Martin Guerre movie

Martin Guerre movie - Duty lyrics

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Father Dominic <br>

We are here before our Lord, yet we do not serve him well!<br>

Artigat, you must open your eyes!<br>

There are Protestants all around, we must protect Artigat<br>

(singing in Latin)<br>

Every face I see<br>

Man and child<br>

Man and wife<br>

Fighting for their land, for their faith, for their lives!<br>

If we fail to fight, then we're damned, count the cost<br>

(He takes Bertrande by the arm)<br>

All it takes is one to forget then we're lost<br>

Villagers<br>

Bertrande you have a duty to Catholics everywhere <br>

To save the land of Artigat you must provide an heir!<br>

(Pierre walks by, with Guillaume chasing after him)<br>

Guillaume<br>

Pierre, the time has come to listen to me<br>

We know Bertrande must give us a child<br>

To save our land<br>

Pierre<br>

What more can I do? <br>

If he comes back--<br>

Guillaume<br>

She must have it soon<br>

If you choose me to marry her next<br>

I'll give to you a good Catholic heir<br>

Pierre<br>

You'll wed Bertrande, but you must agree<br>

Her land, her child, remain with me!<br>

(Pierre and Guillaume leave)<br>

Villagers<br>

Bertrande, forget your husband<br>

You know what you must do<br>

We need an heir for Artigat<br>

Bertrande, it's up to you<br>

(Bertrande kneels before Father Dominic)<br>

Bertrande<br>

Every day, I pray for Martin's return, Father<br>

Tell me what else can I do?<br>

Father Dominic<br>

I have spoken to the Bishop, Bertrande<br>

He has found an answer to our prayers<br>

Bertrande<br>

If he has found Martin I promise<br>

I will give Artigat an heir<br>

Father Dominic<br>

The bishop is prepared to grant an annulment of your marriage at last<br>

So our land can be saved<br>

You will give us a child when you marry Guillaume<br>

(Guillaume comes to stand in front of her. Bertrande is surrounded<br>

by the women. Guillaume kneels before her and the women force her <br>

to kneel as well.)<br>

Bertrande<br>

Never!<br>

Father Dominic<br>

Marry Guillaume<br>

Bertrande<br>

I will never...<br>

Father Dominic<br>

This is your duty!<br>

Bertrande<br>

wed Guillaume!<br>

Father Dominic<br>

You have no choice!<br>

Bertrande<br>

Not for Catholics<br>

Father Dominic<br>

The bishop insists<br>

Bertrande<br>

Not for anyone<br>

Father Dominic<br>

Artigat demands<br>

Bertrande<br>

Not for the church<br>

Father Dominic<br>

I beg you Bertrande!<br>

Bertrande (to her mother)<br>

Not for you!<br>

Father Dominic<br>

You'll do as you're told!<br>

Bertrande<br>

And not for Artigat!<br>

(The villagers cross themselves and then leave. Guillaume<br>

walks around the kneeling Bertrande.)<br>

Villagers<br>

Marry Guillaume, do your duty...<br>

Marry Guillaume, do your duty...<br>

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