1 00:00:37,660 --> 00:00:42,609 NIGHT OF THE ASSASSINS 2 00:01:42,897 --> 00:01:44,888 "And when the Lord saw it, he abhorred them... 3 00:01:44,977 --> 00:01:47,047 ...because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters." 4 00:01:47,137 --> 00:01:48,889 "And he said, I will hide my face from them. 5 00:01:48,977 --> 00:01:52,049 "I will see what their end shall be, for they are a forward generation... 6 00:01:52,137 --> 00:01:54,446 ...children in whom is no faith." 7 00:01:54,537 --> 00:01:58,370 "They have moved me to jealousy with that which is not God... 8 00:01:58,496 --> 00:02:00,851 ...they have provoked me to anger with their vanities... 9 00:02:00,936 --> 00:02:04,724 ...and I will move them to jealousy with those which are not a people." 10 00:02:04,816 --> 00:02:08,013 "I will provoke them to anger with a foolish nation." 11 00:02:08,496 --> 00:02:10,771 "For a fire is kindled in mine anger... 12 00:02:10,856 --> 00:02:13,450 ...and shall burn unto the lowest hell... 13 00:02:13,536 --> 00:02:15,686 ...and shall consume the earth with her increase... 14 00:02:18,855 --> 00:02:20,686 ...and set on fire the foundations of the mountains." 15 00:02:20,775 --> 00:02:22,891 "I will heap mischief upon them." 16 00:02:22,975 --> 00:02:25,614 "I will spend mine arrows upon them." 17 00:02:26,015 --> 00:02:27,573 "They shall be burnt with hunger... 18 00:02:27,655 --> 00:02:31,204 ...and devoured with burning heat and with bitter destruction" 19 00:02:40,534 --> 00:02:41,523 Rufus! 20 00:02:47,374 --> 00:02:48,887 Hasn't the Lady returned yet? 21 00:02:48,974 --> 00:02:51,693 No, sir, what with this rain and the storm. 22 00:02:51,814 --> 00:02:54,647 The same as the past 20 nights. 23 00:02:55,054 --> 00:02:57,284 She must be at a charity meeting. 24 00:02:57,374 --> 00:02:59,683 They're organising a charity ball. 25 00:03:00,414 --> 00:03:01,687 And my niece? 26 00:03:01,773 --> 00:03:04,526 She went to bed long since. 27 00:03:04,613 --> 00:03:06,171 The lazy little... 28 00:03:22,773 --> 00:03:25,923 Will there be anything else, sir? 29 00:03:26,012 --> 00:03:27,001 No. 30 00:03:27,092 --> 00:03:30,243 You can run along to hide behind your wife's skirts. 31 00:03:31,532 --> 00:03:33,568 I know you're frightened of the thunder. 32 00:03:33,852 --> 00:03:36,161 Thank you very much, sir. 33 00:03:58,531 --> 00:04:00,044 God of storms, 34 00:04:01,371 --> 00:04:03,885 Lord God of Heaven and Earth, 35 00:04:03,971 --> 00:04:06,849 as you manifest your holy wrath, 36 00:04:07,011 --> 00:04:09,968 so manifest your goodness and mercy. 37 00:04:10,210 --> 00:04:11,848 I beg of you. 38 00:04:14,130 --> 00:04:15,449 I'm back. 39 00:04:25,130 --> 00:04:26,563 Go to bed. 40 00:04:27,490 --> 00:04:29,048 I'll join you shortly. 41 00:04:47,609 --> 00:04:50,362 Lord, deliver us from this misery. 42 00:05:05,848 --> 00:05:10,046 "Look for a folded page in The Book of the Apocalypse. 43 00:05:10,288 --> 00:05:12,882 "There you will find the key to your death." 44 00:05:52,526 --> 00:05:54,881 "Standing atop the stony heights, 45 00:05:54,966 --> 00:05:56,365 with rooks, 46 00:05:56,566 --> 00:05:59,841 ravens and scavenging beasts all around me, 47 00:06:00,085 --> 00:06:03,873 and contemplating the raging fire spread ever further by the wind, 48 00:06:03,965 --> 00:06:06,684 and which the rain endeavoured to extinguish, 49 00:06:06,765 --> 00:06:11,122 I was consoled by the thought of how the Lord makes all men equal, 50 00:06:11,285 --> 00:06:15,039 showing unto them all, regardless of class or race, 51 00:06:15,845 --> 00:06:18,075 the four elements by him created. 52 00:06:19,644 --> 00:06:21,680 Earth to bury us. 53 00:06:22,524 --> 00:06:24,515 Wind to scourge us. 54 00:06:25,324 --> 00:06:27,633 Water to drown us. 55 00:06:28,444 --> 00:06:31,163 Fire to burn us." 56 00:07:29,881 --> 00:07:31,155 Who's there? 57 00:09:47,475 --> 00:09:48,703 EARTH TO BURY US 58 00:09:48,795 --> 00:09:50,148 WIND TO SCOURGE US 59 00:09:50,235 --> 00:09:51,588 WATER TO DROWN US 60 00:09:51,675 --> 00:09:53,267 FIRE TO BURN US 61 00:10:04,154 --> 00:10:05,872 Thank you very much. Good night. 62 00:10:05,954 --> 00:10:07,672 Good night, Cecilia. 63 00:10:31,913 --> 00:10:33,028 Archibald! 64 00:10:34,473 --> 00:10:35,906 Are you there? 65 00:10:37,673 --> 00:10:38,947 Archibald? 66 00:10:51,512 --> 00:10:53,787 Rita! Rita! Wake up! 67 00:10:54,392 --> 00:10:55,711 Wake up! 68 00:10:58,352 --> 00:10:59,990 What is it, Aunt? 69 00:11:00,272 --> 00:11:02,024 Do you know where Lord Archibald is? 70 00:11:03,992 --> 00:11:05,186 No. Why? 71 00:11:05,871 --> 00:11:08,146 I can't find him. It's very odd. 72 00:11:09,511 --> 00:11:12,469 Ask Rufus. He was with him when I came to bed. 73 00:11:39,470 --> 00:11:40,744 Archibald! 74 00:11:53,869 --> 00:11:55,143 Archibald! 75 00:12:20,908 --> 00:12:22,626 Good morning, Inspector. 76 00:12:22,988 --> 00:12:25,786 Good morning, Doctor. You arrived in time. 77 00:12:29,108 --> 00:12:31,338 Poor sir. Covered in dirt. 78 00:12:31,428 --> 00:12:33,737 -Covered in dirt. Poor sir. -Come away, Rufus. 79 00:12:33,828 --> 00:12:35,783 Come on, don't go over there. 80 00:12:37,827 --> 00:12:39,180 A filthy crime. 81 00:12:39,267 --> 00:12:42,384 -Death by suffocation. -He was buried alive, eh? 82 00:12:42,707 --> 00:12:44,459 I'll do an autopsy later. 83 00:12:44,547 --> 00:12:46,697 I believe he was knocked out first, 84 00:12:46,787 --> 00:12:50,018 then buried while he was still unconscious. 85 00:12:50,587 --> 00:12:52,862 He has injuries on his wrists and ankles. 86 00:12:52,947 --> 00:12:55,700 He must have tried to get the handcuffs off. 87 00:12:55,867 --> 00:12:57,902 -Do you suspect anybody? -No. 88 00:12:58,186 --> 00:12:59,539 A madman? 89 00:13:00,066 --> 00:13:03,217 -Or revenge. -Revenge of a madman, then. 90 00:13:11,506 --> 00:13:14,259 Come now, Aunt, there's nothing to be done about it now. 91 00:13:14,346 --> 00:13:17,179 He was your father. You don't seem to care very much. 92 00:13:18,625 --> 00:13:21,503 I do, but what's the use of crying? 93 00:13:21,585 --> 00:13:23,257 I'd rather help you. 94 00:13:23,825 --> 00:13:25,224 That's very kind of you, 95 00:13:25,305 --> 00:13:28,456 especially in light of the fact that I never accepted you as a daughter. 96 00:13:28,665 --> 00:13:29,939 That's not unusual. 97 00:13:31,065 --> 00:13:32,578 It never surprised me. 98 00:13:33,305 --> 00:13:36,342 My mother was only one of Lord Marian's servants. 99 00:13:36,425 --> 00:13:39,974 He never allowed me to call him Father 100 00:13:40,424 --> 00:13:42,142 and he never gave me his surname. 101 00:13:42,384 --> 00:13:44,420 So that's what you were after. 102 00:13:44,824 --> 00:13:47,896 All children want that and much more 103 00:13:48,144 --> 00:13:49,372 from their parents. 