01x03 - On the Stage

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- Monsieur Flachard.
- Lydia!

- She's Camilla.
- Ah, I heard a lot about you.

Madam, nice to meet you.

My dearest Mr. Flachard himself.

The King of Parisian
entrepreneur, a house!

She is my new prima ballerina.

She is a divine dancer.

Oh, I am sure she is!

Beata, please tell our
dearest Margaretha

that she should start in five minutes.

And we will have some champagne

and I will explain your roles.

It is a Javanese dance.

Bravo! Brilliant!

- Bravo!
- Excellent, isn't it Mr. Flachard?

I need to catch my breath!

You are a miracle... indeed a miracle!

Camilla, come here.

It was delightful, I couldn't
take my eyes off you.

- Oh!
- And this music, it is splendid!

Your opinion is very important
for Margaretha and for me.

We are wishing her huge success.

You are bound to succeed.

I think Mr. Flachard is absolutely
right, you will be a star, my dear.

- Thank you.
- It was great.

- Thank you.
- Bravo, bravo!

Thank you so much, so much!

- So, how did it go?
- Fantastic!

Good!

She's taking such good care of me.

Have you ever start to wonder why?

Why have you been
helping me all these years?

Cause I'm your friend.

And I... and eh... well
that should be enough.

She's my friend too.

Can you please find Beata for me?

Yeah... I'll go and get her.

So, what do you think?

- The failure is guaranteed?
- Absolutely!

It's hard to imagine something
more absurd than that!

Well, great then!

This poor woman is in my hands now.

I really don't know what to do, I
only have one idea, to run away.

And where? I owe this woman 2000 francs.

She will have me put in
jail and ruin my reputation!

She's such a hypocrite!

This woman's dangerous, she's
looking for revenge, you know that?

But why?

I just wonder if it actually matters.

At the stage we're at now, I
think we just need to know...

- what to do next!
- I don't know!

- Lydia's powerful and she's rich and...
- We can find a solution!

Yes, of course, you're
right, and God will help us.

We just have to find the
sign. That's what you mean?

I know this routine.

This is developed by the
Gartan family in Russia!

It's very risky actually, for a circus.

Look at this!

That's amazing!

- Cyrus!
- Margaretha, so nice to see you!

Nice to see you too!

We've been looking
all over Paris for you!

- Gabriel, my friend!
- Hi, how are you Cyrus?

- How are you?
- I'm good, thank you.

So you take yourself for
an acrobat now, that's new!

But wait a second, you
just said we... were looking.

- We... who's the we?
- Just wait and see.

- Oh, Patty!
- Patty.

I missed you so much!

Oh, look at you, you're so beautiful!

Eh... you two together?

Yes, we are and I hope for life.

What about you two?

- No, no, we're just friends.
- Just friends.

- But the best of friends hey?
- Of course, of course.

Alright... let's go
somewhere to celebrate!

- Yes.
- Yes.

So this Portuguese as*h*le
climbs on stage and grabs Patty,

but I was right there.

I turned him around and... boom...

punched him in the face and
the guy just fell like a brick.

Then that as*h*le turned
out to be a major shipowner.

Yeah, we had to run away very fast.

He also beat up two
lawyers at the Portuguese Consuladas

and a Policeman!

I couldn't meet such
a great man, could I?

No, you certainly couldn't!

How did you end up in the circus?

Well, that's a long story, but
I used to know Victor before.

I was on a ship which goes
between Glasgow and New York.

The artists did shows for the passengers
doing all sorts of risky stunts.

It was a long journey and people enjoyed

watching other people
flirting with death.

Yeah, I will as always hang by a thread.

So, what about you two?

I have to give a performance in a
week and it's gonna be a disaster.

Really? So, don't do it then.

I can't, I owe a lot of
money, to a woman.

- And this woman is a liar?
- She's trying to disgrace Margaretha

and she's trying to gain
complete control of you.

- What are you going to dance?
- Srimpi.

- Come on Patty.
- Eh, sorry.

White people will never
understand what is Srimpi.

If you want to
impress anyone in this

town you have to
learn other dances.

You're right. I'm ready!

I would do everything to
avoid such humiliation, really.

And we'll help you! I
mean, Patty will help you!

- You'd do that?
- Yes.

- You'll teach me?
- Sure!

You, are heaven sent for me.

If you're able to help
me... I would be so grateful.

Ahem... I don't know how this
dame became such an angle!

She's always divine.

Do you have enough
money to arrange everything?

No, no, to be honest
we don't have any money

but I know someone that would
be glad to lend it to me right?

Yeah!

- OK... toast!
- Cheers guys, cheers!

I want another drink!

I'm sorry Sir but can you pay for it...

I demand another drink!

Can I see the money please?

Give me another drink,
I'll pay it afterwards.

I cannot, I can't.

Let’s go dear, let's go home Riddock.

