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Hey,

for the last time.

Tell me who you are.

Doppins Barisford.

That's better.

And what you doing in my room?

I work for British intelligence. I'm

looking for a spy.

Are you here alone?

Sit.

Tell me what you know.

A scientist has been kidnapped

along with his work. A prototype for a

new atom bomb.

Go on.

The Soviets are behind it. They have a

spy in this house. Code name

N. And you think it's me?

If I was your spy,

I would shoot you right now.

But I'm not.

I saw a postmark on your letter.

Who are you communicating with in the

USSR?

We came looking for the same person.

N is my enemy, too.

Mrs. Bro, is it getting awfully hot in

here?

We really should dress for the ball, Mr.

Barisford.

So, can I ask if you dance with me at

the ball tonight?

A woman traveling alone can attract the

wrong kind of attention.

I could use a uh protector.

It would be an honor.

Just so you know, I don't mind a little

um penning on top.

Why are you after an

Have you ever been truly humiliated?

Brought to your knees by another's

deceit?

I'm here to settle an old score.

I paid a lot of money for this

information.

N's true identity.

The last six years of my life have been

leading to this very moment.

But the wait is nearly over.

So it's personal?

No,

not personal.

It's everything.

I can help you.

I don't need your help.

Show me the letter.

Like you, Mrs. Blen stop,

I choose to work alone.

I'm willing to make an exception.

Together,

we could make sure N rots in a prison

cell.

Go on, Mrs. Lincoln. But first, put the

gun down.

Please, Major Khan, put the gun down.

Move with this.

No.

Do you know this man?

Yes.

No. Yes.

You're lied.

Don't shoot. Is he MI5 as well?

Yes.

You're not ruining this for me. I've

worked too hard. You can have N after

I'm done.

This stays with me.

Now,

get out of my room and stay out of my

way, both of you.

No.

Are you all right? Did he hurt you?

What the hell were you thinking?

bursting through the door like some kind

of maniac.

You were about to get shot.

He was about to give me N.

N is the mage's enemy. He came here to

settle an old school.

But I

Exactly.

Who could he hold a grudge against?

Well, the obvious choice would be Mr.

Denim.

Carl,

why would you jump to that conclusion?

Well, no one can actually be that smug.

Must be an act.

He seems like a very nice young man.

I suppose you think the enchanting Mrs.

Spott is genuinely interested in your

company.

We get on well, thank you very much.

Don't flatter yourself, Tommy. She is up

to something.

So, what is in this letter?

Information about N.

Khan paid someone for it.

We need to get back into his room.

Can you crack open a safe? Let's just

follow Khn. He'll lead us to N.

Do you have a dress for the ball?

Yes.

Do you?

But it's ticketed.

So was the 1949 Cambridge Chess

Tournament. Guess who walked right in?

Leave this to me, Tubbs.

Good evening. Can I see your ticket,

sir?

Well, this is awkward, but I've gone and

forgotten the blasted thing

and accept an old uh war wound instead.

I could ask you to stand to one side

just for sake. You sir, have a good

evening.

Thanks. Dragging my war. Thank you, sir.

Have a good evening.

Warwood Wesley.

I was in North Africa. British 8th Army.

Battle of Gazala.

That's right.

Which regiment?

Fifth Fusel D Company.

I heard you log got stuck behind the

hill. How do you get a scar 3 miles from

the battle?

I was run over

by what?

Catering truck.

Major Meadows. They're calling for your

speech in the officer's lounge.

Typical. Smart yourself up, soldier.

One, Major Meadows.

Thank you.

You know, you look rather

focus, Tommy.

Miss Pella.

Ah, Mr. Meadows, we never got to finish

our conversation,

didn't we?

About psychology.

You showed an interest.

Well, I I

Have you ever considered therapy? A man

who's seen active duty like yourself

must have a lot playing on his mind.

Another time perhaps.

Why is your tray empty? Your tray should

never be empty.

Um, I'm sorry. I I gave all my drinks

away.

A good waitress's tray is never clear.

Either full glasses for the guests or

empties for the kitchen. Now, are you a

good waitress or a bad waitress?

Good. I'm a good waitress.

You've been avoiding me.

On the contrary, I've been looking for

you.

You promised me a dance.

Really?

Please.

I feel like the gazelle at the back of

the pack with all these military men.

And you never did tell me where you're

from, Mr. Meadows.

Colchester. Oh,

such a long way from Richmond.

Pardon?

The address on the card is where the

weak place is based.

Oh, well, they're the best in the

country, sir.

Do you mind if I steal this beautiful

lady from you, men?

Oh, be my guest.

I do.

Table five need ice

temporary staff. Rain of my life

for table five.

Any leads?

No. Just spotted by Veronica. You

I keep getting cornered by Sonusi. Guess

must be difficult to turn down a dance

from Mrs. Sprat. Tuppens, I have a role

to play.

Well, don't get too used to the bachelor

life.

Come on, we need an alive.

There we go.

I don't understand.

Why would he do such a thing?

Suicide.

No,

the gun is in his left hand.

In his room earlier, he was holding it

in his right

n

anything.

Whoever did this is long gone. There's

not a trace.

Just how N planned it?

Shall we go back inside? Question the

guests. See if anyone looks suspicious.

The envelope tubs. Trust me. N is not

about to give themselves away, giving

shifty looks. But

look, we can get into the major's room

while everyone's still here.

Come on, we've got to get hold of that

letter.

Wait,

the mage's room.

Someone got here first.

Toppins, be careful.

Wait.