104 00:13:50,144 --> 00:13:51,657 They want affection. 105 00:13:52,864 --> 00:13:55,503 They don't want their parents to be ashamed of them. 106 00:13:55,944 --> 00:13:57,297 Get out, you brazen girl. 107 00:13:57,384 --> 00:14:00,535 I always told your father it was a mistake to bring you to live here. 108 00:14:00,624 --> 00:14:01,852 Forgive me, Aunt. 109 00:14:03,303 --> 00:14:04,895 I didn't mean to offend you. 110 00:14:06,663 --> 00:14:09,700 Lord Archibald's death has really upset me. 111 00:14:15,143 --> 00:14:16,656 Call the servants. 112 00:14:16,823 --> 00:14:20,577 -I don't know where Deborah has gone. -Don't bother, I'm here. 113 00:14:26,222 --> 00:14:27,371 Where have you been? 114 00:14:27,462 --> 00:14:29,214 I had to lock Rufus in. 115 00:14:29,422 --> 00:14:31,936 Milord's death has made him hysterical. 116 00:14:33,262 --> 00:14:35,776 Rita, leave us alone. 117 00:14:47,061 --> 00:14:48,858 It was you two, wasn't it? 118 00:14:49,141 --> 00:14:50,779 It could have been, 119 00:14:51,861 --> 00:14:53,613 but it wasn't. 120 00:14:55,301 --> 00:14:58,179 I think it was milady who took the initiative. 121 00:14:58,341 --> 00:15:01,014 We must call Mr Loy, the notary. 122 00:15:01,421 --> 00:15:03,457 And inform Baron Tobias and his wife. 123 00:15:03,541 --> 00:15:06,260 I'll attend to it immediately, madam. 124 00:15:08,300 --> 00:15:09,449 Deborah. 125 00:15:10,380 --> 00:15:11,495 Madam? 126 00:15:11,820 --> 00:15:13,970 Do you remember the book that Lord Marian used to read? 127 00:15:15,260 --> 00:15:18,218 The Book of the Apocalypse? I know it well. 128 00:15:18,620 --> 00:15:22,090 Last night, when my husband died, that book was open in the library. 129 00:15:22,180 --> 00:15:24,978 One line of one of the verses was underlined. 130 00:15:25,860 --> 00:15:27,293 There's nothing odd in that. 131 00:15:27,380 --> 00:15:29,575 His lordship could have done it before he died. 132 00:15:29,660 --> 00:15:31,934 Don't you believe in apparitions? 133 00:15:32,779 --> 00:15:34,132 Apparitions? 134 00:15:35,859 --> 00:15:39,738 No, milady. Neither in apparitions nor ghosts. 135 00:15:40,339 --> 00:15:44,855 On the other hand, I do believe in wills and inheritances. 136 00:15:45,659 --> 00:15:47,411 I'll summon Mr Loy. 137 00:15:58,458 --> 00:16:01,131 I'm sorry, Inspector. I can't open the will. 138 00:16:01,418 --> 00:16:04,535 I'll only do it in the presence of those I have to convene for the reading. 139 00:16:04,618 --> 00:16:06,529 I know, I know, Mr Loy. 140 00:16:06,618 --> 00:16:09,735 But Lord Marian was murdered in a most horrible fashion, 141 00:16:09,818 --> 00:16:13,572 and the name of the murderer may be written in the will. 142 00:16:13,658 --> 00:16:15,693 It may be one of the heirs. 143 00:16:15,777 --> 00:16:17,495 I understand, Inspector, 144 00:16:17,577 --> 00:16:19,408 and I'm sorry I can't help you, 145 00:16:19,497 --> 00:16:22,295 but a will is like a confessional secret, and if I betray it... 146 00:16:22,377 --> 00:16:25,369 You just open the envelope with care, 147 00:16:25,457 --> 00:16:28,574 we'll read what it says, and then you'll seal it up again. 148 00:16:28,657 --> 00:16:30,966 I promise you that no one will ever know. 149 00:16:31,057 --> 00:16:34,254 Just me and my professional conscience. 150 00:16:34,737 --> 00:16:36,454 Don't insist, Inspector. 151 00:16:36,536 --> 00:16:39,528 All I can do is read you the instructions which the deceased left me 152 00:16:39,616 --> 00:16:42,414 to be carried out immediately following his death. 153 00:16:42,496 --> 00:16:44,293 All right, you win, Loy. 154 00:16:47,136 --> 00:16:49,855 "Before 24 hours have elapsed after my death, 155 00:16:49,936 --> 00:16:53,133 the following people must be summoned to my estate Park Manor. 156 00:16:53,216 --> 00:16:54,808 My wife, Lady Cecilia Marian, 157 00:16:54,896 --> 00:16:57,569 my cousin Baron Simon Tobias, his wife, Lady Marta Tobias, 158 00:16:57,656 --> 00:17:01,443 my illegitimate daughter, Rita Derian, and my servants, Rufus and Deborah Potts. 159 00:17:02,375 --> 00:17:05,890 When they are all gathered in the library at Park Manor, 160 00:17:05,975 --> 00:17:08,887 my last will and testament shall be read." 161 00:17:08,975 --> 00:17:12,604 I didn't know that this girl Rita was Lord Marian's daughter. 162 00:17:12,695 --> 00:17:14,287 Who is her mother? 163 00:17:17,455 --> 00:17:18,888 She died years ago. 164 00:17:18,975 --> 00:17:20,566 She was a servant at the house. 165 00:17:20,654 --> 00:17:24,932 And this couple, Baron Tobias and his wife? 166 00:17:27,494 --> 00:17:30,167 They live in Brighton. They've been sent a cablegram. 167 00:17:30,254 --> 00:17:32,290 -Have the others been informed? -Not yet. 168 00:17:32,974 --> 00:17:36,125 Mr Loy, Mrs Deborah Potts wishes to see you. 169 00:17:36,214 --> 00:17:38,091 I'll see her shortly. 170 00:17:38,214 --> 00:17:41,570 As I was saying, Inspector, the others haven't been informed yet, 171 00:17:41,654 --> 00:17:43,962 but, as you see, they'll find out soon enough. 172 00:17:44,053 --> 00:17:45,805 Keep me abreast of any developments. 173 00:17:45,893 --> 00:17:48,487 -I will, Inspector. Good day. -Goodbye. 174 00:17:51,773 --> 00:17:53,047 Excuse me. 175 00:18:00,973 --> 00:18:03,203 Has your husband calmed down now? 176 00:18:03,813 --> 00:18:06,531 Of course, Inspector. He's much better. 177 00:18:06,732 --> 00:18:09,166 Take good care of him. He's a bundle of nerves. 178 00:18:09,252 --> 00:18:11,004 He could be dangerous. 179 00:18:11,852 --> 00:18:12,887 Don't worry. 180 00:18:12,972 --> 00:18:14,325 I'm looking after him 181 00:18:14,412 --> 00:18:17,006 and I'd never let him do anything bad. 182 00:18:17,932 --> 00:18:19,365 You can rest assured. 183 00:18:19,452 --> 00:18:21,204 You'd better be right. 184 00:18:24,372 --> 00:18:26,283 Will you come in, please? 185 00:18:34,411 --> 00:18:35,480 Good morning. 186 00:18:35,651 --> 00:18:36,970 Take a seat. 187 00:18:39,051 --> 00:18:42,043 I assume you've heard about Lord Marian's death. 188 00:18:43,411 --> 00:18:47,927 Lady Cecilia wants his will to be executed immediately. 189 00:18:49,850 --> 00:18:51,966 I followed Lady Cecilia downstairs. 190 00:18:52,050 --> 00:18:54,848 When I was halfway down the stairs, I heard her scream. 191 00:18:56,170 --> 00:18:57,603 I ran down 192 00:18:58,050 --> 00:19:00,359 and found her lying in a faint beside the pit. 193 00:19:01,290 --> 00:19:02,689 It was awful! 194 00:19:03,730 --> 00:19:06,483 How were you treated by your father and your stepmother? 195 00:19:06,570 --> 00:19:08,288 I'll tell you the truth. 196 00:19:08,370 --> 00:19:10,837 They treated me well as a servant, 197 00:19:11,289 --> 00:19:12,881 and badly as a daughter. 