All language subtitles for Rivals of Sherlock Holmes s02e04 The Secret of the Magnifique.eng

[bright music]

[birds chirping]

[hooves clopping]

[bell tolling]

Hey, you!

Who, me?

Well, I ain't
talking to my horse.

Are you Sydney Wing?

What's that to you?

I'm here to collect him,
that's what.

What, collect me?

If you're Sydney Wing.

Who sent you?

He didn't give his name,
but he paid,

and that's enough for me.

Well?

I am Sydney Wing.

Right. Get in.

Wait. Who sent you?

It ain't the rozzers, if
that's what's worrying you.

Where are you
supposed to take me?

Great James Street.

- Piccadilly?
- Bloomsbury.

- [Sydney sighs]
- Well, make up your mind.

I haven't got all day.

Some of us try to
earn an honest living.

[theme music]

[Narrator] In late
Victorian times,

there lived many detectives,

The Rivals of Sherlock Homes.

Ah. Mr. Wing?

Oh, good morning.
Step inside, sir.

Your room's on the right,
up the stairs.

Shall I lead the way?

I hope you'll find
them comfortable.

If there's anything I've
forgotten, oh, just let me know.

[clock ticking]

I've got you kippers
for breakfast,

and there's plenty of
hot water on the stove.

Now, would you
like to eat before-

Breakfast? I'm famished.

Just a moment.

Who are you?

Me? I'm Mrs. Farrow,
your housekeeper.

Oh, God bless my soul,

did he forget to
tell you my name?

He?

The gentleman who took the
rooms for you, Mr. Laxworthy.

Laxworthy?

Laxworthy?

Laxworthy?

[horn honking in distance]

[engine sputtering]

Here we are, then.

Would you like me to
pour your tea, Mr. Wing?

Thank you.

Mrs. Farrow, are you
acquainted with Mr. Laxworthy?

I only met him when I
applied for this position.

Do you know what he is?
I mean, what he does?

- What, his profession?
- Yes.

Did not confide in me,

and I certainly
wouldn't presume to ask.

Oh, no, no, no.

Do you know where he lives?

I only met him here.

Surely, you must
know his address?

Uh, he's moved. He didn't
give me his new address.

Well, perhaps it's in the
letter he's left for you.

- Letter?
- It's in the desk.

Mr. Laxworthy insisted I
made you quite comfortable,

- before I gave it to you.
- Thank you.

"Dear Wing, I trust you'll
make yourself comfortable.

The housekeeper will supply
anything you require.

I look forward to meeting you
as soon as I'm able.

Yours truly, J.T. Laxworthy."

Oh, I'm sorry, sir.
This cab's booked.

[hooves clopping]

[train engine chugging]

[stagecoach rattling]

[bell tolling]

[train engine chugging]

You off the train from Dartmoor?

Yeah. Been on my holidays.

[J.T.] Yeah, seven
years, I'll wager.

I'm looking for a
man named Anderson.

Did he come on the
train with you?

Anderson? What do
you want with him?

[train whistle blares]

What business is that of yours?

No, but, I might be able
to point him out for you,

only I'd want to make
sure there was no trouble.

Well, I'm here to pick him up.

I know nothing about trouble.

Who sent you?

Well, it wasn't the law,
if that's what scares you.

[train whistle blares]

Where you gonna take him?

[J.T.] To a posh house
in Great James Street.

What?

Yeah, Prisoner's Aid, I suppose.

If you ask me, they'd
want to keep their aid

and give it to somebody
who deserves it.

Well, it looks as
if I missed him.

No, hang on a tick.

I'm not waiting here all
night for the likes of him.

I'm Anderson.

Yeah, I thought so.

I can smell an ex-jailbird like
garlic on an organ grinder.

Get in.

[hooves clopping]

[stagecoach rattling]

Excuse me, sir. Your
friend has arrived.

Thank you.

Mr. Laxworthy.

How do you do, sir?

Laxworthy. I'm afraid I
don't know the name, sir.

Have we met?

No, I'm not Laxworthy.
I thought you were.

Me? No, sir, my name's Anderson.

A cabby brought me here,
said you wanted to see me.

Said I wanted to see you?

Uh, yes, sir.

[Farrow] Would your friend
like a cup of tea, sir?

It's hot in the pot.

You haven't got nothing a bit
stronger, have you, missus?

Well, I could get
you a drop of ale.

Oh, yeah, that would be
very nice. Thank you.

I've got a bit of a frog in
my throat. [clears throat]

I won't be a minute.

