02x04 - The Secret of the Magnifique

[bunniefuu]

[Birds chirping]

[Hooves clopping]

Whoa.

[Bell chiming]

Hey, you!

Who, me?

Well, I ain't talking
to my horse.

Are you Sydney Wing?

What's that to you?

I'm here to collect him,
that's what.

What, collect me?

If you're Sydney Wing.

Who sent you?

He didn't give his name, but he
paid, and that's enough for me.

Well?

I am Sydney Wing.

Right. Get in.

Wait.
Who sent you?

It ain't the rozzers,
if that's what's worrying you.

Where are you supposed
to take me?

Great James Street.

- Piccadilly?
-Bloomsbury.

Well, make up your mind.
I haven't got all day.

Some of us try to earn
an honest living.

In late Victorian times,
there lived many detectives --

the rivals
of Sherlock Homes.

Ah. Mr. Wing?

Oh, good morning.
Step inside, sir.

Your room's on the right,
up the stairs.

Shall I lead the way?

I hope you'll find them
comfortable.

If there's anything I've
forgotten, oh, just let me know.

I've got you kippers
for breakfast,

and there's plenty of hot water
on the stove.

Now, would you like to eat
before --

Breakfast?
I'm famished.

Just a moment.

Who are you?

Me? I'm Mrs. Farrow,
your housekeeper.

Oh, God bless my soul.

Did he forget to tell you
my name?

He?

The gentleman who took the rooms
for you -- Mr. Laxworthy.

Laxworthy?

Laxworthy?

Laxworthy?

[ Horn honks ]

[ Engine sputtering]

[Vehicle departing]

Here we are, then.

Would you like me to pour
your tea, Mr. Wing?

WING:
Thank you.

Mrs. Farrow, are you acquainted
with Mr. Laxworthy?

I only met him when I applied
for this position.

Do you know what he is?
I mean, what he does?

- What, his profession?
-Yes.

He did not confide in me,

and I certainly
wouldn't presume to ask.

Oh, no, no, no, no.

Do you know where he lives?

I only met him here.

Surely you must know
his address?

He's moved.

He didn't give me
his new address.

Well, perhaps it's in the letter
he's left for you.

- Letter?
-it's in the desk.

Mr. Laxworthy insisted
I made you quite comfortable

before I gave it to you.

Thank you.

"Dear Wing, I trust you'll
make yourself comfortable.

The housekeeper will supply
anything you require.

I look forward to meeting you
as soon as I'm able.

Yours truly, J.T. Laxworthy."

I'm sorry, sir.
This cab's booked.

[Hooves clopping]

[Train chugging]

LAXWORTHY:
You off the train from Dartmoor?

Yeah.
Been on my holidays.

LAXWORTHY:
Yeah, seven years, I'll wager.

I'm looking
for a man named Anderson.

Did he come on the train
with you?

Anderson?
What do you want with him?

What business is that of yours?

No, but, I might be able
to point him out for you,

only I'd want to make sure
there was no trouble.

Well, I'm here to pick him up.

I know nothing about trouble.

Who sent you?

Well, it wasn't the law,
if that's what scares you.

Where you gonna take him?

LAXWORTHY: To a posh house
in Great James Street.

What?

Yeah, Prisoner's Aid, I suppose.

If you ask me,
they'd want to keep their aid

and give it to somebody
who deserves it.

Well,
it looks as if I missed him.

No, hang on a tick.

I'm not waiting here all night
for the likes of him.

I'm Anderson.

Yeah, I thought so.

I can smell an ex-jailbird
like garlic on an organ grinder.

Get in.

Excuse me, sir.
Your friend has arrived.

Thank you.

Mr. Laxworthy.

How do you do, sir?

Laxworthy. I'm afraid
I don't know the name, sir.

Have we met?

No, I'm not Laxworthy.
I thought you were.

Me? No, sir.

No, my name's Anderson.

A cabby brought me here,
said you wanted to see me.

Said I wanted to see you?

Yes, sir.

FARROW: Would your friend
like a cup of tea, sir?

It's hot in the pot.

You haven't got nothing a bit
stronger, have you, missus?

Well,
I could get you a drop of ale.

Oh, yeah,
that would be very nice.

Thank you.

I've got a bit of a frog
in my throat.

I won't be a minute.

Well, you better sit down
while you're waiting.

ANDERSON: Oh, that's very civil
of you, governor. Thank you.

