You'll be taking private classes with a tutor.
CARLOS PALACIOS' HOUSE
He'll educate you. I mean, he'll tame you,
shape you into a better person.
Look, enough with the streets.
No more friendships with negroes, slaves, Indians.
I realize it won't be easy for you in the beginning,
but you'll appreciate it later. You'll see, Simón.
This is the text.
You must copy it ten times until you memorize it.
Your handwriting must be perfect.
Understood?
Very well.
We're going to start here.
Excuse me, may I use the latrine?
We haven't finished yet, young man.
If you don't let me go, I'll do it here.
A well-mannered young man knows how to hold the urge.
What are you doing?
Young man, I'm talking to you.
OK, fine.
Go to the latrine.
And hurry back.
Open this door, young man!
Young Bolívar!
Come back here, young Bolívar!
- I wanted to kiss your lips. - Sister.
MARÍA ANTONIA'S HOUSE
- Simón. - There you are.
Simón.
Your lips, your lips...
So good to see you.
Forever a nymph of the jungle.
- Cousin. - Cousin.
How are you? And Uncle Carlos?
I don't want to live with him anymore, please.
I don't want to. Let me come and live with you.
Simón, you know I'd love that, but you can't.
Uncle Carlos has custody of you.
Yes, Uncle Carlos has custody. That talking pig has custody of you,
but your cousin Pablo Clemente Palacios could also have custody
if the Real Audiencia allows it.
Where's my nephew?
He locked me inside, sir.
I refuse to educate that child. He has a problem with authority.
No, you can't just leave! You have to give him his lesson.
Look, I have neither the time nor the patience.
Why not look for someone who uses different methods?
What methods? Someone like who?
Simón Rodríguez.
I don't know him, but I think he can help you.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have a lot to do.
Simón, I came to get you. Let's go.
Carlos, Simón no longer wants to live with you,
so we'll be asking for custody so he can stay with us.
You can ask for whatever you like.
The judge already made a decision.
But right now, this little cretin has class.
So let's get going. You're not getting your way.
This is your last chance.
The teacher's name is Simón Rodríguez.
Professor.
Make the most of it, because if not, there will be a beating waiting for you.
- Nice to meet you. - Carlos Palacios.
Simón Rodríguez, nice to meet you. You must be the young Bolívar.
Welcome.
Well, before we start, I'd like to tell you a bit more about my methods.
I'm not concerned with your methods. The only thing I need
is for this boy to understand authority.
I think it's important that you know my methods are based on respect.
Oh, I don't think that's going to be of much use to this moron.
Look, Mr. Palacios.
If we want our youth to understand the concept of authority,
which is so important to you, then it's important we begin
by showing them respect.
That's a lot of hot air, Professor Rodríguez.
The boy needs to learn about mathematics, Spanish grammar,
as well as learn to obey authority.
We'll try something a little different.
We'll try kindness,
which I believe you haven't received much of.
Hopefully this isn't a waste of everyone's time, or a waste of my money.
Welcome. What would you like to do?
I don't want to be here.
Very direct, Mr. Bolívar.
Very well. Then where would you like to be?
At the market with my friends.
Then let's go to the market.
And them?
They understand there are more interesting things to be done.
Should we go?
- We're at the market. Now what? - Hey!
Scared, so you brought a friend, right?
Scared of you? Never!
Prove it.
Hey, wait. You want to learn to fence?
Extend your neck. Stand back.
En garde.
And...
Sorry, sir. Excuse us.
Let's go to the market and I'll teach you.
Fencing, from the word "fence,"
derived from the German word, "fechtspiel."
- Professor Rodríguez, good to see you. - Mr. Rico, how are you?
- What's wrong? You look worried. - Yes, a little, Professor.
Taxes continue to rise and sales are dwindling. You understand.
The sales tax is squeezing us. We're struggling.
It's really hard to keep a business going. You know.
It's not difficult, Mr. Rico. It's impossible.
But I will say, we're planning a few things I'll have to tell you about.
