

Agh! Sh*t...

Sir, we need some gloves.

My fingers are ripped apart.

Petiska, stop all that balderdash.

Just be glad you're on this

side of the fence.

In comparison to what will happen

there this side is a Garden of Eden.

Every child under sixteen

years of age must have a tag.

Calm down,

There is no need to panic.

It's for your own good!

You will be transported

to a labour camp.

For their greater comfort children

will go ahead of you by bus.

You have my word of honour that

you'll meet up in good shape soon.

Please no! No!

It will be better for you.

Ruzenka, please.

Marie, don't put her down,

don't trust them.

-How old is she?

-Sixteen-and-a-half.

Staff Sergeant Vlcek deserves

particular merit.

Vlcek!

Your bonus.

Congratulations.

Of course, there are still some

details to close the matter.

He's one of ours, from Lidice.

Vasek, what's happened?

What are you doing here?

-Where did they take her?

-Who?

Where is Anicka?

I have to talk to her.

-Who is Anicka?

-I have to tell her...

Wait!

Leave him.

Karel sometimes visits,

he can take a message home.

What?

-What are you doing here?

-I'm repairing this.

Get up!

Should I shoot you right here?

Let him be.

Take him!

You're nuts, Sima.

You stab your own son

and let yourself be almost

killed because of a stranger.

That lot have their days numbered.

So Kucera said.

Could have had it over

and done with.

My turn.

Move! Get moving!

Roll-call! Into line!

This way you'll turn out

every day.

You'll be split

into working parties.

Until the Commander shows

you may rest.

Please...

We'd just like to know

where our children are.

They left by bus.

Five days ago.

This place isn't suitable for kids.

They are well taken care of.

Get lost!

-What's up with him?

-He's ill. He's been vomiting.

The postmistress brought this.

Undelivered post to Lidice.

They're at a loss what to do with it.

-I'll take it away.

-No...

Leave it here.

-You should have told him.

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