We Still Kill the Old Way Page #4

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- Let me introduce you to the Honourable Apello.

Don't be afraid.

He might be useful to you.

Allow me to introduce Professor Laurana.

Politically speaking, he's a

little distant from us...

but he's an intelligent man.

Culturally prepared.

He's someone who should be helped.

You know I'll do anything for my friends.

- You hear that?

Sometimes even for my

intelligent enemies.

Sorry, but the Judge is in a hurry.

Goodbye.

Good morning.

What's wrong?

- Nothing, Your Honour.

Doctor, remember to speak to that person today,

because my life could change completely.

I'll do it.

Are you free?

- Where to?

What area is this?

- Kalsa.

Wait a minute.

Pull over, please.

Shall I continue?

Drive, drive.

Who's making you do it?

- Do what?

Follow Ragan.

- Who's Ragan?

Ragan is Ragan.

Excuse me, madam.

I'd like to talk to your brother.

It's not a good time.

It's important.

- He's eating.

I must speak to him.

Come in, Professor.

You are always welcome.

Good evening.

Please.

A modest dinner...

Excuuse me.

A notable...

A notable who steals, runs

rackets and lays down the law.

Who do you think it is?

- In the village?

In the village, maybe the area.

The entire province.

No, what I mean is, if we limit it to

the village the answer is easy,

but if we look further

afield it becomes confusing, dizzying.

We'll limit ourselves to the village.

Rosello.

Advocate Rosello - he's the only

notable in the village, the big shot.

Then there are the smaller guys;

some might include me amongst them.

Rosello is a fool, but he's very astute.

He would walk over corpses to

get where he wants to be...

except for the body of his uncle,

the high-priest, naturally.

So, Rosello is part of the board of

directors of "Furiaris".

500,000 a month, and he gets two million

annually as consultant to the society...

three million as a member of "Siculedile".

As a politician he's opened a new course...

in league with the socialists and

Communists from the province,

and they are already giving him the wink.

To the king!

Yes, but apart from Rosello, who else

in the province would fit the bill?

We must exclude the

members of parliament and the senators.

Let's exclude them.

Commander Fedeli...

Doctor Jacobini,

the lawyer Esposito...

the lawyer Evangelisti...

Pinuzzo, Professor Macomellir.

- Professor Macomellir.

Professor, how do you live?

What do you do?

How come you ignore

everything in your village?

The time of the poets with their

heads in the clouds is over.

It's true.

Checkmate.

It really is over.

Good evening, Mr. Advocate.

What did you think of Honourable Apello?

I was more impressed with the guy

with black glasses - who was he?

He's a good guy, from Montalmo.

Why do you want to know?

Because he impressed me.

He really is an impressive guy, yes.

Is he from Montalmo?

- Did I say he was from Montalmo?

Yes.

Strange because he's not from Montalmo,

he's from Palermo... if he's really from Palermo...

What's his name?

I don't think I know.

Isn't his name Ragan?

I told you:
I don't know his name.

That's his name, Ragan.

Paolo...

it's him:

It's my cousin Rosello.

It's written here:

At the beginning of April...

he mentions someone...

a thief;

a profiteer who should be in prison.

This person isn't named.

- Isn't named?

No, but it's obvious it's my cousin.

I'd started to guess...

but when he took on

the defense of those unfortunate men...

he had me fooled.

I still can't believe it.

Your cousin ordered the hit...

and Ragan was the executor.

Ragan, the delinquent of Palermo.

I saw them together.

This is not an accident, you know...

someone alerted me.

Who?

Who?

Someone who knows everything...

and says things a bit at a time.

A person who counts.

I'm scared of my cousin.

The way he makes himself

at home, like he's the boss.

I'm scared.

Luisa...

would you really be capable of going

up against your cousin, Rosello?

We must have proof.

It won't be easy.

I've been so stupid;

I trusted him blindly.

Then you told him everything?

Not quite everything.

Luisa, listen...

we've got to do something.

- But what?

Take the diary for now.

What are you doing?

- Let go.

Get in the car.

We need to talk, Paolino.

Whenever you want.

- Yes, but not here.

There's too much noise.

We need a quiet place.

The Palm hotel, tonight, around seven...

there have been some developments.

Try to be there.

Your safety deposit box is number seven.

- Thank you.

You're welcome.

The writer was inspired by a historical

figure of the seventeenth century,

Father Diego La Matina of Ragalbuto,

who came from his hometown,

to describe how this friar was condemned to the stake,

for having asked for and wanted justice,

and to he p us understand how these customs

have been continuously recurring overthe centuries.

Understood?

- Yes, Professor...

but I haven't studied it.

- Bad! You can go.

Mr. Dean, if you'll allow me,

I'll resume this afternoon.

Yes, yes, great work.

- Thank you.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Professor, a quick word...

how did my daughter

do in her history exam?

Please leave me in peace.

What did he say to you?

He wants to see me tonight.

You must not go.

- Why?

Did he say something to you?

- No, not a word...

all the way home, then he told me

I should never leave the village.

So you came here?

I was scared...

where did you put the diary?

It's in a safety deposit box

at the station. Here's the key.

Let go, I'll keep it.

I have to go now.

Why don't we go to the police, Luisa?

- No, not yet...

he's strong; he can defend himself.

Perhaps we should send an

anonymous letter to the police?

What?

Sorry, I'm talking rubbish.

Bye. I have to see other people here in Palermo,

to get some information. Bye

Where can I find you?

- At my father-in-law's house.

What's wrong with you?

What happened?

You know what's going

on better than me.

Do you want me to have a heart attack?

What kind of trouble are you in?

"Follow your own path if you don't

want to end up in the cemetery."

What have you done? You must go

away now! Go to Rome. Away!

Or stay at home for a few days.

Do it for me.

Is there a woman involved?

Paolo.

Leave me alone.

- So there is a woman?

Stop it.

I want Palermo, 230468.

It's Laurana...

It's urgent. I'd like to call direct,

if possible. Thank you.

Hello?

Roscio household?

Ah, it's you, Luisa.

No, the opposite...

I think I did well to call you.

I received an anonymous letter...

a death threat. It was also made up

of pieces from 'Oservatore Romano'.

Me as well.

What do you mean, you as well?

What are we going to do?

- We'll wait.

No, I'll find him tonight,

he has to know I have more information...

and that it would be unwise to hurt us.

- I'll be here tomorrow as well...

keep me up to date.

- Yes.

Yes, I'll be in Palermo tomorrow morning.

Goodbye, Luisa.

Hello?

Good evening.

- Professor.

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