Right now I have a fencing class, but I'll be in touch.
Thank you.
Gentlemen.
Fencing is derived from which word?
- Fence. - Fence.
In life, you will need to fight for a cause,
for honor, or for your life. Advance!
Therefore, you should do it with grace.
With skill. Fencing is about trying to wound...
whilst avoiding being wounded. To avoid being struck in a deadly place.
Very good. Take a break.
Now, let's fight freely. Try not to kill each other,
because the world needs you for greater things.
Allow me to take a look at the problem.
I'm certain I took the right measurements.
You're not insinuating I've changed sizes, are you?
No, of course I'm not.
Well, you'll have to do it again.
I hope you have enough fabric left.
I brought this fabric from Holland.
I'll see if there is more and I'll fix it.
If not, just tell me, and I'll send it to someone that can fix it.
And I'm not paying you, of course!
- Get out of here. - Don't worry, I...
...know how to do my job.
I beg you.
Back then, Dionisio and I fought with swords
as if war were a game.
We were completely unaware of what was being hatched around us.
Now beg for your life,
- or you'll die! - OK, Mr. Bolívar. That's enough.
Very good.
Well, I think it's obvious who won this fight, at least.
You need to learn when to stop. Be careful.
Well done. OK, I need to get to the printmaker.
Mr. Bolívar, take these.
Simón, you and I will see each other tomorrow at school.
I don't think so.
You don't?
Why not?
Tell me, Mr. Bolívar, why don't you want to learn?
You don't even know if I'm a good teacher or not.
Let's say you're a good teacher.
In the end, you're just going to leave. Like they all do.
All of your teachers left?
Every person that I've loved has left.
My mother, my sister...
my grandfather.
You'll leave as well.
Look, Simón. I think the only way you'll learn not to suffer
when others leave, is for you to learn how to leave.
For me to leave? How?
To leave with the love of learning, opening your mind.
If you're interested in that...
think about it. We'll see each other tomorrow.
If you think you can handle that type of knowledge.
If you don't think you can, then don't waste your time
and I won't waste mine.
A pleasure, gentlemen.
Take care.
PORT OF LA GUAIRA
- Remove the prisoners! - Come on, let's move. Let's go!
Separate the ones with scabies.
While the revolutionary ideas
against the monarchy were growing in Europe,
we were unaware that the longest and most painful war,
a fight for freedom and dignity, had begun between Spain and America.
A war that we would soon be a part of.
Take a good look at them!
These prisoners have been sentenced to a life of exile
for attempting to overthrow His Majesty, the King of Spain.
Thanks to the King and his mercy,
they have been spared capital punishment.
But they must serve their sentences here,
in the cells of La Guaira until death.
The slightest attempt to rebel or conspire
will not be forgiven!
They'll be executed by firing squad without a second thought.
You cannot do that!
Do I make myself clear?
Take them to the cells!
The boat docked that day, carrying merchandise and prisoners.
Mr. Picornell and Mr. Campomanes arrived.
They've been sentenced for the conspiracy of San Blas.
Will they be executed?
No, they converted their sentence to life imprisonment.
Will those gentlemen be prepared to help us?
As far as I understand, they would like to continue
with the conspiracy against the King.
They have studied the texts of the French Revolution very well.
They have quite a lot of experience.
Well, the fact that they were sentenced
means their revolution failed.
Therefore, that doesn't mean we have nothing to learn from it.
Gual and España can infiltrate the San Carlos prison in La Guaira
to start conversations with them.
OK. Joaquín, have you told anyone else about this?
No, sir.
We're being followed. Let's split up.
Gual and España said to meet them at the Camino de los Españoles,
- you know where. - OK.
Let's go to the river tomorrow, Master.
We can take the horses from the market early.
I don't know if I'll be able to go.
CARLOS PALACIOS' HOUSE
We can fight on horseback down at the river.
I have to go to school tomorrow.
But you don't like school, Master.
I'm going because of Professor Rodríguez.
Look at what he taught us today.
