1 00:00:02,795 --> 00:00:05,522 [bright music] 2 00:00:09,768 --> 00:00:12,564 [birds chirping] 3 00:00:27,096 --> 00:00:30,237 [hooves clopping] 4 00:00:50,809 --> 00:00:53,708 [bell tolling] 5 00:01:22,634 --> 00:01:23,807 Hey, you! 6 00:01:26,741 --> 00:01:28,226 Who, me? 7 00:01:28,260 --> 00:01:30,435 Well, I ain't talking to my horse. 8 00:01:31,608 --> 00:01:32,747 Are you Sydney Wing? 9 00:01:35,750 --> 00:01:36,924 What's that to you? 10 00:01:36,958 --> 00:01:39,168 I'm here to collect him, that's what. 11 00:01:39,202 --> 00:01:40,790 What, collect me? 12 00:01:40,824 --> 00:01:42,550 If you're Sydney Wing. 13 00:01:43,068 --> 00:01:44,483 Who sent you? 14 00:01:44,518 --> 00:01:46,796 He didn't give his name, but he paid, 15 00:01:46,830 --> 00:01:48,763 and that's enough for me. 16 00:01:48,798 --> 00:01:49,764 Well? 17 00:01:52,664 --> 00:01:53,872 I am Sydney Wing. 18 00:01:53,906 --> 00:01:55,253 Right. Get in. 19 00:01:59,257 --> 00:02:01,051 Wait. Who sent you? 20 00:02:01,776 --> 00:02:05,194 It ain't the rozzers, if that's what's worrying you. 21 00:02:05,228 --> 00:02:06,160 Where are you supposed to take me? 22 00:02:06,195 --> 00:02:07,265 Great James Street. 23 00:02:07,299 --> 00:02:09,094 - Piccadilly? - Bloomsbury. 24 00:02:11,648 --> 00:02:13,271 - [Sydney sighs] - Well, make up your mind. 25 00:02:13,305 --> 00:02:14,789 I haven't got all day. 26 00:02:14,824 --> 00:02:18,310 Some of us try to earn an honest living. 27 00:02:33,946 --> 00:02:37,398 [theme music] 28 00:02:46,614 --> 00:02:48,306 [Narrator] In late Victorian times, 29 00:02:48,340 --> 00:02:50,377 there lived many detectives, 30 00:02:50,411 --> 00:02:52,724 The Rivals of Sherlock Homes. 31 00:03:15,264 --> 00:03:17,335 Ah. Mr. Wing? 32 00:03:17,369 --> 00:03:19,337 Oh, good morning. Step inside, sir. 33 00:03:23,272 --> 00:03:25,412 Your room's on the right, up the stairs. 34 00:03:25,446 --> 00:03:26,723 Shall I lead the way? 35 00:03:26,758 --> 00:03:28,656 I hope you'll find them comfortable. 36 00:03:28,691 --> 00:03:31,832 If there's anything I've forgotten, oh, just let me know. 37 00:03:35,560 --> 00:03:38,425 [clock ticking] 38 00:03:38,459 --> 00:03:39,909 I've got you kippers for breakfast, 39 00:03:39,943 --> 00:03:42,325 and there's plenty of hot water on the stove. 40 00:03:42,360 --> 00:03:43,947 Now, would you like to eat before- 41 00:03:43,982 --> 00:03:46,191 Breakfast? I'm famished. 42 00:03:47,088 --> 00:03:48,228 Just a moment. 43 00:03:48,883 --> 00:03:50,264 Who are you? 44 00:03:50,299 --> 00:03:53,267 Me? I'm Mrs. Farrow, your housekeeper. 45 00:03:54,095 --> 00:03:55,200 Oh, God bless my soul, 46 00:03:55,235 --> 00:03:56,857 did he forget to tell you my name? 47 00:03:56,891 --> 00:03:58,479 He? 48 00:03:58,514 --> 00:04:01,137 The gentleman who took the rooms for you, Mr. Laxworthy. 49 00:04:02,621 --> 00:04:03,760 Laxworthy? 50 00:04:05,003 --> 00:04:06,142 Laxworthy? 51 00:04:07,764 --> 00:04:08,731 Laxworthy? 52 00:04:16,946 --> 00:04:19,707 [horn honking in distance] 53 00:04:19,742 --> 00:04:23,055 [engine sputtering] 54 00:04:28,026 --> 00:04:29,303 Here we are, then. 55 00:04:31,063 --> 00:04:32,824 Would you like me to pour your tea, Mr. Wing? 56 00:04:32,858 --> 00:04:34,170 Thank you. 57 00:04:36,276 --> 00:04:40,418 Mrs. Farrow, are you acquainted with Mr. Laxworthy? 58 00:04:40,452 --> 00:04:43,421 I only met him when I applied for this position. 59 00:04:43,455 --> 00:04:46,976 Do you know what he is? I mean, what he does? 60 00:04:47,010 --> 00:04:49,392 - What, his profession? - Yes. 61 00:04:49,427 --> 00:04:50,980 Did not confide in me, 62 00:04:51,014 --> 00:04:52,292 and I certainly wouldn't presume to ask. 63 00:04:52,326 --> 00:04:54,432 Oh, no, no, no. 64 00:04:54,466 --> 00:04:56,088 Do you know where he lives? 65 00:04:56,123 --> 00:04:57,814 I only met him here. 66 00:05:00,610 --> 00:05:02,371 Surely, you must know his address? 67 00:05:02,405 --> 00:05:05,857 Uh, he's moved. He didn't give me his new address. 68 00:05:05,891 --> 00:05:07,617 Well, perhaps it's in the letter he's left for you. 69 00:05:07,652 --> 00:05:09,550 - Letter? - It's in the desk. 70 00:05:14,935 --> 00:05:17,247 Mr. Laxworthy insisted I made you quite comfortable, 71 00:05:17,282 --> 00:05:19,526 - before I gave it to you. - Thank you. 72 00:05:25,290 --> 00:05:30,019 "Dear Wing, I trust you'll make yourself comfortable. 73 00:05:30,053 --> 00:05:32,746 The housekeeper will supply anything you require. 74 00:05:32,780 --> 00:05:36,128 I look forward to meeting you as soon as I'm able. 75 00:05:36,163 --> 00:05:38,338 Yours truly, J.T. Laxworthy." 76 00:05:48,451 --> 00:05:50,626 Oh, I'm sorry, sir. This cab's booked. 77 00:05:50,660 --> 00:05:53,801 [hooves clopping] 78 00:05:54,457 --> 00:05:58,081 [train engine chugging] 79 00:05:59,359 --> 00:06:02,810 [stagecoach rattling] 80 00:06:05,848 --> 00:06:08,713 [bell tolling] 81 00:06:13,890 --> 00:06:16,030 [train engine chugging] 82 00:06:16,065 --> 00:06:18,723 You off the train from Dartmoor? 83 00:06:18,757 --> 00:06:20,656 Yeah. Been on my holidays. 84 00:06:20,690 --> 00:06:23,210 [J.T.] Yeah, seven years, I'll wager. 85 00:06:24,280 --> 00:06:26,178 I'm looking for a man named Anderson. 86 00:06:26,213 --> 00:06:28,249 Did he come on the train with you? 87 00:06:28,284 --> 00:06:30,148 Anderson? What do you want with him? 88 00:06:30,182 --> 00:06:31,391 [train whistle blares] 89 00:06:31,425 --> 00:06:33,669 What business is that of yours? 90 00:06:33,703 --> 00:06:36,810 No, but, I might be able to point him out for you, 91 00:06:36,844 --> 00:06:38,984 only I'd want to make sure there was no trouble. 92 00:06:39,019 --> 00:06:40,054 Well, I'm here to pick him up. 93 00:06:40,089 --> 00:06:42,022 I know nothing about trouble. 94 00:06:42,954 --> 00:06:44,438 Who sent you? 95 00:06:44,473 --> 00:06:46,716 Well, it wasn't the law, if that's what scares you. 96 00:06:46,751 --> 00:06:48,753 [train whistle blares] 97 00:06:48,787 --> 00:06:50,202 Where you gonna take him? 98 00:06:50,237 --> 00:06:52,204 [J.T.] To a posh house in Great James Street. 99 00:06:52,757 --> 00:06:53,758 What? 100 00:06:53,792 --> 00:06:55,725 Yeah, Prisoner's Aid, I suppose. 101 00:06:55,760 --> 00:06:57,278 If you ask me, they'd want to keep their aid 102 00:06:57,313 --> 00:06:59,557 and give it to somebody who deserves it. 103 00:07:00,937 --> 00:07:03,284 Well, it looks as if I missed him. 104 00:07:03,319 --> 00:07:05,045 No, hang on a tick. 105 00:07:05,079 --> 00:07:08,324 I'm not waiting here all night for the likes of him. 106 00:07:09,049 --> 00:07:10,602 I'm Anderson. 107 00:07:10,637 --> 00:07:12,604 Yeah, I thought so. 108 00:07:12,639 --> 00:07:16,332 I can smell an ex-jailbird like garlic on an organ grinder. 109 00:07:17,126 --> 00:07:18,230 Get in. 110 00:07:20,819 --> 00:07:23,788 [hooves clopping] 111 00:07:29,449 --> 00:07:33,073 [stagecoach rattling] 112 00:07:36,732 --> 00:07:40,460 Excuse me, sir. Your friend has arrived. 113 00:07:40,494 --> 00:07:41,461 Thank you. 114 00:07:55,716 --> 00:07:57,373 Mr. Laxworthy. 115 00:07:58,926 --> 00:08:00,307 How do you do, sir? 116 00:08:00,341 --> 00:08:03,034 Laxworthy. I'm afraid I don't know the name, sir. 117 00:08:03,068 --> 00:08:04,863 Have we met? 118 00:08:04,898 --> 00:08:07,728 No, I'm not Laxworthy. I thought you were. 119 00:08:07,763 --> 00:08:10,351 Me? No, sir, my name's Anderson. 120 00:08:10,386 --> 00:08:13,769 A cabby brought me here, said you wanted to see me. 121 00:08:13,803 --> 00:08:14,873 Said I wanted to see you? 122 00:08:14,908 --> 00:08:16,426 Uh, yes, sir. 123 00:08:16,461 --> 00:08:18,567 [Farrow] Would your friend like a cup of tea, sir? 124 00:08:18,601 --> 00:08:20,120 It's hot in the pot. 125 00:08:20,154 --> 00:08:22,467 You haven't got nothing a bit stronger, have you, missus? 126 00:08:22,502 --> 00:08:24,331 Well, I could get you a drop of ale. 127 00:08:24,365 --> 00:08:26,402 Oh, yeah, that would be very nice. Thank you. 128 00:08:26,436 --> 00:08:27,817 I've got a bit of a frog in my throat. [clears throat] 129 00:08:27,852 --> 00:08:30,440 I won't be a minute. 130 00:08:30,475 --> 00:08:32,235 Well, you better sit down while you're waiting. 131 00:08:32,270 --> 00:08:34,065 [Anderson] Oh, that's very civil of you, governor. 132 00:08:34,099 --> 00:08:35,238 Thank you. 133 00:08:37,793 --> 00:08:39,380 I won't, uh, I won't stop long. 134 00:08:39,415 --> 00:08:40,761 I'll just have me ale, 135 00:08:40,796 --> 00:08:44,627 and then I won't trouble you no further. 