Witchfinder General

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00:00:35 "...things I heard, as it were,
00:00:41 "Hallelujah.
00:00:43 "Salvation and glory and power
00:00:48 "For true and just are his judgments,
00:00:52 "who hath judged the great harlot
00:00:58 "...with her fornication,
00:01:00 "and hath revenged the blood
00:01:06 "Come, gather yourselves together
00:01:11 "That you may eat the flesh of kings,
00:01:16 "and the flesh of mighty men,
00:01:21 "and of them that sit on them,
00:01:27 "and of little and of great.
00:01:31 "And I saw the beast,
00:01:35 "and their armies gathered together
00:01:40 "that sat upon the horse..."
00:01:42 Bring on some water!
00:01:45 "And the beast was taken,
00:01:50 "who wrought signs before him,
00:01:52 "wherewith he seduced them
00:01:57 "and who adored his image.
00:01:59 "These two were cast alive into
00:02:06 "And the rest were slain by the sword
00:02:11 "...and all the birds were filled
00:04:38 The year is 1645.
00:04:43 On the one side stand the Royalist party
00:04:46 on the other, Cromwell's Parliamentary
00:04:50 The structure of law and order
00:04:53 Local magistrates indulge
00:04:56 justice and injustice are dispensed
00:05:00 and without opposition,
00:05:02 an atmosphere in which
00:05:05 and the likes of Matthew Hopkins
00:05:09 In a time where the superstitions
00:05:13 Hopkins preys upon them,
00:05:15 torturing and killing in a supposed drive
00:05:20 and doing so with the full blessing
00:05:23 However, his influence is confined largely
00:05:28 East Anglia, which is held firmly
00:05:32 but not so firmly that
00:05:34 have everything their own way,
00:05:36 for there still exists
00:05:39 from the remnants of the Royalist armies,
00:05:41 desperately foraging
00:05:47 -Stop that, Richard.
00:05:50 -What you're thinking.
00:05:53 Ungodly thoughts of your Sara,
00:05:56 Thoughts of Sara, yes. Ungodly?
00:06:01 And you, a supporter of Cromwell...
00:06:03 -Hold your talking, you two.
00:06:08 We'll be stopping in a few minutes
00:06:12 You can gabble all you want then.
00:06:28 Fifteen minutes
00:06:40 Get down. Royalist snipers.
00:06:43 Probably only a few of them
00:06:46 We'll flush the bastards out in no time.
00:06:49 Marshall, you stop behind
00:06:52 The rest of you follow me
00:07:51 -Captain, look! There's one!
00:08:00 Harcourt, this way.
00:08:34 Robert?
00:08:43 Captain?
00:08:48 Captain Gordon, is that you?
00:08:50 We're here, trooper Marshall.
00:08:53 It's quite all right.
00:08:56 -Getting a bit nervous, were you, lad?
00:08:59 Well, no need to worry.
00:09:01 Not quite all. One of them got away, sir,
00:09:05 We'd better move on
00:09:07 If he has got away,
00:09:09 Swallow, bury Brace's body
00:09:11 Look out, sir!
00:09:20 -Thank you, trooper Marshall.
00:09:23 -I gather that, trooper.
00:09:27 Yes.
00:09:29 Nevertheless, it could have
00:09:31 Right, we move out.
00:09:33 Swallow, join us as soon as
00:09:36 Harcourt, give him a hand
00:09:37 Yes, sir.
00:09:50 So, you granted young Richard
00:09:52 -I did.
00:09:55 Then you'll be away to see your girl,
00:09:58 Just promoted cornet
00:10:01 She knows my reasons for fighting
00:10:04 What are you laughing at?
00:10:05 Leave him be, Robert.
00:10:08 Aye, I'm not ashamed of it, either.
00:10:10 A toast, lads,
00:10:13 And may they keep their beds warm
00:10:39 Come on, boy. Nearly home.
00:11:31 Well!
00:11:34 Master Marshall, welcome.
00:11:36 I trust you're well, sir.
00:11:38 My body is as strong as ever,
00:11:42 but the war continues?
00:11:43 -Aye, we still fight.
00:11:46 Well, my company's recruiting.
