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- It's time to go to bed. - No, not yet.

But I have to get up early.

We're going home. I mean at her home. You'll see. Romy is a swell girl.

She's waiting us for the dinner.

She's waiting you, not me.

- It's the same. - Not at all.

You are the king. I'm the journalist.

At night all cats are gray.

It brings bad luck to spend the night alone.

What's that noise?

They have fun, they don't want to sleep.

Oh!

It is you, Mother Kirsh. You scared me.

You're a ball of nerves, Miss Romy.

- I brought the champagne. - Thank you.

It is beautiful, this tissue.

I put yellow and purple flowers in the entry.

Really?

It is precisely the official colors of the king.

You're in luck.

A king.

- And very young, at that. - Yep.

Is it true that the owner knows him?

They are very good friends.

The Marquis de Saltz sold the apartment to him.

I would have gladly asked him to dine with us, but he must feast

- at Christmas Eve with his family. - That's too bad.

So, it is you, Mareike.

You could finish the dress? I was worried.

It is very nice

- and the finish is perfect. - If you like it then I'm pleased too.

All this hard work, it must spoil your fingers.

Ms. Kirsh,

look at this.

It is superb.

So refined!

And so elegant!

I am the king.

And you're a journalist.

Yes.

You owe me obedience.

But...

Too late. We're here.

Chrissy!

It's my nickname.

It is still out of order.

Oh!

The Marquis de Saltz lives here, he is a friend of mine.

Do you know him, my friend?

- No, I do not know him. - I will introduce him to you.

I see that Your Majesty is in a very good mood.

No, not "Your Majesty".

Chrissy, as usual.

Even before this young man.

Introduce me to your friend.

Yes, yes.

In fact, it's true.

What's your name?

Castor, my dear Pollux.

Do not stand on the landing. Come in.

I'm thirsty.

I'm very thirsty.

I'll add a set for you.

I'm really sorry to disturb you.

We met by chance in Grunzig.

We drank a few glasses of white wine. That's all.

Do not apologize. I am very happy to receive you.

What the king wants, God wills.

Absolutely.

You're welcome. Sit in front of Chrissy.

I'll add a set for me.

No, I assure you.

Do not disturb a table decorated so beautifully.

Don't be shy. Come on!

Thank you.

I think I'm waiting for champagne.

Oh!

I only have a few minutes. I gotta go.

You must hold your tongue, now.

Listen, Castor,

you look bad.

You've got to eat, if you are sick.

Where are you going?

A window is open.

I feel a draft on my legs.

You better show them to us, your legs.

She is gorgeous, believe me.

Miss Romy is lovely.

Yes. It changes me from the queen.

The front door was open.

I thought I had closed it. I hope no one came in.

"The more the merrier".

Thank you.

My indiscretion has lasted long enough. I'm leaving now.

It is still very early. It is not midnight.

Maybe, but I am expected in Paris, my dear.

Too bad Chrissy have met you when you're leaving Vienna.

Whatever. Let him go.

He is a traitor.

- You'll give me news? - Yes, but where?

Write "Frederick-Christian II

King of Transylvania." on the enveloppe. And I sure will receive your letter.

Majesty.

I hope to see you again.

Very soon.

Help!

Help.

What happened? What's wrong with her?

She fell in the yard.

Hurry! Find salt and vinegar!

Go get someone. Hurry up!

Go for help.

What's the matter?

I heard a noise. What is happening?

Who are you?

I'm the caretaker and I also do the housework.

Madam, call a doctor.

Miss Romy had an accident.

Ah, you have... Yes.

It's awful. I'll call right away.

What did you do?

And stop drinking!

When I left you, you were in the room.

- How did she fall? - I have no idea.

I was on the bed. I did not leave it.

- I was still there when you rang. - What happened to Romy?

She accompanied me to the door. Did she come back to the room after?

I know nothing at all.

It's possible.

I feel bad.

Think! Tell me what happened.

How did she fall out of the vestibule's window?

I know nothing of what happened.

It's useless to insist.

I want to go.

What are you doing?

You must stay.

Your attitude is abominable.

No.

I have to leave.

Don't worry.

It will turn out fine. I'll take care of this.

Everything always turns out fine for you under the best conditions!

Is it here that there has been an accident?

How do you know?

The caretaker warned us.

