1 00:00:06,280 --> 00:00:09,045 The Detective Lavardin Files 2 00:00:09,400 --> 00:00:12,210 Based on the character created by Dominique Roulet - 3 00:00:28,720 --> 00:00:31,291 THE BLACK SNAIL 4 00:01:52,760 --> 00:01:54,808 It's just an ordinary gastropod. 5 00:01:54,920 --> 00:01:56,809 There is nothing special about it, - 6 00:01:56,920 --> 00:01:59,280 other than somebody painted his house the color of mourning. 7 00:02:00,520 --> 00:02:05,242 I would say they used a belt, a strap, something flat, you see? 8 00:02:08,240 --> 00:02:09,890 Ab irato. 9 00:02:11,400 --> 00:02:13,641 - Was she raped? - Pardon me? 10 00:02:13,760 --> 00:02:15,683 - Was she raped? - Alas, no. 11 00:02:15,800 --> 00:02:16,926 I mean that the clues we can gather 12 00:02:17,040 --> 00:02:18,371 from the body of this unfortunate woman - 13 00:02:18,480 --> 00:02:21,882 point to nothing more than a trivial choking. 14 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:25,402 The poor woman gave her last breath around 2:00 a.m., - 15 00:02:25,520 --> 00:02:26,487 she had had dinner before that, - 16 00:02:26,600 --> 00:02:29,046 and I can even tell you that she stuffed her face. 17 00:02:30,040 --> 00:02:34,204 Would you like to keep the snail? 18 00:02:34,320 --> 00:02:35,320 No, thanks. 19 00:02:39,600 --> 00:02:41,728 Alea Jacta Est. 20 00:02:42,080 --> 00:02:44,651 You slut! 21 00:02:51,800 --> 00:02:54,121 You slut! 22 00:03:00,240 --> 00:03:02,368 You slut! 23 00:03:11,520 --> 00:03:13,761 You slut! 24 00:03:47,760 --> 00:03:49,967 All my condolences, Jean-Philippe. 25 00:03:50,120 --> 00:03:53,090 What happened is awful. 26 00:03:53,200 --> 00:03:57,000 Brutally strangled, like that. 27 00:03:57,120 --> 00:04:01,091 I find you very brave to open shop. 28 00:04:01,160 --> 00:04:04,130 If you need anything... if the children need anything... 29 00:04:05,040 --> 00:04:09,682 I know they're all grown-up now, but the sorrow is the same. 30 00:04:09,800 --> 00:04:12,690 But who could have done that? 31 00:04:14,360 --> 00:04:16,089 - Her lover. - What? 32 00:04:16,160 --> 00:04:18,845 Well, one of her lovers. 33 00:04:18,960 --> 00:04:20,644 That slut. 34 00:04:20,760 --> 00:04:24,401 She's made me the biggest cuckold of all times. 35 00:04:24,520 --> 00:04:29,208 Look, my horns are growing. 36 00:04:29,320 --> 00:04:30,810 What did you want? 37 00:04:30,920 --> 00:04:32,410 Jean-Philippe, sorrow makes you lose your mind. 38 00:04:32,520 --> 00:04:35,000 Come on, I am the joke of the town. 39 00:04:35,120 --> 00:04:38,203 Even you, if you weren't my friend, - 40 00:04:38,320 --> 00:04:40,641 I would bet ten against one that you did her. 41 00:04:40,760 --> 00:04:42,250 Jean-Philippe! 42 00:04:42,360 --> 00:04:44,522 Somebody did what I was not brave enough to do - 43 00:04:44,640 --> 00:04:46,529 these past 10 years, that's all. 44 00:04:46,680 --> 00:04:50,082 Well, Jeanne and I have always said that Brigitte was a bit... 45 00:04:50,200 --> 00:04:52,202 A bit of a whore, say it! 46 00:04:52,320 --> 00:04:54,527 I was going to say that she was of easy virtue. 47 00:04:54,640 --> 00:04:57,007 And the way she would show off, just to ridicule you... 48 00:04:58,240 --> 00:05:02,643 Well, see, one can actually die of ridicule. 49 00:05:02,760 --> 00:05:05,047 But it's not always the one you'd expect. 50 00:05:11,600 --> 00:05:13,807 I am a police detective. 51 00:05:13,920 --> 00:05:16,526 Can I speak to you for a minute? 52 00:05:17,840 --> 00:05:20,286 Detective Mario Orsi. 53 00:05:22,120 --> 00:05:25,647 I am really sorry. 54 00:05:26,440 --> 00:05:28,044 Come over here. 55 00:06:52,960 --> 00:06:55,122 Mom, it's Murielle. I am staying over at Lulu's for dinner. 56 00:06:55,240 --> 00:06:57,129 You're okay with it, right? Love you! 57 00:06:57,240 --> 00:06:59,925 You're not exactly asking for my opinion anyway. 58 00:07:02,320 --> 00:07:03,890 I managed to cancel my dinner. 59 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:06,082 I'll be there in two hours. 60 00:07:06,200 --> 00:07:08,282 We're going to have a nice candlelight dinner, - 61 00:07:08,400 --> 00:07:10,801 and I have a gift for you... 62 00:07:10,920 --> 00:07:14,242 but only if you allow me in your arms. 63 00:07:14,360 --> 00:07:18,365 See you soon, my love. 64 00:07:48,240 --> 00:07:50,288 What is going on here? 65 00:09:12,960 --> 00:09:15,440 Shit! 66 00:09:28,440 --> 00:09:31,046 The radar clocked you at 75 miles per hour, sir. 67 00:09:31,160 --> 00:09:32,525 Can I see your ID? 68 00:09:32,640 --> 00:09:35,086 - What time is it? - Pardon me? 69 00:09:35,200 --> 00:09:37,407 See, my watch has stopped, too. 70 00:09:37,520 --> 00:09:38,601 I have an appointment at 10 a.m., - 71 00:09:38,760 --> 00:09:40,842 and something tells me I am already late. 72 00:09:40,960 --> 00:09:42,200 Please step out of the vehicle. 73 00:09:42,320 --> 00:09:47,281 Oh, stop it, pal. We're in the same field. 74 00:09:47,400 --> 00:09:50,404 So... Can I borrow you guys? 75 00:10:44,360 --> 00:10:45,646 Thank you, gentlemen. 76 00:10:45,760 --> 00:10:48,923 Detective Lavardin. Mario Orsi, I presume. 77 00:10:49,080 --> 00:10:51,321 Himself. Call me Mario. 78 00:10:51,440 --> 00:10:53,090 That can be done. 79 00:10:53,200 --> 00:10:54,486 You haven't been waiting too long, I hope? 80 00:10:54,600 --> 00:10:56,125 It doesn't matter. 81 00:10:56,240 --> 00:10:57,730 Please, after you. 82 00:10:57,880 --> 00:10:59,769 - You like to fish? - All the time. 83 00:10:59,880 --> 00:11:03,771 Good, I have a fishing rod in my trunk. 84 00:11:03,880 --> 00:11:05,928 Good thinking. 85 00:11:06,400 --> 00:11:08,846 This seems to be the work of a morbid fetishist. 86 00:11:09,240 --> 00:11:13,723 He kills, leaves a signature, and bis repetita placent. 87 00:11:13,840 --> 00:11:15,126 What about her? 88 00:11:15,240 --> 00:11:18,926 A simple suffocation, facilitated by the victim's fear. 89 00:11:19,040 --> 00:11:20,530 Her state of panic 90 00:11:20,640 --> 00:11:23,803 accelerated the loss of what she was being deprived of, - 91 00:11:23,920 --> 00:11:25,604 that is to say her breath. 92 00:11:25,720 --> 00:11:27,529 Any sign of a beating? 93 00:11:27,640 --> 00:11:28,640 Not at all. 94 00:11:28,720 --> 00:11:31,121 This poor snail. 95 00:11:31,240 --> 00:11:32,844 - No rape? - No. 96 00:11:33,960 --> 00:11:36,122 And what did she do, this decent woman? 97 00:11:36,240 --> 00:11:38,527 She had a perfume shop in town. 98 00:11:38,640 --> 00:11:42,042 Her daughter was at a friend's house and her husband on his way home. 99 00:11:42,160 --> 00:11:43,730 - From where? - Paris. 100 00:11:43,840 --> 00:11:47,128 He's a wine broker. Always traveling. 101 00:11:47,240 --> 00:11:49,129 What about the first victim? Brigitte? 102 00:11:49,240 --> 00:11:53,086 Picolet. She's the pharmacist's wife. 103 00:11:54,160 --> 00:11:57,050 The rumor says she wasn't exactly a faithful wife. 104 00:11:57,160 --> 00:11:58,844 I am going to lunch, gentlemen. 105 00:11:58,960 --> 00:12:00,962 Primum vivere deinde philosophari. 106 00:12:01,080 --> 00:12:02,764 If you want to stay here with my client for a while, - 107 00:12:02,880 --> 00:12:03,767 just close the door behind you. 108 00:12:03,880 --> 00:12:05,803 No, no. We have to go. 109 00:12:05,920 --> 00:12:06,920 Let's go by my hotel, - 110 00:12:07,520 --> 00:12:08,931 and then we'll go express our condolences - 111 00:12:09,080 --> 00:12:10,650 to the booze merchant. 112 00:12:10,760 --> 00:12:13,684 In vino veritas, right? 113 00:12:23,120 --> 00:12:25,282 I used to be in Paris, - 114 00:12:25,520 --> 00:12:30,321 but I quickly asked to be relocated in Tours. 115 00:12:31,640 --> 00:12:36,806 Cars, sidewalks, the Eiffel tower... it's not my thing. 116 00:12:37,880 --> 00:12:39,962 I need to have grass under my feet. 117 00:12:43,160 --> 00:12:44,161 Is that the first? 118 00:12:44,320 --> 00:12:45,765 Yes. 119 00:12:47,360 --> 00:12:48,691 The unfaithful wife. 120 00:12:51,400 --> 00:12:53,084 Sad. 121 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,843 Do you live in Paris, Detective? 122 00:12:56,480 --> 00:13:01,008 Sometimes. I live in Paris, Saint-Male, Dieppe... 123 00:13:01,120 --> 00:13:03,566 I live where people are willing to die. 124 00:13:06,120 --> 00:13:07,007 Are you married? 125 00:13:07,120 --> 00:13:08,565 God, no! 126 00:13:08,720 --> 00:13:10,927 I am more unmarried than John Paul ll, - 127 00:13:11,040 --> 00:13:13,566 and relieved to be so. 128 00:13:14,200 --> 00:13:17,488 When I see this, I congratulate myself. 129 00:13:18,440 --> 00:13:22,365 Fortunately, not all women end up dead in a boat, - 130 00:13:22,480 --> 00:13:23,970 my dear Mario. 131 00:13:24,800 --> 00:13:27,326 They don't all die, but they are all doomed. 132 00:13:30,120 --> 00:13:34,170 That being said, I do frequent the local chickadees. 133 00:13:38,160 --> 00:13:39,764 This is my grandmother. 134 00:13:40,280 --> 00:13:43,887 We live together in Tours. She's from around here. 135 00:13:45,040 --> 00:13:47,327 If we have time, - 136 00:13:47,440 --> 00:13:49,721 she will cook veal paupiettes "� la bonne femme" for us, - 137 00:13:49,800 --> 00:13:51,600 and let me tell you, they are quite something. 