My Life for Ireland Page #4

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Don't let her out of your sight.

Patrick, you know where the picture

of my mother has gone?

I showed it to you a few days ago,

but now it's gone.

I showed it to you a few days ago,

but now it's gone.

Why would I know?

You must have lost it.

- You think I stole it?

- I didn't say that.

You have changed.

The others have noticed too.

They should mind their own business.

No, we're all together.

You can't upset your mates like that.

Or do you have a reason for it?

And why are you secretly meeting

with Henry Beverly at night?

You know I don't trust him.

You and your distrust.

I don't know what you want.

He's a nice guy.

You're all unfair to him.

You must pick your own friends.

I feel sorry for you.

We didn't find anything upstairs.

We did another thorough search.

What's going on there?

The old hag here tried to burn this.

So I rapped her fingers with this

and shot the old dog instead.

An arm sling and bandages.

For what?

Pack it up.

Where is Devoy?

Come closer, my boy.

I am glad I wasn't wrong about you.

- I don't know-

- I understand, I understand.

I don't want to know the details.

You're very discreet, O'Connor.

- You'll get far in life.

- Why did you want to see me?

I just got off the phone

with the political police.

They want to see you immediately

for a statement.

A statement? The political police?

That must be a mistake.

No, no mistake.

- You know what it's about.

- That's not true.

I don't know anything.

What could I tell them?

They'll tell you. And don't forget

that you represent a public school.

Your first duty is to tell the truth,

without any regard for anyone else.

I hope I can rely on you.

Don't forget to see me right away

when you're back.

Ms. Nany, nice to see you.

- What's wrong, Nany?

- I got something to tell you.

What's wrong? Tell me.

Did anything happen to Mom?

They picked her up this morning.

Arrested?

They were after Devoy.

They knew he had been with us.

- They also shot the dog.

- The dog? And Devoy?

- Already gone.

- Thank God.

When did they take Mother?

I have to see her.

No, you have to stay.

They'll arrest you.

I have to find Devoy.

Only he can help.

- What's wrong?

- The English have arrested my mother.

- That's not possible.

- Why?

- They searched the whole house.

- They were looking for Devoy.

Someone must have ratted on us.

What's wrong? What do you want?

You? You're here?

I was to get a pistol

for Mr. Carter.

He needs a model

for his class on weapons.

A gun? Let's see.

Here.

A waste for your games upstairs.

Thank you.

What do you want from me?

- I didn't do anything to you.

- You betrayed her.

No. You're wrong. I tried to help.

You know, about the guardian.

I wanted to find out who-

- I only told my uncle-

- Liar!

- You miserable coward.

- No, I'm not lying.

I'm telling the truth. Don't hurt me.

I'm your friend.

I'll make up for it. Believe me.

I'll talk to my uncle.

We'll get her out.

He'll get her out. Think of yourself.

Patrick, you're making a mistake.

- Stop it now!

- Patrick!

O'Connor! Stop! Give me that!

That's not a toy for little kids.

What nonsense.

If we shot everyone we were angry with-

My boy, it doesn't work that way.

Go to your room.

I'll set things straight here.

He wanted to shoot me. Kill me. Report him.

He must go to jail. You saw him.

- I'll-

- Shut up!

Understood?

I don't know what's going on here,

but when the Beverlys are involved...

I know for a fact something

sinister is going on.

Take your case and come.

Just so you know,

I didn't see anything.

Nothing.

If you still want to tell your uncle...

give him regards from Sergeant Duffy.

And tell him he'd better

keep his mouth shut.

The sooner you're gone,

the better for the others and you, my boy!

Mind you, we have a way

to make people talk here.

Don't force us to become nasty.

This evidence

can get you a pretty noose.

I repeat:
I don't know about Devoy.

Fine. We'll see about that.

Come, please.

Come here, my boy.

You know each other?

He's a classmate of my son.

- Patrick, how do you-

- Quiet!

We ask the questions.

O'Connor. Do you know-this man?

I don't know. I don't think so.

Don't tell tales.

I'm not a headmaster you can lie to.

- I don't remember.

- You don't remember, do you?

Didn't you see that man...

at the house of this woman here?

No.

A gentleman. How touching.

We'll refresh your memory.

You told one of our agents

that you had seen a man in her bedroom.

Your description of the man

is a perfect match for Devoy.

You also said he had an arm

in a sling. Correct?

Answer me!

Yes.

That's all.

There you go.

Always tell the truth, even if it's hard.

You're free to go, O'Connor.

Now back to you. For the last time,

what is your relationship with Devoy?

- I refuse to answer.

- You can't do that.

Or is it something romantic?

I won't dignify that with an answer.

Not necessary. The fact he

was in your bedroom is all I need.

Write this down, Mr. Harrison.

It may be of interest to the public-

The latest about Devoy.

Mistress confesses.

The latest about Devoy.

Those bastards.

Now they're trying it this way.

Typical of the English.

The age old method.

They fight with lies and slander.

It's clear where that's going.

They're trying to turn your supporters

against you and destroy your morale.

I don't care about this, but dragging

that woman through the mud, disgusting.

We have to help her.

- When will they transfer her?

- Tomorrow evening.

All right, tomorrow evening.

We'll do everything to free her.

- What a nasty bastard.

- Yeah, a great classmate.

- What a nasty bastard.

- Yeah, a great classmate.

- You're going to tell Michael?

- What else can I do?

He was always good to me.

How can I talk to him

when I'm not honest with him?

No, I caused the problem,

and now I have to deal with it.

- It would still be wrong.

- What?

Telling Michael.

You can't help,

and it's already bad enough for him.

- But what can I do?

- Nothing.

Give it time.

He'll see you meant no harm.

I think you're right.

You're a good guy, Rory.

- Let's keep it quiet, then.

- Promise.

With your statement, after some hesitation,

which is only human...

you helped identify Devoy.

Today, we'd like

a more active assistance from you.

I'm not a rat.

Yes, we know that,

but will your mates believe that...

when they learn of your role

in the O'Brien case?

I highly doubt it.

Look, O'Connor,

apart from doing your duty...

there would also be certain benefits.

Unlimited holidays, spending money.

Well?

I'm ready, sir.

In here!

- He should be back by now.

- I hope the plan worked.

There he is.

That boy wanted to spy on us.

- He's been around for days.

- What about Maeve?

- Is she free?

- No, they used tanks.

- We're lucky to get away alive.

- Just as I feared.

They expected us

to free the prisoner.

So, failure.

But I won't rest until I have freed her.

Isn't that?

Sure, you're one of Michael's friends.

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