But I asked for a doctor. We need a doctor.

She said she would do whatever is necessary.

We're taking charge of the witness hearings and eventually do the arrests.

Stay here and don't let no-one going out. Show me the victim.

This way.

A doctor would be useless.

Hans!

It can be only him the murderer.

Take it easy. These people should be treated with respect.

He's not a nobody.

He can't be arrested like a common felon.

What a case!

This is incredible!

A king who goes to a...

Finally, call a spade a spade.

He might be king but he's a man too.

That being said, if you ask me,

It's probably better to pretend you don't know who he is.

You can never be too cautious with these people.

It would be better for your...

Well, nothing special.

We had a few drinks and then

I left my friends.

You claim that there was someone else,

outside of you and the victim?

Of course.

And where is that other person?

- Surely in the room next door. - Show me.

This is the back door?

Nobody came out. The door is locked.

Probably not, no.

I see.

I opened it to vent a little.

It was needed.

So where's that third person?

I find myself obliged to ask you

to kindly accompany me to the precinct.

We were not two but three.

Proof, there are three sets.

Well, there were three.

Have you touched them?

Not at all.

I'd be too afraid of making a mistake.

I know that when there is a crime, we must not touch anything.

Otto!

Sir, please, do not complicate the task for us.

Let us take you quietly.

Above all, let's avoid the scandal.

What a story!

I just saw the Home Office minister.

He is furious.

But, Mr. Director, I've just done my duty.

If its Majesty is in prison it's only because there was serious suspicion.

You don't realize the complications. I'm reading:

"From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Transylvania

to the Home Office Minister in Vienna.

We sent several telegrams to his Majesty who was staying

incognito at the Hotel Schwarzenberg.

Our telegrams remained unanswered

- despite their urgency". - There is nothing that surprises me.

He never went to the hotel.

- He sent his luggages there... - Do not interrupt me!

"The Ministry of Transylvania asks from the Minister an investigation

and the confirmation that His Majesty the King has received

these various messages in Vienna."

What do you want me to do?

We are almost accused of intercepting

the diplomatic correspondance.

You have made a big blunder!

What blunder have I made?

I'm sure that the investigation will reveal...

You are incorrigible!

There will be no investigation. It's out of the question.

Note that a king, by definition, can not be a murderer.

You should have less logic in the brain

and more shrewdness.

I'm going to see His Majesty. Where is he?

In a cell downstairs.

A cell!

Do not worry. I have improved the comfort.

I put in the sofa from my office.

- I will accompany you. - It's not worth it.

An agent will do.

An agent will take you there.

Schultz!

Out of my way!

What a headache!

We apologize.

You know the police officers.

They are not very...

Well, no, I think you don't know them at all.

Yes. I don't know them very well.

And you are?

Mr Weiden, Chief of Police.

Ah, I see.

This is appalling, what happened that night.

Given the circumstances,

it was better for you not to return to the hotel immediately.

I gave the necessary orders.

In a few minutes

you will be back in your suite, your Majesty.

Majesty?

I am not the king.

Of course, I understand very well.

You are here incognito.

Do not worry about the matter.

Poor Miss Romy!

You can count on our absolute discretion.

And particularly towards the Queen.

The Queen?

Ah yes!

But I must tell you...

Your Majesty!

If it was not you,

we would of course have put you in a prison

during the few weeks of the case's preliminary investigation.

But you will be more comfortable in the royal suite.

Yes.

Of course.

Can we advise you

to extend your stay in Vienna for a few days?

You will have to act natural,

I mean, as if nothing had happened.

Regarding the press, do not worry.

We gave the strictest instructions to the caretaker.

Not a single journalist will know.

We have emulated this reporter,

Jerome Fandor of Paris, here in Vienna.

They're incredibly nosy!

Ah, well!

I did not know that Fandor was so famous.

Oh yes, he is.

And we are also interested in Fant�mas,

King of the criminals.

His presence has been reported in Moravia.

Fant�mas! He's relapsing!

When I say " King" of criminals, it's a figure of speech.

I apologize, your majesty.

If you want to follow me.

I will...

I will give you an escort

to your hotel.

Forgive me.

This is a call from Paris.

Yes. I listen.

Hello, Fandor!

How are you? How are your holidays?

Have you been skiing?

You've got to return tonight, right?

Yes.