Plus, he said he would teach me a lot more.
To think differently, to free my mind.
He can't do that.
Professor Rodríguez will end up being killed or put in prison.
He's a conspirator, and conspirators are sent to the gallows.
What? How do you know that?
The people at the market.
They say that he and some of his friends are trying to take down the King.
You as well?
Me? No.
What I want is to get out of here, not be anyone's slave, Master.
One day, I'd like to leave for a settlement.
A settlement? What's that?
A place only for negroes, where negroes are in charge.
There are no masters, we can't be sold,
and they can't even enter.
You can't leave. Your mother has always told us we're brothers.
We grew up together. We'll always be together.
I would never sell you. Not you, not Matea, not Hipólita.
- Not you, but what about Master Carlos? - He can't do anything!
Stop that nonsense! Come inside.
Master Simón, the water for your bath is ready.
Hurry up!
Master, you can't tell anyone about the professor, or what I told you.
She can't find out about that. Let's make a pact.
The pact is that you're not leaving. We'll never part.
Come on!
Matea!
- Matea. - Yes, Master.
Take off that apron. You're coming with me.
Master.
May I know where you're taking her?
No!
Cheeky negro.
Quickly!
Quickly, let's go.
Yes, Master.
I'd like to speak to His Excellency, the judge.
You don't have an appointment, as far as I'm aware.
No, but I have some important information for him.
Judge!
I brought this book with me.
It has a record of all of my nephew's-- Mr. Bolívar-- properties.
The ones you gave me custody of, sir.
I already gave them to you for you to manage.
- I can't imagine what else you'd need. - Well...
I'd like to dispose of them, not just be the executor.
I think you understand. And, well, since I have an idea of what it is you like,
with all respect, sir, I wanted to bring you...
this gift.
Very well. Let's go to my office to discuss it.
Let's see, then. Take a seat.
You're aware that my deceased sister, María Concepción,
left a large part of the family assets in the hands of these children,
Juan Vicente and the other, Simón, who dared to disrespect His Excellency.
How could I forget such a snotty-nosed brat?
What I'm requesting from you is the authority to dispose of those assets,
sell them if necessary. The slaves, for example.
And why do you suppose that I'd favor such a despicable individual like you?
Sir, it's not convenient to keep so many slaves together on one hacienda.
There are those that believe they have the right to be freed.
I assure you, they'll end up robbing or murdering us.
Really? And how do you suppose you can avoid that?
If you provide me with the authority, I will sell any negro who causes problems.
It would seem to me...
that would be against the law,
and against the wishes of His Majesty.
Personally, to me, that seems like an abuse.
Abuse?
Taxes, sir.
That affects you, too. I'm aware of the 50% contribution.
You have to pay a yearly salary to the court.
So what do you do? You work, and work, and His Majesty collects.
I think it's time we started to collect.
Are you suggesting I conspire against His Majesty, the King of Spain?
Sir, only negroes and the miserable conspire.
I am simply a creole.
It's worth a lot of money, enough for the both of us.
His Excellency knows that.
I'm not sure. I'd have to think about it.
But for now, please leave.
As you wish, sir.
No, leave the book there.
Oh, the negro stays, too.
She's all yours.
Of course.
Then, when I thought he'd tell us off, he instead taught us something called...
fencing.
So Dionisio and I were fighting with sticks as if they were swords.
CARLOS PALACIOS' HOUSE
So tomorrow, you have to go back to school.
Yes. If I get bored, I'll go looking for Dionisio.
I'm going to get some more hot water.
Why can't Matea bring it?
At that time, my family kept bad news from me,
perhaps to try and avoid my explosive reactions.
Please, don't hurt me.
Wild bitch!
You're about to see just how much you'll pay for biting me.
As soon as you're done, hurry straight home.
I'm making some ciabatta with bienmesabe for dessert.
Delicious! I'll come back as fast as I can.
- Yes. - OK, I should go now.
OK. Be safe.
As a united nation
We'll let our hearts lead us
We'll fight with our souls
We will sing
And we will not give up
We will not be stopped
Professor.
