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What do you get that for?

Ruthlessness in the field.

Dedication to duty.

Same thing.

I bet if it came to selling your grandmother or doing the job, it would

-bye granny.

You know the rules.

You break the rules faster and more often than anyone I know. Not that rule.

Never that rule.

Come along. Mustn't keep the ambassador waiting.

Who knows, if he likes your face, you might get one of these.

Don't agree with you, Spellman.

We need safe ground in every city.

Well, not in London, my hometown.

Especially here.

Purdy. Sorry, Mike. Mustache.

See you Monday, Tony.

Give her my love.

Will do.

Give who your love?

Purdy's mother.

She's going home for a few days. That's why the rush.

You've met her mother?

Oh, yes. Marvelous woman.

Fun, but beautiful.

Because then she'd have to be, wouldn't she?

You haven't had your feet under that table yet.

Well, you know, Paddy, she's very discriminating.

Mm.

Two of us?

Just for one girl?

Three of us. She's no ordinary girl.

Don't underestimate her, Packer. I won't. But why we need a backup, I don't

know. Here she comes.

Hello, sweetheart.

I'm not your sweetheart.

Send a telegram to her mother.

I'm sorry, I can't make it today.

Right.

Nice action.

You were watching his hands. He should have been watching his eyes.

Try your luck.

My tailor wouldn't approve.

Do you know you and I have never faced each other?

You're too young to die, Gambit.

Besides, I never fight fair.

There, Tommy.

Could you read it?

I wouldn't like to put it to the test. He's a very tough man.

But if you had to?

I don't have to, do I?

I think I'd bet on you.

He'd probably just treat us as a sport or a game.

Not like you and I of the old school, eh?

I mean, don't even start if you don't mean to finish.

What's in your mind, Tommy?

Would you kill him?

If you were ordered to, if it was necessary, would you kill him?

I don't like that kind of joke.

Joke? Yes, probably.

Jokes, I hope so.

Even when you were active in the field, Tommy, you were always cryptic. It's

just a whisper, John, that may never become a shock. Whisper?

Anonymous. Without substance, but nevertheless whispering that there may

traitor here.

Yes, even in this tighter -than -tight security barrel.

It could be a rotten apple.

Hello, sweetheart.

I told you I'm not your sweetheart.

You're anything I want you to be, sweetheart.

Who's Purdy?

Purdy?

A friend of mine.

Someone you know rather well.

Susie, you're cool and beautiful. Jealousy doesn't become you.

Jealous?

I'm certainly not jealous.

Good.

Then come and sit down. We can enjoy our meal.

You still haven't told me who she is.

When I was 21, I rode Point for the Lazy T.

A genuine cattle drive from Arizona to the Black Hills.

An unlikely cowboy.

You were judged on your ability to sit a horse and your capacity for beans.

But you learned a thing or two.

A maverick, for instance. You know what that is?

It's a free spirit. A free spirit, if you like.

An animal that cuts out from the herd.

Difficult to tie down.

Cheers.

Hello. You think Purdy's with her mother, don't you? Eh?

Take a look in your garage.

Who is this?

Hello?

Purdy.

Leave it.

Hello? We've got Purdy.

Now, look... Just listen.

We know you're not alone.

Get rid of her at once and we'll call you back. What about... Do as I say or

she'll never see Purdy again.

I'm sorry.

I really am terribly sorry. I wouldn't do this if it weren't very important.

It's vital.

It's business.

I'm afraid I'm going to have to throw you out.

That's later in the week.

I wouldn't rely on it, John.

I'm glad you explained about Mavericks.

You letting him sweat a bit?

Yes, just so the nerves crawl to the surface.

Yes? You're alone now?

Yes, yes. What about 30?

I told you.

We've got her.

Why? What do you want? That's better.

She'll be okay as long as you play along.

What do you want?

We'll let you know.

Meanwhile, you tell no one.

You tell them she's dead.

I'm going to hang up.

Eh? I'm going to hang up and ring the alarm bells unless you can give me proof

that she is all right.

I'm going to give you three seconds.

That's all you get.

And tell no one. Got it. Yes?

Mr. Old Gambit.

He's not like you, Steed.

