1 00:00:30,526 --> 00:00:33,127 Punctuality is the politeness of kings. 2 00:00:33,889 --> 00:00:36,887 I trust that you will forgive the two or three seconds I am behind hand. 3 00:00:36,977 --> 00:00:37,961 I have come from Basra. 4 00:00:38,051 --> 00:00:43,404 From Basra? My dear Count, you saved my reputation. 5 00:00:43,494 --> 00:00:46,126 None of my friends believed you would remember. 6 00:00:46,216 --> 00:00:48,616 I was never paid a handsomer compliment. 7 00:00:48,856 --> 00:00:52,173 Allow me to present to you Mr. le Conte de Château-Renaud, 8 00:00:52,263 --> 00:00:54,839 whose nobility goes back to the twelve peers. 9 00:00:55,020 --> 00:00:59,954 Mr. Beauchamp, the celebrated editor, who is a terror of the French government. 10 00:01:00,044 --> 00:01:04,038 Mr. Lucien Debray, private secretary to the Minister of the Interior. 11 00:01:04,128 --> 00:01:08,511 And Mr Maximilien Morel, Captain of Spahis. 12 00:01:09,412 --> 00:01:12,234 You wear the uniform of the new French conquerors. 13 00:01:13,155 --> 00:01:14,407 It is a handsome uniform. 14 00:01:14,497 --> 00:01:17,890 And beneath it beats one of the bravest and noblest hearts in the whole army. 15 00:01:17,980 --> 00:01:20,181 - Come, Monsieur. - So much the better. 16 00:01:20,281 --> 00:01:21,554 Breakfast is served. 17 00:01:21,644 --> 00:01:23,930 My dear Count, allow me to show you the way. 18 00:01:26,029 --> 00:01:29,143 Mr. le Comte on my right hand. Mr. Morrel on my left. 19 00:01:29,233 --> 00:01:31,325 The rest of you, where you please. 20 00:01:31,415 --> 00:01:33,247 Gentlemen, I am a stranger. 21 00:01:33,337 --> 00:01:36,051 This is the first time that I have ever been in Paris. 22 00:01:36,141 --> 00:01:38,473 The manner of living in France is utterly unknown to me. 23 00:01:38,563 --> 00:01:40,738 I have followed the Eastern customs. 24 00:01:40,828 --> 00:01:43,014 I beg therefore that you will excuse 25 00:01:43,104 --> 00:01:47,330 if you find anything in me too Turkish, too Italian or too Arabian. 26 00:01:47,530 --> 00:01:49,220 And now let us breakfast. 27 00:01:50,876 --> 00:01:53,142 Will you stay long in Paris, Mr. le Comte? 28 00:01:53,232 --> 00:01:55,442 As long as it pleases me. A year at least. 29 00:01:55,532 --> 00:01:57,563 We must find you somewhere to live. 30 00:01:57,653 --> 00:01:59,444 Faubourg Saint-Germain, of course. 31 00:01:59,534 --> 00:02:01,085 Pay no attention to him, Monsieur de Comte. 32 00:02:01,175 --> 00:02:03,886 Live at the Chaussée d’Antin, that's the real center of Paris. 33 00:02:03,976 --> 00:02:07,047 Boulevard de l’Opéra, on the first floor, house with a balcony. 34 00:02:07,137 --> 00:02:11,109 No doubt le Baron Danglars will know some suitable property. 35 00:02:11,199 --> 00:02:12,550 Le Baron Danglars? 36 00:02:13,640 --> 00:02:16,861 The father of my intended bride. 37 00:02:17,382 --> 00:02:21,333 I shall hope to have the pleasure of introducing you to Mlle. Eugénie. 38 00:02:21,423 --> 00:02:24,724 An honour that I look forward to with the keenest anticipation. 39 00:02:25,106 --> 00:02:28,177 So the famous banker is to be your future father-in-law? 40 00:02:28,267 --> 00:02:29,697 Yes, have you met him? 41 00:02:29,787 --> 00:02:31,918 No but I intend to at noon today. 42 00:02:32,008 --> 00:02:34,983 I've opened a credit with him through my bankers in Rome, 43 00:02:35,073 --> 00:02:36,160 Thomson and French. 44 00:02:36,250 --> 00:02:38,040 - Thomson and French? - Splendid! 45 00:02:38,130 --> 00:02:40,451 We want it from our subject gentlemen. 46 00:02:40,831 --> 00:02:43,084 I will be honored, Mr. le Comte, to place at your disposal 47 00:02:43,174 --> 00:02:44,823 a suite of apartments if you need them. 48 00:02:44,913 --> 00:02:47,364 Set your mind at rest, Mr. de Château-Renaud. 49 00:02:47,454 --> 00:02:49,664 I have already purchased a house in Paris. 