A Prayer for the Dying Page #3

Confession is for reconciliation...

...to seek forgiveness.

I'm not asking anybody to forgive me.

I know what I've done...

...and it's done.

No man has the right to damn himself.

Only God has that right.

I'll leave it to God.

God's already in this.

You didn't take my life in the cemetery.

What's my life worth as a witness?

- You'll be safe.

- I see.

God has placed my life in your hands again,

is that it?

I said you'll be safe.

- I won't have you on my...

- Immortal soul?

I was gonna say conscience, Father.

So, Mr. Fallon.

You made a mess of it.

The job's done.

I want my passport and my money.

You were seen.

A priest saw you.

His mouth's been shut.

You took him out, then?

We had a wee talk.

What f***ing good does that do?

That's the way the Catholic Church works.

You wouldn't believe it, would you?

Da Costa can't say anything

to the police now.

Neat, Mr. Fallon. But not neat enough.

- I want the priest.

- I said no.

Don't tell me you're worried

about killing a priest?

He's a witness.

Nobody touches the priest.

Superintendent, I'm sorry.

I can't help you.

- You what?

- I can't help you.

I'm asking you to identify a murderer.

The murder took place in front of you.

You saw it, and the man who committed it.

- You really must help.

- I can't.

You don't understand.

I've been after Jack Meehan for 10 years.

He's vicious. He's evil.

We're talking about drugs,

child prostitution, maiming, murder.

You name it.

I'm sorry. There's nothing I can do.

- Has Jack Meehan been getting at you?

- No.

- Is your life in any kind of danger?

- No.

- And you still refuse to help us?

- I can't.

You're no ordinary priest, Father.

We know that.

Special Air Services

before taking Holy Orders.

Korea. Prisoner of the Chinese

for five years.

If I have to...

...I can bring you in formally,

as a material witness.

You'd just be wasting your time.

We had an arrangement.

You'll get your passport...

...and the money...

...on the boat.

Meanwhile, I'll put you somewhere safe.

Not in here.

In here we show a little respect.

So sad.

Raped and murdered three days ago.

It wasn't even dark.

Terrible.

What is the world coming to?

Billy.

Take Mr. Fallon to Jenny Fox's, will you?

Jenny's?

You're in luck, Fallon.

A city councilor.

They're all in Jack's pocket.

No rough trade here, Fallon.

Jenny's the best.

Our number-one girl.

You'll see.

I have a surprise for you.

Jack wants you to look after him

until Sunday.

It's not work to you, is it?

She just pretends not to enjoy it.

She does, though.

They all do.

But I don't.

I do what I f***ing please,

when I f***ing please!

I'm Jack Meehan's brother!

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