00:11:48 -Then you must eat with us this evening.
00:11:51 We still have good food
00:11:54 And ale. Come, we shall drink together.
00:12:07 After your experience,
00:12:08 it is likely our village has grown
00:12:12 Not so much smaller
00:12:17 In Ipswich or Cambridge,
00:12:21 Richard, if you took Sara to wife...
00:12:24 You mean, you'd give us your blessing?
00:12:26 You would take her away from here?
00:12:28 You honor me, sir,
00:12:29 but I only have a small farm
00:12:31 and my soldier's pay, which is...
00:12:32 I am little concerned
00:12:37 And still less for the silver you get
00:12:43 Well, forgive me. That was unjust.
00:12:47 But there is trouble coming to this village
00:12:49 and I want Sara far away
00:12:52 Surely Suffolk should be free
00:12:56 It's not only the King's armies
00:13:00 A lack of order in the land
00:13:03 You mean more rebellion?
00:13:06 I'm sorry,
00:13:08 But give me your word that
00:13:12 and you shall ask her consent tonight.
00:13:14 -You have my word on that, sir.
00:13:23 That's right, my dear.
00:13:26 Farm boy into soldier.
00:13:28 Welcome back, Master Marshall.
00:13:31 I'm glad to be back, Mistress Sara.
00:13:33 By the way, Sara,
00:13:38 Yes, Uncle.
00:13:41 Your uncle has agreed to our marriage.
00:13:46 Richard.
00:13:55 Oh, the army has taught you
00:14:11 Sara, why is he frightened?
00:14:16 There have been threats to us
00:14:18 -Threats? Why?
00:14:20 and filth chalked up on the walls.
00:14:23 They say we're King's creatures
00:14:26 Who says these things?
00:14:27 We've become outcasts in our own village.
00:14:34 Rest easy.
00:14:37 Now, no one shall harm you.
00:14:40 I put my oath to that.
00:14:48 Have you arranged a day
00:14:50 No, sir.
00:14:54 Remember, it must be soon.
00:14:56 But how certain are your fears
00:15:00 Perhaps just an old man's bad dream,
00:15:03 and being an old man,
00:15:06 -Good night, my dear.
00:15:09 Oh, and Sara, remember to see
00:15:12 Yes, Uncle.
00:15:14 And Richard,
00:15:17 Country women need full eight hours
00:15:20 if they're to be proper wives and mothers.
00:15:24 -Goodnight, Cornet.
00:15:34 And will you make a proper wife
00:15:38 I still have much to learn, Richard.
00:15:41 I'll teach you.
00:15:43 Now, didn't your uncle just say
00:15:47 -He did.
00:15:49 -He is.
00:16:57 How much further, Matthew?
00:16:59 You will not call me Matthew.
00:17:01 I'm not one of your drinking cronies,
00:17:05 Aye, you're not that, sir.
00:17:06 Remember, John Stearne, you ride with
00:17:10 -Oh, you call it work?
00:17:14 And a profitable one.
00:17:15 The Good Lord paying in silver
00:17:17 That is blasphemy, Stearne.
00:17:20 I'm merely an honest man
00:17:23 The law has prescribed due methods
00:17:26 And I have been blessed with the skills
00:17:28 Oh, stop your gabbling.
00:17:31 Who is it this time?
00:17:32 -The message tells of a priest.
00:17:35 One who gives worship to Satan
00:17:38 Oh, with the priest himself a witch, there'll
00:17:43 You enjoy torture, don't you, Stearne?
00:17:46 And you, sir?
00:17:53 -Goodbye, sir.
00:17:58 -Goodbye, Richard.
00:18:46 Given up ale for star-gazing, Tom Salter?
00:18:49 Not star-gazing, Master Marshall. Waiting.
00:18:52 What for?
00:18:54 Matthew Hopkins, a lawyer.
00:18:56 Must be important,
00:18:59 -It is, that.
00:19:02 Well, if I see a lawyer on the road,
00:19:38 How far is it to Brandeston, friend?
00:19:40 -About three miles.
00:19:42 -Are you the lawyer?
00:19:43 -Name of Hopkins?