Well, you better sit down
while you're waiting.

[Anderson] Oh, that's very
civil of you, governor.

Thank you.

I won't, uh, I won't stop long.

I'll just have me ale,

and then I won't
trouble you no further.

Uh, you couldn't spare me
a bit of bread and cheese,

- could you?
- Help yourself.

Thank you.

Where did the cabby pick you up?

Uh, Great Western Station, sir.

[Sydney] What did he say?

Uh, well, he just told me
to come to this address.

Well, I suppose he's made
a mistake, hasn't he?

He didn't give you the name
of the person you were to see?

Uh, uh, yes, sir.
A Mr. Wing, sir.

I am Wing.

Well, what is this, then?
Is this some sort of a joke?

[Sydney] Not by
me, I assure you.

Well, I hope it isn't because,

well, if you'll pardon
me saying so, sir,

I don't like to
be made a fool of.

Uh, Mr. Anderson, this morning,

I was also picked up by a cabby
and brought to this address.

You, too?

Great Western Station, you said.

Did your journey, by any
chance, start at Dartmoor?

What's that got to do with you?

I got out of Parkworth
this morning.

- Parkworth?
- Yes.

What? What, have you
been doing time and all?

- Yes.
- [Anderson chuckles]

Well, you must have stashed
quite a bit away to-

No, I don't know why I'm here,
either. It's not my place.

Well, it's got your
name on the door.

I assure you it's as
much of a mystery to me,

as it is to you.

Will you partake, too, Mr. Wing?

I've got a large jug.

[Sydney] Just a glass for
Mr. Anderson, thank you.

Anderson? I'm sorry.

I thought you were some
other friend of Mr. Wing's.

Well, there's a letter from
Mr. Laxworthy for you too.

[drawer rustling]

Thank you, Mrs.
Farrow. That'll be all.

Very good, sir.

Oh, may I ask, has Mr.
Anderson dined yet?

No, no, I haven't.

Ah. I'll get you some
dinner right away then.

[Sydney] Well, what does it say?

What do you make of this, then?

"Dear Anderson, the
second bedroom is for you.

I trust you will find it
comfortable, and Wing, a-"

- "Congenial."
- "Congenial companion.

I look forward to meeting
you as soon as I can.

Yours truly, J.T. Laxworthy."

I can't say I really
like it, Mr. Tyler,

me being under the
same roof all night

with the likes of them.

Well, he's paying
you enough, isn't he?

[Farrow] Oh, yes, very well.
No complaints about that.

They say the devil
looks after his own.

I was beginning to think he
had forgotten all about me.

Someone to see you, gentlemen.

[scoffs] What are you come
for, your tip? [chuckles]

Really, Anderson,
is that the way

to talk to your benefactor?

Benefactor?

Yes.

Mr. Laxworthy.

- Laxworthy?
- In person.

I trust you are
both well-rested,

after the rigors of
your recent experience.

Good morning, sir.

Yes, indeed, we are.
Thank you very much.

Very sorry, governor. I
didn't mean to be rude.

No, there's no
need to apologize.

- Can-
- [J.T. chittering]

Thank you, Mrs. Farrow.

And if you wouldn't mind
bringing me a cup of coffee,

in about 5 or 10
minutes' time, eh?

- Very good, sir.
- Good. Thank you.

[Sydney] He was the same man?

[indistinct whispering]

Now, no doubt you're wondering

why I should concern
myself with you, hmm?

Uh, yes, indeed, we are, sir.

Well then, sit down,
and I'll try to explain.

But first, let me assure you,

you were not singled
out by chance.

No, I think I can fairly say

that I know all there is
to know about both of you.

- Ah, now, wait a minute-
- Now, do not interrupt.

You, Anderson, started
your career as the boot boy

in the house of
Sir William Maitland.

You rose to be footman,

until the acquisition of
Sir William's property

- landed you in prison, where-
- Oh, that was years ago.

Where you met one Shiner Bright,

who instructed you in
the art of safe-breaking.

Oh, you do know
it all, don't you?

But yours, Mr. Wing, ah,
it's a very different story.

A young man, educated, born
to wealth and position.

I made foolish mistakes.

Yes, no more than when
you resorted to crime,

for a trivial sum of money.

I've paid the price.

But what's that got to do
with you, for Heaven's sake?

Heaven, Mr. Wing, helps
those who help themselves.

Now, our duty is
to use our energies

to assist this natural order.

What is he on about, Syd?

I think Mr. Laxworthy
is making a proposition.

