1 00:00:03,382 --> 00:00:06,351 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:27,717 --> 00:00:31,169 [footsteps clattering] 3 00:00:37,106 --> 00:00:40,109 [woman speaking in foreign language] 4 00:00:40,143 --> 00:00:41,696 It is a lifelike effigy 5 00:00:41,731 --> 00:00:44,182 of one of your great countrymen, 6 00:00:44,216 --> 00:00:50,222 Prince Albert, second son of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg. 7 00:00:50,257 --> 00:00:53,812 Ah, ja, the Queen Victoria's man. 8 00:00:53,846 --> 00:00:57,091 Her husband, the Prince Consort. 9 00:00:57,126 --> 00:00:59,024 And why was he not king? 10 00:00:59,059 --> 00:01:01,992 Ah, he was not heir to the British throne, 11 00:01:02,027 --> 00:01:05,479 but he was a fine man, very highly respected. 12 00:01:05,513 --> 00:01:10,208 [women speaking in foreign language] 13 00:01:12,900 --> 00:01:14,833 Gerda, your father, the baron, 14 00:01:14,867 --> 00:01:16,869 is most insistent that while you're here, 15 00:01:16,904 --> 00:01:19,493 you speak only English. 16 00:01:19,527 --> 00:01:21,357 No, it was not because Prince Albert was German 17 00:01:21,391 --> 00:01:23,359 that he was not made king, I assure you. 18 00:01:23,393 --> 00:01:28,398 It was a matter of tradition, t-r-a-d-i-t-i-o-n. 19 00:01:28,433 --> 00:01:31,815 Well, I do not like your tradition, 20 00:01:31,850 --> 00:01:34,232 and I do not think he was a great man. 21 00:01:34,266 --> 00:01:36,958 No great German lets his woman rule. 22 00:01:37,994 --> 00:01:39,064 Hmm! 23 00:01:49,454 --> 00:01:52,284 Krempelstein, chief of German intelligence, 24 00:01:52,319 --> 00:01:54,148 has arrived in England. 25 00:01:58,773 --> 00:02:00,016 My report. 26 00:02:05,297 --> 00:02:06,816 Most disturbing. 27 00:02:10,509 --> 00:02:13,271 [dramatic music] 28 00:02:23,384 --> 00:02:26,767 [Narrator] In Edwardian times there lived many detectives, 29 00:02:26,801 --> 00:02:29,563 The Rivals of Sherlock Homes. 30 00:02:58,143 --> 00:03:00,456 Krempelstein. 31 00:03:00,490 --> 00:03:02,492 Count Otto, here he is, 32 00:03:02,527 --> 00:03:05,150 a Prussian, colonel in the Hussars, 33 00:03:05,185 --> 00:03:07,152 attached to the General Staff. 34 00:03:07,187 --> 00:03:08,602 Huh. 35 00:03:08,636 --> 00:03:10,120 Dash it all, Drew. 36 00:03:10,155 --> 00:03:11,639 It's hard to believe an officer like this 37 00:03:11,674 --> 00:03:13,123 would stoop to spying. 38 00:03:13,158 --> 00:03:14,401 Yes, if he were an Englishman, my lord, 39 00:03:14,435 --> 00:03:16,851 it would be unthinkable. 40 00:03:16,886 --> 00:03:19,992 Regrettably, these foreigners don't share our scruples. 41 00:03:20,027 --> 00:03:21,580 I fear you're right. 42 00:03:21,615 --> 00:03:24,031 But your informant, Miss... 43 00:03:24,065 --> 00:03:25,412 Miss Baines. 44 00:03:25,446 --> 00:03:27,931 Miss Baines. Can you rely on her? 45 00:03:27,966 --> 00:03:30,037 I mean, what sort of a woman is she? 46 00:03:30,071 --> 00:03:31,349 A patriot, my lord. 47 00:03:32,384 --> 00:03:33,489 Hmm, no doubt. 48 00:03:33,523 --> 00:03:35,318 It hardly seems the thing. 49 00:03:35,353 --> 00:03:37,320 Inveigles herself into a position of trust 50 00:03:37,355 --> 00:03:38,977 in the count's Prussian household? 51 00:03:39,011 --> 00:03:41,911 That responsibility is entirely mine, sir. 52 00:03:41,945 --> 00:03:46,398 I confess it goes against the grain, but we have no choice. 53 00:03:46,433 --> 00:03:49,401 Yes, but a woman, and a governess. 54 00:03:49,436 --> 00:03:50,816 Precisely, my lord. 55 00:03:50,851 --> 00:03:52,611 She is above suspicion 56 00:03:52,646 --> 00:03:54,855 and, for that very reason, of inestimable value to us. 57 00:03:54,889 --> 00:03:56,339 Well, I can see that. 58 00:03:56,374 --> 00:03:57,754 It's a beastly underhand business, Drew. 59 00:03:57,789 --> 00:03:58,824 Quite so, sir. 60 00:03:58,859 --> 00:04:00,274 What does she say here? 61 00:04:00,309 --> 00:04:01,965 That Count Krempelstein is in England. 62 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:04,589 He will be staying with a certain wealthy 63 00:04:04,623 --> 00:04:06,176 called Baron Stern, 64 00:04:06,211 --> 00:04:08,524 who's taken a hunting box near Stoke Doyle. 65 00:04:08,558 --> 00:04:11,837 The count has arranged to hunt with the Fitzwilliam pack. 66 00:04:11,872 --> 00:04:14,081 And what does your impeccable Miss Baines 67 00:04:14,115 --> 00:04:15,600 find suspicious about that? 68 00:04:15,634 --> 00:04:18,258 Well, it was a very sudden decision, sir. 69 00:04:18,292 --> 00:04:19,811 Count Krempelstein canceled 70 00:04:19,845 --> 00:04:21,847 an important military conference in Prussia 71 00:04:21,882 --> 00:04:24,988 and came here for the hunt. 72 00:04:25,023 --> 00:04:27,474 Hunting is given as his sport. 73 00:04:27,508 --> 00:04:30,097 Since the late emperors of Austria came here to hunt, 74 00:04:30,131 --> 00:04:31,305 the Fitzwilliam has always been 75 00:04:31,340 --> 00:04:32,479 a favorite pack with foreigners. 76 00:04:32,513 --> 00:04:34,101 It so happens, my lord, 77 00:04:34,135 --> 00:04:36,483 I was at Oxford with George Fitzwilliam. 78 00:04:36,517 --> 00:04:39,624 I have a long-standing invitation to stay with him. 79 00:04:39,658 --> 00:04:41,591 You mean you could keep an eye on Krempelstein. 80 00:04:41,626 --> 00:04:43,317 I could, indeed. 81 00:04:43,352 --> 00:04:45,664 Miss Baines is convinced he has an ulterior motive. 82 00:04:45,699 --> 00:04:48,115 Miss Baines has no evidence. 83 00:04:48,149 --> 00:04:50,669 I fear not, unfortunately. 84 00:04:50,704 --> 00:04:54,397 One might say it is more a question of a woman's intuition. 85 00:04:54,432 --> 00:04:55,985 - Poppycock. - [both chuckling] 86 00:04:56,019 --> 00:04:58,090 With the greatest respect, my lord, 87 00:04:58,125 --> 00:04:59,816 if Miss Baines is right 88 00:04:59,851 --> 00:05:02,405 and Krempelstein is here on business, 89 00:05:02,440 --> 00:05:03,993 you can be quite certain 90 00:05:04,027 --> 00:05:06,306 it won't be business to England's advantage. 91 00:05:10,033 --> 00:05:11,414 Very well. What do you suggest? 92 00:05:11,449 --> 00:05:13,520 Not only will I accept my invitation 93 00:05:13,554 --> 00:05:15,107 to stay with the Fitzwilliams, 94 00:05:15,142 --> 00:05:18,318 I shall leave first thing in the morning. 95 00:05:20,837 --> 00:05:23,668 [birds chirping] 96 00:05:28,120 --> 00:05:31,296 [people chattering] 97 00:06:32,702 --> 00:06:34,014 William. 98 00:06:34,048 --> 00:06:35,429 What a dreadful time to arrive. 99 00:06:35,464 --> 00:06:36,913 I'm so sorry, Sybil. 100 00:06:36,948 --> 00:06:38,639 - How beastly of you. - We're delighted. 101 00:06:38,674 --> 00:06:40,676 - George, how nice to see you. - William, how are you? 102 00:06:40,710 --> 00:06:42,850 - At last, I've accepted your invitation. - How are things going? 103 00:06:42,885 --> 00:06:45,681 I want to introduce you to my cousin, Beatrice Graham. 104 00:06:45,715 --> 00:06:47,683 Oh, excuse me, George. 105 00:06:47,717 --> 00:06:49,512 This is my cousin, Beatrice Graham. 106 00:06:49,547 --> 00:06:51,480 William Drew, a very old friend of George's. 107 00:06:51,514 --> 00:06:52,998 How do you do? 108 00:06:53,033 --> 00:06:54,793 I'm delighted to meet you, Miss Graham. 109 00:06:54,828 --> 00:06:56,692 [chuckles] 110 00:06:56,726 --> 00:06:58,556 Well, really, George, you've no right to have kept it secret 111 00:06:58,590 --> 00:07:00,109 that you had such a charming relative. 