00:19:45 -And this is my assistant, John Stearne.
00:19:49 There's some men from the village
00:19:51 Aye, they sent for us.
00:19:53 What would a lawyer want in Brandeston?
00:19:56 A man who may not be
00:20:17 -John Lowes is his name.
00:20:19 -A papist.
00:20:21 That is no proof of witchcraft in itself.
00:20:24 Dressed himself in devil's garments,
00:20:26 -And made unholy signs.
00:20:28 I will find out the truth for you.
00:20:55 Yes?
00:20:58 John Lowes?
00:21:18 So, it has come to this.
00:21:19 You accuse me, a priest,
00:21:22 We can only judge by the evidence.
00:21:24 And there's a lot of that, old man.
00:21:26 I reject your accusations totally.
00:21:28 He's going to give us trouble.
00:21:30 A simple confession, priest,
00:21:32 Help us.
00:21:33 We've got a lot of work to do
00:21:36 Leave my house, the pair of you.
00:21:38 I told you he was going to be difficult.
00:21:40 I reject your foul suggestions!
00:21:43 All you reject is the true God!
00:21:47 Look for the Devil's marks upon him.
00:21:49 Right. Help us, you two.
00:22:02 -Look, he still prays to Satan.
00:22:06 If the Devil made you a priest, he's going
00:22:18 To what purpose is this?
00:22:20 When the Devil buys a soul, he marks
00:22:25 If such a mark is pricked,
00:22:35 Mistress Sara? Mistress Sara?
00:23:09 Seems Satan has hidden
00:23:12 Set him to running.
00:23:13 Quick, then, you two, around the table.
00:23:36 You would be his niece.
00:23:39 -Your name, child?
00:23:42 I am Matthew Hopkins, Witchfinder.
00:23:45 Being his niece,
00:23:50 No, not his niece.
00:23:53 A foundling,
00:23:55 taken in by him and his housekeeper.
00:23:57 -Are you telling me the truth, child?
00:23:59 When she died, I became his servant.
00:24:01 And you've remained innocent
00:24:03 Yes, sir, entirely.
00:24:05 -I trust you know the old man?
00:24:07 In private talk, we may shed some light
00:24:12 Private?
00:24:13 Yes, away from the distraction
00:24:16 Perhaps in the quiet of your room tonight,
00:24:18 you might be able to help me
00:24:21 Would you release him now?
00:24:25 You might be convinced tonight
00:24:34 And you will make every effort to present
00:24:38 -You may come to my room tonight, sir.
00:24:43 At 8:00, if you'll release him now.
00:24:49 All right. He can sleep in the jail,
00:25:09 Come on!
00:25:16 -Has he confessed yet?
00:25:19 -Well, then stop this.
00:25:22 Take him to the jail. We'll continue
00:25:26 -Jail...
00:25:32 Quiet down, you animal.
00:25:35 You know what, Marston? There
00:25:38 filthy they were!
00:25:40 -Witches?
00:25:42 We hanged them, Matthew and me.
00:25:43 Matthew. You know Matthew,
00:25:46 Did it take you long to get
00:25:48 Well, a couple of days with one of them,
00:25:50 Do you want more ale, sir?
00:25:54 Go on, then? Come on.
00:25:57 -Tell us about her.
00:25:58 Now, she was a real strange one, she was.
00:26:00 Loved us for it,
00:26:03 Reckon that was the only bit
00:26:07 Well, go on, then, Mr. Stearne.
00:26:11 Go on.
00:26:32 Sara, I've come to question you.
00:26:41 You came here for a purpose, sir.
00:26:43 I came here to get your evidence
00:26:48 He's been kind to me.
00:26:50 Perhaps he had a motive.
00:26:53 Men sometimes have strange motives
00:26:59 I know.
00:27:01 My motive in coming here was
00:27:18 How about the priest, Master Hopkins?
00:27:20 We'll have done with him in a day or two.
00:27:23 -He's been good to me in his way.
00:27:26 He must confess and die.
00:27:29 Oh, no, please!
00:27:31 You seek to protect a witch
00:27:36 Oh, no, not that,
00:27:38 He could do no harm from a prison cell.