Headstrong. The kind that'd rush in and get her killed for sure.

I give you my word.

We'll be in touch.

Could be this they're after.

Who? If the tip -off was accurate and there is a rotten apple in the barrel,

could be this they want.

The full Allied attack plan.

We have to keep it in our custody.

We hand it over to the Americans at the end of next week.

Not a responsibility that I relish, but a responsibility that I take very

seriously.

John.

Sorry, I was miles away. Not a good habit.

Indulging your reveries in the safety of this office, yes.

One night down some dark alley... I've given up dark alleys, Tommy. Excuse me.

John Speed. Any call for me?

No, Mr. Steed.

See you, Tommy.

Gambit!

Oh, hello, Steed. We're going to the range to try out this new toy.

Want to come along?

Sorry. Seen Purdy, by the way?

No, she took off yesterday to see her mother.

You saw her go?

From here?

Yes. Carrying a suitcase?

No. Oh, she probably went back to her place first.

I'll see.

Anything I can do?

That's true.

The kind that'll rush in and get her killed for sure.

Nothing at all, Gambit.

Five thousand pounds?

I find that vaguely insulting.

Even a mere leader of commerce merits more than that. It's not the money we're

interested in. To what we have in mind, that's chicken feed.

Five thousand pounds.

As soon as you've done that, get out of the area.

Go home and wait to hear from us.

We'll be watching.

He delivered? He obeyed instructions?

To the letter.

They've really got him sweating. Yes, and we can't let up.

Hold her.

From here on, we won't talk too long.

You're not getting a chance to trace calls, Steve. I did as you asked.

You got the money? The money doesn't matter.

We'll send it back.

What about Purdy?

Look outside the front door.

Who's there?

I don't usually pursue a man, but I am.

Unashamedly.

The other evening, I had no right to ask you about Purdy.

John. Is this what you're looking for?

You can have it in exchange for a firm dinner date for tomorrow night.

John, even mavericks show some consideration, don't they?

Some manners.

What is it?

Just a lock of hair this time, Steed. What do you want?

No time to trace a call, Steed. I told you.

You have to move now. On the double.

Listen. No, you listen.

A mile down from the end of your drive, there's a phone booth.

We'll start calling it in exactly three minutes from now.

You'd better be there.

Heard.

I'll call you, Susie.

I promise.

I've got to know about Purdy.

She's fine.

So far.

If it's not money, what do you want?

Look under the back seat of your car, Steed.

The business with the money was just a dummy run.

To see just how far you would go to cooperate.

All the way, it would seem.

All the way to save Purdy.

Well, that's how far you do have to go.

All the way.

Because what we want is... He won't do it.

You'll never agree to that.

Deeds are prone, through and through. We'll see.

Deal. No.

Eat.

Inflexible. He won't do it.

I hope he does.

For your sake.

Those are our terms, Steed.

There's nothing else we will accept.

If you want to see Purdy alive again, you will accept and do exactly as we

You'll find the means in the top drawer of your bureau.

Good evening. Good evening.

Don't usually see you this late. Urgent business.

Okay. He's in.

He must value you very, very much.

Personally, I don't blame him.

Hacker!

I saw a light and just wondered.

I was just looking through Mackay's diary. There's a VIP meeting later this

month. And you want to make sure you have a clean collar on.

I want to make sure I miss it.

There's nothing here. Maybe there's something on the notice board out there.

I'll have a look.

Nothing at all.

Fancy a drink?

No, thank you.

I'm in a bit of a rush.

Have to rescue a beautiful damsel in distress.

Something like that. Good night, Mike.

Good night, Steed.

Put his head in the noose, and this will help tighten it. I'll nearly.

It'll give me pleasure to do so.

Spelman! Hello, Paddy. I'm surprised.

Yes, well, of course you would be.

Not really Spelman, you know. I was born Speltelovich.

Just think.

You introduced me to your mother.

What do you think, sir?

Well, you know Steed. He often plays his own games.

I didn't tell him about that house.

Or the fact that we have it under surveillance. Nor did Spellman.

Did you, sir?

Well, what I mean is that house is a drop -off place for their agents.

It's their post office.