112 00:07:00,143 --> 00:07:01,628 Well, this is the first time they've met. 113 00:07:01,662 --> 00:07:03,146 Excuse me. 114 00:07:03,181 --> 00:07:04,596 Beatrice was brought up on the Continent. 115 00:07:04,631 --> 00:07:05,804 Ah. 116 00:07:05,839 --> 00:07:08,945 [people chattering] 117 00:07:12,708 --> 00:07:17,126 Whereabouts on the Continent did you live, Miss Graham? 118 00:07:17,160 --> 00:07:20,025 I was at school in France. 119 00:07:20,060 --> 00:07:23,097 Are you staying here very long, Miss Graham? 120 00:07:23,132 --> 00:07:24,754 As long as she wishes. 121 00:07:24,789 --> 00:07:26,204 I'm not sure how long. 122 00:07:26,238 --> 00:07:28,620 A lot depends on my fianc�. 123 00:07:28,655 --> 00:07:30,311 Oh, he's a bit in your line, William. 124 00:07:30,346 --> 00:07:31,968 His name's Bellingham. 125 00:07:32,003 --> 00:07:33,487 He's attached to our embassy in Petersburg. 126 00:07:33,522 --> 00:07:35,593 - Jack Bellingham? - Yes. Do you know him? 127 00:07:35,627 --> 00:07:37,353 George, Sir Dudley. 128 00:07:37,387 --> 00:07:39,459 Well, I know the name, but we've never actually met. 129 00:07:39,493 --> 00:07:42,013 Oh. [chuckles] 130 00:07:42,047 --> 00:07:44,256 Ooh, this really is splendid, 131 00:07:44,291 --> 00:07:46,500 well-laced with spice and spirit. 132 00:07:46,535 --> 00:07:48,916 [chuckles] You know, Mr. Drew, 133 00:07:48,951 --> 00:07:51,091 I don't think you're really entitled to that. 134 00:07:51,125 --> 00:07:53,024 Why? Oh, because I'm not hunting? 135 00:07:53,058 --> 00:07:54,681 Well, my dear Miss Graham, 136 00:07:54,715 --> 00:07:57,097 my doctor has denied me the pleasures of the hunt 137 00:07:57,131 --> 00:07:58,926 due to a fall, you see, my leg. 138 00:07:58,961 --> 00:08:01,619 Surely, you wouldn't deny me some consolation. 139 00:08:01,653 --> 00:08:04,069 [chuckles] 140 00:08:06,106 --> 00:08:07,625 Will you excuse me a moment? 141 00:08:07,659 --> 00:08:08,936 I've just remembered something I have to do. 142 00:08:08,971 --> 00:08:10,593 Yes, certainly. 143 00:08:12,492 --> 00:08:15,633 May I have the pleasure, my daughter Gerda, to introduce? 144 00:08:15,667 --> 00:08:17,117 - How do you do? - Good morning. 145 00:08:17,151 --> 00:08:19,257 - How do you do? - How do you do, Gerda? 146 00:08:19,291 --> 00:08:22,432 I hope you and Baron Stern are comfortable at Stoke Doyle. 147 00:08:22,467 --> 00:08:25,090 [man speaking in foreign language] 148 00:08:25,125 --> 00:08:28,369 - Is this your first visit to England? - Yes, thank you. 149 00:08:28,404 --> 00:08:31,096 I introduce now Miss Baines. 150 00:08:31,131 --> 00:08:33,685 [laughs] She is my daughter's kinderfraulein. 151 00:08:33,720 --> 00:08:34,824 Governess. 152 00:08:35,963 --> 00:08:37,240 Governess. She's English. 153 00:08:37,275 --> 00:08:38,518 - How do you do? - How do you do? 154 00:08:38,552 --> 00:08:40,416 - How do you do? - How do you do? 155 00:08:40,450 --> 00:08:42,314 Oh, gentlemen, let me introduce you to Sir Dudley Withers. 156 00:08:42,349 --> 00:08:43,971 Ah. 157 00:08:44,006 --> 00:08:45,076 How do you do? 158 00:08:45,110 --> 00:08:46,318 Oh, how do you do? 159 00:08:46,353 --> 00:08:47,630 Which one is Krempelstein? 160 00:08:47,665 --> 00:08:48,976 The man with the mustache. 161 00:08:49,011 --> 00:08:51,116 My name is Maude Baines. 162 00:08:51,151 --> 00:08:52,670 Oh, I'm William Drew. 163 00:09:00,056 --> 00:09:02,300 Actually, he's Russian. 164 00:09:02,334 --> 00:09:05,959 Colonel Davidoff, D-a-v-i-d-o-f-f. 165 00:09:05,993 --> 00:09:08,858 Davidoff. The Russian secret service? 166 00:09:08,893 --> 00:09:09,894 Same man. 167 00:09:13,553 --> 00:09:14,761 [door closes] 168 00:09:14,795 --> 00:09:15,762 Miss Baines? 169 00:09:34,401 --> 00:09:38,439 They both seem to be very interested in that young lady. 170 00:09:38,474 --> 00:09:39,475 Yes. 171 00:09:39,509 --> 00:09:41,304 - Who is she? - Hmm? 172 00:09:44,963 --> 00:09:47,103 Ah, yes, she's enchanting. 173 00:09:50,210 --> 00:09:53,144 My host's cousin, Beatrice Graham. 174 00:09:53,178 --> 00:09:55,077 She only recently returned to England. 175 00:09:55,111 --> 00:09:57,010 She's been living in Petersburg. 176 00:09:57,044 --> 00:09:58,218 I see. 177 00:10:01,773 --> 00:10:04,293 [horn blares] 178 00:10:06,709 --> 00:10:09,332 [dogs barking] 179 00:10:39,362 --> 00:10:41,157 Davidoff? 180 00:10:41,192 --> 00:10:42,918 Russian secret service? 181 00:10:42,952 --> 00:10:45,368 Now, why should he be here? 182 00:10:45,403 --> 00:10:48,026 Miss Baines, are you sure it's Davidoff? 183 00:10:48,061 --> 00:10:51,409 I should not dream of saying so unless I were, Mr. Drew. 184 00:10:51,443 --> 00:10:52,617 I beg your pardon- 185 00:10:52,652 --> 00:10:54,239 I saw him on several occasions 186 00:10:54,274 --> 00:10:55,931 when I was in the service of Prince Obolensky, 187 00:10:55,965 --> 00:10:58,002 and I recognized him the moment we met. 188 00:10:58,036 --> 00:11:00,798 But, Miss Baines, you are living in his house. 189 00:11:00,832 --> 00:11:02,903 Isn't there a chance that he may recognize you? 190 00:11:02,938 --> 00:11:05,285 No. No, I assure you. 191 00:11:05,319 --> 00:11:06,976 There's no cause for anxiety on that point. 192 00:11:07,011 --> 00:11:09,323 Well, I'm very gratified to hear it. 193 00:11:09,358 --> 00:11:12,016 But why should Davidoff be here under a false name? 194 00:11:12,050 --> 00:11:14,121 That I'm afraid I've been unable to discover, 195 00:11:14,156 --> 00:11:17,021 nor, indeed, why they have chosen to meet here at all. 196 00:11:17,055 --> 00:11:19,368 You don't think it is, as they have said, 197 00:11:19,402 --> 00:11:20,680 simply for the hunt? 198 00:11:20,714 --> 00:11:22,923 No, I'm sure on that point. 199 00:11:22,958 --> 00:11:27,272 If that were so, why should Davidoff choose to hide under a false name? 200 00:11:27,307 --> 00:11:31,932 - You're right. - Last night, they were closeted together for several hours. 201 00:11:31,967 --> 00:11:33,416 Ah, but you've no idea why. 202 00:11:33,451 --> 00:11:35,073 I listened at the door. 203 00:11:35,108 --> 00:11:36,696 Miss Baines, was that discreet? 204 00:11:36,730 --> 00:11:38,421 It was safe. Sugar? 205 00:11:38,456 --> 00:11:40,803 Yeah, two, please. It wasn't at all safe. 206 00:11:40,838 --> 00:11:43,633 I am not a woman who takes risks, I assure you. 207 00:11:45,359 --> 00:11:48,846 Unfortunately, I was unable to overhear 208 00:11:48,880 --> 00:11:51,711 more than a fragment of the conversation. 209 00:11:51,745 --> 00:11:52,781 Thank you. 210 00:11:55,576 --> 00:12:00,685 They were discussing a new Russo-German treaty. 211 00:12:02,929 --> 00:12:04,137 Miss Baines. 212 00:12:06,864 --> 00:12:09,383 A new Russo-German treaty? 213 00:12:11,661 --> 00:12:15,044 The information comes from our ambassador in Berlin. 214 00:12:16,528 --> 00:12:18,254 As he understands it, 215 00:12:18,289 --> 00:12:21,016 it has been signed by the kaiser 216 00:12:21,050 --> 00:12:23,881 and awaits only the signature of the tsar. 217 00:12:25,399 --> 00:12:27,781 Why, what are the terms of this treaty? 218 00:12:27,816 --> 00:12:29,369 That, my dear Macclesfield, 219 00:12:29,403 --> 00:12:32,890 is what we expect your department to find out. 220 00:12:34,961 --> 00:12:36,790 I don't have to remind you 221 00:12:36,825 --> 00:12:38,343 that such an alliance 222 00:12:38,378 --> 00:12:43,348 could seriously jeopardize British interests. 