138 00:13:53,400 --> 00:13:58,361 Say, when you bring those local chickadees home, - 139 00:13:58,640 --> 00:14:00,881 doesn't the grandmother frown a bit? 140 00:14:01,320 --> 00:14:02,924 I don't do that. 141 00:14:03,040 --> 00:14:05,884 I don't host, I deliver. That is a principle I always abide by. 142 00:14:07,720 --> 00:14:11,805 Mario, the Teflon heart that doesn't stick. 143 00:14:11,960 --> 00:14:13,644 That's it. 144 00:14:20,920 --> 00:14:23,048 I think you have to make a right. 145 00:14:24,120 --> 00:14:25,120 Yes. 146 00:14:25,320 --> 00:14:26,970 Here. 147 00:14:27,080 --> 00:14:28,809 That's it. 148 00:14:48,720 --> 00:14:50,449 Oh, what a joy! 149 00:14:51,120 --> 00:14:52,770 Fly-fishing or spoon casting? 150 00:14:52,880 --> 00:14:55,884 Depends. Sometimes, I use worms. 151 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:57,161 Water worms, if possible. 152 00:14:57,840 --> 00:15:00,320 Bravo! Natural methods are always best. 153 00:15:00,440 --> 00:15:03,808 If you want, we can do a little excursion some time. 154 00:15:04,080 --> 00:15:07,926 Well, between veal paupiettes and fishing, - 155 00:15:08,040 --> 00:15:12,170 the strangler can sleep safe and sound. 156 00:15:12,280 --> 00:15:15,011 I need to run some errands while you check in. 157 00:15:15,120 --> 00:15:19,205 Should we meet in 15-20 minutes? 158 00:15:19,720 --> 00:15:21,484 All good. 159 00:15:28,200 --> 00:15:31,363 I need to see Mr. Legodard. It's an emergency. 160 00:15:31,840 --> 00:15:34,411 He is out for an appointment, Miss. 161 00:15:34,880 --> 00:15:36,166 When will be back? 162 00:15:37,080 --> 00:15:38,764 Probably not before 4:00 p.m. 163 00:15:39,520 --> 00:15:42,330 Can I do something for you? 164 00:15:50,160 --> 00:15:51,160 Leave that! 165 00:15:55,560 --> 00:15:56,641 Let me help you. 166 00:15:56,760 --> 00:15:58,046 I said, leave it. 167 00:15:58,160 --> 00:16:00,367 Leave me alone or I scream. 168 00:16:38,560 --> 00:16:40,085 A spider in the bathtub? 169 00:16:40,200 --> 00:16:44,888 Yes. I am truly sorry. I will send someone right away. 170 00:16:49,080 --> 00:16:50,161 Miss? 171 00:16:50,320 --> 00:16:52,687 I heard a police detective was staying here. 172 00:16:52,800 --> 00:16:54,131 I absolutely must see him. 173 00:17:15,520 --> 00:17:18,364 If you're here about the spider, it's too late. I drowned it. 174 00:17:18,600 --> 00:17:21,046 My name is Florence Saint-Martin. 175 00:17:24,720 --> 00:17:26,643 What is it? 176 00:17:29,000 --> 00:17:32,163 I am going crazy, Detective. 177 00:17:32,320 --> 00:17:35,005 I know he's going to kill me, too. I am sure of it. 178 00:17:35,160 --> 00:17:38,130 He? Who's he? 179 00:17:39,560 --> 00:17:42,769 The killer, obviously. 180 00:17:42,880 --> 00:17:45,167 Why is that obvious? 181 00:17:45,280 --> 00:17:47,965 Who said it was a man? 182 00:17:48,080 --> 00:17:50,481 I live alone. I am very scared. 183 00:17:51,520 --> 00:17:52,760 Did you know the other victims? 184 00:17:54,480 --> 00:17:56,164 A little. 185 00:18:02,040 --> 00:18:03,690 Did you see them recently? 186 00:18:04,640 --> 00:18:07,928 I saw Brigitte the day before she died. 187 00:18:08,760 --> 00:18:10,569 What did she say? 188 00:18:12,800 --> 00:18:14,723 Nothing in particular. 189 00:18:16,600 --> 00:18:18,648 She was supposed to see her lover that night. 190 00:18:19,520 --> 00:18:22,444 Now, that's an interesting piece of information. 191 00:18:22,560 --> 00:18:24,608 And what is the name of this lucky guy? 192 00:18:24,680 --> 00:18:26,284 Dominique Bauge. 193 00:18:28,040 --> 00:18:29,769 He owns a restaurant on the outskirts of the city. 194 00:18:29,840 --> 00:18:31,808 Oh, is it a good restaurant? 195 00:18:35,040 --> 00:18:36,280 Not bad. 196 00:18:36,400 --> 00:18:39,210 Does this culinary paradise have a name? 197 00:18:39,840 --> 00:18:40,966 The Rabbit Hole. 198 00:18:41,080 --> 00:18:43,082 The Rabbit Hole? 199 00:18:43,480 --> 00:18:46,450 Write down the information on the hotel's letterhead. 200 00:18:48,760 --> 00:18:51,491 Give me your name and address as well. 201 00:18:56,120 --> 00:18:59,647 What makes you think the killer is also interested in you? 202 00:19:00,360 --> 00:19:01,885 Nothing. 203 00:19:02,880 --> 00:19:05,042 In your opinion, are the victims chosen at random - 204 00:19:05,200 --> 00:19:07,567 or is there a rational selection? 205 00:19:08,640 --> 00:19:10,404 I don't know. 206 00:19:14,120 --> 00:19:16,964 How come a pretty girl like you 207 00:19:17,080 --> 00:19:21,210 lives by herself and trembles with fear? 208 00:19:21,320 --> 00:19:22,560 I am divorced. 209 00:19:22,720 --> 00:19:25,291 Ah, you've already tried. 210 00:19:26,520 --> 00:19:28,443 Don't worry. I don't get the impression - 211 00:19:29,000 --> 00:19:34,211 that the killer is particularly interested in divorcees. 212 00:19:34,680 --> 00:19:35,966 Please find him, quickly. 213 00:19:36,120 --> 00:19:40,967 If you're this scared, try to fall in love in the meantime - 214 00:19:41,080 --> 00:19:43,367 while the investigation is happening. 215 00:19:43,480 --> 00:19:47,371 Nothing like a heartbeat to make the goose bumps disappear. 216 00:19:50,120 --> 00:19:51,929 Allow me the gallantry. 217 00:20:02,920 --> 00:20:04,524 Why not... 218 00:20:26,880 --> 00:20:28,325 Our man is here. 219 00:20:29,400 --> 00:20:31,368 I can smell the booze. 220 00:20:31,480 --> 00:20:34,689 Let's enter the temple. 221 00:20:49,440 --> 00:20:52,364 Chinon 1976, an excellent vintage. 222 00:21:00,600 --> 00:21:01,886 Delicious. 223 00:21:03,080 --> 00:21:04,923 It's... 224 00:21:05,080 --> 00:21:06,889 I mean... 225 00:21:11,320 --> 00:21:13,368 What is that? 226 00:21:13,600 --> 00:21:17,082 That's where we keep the really old Chinon. 227 00:21:17,200 --> 00:21:18,281 Do you want to taste? 228 00:21:18,400 --> 00:21:22,724 Well, we wouldn't want to impose... 229 00:21:23,120 --> 00:21:24,531 Maybe a little taste... 230 00:21:24,640 --> 00:21:26,483 A little toast. 231 00:21:33,120 --> 00:21:34,770 This one is sumptuous. 232 00:21:34,880 --> 00:21:36,211 Which year is this one? 233 00:21:36,320 --> 00:21:38,209 1937. 234 00:21:39,480 --> 00:21:41,642 About my wife... 235 00:21:44,120 --> 00:21:46,646 I don't think I can help you much. 236 00:21:46,920 --> 00:21:48,888 Nobody has been rummaging about? 237 00:21:50,200 --> 00:21:51,440 No. 238 00:21:51,560 --> 00:21:53,369 We have received the cases, Mr. Tassin. 239 00:21:53,680 --> 00:21:55,409 Should I deliver? 240 00:21:55,520 --> 00:21:58,364 Yes, very well, Marcel. Thank you. 241 00:21:59,920 --> 00:22:02,685 Did your wife know Brigitte Picolet? 242 00:22:03,880 --> 00:22:07,646 Yes, they used to know each other. From school, I believe. 243 00:22:07,800 --> 00:22:10,320 The town of Chinon is not big enough to lose track of someone, - 244 00:22:11,000 --> 00:22:14,004 but they had different lives now. 245 00:22:14,240 --> 00:22:17,244 There is a difficult topic that we need to talk about. 246 00:22:19,000 --> 00:22:20,331 Do you want me to leave? 247 00:22:20,480 --> 00:22:21,606 No. 248 00:22:25,360 --> 00:22:28,250 My wife didn't have any lover that I knew about. 249 00:22:28,360 --> 00:22:31,011 I think I can safely say that she has never had one. 250 00:22:36,480 --> 00:22:38,482 What about the snail? 251 00:22:38,840 --> 00:22:40,842 Do you see what it could mean? 252 00:22:42,120 --> 00:22:43,804 I think he's just deranged. 253 00:22:45,440 --> 00:22:47,920 What is that? 254 00:22:48,200 --> 00:22:49,281 May I? 255 00:22:49,400 --> 00:22:50,481 Sure. 256 00:22:52,480 --> 00:22:55,086 Was your wife in debt? 257 00:22:55,400 --> 00:22:56,811 Not that I know of. 258 00:22:56,920 --> 00:22:58,251 Did she have life insurance? 259 00:22:58,360 --> 00:22:59,566 Yes. 260 00:22:59,680 --> 00:23:01,444 Who's the beneficiary? 261 00:23:01,560 --> 00:23:03,085 Murielle. 262 00:23:03,200 --> 00:23:05,202 - Is Murielle your daughter? - Yes. 263 00:23:05,360 --> 00:23:08,011 Yes. How old is she? 264 00:23:08,120 --> 00:23:09,565 17. 265 00:23:09,680 --> 00:23:11,250 And where is Murielle now? 266 00:23:11,360 --> 00:23:13,089 At school. 267 00:23:13,360 --> 00:23:15,044 Can we see her later? 268 00:23:15,360 --> 00:23:17,647 If you have to. She's still very much in shock. 269 00:23:17,760 --> 00:23:19,410 I'm sure. 270 00:23:20,880 --> 00:23:22,848 Bauge... 271 00:23:23,000 --> 00:23:26,561 Dominique Bauge, The Rabbit Hole. 272 00:23:27,240 --> 00:23:28,969 Is that one of your clients? 273 00:23:29,240 --> 00:23:30,651 Yes. 274 00:23:31,120 --> 00:23:33,930 Okay, we'll see about that later. 275 00:23:34,160 --> 00:23:35,685 You're not leaving town, are you? 276 00:23:35,760 --> 00:23:38,127 I manage to come home every night, I don't want to leave Murielle alone. 277 00:23:38,240 --> 00:23:40,971 Of course. That's expected. 278 00:23:41,760 --> 00:23:43,125 I am sorry, Mr. Tassin, - 279 00:23:43,240 --> 00:23:47,848 but I think we're going to have to see each other again. 280 00:23:48,760 --> 00:23:50,125 One moment. 281 00:23:51,880 --> 00:23:53,245 Marcel? 