50 00:02:49,754 --> 00:02:52,826 But how is that possible? You only arrived this morning. 51 00:02:52,916 --> 00:02:54,842 But I sent my valet de chambre and my steward on 52 00:02:54,932 --> 00:02:57,067 ahead of me to make all the necessary arrangements. 53 00:02:57,157 --> 00:02:59,147 They are perfectly acquainted with my taste. 54 00:02:59,237 --> 00:03:01,028 Then you have never seen your establishment? 55 00:03:01,118 --> 00:03:02,529 No, but I have the address. 56 00:03:05,905 --> 00:03:09,578 27, Avenue des Champs-Élysées. 57 00:03:09,759 --> 00:03:11,570 Indeed. Do you know the house? 58 00:03:11,660 --> 00:03:14,890 It was a gift from King Louis XV to Madame de Pompadour. 59 00:03:14,980 --> 00:03:16,611 It's a palace, man. 60 00:03:16,701 --> 00:03:19,734 It's been empty since the old Marquis de Sainte-Severin died last year. 61 00:03:19,824 --> 00:03:23,847 Hardly surprising since they've been asking in the region of three million for it. 62 00:03:24,208 --> 00:03:27,582 Would it be impertinent of me to ask how much you paid? 63 00:03:27,672 --> 00:03:29,853 Not at all, since I have no idea. 64 00:03:30,635 --> 00:03:33,407 But if the figure that Mr. Debray has quoted is correct, 65 00:03:33,497 --> 00:03:36,310 then that is very likely what I have paid for. 66 00:03:43,960 --> 00:03:45,267 And you will not even stay 67 00:03:45,357 --> 00:03:47,391 to meet the man who saved Albert's life? 68 00:03:47,481 --> 00:03:50,582 It depends on how long he stays and when the debate ends. 69 00:03:52,762 --> 00:03:56,033 I must go now. Bye my dear. 70 00:03:56,123 --> 00:03:57,583 Goodbye, Fernand. 71 00:04:06,445 --> 00:04:07,565 Father. 72 00:04:07,786 --> 00:04:10,197 Allow me to present to you Mr. le Comte de Monte Cristo. 73 00:04:10,287 --> 00:04:11,678 The gentleman who saved your life in Italy? 74 00:04:11,768 --> 00:04:13,839 - Yes indeed. - Then no one could be more welcome. 75 00:04:13,929 --> 00:04:15,740 Please accept our eternal gratitude. 76 00:04:15,830 --> 00:04:18,461 It vexes me only that I am on this moment 77 00:04:18,551 --> 00:04:21,023 on the way to the chamber where I am speaking in debate. 78 00:04:21,113 --> 00:04:24,724 But Madam la Comtesse shall, in my absence, 79 00:04:24,814 --> 00:04:26,225 greet you with every hospitality. 80 00:04:26,315 --> 00:04:27,956 You do me great honour. 81 00:04:28,596 --> 00:04:30,027 I have only today arrived in Paris. 82 00:04:30,117 --> 00:04:32,848 I could scarcely have hoped so soon to make the acquaintance of a man 83 00:04:32,938 --> 00:04:35,399 whose merit equals his reputation. 84 00:04:35,901 --> 00:04:38,623 But has not fortune a marshal's baton to offer you 85 00:04:38,713 --> 00:04:41,265 after your illustrious campaigns in the east? 86 00:04:45,269 --> 00:04:47,490 I have left the service now. 87 00:04:47,951 --> 00:04:50,683 I have found another battlefield by casting myself into politics. 88 00:04:50,773 --> 00:04:54,322 It's not a question of being content, but of continuing to strive. 89 00:04:54,529 --> 00:04:59,199 I have seldom heard so admirable an expression so ably expressed. 90 00:04:59,780 --> 00:05:03,002 I'm deeply touched that you should be so generous in your prayers. 91 00:05:03,865 --> 00:05:07,326 You'll forgive me, monsieur. For once I regret the call of duty. 92 00:05:07,567 --> 00:05:09,057 It has been a most pleasant meeting. 93 00:05:09,147 --> 00:05:11,188 One that I shall not forget. 94 00:05:22,574 --> 00:05:24,434 What is it, my dear? You're not well? 95 00:05:24,855 --> 00:05:26,375 Are you ill, mother? 96 00:05:26,976 --> 00:05:31,546 No but I feel some emotion on seeing for the first time 97 00:05:31,636 --> 00:05:33,668 a man without whose intervention 98 00:05:33,758 --> 00:05:36,358 we should have been in tears and desolation. 