I won't -- I won't stop long.

I'll just have my ale, and then
I won't trouble you no further.

You couldn't spare me a bit of
bread and cheese, could you?

- Help yourself.
-Thank you.

Where did the cabby pick you up?

Great Western Station, sir.

WING:
What did he say?

Well, he just told me
to come to this address.

Well, I suppose he's made
a mistake, hasn't he?

He didn't give you the name
of the person you were to see?

Yes, sir.
A Mr. Wing, sir.

I am Wing.

Well, what is this, then?
Is this some sort of a joke?

WING:
Not by me, I assure you.

Well, I hope it isn't because --

Well, if you'll pardon me
saying so, sir,

I don't like to be made
a fool of.

Mr. Anderson, this morning,

I was also picked up by a cabby
and brought to this address.

You, too?

Great Western Station, you said.

Did your journey, by any chance,
start at Dartmoor?

What's that got to do with you?

I got out of Parkworth
this morning.

- Parkworth?
-Yes.

What? What, have you been
doing time and all?

- Yes.
-[ Chuckles ]

Well, you must have stashed
quite a bit away to --

No, I don't know why I'm here,
either. It's not my place.

Well, it's got your name
on the door.

I assure you it's as much of
a mystery to me as it is to you.

Will you partake, too, Mr. Wing?

I've got a large jug.

Just a glass for Mr. Anderson,
thank you.

Anderson?
I'm sorry.

I thought you were some other
friend of Mr. Wing's.

Well, there's a letter
from Mr. Laxworthy for you, too.

Thank you, Mrs. Farrow.
That'll be all.

Very good, sir.

Oh, may I ask --
has Mr. Anderson dined yet?

No, no, I haven't.

Ah. I'll get you some dinner
right away, then.

Well, what does it say?

What do you make of this, then?

"Dear Anderson,
the second bedroom is for you.

I trust you will find it
comfortable and Wing, a..."

-"Congenial."
-"...congenial companion.

I look forward to meeting you
as soon as I can.

Yours truly, J.T. Laxworthy."

I can't say I really like it,
Mr. Tyler,

me being under the same roof
all night

with the likes of them.

Well, he's paying you enough,
isn't he?

FARROW: Oh, yes, very well.
No complaints about that.

They say the devil
looks after his own.

I was beginning to think
he had forgotten all about me.

Someone to see you, gentlemen.

Hey, what are you come for,
your tip?

[ Chuckles ]

Really, Anderson, is that the
way to talk to your benefactor?

Benefactor?

Yes.

Mr. Laxworthy.

Laxworthy?

In person.

I trust you are both well-rested

after the rigors
of your recent experience.

Good morning, sir.

Yes, indeed, we are.
Thank you very much.

Very sorry, governor.
I didn't mean to be rude.

No, there's no need
to apologize.

- Can --
-Now...

Thank you, Mrs. Farrow.

And if you wouldn't mind
bringing me a cup of coffee

in about or minutes' time,
eh?

Very good, sir.

LAXWORTHY:
Good. Thank you.

WING:
He was the same man?

[indistinct whispering]

Now, no doubt you're wondering

why I should concern myself
with you, hmm?

Yes, indeed, we are, sir.

Well, then, sit down,
and I'll try to explain.

But first let me assure you you
were not singled out by chance.

No, I think I can fairly say

that I know all there is to know
about both of you.

- Oh, now, wait a minute --
-Now, do not interrupt.

You, Anderson, started
your career as the boot boy

in the house
of Sir William Maitland.

You rose to be footman,

until the acquisition
of Sir William's property

landed you in prison, where --

Oh, that was years ago.

Where you met one Shiner Bright,

who instructed you
in the art of safe-breaking.

Oh, you do know it all,
don't you?

But yours, Mr. Wing --
Oh, it's a very different story.

A young man educated,
born to wealth and position.

I made foolish mistakes.

Yes, no more than
when you resorted to crime

for a trivial sum of money.

I've paid the price.

But what's that got to do
with you, for Heaven's sake?

Heaven, Mr. Wing,
helps those who help themselves.

Now, our duty
is to use our energies

to assist this natural order.

What is he on about, Syd?

I think Mr. Laxworthy
is making a proposition.

That's precisely
what I am doing.

Now, I have a little capital
and brains,

Anderson
has a highly developed skill,

and you, Mr. Wing --
you have a cultured style,

indispensable
to what I have in mind.