136 00:08:44,662 --> 00:08:45,870 Uh, you couldn't spare me a bit of bread and cheese, 137 00:08:46,664 --> 00:08:48,424 - could you? - Help yourself. 138 00:08:48,458 --> 00:08:49,563 Thank you. 139 00:08:50,944 --> 00:08:52,117 Where did the cabby pick you up? 140 00:08:52,152 --> 00:08:54,292 Uh, Great Western Station, sir. 141 00:08:54,326 --> 00:08:55,707 [Sydney] What did he say? 142 00:08:55,742 --> 00:08:57,260 Uh, well, he just told me to come to this address. 143 00:08:57,295 --> 00:08:59,124 Well, I suppose he's made a mistake, hasn't he? 144 00:08:59,159 --> 00:09:01,437 He didn't give you the name of the person you were to see? 145 00:09:01,471 --> 00:09:03,577 Uh, uh, yes, sir. A Mr. Wing, sir. 146 00:09:03,612 --> 00:09:04,785 I am Wing. 147 00:09:07,477 --> 00:09:09,376 Well, what is this, then? Is this some sort of a joke? 148 00:09:09,410 --> 00:09:10,480 [Sydney] Not by me, I assure you. 149 00:09:10,515 --> 00:09:12,448 Well, I hope it isn't because, 150 00:09:12,482 --> 00:09:14,415 well, if you'll pardon me saying so, sir, 151 00:09:14,450 --> 00:09:15,555 I don't like to be made a fool of. 152 00:09:15,589 --> 00:09:17,418 Uh, Mr. Anderson, this morning, 153 00:09:17,453 --> 00:09:20,594 I was also picked up by a cabby and brought to this address. 154 00:09:20,629 --> 00:09:21,768 You, too? 155 00:09:22,838 --> 00:09:25,426 Great Western Station, you said. 156 00:09:25,461 --> 00:09:28,913 Did your journey, by any chance, start at Dartmoor? 157 00:09:28,947 --> 00:09:30,431 What's that got to do with you? 158 00:09:30,466 --> 00:09:32,710 I got out of Parkworth this morning. 159 00:09:33,538 --> 00:09:35,022 - Parkworth? - Yes. 160 00:09:35,057 --> 00:09:37,059 What? What, have you been doing time and all? 161 00:09:37,093 --> 00:09:39,371 - Yes. - [Anderson chuckles] 162 00:09:39,406 --> 00:09:40,994 Well, you must have stashed quite a bit away to- 163 00:09:41,028 --> 00:09:43,237 No, I don't know why I'm here, either. It's not my place. 164 00:09:43,272 --> 00:09:44,584 Well, it's got your name on the door. 165 00:09:44,618 --> 00:09:46,206 I assure you it's as much of a mystery to me, 166 00:09:46,240 --> 00:09:48,070 as it is to you. 167 00:09:48,104 --> 00:09:49,002 Will you partake, too, Mr. Wing? 168 00:09:49,036 --> 00:09:50,417 I've got a large jug. 169 00:09:50,451 --> 00:09:53,075 [Sydney] Just a glass for Mr. Anderson, thank you. 170 00:09:53,109 --> 00:09:54,628 Anderson? I'm sorry. 171 00:09:54,663 --> 00:09:56,699 I thought you were some other friend of Mr. Wing's. 172 00:09:56,734 --> 00:10:00,600 Well, there's a letter from Mr. Laxworthy for you too. 173 00:10:00,634 --> 00:10:03,844 [drawer rustling] 174 00:10:03,879 --> 00:10:05,605 Thank you, Mrs. Farrow. That'll be all. 175 00:10:05,639 --> 00:10:06,813 Very good, sir. 176 00:10:06,847 --> 00:10:09,194 Oh, may I ask, has Mr. Anderson dined yet? 177 00:10:09,229 --> 00:10:10,644 No, no, I haven't. 178 00:10:10,679 --> 00:10:12,473 Ah. I'll get you some dinner right away then. 179 00:10:12,508 --> 00:10:14,648 [Sydney] Well, what does it say? 180 00:10:16,374 --> 00:10:17,789 What do you make of this, then? 181 00:10:17,824 --> 00:10:21,759 "Dear Anderson, the second bedroom is for you. 182 00:10:21,793 --> 00:10:25,694 I trust you will find it comfortable, and Wing, a-" 183 00:10:25,728 --> 00:10:28,213 - "Congenial." - "Congenial companion. 184 00:10:28,248 --> 00:10:31,078 I look forward to meeting you as soon as I can. 185 00:10:31,113 --> 00:10:33,736 Yours truly, J.T. Laxworthy." 186 00:10:35,842 --> 00:10:38,465 I can't say I really like it, Mr. Tyler, 187 00:10:38,499 --> 00:10:40,087 me being under the same roof all night 188 00:10:40,122 --> 00:10:41,468 with the likes of them. 189 00:10:41,502 --> 00:10:43,056 Well, he's paying you enough, isn't he? 190 00:10:43,090 --> 00:10:45,783 [Farrow] Oh, yes, very well. No complaints about that. 191 00:10:45,817 --> 00:10:48,302 They say the devil looks after his own. 192 00:10:48,337 --> 00:10:51,374 I was beginning to think he had forgotten all about me. 193 00:10:51,409 --> 00:10:53,307 Someone to see you, gentlemen. 194 00:10:56,656 --> 00:10:59,348 [scoffs] What are you come for, your tip? [chuckles] 195 00:10:59,382 --> 00:11:00,832 Really, Anderson, is that the way 196 00:11:00,867 --> 00:11:02,523 to talk to your benefactor? 197 00:11:03,732 --> 00:11:05,078 Benefactor? 198 00:11:05,112 --> 00:11:06,251 Yes. 199 00:11:17,262 --> 00:11:19,057 Mr. Laxworthy. 200 00:11:20,058 --> 00:11:22,612 - Laxworthy? - In person. 201 00:11:22,647 --> 00:11:24,304 I trust you are both well-rested, 202 00:11:24,338 --> 00:11:26,237 after the rigors of your recent experience. 203 00:11:26,271 --> 00:11:27,617 Good morning, sir. 204 00:11:27,652 --> 00:11:29,274 Yes, indeed, we are. Thank you very much. 205 00:11:29,309 --> 00:11:30,517 Very sorry, governor. I didn't mean to be rude. 206 00:11:30,551 --> 00:11:32,243 No, there's no need to apologize. 207 00:11:32,277 --> 00:11:34,003 - Can- - [J.T. chittering] 208 00:11:34,038 --> 00:11:35,902 Thank you, Mrs. Farrow. 209 00:11:35,936 --> 00:11:37,455 And if you wouldn't mind bringing me a cup of coffee, 210 00:11:37,489 --> 00:11:39,112 in about 5 or 10 minutes' time, eh? 211 00:11:39,146 --> 00:11:40,872 - Very good, sir. - Good. Thank you. 212 00:11:40,907 --> 00:11:43,703 [Sydney] He was the same man? 213 00:11:43,737 --> 00:11:45,774 [indistinct whispering] 214 00:11:45,808 --> 00:11:47,776 Now, no doubt you're wondering 215 00:11:47,810 --> 00:11:49,950 why I should concern myself with you, hmm? 216 00:11:49,985 --> 00:11:51,538 Uh, yes, indeed, we are, sir. 217 00:11:51,572 --> 00:11:54,230 Well then, sit down, and I'll try to explain. 218 00:11:55,991 --> 00:11:57,440 But first, let me assure you, 219 00:11:57,475 --> 00:12:00,202 you were not singled out by chance. 220 00:12:00,236 --> 00:12:01,755 No, I think I can fairly say 221 00:12:01,790 --> 00:12:04,344 that I know all there is to know about both of you. 222 00:12:04,378 --> 00:12:07,243 - Ah, now, wait a minute- - Now, do not interrupt. 223 00:12:09,798 --> 00:12:13,387 You, Anderson, started your career as the boot boy 224 00:12:13,422 --> 00:12:15,665 in the house of Sir William Maitland. 225 00:12:15,700 --> 00:12:17,115 You rose to be footman, 226 00:12:17,150 --> 00:12:18,807 until the acquisition of Sir William's property 227 00:12:18,841 --> 00:12:21,119 - landed you in prison, where- - Oh, that was years ago. 228 00:12:21,154 --> 00:12:23,466 Where you met one Shiner Bright, 229 00:12:23,501 --> 00:12:27,125 who instructed you in the art of safe-breaking. 230 00:12:27,160 --> 00:12:29,024 Oh, you do know it all, don't you? 231 00:12:29,058 --> 00:12:33,960 But yours, Mr. Wing, ah, it's a very different story. 232 00:12:33,994 --> 00:12:37,722 A young man, educated, born to wealth and position. 233 00:12:37,757 --> 00:12:39,172 I made foolish mistakes. 234 00:12:39,206 --> 00:12:41,174 Yes, no more than when you resorted to crime, 235 00:12:41,208 --> 00:12:42,762 for a trivial sum of money. 236 00:12:42,796 --> 00:12:44,349 I've paid the price. 237 00:12:44,384 --> 00:12:45,972 But what's that got to do with you, for Heaven's sake? 238 00:12:46,006 --> 00:12:50,252 Heaven, Mr. Wing, helps those who help themselves. 239 00:12:50,286 --> 00:12:52,564 Now, our duty is to use our energies 240 00:12:52,599 --> 00:12:54,704 to assist this natural order. 241 00:12:54,739 --> 00:12:56,741 What is he on about, Syd? 242 00:12:56,776 --> 00:12:59,433 I think Mr. Laxworthy is making a proposition. 243 00:12:59,468 --> 00:13:02,091 That's precisely what I am doing. 244 00:13:02,126 --> 00:13:04,991 Now, I have a little capital and brains, 245 00:13:05,025 --> 00:13:07,303 Anderson has a highly developed skill, 246 00:13:07,338 --> 00:13:11,756 and you, Mr. Wing, you have a cultured style, 247 00:13:11,791 --> 00:13:14,379 indispensable to what I have in mind. 248 00:13:14,414 --> 00:13:15,691 - [door opens] - [door knocking] 249 00:13:15,725 --> 00:13:17,727 [Farrow] Your coffee, Mr. Laxworthy. 250 00:13:17,762 --> 00:13:19,143 Thank you, Mrs. Farrow. 251 00:13:19,177 --> 00:13:20,661 And if you wouldn't, 252 00:13:20,696 --> 00:13:22,836 if you could find a little cognac to go with it, 253 00:13:22,871 --> 00:13:23,872 that would be splendid. 254 00:13:23,906 --> 00:13:24,942 I think I can find that, sir. 255 00:13:24,976 --> 00:13:26,564 What about you two gentlemen? 256 00:13:26,598 --> 00:13:28,048 - Thank you, Mrs. Farrow. - No, I won't have any coffee, 257 00:13:28,083 --> 00:13:29,947 thank you, ma'am, but I will join you 258 00:13:29,981 --> 00:13:31,534 in a small glass of cognac. 