282 00:23:54,720 --> 00:23:56,370 Two cases. 283 00:24:06,200 --> 00:24:09,966 Can you show me how the easy woman was found? 284 00:24:20,240 --> 00:24:23,562 Like this. With red marks on her neck and her eyes open. 285 00:24:24,240 --> 00:24:26,447 You never found her starting point? 286 00:24:26,560 --> 00:24:29,803 The Vienne river flows over 230 miles, Detective. 287 00:24:29,920 --> 00:24:31,000 Depending on the current, - 288 00:24:31,080 --> 00:24:34,368 she could have started here or in Ch�tellerault, or even Limoges. 289 00:24:34,480 --> 00:24:35,720 Did she have a car? 290 00:24:35,880 --> 00:24:38,770 She drove an Austin Metro. We're looking for it. 291 00:24:38,880 --> 00:24:40,609 Was there anything else in the bark? 292 00:24:40,720 --> 00:24:43,121 Indeed. Cherries. 293 00:24:43,240 --> 00:24:44,241 Cherries? 294 00:24:44,560 --> 00:24:47,609 A few. They were rotten. 295 00:24:47,720 --> 00:24:51,042 Well, a snail, a trash bag, and some cherries. 296 00:24:51,160 --> 00:24:53,128 Our man must be into second-hand goods. 297 00:24:53,240 --> 00:24:55,242 We live in a crazy world. 298 00:24:55,520 --> 00:24:58,126 If you can follow us to the station, we have the official report. 299 00:24:58,240 --> 00:24:59,765 We'll follow you. 300 00:25:00,800 --> 00:25:02,643 Say... 301 00:25:03,600 --> 00:25:07,730 Do you know a woman called Florence Saint-Martin? 302 00:25:09,360 --> 00:25:11,328 No, doesn't ring a bell. Who is she? 303 00:25:11,440 --> 00:25:13,363 A woman who worries. 304 00:25:13,480 --> 00:25:16,529 An interesting case. We should follow up. 305 00:25:17,000 --> 00:25:18,809 Do you know The Rabbit Hole? 306 00:25:18,920 --> 00:25:19,682 The what? 307 00:25:19,800 --> 00:25:21,962 The Rabbit Hole. It's a restaurant. 308 00:25:22,120 --> 00:25:25,488 We'll go there tonight and eat a little something. 309 00:25:25,600 --> 00:25:28,001 If your grandmother doesn't mind, of course. 310 00:25:39,560 --> 00:25:41,210 Sir! 311 00:25:42,160 --> 00:25:45,403 Mrs. Saint-Martin is in your office. 312 00:25:49,520 --> 00:25:50,885 Since when? 313 00:25:51,040 --> 00:25:52,485 At least 30 minutes. 314 00:25:52,640 --> 00:25:55,007 I told her to come back and call before she drops by, - 315 00:25:55,120 --> 00:25:57,521 but she practically forced her way in. 316 00:25:57,680 --> 00:26:00,524 Sure, but you know you must not let anyone in my office - 317 00:26:00,640 --> 00:26:01,482 when I am not here. 318 00:26:01,600 --> 00:26:03,170 - You know that, right? - I know. 319 00:26:04,640 --> 00:26:06,290 What else? 320 00:26:06,560 --> 00:26:09,689 Gonchon called, he wants to have dinner with you. 321 00:26:09,920 --> 00:26:11,809 Fine. 322 00:26:11,960 --> 00:26:13,610 Is that it? 323 00:26:13,720 --> 00:26:16,451 No, Jean-Philippe Picolet wants an appointment. 324 00:26:16,560 --> 00:26:18,608 He says it's a private matter. 325 00:26:18,760 --> 00:26:19,886 Fine. 326 00:26:21,840 --> 00:26:24,241 Call me in three minutes 327 00:26:24,400 --> 00:26:26,289 and say that the Secretary of State 328 00:26:26,400 --> 00:26:27,845 is waiting for me at the town hall, okay? 329 00:26:27,960 --> 00:26:29,644 What Secretary of State? 330 00:26:29,760 --> 00:26:32,843 Now you're starting to really piss me off! 331 00:26:40,080 --> 00:26:41,809 Hello, Mrs. Saint-Martin. 332 00:26:42,160 --> 00:26:44,527 Hello, sir. 333 00:26:45,840 --> 00:26:48,571 Do you mind? 334 00:26:49,000 --> 00:26:50,525 What got into you? 335 00:26:50,640 --> 00:26:54,201 Oh, I was reading, as you do in a dentist waiting room. 336 00:26:55,080 --> 00:26:56,600 I've already told you not to come here. 337 00:26:56,680 --> 00:26:59,251 I don't want rumors in my office. 338 00:27:02,520 --> 00:27:04,010 What? 339 00:27:04,120 --> 00:27:05,246 Aren't you going to kiss me? 340 00:27:05,360 --> 00:27:07,124 Of course. 341 00:27:08,800 --> 00:27:11,565 I didn't know that Brigitte had petitioned for divorce. 342 00:27:11,680 --> 00:27:15,162 Well, it is extremely confidential. 343 00:27:15,280 --> 00:27:17,487 You must not tell anyone, under any circumstance. 344 00:27:17,560 --> 00:27:20,006 Here. Especially now. 345 00:27:25,520 --> 00:27:26,885 Did you sleep with her? 346 00:27:26,960 --> 00:27:30,646 What? No, are you crazy or what? 347 00:27:30,760 --> 00:27:33,764 Liar. You're a bad liar, but a liar regardless. 348 00:27:33,960 --> 00:27:38,682 Listen, Florence. If you've come here to make a scene... 349 00:27:38,880 --> 00:27:42,202 I don't give a damn! She's dead. 350 00:27:44,960 --> 00:27:47,327 I don't want to suffer the same fate, Paul. 351 00:27:47,440 --> 00:27:49,568 What are you talking about? 352 00:27:49,680 --> 00:27:52,889 Every night, I expect that madman to knock on my door. 353 00:27:53,000 --> 00:27:55,048 You don't know what it's like, to be terrified. 354 00:27:55,160 --> 00:27:56,161 That's ridiculous! 355 00:27:56,280 --> 00:27:57,964 There are 10,000 women in the area, - 356 00:27:58,080 --> 00:28:00,890 they're not all being assassinated at every corner! 357 00:28:00,960 --> 00:28:03,327 No, but I have very good reasons to think that I am in trouble. 358 00:28:03,440 --> 00:28:06,171 What reasons? 359 00:28:06,600 --> 00:28:07,647 I can't talk about it right now. 360 00:28:07,840 --> 00:28:09,649 Well, then, there was no point in coming here. 361 00:28:09,760 --> 00:28:12,001 What do you want me to do? 362 00:28:17,280 --> 00:28:19,647 Let me come and live with you. 363 00:28:19,800 --> 00:28:22,087 I can't live by myself anymore. 364 00:28:29,640 --> 00:28:30,289 Yes? 365 00:28:30,400 --> 00:28:33,404 The Secretary of State is waiting for you at the town hall, sir. 366 00:28:33,560 --> 00:28:36,006 Damn, I forgot about that. 367 00:28:36,400 --> 00:28:38,721 All right, I am coming. 368 00:28:41,040 --> 00:28:44,726 You know very well that I have to wait until the divorce judgment. 369 00:28:44,840 --> 00:28:48,003 I can't give her reasons to find me at fault. 370 00:28:48,160 --> 00:28:50,128 You liar, she doesn't care. 371 00:28:50,240 --> 00:28:51,446 And you don't care either. 372 00:28:51,560 --> 00:28:54,245 Well, I really have to go. 373 00:28:56,120 --> 00:28:57,610 Have dinner with me tonight. 374 00:28:57,680 --> 00:29:00,331 I can't, I have a meeting with Gonchon. 375 00:29:00,440 --> 00:29:03,330 Well, cancel it... 376 00:29:03,800 --> 00:29:05,564 Florence... 377 00:29:08,440 --> 00:29:11,762 You know, I met with the cop this morning. 378 00:29:12,040 --> 00:29:16,841 He's expecting me to give him information on who to investigate. 379 00:29:16,960 --> 00:29:19,406 See you tonight, Paul. 380 00:29:24,760 --> 00:29:26,569 Florence, you forgot your purse. 381 00:29:26,680 --> 00:29:28,091 Oh, yes. 382 00:29:42,040 --> 00:29:43,040 THE RABBIT HOLE TAVERN 383 00:29:43,080 --> 00:29:45,481 - Are you hungry, Mario? - I am about to faint. 384 00:29:47,080 --> 00:29:50,402 So you must feel like Brigitte Nicolet, 385 00:29:50,760 --> 00:29:53,889 when she came here for her last meal. 386 00:29:56,280 --> 00:29:58,123 It's beautiful here. 387 00:29:59,040 --> 00:30:03,329 What were you saying about Brigitte Nicolet? 388 00:30:03,600 --> 00:30:05,204 If my information is correct, - 389 00:30:05,360 --> 00:30:08,569 the pharmacist's wife came here to stuff her face - 390 00:30:08,720 --> 00:30:11,405 before her boat expedition. 391 00:30:11,520 --> 00:30:12,806 Tell me, Detective... 392 00:30:12,960 --> 00:30:14,405 Did you, by any chance, - 393 00:30:14,480 --> 00:30:17,768 fall in a druid's caldron when you were little? 394 00:30:17,960 --> 00:30:20,486 I never talk about my private life. 395 00:30:20,600 --> 00:30:23,001 Come on, let's eat. 396 00:30:33,040 --> 00:30:35,281 It's beautiful, quiet. 397 00:30:37,200 --> 00:30:39,521 - Good evening, gentlemen. - Thank you. 398 00:30:41,640 --> 00:30:45,122 Tell me, is the owner here tonight? 399 00:30:45,240 --> 00:30:46,321 As every night. 400 00:30:46,440 --> 00:30:47,771 Very well. 401 00:30:47,840 --> 00:30:49,569 We can congratulate him after dinner, then? 402 00:30:49,720 --> 00:30:50,960 I can ask him to come and see you, if you wish. 403 00:30:51,080 --> 00:30:53,208 That would be kind of you. 404 00:30:56,920 --> 00:30:59,730 I know what I am having as a first course. 405 00:31:00,320 --> 00:31:01,845 Snails! 406 00:31:06,040 --> 00:31:07,201 Brilliant! 407 00:31:07,320 --> 00:31:08,765 Me too. A dozen! 408 00:31:08,880 --> 00:31:10,370 Let's go for it. 409 00:31:47,560 --> 00:31:49,449 Come in, please. 410 00:31:56,480 --> 00:31:57,970 Please, sit down. 411 00:32:04,120 --> 00:32:06,043 Whiskey, Martini? 412 00:32:06,280 --> 00:32:07,281 Whiskey. 413 00:32:07,440 --> 00:32:09,044 Whiskey... 414 00:32:16,080 --> 00:32:17,605 Pardon me. 415 00:32:20,680 --> 00:32:22,170 Tell me when. 416 00:32:29,800 --> 00:32:32,565 I'd like to express my condolences. 417 00:32:33,320 --> 00:32:34,970 Same here. 418 00:32:42,280 --> 00:32:45,489 My children are grown-ups now. 419 00:32:45,920 --> 00:32:48,002 They don't come to Chinon anymore. 420 00:32:48,240 --> 00:32:51,005 They left the day after the funeral. 421 00:32:53,240 --> 00:32:56,642 How is your little Murielle coping? 