1 00:01:58,800 --> 00:02:00,631 Pardon, monsieur. 2 00:02:00,640 --> 00:02:02,631 C'est ma faute. 3 00:02:15,440 --> 00:02:19,399 Which of these fine fellas is it? 4 00:02:19,400 --> 00:02:22,198 - Right over there, Sire. - Hmm? 5 00:02:22,200 --> 00:02:24,191 The one with the inquisitive fingers. 6 00:02:27,440 --> 00:02:30,193 Non mais dit donc, espece de brute! 7 00:02:35,600 --> 00:02:36,794 Judge him for yourself. 8 00:02:36,800 --> 00:02:39,872 Tonight his fancy turns to brunettes, Sire. 9 00:02:39,880 --> 00:02:41,836 Last night it was the singer. 10 00:02:41,840 --> 00:02:43,034 Before that, another. 11 00:02:43,040 --> 00:02:45,190 Believe me, Sire, he is all that you could ask for... 12 00:02:45,200 --> 00:02:47,316 A drunken, brawling, cheating villain. 13 00:02:47,320 --> 00:02:50,630 Not a shred of decency about him, I can assure you. 14 00:02:50,640 --> 00:02:52,039 Perhaps he'll do. 15 00:02:52,080 --> 00:02:54,150 We have carefully observed his activities 16 00:02:54,200 --> 00:02:55,952 since his arrival a fortnight ago. 17 00:02:55,960 --> 00:02:57,393 You are seeing him at his best, Sire. 18 00:02:57,400 --> 00:03:00,358 His sins would make the devil blush. 19 00:03:00,360 --> 00:03:02,032 I've seen enough. 20 00:03:02,040 --> 00:03:04,508 He'll do very nicely. 21 00:03:29,240 --> 00:03:31,276 I don't like your manners. 22 00:03:31,280 --> 00:03:33,669 Nor I your ugly face. 23 00:04:18,440 --> 00:04:19,429 Murderer! 24 00:04:19,440 --> 00:04:21,715 He's killed Turec! Get him! 25 00:04:37,320 --> 00:04:39,197 If you please, I'm in a hurry! 26 00:04:39,200 --> 00:04:40,315 Where to, sir? 27 00:04:40,320 --> 00:04:42,834 Paris, and quickly! 28 00:05:37,280 --> 00:05:39,555 Hang it, man, you've taken the wrong turn! 29 00:05:39,560 --> 00:05:41,790 The main road is washed out. 30 00:05:41,800 --> 00:05:44,951 This'll take you where you're going. 31 00:05:50,840 --> 00:05:52,398 Where are the carriage tracks? 32 00:05:52,400 --> 00:05:54,356 Here they are. 33 00:05:54,400 --> 00:05:56,197 Turned off this way. 34 00:05:56,200 --> 00:05:58,998 Come on! 35 00:05:59,000 --> 00:06:00,433 Whoa. 36 00:06:04,960 --> 00:06:06,393 What're you stopping here for? 37 00:06:06,400 --> 00:06:08,197 We haven't as yet discussed a fee. 38 00:06:08,200 --> 00:06:10,350 The price to Paris is 500 francs. 39 00:06:10,400 --> 00:06:11,389 Have you lost your wits? 40 00:06:11,400 --> 00:06:12,992 This is no time to talk of money. 41 00:06:13,000 --> 00:06:16,117 - Five hundred francs. - I haven't got 500 francs. 42 00:06:16,120 --> 00:06:17,951 You'll be paid in Paris. 43 00:06:20,120 --> 00:06:22,554 Then stay here and rot! 44 00:06:36,600 --> 00:06:38,318 Come on, follow me! 45 00:06:44,760 --> 00:06:46,432 Come on, this way. 46 00:06:55,320 --> 00:06:55,991 Over here, now! 47 00:07:03,080 --> 00:07:05,196 Don't let him get away! 48 00:07:18,880 --> 00:07:21,440 He didn't get this far. 49 00:07:21,480 --> 00:07:22,754 Must've turned off. 50 00:07:22,760 --> 00:07:25,718 Let's search back in the woods. 51 00:08:31,440 --> 00:08:33,158 Pray step in. 52 00:08:33,160 --> 00:08:35,310 I've been expecting you. 53 00:08:46,240 --> 00:08:50,028 There's, uh... There's some mistake. 54 00:08:50,040 --> 00:08:54,192 My intrusion here is accidental, I assure you. 55 00:08:54,200 --> 00:08:56,156 Don't apologize. 56 00:08:56,160 --> 00:08:57,195 You're very welcome. 57 00:08:57,200 --> 00:09:01,478 Well, H can explain, if you'll give me a moment. 58 00:09:01,480 --> 00:09:03,072 A moment? 59 00:09:03,080 --> 00:09:04,149 You're gonna have 60 00:09:04,200 --> 00:09:09,194 all the time you want, my friend, and more. 61 00:09:09,840 --> 00:09:12,718 Shall we fortify ourselves? 62 00:09:12,720 --> 00:09:16,998 You'll find the wine quite good. 63 00:09:25,760 --> 00:09:28,399 I must say you don't present a very pretty picture. 64 00:09:28,400 --> 00:09:31,597 Nevertheless, I hope you'll accept the hospitality of my house. 65 00:09:31,600 --> 00:09:34,592 You'll find that chair very comfortable. 66 00:09:44,040 --> 00:09:47,157 I didn't expect to be greeted quite so regally. 67 00:09:47,160 --> 00:09:48,149 No? 68 00:09:48,160 --> 00:09:49,752 In fact, if it weren't for your door... 69 00:09:49,760 --> 00:09:51,591 Oh, yes, that door. 70 00:09:51,640 --> 00:09:53,153 Ah... 71 00:09:53,160 --> 00:09:58,188 'Tis a nice little piece of ingenuity, isn't it? 72 00:09:59,800 --> 00:10:03,156 I don't know who you are, sir, and I don't care. 73 00:10:03,160 --> 00:10:04,479 You don't know me... 74 00:10:04,480 --> 00:10:08,029 You are mistaken... 75 00:10:08,080 --> 00:10:09,911 Denis de Beaulieu. 76 00:10:09,920 --> 00:10:13,959 I know you well... at least by reputation. 77 00:10:15,480 --> 00:10:17,232 I said you were expected. 78 00:10:17,240 --> 00:10:19,196 You'll permit me to introduce myself. 79 00:10:19,200 --> 00:10:22,590 I'm Alain Sire de Maletroit. 80 00:10:23,080 --> 00:10:25,514 I am not impressed. 81 00:10:26,080 --> 00:10:28,594 Your impertinence is very entertaining. 82 00:10:28,600 --> 00:10:30,556 And please don't think of leaving so soon. 83 00:10:30,600 --> 00:10:33,672 You'll find me a gracious host if you don't try my patience. 84 00:10:33,680 --> 00:10:35,113 Do you mean I'm a prisoner? 85 00:10:35,120 --> 00:10:38,715 Pray let us postpone that question, nephew. 86 00:10:38,760 --> 00:10:39,954 Nephew? 87 00:10:40,680 --> 00:10:42,750 What gibberish is this? 88 00:10:42,800 --> 00:10:44,836 I'd as soon a baboon were my uncle. 89 00:10:44,840 --> 00:10:49,231 I'm afraid you'll have very little control over that destiny 90 00:10:49,240 --> 00:10:51,356 when you marry my niece. 91 00:10:51,360 --> 00:10:53,191 Oh, so that's it. 92 00:10:53,200 --> 00:10:56,237 You would force me into a marriage with some toothless hag. 93 00:10:56,240 --> 00:10:59,118 No, thank you. I'm not the domestic type. 94 00:10:59,120 --> 00:11:01,236 But you're much too modest. 95 00:11:01,240 --> 00:11:04,471 There were numerous candidates for the honor. 96 00:11:04,480 --> 00:11:06,869 I selected you myself. 97 00:11:06,880 --> 00:11:09,997 You'll make her anidealhusband. 98 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:11,149 Well, we'll see about that. 99 00:11:11,240 --> 00:11:15,358 Though I pity the poor lady if she deserves no better than me. 100 00:11:15,360 --> 00:11:16,793 Exactly. 101 00:11:17,560 --> 00:11:19,471 I thought you'd be reasonable. 102 00:11:19,480 --> 00:11:22,552 In your position, a gambler, a wastrel, a libertine, 103 00:11:22,560 --> 00:11:24,835 only two steps ahead of the hangman... 104 00:11:24,840 --> 00:11:27,195 - You lie. - Do I? 105 00:11:27,200 --> 00:11:32,320 What about that incident in The Red Lion tavern? 106 00:11:33,080 --> 00:11:35,878 How did you know about that? 107 00:11:37,080 --> 00:11:42,074 Now, let us examine your situation. 108 00:11:42,160 --> 00:11:46,199 I offer you protection, all the money you need, 109 00:11:46,200 --> 00:11:51,194 a desirable marriage... What have you got to lose? 110 00:11:51,880 --> 00:11:53,598 My freedom. 111 00:11:55,400 --> 00:11:57,595 Besides, your informants failed to say 112 00:11:57,600 --> 00:11:59,636 that nobody tells me what to do. 113 00:11:59,640 --> 00:12:01,358 You will find the atmosphere in here 114 00:12:01,360 --> 00:12:03,271 healthier for you than it is outside. 115 00:12:03,280 --> 00:12:05,191 I'm doing you a favor, believe me. 116 00:12:05,200 --> 00:12:08,112 I don't like the smell of your generosity! 117 00:12:49,640 --> 00:12:51,995 Your good health... nephew. 