198 00:19:13,769 --> 00:19:18,320 And did you ever think about murdering your father? 199 00:19:19,049 --> 00:19:20,164 Yes. 200 00:19:20,809 --> 00:19:22,003 When I was a girl. 201 00:19:22,489 --> 00:19:24,798 Once, he gave me a brutal beating. 202 00:19:25,209 --> 00:19:26,483 I was eight years old. 203 00:19:26,569 --> 00:19:28,048 And after that? 204 00:19:28,729 --> 00:19:32,199 -I got used to his rough treatment. -Do they continue to beat you? 205 00:19:43,048 --> 00:19:44,640 They did that? 206 00:19:46,408 --> 00:19:49,605 She did. When she drinks she's like a wild beast. 207 00:19:49,808 --> 00:19:51,321 And what did your father say? 208 00:19:52,008 --> 00:19:54,238 He used to say to Lady Cecilia, 209 00:19:54,728 --> 00:19:58,003 "Fool, you don't know how to hit her properly. 210 00:19:58,087 --> 00:19:59,998 One day you'll have to kill her." 211 00:20:01,207 --> 00:20:04,324 Didn't you ever think of telling someone, of reporting them? 212 00:20:05,127 --> 00:20:06,799 My mother was black. 213 00:20:08,327 --> 00:20:10,363 He was Lord Marian, 214 00:20:10,527 --> 00:20:12,916 an important man in the English Parliament. 215 00:20:13,007 --> 00:20:14,520 Who would have listened to me? 216 00:20:15,367 --> 00:20:17,561 The chief wants you. He's asked for you several times. 217 00:20:17,646 --> 00:20:18,795 Okay, I'm coming. 218 00:20:18,966 --> 00:20:22,197 You can go now, but stay in the area. We may need you. 219 00:20:24,286 --> 00:20:27,084 -Where could I go? -Easy, now. 220 00:20:28,166 --> 00:20:29,884 Pardon me for crying. 221 00:20:31,526 --> 00:20:33,756 -Calm down. Goodbye. -Good day. 222 00:20:41,685 --> 00:20:42,834 -May I? -Come in. 223 00:20:42,925 --> 00:20:44,756 I thought the earth had swallowed you. 224 00:20:44,845 --> 00:20:47,484 I've been with Mr Loy, Lord Marian's notary. 225 00:20:47,565 --> 00:20:50,557 I see. This is Major Oliver Brooks, 226 00:20:50,645 --> 00:20:53,159 one of Scotland Yard's top brains. 227 00:20:53,405 --> 00:20:56,317 Inspector Bore has less grey matter 228 00:20:56,405 --> 00:20:58,521 but he's a loyal and trusty fellow. 229 00:20:59,085 --> 00:21:02,121 The Major arrived in town less than 24 hours ago 230 00:21:02,204 --> 00:21:03,876 on a special mission. 231 00:21:04,284 --> 00:21:07,117 From now on you'll be assisting him. 232 00:21:07,204 --> 00:21:10,037 -But I'm on the Lord Marian case... -So am I. 233 00:21:10,124 --> 00:21:12,684 More precisely, looking into his will. 234 00:21:12,764 --> 00:21:14,482 I don't follow. 235 00:21:14,924 --> 00:21:18,394 I happen to know certain things regarding the will. 236 00:21:18,484 --> 00:21:21,442 How did you learn of Lord Marian's death? It hasn't been made public. 237 00:21:21,884 --> 00:21:26,638 We owe our reputation to being able to find out many things before anyone else. 238 00:21:26,963 --> 00:21:29,193 When is the reading of Lord Marian's will? 239 00:21:29,283 --> 00:21:31,319 As soon as Baron and Lady Tobias arrive. 240 00:21:31,403 --> 00:21:33,712 Then it can be tomorrow, 241 00:21:33,843 --> 00:21:36,596 because the Baron and Baroness arrive tonight. 242 00:21:36,683 --> 00:21:38,401 They're staying at the Devon Hotel. 243 00:21:38,483 --> 00:21:40,121 You know that, too? 244 00:21:41,163 --> 00:21:43,961 -I'm staying there as well. -It's the best hotel around here. 245 00:21:44,043 --> 00:21:45,794 You see, I'm well informed. 246 00:21:45,882 --> 00:21:48,555 It's also the most expensive. I can see you're well paid. 247 00:21:48,642 --> 00:21:49,757 No, not at all. 248 00:21:49,842 --> 00:21:52,231 The hotel gives us a large discount. 249 00:21:52,322 --> 00:21:55,632 Let's let the boss get back to work. I'll stand you an aperitif at Renfield's. 250 00:21:55,722 --> 00:21:57,838 They make an excellent martini. 251 00:21:57,922 --> 00:21:59,992 Did you find that out at Scotland Yard, too? 252 00:22:00,082 --> 00:22:03,233 No. I had a couple before coming here. 253 00:22:03,762 --> 00:22:06,037 Commissioner, at your service. 254 00:22:06,522 --> 00:22:08,398 -After you. -Thank you. 255 00:22:09,121 --> 00:22:10,713 Excuse me. My hat. 256 00:23:02,519 --> 00:23:03,713 Good day, sir. 257 00:23:04,399 --> 00:23:05,548 Good day. 258 00:23:06,879 --> 00:23:08,949 What suite is Baron Tobias in? 259 00:23:09,039 --> 00:23:10,358 Number three. 260 00:23:10,439 --> 00:23:12,111 Bellboy, accompany the lady and gentleman. 261 00:23:12,199 --> 00:23:13,551 At once, sir. 262 00:23:21,078 --> 00:23:23,069 Number three. Hurry. 263 00:23:34,598 --> 00:23:35,825 That's Simon Tobias, isn't it? 264 00:23:35,917 --> 00:23:38,715 Yes, sir. I gave him number three, next to yours. 265 00:23:38,877 --> 00:23:40,833 -Give me my key. -Yes, sir. 266 00:23:50,837 --> 00:23:52,190 Hurry up, dear. 267 00:23:52,277 --> 00:23:53,949 We must finish as soon as possible. 268 00:23:54,037 --> 00:23:55,550 That's what I want. 269 00:23:55,637 --> 00:23:58,275 To finish with this whole dirty business. 270 00:23:59,716 --> 00:24:02,355 Soon we won't have to worry anymore. 271 00:24:03,396 --> 00:24:05,751 You must stay calm for a few days. 272 00:24:10,956 --> 00:24:14,266 It's for your own good. If your nerves give you away... 273 00:24:14,556 --> 00:24:16,945 Yes, I know you're capable of murder. 274 00:24:17,116 --> 00:24:18,629 You needn't tell me again. 275 00:24:19,955 --> 00:24:22,185 You don't know how pleased that makes me. 276 00:24:22,675 --> 00:24:26,224 Now I shall proceed to read the will of Sir Archibald Percival Marian. 277 00:24:38,755 --> 00:24:40,586 "In the event that my death be natural, 278 00:24:40,675 --> 00:24:43,108 open this envelope and destroy the other one." 279 00:24:50,274 --> 00:24:51,992 "In the event that I be murdered, 280 00:24:52,074 --> 00:24:54,713 open only this envelope and destroy the other one." 281 00:24:58,714 --> 00:25:00,670 Well, that's rather unusual. 282 00:25:00,754 --> 00:25:03,870 I assume we can accept that Lord Marian was murdered? 283 00:25:03,953 --> 00:25:06,023 Of course. There's no doubt about it. 284 00:25:06,113 --> 00:25:09,901 I have official evidence, including the autopsy findings. 285 00:25:09,993 --> 00:25:12,587 We'll enclose them with the report. Now... 286 00:25:20,193 --> 00:25:22,912 "I, Archibald Percival Marian, 287 00:25:22,993 --> 00:25:25,904 being of sound mind, 288 00:25:26,072 --> 00:25:28,108 do curse my possible murderers, 289 00:25:28,192 --> 00:25:29,705 the whole avaricious pack, 290 00:25:29,792 --> 00:25:32,750 and take pleasure in disinheriting them all 291 00:25:32,832 --> 00:25:36,268 except for the only person who certainly had nothing to do with my death, 292 00:25:36,352 --> 00:25:39,344 although the only one who had every reason to, 293 00:25:39,432 --> 00:25:41,388 Rita Derian, my daughter. 