259 00:13:31,569 --> 00:13:35,642 [chuckles] Good, good, good. 260 00:13:35,676 --> 00:13:37,057 Thank you, Mrs. Farrow. I'll look after it. 261 00:13:37,092 --> 00:13:38,679 [Farrow] Very good, sir. 262 00:13:41,475 --> 00:13:45,307 If you wouldn't mind a personal question, Anderson. 263 00:13:45,341 --> 00:13:46,826 How much money have you? 264 00:13:47,585 --> 00:13:49,759 One pound, seventeen and six. 265 00:13:49,794 --> 00:13:52,659 And you, Mr. Wing? Or may I call you Sydney? 266 00:13:52,693 --> 00:13:54,316 Please do. 267 00:13:54,350 --> 00:13:58,147 I take it that neither your finances nor prospects 268 00:13:58,182 --> 00:13:59,769 are very much healthier. 269 00:13:59,804 --> 00:14:03,532 I have one pound, fifteen shillings, and no prospects. 270 00:14:03,566 --> 00:14:07,294 Then your position is preordained. 271 00:14:07,329 --> 00:14:11,367 You must take your place among the aggressors. 272 00:14:11,402 --> 00:14:13,576 If I may say so, sir, that remark suggests little faith 273 00:14:13,611 --> 00:14:16,959 in the corrective role of our penal institutions. 274 00:14:16,994 --> 00:14:18,443 I have none at all. 275 00:14:19,479 --> 00:14:22,516 The very impecuniosity which leads men to crime 276 00:14:22,551 --> 00:14:24,484 is inevitably more desperate 277 00:14:24,518 --> 00:14:26,382 when they are returned to the world, 278 00:14:26,417 --> 00:14:28,591 than when they first transgressed. 279 00:14:28,626 --> 00:14:29,834 What does it mean, 280 00:14:29,869 --> 00:14:32,388 "Take our place amongst the aggressors"? 281 00:14:32,423 --> 00:14:37,152 It means, Mr. Anderson, what I choose it shall mean. 282 00:14:39,326 --> 00:14:43,537 But I don't mind telling you, that if you, 283 00:14:43,572 --> 00:14:45,470 if you accept my proposition, 284 00:14:45,505 --> 00:14:48,818 my chief aim will be to make life tolerable 285 00:14:48,853 --> 00:14:53,962 and to embrace every opportunity to enrich ourselves. 286 00:14:53,996 --> 00:14:55,446 Ah, well, I've got no objection 287 00:14:55,480 --> 00:14:57,413 to that, governor. [chuckles] 288 00:14:57,448 --> 00:14:59,174 [J.T.] What about you, Sydney'? 289 00:15:00,209 --> 00:15:01,762 What do you want us to do? 290 00:15:04,006 --> 00:15:08,079 I want you to be the young gentleman 291 00:15:08,114 --> 00:15:10,668 you were educated to be 292 00:15:10,702 --> 00:15:13,774 and to see that Anderson sedulously cultivates 293 00:15:13,809 --> 00:15:16,329 the manner and style of a gentleman's gentleman 294 00:15:16,363 --> 00:15:18,055 his early training intended. 295 00:15:18,918 --> 00:15:20,712 And how shall we live? 296 00:15:20,747 --> 00:15:24,509 Well, for the first six months, on my bounty. 297 00:15:24,544 --> 00:15:26,615 You will renew your wardrobe appropriately, 298 00:15:26,649 --> 00:15:29,652 at, uh, at Harrods, on my account. 299 00:15:29,687 --> 00:15:32,655 I will allow you each a small sum for your personal use, 300 00:15:32,690 --> 00:15:34,450 and Mrs. Farrow will continue as housekeeper 301 00:15:34,485 --> 00:15:36,728 and provide anything else you may require. 302 00:15:36,763 --> 00:15:40,146 [chuckles] You're taking a bit of a risk, aren't you, gov? 303 00:15:40,180 --> 00:15:42,942 Oh, I think not. 304 00:15:42,976 --> 00:15:47,670 No, you have very much to gain by accepting my proposition. 305 00:15:47,705 --> 00:15:50,915 And I know where the ring you stole, Sydney, 306 00:15:50,950 --> 00:15:52,882 from a certain young lady, 307 00:15:52,917 --> 00:15:54,194 [Anderson chuckles] 308 00:15:54,229 --> 00:15:56,265 and of some safes opened by Anderson, 309 00:15:56,300 --> 00:15:58,785 that the police would be very glad to hear about. 310 00:16:00,028 --> 00:16:02,064 You don't leave us much choice. 311 00:16:02,099 --> 00:16:06,172 Oh, indeed, I do! [chuckling] Oh. 312 00:16:06,206 --> 00:16:07,690 Oh, you can leave here now 313 00:16:07,725 --> 00:16:11,384 and go and spend the night at Rowton House 314 00:16:11,418 --> 00:16:13,903 or on the embankment, on a bench, 315 00:16:13,938 --> 00:16:15,767 if you require, if you wish. 316 00:16:16,596 --> 00:16:19,461 But if you accept my proposal, 317 00:16:19,495 --> 00:16:22,671 I demand absolute loyalty, obedience, 318 00:16:22,705 --> 00:16:24,017 and no questions asked. 319 00:16:28,746 --> 00:16:31,576 Yeah, well, you can count on me, governor. 320 00:16:31,611 --> 00:16:32,681 Sydney? 321 00:16:32,715 --> 00:16:34,441 Yes, I accept. 322 00:16:34,476 --> 00:16:36,305 Splendid! 323 00:16:36,340 --> 00:16:40,137 Then let us drink to our enterprises. 324 00:16:44,762 --> 00:16:47,247 Six months, you said. What then? 325 00:16:48,662 --> 00:16:52,528 Ah, yes. 326 00:16:52,563 --> 00:16:56,739 Here are two first-class tickets to Beaulieu, 327 00:16:56,774 --> 00:16:58,845 on the French Riviera. 328 00:16:58,879 --> 00:17:02,780 Six months today, at seven o'clock in the evening, 329 00:17:02,814 --> 00:17:04,230 I shall be taking an aperitif 330 00:17:04,264 --> 00:17:06,473 in the lounge of the Paradise Hotel. 331 00:17:07,543 --> 00:17:09,545 You will join me. 332 00:17:11,651 --> 00:17:16,104 [man speaking in foreign language] 333 00:17:16,138 --> 00:17:18,175 Ah, bon soir,Madame Bertrand. 334 00:17:18,209 --> 00:17:19,866 Welcome once again to the Hotel Paradise. 335 00:17:19,900 --> 00:17:23,007 Bon soir,Monsieur Helder. Is my suite ready? 336 00:17:23,042 --> 00:17:24,353 As always, when you choose 337 00:17:24,388 --> 00:17:25,768 to grace us with your presence, Madame. 338 00:17:25,803 --> 00:17:27,598 If you would be so kind as to register, 339 00:17:27,632 --> 00:17:30,187 I will have your baggage sent up to your suite immediately. 340 00:17:30,221 --> 00:17:34,191 [Helder speaking in foreign language] 341 00:17:34,225 --> 00:17:35,399 Ah, bon soir, messieurs. 342 00:17:35,433 --> 00:17:37,056 Welcome to the Hotel Paradise. 343 00:17:37,090 --> 00:17:38,298 Good evening. My name is Wing. 344 00:17:38,333 --> 00:17:39,506 Oh, yes, Monsieur Wing, 345 00:17:39,541 --> 00:17:41,198 I trust you had a pleasant journey. 346 00:17:41,232 --> 00:17:42,578 Channel was a trifle rough, 347 00:17:42,613 --> 00:17:44,304 but we English are a nation of sailors, 348 00:17:44,339 --> 00:17:45,616 - you know. - Of course, monsieur. 349 00:17:45,650 --> 00:17:47,100 If you'd be so kind as to register- 350 00:17:47,135 --> 00:17:48,481 In a little while. 351 00:17:48,515 --> 00:17:51,898 I have an appointment to meet a Mr. Laxworthy. 352 00:17:51,932 --> 00:17:53,451 I fear I'm a little late. 353 00:17:53,486 --> 00:17:54,970 As you wish, monsieur, Monsieur Laxworthy is waiting 354 00:17:55,004 --> 00:17:56,282 - in the salon. - Oh, thank you. 355 00:17:56,316 --> 00:17:57,317 I'll have your baggage sent up to- 356 00:17:57,352 --> 00:17:58,387 Uh, my man will see to that. 357 00:17:58,422 --> 00:18:00,355 - Ah, oui. - Anderson. 358 00:18:00,389 --> 00:18:01,735 Sir. 359 00:18:01,770 --> 00:18:04,393 - [fingers snapping] - [Helder hums] 360 00:18:04,428 --> 00:18:06,878 Show Monsieur Wing to the salon please. 361 00:18:06,913 --> 00:18:08,052 Monsieur. 362 00:18:20,237 --> 00:18:22,653 Bon soir,Monsieur Laxworthy. 363 00:18:22,687 --> 00:18:24,689 Good evening, Sydney. 364 00:18:24,724 --> 00:18:26,035 Your French is atrocious. 365 00:18:26,070 --> 00:18:27,520 We'll talk English, if you don't mind. 366 00:18:27,554 --> 00:18:28,521 Sit down. 367 00:18:31,282 --> 00:18:32,318 It was a ghastly journey. 368 00:18:32,352 --> 00:18:33,560 Must say, I'm glad to be here. 369 00:18:33,595 --> 00:18:34,837 Well, let me get you an aperitif. 370 00:18:34,872 --> 00:18:37,530 Garcon,two dry Vermouth. 371 00:18:39,325 --> 00:18:41,154 How are the partridges? 372 00:18:41,189 --> 00:18:42,466 - Bad. - Oh. 373 00:18:42,500 --> 00:18:44,433 It was the storm in June that did it. 374 00:18:44,468 --> 00:18:46,297 We went light last season, though, 375 00:18:46,332 --> 00:18:47,781 so I'm putting down 40 brays for- 376 00:18:47,816 --> 00:18:51,371 Excellent, excellent. Don't overdo it, though. 377 00:18:51,406 --> 00:18:53,787 - It's a fascinating place- - [dish shatters] 378 00:18:53,822 --> 00:18:58,275 [people chattering faintly] 379 00:18:58,309 --> 00:19:00,898 [man speaking in foreign language] 380 00:19:00,932 --> 00:19:02,693 [Sydney] Madame? 381 00:19:03,487 --> 00:19:04,833 Thank you. 382 00:19:04,867 --> 00:19:07,491 I had no idea you were going to be here. 383 00:19:07,525 --> 00:19:09,355 I hope we shall meet again. 384 00:19:19,917 --> 00:19:21,988 We met on the train. 385 00:19:22,022 --> 00:19:24,232 See, I see you haven't wasted your time on the journey. 386 00:19:24,266 --> 00:19:26,303 A most interesting acquaintance. 