But an event prevents me to leave so soon.

You must come to Vienna.

To Vienna?

What's going on?

It's tricky to talk about it on the phone.

I'm afraid that someone is listening...

You must do an investigation.

I will be in Vienna tomorrow morning.

Where will I find you?

At the Hotel Schwarzenberg in the center of Vienna.

Ask for His Majesty King Frederick-Christian II

- of Transylvania. - You're lodging with the King?

Not exactly. It is I, the king.

His Majesty still desire some caviar?

Yes. Why not?

Go see what it is.

It is the General Secretary of the Austrian

Credit Bank solliciting an hearing.

At this hour?

Fine. Let him in.

Fine.

May your majesty excuse our suffering director for

not coming on the orders of Your Highness like he usually does.

How much money Your Highness need?

Well...

First you should...

- pay this bill. - Of course.

Here are 100.000 shillings. Is it enough, Your Highness?

I have enough cash with me.

- Put it on my account. - As your Majesty desires.

By the way,

give good tips to the brave people who are taking care of me.

As your Majesty pleases.

Majesty.

Your Majesty is really generous.

Forget it.

A gentleman would like a hearing.

- He is French, I think. - I know who he is. Show him in.

- Juve! - Good evening, Your Majesty.

And thank you for the generosity.

The bank employee took you for a porter.

Put that bag in my room.

Again thank you, Your Majesty.

I'm hungry to death.

There was no restaurant in the train.

- Help yourself. - Thank you.

So.

If I understood correctly, you've gotten yourself in trouble again.

I did it on purpose. I will be able to write fabulous articles.

Go ahead. Tell me.

What do you want?

Kingdom of Transylvania Police.

I am Inspector Juv... Jules.

I inquire on the death of your tenant of the third floor.

Tell me, Madam,

have you seen the King when he rang here

- to go up to his mistress? - No, I was in my bed.

I gave a pull to the cord when the king shouted "Chrissy".

This is how he calls himself.

I've never seen in the flesh.

In my situation I must be discreet.

Was he alone?

I swear on the Bible he was alone.

I'm less sure than you are.

Miss Romy had other visitors, on that night?

The couturi�re has passed. The little Mareike.

She lives in the house. She came around 9.30 pm

with the dress she had made.

A lovely dress.

I was upstairs, because I did the housework

and some cooking.

You have the keys, then?

Yes, tenants leave them to me.

You know if this couturi�re is at home?

Probably yes.

She does not leave much.

She is very serious.

6th Floor, nearest right.

- Ah! - On your right.

It is out of order.

Ms Mareike?

Yes.

I am Inspector Jules of the Transylvanian police.

You come at the right time.

I was going to testify to the police.

- Testify? - Yes.

Because I saw what happened.

What did you see?

This:

I was at my window taking a little air.

I looked at her window.

There was some light behind the curtains.

I thought:

"The king must be with her now."

Yeah, so?

So, I clearly saw someone parting the curtains

of the vestibule's window.

The window was suddenly opened.

A man held Miss Romy.

She struggled, but without shouting.

He grabbed her by the shoulders. She struggled again.

Then he pushed her out.

Did you shout or call for help?

I have not. I should have.

I must admit that I lost my head.

I went down the stairs and suddenly I was afraid.

I thought the killer was maybe going to kill me too.

I stayed on the stairs one minute longer.

Some doors closed violently. Then I came back here.

You are certain?

It is not a suicide.

I 'm sure someone threw her out of the window.

But Fraulein Romy was alone with the king.

He is the one you saw?

No.

And you would have recognized the king?

No. Miss Romy spoke to me about him.

She described him often.

A young man,

blond hair, handsome boy. He loved her.

The figure that you saw at the window matches that description?

I never saw a man. Just a figure in black.

Black?

Fant�mas!

Him again.

Always him.

And they accuse me of being obsessed.

If I see Fant�mas everywhere,

it is for one simple reason: He is everywhere.

And the king, in all that?

What became of him?

It is a mystery.

Sire!

Wake up.

Who is there?

Who are you?

Do not be nervous.

Nobody hears you. Do not move

or I will kill you.

You behave as a child.

You're a...

A bandit!

A torturer!

I did everything I could.

Have mercy!

I can not stand.

I've had enough. I can not stand, I tell you.

What are you complaining about?

