JULIE
Ready, Pappa.
FARMER
Thank you, darling. Now go inside and take care of your mother. Don't run.
Julie walks inside the farmhouse and closes the door behind her. As her father stands up from his stump and moves over to the windowsill with the water basin... the SOUND of the ENGINES of the two motorcycles and car gets LOUDER. The farmer SPLASHES water from the basin on his face and down his front. He takes a towel off a nail and wipes the excess water from his face and chest, as he watches the two motorcycles, the one automobile, and the four representatives of the National Socialist Party come to a halt on his property. We don't move into them, but keep observing from a distance, like the farmer. The TWO NAZI MOTORCYCLISTS are off their bikes and standing at attention next to them. THE NAZI DRIVER has walked around the automobile and opened the door for his superior. The NAZI OFFICER says to the driver in UNSUBTITLED GERMAN:
NAZI OFFICER
This is property of Perrier LaPadite?
NAZI DRIVER
Yes, Herr Colonel.
The Nazi officer climbs out of the backseat of the vehicle, carrying in his left hand a black leather attache case.
NAZI OFFICER
Hernan, until I summon you, I am to be left alone.
NAZI DRIVER
As you wish, Herr Colonel.
The SS colonel yells to the farmer in FRENCH, SUBTITLED IN ENGLISH:
NAZI OFFICER
Is this property of Perrier LaPadite?
FARMER
I am Perrier LaPadite.
The SS colonel crosses the distance between them with long strides, and says in French with a smile on his face:
NAZI OFFICER
It is a pleasure to meet you, Monsieur LaPadite. I am Colonel Hans Lands of the SS.
COLONEL HANS LANDA offers the French farmer, PERRIER LaPADITE, his hand. The Frenchman takes the German's hand in his and shakes it.