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Oh.

More cookies, sir?

No thank you, Jean.

I don't think I'll even be able to finish these.

More tea, ladies?

You're spoiling me!

It is an honour for me to serve my master's guest.

Not to mention one of the best cooks in the world. Oh, what a gentleman!

Madame?

No, no.

No, thank you. I've had enough.

No, thank you.

I've had enough.

Hey!

What's happening over there?

It's a... Fire!

Clovis!

The door is stuck!

Gotcha! The coaches are unhinged!

Uncle Clovis!

We haven't much time!

Fasten it securely!

You bet!

You can do it, Jules.

We have to jump,

not in my wildest dreams.

I got you.

Thank you!

Thank you all!

Here you are, Monsieur D'Ardentor.

Thank you so much.

I didn't think I was going to make it out of those flames.

But how did the coach catch fire?

He probably fell asleep while smoking his pipe, as usual.

But I haven't smoked since... since I set my beloved 14th century tapestry

room on fire.

14th century tapestries? Oh, they were only copies, not worth so much.

9,000... 10,000 francs at most.

Ah, bleh!

Now, back to our project.

Have you managed to study those maps yet, Artemis? Of course.

We'll hire a horse-drawn carriage as soon as we get to the village.

Within two days, we'll be at the legendary valley of the very rare white

rhinoceros. I did the right thing, spending all that money to buy them at

the auction.

Of course.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

And the photos that we'll publish will bring prestige to the magazine.

And we'll be able to compensate all expenses.

And all this thanks to my old friend.

Who are you calling old?

I don't see what is so funny, Clovis. If it weren't for this young man and woman

here... Speaking of which, Miss Amelie, you handled yourself pretty well for

being a girl. Oh, thanks.

And just what does a man have that a woman doesn't? Oh, well, you know that

Amelie is a very special girl. Fit to marry, I'd say.

She's as agile as an Odalius Callestus.

Really? Thanks.

What is that?

A beautiful grasshopper.

So that's what you look like.

My son has a great passion for insects.

This is exactly why Clovis has brought us with him. Isn't that right, Agatokl?

There are so many different species of insects in Africa.

Termites, mosquitoes, flies.

His uncle must really love him.

Dipterans. Well, we certainly couldn't have afforded this trip ourselves, may

we? Diplerans. He is the richest merchant in Marseilles. Money means

nothing to him, compris?

Ah, I see.

Dipterans.

Mantodans.

Vicenopterans. Would you like a piece of cake? Polypherans.

Amelie made it before we left.

Encypherans. Cake!

Oh! Oh, blue tar, blue tar.

Maybe later. We've just finished eating.

I want some.

Oh, that's right.

Amelie is good at everything, even cooking.

She'll make the perfect wife.

Interesting.

Done already?

Sure. Delicious.

He has a horse and carriage for us.

But is it big enough for all of us? I'll let you know right away.

We might have to squeeze in, but everything seems all right.

Monsieur Delannoye, why don't you take a picture of me while we wait for the

others?

Film costs a fortune.

I'd have to see.

How about if we took one while we're all together so that way we don't waste any

film?

Well, okay.

Okay, now don't move.

I knew I'd waste a photograph.

We're on our way.

I don't believe it. She took my horse.

Maybe she likes me.

Stop. Talk.

I'm ready.

What language do these horses speak?

We've made it!

Amelie!

Here we are.

Well, is Monsieur D'Adenton.

What has he gotten himself into this time?

Look there!

I'm coming!

I can do it on my own!

No They made it

He's always been a lucky man You're a pretty good writer

aren't you?

Between you and me. I think I'm better at writing than cooking what no I would

never have said that

Are you okay, Mr.

Dardentor? I haven't been so scared since I won the blindfolded camel race.

We could always do it again. What do you say?

What an exciting journey, Artemis. A bit too

exciting. All those mishaps are beginning to seem a bit... unwanted.

Mishaps or not, our journey must go on. We're on our way, white rhinoceros.

Then we're off!

We're coming up on the Niger River.

Why don't we stop so the horses can drink?

Sounds like a yes to me.

This is perfect, thank you. You can put that down here.

My pleasure, madame.

What we need is a healthy breakfast.

I'd love to take a swim.

Feel free. We're not going to watch you, right, Dagger Talkle?

Who, me?

Us? Of course not.

Amelie is an amazing swimmer and she's adorable underwater.

Thank you.

Because when she's underwater, she can't talk.

I'll show you.

This looks like a perfect spot.

I might as well have taken

that swim.

Breakfast is ready.

Come on, everyone.

One dozen eggs.

Let's go grab a bite to eat. Hey, that's my uncle's hat.

And that's your uncle's belly.

How can he sleep like that, floating in the water?

If he's not careful, he'll bump into those logs.

Yeah, but that log is moving.

That's not a log.

That's a python.

Uncle!

Uncle, wake up! What's going on?

Clovis has fallen asleep on the bed of the river.

