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Thank you.

Here in the south of France, during the month of July, the siesta is as rigidly

observed as it is in Spain.

Everybody from six to sixty goes to bed.

In fact, by mutual agreement, if a cat happens to be chasing a mouse between

hours of two and four in the afternoon, they both walk.

Working garage?

Correct.

Consuela? Consuela, look, it is him. Why you pretend?

What are you doing here?

I'm buying petrol.

You lie.

I know who you are, senor. You are the evil, treacherous... Consuela, drive on.

You are...

Luisa, please do not worry.

He's one of the most dangerous men in the world.

Oh, Consuela, I'm so tired of it all.

Always being afraid, always running.

All I want is a little peace for my dear country.

Sometimes a little peace, too, for myself.

Hello, Chico.

Her car has just passed me.

Repeat.

Her car has just passed me.

Message received and out.

You see, if I had education like you, Consuela, perhaps I would know what to

But I am a woman alone.

You have me, Doña Luisa.

Si, and I thank you for your goodness.

And I thank God also that I am tough, a peasant.

These hands of mine, they have known dirt and work and blood.

And I feel somehow they will save my people.

That is.

I am the widow of His Excellency, General Carlos Arroyo, President of the

Republic of Santa Cruz.

Presidente no longer, Senora.

Presidente, until you rebels come assassinated him.

Heroes, 31 bullets in his back.

One lone man. We are not here to argue politics, Senora.

Nor do we wish any harm to your person.

Some vermin with a rifle do not give me fear.

Doña Luisa, I beg of you, do not anger them.

You know what we want, Senora. Where are they? They were sent ahead.

You lie.

Give them to us.

Maybe it would be better... Never!

If vultures prey, it will be without help from me.

All right.

Fetch.

The key.

Shoot it open.

There's a car coming.

Keep her down quiet.

You ladies do seem to be having trouble.

Now we know who is the cause of this.

I can assure you I don't go around shooting holes in ladies' tires. I use

myself.

Now, that's what must have done it.

Trying to say something?

On your way, senor.

That's enough.

Shall we dance?

Muchas gracias.

You have saved my life. I cannot thank you enough. And if you'll accept my

apologies for what I said earlier, I am sorry I was wrong.

And you're forgiven.

But, senora, why did they stop you? What do they want?

To rob me.

Of what?

Me.

It is an honor that you receive me, senor.

When you leave here, you may not think so.

You have thought about the matter?

There can be no more thinking when you order violence.

Violence? The attack today.

On the car?

Shooting at my tires. Bandidos!

Senor, I do not understand.

You're paid gunmen. They have not yet reported to you.

I am not a gangster, senora.

I am an accredited representative of the Santa Cruz Republic.

There is no more talk needed.

The jewels stay with me. They are mine. They are not yours, senora. They belong

to the nation.

They were gifts to me from my husband.

With what did you pay for them? Blood? How dare you?

It's the truth. The blood of the peasants will be crushed and persecuted

years. Get out of my house! Butcher!

We'll leave this house this instant.

Senor, you know that the right is on my side.

In your heart, you know the truth.

The jewels will go to Santa Cruz somehow.

This I promise you.

Do not cry, Doña Luisa.

Oh, Chica, I am beyond all hurt.

I am old and weary and tired.

And I care for nothing except to do what is right.

But I do think Ramirez believes what he says.

Perhaps.

Because he hated Carlos.

You heard the names.

These things one finds hard to forgive.

Chica.

Carlos gave these to me because he loved me.

Because I was young and beautiful.

And he adored me.

No, I cannot give them away. No, I cannot. I cannot.

Mr. Templer, good to see you. And how is the most efficient chief of police in

the south of France? That depends.

On what?

On your behavior in the south of France.

My behavior everywhere is impeccable. So is your taste in shirts. These are

magnificent. Salk and make them for me in London.

Now, get back to my behavior.

Specifically in regard to the Spanish cow.

I beg your pardon? You championed the lady this afternoon.

You mean a Senora Donya Luisa Arroyo? The Spanish cow.

I say, it's a bit hard, isn't it? I mean, the poor lady can't help her

No, no, no. The term has a different meaning for a Frenchman.

La vache espagnole. Of course.

Out of Greek mythology.

Or is it French? The symbol for everything clumsy and absurd.

And who, out of ignorance, does outlandish things?

Yes, I understand. Yes. As always, your sophistication enchants me. Now, I've

got to tell you something.

The lady travels with a small fortune in jewels.

Yes, I know. Yes, I know you do.

Now, I'm going to ask you something, a favor.