294 00:25:41,472 --> 00:25:45,704 I name her as sole heir to all my worldly goods 295 00:25:45,832 --> 00:25:50,507 in the hope that she will be able to forgive her unjust and arrogant father." 296 00:25:50,671 --> 00:25:52,104 It can't be. 297 00:25:52,191 --> 00:25:54,944 Lord Marian promised to remember us in his will. 298 00:25:55,031 --> 00:25:56,589 It's not fair! 299 00:25:56,671 --> 00:25:59,504 -We've spent our whole lives in his service! -Be quiet! 300 00:25:59,591 --> 00:26:01,707 -This is an injustice! -Be quiet, all of you! 301 00:26:02,031 --> 00:26:04,670 You know me, I'm Inspector Bore. 302 00:26:04,791 --> 00:26:07,259 I beg your pardon for the interruption 303 00:26:07,351 --> 00:26:09,466 but I have good reasons for stepping in, 304 00:26:09,550 --> 00:26:11,939 and, for the time being, suspending this meeting. 305 00:26:12,230 --> 00:26:14,141 Please go back to your rooms. 306 00:26:14,230 --> 00:26:16,346 I shall expect you to be here tomorrow at the same time. 307 00:26:16,430 --> 00:26:18,307 I have to complete my report. 308 00:26:21,030 --> 00:26:23,863 I'm sorry, young lady, but we must wait. 309 00:26:26,590 --> 00:26:28,342 I'll do as you say, sir. 310 00:26:28,430 --> 00:26:31,865 I need to know if this farce will be over tomorrow, Inspector. 311 00:26:31,949 --> 00:26:35,021 I have pressing business in London. Duty calls. 312 00:26:35,109 --> 00:26:37,942 Don't worry. It'll take two or three days. 313 00:26:38,029 --> 00:26:41,544 I know you're staying at the most expensive hotel in town, 314 00:26:41,629 --> 00:26:43,665 but you could always come and stay here. 315 00:26:43,749 --> 00:26:47,901 There are rooms available, and you'd all be together. 316 00:26:47,989 --> 00:26:50,139 Don't be stupid, Inspector. 317 00:26:50,229 --> 00:26:52,697 We'll remain at the Devon Hotel. Price is no object. 318 00:26:58,148 --> 00:26:59,501 What are you up to, Inspector? 319 00:26:59,588 --> 00:27:01,977 Nothing. I always play fair. 320 00:27:05,708 --> 00:27:08,176 Inspector, I'd like to ask you a favour. 321 00:27:08,268 --> 00:27:09,417 What is it? 322 00:27:09,668 --> 00:27:12,421 Couldn't you leave someone on guard tonight? 323 00:27:12,508 --> 00:27:14,100 What's the matter? 324 00:27:15,827 --> 00:27:17,306 I'm afraid. 325 00:27:17,387 --> 00:27:19,059 Please help me. 326 00:30:03,220 --> 00:30:04,858 Damned half-caste! 327 00:30:05,500 --> 00:30:08,219 You thought you'd have it all, eh? 328 00:34:03,689 --> 00:34:05,520 Put me through to room number three. 329 00:34:13,809 --> 00:34:15,446 Yes. Who is it? 330 00:34:15,968 --> 00:34:18,038 Good morning, madam. Wake up your husband 331 00:34:18,128 --> 00:34:20,847 and come along to Lord Marian's house. 332 00:34:21,168 --> 00:34:23,284 There's important news. 333 00:34:23,368 --> 00:34:26,246 We'll need at least an hour to get ready. 334 00:34:26,408 --> 00:34:28,797 Come as you are. You look lovely in your nightgown. 335 00:34:28,888 --> 00:34:31,277 I won't tolerate rudeness! Who is this? 336 00:34:31,968 --> 00:34:33,560 Police. 337 00:34:33,648 --> 00:34:35,047 How do you know I'm in a nightgown? 338 00:34:35,928 --> 00:34:38,441 The police are very clever. 339 00:34:38,887 --> 00:34:41,606 Hello! Hello! 340 00:34:43,047 --> 00:34:44,162 Hello! 341 00:34:50,527 --> 00:34:52,597 -Who is it? -Inspector Bore. 342 00:34:56,167 --> 00:34:59,920 They're here. That fellow, Albert Pagan, 343 00:35:00,406 --> 00:35:02,874 he's come with a Chinese woman or something like it. 344 00:35:02,966 --> 00:35:04,319 With a Chinese woman? 345 00:35:05,526 --> 00:35:08,563 I'm not surprised. He's always been like that. He's an odd fellow. 346 00:35:08,646 --> 00:35:09,920 You know him? 347 00:35:10,006 --> 00:35:11,280 Very well. 348 00:35:11,846 --> 00:35:13,643 He's the black sheep of the family. 349 00:35:13,726 --> 00:35:17,036 Nobody wanted anything to do with him. He ran a brothel in Soho. 350 00:35:17,686 --> 00:35:20,041 Now, I believe, he does the same 351 00:35:20,166 --> 00:35:22,156 in the Caribbean. 352 00:35:23,405 --> 00:35:25,077 Alfred Marian has also arrived. 353 00:35:26,605 --> 00:35:27,720 Alfred? 354 00:35:28,925 --> 00:35:31,723 -What's he like? -A well-groomed young man. 355 00:35:31,885 --> 00:35:33,637 What shall I do with them? 356 00:35:33,725 --> 00:35:36,364 Take them to Park Manor right away. 357 00:35:37,645 --> 00:35:39,397 The others will be there soon. 358 00:35:39,485 --> 00:35:41,794 -And the notary from London? -He'll arrive in time. 359 00:35:41,885 --> 00:35:42,873 Are you coming? 360 00:35:42,964 --> 00:35:45,524 No. I won't go. It's not wise for them to see me yet. 361 00:35:45,604 --> 00:35:47,515 -I do things in my own way. -Very well. 362 00:35:52,644 --> 00:35:53,918 My hat. 363 00:35:54,004 --> 00:35:56,677 Careful, one day you'll forget your head. 364 00:36:12,003 --> 00:36:13,834 Eddie, you old drunkard. 365 00:36:14,043 --> 00:36:16,398 Come on, you've slept long enough. 366 00:36:16,483 --> 00:36:18,075 Come on! 367 00:36:23,043 --> 00:36:24,920 What are you doing in my room? 368 00:36:25,963 --> 00:36:27,236 What have you come for? 369 00:36:27,322 --> 00:36:29,313 What do you think? Waiting for you to wake up. 370 00:36:29,402 --> 00:36:31,757 Today is November 20, we're in Louisiana, 371 00:36:31,842 --> 00:36:34,151 and you have to read Lord Marian's will. 372 00:36:34,482 --> 00:36:36,074 Listen carefully. 373 00:36:36,162 --> 00:36:40,314 Don't forget that I'm Major Brooks of Scotland Yard. 374 00:36:40,402 --> 00:36:41,835 Got it? 375 00:36:42,602 --> 00:36:43,876 All right. 376 00:36:45,202 --> 00:36:47,272 Hey! 377 00:36:47,362 --> 00:36:49,670 Get me a glass of rum 378 00:36:49,881 --> 00:36:52,031 to take the edge off. 379 00:36:55,601 --> 00:36:58,673 As we are unable to find Lady Cecilia Marian, 380 00:36:58,761 --> 00:37:01,434 I am obliged to start this session without her. 381 00:37:02,481 --> 00:37:07,191 The newcomers here are Albert Pagan, his wife and Alfred Marian. 382 00:37:07,361 --> 00:37:10,716 The former is the deceased Lord's cousin. 383 00:37:11,360 --> 00:37:14,716 Alfred Marian is Lord Marian's illegitimate son, 384 00:37:14,960 --> 00:37:17,520 although he was recognised by him some years ago. 385 00:37:17,600 --> 00:37:21,434 However, Alfred never knew his father. 386 00:37:21,560 --> 00:37:24,757 He and his mother, a music-hall artist, 387 00:37:25,240 --> 00:37:29,995 received a life pension administered by a legal firm in London. 388 00:37:30,720 --> 00:37:33,074 I'll let Inspector Bore address you now. 389 00:37:33,159 --> 00:37:35,992 He'll bring you up to date with certain details. 390 00:37:36,079 --> 00:37:37,478 As I mentioned to you, 391 00:37:37,559 --> 00:37:41,518 the will which was read previously appeared highly irregular. 