Excuse me, but I came to class, and nobody's there.
Yes, Mr. Bolívar?
You know exactly what's going on here. Is there a problem?
No, there's no class because one wasn't scheduled for students.
So why did you ask me to come?
Because you do have class today, Mr. Bolívar.
We're going to take a walk. I'm going to give her one last kiss,
- and I'll be right with you. Is that OK? - Excuse me, Miss.
Where is she?
Matea, what happened?
Who did this to you?
Mistress, I have something very important to tell you.
What did they do to you, Matea?
Come on.
Where are we going today?
The Camino de los Españoles.
What for?
Patience, Mr. Bolívar. You'll see.
Sorry, gentlemen.
Excuse me, where are you taking him?
A request from the Real Audiencia.
I wouldn't recommend going to see the judge.
- He doesn't like dealing with creoles. - Professor, help me, please.
Don't let them take him.
Look, they're not taking him.
There's nothing wrong, nothing for you to worry about.
I'm sure they're taking him due to his profession, right?
Yes, I'm sure they called for me to take measurements for a garment.
Surely.
Anyway, what could go wrong? Nothing will happen, Joaquín. Relax.
Fear can betray you.
I'll go. I'm better at taking measurements.
- Yes, she can go. She's my assistant. - Very well, then. Let's get going!
OK, take the measuring tool and the notebook.
Why did you look at the tailor like that? Did you want to tell him something else?
No.
No, I was just telling him to be careful, because...
well... sometimes nerves can get the best of you,
because strong emotions like rage or fear...
can play dirty tricks on you.
While it's good to acknowledge that,
they can also be very powerful if you know how to use them.
Is love also a strong emotion?
Yes, very strong. Why, Mr. Bolívar?
Like how you feel about María Luisa?
Are you curious as to whether I'm in love?
OK, I'll tell you this.
He who falls in love, loses. Remember that.
If not, he'll at least find it difficult to achieve his greatest feats.
Yeah? And what's your greatest feat?
Mine, Mr. Bolívar, is to open your mind.
So you can understand many things in life.
Show you the world.
Do whatever is necessary to shape you into a great man for Venezuela.
Let's go.
- He's waiting for you. Follow me. - OK. Thank you.
Relax.
Your Excellency, the tailor.
Your Excellency, I came to correct your measurements.
No, wait a minute. You didn't come for anything. I sent for you.
What happened to my garment? When will you have it ready for me?
If you're about to say within a week, then that's not good enough.
No, I managed to get the fabric. If I work all night, then...
Yes, I thought you'd have problems because the fabric is imported.
No, in fact, I managed to save some of the fabric,
and I put it aside especially for you.
If Your Excellency is able to pay me an advance...
I'm not advancing you a single cent.
I want the garment I ordered, and I want it now!
Why couldn't you have a son follow in your footsteps?
- She is... - Or a nephew, damn it!
This is Adela, my daughter and assistant.
You won't have any complaints from her.
Well, then you'd better start taking my measurements,
and let's see if we can get it right this time.
We'll start with your neck.
Fifty-five.
Tell me, Your Lordship.
Keep following them.
That man is up to something.
He almost wet himself when his daughter started measuring me.
As you wish, Your Lordship.
You're going to take the left path, upwards!
I'm going to take the right.
Keep a look out. There are snakes.
When you get back to the river, be careful.
As you saw, there are parts you can go through, but others you can't. OK?
You'll finish your task, and then we'll head back to school.
- What task? - Your task is to find an orchid,
but not just any orchid. One of these. Take a good look. You know it?
No, but I'll look for it.
Yes, look for it and find it.
And I'll see you later. Don't worry, I won't leave you alone.
I'll leave you with this. It's yours.
You'll find everything you need in here.
Off you go, then. Quickly.
Professor.
What is it?
Is it true you're a conspirator?
Who told you that?
That's what they're saying at the market.
Don't believe that nonsense.