[ Door opens ]

FARROW:
Your coffee, Mr. Laxworthy.

Thank you, Mrs. Farrow.

And if you wouldn't --

if you could find
a little cognac to go with it,

that would be splendid.

I think I can find that, sir.
What about you two gentlemen?

Thank you, Mrs. Farrow.

No, I won't have any coffee,
thank you, ma'am,

but I will join you
in a small glass of cognac.

[ Chuckles ]
Good, good, good.

Thank you, Mrs. Farrow.
I'll look after it.

FARROW:
Very good, sir.

If you wouldn't mind
a personal question, Anderson.

How much money have you?

£ . and .

And you, Mr. Wing?
Or may I call you Sydney?

Please do.

I take it that neither
your finances nor prospects

are very much healthier.

I have £ , shillings,
and no prospects.

Then your position
is preordained.

You must take your place
among the aggressors.

If I may say so, sir, that
remark suggests little faith

in the corrective role
of our penal institutions.

I have none at all.

The very impecuniosity
which leads men to crime

is inevitably more desperate

when they are returned
to the world

than when they
first transgressed.

What does it mean, take our
place amongst the aggressors?

It means, Mr. Anderson,
what I choose it shall mean.

But I don't mind telling you

that if you accept
my proposition,

my chief aim will be
to make life tolerable

and to embrace every opportunity
to enrich ourselves.

Ah, well, I've got no objection
to that, governor.

[ Chuckles ]

LAXWORTHY:
What about you, Sydney'?

What do you want us to do?

I want you to be
the young gentleman

you were educated to be

and to see that Anderson
sedulously cultivates

the manner and style
of a gentleman's gentleman

his early training intended.

And how shall we live?

Well, for the first six months,
on my bounty.

You will renew your wardrobe
appropriately

at Harrods, on my account.

I will allow you each a small
sum for your personal use,

and Mrs. Farrow
will continue as housekeeper

and provide anything else
you may require.

You're taking a bit of a risk,
aren't you, gov?

Oh, I think not.

No, you have very much to gain
by accepting my proposition.

And I know of a ring you stole,
Sydney,

from a certain young lady

and of some safes
opened by Anderson

that the police will be
very glad to hear about.

You don't leave us much choice.

LAXWORTHY:
Oh, indeed, I do!

[ Chuckling ]
Oh.

Oh, you can leave here now

and go and spend the night
at Rowton House

or on the embankment,

on a bench, if you require,
if you wish.

But if you accept my proposal,

I demand absolute loyalty,
obedience,

and no questions asked.

Yeah, well,
you can count on me, governor.

Sydney?

Yes, I accept.

Splendid!

Then let us drink
to our enterprises.

Six months, you said.

What then?

Ah, yes.

Here are two first-class tickets
to Beaulieu

on the French Riviera.

Six months today,
at : in the evening,

I shall be taking an aperitif

in the lounge
of the Paradise Hotel.

You will join me.

[Speaking indistinctly]

Ah, bon soir, Madame Bertrand.

Welcome once again
to the Hotel Paradise.

Bon soir, Monsieur Helder.
ls my suite ready?

As always, when you choose

to grace us with your presence,
Madame.

If you would be so kind
as to register,

I will have your baggage sent up
to your suite immediately.

[Speaking French]

Tout de suite.
Vite, vite, vite. Merci.

Ah, bon soir, messieurs.

Welcome to the Hotel Paradise.

Good evening.
My name is Wing.

Oh, yes, Monsieur Wing, I trust
you had a pleasant journey.

Channel was a trifle rough,

but we English are a nation
of sailors, you know.

Of course, monsieur.

If you'd be so kind
as to register.

In a little while.

I have an appointment
to meet a Mr. Laxworthy.

I fear I'm a little late.

As you wish, monsieur.

Monsieur Laxworthy
is waiting in the salon.

I'll have your baggage
sent up to --

- My man will see to that.
-Ah, oui.

- Anderson.
-Sir.

[Fingers snap]

Show Monsieur Wing to the salon,
please.

Monsieur.

[ Indistinct conversations]

Bon soir, Monsieur Laxworthy.

Good evening, Sydney.

Your French is atrocious.

We'll talk English,
if you don't mind.

Sit down.

It was a ghastly journey.

I must say, I'm glad to be here.

Well, let me get you
an aperitif.