All right, investigate.

But discreet, mind.

John Steed's the hub of this organisation.

If he gets wind of it and hands in his resignation...

I'll be very discreet, sir.

Yes, the mail arrived at Tate's place around nine.

I'm waiting at A55.

I'll take that. Security business.

Borders.

He took off in a hurry.

But I intercepted his mail.

I thought I told you to be discreet.

It was a calculated risk, sir, and it may have paid off.

There must be about 5 ,000 pounds here.

It's no note. It's postmarked. Where are you now?

Perthewing. General direction of Pembury Park.

here in exactly one hour.

Come in. Either he's spotted me or he's very late for an appointment.

Take it off like a man out of hell.

I'll tell him.

Get back here straight away.

Report you wanted, sir.

Have a look.

Okay.

Walters is returning to base. Go to it.

And don't get any prints on that gun.

He won't fool him for a moment.

Oh, yes, he will.

And it's dark down there.

Steve?

I've got him again.

Where?

He's right below you, down here in the car park.

Tell him I want a word.

The way he's behaving, I don't think he wants a word just now.

I'll try and persuade him.

Steve?

John!

John?

We're not sure of you anymore, Steed. I had no idea I was... Go home and wait.

You two?

Check the area.

Right.

My office.

He could be doing anything.

Discarding a cigar wrapping.

He's a very neat person.

He took off in a hurry, but I intercepted his mail.

There must be about 5 ,000 pounds here.

Well, Walter's last message.

He's right below you down here in the car park.

It's circumstantial. We still don't know what happened.

And there's another thing.

It's important documents are kept in this safe.

Every time the safe's open, the event is recorded here.

And the exact time the safe was opened.

I've opened it ten times.

The eleventh time it was opened was 2357.

Long after I left the office.

So what does that prove?

Steve knew the documents were here.

Steve wouldn't possibly go to... Yes, Gambit?

Gambit?

I found him in here the other evening. What time?

Oh, around midnight.

But he was nowhere near the safe.

He was by your desk, checking your diary about some special VIP visit.

Yes, the minister's due here in a week.

So there you are. He was telling the truth.

Mike, it still doesn't explain the other things.

So? Why me? Why not Spellman?

I can't order you to tag Steed, but I'd rather it was you.

Gambit, I don't believe any more than you do that Steed has realigned his

interests. That's why I want you to tag him.

At least you'd have a sympathetic eye.

You'd be looking for innocence.

Spellman, oh, yes, he's a good man.

But he plays it by the book.

And you and I both know that playing it by the book was never Steed style.

All right. But as you said, I'll be looking to prove him right.

Good.

Can you have a drink?

No, I don't think this is the occasion.

Yes. Wait until there's something to celebrate, eh?

It's just a tag.

Surveillance. Nothing has been confirmed against Steed.

But, Gambit, if it is confirmed, you bring him in.

Mike, do you think Steve did take those papers?

I think.

I will have that drink now.

They're taking their time. How deep did you plant it? Like you told me.

Any minute now, then.

Come in.

It's okay.

Okay.

Right, it's on.

I'll give you 15 minutes to get there, then I'll call you. Right.

Not long now.

Been fired once and the serial number fits deeds.

Come in.

Gambit, this time it's for real.

We've got confirmation about Steed.

Bring him in.

Gambit. Hello, Steed.

Unexpected surprise.

Life's full of surprises.

Some good, some bad.

Very bad.

What brings you here?

Hello?

Steed, the meeting's on.

Now, bring the stuff, will you?

Where? Get into your car.

Leave a side door unlocked.

Drive north at exactly ten miles per hour.

I didn't believe him.

Believe what?

Mackay.

Confirmation against Steed.

Look, Mike, I could explain.

But I'm too close.

It's dangerous.

What's left to explain?

Mike, give it me.

So you can hand them over.

Is that what the call was all about? The pale?

I need those papers.

I'm sorry, Steed.

I'm taking you in.

Then you'll have to kill me.

Once you start, you'll have to kill me. You know better than that, Steed.

A leg shot.

And you won't be going anywhere at all.

Right, it's Purdy. They've got her.

Those papers are the prize.

