All language subtitles for Rivals of Sherlock Holmes s02e06 The Sensible Action of Lieutenant Holst.eng

[bright music playing]

[wind howls]

Nicolai.

- [door opens]
- [footsteps shuffle]

- Come, Nicolai Wolkonski.
- What the devil?

[footsteps shuffle]

What are you doing here?
What do you want with me?

Take your hands off me!

- [punch thuds]
- [Nicolai grunts]

[wind howls]

- [punches thud]
- [Nicolai grunts]

[Nicolai screams]

[footsteps shuffle]

[opening theme music]

[slides click]

[Narrator] In Edwardian times,
there lived many detectives,

The Rivals of
Sherlock Holmes.

[muffled chatter]

[Man] Thank you.

- [bright classical music]
- [footsteps shuffle]

[footsteps shuffle]

I should like a
room for two nights.

I'm afraid we're
completely booked up.

The best you have.

There's a trade fair in town.

- The suite, if possible.
- I really can't...

I shouldn't really let
this to anyone, sir.

It's a private suite.

However, the baron
is away till Friday.

Take this gentleman's
baggage up to suite 3.

Look sharp about it.

Will you sign the
register, please, sir?

Yes, of course.

I believe my sister-in-law,
the Countess Wolkonski,

- is staying here.
- Yes, sir.

- Which is her room?
- 215, sir.

- Is she in?
- She should be in, sir.

- Shall I send a message up?
- No, I shall go myself.

I'm afraid I must ask
permission first, sir.

She said especially she
didn't wish to be disturbed.

You see, I should very much like

to surprise her if possible.

You see, she does not
know I am in Copenhagen,

and I have a very special
sort of present to give.

I quite understand, sir.

- Second floor.
- Thank you.

- [footsteps shuffle]
- [muffled chatter]

[heels clack]

Countess, your brother-in-law
just asked for you.

- I sent him up to your room.
- How dare you send anyone up

to my room without
my permission.

- How dare you!
- I'm very sorry, ma'am.

He said he wished
to surprise you.

- [door opens]
- [footsteps shuffle]

[door shuts]

[elevator whirs]

- [bright classical music]
- [muffled chatter]

Never let that man come near
me, do you understand? Never!

- More coffee?
- No, thank you.

- [coffee pours]
- [dishes clink]

By the way, Lieutenant Olsen's
being promoted to captain.

Yes, I know.

- You knew?
- Yes.

Why him, not you?

He's an ambitious lad.

- Nice for Mrs. Olsen.
- Yes.

Where's Odessa?

- Russia, I think. Why?
- Yeah, it is Russia.

They had a mutiny
there on a battleship.

Oh yes.

There's always
trouble in Russia.

It says here they've been
having strikes all the way

through the spring
and assassinations.

- I think it's dreadful.
- Yes, it is dreadful.

Oh, well.

I'm glad you don't work
in a country like that.

Wouldn't want you mixed
up in any revolutions.

No, no, no. I just get drugs,
prostitutes, and burglaries.

[Ulla laughs]

Why can't they give you
anything more interesting?

[Lieutenant Holst]
Oh, that's the penalties

of being a policeman in a
quiet city like Copenhagen.

I will say, wish you were a
little bit more ambitious.

You're just as good at your
job as Lieutenant Olsen.

Well, that doesn't
always pay off.

Look at that young
detective in Esbjerg.

Arrested a foreign spy who
turned out to be a diplomat.

- That cost him his job.
- He may not be wrong.

Some diplomats are spies,
aren't they?

Perhaps. I don't know.

I'm only pointing out the
hazards of being over ambitious.

- Yes, darling.
- I'll see you tonight.

[couple kiss]

- [door opens]
- [footsteps shuffle]

- [bells ring melodically]
- [footsteps shuffle]

[Sergeant] Good morning, sir.

Well, what have we got
this morning, sergeant?

Oh, nothing much, sir.

Oh, there's a man here says
he's lost his wife, sir.

- Lost his wife?
- Yes, sir.

Good morning.
I'm Lieutenant Holst.

Would you come with me?

- [door opens]
- [footsteps shuffle]

[door shuts]

[papers rustle]

- Well.
- My wife has disappeared.

How long have you been married?

25 years.

And when did she disappear?

She wasn't there when
I got home last night.

I waited up all night, but
she just didn't come back.

- Did she leave any message?
- No.

