Scripts des extraits audio
The Oath
Code temps : de 13:35 à 13:55
Durée : 20 sec
Script :
I do solemnly swear that to the best of my ability I will support and defend the Government of the Irish Republic, which is Dáil Éireann, against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, and I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion. So help me, God.
The Two Letters
Code temps : de 00:45:00 à 00:47:18
Durée : 2 min 18 sec
Script :
Teddy: Give him the letter. (Damien gives the letter to Sir Hamilton) Read it!
Sir Hamilton: “I feel duty-bound to inform you of my suspicions concerning a member of my staff. Recently, I have observed some unsavoury characters trespassing on my lands. Most of them a trumped-up bunch of rustics, shop hands and corner boys with delusions of grandeur. I am now certain my own employee, Chris Reilly, takes orders from trench-coat thug, Teddy O’Donovan, who I know is a top priority for you.”
Teddy: I don’t suppose you know what he looks like?
Sir Hamilton: Short and thick, I imagine.
Teddy: Get him some paper. (A piece of paper is given to Hamilton) Write this down in your own words. Go on!
(Hamilton takes a pen and writes under the dictation of Teddy)
Teddy: “For the attention of General Hugh Tudor. I am responsible for the arrest of 11 members of the IRA. Three now face execution. If one hair on their head is touched, I will get a bullet too.” (Looking around Hamilton’s study) Such a beautiful room. It’s hard to imagine a man scream from here. Ever seen fingernails ripped out with rusty pliers, Sir John, uhm? All your learning, and you still don’t understand.
Sir Hamilton: Oh, I understand perfectly, Mr O’Donovan. God preserve Ireland if ever your kind take control.
Damian (training his gun at Hamilton): Well you’d better start getting used to the idea.
Sir Hamilton: A priest-infested backwater!
Teddy: Finish the letter! Make sure he signs it! (advancing towards Hamilton) And then help him find his best pair of walking shoes.
The Farewell Letter
Code temps : de 01:51:29 à 01:52:51
Durée : 1 min 22 sec
Script :
(Damien writing in his prison cell. Off voice)
“Dear Sinead, I tried not to get into this war, and did. And now try to get out and can’t. Strange creatures we are, even to ourselves. I treasure every bit of you, body and soul, in these last few moments. You once said you wanted your children to taste freedom. I pray for that day too, Sinead. But I fear it will be longer than either of us have imagined. Dan once told me something I’ve struggled with all this time. He said, “It’s easy to know what you are against, quite an honour to know what you are for.” I think now, I know, and it gives me strength. (Soldiers marching) In time, look after Teddy. I’m afraid, inside, he’s already dead. (Sighs) As the clock ticks on, I imagine your heartbeat under my hand. I hold the medal you hung around my neck and I tremble inside. (Removing his medal ) It will give you courage too. Goodbye, Sinead. I love you now, and always will. (Kisses the medal)”