00:27:40 But justice must be done, my dear.
00:27:43 Grant me this.
00:27:47 Please, Matthew.
00:27:57 Past noon,
00:28:05 Get away!
00:28:09 I need air.
00:28:29 -Where's the priest?
00:28:40 We'll get him out
00:28:44 -No.
00:28:45 -He stays where he is.
00:28:48 I said we'll leave him in the cell.
00:28:51 All right, then. All right.
00:28:56 What about the women? When are
00:28:59 I hear tell they've a good few witches
00:29:01 -When you're in fit condition.
00:29:05 Oh, and where were you
00:29:08 -I hear tell you've been a-wandering.
00:29:42 You, there, old man.
00:29:44 Master Hopkins, the Witchfinder,
00:29:47 he says you're to be kept here,
00:30:11 -Where are you off to, John?
00:30:15 By myself.
00:32:41 Tell me! Tell me! Tell me!
00:32:47 Tell me that! Come on! Tell me!
00:32:51 Confess, witch!
00:32:52 -Tell us your foul iniquities!
00:32:56 Your familiars, woman. Confess!
00:33:03 Stop. For God's sake, stop.
00:33:08 Quiet, old man, and be thankful
00:33:15 How many of them? A dog? A ferret?
00:33:23 John. The Witchfinder, he's coming.
00:33:36 I trust you are using
00:33:39 Naturally.
00:33:42 Has she confessed?
00:33:43 Well, give me time.
00:33:46 Continue with the interrogation.
00:33:50 You're always going off somewhere, sir,
00:33:55 -What do you mean?
00:33:59 I've been called over the hill
00:34:01 I shall be back by tomorrow.
00:34:03 You will remain in charge here.
00:34:06 Carry on your work
00:34:09 Indeed.
00:34:11 -And the priest?
00:34:58 What do you want?
00:35:01 -You.
00:35:06 -Gone.
00:35:10 -Where?
00:35:13 He's left me in charge.
00:35:25 No! No!
00:35:37 No!
00:35:39 And don't think I don't know
00:37:00 Stearne, the priest.
00:37:18 Confess!
00:37:20 Confess.
00:37:27 He confessed. You heard him.
00:37:29 I've heard nothing yet, Master Hopkins.
00:37:32 Refresh Master Salter's memory, Stearne.
00:37:40 You heard him.
00:37:45 You did, too.
00:37:47 Yes, Master Hopkins.
00:37:50 Witnesses.
00:38:03 Get up, you blasted witch! Get up!
00:38:07 Come on!
00:39:06 You are, all of you, confessed idolaters.
00:39:10 However, these proceedings shall be
00:39:15 What law demands, we shall satisfy.
00:39:19 You will each be tied in a prescribed
00:39:24 Should you then sink, we will know
00:39:29 If on the other hand
00:39:34 then your confessions of witchcraft
00:39:39 in the sight of God.
00:39:41 And you will be withdrawn from the water
00:39:45 and hanged by the neck
00:39:47 You can't hang me. The law forbids it!
00:39:52 And who would want
00:39:58 Quiet. Stearne, go on with your task.
00:40:17 Oh, God, help me!
00:40:45 -No!
00:40:54 -No!
00:41:01 Hey, look! One of them is gone already.
00:41:04 They swim.
00:41:06 -The mark of Satan is upon them.
00:41:11 They must hang.
00:41:28 She was innocent.
00:41:30 God forgive you, Matthew Hopkins.
00:41:36 Jailer,
00:41:40 take them to the tree.
00:42:00 The money from the magistrate,
00:42:02 Good. Now we can leave.
00:42:56 -Good morning, soldier.
00:42:59 What'll you be after in the way
00:43:01 A dozen or so for General Cromwell's
00:43:03 Well, lost a few, have you?
00:43:04 Aye, at Cheriton Wood.
00:43:06 That's a pretty sorry looking bunch
00:43:09 -The best we could find.
00:43:12 -A dozen you say, eh?
00:43:15 We'll be back in Suffolk soon where,
00:43:19 Oh, I doubt you'll find much better there.
00:43:20 I'm just back from those parts.