Did she take any of her clothes?

No.

- Did you have a quarrel?
- No. We never quarrel.

We don't say much. We're happy.

- Children?
- No.

Couldn't she have gone to
a relative or something?

Without giving a message?

[phone rings]

Yes?

Yes, sir. I'll come at once.

Would you excuse me?
I have to see the inspector.

Do you mind just
waiting outside?

The sergeant will
get you a coffee.

- You will find her?
- Oh yes, yes. We'll find her.

Thank you.

- [door shuts]
- [footsteps shuffle]

[door opens]

[door shuts]

- [knock taps]
- [door opens]

Ah, Holst.
Good morning. Sit down.

- Cock and bull story.
- Sir?

On the other hand,
might be telling the truth.

Impossible to say. But you're
the only chap to deal with it.

Level-headed.

We don't want another
mix-up like that one

over the Austrian diplomat,
now do we?

- No, sir.
- No, I should say not.

Wait here.

- [footsteps shuffle]
- [door opens]

[footsteps shuffle]

May I introduce my
assistant, Lieutenant Holst.

This is the Countess Wolkonski
from Russia.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

Lieutenant Holst is one of
our best young officers.

He will be dealing
with your case.

[footsteps shuffle]

Holst.

Well, countess,
what can I do for you?

My brother-in-law
wants to murder me.

Murder you?

He thinks I betrayed my husband.

He stole my son
and murdered him,

and now he wants to murder me.

Please tell me
from the beginning.

I was very young when
I married Nicolai, only 17.

He was 20. We were very happy.

One year after we were married,
we had a little boy, Ivan.

I thought such happiness
was not possible.

I said to myself,
"It cannot last,"

but it did for six years,
six unforgettable years.

Perhaps it would've lasted
forever but for politics.

Yes?

It was those damnable politics
that took him from me.

There were forces of discontent
working against the czar.

Some of Nicolai's officers
were among them.

They infected him. They infected
him with amorality, too.

He took to drink,

[voice breaks] and he
was unfaithful to me.

Please go on.

Well, they arrested my husband.

And while in prison
awaiting trial,

he died of pneumonia,
they told me.

But his brother, Dimitri,

who was involved in
these plots, escaped.

He stole my son and
took him to Vienna.

Then he wrote to me and
demanded that I come to see him.

Of course I went.

But when I got there, I
found my son was dead,

also of pneumonia, they told me.

So I thought he would kill
me, too, and I fled to Berlin.

Why didn't you return to Russia?

My husband was arrested
as a revolutionary.

I thought they would
arrest me, too.

So before leaving for
Vienna, I sold my estates.

Well, Dimitri followed me to
Berlin. I went on to Stockholm.

He followed me there, too.

I came here and so did he,

and he will kill me
if you don't stop him.

[sobs]

Where is your brother-in-law?

At the Hotel D'Angleterre.

He followed me there
and tried to see me.

I've checked the
Hotel D'Angleterre.

There is a Count Dimitri
Wolkonski staying there.

You see? Why don't
you arrest him?

We have nothing against him.

- But I've told-
- He simply asked to see you.

That is not a crime.

Then you must take me
to protective custody.

We can't do that.

But you must find me
somewhere safe! I beg of you.

I cannot return to that hotel.
You must protect me.

Why not go to your embassy?

Ah, my husband was
a revolutionary.

They would not lift a finger
to help me. I know that.

Holst, you better go down
to the Hotel D'Angleterre

and have a word with
Count Wolkonski.

Do not believe him!
He will tell you lies.

He deceives everyone.

Can the countess stay
here while I see him?

I don't think that's
a very good idea.

Would your wife...

Excuse me, madame countess.

[footsteps shuffle]

Would your wife take care
of her for an hour or two?

- My wife?
- She's a sensible woman.

Well, yes-

I mean, it really isn't
a police matter, is it?

- I suppose I could ask her.
- Good man.

Right. Now don't worry.

You can rely on
Lieutenant Holst.

Please come with me, countess.

No.

I will not leave this place
until he's in prison or dead.

But if you come
along to my office.

You'll be quite safe with me.

Good day, countess.

[footsteps shuffle]

- [sighs heavily]
- [door shuts]

My family have
always been loyal.

I want nothing to
do with this man.

They talk to me of slavery.
What do I know of slavery?

There've always been
slaves in Russia.

There will always be a czar.
How can they change that?

