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Talk about fast.

Yeah, he's too damn fast.

He's got no cool idea of strategy.

He's so bloody fast, he doesn't need strategy.

He's championship material.

I bet you. I bet you he could win the National Race Group finals.

Too much natural exuberance. He can't control his emotions, Lovejoy.

He's had a lot of grain, actually, today.

Halt!

We're left 5 -0.

You're lucky.

See what I mean?

Take your pen out.

I get 20.

We're on.

That's the final.

London. Right.

We're on the way to London, Nicola.

Well,

I'll have to ask my dad.

Believe me, Nicholas, you haven't the first idea about London.

It's not called the modern Babylon for nothing.

Dad,

it's only a fencing competition.

You're not old enough.

When you're 18 and no longer my responsibility, then, of course, it's up

But until then, how could I look a policeman in the eye and tell him I'd

young son loose in London on his own?

But, Henry, the competition is sponsored by the YMCA.

That's a good Christian organisation.

Yes, I know that, Mother, but what makes Nicholas think he's good enough to be

in a national competition?

Well, Mr Lovejoy... Lovejoy?

Lovejoy. Even the name.

Why not?

It's just because you were never good at anything.

I see.

If that's all fencing teaches you, then I think we can call a halt right now.

Pride, Nicholas!

Pride leads you on the path to destruction.

You're quite right, of course.

It's time he learned humility.

Too much winning, I suppose.

What he needs is to lose something.

Something important to him.

Like a national competition.

will depart from Platinum City.

I told him I'll pass time. We'll have to go without him.

Do you remember, Nicholas?

It's a modern Babylon.

Now, be alert.

Everything there attempts you.

Here.

Nicholas?

Pay your way, Nicholas.

Neither a borrower nor a lender be, and whatever you do, don't gamble.

Dad, when am I giving it to you? Satan whispers on the shoulder of the gambler.

Isn't that right, Mr. Rudge? We'll take good care of it, Mr. Lilly. Don't worry,

I'll make it my personal responsibility.

Ha, ha, ha, at last.

No, look, listen. Now, pay attention.

Last but not least. A cup of coffee at 9 .30 in the morning. I hardly thought it

was non -regional.

I'm sorry. Did I spill it? I'm sorry. Nicholas.

Now, pay attention, Nicholas, please. This is important.

Have nothing whatever to do with women.

Nothing.

You understand what I mean?

Promise. I promise.

Thanks, Dad.

Bye, Mum.

Good luck, Mickey.

Don't forget to...

Down to the last eight. How do you feel?

Not as good as I thought. I told you so. Yes, but they're still there.

Yes.

I've been watching him.

Baron Hypen Irvin. He's cunning.

The finalists to compete by direct elimination are as follows.

Beast One, Barlow, Manchester Grammar, and Patel, Ealing Fencing

Club.

Feast four, Ling Ho Lim, Harrow, and McNair,

Billericay College.

Hells bells, where's Baron Irving? Feast three, Lily, Norwich Fencing Club, and

Baron Irving, Halebury.

Feast two.

Right. Now, let us hold back. Hold back. Remember, he who attacks makes himself

vulnerable, all right? Good luck.

Good luck.

Well, I hope you're feeling rich, Lovejoy.

Double or quits?

He said he was so fast he didn't need strategy.

Wait for it, wait for it.

Ready,

play.

Go ahead, he did it.

is in for a change.

On guard.

Ready.

I know he's playing for time.

Keep cool, Nicholas. Don't let him ruffle you.

He's definitely out of order. The president should intervene. Get on with

Sorry.

All right.

Are you ready?

Thank you. Well,

this is it.

Just one more hit, Nicholas. Just one more.

20 quid, I think.

So, who's hitting the high spots, then? The 750 only stops at Ipswich.

Otherwise, it's the 9 o 'clock, all stations from Colchester.

Early night for me.

But you're buying the drinks.

Oh, you'll be lucky.

Come on, you old bucket of fertiliser. This is Nicholas's night.

You should have been champ, but for a cheap trick. We're going to celebrate.

This boy is the best fencer we've ever had in our club, eh?

Got a bit of nightlife.

It's not all God and your sword army, old mate.

I'm not really in the mood, Mr Lovejoy.

I think I'll just phone my parents and go back to the hotel.

You sure?

Sure. Does it?

Night. Night -night.

Come on, Rog.

And you're not going to let me down, man of the world?

You owe me one, and you'd better make it a double.

Well, if you insist, but not here. I happen to know a place that serves 50

different single malts. The more, the merrier.

Nicholas Lilly.

Hello.

James Baron Irvin.

Congratulations, you gave me the closest fight in the tournament.