Great shot, Jules!

Caught anything?

Yes, a great big yellow belly. Excellent. Some fresh fish with lunch.

And it's free, too.

Jules, we've got a problem here. Come on.

Snakes even swim now?

Here, keep reeling him in!

Here,

keep reeling him in!

Oh no, I'm trapped!

Hey you!

You know how to sprint and swim, but do you know how to fly?

That python would have snapped me like a twig. Thanks, Amelie. Then I am

adorable. Not just underwater.

Phew... Amelie...

I must have dozed off.

I think I need to limber up. How about a nice swim?

Huh?

We've done it, my friend.

Will you give me the honor of leading the expedition?

Of course, Clovis. But it's getting dark.

Better we camp here for the night.

It's been tough, but tomorrow morning it will only take us a few minutes to reach

the valley. What is so special about it?

The white rhinoceros is one of the rarest and most beautiful animals in the

whole savannah.

It must be as beautiful as Amelie. Are you comparing me to a rhinoceros?

Well, it sure is better than being compared to a bug.

What a disaster!

I knew I was going to waste a photograph. I hope the magazine sells a

record number of copies with the photo of the white rhinoceros.

Monsieur Delonwy, why don't you just enjoy the record number of stars in this

sky? It's free viewing.

If you don't need anything else, Monsieur Dadentor, we would like to say

goodnight. Of course.

Go ahead.

Goodnight, everyone, and thank you for the lovely evening.

Agatokl, I believe we should be heading off to bed ourselves.

See you tomorrow, then.

Of course, Agatokl. Goodnight.

Bonne nuit, everyone.

Clovis, try not to get into any trouble.

At least for tonight.

We'd like to sleep in peace.

Who, me?

Trouble? How could you think such a thing?

She doesn't treat Clovis very nicely. But she's not entirely wrong.

What's that supposed to mean?

All these mishaps.

Clovis seems to attract trouble like bees to honey. You're right. It is

strange.

Sophia!

Are you thinking these mishaps may not be so

inconsequential after all?

Jules, do you think they could have been done on purpose?

I don't think.

I'm sure of it.

Look!

This explains a lot.

Exactly. We better keep our eyes open.

I'll stay here tonight to keep watch.

Have you spotted some suspicious-looking ants?

I must have dozed off for a minute.

Well, everyone, glory awaits us on the other side of that bridge. I'm so

excited.

Do you want some hot water? Thanks, Marcel.

Do you sleep with that thing, too?

Oh, I...

I'm... I'm just so used to it. The white rhinoceros!

It's beautiful.

Come back here, Akatoka!

I haven't finished combing your hair!

Don't you dare take a step out on that bridge!

No!

The

bridge.

It's going to collapse

Just

who I was looking for

Hold on you two Hurry

I can't hold on anymore.

I'll get uncle put the rope around you

Ask Jean and Marcel.

Jean and Marcel?

They're getting away!

I'm feeling a bit tired.

Well, double rations for you two tonight!

Jean, Marcel, I demand an explanation.

Are you the ones responsible for all of these mishaps?

But tell me why.

We wanted to become rich like you.

We organized all of it.

Two weeks ago, Marcel went into your office.

You were busy as usual.

Monsieur Dardenta.

You need to sign these documents.

Yes, of course.

Without realizing it, you signed an insurance policy.

If you were to fall victim of an accident, all your money would go to me

and Marcel.

I've treated you like family for years.

I would never have guessed that you would do something like this.

Where have all the faithful servants of fallen nobility gone?

Jules, you are truly incredible.

How did you know it was them? Thank you, Monsieur D'Arentour. Well, all those

accidents. There were just too many of them. Then I had a look at that photo

Monsieur D'Arentour took and I noticed something strange.

Someone frightened the horses with a plug that was shot from a blowgun.

The same one that is lying on the ground next to the other sabotage objects.

This morning, when Marcel bumped into me, I saw the blowgun and other

suspicious objects.

That's how I knew they were the ones responsible for the accidents.

Good job, Jules. You deserve a reward.

The photo!

I'm the one who took the photo!

Jules, I could just kiss you.

But you certainly wouldn't want to be kissed by a girl who looks like a bug,

would you?

Oh, but I would.

I

still

can't believe it. It can't be true. We have a photo of the white rhinoceros.

As soon as we publish it... What if we don't publish it, Monsieur Deligny?

And why on earth wouldn't we, Monsieur Lucas?

If we publish the photo of the rhinoceros, everyone will go looking for

it. And those poor creatures will have no more peace.

Even Clovis would agree.

And the article for the magazine?

We could always publish the photos Agatako sent us from Africa.

These?

And in addition to the photos, we could add this story I just finished writing

about the trip.

But they're horrible.

Stop that whining, Monsieur Delannoye.

How about if I make everyone a delicious consolation cake?

Hooray!

No, actually, Amelie will make it. Oh, she's so good at it.