They may have to try.

[footsteps shuffle]

I have no one to protect me now.

Why not let me take
you back to your hotel?

Then I can see you to your room

before I speak with the count.

But you promised you would
take me to your wife.

I think you'll be
better at your hotel.

Are you mad? Do you
want me to be killed?

But you could lock your door
and then no one could get in.

But there are balconies!

He can get into another
room and climb along.

No, really, I don't think-

You don't know this
man! He's desperate.

I will not go. Please
do not try to force me.

Hide me. I'm in danger.

Don't you understand?

Very well.

[footsteps shuffle]

- [door opens]
- [muffled chatter]

- [door shuts]
- [heels clack]

[muffled whispering]

[footsteps shuffle]

Excuse me. Ulla!

[Ulla] Aidan? What are you
doing back at this time?

I've just make some coffee.

This is the Countess
Wolkonski from Russia.

From Russia?

- This is my wife, Ulla.
- How do you do?

The countess says that
her brother-in-law

is pursuing her,
plans to murder her.

She's afraid to go
back to her hotel,

so the inspector suggested
she might stay here with you

while I talk to the count, her
brother-in-law, at the hotel.

If you wouldn't mind,
she's very upset.

Perhaps you'd get her a coffee.

Well, I'll get
down to the hotel.

You'll be quite safe here.

- You are very kind.
- Right.

- [footsteps shuffle]
- [door opens]

[footsteps shuffle]

Now look.

[door shuts]

- What's this about?
- I've just explained.

I don't want that woman here!

It was the inspector's
suggestion.

I don't care whose
suggestion it was!

Why couldn't she stay
at the police station?

Well, the inspector
doesn't want her to.

Why on earth not? It's a
police matter, isn't it?

He seems to think not.

Well, why are you
saddled with her?

We've got to do something!

Look, Ulla, I'm sorry,
but she is very upset.

So am I.

[door opens]

- [clock ticks]
- [door shuts]

[footsteps shuffle]

Would you like to take
your coat off and sit down?

I'll go and get some coffee.

[footsteps shuffle]

[cups clink]

[footsteps shuffle]

[tray thuds]

Well, better tell
me all about it.

[coffee pours]

Would you put the
chain on the door?

- There's no need for that.
- Please! Please.

Very well.

- [footsteps shuffle]
- [door opens]

- [clock ticks]
- [locks click]

[footsteps shuffle]

[knock taps]

[door opens]

Oh, sorry, it's wrong room.

- [bright classical music]
- [muffled chatter]

Sir, I believe you have a
Count Wolkonski staying here.

Count Wolkonski doesn't
wish to be disturbed.

May I ask your business
with the count, lieutenant?

You can ask, but you
won't get an answer.

- Take me up to him.
- No, no, no, no.

You take me up to him, just
in case he's tipped you well.

- I really don't see why-
- Come on.

You stay here.

[footsteps shuffle]

- [door opens]
- [muffled applause]

[footsteps shuffle]

- [knock taps]
- [bright classical music]

[knock taps]

Open it.

[door rattles]

- I really-
- You got a master key.

Open it.

[keys jingle]

[door opens]

All right, thank you.

[footsteps shuffle]

[door shuts]

[footsteps shuffle]

[door shuts]

Hold up your hands.

[tense music]

Who are you?

- I'm a police officer.
- I do not think so.

- You could check my identity-
- Keep your hands up!

- [footsteps shuffle]
- [hooves clop in distance]

- Why you come?
- To ask you some questions.

Why didn't you answer the door?

When you're a refugee
from the Russian police,

you take precautions.

Is that why you carry a gun?

- [shutters clatter open]
- [muffled chatter outside]

I have no gun.

What do you want of me?

You are Count Dimitri Wolkonski?

Yes.

A lady has made a
complaint against you

on the grounds that you
have designs on her life.

- It's my sister-in-law?
- Yes.

You believe her?

Well, naturally we must
investigate any such complaint.

Naturally.

Do you wish to tell me about it?

Hmm. By all means.

Her husband, that is my brother,

Nicolai, was a revolutionary.

He was also in love
with another girl.

Maria reported him
to the authorities.

She disapproved of his politics?

That was politics, too, yes.

- What happened then?
- Well, he died in prison.

- How?
- He died.

- Yes?
- Unfortunately,

before he died, he managed
to get the message to me,

begging me to look
after his son, Ivan.