That's just gossip. Bolívar, do you think if I were a conspirator,
that I'd be a teacher for the children of the landowners of Caracas?
Go on! Focus on what you need to do.
What if I get lost?
If you get lost, I'll tell your uncle you got bored and escaped.
I'm sure he'll believe me. Go on!
Eyes open! Stay alert!
- What book did he take? - What book?
The book your brother Juan Vicente and Ms. María Concepción
recorded everything in. Everything is recorded there.
The livestock, the crops, the property. Damn it, María Antonia.
MARÍA ANTONIA'S HOUSE
He requested permission to dispose of the haciendas and the slaves.
My God, he's already the executor. Is that not enough?
It's not enough and he won't stop. Why? Because he wants the money.
He wants to sell it all, get rid of the negroes.
That dirty, disgusting, filthy pig.
All he wants, María Antonia, is to sell all of the Bolívar family properties,
so he can roll in the mud like the pig he is.
We won't let that happen.
Ma'am, he can't find out that I came. If he finds out, he'll kill me.
"He'll kill me." He already killed her. Just look at the state she's in.
Enough, Clemente. She'll get better. Matea, relax. You're going to be fine.
I know you've always been loyal, but today I appreciate it more than ever.
I'm scared to go back home.
Tell him you need me for something...
No, Matea. I can't do that.
If he finds out you were here, he'll suspect and... it'll be worse.
I think it's best you go back to the house
and we'll figure out what to do later. OK? Does Simón know about this?
Does Simón know about this, Matea?
No, Master. I saw him leave the house early this morning.
OK. Go on, Matea.
My God. What are we going to do? My mother always said it.
Carlos won't give up until he has everything.
I can't believe His Excellency, a judge, would give him the authority
- to dispose of everything. - Dispose of everything, María Antonia?
Dispose of the devil! That's what Carlos Palacios is.
The devil! A dirty, greedy, syphilitic pig.
Pablo Clemente, you're not helping.
I think we should try to remain calm.
We'll talk to my brothers and find a solution for all of this.
A solution to all of this.
Gentlemen.
Professor, how are you? It's great you were able to make it.
I made it. It wasn't easy, but thankfully I didn't you let down.
- How are you both? - Good, Professor.
How did it go? Did you meet with Campomanes and Picornell?
Do you think they'll be able to help?
We managed to infiltrate the cells where they're being held,
thanks to the Capuchin Monks who lent us their robes.
- Good afternoon. - Who are you here to see?
We're here to deliver the word of God to our Spanish brothers.
Where's Father Juan?
DUNGEON OF SAN CARLOS
He's unfortunately indisposed today. Forgive him.
Go ahead.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Good afternoon. Please gather around and join us in prayer.
Water.
Campomanes.
You don't have to worry. We're part of the independent forces.
Thanks so much. Now I understand why our lives were saved.
They knew we'd be sent directly to this hell.
- It's so hot. My God. - Don't think about that.
That's exactly what they want, for you to feel that way. To feel weak.
- That's true, you're right. - Come on, we don't have much time.
- Professor Picornell, how are you? - Good.
We'd like you to help us understand something, please.
What was the mistake? Where did it go wrong?
- What do you mean, go wrong? - With the conspiracy over there,
against the King of Spain.
Well, everybody knows you are teachers, enlightened and so forth...
No, that's exactly what we got wrong. We thought ideas were enough
to lecture and convince the nation to join us
in overthrowing the King of Spain,
but it wasn't enough.
But isn't that what happened during the French Revolution?
They united behind an ideal of liberty. That's what sparked the revolution.
Right. Fraternity, liberty, equality.
But in Spain, it's different.
None of that works there.
They have this crazy, unhealthy ideal of the King and the monarchy.
So, then what will happen to our movement?
- Because here, it's worse. - No, sir.
You don't know the King of Spain. You don't know what he's capable of doing.
They only know him from the images on coins.
Furthermore, he has never come, nor will he ever.
Right. All that matters to him is gold, and that we pay taxes.
But we have a problem.