99 00:05:39,859 --> 00:05:43,741 Monsieur, I owe to you the life of my son 100 00:05:43,831 --> 00:05:46,240 and, for this, I bless you. 101 00:05:46,560 --> 00:05:48,782 Madam, you recompense too generously 102 00:05:48,872 --> 00:05:50,511 a simple deed of humanity 103 00:05:50,601 --> 00:05:54,942 Nevertheless it is very fortunate for my son that he found such a friend 104 00:05:55,383 --> 00:05:57,804 and I thank God that things are thus. 105 00:05:58,225 --> 00:06:00,172 You will forgive me, my dear, but I must leave. 106 00:06:00,262 --> 00:06:02,587 - The debate is pressing. - Go then. 107 00:06:03,869 --> 00:06:07,891 And the count and I will strive our best to forget your absence. 108 00:06:08,452 --> 00:06:10,103 - Albert. - Goodbye, father. 109 00:06:10,193 --> 00:06:12,214 - Monsieur le Comte. - Monsieur. 110 00:06:18,859 --> 00:06:22,311 Will you do us the honor of passing the rest of the day with us, monsieur? 111 00:06:22,401 --> 00:06:26,735 - I must beg to be excused. - It would give us great pleasure. 112 00:06:26,825 --> 00:06:29,786 Believe me, madame, it would give me even greater pleasure. 113 00:06:30,147 --> 00:06:32,096 However I have only just arrived in Paris 114 00:06:32,186 --> 00:06:34,466 and there are matters that require my attention 115 00:06:34,556 --> 00:06:36,229 which I know you will understand. 116 00:06:37,190 --> 00:06:39,551 But I thank you for your kindness. 117 00:06:40,352 --> 00:06:43,873 At least you will promise to visit us another time. 118 00:06:47,075 --> 00:06:49,196 I will not detain you, monsieur. 119 00:06:49,536 --> 00:06:51,727 I would not have our gratitude becoming importunate. 120 00:06:53,963 --> 00:06:55,063 Albert. 121 00:07:02,822 --> 00:07:05,704 Show Mr. le Comte to his carriage. 122 00:07:06,965 --> 00:07:09,284 Mr. le Comte. 123 00:07:21,696 --> 00:07:25,189 Gentlemen, I propose we adjourn our business until this day week. 124 00:07:25,279 --> 00:07:27,358 I shall call a full meeting of the railroad committee. 125 00:07:27,448 --> 00:07:28,751 - Is that agreed? - Agreed. 126 00:07:28,841 --> 00:07:29,552 Yes? 127 00:07:29,642 --> 00:07:32,383 The Count of Monte Cristo, Monsieur le Baron. 128 00:07:32,826 --> 00:07:34,547 Ask him to wait. 129 00:07:35,811 --> 00:07:38,444 I think this will amuse you. You heard the name announced. 130 00:07:38,534 --> 00:07:41,267 - Yes. - I confess I am vastly intrigued. 131 00:07:41,357 --> 00:07:43,273 The House of Thomson and French in Rome 132 00:07:43,363 --> 00:07:46,976 have written asking me to allow this person unlimited credit. 133 00:07:47,066 --> 00:07:50,179 - It must be some kind of hoax. - Did you say unlimited? 134 00:07:50,269 --> 00:07:53,338 Yes. I fear our distinguished visitor has a shock coming to him, 135 00:07:53,428 --> 00:07:55,905 which is one thing to impress our friends in Rome. 136 00:07:55,995 --> 00:07:59,391 In Paris he may find the going somewhat harder. 137 00:07:59,777 --> 00:08:01,633 We won't detain you, my dear Baron. 138 00:08:01,723 --> 00:08:04,459 I see the light of battle in your eyes. 139 00:08:04,549 --> 00:08:07,985 I hardly anticipate a battle, nearly a massacre. 140 00:08:16,663 --> 00:08:21,066 I have the honor, I presume, of addressing Mr. de Monte Cristo. 141 00:08:21,587 --> 00:08:26,141 And I am speaking to Baron Danglars, chevalier la Légion d'Honneur, 142 00:08:26,231 --> 00:08:28,873 and member of the Chamber of Deputies. 143 00:08:29,334 --> 00:08:32,146 You must excuse me for not addressing you by your titles. 144 00:08:32,236 --> 00:08:34,168 We here live under a popular government. 145 00:08:34,258 --> 00:08:37,873 I am myself a representative of the liberties of the people. 146 00:08:37,963 --> 00:08:41,615 And so much so, that whilst preserving the habit of styling yourself Baron 147 00:08:41,705 --> 00:08:44,716 you have deemed it advisable to lay aside that of calling others by their title. 148 00:08:44,806 --> 00:08:46,707 On the contrary. 149 00:08:46,987 --> 00:08:51,940 It is simply that I attach no sort of importance to these empty distinctions. 