- And you agreed?
- Of course.

I did not wish to remain in
his unbalanced mother's care.

But I could not stay in Russia

because I shared my
brother's political beliefs.

So I took the boy
with me to Vienna,

and tragically, he caught
pneumonia and died in my arms.

His mother is convinced
that I murdered him.

And you deny that?

You can check with the
medical authorities in Vienna.

Why should I want to kill
the son of a brother I love?

The countess claims
that you followed her

to Berlin and Stockholm
and then to here.

- Correct.
- Why?

She had sold her
estates in Russia.

That was because she feared
my brother's sympathizers

would seek vengeance on her.

Now she was trying to sell
some Austrian properties willed

to me by my brother, and
I want to see her nearly

to try to bring
her to his senses.

And naturally,
she's avoiding me.

Well, that is the situation.

- I see.
- So if that is all.

Might I suggest that
you accompany me

to the Russian embassy.

We could then discuss the
matter with the ambassador.

- No.
- Why not?

He's a representative of a
ruler I regard as a tyrant.

I do not wish to see anyone
from the Russian embassy.

Yes, I appreciate
your point of view.

But you will still take me
to the embassy nonetheless.

We don't perform
political errands

- for foreign governments.
- Thank you.

But I must warn you
that we should have

to inform the embassy of
the situation, and, well,

their reaction may conceivably-

- Compel you to arrest me.
- Not that.

But if you feel that any
unpleasantness might result,

then, well, I would recommend

that you leave the
country at once.

No, I shall not
leave the country

until I see my sister-in-law.

Where is she?

I'm afraid I can't
tell you that.

Would you be willing for me
to meet her in your presence?

She said that she does
not wish to see you.

But how else are you going
to tell which of us is lying?

She claims I want to kill her.

I claim that she is
mentally distraught

and is illegally squandering
money that belongs to me.

Perhaps the decision
is not yours to make.

Yes, it is mine.

I'll see what I can do.

You come to the police
station at three o'clock.

Here's the address.

Thank you.

Do you think he's
telling the truth?

About the property, I mean?

It's difficult to judge, sir.

She did seem rather hysterical,

but then, if the story is true,

that would be sufficient
reason for that.

- On the other hand-
- Did you like him?

- Like him, sir?
- Yes. Did you like him?

- No, sir.
- Hmm.

[footsteps shuffle]

Do you think that she is
really in danger from him?

Well, quite frankly, sir,
they're both new types to me.

I think she might be.

Well, what do we do now?

I think we oughta
let him see her here.

I've asked him to come
here at three o'clock.

You've done what?

Well, he can't harm
her if I'm with them.

I'd rather we got them
both out of the country.

They're none of our business.

If there's any
trouble between them,

I don't want it to
happen in my district.

But, sir, wee can't
just deport them both.

He'd catch up with her,
and then, well,

if her story is true, it
wouldn't be in a police station.

Well, that wouldn't
be our responsibility.

Wouldn't it, sir?

Where is she now?
Still with your wife?

[Lieutenant Holst] Yes, sir.

Well then, your wife will
have had a good chance

to talk to her
and form an opinion.

Ask her what she thinks.

Now if she says what
I think she will say,

take the countess back to the
hotel, keep the count here,

and we'll see if we
can get them both out

of the country without
them seeing each other.

I don't like it, sir.

No.

[paper rustles]

[muffled chatter]

[footsteps shuffle]

Lieutenant. Have you found her?

Any news of this
gentleman's wife?

His wife, sir? But of course.

- Well, hasn't he told you?
- No, sir.

He's just been sitting
there waiting to see you.

But you promised
me you would find-

No, I said we'd do our best.

- But you've been looking?
- Look, look.

I'm sorry, but tell the sergeant
here what do you told me.

I assumed you told him.

- I assumed you had told him.
- Look, I am very sorry,

but I have something
extremely important.

More important than my wife?

No, of course not. Just tell
the sergeant, all right?

- [bells ring]
- [muffled chatter]

[footsteps shuffle]

How can you understand?

You've never been in a country
where men plot revolution.

You don't know whom to trust.
I know nothing of politics.

I only want to live in peace.
Can you understand that?

Yes.

But I cannot be sure
of anything anymore.

I only know that
my life is in danger.

It is a nightmare, a nightmare.

[bell dings]

- [footsteps shuffle]
- [door opens]

- Who is it?
- It's me.