422 00:32:57,320 --> 00:32:59,561 She's being very brave. 423 00:32:59,680 --> 00:33:00,966 Why did you want to see me? 424 00:33:03,600 --> 00:33:05,125 It's rather thorny, - 425 00:33:05,360 --> 00:33:09,285 and I am not very skilled for this type of thing. 426 00:33:11,680 --> 00:33:12,567 Don't mince your words, - 427 00:33:12,680 --> 00:33:14,489 I don't have anything to fear anymore. 428 00:33:15,520 --> 00:33:22,130 Well, Brigitte and I had a very heated argument a month ago. 429 00:33:22,440 --> 00:33:23,680 She wanted a divorce. 430 00:33:26,280 --> 00:33:28,760 You'll think I am ridiculous, - 431 00:33:29,000 --> 00:33:31,128 but what difference does it make now... 432 00:33:35,400 --> 00:33:39,689 I am against divorce, under any circumstance. 433 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:44,562 And we both own the pharmacy. 434 00:33:45,040 --> 00:33:47,168 You can imagine what kind of trouble that would cause. 435 00:33:49,200 --> 00:33:53,569 I am 49 years old. How would I start all over again? 436 00:33:58,000 --> 00:34:01,322 We both said terrible things. 437 00:34:02,640 --> 00:34:06,008 I didn't think I was capable of such anger. 438 00:34:06,320 --> 00:34:09,324 I threatened to kill her if she divorced me. 439 00:34:09,760 --> 00:34:11,364 Can you imagine? 440 00:34:12,480 --> 00:34:16,280 So, she got scared. I know she did. 441 00:34:17,760 --> 00:34:21,207 I am sorry, Mr. Picolet, I don't understand... 442 00:34:21,320 --> 00:34:22,810 Wait, I'm getting to the point. 443 00:34:24,360 --> 00:34:27,489 The next day, she wrote a letter 444 00:34:27,680 --> 00:34:30,251 recounting everything that had happened, - 445 00:34:30,360 --> 00:34:32,442 my threats to her... 446 00:34:33,560 --> 00:34:36,006 She wanted to protect herself, silly woman... 447 00:34:36,760 --> 00:34:41,163 I would never kill her. Never. 448 00:34:41,560 --> 00:34:43,289 Do you believe me? 449 00:34:44,320 --> 00:34:45,685 Let's say I do. 450 00:34:45,880 --> 00:34:47,723 I know you believe me. 451 00:34:47,840 --> 00:34:50,605 I must absolutely get this letter back now, - 452 00:34:50,720 --> 00:34:52,961 with this deranged snail fetishist killer. 453 00:34:54,720 --> 00:34:56,370 Go on... 454 00:34:57,560 --> 00:35:00,689 You're the only one who can help me, and you know it. 455 00:35:00,800 --> 00:35:04,964 Brigitte sent that letter to your wife. 456 00:35:14,160 --> 00:35:16,925 Looks like the Saint-Martin girl followed my advice. 457 00:35:21,360 --> 00:35:22,930 Who is that? 458 00:35:23,320 --> 00:35:25,721 That's the interesting case I was telling you about. 459 00:35:25,840 --> 00:35:29,287 The one who sees the spirit of the killer on every wall. 460 00:35:35,600 --> 00:35:39,844 Poor girl, she must live a nightmare. 461 00:35:48,680 --> 00:35:50,603 Hey, where's the cheese? 462 00:35:55,000 --> 00:35:58,209 Save my seat, I have to pee. 463 00:36:09,280 --> 00:36:11,965 - Isn't that Orsi outside? - Who? 464 00:36:12,080 --> 00:36:14,447 The cop from Tours who is investigating the murders. 465 00:36:14,560 --> 00:36:16,289 Let's sit here, then. 466 00:36:16,440 --> 00:36:18,886 I know the other one. 467 00:36:31,720 --> 00:36:33,609 Well, that's not very discreet. 468 00:36:34,040 --> 00:36:36,441 Did you know he would be here? 469 00:36:37,080 --> 00:36:38,889 No, not really. 470 00:36:48,480 --> 00:36:50,130 Why are you like that, Florence? 471 00:36:50,240 --> 00:36:51,810 For nothing. 472 00:36:51,920 --> 00:36:53,684 For the thrill. 473 00:36:57,440 --> 00:37:01,570 Woo me, Mr. Barrister, please. 474 00:37:19,400 --> 00:37:21,801 Do you call this a sauce? 475 00:37:21,920 --> 00:37:28,166 I've had it with you! Get out of here! 476 00:37:28,320 --> 00:37:31,483 And don't come back, or I will put you on the grill! 477 00:38:52,880 --> 00:38:54,405 Here, thank you. 478 00:38:54,840 --> 00:38:57,127 Do you want goat cheese? It looks fabulous. 479 00:38:57,520 --> 00:39:00,569 Of course, goat cheese! 480 00:39:02,480 --> 00:39:03,970 I love little goats. 481 00:39:04,360 --> 00:39:07,011 There are many earrings by the water. 482 00:39:10,320 --> 00:39:12,288 I found the cherry tree, the rope, - 483 00:39:12,600 --> 00:39:14,200 and the ring where the bark was attached. 484 00:39:14,360 --> 00:39:15,360 No? 485 00:39:15,680 --> 00:39:16,966 Yep. 486 00:39:18,920 --> 00:39:21,844 Isn't this place nice? 487 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:23,081 Great. 488 00:39:23,240 --> 00:39:24,571 Mario is happy? 489 00:39:24,720 --> 00:39:26,609 Mario is happy. 490 00:39:27,320 --> 00:39:30,085 Cheers, Mr. Lavardin. 491 00:39:34,920 --> 00:39:37,241 Two customers want to invite you at their table for a drink, Mr. Bauge. 492 00:39:37,360 --> 00:39:39,522 They can go to hell. 493 00:39:39,760 --> 00:39:41,364 Would you have a friend who can replace that idiot, - 494 00:39:41,640 --> 00:39:42,640 starting tomorrow? 495 00:39:42,760 --> 00:39:45,730 - I can ask around. - Yeah, you do that. 496 00:39:45,840 --> 00:39:47,330 What do I tell these two customers? 497 00:39:47,440 --> 00:39:49,841 - What do they want? - Pear liquor 498 00:39:49,960 --> 00:39:52,406 Add a glass of Brandy for me. 499 00:40:03,600 --> 00:40:05,090 Stop it! 500 00:40:05,240 --> 00:40:08,050 Well, here is the chef. 501 00:40:10,080 --> 00:40:13,368 Gentlemen, good evening. I am Dominique Bauge. 502 00:40:13,480 --> 00:40:14,845 Nice meeting you. 503 00:40:14,960 --> 00:40:17,281 - My pleasure. - I hope you had a nice dinner? 504 00:40:17,400 --> 00:40:19,084 It was a royal feast. 505 00:40:19,200 --> 00:40:22,329 The snails were divine. 506 00:40:28,360 --> 00:40:31,045 - Thank you. - It's on me. Don't charge me. 507 00:40:32,280 --> 00:40:36,524 This location is ideal, it's fabulous. 508 00:40:36,640 --> 00:40:38,130 You must be very busy. 509 00:40:38,240 --> 00:40:40,402 I can't complain. 510 00:40:40,720 --> 00:40:42,085 I hope you will come back often. 511 00:40:42,280 --> 00:40:44,647 - Sure! - Absolutely! 512 00:40:44,960 --> 00:40:46,530 Absolutely. 513 00:40:51,040 --> 00:40:56,683 Tell me, wasn't there a bark underneath the cherry tree? 514 00:41:00,200 --> 00:41:01,964 This Brandy is good. 515 00:41:02,080 --> 00:41:03,161 Have you been here before? 516 00:41:03,280 --> 00:41:05,931 No, I was saying that because of the broken rope. 517 00:41:07,240 --> 00:41:08,890 Some bastard stole it from me in the middle of the night. 518 00:41:09,000 --> 00:41:10,206 When? 519 00:41:10,400 --> 00:41:12,164 A few days ago. 520 00:41:12,840 --> 00:41:14,410 What about the paddles? 521 00:41:14,760 --> 00:41:17,001 I put them away in the shed. Why, do you want them? 522 00:41:17,160 --> 00:41:18,889 Hey, maybe. 523 00:41:19,000 --> 00:41:20,525 I don't want to sell them. 524 00:41:21,640 --> 00:41:23,449 Did you know that somebody found your bark? 525 00:41:24,240 --> 00:41:25,526 Garnished. 526 00:41:26,560 --> 00:41:29,404 No, I didn't know. 527 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:33,843 Excuse me, but I can't hold my liquor anymore. 528 00:41:33,960 --> 00:41:35,849 I'll get your check. 529 00:41:36,880 --> 00:41:38,245 I'm sure you want another one. 530 00:41:41,640 --> 00:41:43,085 Another Brandy! 531 00:41:43,200 --> 00:41:44,531 Double! 532 00:41:46,120 --> 00:41:47,724 What do you want to know? 533 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,411 Everything. 534 00:41:49,520 --> 00:41:52,091 How about you tell us about your evening with Brigitte Petiole - 535 00:41:52,200 --> 00:41:53,565 before somebody took the bark? 536 00:41:55,160 --> 00:41:57,845 She was here for an hour, she had dinner and she left. 537 00:41:57,960 --> 00:42:00,566 I am sure she told you something. 538 00:42:00,680 --> 00:42:01,681 Was she worried? 539 00:42:01,800 --> 00:42:04,565 No, she was drunk. A little. 540 00:42:05,160 --> 00:42:06,685 Even when she arrived. 541 00:42:06,800 --> 00:42:08,723 Did she drive here? 542 00:42:08,840 --> 00:42:10,490 I imagine she did. 543 00:42:11,840 --> 00:42:13,439 Is the Mercedes yours? 544 00:42:13,440 --> 00:42:14,440 Yes. 545 00:42:14,960 --> 00:42:16,371 What about the Renault? 546 00:42:17,440 --> 00:42:18,885 That's his. 547 00:42:20,040 --> 00:42:21,644 Here, sir. 548 00:42:27,720 --> 00:42:30,690 You don't find it strange that she got back in her car, - 549 00:42:30,800 --> 00:42:33,644 a little inebriated, let's say it, - 550 00:42:33,800 --> 00:42:38,488 and then came back on foot to climb in the bark under the cherry tree? 551 00:42:39,120 --> 00:42:40,839 What do you want me to tell you? 552 00:42:40,840 --> 00:42:42,569 Why are you bothering me with your favouille stories? 553 00:42:42,680 --> 00:42:44,762 Favouille, what's that? 554 00:42:44,880 --> 00:42:47,201 I am from the South, that's the local patois for "snail." 555 00:42:47,320 --> 00:42:50,210 Oh, so you do know. 556 00:42:50,320 --> 00:42:52,561 It's not a mystery, that's all people talk about. 557 00:42:52,680 --> 00:42:54,125 The black snail. 558 00:42:54,480 --> 00:42:56,084 Did you love your girlfriend? 