Here, everyone who works, does so in his name.
We'll only be successful if we can count on the support of landowners
and the working class, especially the working class.
Yes, exactly. Gual and I are already looking for help. We're...
We're giving out information, giving lectures, pamphlets.
No, lectures are not enough.
You need weapons.
We failed in Spain because we didn't have weapons,
and if you don't have weapons, you won't achieve anything at all!
Get that into your heads.
Weapons? What are you talking about? We're not violent.
OK, Professor, but Picornell and Campomanes were emphatic about this.
We won't get anywhere with speeches and pamphlets,
and they'll always be able to shut us up and repress us.
We've discussed this many times.
What we do is educate people, teach them what their rights are,
tell them what's happening with the French Revolution.
Education always.
OK, Professor. The revolution in France happened with weapons.
You know they were able to storm the Bastille using weapons.
Right, and now what? They're immersed in chaos and anarchy.
Is that what we want for us?
Inevitably, that's what will happen at first.
Then we'll restore order after.
Gentlemen, there will be no order as long as we don't have a strong leader.
We don't have that leader!
No, we don't, but with guns, we can begin the revolution.
An armed nation, furious and without a leader,
could end in those guns being turned on themselves.
You're right, Professor.
What about this?
We steal the guns from the Spanish.
We keep them and wait for the right moment to use them.
That would be a blow to the Spanish.
With them knowing we're armed,
we wouldn't have to fear them.
They'd respect us.
How exactly do you think I can help with that?
The person who can really help us is...
María Luisa, your lover.
More specifically, María Luisa's mother.
She works at the military garrison.
As you know, that's where the majority of guns are kept in Caracas.
We can steal them from there.
We can start our revolution with the King's weapons.
Are you sure no one followed us?
It was the first time I'd heard of using weapons
to overthrow the King, and the professor was involved in it.
I walked into the forest. I don't know if it was fear or the excitement
of being part of something like that, but I got lost.
I had to find the orchid and get back,
but I didn't know how.
There, hanging from that branch, I realized that once again I was
completely alone.
Without Matea, without Dionisio.
Nobody knew where I was.
If anything happened, no one would help me.
I had to survive and find my way back.
Too many exciting things awaited me for my life to end in a ravine.
That feeling gave me strength. I had to get out alive.
Down there in Caracas,
there was a whole world, that up until then,
had been hidden from me.
And I wanted to be part of it.
Look, I'm just asking for a little patience.
I'll be sewing through the night,
and I'll have the garment ready tomorrow.
At the latest, the day after tomorrow.
I'll take it to the judge and once he pays me, I'll bring you the money.
Joaquín, are you giving this to the judge for free?
I have no choice. He put on weight. He went up a whole size.
I can't lose this client.
I can't afford to let him down.
You know how he is. Look, I'm begging you
to work with me on this, otherwise we'll go bankrupt.
Nobody who knows him will buy from us anymore.
Please.
You're lucky I still have a little bit of fabric I smuggled,
otherwise I wouldn't be able to help you.
You know how difficult that is.
Oh, how great our God is.
Gentlemen.
I imagine you've paid the appropriate taxes on all of these fabrics,
including the one you're holding. Papers, documents.
His Lordship, the judge, would be happy to see them.
Master!
Master, let's go to the river. I want to show you something I found.
No, I can't. I have to go see Professor Rodríguez.
Help me, please. Do you know where Professor Rodríguez is?
It's urgent! My father needs him.
This is my entire life. If you want, you can take me. OK?
But, please, don't take my merchandise.
Don't take the black silk fabric.
I need it for the judge's fabric.
If you take it, I won't be able to finish it.
Who do you think sent us? His Lordship, the judge.
He realized what crooks you were.
So, you're selling contraband fabrics. Take everything. Let's go!
If you want... Mr. Rafael, look.
If you want, take the fabric from Holland, OK?
The rest of the merchandise has up-to-date documents,
but please, I beg you. Have a little mercy. OK?
- The fabric. - Please, not that one.