392 00:37:41,639 --> 00:37:43,948 We have received fresh information from London 393 00:37:44,039 --> 00:37:48,317 which reveals that Lord Marian made a prior will 394 00:37:48,399 --> 00:37:52,074 several weeks before moving to this area. 395 00:37:53,359 --> 00:37:58,113 This will, which shall be read now, was made secretly. 396 00:37:58,958 --> 00:38:03,076 The reason is that it contains two or three surprises, as surprising 397 00:38:03,158 --> 00:38:05,991 as the existence of Lord Marian's other cousin, 398 00:38:06,078 --> 00:38:07,636 Mr Pagan. 399 00:38:08,358 --> 00:38:11,236 And, above all, that of his son Alfred. 400 00:38:17,597 --> 00:38:20,065 I shall leave you with the notary from London, Mr Pimperton. 401 00:38:20,157 --> 00:38:23,547 I must absent myself for professional reasons. 402 00:38:27,117 --> 00:38:28,152 Ladies and gentlemen... 403 00:38:47,676 --> 00:38:50,031 Doctor! Doctor! 404 00:38:50,236 --> 00:38:51,669 Doctor! 405 00:38:52,436 --> 00:38:53,505 Hello, Inspector. 406 00:38:53,596 --> 00:38:55,393 I'll be right with you. 407 00:39:14,635 --> 00:39:15,909 -How are you, Inspector? -Hello. 408 00:39:15,995 --> 00:39:19,032 Another strange, perverse crime. 409 00:39:19,515 --> 00:39:21,665 The poor woman was bound to that stone while alive. 410 00:39:21,755 --> 00:39:23,984 She was killed by the force of the wind. 411 00:39:24,074 --> 00:39:26,463 It must have been an agonizing death. 412 00:39:26,914 --> 00:39:30,429 Would you say this death is related to that of Lord Marian? 413 00:39:30,554 --> 00:39:31,953 Wouldn't you? 414 00:39:32,234 --> 00:39:35,306 It's the same insane mind at work. I'm sure of it. 415 00:39:37,114 --> 00:39:39,992 Cecil, we'll head back to Park Manor. 416 00:39:40,834 --> 00:39:44,110 "All of my possessions will be divided in the following manner. 417 00:39:44,194 --> 00:39:45,706 To Albert Pagan, 418 00:39:45,793 --> 00:39:48,626 Thirty percent of my fortune 419 00:39:48,753 --> 00:39:51,665 on condition that he return to England 420 00:39:51,753 --> 00:39:54,028 to lead an honest life. 421 00:39:54,193 --> 00:39:57,026 Thirty percent to my son, Alfred. 422 00:39:57,273 --> 00:40:00,265 Thirty percent to my wife, Cecilia, 423 00:40:00,433 --> 00:40:04,745 and the remaining ten percent to Simon Tobias and his wife. 424 00:40:04,913 --> 00:40:07,221 As for my properties in England, 425 00:40:07,312 --> 00:40:11,225 they shall be split 50-50 between Albert Pagan 426 00:40:11,312 --> 00:40:12,631 and my son, Alfred. 427 00:40:13,272 --> 00:40:16,708 To Simon and Marta Tobias, I leave my estate in Louisiana 428 00:40:16,792 --> 00:40:19,989 on condition they take up residence and keep it in good repair. 429 00:40:20,192 --> 00:40:23,025 Pray to God that I may find eternal peace. 430 00:40:23,112 --> 00:40:24,625 Signed, 431 00:40:25,552 --> 00:40:29,669 Sir Archibald Percival Marian." 432 00:40:31,711 --> 00:40:35,386 The existence of these two totally different wills, 433 00:40:36,111 --> 00:40:39,183 the surprising diversity of heirs, 434 00:40:39,271 --> 00:40:41,148 the murder of Lord Marian 435 00:40:41,391 --> 00:40:44,349 and the appearance of new characters 436 00:40:44,511 --> 00:40:45,785 and events 437 00:40:45,871 --> 00:40:49,181 relating to the deceased's inheritance 438 00:40:49,271 --> 00:40:51,784 force me to open an investigation 439 00:40:52,190 --> 00:40:55,387 and to suspend the execution of this will. 440 00:40:55,830 --> 00:40:58,549 Mr and Mrs Pagan and Mr Marian 441 00:40:58,630 --> 00:41:00,666 can stay in this house. 442 00:41:00,790 --> 00:41:04,305 And none of those present shall be allowed to leave the county. 443 00:41:04,390 --> 00:41:06,665 I protest! You have no right to do this to me! 444 00:41:06,750 --> 00:41:09,389 -I demand... -Be quiet! Let me finish! 445 00:41:10,270 --> 00:41:13,579 I've just found out the reason for Lady Cecilia Marian's absence. 446 00:41:13,669 --> 00:41:15,341 She's been murdered. 447 00:41:17,709 --> 00:41:20,462 And until the police believe otherwise, 448 00:41:20,549 --> 00:41:22,858 you are all under suspicion of murder. 449 00:41:32,869 --> 00:41:34,222 Are you my sister? 450 00:41:36,548 --> 00:41:39,062 I'm sorry to meet you in such sad circumstances. 451 00:41:39,668 --> 00:41:42,387 But I'd be even sorrier not to have met you at all. 452 00:42:07,067 --> 00:42:08,898 Rufus! Bring some more. 453 00:42:30,986 --> 00:42:33,102 What a bunch of hypocrites! 454 00:42:42,105 --> 00:42:44,016 We're sitting here in silence 455 00:42:44,105 --> 00:42:47,461 because Lady Cecilia Marian has been murdered. 456 00:42:47,545 --> 00:42:51,094 We all hated that whore, didn't we? 457 00:43:01,825 --> 00:43:03,382 It's funny. 458 00:43:15,304 --> 00:43:18,262 Don't you remember his haughty, dignified air 459 00:43:18,344 --> 00:43:21,142 that hid a cruel, twisted mind? 460 00:43:21,384 --> 00:43:23,375 And he had to put up with... 461 00:43:32,343 --> 00:43:34,015 Carry on, Mr Pagan. 462 00:43:35,983 --> 00:43:38,292 What were you going to tell us about Lord Marian? 463 00:43:43,303 --> 00:43:46,181 I don't think this is the best time to speak of the dead. 464 00:43:46,263 --> 00:43:48,901 Forgive him. He's had too much to drink. 465 00:43:48,982 --> 00:43:52,577 He's a very impressionable man. 466 00:43:55,422 --> 00:43:57,378 Yes, forgive me. 467 00:43:58,182 --> 00:44:01,140 I'd better retire now. I don't feel very well. 468 00:44:37,100 --> 00:44:39,534 This must be Lord and Lady Marian's bedchamber. 469 00:44:53,979 --> 00:44:55,935 This bedchamber is cursed. 470 00:44:56,099 --> 00:44:59,375 There's a presence of spirits haunting it. 471 00:44:59,499 --> 00:45:01,057 I can feel them. 472 00:45:01,219 --> 00:45:03,892 I'm frightened, Mairu. Something strange is going on here. 473 00:45:03,979 --> 00:45:05,332 What are you talking about? 474 00:45:05,419 --> 00:45:08,491 I last saw the Lord, my cousin, 20 years ago. 475 00:45:09,379 --> 00:45:11,609 I was very young, but he wasn't. 476 00:45:12,379 --> 00:45:15,371 A man can't change so much in that time. 477 00:45:15,698 --> 00:45:17,256 What do you mean? 478 00:45:17,658 --> 00:45:19,933 Did you see the portrait in the dining room? 479 00:45:20,298 --> 00:45:23,734 I'm sure that man is not Lord Marian. 480 00:45:30,978 --> 00:45:34,857 If you'd like, I can summon the spirits of the dead. 481 00:45:35,378 --> 00:45:37,289 I can ask them to speak 482 00:45:38,097 --> 00:45:40,088 to resolve the mystery. 483 00:45:43,417 --> 00:45:45,135 Do it, Mairu. 484 00:45:45,617 --> 00:45:48,131 I've never believed in superstitions, but try it. 485 00:45:48,217 --> 00:45:50,128 Maybe you can get through. 