No, really, a great game. Thanks. I thought I was done for.

Anyway, no hard feelings.

All's fair in love and war, eh?

You know, you really ought to be celebrating.

I know a super sporting club if you'd like to come along.

A sports club?

Will it be open this late?

That's very good. That's very good. Sit down.

Nice to see you again, Mr. Baron Irvin.

And how's your uncle keeping?

Gone to Monty for the tenant.

Just to remind you of our rules, sir, I trust that your guest is over 18.

Arthur, you disappoint me.

Come on.

Don't draw attention here, sir.

But where's the gym?

A sporting... Not a sport.

Where's the high rower?

£5 ,000 a hand.

£5 ,000?

I've just watched him lose 20 grand in half an hour.

How much? 20 grand.

20 ,000 pounds?

That's remarkable.

That's awful.

You could buy an house in Norwich for that.

Oh, really?

Thank you, sir.

I think I ought to go, James.

It's been very nice. Thank you. Oh, come on, man. This is a celebration.

Look, if money's the problem, I'll lend you some. Oh, no.

No, it's okay.

Um, well, maybe I'll just watch for a bit. Lord Nick, don't be a bore. You

have a go. It's fun.

Good for the adrenaline.

Get your nerves in training.

Evening. Good evening, sir.

Could I have a couple of those, um, totes?

Yes, sir.

I'm sorry, sir, but five is the minimum state.

Thank you, sir.

Enjoy yourself, sir.

Thank you.

Thank you, sir.

No more bets, are we?

Quick.

Cash played 17, black 10 pounds.

My age. You're 18, remember?

17, black.

17?

James, I've won!

Stay cool.

You know I knew you'd be a winner. I can tell.

You've got the vibe.

No more now, please.

17 blasts again.

Amazing. I can't believe it. That's incredible.

What's your shot?

What? You've won again.

What?

Oh, I can't. I didn't put anything on. That's your original stake. They leave

on unless you tell them not to.

Oh.

I told you I could feel your vibe.

They're really strong.

Is this your first time? Yeah.

Oh, nothing like beginning to like, you know, it's the best sort.

Sometimes it's even not drop onto the tip.

Do you mind if I try?

I'll give you them back in a minute.

Hey, wait a minute. Call it, Nick.

Don't make a scene. You can get me banned. It's your fault, anyway. You

asking for it. She could see you coming a mile. But she's given me 50 quid.

Borrowed, man, borrowed.

Look, stop whinging. You've been had. Forget it.

You're still 650 quid up.

650 pounds?

Thank you, Ben.

Bouncy another go?

Right.

I reckon the devil's on your side tonight, Nick.

I thought you were going to lose everything.

£760, sir.

£760.

I'll get Campagnolo gears for the bike.

Or a car.

Please, Nick, just put it away.

Thank you. Good night. There you are. I've been looking for you everywhere. I

was so worried. I thought you'd gone.

Heaven knows what you must think of me. I'm so embarrassed.

Thank you.

I knew you had lucky eyes.

Mickey darling.

People are trying to sleep, you know.

Pina colada.

I never want to hear the words pina colada as long as I breathe.

Skinted me, lady.

Skinted me. You skinted yourself.

You were a sitting duck.

Thank you.

Women.

You give them the earth, Rog.

And what do they do?

They talk amongst themselves.

I

should

have known.

You're a liability, Lovejoy.

You always have been.

Oh, thank God the boy didn't come with us.

Thank you.

Who's that?

It's only me.

I didn't like to wake you.

Kiss?

Goodbye, super lover.

Bye.

Sorry,

I went...

No, that's all right.

Thanks.

Morning.

Don't talk to me.

Have you got any change?

Fives? Tens?

Yeah.

Mr Lovejoy, can I ask you something?

Mr Lovejoy, if someone steals something from you...

If someone steals something from you... And then you...

Steal it back.

Except that at the same time, by accident, you take something else as

Does what you've done count as stealing?

If someone steals something from you, you steal it back and

take something else.

Accidentally. Accidentally.

What's the question again?

Does what you've done...

Count of steel.

This is soup.

All right, what happened, Nicholas?

Well, last night I... Anyway,

when I got out of the taxi just now, I had all the cash.

Better than I thought. I came fifth.

Wonderful.

Praise God.

Hello, Dad.

Well?

He didn't win.

Ah.

So you weren't quite good enough, then.

Never mind, Nicholas. The experience will stand you in good stead. It'll

you a little about humility.

Pride, Nicholas.

Pride leads you along the path to destruction.

Yeah, yeah. I know, Dad.

Nicholas! How dare you!

Stay cool, Dad.