That's precisely
what I am doing.

Now, I have a little
capital and brains,

Anderson has a highly
developed skill,

and you, Mr. Wing, you
have a cultured style,

indispensable to
what I have in mind.

- [door opens]
- [door knocking]

[Farrow] Your coffee,
Mr. Laxworthy.

Thank you, Mrs. Farrow.

And if you wouldn't,

if you could find a little
cognac to go with it,

that would be splendid.

I think I can find that, sir.

What about you two gentlemen?

- Thank you, Mrs. Farrow.
- No, I won't have any coffee,

thank you, ma'am,
but I will join you

in a small glass of cognac.

[chuckles] Good, good, good.

Thank you, Mrs. Farrow.
I'll look after it.

[Farrow] Very good, sir.

If you wouldn't mind a
personal question, Anderson.

How much money have you?

One pound, seventeen and six.

And you, Mr. Wing? Or
may I call you Sydney?

Please do.

I take it that neither
your finances nor prospects

are very much healthier.

I have one pound, fifteen
shillings, and no prospects.

Then your position
is preordained.

You must take your place
among the aggressors.

If I may say so, sir, that
remark suggests little faith

in the corrective role of
our penal institutions.

I have none at all.

The very impecuniosity
which leads men to crime

is inevitably more desperate

when they are
returned to the world,

than when they
first transgressed.

What does it mean,

"Take our place amongst
the aggressors"?

It means, Mr. Anderson,
what I choose it shall mean.

But I don't mind telling
you, that if you,

if you accept my proposition,

my chief aim will be
to make life tolerable

and to embrace every
opportunity to enrich ourselves.

Ah, well, I've got no objection

to that, governor. [chuckles]

[J.T.] What about you, Sydney'?

What do you want us to do?

I want you to be
the young gentleman

you were educated to be

and to see that Anderson
sedulously cultivates

the manner and style of
a gentleman's gentleman

his early training intended.

And how shall we live?

Well, for the first six
months, on my bounty.

You will renew your
wardrobe appropriately,

at, uh, at Harrods,
on my account.

I will allow you each a small
sum for your personal use,

and Mrs. Farrow will
continue as housekeeper

and provide anything
else you may require.

[chuckles] You're taking a bit
of a risk, aren't you, gov?

Oh, I think not.

No, you have very much to gain
by accepting my proposition.

And I know where the
ring you stole, Sydney,

from a certain young lady,

[Anderson chuckles]

and of some safes
opened by Anderson,

that the police would be
very glad to hear about.

You don't leave us much choice.

Oh, indeed, I do!
[chuckling] Oh.

Oh, you can leave here now

and go and spend the
night at Rowton House

or on the embankment,
on a bench,

if you require, if you wish.

But if you accept my proposal,

I demand absolute
loyalty, obedience,

and no questions asked.

Yeah, well, you can
count on me, governor.

Sydney?

Yes, I accept.

Splendid!

Then let us drink
to our enterprises.

Six months, you said. What then?

Ah, yes.

Here are two first-class
tickets to Beaulieu,

on the French Riviera.

Six months today, at seven
o'clock in the evening,

I shall be taking an aperitif

in the lounge of
the Paradise Hotel.

You will join me.

[man speaking in
foreign language]

Ah, bon soir,Madame Bertrand.

Welcome once again to
the Hotel Paradise.

Bon soir,Monsieur Helder.
Is my suite ready?

As always, when you choose

to grace us with your
presence, Madame.

If you would be so
kind as to register,

I will have your baggage sent
up to your suite immediately.

[Helder speaking in
foreign language]

Ah, bon soir, messieurs.

Welcome to the Hotel Paradise.

Good evening. My name is Wing.

Oh, yes, Monsieur Wing,

I trust you had a
pleasant journey.

Channel was a trifle rough,

but we English are
a nation of sailors,

- you know.
- Of course, monsieur.

If you'd be so kind
as to register-

In a little while.

I have an appointment
to meet a Mr. Laxworthy.

I fear I'm a little late.

As you wish, monsieur,
Monsieur Laxworthy is waiting

- in the salon.
- Oh, thank you.

I'll have your
baggage sent up to-

Uh, my man will see to that.

- Ah, oui.
- Anderson.

Sir.

- [fingers snapping]
- [Helder hums]

Show Monsieur Wing
to the salon please.

Monsieur.

Bon soir,Monsieur Laxworthy.

Good evening, Sydney.

Your French is atrocious.

We'll talk English,
if you don't mind.

Sit down.

It was a ghastly journey.