Go on. A courtesy for an old, tired adversary.

To lighten his burden, to ease his troubled mind.

Shall I hum hard some flowers, or will you get to the point?

Back off.

Meaning?

Discontinue your acquaintanceship with the Signora. Do not attempt to

communicate with her in any way.

I'd love to, Colonel.

But I'm afraid it's impossible.

Why? Well, you see, I've already had a...

Invitation to dinner from the lady, and I have accepted.

Let me warn you.

If one jewel, just one, is missing, then you will be a guest of the French

government for ten years.

Ah,

Senor Simon. I give you good dinner, eh?

Superb. Fit for a king.

Just like my Carlos always said.

Remember, chica?

Si, senora.

We had great friendship from Paris.

But when we are only two of us alone, sometimes I cook for Carlos myself.

You have heard much talk about my husband?

Some. Good or bad?

Senora, it has been some time.

Bad. I know.

Always it is bad things.

But senora...

Carlos, he thinks he is only one who knows about what is best for Santa Cruz.

He is human, though, senor, and sometimes, yes, he is wrong.

But not bad, senor, not bad.

Never.

Senora.

Who is men who try to rob you?

Revolutionary agents.

Under whose orders?

Ramirez, of course.

Gilberto.

I thought you were in Paris.

You seem not glad to see me.

I am surprised.

This is Senor Simon Templar, my brother -in -law, Alberto Arroyo. How do you do,

Senor Templar?

Father Luis, we have wonderful news for you.

We are going back to Santa Cruz.

How is this possible?

My supporters are trained, dedicated and ready.

A revolution?

A liberation, my dear.

You see, Senor Templer, Santa Cruz is in bondage. The present government is in

power illegally.

Even though it was elected?

Elections, pa!

Many years ago it was decided that the chief of state alone chose his

Decided by whom?

My husband.

My venerated brother, General Carlos Arroyo.

And now I shall be his honored successor.

Does it make any difference now that Santa Cruz is a democracy?

Democracy? Rubbish!

Oh, it is all right for advanced nations, but for a population of peons,

farmers, democracy only makes them dissatisfied.

That's a very interesting theory.

Dona Luisa, I must have your help.

Your jewels will buy munitions, guns, supplies.

I must have them.

But, Gilberto, a revolution will mean bloodshed.

People will die.

Of course people will die.

The murder of my brother will be avenged with the blood of traitors.

You and I, Donna Luisa, we shall be avenged.

You must help me.

You must.

A little time, Liberto, please.

No, no, no. My patience is at an end.

Tomorrow.

I will tell you tomorrow.

Very well.

I shall give you another 24 hours.

But after that, remember.

Just ask yourself what dear Carlos would have wished.

Senor Simon, what can I do?

Senora, you only have one choice.

But if Sonia Luisa is for the democratic regime, she's against everything her

husband fought for.

Accept it, Senor Simon, as a token of my thanks.

It belonged to the General, my husband.

He was always very fond of it.

Now it is yours.

See that you keep it always.

Senora, it's very kind of you, but I couldn't possibly accept it. You must

accept it. It is tradizione in my country. You did not consuela.

Si, Senora. You have done something for me. You risk life, fight robbers.

Then you must take this gift and no more words.

You just have to say thank you and I shall treasure it. Good.

Now I must say good night.

You will come and see us again, senor.

Thank you, senora.

My house is your house, always.

Good night.

I will help you to bed now. No, no.

No, no, Chica.

You stay here.

Maybe you become good friends with the senor Simona, our handsome one.

You go out.

Dancing, perhaps? Or gambling in the casino?

Good night, chica.

Good night.

Good night.

Good night and thank you.

Good night.

Well, shall we do what the signora suggests?

If it's what you wish.

Nothing would give me greater pleasure.

I will get my handbag. Excuse me.

In short, gentlemen, I intend to prevent the robbery of jewels valued...

at over five million francs.

I intend to use methods which may be illegal, advanced.

You, Jean, you will concentrate on the political enemies of the Signora.

Now, I do not care personally about the internal affairs of the Republic of

Santa Cruz, but I care very much about jewel robberies on the Riviera. Is that

clear?

You, René, you will concentrate on my...

I might almost call him my friend, Simon Templar.

Ah.

You will bug his hotel room so we hear everything he says.

I've arranged for you to take the room next to his in the hotel, number 717.

Even one hint, one breath, that he intends to steal the jewels and he's out

France. Is that clear?

Of course.

Now, I do not wish to threaten my two best operatives.