223 00:12:43,383 --> 00:12:46,420 You may rest assured I will institute immediate inquiries, 224 00:12:46,455 --> 00:12:48,077 see what our agents can discover. 225 00:12:48,112 --> 00:12:51,011 Very well. Keep me informed. 226 00:12:51,046 --> 00:12:54,497 The prime minister is most anxious about this matter. 227 00:12:56,016 --> 00:12:57,121 Marquess. 228 00:13:03,472 --> 00:13:05,232 I must cable Drew. 229 00:13:06,647 --> 00:13:07,717 Immediately. 230 00:13:10,617 --> 00:13:12,136 [people chattering] 231 00:13:12,170 --> 00:13:14,069 Beatrice, Baron Stern would like to present 232 00:13:14,103 --> 00:13:15,829 the brush to you. 233 00:13:15,864 --> 00:13:18,349 [audience applauding] 234 00:13:18,383 --> 00:13:20,075 Oh, that's very kind of him, but there's no- 235 00:13:20,109 --> 00:13:23,181 My friend, the count, and I are full of admiration. 236 00:13:23,216 --> 00:13:25,183 Although I was awarded it, 237 00:13:25,218 --> 00:13:26,944 you were the only lady present 238 00:13:26,978 --> 00:13:29,084 who was able to keep up with the pace. 239 00:13:29,118 --> 00:13:30,671 We would be greatly honored 240 00:13:30,706 --> 00:13:33,847 if you would accept the brush, Miss Graham. 241 00:13:33,882 --> 00:13:36,022 - Oh. - Bravo! Bravo! 242 00:13:40,509 --> 00:13:42,166 Thank you. 243 00:13:42,200 --> 00:13:44,237 Not at all. 244 00:13:44,271 --> 00:13:47,688 I hope that we will have the honor to ride with you again. 245 00:13:47,723 --> 00:13:50,968 Perhaps you and your guests will do me the honor 246 00:13:51,002 --> 00:13:52,901 to have drinks with us tomorrow evening at my hunting box. 247 00:13:52,935 --> 00:13:54,419 Yes, I'm sure we'd all be delighted. 248 00:13:54,454 --> 00:13:56,007 Oh, did you meet my friend William Drew? 249 00:13:56,042 --> 00:13:57,802 - Baron Stern from Vienna. - A pleasure. 250 00:13:57,837 --> 00:13:59,804 And Count Krempelstein from Berlin. 251 00:13:59,839 --> 00:14:01,530 - Welcome to England. - Fraulein von Krempelstein. 252 00:14:01,564 --> 00:14:03,773 I trust you will enjoy your stay. 253 00:14:03,808 --> 00:14:05,603 [speaking in foreign language] 254 00:14:05,637 --> 00:14:09,779 We are very happy to have the opportunity here to hunt. 255 00:14:09,814 --> 00:14:11,057 Yes, till tomorrow evening, then. 256 00:14:11,091 --> 00:14:12,679 Yes, we shall look forward to it. 257 00:14:35,288 --> 00:14:37,531 That was a very gallant gesture from the baron. 258 00:14:37,566 --> 00:14:38,947 Yes, wasn't it? 259 00:14:38,981 --> 00:14:41,018 Yes, he seems a charming gentleman. 260 00:14:41,052 --> 00:14:42,467 Have you met him before? 261 00:14:42,502 --> 00:14:44,159 No, I've only been here a few days. 262 00:14:44,193 --> 00:14:45,988 Ah, an Austrian, I believe. 263 00:14:47,541 --> 00:14:49,267 If you'll excuse me, I must change for lunch. 264 00:14:50,441 --> 00:14:51,476 Of course. 265 00:15:11,876 --> 00:15:13,533 A telegram for you, sir. 266 00:15:13,567 --> 00:15:15,052 Oh, thank you, Musgrove. 267 00:15:18,089 --> 00:15:19,263 Thank you. 268 00:15:20,989 --> 00:15:23,957 Is there a post office in the village? 269 00:15:23,992 --> 00:15:25,752 About four miles, sir. 270 00:15:25,786 --> 00:15:28,065 If you wish to reply, one of the servants can take it. 271 00:15:28,099 --> 00:15:31,240 No, no, no, no. I shall go myself later. 272 00:15:31,275 --> 00:15:32,690 I shall enjoy the walk. 273 00:15:32,724 --> 00:15:33,691 Very good, sir. 274 00:15:33,725 --> 00:15:35,382 Thank you, Musgrove. 275 00:15:51,019 --> 00:15:52,261 [bells chiming] 276 00:16:55,497 --> 00:16:57,775 Am I disturbing you? 277 00:16:57,809 --> 00:16:59,639 No. No, certainly not. 278 00:16:59,673 --> 00:17:01,054 I just wanted to get a book. 279 00:17:01,089 --> 00:17:02,642 Oh, then please do. 280 00:17:02,676 --> 00:17:04,678 Thank you. 281 00:17:04,713 --> 00:17:08,061 I've been writing to my fianc�, but I've finished now. 282 00:17:08,096 --> 00:17:10,788 Ah. Are you enjoying your stay here? 283 00:17:10,822 --> 00:17:12,445 Yes. 284 00:17:12,479 --> 00:17:14,792 I had a splendid walk to the village yesterday. 285 00:17:14,826 --> 00:17:17,829 There's a wonderful old church on the way. 286 00:17:17,864 --> 00:17:19,624 You should have joined me. 287 00:17:19,659 --> 00:17:22,179 I was rather fatigued after the hunt. 288 00:17:22,213 --> 00:17:24,250 I slept for about three hours. 289 00:17:24,284 --> 00:17:26,769 Ah, what a pity. It was a splendid afternoon. 290 00:17:26,804 --> 00:17:27,977 Mm. 291 00:17:28,012 --> 00:17:30,187 You went to the post office. 292 00:17:30,221 --> 00:17:32,844 Yes, yes, it's part of the village store. 293 00:17:32,879 --> 00:17:34,398 My letter is very urgent. 294 00:17:34,432 --> 00:17:36,020 Do you think they'd sent it express mail? 295 00:17:36,055 --> 00:17:38,264 Yes, I'm sure they could handle that. 296 00:17:42,199 --> 00:17:45,443 Have you any idea how long it would take to get there? 297 00:17:45,478 --> 00:17:49,102 To Petersburg? I should say about a week. 298 00:17:49,137 --> 00:17:51,380 Why? Is your letter so very urgent? 299 00:17:52,657 --> 00:17:54,521 Yes. 300 00:17:54,556 --> 00:17:56,627 Miss Graham, I don't wish to pry, 301 00:17:56,661 --> 00:17:58,594 but if you're in any kind of trouble, I- 302 00:17:58,629 --> 00:17:59,802 Trouble? What makes you think- 303 00:17:59,837 --> 00:18:01,183 Oh, please, please forgive me. 304 00:18:01,218 --> 00:18:03,012 You just seem so very anxious that I- 305 00:18:03,047 --> 00:18:05,774 Isn't it natural for a woman to be anxious to communicate 306 00:18:05,808 --> 00:18:10,537 with the man she's going to marry? 307 00:18:11,814 --> 00:18:13,471 Indeed, it is. 308 00:18:15,370 --> 00:18:16,785 And if I may say so, 309 00:18:16,819 --> 00:18:18,856 Jack Bellingham is a very lucky man. 310 00:18:22,860 --> 00:18:25,345 However, I think I may be able to help you. 311 00:18:27,036 --> 00:18:28,314 In what way? 312 00:18:28,348 --> 00:18:29,763 Well, it's necessary for me 313 00:18:29,798 --> 00:18:31,455 to go to the Foreign Office tomorrow, 314 00:18:31,489 --> 00:18:33,767 and since your fianc�'s attached to our embassy 315 00:18:33,802 --> 00:18:36,805 in Petersburg, I could no doubt arrange 316 00:18:36,839 --> 00:18:39,980 for your letter to go in the diplomatic bag. 317 00:18:40,015 --> 00:18:41,810 Oh, that's very kind of you, Mr. Drew, but I can't- 318 00:18:41,844 --> 00:18:43,018 Well, there does appear to be some urgency, Miss Graham. 319 00:18:43,052 --> 00:18:43,984 Yes, but I can't expect you to- 320 00:18:44,019 --> 00:18:45,469 It shall be done. 321 00:18:48,023 --> 00:18:49,335 Thank you. 322 00:18:49,369 --> 00:18:50,336 Thank you very much. 323 00:18:50,370 --> 00:18:51,509 My pleasure. 324 00:18:53,442 --> 00:18:55,237 - Mr. Drew? - Yes, Miss Graham? 325 00:18:55,272 --> 00:18:57,860 Do you hold an important position in the Foreign Office? 326 00:18:57,895 --> 00:18:59,586 [chuckles] Ah, no, I'm afraid not. 327 00:18:59,621 --> 00:19:01,657 No, I'm hardly more than a glorified messenger boy. 328 00:19:01,692 --> 00:19:03,142 Oh. 329 00:19:03,176 --> 00:19:04,867 But one has connections, you know. 330 00:19:04,902 --> 00:19:06,835 I was wondering whether you knew- 331 00:19:06,869 --> 00:19:08,630 Ah, there you are. 332 00:19:08,664 --> 00:19:10,114 We couldn't think where you'd both got to. 333 00:19:10,149 --> 00:19:11,667 Come and have a glass of sherry. 