Garcon, two dry Vermouth.

How are the partridges?

Bad. It was the storm in June
that did it.

We went light last season,
though,

so I'm putting down brace
for the --

Excellent, excellent.
Don't overdo it, though.

It's a fascinating place, this.

[ Indistinct conversations]

[Man speaking French]

WING:
Madame?

Thank you.

I had no idea
you were going to be here.

I hope we shall meet again.

We met on the train.

I see you haven't wasted
your time on the journey.

A most interesting acquaintance.

Do you know who she is?

Her name is Madame Bertrand,
although she's an Englishwoman.

Her late husband
was a high official

in the French Foreign Office.

She seems to have survived the
loss of her husband very well.

LAXWORTHY:
Oh, she has compensations.

Oh, yes?

Yes, currently, I understand
it's Admiral Christador,

the commander
of the battleship Magnifique.

- Ah!
-Thank you.

Thank you.

That explains her being here.

Didn't I see a notice
about a visit of the Magnifique?

Yes, indeed you did.

She's anchored in deep water
on the other side of the bay.

Very well-informed, sir.

I make it my business to be so.

- ANDERSON: BOO!
-Ohh!

[ Chuckles ]
Hello.

And where are you going to?

To the lift.

Oh, well, allow me.

Oh, merci, monsieur.

You frightened me.

You are English, yes?

Yes.

I saw you on the train
with your master, I think.

Yes, and I saw you, too,

looking much prettier
than your mistress.

Monsieur,
you must not say such things.

Madame Bertrand
would be furious.

Oh, don't worry.

I shan't be saying them
to Madame Bertrand.

But I hope you'll allow me
the opportunity

of saying them to you again.

Perhaps.

Madame will be busy
with her lover.

[ Laughing ]
Her lover?

The Admiral Christador.

Ah! So, you will have
your evenings free, then, hmm?

It could be arranged.

Well, let's arrange it, then,
shall we?

Later.
You must excuse me now.

I have to put Madame's jewels
in the hotel safe.

Au revoir.

Oh, Anderson, there you are.

Ah, evening, Anderson.
How are you?

Good evening, Mr. Laxworthy.

I'm very well, thank you, sir.
I trust you are, too.

Yes, thank you.

I hope you find your room
comfortable.

Oh, considerably
more comfortable

than my accommodation before
I moved in with Mr. Wing, sir.

[ Chuckling ]
Yes. I could imagine.

I say, this looks jolly fine.

Yes, I'm glad you like it.

God's truth!

What is it?
What's the matter?

I've just had a blooming fortune
slip through my fingers.

Oh, how do you mean?

I've just carried Madame
Bertrand's jewels to the lift

for her maid.

Anderson!

Madame Bertrand's jewels
are trinkets.

We're here for richer hauls.

We must not be diverted

by any excursion that will
jeopardize our main enterprise.

I do apologize, sir.

A moment of temptation.
[ Chuckles ]

Old habits die hard, I'm afraid.

Very well.

Now, to business.

The secret of our success

will depend on the selection
of our benefactor.

WING:
I don't quite understand.

That's why you found yourself
incarcerated.

The very rich do not always
acquire their wealth

by noble means.

Hence, when they find themselves
deprived,

they must frequently endure
in silence

to avoid scandal or even ruin.

[ Chuckling ]
Oh, I get it!

- We nick the stuff --
-LAXWORTHY: Ah!

We deprive them
of their ill-gotten gains.

Exactly.

How do we identify
these benefactors?

Oh, that's already been done.

Whilst you've been preparing for
your part, I've not been idle.

What exactly is my part to be?

You are my nephew,

a gentleman of leisure
enjoying a prolonged holiday.

Now, you will
make yourself acquainted

with all the guests
I point out to you,

and you will report to me
everything you can glean

on their business
and their movements.

What do you want me to do?

I want you to make yourself
acquainted with their servants.

Now, frequently, there's much
more to be learned belowstairs

than above.

Oh, that's very true.
[ Chuckles ]

As a matter of fact,
I've already discovered

that that Madame Bertrand is
Admiral Christador's mistress.

Oh, that's a very useful
piece of information...

of which I'm already aware.

Oh.

Oh, but I compliment you
on your enterprise.

It may yet be of use to us.

Well, I hope so.
[ Chuckles ]

You see,
I've already got one very --

very reliable source
of information.

The maid?

Oh, I see you have
a natural talent.