So I will say merely, if Donna Louisa should have her jewels stolen, both of

will hang by your thumbs for one month.

Now get out!

You still haven't told me much about yourself.

I have the ancient, distinguished family.

Aristocrats for many generations in Santa Cruz.

But no money.

So you work for Daniel Arroyo?

Oh, no.

Not for salary.

My family admired her husband. So I come to Europe with her after his

assassination. To be of help, that is all.

He will not mind if I join you.

Well, Gwen?

I think not.

You must forgive me, Senorita, for interrupting your last evening with

Templar.

First. And the last.

Really?

Unfortunately, you are leaving me south of France.

I think not.

I think yes.

You are leaving because I will pay you 100 ,000 francs.

And because you are interfering in something which does not concern you.

And because I...

Gilberto Arroyo.

And never, never interfere with... I heard you.

Gilberto, old boy, I have news for you.

You use colorless nail varnish and too much cologne. In other words, and I hate

to be rude in front of a lady, you stink.

You will now say a polite goodnight to the lady and buzz off.

Otherwise, I'll kick the stuffing out of you, comprende?

You dare insult me?

Gad, amigo.

While the scanning's good.

You will regret this.

Now, where were we?

You're a very reckless man, senor.

Which leads me to say you are a very beautiful woman, senorita.

But I'll tell you more about that on the way home.

Obviously, he's taking the girl home.

Sancho. We'll drop you at his hotel.

Watch his room.

Report back at once if you see anything.

For you.

I could not sleep, Chica.

Too many dark thoughts.

I am sorry to have to add to them.

How do you mean?

Gilberto followed us tonight.

What did he want?

He offered Signor Templer 100 ,000 francs to desert us.

And? Mr. Templer refused.

It's hard to believe.

He also insulted Gilberto.

He's not only loyal, but brave.

Very brave.

Foolish. He doesn't know the treachery of this man and how ruthless he can be.

Somehow I think Senor Templa is a man who could defy even Gilberto.

Doña Luisa, you have to make up your mind. We cannot live like this in

fear.

It's difficult, Chica.

It's so very difficult.

In my heart, I know that Ramirez is right.

I know that if I give to him the jewels, he will use it for good, for things

that are needed.

I know that Gilberto is bad.

He will use it for revolution, for killing.

And yet he is the brother of my dear Carlos.

To turn against him, I just don't know what to do.

But Carlos himself said that Gilberto should be his successor.

How can I go against his wishes?

I am getting a little tired of this Latin American melodrama.

I warn you, senor.

I shall not hesitate to kill you if I must.

How did you get in here?

I bribed the desk clerk to open the door.

Then you're going out by the window. It's quicker. We are both after the same

thing. But the right is on my side.

I use these methods because I have to.

How can I hope to defeat a man of your daring unless I become so myself?

And I must defeat you.

Before I allow you to steal your royal jewels, which belong to my country, I

will kill you.

This is becoming a little monotonous. I am not deceived.

You are the notorious adventurer.

And you went to great pains to cultivate the Senora's friendship.

Before you fire a gun, my friend, you release the safety catch.

At everything, I am a failure.

That's right. Now get out.

Senora. I apologize for threatening you, but I'm out of my mind with Wally.

You're out of your mind with something.

Senor, listen to me.

No, Amigo, you listen.

Listen carefully. I have no intention whatsoever of stealing the Senora's

jewels. You have not?

None.

But, Senor, you must steal them.

Come again?

You must.

Steal them.

Why the switch?

I try to think of everything, anything.

I am Diego Ramirez, the accredited representative in France of the Republic

Santa Cruz.

They must have been desperate.

Senor, those jewels were paid for with the blood of my people. The general

drained the country of money. You must help me to get them back.

If you will steal them for me, I will give you anything.

Anything? Within reason, of course.

Now look here, Diego.

I am a very sleepy boy and I want to go to bed now. Will you scram? You refuse?

I refuse.

Oh, Diego.

You're pissed off.

It's a simple technique, Chico, used most effectively by the Nazis.

The more preposterous the lie, the more people will believe it.

In the same way that this idiot child believes I'm interested in a career as

artist.

The democratic government must be accused of every imaginable crime. Si,

worst. And then we move in. We take first the newspapers and the television

studios. After that, the government offices.

Within a day, the whole country will be ours.

And then we avenge my brother's murder.

To hear you talk is much inspiration.

Asensio, you have something?

Confidential.

His child understand only French and that not so very much. Go on.

Ramirez was to see him.

Ramirez here?

Si. He asked Templer to steal the jewels.

He begs him.

