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Take this ring and remember.

As my heir to the throne, I demanded a son.

She defied me.

Deprived me.

My will was not done.

What do you have there?

Your mother's ring.

Elizabeth, I've got a game for you.

We'll put it somewhere safe until you're old enough to play the game.

I can't find a thing in here.

I wish we could move back to our old office.

Have you ever heard the phrase, a disorganized desk is the sign of a

disorganized mind?

No. Did you ever hear the saying, Nigel Bailey is a pain in the butt?

I mean, for all.

Ancient study.

Yes, ma 'am, who's calling?

Preston Bailey.

Mm -hmm.

Of the British Museum.

Just a minute.

My brother. Tell him... Tell him I'm in the Himalayas and you don't expect me

back for a year or two.

It's not for you.

What? Sidney, Preston Bailey for you.

I never knew you had a brother.

I'm trying to forget it myself.

What's he like?

Arrogant, vain, inflexible, impossible.

Gee, how could two brothers be so different?

Exactly. That's why I haven't seen him for years.

But brothers are supposed to be close, share things, do things for each other.

You obviously don't know my brother.

Come on, he can't be that bad.

You don't understand. My brother is... Brilliant if what he says is true.

What? He's uncovered a 16th century apartment that could lead to the royal

of Anne Boleyn.

Wasn't she married to that Henry guy with all the wives?

Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth's father.

Elizabeth was obsessed with her mother's ring.

but never found it.

I'll bet we can.

You don't understand.

All our lives he's been intent on doing everything better than me. He even took

the job I was supposed to get at the British Museum.

Well, just look at it this way.

If you'd gotten that job, you never would have met me.

Don't rub it in.

Nigel, you think you could put your differences aside? We have a relic to

I'm really not looking forward to this.

Ah.

Hi, Sidney Fox. Kirsten Bailey.

It's a great pleasure to meet you. You're a bit of a legend here, you know.

Well, thank you.

I believe the two of you have met? Yes, we're brothers.

Ah, I see.

Um, well, thanks for coming, Nigel.

I know we've had our differences.

Podge, but I hope this will be a chance for me to make it up to you.

Podge? Yes, he was a bit of a butterball when he was younger. Another of his

nicknames. Look, are we here to discuss my totally unjustified nicknames or to

fight the royal ring of Anne Boleyn, eh?

Yes, I think we should focus on the mission at hand. You mentioned finding a

document? A 16th century poem I recently discovered in one of Henry VIII's

hunting lodges in Maidstone.

Unfortunately, the bottom line...

Where the signature should have been is damaged.

But if you'll note the sweep of the defendant, they're precisely

of Henry's handwriting.

Handwriting analysis can be tricky. That's very astute of you to recognize.

They're meeting with Preston.

It's a poem addressed to E, which I take to mean his daughter, Elizabeth.

I believe it's also a riddle.

that could lead to uncovering the royal ring of her mother, Anne Boleyn. Are you

saying that Henry hid the ring and then taunted the future queen?

Absolutely. We all know the man was a butcher, having his wife's head chopped

off just because she couldn't bear him a son.

Wait a minute. I can't believe that Elizabeth never figured out the poem.

talking about one of the most brilliant women in history.

Well, fortunately, I now have one of the most brilliant women of our time to

help me find it.

Bailey!

What are you doing? I'm showing that to anyone, especially an American relic

hunter. Doctor, if you know Professor Fox, you'll know that she's a scholar as

well as a relic hunter.

This is Anthony Curitan, our senior curator.

Yes, yes, I'm quite aware of Professor Fox's reputation, and I can assure you

that this museum has been successfully collecting artifacts for over a century

with our own capable resources.

He's trying to help Dr.

Curitan.

We have all the help we need to pursue the matter ourselves. Thank you very

much, Professor Fox. Ed Bailey. Yes?

If you value your position here, do not in future breach the museum's security.

Might be time to brush up the old resume.

His bark is worse than his bite.

Well, never mind, President. It's not your fault we came all the way to London

on a wild goose chase. Not entirely your fault.

I never intended to give you the original.

Why don't you take this copy, have a look at it, and we can discuss it

at my house over dinner.

You can see where Nigel and I grew up.

That would be very interesting.

We'll have roast beef and Yorkshire pudding and a special surprise for you,

Podge.