[locks click]

Sorry, darling. She insisted.

- [footsteps shuffle]
- [door shuts]

Well, have you arrested him?

- No.
- Why not?

Well, as I explained to you,
he's committed no crime.

Committed no crime?

He murdered his nephew and
threatened Maria's life.

Oh, he does not believe me.

You have been talking to my
brother-in-law haven't you?

Yes.

And he told you that
I was hysterical

- and that I sold his property.
- Yes.

And you believed him. I told
you he will deceive you.

You're not used to
that kind of man.

He's not one of your little
criminals. He's a leader.

It is his life to
deceive people.

And you believe him. You
think that I'm lying.

Of course she isn't lying.

I know Maria's
telling the truth.

Thank you.

- What are you going to do now?
- You must have him arrested.

But I can't arrest him
for something he may do.

[Maria] But he murdered my son.

We only have your word
for that, countess.

So you will do nothing?

Look, would you be
prepared to meet him

in my presence at
the police station?

[Maria] No.

But no harm could
come to you there.

You don't know this man.

- But in a police station.
- No!

Very well. I'll take
you to your hotel.

Thank you. I will take a cab.

- Are you sure?
- Quite sure.

[footsteps shuffle]

Goodbye, and thank you.

It has been a comfort
to me to have one person

[indistinct] who believes
when he's telling the truth.

You can't stay here if you like.

Oh, no. I don't want to
embarrass your husband.

- [door opens]
- [heels clack]

[kids laugh and shout]

Are you sure you're all right?

Would you like me to come, too?

No, thank you.

[footsteps shuffle]

[door shuts]

[footsteps shuffle]

I think that's
bloody disgraceful.

What do you expect me to do?

Arrest this man and get
him out of the country!

But I can't arrest him!
I've got no grounds!

Oh, good God!

You wouldn't sit back and
see her killed you just

because you're frightened
of not doing everything

- by the book.
- Oh shut up, Ulla!

Do you want me to lose my job?

You put your job
before her life?

I can't arrest him!

- Don't you see? I can't!
- I would.

[footsteps shuffle]

Well, you better get
back, couldn't you?

You don't want to lose your job.

- [footsteps shuffle]
- [door opens]

[door slams]

- [soft chiming music]
- [muffled chatter]

Good afternoon, madam.
What can I do for you?

I should like to see some
of your diamond bracelets.

Oh, with pleasure.

One of these perhaps.

Ah, well, that is my
personal favorite.

If madam will forgive me
while I tend to this lady.

[muffled chatter]

Have you made your
choice, madam?

I've seen nothing I like.

Oh, but madam. That bracelet
you were looking at.

- Let me pass, please.
- But madam.

Madam, madam. Please, madam!

Police, police! Stop, thief!

What the devil's this?

She tried to steal a
bracelet from a jeweler, sir.

This is ridiculous!
I know this lady!

He's quite correct.

But why?

Now you will have to take
care of me, lieutenant.

Will you charge her, sir?

[clock ticks]

[door opens]

Take this lady to
room A at once.

- Will you charge?
- Never mind that. Look sharp.

[footsteps shuffle]

[door shuts]

- [door opens]
- [footsteps shuffle]

- Is the inspector in?
- He's been called out, sir.

Won't be back until
half past five.

Listen, in few moments,
a Count Wolkonski

- will be arriving.
- Wolkonski?

Yes, yes, the same name as her.

Now I don't want them to meet.

- Put the count in room B.
- Right, sir.

- All right.
- Have you found her?

- No, not yet, I'm afraid.
- But you promised you would.

I said we'd do our best.

Now you gave the
sergeant all the details.

Of course, yes. Are
you searching for her?

Look, why don't you go home?

You'll be far more
comfortable there.

No, I don't want to
sit alone in my house.

But she might be
there waiting for you.

No, the neighbor
would've told me.

I told him I would be here.

Good afternoon, lieutenant.

We're doing everything we can.

Good afternoon.

I'm afraid I shall have to
ask you to wait a few minutes.

The sergeant here will show
you to a comfortable room.

Well, if you'll
excuse me, please.

Is my sister-in-law here?

Yes, she's here.

[footsteps shuffle]

[door shuts]

- [clock ticks]
- [footsteps shuffle]

[knock taps]

Yes?

[door opens]

- Excuse me, sir.
- What is it?