150 00:08:52,030 --> 00:08:53,041 Really? 151 00:08:53,131 --> 00:08:56,652 Am I to take a term that your servants address you as Danglars? 152 00:08:59,567 --> 00:09:02,638 Permit me to inform you, Mr. le Comte, 153 00:09:02,728 --> 00:09:06,420 that I have received a letter of advice from Thomson and French of Rome. 154 00:09:06,510 --> 00:09:08,520 I am charmed that it has reached you. 155 00:09:08,610 --> 00:09:12,102 It will save me the disagreeable task of calling upon you for money myself. 156 00:09:12,192 --> 00:09:15,953 There is one slight difficulty. I do not fully comprehend the letter. 157 00:09:16,073 --> 00:09:20,505 Really? And what is it that baffles your powers of comprehension? 158 00:09:20,595 --> 00:09:23,815 This letter gives Mr. le Comte de Monte Cristo 159 00:09:24,256 --> 00:09:26,187 unlimited credit on our house? 160 00:09:26,277 --> 00:09:29,949 And what is there to explain in that simple fact, Mr. le Baron? 161 00:09:30,039 --> 00:09:33,640 - Merely the word unlimited. - Is the word not known in France? 162 00:09:33,780 --> 00:09:36,062 The reason why I desired unlimited credit 163 00:09:36,152 --> 00:09:40,062 was precisely because I did not know how much money I might expend. 164 00:09:40,603 --> 00:09:41,816 But, my dear Count, 165 00:09:41,906 --> 00:09:45,635 in financial affairs the word unlimited is so extremely vague. 166 00:09:45,725 --> 00:09:48,639 Now what is vague is doubtful, 167 00:09:48,730 --> 00:09:51,997 and in my experience where there is doubt, there is danger. 168 00:09:52,087 --> 00:09:53,187 I see. 169 00:09:53,468 --> 00:09:56,494 The Bank of Thomson and French set no bounds to their engagements 170 00:09:56,585 --> 00:09:58,921 while that of Danglars has its limits. 171 00:09:59,810 --> 00:10:03,300 Monsieur, the amount of my capital and the extent and solvency 172 00:10:03,390 --> 00:10:06,242 of my engagements have never yet been questioned. 173 00:10:06,332 --> 00:10:08,933 Then allow me to be the first to do so. 174 00:10:11,154 --> 00:10:12,794 Name your wishes. 175 00:10:13,154 --> 00:10:15,028 The resources of the House of Danglars, 176 00:10:15,118 --> 00:10:17,579 however limited, are equal to the largest demands. 177 00:10:17,669 --> 00:10:19,466 Were you even to require a million? 178 00:10:19,556 --> 00:10:20,917 I beg your pardon? 179 00:10:21,517 --> 00:10:22,717 A million? 180 00:10:23,578 --> 00:10:26,850 But my dear sir, if such a trifle could suffice me 181 00:10:26,940 --> 00:10:29,681 I should never have taken the trouble to open an account. 182 00:10:29,881 --> 00:10:32,221 A million? You're talking of a sum 183 00:10:32,312 --> 00:10:34,803 that I'm in the habit of carrying in my pocket-book. 184 00:10:39,625 --> 00:10:41,333 You must pardon me, my dear Count, 185 00:10:41,423 --> 00:10:43,716 if I express the most extreme astonishment. 186 00:10:43,806 --> 00:10:45,457 Have all this settled between us? 187 00:10:45,547 --> 00:10:48,258 I shall thank you to send me a supply of money tomorrow. 188 00:10:48,348 --> 00:10:49,768 By all means. 189 00:10:50,289 --> 00:10:52,249 What sum will you request? 190 00:10:52,351 --> 00:10:54,567 We may as well fix the sum as the probable expenditure 191 00:10:54,657 --> 00:10:56,563 for the first year. Shall we say... 192 00:10:56,653 --> 00:10:58,129 - ... Six million? - Six? 193 00:10:58,219 --> 00:11:02,736 And then if I should require more... We'll see. 194 00:11:14,223 --> 00:11:17,044 What is this name of Monte Cristo? 195 00:11:17,806 --> 00:11:23,208 The Count has no pretensions to nobility. He calls himself a chance count. 196 00:11:23,849 --> 00:11:28,070 You have seen my dear Albert, Mr. de Monte Cristo in his house. 197 00:11:29,131 --> 00:11:32,455 You're quick-sighted, have much knowledge of the world, 198 00:11:32,545 --> 00:11:34,934 more tapped than is usual at your age. 199 00:11:37,475 --> 00:11:40,476 Do you like him, Albert? 