Must say, I'm glad to be here.

Well, let me get
you an aperitif.

Garcon,two dry Vermouth.

How are the partridges?

- Bad.
- Oh.

It was the storm in
June that did it.

We went light last
season, though,

so I'm putting
down 40 brays for-

Excellent, excellent.
Don't overdo it, though.

- It's a fascinating place-
- [dish shatters]

[people chattering faintly]

[man speaking in
foreign language]

[Sydney] Madame?

Thank you.

I had no idea you
were going to be here.

I hope we shall meet again.

We met on the train.

See, I see you haven't wasted
your time on the journey.

A most interesting acquaintance.

Do you know who she is?

Her name is Madame Bertrand,

although she's an Englishwoman.

Her late husband
was a high official

in the French Foreign Office.

She seems to have survived

the loss of her
husband very well.

- Oh, she has compensations.
- Oh, yes?

Yes, currently, I understand
it's Admiral Christador,

the commander of the
battleship Magnifique.

- Ah!
- Thank you.

Thank you.

That explains her being here.

Didn't I see a notice about
a visit of the Magnifique?

Yes, indeed you did.

She's anchored in deep water
on the other side of the bay.

Very well-informed, sir.

I make it my business to be so.

- Boo!
- [woman exclaims]

[chuckles] Hello.

And where are you going to?

[chuckles] To the lift.

Oh, well, allow me.

Ah, merci,monsieur.

You frightened me.

- You are English, yes?
- Uh, yes.

I saw you on the train
with your master, I think.

Yes, and I saw you too,

looking much prettier
than your mistress.

Monsieur, you must
not say such things.

Madame Bertrand
would be furious.

Oh, don't worry.

I shan't be saying them to
Madame Bertrand. [laughs]

But I hope you'll allow
me the opportunity

of saying them to you again.

Perhaps.

Madame will be busy
with her lover.

Her lover? [laughs]

[chuckles] The
Admiral Christador.

Ah! So, you will have your
evenings free then, hmm?

It could be arranged.

Well, let's arrange
it, then, shall we?

Later. You must excuse me now.

I have to put Madame's
jewels in the hotel safe.

Au revoir.

Oh, Anderson, there you are.

Ah, evening,
Anderson. How are you?

Good evening, Mr. Laxworthy.

I'm very well, thank you,
sir. I trust you are too.

Yes, thank you.

I hope you find your
room comfortable.

Oh, considerably
more comfortable

than my accommodation before
I moved in with Mr. Wing, sir.

[chuckles] Yes. I could imagine.

I say, this looks jolly fine.

Yes, I'm glad you like it.

God's truth!

What is it? What's the matter?

I've just had a blooming
fortune slip through my fingers.

Oh, how do you mean?

I've just carried
Madame Bertrand's jewels

to the lift for her maid.

Anderson!

Madame Bertrand's
jewels are trinkets.

We're here for richer hauls.

We must not be diverted

by any excursion that will
jeopardize our main enterprise.

I do apologize, sir.

A moment of temptation.
[chuckles nervously]

Old habits die hard, I'm afraid.

Very well.

Now, to business.

The secret of our success

will depend on the
selection of our benefactor.

[Sydney] I don't
quite understand.

Uh, that's why you found
yourself incarcerated.

The very rich do not
always acquire their wealth

by noble means.

Hence, when they find
themselves deprived,

they must frequently
endure in silence,

to avoid scandal or even ruin.

[chuckling] Oh, I get it!

We nick the stuff.

[stammers] We deprive them
of their ill-gotten gains.

Exactly.

How do we identify
these benefactors?

Oh, that's already been done.

Whilst you've been
preparing for your part,

I've not been idle.

What exactly is my part to be?

You are my nephew,

a gentleman of leisure,
enjoying the prolonged holiday.

Now, you will make
yourself acquainted

with all the guests
I point out to you,

and you will report to me
everything you can glean

on their business
and their movements.

What do you want me to do?

I want you to make
yourself acquainted

with their servants.

Now, frequently,
there's much more

to be learned
below-stairs than above.

Oh, that's very true. [chuckles]

As a matter of fact,
I've already discovered

that that Madame Bertrand is
Admiral Christador's mistress.

Oh, that's a very useful
piece of information,

of which I'm already aware.

Oh.

Oh, but I compliment
you on your enterprise.

It may yet be of use to us.

[chuckles] Well, I hope so.

You see, I've already
got one very, uh,

very reliable source
of information.

The maid?

Oh, I see you have
a natural talent.