118 00:13:04,040 --> 00:13:05,837 You look fatigued. 119 00:13:05,840 --> 00:13:08,308 Take him to his chamber. 120 00:13:37,320 --> 00:13:38,673 What the devil is that? 121 00:13:38,680 --> 00:13:41,831 That, my friend, is something that you'll learn less about 122 00:13:41,880 --> 00:13:45,270 and hear more often the longer you're here. 123 00:14:08,880 --> 00:14:11,269 Sire, you were successful, of course. 124 00:14:11,320 --> 00:14:12,196 Of course. 125 00:14:12,240 --> 00:14:13,514 How did he take it? 126 00:14:13,520 --> 00:14:15,829 The usual reaction of a rabbit in a trap. 127 00:14:15,880 --> 00:14:17,313 He fought a little. What else could he do? 128 00:14:17,320 --> 00:14:20,517 What would you do under the circumstances, Corbeau, hmm? 129 00:14:20,520 --> 00:14:25,036 Occasionally, the trap itself is weaker than the rabbit. 130 00:14:25,040 --> 00:14:26,189 We won't let that happen. 131 00:14:26,200 --> 00:14:29,510 I can rely on you, Corbeau, can't I? 132 00:14:29,880 --> 00:14:32,599 He did not impress me as a bloodless ninny. 133 00:14:32,600 --> 00:14:34,192 You may find him difficult. 134 00:14:34,200 --> 00:14:35,394 I hope so. 135 00:14:35,400 --> 00:14:37,118 It'd quite spoil the game 136 00:14:37,120 --> 00:14:39,031 if there were not a struggle in him. 137 00:14:39,040 --> 00:14:41,110 - Are the others returned? - They're outside. 138 00:14:41,120 --> 00:14:43,031 Bring 'em in. 139 00:14:46,360 --> 00:14:48,954 All right, you, here. 140 00:14:52,560 --> 00:14:55,313 Don't stand there like clods! 141 00:14:55,360 --> 00:14:56,634 Come on in here! 142 00:15:01,200 --> 00:15:04,351 Well, Turec, you make a convincing kind of corpse. 143 00:15:04,360 --> 00:15:06,191 Don't you agree, gentlemen? 144 00:15:07,200 --> 00:15:11,239 Perhaps we might do something about making it permanent. 145 00:15:12,200 --> 00:15:15,078 Where's your sense of humor, Turec? 146 00:15:15,080 --> 00:15:17,275 After all, Moret did slip your opponent 147 00:15:17,280 --> 00:15:19,032 a pistol without a charge. 148 00:15:19,080 --> 00:15:23,437 Supposing I had omitted to take that precaution? 149 00:15:23,440 --> 00:15:27,399 Life hangs by a slender thread. 150 00:15:29,440 --> 00:15:31,874 Congratulations, Sire. You've made your point. 151 00:15:31,880 --> 00:15:34,917 I'm sure Turec is convinced of your power. 152 00:15:34,960 --> 00:15:37,190 I am, Sire. Thank you, Sire. 153 00:15:37,200 --> 00:15:38,599 Now, run along, both of you. 154 00:15:38,600 --> 00:15:41,160 Keep out of my sight till my business is settled. 155 00:15:41,160 --> 00:15:45,438 I suggest you stay in the old barracks. 156 00:15:50,880 --> 00:15:52,598 The panel. 157 00:16:04,760 --> 00:16:06,159 Voltan... 158 00:16:06,680 --> 00:16:10,832 do you want your ears cropped for eavesdropping? 159 00:16:12,680 --> 00:16:13,999 Get up, do you hear? 160 00:16:20,200 --> 00:16:22,634 I wasn't listening, I swear it. 161 00:16:22,640 --> 00:16:26,076 I just came to report, to tell you that... 162 00:16:27,160 --> 00:16:28,752 he is restless tonight. 163 00:16:28,840 --> 00:16:31,638 He always is when she's in danger. 164 00:16:31,680 --> 00:16:32,476 Nonsense. 165 00:16:32,560 --> 00:16:35,518 Do you pay any heed to the ravings of a madman? 166 00:16:35,640 --> 00:16:39,838 Get back to your... dufles. 167 00:16:40,400 --> 00:16:43,358 And if I find you up here again, 168 00:16:43,560 --> 00:16:47,348 I'll feed your liver to the swine. 169 00:16:47,880 --> 00:16:50,519 I'll quiet him. 170 00:16:53,280 --> 00:16:55,794 Voltan knows a way... 171 00:16:56,200 --> 00:17:00,193 a very good way. 172 00:17:01,920 --> 00:17:04,673 Do you think, Sire, there is anything in what he says? 173 00:17:04,680 --> 00:17:05,999 Is it possible that your Br... 174 00:17:06,320 --> 00:17:09,198 His name will never be mentioned here. 175 00:17:09,200 --> 00:17:10,599 Get out. 176 00:17:11,360 --> 00:17:12,270 All of you. 177 00:17:51,880 --> 00:17:55,714 I've waited 20 years for this night, Helene. 178 00:17:56,320 --> 00:17:57,992 Twenty years. 179 00:19:24,120 --> 00:19:25,519 Please, you're hurting me. 180 00:19:25,520 --> 00:19:27,511 I don't like intruders in my sleep. 181 00:19:27,520 --> 00:19:29,078 - I beg you... - On the other hand, 182 00:19:29,080 --> 00:19:32,914 maybe I'm more the fool to question such a stroke of fate. 183 00:19:37,200 --> 00:19:39,839 I came here to warn you. 184 00:19:39,840 --> 00:19:41,831 I'm afraid you're a little late for that. 185 00:19:41,840 --> 00:19:43,990 You should have met me on the terrace. 186 00:19:46,480 --> 00:19:51,190 You cannot blame me for finding you more desirable 187 00:19:51,240 --> 00:19:55,199 than the others I've met here... 188 00:19:55,240 --> 00:19:56,912 can you? 189 00:19:58,960 --> 00:20:03,954 Now, to what am I indebted for this mysterious visit? 190 00:20:04,560 --> 00:20:06,516 I had to come to you. 191 00:20:06,520 --> 00:20:07,748 My uncle... 192 00:20:07,760 --> 00:20:09,352 Your uncle? 193 00:20:09,760 --> 00:20:11,113 I'm Blanche de Maletroit. 194 00:20:11,400 --> 00:20:12,276 You? 195 00:20:13,800 --> 00:20:15,472 The devil you say. 196 00:20:15,840 --> 00:20:18,513 This truly is my night for surprises. 197 00:20:18,880 --> 00:20:21,917 I had pictured you a toothless hag. 198 00:20:22,520 --> 00:20:26,115 I assure you, sir, this is no time for levity. 199 00:20:26,920 --> 00:20:28,478 You must get away from here. 200 00:20:28,480 --> 00:20:31,472 You mustn't be a party to any scheme of my uncle's. 201 00:20:31,680 --> 00:20:33,750 What do you know about this? 202 00:20:33,800 --> 00:20:35,995 Nothing. Nothing at all. 203 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:38,070 I only know that my uncle is an evil man, 204 00:20:38,080 --> 00:20:39,911 that strange things have happened here 205 00:20:39,920 --> 00:20:41,273 as far back as I can remember. 206 00:20:41,320 --> 00:20:44,392 You know that I'm being forced to marry you? 207 00:20:45,280 --> 00:20:46,554 I've been told. 208 00:20:46,560 --> 00:20:49,996 He must have some fiendish reason of his own for doing it. 209 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:50,910 Yes, I'm sure. 210 00:20:50,920 --> 00:20:53,832 And, of course, you're far above such scheming. 211 00:20:53,840 --> 00:20:55,478 What do you take me for, a fool? 212 00:20:55,520 --> 00:20:57,476 This visit to me doesn't smack of sweet innocence. 213 00:20:57,480 --> 00:21:02,156 I could more easily believe that you, too, are not beyond trickery. 214 00:21:02,160 --> 00:21:06,790 You... you... 215 00:22:19,920 --> 00:22:21,797 What the devil are you doing here? 216 00:22:21,880 --> 00:22:23,871 I brought you fresh attire. 217 00:22:25,520 --> 00:22:27,875 And there is food and drink outside. 218 00:22:28,880 --> 00:22:31,633 - The sire's orders. - A pox on his orders. 219 00:22:31,760 --> 00:22:33,478 No matter to me. 220 00:22:35,680 --> 00:22:38,194 But if you want to keep blood in your veins, 221 00:22:38,240 --> 00:22:40,117 you'd better change your tune. 222 00:22:40,480 --> 00:22:42,596 What do they call you, my friend? 223 00:22:43,280 --> 00:22:44,918 Wait outside. 224 00:22:46,640 --> 00:22:48,710 Depends on their digestion. 225 00:22:48,800 --> 00:22:50,518 Anything from pig to dog 226 00:22:50,560 --> 00:22:52,471 through the whole animal kingdom. 227 00:22:52,600 --> 00:22:54,272 My true name is Talon. 228 00:22:54,760 --> 00:22:56,273 You're unhappy here, Talon? 