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in this world, Master Kane.

My family is all and everything to me.

You are blessed.

Do you have kin?

I had a brother.

But that was a lifetime ago now.

We've lost loved ones.

To plague, persecution and bigotry.

Well, Edward, now.

He... had a wife and child once.

But the Lord saw fit to embrace them.

So... now you sail

for the New World, huh?

Yes, indeed, we do.

Sometimes...

...we all need to start again.

You might considerjoining us.

Well, that's a...

that's a kind offer, William.

Thank you. Very kind.

I should be honest with you.

You should know the kind of man

you're thinking about taking in.

I've done bad things.

Terrible things.

Cruel things.

I am a...

No, I was...

...was an evil...

- evil man.

But the Lord speaks of redemption

and forgiveness.

No. My soul is damned.

Satan's creatures will take me

should I stray from the path of peace.

Then do not stray...

...Master Kane.

Do not stray.

Captain Kane?

Yes, Miss?

I made these clothes... for you.

Your others are a little...

A little what, Miss?

A little...

...worn.

Thank you, Miss.

Thank you.

Now there stands a fine figure of a man.

Don't you think, William?

It's better than those rags

you were wearing, and that's a fact.

I'm glad you approve, Ma'am.

Finally, you're respectable.

Been a long time since anybody said

that about me.

Thank you.

Are you coming to America with us?

I'm not so sure, Samuel.

Why?

Well...

...you and your family are

beginning a new life.

Whereas I need to undo an old one.

Those men who hurt you,

you could have killed them

if you wanted, couldn't you?

There was a time when I...

...would have ripped their

still-beating hearts from their chests.

Would you fight me?

I will if you continue

with your infernal questioning.

Fight me.

I have no reason to fight you,

young man.

- Samuel, stop it!

- Now you have a reason!

To save this beautiful maiden from me.

Samuel! Don't scare the horses.

Solomon. Save me. Help!

Come, sir.

Come on.

Samuel...

...get back to the cart. Go on.

Who could have done this?

The Devil.

The Devil was here.

No, there was no Devil.

There was a witch burning here.

The creature must have broken free.

...taken vengeance, my Lord.

Show thyself.

We should leave.

We can'tjust leave

these people for carrion.

Keep her well stoked, Edward.

We got to keep the shadows

at bay tonight.

Child... can you tell us what happened?

Oh, let the poor girl be, William.

They tried to burn a witch.

People came to watch her die, but...

...the flames, they didn't hurt her.

She just laughed and...

she said...

...she said...

that all the Devil's children...

...were free to walk the earth now.

And then...

...she killed them all.

She burnt out their eyes...

...because they came to watch.

We should pray.

I'm tired.

Just a moment more.

For our prayers.

I don't want to pray.

It's all right, it's all right.

I'm so tired. Please?

Of course you are.

You poor thing.

Let's find a place for you to sleep.

Edward, I think the child

should wear your cross tonight.

For protection.

Of course.

Here.

Thank you.

Here, child.

Wear this tonight.

It will keep you safe.

Solomon...

It's you we want.

What did you do?

Here, child.

Her, this is the witch!

The Devil is waiting for you, Kane!

Bring them.

Get off me!

More recruits for Malachi, my Lord.

Are you ready to

serve your Overlord?

Better than the alternative.

To serve us you have to join us.

Well...

...just tell us what to do.

What are you doing?!

It's good.

Father, I have the firewood.

Well done, Samuel.

Break it up now.

Let me help you with that.

Give it a pull.

- There we are.

- Thank you.

Here... let me see.

Does that hurt?

No. I can't feel anything.

Why did that creature mark me?

I don't know.

Evil has its own reasons.

Are we safe?

Don't you worry.

There is no evil in you, Meredith.

Trust me.

I trust you.

Come along with that wood, Samuel.

Bigger pieces than that, please.

Bigger pieces. We want hot soup.

William.

You might wanna set a

smaller fire tonight.

Don't wanna attract

any unwanted attention.

Solomon!

What's the matter?

- I heard something.

- Where?

Over there.

Beyond those trees.

Wait here.

Samuel, Samuel, keep down!

Keep down, keep quiet!

Who are they?

Solomon... what are they?

I want you to go back to your father.

Tell him to move out immediately.

Go!

Leave her!

Meredith!

Mother!

Solomon! Solomon!

Samuel!

Solomon!

This is the one.

No! Stop! Stop!

Solomon! Help us!

- No!

- Samuel!

No, leave him be.

Leave him be.

Don't you hurt him.

I am unarmed.

Solomon, help him!

- Solomon, kill them!

- Silence, Samuel!

Kill them all!

Listen to him, Samuel. Listen.

Don't struggle, lad.

If you don't struggle,

he'll let you go.

Won't you?

Kill him. You know you can.

Just be quiet, Samuel!

You.

Are you their master?

What is it you want?!

I'll do anything.

Kill me.

Can you?

No, I... I cannot.

I am...

- a man of peace.

Don't you hurt that boy.

This boy...

...this child has more heart

than any of you.

Help me.

He is the only man here.

- No, listen to me.

- Solomon, stop him!

No!

Samuel!

My son!

Take the marked one.

Solomon... do something!

Help us! Kill them!

Kill them all!

Solomon, please help us!

What is it you want from me?

What is it?

Is this... all I am to you?

Then so be it.

If I kill you...

...I am bound for Hell.

It is a price... I shall gladly pay.

Meredith!

Leave her!

No! William!

Get off her!

Meredith!

Meredith!

Go, go!

- Solomon.

- Yeah.

Get her back.

Oh, I will.

Get her back. Swear on oath...

...to get her back... for me.

These are my last words on earth.

I know God in Heaven hears.

If you save our child...

...your soul, too, will be saved.

You can redeem yourself, Solomon.

I know this to be true.

Swear it to me.

Swear.

I swear.

I swear it, William.

I will find her.

Find her.

Go.

Get him!

Meredith, are you in there?

Have you seen this girl?

No, no. Look at it, please.

Have you seen this girl?

I don't know her, sir. Please...

Where are they taking you?

Have you seen this girl?

I don't know.

There are raiders everywhere.

Please!

No, look at this!

Have you seen this girl?!

Please don't hurt me.

I just wanna go home.

Forgive me, child.

Forgive me.

Go, go. Go in peace.

Move along.

- Clear out the dead.

- They're no use to Malachi.

Where are you taking us?

What do you want?

Make your peace, child.

There's no way out for us.

Slavery or death.

That's our only way out.

God will not deliver us from this.

We'll find a way out.

Take my hand.

We'll find the strength to survive this.

Quiet!

Bring her here.

Dear God.

Dear God...

...I beg you to listen to me now.

I have failed you.

I cannot find her.

I am lost...

...and I need your light...

to help me find my way.

Forgive me, Father.

Such times we live in.

I wished only for some refuge

and a moment of prayer.

Praise God in His sanctuary.

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