334 00:19:11,702 --> 00:19:13,566 That's a very civilized idea, George, thank you. 335 00:19:13,600 --> 00:19:14,808 But we mustn't be long. 336 00:19:14,843 --> 00:19:16,327 Beatrice, you haven't forgotten 337 00:19:16,362 --> 00:19:17,846 our luncheon engagement with Sir Dudley? 338 00:19:17,880 --> 00:19:19,261 No. 339 00:19:19,296 --> 00:19:20,918 Sir Dudley is a stickler for time. 340 00:19:20,952 --> 00:19:22,678 May I ride with you as far as the station? 341 00:19:22,713 --> 00:19:24,439 Of course. We've arranged for all that. 342 00:19:24,473 --> 00:19:26,165 Come along, George. 343 00:19:30,893 --> 00:19:33,033 Miss Graham, you were wondering whether I knew- 344 00:19:33,068 --> 00:19:34,518 I was thinking about Jack. 345 00:19:34,552 --> 00:19:36,209 Naturally, I want him to get on. 346 00:19:36,244 --> 00:19:37,693 Oh, I'm afraid I have no influence of that kind. 347 00:19:37,728 --> 00:19:39,523 No, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked. 348 00:19:39,557 --> 00:19:41,801 - Again, thank you. - Miss- 349 00:19:46,150 --> 00:19:48,739 Your Miss Graham interests me, Drew. 350 00:19:48,773 --> 00:19:50,741 So, she's been living in Petersburg? 351 00:19:50,775 --> 00:19:52,674 Yes, my lord, but there's more to it than that. 352 00:19:52,708 --> 00:19:56,988 She's engaged to be married, to Jack Bellingham, 353 00:19:57,023 --> 00:19:59,336 who's attached to our embassy in Petersburg. 354 00:19:59,370 --> 00:20:01,786 - Jack Bellingham? - Yes. 355 00:20:01,821 --> 00:20:04,444 Good God, I know his father. 356 00:20:04,479 --> 00:20:05,928 [chuckles] You don't seriously think he- 357 00:20:05,963 --> 00:20:08,759 We have one way of finding out, my lord. 358 00:20:08,793 --> 00:20:09,967 Oh? 359 00:20:10,001 --> 00:20:11,279 Miss Graham was most anxious 360 00:20:11,313 --> 00:20:13,246 to get this letter to her fianc�. 361 00:20:13,281 --> 00:20:14,834 What? 362 00:20:14,868 --> 00:20:16,836 I took the liberty of suggesting 363 00:20:16,870 --> 00:20:19,321 that we might forward it in the diplomatic bag. 364 00:20:21,668 --> 00:20:22,842 Open it? 365 00:20:22,876 --> 00:20:23,946 Yes. 366 00:20:29,607 --> 00:20:32,438 Open a letter from a woman to the man she's about to marry? 367 00:20:32,472 --> 00:20:34,681 Is there no honor left in the world today, Drew? 368 00:20:34,716 --> 00:20:37,132 I share your abhorrence of such a course, my lord, 369 00:20:37,166 --> 00:20:39,272 but if Miss Graham is a traitor, 370 00:20:39,307 --> 00:20:40,860 we may yet prevent her dragging Bellingham 371 00:20:40,894 --> 00:20:42,827 down into disgrace with her. 372 00:20:42,862 --> 00:20:44,415 You're right. 373 00:20:44,450 --> 00:20:45,865 For his sake and for the sake of our country, 374 00:20:45,899 --> 00:20:47,384 we must dispense with scruples. 375 00:20:49,006 --> 00:20:50,283 Hargreaves? 376 00:21:00,604 --> 00:21:03,262 [steam hissing] 377 00:21:06,886 --> 00:21:08,370 [clears throat] 378 00:21:23,661 --> 00:21:25,318 [giggling] 379 00:21:32,325 --> 00:21:33,982 What are you doing down here? 380 00:21:34,016 --> 00:21:36,295 There's work to be done. Upstairs, the both of you. 381 00:21:36,329 --> 00:21:38,400 See to the fires in the bedrooms. 382 00:21:38,435 --> 00:21:39,436 Mm! 383 00:22:07,705 --> 00:22:10,639 [women screaming] 384 00:22:16,058 --> 00:22:18,026 Stop! Villain! Stop! 385 00:22:18,889 --> 00:22:21,581 [dogs barking] 386 00:22:21,616 --> 00:22:22,720 Ohh! 387 00:22:28,623 --> 00:22:30,590 What else do you know about this woman? 388 00:22:30,625 --> 00:22:33,248 Her father managed a mill in Russia. 389 00:22:33,282 --> 00:22:35,388 He died recently, but there's very little money, 390 00:22:35,423 --> 00:22:37,148 so she was compelled to find work 391 00:22:37,183 --> 00:22:39,461 with a costumier in the Newski. 392 00:22:39,496 --> 00:22:42,084 It was while she was there that she met her fianc�. 393 00:22:42,119 --> 00:22:43,845 That's hardly reassuring. 394 00:22:43,879 --> 00:22:45,398 An impoverished Englishwoman 395 00:22:45,433 --> 00:22:47,366 would be natural prey for these devils. 396 00:22:48,988 --> 00:22:51,024 Yes. 397 00:22:51,059 --> 00:22:53,337 We must do what we must do. Hargreaves. 398 00:22:53,372 --> 00:22:54,890 Excuse me, Drew. 399 00:23:03,485 --> 00:23:07,593 "My dearest Jack, before I left Petersburg, I wrote 400 00:23:07,627 --> 00:23:10,734 an important letter to await your return from Moscow." 401 00:23:10,768 --> 00:23:12,908 He was seconded there for a month. 402 00:23:12,943 --> 00:23:14,600 "In your reply, 403 00:23:14,634 --> 00:23:18,293 you make no mention of the document I wrote about. 404 00:23:18,327 --> 00:23:20,088 Why have you ignored it? 405 00:23:20,122 --> 00:23:24,472 Now interested parties have traced me to Stoke Doyle, 406 00:23:24,506 --> 00:23:26,681 and I do not know what to do. 407 00:23:26,715 --> 00:23:29,028 They have told me you will be in danger 408 00:23:29,062 --> 00:23:30,926 unless I pass it to them. 409 00:23:30,961 --> 00:23:34,378 I have said I know nothing, but they do not believe me. 410 00:23:34,413 --> 00:23:36,587 Please, please write immediately 411 00:23:36,622 --> 00:23:38,486 and tell me what I am to do. 412 00:23:38,520 --> 00:23:39,970 I am so afraid. 413 00:23:41,385 --> 00:23:43,422 Your ever-loving fianc�e, Beatrice." 414 00:23:44,699 --> 00:23:47,598 "The document I wrote about." 415 00:23:47,633 --> 00:23:49,911 - That worries me. - Yes, with good cause, my lord. 416 00:23:49,945 --> 00:23:52,120 If men like Krempelstein and Davidoff are here to get it, 417 00:23:52,154 --> 00:23:54,260 you can be quite sure it's of great importance. 418 00:23:54,294 --> 00:23:55,641 I presume your Miss Baines 419 00:23:55,675 --> 00:23:57,021 has heard nothing of this document? 420 00:23:57,056 --> 00:23:58,816 No. Well, she hasn't mentioned it. 421 00:23:58,851 --> 00:24:01,094 We've got to get to the bottom of it quickly, Drew. 422 00:24:01,129 --> 00:24:02,820 At all costs, we must find out what they're after 423 00:24:02,855 --> 00:24:04,477 before they leave the country. 424 00:24:04,512 --> 00:24:05,789 Yes, but that's not going to be easy, my lord. 425 00:24:05,823 --> 00:24:06,859 I am aware of that. 426 00:24:06,893 --> 00:24:08,999 We must not fail. 427 00:24:09,033 --> 00:24:11,588 Then I, if I may be so bold, my lord, 428 00:24:11,622 --> 00:24:14,107 - I have one suggestion to make. - Yes? 429 00:24:14,142 --> 00:24:15,971 Instead of forwarding this letter to Bellingham, 430 00:24:16,006 --> 00:24:18,457 why not have him recalled? 431 00:24:18,491 --> 00:24:20,769 But if he is a traitor, that will alert him. 432 00:24:20,804 --> 00:24:22,599 Very possibly, 433 00:24:22,633 --> 00:24:24,324 but it will also ensure the safety of our other secrets 434 00:24:24,359 --> 00:24:25,567 in the Petersburg embassy. 435 00:24:25,602 --> 00:24:27,017 You're right. 436 00:24:27,051 --> 00:24:28,605 And if his actions are above reproach, 437 00:24:28,639 --> 00:24:30,469 he may be able to enlighten us 438 00:24:30,503 --> 00:24:33,817 as to what this document really is. 439 00:24:33,851 --> 00:24:36,267 I'll send a telegram to the ambassador immediately. 440 00:24:36,302 --> 00:24:37,303 Hargreaves! 441 00:24:40,409 --> 00:24:41,825 I tried to stop him, sir, but I'm afraid I was- 442 00:24:41,859 --> 00:24:43,343 My jewels are safe. 443 00:24:43,378 --> 00:24:44,344 Nothing in our room has been disturbed. 444 00:24:44,379 --> 00:24:45,587 Thank God for that. 445 00:24:45,622 --> 00:24:47,278 What about the police, Musgrove? 