229 00:22:56,440 --> 00:22:58,192 Oh, who is happy these days? 230 00:22:59,920 --> 00:23:02,832 I'm sure you're above accepting a bribe, 231 00:23:02,840 --> 00:23:05,115 but merely from a sense of justice, 232 00:23:05,200 --> 00:23:07,395 will you help me to get out of here? 233 00:23:07,520 --> 00:23:09,590 I know nothing aboutjustice. 234 00:23:09,600 --> 00:23:12,353 Bribery is different. What have you to offer? 235 00:23:12,480 --> 00:23:13,549 Nothing. 236 00:23:13,720 --> 00:23:15,119 Not a thing. 237 00:23:15,560 --> 00:23:18,199 In that case, I'll remain faithful to my master. 238 00:23:18,200 --> 00:23:21,158 Uh, suppose I were to promise you 239 00:23:21,160 --> 00:23:23,071 some future reward? 240 00:23:23,080 --> 00:23:25,435 Oh, a future reward. 241 00:23:25,440 --> 00:23:27,670 On such a promise, I'll show you the way out. 242 00:23:27,800 --> 00:23:29,028 Come. 243 00:23:51,560 --> 00:23:54,711 Your kindness ovenlvhelms me. 244 00:23:54,720 --> 00:23:58,474 I can see why they call you such endearing names. 245 00:23:58,480 --> 00:24:01,233 I suppose you'd have me fly down to that mill wheel 246 00:24:01,240 --> 00:24:03,708 and let it spin me away from here. 247 00:24:03,720 --> 00:24:06,996 That is no ordinary mill wheel. 248 00:24:07,000 --> 00:24:10,629 You've perhaps heard of Cabrissade? 249 00:24:10,640 --> 00:24:12,198 The torturer. 250 00:24:12,200 --> 00:24:14,316 In the Middle Ages he used this chateau 251 00:24:14,320 --> 00:24:17,198 for some of his favorite experiments. 252 00:24:39,640 --> 00:24:42,200 This mutton's good! 253 00:24:42,200 --> 00:24:43,553 How is our guest? 254 00:24:43,560 --> 00:24:45,152 Well enough, Sire. 255 00:24:45,160 --> 00:24:47,196 He slept like a babe. 256 00:24:47,200 --> 00:24:48,633 Speak up, swine. 257 00:24:48,640 --> 00:24:51,074 How did he act, hmm? 258 00:24:51,080 --> 00:24:54,789 I want to show him every consideration. 259 00:24:56,520 --> 00:25:00,479 He, um, offered me a bribe this morning. 260 00:25:00,560 --> 00:25:02,198 A sterling character, Sire. 261 00:25:02,200 --> 00:25:05,272 Now he has added bribery to his other virtues. 262 00:25:05,320 --> 00:25:06,719 Good choice, Corbeau, hmm? 263 00:25:06,760 --> 00:25:07,715 Excellent. 264 00:25:16,800 --> 00:25:19,553 Well, I feel better than I have for years! 265 00:25:19,560 --> 00:25:22,233 My appetite has an edge. 266 00:25:22,800 --> 00:25:23,835 Mmm! 267 00:25:23,840 --> 00:25:25,273 What are you gaping at? 268 00:25:25,280 --> 00:25:30,149 Does the sight of food distract you? 269 00:25:30,160 --> 00:25:33,789 It's not the sight of food that distracts me, Sire. 270 00:25:33,800 --> 00:25:35,438 It's the lack of it. 271 00:25:35,480 --> 00:25:37,948 Oh, um, Talon... 272 00:25:39,200 --> 00:25:42,795 did you, um, accept the bribe? 273 00:25:43,200 --> 00:25:45,555 It wasn't juicy enough, Sire. 274 00:25:45,640 --> 00:25:48,234 Not near as juicy as that chop. 275 00:25:50,400 --> 00:25:52,709 Well, here, dog. 276 00:25:53,920 --> 00:25:57,435 He's earned a bone for his fidelity. 277 00:25:59,600 --> 00:26:02,160 But he'd have betrayed me if he could. 278 00:26:02,160 --> 00:26:04,116 I-I can't trust anyone. 279 00:26:04,120 --> 00:26:06,236 I'm surrounded by rogues. 280 00:26:06,240 --> 00:26:08,834 Birds of a feather, Sire. 281 00:26:08,840 --> 00:26:13,038 Tell me, could you tolerate an honest man in this house, hmm? 282 00:26:13,040 --> 00:26:14,029 That's right, Corbeau. 283 00:26:14,080 --> 00:26:19,438 In my secluded dominion, villainy binds men together. 284 00:26:21,480 --> 00:26:23,948 But I'm an understanding master. 285 00:26:23,960 --> 00:26:26,599 My servants appreciate me. 286 00:26:27,800 --> 00:26:32,032 Oh... 287 00:26:43,280 --> 00:26:45,191 Turn around, my dear. 288 00:26:45,240 --> 00:26:48,232 Let me look at you. 289 00:26:48,880 --> 00:26:51,713 You'll make a beautiful bride. 290 00:26:57,200 --> 00:26:59,191 Uncle, why are you doing this to me? 291 00:26:59,200 --> 00:27:02,192 My dear, to give you happiness. 292 00:27:02,200 --> 00:27:06,512 You're 20, well past the age when maidenhood is fashionable. 293 00:27:06,840 --> 00:27:08,831 But such a marriage must fail. 294 00:27:08,880 --> 00:27:10,996 It will not fail. 295 00:27:12,440 --> 00:27:14,829 But it is Armand I love. How can you possibly... 296 00:27:14,880 --> 00:27:17,872 I do not wish to discuss it. 297 00:27:17,920 --> 00:27:20,229 Ah, de Beaulieu, did you sleep well? 298 00:27:20,240 --> 00:27:23,994 I see that you have resigned yourself to my hospitality. 299 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:27,470 This is my niece Blanche de Maletroit. 300 00:27:27,480 --> 00:27:31,359 Blanche, this is Denis de Beaulieu. 301 00:27:31,360 --> 00:27:33,191 Oh, so I meet my prize. 302 00:27:33,200 --> 00:27:37,796 Well, I must say she exceeds my expectations. 303 00:27:37,840 --> 00:27:40,070 Nevertheless, I choose my own women. 304 00:27:40,120 --> 00:27:41,269 I prefer it that way. 305 00:27:41,280 --> 00:27:45,512 You, uh... you have no choice in the matter. 306 00:27:47,480 --> 00:27:50,074 I'd rather be dead than be forced on this man. 307 00:27:50,120 --> 00:27:54,796 My dear, my dear, don't say you find him... 308 00:27:54,840 --> 00:27:56,159 unattractive. 309 00:27:56,160 --> 00:27:58,276 Looking on you both, I should say 310 00:27:58,280 --> 00:28:02,193 that you are divinely suited to each other. 311 00:28:02,200 --> 00:28:04,191 Your sight is as foul as your plans. 312 00:28:04,200 --> 00:28:06,589 Uncle, please don't force me into this marriage, 313 00:28:06,600 --> 00:28:08,716 even though you disapprove of Armand. 314 00:28:08,720 --> 00:28:10,199 On the contrary, my dear, 315 00:28:10,200 --> 00:28:13,033 I heartily approve of your young captain, 316 00:28:13,040 --> 00:28:16,316 but he has proved himself undeserving 317 00:28:16,320 --> 00:28:18,197 by his cruel neglect of you. 318 00:28:18,200 --> 00:28:20,111 He would not willingly neglect me. 319 00:28:20,160 --> 00:28:23,197 I promise you that Monsieur de Beaulieu 320 00:28:23,200 --> 00:28:27,318 will prove even more devoted in his attentions. 321 00:28:27,320 --> 00:28:28,594 Isn't that right, Denis? 322 00:28:28,680 --> 00:28:30,671 To admit you are right about anything 323 00:28:30,680 --> 00:28:32,591 is to impugn the meaning of the word. 324 00:28:32,600 --> 00:28:34,556 Oh, Uncle, I don't wish to displease you. 325 00:28:34,560 --> 00:28:36,596 I'm grateful for all the care you've given me 326 00:28:36,600 --> 00:28:38,158 since the death of my parents. 327 00:28:38,160 --> 00:28:39,798 No gratitude, no gratitude. 328 00:28:39,800 --> 00:28:41,552 Nevertheless, I'm grateful. 329 00:28:41,560 --> 00:28:42,754 Only consider my feelings. 330 00:28:42,760 --> 00:28:46,912 Admit my right to happiness, to the man of my choice. 331 00:28:46,920 --> 00:28:48,239 Armand is a good man. 332 00:28:48,240 --> 00:28:49,719 He's of honorable family. 333 00:28:49,760 --> 00:28:52,194 He's kind and thoughtful... and he loves me. 334 00:28:52,200 --> 00:28:56,910 It's very tiresome of you, Blanche, to go on in this way. 335 00:28:56,920 --> 00:29:01,914 I've told you that Armand is neglectful and unworthy. 336 00:29:02,040 --> 00:29:03,712 Very well. 337 00:29:05,000 --> 00:29:07,958 If that be so, I'll make you a promise. 338 00:29:07,960 --> 00:29:09,598 On the soul of my mother... 339 00:29:09,600 --> 00:29:10,635 Your mother? 340 00:29:10,640 --> 00:29:12,437 I promise I'll never see him again. 341 00:29:12,440 --> 00:29:14,476 I-I'll give him up. 342 00:29:14,480 --> 00:29:16,198 Only... 343 00:29:16,720 --> 00:29:19,792 please don't make me go through with this unholy marriage. 