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this is the limit, you'll catch a cold.

I want you to take special care of yourself, Philip.

- Please, mom. - Okay?

You don't want me to spend my whole time in Rome

worrying about you, do you, sweetheart?

- No. - Suppose you had an attack

but just suppose. I'd never forgive myself.

- Look. - 0h!

We're home.

Haven't the heating people finished yet?

Oh, nearly, madame, they'll be all cleared up by Monday.

- It's like a greenhouse in here. - Where are you going, darling?

- To my zoo. - I'm leaving in two hours.

I'd like to see a little of you before I go.

But the animals haven't been fed a" day.

Is my father downstairs, Louise?

Pst.

- Hiya, ruthie. - How is it?

Oh, yeah, yeah, actually, I'm coming along rather well.

I don't feel like climbing Everest yet, but

there's some life in the ol' dog, yup.

Take a look, yeah, poor ol' daddy.

When does the doctor say it can come off?

Let's just say that I'll be out of your hair in four weeks.

You can stay forever if you'd like.

- Come in. - Your grandson would adore that.

- Yeah, I know. - Your tea, madame.

I left on my dressing table and give it a good cleaning?

- Oh, yes of course. - Thanks.

- Now, let's see... - Another one of your lists,

so you won't have trouble while I'm away.

You think I worry too much, don't you?

Yes, I do. Once more, you always have.

It's Philip's asthma. It terrifies me, daddy.

That doesn't mean you have to act like a nanny.

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you haven't seen him in a month.

And believe me, I'm a big boy, I know how to phone.

If anything goes wrong, I will call you.

Day or night, any time, okay? It doesn't matter when.

Now, what I've done is, I put a list down here

- and this is the phone number... - Ruthie!

You can get me before...

You're doing it again.

- What? - What's the matter?

What are you worried about?

Oh, I'm not worried, I was just...

This is quite a big step, isn't it?

And they are going to throw away the key,

you know that, don't you?

What about jacmel? Are you sure he'll come?

He said he'll come, he'll come.

You want something to worry about?

What I'm going to do to you.

- Boo. - Hi, grandpa.

- Would it be okay? - Yeah.

- You bet. - Alone?

And I can bring him home with me right then?

Yeah, yeah.

The house must be kept at no less than 75 degrees.

If there's any sign of an attack,

please call doctor Graham immediately.

Yes, of course I will.

I want you to take good care of yourself.

- Mommy loves you very much. - I love you too, mom.

Ah, now you say hello to Michael, eh?

And don't you worry, everything's gonna be all right.

Or I'll tell you about the time the lion almost got me.

- Yeah! - Yeah, about the fierce attack.

The abominable courage. Nld eyes.

- Fangs. Slashing claws. - And swishing tail.

It was in the lost and lonely crater on mongabong.

I was leading a safari of photographers, Germans they were.

Cameras clanging all around them, big belly.

- And white hairy legs. - And what?

- White hairy legs. - Yeah, yeah, white hairy legs.

- A silent soul... - Time to go to sleep.

Okay, sport.

Another time, sport. Another time.

- Have a good trip, ma'am. - Thank you, David.

Well, if you'd like to find it out yourself,

be my guest.

- Would Mr. Jacmel's driver... - I was checking.

Please report to the central inquiry desk.

- Mr. Jacmel's driver... - You Dave?

- Are you jacmel? - We are late, let's go.

Excuse me, sir.

Mrs. Hopkins said I could go out for the evening.

So, would you please listen for Philip, in case he calls?

Yes. Something special?

Thank you. Good night, sir.

The house is booked for three months in advance

- Darling? - Yes.

- Is everything all right? - Very good.

Excellent. Everything is fine.

You don't worry about him. I'll handle him.

- Grandpa! - Hey, it's all right, Phil.

- It's all right, I'm on my way, boy. - Grandpa!

One, two...

Breathe slow, hey?

Hey! Hey, breathe, yeah, yeah!

Breathe slowly, laddie. Breathe. Slow.

Now, now, let's go back and I'll... I'll continue the story.

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- Let's go. - All right, just a minute.

