i am death.
i have been walking by your side for a long time.
are you prepared?
well, there is no shame in that.
that's what they all say. i grant no reprieves.
how did you know that?
yes, in fact i'm quite a good chess player.
why do you want to play chess with me?
that is your privilege.
very appropriate. don't you think so?
and yet you don't want to die.
what are you waiting for?
you want guarantees?
yes, i hear you.
but he remains silent.
perhaps no one is there.
most people never reflect about either death or the futility of life.
when that day comes .
you are worrying .
what matter is that?
is that why you are playing chess with death?
how will you outwit death in your game?
i'll remember that.
we'll meet at the inn, and there we'll continue playing.
i have been waiting for you.
why do you look so satisfied?
of course. now i take your knight.
have you tricked me?
what are you laughing at?
you're rather arrogant.
it's your move. hurry up. i'm a little pressed for time.
are you going to escort the juggler and his wife through the forest? those whose names are jof and mia and who have a small son?
oh, no reason at all.
don't you ever stop asking questions?
i'm sawing down your tree because your time is up.
so you haven't got time.
then it's canceled because of death.
your contract is terminated.
shame on you, skat!
no, not in this case.
shall we play our game to the end?
now i take your queen.
it is your move, antonius block.
have you lost interest in our game?
you seem anxious. are you hiding anything?
nothing escapes me. no one escapes from me.
but i have not forgotten. you can't get away that easily.
now i see something interesting.
you are mated on the next move, antonius block.
did you enjoy your reprieve?
i'm happy to hear that. now i'll be leaving you. when we meet again, you and your companions' time will be up.
i have no secrets.
i have nothing to tell.