- I have imported documents for that one. - Quickly, let's go.
Adela, what are we going to do?
No!
This is what happens to anyone who doesn't pay taxes
and has any contraband merchandise!
To all those who mock the good will of His Majesty, the King!
I met with a couple of my friends today
who are involved in the independence. Do you know who I'm talking about?
They asked me about you.
- About me? - Yes.
What did they say?
They wanted a favor. I told them you and I have to talk first.
A favor from me? What is it about?
Well, with your mother's help, they want...
you to lead them to the military garrison, to the ammunition dump,
so they can steal the army's weapons,
and with those weapons, start a coup.
If it's for independence, I'll totally convince my mother to help.
Look, I...
I think it's a little too soon. It's up to you.
Too soon. Then when will it happen?
Professor!
Bolívar.
- What's wrong? - I'm sorry to interrupt you,
but something is going on at the market with Mr. Joaquín and the fabric warehouse.
- You really should come and look. - We're coming.
These are the consequences of stealing from the King.
- Take it all, quickly. - No.
What? You're not going to do anything?
Like what?
They are waiting for you to help them.
No, right now, we can't help them.
They won't listen to reason.
- Simón. - No.
- Then I will help them. - No, María Luisa. No, listen to me.
We can't act impulsively. We must always use our head. No.
If we get involved right now, they'll figure out what side we're on.
Tell me. Who will that help?
What will happen if we interfere now?
Please, go and speak to your mother.
Please.
Let's go.
I can't believe you're not doing anything.
No, I won't do anything. Not right now.
All in good time. Not now. They can use their strength.
We need to use another strategy. Intelligence.
I see you finished your task.
You left me alone, just like you did with Joaquín and Mr. Julio.
I didn't leave Joaquín, Mr. Julio, or anyone alone.
It has to be the right moment, the right time.
Yes, you left me alone in the mountains to go conspire with your friends.
Oh, so you were spying on me.
Look, Simón. I didn't leave you alone, I left you with a book.
A book with all of the information you needed to get out of there.
What's more, Mr. Bolívar, I left you with this. Your intelligence.
To be clear, nobody abandoned you.
Not your brothers, your mother, nobody.
Simón, you have just shown yourself, and you have shown me,
you're not the fickle little boy everyone thinks you are.
You have just learned you can be independent.
That you can be self-sufficient, and you can stand on your own.
Appreciate that,
because it's one of the most important things you can learn in life.
- I didn't read the book. - Here.
If you'd read it, you wouldn't be lamenting.
Read it and then we'll talk.
Come on. Let's talk to them.
This is a tragedy.
What will we do? We're finished, Professor.
No, we're not finished.
This won't be the first or the last time this happens.
This is never going to change, right?
Never.
I'm sorry, Joaquín.
Joaquín, are you sure you didn't lose your nerve
and talk to anyone... about our plans?
No, I didn't say anything.
But why does it matter?
We're ruined.
Yes, it matters.
Now more than ever, we need to move forward.
This has to change.
I'm sorry.
Let's go.
I really am very sorry.
What are we going to do?
Daughter, what are we going to do?
Alone.
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I was able to return alone.
I found the orchid and came back.
It was irresponsible of the professor.
Why'd he leave you alone in the mountains?
That's not why he was hired.
No, it was great. If he hadn't taken me, I wouldn't have learned all I did.
About what?
About things that are happening. People are uniting.
They're conspiring.
What for?
To overthrow the King.
People are tired of the abuse, the injustice.
They took everything from the tailor and the people at the market.
They were abused by soldiers.
But that's going to change. They won't let it continue.
You can't get involved.
Whatever is going on over there can be very dangerous. No.
You expect me to see that and not get involved?
I'm going to do something.
Whatever those people are planning doesn't concern you.
- You're a Bolívar. - I might be a Bolívar,
but I don't have to be like them.
I don't intend to sit back and ignore things,
while there are people out there suffering.
If they mess with the people...
...they mess with me.
Subtitle translation by: Daniel Crawford