I have made your life comfortable. A Westphalia ham,

bottles of schnapps.

The ham is too salty.

I am thirsty all the time.

My life is either to starve or be dead drunk.

Happy man!

Many would envy you.

It was you who killed Romy.

What do you want?

I want your...

diamond.

Everybody knows

the whole fortune of the kingdom of Transylvania

is nothing compared to your personal wealth

which comprises one red diamond,

with infinite purity,

with incomparable brilliance, and of exceptional size.

The hiding place where you lock up this gem,

you are the only one knowing it.

You will share this secret with me.

Never!

Never! You hear?

Come, come!

Think about it.

It's very simple.

Tell me where it is hidden

and I will release you.

You will kill me when you have the stone.

Sire, you are stupid.

All you have to do, is to find

30 million Austrian schillings.

The diamond is worth twice as much.

You give me the money,

I will give you your property.

No! I refuse!

You renunce to your life?

In two hours, you will be dead.

I know the kingdom of Transylvania.

I know it well.

Remember!

Thousands of acres of forest burned.

A hundred peasants burned alive.

That was me.

You can believe in the word of...

Fant�mas.

Fant�mas?

One last time,

do you accept or do you decline?

Oh! I agree!

Tell me where the diamond is.

The diamond is...

in Karpatek.

Then?

It is the capital.

The palace!

In my room.

You still spent the night whistling?

If I whistle, it is to stop your snoring.

If I snore, it is to cover your whistles.

Well, I am leaving.

Moreover, one must ask why I am here with you.

I spotted a small hotel.

- I'm going to check in. - As you wish, Juve.

In fact,

the clock is ticking.

I'll visit the Marquis de Saltz, the building owner.

He's a friend of the king. He could give me a lead.

What do you want, sir?

Hello, sir.

I represent the association of disabled ex-servicemen.

I sell various items manufactured by our proteges.

If you have the goodness of allowing me to...

You're welcome.

This terrible war has taken far too many lives.

What do you have in that bag?

So...

You see, I sell

all kinds of brushes.

Brushes for shoes, for clothes,

to clean the floor.

I even have tooth brushes.

- Give me one of each. - Yes, yes.

Of course. So here is a brush for washing,

here is a clothes brush.

Shoes.

Costume.

Tooth brush.

- And here is a... - Enough is enough.

Take this.

Keep the change.

Oh no, sir.

Oh no, it's way too much.

Your soldiers have paid with their lives.

- Yes. - I have mail waiting for me.

Excuse me. You know what a chore they are.

- Happy New Year wishes. - Of course.

But say,

I think about it.

This crime in your building,

it's terrible.

Everyone talks about it in the neighborhood.

- And... - Terrible, indeed.

I was not here the day of the tragedy.

I was in Salzburg.

- Besides, it does not concern you. - Oh, no.

- Unless you're a police officer. - Oh, no.

Sir, I...

- This way. - Ah!

Thank you and happy new year, sir.

Happy new year, sir.

Looking for someone?

No, thank you. I come from the Marquis.

I see.

- Very well. Goodbye. - Goodbye, Madam.

I'd like to call Hotel Schwarzenberg.

Right away, sir.

- Go into the cabin, sir. - Thank you.

Hello?

Hotel Schwarzenberg?

Do not quit, someone is speaking.

Hello?

Hotel Schwarzenberg?

I want to talk to his Majesty Frederick Christian.

From Inspector Jules.

Hello? Ah, Juve!

Yes, that's me.

It worked well with the Marquis?

The Marquis do not seem compromised.

So, your inquiry is in a dead end.

So I decided to go to Transylvania to pursue my inquiry.

Maybe the King has returned home.

Ah!

I am now Inspector Julot

Austrian police.

Very well.

When are you leaving?

I leave in 20 minutes. I'm calling from the station.

I'll be at Karpatek tomorrow morning.

Juve, be careful!

I love it when you snore.

Me too, I love it when you whistle.

My respects, Your Majesty.

Goodbye.

I also have to send a telegram.

Yes, sir.

I'm listening.

So...

Republic of Austria.

"Republic of Austria"

From Home Office.

"From Home Office".

To the Chief of Police...

of the kingdom of Transylvania.

"Transylvania".

We send by train...

"By train ..."

The inspector Julot..

"Inspector Julot ..."

to Karpatek.