200 00:11:42,638 --> 00:11:44,418 He saved my life. 201 00:11:44,659 --> 00:11:46,171 That's not what I mean. 202 00:11:46,261 --> 00:11:50,594 As I say, there are times when he can look devilishly odd 203 00:11:50,684 --> 00:11:52,625 but he pleases me, mother. 204 00:11:54,627 --> 00:11:56,639 How did your father receive him? 205 00:11:56,729 --> 00:11:59,661 I've never seen him take to anyone so quickly. 206 00:11:59,751 --> 00:12:02,853 The Count actually made him talk about himself. 207 00:12:03,374 --> 00:12:07,216 But then the Count also made a strong impression upon my mother. 208 00:12:08,698 --> 00:12:12,460 I've always put you on your guard against new acquaintances, Albert. 209 00:12:12,841 --> 00:12:15,683 Now you're a man and are able to give me advice. 210 00:12:16,865 --> 00:12:18,506 Yet I beg you. 211 00:12:19,386 --> 00:12:20,486 Be... 212 00:12:22,828 --> 00:12:24,248 ... prudent. 213 00:12:36,353 --> 00:12:37,654 Baroness! 214 00:12:38,614 --> 00:12:41,155 Permit me to present the Count of Monte Cristo. 215 00:12:43,596 --> 00:12:47,018 My daughter, Eugénie, our only child. 216 00:12:47,179 --> 00:12:50,018 Mlle. Louise d’Armilly, her friend and music teacher, 217 00:12:50,108 --> 00:12:51,671 and Mr. Lucien Debray. 218 00:12:51,761 --> 00:12:53,332 We're already acquainted, Mr. le Baron. 219 00:12:53,422 --> 00:12:56,714 - Really? I had no idea. - We had breakfasted with Albert. 220 00:12:56,804 --> 00:12:59,125 You know the general and his family? 221 00:12:59,285 --> 00:13:01,837 Yes, I met the Viscount some months ago in Rome, 222 00:13:01,927 --> 00:13:04,198 and he presented me to his parents yesterday. 223 00:13:04,288 --> 00:13:06,424 No doubt you're really aware of the intended alliance 224 00:13:06,514 --> 00:13:07,560 between our two families? 225 00:13:07,650 --> 00:13:08,750 Yes. 226 00:13:09,012 --> 00:13:11,983 The Viscount is to be congratulated on his good fortune. 227 00:13:12,073 --> 00:13:14,743 Your daughter is as handsome as her mother is beautiful. 228 00:13:14,833 --> 00:13:18,364 It is the comparison one might make between Diana and Aphrodite. 229 00:13:18,454 --> 00:13:20,185 Vexing to another. 230 00:13:20,275 --> 00:13:22,946 Mr Le Conte is as gallant as he is wealthy. 231 00:13:23,036 --> 00:13:25,987 I should have told you, my dear. He has come to Paris for a year 232 00:13:26,077 --> 00:13:28,567 and in that time he plans to spend six millions. 233 00:13:28,657 --> 00:13:31,068 That's a very great deal of money, monsieur. 234 00:13:31,158 --> 00:13:33,689 On what can you possibly spend so much? 235 00:13:33,779 --> 00:13:37,061 I propose to do whatever people do in Paris. 236 00:13:37,162 --> 00:13:39,214 However I'm a stranger to your capital. 237 00:13:39,304 --> 00:13:41,264 I had hoped to make the acquaintance of someone 238 00:13:41,354 --> 00:13:43,837 who could initiate me into the customs of French society. 239 00:13:43,927 --> 00:13:46,620 You should enlist the aid of Madame Danglars, my dear fellow. 240 00:13:46,710 --> 00:13:49,222 No one is better acquainted with Paris society. 241 00:13:49,312 --> 00:13:51,423 It's useless to flatter me, Lucien. 242 00:13:51,513 --> 00:13:53,825 I should be quite inadequate for the task. 243 00:13:53,915 --> 00:13:55,707 My mother is right monsieur. 244 00:13:55,797 --> 00:13:57,428 She would be inadequate. 245 00:13:57,518 --> 00:14:00,460 She has the talent but not the stamina. 246 00:14:00,822 --> 00:14:04,296 My mother enjoys indifferent health. You need someone like Mme. de Villefort. 247 00:14:04,386 --> 00:14:07,179 - Eugénie, what nonsense you say. - I do not know the lady. 248 00:14:07,269 --> 00:14:09,724 - The wife of the Procureur du Roi. - His second wife. 249 00:14:09,814 --> 00:14:12,284 Upon my word, Eugénie, that is a brilliant suggestion. 