00:43:24 Have you been through
00:43:26 Brandeston? Aye.
00:43:27 And a fine commotion
00:43:29 What, over you taking their horses?
00:43:30 No, nothing like that. A mass hanging.
00:43:33 -Who?
00:43:34 Two women and a priest.
00:43:35 -Where was the priest from, man?
00:43:38 A brave old boy for all his white hairs.
00:43:42 Two troopers, Gifford and Harcourt,
00:43:45 Have them take these horses here
00:43:46 and report that I'm delayed.
00:43:47 I'll join them further north.
00:43:49 Yes, but where will you be going to?
00:44:30 Sara!
00:44:37 Sara?
00:44:41 Sara!
00:44:53 Sara.
00:44:55 Sara!
00:44:57 Sara!
00:45:01 Sara!
00:45:49 They took him and killed him.
00:45:52 I know, I heard.
00:45:55 -Sara...
00:46:01 he...
00:46:04 He...
00:46:09 I didn't want to...
00:46:13 I thought I could save him.
00:46:18 I thought they'd have pity.
00:46:57 We kneel before thee, oh, Lord, in humility
00:47:02 to ask for a blessing on our union.
00:47:06 We ask for forgiveness of our sins
00:47:10 and strength to lead righteous lives
00:47:19 We pray also for the soul of thy servant,
00:47:26 May he know eternal peace.
00:47:35 And it is in thy sight, oh, Lord,
00:47:41 I shall not rest from
00:47:45 till they stand before thee,
00:48:07 Take this money and whatever you need
00:48:10 -You'll be safer there.
00:48:12 Find lodgings and stay there.
00:48:30 I love you very much.
00:48:34 Oh, Richard!
00:50:23 Shepherd, I seek two men.
00:50:25 They were said to be headed this way.
00:50:26 -Matthew Hopkins and his assistant?
00:50:29 I've heard they're in Hoxne, about
00:50:35 Thank you, Shepherd.
00:50:36 Get out!
00:51:13 Oh, come on, Johnny, give us a kiss.
00:51:16 -Oh, get away from me.
00:51:21 Stop it!
00:51:23 Here, I'll bet you two pennies.
00:51:27 -Ale, soldier?
00:51:34 -Another one for you?
00:51:36 She's got a powerful thirst still.
00:51:38 Landlord, I'm looking for a man
00:51:40 -I heard he was coming this way.
00:51:43 -Would you know where he is, friend?
00:51:47 But you got an accusation to make,
00:51:50 I do the pricking, you know, not Matthew.
00:51:52 I'm your man, friend.
00:51:58 I'm husband to Sara Lowes.
00:52:41 -You all right, friend?
00:52:43 -You better get out of here.
00:52:57 As for you, soldier, you are coming down
00:53:00 Am I? Not with you.
00:54:54 Quick, Matthew!
00:55:11 For God's sake, Stearne,
00:55:14 -Richard Marshall.
00:55:15 He's married to the girl, Sara.
00:55:18 -How did he find you?
00:55:21 He found out about Brandeston.
00:55:23 I won't run from him.
00:55:24 We have work to do down south
00:55:26 Not me. He's after our blood.
00:55:28 Seems to me he's already had
00:55:31 Well, he's not going to have any more,
00:55:33 You're forgetting our powers.
00:55:36 He's a man who's out to kill both of us.
00:55:38 Then it appears to me that we should
00:55:43 Come. We travel to Lavenham.
00:56:14 I full well understand
00:56:17 but you're an officer of the army,
00:56:19 and desertion is punishable by death.
00:56:22 However, in this case,
00:56:24 which will stay me from subjecting you
00:56:28 One, we are grouped here at Naseby
00:56:31 in preparation for a major assault
00:56:34 We need every man we can get.
00:56:37 And you're a pretty good soldier,
00:56:40 Thank you, sir.
00:56:42 Secondly, I would sleep ill
00:56:46 a man who had saved my life.
00:56:48 But, Cornet, remember this.
00:56:51 If you should leave your command again,
00:56:54 I will have no alternative but to throw
00:56:57 the whole weight of military law
00:56:59 -Understand?