344 00:29:19,800 --> 00:29:21,199 You see, de Maletroit, 345 00:29:21,200 --> 00:29:25,034 no mortal man could endure such a paragon of virtue. 346 00:29:25,040 --> 00:29:29,238 This lady is too pure, too noble for a man of my tastes. 347 00:29:29,600 --> 00:29:30,635 There, Uncle. 348 00:29:30,640 --> 00:29:33,359 By his own words, this gentleman reveals himself. 349 00:29:33,400 --> 00:29:36,312 Few of us are... perfect. 350 00:29:37,160 --> 00:29:39,594 Please, give me a little time. 351 00:29:39,640 --> 00:29:41,073 Most assuredly. 352 00:29:41,120 --> 00:29:43,190 I wouldn't have you rush headlong into this. 353 00:29:43,240 --> 00:29:47,358 It takes time to kindle the fires of love. 354 00:29:47,560 --> 00:29:50,233 You shall have 24 hours. 355 00:29:50,400 --> 00:29:52,470 Now, make the most of it. 356 00:29:55,240 --> 00:29:57,037 Learn to love your husband. 357 00:29:57,360 --> 00:30:00,158 For appearance's sake, I would like you to go to the altar 358 00:30:00,160 --> 00:30:03,516 with a smile of happiness on your face. 359 00:30:03,520 --> 00:30:06,398 How could I be happy with a man I've just met? 360 00:30:06,400 --> 00:30:07,879 Just met? 361 00:30:07,880 --> 00:30:10,189 Have you forgotten your visit to him last night? 362 00:30:10,200 --> 00:30:13,033 And that, alone, is reason enough for you to marry him. 363 00:30:20,520 --> 00:30:23,273 They've begun by disliking each other. 364 00:30:23,280 --> 00:30:25,157 Hatred will come later. 365 00:30:25,160 --> 00:30:26,354 I'm in the mood for relaxation. 366 00:30:26,360 --> 00:30:29,670 Let's visit the dungeons. That's always diverting, hmm? 367 00:30:29,680 --> 00:30:30,874 It would be amusing 368 00:30:30,880 --> 00:30:33,189 if we could let him know what's going to happen. 369 00:30:33,200 --> 00:30:34,189 But he won't understand. 370 00:30:34,240 --> 00:30:38,597 Mmm... what a pity his mind is so clouded. 371 00:30:38,600 --> 00:30:41,398 Lessens the pleasure. Come along. 372 00:30:41,400 --> 00:30:44,119 Forgive me, I'd rather not. It depresses me. 373 00:30:44,120 --> 00:30:47,157 When I think of what he was and what he's become now, I... 374 00:30:47,160 --> 00:30:53,474 You're squeamish, Corbeau, much too squeamish. 375 00:30:57,800 --> 00:31:00,234 So, there is another man? 376 00:31:00,920 --> 00:31:01,875 Yes. 377 00:31:02,120 --> 00:31:04,680 And, of course, he is all the things you said of him? 378 00:31:07,200 --> 00:31:08,758 Then there is all the less reason 379 00:31:08,760 --> 00:31:10,751 why your uncle should prefer me. 380 00:31:10,920 --> 00:31:13,195 Perhaps he thinks you're better for me. 381 00:31:13,200 --> 00:31:14,189 Oh, of course. 382 00:31:14,240 --> 00:31:19,155 I'm an angelic figure, complete with wings and halo. 383 00:31:19,160 --> 00:31:20,752 You appear more the small boy 384 00:31:20,760 --> 00:31:22,193 who would fancy himself the devil. 385 00:31:22,960 --> 00:31:25,793 Now, let's forget about me and talk about you. 386 00:31:25,800 --> 00:31:27,995 Does your uncle mistreat you? 387 00:31:28,280 --> 00:31:31,113 Does he deny you all the things you want? 388 00:31:31,120 --> 00:31:32,473 No. 389 00:31:32,480 --> 00:31:34,755 No, I can't say that he does. 390 00:31:34,760 --> 00:31:37,832 It's just that, as far back as I can remember, 391 00:31:37,840 --> 00:31:39,637 something strange has always happened. 392 00:31:39,640 --> 00:31:42,632 Whenever I've held anything really dear to me, 393 00:31:42,640 --> 00:31:45,916 it's been snatched away, destroyed. 394 00:31:45,960 --> 00:31:49,191 There was once a maid. She was my companion. 395 00:31:49,200 --> 00:31:52,237 Then again, a little spaniel. 396 00:31:53,200 --> 00:31:55,316 Your uncle did these things? 397 00:31:55,360 --> 00:31:59,319 I have no proof. They just happened. 398 00:31:59,360 --> 00:32:01,954 This young captain... 399 00:32:01,960 --> 00:32:03,712 Do you love him? 400 00:32:03,720 --> 00:32:05,790 Armand? 401 00:32:05,800 --> 00:32:08,155 You heard my uncle. 402 00:32:08,160 --> 00:32:11,038 I haven't seen him for months. 403 00:32:11,080 --> 00:32:13,036 He visited with me one day last spring. 404 00:32:13,080 --> 00:32:16,117 That was the last I ever saw of him. 405 00:32:16,120 --> 00:32:18,156 No word since. 406 00:32:18,160 --> 00:32:19,639 That's very strange. 407 00:32:19,640 --> 00:32:21,870 Strange? Yes, it is. 408 00:32:21,880 --> 00:32:24,235 You, uh, think something has happened? 409 00:32:24,240 --> 00:32:27,198 I'm sure he would've gotten word to me somehow 410 00:32:27,200 --> 00:32:28,189 if he were able. 411 00:32:28,240 --> 00:32:30,549 That's why you must get away from here. 412 00:32:31,600 --> 00:32:33,989 I appreciate your concern, 413 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:36,719 but I've already discovered that one does not 414 00:32:36,720 --> 00:32:38,870 just walk out of here at will. 415 00:32:38,880 --> 00:32:42,270 I know that, too, but I'll find a way. 416 00:33:09,440 --> 00:33:11,032 Come, come, come, Edmond. 417 00:33:11,040 --> 00:33:14,828 Surely, you don't fear me after all these years. 418 00:33:14,840 --> 00:33:19,072 You must know that I wouldn't do you bodily harm. 419 00:33:19,280 --> 00:33:23,353 That would be too easy, too quick an end. 420 00:33:24,360 --> 00:33:29,195 I have more delicacy than that. 421 00:33:33,680 --> 00:33:37,878 A father's fondest dream is about to come true. 422 00:33:37,880 --> 00:33:42,510 And what a wonderful husband he'll make, Edmond. 423 00:33:42,520 --> 00:33:46,399 A blackguard without scruple or conscience, 424 00:33:52,080 --> 00:33:53,479 to destroy her. 425 00:33:55,200 --> 00:33:56,189 Yes, my dear brother, 426 00:33:56,240 --> 00:33:59,869 she shall know the agony of betrayal as I've known it. 427 00:33:59,880 --> 00:34:01,233 She shall suffer as I've suffered. 428 00:34:01,240 --> 00:34:05,199 And that's my gift to your child... my wedding gift. 429 00:34:05,200 --> 00:34:10,194 A husband for her, a son-in-law for you. 430 00:34:21,240 --> 00:34:23,595 That's right, scream. 431 00:34:23,600 --> 00:34:26,558 If only you could understand what I'm talking about. 432 00:34:26,560 --> 00:34:27,993 To hear you beg for mercy... 433 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:30,594 That would be my supreme pleasure. 434 00:34:30,600 --> 00:34:32,192 Where have you been? 435 00:34:32,240 --> 00:34:34,356 Haven't I told you never to leave him? 436 00:34:34,360 --> 00:34:37,830 Water, Sire. I came to bring him water. 437 00:34:37,840 --> 00:34:39,751 Ah? 438 00:34:41,760 --> 00:34:42,829 I am desolated, Edmond, 439 00:34:42,880 --> 00:34:44,711 that I can't invite you to the wedding supper, 440 00:34:44,760 --> 00:34:47,035 but I fear that a man who's been dead for 20 years 441 00:34:47,080 --> 00:34:49,674 might cast a gloom upon the company. 442 00:35:15,280 --> 00:35:17,635 See what I brought you, Master? 443 00:35:17,760 --> 00:35:20,399 From the sire's own dinner table. 444 00:35:21,280 --> 00:35:24,829 Tell me, Voltan, is what my brother says true? 445 00:35:24,920 --> 00:35:26,558 Is there such a man here? 446 00:35:26,600 --> 00:35:29,068 Is my daughter being forced to marry him? 447 00:35:29,080 --> 00:35:32,390 It is true, Master. 448 00:35:32,400 --> 00:35:35,153 If only I could get out of this. 449 00:35:35,160 --> 00:35:36,195 If only I could get out. 450 00:35:36,200 --> 00:35:38,350 It is the one key I do not have. 451 00:35:38,360 --> 00:35:39,793 The only one. 452 00:35:39,800 --> 00:35:43,679 The sire always keeps it with him. 453 00:35:43,680 --> 00:35:46,752 You've been my faithful friend, Voltan. 