Your wife wishes to see you.

- My wife, here?
- Yes, sir.

- Well, show her in.
- Sir.

[footsteps shuffle]

What on earth are
you doing here?

The portis says someone
followed Maria from our flat.

He'd been waiting in a taxi.

I think he must've
been Count Wolkonski.

Why? What did he look like?

Stocky, dark. He had a mustache.

Yes, that's him. What on
earth was he doing there?

He must've been following
me ever since I left him.

Well, he may be with her now.

No, no, he's not. No,
they're both here.

- Both here?
- Yeah, separate rooms.

- She's under arrest.
- What?

She stole a diamond
bracelet from a jeweler's.

No, no, she admits it.

She said she did it to force
us to take her into custody.

You see? That proves
her story's true.

It doesn't prove
anything of the kind.

Tell me, do you really think
she's telling the truth?

- I'm sure she is. I told you.
- Yes. I know you did.

You still don't believe her.

I'm not sure how
far I believe her.

Sure, she's frightened
of him all right.

Not sure she's frightened
for the reason she says.

If he does kill her, it'll
be your responsibility.

- Yes, I know.
- What are you going to do?

[footsteps shuffle]

I'm going to let them meet.

But if what Maria
says it's true,

that would be a terrible risk!

But how else can I
arrive at the truth?

Well, if that's the only way,

you must have him
searched first.

I can't have him searched.
He's under no charge.

Well, you'd better think one up.

- [door opens]
- [footsteps shuffle]

Count Wolkonski.

Where is my sister-in-law?
You said she was here.

She is. The countess was
arrested at 2:30 this afternoon.

Yes.

On suspicion of having
stolen a diamond bracelet

from a jeweler's.

- So she is in custody here.
- Yes.

Then will you please
take me to her at once?

[footsteps shuffle]

If you do not take me to her,

then I must report
you to your superiors.

Count Wolkonski, I hereby
charge you with being implicated

in a robbery committed
this afternoon

by a woman calling herself
your sister-in-law.

I must ask you to
empty your pockets.

Oh. You can't know what
you're saying. [chuckles]

You are conspiring with that
woman. You're a policeman.

I find it absolutely incredible.

Please empty your pockets.

I refuse.

[footsteps shuffle]

You will regret this
action, Lieutenant Holst.

Perhaps.

[objects clink and slam]

Satisfied?

Foolish, very foolish. Now
perhaps you will believe me.

- May I have my things back?
- Yes.

[objects clink]

[tense music]

[tense music]

Do you have a license
for this weapon?

You do not need a license
for a gun in Russia.

You do in Denmark.

What's your purpose
for carrying this gun?

- For my own protection.
- For your protection?

Against the czarist agents.

Well, you don't think they
have forgotten me, do you?

They follow me wherever I go.

Czarist agents in Denmark?

My sister-in-law
is a czarist agent.

And when she betrayed
my brother to them,

they asked her to betray
his comrades as well.

You can't know how many men
she has sent to their deaths.

I'm afraid I shall
have to charge you

with carrying a gun
without a license.

Lieutenant Holst,
while I am free,

I can keep out of the way
of the Russian embassy.

If you arrest me, they will
know exactly where I am.

And when you release me,
they will be waiting for me,

and they will have me sent
back to Russia to be tortured,

to reveal the names
of my comrades,

that's if they don't
torture me here.

The embassy torture you?

Well, you don't think
the Russian embassy

contains only diplomats?

I'm afraid I have
no alternative.

So when will my case be heard?

- Tomorrow morning?
- When can I have bail?

I can provide ample security.

I'm afraid not.

It's ironic, is it not?

You have a democracy
here in Denmark.

I mean, no man lives in fear

of a midnight knock on the door,

and all that I and my
comrades want to do

is to establish a similar
kind of democracy in Russia,

and for that, we are
called anarchists.

And you, a sensitive
and liberal man,

assist the kind of tyrants
your country got rid

of centuries ago.

I do not blame you. You
are doing your duty.

Could I have my cigar
case back, please?

I would like to smoke
if that is permitted.

Of course.

[Dimitri sighs]

Thank you.

- [door opens]
- [footsteps shuffle]

[footsteps shuffle]

[door opens]

- [door shuts]
- [footsteps shuffle]

Well?

I'm afraid you'll have to
spend the night in custody.

Thank God.

Your case will be heard
before a magistrate

- in the morning.
- And then?