That fool, Bailey, has invited Sidney Fox here to help find the ring.

Sidney Fox?

She's coming to London?

She's here already.

I left her in Bailey's office.

Why would he bring her all the way over here?

Well, apparently he doesn't feel that we have the resources in this country to

find the ring on our own. But I am confident that you will prove him wrong,

Palmer. I can assure you I will.

But this does make the chase that much more interesting.

I suggest that she return to the United States immediately.

I doubt she'll take your advice.

Sidney Fox is a very headstrong young woman.

You seem to have a rather high opinion of her abilities.

She's a worthy opponent, and a delectable one at that.

I'm going to enjoy this little adventure more than I thought.

Yes, well, make sure you don't enjoy yourself too much.

The acquisition of that ring could be the apogee of my career.

Don't worry, Doctor.

You've provided a more than generous arrangement for my services.

I don't intend to disappoint.

As a jester toys with danger, springing insults with a grin, vile falsehood

boxed inside leads to God's mortal sin.

And the sign of my love that she wore with such glee you must find by my

likeness. But first you must see that the ring is the key to the ring left to

thee.

What do you think?

Well, he wasn't much of a poet, was he?

Well, this seems pretty clear. The sign of my love that she wore with such glee.

That's got to be the ring.

The ring is the key to the ring left to thee.

Now, what, there are two rings?

Well, he had a lot of rings.

He had a lot of jewelry.

Maybe it's in the crown jewels.

Maybe.

Or maybe he's referring to another type of ring. A circus ring. A riding ring. A

ring of people.

Well, then it could be a million other things.

Maybe president got a few ideas Wow,

so

this is where Nigel grew up. It's lovely You haven't changed much I've kept most

of mom and dad thing out of respect Have you made any headway with poem

Uh, not a lot yet.

But I was thinking we could do an analysis of each line from the

of...

Nigel,

you didn't tell me you played.

Product of three lessons a week from Mrs. Latrice.

A woman with a remarkable love of music. And an incredible mustache.

This was our mother's favorite piece.

Nigel won the third prize in the prestigious Porter Highland piano

Preston won first prize.

Two talented brothers.

Preston, do you still play?

Oh, a bit, now and then.

With the London Symphony Orchestra?

On and off.

Why don't you see who that is, Podge?

What?

Amanda!

Preston said you'd be here, but I could hardly believe it.

It's lovely to see you, Nigel.

Sydney, I'd like you to meet Amanda Reardon. Amanda, this is Sydney Fox.

Nice to meet you.

Amanda and I were, um... I haven't seen Amanda since I left for the States.

Preston, how thoughtful of you to invite her.

Well, we've been spending a lot of time together anyway, haven't we, pigeon?

Um, you know what? I... I think it's probably best if I

don't take part in this particular session.

Why not?

I...

Oh, oh, no. One of your migraines again?

Yeah, yeah, exactly.

You stay. I'll go.

Sorry. Oh, never mind. It'll just be the three of us. A man is very good at

riddles, aren't you?

I always win at charades.

Brains and beauty.

I'm thinking I should see Nigel to the hotel, make sure he's okay.

Maybe we should just continue this tomorrow morning.

All right.

I'll just see myself out.

Strange.

Nigel never used to get migraines.

Pigeon!

Pigeon was my pet name for Amanda.

You don't steal another man's pet name for his ex -girlfriend. That should be

punishable by law.

This visit's brought up a lot of old history for you, Madeline.

I'll be okay.

Now, if you want to go home, I can handle this myself.

No.

I'm not going to give him the satisfaction.

You and me, Sid, we're a team, and I'm not letting him split this up.

Don't you think you should save some brain cells for the poem?

I assure you, I'm perfectly fine.

Come on, I think some cool, fresh air would do us both some good.

I

was

hoping to keep working on the poem. You up for it? Absolutely fine.

It's all right, I've had a few beers, but it's excellent for lateral thinking.

Good for lateral walking, too.

And what we have to do is we have to think exactly like King Henry VIII.

Exactly. Now, we know that Henry was into jokes and riddles and puns and

wordplay of all kinds.

Which is why we need to look at each of the words in the poem for all of its

meanings.

Excuse me.

Can you show me where to find Rivington Muse?