387 00:19:26,337 --> 00:19:28,167 Do you know who she is? 388 00:19:28,201 --> 00:19:30,410 Her name is Madame Bertrand, 389 00:19:30,445 --> 00:19:32,447 although she's an Englishwoman. 390 00:19:32,481 --> 00:19:35,070 Her late husband was a high official 391 00:19:35,104 --> 00:19:36,692 in the French Foreign Office. 392 00:19:36,727 --> 00:19:37,969 She seems to have survived 393 00:19:38,004 --> 00:19:39,419 the loss of her husband very well. 394 00:19:39,454 --> 00:19:41,352 - Oh, she has compensations. - Oh, yes? 395 00:19:41,387 --> 00:19:44,804 Yes, currently, I understand it's Admiral Christador, 396 00:19:44,838 --> 00:19:47,393 the commander of the battleship Magnifique. 397 00:19:47,427 --> 00:19:48,704 - Ah! - Thank you. 398 00:19:48,739 --> 00:19:49,774 Thank you. 399 00:19:49,809 --> 00:19:52,398 That explains her being here. 400 00:19:52,432 --> 00:19:55,366 Didn't I see a notice about a visit of the Magnifique? 401 00:19:55,401 --> 00:19:57,057 Yes, indeed you did. 402 00:19:57,092 --> 00:20:00,716 She's anchored in deep water on the other side of the bay. 403 00:20:00,751 --> 00:20:02,201 Very well-informed, sir. 404 00:20:02,235 --> 00:20:04,203 I make it my business to be so. 405 00:20:14,178 --> 00:20:15,490 - Boo! - [woman exclaims] 406 00:20:15,524 --> 00:20:16,594 [chuckles] Hello. 407 00:20:17,388 --> 00:20:18,389 And where are you going to? 408 00:20:18,424 --> 00:20:19,563 [chuckles] To the lift. 409 00:20:19,597 --> 00:20:21,392 Oh, well, allow me. 410 00:20:21,427 --> 00:20:23,014 Ah, merci,monsieur. 411 00:20:23,774 --> 00:20:25,638 You frightened me. 412 00:20:25,672 --> 00:20:27,640 - You are English, yes? - Uh, yes. 413 00:20:27,674 --> 00:20:29,987 I saw you on the train with your master, I think. 414 00:20:30,021 --> 00:20:32,300 Yes, and I saw you too, 415 00:20:32,334 --> 00:20:34,440 looking much prettier than your mistress. 416 00:20:34,474 --> 00:20:36,373 Monsieur, you must not say such things. 417 00:20:36,407 --> 00:20:38,064 Madame Bertrand would be furious. 418 00:20:38,098 --> 00:20:39,617 Oh, don't worry. 419 00:20:39,652 --> 00:20:41,688 I shan't be saying them to Madame Bertrand. [laughs] 420 00:20:41,723 --> 00:20:43,449 But I hope you'll allow me the opportunity 421 00:20:43,483 --> 00:20:45,623 of saying them to you again. 422 00:20:45,658 --> 00:20:46,590 Perhaps. 423 00:20:48,074 --> 00:20:50,939 Madame will be busy with her lover. 424 00:20:50,973 --> 00:20:52,216 Her lover? [laughs] 425 00:20:52,251 --> 00:20:53,735 [chuckles] The Admiral Christador. 426 00:20:53,769 --> 00:20:56,772 Ah! So, you will have your evenings free then, hmm? 427 00:20:56,807 --> 00:20:58,395 It could be arranged. 428 00:20:58,429 --> 00:21:01,398 Well, let's arrange it, then, shall we? 429 00:21:01,432 --> 00:21:03,572 Later. You must excuse me now. 430 00:21:03,607 --> 00:21:06,817 I have to put Madame's jewels in the hotel safe. 431 00:21:08,128 --> 00:21:10,717 Au revoir. 432 00:21:10,752 --> 00:21:11,994 Oh, Anderson, there you are. 433 00:21:12,029 --> 00:21:13,824 Ah, evening, Anderson. How are you? 434 00:21:13,858 --> 00:21:15,274 Good evening, Mr. Laxworthy. 435 00:21:15,308 --> 00:21:16,999 I'm very well, thank you, sir. I trust you are too. 436 00:21:17,034 --> 00:21:18,346 Yes, thank you. 437 00:21:18,380 --> 00:21:20,313 I hope you find your room comfortable. 438 00:21:20,348 --> 00:21:22,073 Oh, considerably more comfortable 439 00:21:22,108 --> 00:21:24,973 than my accommodation before I moved in with Mr. Wing, sir. 440 00:21:25,007 --> 00:21:27,527 [chuckles] Yes. I could imagine. 441 00:21:27,562 --> 00:21:29,253 I say, this looks jolly fine. 442 00:21:29,288 --> 00:21:31,669 Yes, I'm glad you like it. 443 00:21:31,704 --> 00:21:33,050 God's truth! 444 00:21:33,084 --> 00:21:34,534 What is it? What's the matter? 445 00:21:34,569 --> 00:21:36,674 I've just had a blooming fortune slip through my fingers. 446 00:21:36,709 --> 00:21:37,951 Oh, how do you mean? 447 00:21:37,986 --> 00:21:39,608 I've just carried Madame Bertrand's jewels 448 00:21:39,643 --> 00:21:40,920 to the lift for her maid. 449 00:21:40,954 --> 00:21:42,093 Anderson! 450 00:21:43,198 --> 00:21:46,753 Madame Bertrand's jewels are trinkets. 451 00:21:46,788 --> 00:21:49,411 We're here for richer hauls. 452 00:21:49,446 --> 00:21:51,137 We must not be diverted 453 00:21:51,171 --> 00:21:56,280 by any excursion that will jeopardize our main enterprise. 454 00:21:56,315 --> 00:21:58,144 I do apologize, sir. 455 00:21:58,178 --> 00:22:00,008 A moment of temptation. [chuckles nervously] 456 00:22:00,042 --> 00:22:02,493 Old habits die hard, I'm afraid. 457 00:22:02,528 --> 00:22:03,494 Very well. 458 00:22:04,564 --> 00:22:06,152 Now, to business. 459 00:22:08,396 --> 00:22:10,329 The secret of our success 460 00:22:10,363 --> 00:22:14,919 will depend on the selection of our benefactor. 461 00:22:14,954 --> 00:22:16,542 [Sydney] I don't quite understand. 462 00:22:16,576 --> 00:22:20,373 Uh, that's why you found yourself incarcerated. 463 00:22:20,408 --> 00:22:23,583 The very rich do not always acquire their wealth 464 00:22:23,618 --> 00:22:25,102 by noble means. 465 00:22:25,136 --> 00:22:27,518 Hence, when they find themselves deprived, 466 00:22:27,553 --> 00:22:30,970 they must frequently endure in silence, 467 00:22:31,004 --> 00:22:33,800 to avoid scandal or even ruin. 468 00:22:33,835 --> 00:22:35,319 [chuckling] Oh, I get it! 469 00:22:35,354 --> 00:22:37,010 We nick the stuff. 470 00:22:37,045 --> 00:22:40,531 [stammers] We deprive them of their ill-gotten gains. 471 00:22:40,566 --> 00:22:42,050 Exactly. 472 00:22:42,084 --> 00:22:45,260 How do we identify these benefactors? 473 00:22:45,294 --> 00:22:46,503 Oh, that's already been done. 474 00:22:46,537 --> 00:22:48,401 Whilst you've been preparing for your part, 475 00:22:48,436 --> 00:22:49,437 I've not been idle. 476 00:22:49,471 --> 00:22:52,060 What exactly is my part to be? 477 00:22:52,094 --> 00:22:53,924 You are my nephew, 478 00:22:53,958 --> 00:22:57,065 a gentleman of leisure, enjoying the prolonged holiday. 479 00:22:57,099 --> 00:22:58,756 Now, you will make yourself acquainted 480 00:22:58,791 --> 00:23:01,587 with all the guests I point out to you, 481 00:23:01,621 --> 00:23:05,073 and you will report to me everything you can glean 482 00:23:05,107 --> 00:23:06,971 on their business and their movements. 483 00:23:07,006 --> 00:23:08,456 What do you want me to do? 484 00:23:08,490 --> 00:23:10,285 I want you to make yourself acquainted 485 00:23:10,319 --> 00:23:11,424 with their servants. 486 00:23:11,459 --> 00:23:12,632 Now, frequently, there's much more 487 00:23:12,667 --> 00:23:14,807 to be learned below-stairs than above. 488 00:23:14,841 --> 00:23:16,256 Oh, that's very true. [chuckles] 489 00:23:16,291 --> 00:23:18,120 As a matter of fact, I've already discovered 490 00:23:18,155 --> 00:23:21,814 that that Madame Bertrand is Admiral Christador's mistress. 491 00:23:21,848 --> 00:23:25,404 Oh, that's a very useful piece of information, 492 00:23:25,438 --> 00:23:27,336 of which I'm already aware. 493 00:23:27,371 --> 00:23:28,579 Oh. 494 00:23:28,614 --> 00:23:30,098 Oh, but I compliment you on your enterprise. 495 00:23:30,132 --> 00:23:31,755 It may yet be of use to us. 496 00:23:31,789 --> 00:23:33,101 [chuckles] Well, I hope so. 497 00:23:33,135 --> 00:23:35,137 You see, I've already got one very, uh, 498 00:23:35,172 --> 00:23:37,554 very reliable source of information. 499 00:23:37,588 --> 00:23:38,762 The maid? 500 00:23:38,796 --> 00:23:41,247 Oh, I see you have a natural talent. 501 00:23:41,281 --> 00:23:42,490 [both chuckling] 502 00:23:42,524 --> 00:23:44,457 - Thank you, sir. - [soft orchestral music] 503 00:23:44,492 --> 00:23:47,080 You must be very proud to command such a fine ship. 504 00:23:47,115 --> 00:23:48,737 Indeed, I am. 505 00:23:48,772 --> 00:23:51,222 The Magnifique, it is the most powerful ship in the world. 506 00:23:51,257 --> 00:23:53,224 Oh, come, Charles. 507 00:23:53,259 --> 00:23:55,261 The Germans have much bigger ships. 508 00:23:55,295 --> 00:23:58,540 Ah, size is not important anymore. 509 00:23:58,575 --> 00:23:59,299 Really? 510 00:23:59,334 --> 00:24:00,680 We have a new weapon 511 00:24:00,715 --> 00:24:03,200 that makes us more than a match for the Germans, 512 00:24:03,234 --> 00:24:05,478 and the British too. 513 00:24:05,513 --> 00:24:11,035 - [people chattering faintly] - [dishes clattering] 514 00:24:14,660 --> 00:24:16,489 Who are they? 515 00:24:16,524 --> 00:24:20,182 The younger man is the Marquis Lefant, a very old friend. 