454 00:35:46,760 --> 00:35:49,718 Without you, I could never have endured these years. 455 00:35:49,720 --> 00:35:52,029 It was my wish to serve you, Master. 456 00:35:52,040 --> 00:35:55,919 Now there's one more thing I ask of you, 457 00:35:55,920 --> 00:35:57,433 and you must find the courage. 458 00:35:57,480 --> 00:35:58,310 Courage? 459 00:36:01,680 --> 00:36:03,193 I'm too afraid of him. 460 00:36:03,400 --> 00:36:05,914 This man must never marry her. 461 00:36:06,040 --> 00:36:07,632 You understand? 462 00:36:11,640 --> 00:36:13,198 I understand. 463 00:36:13,400 --> 00:36:14,879 Tonight. 464 00:36:15,200 --> 00:36:17,430 It must be done tonight. 465 00:36:18,720 --> 00:36:20,472 It will be done. 466 00:38:31,560 --> 00:38:34,074 Voltan, what are you doing here? 467 00:38:34,200 --> 00:38:36,475 I came to wake him. 468 00:38:36,520 --> 00:38:38,556 He's in danger. 469 00:38:40,040 --> 00:38:42,838 Who is this nightmare? 470 00:38:43,680 --> 00:38:45,910 You mustn't say that. 471 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:48,434 He's my friend Voltan. 472 00:38:48,840 --> 00:38:51,400 He'll help you. Won't you, Voltan? 473 00:38:51,480 --> 00:38:52,959 Help him? 474 00:38:53,000 --> 00:38:55,389 Now, listen carefully to what I tell you. 475 00:38:55,400 --> 00:38:58,597 If he remains here, something evil will happen. 476 00:38:58,720 --> 00:38:59,994 You understand that? 477 00:39:00,080 --> 00:39:02,389 Yes, I understand. 478 00:39:03,920 --> 00:39:05,751 It must not happen. 479 00:39:05,840 --> 00:39:07,717 You must get him away from here. 480 00:39:07,760 --> 00:39:09,512 You can do it, can't you? 481 00:39:09,600 --> 00:39:11,318 You know a way out. 482 00:39:11,400 --> 00:39:13,311 Yes, Mistress. 483 00:39:14,600 --> 00:39:16,477 Voltan knows a way. 484 00:39:17,720 --> 00:39:19,870 Then let us go at once. 485 00:39:26,440 --> 00:39:27,919 Well, Voltan? 486 00:39:29,480 --> 00:39:32,756 It is better, Mistress, if you do not go. 487 00:39:33,200 --> 00:39:35,430 The way runs through the old barracks. 488 00:39:35,640 --> 00:39:37,119 I'm not afraid. 489 00:39:37,160 --> 00:39:38,798 He's right, Blanche. 490 00:39:39,240 --> 00:39:41,913 I wouldn't have you in danger because of me. 491 00:39:41,960 --> 00:39:43,837 I'm not worthy of it. 492 00:39:44,520 --> 00:39:46,158 Somehow I wish our meeting 493 00:39:46,160 --> 00:39:48,151 had been under different circumstances. 494 00:39:48,160 --> 00:39:49,957 I can't help thinking... 495 00:39:49,960 --> 00:39:53,589 Oh, please, Denis, say no more. 496 00:39:53,600 --> 00:39:56,194 You must go quickly. 497 00:39:59,680 --> 00:40:00,749 Good-bye. 498 00:40:01,280 --> 00:40:02,759 Please be careful. 499 00:40:06,840 --> 00:40:08,159 Ready, Voltan. 500 00:40:35,920 --> 00:40:37,069 This way. 501 00:40:49,000 --> 00:40:50,228 Down there. 502 00:40:51,320 --> 00:40:54,073 Why do you wait? 503 00:40:55,240 --> 00:40:57,674 You go, I'll follow. 504 00:40:57,960 --> 00:41:01,714 The statue is heavy. It must be held. 505 00:41:03,720 --> 00:41:04,709 Lead the way. 506 00:41:58,640 --> 00:42:00,232 Very interesting. 507 00:42:05,160 --> 00:42:07,799 Too bad I can't spend more time here. 508 00:43:08,320 --> 00:43:11,278 This was the man I thought I had killed at the tavern. 509 00:43:12,720 --> 00:43:15,757 But if you killed him, how can this be? 510 00:43:15,840 --> 00:43:17,239 That's just the point, Voltan. 511 00:43:17,320 --> 00:43:18,878 How can it be? 512 00:43:18,960 --> 00:43:21,679 There was only the sire's word for it. 513 00:43:27,400 --> 00:43:32,030 Just as I thought... Not a trace of a bullet wound. 514 00:43:34,280 --> 00:43:37,192 Voltan, there was a sinister purpose 515 00:43:37,200 --> 00:43:40,237 in making me seem a scoundrel. 516 00:43:42,880 --> 00:43:45,838 I fear it means nothing but harm for your mistress. 517 00:43:45,840 --> 00:43:46,670 Harm for her? 518 00:43:46,680 --> 00:43:48,875 One thing is certain... She needs help. 519 00:43:49,600 --> 00:43:51,352 You would help her? 520 00:43:51,720 --> 00:43:54,075 Come, take me back to her. 521 00:44:06,400 --> 00:44:08,789 Here. See that they are delivered promptly. 522 00:44:08,840 --> 00:44:10,273 Do not spare your horse. 523 00:44:19,880 --> 00:44:20,790 You will take these. 524 00:44:20,800 --> 00:44:23,314 They go as far as the township of Rouen. 525 00:44:23,440 --> 00:44:24,350 Well? 526 00:44:24,400 --> 00:44:25,879 Shall I await the answer, sir? 527 00:44:25,880 --> 00:44:28,952 When the Sire de Maletroit extends an invitation, 528 00:44:28,960 --> 00:44:32,111 the answer is always yes. 529 00:44:34,440 --> 00:44:36,158 Now, you've all had your instructions. 530 00:44:36,160 --> 00:44:37,149 Are there any questions? 531 00:44:37,160 --> 00:44:39,037 Two beeves have been slaughtered. 532 00:44:39,040 --> 00:44:39,950 Will that be sufficient? 533 00:44:40,000 --> 00:44:42,116 Yes, with the suckling pig and the muttons. 534 00:44:42,120 --> 00:44:43,269 Cook, what of the game? 535 00:44:43,280 --> 00:44:47,558 Peafowl, quail, grouse, partridge, and baby larks. 536 00:44:47,560 --> 00:44:50,677 Good. I would suggest also a pie of venison 537 00:44:50,720 --> 00:44:53,075 flavored with truffles and spices, 538 00:44:53,080 --> 00:44:55,878 and the eels, of course, and the snails. 539 00:44:55,880 --> 00:44:57,677 Lots of snails. 540 00:44:57,720 --> 00:44:58,596 But that's all. 541 00:44:58,600 --> 00:45:00,397 We don't want our guests to overeat, hmm? 542 00:45:01,200 --> 00:45:03,509 All right, be off with you. 543 00:45:05,160 --> 00:45:08,391 Oh, steward, I'll come to the cellars later. 544 00:45:08,400 --> 00:45:09,992 I want to taste the wines. 545 00:45:10,000 --> 00:45:11,752 Is that the list of vintages? 546 00:45:11,760 --> 00:45:12,670 Yes, sir. 547 00:45:12,680 --> 00:45:16,514 We have Chanson Pére and Fils Meursault, Chablis Supérieur, 548 00:45:16,520 --> 00:45:18,192 Charmes-Chambertin... 549 00:45:18,200 --> 00:45:21,078 Sir, I must have a word with you. 550 00:45:21,080 --> 00:45:22,798 Speak, man. Speak quickly. 551 00:45:26,320 --> 00:45:28,629 Oh, the service, Your Reverence, 552 00:45:28,640 --> 00:45:30,153 will be dignified but brief. 553 00:45:30,200 --> 00:45:32,919 I don't believe in excessive sentiments on these occasions. 554 00:45:32,920 --> 00:45:33,989 As you will, Sire. 555 00:45:34,000 --> 00:45:36,719 Corbeau has made all fitting arrangements for the music. 556 00:45:36,760 --> 00:45:40,196 The ceremony will start promptly at eight of the clock. 557 00:45:40,200 --> 00:45:42,156 Have him brought here immediately. 558 00:45:42,200 --> 00:45:44,191 Oh, a trifling detail. 559 00:45:44,200 --> 00:45:46,395 Monsieur de Beaulieu is not a native of these parts, 560 00:45:46,400 --> 00:45:51,997 so you'll refrain discreetly from mentioning his family. 561 00:45:53,080 --> 00:45:54,513 That's all. 562 00:45:54,520 --> 00:45:56,351 Turec and Moret have just been found. 563 00:45:56,360 --> 00:45:58,032 I was unaware that they were lost. 564 00:45:58,040 --> 00:45:59,189 You did not permit me to finish. 565 00:45:59,200 --> 00:46:01,509 Turec and Moret have just been found dead. 566 00:46:01,680 --> 00:46:02,715 Murdered. 567 00:46:02,800 --> 00:46:03,755 Murdered? 568 00:46:06,240 --> 00:46:09,437 What are you talking about? How is that possible? 569 00:46:09,440 --> 00:46:10,316 It's true. 570 00:46:10,320 --> 00:46:13,596 They were killed sometime during the night. 