Come on, Sid, all you've got.

Come on, yes.

Watch it, Sid.

Come on.

I like that one.

Come on.

It's a knockout.

Stand back, Sid.

Nigel!

Low life.

Well, I said low life. I won't cross the flag to myself.

Back off.

Back off.

Back off, Sid.

No,

I don't.

It's all right, Sid.

You were very lucky. We don't find many bags with credit cards and cash still in

them. Thank you.

Not that lucky the poem's missing.

That robbery was no coincidence. Most likely.

I should have made more copies of the poem. I would have.

Well, never mind that. Let's just see if we can remember the poem. We have to

come up with the exact words if we want any chance of deciphering it.

As they're to my throne, I demanded a son.

She defied me.

Or something like defied.

Deprived. My will was not done, so as God demanded... Commanded.

That's what I meant.

She did pay with her life.

Great, that's great. Keep going.

As a jester, toys with danger.

What's the next line?

Oh, I can't remember.

Wait, I have it.

Springing insults with a grin.

Oh, not surprised you remember that one.

What do you mean?

Nothing, nothing. I think the next line will come easily to you as well. Vile

falsehood, wasn't it?

Yeah, for the matter of fact, it was. What are you trying to say? Guys!

Nothing, nothing.

I'm sure it's a coincidence you're involved with the love of my life. It

Amanda just happened to show up at the museum a few days ago. We went for a

coffee. One thing led to another very rapidly.

Leeds was spelt this way, right?

Yeah. Was that the 16th century spelling of Leeds, L -E -A -D -S?

No.

Well, then maybe he was referring to the city of Leeds.

Uh, Leeds Castle in Kent.

Leeds Castle.

Leeds Castle was one of Henry VIII's favorite places. He used to hunt there

child with his father.

Maybe this is the breakthrough we've been looking for. Where is it? How far

it? Can we drive there? Oh, I can't believe I slept so long.

You should have woken me, Pooh Bear.

I didn't even know you were in there.

She means me.

We really should get going.

Right. We have to drive to leave the castle.

Oh, I've never been.

I'll be ready in two minutes. Is it actually a professional visit?

Well, I'll be quiet at the mouth.

You won't even notice me.

This castle's amazing.

There's been a royal palace here since the 13th century.

78, to be precise.

It's just about to begin. Why don't the three of you join in and see what kind

of information you can pick up on Henry VIII.

I wrote three papers on Henry VIII at Oxford.

Each class is on his reign. All of which is useless right now for what we're

after. Why don't you join in and try and keep a low profile while I check out

the more private areas.

Any point along the way, please don't hesitate to ask.

Right, these stone busts represent men who figured prominently in the history

a castle.

Now, this one in particular depicts one of the more colourful characters who

lived here in the latter part of the 18th century.

I'm sure some of you are familiar with the reign of George III.

While he was having difficulties with the colonies in America, His Majesty

suffered from an incurable illness now known to be porphyria, which causes all

sorts of... History is so fascinating.

There's a lot of history in this place.

It's only it's not so ancient.

Nigel, I know this must be awkward.

And I'm sorry.

You really care for my brother?

There was an immediate chemistry.

Maybe it's because you reminded me so much of you.

It doesn't actually make me feel any better.

You weren't the only one who was hurt.

I made a mistake.

By the time I'd realised it, you'd already gone.

To America.

If I'd known, I never would have gone.

No, you did the right thing.

You've become an adventurer.

A man of the world.

I have?

I suppose I have, actually. Nigel.

I didn't come on this tour just to see the castle.

But... Preston. I know.

And I do care for him, but... I don't know.

It's confusing.

Is everything all right?

Fine.

These arches are of a style out of period from the original castle.

These are part of the many improvements made by Henry VIII.

Is it true Henry was a talented poet?

He dabbled in all the arts.

Are there any personal artifacts of Henry VIII from the castle?

There are many valuable items, but unfortunately, no, nothing personal of

VIII.

Henry VIII was rumoured to have enjoyed playing this organ for hours on end.

So there is an artefact here.

Well, an organ is not an artefact.

It could be an artefact. No, an artefact normally is... Look, do you stay out of

this. When you've quite finished.

Go ahead.

I was going to say that, in fact, Henry wrote the tune which tolls every hour to

this day on the bells of the local church.