250 00:14:12,374 --> 00:14:15,026 No. Only the obvious solution. 251 00:14:15,116 --> 00:14:18,699 She is charming, restless, discontented. 252 00:14:18,920 --> 00:14:22,623 A woman with a flair for extravagance, she has little chance of indulging. 253 00:14:28,163 --> 00:14:30,321 It's impossible. I can't believe it. 254 00:14:30,411 --> 00:14:32,702 My carriage horses have disappeared from the stable. 255 00:14:32,792 --> 00:14:34,803 - Madame, pray let me explain. - What have you done with them? 256 00:14:34,893 --> 00:14:37,583 - Madame, they were too spirited. - So you sold them behind my back? 257 00:14:37,673 --> 00:14:39,724 - I have sold them, yes. - And by what right? 258 00:14:39,814 --> 00:14:41,324 Monsieur, I'm half broken. 259 00:14:41,414 --> 00:14:45,215 My beautiful dappled greys, they were the finest horses in Paris. 260 00:14:45,535 --> 00:14:48,121 And tomorrow morning at 10 I'd promise Mme. de Villefort 261 00:14:48,212 --> 00:14:50,095 to take her driving in the Bois. 262 00:14:51,037 --> 00:14:52,147 What am I to say to her now? 263 00:14:52,237 --> 00:14:55,669 Madame, you shall have another pair like them, but quieter, steadier. 264 00:14:55,759 --> 00:14:57,283 If I'd known you were coming to Paris, Mr. le Comte, 265 00:14:57,373 --> 00:14:58,251 I'd have offered them to you. 266 00:14:58,341 --> 00:15:00,913 The most noble creatures but fit only for a man. 267 00:15:01,003 --> 00:15:02,454 I've sold them for a song. 268 00:15:02,544 --> 00:15:04,396 A generous thought, monsieur. 269 00:15:04,486 --> 00:15:08,159 However I purchased an excellent pair of carriage horses only this morning. 270 00:15:08,249 --> 00:15:10,399 Monsieur Debray, you're a connoisseur I believe. 271 00:15:10,489 --> 00:15:12,312 Would you come and have a look at them? 272 00:15:17,399 --> 00:15:19,730 I'm sorry my dear. I couldn't tell you before. 273 00:15:19,820 --> 00:15:21,712 Some madman intent upon his own ruin 274 00:15:21,802 --> 00:15:24,232 sent his steward to purchase them at any cost. 275 00:15:24,322 --> 00:15:27,834 I've gained 16,000 livres from the sale. 276 00:15:27,924 --> 00:15:28,898 Don't look so angry. 277 00:15:28,988 --> 00:15:30,676 You shall have 4,000 for yourself. 278 00:15:30,766 --> 00:15:33,757 But this is extraordinary. I cannot be wrong. 279 00:15:33,847 --> 00:15:36,048 Madame, come and see for yourself. 280 00:15:38,750 --> 00:15:40,480 My dappled grace! 281 00:15:40,570 --> 00:15:43,071 Mine... Madame. 282 00:15:43,192 --> 00:15:44,823 I purchased them this morning. 283 00:15:44,913 --> 00:15:46,333 But they're mine. 284 00:15:46,635 --> 00:15:49,677 Those are the horses my husband sold. 285 00:15:50,138 --> 00:15:51,799 How very singular. 286 00:15:52,120 --> 00:15:53,531 How much did you pay for them? 287 00:15:53,621 --> 00:15:55,441 30,000 livres, I believe, madame. 288 00:16:19,050 --> 00:16:22,771 - Have I your permission to enter? - Why demand permission? 289 00:16:23,012 --> 00:16:26,464 Are you no longer my master? Have I ceased to be your slave? 290 00:16:26,554 --> 00:16:29,192 - Haydée... - And why speak to me so coldly? 291 00:16:29,282 --> 00:16:32,407 If I have in any way displeased you then punish me as you will. 292 00:16:32,497 --> 00:16:35,028 But do not speak to me in a manner so formal. 293 00:16:35,118 --> 00:16:36,881 Haydée, I was about to remind you 294 00:16:36,971 --> 00:16:39,391 of what you were only too well aware already. 295 00:16:39,481 --> 00:16:43,282 Namely that we are now in France and that you are consequently free. 296 00:16:43,663 --> 00:16:44,763 Free? 297 00:16:45,504 --> 00:16:47,175 Of what use would freedom be to me? 298 00:16:47,265 --> 00:16:49,005 And enable you to leave me. 299 00:16:49,407 --> 00:16:51,588 My lord, why should I ever leave you? 300 00:16:53,370 --> 00:16:55,290 That is not for me to say. 301 00:16:56,212 --> 00:17:00,504 However, we are about to mix in society to visit and be visited. 