His train arrives tomorrow morning,

on the 4th of Thursday.

"4th of Thursday"

We'd like you to...

"like you to..."

help him with his mission.

"his mission"

That's it.

How much do I owe you?

27 shillings.

Karpatek, one minute stop.

Karpatek, one minute stop.

I beg your pardon, dear sir.

- You are the inspector Julot? - That's me.

Pleased to make your acquaintance.

I am Mr. Kassovitz,

the Chief of Police of the kingdom.

I received a telegram from the Austrian Home Office.

The trip did not wear you out, I hope?

No. I'm only a little cold.

It's so cold here!

This telegram had me worried.

Nothing has happened to the king?

We sent several coded messages to his hotel.

They have remained unanswered. I tried to call,

but as soon as I was announced,

the line was cut.

It seemed odd.

Oh no, no, Mr. Kassovitz.

Do not worry. If the king is in Vienna

it is only for entertainment.

Yes. Probably.

I did know what to expect.

In my position, I need to know that

his Majesty has a "habit" and lives at her home most of the time.

But he is still the king.

You know,

he comes and goes. That's his business.

Maybe

he has returned in Transylvania without telling you.

He would not do that.

When he decides to return, it's me who bring him back.

Say, Inspector Julot

why have you been sent?

Well, here it is.

Your policy is awfully good.

My Government wishes,

if you agree,

to learn your methods,

your organization.

Oh, sure!

Inspector, I'm at your complete disposal.

Thank you.

I do not know if you have heard,

but it seems the formidable Fant�mas

is here in Transylvania.

He jumps the borders so easily.

Fant�mas?

If I find this individual, I will not fail a second time.

He is despicable!

But you can be sure he is not in the area.

Dear Inspector Julot.

The Queen gives a ball tonight at the palace.

She has asked me in person to invite you.

Dear Mr. Kassovitz,

I'm flattered.

Flattered and...

You are not too uncomfortable in this outfit?

Since the court ceremonial requires it...

Follow me, Inspector.

Yes.

Is the main tower inhabited?

Yes, indeed.

His Majesty has his apartments there.

I thought I saw a light, in passing.

Impossible. When the King is absent no-one is allowed to get inside there.

I was wrong then.

Ladies and gentlemen,

you are asked to wait in the gallery.

Her Majesty the Queen will see you right away.

I do not see the Great Duchess Alexandra.

She will be late as usual.

With her beauty, she thinks she can ignore protocol.

Don't you think

that Prince Gudulfin look ill?

The Great Duchess indifference towards him must be unbearable.

The Queen!

The Princess of Crouhaut.

Monsieur Eric de Campes.

Baron Rodolphe.

The Marquis de Zorro and the Marquise.

Mr. Julot

Inspector Plenipotentiary

of the Republic of Austria.

I am delighted to make your acquaintance.

I find it very pleasant to congratulate you

and I hope you will continue to follow the path set

for you by your talents.

I intend to do so,

Your Majesty.

My respects.

The Great Duchess Alexandra.

Lady Beltham.

I beg your pardon?

No, nothing. Excuse me.

Do you know the Great Duchess Alexandra?

No. I do not know her.

But what insolent beauty!

Let's open the ball.

Guards, quick! To the dungeon!

Stop him!

He is Fant�mas.

He was caught trying to flee. But the diamond has disappeared.

You searched him?

Of course.

Allow me the pleasure.

I'll finally know the true face of Fant�mas.

Inspector Julot?

Your Majesty!

The diamond of the crown has disappeared from the king's room.

But fortunately Fant�mas was arrested.

Fant�mas?

Fant�mas arrested?

It's terrible!

This is rather an opportunity.

Oh yes.

I do not know what I say.

It's a chance, for sure.

I'm crazy about you, Alexandra.

I'll do whatever you want.

Oh yeah? All?

Madam, why are you leaving?

I performed all your desires blindly.

I even sacrificed the life of one of my men for you.

Thank you, my dear prince Gudulfin.

You've done a great service

and I will trust you, now.

But understand my anxiety.

I wanted him to escape his death.

But he's Fant�mas the foul!

Who can claim what he is or is not?

Because even the woman who loves him is not really sure.

The woman who loves him?

Such a monster has found a woman

to love him?

My dear Prince,

you think women can not love

- any men but those who deserve it? - Wait!