571 00:46:13,600 --> 00:46:18,594 Do you think our bridegroom might have a hand in this? 572 00:46:18,680 --> 00:46:20,352 I know no more. 573 00:46:22,680 --> 00:46:23,874 Good day, Uncle. 574 00:46:23,880 --> 00:46:27,714 Ah, my dear niece, it does my heart good to see you so merry. 575 00:46:27,720 --> 00:46:29,950 And have I not reason for cheer? 576 00:46:29,960 --> 00:46:30,995 The happy bride. 577 00:46:31,000 --> 00:46:34,675 Perhaps my lady has some other reason for her good humor. 578 00:46:34,680 --> 00:46:36,159 What other reason could there be? 579 00:46:36,160 --> 00:46:38,958 Corbeau is a cynic. Pay no heed to him. 580 00:46:38,960 --> 00:46:40,712 Nothing is too good for you. 581 00:46:40,720 --> 00:46:43,393 It will be a festive occasion. 582 00:46:43,400 --> 00:46:46,790 I hope you won't be disappointed, Uncle. 583 00:46:46,840 --> 00:46:49,957 Disappointed? Why should I be? 584 00:46:49,960 --> 00:46:51,188 Oh, for many reasons. 585 00:46:51,200 --> 00:46:54,192 Perhaps some important personage may not appear. 586 00:46:54,200 --> 00:46:56,316 Even the bridegroom may be absent. 587 00:46:56,320 --> 00:46:59,915 I've heard of such things happening. 588 00:47:01,160 --> 00:47:03,196 Not in this case, my dear. 589 00:47:07,560 --> 00:47:09,437 You're right, as always, my dear uncle. 590 00:47:09,440 --> 00:47:12,193 I trust you spent a peaceful night. 591 00:47:12,200 --> 00:47:13,189 Never better, Sire. 592 00:47:13,240 --> 00:47:15,196 Two of my men were slain last night. 593 00:47:15,200 --> 00:47:17,668 - Oh, and will they rise again? - What do you mean by that? 594 00:47:17,680 --> 00:47:21,309 Your men are so hardy. Like cats, they have nine lives. 595 00:47:21,320 --> 00:47:22,878 Nevertheless, they are dead. 596 00:47:22,880 --> 00:47:25,633 Well, we mustn't talk about death at a time like this. 597 00:47:25,640 --> 00:47:26,993 It's not fair to my bride. 598 00:47:27,000 --> 00:47:30,754 We're on the threshold of a new life... marriage, happiness. 599 00:47:30,760 --> 00:47:34,196 Everything lies in front of us except death. 600 00:47:34,200 --> 00:47:35,679 Come, bride-to-be. 601 00:47:35,680 --> 00:47:39,275 Although our future is too well-ordained for discussion, 602 00:47:39,320 --> 00:47:41,754 our past is still worth talking about. 603 00:47:41,760 --> 00:47:44,513 There is a formality that requires your attention. 604 00:47:44,520 --> 00:47:48,308 The signing of the articles of marriage. 605 00:47:50,360 --> 00:47:54,797 There's another formality... The publishing of the banns. 606 00:47:54,800 --> 00:47:56,552 You haven't allowed the prescribed time. 607 00:47:56,560 --> 00:47:59,632 Do you think I would overlook such a thing? 608 00:47:59,640 --> 00:48:02,632 Examine the date on this document, nephew... 609 00:48:04,800 --> 00:48:07,598 That is the night on which you honored me by walking through my door. 610 00:48:07,600 --> 00:48:11,070 It is also the date of the publishing of the banns. 611 00:48:11,080 --> 00:48:12,672 If you please. 612 00:48:22,080 --> 00:48:23,672 Thank you. 613 00:48:23,960 --> 00:48:25,234 Now I think Monsieur de Beaulieu 614 00:48:25,240 --> 00:48:27,196 would enjoy the privacy of his chamber for a while. 615 00:48:27,200 --> 00:48:31,193 Besides, my dear, it is most unlucky for the bride and groom 616 00:48:31,200 --> 00:48:35,478 to see too much of each other on their wedding day. 617 00:49:30,800 --> 00:49:32,153 Count Grassin! 618 00:49:32,160 --> 00:49:34,469 Ah, my dear Count Grassin. 619 00:49:34,480 --> 00:49:36,232 A trifle late but always welcome. 620 00:49:36,240 --> 00:49:37,639 It's a long journey, my friend. 621 00:49:37,640 --> 00:49:40,473 And, alas, punctuality was never one of my virtues. 622 00:49:40,480 --> 00:49:43,313 It suffices that you are here. 623 00:49:43,320 --> 00:49:46,995 I assure you nothing could've kept me away. 624 00:49:47,040 --> 00:49:50,191 I want you to meet my nephew-elect Denis de Beaulieu. 625 00:49:50,200 --> 00:49:52,760 Denis, this is Count Grassin. 626 00:49:52,760 --> 00:49:56,116 - Good evening, sir. - De Beaulieu? Hmm. 627 00:49:56,160 --> 00:49:59,391 I once knew some de Beaulieus in Normandy. 628 00:49:59,400 --> 00:50:02,039 - The name is not unique in France. - Mm-hmm. 629 00:50:02,200 --> 00:50:04,760 The ones I refer to were rather an impetuous lot. 630 00:50:04,760 --> 00:50:06,990 The son, particularly. 631 00:50:07,040 --> 00:50:08,553 Had a faculty for getting into trouble. 632 00:50:08,560 --> 00:50:10,630 One scrape after another. 633 00:50:11,160 --> 00:50:13,469 Finally, his father disinherited him. 634 00:50:15,120 --> 00:50:17,031 You're not related, by any chance? 635 00:50:17,400 --> 00:50:18,515 To rabble of that sort? 636 00:50:19,240 --> 00:50:21,435 If so, would I admit it? Forgive me. 637 00:50:21,480 --> 00:50:25,632 I meant no offense in linking you with the Normandy de Beaulieus. 638 00:50:25,640 --> 00:50:26,356 I see my error. 639 00:50:26,640 --> 00:50:29,200 You, also, my friend, must forgive an old man 640 00:50:29,200 --> 00:50:31,873 whose tongue age has robbed of diplomacy. 641 00:50:31,880 --> 00:50:33,029 Your servant. 642 00:50:33,720 --> 00:50:34,789 Then, come, sir. 643 00:50:34,800 --> 00:50:37,234 Would you join me in a cup to show there's no ill feeling? 644 00:50:37,240 --> 00:50:41,153 We'll pledge the good health of our host. 645 00:50:41,200 --> 00:50:42,918 Any excuse for a drink. 646 00:51:03,240 --> 00:51:05,549 Thank heaven you are here, Grassin. 647 00:51:05,560 --> 00:51:08,518 What is this comedy you're playing? 648 00:51:08,520 --> 00:51:10,238 I'm a prisoner here. 649 00:51:10,240 --> 00:51:13,198 I need your help desperately. 650 00:51:13,240 --> 00:51:14,229 What can I do? 651 00:51:14,240 --> 00:51:16,834 You must arrange for an escape tonight. 652 00:51:16,840 --> 00:51:19,354 And believe me, sir, I soon put him in his place. 653 00:51:19,360 --> 00:51:22,193 Imagine trying to sell me black britches 654 00:51:22,240 --> 00:51:24,708 when I specifically ordered purple, eh? 655 00:51:29,800 --> 00:51:31,153 It will not be easy. 656 00:51:31,160 --> 00:51:33,913 De Maletroit is a clever man. 657 00:51:33,920 --> 00:51:36,957 Fortunately, I know this house well. 658 00:51:36,960 --> 00:51:38,393 There is a door in the south wing 659 00:51:38,400 --> 00:51:40,868 leading to the burial ground. 660 00:51:40,880 --> 00:51:42,279 Can you find it? 661 00:51:42,280 --> 00:51:44,271 I'll find it. 662 00:51:44,280 --> 00:51:45,190 Good. 663 00:51:45,240 --> 00:51:48,312 At two of the clock, my coach will be waiting there. 664 00:51:48,320 --> 00:51:52,233 What of the guards? Every exit is covered. 665 00:51:52,280 --> 00:51:55,078 I repeat, it will not be easy. 666 00:52:09,160 --> 00:52:11,594 Good luck. 667 00:53:24,240 --> 00:53:28,677 In springtime, in spring... time 668 00:53:28,680 --> 00:53:32,434 In pretty, pretty springtime 669 00:53:32,440 --> 00:53:37,434 With a hey and a ho and a hey-nonny-no... 670 00:53:37,720 --> 00:53:39,676 The perfect bridegroom. 671 00:53:39,680 --> 00:53:40,715 The more fool, he. 672 00:53:40,720 --> 00:53:45,919 In springtime, in springtime... 673 00:53:47,680 --> 00:53:49,989 Get to your feet. 674 00:53:50,000 --> 00:53:52,389 I need a drink. 675 00:53:56,560 --> 00:54:00,917 It was a good party. I must come again. 676 00:54:00,920 --> 00:54:04,993 You drunken sot. 677 00:54:05,000 --> 00:54:07,389 Arouse yourself. 678 00:54:08,520 --> 00:54:12,399 It's time you joined your bride. 679 00:54:12,960 --> 00:54:14,916 My... my bride. 680 00:54:15,920 --> 00:54:18,195 My pretty little bride. 