00:57:02 Dismissed, Cornet.
00:57:09 And may God help you in your search,
00:57:31 Robert, hello.
00:57:32 -Richard, you're back.
00:57:34 -What happened with the Captain?
00:57:38 I heard about Brandeston, Richard.
00:57:42 -I'll find them somewhere.
00:57:45 What proof have you
00:57:48 -I've got Sara's word on it.
00:57:51 -There'll be no magistrates involved.
00:58:00 We'll talk more later, Richard.
00:58:03 We're after horses for this skirmish
00:58:05 -All right.
00:58:22 Parliament men,
00:58:26 There's some good ones
00:58:29 -Hey!
00:58:31 -while we can.
00:58:33 Yeah, but if they find out
00:58:34 They won't. Come on.
00:58:50 That's a fine horse you've got there, friend.
00:58:54 I am not selling.
00:58:55 But you will get your money
00:58:57 You don't appear to understand.
00:59:00 Oh, but you are selling, friend.
00:59:04 So you filthy soldiers can
00:59:07 Sergeant, he thinks we're filthy soldiers.
00:59:10 Aye, I heard.
00:59:11 You can't go saying things like that, friend.
00:59:13 What he needs is a little army discipline.
00:59:16 I hear you need more pikemen
00:59:19 You'll pay for this!
00:59:51 Good horse you had, there.
00:59:54 We robbed the canteen mint.
00:59:55 A right jester, he is.
00:59:57 Yeah, well, a day's fighting in Cromwell's
01:00:00 I am not doing any fighting,
01:00:01 neither for the King
01:00:04 -You mark that well, soldier.
01:00:07 Just like your friend.
01:00:08 -Matthew Hopkins is no friend of mine.
01:00:10 The fancy boy who just made a fool
01:00:13 -You rode with him.
01:00:15 -He pays you?
01:00:17 -In what business?
01:00:19 -Eh?
01:03:04 Now,
01:03:06 Matthew Hopkins, sir.
01:03:20 -Adequate, very adequate.
01:03:24 Lavenham has served me well,
01:03:26 Now I must find out how I can serve you.
01:03:28 They're all women, sir.
01:03:31 Strange, isn't it, how much iniquity
01:03:35 Pardon, sir?
01:03:37 -Who makes the accusations?
01:03:41 -How many?
01:03:43 And what age?
01:03:44 Well, two are young, sir,
01:03:47 The other's worn and old.
01:03:49 Fetch the young pair here to me.
01:03:51 What of the other hag?
01:03:52 Well, the old ones are more sensible.
01:03:55 It's the young ones who are stubborn.
01:03:58 Oh, I see.
01:04:02 -Sir?
01:04:03 Your assistant, sir. We were told
01:04:07 He's engaged elsewhere.
01:04:11 Oh. He will be joining you here, sir?
01:04:14 I really can't say.
01:04:15 -You can manage without him?
01:04:18 -I apologize...
01:04:20 Not only can I manage without him,
01:04:22 but I intend to instigate
01:04:25 and you, Master Webb,
01:04:31 -What's that, sir?
01:04:34 It's a fitting end for the foul ungodliness
01:04:39 Yes, sir.
01:04:41 Now, fetch that young pair here.
01:04:43 Sir.
01:04:59 An excellent meal, gentlemen.
01:05:03 There is little I find so satisfying
01:05:08 -Wouldn't you agree?
01:05:10 The conflict at Naseby, sir, will go down
01:05:13 Perhaps.
01:05:15 I would rather that it went down as
01:05:18 Nevertheless, your name will symbolize
01:05:22 Whether I like it or not, eh, Captain?
01:05:34 That cornet you so highly recommended
01:05:37 He's coming now, General Cromwell.
01:05:39 Good.
01:05:40 Amongst the most pleasurable aspects
01:05:44 is the opportunity it affords
01:05:47 It ranks almost with good food.
01:05:51 -Cornet Marshall, sir.
01:05:59 Your captain has told me about you.
01:06:02 -He says you're a good soldier.
01:06:06 He recommends that
01:06:09 I thank you, sir.
01:06:10 I have a special mission for you, Captain.