[both chuckling]

- Thank you, sir.
- [soft orchestral music]

You must be very proud
to command such a fine ship.

Indeed, I am.

The Magnifique, it is the most
powerful ship in the world.

Oh, come, Charles.

The Germans have
much bigger ships.

Ah, size is not
important anymore.

Really?

We have a new weapon

that makes us more than
a match for the Germans,

and the British too.

- [people chattering faintly]
- [dishes clattering]

Who are they?

The younger man is the Marquis
Lefant, a very old friend.

The older man is the
American, Freeling Poignton.

The admiral looks very
gallant in his uniform.

Little wonder he's so
successful with women.

I hate his uniform
and all that it stands for.

When will man learn to manage
their affairs without war?

Ah, your sentiments, my dear
Poignton, are commendable,

but I fear, in this world,
quite unrealistic.

I don't agree.

If one fraction of
the money spent on war

was spent promoting peace-

[laughs] No one gives
money for peace.

I do.

And I'll tell you,

if I had a quarter of
a million in the bank,

I'd give the rest of my
entire fortune, $500 million,

to see every army disbanded,

every warship turned
into a trading vessel.

Ah, you, sir, are the exception.

Your crusading for peace
is well-known.

And I confess much sympathy.

Indeed, I might even
be able to help you.

In what way, Marquis?

Oh, not to abolish
war absolutely,

but at least to
make it less likely.

Ah.

Who are they?

The older one is
Freeling Poignton.

[Sydney]
The American millionaire?

Multi-millionaire.

He's probably the
richest man in the world.

[Sydney] And his companion?

He would call
himself a diplomat.

He is the Marquis Lefant.

I've never heard of him.

[chuckles] I'm not surprised.

But it's true to say

that he's one of the most
powerful men in the world.

Indeed?

Yes, it was his decision

that brought about the war
between Russia and Japan.

This is intriguing.

Intrigue is exactly
the right word.

Now, why should a man like
Lefant be talking to Poignton,

a dedicated,
almost fanatical pacifist?

I wonder, would you mind
changing places with me?

I beg your pardon?

I would like to sit
where you're sitting.

Oh.

- Yes, of course.
- Thank you.

- Sir.
- No, it's all right.

- [soft orchestral music]
- [people chattering faintly]

Thank you.

- May I ask why-
- No, I have to concentrate.

Order the, order the
dinner while we're waiting.

Last time I was here, the
sole Turgenev was excellent.

Excuse me, Madame.

There is a messenger
to see the admiral.

Oh, forgive me. [chuckles]

The admiral is taking me
to the casino tonight.

We shall be back late. There
is no need for you to wait up.

Thank you, Madame.

You will need your coat.
The night will be cold.

I have a present for you.

[Bertrand] Oh!

The pass for you to
see over my ship.

Oh.

Oh! Well, that will
be very interesting.

Oh, you are honored, my dear.

There are those who would give
a fortune for the privilege.

I had thought that
you would be my pass.

Ah, I shall not be available.

The minister for the
navy is in Toulon.

I have to be at his disposal.

But with this pass,

you may look over the ship
at your pleasure. [chuckles]

You look so beautiful tonight.

- [people chattering faintly]
- [soft orchestral music]

[Marquis] Did you
know that the French

have given up
building battleships?

[Freeling] I am
delighted to hear it.

Ah, do not deceive
yourself, my dear sir.

It's not that they
are any less willing

to pursue their aims
through military means,

but this new torpedo has
made battleships obsolete.

[J.T. clears throat]

Ah, excellent.

Encore.

Many years ago, I perfected
the art of lip-reading.

I recommend it to you.

I find it extremely
advantageous.

Did you learn anything of value?

Confirmation of
what I already know,

that the presence of
Lefant and Poignton

coinciding with the visit of
the Magnifique is no chance.

[Sydney] What is so special
about the Magnifique?

It carries a new guided torpedo,

which can hit a target without
fail, at up to five miles.

That's fantastic.

Poignton's a pacifist. Why
is he so interested in this?

Well, his money could ensure

that every country in the
world had one of these weapons.

Then there could be
no more naval warfare.

- Couldn't we-
- No, later, Sydney, later.

How are you enjoying your sole?

Oh, excusez moi.

Uh, voulez-vous,belong?

I'm sorry. I don't
comprehend the lingo.

Oh, you're English, are you?

No, no, American.

Oh, well, my name is Anderson.
I'm Mr. Sidney Wing's valet.

Oh, Foster. I work
for Freeling Poignton.