446 00:24:47,313 --> 00:24:49,142 Well, I called them immediately, of course, sir. 447 00:24:49,177 --> 00:24:50,627 The detective thinks the man came up the stairs 448 00:24:50,661 --> 00:24:52,352 at the back of the house. 449 00:24:52,387 --> 00:24:54,009 Yes, very likely, but what are they doing about it? 450 00:24:54,044 --> 00:24:56,149 Well, the detective is coming back to see you, sir, 451 00:24:56,184 --> 00:24:58,669 to get a list of the stolen property. 452 00:24:58,704 --> 00:25:00,740 He left to make inquiries at the station 453 00:25:00,775 --> 00:25:03,122 to see if the man was trying to get away by train, sir. 454 00:25:03,156 --> 00:25:04,744 Beatrice, have you checked? 455 00:25:04,779 --> 00:25:06,539 Yes. My drawers and cases have been turned out, 456 00:25:06,574 --> 00:25:08,265 but as far as I can see, there is nothing missing. 457 00:25:08,299 --> 00:25:09,784 Oh, thank heavens for that. 458 00:25:09,818 --> 00:25:11,855 Well, it looks as though he was disturbed 459 00:25:11,889 --> 00:25:14,029 before he had a chance to take anything, Musgrove. 460 00:25:14,064 --> 00:25:15,962 I should like to think so, sir. 461 00:25:15,997 --> 00:25:17,446 But I'm most frightfully sorry that this- 462 00:25:17,481 --> 00:25:18,827 Yes, of course, you did all you could. 463 00:25:18,862 --> 00:25:20,173 That'll be all for the moment. Thank you. 464 00:25:20,208 --> 00:25:21,450 Have you lost anything? 465 00:25:21,485 --> 00:25:23,176 It seems not. 466 00:25:23,211 --> 00:25:25,213 Yours appears to be the only room he entered. 467 00:25:46,993 --> 00:25:48,201 Miss Baines. 468 00:25:48,236 --> 00:25:49,306 Mr. Drew. 469 00:25:49,340 --> 00:25:50,687 [chuckles] 470 00:25:50,721 --> 00:25:52,723 Oh, can I get you some refreshment? 471 00:25:52,758 --> 00:25:54,104 A brandy, I think. 472 00:25:54,138 --> 00:25:57,763 Brandy? Oh. Two brandies, please. 473 00:25:57,797 --> 00:26:00,800 Mr. Fitzwilliam told me you'd be back on the last train. 474 00:26:00,835 --> 00:26:03,320 I saw you at the station, and I followed you in here. 475 00:26:03,354 --> 00:26:05,149 Have no fear I was followed. 476 00:26:05,184 --> 00:26:08,359 My charge is in bed, and the gentlemen are playing cards. 477 00:26:08,394 --> 00:26:09,464 Thank you. 478 00:26:10,396 --> 00:26:11,466 Thank you. 479 00:26:14,849 --> 00:26:16,920 Thank you. 480 00:26:16,954 --> 00:26:19,957 Prost, as Count Krempelstein would say. 481 00:26:19,992 --> 00:26:21,821 Well, Miss Baines, I'm very glad you've met me. 482 00:26:21,856 --> 00:26:23,098 I have a rather important matter 483 00:26:23,133 --> 00:26:24,513 that I wish to discuss with you. 484 00:26:24,548 --> 00:26:25,618 When I'd heard you'd gone to London, 485 00:26:25,653 --> 00:26:27,655 I had an idea there might be. 486 00:26:27,689 --> 00:26:29,657 If I may say so, your intuition is very highly developed. 487 00:26:29,691 --> 00:26:31,590 Oh, yes. 488 00:26:31,624 --> 00:26:34,731 - Well, my information concerns Miss Graham. - Hmm? 489 00:26:34,765 --> 00:26:37,009 Have you ever heard Krempelstein or Davidoff speak of her? 490 00:26:37,043 --> 00:26:39,459 I'm afraid not. 491 00:26:39,494 --> 00:26:41,841 But you will recall that at the hunt 492 00:26:41,876 --> 00:26:44,464 they appeared to pay particular attention to her. 493 00:26:44,499 --> 00:26:46,087 Yes, they did, indeed. 494 00:26:46,121 --> 00:26:47,502 And she had a secret meeting with Krempelstein 495 00:26:47,536 --> 00:26:49,021 later that same afternoon. 496 00:26:49,055 --> 00:26:50,643 Oh? What was the purpose of that meeting? 497 00:26:50,678 --> 00:26:52,921 It appears she has some documents they're after. 498 00:26:52,956 --> 00:26:54,509 Has or had? 499 00:26:55,786 --> 00:26:57,270 Miss Baines, what do you mean? 500 00:26:57,305 --> 00:26:58,582 Of course, you've been in London all day. 501 00:26:58,617 --> 00:27:00,964 - You won't have heard. - Heard what? 502 00:27:00,998 --> 00:27:02,931 I think we should leave, Mr. Drew. 503 00:27:02,966 --> 00:27:03,967 Oh. 504 00:27:05,969 --> 00:27:07,660 Thank you very much. 505 00:27:10,767 --> 00:27:13,735 One of our servants told me that at the Fitzwilliam house this afternoon, 506 00:27:13,770 --> 00:27:15,599 there has been a burglary 507 00:27:15,634 --> 00:27:18,844 and it was only Miss Graham's room which was ransacked. 508 00:27:18,878 --> 00:27:20,742 Miss Baines, go on. 509 00:27:20,777 --> 00:27:24,021 Count Krempelstein is leaving for Germany tomorrow, alone. 510 00:27:24,056 --> 00:27:25,644 And Davidoff? 511 00:27:25,678 --> 00:27:27,300 He is remaining here. 512 00:27:27,335 --> 00:27:30,165 Miss Baines, this information is of great value. 513 00:27:30,200 --> 00:27:31,546 We had better leave separately. 514 00:27:34,860 --> 00:27:37,966 Krempelstein must be searched before he leaves Dover. 515 00:29:24,452 --> 00:29:27,110 [bell chiming] 516 00:29:55,379 --> 00:29:57,692 [dogs barking] 517 00:29:59,107 --> 00:30:00,281 Miss Graham. 518 00:30:02,662 --> 00:30:03,802 Miss Graham? 519 00:30:05,734 --> 00:30:07,115 Miss- 520 00:30:33,555 --> 00:30:35,523 Snakebite? 521 00:30:35,557 --> 00:30:38,112 [scoffs] It's absurd. 522 00:30:38,146 --> 00:30:40,079 So it would seem. 523 00:30:40,114 --> 00:30:42,702 Nevertheless, all indications are 524 00:30:42,737 --> 00:30:47,190 that she died of a particularly virulent poison 525 00:30:47,224 --> 00:30:49,468 that entered her bloodstream. 526 00:30:49,502 --> 00:30:51,159 But how? 527 00:30:51,194 --> 00:30:53,506 There's a swelling on the right side of her neck. 528 00:30:53,541 --> 00:30:57,096 a small puncture, as though she'd been stung. 529 00:30:57,131 --> 00:30:59,098 It is conceivable this is where 530 00:30:59,133 --> 00:31:00,962 and how the poison entered her body. 531 00:31:00,997 --> 00:31:02,377 Oh, my God, poor Beatrice. 532 00:31:08,728 --> 00:31:10,799 Why ever did she not call for help? 533 00:31:10,834 --> 00:31:13,319 Well, in seconds, she would have been paralyzed 534 00:31:14,458 --> 00:31:17,254 and within minutes, dead. 535 00:31:17,289 --> 00:31:19,153 I'm sorry, but I don't understand. 536 00:31:19,187 --> 00:31:20,499 How could it have happened? 537 00:31:22,708 --> 00:31:24,537 Well, that, Mr. Fitzwilliam, 538 00:31:24,572 --> 00:31:26,401 is for the police to decide. 539 00:31:30,267 --> 00:31:33,753 Now, sir, would you kindly tell me 540 00:31:33,788 --> 00:31:37,171 how you came to discover the unfortunate occurrence 541 00:31:37,205 --> 00:31:39,345 when you were supposed to be in bed? 542 00:31:39,380 --> 00:31:41,865 I couldn't sleep. 543 00:31:41,900 --> 00:31:45,213 So I got up, I came down into the library to get a book. 544 00:31:46,663 --> 00:31:48,147 I saw that the front windows were open, 545 00:31:48,182 --> 00:31:49,977 so I thought perhaps a burglar. 546 00:31:51,185 --> 00:31:52,565 I came out onto the terrace. 547 00:31:54,153 --> 00:31:57,812 And I found Miss Graham slumped on the seat. 548 00:31:57,846 --> 00:32:01,160 How long was it before you raised the alarm? 549 00:32:01,195 --> 00:32:03,093 Immediately when I found that I couldn't wake her. 550 00:32:03,128 --> 00:32:04,646 Did you see anyone else around? 551 00:32:05,993 --> 00:32:08,857 - No. - Or hear anything suspicious? 552 00:32:08,892 --> 00:32:10,307 Sir? 553 00:32:10,342 --> 00:32:12,240 If I had done, I would have told you. 554 00:32:12,275 --> 00:32:14,001 Mm-hmm. Thank you very much, sir. 555 00:32:16,141 --> 00:32:18,695 Oh, there is just one more thing. 