Philip is my responsibility, you can't do that.

Oh, he'll be all right, Louise, just relax.

Will you just get out of the way, huh?

That's right. You got the money?

Do you know what trouble you'll get me into if you go?

- Now, come on, don't be silly. - In you go.

- Philip! - In, in, in, in!

- Philip, please! - Don't.

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- She always carry on like that? - Philip.

Ah, that explains it. Where are we off to, ol' son?

- Is this Mr. Anderson? - Speaking.

How do you do, sir?

This is Mr. Kapler speaking from volke films.

I'm sorry to be late in telephoning you.

Well, that's quite all right, I've been expecting your call.

And I must admit, I'm a little intrigued.

Might I ask what the film's all about?

We're shooting on location in central Africa.

How'd you happen to think of me?

Well, you are the best that there is.

You are practically a living legend.

I'm living, if that's what you mean.

I don't know about the legend part.

Oh, I'm sorry, tomorrow I'm gone.

Can't we have a quick drink? It won't take long.

All right, I guess I can manage that.

Yeah, I'll grab a taxi, and I'll be right over.

I'll be waiting for you in the cocktail lounge.

Yes, when my guest, Mr. Anderson, arrives,

please tell him I will be slightly delayed.

Can you wait here a moment? I just have to pick something up.

Don't worry now, my son. I won't budge until you come back.

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- I... I've come to pick up my... - What?

- You get away from here.

Go on. Go away and stay away.

I've come to pick up my order.

Oh, of course. Philip Hopkins.

I'm so sorry I didn't recognize you.

- How's your grandfather? - Oh, he's fine, thank you.

You see, Mr. Loewenthal hasn't been very well.

He had to go the hospital this morning,

I'm sorry I was rude to you.

But boys are always sneakin' in here, you see.

Well, I'm sorry about Mr. Loewenthal.

He's a nice boy, Jacob.

- Where to now, squire? - Let's go home, please.

Little early for lunch, aren't we?

Tell me. How was the museum?

Oh, Tommy Carter had a book of dirty pictures.

He tried to show all the girls. Bofing.

You wouldn't know how "boring," would you, my darling,

- I'm famished. - Me too.

- How about Chinese? - Sweet and sour pork?

Please excuse me, doctor stowe.

That's all right, Mr. Mukerjee. Come in.

You know the new snake is not a mamba.

It is not attacking anything or doing something.

Not to mention.

"It is not attacking anything or doing something."

Your grammar is not so totally pure, in case you didn't know.

- Sorry, I was only joking. - Mm.

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my name is Anderson waiting for a Mr. Kepler.

Thank you, sir.

- Mr. Anderson. - Huh?

- Thank you. - Would you care for something

What an incredible mistake to make.

Mr. Loewenthal was not there today.

I was dealing only with his wife.

Sorry about this traffic, ol' son.

- Oh, it's freezing. - Isn't it, yeah?

Never mind. We're having chop suey.

- What is it? What's wrong? - Oh, here, take this.

- Sergeant? - Hold on, Mary.

Sorry to interrupt but there's woman on the phone.

- Something about a snake. - "Snake?"

- Hello? - Sergeant Nash here.

Oh, hello, this is Marion stowe. Doctor Marion stowe.

Everything's gone wrong. He's gone crazy.

That was supposed to be a black mamba,

which is probably the most poisonous snake

The boy's order was for an African house snake, so you see...

You may have got his order, and he may have got yours.

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Mr. Kepler called again to say he really won't keep you

waiting much longer and hopes you'll forgive the delay.

Why don't you just tell Mr. Kepler that I could not wait any longer

and that, um...

That if he wants me, why, he knows just where I am.

Now then, do you have any antidote for snake bites of this kind?

Yes. Yes, I do.

Listen, I will wait here for ten minutes.

After that, you can find me at home if you need me.

You see, depending on where he was bitten,

I've been so worried about you. Your grandfather's waiting.

No. He sent a car for you.

But you're going to meet him at a friend's house, okay?

No. I have to put this new animal in its cage.

- Well, I'll do it for you... - No!

Now, come on, don't be silly. Philip, don't be silly.

