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We finally see land, Brina. Look, the cliffs of Oban. Your new home.

My home is on the islands, father.

But your future is over there, next to young Maclaury. Try to smile.

A girl should be happy on the eve of her wedding day.

How can I?

He is not the man I love.

My heart belongs to Thomas.

A peasant.

You will marry Maclaury's son and that is settled.

This wedding will reunite our clans in a great alliance.

Cry if you want, but forget Thomas.

This was the last gift he gave me.

And from now on, this is what my heart will be. A cold stone on the bottom of a

dark sea.

You're the only one who can help us, Artemis. Our niece Helena is going to be

officially engaged to the heir of Leblanc at the end of the month.

The Leblancs? The ones with the teacups?

That's right.

They've made a fortune off their porcelain.

We couldn't have found a better match for Helena. For her engagement gift,

Helena has expressed her desire to see a... You tell them, dear.

Ah, a green ray of light.

It would have been easier to buy a ring or a dress.

But you know Helena. She's always been so original.

Ha! No amount of money could ever buy a green ray of light. That is something

you can only admire.

It's an optical illusion created when the sun sets over the sea. A fleeting

spectacle of light, yet unforgettable to all those fortunate enough to have seen

it. The Cliffs of Orban in Scotland could be an excellent observation point.

Isn't that right, Jules?

Exactly,

Mr. Lucas.

There are many legends about the green ray of light and one of those legends

took place in Oban 400 years ago with Breena Macfeenan and the story of how

the sea condemned her to such an unjust fate Scotland is far and Helena can't

travel alone.

What do you think, Monsieur Delany? We could take her

It would be an opportunity to experiment this color daguerreotype camera. It's

only a prototype.

Imagine how extraordinary it would be if we managed to photograph the green ray

of light. A special keepsake for Helena.

But sir, this Scottish vacation will cost us a fortune.

Organize the trip, Artemis. I will pay for your expedition to the Cliffs of

Oban. Oh, in that case, it's settled.

I've always wanted to visit Scotland.

Some of my ancestors were from Scotland.

Haven't I ever told you? No, but I should have guessed.

You really haven't given me much of a choice.

Did you girls hear that?

Oh, thank you, Mr.

Lucas.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Thank your uncle, Helena. And start packing your bags.

We're off to Scotland.

Him and his Scottish roots!

There he goes again!

Are you happy, Helena?

Huh? Very.

Paris is a wonderful city, but very frenetic.

Everything seems so, so, so peaceful here.

Whoa!

Here we are at the hotel.

I can manage all

by myself. Thank you.

Very kind of you, sir.

Your luggage will arrive shortly, but in the meantime, don't forget this, and

especially note this.

Oh.

I don't know about

all of you, but I can't wait to experience the hospitality that the

Scottish are so famous for.

While we're waiting for our bags to arrive, what do you say we take a walk

on the cliffs?

The sun is about to set.

Maybe the green ray of light will come to greet us. If it does, I'll be ready

to get it on camera.

And if we were to watch the sunset from the sea, how about a boat ride instead?

Well, of course.

Oh, then let's go.

Thanks for not having invited me.

Hey, I was just about to ask you. I would have come anyway. I don't need

your permission.

Ah, girls.

Have fun with Jules!

What an original gift to choose for your engagement, Eleanor. What will you do if

you don't see the green night ray?

Easy. I won't go back to Paris.

You're kidding, right? What about your engagement?

All I want is the freedom to choose.

I don't want to be engaged because I have to. But LeBlanc? He's a wonderful

man. There's nothing wrong with him. He's brilliant, well-educated, handsome,

extremely wealthy.

But I... I... Helena, we've known each other for a long time, and there have

never been secrets between us.

Emily, I don't think I... Hey, you!

Over there!

Hello! I need help!

Hey, that's a nice telescope.

Can we see it? Please, have a look.

Hey, this isn't a telescope.

I can't see anything up close.

It's a camera.

What's there to see? Don't you recognise that boat?

It's Olivier's. That guy is so darn careless.

Why doesn't he get back to shore?

The sun is setting. In Oban, no one should unexpectedly be at sea during the

Hour of Corivrekin.

Hour of Corivrekin?

The merciless eddy. That part of the sea is infernal.

The winch is stuck and I can't pull up my nets.

Can I have a look? I'm pretty good with gears and... Did you say something?

Jules, look over there.

Oh no!

We need to gain distance quick!

What are you waiting for? Jump on!

No! This boat is all I own and I'm not letting it get away from me!

Away from the eddy! To safety!

No!

Emily! Go away!

Rogue to safety!

Jones! You're such a chump! I would...

Hang on!

Daddy!

Haven't been properly introduced.

I'm Olivier.

Pleased to meet you.

Jules. Jules Verne.

Great!

Good shot, Cormac.

As always, you mean. Watch this.

Three out of three bullseyes.

I haven't missed a shot in 30 years.

It's been six generations since anyone in my entire family has missed a shot.

And you!

You!

I just wanted to brighten up the mood with a bit of good old Scottish music.

We've come to celebrate!

And now let me explain something to you, Stendhal.

Cormac, leave them alone.

They're with me.

Jules, over here!

Haggis for everyone!

No, no, not for me, thank you. I don't drink.

You eat, Haggis. It's a very typical Scottish dish.

Savory sheep's stomach, stuffed with heart, lungs, liver, giblets, lard,

onions and oatmeal.

