Gaspar de Caravajal quotes from Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)

We rebel to the death, and we solemnly so declare, and our hands shall be torn off and our tongues dry up if this is not so. The House of Habsburg devoid of all its rights, and you King of Castille dethroned, by dint of this declaration be you annihilated. In your place we proclaim the noble knight from the city of Seville, Don Fernando de Guzman, Emperor of El Dorado. Flee! Flee from hence, O King, and may God take your soul.

Has this heathen heard of our Saviour, Jesus Christ and of our mission and the True Word of God? This is a Bible. It contains the Word of God that we are bringing to lighten the darkness of their world. Has he understood that this Book contains the Word of God? Take it in your hand, my son.

Balthasar

He says it doesn't speak. [Native man throws down the Bible; Gaspar runs him through.]
Gaspar (narrating): It is hard work. These natives are hard to convert.

This arrow cannot hurt me. This is not rain. [swings sword at Aguirre]

Aguirre

Monk, do not forget to pray. Otherwise it could end badly with God.

Has this savage heard of our savior, Jesus Christ and of our true mission to save their souls? This is a Bible. It contains the words of God which we are bringing to enlighten the darkness of their world. Has he understood that in this book are stored the words of God? You may hold it, my son.

Balthasar

He says it does not speak. [Native man throws down the Bible.]

Kill him for his blasphemy! [Gaspar runs the man through.]
Gaspar (narrating): The way will be hard. These savages are difficult to convince.

This arrow cannot hurt me. This is not rain. [swings sword at Aguirre]

Aguirre

Monk, do not forget to pray lest God's end be uncomely.