Oh, yeah? What's he
like to work for?

Oh, he's all right, I guess,

except that he's
lousy about money.

Aren't they all? [chuckles]

You know, trying to get a
$5-a-month raise out of him

is like trying to get gold
out of Fort Knox, huh?

And yet, you know, I've seen
him give away a half a million

without turning a hair,

just if he likes an idea.

[chuckles] That
is a lot of money.

And he's gonna do it
again. I can see it coming.

There's this French
marquis or something,

a fellow named Lefant.

Now, he's a crook,
if you ask me.

Why, what's he up to?

Well, he's got the
boss interested

in some plan to
stop war. [chuckles]

They'll never stop
war, will they?

Ah, you can put
your shirt on that.

So, it'll cost the old
man another million,

but what the hell?

It's his money, huh?

What exactly is the plan then?

I don't really know,
but between you and me,

I think it's got something
to do with the French Navy.

[scoffs] Stop war? [chuckles]

He's got to be kidding,
huh? [chuckles]

[soft orchestral music]

Madame, don't tell me
the gallant admiral

has deserted you?

Only for a moment.

He has business to attend to.

Oh, what a pity.

I could have hoped it would
have taken him all evening.

There will be other
evenings, Mr. Wing.

Perhaps then I may have
the honor of your company.

It would be a great pleasure.

The admiral is a little jealous
when I talk to other men.

Good night.

Good night, Madame.

Well, look, why don't you
come and have a drink, eh?

- No, I must go.
- Oh, why?

I'm afraid here.

Well, let's go for a
walk, then, shall we?

You can show me the gardens.

Yes, we'll do that.
I'll get my wrap.

Give me five minutes.

All right, I'll see you
in five minutes then,

at the back of the hotel.

Oh, commendable enthusiasm.

[Anderson whistling]

Business or pleasure, Anderson?

[Anderson] [chuckles]
Both, I hope.

Did you find anything
of value from her?

Well, no, not very much,

except that Admiral Christador

has got to go to Toulon tomorrow

and Madame Bertrand's got a
pass to see over his ship.

That could be more
valuable than you think.

Oh. Pleased you think so.

Anything else?

Well, I've been talking

to Freeling Poignton's
man, Foster.

Good. What did you learn?

Well, Mr. Poignton
came over here

to meet some French
marquis or other.

Seems very involved in some
scheme to try and stop war.

That confirms my
own information.

Keep up the good work, Anderson.

Right. Well, if you'll
excuse me, I'll get to it.

[J.T. chuckles]

Can I get you a drink?

Yes, a little cognac,
providing it's the best.

Anything else would be
an insult to the chef.

Take care not to drink
too much tonight, Sydney.

There's work for you to do.

- [Sydney chuckles]
- [ominous music]

[door closing]

[indistinct clattering]

[ominous music]

I might as well start packing.

You'll do nothing of the sort.

If only he can wait
until Madame is asleep.

Oh, look, that takes experience.

Sydney's only an amateur.

Even if she does drop off,

he's bound to wake her
falling over the furniture,

- when he tries to get out.
- Anderson, you're a pessimist.

Now, we're not finished yet.

I'll think of something.

[furniture thuds]

[alarm ringing]

It's too late! He's discovered!

I'll get the cases.

There was a man in my room.

But, Madame, this is unheard
of in the Hotel Paradise.

Don't argue. Find him.

Of course, Madame.

Search the sitting room.
[speaks in foreign language]

Madame, you are quite
sure you actually saw him?

Of course I'm sure.

I was awakened by a noise.

I opened my eyes. I
saw this, this person.

First, I thought I was dreaming.

When I opened my eyes
again, he was gone.

Is Madame quite sure
it was not a dream,

an illusion, perhaps?

Of course not.

Am I schoolgirl to
dream of such things?

Of course not, Madame.

But, uh, well,

search the bathroom.
[speaks in foreign language]

Is anything missing, Madame?

Fortunately, my jewels
are in the safe.

Fortunate, indeed, ah, oui.

[Helder speaking in
foreign language]

In that case, there is only
one place where he can be.

He's not out there.
I have already looked.

Oh, in that case, Madame,

he must have escaped
to the corridor,

before you sounded the alarm.

That is the only explanation.

Then I will have the grounds
searched immediately, Madame.

Good night.

Good night.

[speaks in foreign
language] that your slumber

has been disturbed,
I'm so sorry again.

- Marie.
- Madame?

- Good night.
- Good night, Madame.

What's the matter?