516 00:24:20,217 --> 00:24:22,633 The older man is the American, Freeling Poignton. 517 00:24:22,668 --> 00:24:26,810 The admiral looks very gallant in his uniform. 518 00:24:26,844 --> 00:24:29,433 Little wonder he's so successful with women. 519 00:24:29,468 --> 00:24:33,368 I hate his uniform and all that it stands for. 520 00:24:33,402 --> 00:24:36,440 When will man learn to manage their affairs without war? 521 00:24:36,475 --> 00:24:38,649 Ah, your sentiments, my dear Poignton, are commendable, 522 00:24:38,684 --> 00:24:42,032 but I fear, in this world, quite unrealistic. 523 00:24:42,066 --> 00:24:43,447 I don't agree. 524 00:24:43,482 --> 00:24:45,691 If one fraction of the money spent on war 525 00:24:45,725 --> 00:24:47,313 was spent promoting peace- 526 00:24:47,347 --> 00:24:49,971 [laughs] No one gives money for peace. 527 00:24:50,005 --> 00:24:51,351 I do. 528 00:24:51,386 --> 00:24:52,767 And I'll tell you, 529 00:24:52,801 --> 00:24:54,527 if I had a quarter of a million in the bank, 530 00:24:54,562 --> 00:24:58,497 I'd give the rest of my entire fortune, $500 million, 531 00:24:58,531 --> 00:25:00,429 to see every army disbanded, 532 00:25:00,464 --> 00:25:03,018 every warship turned into a trading vessel. 533 00:25:03,053 --> 00:25:04,503 Ah, you, sir, are the exception. 534 00:25:04,537 --> 00:25:07,022 Your crusading for peace is well-known. 535 00:25:07,816 --> 00:25:10,439 And I confess much sympathy. 536 00:25:10,474 --> 00:25:13,304 Indeed, I might even be able to help you. 537 00:25:13,339 --> 00:25:14,547 In what way, Marquis? 538 00:25:14,582 --> 00:25:16,307 Oh, not to abolish war absolutely, 539 00:25:16,342 --> 00:25:19,103 but at least to make it less likely. 540 00:25:19,759 --> 00:25:20,657 Ah. 541 00:25:20,691 --> 00:25:22,106 Who are they? 542 00:25:22,141 --> 00:25:24,937 The older one is Freeling Poignton. 543 00:25:24,971 --> 00:25:26,317 [Sydney] The American millionaire? 544 00:25:26,352 --> 00:25:27,595 Multi-millionaire. 545 00:25:27,629 --> 00:25:30,425 He's probably the richest man in the world. 546 00:25:30,459 --> 00:25:31,737 [Sydney] And his companion? 547 00:25:31,771 --> 00:25:34,429 He would call himself a diplomat. 548 00:25:34,463 --> 00:25:36,638 He is the Marquis Lefant. 549 00:25:36,673 --> 00:25:37,881 I've never heard of him. 550 00:25:37,915 --> 00:25:39,917 [chuckles] I'm not surprised. 551 00:25:39,952 --> 00:25:41,505 But it's true to say 552 00:25:41,540 --> 00:25:44,128 that he's one of the most powerful men in the world. 553 00:25:44,163 --> 00:25:45,026 Indeed? 554 00:25:45,060 --> 00:25:46,579 Yes, it was his decision 555 00:25:46,614 --> 00:25:48,719 that brought about the war between Russia and Japan. 556 00:25:48,754 --> 00:25:50,031 This is intriguing. 557 00:25:50,065 --> 00:25:52,723 Intrigue is exactly the right word. 558 00:25:52,758 --> 00:25:57,003 Now, why should a man like Lefant be talking to Poignton, 559 00:25:57,038 --> 00:26:00,662 a dedicated, almost fanatical pacifist? 560 00:26:02,595 --> 00:26:05,529 I wonder, would you mind changing places with me? 561 00:26:06,703 --> 00:26:08,083 I beg your pardon? 562 00:26:08,118 --> 00:26:11,570 I would like to sit where you're sitting. 563 00:26:12,881 --> 00:26:13,951 Oh. 564 00:26:13,986 --> 00:26:15,090 - Yes, of course. - Thank you. 565 00:26:15,125 --> 00:26:17,403 - Sir. - No, it's all right. 566 00:26:17,437 --> 00:26:21,649 - [soft orchestral music] - [people chattering faintly] 567 00:26:21,683 --> 00:26:22,650 Thank you. 568 00:26:24,686 --> 00:26:28,587 - May I ask why- - No, I have to concentrate. 569 00:26:28,621 --> 00:26:31,555 Order the, order the dinner while we're waiting. 570 00:26:31,590 --> 00:26:36,698 Last time I was here, the sole Turgenev was excellent. 571 00:26:49,366 --> 00:26:50,678 Excuse me, Madame. 572 00:26:50,712 --> 00:26:53,646 There is a messenger to see the admiral. 573 00:26:53,681 --> 00:26:56,994 Oh, forgive me. [chuckles] 574 00:26:58,547 --> 00:27:01,412 The admiral is taking me to the casino tonight. 575 00:27:01,447 --> 00:27:03,829 We shall be back late. There is no need for you to wait up. 576 00:27:03,863 --> 00:27:05,244 Thank you, Madame. 577 00:27:05,278 --> 00:27:08,005 You will need your coat. The night will be cold. 578 00:27:13,424 --> 00:27:15,737 I have a present for you. 579 00:27:15,772 --> 00:27:17,428 [Bertrand] Oh! 580 00:27:18,775 --> 00:27:21,916 The pass for you to see over my ship. 581 00:27:21,950 --> 00:27:23,296 Oh. 582 00:27:23,331 --> 00:27:25,229 Oh! Well, that will be very interesting. 583 00:27:25,264 --> 00:27:26,852 Oh, you are honored, my dear. 584 00:27:26,886 --> 00:27:29,371 There are those who would give a fortune for the privilege. 585 00:27:29,406 --> 00:27:31,857 I had thought that you would be my pass. 586 00:27:31,891 --> 00:27:34,066 Ah, I shall not be available. 587 00:27:34,100 --> 00:27:36,102 The minister for the navy is in Toulon. 588 00:27:36,137 --> 00:27:38,104 I have to be at his disposal. 589 00:27:38,139 --> 00:27:39,692 But with this pass, 590 00:27:39,727 --> 00:27:43,247 you may look over the ship at your pleasure. [chuckles] 591 00:27:50,220 --> 00:27:52,740 You look so beautiful tonight. 592 00:27:54,293 --> 00:27:55,639 - [people chattering faintly] - [soft orchestral music] 593 00:27:55,674 --> 00:27:57,192 [Marquis] Did you know that the French 594 00:27:57,227 --> 00:27:58,642 have given up building battleships? 595 00:27:58,677 --> 00:28:00,609 [Freeling] I am delighted to hear it. 596 00:28:00,644 --> 00:28:03,647 Ah, do not deceive yourself, my dear sir. 597 00:28:03,682 --> 00:28:05,304 It's not that they are any less willing 598 00:28:05,338 --> 00:28:07,375 to pursue their aims through military means, 599 00:28:07,409 --> 00:28:12,760 but this new torpedo has made battleships obsolete. 600 00:28:15,245 --> 00:28:18,627 [J.T. clears throat] 601 00:28:21,009 --> 00:28:23,149 Ah, excellent. 602 00:28:25,462 --> 00:28:26,808 Encore. 603 00:28:26,843 --> 00:28:30,398 Many years ago, I perfected the art of lip-reading. 604 00:28:30,432 --> 00:28:31,675 I recommend it to you. 605 00:28:31,710 --> 00:28:33,815 I find it extremely advantageous. 606 00:28:34,782 --> 00:28:36,473 Did you learn anything of value? 607 00:28:36,507 --> 00:28:38,820 Confirmation of what I already know, 608 00:28:38,855 --> 00:28:40,684 that the presence of Lefant and Poignton 609 00:28:40,719 --> 00:28:45,344 coinciding with the visit of the Magnifique is no chance. 610 00:28:45,378 --> 00:28:48,209 [Sydney] What is so special about the Magnifique? 611 00:28:48,243 --> 00:28:51,488 It carries a new guided torpedo, 612 00:28:51,522 --> 00:28:54,802 which can hit a target without fail, at up to five miles. 613 00:28:56,148 --> 00:28:58,357 That's fantastic. 614 00:28:58,391 --> 00:29:01,532 Poignton's a pacifist. Why is he so interested in this? 615 00:29:01,567 --> 00:29:03,742 Well, his money could ensure 616 00:29:03,776 --> 00:29:07,090 that every country in the world had one of these weapons. 617 00:29:07,124 --> 00:29:09,989 Then there could be no more naval warfare. 618 00:29:11,853 --> 00:29:14,200 - Couldn't we- - No, later, Sydney, later. 619 00:29:14,235 --> 00:29:15,995 How are you enjoying your sole? 620 00:29:23,762 --> 00:29:26,212 Oh, excusez moi. 621 00:29:26,247 --> 00:29:30,044 Uh, voulez-vous,belong? 622 00:29:30,078 --> 00:29:32,529 I'm sorry. I don't comprehend the lingo. 623 00:29:32,563 --> 00:29:33,633 Oh, you're English, are you? 624 00:29:33,668 --> 00:29:35,118 No, no, American. 625 00:29:35,152 --> 00:29:38,086 Oh, well, my name is Anderson. I'm Mr. Sidney Wing's valet. 626 00:29:38,121 --> 00:29:40,295 Oh, Foster. I work for Freeling Poignton. 627 00:29:40,330 --> 00:29:42,366 Oh, yeah? What's he like to work for? 628 00:29:42,401 --> 00:29:44,127 Oh, he's all right, I guess, 629 00:29:44,161 --> 00:29:46,405 except that he's lousy about money. 630 00:29:46,439 --> 00:29:47,993 Aren't they all? [chuckles] 631 00:29:48,027 --> 00:29:49,684 You know, trying to get a $5-a-month raise out of him 632 00:29:49,718 --> 00:29:52,687 is like trying to get gold out of Fort Knox, huh? 633 00:29:52,721 --> 00:29:55,863 And yet, you know, I've seen him give away a half a million 634 00:29:55,897 --> 00:29:57,381 without turning a hair, 635 00:29:57,416 --> 00:29:58,658 just if he likes an idea. 636 00:29:58,693 --> 00:30:00,419 [chuckles] That is a lot of money. 637 00:30:00,453 --> 00:30:03,146 And he's gonna do it again. I can see it coming. 638 00:30:03,180 --> 00:30:05,700 There's this French marquis or something, 639 00:30:05,734 --> 00:30:06,908 a fellow named Lefant. 