At least we won't be hearing those bagpipes for a

while.

Hooray for Haggis!

You risked your life for that boat of yours.

The nets were full and I didn't want to lose them.

It's not often the fishing is so good.

You only need to spend more time at sea, like all the others.

Our Olivier here prefers to paint.

You're a painter?

I... no offence intended, but I... I would like to give you these.

It's all I have to express my gratitude.

Oh, the green ray of light.

You've seen it?

Only once, and it was magnificent.

And I saw something else while we were underwater.

The figurehead of a sunken ship.

The head of a lion. From how you've described it, I think that ship could be

Breen at Macfinnan's. We could organize a diving expedition to see it up close.

You're no serious, are you?

That part of the sea is unforgiving.

The people in this town are terrified of it.

In a few more ways, you would be too. So many ships have disappeared.

A dark force lives at the bottom of those waters.

Oh, we're used to dangerous situations.

I don't believe in curses, but the current here is really strong.

This part of the sea is more treacherous than I thought. Better we lower the sail

or we'll wind up on the rocks.

We're going too fast!

Oh no! Hold on!

What is this?

Look at all the ships!

How did they all get swept in here? Not swept, Emily.

Do you see these ashes?

This is all that's left of an enormous bonfire.

This is the hideout of a band of shipsinkers.

Unscrupulous people.

They lead ships off track by fooling them with a light that looks like a

lighthouse. We need to immediately warn the town authorities.

Ah, did you hear that?

We've been trapped.

That's right.

And you have no idea how badly.

Do you want to kill us?

We don't. The high tide does.

I'm so terribly sorry.

We have no other choice.

You'll murder us.

I can't believe it.

Brianna MacFinnan can take all the credit.

That tale about the young girl in love has kept the good people of Oban away

from these places.

It is not just a tale.

We saw this shipwreck.

Nonsense. The green stone that opens the mouth of the eddy is just a legend for

simpletons. You were right.

There is no curse.

This vortex is a creation of the winds and the seas.

And we added the fire. The one we light every night to attract the attention of

passing ships.

And pillage everything the current sends us here.

The sea does most of the work, leaving the easiest part for us.

Stealing their loads and sending those on board to the bottom of the ocean.

And soon, you'll be going to keep them company.

Here's some light so you don't miss the show.

We still have a few hours before the tide fills the cave.

All that gravel and debris will hold the water back for a little bit longer. But

we need to figure out a faster solution.

The ropes!

Maybe we can break them by rubbing them against the rocks.

That will take too long.

But luckily there's always a solution. My belt. You need to snap off the buckle

and hand it to me. In case you haven't noticed, our hands are tied. But your

feet are free. The English have invented a new game.

It's called soccer.

And do you want a good kicking?

Do you think this is a time for jokes?

Just follow instructions.

Kick the buckle and catch it before it falls.

If that's what makes you happy.

I can't look.

Sorry. It's all right. Try again. But this time, keep your eyes open.

Great,

Emily. And now?

Now toss it behind my back.

Right on target. Kick it up in the air.

A lucky throw.

You continue.

I need to find a way out.

This grating is rock solid.

When he makes that face, he's just had another one of his jewels ideas.

And now I need some sailors with strong arms.

Come on! Fall!

All together!

Come on!

Let's go!

The water is rising so quickly!

We better find a way out fast!

Oh no!

Here!

Let's get out of here!

Stop those men!

Stop!

Mr. Lucas, where did you all go?

May I?

It's too late, Jules.

Sundown. It's the hour of Korovrekin.

The whole kingdom is going to be hunting us down because of that snoop! This is

the end, Neville!

No, Kor'bak!

This is the end!

No fair!

Last time it worked!

Help me cut the fail. If you do what I say, maybe we can get out of here.

The current will help us.

And not the water current.

The air current.

Follow me.

Ready?

Now!

Another plunge into the eddy and another flight out.

This is starting to become a habit, Jules.

I don't know about any of you, but I suddenly long for Paris.

You'll never see a sunset like that in the city.

One day, I found this in my net.

I'd like you to have it.

Well, this was quite a vacation, but it looks like you found what you were

looking for. You're right, Amelie.

I came to understand so many things on this trip.

I understood that my life in Paris was nice, but it wasn't the life I dreamed

of living.

I'm not going to get engaged to Leblanc.

I would like to stay here, but my aunt and uncle would never understand.

I cannot allow that, Helena.

They put you in my hands and it is my duty to bring you home. But maybe

Olivier could come to Paris.

It's the perfect place for a painter like himself.

I have a friend at the university who knows an art dealer and you never know.

Maybe he'll even become a famous painter. Have articles written about him

in the newspapers.

Olivier's paintings are very successful.

He certainly has enough buyers.

And even if he doesn't become a famous painter...

He'll sure be a happy one. Helena and Olivier are soon to be married.

Weddings are not cheap.

Speaking of expenses, what happened to your Deguero-type camera? I gave it to

Olivier. Let's just say it was a wedding gift.

An artist like him could do great things with photography, too.

Really?

Photos are just a fad, and those colored ones are just so eccentric.

It'll never work, trust me.

Monsieur, I... Hmm?

A new book, Jules?

I tried to capture the story about the Green Ray of Light. Will you read it? Of

course I will. A good book needs a good cover.

What do you think about this?