01:06:14 Take three men
01:06:17 The King has escaped us and is rumored
01:06:22 If that is the case, find and apprehend him
01:06:26 -It's an honor, sir.
01:06:30 If you find the King,
01:06:34 If not, join us in the west.
01:06:49 Shall we rest up for the night, Richard?
01:06:52 We've got a job to do.
01:06:54 Do you mean looking for the King?
01:06:59 Both.
01:07:01 Richard, you can't go off and desert again.
01:07:03 I don't plan to desert!
01:07:05 But supposing you do find out
01:07:08 Then I shall take temporary leave again.
01:07:10 For God's sake, Richard,
01:07:12 but to risk court-martial
01:07:16 you'll be hanged yourself.
01:07:18 Robert! I've taken an oath.
01:07:22 -It's madness!
01:07:26 It's my justice.
01:07:32 And what about
01:07:34 You won't find better horseflesh
01:07:36 So, how much you going to try
01:07:40 -He's yours for a couple of guineas, sir.
01:07:43 A guinea and a half for getting me
01:07:45 -One guinea.
01:07:48 I'll quarter you.
01:07:49 -You drive a hard bargain, sir.
01:07:52 And where would you be heading
01:07:55 -To find my partner.
01:07:58 And what line of business
01:08:00 God's business, witch-finding.
01:08:02 Witch-finding. Oh, that's nice.
01:08:06 You wouldn't make it a guinea
01:08:09 Do you know a man
01:08:13 -You know where he is?
01:08:17 Lavenham, I believe.
01:08:18 What's he doing in Lavenham?
01:08:20 Extracting confessions, I don't doubt.
01:08:22 You let me have
01:08:42 This happened three days ago.
01:08:44 Why didn't you report it
01:08:46 How should we know
01:08:48 A stranger, obviously a townsman,
01:08:51 -and you suspect nothing?
01:08:54 I didn't know there was a war on
01:08:57 Oh, come on, Richard.
01:08:59 Aye, I suppose so. I want to pass through
01:09:02 -Lavenham?
01:09:04 About two days ride, I reckon.
01:09:06 They got more excitement over there
01:09:09 -What do you mean?
01:09:12 -Some such rigmarole.
01:09:17 Richard!
01:09:58 Elizabeth! Elizabeth!
01:10:03 Oh, God!
01:10:06 -All is ready, Master Hopkins?
01:10:10 Proceed with the executions, then.
01:10:16 Bring forth Elizabeth Clark.
01:10:18 Right. Siegel, fetch the rope.
01:10:28 -Get the rope.
01:10:43 No! Help!
01:10:45 No!
01:11:31 No!
01:12:04 -Lower away.
01:12:32 Elizabeth!
01:12:49 Master Hopkins,
01:12:52 Yes, Magistrate. Master Webb, the others!
01:13:25 Here you are, 12 guineas in silver.
01:13:28 To be spent in the service
01:13:30 We must thank you for your good work,
01:13:33 Thank you, Magistrate, for your aid.
01:13:44 -Witchfinder!
01:13:47 Is that all you've got to say after
01:13:50 Well, I provided us both
01:13:52 Only you did and I was captured.
01:13:54 Fortunes of war, Stearne.
01:13:57 You know me well enough to know that
01:14:02 Aye, you would that.
01:14:03 I hold all human life dearly, Stearne,
01:14:08 Oh, come now.
01:14:09 -You've escaped and all is well.
01:14:13 I even saved your share of the pay
01:14:17 Now, are you going to be sensible
01:14:23 By the way, do you know
01:14:25 What?
01:14:26 Witchfinder General.
01:14:28 There are those who think that I should be
01:14:32 appointed by Parliament.
01:14:35 Here! Look.
01:14:39 -Sara. She's here.
01:14:41 No, you fool.
01:14:42 Don't you realize that if she's here,
01:14:46 -But he's away fighting.
01:14:51 Where do you think he'd go?
01:14:53 -We better move along then, eh?
01:14:54 That man, Marshall,
01:14:57 He's proved that to us already.
01:14:59 Then we have to get him
01:15:01 We have the power to do it, legally.