486 00:46:13,376 --> 00:46:16,448 These last years he was always in a bad mood. 487 00:46:16,696 --> 00:46:18,926 He was irritable and inflexible. 488 00:46:19,456 --> 00:46:22,208 He wasn't a real father in any sense. 489 00:46:22,375 --> 00:46:24,764 Still, incredibly, 490 00:46:25,655 --> 00:46:28,374 in the first will he named me as sole heir. 491 00:46:28,455 --> 00:46:30,093 Listen, Rita. 492 00:46:31,815 --> 00:46:33,134 What is it? 493 00:46:35,895 --> 00:46:37,726 Won't you tell me what the matter is? 494 00:46:39,895 --> 00:46:41,169 It was her. 495 00:46:43,375 --> 00:46:44,693 His wife. 496 00:46:47,374 --> 00:46:49,490 She beat me with a strap. 497 00:46:49,654 --> 00:46:52,168 But why? What did you do? 498 00:46:53,214 --> 00:46:54,647 She was drunk. 499 00:46:56,494 --> 00:46:58,450 And furious about the inheritance. 500 00:47:00,134 --> 00:47:01,613 It wasn't the first time. 501 00:47:02,734 --> 00:47:05,567 He often treated me brutally, too. 502 00:47:07,373 --> 00:47:10,683 Ever since I came to this house, they both wanted to get rid of me. 503 00:47:12,613 --> 00:47:14,729 It's all over now. Go to bed. 504 00:47:15,173 --> 00:47:16,891 My room is just opposite. 505 00:47:17,093 --> 00:47:19,129 If you need anything, give me a call. 506 00:47:19,213 --> 00:47:20,885 I'm a light sleeper. 507 00:47:22,813 --> 00:47:24,166 Good night, 508 00:47:25,693 --> 00:47:26,842 Sister. 509 00:47:27,932 --> 00:47:29,604 Good night, Brother. 510 00:48:02,891 --> 00:48:04,802 Wandering spirit, 511 00:48:05,091 --> 00:48:08,481 do not remain in darkness. 512 00:48:08,851 --> 00:48:13,287 Manifest yourself, spirit of the man who dwelt in this house. 513 00:48:13,570 --> 00:48:15,288 I feel your presence. 514 00:48:15,650 --> 00:48:16,969 Come to me. 515 00:48:22,850 --> 00:48:24,363 I hear you, 516 00:48:24,930 --> 00:48:26,204 I feel you, 517 00:48:26,850 --> 00:48:28,249 spirit. 518 00:48:28,690 --> 00:48:30,203 Come closer, 519 00:48:31,450 --> 00:48:33,327 come closer, 520 00:48:33,890 --> 00:48:35,686 spirit. 521 00:48:35,889 --> 00:48:39,086 You must come forward and tell us who you are. 522 00:48:39,209 --> 00:48:41,165 Resolve the mystery. 523 00:48:42,249 --> 00:48:43,443 Come 524 00:48:44,089 --> 00:48:45,488 closer, 525 00:48:46,369 --> 00:48:48,246 soul in torment. 526 00:48:48,849 --> 00:48:51,409 Tell us the name of your murderer. 527 00:49:05,128 --> 00:49:08,837 Tell us if you are Archibald Percival Marian. 528 00:49:58,566 --> 00:49:59,840 After him! 529 00:50:43,284 --> 00:50:44,717 He's still alive. 530 00:50:53,723 --> 00:50:55,918 -Get him to the hospital. -Yes, sir. 531 00:54:50,672 --> 00:54:52,071 He's dying. 532 00:54:55,192 --> 00:54:57,342 Listen, Rufus. Can you hear me? 533 00:54:57,712 --> 00:54:59,145 Yes, I can, 534 00:54:59,632 --> 00:55:01,941 but I feel terribly ill. 535 00:55:02,752 --> 00:55:04,629 I'm sorry, but I have to question him. 536 00:55:04,712 --> 00:55:08,500 Question him? Impossible. He's been delirious for hours. 537 00:55:12,151 --> 00:55:13,425 I had no 538 00:55:13,951 --> 00:55:15,066 choice. 539 00:55:15,151 --> 00:55:17,381 I had to do it. I had to do it. 540 00:55:20,111 --> 00:55:23,069 Rufus, you're dying. Dying! 541 00:55:23,151 --> 00:55:25,062 Dying. 542 00:55:25,231 --> 00:55:26,346 Are you a believer? 543 00:55:26,431 --> 00:55:28,945 Yes, I believe in God. I believe in God. 544 00:55:29,111 --> 00:55:31,420 He may forgive you if you confess. 545 00:55:31,511 --> 00:55:34,547 God wants you to confess your guilt. Will you? 546 00:55:34,710 --> 00:55:37,383 Confess? Yes, I confess. 547 00:55:37,510 --> 00:55:40,707 I had to kill Pagan 548 00:55:40,790 --> 00:55:43,145 and the Oriental woman. 549 00:55:43,230 --> 00:55:44,948 They 550 00:55:45,030 --> 00:55:47,783 had discovered 551 00:55:47,870 --> 00:55:49,269 the truth. 552 00:55:49,430 --> 00:55:53,423 And you also killed the secretary, the phoney Lord, and Lady Cecilia. 553 00:55:58,469 --> 00:55:59,584 Rufus! 554 00:56:05,389 --> 00:56:08,267 Who killed the real Lord Marian? 555 00:56:11,989 --> 00:56:12,978 Who? 556 00:56:13,469 --> 00:56:15,380 Do you know their names? 557 00:56:18,308 --> 00:56:20,105 We have to revive him. 558 00:56:22,908 --> 00:56:24,785 Give him an injection, Doctor. 559 00:56:24,908 --> 00:56:26,261 An injection? 560 00:56:26,348 --> 00:56:29,943 They haven't yet invented an injection to resurrect the dead. 561 00:56:40,307 --> 00:56:42,138 Everything is clear now. 562 00:56:42,227 --> 00:56:44,741 Especially regarding the wills. 563 00:56:45,627 --> 00:56:49,256 The one drawn up here is false, made by the phoney Lord. 564 00:56:49,907 --> 00:56:52,580 The only valid one is 565 00:56:52,667 --> 00:56:55,625 the one made in London by the real Lord Marian. 566 00:56:56,267 --> 00:57:00,465 The fortune will be divided among the surviving relatives named in the will 567 00:57:01,146 --> 00:57:02,659 in the following way. 568 00:57:02,746 --> 00:57:04,577 Three parts for Alfred Marian 569 00:57:04,666 --> 00:57:06,941 and one part for Baron and Baroness Tobias. 570 00:57:07,026 --> 00:57:11,463 The properties will be distributed as per Lord Marian's will. 571 00:57:11,826 --> 00:57:15,216 In view of the tragic circumstances of Mr Pagan's death, 572 00:57:15,306 --> 00:57:19,538 the possessions in England will go to the deceased Lord's son, 573 00:57:19,626 --> 00:57:23,254 and the estate in Louisiana to Baron and Baroness Tobias. 574 00:57:26,785 --> 00:57:28,104 Where are you going? 575 00:57:28,505 --> 00:57:29,938 To pack my things. 576 00:57:30,025 --> 00:57:32,334 You can do that tomorrow, we'll leave together. 577 00:57:32,705 --> 00:57:33,933 What are you saying? 578 00:57:34,305 --> 00:57:36,773 Have you forgotten that it's all a farce? 579 00:57:36,865 --> 00:57:38,583 That we're not brother and sister? 580 00:57:39,745 --> 00:57:42,259 I'm the daughter of one of your father's murderers. 581 00:57:42,665 --> 00:57:43,939 Listen! 582 00:57:44,625 --> 00:57:46,933 I'm glad we're not siblings. 583 00:57:47,864 --> 00:57:50,014 It opens up new possibilities. 584 00:58:00,064 --> 00:58:01,861 Here's to our new home. 585 00:58:07,263 --> 00:58:08,742 Feeling better? 586 00:58:09,263 --> 00:58:10,662 A bit better. 587 00:58:12,743 --> 00:58:16,213 Won't you forgive me now for all those things in the past? 588 00:58:18,183 --> 00:58:19,582 I don't know. 589 00:58:20,263 --> 00:58:21,412 But 590 00:58:21,543 --> 00:58:25,297 it's a great relief that we're no longer financially ruined 591 00:58:25,903 --> 00:58:28,701 and don't need to go on living a lie. 592 00:58:29,182 --> 00:58:32,538 It all went better than expected. 593 00:58:32,662 --> 00:58:35,415 Let go of me! Just because I feel better, it doesn't mean 594 00:58:35,502 --> 00:58:37,652 that I'll submit myself to the advances of a murderer. 