559 00:42:56,360 --> 00:42:57,885 What difference does it make to you? 560 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,570 Don't mind my colleague. 561 00:42:59,720 --> 00:43:01,961 He's still a starry-eyed youngster. 562 00:43:10,600 --> 00:43:12,967 Why didn't you come ask for your bark back? 563 00:43:13,240 --> 00:43:15,447 It's boating season. 564 00:43:15,560 --> 00:43:17,210 I was afraid I would get in trouble. 565 00:43:17,360 --> 00:43:19,249 If people find out, I will lose my clientele. 566 00:43:19,360 --> 00:43:21,488 I swear, it's fatal. 567 00:43:21,600 --> 00:43:25,924 It's incredible, the way men become business-minded - 568 00:43:26,080 --> 00:43:28,321 when somebody dies around them. 569 00:43:28,440 --> 00:43:29,601 Look, I have to close shop. 570 00:43:29,720 --> 00:43:31,802 I don't have a license to be open after midnight. 571 00:43:31,920 --> 00:43:33,968 I will put in a good word for you. 572 00:43:34,080 --> 00:43:37,721 Now, you're going to get me the paddles and the check. 573 00:43:37,880 --> 00:43:40,121 If by chance you remember something, - 574 00:43:40,200 --> 00:43:41,611 please write it down immediately. 575 00:43:41,760 --> 00:43:46,641 It's crazy how people forget details after a tragedy. 576 00:44:04,600 --> 00:44:06,762 I am used to it by now. 577 00:44:07,840 --> 00:44:10,207 - Bye. - Bye. 578 00:44:11,880 --> 00:44:16,124 Are you all right to drive? You don't want me to come with you? 579 00:44:16,240 --> 00:44:17,730 What are you going to do with them? 580 00:44:17,880 --> 00:44:19,609 - What, the paddles? - Yes. 581 00:44:19,720 --> 00:44:20,960 I'll put one on each side of the bed 582 00:44:21,080 --> 00:44:24,846 and row my way to the land of dreams. 583 00:44:24,960 --> 00:44:31,525 You know, if I have to hedge a bet, I would say it's not him. 584 00:44:31,640 --> 00:44:33,608 Sleep on it. 585 00:44:33,720 --> 00:44:35,722 We'll see. 586 00:44:35,840 --> 00:44:38,081 Are you happy with your little car? 587 00:44:38,200 --> 00:44:39,850 It's a flying engine. 588 00:44:41,120 --> 00:44:45,330 Watch out for breathalyzers! 589 00:45:17,040 --> 00:45:20,442 It's a conspiracy of drunken widowers. 590 00:45:32,480 --> 00:45:34,050 Hey... 591 00:45:35,160 --> 00:45:37,003 Are you sleeping? 592 00:45:37,120 --> 00:45:38,804 Yes, I am sleeping. 593 00:45:41,840 --> 00:45:43,046 What is wrong with you? 594 00:45:43,160 --> 00:45:44,889 I can't sleep. 595 00:45:49,920 --> 00:45:51,843 You're really going to smoke in bed? 596 00:45:51,960 --> 00:45:53,644 Why? Do you think it's vulgar? 597 00:45:53,720 --> 00:45:57,042 I can't stand the smell of tobacco in the bedroom. 598 00:45:57,160 --> 00:46:00,050 There are many other smells that I don't like. 599 00:46:00,880 --> 00:46:03,121 Why are you nagging? 600 00:46:03,240 --> 00:46:07,370 You, your office, your mysterious files, your money... 601 00:46:07,480 --> 00:46:09,244 It stinks. 602 00:46:10,400 --> 00:46:12,402 You're leaving? 603 00:46:12,520 --> 00:46:15,126 It's the first time I have dinner with a guy - 604 00:46:15,240 --> 00:46:18,130 who gets his calculator out to check the bill. 605 00:46:18,680 --> 00:46:22,685 Half of the time there is an error, and it's intentional. 606 00:46:23,120 --> 00:46:25,600 Do you know what it makes me think of? 607 00:46:25,760 --> 00:46:27,842 It's as if I whipped out a measuring tape - 608 00:46:27,960 --> 00:46:31,328 to measure your thing before we have sex. 609 00:46:32,040 --> 00:46:35,169 You're really silly, Florence. 610 00:46:35,280 --> 00:46:37,521 It's the same... half of the time, there is an error. 611 00:46:40,120 --> 00:46:41,963 Where are you going? 612 00:46:42,160 --> 00:46:44,481 I don't think we have much to say to each other anymore. 613 00:46:50,920 --> 00:46:51,921 You don't love me. 614 00:46:52,040 --> 00:46:54,520 Of course, I love you. What are you inventing? 615 00:46:54,640 --> 00:46:56,404 No, you don't love me. 616 00:46:56,520 --> 00:46:59,410 You lie to me, you're cheap, - 617 00:46:59,520 --> 00:47:02,091 and as for sex, my poor man... 618 00:47:03,600 --> 00:47:06,524 You're just another mistake in my life. 619 00:47:08,840 --> 00:47:10,888 Bye, Mr. Barrister. 620 00:47:12,520 --> 00:47:14,966 What is she doing, going out in the street at this hour? 621 00:47:15,600 --> 00:47:16,886 Flo! 622 00:47:22,400 --> 00:47:23,400 Flo! 623 00:49:24,320 --> 00:49:25,526 Is she dead? 624 00:49:25,920 --> 00:49:27,331 Since several hours. 625 00:49:28,520 --> 00:49:31,251 Can you look inside and see if there is a snail? 626 00:49:48,720 --> 00:49:50,688 Bring her to the forensic institute. 627 00:49:51,040 --> 00:49:52,485 Open her up and tell the doctor 628 00:49:52,600 --> 00:49:54,682 I will be there some time this morning. 629 00:50:02,240 --> 00:50:04,891 She barely grazed the tree. 630 00:50:06,040 --> 00:50:09,647 That's not what killed her. 631 00:50:11,000 --> 00:50:12,604 So? 632 00:50:14,880 --> 00:50:16,450 Take it to the police station. 633 00:50:16,560 --> 00:50:17,641 What are we to do with it? 634 00:50:17,800 --> 00:50:19,643 You can always try to interrogate it. 635 00:50:19,760 --> 00:50:22,366 In this case, we need to remand it in custody, immediately. 636 00:50:22,520 --> 00:50:24,045 That's right. 637 00:50:42,320 --> 00:50:43,003 No, no! 638 00:50:43,120 --> 00:50:44,929 Mr. Lavardin, can we get a statement? 639 00:50:45,040 --> 00:50:46,690 Do you think this is the work of a psychopath? 640 00:50:46,800 --> 00:50:49,644 People say you have been threatened. Can you confirm? 641 00:50:52,000 --> 00:50:53,809 It seems the investigation is moving slowly. 642 00:50:53,920 --> 00:50:55,524 Can you tell us why? 643 00:50:55,800 --> 00:50:59,805 I apologize, but my request for a motorcycle escort was denied, - 644 00:50:59,880 --> 00:51:02,451 so obviously, it takes more time to get around. 645 00:51:02,560 --> 00:51:05,086 This snail guy is starting to piss me off. 646 00:51:14,840 --> 00:51:16,171 Come in! 647 00:51:23,160 --> 00:51:24,810 What do you want, young man? 648 00:51:24,920 --> 00:51:26,843 Are you the police officer? 649 00:51:29,120 --> 00:51:30,645 I would have something to say. 650 00:51:30,720 --> 00:51:32,290 Why do you say "would?" 651 00:51:35,160 --> 00:51:40,644 Say, aren't you the busboy who got fired from The Rabbit Hole? 652 00:51:45,360 --> 00:51:46,885 I am listening. 653 00:51:47,120 --> 00:51:48,884 I need money. 654 00:51:50,320 --> 00:51:53,051 Are you telling me that you have information for sale? 655 00:51:53,160 --> 00:51:54,685 I have no choice, I am unemployed. 656 00:51:54,800 --> 00:51:57,041 You little punk! Watch out for my jacket! 657 00:51:57,160 --> 00:52:02,849 Where did you see that you could sell the truth to a cop? 658 00:52:03,440 --> 00:52:05,647 - You want me to cut your hair? - Stop it. 659 00:52:05,800 --> 00:52:08,644 - It's about Mr. Bauge. - And? 660 00:52:08,760 --> 00:52:10,649 When we found out there had been a murder, - 661 00:52:10,720 --> 00:52:14,691 he got rid of Mrs. Picolet's Austin. 662 00:52:14,800 --> 00:52:16,370 Where did he put it? 663 00:52:16,480 --> 00:52:18,926 He didn't say, he just said to keep our mouth shut. 664 00:52:19,000 --> 00:52:20,764 How long was he gone? 665 00:52:21,120 --> 00:52:21,848 I don't know... 666 00:52:22,000 --> 00:52:24,048 A little over an hour. 667 00:52:25,320 --> 00:52:27,049 Beat it. 668 00:52:29,520 --> 00:52:31,443 I don't like informers. 669 00:52:35,600 --> 00:52:37,170 An expensive jacket like that... 670 00:52:37,280 --> 00:52:38,930 Little tart! 671 00:52:56,600 --> 00:52:58,489 We're inseparable! 672 00:52:58,760 --> 00:52:59,760 So? 673 00:53:01,280 --> 00:53:02,611 Double skull fracture. 674 00:53:02,760 --> 00:53:05,331 The second blow was fatal. 675 00:53:05,600 --> 00:53:06,726 The weapon? 676 00:53:06,840 --> 00:53:09,969 Scrap iron, metal bar, wrench, who knows? 677 00:53:10,120 --> 00:53:11,485 So it was a violent blow? 678 00:53:11,720 --> 00:53:14,087 A fierce need to kill. 679 00:53:14,200 --> 00:53:15,850 So he really is a maniac. 680 00:53:16,160 --> 00:53:18,447 Ira furor brevis est. 681 00:53:20,160 --> 00:53:23,642 A maniac who is only interested in 45 year-old women. 682 00:53:23,800 --> 00:53:27,566 Nice item, for a 40 year-old. Superb breasts. 683 00:53:33,960 --> 00:53:35,325 Shit. 684 00:53:40,440 --> 00:53:42,124 I went by your hotel. 685 00:53:43,160 --> 00:53:44,969 It's... 686 00:53:46,400 --> 00:53:47,640 It's the girl from last night. 687 00:53:47,800 --> 00:53:49,211 Yes. 688 00:53:50,160 --> 00:53:52,367 I have my grandmother with me. 689 00:53:52,440 --> 00:53:54,329 I bring her along one day a week. 690 00:53:54,480 --> 00:53:55,686 It's a way to get her out, - 691 00:53:55,760 --> 00:53:58,684 and she can go shopping while she waits for me. 692 00:54:03,960 --> 00:54:06,964 It's an honor, Madam. Mario told me a lot about you. 693 00:54:07,080 --> 00:54:10,527 I am delighted. My little boy has full trust in you. 694 00:54:10,680 --> 00:54:12,682 I hear you're a genius in the kitchen. 695 00:54:12,840 --> 00:54:15,969 Everything has a price, young man. 696 00:54:20,640 --> 00:54:22,529 Find the guy who was with her, - 697 00:54:22,840 --> 00:54:25,764 and bring me the chef, the apothecary, - 698 00:54:25,840 --> 00:54:26,841 and the booze merchant. 