556 00:32:18,729 --> 00:32:21,629 You wouldn't be thinking of leaving here, would you, sir? 557 00:32:21,663 --> 00:32:24,632 It is possible I may be called to London on business. 558 00:32:24,666 --> 00:32:26,841 Mm, well, I don't think my superiors would like that, 559 00:32:26,875 --> 00:32:28,947 you being the vital witness, sir. 560 00:32:28,981 --> 00:32:30,465 Well, I can be contacted 561 00:32:30,500 --> 00:32:32,295 through my superiors at the Foreign Office. 562 00:32:32,329 --> 00:32:34,124 Foreign Office? 563 00:32:34,159 --> 00:32:35,746 Mm, in Whitehall. 564 00:32:35,781 --> 00:32:37,748 It's just across the road from Scotland Yard. 565 00:32:37,783 --> 00:32:38,818 Oh, I see. 566 00:32:39,992 --> 00:32:41,097 Sir, right. 567 00:32:42,443 --> 00:32:43,685 I'm sorry to have to question you 568 00:32:43,720 --> 00:32:46,067 at a time like this, Bellingham. 569 00:32:46,102 --> 00:32:48,587 But I'm sure you're as anxious to apprehend the murderer 570 00:32:48,621 --> 00:32:50,692 as we are. 571 00:32:50,727 --> 00:32:53,109 I'd gladly give my life to see him brought to justice. 572 00:32:53,143 --> 00:32:55,249 I trust we can accomplish it without that. 573 00:32:55,283 --> 00:32:58,321 She was a very, very delightful young woman, Bellingham. 574 00:32:58,355 --> 00:33:00,116 You have my deepest sympathy. 575 00:33:01,393 --> 00:33:02,497 Thank you. 576 00:33:03,982 --> 00:33:06,398 Just tell me how I can help avenge her. 577 00:33:07,813 --> 00:33:09,125 She had in her possession a document. 578 00:33:09,159 --> 00:33:12,231 Now, do you know what it was? 579 00:33:12,266 --> 00:33:16,304 - No. - But she wrote to you about it in the letter she left for you 580 00:33:16,339 --> 00:33:17,719 when she departed for England. 581 00:33:19,204 --> 00:33:20,860 I have all her letters. 582 00:33:20,895 --> 00:33:23,208 There's no mention of a document in any of them. 583 00:33:24,450 --> 00:33:25,865 I have all her letters. 584 00:33:25,900 --> 00:33:27,695 There is one other letter, Bellingham, 585 00:33:27,729 --> 00:33:30,456 supposedly written by you, which we found in her handbag. 586 00:33:31,492 --> 00:33:33,425 What is that? 587 00:33:33,459 --> 00:33:36,324 An appointment, my lord, to meet a messenger from Bellingham 588 00:33:36,359 --> 00:33:39,224 at midnight on the terrace of the Fitzwilliam house. 589 00:33:39,258 --> 00:33:41,157 But I know nothing of this letter. 590 00:33:41,191 --> 00:33:42,710 It's a fake. 591 00:33:45,057 --> 00:33:47,749 So, this is how they lured her to her death? 592 00:33:47,784 --> 00:33:48,992 Yes, without doubt. 593 00:33:51,201 --> 00:33:55,102 The men responsible, where are they? 594 00:33:55,136 --> 00:33:57,173 Krempelstein has returned to Germany. 595 00:33:57,207 --> 00:33:59,244 He was searched before he left Dover. 596 00:33:59,278 --> 00:34:00,590 There was no document in his possession 597 00:34:00,624 --> 00:34:02,523 that would have justified murder. 598 00:34:02,557 --> 00:34:04,111 And the other one? 599 00:34:04,145 --> 00:34:05,457 Davidoff? He's still here. 600 00:34:05,491 --> 00:34:06,906 We're having him watched. 601 00:34:08,322 --> 00:34:09,944 It's incredible. 602 00:34:09,978 --> 00:34:11,808 I'm sure I caught a glimpse of him that night. 603 00:34:11,842 --> 00:34:13,982 I'm almost sure it was Davidoff. 604 00:34:14,017 --> 00:34:15,743 I cannot imagine 605 00:34:15,777 --> 00:34:18,918 what Beatrice could have obtained that they wanted. 606 00:34:18,953 --> 00:34:21,956 Forgive me, Bellingham. I have to ask you this. 607 00:34:21,990 --> 00:34:23,302 You gave her no papers? 608 00:34:28,273 --> 00:34:29,895 You have my word on it. 609 00:34:32,139 --> 00:34:34,175 Then had she any other contacts in Petersburg, 610 00:34:34,210 --> 00:34:37,627 from whom she could have obtained documents of value? 611 00:34:37,661 --> 00:34:39,284 Her work brought her into touch 612 00:34:39,318 --> 00:34:40,664 with many of the leading families in Petersburg, 613 00:34:40,699 --> 00:34:43,115 - but I cannot think- - Which families? 614 00:34:43,150 --> 00:34:45,013 I can't name them all. 615 00:34:45,048 --> 00:34:46,774 She was a costumier. 616 00:34:46,808 --> 00:34:48,396 The shop she worked for 617 00:34:48,431 --> 00:34:50,122 served so many ladies of quality in the city. 618 00:34:50,157 --> 00:34:51,882 Bellingham, for instance? 619 00:34:53,539 --> 00:34:58,234 The embassies, Madame Zouboff, Countess Markov, 620 00:34:58,268 --> 00:34:59,856 Princess Korolkoff. 621 00:34:59,890 --> 00:35:01,168 Korolkoff? 622 00:35:01,202 --> 00:35:02,790 Yes. 623 00:35:02,824 --> 00:35:06,000 Did she have occasion to go to their house? 624 00:35:06,034 --> 00:35:09,245 As a matter of fact, she was due there the day after I left for Berlin. 625 00:35:09,279 --> 00:35:10,625 Good God. 626 00:35:10,660 --> 00:35:12,110 The princess must have been 627 00:35:12,144 --> 00:35:13,456 one of the last customers she visited. 628 00:35:13,490 --> 00:35:15,251 What is it, my lord? 629 00:35:15,285 --> 00:35:17,322 I've just received information from the Foreign Office. 630 00:35:17,356 --> 00:35:20,118 A draft of the new Russo-German treaty is missing. 631 00:35:20,152 --> 00:35:22,430 It was taken from the house of Prince Korolkoff, 632 00:35:22,465 --> 00:35:25,433 director of the private chancellery of the tsar. 633 00:35:25,468 --> 00:35:26,952 And you think that Beatrice- 634 00:35:26,986 --> 00:35:28,574 Why else would both Russia and Germany 635 00:35:28,609 --> 00:35:30,990 send their top men to pursue her? 636 00:35:31,025 --> 00:35:34,304 What is it, Hargreaves? 637 00:35:34,339 --> 00:35:37,238 - It's for you. - Oh, thank you. 638 00:35:37,273 --> 00:35:39,171 With your permission. 639 00:35:41,380 --> 00:35:43,624 It'll be best if you take a vacation, Bellingham. 640 00:35:43,658 --> 00:35:46,316 Then we'll find you a new posting. 641 00:35:46,351 --> 00:35:49,354 You're most considerate, my lord. 642 00:35:49,388 --> 00:35:51,252 But above all, I would appreciate a chance to assist 643 00:35:51,287 --> 00:35:53,289 in bringing her murderers to justice. 644 00:35:53,323 --> 00:35:55,498 Then that chance you shall have. 645 00:35:55,532 --> 00:35:57,845 - Damn! - What is it? 646 00:35:57,879 --> 00:35:59,743 - Davidoff has escaped. - What? 647 00:35:59,778 --> 00:36:01,159 This letter's from Miss Baines. 648 00:36:01,193 --> 00:36:02,988 It appears he's got away to Paris. 649 00:36:03,022 --> 00:36:04,438 Paris? Then we've lost him. 650 00:36:04,472 --> 00:36:06,094 No, no, no, we haven't quite, my lord. 651 00:36:06,129 --> 00:36:08,200 She says he'll be staying at the Hotel Terminus 652 00:36:08,235 --> 00:36:10,168 at the Gare Saint-Lazare. 653 00:36:10,202 --> 00:36:11,652 How can Miss Baines be sure? 654 00:36:11,686 --> 00:36:13,792 Miss Baines also happens to be in Paris. 655 00:36:13,826 --> 00:36:16,174 She took leave from her employer to visit a sick relative, 656 00:36:16,208 --> 00:36:17,623 and she followed him. 657 00:36:17,658 --> 00:36:18,969 Then there's no time to lose. 658 00:36:19,004 --> 00:36:20,971 To Paris at once. 659 00:36:21,006 --> 00:36:24,216 Bellingham will go with you as your aide. 660 00:36:25,838 --> 00:36:29,187 [train whistle blows] 661 00:36:31,499 --> 00:36:33,156 I feel bad about missing her funeral. 662 00:36:34,778 --> 00:36:37,022 But I'd feel worse if that villain got away. 663 00:36:37,056 --> 00:36:39,852 Bellingham, the work we do is the work she started. 