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Who gave you that? Mrs. Gandy I suppose.

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You're a cheeky little bastard, aren't you?

- Not now, leave him alone. - Well, he bloody is

- a cheeky little bastard. - Oh, shut up!

- He is a cheeky little bastard! - Shush!

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please, sweetheart, don't make trouble for me.

- Come on, darling. - No, I don't want to go.

Why not? Grandfather's waiting downstairs.

No! I have to put this new animal in its vivarium.

- I'll get it. - All right, all right.

Another one of your little furry animals.

- She was bitten by a snake. - A snake?

It's a house snake. It's harmless.

Where's the snake now?

No.

- No, no! - Shh.

She was bitten by a snake.

She was bitten by a bloody great snake,

for bringing something like that in here!

You think I'd bring a poisonous snake...

I don't know what the fuck you do, you bastard!

- Who are you? - I'm a friend of Louise.

- Ah, she's in shock. She needs help.

I can't... I can't breathe.

It's only shock. You will be all right.

What the hell's the matter with you?

All I done...

No!

Don't touch the boy.

Why not? The little bastard kicked me.

You don't touch anybody, unless I say so.

I will tell you what to do. When to do it.

I will tell you when to breathe.

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The boy's coming with me for a few days.

Then you will see him again and everything will be all right.

- Now go. - Grandpa.

- Come on, Louise. Get on your feet. - No. I'm dying.

No.

I'm... I'm dying.

You're not dying. You'll be all right.

And I'll put my foot through your stomach, you hear that?

- Not yet, darling. - I have to sit down.

- I have to. - Come on.

You will lie down soon. Not yet.

What are you doing with that gun?

You can't walk into the street with that.

Put the gun away.

- I thought that you... - You thought?

You can't even think, you imbecile. I don't want you to think.

All right, so I shot a bloody policeman!

And see if there's somebody with him.

Alpha six... eaton.

Your signals are unreadable, Alpha six.

- He... help me. - Come in, Alpha six.

Mp to standby.

He's... he's lying out there by the car.

Let's go right now.

Don't worry, darling. You can do it, you are in good care.

You come here, you little bastard.

Come on, move.

Let us in here, please. Clear this area.

Scoot. Just move, come on.

- Clear the street. - Right.

No, I want everybody out. Keep the street clear.

Everybody. I don't want anything in here, all right?

Can you hear me?

Can you hear me?

I can hear you.

I have a boy in here.

- Yeah? - Yes, a boy.

I wish to leave soon. Please fetch your superior.

- What's the score, sir? - There's no bloody score, Dan.

What do you think this is, a football game?

This is a police message. Stay in your homes.

Draw your curtains. Keep away from your windows.

Stay in your houses. Do not go to the windows.

Stay in your homes. Draw your curtains.

She was bitten by a mamba, you can see the mole of her bites.

Get on your feet. We go upstairs.

- The snake's up there. - Move!

You can't send anybody into those rooms.

If the snake's there, we wouldn't have a chance.

Grandpa! Grandpa! No.

No, three or four should be enough.

I'll send them over now.

- Yeah, okay bye. - Standing by.

Has the control vehicle arrived yet?

I don't want that thing squawking off and on all day.

They're just coming in now, sir.

Check this room.

Come on, come on.

Grandpa?

- No, I sure was. - No, you weren't.

Hey, there's nothing wrong with being afraid, huh?

Everybody's afraid sometime.

The marksmen are just arriving, sir.

- All right, gents. - Hello, sir.

- Fellas. - Good evening, sir.

- You new on this? - Yes, sir. Martin, sir.

Sergeant Rogers here will take good care of you.

- Yes, sir. I know that, sir. - Okay, right now, listen.

They're holed up in number 14.

There's no access out the sides or the back,

so you're going to be concentrating everything

straight into the front of the house.

We have clearance to position your men

in nine and 17 across the way.

- Yes, sir. - Sergeant glazer here

will take you into the houses through the back.

- No, sir. - Okay then.

Move in and try not to freeze your asses off.

I don't want anybody passed this point.