01:15:03 -Prove him a witch, huh?
01:15:06 -He'd never confess, not that one.
01:15:10 But if we had him and the girl?
01:15:12 Yeah, she's the niece of a man
01:15:15 And Marshall is her husband.
01:15:17 I owe that jumped-up plowboy
01:15:19 Go out and ask around.
01:15:23 If not, we'll tarry here a while
01:15:42 -Who is it?
01:15:47 Richard?
01:16:03 They were here, Hopkins and Stearne.
01:16:04 I didn't know what to do.
01:16:06 -I didn't know if they saw me or not.
01:16:07 I know.
01:16:14 Well, I'll be in the tavern
01:16:35 He's here, Matthew! Just arrived.
01:16:37 -Where's he gone?
01:16:38 -Alone?
01:16:40 Go and get us an extra man to help.
01:16:42 Where are we going to take them,
01:16:44 Up to the castle.
01:16:45 The magistrate here is very helpful.
01:16:48 That's where you interrogated the others,
01:16:49 Yes.
01:16:51 Now, hurry to it, man.
01:17:16 What are you going to do?
01:17:18 You say Hopkins arrived two days ago.
01:17:21 Yes, and then he was with the other one
01:17:26 And they haven't left yet?
01:17:27 I'm not sure. I've been too scared to leave.
01:17:30 Come on! Open up in there!
01:17:46 Drop that sword, soldier.
01:17:55 This man accuses you, Sara Lowes,
01:17:59 of consorting with the Devil.
01:18:00 -Is that not so, Master Webb?
01:18:02 Will you describe your evidence to us?
01:18:04 I observed the accused talking
01:18:07 and making the signs of Satan, sir.
01:18:08 And what were these familiars
01:18:11 Black cat and a stoat, sir.
01:18:13 You're a very observing citizen,
01:18:17 Well, Sara, do you confess?
01:18:23 And what do you have to say, soldier?
01:18:28 I'm going to kill you, Hopkins.
01:18:31 I don't think you'll find that easy.
01:18:36 And what are you? An accused witch.
01:18:39 They must be submitted to the test.
01:18:51 Hopkins!
01:18:58 A Royalist sympathizer,
01:19:00 But what are we going to do with him?
01:19:01 Leave him. I'll inform the magistrate later.
01:19:04 We have more important work to do.
01:19:07 Come on.
01:19:10 Get moving.
01:19:34 Orders from the magistrate.
01:19:36 Yes, sir. Sorry, sir.
01:20:20 -I heard them.
01:20:25 To the castle to test them.
01:20:27 Test them?
01:20:30 They're accused of witchcraft.
01:20:34 -Harcourt, you come with me.
01:20:36 -Shall I look after him, sir?
01:20:39 I've heard much of how
01:20:42 Come on, Harcourt.
01:21:01 All right, Stearne.
01:21:25 No!
01:21:33 Well, Captain Marshall,
01:21:39 Keep at it, Stearne.
01:21:56 Put her over here.
01:22:19 Master Hopkins and his assistants,
01:22:22 -That they are, sir.
01:22:23 You're here to help the Witchfinder?
01:22:25 -We're here to find him, yes.
01:22:34 Sara, I'm going to place this iron
01:22:40 Should you faint or cry out,
01:22:41 we can only take it that Satan has
01:22:47 However, I could show mercy if...
01:22:52 If Captain Marshall were to confess
01:22:56 But will you do it, sir?
01:22:59 I shall kill you.
01:23:01 So, you have no
01:23:02 What do you mean?
01:23:04 -From the magistrate. Authorization.
01:23:07 Well, we'll go back and get one then.
01:23:09 All right. Then I'll let you pass.
01:23:16 Master Webb,
01:23:18 Yes, Master Hopkins.
01:23:22 What do we do, Matthew?
01:23:23 We shall carry on with God's work
01:23:26 And fetch Captain Marshall over here.
01:23:27 He shall kneel before his wife
01:23:30 -But Matthew...
01:24:19 Oh, God!
01:24:41 You took him away from me.
01:24:45 You took him from me.
01:24:49 You took him from me!
01:25:04 May God have mercy on us all.