I suppose we could say that the chimes are Henry's legacy to Leeds Castle.

This way.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Please do not step over the rope.

Oh, sorry. There's a plaque there with a name on it.

Cornelius Major, a famed organ maker of the period.

Did he know Henry VIII?

I don't know.

Remember at the beginning when I said if you had any questions, you should just

ask? Yes.

I've changed my mind.

Palmer? What are you doing here?

Well, I'm here on official business sanctioned by the British Museum.

That's a laugh.

You can laugh all you like when the guards throw you out to the press party.

That's the original.

So you've got Kiritan along for the ride.

What, is it the same deal as Cairo?

Use the museum's influence and connections to find the relic, then tell

that you couldn't and fatten up your offshore account?

No, I thought I'd go your route.

Turn it over to the museum, so that hordes of chubby tourists in shorts,

socks, and cowboy hats can gawpit it with their beady, uncomprehending eyes.

I wonder what Kirtan would say if he heard about your little adventure in

You're not going to get it this time.

Oh, I think I am.

You're dipping a bit low these days, are you?

Meaning what?

Hiring purse snatchers to do your dirty work.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Yeah, right.

The room you've just been in was also used for celebration.

This is outrageous!

Security! Security!

Good, isn't she?

Can you do that?

Yeah.

Security!

She just attacked me! Take her away, she's a mad woman!

I've never been thrown out of a castle before. Actually, it was quite exciting.

Ah, I do hope you enjoyed the tour.

Look at him gloat.

I'm checking into another hotel after dinner.

Everything else is booked.

Curitan only knew about that guy.

You saw how Curitan reacted to you. He'd never believe anything you tell him

about Palmer.

Yeah, you're right.

So now I have two sources of competition.

Which is why we have to get back to working on the poem.

I wonder what's keeping Amanda.

Mm -hmm.

Well, I was hoping we could meet my brother for dessert after.

That

still

leaves us with the two rings.

Any luck with the poem?

We think there are four key words.

Jester, box, likeness and ring.

Two references to a ring. One to the actual ring and one to the... Professor,

shut up.

Really, Nigel, there's no need to be rude. Listen.

That's it, of course.

Henry loved puns and wordplay.

What? The line, the ring is the key to the ring left to thee. The church bell

ringing. Ah, that sort of ring. Excellent.

Tell us exactly.

It's ringing in what key?

C major.

I still don't understand.

The organ at the castle had a plaque with the maker's name on it. It's

Major. The Major.

So there's a link between the ring and the organ at the castle.

Nigel, you are brilliant.

Nigel, how's that steak?

Delicious. Can I have a piece?

Sure.

Sometimes it's better not to ask.

We have to get a closer look at that organ.

I don't think they'll be letting you back inside the castle, did they? The

of invitation has never stopped us before.

Are you going to break in? I prefer to think of it as making an informal visit.

Can I help?

No, it's too dangerous.

You know what? They're right. It's probably safe for here, Amanda.

Nigel.

Be careful.

I examined the castle's historical record.

There are several references to Henry's visit there with Elizabeth, but I

thought I might be kind to you.

Someone's at the door.

I'll call you later.

I need to check out the shower, sir.

That doesn't seem to be a problem.

Not yet.

I need to make sure it stays that way.

Yes, well, let's make it quick, eh?

I'm busy.

Who are you?

The original.

Interesting.

Where'd you get this?

Who is your buyer?

I don't have a buyer.

I was officially hired by the British Museum.

Sheridan.

We're going to be breaking the law.

No risk, no ring.

The worst thing that could happen is me and Sid would be forced to leave the

country, you'd lose your job and reputation, and you might place a short

sentence.

Hello.

Harmless diversionary tactic.

You are.

Which way?

That way.

What are

we looking

for? Key, a lever, a secret compartment, anything.

I don't know.

There's one more possibility.

Henry's composition that played on the church bell.

Not so loud.

Pianissimo. Pianissimo.

They're coming! Nothing happening!

The stupid idea!

You were saying?

It's a boy in a jack -in -the -box.

I know that jack -in -the -box.

It's at the museum. It used to belong to Henry VIII.

Then that must be young Henry.

Remember the line you must find by my likeness. This is his likeness.