681 00:54:22,120 --> 00:54:23,678 Where is she? 682 00:54:26,560 --> 00:54:28,710 She's upstairs. 683 00:54:29,320 --> 00:54:31,038 She's gone. 684 00:54:32,960 --> 00:54:35,633 Oh, that's too bad. 685 00:54:35,720 --> 00:54:37,597 See him to her chambers. 686 00:55:01,680 --> 00:55:07,391 My little bride, my little bride... 687 00:55:09,840 --> 00:55:11,068 Shh! 688 00:55:11,760 --> 00:55:13,990 I want to surprise her. 689 00:55:17,600 --> 00:55:18,999 See? 690 00:55:20,160 --> 00:55:22,390 My little bride awaits me. 691 00:55:22,440 --> 00:55:24,874 Now, go away. I wanna be alone. 692 00:55:24,960 --> 00:55:27,030 Oh, no, wait a minute, I... 693 00:55:28,880 --> 00:55:32,111 I'm sorry, friends. I'll take care of you next time. 694 00:55:32,160 --> 00:55:33,479 Good night. 695 00:55:40,560 --> 00:55:41,834 I'm sorry, Blanche. 696 00:55:41,920 --> 00:55:43,911 I didn't mean to frighten you. 697 00:55:43,920 --> 00:55:45,797 - Then you're not... - Luck was with me tonight. 698 00:55:45,800 --> 00:55:48,951 I met an old friend at the reception... Count Grassin. 699 00:55:48,960 --> 00:55:50,518 You knew Count Grassin? 700 00:55:50,520 --> 00:55:52,238 A long time ago. 701 00:55:52,240 --> 00:55:54,151 He was a friend of my father's. 702 00:55:54,160 --> 00:55:55,718 He will help us get away from here. 703 00:55:55,720 --> 00:55:57,790 I will take you to his estate in Normandy. 704 00:55:57,800 --> 00:55:58,835 You'll be safe there. 705 00:55:58,840 --> 00:56:03,197 Then you can have this mockery of a marriage annulled. 706 00:56:03,200 --> 00:56:05,191 Oh. 707 00:56:05,200 --> 00:56:07,350 That's what you want, isn't it? 708 00:56:07,400 --> 00:56:10,312 Oh, yes, I suppose so. 709 00:56:10,320 --> 00:56:12,515 Isn't it? 710 00:56:14,720 --> 00:56:17,188 You must tell me something truthfully. 711 00:56:17,200 --> 00:56:22,194 This young captain, Armand, do you love him very much? 712 00:56:23,120 --> 00:56:26,078 I don't know. 713 00:56:26,080 --> 00:56:27,593 Last night when you left, 714 00:56:27,600 --> 00:56:31,309 I thought a weight would be lifted from my heart. 715 00:56:31,320 --> 00:56:33,197 It wasn't so. 716 00:56:33,200 --> 00:56:35,509 I was glad you were safely away, 717 00:56:35,560 --> 00:56:37,198 but I was sorry you'd gone. 718 00:56:37,200 --> 00:56:40,431 And when you saw that I had returned? 719 00:56:40,440 --> 00:56:43,159 I knew how much you meant to me. 720 00:56:55,440 --> 00:56:57,158 Oh, darling. 721 00:56:57,160 --> 00:57:00,755 My life was meaningless until I met you... 722 00:57:00,880 --> 00:57:04,156 Wasted in an aimless search for pleasure. 723 00:57:05,160 --> 00:57:07,469 I love you. 724 00:57:10,120 --> 00:57:11,678 Come, we must hurry. 725 00:57:11,680 --> 00:57:13,033 Oh, you'll need a cloak. 726 00:57:13,040 --> 00:57:14,871 There's a door in the south wing. 727 00:57:14,880 --> 00:57:17,440 Count Grassin will be waiting. 728 00:57:17,480 --> 00:57:19,869 This way. 729 00:57:25,200 --> 00:57:27,475 Help me. 730 00:57:48,600 --> 00:57:49,555 Here? 731 00:57:49,840 --> 00:57:51,831 The old armor is kept here. 732 00:57:51,880 --> 00:57:52,915 Yes, I know. 733 00:57:52,920 --> 00:57:55,992 Some of it fell on me last night. 734 00:58:05,440 --> 00:58:06,589 Careful. 735 00:58:25,040 --> 00:58:26,439 Must we go through here? 736 00:58:26,600 --> 00:58:27,874 It's the only way. 737 00:58:28,480 --> 00:58:30,391 Then we must chance it. 738 00:58:58,000 --> 00:59:00,355 What was that? Who's there? 739 00:59:44,440 --> 00:59:46,795 - Count Grassin? - In there, sir. 740 00:59:47,320 --> 00:59:48,912 He's had a bit too much to drink. 741 01:00:33,160 --> 01:00:34,195 Traitor! 742 01:00:34,200 --> 01:00:35,599 And you call yourself a friend. 743 01:00:35,600 --> 01:00:37,556 You'll have to speak louder, Denis. 744 01:00:37,720 --> 01:00:38,994 Much louder. 745 01:00:46,200 --> 01:00:47,599 Run for the gate, Blanche! 746 01:01:38,880 --> 01:01:41,075 It's high time you arrived. What delayed you? 747 01:01:41,120 --> 01:01:43,190 I saw someone near the gate and gave chase. 748 01:01:43,200 --> 01:01:44,428 Where's the girl? 749 01:01:44,440 --> 01:01:46,510 Have no fear. She won't get far. 750 01:02:26,040 --> 01:02:28,759 So, the honeymooners return. 751 01:02:28,800 --> 01:02:31,394 Reluctantly, I gather. 752 01:02:31,400 --> 01:02:33,197 You ran away... why? 753 01:02:33,200 --> 01:02:36,158 Wh-why do you want to desert me so soon? 754 01:02:36,200 --> 01:02:37,599 Are you dissatisfied with your surroundings? 755 01:02:37,600 --> 01:02:39,909 Why, you never even said good-bye to me. 756 01:02:39,920 --> 01:02:41,512 You hate us so. 757 01:02:41,520 --> 01:02:43,397 I should think you'd be glad to get rid of us. 758 01:02:43,400 --> 01:02:47,029 You mean that you went out of consideration for my feelings? 759 01:02:47,040 --> 01:02:48,792 How very thoughtful of you. 760 01:02:48,800 --> 01:02:51,030 There was no need to kill Grassin. 761 01:02:51,040 --> 01:02:53,838 You could've saved yourself an unprovoked murder. 762 01:02:53,880 --> 01:02:55,518 Unprovoked? 763 01:02:55,600 --> 01:02:59,593 Well, I won't dispute that point, but it did upset me. 764 01:02:59,600 --> 01:03:01,477 I'm-I'm averse to bloodshed. 765 01:03:01,480 --> 01:03:03,914 Besides, knives are untidy. 766 01:03:03,960 --> 01:03:05,996 Why didn't you stop us sooner? 767 01:03:06,000 --> 01:03:07,353 My little pleasantry, that's all. 768 01:03:07,360 --> 01:03:10,193 It amused me to let you think you could get away together. 769 01:03:10,240 --> 01:03:14,756 I hope you've both observed that I have a sense of humor. 770 01:03:14,760 --> 01:03:17,194 Uncle, what more do you want of us? 771 01:03:17,240 --> 01:03:19,800 You wished us to marry... We've done so. 772 01:03:19,840 --> 01:03:23,515 Now we ask only to be free to go our own way together. 773 01:03:24,160 --> 01:03:26,754 - Together? - We ask no more. 774 01:03:26,760 --> 01:03:27,954 Together? 775 01:03:27,960 --> 01:03:31,316 You're telling me that you no longer dislike each other? 776 01:03:31,320 --> 01:03:33,629 Oh, that would be a pity. 777 01:03:33,640 --> 01:03:37,679 You haven't been rash enough to fall in love? 778 01:03:42,120 --> 01:03:43,473 Oh... 779 01:03:47,320 --> 01:03:48,639 There's your answer. 780 01:03:48,720 --> 01:03:50,756 There's nothing you can do about it. 781 01:03:50,800 --> 01:03:52,995 How wrong you are. 782 01:03:53,600 --> 01:03:56,910 There are many things I can do, 783 01:03:56,920 --> 01:04:00,435 but I'm afraid you'd find them rather disagreeable. 784 01:04:01,520 --> 01:04:03,954 Uncle, what's back of your hatred? 785 01:04:04,000 --> 01:04:05,797 What have I ever done to you? 786 01:04:05,880 --> 01:04:06,790 You? 787 01:04:08,320 --> 01:04:11,471 It's not you, Blanche. 788 01:04:15,320 --> 01:04:18,437 You have her to thank for your fate... your mother. 789 01:04:19,080 --> 01:04:19,876 My mother? 790 01:04:19,920 --> 01:04:20,796 I loved her once. 791 01:04:20,880 --> 01:04:23,269 She led me to believe that she loved me. 792 01:04:23,320 --> 01:04:24,469 You loved my mother? 793 01:04:24,480 --> 01:04:26,789 Does that surprise you? Look at her beauty. 794 01:04:26,800 --> 01:04:28,836 She should've been mine, but she betrayed me. 795 01:04:28,840 --> 01:04:31,195 She married your father, a spineless dreamer. 796 01:04:31,200 --> 01:04:33,350 My mother died when I was born. 797 01:04:33,360 --> 01:04:34,509 Hasn't her debt been paid? 798 01:04:34,520 --> 01:04:39,310 Ah, she paid for her faithlessness, but your father... 