640 00:30:06,943 --> 00:30:08,151 Now, he's a crook, if you ask me. 641 00:30:08,185 --> 00:30:09,428 Why, what's he up to? 642 00:30:09,462 --> 00:30:10,774 Well, he's got the boss interested 643 00:30:10,809 --> 00:30:13,915 in some plan to stop war. [chuckles] 644 00:30:13,950 --> 00:30:15,434 They'll never stop war, will they? 645 00:30:15,468 --> 00:30:17,608 Ah, you can put your shirt on that. 646 00:30:17,643 --> 00:30:19,610 So, it'll cost the old man another million, 647 00:30:19,645 --> 00:30:20,715 but what the hell? 648 00:30:20,749 --> 00:30:22,096 It's his money, huh? 649 00:30:22,130 --> 00:30:24,477 What exactly is the plan then? 650 00:30:24,512 --> 00:30:26,963 I don't really know, but between you and me, 651 00:30:26,997 --> 00:30:30,414 I think it's got something to do with the French Navy. 652 00:30:30,449 --> 00:30:32,416 [scoffs] Stop war? [chuckles] 653 00:30:32,451 --> 00:30:36,144 He's got to be kidding, huh? [chuckles] 654 00:30:36,179 --> 00:30:39,803 [soft orchestral music] 655 00:30:47,707 --> 00:30:50,779 Madame, don't tell me the gallant admiral 656 00:30:50,814 --> 00:30:52,264 has deserted you? 657 00:30:52,298 --> 00:30:53,886 Only for a moment. 658 00:30:53,921 --> 00:30:55,543 He has business to attend to. 659 00:30:55,577 --> 00:30:56,993 Oh, what a pity. 660 00:30:57,027 --> 00:30:58,546 I could have hoped it would have taken him all evening. 661 00:30:58,580 --> 00:31:01,342 There will be other evenings, Mr. Wing. 662 00:31:02,515 --> 00:31:05,449 Perhaps then I may have the honor of your company. 663 00:31:05,484 --> 00:31:08,694 It would be a great pleasure. 664 00:31:08,728 --> 00:31:12,594 The admiral is a little jealous when I talk to other men. 665 00:31:13,664 --> 00:31:14,665 Good night. 666 00:31:14,700 --> 00:31:16,046 Good night, Madame. 667 00:31:16,081 --> 00:31:18,048 Well, look, why don't you come and have a drink, eh? 668 00:31:18,083 --> 00:31:20,499 - No, I must go. - Oh, why? 669 00:31:20,533 --> 00:31:21,741 I'm afraid here. 670 00:31:21,776 --> 00:31:24,261 Well, let's go for a walk, then, shall we? 671 00:31:24,296 --> 00:31:25,607 You can show me the gardens. 672 00:31:25,642 --> 00:31:27,644 Yes, we'll do that. I'll get my wrap. 673 00:31:27,678 --> 00:31:29,128 Give me five minutes. 674 00:31:29,163 --> 00:31:30,647 All right, I'll see you in five minutes then, 675 00:31:30,681 --> 00:31:32,166 at the back of the hotel. 676 00:31:35,341 --> 00:31:37,102 Oh, commendable enthusiasm. 677 00:31:44,350 --> 00:31:46,007 [Anderson whistling] 678 00:31:46,042 --> 00:31:47,698 Business or pleasure, Anderson? 679 00:31:47,733 --> 00:31:49,838 [Anderson] [chuckles] Both, I hope. 680 00:31:49,873 --> 00:31:51,219 Did you find anything of value from her? 681 00:31:51,254 --> 00:31:52,980 Well, no, not very much, 682 00:31:53,014 --> 00:31:54,429 except that Admiral Christador 683 00:31:54,464 --> 00:31:56,431 has got to go to Toulon tomorrow 684 00:31:56,466 --> 00:31:59,365 and Madame Bertrand's got a pass to see over his ship. 685 00:31:59,400 --> 00:32:01,747 That could be more valuable than you think. 686 00:32:01,781 --> 00:32:03,887 Oh. Pleased you think so. 687 00:32:03,922 --> 00:32:05,302 Anything else? 688 00:32:05,337 --> 00:32:06,579 Well, I've been talking 689 00:32:06,614 --> 00:32:08,650 to Freeling Poignton's man, Foster. 690 00:32:08,685 --> 00:32:09,928 Good. What did you learn? 691 00:32:09,962 --> 00:32:11,239 Well, Mr. Poignton came over here 692 00:32:11,274 --> 00:32:13,379 to meet some French marquis or other. 693 00:32:13,414 --> 00:32:16,382 Seems very involved in some scheme to try and stop war. 694 00:32:16,417 --> 00:32:18,315 That confirms my own information. 695 00:32:18,350 --> 00:32:20,317 Keep up the good work, Anderson. 696 00:32:20,352 --> 00:32:23,769 Right. Well, if you'll excuse me, I'll get to it. 697 00:32:23,803 --> 00:32:25,391 [J.T. chuckles] 698 00:32:25,426 --> 00:32:27,152 Can I get you a drink? 699 00:32:27,186 --> 00:32:29,809 Yes, a little cognac, providing it's the best. 700 00:32:29,844 --> 00:32:32,605 Anything else would be an insult to the chef. 701 00:32:34,366 --> 00:32:38,473 Take care not to drink too much tonight, Sydney. 702 00:32:38,508 --> 00:32:40,337 There's work for you to do. 703 00:32:40,372 --> 00:32:45,756 - [Sydney chuckles] - [ominous music] 704 00:33:25,175 --> 00:33:27,867 [door closing] 705 00:33:27,902 --> 00:33:31,492 [indistinct clattering] 706 00:33:53,859 --> 00:33:56,793 [ominous music] 707 00:34:21,990 --> 00:34:23,337 I might as well start packing. 708 00:34:23,371 --> 00:34:24,786 You'll do nothing of the sort. 709 00:34:24,821 --> 00:34:27,237 If only he can wait until Madame is asleep. 710 00:34:27,272 --> 00:34:29,308 Oh, look, that takes experience. 711 00:34:29,343 --> 00:34:30,999 Sydney's only an amateur. 712 00:34:31,034 --> 00:34:32,553 Even if she does drop off, 713 00:34:32,587 --> 00:34:34,348 he's bound to wake her falling over the furniture, 714 00:34:34,382 --> 00:34:37,178 - when he tries to get out. - Anderson, you're a pessimist. 715 00:34:37,213 --> 00:34:38,904 Now, we're not finished yet. 716 00:34:38,938 --> 00:34:40,595 I'll think of something. 717 00:34:45,807 --> 00:34:48,776 [furniture thuds] 718 00:34:53,160 --> 00:34:54,506 [alarm ringing] 719 00:34:54,540 --> 00:34:56,059 It's too late! He's discovered! 720 00:34:56,094 --> 00:34:57,785 I'll get the cases. 721 00:35:06,104 --> 00:35:08,071 There was a man in my room. 722 00:35:08,106 --> 00:35:10,729 But, Madame, this is unheard of in the Hotel Paradise. 723 00:35:10,763 --> 00:35:13,214 Don't argue. Find him. 724 00:35:13,249 --> 00:35:14,802 Of course, Madame. 725 00:35:14,836 --> 00:35:17,287 Search the sitting room. [speaks in foreign language] 726 00:35:17,322 --> 00:35:19,841 Madame, you are quite sure you actually saw him? 727 00:35:19,876 --> 00:35:21,705 Of course I'm sure. 728 00:35:21,740 --> 00:35:23,293 I was awakened by a noise. 729 00:35:23,328 --> 00:35:26,710 I opened my eyes. I saw this, this person. 730 00:35:26,745 --> 00:35:28,298 First, I thought I was dreaming. 731 00:35:28,333 --> 00:35:31,370 When I opened my eyes again, he was gone. 732 00:35:31,405 --> 00:35:34,684 Is Madame quite sure it was not a dream, 733 00:35:34,718 --> 00:35:36,582 an illusion, perhaps? 734 00:35:36,617 --> 00:35:37,825 Of course not. 735 00:35:37,859 --> 00:35:40,793 Am I schoolgirl to dream of such things? 736 00:35:40,828 --> 00:35:42,726 Of course not, Madame. 737 00:35:42,761 --> 00:35:44,211 But, uh, well, 738 00:35:44,245 --> 00:35:47,386 search the bathroom. [speaks in foreign language] 739 00:35:47,421 --> 00:35:50,148 Is anything missing, Madame? 740 00:35:50,182 --> 00:35:53,358 Fortunately, my jewels are in the safe. 741 00:35:53,392 --> 00:35:55,325 Fortunate, indeed, ah, oui. 742 00:35:57,327 --> 00:36:02,194 [Helder speaking in foreign language] 743 00:36:10,375 --> 00:36:13,481 In that case, there is only one place where he can be. 744 00:36:13,516 --> 00:36:18,141 He's not out there. I have already looked. 745 00:36:18,176 --> 00:36:20,108 Oh, in that case, Madame, 746 00:36:20,143 --> 00:36:21,386 he must have escaped to the corridor, 747 00:36:21,420 --> 00:36:23,250 before you sounded the alarm. 748 00:36:23,284 --> 00:36:24,941 That is the only explanation. 749 00:36:24,975 --> 00:36:27,840 Then I will have the grounds searched immediately, Madame. 750 00:36:27,875 --> 00:36:29,187 Good night. 751 00:36:29,221 --> 00:36:30,636 Good night. 752 00:36:30,671 --> 00:36:32,224 [speaks in foreign language] that your slumber 753 00:36:32,259 --> 00:36:34,813 has been disturbed, I'm so sorry again. 754 00:36:38,610 --> 00:36:39,990 - Marie. - Madame? 755 00:36:40,025 --> 00:36:42,269 - Good night. - Good night, Madame. 756 00:36:42,786 --> 00:36:44,236 What's the matter? 757 00:36:44,271 --> 00:36:45,582 Nothing, monsieur. Nothing to worry about at all. 758 00:36:45,617 --> 00:36:47,101 It's quite all right. Good night, sir. 759 00:36:47,135 --> 00:36:51,795 [Helder speaking in foreign language] 760 00:36:53,659 --> 00:36:55,282 Good evening, Mr. Wing. 761 00:36:55,316 --> 00:36:57,076 Or should I say good morning? 762 00:36:57,836 --> 00:36:58,768 [Sydney] Madame. 763 00:36:59,734 --> 00:37:01,391 Come in. You'll catch cold. 764 00:37:09,296 --> 00:37:10,711 You will gather, Mr. Wing, 765 00:37:10,745 --> 00:37:13,092 that I am disposed to spare you. 766 00:37:13,127 --> 00:37:14,301 You are? 767 00:37:14,335 --> 00:37:15,681 I knew you were outside, 768 00:37:15,716 --> 00:37:17,373 even while my room was being searched. 