I beg you, do not leave.

You know what I can do.

Marry me and as promised,

I will overthrow Frederick Christian.

I will ascend the throne and make you my queen.

I do not know what to say.

Love is serious and beautiful.

And then...

do you even know who I am?

All aboard!

Your Highness, the train is leaving.

Thank you.

Alexandra.

A message for you.

"Despite the overwhelming desire to take you in my arms,

it is important we do not meet in the train.

It would be too dangerous. I was able to save you thanks to the silly Gudulfin.

Because of his love for me, he murdered a guard

in your place.

Now, me too, my sweet darling

I have blood on my hands.

We'll meet in your house in Vienna.

When you fall asleep later,

my love, I will be in your dreams."

Vienna, terminus.

I hope that Your Highness has had a good night.

Yes, thank you. Very good.

Taxi!

Follow that car and do not attract their attention.

I will pay twice the fare.

The caretaker is at the hospital.

Ah!

My sweet darling! How did you get here so fast?

You left the station after me earlier.

But what are you talking about?

I drove all night and I arrived yesterday,

in the late afternoon.

Yesterday? That's impossible!

You got caught by the King's guards.

Me? Never.

I hid in a corner of the stairs.

And when my pursuers arrived

in the king's room

I went quietly down the stairs,

with this pretty little diamond.

Look.

But then who is the man I did help to escape?

Our friend.

This dear Inspector Juve.

And yet, we don't look the same the two of us.

But this is terrible!

Thinking it was you, I sent him a disguise.

He traveled in the train with me.

Hopefully...

he has not followed you here.

Fine.

I'm going to the fountain to set the king free.

Why do you have to set him free?

For him to go and look for the 30 million

shillings at the Austria Credit Bank.

But it is very dangerous.

He will go to the police.

No.

No, my love.

I risk nothing.

His diamond is too precious to him.

Try to get some sleep.

When you wake up, we'll be rich.

You said that he followed you in the train?

Yes.

Your lover's here.

Dammit!

Take this! Drink!

No, not that!

Never again!

Nothing broken?

No, it looks okay.

You are Frederick-Christian II?

Sire, if I may,

- we'll get out of here... - Who are you?

I am nothing. Just a man.

A friend of Fandor, Your Majesty.

A subject like any other. Come.

Come, I'll explain.

What happened after your departure

from Romy's apartment?

I walked out through the kitchen's door.

It was closed at the lock.

No, the door was open.

Then I was hit, I was carried away.

When I weakened up I was a prisoner under the fountain.

How could Fantomas foresee I would meet Fandor?

What was his original plan?

To arrange for you to be thrown in jail for murder.

And he would have arrange your escape then in exchange of the diamonds.

My arrival disturbed his plan.

And it is I who have been charged.

He's a master of improvisation.

But he did not foresee one thing:

Kings are not going in jail, even if they deserve it.

I must admit there are advantages at soaring above the ordinary.

I would often prefer the opposite.

Poor Romy!

I loved her smile so much.

Do not leave, Sire. Mr. Kassovitz.

Sire, I arrived in Vienna. I call from the station.

You've made your decision?

I must go back to Transylvania in the late afternoon. Officially.

Organize the trip.

The queen is well?

She is greatly tormented by the theft of the diamond.

She can relax. I should soon recover it.

By the way, you told me Fant�mas had been arrested,

and then had committed suicide in his cell?

Absolutely, Your Majesty.

He returned from the dead.

See you soon, Kassovitz.

You appear certain to find your diamond.

You think Fant�mas will ask for a hearing to give it back?

Not him personally, but he will send an ambassador.

The Great Duchess

Alexandra asks for a hearing.

She may be our ambassador.

Let her in.

The Great Duchess is an exquisite woman.

She is related to the Marquis de Saltz

whom I'm admiring.

I have for both of them a very strong affection.

I apologize to receive you in this position but I'm really tired.

Sure, your Majesty.

You are the most gallant man.

You left my kingdom?

Yes.

I also need to escape sometimes.

I came to Vienna on the invitation of the Marquis de Saltz.

He put a room at my disposal.

Can I introduce you to the journalist Jerome Fandor?

Mr. Fandor!

I am delighted.

Occasionally, I get the Paris press.

And I enjoy your articles...

infinitely.

As to you, Sir,

what is your name?