And? Templer refuse.

A lie, of course. It's possible.

Your plans of the last weeks to steal the jewels will be upset by one man.

We must act quickly, Gilberto.

If we delay, we risk everything.

Sancho, how much are you prepared to risk?

For my country?

I risk anything, even my life.

You ready?

Si. Strike a blow for the glory of our homeland.

Good luck.

Gracias.

Drop in. You might be useful.

There's something the matter.

The light is on.

I'm going up.

Wait here.

Talk, amigo.

Who sent you?

Come on now, I'm getting impatient.

It may be that some distinguished member of the French constabulary can hear me.

In which case, I should like to report a murder.

I trust your cell was comfortable?

You slept well?

I didn't shut an eye all night.

Ah, what a pity.

At least you were safe.

Thanks for the coffee.

I must insist that you remain my guest for a few more days. I prefer my hotel.

I could probably hold you on charges of... Let me think.

I make you the laughing stock of the Riviera.

Give me your word that you will stay away from the Signora Arroyo.

Hello? Right.

Oh, hold on.

It is for you.

Word gets around.

You were in the papers this morning.

Hello? Senor Simon, I read the newspapers.

I am very worried about you.

Senora Royal, how nice to hear from you. No, not a bit.

Tea?

I'd love to.

Anytime that's convenient for you.

To have your jewels stolen.

Just be careful.

What do you mean?

Simon is a very clever man.

Very quick with his brain.

Ah, that will be him now.

Let him in.

If you are too obvious, he will know.

Dona Luisa, the brooch.

Ah,

Simon, my friend.

Senora. I am very glad indeed to see you again in my house. It's nice to be

here. Please, sit.

Consuela, you poured the tea?

And you tell us all about this horrible affair last night, huh? Actually, the

whole thing was very clumsy.

Chica! What is it, Doña Luisa? My brooch. It's gone.

Do not worry. I found it and put it on the mantelpiece.

There, you see? Quite safe.

Gracias. I must be more careful, huh?

Indeed. So that nobody will steal, I put it in the safe now.

Simon, you excuse me for one moment, please.

Thank you.

Oh, I cannot find the stupid button.

Help me, Consuela, please.

To the left, dear.

Ah, yes.

It's clever, no?

You see, here is a button. I press it.

You see, Simon?

Yes, I... Get the picture.

It's very hard to remember.

The shape is very, very strong. Consuela, help me with the numbers,

First is 70 to the right, no?

Then 90 left.

Then 90 left. So?

And then?

40 right.

And then 20, 30.

40 right, yes.

12 left.

12 left.

12.

It is hard to remember.

Seventh day right, ninth day left.

Fourth day right, and then twelve left.

And so... I keep here.

I put in brooch.

Now it's quite safe.

And so... Simone, you will come often to my house, yes?

Any time.

My dear, Daniel Louisa, who could resist such a generous invitation?

Indeed, madame, in all modesty.

I can claim credit for the fact that since I became chief of police, there

not been a single jewel robbery on the Riviera.

He's a very good captain.

Colonel. Gracias.

But why you are telling me this?

My dear senora, surely it is obvious.

Who is obvious?

I am speaking of the Arroyo jewels.

Ah, mine. Of course.

There are several jewel thieves.

Oh, but no matter. Why disturb your peace of mind?

Instead, I guarantee it by stationing three men in the house, ten men in the

grounds. What?

Oh, it is nothing, Signora, no more than you deserve.

Men in my house?

Oh, do not fear, Madame, they are of the utmost discretion.

Men in my grounds?

No.

Pardon?

No men. No men in my house. No men in my grounds.

Signora.

It is to protect your jewels.

No, never.

Signora, I assure you these men will in no way interfere.

It is enough talk. Never.

Compreme? Signora, do you want your jewels stolen?

No, but I want you to go out.

And if I find men in my house, I will shoot. Signora, I beg you. I will shoot

until dead between the eyes. Now go out.

Vamos. Afuera.

Afuera. Creta.

Creta.

Estúpido.

Fascista. You have trouble? The woman is mad.

What happened?

She refused.

Police protection.

Flatly. No men. No men. No men. Not even in the grounds.

We shall see. I am chief of police, not her.

Oui, mon colonel.

She will have protection.

Whether or not she like it, I've decided.

As soon as it is dark, we bug the grounds.

Microphones everywhere.

We'll fix it so that an ant crawling along a leaf will sound like the charge

a light brigade.

Now listen.

Keep perfectly still and not move until 11 o 'clock.

Understand?

Si.

Ocobito.

