Eugenie (De Sade 70)

EUGENIE

Lewd women.

Let the voluptuous heroine of this story be your model.

After her example, be heedless of all that contradicts pleasures'

divine laws, by which all her life she was enchained.

As for all you 'young' maidens, thus achieve the ultimate in pleasure.

Observe this ceremony of sadism,

which illustrates that truth.

Let us turn again to the words of De Sade himself:

"Voluptuaries of all ages, of either sex, it is to you only I offer this work.

Nourish yourselves therefore upon its principals.

They favour your passions,

and these passions are nought by the means nature employs

to bring man to the end she prescribes for him.

Harken only to these delicious promptings,

for no voice, save that of the passions,

can bring you complete happiness,

and so a smattering of roses along the thorny paths of life."

Hello. Eugenie!

No, of course not.

I was just taking my bath.

Oh Don't worry, I'll prepare everything, I promise you.

Oh no, I'm sure he'll agree to that.

Yes, Yes, this weekend.

I understand.

Right.

Au revoir.

Eugenie! Haven't you finished yet?

Who were you talking to? - Nobody.

Oh don't be silly!

It must have been somebody! I heard you talking!

It was just a friend.

A boy? - No.

Then who?

Can't you leave me alone? Questions, questions all the time!

I can't meet anybody, go anywhere, do anything,

without you wanting to know everything!

I'm old enough to do what I want to, when I please!

Oh! Eugenie, come back!

What's the matter?

It's Eugenie! She's so easily upset I can't understand her.

She probably feels the same about you.

Where are you going?

A business appointment. - But the office is closed.

I'm not going to the office.

What can I do for you?

This the right road for Madeira?

Straight ahead. It's about three miles I think.

Thank you.

Do you think there's going to be any rain?

Not here.

I telephoned yesterday to Madame Ren?.

I'm expected.

Come on in.

Sorry, but we have to watch it.

Now I recognise you.

Madame Ren? told me to expect you and a lady.

Follow me, she's in the oriental suite. - All right.

Good morning.

If you want anything, ring the bell.

All right. All right.

Do you come here often?

I used to, years ago.

I've never been to a place like this before.

I prefer to go to a quiet place,

we've both too many friends.

You needn't look so nervous.

We're alone.

I find it hard to realise.

I've watched you for so long from a distance,

never daring to believe that...

I was available?

Didn't you know that every woman has a price?

You?

Are you shocked?

But you're rich.

I said nothing about money.

I don't understand.

You have other possessions.

What do you mean?

Eugenie.

What about her?

Oh, nothing.

We met some time ago at a party.

We've become quite friendly.

I want to invite her to spend a weekend on my island.

Her mother would never allow it.

Need she know?

Or, is the price too high?

But why?

What do you want with her?

Perhaps you should ask what do we want with each other?

I spoke to her this morning

and she pleaded with me to convince you.

Have I succeeded?

Is anything the matter?

But she's...

She's so young, so innocent.

I know, that's what makes her so attractive.

You won't shock her?

No, I promise I won't.

I... I would never forgive myself if she came to any harm.

We made a bargain.

Yes, and I'll keep it.

You won't hurt her?

Of course I won't.

Is that the island?

Yeah, that's it.

Oh, it's beautiful.

Where are the servants?

There's only Therese.

I don't think I know her.

Is she one of your new discoveries?

Yes. I met her in Arta Faugasta last summer.

Are you sure she can be trusted?

She's been deaf and dumb since birth.

She only knows how to serve me.

She'll be useful in many ways.

You didn't answer my question.

Was that entirely wise?

Do you love me for my wisdom?

And the rest of the servants?

Augustin took them to the mainland this morning.

He's bringing Eugenie back with him.

Eugenie, wonderful.

How did you manage it?

Willpower.

You wanted it, so I willed it.

Isn't that how it's always been with us?

My dear...

What about the others?

They'll be here. Later.

How well you've planned it.

I had you to inspire me.

Eugenie! - Marianne!

Eugenie, how nice it is to see you!

Good morning.

Of course, you haven't met.

My elder brother, Mirvel.

If Eugenie hasn't met me, I can at least claim to have met her...

I'm afraid I... don't remember.

At the D'Masquino's party.

And again two weeks ago, the French embassy.

I was that man who couldn't take his eyes off you.

Augustin, put the suitcases in my room.

Oh... don't be embarrassed my dear.

I didn't know you had a brother.

A step-brother.

Seriously, he's been admiring you from afar all Summer.

He insisted that I invite him.

I told her that otherwise I'd kill myself.

So taking pity on his youth...

And innocence...

I told him he could come.

Marianne!

Marianne!

What are you reading?

Nothing in particular.

Ah, the Marquise de Sade.

Fascinating.

It seems my sister is quite a collector.

Have you read it?

No, if I'd been found with it in the convent, I'd have been expelled.

No modern home is complete without the works of the Marquise...

I don't think my mother would agree with that!

So much truth.

And so misunderstood.

"For the young and inexperienced there's no better passport to life:

'tis but folly on our parents when they foretell the disasters of a Libertine Career.

There are thorns everywhere.

But along the path of vice, roses bloom above them.

Profit then from the fairest period of your life.

These golden years of pleasure are only too few and too brief.

For we are so fortunate as to have enjoyed them.

Delicious memories console and amuse us in our old age.

'tis us, my dear.

You will remain in human memory."

Well said, brother.

I don't normally give my best performances in public.

Oh, that's not what I've heard.

Oh, but Eugenie, what are you doing reading a book?

In lovely weather like this, we should all be outside.

How about a swim before we eat?

I've got a better idea... - Yes?

Oh!

Get out!

Who is she? Why have I never seen her before?

She never leaves the island.

Poor girl.

She's happy enough.

As she can't speak or hear, other people disturb her.

She prefers solitude.

Oh, I'd better unpack.

Oh, why bother?

I have enough clothes for the both of us.

Oh!

Oh, wonderful! - Just look!

And they're all yours?

You can take whatever you like.

Half of them I'll never wear again.