664 00:36:39,887 --> 00:36:42,441 I'm sure Beatrice would understand and approve. 665 00:36:47,170 --> 00:36:48,275 Yes. 666 00:36:50,173 --> 00:36:51,312 - Drew? - Yes? 667 00:36:53,038 --> 00:36:54,522 No one has yet told me. 668 00:36:57,560 --> 00:36:59,182 How exactly did she die? 669 00:37:01,978 --> 00:37:06,258 Well, we found a pin inserted in her wrap, 670 00:37:06,293 --> 00:37:09,192 impregnated with a deadly poison. 671 00:37:09,227 --> 00:37:11,850 Davidoff was hoping that when she went out onto the terrace 672 00:37:11,884 --> 00:37:13,265 in the cold night air, 673 00:37:13,300 --> 00:37:15,163 she would quite automatically 674 00:37:15,198 --> 00:37:16,889 pull the fur wrap around her neck, 675 00:37:18,374 --> 00:37:21,135 which is precisely what she did. 676 00:37:21,169 --> 00:37:22,861 So, that's how he did it. 677 00:37:24,172 --> 00:37:25,933 Yes. 678 00:37:25,967 --> 00:37:27,175 But how did he get the pin there in the first place? 679 00:37:27,210 --> 00:37:30,524 [train whistle blows] 680 00:37:30,558 --> 00:37:31,973 They had been entertained 681 00:37:32,008 --> 00:37:34,424 by Davidoff earlier in the evening. 682 00:37:34,459 --> 00:37:35,839 The pin was obviously inserted 683 00:37:35,874 --> 00:37:38,325 while she was a guest in his house. 684 00:37:39,464 --> 00:37:42,950 [lively orchestral music] 685 00:37:46,333 --> 00:37:50,164 I'm very glad my charge is not here to observe this meeting. 686 00:37:50,198 --> 00:37:51,959 Fraulein Krempelstein? 687 00:37:51,993 --> 00:37:54,030 Indeed! If she reported this to the count, 688 00:37:54,064 --> 00:37:56,343 we should lose your valuable service, Miss Baines. 689 00:37:56,377 --> 00:38:02,763 Actually, I was thinking more of my reputation. 690 00:38:02,797 --> 00:38:05,628 Oh, in Paris, you need have no fear, Miss Baines. 691 00:38:05,662 --> 00:38:08,320 The French are notoriously tolerant in these matters. 692 00:38:08,355 --> 00:38:10,253 I'm well aware of that, Mr. Drew, 693 00:38:10,288 --> 00:38:12,255 and for our business, it is fortunate. 694 00:38:12,290 --> 00:38:13,739 However, I must confess, 695 00:38:13,774 --> 00:38:15,500 it is one aspect of the French character 696 00:38:15,534 --> 00:38:17,191 of which I thoroughly disapprove. 697 00:38:17,225 --> 00:38:19,124 Oh, dear, now you're talking as a governess. 698 00:38:19,158 --> 00:38:22,092 Mr. Drew, I am talking as an Englishwoman. 699 00:38:22,127 --> 00:38:23,162 I beg your pardon. 700 00:38:23,197 --> 00:38:24,957 [clears throat] 701 00:38:24,992 --> 00:38:28,823 Last night, Davidoff met a man named Laval, L-a-v-a-l, 702 00:38:28,858 --> 00:38:31,964 who is attached to the French secret service. 703 00:38:31,999 --> 00:38:33,656 Davidoff has offered to sell him 704 00:38:33,690 --> 00:38:36,210 the copy of the Russo-German treaty 705 00:38:36,244 --> 00:38:39,558 for, mm, 100,000 francs. 706 00:38:39,593 --> 00:38:41,111 But that is astonishing, Miss Baines! 707 00:38:41,146 --> 00:38:43,113 Why should Davidoff turn traitor? 708 00:38:43,148 --> 00:38:44,770 The man is a notorious gambler. 709 00:38:44,805 --> 00:38:47,117 To leave Russia would also be to leave debts behind 710 00:38:47,152 --> 00:38:49,396 his salary could never hope to pay. 711 00:38:49,430 --> 00:38:51,743 And you witnessed this meeting? 712 00:38:51,777 --> 00:38:53,331 I was fortunate enough 713 00:38:53,365 --> 00:38:56,782 to secure a seat in the cafe, well-hidden, 714 00:38:56,817 --> 00:38:58,439 but from which I was able to overhear 715 00:38:58,474 --> 00:39:00,165 much of the conversation. 716 00:39:00,199 --> 00:39:02,616 [metal clatters] 717 00:39:02,650 --> 00:39:05,204 And is Davidoff still staying in this hotel? 718 00:39:05,239 --> 00:39:06,792 Room number. 719 00:39:06,827 --> 00:39:07,828 - 16. - 91. 720 00:39:08,967 --> 00:39:10,486 Oh, I beg your pardon. 91. 721 00:39:10,520 --> 00:39:12,384 Splendid! That's the room next to Bellingham. 722 00:39:12,419 --> 00:39:14,282 Precisely. 723 00:39:14,317 --> 00:39:18,183 Davidoff is meeting Laval later today in the cafe. 724 00:39:18,217 --> 00:39:20,979 Thank you. And do you know if the French have agreed to buy? 725 00:39:21,013 --> 00:39:22,636 They're going to tell him their decision 726 00:39:22,670 --> 00:39:24,292 later this afternoon. 727 00:39:28,504 --> 00:39:29,643 Ah. 728 00:39:32,404 --> 00:39:36,132 Well, Monsieur Laval. 729 00:39:36,166 --> 00:39:39,584 My government are prepared to pay the money you asked, 730 00:39:39,618 --> 00:39:42,656 providing we can be satisfied that the treaty is genuine. 731 00:39:42,690 --> 00:39:45,452 I had no doubt that that would be your answer. 732 00:39:45,486 --> 00:39:47,350 Yes, but the proof? 733 00:40:01,053 --> 00:40:04,402 [train whistle blows] 734 00:40:07,957 --> 00:40:09,648 I have torn the Kaiser's signature 735 00:40:09,683 --> 00:40:12,479 from the bottom of the document. 736 00:40:12,513 --> 00:40:14,101 You may take it and have it proved. 737 00:40:14,135 --> 00:40:16,793 When you have done so, bring the money to me. 738 00:40:16,828 --> 00:40:20,556 Then we can match this tear with the bottom of the treaty. 739 00:40:20,590 --> 00:40:22,143 That should satisfy you 740 00:40:22,178 --> 00:40:24,180 that you are getting what you have paid for. 741 00:40:24,214 --> 00:40:25,733 I accept. 742 00:40:25,768 --> 00:40:26,803 We'll meet again tomorrow. 743 00:40:26,838 --> 00:40:28,633 Make it this evening. 744 00:40:28,667 --> 00:40:31,774 I have a couchette on the midnight train to Madrid. 745 00:40:31,808 --> 00:40:33,120 Very well. 746 00:40:33,154 --> 00:40:35,985 [coins clinking] 747 00:40:40,023 --> 00:40:42,025 I'll meet you here about 10:00. 748 00:40:42,060 --> 00:40:43,786 And if you take my advice, 749 00:40:43,820 --> 00:40:44,787 you will stay in your room for the rest of the day. 750 00:40:44,821 --> 00:40:46,478 Why? 751 00:40:46,513 --> 00:40:48,342 I have just seen a British agent in the foyer. 752 00:40:48,376 --> 00:40:50,827 - What agent? - He's known in France as Monsieur Drew. 753 00:40:50,862 --> 00:40:52,829 Drew. William Drew. 754 00:40:52,864 --> 00:40:54,624 Here he goes under the name of Gustave, 755 00:40:54,659 --> 00:40:56,557 but I understand his real name is William. 756 00:40:56,592 --> 00:40:58,110 I know the man well. 757 00:40:58,145 --> 00:41:00,181 I am grateful to you for your information. 758 00:41:00,216 --> 00:41:02,494 Pas du tout. 759 00:41:02,529 --> 00:41:04,185 If your document is genuine, 760 00:41:04,220 --> 00:41:06,774 I shouldn't like to lose it to the British, huh? 761 00:41:06,809 --> 00:41:08,466 Till tonight, then. 762 00:41:20,029 --> 00:41:21,858 Garcon. 763 00:41:21,893 --> 00:41:25,483 That gentleman over there needs his bill quick, please. 764 00:41:25,517 --> 00:41:27,174 What? 765 00:41:27,208 --> 00:41:28,727 Oh, for heaven's sake, man, I've already paid you. 766 00:41:28,762 --> 00:41:29,832 [man speaking in foreign language] 767 00:41:29,866 --> 00:41:30,971 There! 768 00:41:46,400 --> 00:41:49,127 [keys clinking] 769 00:41:57,791 --> 00:42:00,483 And, Mr. Bellingham, an experienced agent 770 00:42:00,518 --> 00:42:04,107 does not leave his bill unpaid until the last moment. 