[ Both chuckle]

Thank you, sir.

You must be very proud
to command such a fine ship.

Indeed, I am.

The Magnifique, it is the most
powerful ship in the world.

Oh, come, Charles.

The Germans
have much bigger ships.

Ohh,
size is not important anymore.

Really?

CHRISTADOR:
We have a new w*apon

that makes us more than a match
for the Germans,

and the British, too.

Who are they?

The younger man is the Marquis
Lefant, a very old friend.

The older man is the American
Freeling Poignton.

The admiral looks very gallant
in his uniform.

Little wonder
he's so successful with women.

I hate his uniform
and all that it stands for.

When will man learn to manage
their affairs without w*r?

Ah, your sentiments, my dear
Poignton, are commendable,

but I fear, in this world,
quite unrealistic.

I don't agree.

If one fraction of the money
spent on w*r

was spent promoting peace...

[ Laughs ]
No one gives money for peace.

I do.

And I'll tell you,

if I had a quarter of a million
in the bank,

I'd give the rest of my entire
fortune -- $ million --

to see every army disbanded,

every warship turned
into a trading vessel.

Ah, you, sir, are the exception.

Your crusading for peace
is well-known.

And I confess much sympathy.

Indeed, I might even
be able to help you.

In what way, Marquis?

Oh, not to abolish w*r
absolutely,

but at least to make it
less likely.

Ah.

Who are they?

The older one
is Freeling Poignton.

WING:
The American millionaire?

Multi-millionaire.

He's probably the richest man
in the world.

WING:
And his companion?

He would call himself
a diplomat.

He is the Marquis Lefant.

I've never heard of him.

No, I'm not surprised.

But it's true to say

that he's one of the most
powerful men in the world.

Indeed?

Yes, it was his decision

that brought about the w*r
between Russia and Japan.

This is intriguing.

"Intrigue"
is exactly the right word.

Now, why should a man like
Lefant be talking to Poignton,

a dedicated,
almost fanatical pacifist?

I wonder, would you mind
changing places with me?

I beg your pardon?

I would like to sit
where you're sitting.

Oh.

- Yes, of course.
-Thank you.

- Sir.
-No, it's all right.

Will monsieur...

Thank you.

May I ask why --

No, I have to concentrate.

Order the dinner
while we're waiting.

Last time I was here,
the sole Turgenev was excellent.

Excuse me, Madame.

There is a messenger
to see the admiral.

Oh, forgive me.

The admiral is taking me
to the casino tonight.

We shall be back late.

There is no need for you
to wait up.

Thank you, Madame.

You will need your coat.
The night will be cold.

I have a present for you.

BERTRAND:
Oh!

The pass for you
to see over my ship.

Oh.

Oh! Well, that Will be
very interesting.

Oh, you are honored, my dear.

There are those who would give
a fortune for the privilege.

I had thought
that you would be my pass.

Ah, I shall not be available.

The minister for the navy
is in Toulon.

I have to be at his disposal.

But with this pass, you may look
over the ship at your pleasure.

[ Chuckles ]

You look so beautiful tonight.

LEFANT:
Did you know that the French

have given up
building battleships?

POIGNTON:
I am delighted to hear it.

Oh, do not deceive yourself,
my dear sir.

It's not that
they are any less willing

to pursue their aims
through m*llitary means,

but this new torpedo
has made battleships obsolete.

[Clears throat]

Ah, excellent.

Encore.

Many years ago, I perfected
the art of lip-reading.

I recommend it to you.

I find it
extremely advantageous.

Did you learn anything of value?

LAXWORTHY: Confirmation
of what I already know --

that the presence
of Lefant and Poignton

coinciding with the visit of
the Magnifique is no chance.

WING: What is so special
about the Magnifique?

It carries a new guided torpedo

which can hit a target without
fail at up to five miles.

That's fantastic.

Poignton's a pacifist.

Why is he so interested in this?

Well, his money could ensure

that every country in the world
had one of these weapons.

Then there could be
no more naval warfare.

- Couldn't we --
-No, later, Sydney, later.

How are you enjoying your sole?

Oh, excusez-moi.

Voulez-vous. ..

Belong?

I'm sorry.
I don't comprends the lingo.

- Oh, you're English, are you?
-No, no, American.

Oh, well, my name is Anderson.
I'm Mr. Sidney Wing's valet.

Oh, Foster.
I work for Freeling Poignton.