Nothing, monsieur. Nothing
to worry about at all.

It's quite all right.
Good night, sir.

[Helder speaking in
foreign language]

Good evening, Mr. Wing.

Or should I say good morning?

[Sydney] Madame.

Come in. You'll catch cold.

You will gather, Mr. Wing,

that I am disposed to spare you.

You are?

I knew you were outside,

even while my room
was being searched.

But, then, why didn't you-

I preferred to have
an explanation,

before I gave you up
as a common burglar.

Madame, you are so gracious.

We shall see.

If you wish to leave
this room a free man,

you had better
tell me the truth.

A gentleman could
never lie to one as-

A gentleman?

When I awoke, you were
at my dressing table.

What have you taken?

The most precious thing there.

What?

Tonight, you wore a
red rose at your bosom.

I was obsessed by an
overwhelming desire

to sleep with that
rose on my pillow.

Do you mean for the
sake of this rose,

you ran such a terrible risk?

For the rose and all
that it means to me.

That was very naughty
of you, Mr. Wing.

The light's still on in her
room. I don't understand it.

Well, have patience, man.

If he had been apprehended,
we would know by now.

Yes, but what's he doing?

Now, not being gifted
with second sight,

I cannot answer that question,

but I'm beginning to
regain my confidence

in Sydney's ability
to look after himself.

Well?

Excellent!

[people chattering faintly]

Bonjour, Madame.

You are well, I trust?

Quite well, thank you.

And may I inquire,

where is the gallant
admiral this morning?

He has gone to Toulon, to see
the minister for the navy.

He will not be back
until tomorrow.

Splendid, splendid. [chuckles]

And what about the pass?

Well, he gave me one, but
I appear to have lost it.

Lost it?

This is very unfortunate.

Can't you get another?

Well, not until he returns.

[Lefant scoffs]

Then I may have
to delay my plans.

Excuse me.

Look, I'm still a
little bit confused.

What exactly is it we're
supposed to be nicking?

You know, depriving.

We shall see,
Anderson. We shall see.

Well, because if you're thinking

of Freeling Poignton's millions,

his man tells me
they're going back

to the States in the morning.

Oh, that's a very useful
piece of information.

Oh, yes, and, uh, by the way,

did you know that
Madame Bertrand

used to be a great friend
of the Marquis Lefant's?

If I were to tell Charles

that you had been to
my room last night,

he would probably challenge
you to a duel and kill you.

Then I beg you not to tell him.

You were much bolder last night.

It was the moonlight.

I don't think I
like that, Sydney.

I beg your pardon.

I simply meant that, in
such a romantic setting,

a man can be driven to
seek the unattainable.

Oh, you must not
give up so easily.

Who knows, the unattainable
may not be beyond your grasp.

Oh, you mean-

I mean that you are young
and not unattractive,

and the admiral is
a very busy man.

There will be a fancy dress
ball at the casino tonight.

You may escort me.

With the greatest of pleasure.

I'm afraid Madame has failed me.

She has not got the pass.

Are you telling me
you've taken my money,

and I get no results?

Oh, certainly not.

That money I used to
buy key men on the ship.

Yeah, with no pass-

The admiral is away tonight.

There is yet a way whereby
we may achieve our end.

- My plan-
- Well, don't tell me.

Just deliver the goods.

I'm leaving tomorrow, and I
want those plans as promised.

Oui.

[Sydney] Madame Bertrand has
asked me to accompany her

to the ball tonight.

[J.T.] Have you agreed?

- Yes.
- Uh, be careful.

Her maid indicated to Anderson

that she may be in
league with Lefant.

Perhaps. She's certainly
not faithful to the admiral.

She has indicated that
she would not be averse

to my attentions in his absence.

I hope you're not
giving that proposition

your serious consideration.

Madame would be an
expensive luxury.

Have no fear, my interest
is in our enterprise.

[J.T.] I'm very glad to hear it.

Our first adventure
nears completion.

So soon?

While you are at the ball
tonight, I will not be idle.

I will use the pass you
obtained from Madame Bertrand

and go aboard the
admiral's flagship.

If all goes well,
by tomorrow morning,

we shall all three
be very much richer.

[ship horn blaring]

[J.T. clears throat]

What in the devil's
name are you doing here?

I've no need to ask
you the same question.

What do you want?

I want an understanding.

And in this light, you could
still pass as the admiral,

but soon it will be dawn.

Every moment that
passes adds to the risk.

For you too.

I have a pass.

Be careful, man.

I'm not unaccustomed to
the use of this weapon.