699 00:54:26,960 --> 00:54:28,849 You think they'll follow me, just like that? 700 00:54:28,960 --> 00:54:31,440 With that smile, my little Mario, - 701 00:54:31,560 --> 00:54:34,086 people would follow you to the end of the world. 702 00:54:37,360 --> 00:54:39,681 I'll wait for you at the police station. 703 00:54:54,680 --> 00:54:55,841 What about the hash slinger? 704 00:54:55,920 --> 00:54:57,365 He's not at home, and he's not at the restaurant. 705 00:54:57,520 --> 00:54:59,966 He must be shopping for his Hole. 706 00:55:00,080 --> 00:55:04,369 Come on, Mario. A little instinct. Go check. 707 00:55:06,280 --> 00:55:07,884 Please, sit. 708 00:55:08,000 --> 00:55:11,641 Being summoned here is really disrupting my schedule. 709 00:55:11,760 --> 00:55:14,331 Frankly, I really couldn't care less. 710 00:55:14,480 --> 00:55:15,527 Isn't the murder of your paramour 711 00:55:15,640 --> 00:55:17,529 more important than your appointments? 712 00:55:17,640 --> 00:55:19,290 You have no right! 713 00:55:19,400 --> 00:55:22,131 I will warn you that I am in a terrible mood. 714 00:55:22,240 --> 00:55:26,484 And in that case, I can be very nasty. 715 00:55:28,400 --> 00:55:31,165 So you're going to tell me where you went - 716 00:55:31,280 --> 00:55:34,966 after your little banquet and until what time. 717 00:55:35,160 --> 00:55:38,369 For your information, this is completely illegal. 718 00:55:38,520 --> 00:55:39,885 Listen. 719 00:55:41,280 --> 00:55:44,124 Here. You can call a lawyer, - 720 00:55:44,200 --> 00:55:48,489 but I think you would save money by representing yourself. 721 00:55:50,880 --> 00:55:51,880 If you don't mind, - 722 00:55:51,920 --> 00:55:55,686 can you tell me what you talked about until 1:30 a.m., you two? Right? 723 00:55:55,880 --> 00:55:59,362 How did you feel when you woke up? A little doughy? 724 00:56:06,640 --> 00:56:08,244 - Hi, there. - Hi, Marquis. 725 00:56:08,360 --> 00:56:09,407 Your order is ready. 726 00:56:09,560 --> 00:56:13,724 I grabbed four gigots and ten sausages to make it even. 727 00:56:13,840 --> 00:56:17,049 Maurice, Mr. Bauge's order. 728 00:56:19,400 --> 00:56:21,846 That's too much. You get wholesale prices. 729 00:56:21,960 --> 00:56:23,320 The night Brigitte was murdered, - 730 00:56:23,440 --> 00:56:26,091 we played poker until 3:00 a.m. 731 00:56:26,240 --> 00:56:28,242 No, 4:00 a.m. 732 00:56:28,400 --> 00:56:29,686 I lost 1,000 francs. 733 00:56:29,800 --> 00:56:31,962 Here they are. I don't owe you anymore. 734 00:56:34,960 --> 00:56:36,644 Mr. Bauge? 735 00:56:37,760 --> 00:56:39,285 - Mr. Bauge! - The cop. 736 00:56:39,360 --> 00:56:40,885 What Cop? 737 00:56:40,960 --> 00:56:42,962 I've been looking for you everywhere. 738 00:56:43,080 --> 00:56:45,526 I saw your car outside. 739 00:56:45,640 --> 00:56:47,369 We need you to enlighten us at the police station. 740 00:56:47,480 --> 00:56:48,925 What do you want? 741 00:56:49,040 --> 00:56:50,963 - To talk about Florence Saint-Martin. - I don't know her. 742 00:56:51,080 --> 00:56:53,242 Of course you do. 743 00:56:53,360 --> 00:56:56,250 She had dinner at your restaurant last night. 744 00:56:56,400 --> 00:56:58,721 And then... 745 00:56:58,840 --> 00:57:00,842 The black snail. 746 00:57:00,960 --> 00:57:01,960 That can't be. 747 00:57:02,000 --> 00:57:03,000 Oh, boy. 748 00:57:11,880 --> 00:57:14,406 We'd like to see Detective Lavardin. 749 00:57:14,480 --> 00:57:16,721 Well... 750 00:57:17,040 --> 00:57:18,121 He's not here? 751 00:57:18,400 --> 00:57:21,688 He is, but he's currently in a meeting. 752 00:57:22,320 --> 00:57:24,129 I protest vigorously. 753 00:57:24,240 --> 00:57:26,242 Protest in silence. 754 00:57:26,600 --> 00:57:28,011 Where is Brigitte Picolet's Austin? 755 00:57:28,160 --> 00:57:30,162 I left it in the courtyard of an abandoned farm - 756 00:57:30,280 --> 00:57:31,566 six miles from the restaurant. 757 00:57:31,680 --> 00:57:32,806 How did you come back? 758 00:57:32,920 --> 00:57:35,651 I walked. I hitchhiked a little, too. 759 00:57:35,880 --> 00:57:38,281 You do realize that all the clues point to you? 760 00:57:38,480 --> 00:57:42,371 But damn, I did it for my clientele! It's not a crime! 761 00:57:42,480 --> 00:57:45,370 That is one word too many coming from you. 762 00:57:45,520 --> 00:57:47,602 Who says you didn't cut the rope of the bark? 763 00:57:47,720 --> 00:57:50,405 Me? I was playing poker with Marquis, damn it! 764 00:57:50,520 --> 00:57:53,569 Oh, well, how odd is that? 765 00:57:53,680 --> 00:57:54,966 Did you notice? 766 00:57:55,080 --> 00:57:56,366 The night before a murder, - 767 00:57:56,520 --> 00:57:58,568 half of the population is playing cards. 768 00:57:58,680 --> 00:58:00,842 Did you notice that, Mario? 769 00:58:01,160 --> 00:58:03,811 Well, let me tell you that you'd better be more talkative, - 770 00:58:04,040 --> 00:58:05,451 otherwise I will lock you up. 771 00:58:05,640 --> 00:58:08,723 Mr. Legodard was with the victim but barely knows her, - 772 00:58:08,960 --> 00:58:10,405 these two get wasted all night 773 00:58:10,520 --> 00:58:13,842 yet pretend to be on formal terms and claim to have nothing to say, - 774 00:58:13,960 --> 00:58:20,127 while this one gets rid of his clients' cars to avoid a mess. 775 00:58:20,400 --> 00:58:22,687 You all think I am an idiot? 776 00:58:22,840 --> 00:58:24,126 Come on, Mario, everyone in custody! 777 00:58:24,240 --> 00:58:25,685 No! 778 00:58:29,680 --> 00:58:30,841 Two people want to see you. 779 00:58:30,960 --> 00:58:32,803 I hope they're chatty. 780 00:58:32,920 --> 00:58:34,206 I'll see you later, gentlemen. 781 00:58:34,360 --> 00:58:36,249 Come on, Mario, we start all over again. 782 00:58:36,360 --> 00:58:38,124 And we take notes. 783 00:58:43,080 --> 00:58:44,127 Well, gentlemen... 784 00:58:44,240 --> 00:58:47,369 Can you go pick up an Austin Metro in an abandoned farm? 785 00:58:47,480 --> 00:58:50,245 The restaurant owner will tell you where it is. 786 00:58:50,360 --> 00:58:52,408 Madam, Sir, I am all yours. 787 00:58:52,520 --> 00:58:56,366 We'd like to talk about our daughter. 788 00:58:56,640 --> 00:59:00,122 Sure, where is she? 789 00:59:09,520 --> 00:59:12,888 Our little Martine was found dead three months ago - 790 00:59:13,400 --> 00:59:16,688 in her shop, murdered. 791 00:59:17,280 --> 00:59:18,088 Here? 792 00:59:18,280 --> 00:59:20,806 No. In Paris. 793 00:59:21,120 --> 00:59:23,771 She had a lighting store. 794 00:59:24,160 --> 00:59:26,606 Do you know what we found on a lampshade? 795 00:59:26,800 --> 00:59:28,006 A snail. 796 00:59:28,280 --> 00:59:30,408 With its shell painted black. 797 00:59:31,000 --> 00:59:32,570 I wanted to let you know. 798 00:59:33,600 --> 00:59:35,648 Did she know the other two victims? 799 00:59:36,080 --> 00:59:40,324 They went to school together in the 1950s. 800 00:59:40,600 --> 00:59:42,443 Here. 801 00:59:42,560 --> 00:59:44,961 There's our little Martine. 802 00:59:50,640 --> 00:59:52,244 Can I keep it? 803 01:00:09,240 --> 01:00:11,481 Brigitte... 804 01:00:11,960 --> 01:00:14,042 Florence... 805 01:00:14,400 --> 01:00:16,482 Annette... 806 01:00:16,920 --> 01:00:18,126 Martine. 807 01:00:19,920 --> 01:00:21,888 Duchesne... 808 01:00:22,600 --> 01:00:25,206 Reverend Duchesne. 809 01:00:26,800 --> 01:00:29,246 May, 1952. 810 01:01:51,480 --> 01:01:52,970 Can you run it through a scanner 811 01:01:53,040 --> 01:01:56,203 to see if the little Picolet struggled in there? 812 01:02:05,400 --> 01:02:07,607 I absolutely have to go back to the office. 813 01:02:07,720 --> 01:02:09,449 - No kidding. - I'm not! 814 01:02:12,320 --> 01:02:14,129 That's Brigitte's purse! You have no right! 815 01:02:14,240 --> 01:02:16,400 Sit down or I might have to resort to police brutality. 816 01:02:16,480 --> 01:02:18,528 I swear I told you everything. 817 01:02:26,240 --> 01:02:28,129 You have no right! 818 01:02:33,800 --> 01:02:35,848 They really cooperated. 819 01:02:35,960 --> 01:02:37,291 What do we do? 820 01:02:37,400 --> 01:02:39,687 Then, we'll make an effort. 821 01:02:39,760 --> 01:02:41,922 I don't think it's one of them. 822 01:02:42,040 --> 01:02:43,849 With you, everyone is clean. 823 01:02:44,040 --> 01:02:46,646 You are not cut out for this job, my little Mario. 824 01:02:48,520 --> 01:02:50,602 You can leave. 825 01:02:50,720 --> 01:02:52,404 But don't you leave town! 826 01:02:52,520 --> 01:02:53,601 Your methods... 827 01:02:53,720 --> 01:02:55,404 Yes, I know. 828 01:02:55,520 --> 01:02:58,410 But I charge by the hour, it's very expensive for the taxpayer. 829 01:02:58,520 --> 01:03:03,321 So I try to be as quick as possible, you see. 830 01:03:07,920 --> 01:03:10,241 Look how cute this is. 831 01:03:10,360 --> 01:03:12,362 Doesn't that remind you of your childhood? 832 01:03:14,840 --> 01:03:16,410 Where do these kids come from? 833 01:03:20,000 --> 01:03:23,447 All our victims are here around this nice priest. 