Well, that's up
to the magistrate.

As a first offender,

you'll probably get off
with the minimum fine.

- And that is all?
- That is all.

So then it would
begin all over again.

Your brother-in-law
is also in custody.

In custody? On what charge?

Carrying a revolver
without a license.

You see? Perhaps
now you believe me.

Now you must get me out of here.

What are your laws about bail?

I can deposit the security
for twice the amount

of that miserable bracelet.

Yes, you can have bail.

[knock thuds]

Yes?

- [door opens]
- [footsteps shuffle]

There's a gentleman
to see you, sir.

Count Vorodov from
the Russian embassy,

Says it's most urgent
about the countess.

- The countess?
- Yes, sir.

- Show him in.
- Sir.

[footsteps shuffle]

- Count Vorodov, sir.
- Good afternoon.

So I understand that
you are holding two

of my compatriots, Count
and Countess Wolkonski.

How did you know that?

I've had them followed ever
since they left Russia.

Have you indeed?

How did you know the
count was under arrest?

I didn't. Thank
you for telling me.

On what charges I were
holding the count?

Possessing a revolver
without a license.

And what will be the penalty?

- A fine.
- And deportation?

Certainly not.

Count Wolkonski is a
very dangerous man.

He's a saboteur and a murderer.

You have evidence
to support that?

Yeah, very strong
circumstantial evidence.

I shall request his extradition.

If Count Wolkonski asks
for political asylum,

you'll need a lot more than
circumstantial evidence

to have him extradited.

This man is not a politician.
He is an anarchist.

But your foreign
office will decide

whether or not he
is to be extradited.

Yes.

Well, I should like to see it.

Please take me to him at once.

Count Wolkonski has stated
that he does not wish

to see any member of
the Russian embassy.

But surely you know that
every foreign embassy

has the right to see
any of its nationals

who are under arrest.

A foreign national has a right

to see a member of his embassy.

I understand the
reverse does not apply

if the national is unwilling.

You are a very junior
officer, lieutenant.

Well, if you care to come
back in a couple of hours,

you can speak to my inspector.

I wish to see this man now!

Please take me to him at once

or I shall telephone
the minister of justice.

Under Danish law, even
the minister of justice

can't force a charged
alien to see a member

of his embassy if
he doesn't want to.

Lieutenant Holst, are
you really prepared

to prejudice your career for
the sake of an anarchist?

He has his rights, and I
can't deny them to him.

I can ask him if he
wants to talk to you.

Do you wish me to do that?

I don't think that you

will ever be an
inspector, lieutenant.

Perhaps not.

I thought you wished to
see me about the countess.

Not any longer.

- [door opens]
- [muffled chatter]

[door shuts]

- [carriage rattles in distance]
- [hooves clop]

[footsteps shuffle]

[birds chirp]

[clock ticks]

- [phone rings]
- [footsteps shuffle]

Yes.

Yes, sir. I'll come at once.

- [receiver clicks]
- [footsteps shuffle]

[door opens and shuts]

[knock thuds]

[Inspector Andersen] Come in.

[door opens]

Holst, this is Baron Molbech

from the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs.

Good evening, sir.

- Sit down.
- Thank you, sir.

Baron?

You have a Count Wolkonski in
your cell so awaiting trial.

Yes.

I understand the Russian embassy

- have requested to see him.
- Yes.

And that you
refused to let them.

Count Wolkonski said
that he didn't wish

to see any member of
the Russian embassy.

I can't compel him to.

I understand the man is a
self-confessed revolutionary.

- That is true.
- Against the czar.

- Yes.
- I need hardly remind you

that the czar's mother, the
dowager empress of Russia,

is the daughter of our
own beloved King Christian

and that the czar is
accordingly our king's grandson.

I am aware of that.

Need I say more,
Lieutenant Holst?

To permit Count Vorodov
to see Count Wolkonski

against the latter's wishes
would be against Danish law.

Are you asking me, a police
officer, to break the law?

Lieutenant Holst, what
harm do you suppose

can possibly come to Wolkonski

through allowing Count Vorodov
to see him in his cell?

It isn't a question of
what harm can come to him.

It's a question of his rights!

Holst, don't force me
to overrule you.

With respect, sir,
in this matter,

- you can't overrule me.
- But I can.

Well, how can you overrule me?