All right.

[J.T.] Ah.

What is it you want?

The plans of the torpedo
you took from that safe.

[chuckles] Very well.

Here you are.

[both grunting]

- Do not do that again!
- [Lefant gasping]

My foot is on the bell.

It will summon the
admiral's steward.

You know what will
happen if I call him.

[Lefant] Take the plans.

Take them. [exhales sharply]

I do not want them.

Put them back in the safe.

They belong to France.

Let France keep them.

I don't understand.
You are not a Frenchman.

No, neither are you,
but in name.

You had no intention of
keeping faith with Poignton.

Those plans were for Germany.

You merely used
Poignton's money.

How did you know that?

How did I know
you would be here?

Eh.

Very well.

I put them back. [chuckles]

And now?

Now you pay for my silence

and to save yourself
from Devil's Island.

- How much?
- 10,000 pounds.

[laughs] I don't have
such an amount on me.

I didn't expect it.

You will sign an IOU for a
gambling debt in my favor.

If you dishonor it,
you will be ruined.

You clever devil.

Will you sign?
Or shall I raise the alarm?

- [Lefant scoffs]
- [seagulls squawking]

You will also sign that.

- What is it?
- Read it.

You have my word, it will
not be used against you.

[Lefant grumbling]

Thank you. Now, close the safe.

- [safe locking]
- Admiral.

Ah.

Now I will accompany you back
to the shore in your barge.

- After you.
- Oh, no. After you.

[doors closing]

Marie?

[Marie] Yes, Madame?

[Bertrand] Did you enjoy your
evening with Mr. Anderson?

Very much, Madame.

And did you find out
what I wanted to know?

Oui,Madame.

Mr. Anderson has told me
Monsieur Sydney has a wife.

What?

And he married her
for her money.

- No.
- He is a terrible gambler.

It's not possible.

His father has disowned him.

That liar.

Madame?

- What a waste.
- Madame?

If Mr. Wing should
inquire for me again,

I have no wish to see him.

[door creaking]

[door closes]

[people chattering faintly]

You'll find it all there.
You needn't count it.

I'm sure I shan't. Thank you.

My IOU, please.

Of course.

I hope we meet again,
Mr. Laxworthy,

to give me the
chance to get even.

I hope so too.
You've got off very lightly.

Next time, my price
will be double.

Laxworthy, sir.

Well, Mr. Laxworthy, [chuckles]

what is it you wanted
to see me about?

Ah, just a little matter of
the Magnifique's torpedo.

Well, what do you
know about that?

Enough to keep you in France
for a good many years.

[clears throat] Sit down.

Thank you.

What, uh,

what do you know about this?

I have a signed confession

by the Marquis Lefant,
implicating you.

Uh-huh.

What, uh,

what exactly are you?

An adventurer, sir.

- What do you want?
- $50,000.

- Blackmail?
- Oh, no, sir, no, no.

It's another contribution
to the cause of peace.

Now, you have been fooled,
Mr. Poignton.

Lefant wanted those plans
for Germany alone.

Now, you know what
that would have meant.

Not even America
would have been safe.

Are you positive?

Well, he admitted it to me,
and I prevented it.

The $50,000 is my fee.

Okay, it's a deal,

but I don't carry that kind
of money around in my pockets.

Well, pay me in Paris.

I shall be traveling back
on the same train.

$50,000 in $100 bills.

- [Freeling sighs]
- [J.T. clears throat]

Mr. Laxworthy, there is a
messenger from the admiral

who would like to
speak with you.

- Merci, monsieur.
- Vous en prie, monsieur.

Ah, give the admiral my regards.

It's always been a great
pleasure to serve France.

Well, our business
is now complete.

What is that?

Oh, it's 10,000 francs.

Small reward for our
services to France.

What, have you been working
for the French government?

When we first met, Mr. Anderson,

I said we'd be
working for ourselves.

What was that about a reward?

Why, it's a mere 10,000 francs.

There, you keep it for us.

Private enterprise
is more lucrative.

Lefant and Poignton
pay much better.

How much?

[J.T.] Oh, over 20,000 pounds.

20,000!

[chuckles] Well, it's cheap,
I'd say,

for two great men's reputations.

Au revoir, monsieur.

Au revoir,Monsieur Laxworthy.

Au revoir,Monsieur Wing.
Au revoir.

May I look forward to
welcoming you once again

- to the Hotel Paradise.
- [ominous theme music]

Ah, Sheik Ahmed.
[speaks in foreign language]

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