834 01:03:24,200 --> 01:03:26,646 He's probably not so young anymore, poor guy. 835 01:03:26,800 --> 01:03:29,644 But if we're lucky, maybe he still lives around here. 836 01:03:30,920 --> 01:03:32,285 What can he tell us? 837 01:03:32,400 --> 01:03:34,767 How do I know? 838 01:03:36,960 --> 01:03:43,809 What he did with the 500 francs that Brigitte gave him, for example? 839 01:03:56,440 --> 01:03:58,124 Oh, it's you. 840 01:03:59,160 --> 01:04:01,049 How are you, pal? 841 01:04:02,040 --> 01:04:03,565 Splendidly. 842 01:04:05,120 --> 01:04:07,521 I was writing a letter to Brigitte. 843 01:04:08,920 --> 01:04:12,811 In the end, that tart is the only one I've ever loved. 844 01:04:13,280 --> 01:04:15,248 So, I told her in a letter. 845 01:04:15,360 --> 01:04:19,126 Do you want to come over my house? 846 01:04:19,240 --> 01:04:20,287 Your house? 847 01:04:20,400 --> 01:04:24,371 No, thank you. Your wife is too much of a nag. 848 01:04:35,920 --> 01:04:37,331 Excuse me. 849 01:05:45,600 --> 01:05:47,568 And they removed the stone... 850 01:05:47,680 --> 01:05:49,967 Jesus lifted his eyes to the sky and said, 851 01:05:50,080 --> 01:05:53,209 "Father, I praise you for listening to me. 852 01:05:53,280 --> 01:05:58,684 I know you always listen to me, but I spoke up because of the crowd, - 853 01:05:58,800 --> 01:06:01,644 so they would know that you have sent me... 854 01:06:01,840 --> 01:06:05,925 That being said, he shouted, "Lazarus, come outside". 855 01:06:06,040 --> 01:06:07,326 The dead man went out, - 856 01:06:07,480 --> 01:06:10,131 his feet and hands wrapped in strips of cloth. 857 01:06:10,440 --> 01:06:13,284 His face was wrapped up in a shroud... 858 01:06:42,640 --> 01:06:44,449 Someone said you wanted to see me. 859 01:06:44,600 --> 01:06:46,011 As soon as you can. 860 01:06:46,120 --> 01:06:50,444 I serve in the presbytery of Loches. I will wait for you there tomorrow. 861 01:07:18,480 --> 01:07:21,404 Aimee... Norbert. 862 01:07:21,600 --> 01:07:23,728 That's it. 863 01:07:25,480 --> 01:07:27,164 Delta 327. 864 01:07:27,280 --> 01:07:29,647 Delta 328, I am listening. 865 01:07:29,760 --> 01:07:31,444 Where is my little Mario? 866 01:07:31,560 --> 01:07:34,404 Mr. Pierre Tassin called him. He went to his house at once. 867 01:07:34,520 --> 01:07:36,329 Thank you. 868 01:07:45,840 --> 01:07:47,842 You could have told us earlier. 869 01:07:48,160 --> 01:07:50,128 I promised him to keep quiet. 870 01:07:51,800 --> 01:07:54,007 He looked so down. 871 01:08:01,120 --> 01:08:02,690 I'll get it. 872 01:08:10,040 --> 01:08:11,804 Our priest came. I have an appointment with him tomorrow. 873 01:08:11,920 --> 01:08:15,481 And after tomorrow, you and I will go trout fishing. 874 01:08:15,600 --> 01:08:17,204 Hello. 875 01:08:17,960 --> 01:08:22,522 Mr. Tassin thinks that the pharmacist might have been the snail man. 876 01:08:34,360 --> 01:08:36,761 A letter from Brigitte to my wife. 877 01:08:36,920 --> 01:08:40,322 Please be nice and spare me the usual scolding. 878 01:08:40,480 --> 01:08:44,087 You know, if people acted out every time they want to kill someone, - 879 01:08:44,200 --> 01:08:48,410 courts would be like train stations. 880 01:08:48,480 --> 01:08:51,051 The police captain gave orders 881 01:08:51,160 --> 01:08:54,369 to escort the women who fit the killer's victim profile. 882 01:08:54,520 --> 01:08:56,249 That's very good. 883 01:08:57,280 --> 01:08:59,647 Tell me, Mr. Tassin... 884 01:09:01,400 --> 01:09:03,971 That life insurance you told me about... 885 01:09:04,080 --> 01:09:06,242 Mr. Legodard is in charge of its execution, correct? 886 01:09:06,480 --> 01:09:08,130 That's him, yes. 887 01:09:08,400 --> 01:09:09,890 Great. 888 01:09:11,360 --> 01:09:12,646 Come with me, partner. 889 01:09:12,920 --> 01:09:15,241 Let's leave our friend alone. 890 01:09:15,520 --> 01:09:17,204 Don't bother. 891 01:09:23,480 --> 01:09:24,083 I wanted to tell you... 892 01:09:24,200 --> 01:09:26,282 Don't tell me. I know what you're thinking. 893 01:09:26,400 --> 01:09:27,890 - He's not the killer. - That's true. 894 01:09:28,000 --> 01:09:31,243 However, I don't necessarily think the hanged man was innocent. 895 01:09:31,360 --> 01:09:32,600 Go to Legodard's office 896 01:09:32,680 --> 01:09:35,843 and grab any file that bears the name of a suspect or a dead body. 897 01:09:36,200 --> 01:09:40,125 If he complains, tell him we'll turn a blind eye on all the other ones. 898 01:09:40,200 --> 01:09:41,200 What about you? 899 01:09:41,320 --> 01:09:43,891 I am going to the town hall with the class picture. 900 01:09:44,240 --> 01:09:47,164 I am going on a little recon mission before facing the priest. 901 01:09:47,440 --> 01:09:49,886 I don't understand. What do we expect from him? 902 01:09:50,160 --> 01:09:54,210 Memories, Mario. Memories. 903 01:09:54,320 --> 01:09:58,564 You can't imagine what lies dormant under a pious man's skull. 904 01:10:16,760 --> 01:10:19,286 Don't worry. We'll get him. 905 01:10:28,760 --> 01:10:30,171 It's here. 906 01:10:33,640 --> 01:10:35,847 I can bring you back tomorrow as well. 907 01:10:38,000 --> 01:10:39,650 Please, walk me to the door. 908 01:10:52,240 --> 01:10:53,651 Thank you. 909 01:10:58,080 --> 01:10:59,525 Are you all right? 910 01:11:04,880 --> 01:11:06,723 I know why. 911 01:12:20,920 --> 01:12:23,161 Hello? Hello? 912 01:12:23,280 --> 01:12:25,567 Is this the Garganet Hotel? 913 01:12:25,720 --> 01:12:28,883 I need to speak with Detective Lavardin. Quickly! 914 01:12:42,240 --> 01:12:43,480 What is it? 915 01:12:43,600 --> 01:12:44,965 It's Mario. 916 01:12:45,080 --> 01:12:47,367 Come in, partner! 917 01:12:52,080 --> 01:12:54,481 I brought you croissants. 918 01:12:54,600 --> 01:12:56,648 Come sit down, my little Mario. 919 01:13:00,920 --> 01:13:02,763 Here, help yourself. 920 01:13:04,040 --> 01:13:05,280 You're crazy. 921 01:13:05,400 --> 01:13:06,640 So? 922 01:13:06,760 --> 01:13:08,000 Well, so... 923 01:13:08,120 --> 01:13:11,886 Legodard has files on the whole town. 924 01:13:11,960 --> 01:13:14,201 I had to read them all there. 925 01:13:20,120 --> 01:13:21,485 He's nice. 926 01:13:22,480 --> 01:13:24,721 He's nice, after all, that lawyer. 927 01:13:26,960 --> 01:13:29,850 It's not him. I am sure of it. 928 01:13:30,560 --> 01:13:32,688 How long did you stay with him? 929 01:13:32,840 --> 01:13:34,524 I don't know... 930 01:13:36,080 --> 01:13:38,082 Maybe midnight. 931 01:13:38,200 --> 01:13:39,929 Well, in that case, it's not him because around midnight, - 932 01:13:40,040 --> 01:13:42,566 our priest had a close encounter with death. 933 01:13:43,280 --> 01:13:46,124 He locked himself up until I arrived. 934 01:13:47,880 --> 01:13:50,724 Do you want some coffee or are you just finishing mine? 935 01:14:00,440 --> 01:14:02,920 - Who's there? - Detective Lavardin. 936 01:14:04,600 --> 01:14:06,125 Prove it. 937 01:14:15,000 --> 01:14:16,081 He came here. 938 01:14:16,200 --> 01:14:17,406 The killer was here. 939 01:14:17,520 --> 01:14:19,887 Who says it wasn't a fisherman who got lost? 940 01:14:20,240 --> 01:14:22,971 He left a warning. Did you see it? 941 01:14:24,400 --> 01:14:26,164 Come on, abbot, spit it out. 942 01:14:26,280 --> 01:14:28,647 I am getting really sick of the Touraine and its mollusks, - 943 01:14:28,720 --> 01:14:30,609 you have no idea. 944 01:14:32,520 --> 01:14:35,842 I am only betraying a confession in order to stop the massacre. 945 01:14:36,040 --> 01:14:37,201 Of course. 946 01:14:37,440 --> 01:14:40,205 God sees you. He understands you and loves you. 947 01:14:40,400 --> 01:14:41,890 Let's go, Father. 948 01:14:42,040 --> 01:14:44,202 No, not here. 949 01:14:49,200 --> 01:14:52,602 In the name of the Father, the Son... 950 01:14:52,720 --> 01:14:54,210 Yes, yes. 951 01:14:54,320 --> 01:14:58,882 In 1952, a great tragedy happened in this town. 952 01:14:59,000 --> 01:15:02,607 A lovely little boy, Norbert, drowned. 953 01:15:02,720 --> 01:15:04,449 Everybody thought it was an accident, - 954 01:15:04,600 --> 01:15:07,126 especially because his twin brother didn't say anything. 955 01:15:07,240 --> 01:15:07,923 Aimee? 956 01:15:08,040 --> 01:15:10,168 Yes, poor boy. 957 01:15:10,280 --> 01:15:13,170 A few months later, a little girl came to visit me, - 958 01:15:13,280 --> 01:15:14,930 filled with remorse. 959 01:15:15,040 --> 01:15:16,201 Forgive me, my Lord. 960 01:15:20,440 --> 01:15:23,171 No, it's way too dangerous! 961 01:15:29,640 --> 01:15:32,689 Okay, let's go then. 962 01:15:44,840 --> 01:15:47,002 Someone has to push. 963 01:15:49,600 --> 01:15:51,762 We'll never manage. 964 01:15:59,760 --> 01:16:02,047 Stop it, he can't swim. 965 01:16:02,120 --> 01:16:04,521 Stop it! Please! 966 01:16:07,240 --> 01:16:09,368 Norbert! 967 01:16:12,000 --> 01:16:13,809 Norbert! 968 01:16:27,360 --> 01:16:29,249 Did you see Aimee after that? 969 01:16:29,360 --> 01:16:30,361 Never. 970 01:16:30,520 --> 01:16:32,329 Little girls came to tell me about him. 971 01:16:32,480 --> 01:16:36,041 His family left the area in 1960. 972 01:16:37,080 --> 01:16:38,411 What are you going to do? 973 01:16:38,640 --> 01:16:41,769 What did Brigitte Picolet buy from you, for 500 francs? 974 01:16:41,880 --> 01:16:44,565 She made donations to the Church to redeem herself. 