Rosalie

Here, sweetheart.

Thanks.

- Your cross on the floor didn't work. - Oh.

- Same nightmare as always? - As always.

Can you help me?

Yes. Of course.

- There. - Will he like my dress?

I've no idea, you know...

I hardly know him.

I beg of you, make him love me.

Monsieur Deluc.

Good day.

It was open, so I came in.

You did right.

She's coming. It's just that it was a long trip.

- She'd rather you not see her like that. - Like what?

Here...

It's for you. She embroidered it.

It took her a long time.

She can do lots of things. Reading and even writing.

You have the money?

Of course.

- There. - Thanks.

Excuse me.

Be right back.

Good day.

Putting it out of its misery, see?

You should go in. It's better.

Some water?

No, thank you.

Something you don't want to say?

You're not a virgin, is that it?

As if I care.

Thank goodness. Me neither.

Your dress...

I'm a simple man.

I made it myself.

Oh.

The ruffles are complicated to stitch.

I... thought this.

A bit creased, but it should be all right.

Huh?

There.

- I have something to say. - Yes.

I don't want a childless life.

I have a list of names.

- Isn't it a bit early? - Why wait?

It must be quite something.

Someone loving you like that.

Unconditionally.

I guess so.

Saint Wilgefortis, make him keep me.

You're asleep?

You really think he'll understand?

Excuse me!

Sir!

How can I help?

I'm looking for Barcelin.

- I'll fetch him. - Thanks.

Abel.

- How are you? - Well.

- Your dowry? - Yes.

You know it's not enough.

My offer still stands.

You know the café's all I have.

Now I provide workers' refreshments, it's pointless.

How'll you cope with your back?

Leave it out of this. I'm not alone anymore.

I have someone to help.

Congratulations.

Yes.

See you again.

See you again.

Time to go.

Yes. Uh... We're ready.

And you, Rosalie...

...do you promise Abel to respect him?

Do you promise to live in truth with him?

Tell him, "Yes, I promise."

Yes, I promise.

Thank you.

Father?

Father?

He left this for you.

Father! Father!

Stay longer, please.

Just one night. Please.

I'll visit next summer.

What if he spurns me?

Accept your woman's lot.

Hey!

Please...

...come.

I want to see you.

Please. Let me look at you.

Don't be afraid.

Come closer.

Closer.

It's all right.

Don't move.

You're entitled to be angry.

Don't be afraid, please.

Don't touch me!

We paid you.

What were you two thinking? That I'd accept that for 15,000 francs?

It took him years to save the money.

You've seen doctors? There's no remedy?

Father tried everything when I was little.

- You were born with it? - It's not a disease you catch.

At first, Father hid me.

Then he began shaving me.

So nobody found out.

Shame, I suppose.

You'll go back home.

You lied to me.

Told me a monstrous lie.

Monstrous?

Abel?

Don't move.

Do not move.

- Abel? - Yes.

Look.

I'll sell her at the summer fair.

- How much can I ask for her? - I don't know.

I can get at least 150, right?

I'm Rosalie, his wife.

Pleased to meet you.

What would you like?

I'll have a coffee, please.

A coffee?

Yes. You know how to make coffee?

Of course.

Come on.

- You knew? - No.

It's quite hot. Thanks.

I'm the one who should sleep here.

You were wounded in combat?

We can talk, can't we?

Move along.

I hoped...

What?

I hoped you'd be different.

I hoped you wouldn't be.

You realise it's unexpected?

What were you expecting?

I was expecting a woman. Quite simply.

A woman.

Not a...

Go on... Get out.

Thought this might be of interest.

Beautiful.

Very beautiful.

This too.

- Where'd you find it? - On the path.

Near the bridge, after the ruins.

Where did you plan to go?

What is it to you?

Up.