No, I'm begging you, I'm
having such a wonderful time!

- Let's go home!
- I can't leave.

I can't pay so, I can't leave.

Alright, I'll pay for you
but this is the last time!

Why the last time?

You just paid 3000 to Margaretha
and who knows who else!

That is none of your business, let's go!

And we've been through so much together.

After all we did to Mollier.

That horrible fire, that dead kid.

Oh!

I thought I'd become special to you.

I was obviously wrong.

Alright, let's go my
dear, let's go home.

I'll do anything you say, Lydia.

Bye boys, I'll see you in hell!

I hate this dance.

Why is that?

It makes me think of dirty
sailors from around the world,

who used to stare at my girl.

Margaretha will have some
clothes at the end of this.

And she won't be dancing in a brothel!

No, depends how you look at it.

- Have you seen the Baron?
- Not since yesterday.

He was drunk as a skunk,
let him sleep... in his lair.

- How is our foolish girl?
- Rehearsing!

She bought a heap of
fabrics... found the musicians.

By the way, how much
does she owe me already?

- 5668 francs.
- Great!

Different music!

Hubert, I need to see this!

She might actually win the
audience over with that dance.

I wish I'd burnt her in those stables.

Well, since you brought it up
Madam, Murdoch has been talking

an awful lot lately about
that even to strangers.

I would have gotten rid of him long ago

but I thought he could
control his mouth!

- Perhaps he can't.
- Just say the word, madam.

I completely forgot, this letter
came for you this afternoon.

It's from the Consulate.

Do you remember the man

that was giving
my letters to Non?

- Yeah.
- He writes here that Rudolf.

Was sent June to his sons. In Dunkirk.

I could go to see her.

It will take a couple of days
and you should be practicing

for your performance.

I know.

Should I get a cab for the station, put
some of madam's money to good use?

You stay in Paris and I will go alone.

Abbi will never accept
me if I come with a man.

Right.

- You're drinking too much Maximilian!
- Yes I am!

And you do too much talking!

You shouldn't mention the fire in
the stables everywhere you go!

You don't want to end up
getting guillotined, do you?

You must look after me and
you must me very kind to me,

because if I go down...
you will go down.

We have to make sure
that doesn't happen.

So from now on you're going
to be very generous to me.

I have great needs!

Are you blackmailing me?

You're stuck with me.

You and me... it's for life.

What the hell...

Don't move!

Don't move!

Ah!

Don't scream!

Oh, no!

No, no, no, no, no.

Calm down.

I don't want to scream,
calm down please.

Here... drink a little.

Take it!

Calm down.

I think that... it is
the best way for him.

Oh yes, it is the best way for him

and it is the best way for me.

Everything is alright!

Hubert... calm down,
everything is alright Hubert.

Hubert, this young
man... he saved my life!

And please... take care of this.

Yeah, I'll take care of it.

Thank you dear and we
will get out of your way.

Come with me boy!

Come with me.

Everything is alright.

I just want to thank you. Come with me.

OK.

Hello, I'm Margaretha.

Margaretha Zelle, Nan's mother.

What do you want?

I came here all the way from Paris.

I traveled all night long
just to see my daughter.

Please... let me just have
her and then I'll go, I promise...

You have my word.

Won't you let me in?

Mommy!

Oh, my love!

Time to get ready, we must go to church.

I want to go to church with you!

The kind of woman you are isn't the
kind that belongs in the House of God!

Time... for your morning prayer.

There are only business papers there!

- Any money?
- Oh!

- I have to leave.
- Why?

You don't need to leave
so you shouldn't leave.

I like you... you're a cute boy,

and I am very very rich!

- They'll k*ll me if I stay in person.
- Oh, who are they?

I know a lot of people...
I know the right people.

And I can protect p you.

So... so tell me... what's the problem?

Collard and I were supposed
to steal some golden statue

from some old fart's house.

But we couldn't get it.

The old man shot Paul
down and I ran away.

That's all.

Sit down dear.

So, it was a huge house and
it had a golden statue, right?

- Yeah.
- Who's that man?

His name is Eugene Guimet?

I think so maybe... but I
only remember the house.

You have been sent
to me by the devil himself.

Oh, my!

Religious!

That's adorable!

Non... we're late!

I shouldn't have... let you in!

Mommy, take me with you, please.

Sweetheart you must understand...
the Law does not allow me to see you.

I shouldn't even be here.

If I take you away the
policeman will be very angry

and then we will be put
in prison, you understand?

But I promised you, I'll find a way
for us to be together again, OK?

You trust me, eh? You must be patient!

- I love you so much!
- Hurry!

Get dressed! Hurry!

You should leave now!

Somebody died because of a statue?

I shot that b*stard but I missed
the second one, unfortunately.

- Ah!
- Please.

- Is it real gold?
- Yes, the purest gold.

I bought it from Cambodian
pirates, paid a good price for it.