975 01:16:45,840 --> 01:16:52,200 Do you sell a lot of seats in Heaven like this, on credit? 976 01:17:12,960 --> 01:17:16,806 Well, Grandma Mario, what are you saying to the Savior? 977 01:17:16,920 --> 01:17:18,888 Screw you! 978 01:17:34,320 --> 01:17:35,731 You must act quickly, Detective, - 979 01:17:35,840 --> 01:17:39,208 or that poor Aimee's vengeance will claim two more victims. 980 01:17:39,560 --> 01:17:40,686 Who's the last one? 981 01:17:41,160 --> 01:17:43,640 New name is now Catherine Rebuffat. 982 01:17:43,800 --> 01:17:45,723 She married the mayor's nephew. 983 01:18:02,120 --> 01:18:03,326 Who's there? 984 01:18:16,200 --> 01:18:17,964 Mrs. Rebuffat! 985 01:18:18,080 --> 01:18:20,765 It's Mario Orsi, police officer. 986 01:18:26,440 --> 01:18:28,169 Are you all right? 987 01:18:31,840 --> 01:18:33,808 Come sit down. 988 01:18:38,440 --> 01:18:40,090 Here. 989 01:18:43,840 --> 01:18:47,401 Detective Lavardin called me. He'll be there any minute. 990 01:18:48,480 --> 01:18:50,482 Somebody wants to kill me. 991 01:18:50,600 --> 01:18:51,600 Who? 992 01:18:51,760 --> 01:18:53,888 A little boy. 993 01:18:55,560 --> 01:18:57,164 Your husband isn't home? 994 01:18:57,280 --> 01:19:03,208 A little boy who used to have snail races with his twin brother. 995 01:19:03,560 --> 01:19:05,881 They would paint the shells in black and white - 996 01:19:06,360 --> 01:19:08,089 to distinguish them. 997 01:19:12,000 --> 01:19:12,887 No, don't open! 998 01:19:13,000 --> 01:19:16,083 It's the Detective. Do not fret. 999 01:19:26,800 --> 01:19:29,007 - Is she here? - Yes. 1000 01:19:29,080 --> 01:19:31,367 Are you the super cop? 1001 01:19:31,680 --> 01:19:33,045 Cheers to me! 1002 01:19:33,400 --> 01:19:35,164 Give me this. 1003 01:19:36,280 --> 01:19:37,520 There are two of you to protect me, - 1004 01:19:37,640 --> 01:19:39,130 but you will not succeed. 1005 01:19:39,440 --> 01:19:41,169 Do you know why? 1006 01:19:41,480 --> 01:19:43,687 Because he's got time. 1007 01:19:43,800 --> 01:19:44,800 Come, come. 1008 01:19:44,840 --> 01:19:48,367 I don't want to die! I don't want to die! 1009 01:19:48,480 --> 01:19:51,211 Please! 1010 01:19:51,320 --> 01:19:53,641 I did everything I could to stop them! 1011 01:19:53,760 --> 01:19:56,001 You won't die, Mrs. Rebuffat! 1012 01:19:56,160 --> 01:19:58,640 You're the last one. You're lucky. 1013 01:19:58,760 --> 01:19:59,921 Where is your husband? 1014 01:20:00,040 --> 01:20:01,280 At the Regional Council. 1015 01:20:01,440 --> 01:20:03,522 Call him and tell him not to come home. 1016 01:20:03,640 --> 01:20:05,404 Go on, call him. 1017 01:20:07,000 --> 01:20:08,889 You're going to be the bait. 1018 01:20:09,360 --> 01:20:12,603 I know it's not very pleasant, but it's effective. 1019 01:20:12,720 --> 01:20:16,884 So, call your husband and tell him to make up a story. 1020 01:20:18,120 --> 01:20:19,645 Listen to me. 1021 01:20:19,760 --> 01:20:21,364 As far as the entire city is concerned, 1022 01:20:21,480 --> 01:20:24,370 you must be like a sheep tied to a pole. 1023 01:20:24,680 --> 01:20:25,249 You know... 1024 01:20:25,360 --> 01:20:28,011 No, don't worry. 1025 01:20:28,120 --> 01:20:32,603 After 35 years, the legal system can also have bouts of amnesia. 1026 01:20:32,760 --> 01:20:34,569 Go on, call him. 1027 01:20:50,640 --> 01:20:52,051 He won't come. 1028 01:20:52,760 --> 01:20:55,240 I am against this kind of method. 1029 01:20:56,200 --> 01:20:59,124 She was so composed when I met her. 1030 01:21:00,640 --> 01:21:02,449 He won't come. 1031 01:21:03,640 --> 01:21:05,563 Does your wife cook well? 1032 01:21:05,680 --> 01:21:06,966 What business is that of yours? 1033 01:21:07,080 --> 01:21:08,445 It's not my business, - 1034 01:21:08,560 --> 01:21:12,929 but, you know, Mario is not the kind of guy who eats diet food. 1035 01:21:13,040 --> 01:21:14,724 Damn, I lost the game. 1036 01:21:26,000 --> 01:21:29,004 There you are. Did you spit in the beer? 1037 01:21:30,720 --> 01:21:32,404 What beer? 1038 01:22:10,280 --> 01:22:11,645 Well? 1039 01:22:13,120 --> 01:22:15,930 Catherine will never be the same again. 1040 01:22:16,040 --> 01:22:19,362 Even after this madman is locked up for good. 1041 01:22:19,680 --> 01:22:23,241 Can you imagine? 30 years later? 1042 01:22:23,360 --> 01:22:25,328 That's persistence. 1043 01:22:27,040 --> 01:22:29,691 Have you known Mario for long? 1044 01:22:29,800 --> 01:22:32,610 Mario? No. 1045 01:22:36,520 --> 01:22:37,681 Where are you going? 1046 01:22:40,840 --> 01:22:42,524 Maybe he won't come tonight. 1047 01:22:42,840 --> 01:22:43,966 I made some pork roast. 1048 01:22:44,080 --> 01:22:46,048 I always do that on Thursdays. 1049 01:22:46,960 --> 01:22:49,122 That's good. Very good. 1050 01:23:07,480 --> 01:23:09,801 - Who's there? - Mrs. Gauvin. 1051 01:23:14,040 --> 01:23:15,121 I was wondering... 1052 01:23:15,240 --> 01:23:16,520 Since your husband isn't home, - 1053 01:23:16,600 --> 01:23:19,001 would you like to come up and have a bite with me? 1054 01:23:19,120 --> 01:23:23,364 You're very kind, but I am a little tired tonight. 1055 01:23:25,560 --> 01:23:27,881 Well, good night, my dear. 1056 01:23:37,200 --> 01:23:39,362 Thank God you're here. 1057 01:23:39,720 --> 01:23:41,210 Or I would go crazy. 1058 01:23:41,480 --> 01:23:42,561 What would be the point of a police force - 1059 01:23:42,640 --> 01:23:44,927 if it didn't protect citizens? 1060 01:23:52,280 --> 01:23:58,242 Did you ever talk about the murder with your friends? 1061 01:23:58,360 --> 01:24:00,089 What murder? 1062 01:24:00,200 --> 01:24:03,727 Well, the kid who drowned. 1063 01:24:03,840 --> 01:24:05,808 It wasn't a murder, it was an accident! 1064 01:24:05,920 --> 01:24:07,684 You have no idea. 1065 01:24:12,520 --> 01:24:15,410 Oh, yes. I do, Catherine. 1066 01:24:17,480 --> 01:24:19,801 Would you pour us a drink? 1067 01:24:20,080 --> 01:24:21,889 It's in the living room. 1068 01:24:22,200 --> 01:24:23,690 Now, that's a good idea. 1069 01:24:36,960 --> 01:24:38,564 Would you like a Martini? 1070 01:24:39,000 --> 01:24:40,650 If you want... 1071 01:25:38,120 --> 01:25:40,122 I hope it's cooked. 1072 01:25:42,640 --> 01:25:45,769 You have become a very beautiful woman. 1073 01:26:28,520 --> 01:26:29,885 Catherine! 1074 01:26:30,160 --> 01:26:32,162 Are you crazy? 1075 01:26:32,280 --> 01:26:34,044 Mario, tell me I am dreaming! 1076 01:26:34,160 --> 01:26:35,446 Stop calling me Mario! 1077 01:26:35,560 --> 01:26:38,086 His name is Aimee Chaloupat. 1078 01:26:38,240 --> 01:26:41,164 You should take her to the hospital. She has suffered a pretty big shock. 1079 01:26:41,280 --> 01:26:43,806 And leave you alone with him? Do you think that's wise? 1080 01:26:43,920 --> 01:26:46,890 I don't think I am in much danger. 1081 01:26:51,240 --> 01:26:52,810 Mario... 1082 01:26:55,120 --> 01:26:57,202 What about trout fishing? 1083 01:27:01,640 --> 01:27:03,324 What about the veal paupiettes? 1084 01:27:05,280 --> 01:27:07,089 If you had told me, - 1085 01:27:07,320 --> 01:27:09,280 maybe we could have figured out a better solution. 1086 01:27:09,320 --> 01:27:10,731 No... 1087 01:27:11,280 --> 01:27:13,123 No. 1088 01:27:13,280 --> 01:27:15,521 I had to do it. For Norbert. 1089 01:27:18,320 --> 01:27:22,041 You know, when you lose a twin brother, - 1090 01:27:22,160 --> 01:27:24,606 the other one dies, too. 1091 01:27:25,720 --> 01:27:28,610 It's as if I had no reflection in the mirror. 1092 01:27:34,840 --> 01:27:39,402 Come on. Give me your hands. 1093 01:27:43,840 --> 01:27:46,002 Is that really necessary? 1094 01:27:48,080 --> 01:27:50,401 It's a tradition. 1095 01:27:52,880 --> 01:27:58,569 But tell me, after 35 years... 1096 01:27:58,880 --> 01:28:00,848 What's the use? 1097 01:28:05,640 --> 01:28:08,086 I thought I could lead an ordinary life. 1098 01:28:11,280 --> 01:28:14,887 But then, I met Martine Boulanger in Paris. 1099 01:28:16,160 --> 01:28:18,811 Randomly, in the street. 1100 01:28:21,160 --> 01:28:24,960 I understood immediately that I had to kill all five of them. 1101 01:28:34,720 --> 01:28:37,166 I had no right to forget Norbert. 1102 01:28:38,360 --> 01:28:40,283 What about your poor grandmother? 1103 01:28:43,120 --> 01:28:44,485 She knows. 1104 01:28:46,200 --> 01:28:48,328 She paints the shells. 1105 01:28:55,680 --> 01:28:57,887 Don't bother her. 1106 01:28:58,120 --> 01:28:59,610 Please. 1107 01:28:59,880 --> 01:29:00,927 Be nice. 1108 01:29:01,040 --> 01:29:03,566 Well, you sure have family values. 1109 01:29:04,560 --> 01:29:07,450 Come on, let's get out of here. I don't like the air in here. 1110 01:29:35,880 --> 01:29:37,166 Go on. 1111 01:29:38,120 --> 01:29:39,406 No. 1112 01:29:40,840 --> 01:29:43,286 I regret not killing Catherine. 1113 01:29:43,680 --> 01:29:45,808 I remember very well. 1114 01:29:46,080 --> 01:29:48,208 She was the first one to push Norbert in the water. 1115 01:29:48,520 --> 01:29:50,807 Well, that's your problem, pal. 1116 01:29:51,040 --> 01:29:52,929 You should have started with the right one. 1117 01:31:48,840 --> 01:31:51,969 Translation by VITAC