769 00:37:17,407 --> 00:37:18,788 But, then, why didn't you- 770 00:37:18,822 --> 00:37:20,721 I preferred to have an explanation, 771 00:37:20,755 --> 00:37:24,794 before I gave you up as a common burglar. 772 00:37:24,828 --> 00:37:26,589 Madame, you are so gracious. 773 00:37:26,623 --> 00:37:28,176 We shall see. 774 00:37:28,211 --> 00:37:30,282 If you wish to leave this room a free man, 775 00:37:30,317 --> 00:37:33,216 you had better tell me the truth. 776 00:37:33,251 --> 00:37:35,011 A gentleman could never lie to one as- 777 00:37:35,045 --> 00:37:36,875 A gentleman? 778 00:37:36,909 --> 00:37:40,188 When I awoke, you were at my dressing table. 779 00:37:40,223 --> 00:37:41,569 What have you taken? 780 00:37:42,432 --> 00:37:44,503 The most precious thing there. 781 00:37:45,470 --> 00:37:46,436 What? 782 00:37:49,612 --> 00:37:52,339 Tonight, you wore a red rose at your bosom. 783 00:37:54,375 --> 00:37:56,584 I was obsessed by an overwhelming desire 784 00:37:56,619 --> 00:37:59,035 to sleep with that rose on my pillow. 785 00:38:01,209 --> 00:38:03,833 Do you mean for the sake of this rose, 786 00:38:03,867 --> 00:38:06,076 you ran such a terrible risk? 787 00:38:08,665 --> 00:38:13,083 For the rose and all that it means to me. 788 00:38:14,671 --> 00:38:18,054 That was very naughty of you, Mr. Wing. 789 00:38:22,403 --> 00:38:24,025 The light's still on in her room. I don't understand it. 790 00:38:24,060 --> 00:38:25,958 Well, have patience, man. 791 00:38:25,993 --> 00:38:28,098 If he had been apprehended, we would know by now. 792 00:38:28,133 --> 00:38:29,445 Yes, but what's he doing? 793 00:38:29,479 --> 00:38:30,515 Now, not being gifted with second sight, 794 00:38:30,549 --> 00:38:32,033 I cannot answer that question, 795 00:38:32,068 --> 00:38:33,414 but I'm beginning to regain my confidence 796 00:38:33,449 --> 00:38:35,727 in Sydney's ability to look after himself. 797 00:38:57,438 --> 00:38:58,405 Well? 798 00:39:03,237 --> 00:39:04,342 Excellent! 799 00:39:08,484 --> 00:39:12,626 [people chattering faintly] 800 00:39:18,908 --> 00:39:20,358 Bonjour, Madame. 801 00:39:21,048 --> 00:39:22,360 You are well, I trust? 802 00:39:22,394 --> 00:39:23,706 Quite well, thank you. 803 00:39:23,740 --> 00:39:25,121 And may I inquire, 804 00:39:25,155 --> 00:39:27,330 where is the gallant admiral this morning? 805 00:39:27,365 --> 00:39:30,022 He has gone to Toulon, to see the minister for the navy. 806 00:39:30,057 --> 00:39:31,783 He will not be back until tomorrow. 807 00:39:31,817 --> 00:39:34,889 Splendid, splendid. [chuckles] 808 00:39:34,924 --> 00:39:36,753 And what about the pass? 809 00:39:36,788 --> 00:39:42,138 Well, he gave me one, but I appear to have lost it. 810 00:39:42,932 --> 00:39:44,036 Lost it? 811 00:39:44,899 --> 00:39:46,832 This is very unfortunate. 812 00:39:46,867 --> 00:39:48,213 Can't you get another? 813 00:39:48,247 --> 00:39:51,078 Well, not until he returns. 814 00:39:51,768 --> 00:39:53,391 [Lefant scoffs] 815 00:39:53,425 --> 00:39:55,565 Then I may have to delay my plans. 816 00:39:57,084 --> 00:39:58,603 Excuse me. 817 00:39:58,637 --> 00:40:01,502 Look, I'm still a little bit confused. 818 00:40:01,537 --> 00:40:04,609 What exactly is it we're supposed to be nicking? 819 00:40:04,643 --> 00:40:05,782 You know, depriving. 820 00:40:05,817 --> 00:40:08,992 We shall see, Anderson. We shall see. 821 00:40:09,027 --> 00:40:10,028 Well, because if you're thinking 822 00:40:10,062 --> 00:40:11,616 of Freeling Poignton's millions, 823 00:40:11,650 --> 00:40:12,996 his man tells me they're going back 824 00:40:13,031 --> 00:40:14,342 to the States in the morning. 825 00:40:14,377 --> 00:40:16,966 Oh, that's a very useful piece of information. 826 00:40:17,000 --> 00:40:18,381 Oh, yes, and, uh, by the way, 827 00:40:18,416 --> 00:40:19,796 did you know that Madame Bertrand 828 00:40:19,831 --> 00:40:23,213 used to be a great friend of the Marquis Lefant's? 829 00:40:23,248 --> 00:40:24,560 If I were to tell Charles 830 00:40:24,594 --> 00:40:26,734 that you had been to my room last night, 831 00:40:26,769 --> 00:40:31,394 he would probably challenge you to a duel and kill you. 832 00:40:31,429 --> 00:40:33,292 Then I beg you not to tell him. 833 00:40:33,327 --> 00:40:35,294 You were much bolder last night. 834 00:40:35,985 --> 00:40:38,228 It was the moonlight. 835 00:40:38,263 --> 00:40:40,403 I don't think I like that, Sydney. 836 00:40:41,335 --> 00:40:42,750 I beg your pardon. 837 00:40:42,785 --> 00:40:45,097 I simply meant that, in such a romantic setting, 838 00:40:45,132 --> 00:40:49,516 a man can be driven to seek the unattainable. 839 00:40:49,550 --> 00:40:52,519 Oh, you must not give up so easily. 840 00:40:52,553 --> 00:40:55,798 Who knows, the unattainable may not be beyond your grasp. 841 00:40:57,524 --> 00:40:58,663 Oh, you mean- 842 00:40:58,697 --> 00:41:04,185 I mean that you are young and not unattractive, 843 00:41:04,220 --> 00:41:07,016 and the admiral is a very busy man. 844 00:41:10,537 --> 00:41:14,057 There will be a fancy dress ball at the casino tonight. 845 00:41:15,611 --> 00:41:16,750 You may escort me. 846 00:41:17,889 --> 00:41:19,787 With the greatest of pleasure. 847 00:41:22,514 --> 00:41:24,343 I'm afraid Madame has failed me. 848 00:41:24,378 --> 00:41:25,690 She has not got the pass. 849 00:41:25,724 --> 00:41:28,002 Are you telling me you've taken my money, 850 00:41:28,037 --> 00:41:29,107 and I get no results? 851 00:41:29,141 --> 00:41:30,418 Oh, certainly not. 852 00:41:30,453 --> 00:41:31,696 That money I used to buy key men on the ship. 853 00:41:31,730 --> 00:41:33,698 Yeah, with no pass- 854 00:41:33,732 --> 00:41:35,803 The admiral is away tonight. 855 00:41:35,838 --> 00:41:38,426 There is yet a way whereby we may achieve our end. 856 00:41:38,461 --> 00:41:39,738 - My plan- - Well, don't tell me. 857 00:41:39,773 --> 00:41:41,429 Just deliver the goods. 858 00:41:41,464 --> 00:41:43,190 I'm leaving tomorrow, and I want those plans as promised. 859 00:41:43,224 --> 00:41:44,778 Oui. 860 00:41:44,812 --> 00:41:46,814 [Sydney] Madame Bertrand has asked me to accompany her 861 00:41:46,849 --> 00:41:48,713 to the ball tonight. 862 00:41:48,747 --> 00:41:49,921 [J.T.] Have you agreed? 863 00:41:49,955 --> 00:41:52,130 - Yes. - Uh, be careful. 864 00:41:52,164 --> 00:41:53,476 Her maid indicated to Anderson 865 00:41:53,511 --> 00:41:55,236 that she may be in league with Lefant. 866 00:41:55,271 --> 00:41:59,620 Perhaps. She's certainly not faithful to the admiral. 867 00:41:59,655 --> 00:42:02,347 She has indicated that she would not be averse 868 00:42:02,381 --> 00:42:04,556 to my attentions in his absence. 869 00:42:04,591 --> 00:42:06,316 I hope you're not giving that proposition 870 00:42:06,351 --> 00:42:08,353 your serious consideration. 871 00:42:08,387 --> 00:42:10,458 Madame would be an expensive luxury. 872 00:42:10,493 --> 00:42:13,461 Have no fear, my interest is in our enterprise. 873 00:42:13,496 --> 00:42:16,119 [J.T.] I'm very glad to hear it. 874 00:42:17,638 --> 00:42:20,399 Our first adventure nears completion. 875 00:42:20,434 --> 00:42:21,849 So soon? 876 00:42:21,884 --> 00:42:24,403 While you are at the ball tonight, I will not be idle. 877 00:42:24,438 --> 00:42:27,096 I will use the pass you obtained from Madame Bertrand 878 00:42:27,130 --> 00:42:29,270 and go aboard the admiral's flagship. 879 00:42:29,305 --> 00:42:31,341 If all goes well, by tomorrow morning, 880 00:42:31,376 --> 00:42:33,999 we shall all three be very much richer. 881 00:42:36,243 --> 00:42:39,557 [ship horn blaring] 882 00:42:49,187 --> 00:42:52,328 [J.T. clears throat] 883 00:42:52,362 --> 00:42:54,226 What in the devil's name are you doing here? 884 00:42:54,261 --> 00:42:57,057 I've no need to ask you the same question. 885 00:42:57,920 --> 00:42:59,162 What do you want? 886 00:42:59,197 --> 00:43:00,750 I want an understanding. 887 00:43:00,785 --> 00:43:02,959 And in this light, you could still pass as the admiral, 888 00:43:02,994 --> 00:43:04,961 but soon it will be dawn. 889 00:43:04,996 --> 00:43:08,171 Every moment that passes adds to the risk. 890 00:43:09,207 --> 00:43:10,518 For you too. 891 00:43:10,553 --> 00:43:11,899 I have a pass. 892 00:43:11,934 --> 00:43:13,452 Be careful, man. 893 00:43:13,487 --> 00:43:16,110 I'm not unaccustomed to the use of this weapon. 894 00:43:18,837 --> 00:43:20,149 All right. 