Oh, yeah?
What's he like to work for?

Oh, he's all right, I guess,

except that he's lousy
about money.

Aren't they all?

You know, trying to get
a $ -a-month raise out of him

is like trying to get gold
out of Fort Knox, huh?

And yet, you know, I've seen him
give away a half a million

without turning a hair,

just if he likes an idea.

[ Chuckles ]
That is a lot of money.

And he's gonna do it again.
I can see it coming.

There's this French marquis
or something,

a fellow named Lefant.

Now, he's a crook,
if you ask me.

Why, what's he up to?

Well, he's got the boss
interested

in some plan to stop w*r.

[ Chuckles ]

They'll never stop w*r,
will they?

Ah, you can put your shirt
on that.

So, it'll cost the old man
another million,

but what the hell?

It's his money, huh?

What exactly is the plan, then?

I don't really know,
but between you and me,

I think it's got something to do
with the French Navy.

Stop w*r?
[ Chuckles ]

He's got to be kidding, huh?
[ Chuckles ]

[Classical music playing]

Madame, don't tell me
the gallant admiral

has deserted you?

Only for a moment.

He has business to attend to.

What a pity.

I could have hoped it would have
taken him all evening.

There will be other evenings,
Mr. Wing.

Perhaps then I may have
the honor of your company.

It would be a great pleasure.

The admiral is a little jealous
when I talk to other men.

Good night.

Good night, Madame.

Well, look, why don't you come
and have a drink, eh?

No, I must go.

Oh, why?

I'm afraid here.

Well, let's go for a walk, then,
shall we?

You can show me the gardens.

Yes, we'll do that.
I'll get my wrap.

Give me five minutes.

All right, I'll see you
in five minutes, then,

at the back of the hotel.

Oh, commendable enthusiasm.

[Clears throat]

[Whistling

Business or pleasure, Anderson?

ANDERSON: [Chuckles]
Both, I hope.

Did you find anything of value
from her?

Well, no, not very much,

except that Admiral Christador
has got to go to Toulon tomorrow

and Madame Bertrand's got a pass
to see over his ship.

That could be more valuable
than you think.

Oh. Pleased you think so.

Anything else?

Well, I've been talking
to Freeling Poignton's man --

Foster.

Good.
What did you learn?

Well, Mr. Poignton
came over here

to meet some French marquis
or other.

Seems very involved in some
scheme to try and stop w*r.

That confirms
my own information.

Keep up the good work, Anderson.

Right. Well, if you'll excuse
me, I'll get to it.

[ Chuckles ]

Can I get you a drink?

Yes, a little cognac,
providing it's the best.

Anything else would be an insult
to the chef.

Take care not to drink
too much tonight, Sydney.

There's work for you to do.
[ Chuckles ]

[Door closes]

I might as well start packing.

You'll do nothing of the sort.

If only it can wait
until Madame is asleep.

Oh, look, that takes experience.

Sydney's only an amateur.

Even if she does drop off,

he's bound to wake her
falling over the furniture

when he tries to get out.

Anderson, you're a pessimist.

Now, we're not finished yet.

I'll think of something.

[ Scraping

[Alarm rings]

It's too late!

He's discovered!

I'll get the cases.

There was a man in my room.

But, Madame, this is unheard of
in the Hotel Paradise.

Don't argue.
Find him.

Of course, Madame.

Search the sitting room.
Le salon.

Madame, you are quite sure
you actually saw him?

Of course I'm sure.

I was awakened by a noise.

I opened my eyes.

I saw this -- this person.

First, I thought I was dreaming.

When I opened my eyes again,
he was gone.

Is Madame quite sure it was not
a dream, an illusion, perhaps?

Of course not.

Am I schoolgirl
to dream of such things?

Of course not, Madame.

But --
Well, search the bathroom.

Salle de bains.

ls anything missing, Madame?

Fortunately,
my jewels are in the safe.

Fortunate, indeed, ah, oui.

Je vais chercher sur de Ht.

[Speaking French]

In that case, there is only
one place where he can be.

He is not out there.

I have already looked.

Oh, in that case, Madame,

he must have escaped
to the corridor

before you sounded the alarm.

That is the only explanation.

Then I will have the grounds
searched immediately, Madame.

Good night.

Good night.

Je suis désolais that your
slumber has been disturbed.

I'm so sorry.

Marie.

Madame?