Yes, that will be your last card.

Use Purdy against me.

Now, come on.

We'll let Mackay decide.

Look, please, Gambit, give me a chance.

Please give me a chance. Let me run, please.

Please I

Did warn you I

never fight fair

Keep your eyes on the road. Drive.

I wouldn't. I'd put an incendiary in there.

Feel it.

Open it up, it'll go up in flames.

I can diffuse it.

When you've taken me to Purdy.

Take the next one back.

Well, we're home and dry.

You don't really think you'll bring those papers, do you?

Okay.

So it will be Steve's style to trick up some force once.

Listen, man.

I don't give a damn about the Allied attack plans.

They'll probably be out of date in a couple of months.

Anyway, after today, you won't have any Allies.

And none that trust you.

Doubt is our weapon.

Steed incriminated.

Steed.

That's going to pull the rug out from under your security and have everyone

doubting everyone else.

Doubt. Like an acid.

Eroding. Destroying.

It's going to rock your department.

Make it ineffectual for years.

The fact that you're telling me...

It gives me an awful sinking feeling. And now you're starting to understand.

Steve isn't going to have a chance to kill himself.

He won't leave you alive.

And unfortunately, neither will you.

Oh, could I speak to Purdy, please?

Purdy? Yes.

Well, that is her mother, isn't it?

Yes, but Purdy isn't here.

She asked you to come and visit me, but then she called to say she couldn't make

it. Hello?

Hello?

I'm sorry. Thank you.

Oh, by the way, I hope to have dinner with you sometime.

MacKay. Come in, MacKay.

You got him?

No, I did not get him.

He got me.

You were prepared.

You knew.

Yes, but I was me and he was Steed.

Who else knew about the papers?

What? The Allied attack plans. Who else knew about them?

Well... Look, it's important.

Who else?

Walters. He's dead. Try again.

No one else.

Spellman, of course. But then he has to. He's Allied liaison.

Spellman.

Where does he live?

North London.

You won't believe it. It looks like a funfair.

They're here.

Coming in the front.

Steve!

Steve!

Last time I saw something like this was at the Savoy Grill.

Quite delicious.

Are you all right?

Yes. Did you know it's a trap?

Yeah, I gathered that.

I just had an encounter with Gambit.

You've got the papers.

Spellman. The rotten apple in the barrel.

Don't open it.

He rigged a device in it.

You can feel it.

I'm the only one who can diffuse it.

It'll take me an hour or so, I'm afraid.

Think of time, Steve.

Tales I lose.

This. These papers.

Final nail in your coffin, Steve.

You're right, I was playing for time.

But not much, just a few moments.

The place will be surrounded by now.

You don't think I came on my own, do you?

Mackay's men followed me every inch of the way. There was no tail.

I'd stake my life on it. You may have to. Go and look.

You take the roof.

Marvin, come with me.

You won't see anybody, you know.

They're all highly trained men.

The first thing you'll know is when they start shooting.

Steve, stay where you are or I'll kill you.

I'm going to take a look myself.

They're probably already in the building.

Their guns are trained on you, Spelman.

Skilled marksman watching you now.

They'll take you first. They'll wait, take aim. They'll shoot you first.

You must already be in their sights.

They'll press the trigger.

Now.

Kind of steady.

Try and get them from the other side.

Copy.

Janned.

Have you run out, Steed?

Has your gun jammed?

Marvin, they're behind the settee. Get over there and I'll cover you.

You've got a chance, Steed. Run.

Desert a lady in distress.

The Godmaster would turn in his grave.

Speaking of graves...

them, won't you?

Well, he's capable of beating anyone.

Well, almost anyone.

Anyway, it'll help to restore his confidence.

Confidence, dear.

I don't know how you got here, Gambit, but I'm certainly glad you did.

I'll explain later.

There'll be a lot to explain later.

There's no need to.

I write attack plans.

But this is a genuine article.

Break all the rules.

And not that rule.

I wasn't sure what they had in mind.

You mean you were prepared to hand these over for me?

Funny paper.

Your party.

Can you do me a favor?

Can you square things away with Susie?

She thinks I'm inordinately fond of you.

Silly, deluded girl.