I want those bastards to think that it's just me and them

and if any of our men coughs above a whisper,

I'll have his balls.

They've got some kind of a...

I reckon half the police force are out there now.

They can have the whole British army.

How many were there? Did you see?

- What's happening? - Please, go into

- we want to stay together. - Yes, we do.

Yes, fine. Fine.

Hold it down, lads. Shh!

You leave that car, or I'll blow your head off!

Can you hear me?

I can hear you.

Are you ready to send the boy out yet?

- Superior? - Yes.

Oh, come on, you playing games with me?

No, no, no, no. I never play games.

I just went for a pee and a cup of coffee.

Oh, you can talk to me, all right.

If we're gonna talk, we'd better know who we are.

- My name doesn't matter. - Oh, yeah?

You're a bit out of your depth on this one, aren't you?

Never mind, we'll know in a wee while.

My name's William bulloch, by the way.

- Is he... - Shh!

How much do you think a cop's life is worth?

- And? - A car.

The yellow one you had carried away.

Come on. Come on.

Sorry, sir. I wouldn't if it wasn't important.

- It better be. Give me a cigarette. - Yes, sir.

We just had a call in from telephone central

from a woman called Marion stowe,

says she called earlier and spoke to sergeant Nash.

- Yeah? - Well, she said

a dangerous snake she thinks the Hopkins boy

- you say a snake? - Yes, sir.

Apparently that's what Nash was working on when he was shot.

She doesn't sound like a crank, she's a doctor.

I've sent a car for her anyways,

so she'll be, she'll be here soon.

Let me go upstairs and get his medicine.

I can't let you go now.

I know that policeman, he's a killer.

-Out" - we have the boy.

He wanted to know about the adjoining foundation, sir.

They're double brick, original walls.

- Not without a bulldozer, sir. - Right.

I want underground plans and sewer plans

if there's a rabbit hole under that house,

there are servants in that house.

I want to know who they are and everything about them.

Yard info's coming through now, sir.

- Do you want it on the speaker? - Yes.

House eaton walk, number 14.

Occupation, hotel chain owner operator.

This is gamma one here with an air.

Give us everything you've got on the servants

in Rome, sir, waiting for her husband to arrive.

And where is he, the husband, again?

You remember, sir, grounded in Zurich, fogged in some.

- Oh, right. - Yes.

See if you can figure out a way to find out

Thanks for getting here so quickly.

If you'd like to come over here,

you can meet commander bulloch.

Just hold on a minute, I'll tell him you're here.

Well, we want that as soon as possible.

Think this is likely to be a long one?

Bulloch had us on that sunderland street job

for five days.

- Let's get some coffee, Dan. - Yeah, coming up, sir.

But could you tell me just how dangerous

the most dangerous snake in the whole world.

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You see, mambas are also aggressive,

- Now, go on, so it's black, it's... - No.

It's not funny, love, it's a grayish/brownish color.

Only the inside of the mouth is black.

Terribly nervous, terribly unpredictable,

and in a confined space like that, they'll attack just whatever they can.

They also happen to be the fastest snake in the world.

They're capable of launching themselves body...

10-15 feet through the air.

Their strikes are fast, and nobody could possibly get away.

Look, doctor, could you tell me,

what are the chances they'll live.

No chance, no chance at all.

In all the case studies we know of,

- mamba bites are 100% fatal. - And if they get the antivenom?

Oh, then, there's a 50/50 chance,

provided the victim isn't allergic to the antivenom.

Gee-whiz, terrific.

- Okay, Dan. - Yes, sir?

That's it, then. We're gonna have to tell 'em.

- They won't believe you, sir. - No, I wouldn't think so.

There's a 10-year-old boy in that house.

- What do you want me to do? - I want you to tell them.

I'll be there standing right next to you.

But you'd best get hold of David ball.

It's like a bloody morgue back there!

He's trying to get on your nerves.

It's okay. Fine.

Yes, it's very quiet here. We're just waiting.

He's coming back.

Can you hear me?

Yes, I hear you.

There's something you should know.

I want you to listen to this lady.

My name is Marion stowe, I'm a doctor.