771 00:42:04,142 --> 00:42:05,833 You'll know better next time. 772 00:42:06,972 --> 00:42:08,664 Well, where is he? 773 00:42:08,698 --> 00:42:11,252 I'm afraid I let him get away. 774 00:42:11,287 --> 00:42:13,116 Oh, well, Bellingham, never mind. 775 00:42:13,151 --> 00:42:14,532 He'll be back. 776 00:42:14,566 --> 00:42:16,085 He hasn't checked out of the hotel, 777 00:42:16,119 --> 00:42:18,294 and none of his luggage has been removed. 778 00:42:18,328 --> 00:42:20,089 You seem very confident. 779 00:42:20,123 --> 00:42:22,919 I have an informant, happily, in the French ministry. 780 00:42:22,954 --> 00:42:24,507 Waiter? 781 00:42:24,542 --> 00:42:25,853 At present, they're endeavoring to establish 782 00:42:25,888 --> 00:42:27,441 the authenticity of this document 783 00:42:27,475 --> 00:42:28,856 Davidoff is trying to sell. 784 00:42:28,891 --> 00:42:30,306 - Waiter? - But how long will that take? 785 00:42:30,340 --> 00:42:32,135 Oh, it must be done by tonight. 786 00:42:32,170 --> 00:42:34,172 He's planning to leave on the midnight train for Madrid. 787 00:42:34,206 --> 00:42:38,279 - Waiter? - Then there's nothing we can do but wait. 788 00:42:41,524 --> 00:42:44,182 [man groaning] 789 00:44:12,822 --> 00:44:13,961 Aah! Aah! 790 00:44:18,000 --> 00:44:21,141 [people chattering] 791 00:44:44,060 --> 00:44:47,754 [groaning, coughing] 792 00:44:47,788 --> 00:44:48,996 Drew? 793 00:44:51,378 --> 00:44:53,483 I'll go and get the key! 794 00:44:53,518 --> 00:44:55,934 [giggling] 795 00:45:06,807 --> 00:45:09,292 [groaning] 796 00:45:10,328 --> 00:45:11,985 Vite, mademoiselle! 797 00:45:13,676 --> 00:45:15,505 Drew! Good God, what's happened? 798 00:45:15,540 --> 00:45:19,958 [both speaking in foreign language] 799 00:45:19,993 --> 00:45:21,822 Steady, man, steady! 800 00:45:21,857 --> 00:45:22,996 Steady! 801 00:45:23,030 --> 00:45:23,962 Steady! 802 00:45:23,997 --> 00:45:25,343 Ugh! Ugh! Ugh! 803 00:45:26,378 --> 00:45:28,173 There. There. 804 00:45:28,208 --> 00:45:30,037 Ugh! Ugh! 805 00:45:33,558 --> 00:45:35,111 Come, my dear. 806 00:45:35,146 --> 00:45:37,700 This is no place for a lady of your breeding. 807 00:45:37,735 --> 00:45:41,842 Garcon. Oh, garcon, a bottle of champagne for my room, 808 00:45:41,877 --> 00:45:43,706 91, the best. 809 00:45:43,741 --> 00:45:44,742 Come, dear. 810 00:45:54,268 --> 00:45:57,996 [breathing heavily] 811 00:46:08,558 --> 00:46:11,665 Is Mr. Drew? Good heavens! 812 00:46:11,699 --> 00:46:12,977 What has happened? 813 00:46:13,011 --> 00:46:14,910 - He's been poisoned. - Oh, no. 814 00:46:14,944 --> 00:46:16,083 Like Beatrice. 815 00:46:16,118 --> 00:46:17,326 Is he- 816 00:46:17,360 --> 00:46:19,777 Davidoff must have spotted him. 817 00:46:19,811 --> 00:46:21,123 No, he'll be all right. 818 00:46:21,157 --> 00:46:22,987 The doctor's given him an antidote. 819 00:46:23,021 --> 00:46:24,022 Thank God for that. 820 00:46:25,058 --> 00:46:27,198 But how did this happen? 821 00:46:29,821 --> 00:46:31,685 With this. 822 00:46:31,719 --> 00:46:33,791 It must have been hidden in his towel. 823 00:46:33,825 --> 00:46:35,931 Fortunately, he recognized the danger and took immediate action 824 00:46:35,965 --> 00:46:38,623 to prevent the poison circulating in his blood. 825 00:46:44,387 --> 00:46:46,251 How long will he be like this? 826 00:46:46,286 --> 00:46:49,151 I don't know. The doctor said he must not be moved. 827 00:46:50,359 --> 00:46:53,120 Then we must work without him. 828 00:46:53,155 --> 00:46:54,846 Yes. 829 00:46:54,881 --> 00:46:56,675 Where is that swine now? 830 00:46:56,710 --> 00:46:59,161 He's gone to his room with a person. 831 00:46:59,195 --> 00:47:00,818 We must think of a plan. 832 00:47:03,027 --> 00:47:06,444 I have a plan. I'm going to kill him. 833 00:47:07,721 --> 00:47:09,171 No, Bellingham. 834 00:47:10,448 --> 00:47:12,933 Mr. Drew, thank heavens. 835 00:47:13,865 --> 00:47:15,591 How do you feel? 836 00:47:15,625 --> 00:47:18,732 [breathing heavily] 837 00:47:19,560 --> 00:47:21,252 Awful. 838 00:47:21,286 --> 00:47:22,943 Don't worry about Davidoff. I'll take care of him. 839 00:47:22,978 --> 00:47:27,706 No, no, I, I plan to visit him. 840 00:47:27,741 --> 00:47:31,020 Since I cannot go to him, he must come to me. 841 00:47:31,055 --> 00:47:32,539 - Fetch him. - But- 842 00:47:32,573 --> 00:47:34,955 Do as Mr. Drew says! 843 00:47:34,990 --> 00:47:36,957 [breathing heavily] 844 00:47:36,992 --> 00:47:38,027 Very well. 845 00:47:40,133 --> 00:47:43,274 Is there anything I can get for you? 846 00:47:43,308 --> 00:47:44,827 Glass of water. 847 00:47:56,666 --> 00:47:58,151 Oh, thank you. 848 00:48:02,534 --> 00:48:03,915 Oh. 849 00:48:03,950 --> 00:48:05,952 Oh, thank you. 850 00:48:05,986 --> 00:48:07,125 Are you sure you feel strong enough? 851 00:48:07,160 --> 00:48:09,093 I have to be, Miss Baines. 852 00:48:10,197 --> 00:48:11,854 There's too much at stake. 853 00:48:11,889 --> 00:48:12,924 Get in! 854 00:48:16,031 --> 00:48:20,690 No doubt you're surprised to find me still alive, Davidoff. 855 00:48:20,725 --> 00:48:22,106 It was very silly of you 856 00:48:22,140 --> 00:48:23,970 to try to work the same trick twice. 857 00:48:24,004 --> 00:48:25,626 I do not understand what you're talking about. 858 00:48:25,661 --> 00:48:27,249 Please don't let us waste time. 859 00:48:27,283 --> 00:48:28,491 I want the document you took from Miss Graham. 860 00:48:28,526 --> 00:48:30,183 Document? 861 00:48:30,217 --> 00:48:32,116 The document you are now trying to sell to France. 862 00:48:32,150 --> 00:48:33,980 What document? 863 00:48:34,014 --> 00:48:38,639 The gentleman standing behind you is Miss Graham's fianc�. 864 00:48:38,674 --> 00:48:41,332 I'm sure it would give him the greatest satisfaction 865 00:48:41,366 --> 00:48:42,333 to shoot you. 866 00:48:44,093 --> 00:48:47,855 So, you have your choice, the document or your life. 867 00:48:47,890 --> 00:48:48,995 No! 868 00:48:49,029 --> 00:48:50,134 I think yes. 869 00:48:51,998 --> 00:48:53,206 Where is it? 870 00:49:06,978 --> 00:49:09,118 [laughs] 871 00:49:09,153 --> 00:49:10,948 This is it. 872 00:49:10,982 --> 00:49:13,916 Very well. Bellingham, let him go. 873 00:49:13,951 --> 00:49:15,607 No! I can't! 874 00:49:15,642 --> 00:49:18,334 Mr. Bellingham, we always obey orders. 875 00:49:21,544 --> 00:49:24,478 Now, go before I change my mind! 876 00:49:30,139 --> 00:49:32,176 Why didn't you let me kill him? 877 00:49:33,384 --> 00:49:34,972 Death is too quick 878 00:49:36,628 --> 00:49:39,148 and too merciful for a scoundrel like that. 879 00:49:42,289 --> 00:49:47,570 I have informed the Russian agents here 880 00:49:47,605 --> 00:49:49,158 that he has turned traitor. 881 00:49:50,780 --> 00:49:53,335 As he leaves the hotel, he will be arrested. 882 00:49:54,992 --> 00:49:57,684 He will spend the rest of his life 883 00:49:59,617 --> 00:50:02,516 in the terrible prison below the Lake of Schusselburg. 884 00:50:04,863 --> 00:50:06,106 Schusselburg. 885 00:50:07,280 --> 00:50:09,178 Schusselburg? 886 00:50:09,213 --> 00:50:12,009 [breathing heavily] 887 00:50:12,043 --> 00:50:13,734 Schusselburg. 888 00:50:17,048 --> 00:50:19,188 [gasping] 889 00:50:19,223 --> 00:50:20,465 Miss Baines! 890 00:50:20,500 --> 00:50:22,778 - Mr. Drew! - William! 891 00:50:22,812 --> 00:50:25,263 [gurgling] 892 00:50:30,130 --> 00:50:31,890 [exhales deeply] 893 00:50:42,108 --> 00:50:43,281 William? 894 00:50:44,869 --> 00:50:46,008 Mr. Drew? 895 00:50:55,293 --> 00:50:57,951 [intense dramatic music] 896 00:51:43,169 --> 00:51:45,654 [dramatic music] 897 00:51:45,704 --> 00:51:50,254 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0