Have you thought about my offer?

Opening an Asian museum?

- Yes.
- With an Oriental dance?

- Yes.
- Indonesian, you said?

I assure you Maître
it will be a sensation.

And besides, we will
help a wonderful woman

to make her dream come through.

Yes, yes... she wants
to get her daughter back?

If you only heard the way
she speaks about her daughter

makes me cry every time I hear it.

- Are you planning to invite someone?
- Just a few friends!

I'm confident your guests will be kind
enough to vouch for Madam Macleod?

Certainly... choose the place.

I think here will be perfect!

Wonderful!

- Good afternoon Monsieur Camil.
- Have a seat.

Tell me...

I don't have good news.

The old man k*lled
Collard, but he escaped.

- And Voda?
- Still in the old man's house.

That old son of a
b*tch made a fool of me!

The client will be very
unhappy and surely won't pay!

You need to find Mathieu, got it?

Right there, right there!

Who are you, what do you want?

Is it him?

He is coming.

Hubert, do something!

I believe you're quite safe
Madam, he just wants the boy.

Good evening madam.

I beg your pardon.

Time to go home Mathieu.

One moment please.

You need a golden Buddha, don't you?

You couldn't keep your
mouth shut stupid son of a b*tch.

You can k*ll him, if you want...
but it won't get you the gold.

If you listen to me Mathieu
will bring you what you want.

You are playing with fire lady!

Oh, it is something I enjoy doing.

Risk... is my second
greatest passion, after men.

This boy is very good... and I
haven't played enough with him.

He has always been
popular with the ladies.

So... what do you suggest?

Oh... Chimei museum
will be opening tomorrow.

There will be a woman there...
someone I don't wish well.

But you will be with me.

He will steal the golden
Buddha during the performance

and will bring it to you.

Interesting... but you could
be charged as his accomplice.

Yes... Mathieu will
steal something else too.

We'll plant those things
among this woman's.

She will be accused of stealing

which will make me very
very sad and disappointed.

You are even more
dangerous than me, madam.

Yes, I take it as a compliment.

Oh, well.

Have it your way then.

But when my guys will go with you...
they'll keep an eye on our handsome boy.

Go with him!

Sir, welcome!

I feel like an idiot, why are we here?

Because Paris said so.

Madame, Monsieur...

What's wrong with you?

You see the guy that just came in?

- Yeah, welcome.
- His name's Mathieu.

- Who?
- He's got a knife.

Good evening, welcome.

He's a thief and a m*rder*r.

I saw him once in Marseille.

- Hello.
- Good evening.

And I think I saw him again
last time at Kireevskaya's.

Maybe he's just a gigolo!

- Welcome.
- Let's hope so.

- Watch the car, will you?
- Alright, I will.

It's time to put your make-up on.

- What's the matter, Margaretha?
- I'm scared.

What if I fail?

You know the right way to
end this dance, don't you?

What did you feel when
you first got naked in public?

It was like... losing your virginity.

A bit painful at first... but then you
start feeling the power of the man.

You saw me naked.

What do you think about my body?

Like a Goddess.

Thank you.

Yes, very special.

I think it will be something
that you really enjoy.

It's up here.

Mathieu!

You're still a thief, I see!

Monsieur Guimet, Monsieur Guimet.

In only two days three men have
died because of your golden idol!

You feel right displaying it
when it has so much blood on it?

You are right, I will send the
Buddha to my bank safe right away.

I shall not let it endanger
anyone, anybody.

These are the criminals who attempted
to steal the exhibits from the museum.

Their names are Mathieu
Niwa, and Hubert Surdier.

Oh, Hubert, I didn't expect it from you!

You and that boy k*lled those four men?

Arrest her!

It was all her plan!

She wanted us to steal the Buddha!

Nobody will believe you, little fool!

I will!

And, don't count on help

from your protectors this time.

Baron Rhedock...
disappeared a few days ago.

His servants claim that
he went to your place.

Madam, is this so?

- You've proved nothing!
- Absolutely!

But there's one circumstance,
we finally found the body

of Monsieur Rhedock
and we retrieved the b*llet.

I don't think it will
very difficult for us,

to prove that the b*llet
came from the g*n

of the man we have arrested
who is your lover, Mathieu.

I believe it would be easy for
us to make him speak the truth.

Madam Kireevskaya...
you're under arrest.

Monsieur Guimet, I
don't know what happened

but I found these jewels in my pocket!

I swear I didn't put them there!

Those criminals wanted to set you up.

Please keep it as a present.

Gentlemen... this lovely lady...

impressed us... with
her grace and boldness.

She saved this terrible
night... with her amazing beauty.

And if it were not for this heinous
crime, I would say... that I'm happy.

- And what is her name?
- Please don't!

I understand.

Her name is... Mata Hari.

Remember this name... Mata Hari.

Which means, "The eye of the day".