799 01:04:39,360 --> 01:04:40,793 He's dead, too. 800 01:04:40,880 --> 01:04:41,995 Dead? 801 01:04:44,040 --> 01:04:45,632 You shall be the judge of that. 802 01:04:45,640 --> 01:04:47,358 Blanche, it's clear to me now. 803 01:04:47,360 --> 01:04:48,918 Why I was chosen to be your husband. 804 01:04:48,920 --> 01:04:51,309 He thought I was a scoundrel. He thought I'd destroy you. 805 01:04:51,360 --> 01:04:54,079 That's why Armand was so unwelcome here. 806 01:04:54,080 --> 01:04:55,308 Quite so. 807 01:04:55,360 --> 01:04:56,679 What have you done to Armand? 808 01:04:56,680 --> 01:05:00,195 Hmm? Oh, he was too saintly for this wicked world. 809 01:05:00,200 --> 01:05:01,519 I sent him to paradise. 810 01:05:01,520 --> 01:05:03,556 - No. - Oh, here. 811 01:05:04,960 --> 01:05:06,109 His ring. 812 01:05:07,240 --> 01:05:09,959 You're really quite clever, Denis. 813 01:05:09,960 --> 01:05:13,157 I can promise you an interesting evening. 814 01:05:13,160 --> 01:05:15,196 You will find that I have a practical 815 01:05:15,200 --> 01:05:17,191 as well as a romantic side. 816 01:05:17,200 --> 01:05:18,189 But, first of all, 817 01:05:18,240 --> 01:05:22,153 I must introduce you to another guest of mine. 818 01:05:22,160 --> 01:05:23,309 Come along. 819 01:06:53,360 --> 01:06:56,955 The wheel turns swiftly tonight. 820 01:06:56,960 --> 01:06:57,995 Perhaps too swiftly. 821 01:06:58,040 --> 01:07:00,395 Good wine should be sipped and savored slowly. 822 01:07:00,400 --> 01:07:03,198 I've waited long enough. My cup is full. 823 01:07:03,200 --> 01:07:05,270 I must slake my thirst. 824 01:07:05,280 --> 01:07:07,157 Each to his own taste. 825 01:08:01,840 --> 01:08:06,630 Now, we shall have a little family reunion. 826 01:08:16,160 --> 01:08:17,513 No, Corbeau. 827 01:08:17,560 --> 01:08:20,791 I share this wine with no one. 828 01:08:24,480 --> 01:08:26,232 Who is he? 829 01:08:27,200 --> 01:08:30,590 Time does not permit a formal introduction. 830 01:08:34,320 --> 01:08:36,834 You said a family reunion. 831 01:08:36,840 --> 01:08:37,556 I did. 832 01:08:37,600 --> 01:08:42,594 Allow me to present your father... Edmond de Maletroit. 833 01:08:44,040 --> 01:08:45,029 Oh... 834 01:08:47,200 --> 01:08:48,474 You must forgive his indifference. 835 01:08:48,480 --> 01:08:49,833 Twenty years of residence here 836 01:08:49,840 --> 01:08:52,195 have dulled the edge of his perception. 837 01:08:53,960 --> 01:08:55,518 My father. 838 01:08:56,840 --> 01:08:58,637 Make the most of this occasion. 839 01:08:58,640 --> 01:09:01,074 It will be brief. 840 01:09:04,040 --> 01:09:08,511 You have at most 15 minutes. 841 01:09:12,840 --> 01:09:15,308 The walls. 842 01:09:17,080 --> 01:09:17,910 They're moving! 843 01:09:17,920 --> 01:09:23,199 The ingenuity of the de Maletroits. 844 01:09:23,920 --> 01:09:25,399 Don't think badly of me. 845 01:09:25,400 --> 01:09:28,312 Family affection was never my strong point. 846 01:09:28,320 --> 01:09:30,629 - You maniac! - Aah! 847 01:09:30,640 --> 01:09:32,232 You should not have opposed me. 848 01:09:32,240 --> 01:09:33,195 I offered you much. 849 01:09:33,240 --> 01:09:36,312 Do what you want with me, but let Blanche go free. 850 01:09:36,440 --> 01:09:37,793 No, Denis, no. 851 01:09:46,040 --> 01:09:47,917 Is that a fair request? 852 01:09:48,800 --> 01:09:50,950 You mustn't ask for the impossible. 853 01:10:05,960 --> 01:10:08,269 Forgive me, I'm pressed for time. 854 01:10:08,280 --> 01:10:12,831 I bid each of you a fond farewell. 855 01:10:22,120 --> 01:10:24,076 He's a madman. 856 01:10:24,160 --> 01:10:24,910 Yes. 857 01:10:26,560 --> 01:10:28,869 He's been mad for 20 years. 858 01:10:32,960 --> 01:10:34,188 No, not I. 859 01:10:34,400 --> 01:10:35,879 I'm quite sane. 860 01:10:37,720 --> 01:10:40,712 But he would've killed me long ago had he known it. 861 01:10:41,680 --> 01:10:43,352 It was the only thing that saved me, 862 01:10:43,400 --> 01:10:46,153 robbed him of the pleasure of killing me. 863 01:10:46,200 --> 01:10:48,316 But all these years? 864 01:10:48,720 --> 01:10:50,358 If I had only known. 865 01:10:50,400 --> 01:10:52,834 I didn't want you to, my dear. 866 01:10:52,840 --> 01:10:54,273 You could've done nothing. 867 01:10:54,320 --> 01:10:56,117 Everyone was under his thumb. 868 01:10:56,120 --> 01:10:58,759 Only Voltan remained faithful. 869 01:10:58,760 --> 01:11:02,036 I swore him to secrecy... 870 01:11:02,040 --> 01:11:04,838 to guard you from harm. 871 01:11:08,840 --> 01:11:12,310 I've failed. 872 01:11:41,640 --> 01:11:42,959 It will not be long. 873 01:11:42,960 --> 01:11:45,030 I wonder if you really hate her so much. 874 01:11:45,040 --> 01:11:45,950 What do you mean? 875 01:11:45,960 --> 01:11:47,234 Love and hatred are often confused. 876 01:11:47,240 --> 01:11:50,073 They are not dissimilar, and she is like her mother. 877 01:11:50,080 --> 01:11:51,638 You go too far, Corbeau! 878 01:11:51,640 --> 01:11:53,392 We're alone now; We can speak truthfully. 879 01:11:53,400 --> 01:11:54,992 My life has always been empty. 880 01:11:55,000 --> 01:11:57,753 I was born without purpose and I'll die that way. 881 01:11:57,760 --> 01:12:00,069 But I envied you because you knew the passion 882 01:12:00,080 --> 01:12:01,115 of both love and hate, 883 01:12:01,120 --> 01:12:03,350 and that is what made you my superior. 884 01:12:03,360 --> 01:12:07,114 Am I not so still? 885 01:12:10,960 --> 01:12:12,109 I'm only telling you this 886 01:12:12,120 --> 01:12:14,395 lest you regret what you're doing. 887 01:12:14,400 --> 01:12:15,674 Regret? 888 01:12:15,840 --> 01:12:17,796 You think that I'm a weakling? 889 01:12:17,880 --> 01:12:20,553 I know no pangs of conscience. 890 01:12:20,640 --> 01:12:22,949 My way is clear! 891 01:12:26,800 --> 01:12:28,074 I was wrong. 892 01:12:28,080 --> 01:12:31,231 You'll carry your hatred to the grave. 893 01:12:31,240 --> 01:12:34,949 I'm still your servant. 894 01:13:46,400 --> 01:13:49,597 I wonder if you really hate her so much. 895 01:13:49,680 --> 01:13:51,875 And she is like her mother. 896 01:13:51,880 --> 01:13:55,475 You'll carry your hatred to the grave. 897 01:13:55,480 --> 01:13:57,471 I wonder if you really hate her so much. 898 01:13:57,480 --> 01:13:58,833 She is like her mother... 899 01:13:58,880 --> 01:14:00,472 like her mother... like her mother. 900 01:14:00,480 --> 01:14:01,959 I wonder if you really hate her so much. 901 01:16:50,960 --> 01:16:53,713 The walls... They've stopped moving. 902 01:17:07,960 --> 01:17:09,552 Voltan! 903 01:17:11,200 --> 01:17:14,112 Master, the key. 904 01:17:14,480 --> 01:17:16,072 The key! 905 01:17:21,120 --> 01:17:23,270 The key to the cell. 906 01:17:30,480 --> 01:17:31,879 Voltan. 907 01:17:41,480 --> 01:17:44,677 Voltan, you must help us. 908 01:17:51,400 --> 01:17:52,879 Voltan! 909 01:18:25,200 --> 01:18:27,270 Voltan, the key. 910 01:18:35,840 --> 01:18:37,637 Only you can help us now. 911 01:18:37,640 --> 01:18:39,835 The key... we must have the key. 912 01:19:58,880 --> 01:20:01,792 My dear, you're the image of your mother. 913 01:20:01,840 --> 01:20:03,193 Isn't she lovely, Denis? 914 01:20:03,240 --> 01:20:05,708 She is, indeed, sir. 915 01:20:19,720 --> 01:20:24,396 My boy, this door brought you into our lives. 916 01:20:24,880 --> 01:20:26,996 It stands open now. 917 01:20:27,440 --> 01:20:29,351 You're free to leave as you came, 918 01:20:29,400 --> 01:20:31,311 or stay, if you wish. 919 01:20:31,360 --> 01:20:33,078 I'm a willing prisoner. 920 01:20:33,240 --> 01:20:34,832 If Blanche will have me, Sire, 921 01:20:34,880 --> 01:20:38,031 you may seal this door again forever.