595 00:58:40,462 --> 00:58:42,498 One day I'll kill you. 596 00:58:51,541 --> 00:58:54,260 Spying through keyholes now? 597 00:58:54,981 --> 00:58:57,256 It's the Tobias' room. 598 00:58:59,181 --> 00:59:01,741 But hadn't you closed the case? 599 00:59:01,901 --> 00:59:04,699 As far as you're concerned, you old fox. But not for myself yet. 600 00:59:05,181 --> 00:59:06,694 You're right, sir. 601 00:59:07,181 --> 00:59:10,378 We've just found the body of Deborah, the housekeeper. 602 00:59:10,461 --> 00:59:12,656 She was murdered some hours ago. 603 00:59:12,741 --> 00:59:14,059 She was burnt to death. 604 00:59:14,180 --> 00:59:15,932 Undoubtedly the same maniac. 605 00:59:16,060 --> 00:59:18,494 She was set alight while still alive. 606 00:59:19,420 --> 00:59:20,694 How awful! 607 00:59:21,100 --> 00:59:23,136 We'll go to Lord Marian's house at once. 608 00:59:30,980 --> 00:59:32,698 "Earth to bury us. 609 00:59:33,060 --> 00:59:34,812 Wind to scourge us. 610 00:59:35,419 --> 00:59:37,410 Fire to burn us. 611 00:59:37,699 --> 00:59:40,293 Standing atop the stony heights 612 00:59:40,539 --> 00:59:43,497 with rooks and ravens all around me..." 613 00:59:43,579 --> 00:59:47,458 "And contemplating the raging fire spread ever further by the wind 614 00:59:47,539 --> 00:59:50,258 "and which the rain endeavoured to extinguish." 615 00:59:50,339 --> 00:59:52,773 A lovely passage from The Apocalypse. 616 00:59:54,779 --> 00:59:57,292 You're Alfred Marian. 617 00:59:59,178 --> 01:00:00,167 Aren't you? 618 01:00:00,378 --> 01:00:01,606 Yes, sir. 619 01:00:02,298 --> 01:00:03,970 I knew your father. 620 01:00:04,618 --> 01:00:06,734 And yours, too, miss. 621 01:00:09,738 --> 01:00:11,808 My name is Brooks. 622 01:00:11,898 --> 01:00:14,617 I'm from the English police. 623 01:00:14,818 --> 01:00:16,456 May I see the book? 624 01:00:21,177 --> 01:00:22,974 Did you really know my father? 625 01:00:24,057 --> 01:00:25,376 Didn't you? 626 01:00:25,617 --> 01:00:28,973 No, sir. I don't remember him. I was a very small boy when... 627 01:00:29,057 --> 01:00:32,447 Pity. A strange man, your father. 628 01:00:33,777 --> 01:00:34,846 Did you notice? 629 01:00:34,937 --> 01:00:36,689 The underlined parts correspond 630 01:00:36,777 --> 01:00:40,656 to the ways in which Jennings, Cecilia and Deborah were murdered. 631 01:00:41,177 --> 01:00:42,689 Very perceptive. 632 01:00:43,216 --> 01:00:45,332 You'd make a good policeman. 633 01:00:46,936 --> 01:00:50,451 You could almost say it's as if Lord Marian had risen from his grave 634 01:00:50,536 --> 01:00:53,687 to take revenge on his murderers. 635 01:00:53,776 --> 01:00:57,815 Don't tell me we've got to go on a ghost hunt. 636 01:00:58,096 --> 01:00:59,768 Yes, we do, Bore. 637 01:01:00,576 --> 01:01:03,806 We're in zombie country. Don't forget it. 638 01:01:03,895 --> 01:01:07,365 Yes. I beg you to stay. We'll feel safer. 639 01:01:07,455 --> 01:01:10,128 Tonight I'll stay here, and if you don't mind, 640 01:01:10,215 --> 01:01:12,251 I'll sleep in Lord Marian's room. 641 01:01:14,655 --> 01:01:16,805 Do you believe in ghosts? 642 01:01:18,255 --> 01:01:21,565 Well, I'm superstitious 643 01:01:22,215 --> 01:01:25,570 and I believe in the afterlife. Perhaps you find that ridiculous. 644 01:01:25,774 --> 01:01:27,526 Not at all, miss. 645 01:01:27,614 --> 01:01:29,366 I, too, believe in ghosts. 646 01:01:53,813 --> 01:01:56,407 I'm very happy to have found you. 647 01:01:56,613 --> 01:01:57,887 So am l. 648 01:01:58,893 --> 01:02:01,771 It's wonderful that our parents were the way they were. 649 01:02:02,293 --> 01:02:04,090 Cecilia's scheming, 650 01:02:05,133 --> 01:02:07,328 the two wills, 651 01:02:07,733 --> 01:02:09,404 it's all wonderful. 652 01:02:10,852 --> 01:02:12,251 Yes, my love. 653 01:02:13,492 --> 01:02:16,848 If not for all those horrible things, we'd never have met. 654 01:02:17,412 --> 01:02:20,165 Or we'd be siblings, like we first believed. 655 01:02:24,092 --> 01:02:25,650 Is something wrong? 656 01:02:25,732 --> 01:02:27,529 No. Excuse me a moment. 657 01:03:12,010 --> 01:03:13,887 What were you looking for, Alfred? 658 01:03:36,529 --> 01:03:38,758 Miss! Miss! 659 01:03:38,848 --> 01:03:40,247 What's the matter? 660 01:03:40,968 --> 01:03:42,037 She's fainted. 661 01:03:46,008 --> 01:03:48,044 Fred, Fred! 662 01:04:07,927 --> 01:04:09,440 She's been hit on the head. 663 01:04:09,527 --> 01:04:12,166 She must be taken to the hospital, she may have a concussion. 664 01:04:21,607 --> 01:04:24,837 Get him to the hospital, too, and keep them in overnight. 665 01:04:25,406 --> 01:04:27,476 -They'll be safe there. -Yes, sir. 666 01:04:27,566 --> 01:04:30,717 The killer is here among us. There's no doubt about it. 667 01:04:30,806 --> 01:04:33,366 And we have to catch him. Don't you understand? 668 01:04:33,446 --> 01:04:35,437 Search the house. Meanwhile, I'm going into town. 669 01:04:35,526 --> 01:04:36,675 Into town? 670 01:04:37,326 --> 01:04:38,600 Yes, Bore. 671 01:04:39,246 --> 01:04:41,760 That's where our case will be solved. 672 01:04:41,846 --> 01:04:43,040 Not here. 673 01:04:44,645 --> 01:04:46,124 It's nearly 11:00. 674 01:04:47,325 --> 01:04:50,442 At 1:00 sharp I'll be at the police station with the criminal. 675 01:04:50,525 --> 01:04:51,674 See you. 676 01:05:35,883 --> 01:05:37,953 Do you remember the old days? 677 01:05:38,363 --> 01:05:41,753 Yes. Since I'm drunk, I can daydream. 678 01:05:42,363 --> 01:05:45,241 We're at a little hotel in Dover 679 01:05:46,203 --> 01:05:47,761 on our honeymoon. 680 01:05:50,162 --> 01:05:52,153 I remove your shoes, 681 01:05:55,322 --> 01:05:57,233 I run you a bath, 682 01:06:14,641 --> 01:06:15,835 I undress you. 683 01:06:15,921 --> 01:06:18,719 Meanwhile you caress me and say... 684 01:06:18,801 --> 01:06:20,314 I love you. 685 01:06:24,921 --> 01:06:26,752 You are my wife. 686 01:06:31,321 --> 01:06:34,278 And you will be till death do us part. 687 01:07:26,358 --> 01:07:29,077 Till death do us part. 688 01:07:32,678 --> 01:07:35,067 What are you doing? I'm still in my dressing gown. 689 01:07:35,158 --> 01:07:36,591 It will be your shroud. 690 01:07:36,758 --> 01:07:40,875 You thought I was going to let you live? Sooner or later you'd have given me away. 691 01:07:40,957 --> 01:07:42,913 No, no, I swear. 692 01:07:42,997 --> 01:07:45,670 I swear! I love you! 693 01:08:57,314 --> 01:08:58,986 A perfect crime. 694 01:08:59,594 --> 01:09:02,313 She was drunk and fell asleep in the bath. 695 01:09:02,594 --> 01:09:04,550 Isn't that so, Simon Tobias? 696 01:09:04,834 --> 01:09:06,153 Who are you? 697 01:09:06,474 --> 01:09:07,509 Who? 698 01:09:08,193 --> 01:09:11,310 A ghost, an apparition. 