Jules.

Monsieur Jules.

Famous and inveterate hunter. Only the big game interests me.

Do you plan to stay absent a long time from the court?

Oh no!

But I'll be traveling.

Rome, Paris,

London, maybe.

Will you be at the station when my train is leaving?

I'll be there, certainly.

And I'll probably have the diamond with me.

My diamond?

The crown's diamond?

That's what I thought.

Tell me everything, my dear.

Well,

early this morning, it was 5 or 6,

someone hit at the door of the apartment.

The Marquis was sleeping and I went to the door.

I don't think I need to tell you who I discovered.

Fant�mas.

Yes.

And immediately, he showed me your diamond.

And he said, I repeat his words:

"I know that you have a friendship with

the king of Transylvania

and that he has in you absolute confidence.

Ask him for 50 million shillings."

"Ask him for 30 million shillings. And I will give back his diamond."

I'll give the order

to the Austrian Credit Bank to prepare the money.

Cash.

And I'll find you at the station with the diamond.

You're sure?

For once, you can count on Fant�mas.

After all, who is the beneficiary in the case? Him?

I have to take the train at 6 pm.

Come see me in the private lounge a little before.

I am grateful for what you do.

I shall prove it to you, Madam.

Believe me, your Majesty, I am your most faithful servant.

She is beautiful, right?

It's the least we can say, Your Majesty.

Yes. Come in.

Look, Ms. Kirsh.

What have you there?

These are the jewels of Romy.

Those she wore...

the night of the crime.

And that is the key of the back door.

Someone came in my apartment.

Take it easy.

Drink a glass of wine.

- Tell me. - Very little wine, please.

Tell me, Mareike.

Who came in your apartment?

I found this stuff in one of the living room's drawer.

It's weird.

And you have suspicions? A person in the building?

It's probably the Marquis de Saltz. Maybe

he wasn't absent on the Christmas's Eve.

The Marquis? You do not think about it!

Yesterday, he prowled the 6th floor.

When I returned to the apartment, he was leaving the toilets.

A funny place for the elite.

He owns the building.

He probably went to see if there was anything to repair.

You said anything to Inspector Jules?

No.

But it can be arranged.

I know where he went.

He told me about it. I remember.

The best thing is to go see him.

Really?

I'm sure.

You will not go alone.

You're too emotional.

I'll go with you.

You are very kind.

But you have been hospitalized recently?

If the doctors let me go,

it means I am cured.

I'll put on my shawl and we're going.

We go up to Mareike's immediately?

- You know where her room is? - Yes but if she is not there,

I'd prefer to avoid walking 6 floors up and down. We ate too much.

You drank at least six beers.

The caretaker is not here.

Too bad. Let's go.

Wait.

Good evening, gentlemen.

I beg your pardon.

I was with a colleague.

Your Majesty.

I'm glad to see you again.

So they have released you for good?

This is not a way to treat a king.

I beg your pardon.

You know them, police officers...

Oh, sorry! This is the policeman that helped you?

Is Ms Mareike there?

What a good girl!

She works day and night.

She is a true artist.

Come. Let's go.

But she's gone.

Eh? Gone?

- Yes. - But where?

We must talk to her immediately.

Immediately? Everyone is in a hurry nowadays!

You do not see I'm a sick woman?

There is no way for me to sleep.

I have the bloods that run upside.

And in addition,

with all these stories,

I'll end up having a bad reputation.

Anyway, I do not know where you can join her.

- She left with her bags. - She left Vienna?

I think so.

Go up, if you do not believe me.

You're sure you do not know where she is?

No, I do not know.

She just told me:

"Ms. Kirsh, I will send my address for you to send my mail."

Well, too bad.

Thank you, Madam. No!

Majesty, you do not want to sign me a photo?

Sorry. I don't have any on me.

And then...

The protocol does not allow me to do so.

What a pity!

- Goodbye, Madam. - Goodbye, Your Majesty.

Hello? Police?

I want to talk to the Superintendant.

From whom?

This is an anonymous call.

Do not quit.

Hello?

I'm the Superintendant.

You can talk.

Listen.

If you have the opportunity, take a walk to the 1st floor,

in Room n� 7,

at the Praeterstern hotel.

It is at number 26 Eillingstrasse.

I repeat:

It is at number 26 Eillingstrasse.