I work at the institute of toxicology off of camstead.

My specialty is poisonous snakes.

I've come to warn you

that there is a poisonous snake in that house.

The little boy was given a wrong snake by mistake.

He was given a black mamba, a highly venomous reptile.

I... I do beg you, if the crate has not already been opened,

do not open it under any circumstances!

Oh, yes, I have with me here an antidote

You come late with your warning.

What the hell do you have to tell them that for?

- Oh, my... - The boy?

She's of no concern to us, but if you wish to save her,

we'll put the syringe on the steps, and you can do it.

- No. - Why not?

Then you will let the maid die, policeman.

I'm not letting the doctor in that house.

The doctor can inject her there.

You put her on the steps, and I'll do it.

Bring the maid to the steps, and I'll come.

- Sergeant Rogers. - Rogers here.

Doctor will be approaching the front step of the house.

- Are you covering? - I've got it.

And they'll be covering you every inch of the way.

While Dr. Stowe is treating the maid,

I want no movement at the windows or the front door.

- Understand? - This is understood.

You come with me. Get up.

Just watch the boy. Come on, quick.

- Come on! - All right, all right.

You don't have to do this, you know.

Yes, I do know.

I've come to help you.

I have an injection here that's going to help you.

I'm... I'm not going to hurt you.

Stay still, or you will die here.

I am sick to death at what you tell me to do here, you hear that?

I'm sick to mighty death at what you tell me to do!

My name's Howard Anderson. I'm the boy's grandfather.

If you try any tricks, ishootyou,

Come on, both of you.

- What's happened to the maid? - She'd dead.

Oh, no. A-And the little boy? Where's the little boy?

Oh, geez, Sampson, come on where are the bloody maps?

Being made to order, are they?

- They're over there, sir. - Hey?

- Over there on the table, sir. - Oh...

- 1938, that's no good. - 1919, that one sir.

Look at the mews at the back, it's not the same.

In 1795, it was part of the house.

There was a servants' entrance to that stable.

- See if you can find it for me, Dan. - Yes, sir.

- Well, go get it. - We can't.

Did it ever occur to you, if this boy dies,

he... he must have medication right now.

Look, just let me go upstairs and get the boy's medicine.

I ask you, I ask you very kindly,

listen, who gives a damn whether the boy dies or not,

they're not gonna know about that outside, are they?

Look, I'm...

I'm thirsty, I fancy a drink.

Yes, it'll help us relax a bit.

What would you like? We've got whiskey, Brandy, gin.

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- What is it? - It's the mamba.

Excuse me, there is one thing we can do.

Snakes can't stand the cold, you see,

that's why it's in the duct, it likes the heat.

So, if you were to put off the central heating,

with any luck, he may go into a coma.

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- Yeah? - Report from the yard, sir,

the chauffeur's name is David Alfred connelly,

two years national service, no criminal record.

- And the maid? - Louise Andrews.

She's been employed by the Hopkins for eight months,

no criminal record, but this'll interest you, sir.

Interpol have kept a running file on her,

ever since she lived with a German underworld figure,

known as miiller, with a whole string of aliases.

- Got 'em. - The yard thinks so, too, sir.

They've got Interpol digging out his file now, sir.

Yes, sir.

You do it, all right, he cannot do it.

You tell me. It has to be done properly.

- Vlfith what? - Here.

Now, this is the last bloody thing I do for you.

Fine. Coming in now, sir.

Interpol record 18, stroke 44.

Jacques miiller, alias jacmel,

fugitive, indicted Milan 1968...

- Gamma one here. - Kidnapping.

- 1965... - Yes, I've got that, thanks.

The yard have contacted Mrs. Hopkins, sir, in Rome.

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- All right. - It's there, sir.

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It's in the mews shop where you said.

I hear you.

I withdrew something from the window,

Until the money comes and the car.

Give me a preliminary report on that before you take it to lambeth.

- Fast as you can. - Imii do.

- Commander? - Yeah?

I'll be with you in a minute, Mr. Ball.

I want a motorcycle patrolman here, a tall one. Now.