699 01:09:11,513 --> 01:09:13,231 An avenger. 700 01:09:15,313 --> 01:09:17,031 You killed the others? 701 01:09:17,113 --> 01:09:20,503 Yes, all those who killed Lord Marian. 702 01:09:20,593 --> 01:09:22,743 There were only Marta and you left, 703 01:09:22,833 --> 01:09:25,347 but you've made things easier for me. 704 01:09:25,833 --> 01:09:28,631 With your death, my revenge will be complete. 705 01:09:29,033 --> 01:09:31,500 But how do you know? 706 01:09:31,592 --> 01:09:33,423 Why do you want to kill me? 707 01:09:33,512 --> 01:09:34,831 Who are you? 708 01:09:36,832 --> 01:09:38,185 Who are you? 709 01:09:39,992 --> 01:09:42,108 I told you, a ghost. 710 01:09:42,712 --> 01:09:44,430 Don't you believe me? 711 01:09:51,312 --> 01:09:52,903 Archibald Marian! 712 01:09:53,591 --> 01:09:57,266 Yes, Archibald Percival Marian. 713 01:09:57,871 --> 01:10:00,305 Peer of the realm, who you brutally beat 714 01:10:00,391 --> 01:10:02,461 while he read a verse, 715 01:10:02,991 --> 01:10:04,504 this verse. 716 01:10:04,951 --> 01:10:06,782 "Four elements created. 717 01:10:06,871 --> 01:10:09,510 Earth to bury us. Wind to scourge us. 718 01:10:09,591 --> 01:10:12,628 Water to drown us. Fire to burn us." 719 01:10:14,830 --> 01:10:16,548 One by one you fell 720 01:10:16,630 --> 01:10:19,986 to earth, to fire, to wind. Only water remained. 721 01:10:22,510 --> 01:10:25,582 It's funny that by killing Marta, 722 01:10:25,870 --> 01:10:28,589 you completed the verse without knowing it. 723 01:10:29,150 --> 01:10:32,699 After you I'll kill Jennings' daughter, 724 01:10:32,790 --> 01:10:34,428 and then it will all be over. 725 01:10:34,510 --> 01:10:36,182 I can't believe it. 726 01:10:37,149 --> 01:10:39,344 How did you survive? 727 01:10:40,309 --> 01:10:42,425 We had it all worked out. 728 01:10:44,349 --> 01:10:47,978 You failed to deliver the coup de grace. 729 01:10:48,309 --> 01:10:51,506 I was picked up by some fishermen. I was unconscious. 730 01:10:52,069 --> 01:10:55,857 When I came to, I'd lost my memory. 731 01:10:56,709 --> 01:10:59,620 I adopted the name Brooks, the same as the man who saved me. 732 01:10:59,868 --> 01:11:01,984 I became a policeman. I was rapidly promoted. 733 01:11:02,068 --> 01:11:04,866 I had lost my memory, but not my intelligence. 734 01:11:05,108 --> 01:11:07,064 One day, 735 01:11:07,748 --> 01:11:10,103 my job took me to Yorkshire. 736 01:11:10,308 --> 01:11:13,266 On seeing my house and my land, 737 01:11:13,588 --> 01:11:15,419 it all came back to me. 738 01:11:15,828 --> 01:11:20,060 I decided to take advantage of my position to get revenge on my killers. 739 01:11:21,987 --> 01:11:24,455 I have it all planned. 740 01:11:26,067 --> 01:11:30,106 In the eyes of the American police, you will be the criminal. 741 01:11:31,267 --> 01:11:32,780 I'll do it well. 742 01:11:37,187 --> 01:11:39,064 I know my job. 743 01:11:39,707 --> 01:11:42,096 Archibald, listen. Don't do it! 744 01:11:46,546 --> 01:11:47,661 Don't do it! 745 01:12:00,786 --> 01:12:03,459 -No messages? No calls? -No. 746 01:12:09,305 --> 01:12:12,103 Hello, Constable Robbins speaking. 747 01:12:32,784 --> 01:12:34,456 Hello. How are you? 748 01:12:35,024 --> 01:12:36,377 Much better. 749 01:12:36,864 --> 01:12:38,582 Thank you for coming. 750 01:12:39,424 --> 01:12:42,063 And you. Nothing serious, was it? 751 01:12:43,424 --> 01:12:46,177 I'm a bit groggy. It was a hard blow. 752 01:12:46,304 --> 01:12:48,658 Why don't you go to bed? 753 01:12:48,743 --> 01:12:51,211 You'll feel totally restored after a few hours of sleep. 754 01:12:51,783 --> 01:12:53,535 I don't want to leave her alone. 755 01:12:53,623 --> 01:12:57,013 Who's thinking of leaving her alone? I'll stay with her while you sleep. 756 01:12:58,863 --> 01:13:02,378 -I don't want to cause you any bother. -Don't worry. I'm not tired. 757 01:13:03,503 --> 01:13:04,777 Go on, darling, 758 01:13:04,863 --> 01:13:06,933 do as Mr Brooks says. 759 01:13:13,422 --> 01:13:15,458 I've got the room next door. 760 01:13:17,902 --> 01:13:22,054 -If anything happens, call me. -Relax, lad. I will. 761 01:13:37,661 --> 01:13:38,810 That was the Devon Hotel. 762 01:13:38,901 --> 01:13:41,256 Water is pouring from one of the bathrooms, flooding the floor. 763 01:13:41,341 --> 01:13:42,774 So they should call a plumber. 764 01:13:42,861 --> 01:13:44,499 They don't dare go in. 765 01:13:44,981 --> 01:13:47,654 They say there are guests inside. 766 01:13:48,221 --> 01:13:51,258 -Did they say the name of the guests? -No. 767 01:13:52,781 --> 01:13:54,658 Call the hotel, quickly! 768 01:15:17,257 --> 01:15:19,213 Wake up! Wake up! 769 01:15:19,297 --> 01:15:20,889 Listen carefully. 770 01:15:20,977 --> 01:15:23,490 I want you to know you're going to die. 771 01:15:23,896 --> 01:15:25,887 So you thought you'd deceive Alfred 772 01:15:26,176 --> 01:15:28,736 and rob him of his inheritance, you dirty half-caste. 773 01:15:28,816 --> 01:15:30,374 But you won't get away with it. 774 01:15:30,456 --> 01:15:33,732 You're the last on the list. You won't get away with it. 775 01:15:52,015 --> 01:15:54,449 I'm sorry, my friend. I had no choice. 776 01:15:54,535 --> 01:15:56,412 How did you think to come here? 777 01:15:56,495 --> 01:15:59,487 You forgot to turn off the tap in the Tobias' bathroom. 778 01:15:59,575 --> 01:16:02,214 Then I looked in your room and found the murderer's disguise. 779 01:16:02,295 --> 01:16:03,808 Bravo, Bore. 780 01:16:04,695 --> 01:16:06,492 I underestimated you. 781 01:16:08,174 --> 01:16:09,766 You reason well 782 01:16:11,374 --> 01:16:13,763 and shoot better. 783 01:16:14,094 --> 01:16:15,686 Why did you do it? 784 01:16:16,974 --> 01:16:19,090 That's a secret 785 01:16:19,574 --> 01:16:21,451 I prefer to take with me to the grave. 786 01:16:21,534 --> 01:16:24,253 You're wrong, Brooks. You're dying. 787 01:16:24,334 --> 01:16:27,053 Your country's police force will look very bad. 788 01:16:27,134 --> 01:16:30,091 You were one of Scotland Yard's best. 789 01:16:31,853 --> 01:16:33,923 You win, Bore. 790 01:16:35,093 --> 01:16:36,890 I did it all because 791 01:16:36,973 --> 01:16:37,962 I... 792 01:16:38,373 --> 01:16:40,682 am the real 793 01:16:42,413 --> 01:16:43,766 Lord Marian. 794 01:16:47,493 --> 01:16:50,530 Now maybe the police will be spared, 795 01:16:50,973 --> 01:16:52,087 But... 796 01:16:52,492 --> 01:16:55,529 the aristocracy will be reviled. 797 01:16:55,612 --> 01:16:57,284 I feel sorry for them. 798 01:16:57,652 --> 01:16:59,927 You, Lord Marian, 799 01:17:00,412 --> 01:17:01,765 my father? 800 01:17:05,652 --> 01:17:07,449 Not 801 01:17:08,852 --> 01:17:10,808 a very good father. 802 01:17:12,012 --> 01:17:14,206 Forgive me, son. 803 01:17:24,051 --> 01:17:25,530 Take him away.