Right, Luigi, you watch the front.

Pierre, you watch the gate.

All right?

Oui, Monsieur Templer.

I understand everything you say.

horse right into the ground. Good.

A squirrel carrying him out across a foot of open ground. We hear it.

We stop the crime even before it is committed.

The only thing really one ounce of prevention. Turn it on now.

Guys,

stop and join in.

He's arrived.

We follow every move.

Now listen carefully.

Keep perfectly still.

Another move until 11 o 'clock.

Understand?

See, Rocopito?

There are two of them.

Luigi, I want you to watch the front. Here, watch the back.

Three of them?

Monsieur Templer, I do exactly as you say.

In half an hour, we'll be millionaires.

In half an hour, he will be under arrest.

Pourtant, mon colonel.

Twelve left.

Yes, I remembered.

I suppose you think we are very obvious.

I must admit I've never had a more blatant invitation to burgle in my life.

She did everything but write the combination down.

She's not very subtle.

And you are?

No, I suppose not.

Especially when I know that it's for a good cause.

Ah, then these are fake.

Just paste imitations.

And Ramirez has the genuine ones.

Yes.

I know we've been using you terribly, but it was the only way. So I'm to be

bait to draw Gilberto and his hatchet boy off.

And that's too much to ask.

Not at all. I'm all for democracy and freedom in Santa Cruz myself.

Oh, Simone.

You're a wonderful man.

Yes, I know.

It's the clean living. Now, you run off to bed, and I'll leave Humberto a chase

all over the Riviera.

Oh, no, I come with you.

Why? Because my life has always been ordered, quiet.

And this is the most exciting thing that ever happened to me.

You want to come along for the ride?

Please. Please take me with you, Simon. Please.

Well, I've always found it difficult to say no to a beautiful woman.

Vamos? Vamos.

Here, Luigi, remember we must be very careful. Latignon is no fool.

In fact, he is one of the cleverest policemen in the world.

Charming chap, the Templar.

Just because he has beautiful clothes and beautiful manners, don't

him. He's tough, hard, and dangerous, with a truly brilliant mind.

Such a pity to arrest him.

Sorry, any minute. Now Doña Luisa starts screaming she's been robbed.

Si.

And in the morning, I am front page news with everybody after me.

Gilberto and the police. But only until 10 o 'clock.

What's so special about 10 o 'clock?

Well, Diego Ramirez leaves from Nice airport for Santa Cruz.

Oh, with the real jewels. I get it.

We had to do it, Simon.

You see, Ramirez is such a helpless man.

If Gilberto would have known he had the real jewels, he would have killed him,

robbed him before he even reached the airport.

So all you and I have to do is keep the fake jewels out of Gilberto's greedy

paws until ten in the morning.

Si, that is all.

Using too much cologne?

So you have said, Mr. Templer.

You also threatened to kick the stuffing out of me.

Put your hands up.

Templar.

I've been hard expecting this.

They're in the car.

And what made you suspicious?

Right from an early age, I've been able to tell the difference between a fake

and the real thing.

That includes jewelry.

I knew we were carrying the real ones.

You double -crossed Daniel Louisa and left her with the imitations.

At any rate, it has been delightful knowing you.

I sincerely hope you'll always feel that way.

Finish it off.

No.

Stop the car.

He's insulted me and he knows too much. Get it over with.

No, I said stop the car.

That's the trouble with all you aristocrats. You have no guts.

Two years I've put up with Doña Luisa.

Her vulgarity, stupidity, waited and carried for her.

I've been waiting for this moment.

I won't share it with anyone.

Goodbye, Simon.

Let's not say goodbye.

Let's say hasta la vista.

Goodbye.

Colonel Latillon, right on time.

I try to be punctual.

How did you get here?

The colonel is very fond of sophisticated electronic gadgets. He

bugged my car, so he's never been far behind.

It was a good thought, huh? Very good thought.

And a lucky one.

Thank you, Colonel.

Goodbye, Consuela.

I hope you still feel it's been delightful knowing me.

Check the other one.

Yes, these are the originals.

Consuela switched them after you went to bed last night. I still find it so hard

to believe this about Consuela.

I trusted her.

I loved her even. And treated her like a daughter.

Yes, but no matter now.

I cannot thank you enough, my dear Simone.

You have done a great service to my country.

And if you should ever visit us, you will be my guest.

You're going back?

Oh, yes.

With Ramirez and the jewels.

I do not fit in here.

I know they call me the Spanish cow because I am clumsy and awkward.

But in my own country, with my own people, this is not so.

I'm sure it isn't.