The poems have boxed in.

Wait a minute.

As a jester toys with danger, so on and so on, boxed inside.

The ring's inside. The jack -in -the -box.

We must get back to London at one.

We did it.

You have the ring.

No, but we know where it is.

Oh, this is so exciting.

Where is it?

It's in a jack -in -the -box in the British Museum.

Son of Preston's nose all the time.

Are you saying I should have known?

No, you needed me to solve the poem for you. I found the poem in the first

place. Without that, it was my ability to interpret... Rubbish! It was my

breakthrough. Okay, guys, just be ready and pack to go in ten minutes. I'll just

tell the front desk to repair our build.

Well done, Nigel.

I never thought this could lead to anyone's death.

Strange way I kind of like the guy. This whole thing's out of control.

What have we done? We haven't done anything.

No, but someone wants to make it seem as if we have. Like I have. What do you

mean?

I mean that I was thrown out of the castle for fighting with Palmer. Next

you know, he's dead on my hotel room floor.

You've been set up.

Who could have done this?

Maybe the guy that grabbed my bag in the park.

Right. We can explain that to the police.

Let's call them. If we phone them ourselves, it'll show we've nothing to

Looks like someone already made that call.

We'd better get out of here.

But we're only to tell them the truth, right?

Yes, eventually. But that'll take hours. We don't have the time.

My guess is whoever killed Palmer is one step ahead of us.

Come on.

But we've been leaving the scene of a crime.

You can leave with us. Stay here and explain yourself.

Wait for me.

Hello? Who are you?

The new owner of Anne Boleyn's ring.

At least until I find a buyer for it.

How did you... Where is Palmer?

You don't have to harm me, but...

I don't know where the ring is.

That's all right.

I do.

Come with me, please.

Could

you

deactivate the alarm and open it, please?

Sir, are you sure?

I just want to show something to our distinguished visitor, Professor Peter

Smith. Yes, I understand, but your own precision... Shut your mouth and do what

the man says, or I'll kick your ass through the skylight. The professor is

American.

That will be all, thank you. You can resume your rounds.

Sir, are you sir?

Get it.

Come on.

This is fragile. It has to be handled with the greatest care.

Down here.

That way.

Move or die.

Believe it! It must be... That way.

That lead down to the basement.

Okay, you two take care of the guard. Nigel, come with me.

Whoever it is, distract them.

Get them talking.

I'm so glad you're here.

I saw the poem. The ring must be in the box.

I found the clue, you see, and I was checking to see... Where is he?

Who?

You stay right here, Doc.

We have to go and see if they're all right.

But Sidney said we should stay here. And what about him?

Well done, as usual.

Yes.

Just impressive.

Amanda? Do you have the ring?

It's still in the box.

I don't believe this.

I always did love that naive quality of yours. What about my naive quality?

Obviously she only played up to you once she learned about the poem in the ring.

Why kill Palmer?

He was competition.

He and his partner, the old doc.

Dr. Curitan.

So what now, kill Oliver?

Only if necessary.

Open the box.

I'm going to call the police now.

Take one more step and I shoot Preston.

Promise? Why at all?

I know we've had our differences, but... While you're about it, I suggest

shooting your partner, too. Do you really think he's the kind of guy to

the money?

Want to shoot me, sweetie?

Sweetie.

I've got a better idea.

Shoot the barber mouth.

Well done, Nigel.

Sorry about that, Preston. I had to do that to get the gun back.

That's all right.

It did save my life after all.

Back together again.

Come along.

She won't be calling anyone.

Prove Anna for a while, will she?

Well, let's see if we were right about old Henry.

It seems that Dr. Kirsten has a slightly higher opinion of American relic

hunters now.

I must say, it was enjoyable watching his expressions. He apologized to you.

Thank you, Professor Fox. This has been a very special adventure for me.

It has for me too, Preston.

Why don't I go on ahead so you two can say goodbye?

Look, uh, Podge, Nigel, I know I didn't make life easy for you when we were

younger. Maybe that's okay.

You know, they say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, so... Ah, yes, but

I do owe you an apology.

I'll never try to overshadow you again. You have your life, I have mine, and we

can both respect that.

That's a deal.

How's it going?

Fine. So tell me about Sidney. Is she dating anybody?