Good night.

Good night, Madame.

What's the matter?

Nothing, monsieur.
Nothing to worry about at all.

It's quite all right.
Good night, sir.

[Speaking Italian]

Good evening, Mr. Wing.

Or should I say "Good morning"?

WING:
Madame.

Come in.
You'll catch cold.

You will gather, Mr. Wing,
that I am disposed to spare you.

You are?

I knew you were outside

even while my room
was being searched.

But, then, why didn't you...

I preferred to have
an explanation

before I gave you up
as a common burglar.

Madame, you are so gracious.

We shall see.

If you wish to leave this room
a free man,

you had better tell me
the truth.

A gentleman could never lie
to one as beau--

A gentleman?

When I awoke,
you were at my dressing table.

What have you taken?

The most precious thing there.

What?

Tonight you wore a red rose
at your bosom.

I was obsessed
by an overwhelming desire

to sleep with that rose
on my pillow.

Do you mean
for the sake of this rose,

you ran such a terrible risk?

For the rose
and all that it means to me.

That was very naughty of you,
Mr. Wing.

The light's still on
in her room.

I don't understand it.

Well, have patience, man.

If he had been apprehended,
we would know by now.

Yes, but what's he doing?

Now, not being gifted
with second sight,

I cannot answer that question,

but I'm beginning to regain
my confidence

in Sydney's ability
to look after himself.

Well?

Excellent!

Bonjour, Madame.

You are well, I trust?

Quite well, thank you.

And may I inquire,

where is the gallant admiral
this morning?

He has gone to Toulon to see
the minister for the navy.

He will not be back
until tomorrow.

Splendid, splendid.

And what about the pass?

Well, he gave me one,
but I appear to have lost it.

Lost it?

This is very unfortunate.

Can't you get another?

Well, not until he returns.

[ Scoffs

Then I may have to delay
my plans.

Excuse me.

Look, I'm still
a little bit confused.

What exactly is it
we're supposed to be nicking?

Ohh.

ANDERSON:
You know, depriving.

We shall see, Anderson.

We shall see.

Well, because if you're thinking
of Freeling Poignton's millions,

his man tells me
they're going back to the States

in the morning.

Oh, that's a very useful
piece of information.

Oh, yes, and, by the way, did
you know that Madame Bertrand

used to be a great friend
of the Marquis Lefant's?

If I were to tell Charles

that you had been to my room
last night,

he would probably challenge you
to a duel and k*ll you.

Then I beg you not to tell him.

You were much bolder last night.

It was the moonlight.

I don't think I like that,
Sydney.

I beg your pardon.

I simply meant that,
in such a romantic setting,

a man can be driven to seek
the unattainable.

Oh, you must not give up
so easily.

Who knows?

The unattainable may not be
beyond your grasp.

Oh, you mean --

I mean that you are young
and not unattractive.

And the admiral
is a very busy man.

There will be a fancy dress ball
at the casino tonight.

You may escort me.

With the greatest of pleasure.

I'm afraid Madame has failed me.

She has not got the pass.

Are you telling me you've taken
my money and I get no results?

Oh, certainly not.

That money I used to buy key men
on the ship.

Yeah, with no pass --

The admiral is away tonight.

There is yet a way
whereby we may achieve our end.

My plan -

Well, don't tell me.
Just deliver the goods.

I'm leaving tomorrow, and I want
those plans as promised.

Oui.

WING: Madame Bertrand
has asked me to accompany her

to the ball tonight.

LAXWORTHY:
Have you agreed?

Yes.

LAXWORTHY:
Be careful.

Her maid indicated to Anderson

that she may be in league
with Lefant.

WING: Perhaps. She's certainly
not faithful to the admiral.

She has indicated that she would
not be averse to my attentions

in his absence.

I hope you're not giving
that proposition

your serious consideration.

Madame will be
an expensive luxury.

Have no fear.

My interest
is in our enterprise.

LAXWORTHY:
I'm very glad to hear it.

Our first adventure
nears completion.

So soon?

While you are at the ball
tonight, I will not be idle.

I will use the pass you obtained
from Madame Bertrand

and go aboard
the admiral's flagship.

If all goes well,
by tomorrow morning,

we shall all three
be very much richer.

[Clears throat]

What in the devil's name
are you doing here?

I've no need to ask you
the same question.

What do you want?

I want an understanding.

And in this light, you could
still pass as the admiral,

but soon it will be dawn.