I shall personally instruct
the station sergeant

to take Count Vorodov
to Wolkonski's cell.

Baron Molbech, you have no right

to issue any such instruction!

Nevertheless, I should
strongly advise you not

to tell the sergeant
to disobey it.

I am prepared to overlook your
obstinacy up to this point.

- [footsteps shuffle]
- [door opens]

But that, I promise you, would
be the end of your career.

- [footsteps shuffle]
- [door shuts]

Well, you have been
damned obstinate.

You knew Baron Molbech's
instructions came

from the highest authority,
the very highest!

I guessed it, sir.

Holst, in this job, one has
to be a diplomat, not a saint!

You realize you could
have ruined your career?

Yes, I realize that.

Well, if you'll excuse me, sir,

I'd like to talk
to Count Wolkonski

as soon as Count Vorodov
is finished with him.

What do you want to
speak to him about?

I want to apologize to him.

- Apologize?
- Yes.

- [footsteps shuffle]
- [door opens]

- [footsteps shuffle]
- [door shuts]

[birds chirp]

- [door clicks]
- [keys jingle]

[footsteps shuffle]

- [door shuts]
- [keys jingle]

[bells toll melodically
in distance]

[footsteps shuffle]

Has Count Vorodov left yet?

Yes, sir. He left
about five minutes ago.

- Right.
- Lieutenant.

[footsteps shuffle]

[Lieutenant Holst] Open up.

- [keys jingle]
- [door clicks]

- [door opens]
- [footsteps shuffle]

- Holst, what-
- I thought you'd like

to know that Count Wolkonski
has hanged himself!

Has he? Has he?

Well, it's probably
for the best.

- For the best?
- Yes.

He might've said things in court

which could've
proved embarrassing.

You mean if he'd
been found shot dead

in his room a few hours later?

- Not only that.
- Well, what else?

Oh, yes. The foreign office.

Not only the foreign office,
the palace.

The palace?

Must I remind you that the
czar is our king's grandson?

How would you feel
if your grandson

were going to be murdered?

Would you just sit
back and do nothing?

If my grandson
was a tyrant? Yes.

Well, as you've been
in charge of the case,

you had better go and apologize.

Apologize to whom?

To the Russian embassy,
of course.

That is an order, Holst.

Now look, Holst.

You're a good policeman.
I don't want to lose you!

[footsteps shuffle]

When I make my report, I
shall stress your deep sense

of duty and suggest
that it was that

that motivated your
unwillingness to cooperate.

You have a vocation
for this work, Holst!

Don't turn your back on it
just because

forces stronger than
you and me have intervened.

Yeah.

Go home to your wife.
I'll speak to the embassy.

[footsteps shuffle]

- [door shuts]
- [heels clack]

- Lieutenant.
- Yes?

I just wanted to thank you.

- Thank me?
- Yes.

They have found my wife.

- It was your doing, I know.
- My doing?

Well, I'm very glad
she's all right.

Yes. She's doing all right.

- All right. Very glad.
- Yeah.

It's funny how these things
turn out.

- [hooves clop]
- [birds chirp]

[footsteps shuffle]

Well?

He hanged himself in his cell.

Hanged himself?
How could that happen?

[Lieutenant Holst] He knew
they'd be waiting for him.

- Who?
- The embassy.

Well, what would they do to him?

Torture him to reveal
the names of his friends.

Oh, how horrible.

Still, what about Maria?

She's been released on bail,

and her case will be
heard in the morning.

She'll get off with a
small fine, no doubt.

- First offender.
- Good.

[bell dings]

- Oh, did I disturb you?
- No! Please, come in.

- Good evening, lieutenant.
- Good evening.

I'm leaving Denmark
tomorrow afternoon.

I'm sure your husband
has told you.

- Everything is all right now.
- Yes.

- Where will you be going?
- Switzerland.

Well, I just wanted to say
goodbye and to thank you.

These mad ideas. Why do
people want to change things?

Things are good as they are.

There's only a few
troublemakers who are unhappy.

Most people are content.

You are a czarist agent,
aren't you?

Well, goodbye, and thank you.

Goodbye, lieutenant.

[door opens]

[door shuts]

- She's right.
- You think so?

Oh, surely you're not beginning

to sympathize with
those anarchists.

- I can't help wondering.
- What?

Which side I'd be on
if I lived there.

Well, anyway,

I think you took a very
sensible course of action.

[lips peck]

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