302 00:17:00,594 --> 00:17:04,687 You cannot remain in seclusion here in Paris, Haydée. 303 00:17:04,777 --> 00:17:07,308 And if you should meet someone else whom you might prefer, 304 00:17:07,398 --> 00:17:10,510 then you must not think that I would be so selfish or unjust as to... 305 00:17:10,600 --> 00:17:13,642 No, that can never be. 306 00:17:14,823 --> 00:17:16,794 No man is more handsome than you. 307 00:17:16,884 --> 00:17:18,597 And I have loved only you and my father. 308 00:17:18,687 --> 00:17:20,617 My poor child. 309 00:17:20,707 --> 00:17:23,698 You've hardly ever spoken to any other man but myself and your father. 310 00:17:23,788 --> 00:17:26,638 And what care I for all others in the world? 311 00:17:26,728 --> 00:17:30,099 My father called me his joy. You call me your love. 312 00:17:30,189 --> 00:17:32,160 Both call me your child. 313 00:17:32,250 --> 00:17:34,670 Do you remember your father? I do. 314 00:17:35,250 --> 00:17:37,961 He is here, and he is here. 315 00:17:38,051 --> 00:17:39,671 Where am I, then? 316 00:17:40,092 --> 00:17:41,192 You? 317 00:17:42,572 --> 00:17:44,452 You are everywhere. 318 00:17:45,493 --> 00:17:47,079 Haydée... 319 00:17:49,455 --> 00:17:50,500 You do understand 320 00:17:50,590 --> 00:17:53,496 that from this moment you are completely free? 321 00:17:53,676 --> 00:17:56,487 You are absolute mistress of your own actions 322 00:17:56,577 --> 00:17:58,708 and I have but one favor to entreat of you. 323 00:17:58,798 --> 00:17:59,889 Speak. 324 00:17:59,979 --> 00:18:02,630 Never mention the name of your illustrious father. 325 00:18:02,720 --> 00:18:05,111 My lord I have already told you. 326 00:18:05,201 --> 00:18:07,932 I will hold converse with no one save you. 327 00:18:08,022 --> 00:18:09,402 Haydée. 328 00:18:09,742 --> 00:18:13,354 You must endeavor to live by the customs in Paris here. 329 00:18:13,444 --> 00:18:18,725 It may be useful to you one day, whether you stay here or return to the East. 330 00:18:21,126 --> 00:18:24,207 My lord would mean whether we return to the East. 331 00:18:24,647 --> 00:18:25,927 Would he not? 332 00:18:26,888 --> 00:18:28,428 My child. 333 00:18:29,969 --> 00:18:34,189 You know very well that whenever we part, it will be by no wish of mine. 334 00:18:35,310 --> 00:18:37,461 The tree does not leave the flower. 335 00:18:37,551 --> 00:18:39,661 The flower leaves the tree on which it grows. 336 00:18:39,751 --> 00:18:42,592 I will never leave you, for I could not live without you. 337 00:18:46,392 --> 00:18:48,512 You're not deceived, my lord. 338 00:18:49,533 --> 00:18:50,722 The love I bear you 339 00:18:50,812 --> 00:18:54,013 in no way resembles my feelings towards my father. 340 00:18:54,794 --> 00:18:56,614 I survived his death. 341 00:18:57,914 --> 00:18:59,814 I would never survive yours. 342 00:19:08,996 --> 00:19:10,796 Good evening, Excellency. 343 00:19:13,157 --> 00:19:15,677 The deeds to the house of Auteuil, signor. 344 00:19:17,122 --> 00:19:19,313 I paid half the price you were willing to give. 345 00:19:19,403 --> 00:19:21,624 It's been empty for nearly 20 years. 346 00:19:22,024 --> 00:19:23,595 What news from Rome? 347 00:19:23,685 --> 00:19:26,526 None, Excellency. But I know my adopted son. 348 00:19:26,687 --> 00:19:28,618 After your letter and the money you sent 349 00:19:28,708 --> 00:19:31,359 Benedetto and Major Cavalcanti will be halfway here by now. 350 00:19:31,449 --> 00:19:32,549 Good. 351 00:19:35,631 --> 00:19:37,462 You've settled the matter of the dappled grays? 352 00:19:37,552 --> 00:19:39,272 I've given your instructions. 353 00:19:39,453 --> 00:19:42,607 - And the harness? - The work has been done, Excellency. 354 00:19:42,697 --> 00:19:43,405 Good. 355 00:19:43,495 --> 00:19:46,026 Then take this letter and deliver it to Mme. Danglars. 