Every moment that passes
adds to the risk.

So, you, too.

I have a pass.

Be careful, man.

I'm not unaccustomed
to the use of this w*apon.

All right.

Ah.

What is it you want?

The plans of the torpedo
you took from that safe.

[ Chuckles ]

Very well.

Here you are.

[ Both grunting]

- Do not do that again.
-[ Gasping ]

My foot is on the bell.

It will summon
the admiral's steward.

You know what will happen
if I call him.

LEFANT: [Strained voice]
Take the plans.

Take them.

[ Exhales sharply]

I do not want them.

Put them back in the safe.

They belong to France.

Let France keep them.

I don't understand.
You are not a Frenchman.

No, neither are you,
but in name.

You had no intention
of keeping faith with Poignton.

Those plans were for Germany.

You merely used
Poignton's money.

How did you know that?

How did I know
you would be here?

Eh.

Very well.

I'll put them back.

And now?

Now you pay for my silence

and to save yourself
from Devil's Island.

LEFANT:
How much?

£ , .

[ Laughs

I don't have such an amount
on me.

I didn't expect it.

You will sign an IOU for
a gambling debt in my favor.

If you dishonor it,
you will be ruined.

You clever devil.

Will you sign?
Or shall I raise the alarm?

LEFANT:
[ Scoffs ]

You will also sign that.

- What is it?
-Read it.

You have my word
it will not be used against you.

Mm.

Thank you.

Now, close the safe.

Admiral.

Ah.

Now I will accompany you back
to the shore in your barge.

After you.

Oh, no.
After you.

[Door closes]

Marie?

MARIE:
Yes, Madame?

BERTRAND: Did you enjoy
your evening with Mr. Anderson?

Very much, Madame.

And did you find out
what I wanted to know?

Oui, Madame.

Mr. Anderson has told me
Monsieur Sydney has a wife.

What?

And he married her
for her money.

No.

He is a terrible gambler.

It's not possible.

His father has disowned him.

That liar.

Madame?

What a waste.

Madame?

If Mr. Wing should inquire
for me again,

I have no wish to see him.

You'll find it all there.
You needn't count it.

I'm sure I shall.

Thank you.

My IOU, please.

Of course.

I hope we meet again,
Mr. Laxworthy,

to give me the chance
to get even.

I hope so, too.

You've got off very lightly.

Next time,
my price will be double.

Laxworthy, sir.

Well, Mr. Laxworthy, what is it
you wanted to see me about?

Ah, just a little matter
of the Magnifique's torpedo.

What do you know about that?

Enough to keep you in France
for a good many years.

- Sit down.
-Thank you.

What...

What do you know about this?

I have a signed confession
by the Marquis Lefant,

implicating you.

Ah.

What -- What exactly are you?

An adventurer, sir.

What do you want?

$ , .

Blackmail.

Oh, no, sir, no, no.

It's another contribution
to the cause of peace.

Now, you have been fooled,
Mr. Poignton.

Lefant wanted those plans
for Germany alone.

Now, you know
what that would have meant.

Not even America
would have been safe.

Are you positive?

Well, he admitted it to me,
and I prevented it.

The $ , is my fee.

Okay, it's a deal,

but I don't carry that kind of
money around in my pockets.

Well, pay me in Paris.

I shall be traveling back
on the same train.

$ , in $ bills.

Mr. Laxworthy, there is
a messenger from the admiral

would like to speak with you.

Merci, monsieur.

Vous en prie, monsieur.

Ah, give the admiral my regards.

It's always been a great
pleasure to serve France.

Well, our business
is now complete.

What is that?

Oh, it's , francs.

Small reward
for our services to France.

What, have you been working
for the French government?

When we first met, Mr. Anderson,

I said we'd be working
for ourselves.

What was that about a reward?

Why, it's a mere , francs.

There, you keep it for us.

Private enterprise
is more lucrative.

Lefant and Poignton
pay much better.

How much?

LAXWORTHY:
Oh, over £ , .

£ , !

[ Chuckles ]

Well, it's cheap, I'd say,
for two great men's reputations.

- Au revoir, monsieur.
- Au revoir, Monsieur Laxworthy.

- Au revoir, Monsieur Wing.
-Au revoir.

May I look forward
to welcoming you once again

to the Hotel Paradise.

Ah, Sheikh Ahmed.
[Speaking Arabic]