There is never anyone at the reception desk.

When I leave, I will have to scream for my bill.

It comes from my room!

Mareike!

To use the alarm clock technic to kill is abominable!

It was the caretaker who did it.

The caretaker is also The Marquis de Saltz

whom is none other than Fant�mas, the embodiment of evil.

Fandor!

We can do nothing for her.

Quick! We must go the station.

I am really delighted to see you.

I am sorry not to have passed the Christmas's Eve with Your Highness.

Poor Romy!

What a horrible story!

In a sense, my dear Marquis,

it was better that you were not there.

You could have been accused of murder, you too.

There's already one freeloader.

It's the last time I say this. Only let the green cards and the press people.

Apart from them, I do not want anybody here.

Is that clear?

The king is coming in a few minutes.

I will welcome my colleague from France.

Do not bother me. I'm taking care of her.

Go ahead and smile. Come on!

So, Mr Jules? What do you expect of me?

Inspector Juve.

You know very well.

But I do not understand.

I saw you at the King's palace a few days ago for the 1st time.

Stop this farce now,

Lady Beltham.

Please, speak lower.

Where's the diamond?

Give it to me immediately.

I don't have it yet

A messenger will bring it.

You lie!

Do not make a scandal, Inspector Juve.

Yes.

I have the diamond with me.

Give it to me. I am going to give it to its owner.

You and Fant�mas,

can do your mourning of the 30 million shillings.

The King!

Are you sure this is the king?

Absolutely.

This is not the person I helped getting out of prison.

His Majesty is always His Majesty, I know him since he's born.

I got to see his Majesty. He waits for me.

It would be too easy.

The diamond, first.

Of course.

Put your hand inside my sleeve.

It was absurd of you you to distrust me.

I had no other purpose than to give you the diamond

and help you catch Fantomas.

You say that because you feel lost.

Rats leave the ship when it sinks. Come.

Yes, it's him.

Stop him.

Sir!

Take him away!

But you are mad?

Let go of me.

Search him!

What's the matter? Calm down!

Fant�mas is here. We have him. I am

Inspector Juve.

French police.

My boss, the Chief of Police, can testify.

Fant�mas is the Marquis de Saltz.

It makes sense. I've always suspected him.

This man has lost his head. This is obvious.

You are Fant�mas!

I have arrested you at Karpatek.

You escaped by stabbing a guard. We found him with a dagger in the back.

Some accomplices there helped you.

But it was Lady Beltham that helped me to escape.

Further proof you're Fant�mas.

What?

You dare?

Mr Director, we just discovered

the body of Miss Mareike

at the Praeterstern hotel,

in room n� 7.

Three bullets in the chest.

Is this your room?

Come on! Answer!

Yes!

What a terrible affair!

The case is heard. What more do we need to know?

You won't slip off so easily.

Tell them who I am, Mr Director.

I served the police for 20 years.

I pursue Fant�mas...

So it was you. What a shame!

Extradite him.

I undertake the task of bringing him to Paris.

Take him away.

Give me the diamond, Mr. Kassovitz.

Her Majesty must not wait.

Here it is, Mr Marquis.

Everything is arranged.

It only remains for you to receive the money.

You're an extraordinary man, Fant�mas.

I love you.

To your health.

All this is not without interest.

I agree.

Sire,

I think I have found something that belongs to you.

Leave me, please.

You stay!

Give the money

to the Great Duchess.

Give the 30 million shillings to Fant�mas.

A king can only have one word.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Fant�mas!

I saw him in a car.

Shut up!

You are the shame of the French police.

Why did you confess you had taken

the king's place?

You've thrown yourself in the lion's mouth.

- I refused to leave you alone. - Idiot. You were more useful outside.

Who will pursue Fant�mas?

I'll tell you a story.

This is the story of a poor prisoner

- who wanted to escape. - (Escape yourself, my friend)

He dug a tunnel for months.

One day he found himself free.

But he was so bored outside that he returned to his cell.

It's a crazy story. (Escape yourself, you can do it!)

Not at all. The prisoner had only understood that what he loved,

was not freedom, but to dig tunnels.

- Your tunnel is Fant�mas. - (Escape, escape now!)

Am I dreaming?

Where's that damn reporter?

He continues after Fant�mas.

The struggle continues, sir.

Translation: aloysius70 for KG