895 00:43:20,770 --> 00:43:22,082 [J.T.] Ah. 896 00:43:23,117 --> 00:43:24,636 What is it you want? 897 00:43:24,671 --> 00:43:27,674 The plans of the torpedo you took from that safe. 898 00:43:28,675 --> 00:43:32,161 [chuckles] Very well. 899 00:43:32,195 --> 00:43:33,300 Here you are. 900 00:43:33,334 --> 00:43:36,268 [both grunting] 901 00:43:43,275 --> 00:43:45,899 - Do not do that again! - [Lefant gasping] 902 00:43:45,933 --> 00:43:47,314 My foot is on the bell. 903 00:43:47,348 --> 00:43:50,248 It will summon the admiral's steward. 904 00:43:50,282 --> 00:43:52,630 You know what will happen if I call him. 905 00:43:52,664 --> 00:43:54,390 [Lefant] Take the plans. 906 00:43:54,424 --> 00:43:58,049 Take them. [exhales sharply] 907 00:44:00,845 --> 00:44:02,743 I do not want them. 908 00:44:04,434 --> 00:44:06,367 Put them back in the safe. 909 00:44:06,402 --> 00:44:08,266 They belong to France. 910 00:44:08,300 --> 00:44:10,682 Let France keep them. 911 00:44:10,717 --> 00:44:13,167 I don't understand. You are not a Frenchman. 912 00:44:13,202 --> 00:44:15,549 No, neither are you, but in name. 913 00:44:15,583 --> 00:44:18,794 You had no intention of keeping faith with Poignton. 914 00:44:18,828 --> 00:44:20,450 Those plans were for Germany. 915 00:44:20,485 --> 00:44:22,487 You merely used Poignton's money. 916 00:44:23,108 --> 00:44:24,558 How did you know that? 917 00:44:24,592 --> 00:44:27,216 How did I know you would be here? 918 00:44:29,011 --> 00:44:30,150 Eh. 919 00:44:31,151 --> 00:44:32,290 Very well. 920 00:44:34,499 --> 00:44:36,708 I put them back. [chuckles] 921 00:44:36,743 --> 00:44:37,882 And now? 922 00:44:37,916 --> 00:44:41,299 Now you pay for my silence 923 00:44:41,333 --> 00:44:43,750 and to save yourself from Devil's Island. 924 00:44:44,543 --> 00:44:47,650 - How much? - 10,000 pounds. 925 00:44:47,685 --> 00:44:50,688 [laughs] I don't have such an amount on me. 926 00:44:50,722 --> 00:44:52,448 I didn't expect it. 927 00:44:52,482 --> 00:44:56,417 You will sign an IOU for a gambling debt in my favor. 928 00:44:56,452 --> 00:45:00,076 If you dishonor it, you will be ruined. 929 00:45:00,905 --> 00:45:02,492 You clever devil. 930 00:45:02,527 --> 00:45:05,737 Will you sign? Or shall I raise the alarm? 931 00:45:06,531 --> 00:45:12,054 - [Lefant scoffs] - [seagulls squawking] 932 00:45:15,229 --> 00:45:17,404 You will also sign that. 933 00:45:17,438 --> 00:45:19,095 - What is it? - Read it. 934 00:45:19,130 --> 00:45:21,995 You have my word, it will not be used against you. 935 00:45:23,651 --> 00:45:27,034 [Lefant grumbling] 936 00:45:30,244 --> 00:45:33,558 Thank you. Now, close the safe. 937 00:45:38,425 --> 00:45:41,808 - [safe locking] - Admiral. 938 00:45:47,434 --> 00:45:48,918 Ah. 939 00:45:48,953 --> 00:45:53,129 Now I will accompany you back to the shore in your barge. 940 00:45:53,164 --> 00:45:56,754 - After you. - Oh, no. After you. 941 00:46:08,075 --> 00:46:10,837 [doors closing] 942 00:46:10,871 --> 00:46:12,355 Marie? 943 00:46:12,390 --> 00:46:13,771 [Marie] Yes, Madame? 944 00:46:15,427 --> 00:46:18,568 [Bertrand] Did you enjoy your evening with Mr. Anderson? 945 00:46:18,603 --> 00:46:19,742 Very much, Madame. 946 00:46:22,193 --> 00:46:25,610 And did you find out what I wanted to know? 947 00:46:26,300 --> 00:46:27,819 Oui,Madame. 948 00:46:27,854 --> 00:46:33,307 Mr. Anderson has told me Monsieur Sydney has a wife. 949 00:46:33,791 --> 00:46:35,033 What? 950 00:46:35,068 --> 00:46:36,897 And he married her for her money. 951 00:46:36,932 --> 00:46:39,900 - No. - He is a terrible gambler. 952 00:46:39,935 --> 00:46:41,246 It's not possible. 953 00:46:41,281 --> 00:46:44,215 His father has disowned him. 954 00:46:44,249 --> 00:46:45,768 That liar. 955 00:46:45,803 --> 00:46:46,734 Madame? 956 00:46:50,393 --> 00:46:53,155 - What a waste. - Madame? 957 00:46:55,329 --> 00:46:57,780 If Mr. Wing should inquire for me again, 958 00:46:58,746 --> 00:47:00,162 I have no wish to see him. 959 00:47:07,203 --> 00:47:10,137 [door creaking] 960 00:47:10,931 --> 00:47:12,277 [door closes] 961 00:47:12,312 --> 00:47:15,833 [people chattering faintly] 962 00:47:15,867 --> 00:47:18,352 You'll find it all there. You needn't count it. 963 00:47:18,387 --> 00:47:21,977 I'm sure I shan't. Thank you. 964 00:47:22,011 --> 00:47:23,668 My IOU, please. 965 00:47:25,808 --> 00:47:27,085 Of course. 966 00:47:30,226 --> 00:47:32,746 I hope we meet again, Mr. Laxworthy, 967 00:47:33,471 --> 00:47:35,300 to give me the chance to get even. 968 00:47:35,335 --> 00:47:37,337 I hope so too. You've got off very lightly. 969 00:47:37,371 --> 00:47:40,202 Next time, my price will be double. 970 00:47:48,900 --> 00:47:50,246 Laxworthy, sir. 971 00:47:50,281 --> 00:47:52,179 Well, Mr. Laxworthy, [chuckles] 972 00:47:52,214 --> 00:47:53,801 what is it you wanted to see me about? 973 00:47:53,836 --> 00:47:56,183 Ah, just a little matter of the Magnifique's torpedo. 974 00:47:56,218 --> 00:47:57,736 Well, what do you know about that? 975 00:47:57,771 --> 00:48:00,705 Enough to keep you in France for a good many years. 976 00:48:00,739 --> 00:48:02,500 [clears throat] Sit down. 977 00:48:02,534 --> 00:48:03,501 Thank you. 978 00:48:06,953 --> 00:48:08,126 What, uh, 979 00:48:09,300 --> 00:48:11,233 what do you know about this? 980 00:48:11,267 --> 00:48:12,613 I have a signed confession 981 00:48:12,648 --> 00:48:15,409 by the Marquis Lefant, implicating you. 982 00:48:23,590 --> 00:48:24,522 Uh-huh. 983 00:48:27,974 --> 00:48:29,354 What, uh, 984 00:48:30,873 --> 00:48:32,219 what exactly are you? 985 00:48:33,048 --> 00:48:34,428 An adventurer, sir. 986 00:48:35,360 --> 00:48:38,329 - What do you want? - $50,000. 987 00:48:38,363 --> 00:48:40,400 - Blackmail? - Oh, no, sir, no, no. 988 00:48:40,434 --> 00:48:44,093 It's another contribution to the cause of peace. 989 00:48:44,128 --> 00:48:47,510 Now, you have been fooled, Mr. Poignton. 990 00:48:47,545 --> 00:48:49,443 Lefant wanted those plans for Germany alone. 991 00:48:49,478 --> 00:48:50,997 Now, you know what that would have meant. 992 00:48:51,031 --> 00:48:53,309 Not even America would have been safe. 993 00:48:59,005 --> 00:49:00,592 Are you positive? 994 00:49:00,627 --> 00:49:04,700 Well, he admitted it to me, and I prevented it. 995 00:49:04,734 --> 00:49:06,598 The $50,000 is my fee. 996 00:49:06,633 --> 00:49:08,083 Okay, it's a deal, 997 00:49:08,117 --> 00:49:12,880 but I don't carry that kind of money around in my pockets. 998 00:49:12,915 --> 00:49:15,228 Well, pay me in Paris. 999 00:49:15,262 --> 00:49:17,989 I shall be traveling back on the same train. 1000 00:49:18,024 --> 00:49:21,613 $50,000 in $100 bills. 1001 00:49:21,648 --> 00:49:24,823 - [Freeling sighs] - [J.T. clears throat] 1002 00:49:24,858 --> 00:49:27,447 Mr. Laxworthy, there is a messenger from the admiral 1003 00:49:27,481 --> 00:49:28,862 who would like to speak with you. 1004 00:49:28,896 --> 00:49:31,382 - Merci, monsieur. - Vous en prie, monsieur. 1005 00:49:38,044 --> 00:49:39,424 Ah, give the admiral my regards. 1006 00:49:39,459 --> 00:49:42,565 It's always been a great pleasure to serve France. 1007 00:49:46,397 --> 00:49:49,538 Well, our business is now complete. 1008 00:49:49,572 --> 00:49:51,022 What is that? 1009 00:49:51,057 --> 00:49:52,403 Oh, it's 10,000 francs. 1010 00:49:52,437 --> 00:49:54,646 Small reward for our services to France. 1011 00:49:54,681 --> 00:49:57,063 What, have you been working for the French government? 1012 00:49:57,097 --> 00:49:59,030 When we first met, Mr. Anderson, 1013 00:49:59,065 --> 00:50:01,757 I said we'd be working for ourselves. 1014 00:50:01,791 --> 00:50:03,552 What was that about a reward? 1015 00:50:03,586 --> 00:50:05,864 Why, it's a mere 10,000 francs. 1016 00:50:05,899 --> 00:50:08,384 There, you keep it for us. 1017 00:50:08,419 --> 00:50:10,697 Private enterprise is more lucrative. 1018 00:50:12,112 --> 00:50:14,942 Lefant and Poignton pay much better. 1019 00:50:14,977 --> 00:50:16,116 How much? 1020 00:50:16,151 --> 00:50:19,050 [J.T.] Oh, over 20,000 pounds. 1021 00:50:19,085 --> 00:50:20,396 20,000! 1022 00:50:20,431 --> 00:50:22,329 [chuckles] Well, it's cheap, I'd say, 1023 00:50:22,364 --> 00:50:24,642 for two great men's reputations. 1024 00:50:27,783 --> 00:50:29,095 Au revoir, monsieur. 1025 00:50:29,129 --> 00:50:30,579 Au revoir,Monsieur Laxworthy. 1026 00:50:30,613 --> 00:50:32,374 Au revoir,Monsieur Wing. Au revoir. 1027 00:50:32,408 --> 00:50:33,961 May I look forward to welcoming you once again 1028 00:50:33,996 --> 00:50:36,619 - to the Hotel Paradise. - [ominous theme music] 1029 00:50:36,654 --> 00:50:42,177 Ah, Sheik Ahmed. [speaks in foreign language] 1030 00:51:31,881 --> 00:51:34,677 [logo chimes] 1031 00:51:34,727 --> 00:51:39,277 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0