- A tall one, sir? - And, Dan,

- yes, sir. - Do you still have

- Mr. Hopkins standing by? - Yes, sir.

- Put him on the line for me. - Right, sir.

They're bringing back the car.

You're a bloody genius, you know that?

I've instructed Mr. Hopkins, London manager, to assemble it.

So, there's no need for you to hurt Dr. Stowe again.

Old ones, not bigger than a ten.

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Time to celebrate.

Why not? They've given in.

They're bringing the money, aren't they?

Well, like you said, we got the boy,

and now we got the woman, don't we?

He won't do nothing, just give us the money?

Well, he said he would, didn't he?

But if I was him, I would do something.

Don't forget, you've killed a policeman.

There's such a law as conspiracy in this country.

You are just as much involved in this as I am.

We be very careful. We check and we check, hmm?

Check every door, every window,

see if they are locked. Then check again.

You want me to go on checking all those things?

What about that snake? What about that... that bloody mamba?

- Can I ask you why, sir? - No, you may not ask me why.

- And the gloves, Williams. - And the goggles.

Oh, you'll want a shotgun. That thing's no good.

We haven't got a shotgun, Mr. Ball.

I am not proficient with a shotgun.

I am what is known as an authorized pistol shot,

which means that I am trained to use a handgun.

If we want a shotgun, I will have to send for someone

who is trained to use a shotgun, Mr. Ball.

In that case, I think you better let me go with you, Mr. Bulloch.

- Where is it? - That wall, sir.

Do you want to try this, sir?

Okay, boy, over to you.

Shh.

- Who are you? - Howard Anderson, boy's grandfather.

Watch out!

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- Where is she now? - Hey, commander.

In the car with a cup of coffee. Borrowed a drop of your rum.

- Warm enough. - Do you wanna see her, sir?

Mr. Hopkins' partner and the bank manager.

They brought the money with them, too.

- I'll speak to the mother first and... - Excuse me, sir.

And then I'll... I'll talk to the Hopkins' partner

- and the bank manager. - Right, sir.

Yeah? Who are you? What do you want?

- May I, may I have a word? - Well, can't it wait?

- The... the one in the cigarette box. - Yeah?

I don't believe this finger was cut from a living body.

Are you sure?

I can't be sure, sir, until we send it along to lambeth.

Well, don't bullshit me, man, are you sure?

Yes, sir.

Nobody's coming in the cellar with that thing there.

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- On the floor. - Yeah.

Oh, help him, please. Do something.

Mrs. Hopkins, we are doing everything we can.

- Sir. - If you just... whoa, just,

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Yes, sure, sir.

Oh, is he, yeah.

We've got your boy, don't worry.

- Good evening, sir. - Evening, commander.

I understand you've got your hands full here.

Yes, sir.

- How's it seem to be going? - Well, it's hard to say exactly.

There's only one of the kidnappers left alive.

What about the Hopkins boy? Is he a" right?

At this moment, yes, sir.

Yes, sir.

- An unfortunate... mishap. - Yes, unfortunate.

- No, sir.

Well, I won't take up anymore of your time.

I'm sure you wanna get on with what you're doing.

Can you hear me?

Yes, I hear you.

- The money's here. - Then bring it.

Until I'm sure that all the hostages are all right.

Hey, you. Get up.

- It's all right. - Come on, move!

You're going out on the balcony.

You say you're all right. That's all.

- Yes. - You go out very slow.

Stay where the policeman can see you.

When I tell you, come back, very slow, understand?

- Yes. - Move.

What happened to your hand then?

They're all right.

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The boy will be in front of me.

I want the car and the money, now!

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Can we have that ambulance in here, please?

Come on, quick as you can.

Oh, man.

'Kay, now keep the entrance clear, boys.

There's gonna be people coming out of here.

Sorry, madame, you can't go in there.

Okay, boys, just take it easy. Don't worry, it's all over.

- You all right, doctor? - Yes, I'm fine.

That's it, that's it.

All right?

- You all right, son? - Yes.

- Thank you. - Okay.

J! J

well, Dan, let's get to work.

If we get out of here in under three hours,

might find a drop of whiskey in there, sir.