356 00:19:46,116 --> 00:19:46,887 At once. 357 00:19:46,977 --> 00:19:48,498 While you are there, 358 00:19:48,588 --> 00:19:52,771 you will ascertain what tavern her coachman frequents. 359 00:19:52,861 --> 00:19:56,093 Find him and make his acquaintance. Is that quite clear? 360 00:19:56,183 --> 00:19:57,543 Perfectly clear. 361 00:19:57,984 --> 00:20:00,175 Tomorrow morning at 10h00, 362 00:20:00,265 --> 00:20:02,922 Mme. Danglars will be taking Mme. de Villefort 363 00:20:03,012 --> 00:20:04,948 riding in the Bois de Boulogne. 364 00:20:05,269 --> 00:20:07,400 Her carriage will pass this house. 365 00:20:07,490 --> 00:20:09,061 You wish it to stop here? 366 00:20:09,151 --> 00:20:12,466 When her coachman turns into the Champs-Élysées, 367 00:20:12,556 --> 00:20:14,084 he will lose control. 368 00:20:14,174 --> 00:20:15,974 The horses will 369 00:20:16,816 --> 00:20:18,806 good coachmen never lose control of their horses. 370 00:20:18,896 --> 00:20:20,157 Naturally. 371 00:20:21,017 --> 00:20:22,497 You will buy him. 372 00:20:23,797 --> 00:20:25,057 At any price. 373 00:20:28,758 --> 00:20:30,498 Leave it to me, Excellency. 374 00:20:41,440 --> 00:20:42,540 Ali. 375 00:20:43,260 --> 00:20:46,201 You sometimes shown me your skill with the lasso. 376 00:20:47,742 --> 00:20:53,343 Could you stop an ox, a tiger, a lion? 377 00:20:53,904 --> 00:20:55,144 Good. 378 00:20:56,404 --> 00:21:02,246 Do you think you're capable of arresting a coach drawn by two runaway horses? 379 00:21:05,907 --> 00:21:07,027 Good. 380 00:21:10,509 --> 00:21:13,670 He sounds like a prince from the Arabian Nights. 381 00:21:13,850 --> 00:21:15,750 I begin to think he is. 382 00:21:19,794 --> 00:21:23,368 My drawing room may have the appearance of a harness room this morning 383 00:21:23,458 --> 00:21:24,490 but with good reason. 384 00:21:24,580 --> 00:21:26,552 He returned a harness with the horses. 385 00:21:26,642 --> 00:21:29,876 - My dear Héloïse, if that were all. - What are they? 386 00:21:29,966 --> 00:21:34,352 Diamonds, Valentine. Diamonds of great price! 387 00:21:34,452 --> 00:21:37,163 - I don't believe it. - Neither did I. 388 00:21:37,253 --> 00:21:38,524 You know my husband. 389 00:21:38,614 --> 00:21:40,985 He sent for Barier the jeweler immediately 390 00:21:41,075 --> 00:21:43,446 who proclaimed them all flawless stones. 391 00:21:43,536 --> 00:21:45,807 - All of them? - Naturally. Two horses. 392 00:21:45,897 --> 00:21:47,728 Two sets of diamonds. 393 00:21:47,818 --> 00:21:49,743 Jacques, will you take these down to George 394 00:21:49,833 --> 00:21:52,047 and tell him we should be leaving immediately? 395 00:21:53,260 --> 00:21:56,321 I am an envious woman by nature I mean. 396 00:21:57,061 --> 00:21:59,772 But today you have made me the most envious woman in Paris. 397 00:21:59,862 --> 00:22:02,303 You shall meet him, Héloïse. I shall arrange it. 398 00:22:02,524 --> 00:22:04,545 And you too, little Valentine. 399 00:22:05,086 --> 00:22:07,367 Indeed I think you should marry him. 400 00:22:07,707 --> 00:22:08,958 That's mean. 401 00:22:09,048 --> 00:22:12,319 Your cruel as to joke at poor Valentine's expense. 402 00:22:12,409 --> 00:22:16,782 My step-daughter is far too insignificant to attract such a man. 403 00:22:16,872 --> 00:22:19,983 Quite perfectly serious, my dear. She's quite lovely. 404 00:22:20,073 --> 00:22:21,184 Goodbye, children. 405 00:22:21,274 --> 00:22:23,515 - Goodbye, mother. - Goodbye, madame. 406 00:22:25,118 --> 00:22:27,470 Of course Valentine won't get Monte Cristo. 407 00:22:27,560 --> 00:22:30,513 - How can you be so sure? - Héloïse will see to that. 408 00:22:30,603 --> 00:22:32,435 She's thoroughly jealous of her. 409 00:22:32,525 --> 00:22:34,506 As I am jealous of Albert? 410 00:22:34,727 --> 00:22:38,750 That's not a bit the same. Besides, you've no cause. 411 00:22:39,051 --> 00:22:41,052 You're my dearest friend. 412 00:24:37,142 --> 00:24:40,142 Subtitles LAPORT INC.