Call

Mr. Denim.

What are you doing home?

I asked you a question.

Who's there?

I'm so alone. I'm not alone. I can't be

alone right now.

What's going on?

Major Khan's dead.

What?

How?

He shot himself.

How long have you been here, Mrs. Sprat?

I got a taxi straight from the ball. I I

couldn't bear it when I saw the major's

body.

Death is so ugly. Are

you all right?

Perhaps you should have a brandy.

Yes. Yes, that's a good idea.

I'll get you one, Mrs. Spr.

I've got to get some air.

Why did you leave the ball early?

I have some stuff to do at home.

We found the body.

I don't know.

I can't believe you do something like

that.

There's already talk of foul play.

There is.

Oh, yes. His whole life will be

examined. I imagine his friends,

his enemies.

I wouldn't leave town if I were you. It

wouldn't look good.

How do you mean?

I thought you were and the major having

words at the ball.

I need to get out of here.

You had history, didn't you? You were

arguing over something. What was it?

Leave me alone.

It was horrible. I found him first and

raised the alarm.

Here, you'll feel better. You're too

kind.

Do you believe it was suicide?

Of course. Gun was in his hand.

You don't think it could have been

anything else?

An accident?

Not unless he was scratching his head

with it.

I meant murder. Well, you're quite the

fatsist.

I listen to the major's gloomy talk

every night.

And I told him, "Suicide is the coward's

way." I see now I was wasting my breath.

When I spoke to him this evening, there

was no mention of it.

Well, what did you talk about?

Well, nothing important. The major went

straight to his room after cards.

You were with him.

I didn't have you down as the type. No,

no, I wasn't with him. I just don't

embarrassed. Even a widow is entitled to

a little fun.

We all get a little lonely sometimes,

don't we?

The poor.

Stupid, stupid man.

Stiff drink.

A hot bath will soothe your nerves. I

just want to go to bed.

Where did Mr. Denham go?

I don't know.

Come. Come.

Tommy Carter's here. Come on.

So, how did your date go?

It didn't. Barbara thinks I stood her

up. I'm sorry, Alia.

Yeah, we've got bigger problems.

It's obvious Denim took the envelope. He

was leaving with a bag.

No, no, no, no, no. Mrs. Sprat returned

early and hid in her room. She was in

the perfect position to get to that

safe.

Denim is N. I'm certain of it. When I

asked him about his relationship with a

major, he couldn't get away fast.

Brought was adamant it was suicide. She

even fed me some sob story about being

Khan's shoulder to cry.

Your attitude to Mrs. Sprat is nothing

short of catchy.

You don't understand, Carl at Oh, for

God's sake, enough.

Now, set a ransom.

Our driver, Larry, found it on the

windscreen of the car this afternoon,

which is troubling in itself.

£100,000

and the release of 30 Soviet political

prisoners or they detonate the bomb.

Then there's a list of names,

which can only mean that an has gone

freelance, accountable to no one.

which makes the situation eminently more

dangerous. If N has gone rogue and is

acting alone, who knows what he's

capable of.

So N might actually just detonate this

bomb.

Yes.

And it's several hundred times more

powerful than an atomic bomb.

According to Gilbert's notes, it's a

three-stage thermonuclear device. The

second stage being the clever bit. A

fusion reaction within hydrogen isotopes

surrounding the core. Albeit detonation

at ground level would give a relatively

small central blast area.

How small?

Norwich might get away with a few broken

windows, a few flash fires.

Norwich is 25 miles away.

with the car. I uh I have to go back to

London. I'll see when I can find out

about the major's past. See what he was

up to six years ago. He's our only lead.

But his past may hold the key to all of

this.

If I had an alternative, I'd I'd pull

you out. But um

but I don't. So

you'll have to find N.

Be careful.

This is too serious now, Tommy. We've

got to settle our differences. Apologies

normally come with the word sorry in

them.

Sorry.

Can we work together properly now,

please?

If you want to help me catch Denim.

I'm sorry, Tommy. My money's still on

Sprat.

Well, may the best man win.

All best woman.

Sten.

It's Sprat.

It's Denim.

Sleep

laid.

I'm well rested for the day ahead. Thank

you.

Dailyas always cheer me up.

You

done? Nice. Thank you.

Ah, Mr. Meadows. Just the man.

Why don't I join you?

Terrible business last night.

Did you manage to sleep?

I think I did.

Any dreams you can remember?

We must not try to hide our suffering

from this tragedy. I'd like to offer my

services to both of you. My prices are

extremely reasonable.

Did you get to know the major? Well,

Tommy,

no, not really.

Excuse me.

Oh,

I hope my dressing gown doesn't offend

anyone. I simply can't bathe on an empty

stomach. Oh,

not at all. It's It's quite lovely.

Excuse me. Oh, excuse me.

How are you feeling today, Mrs. What?

Awful. How do you think?

Nice coastal walk might help. More like

a long bath in a book.

Or a day out shopping.

There's some reason you want me to leave

the house, Mrs. Bington.

Mr. Denim, may I have a word?

Can't wait till after breakfast. It's

about your rent.

Carrie, why did you leave last night?

I'll get you your money.

It's not about the money.

You're always so supportive.

You don't at least finish your

breakfast.

Shut up,

Elizabeth. Elizabeth.

Where your binoculars?

Sorry.

Well, you can't spot a warbler with a

naked eye.

We're going bird watching,

are we?

Well, of course. Have you forgotten?

No, no. I I just thought after last

night you might not fancy it.

Well, to be honest, oh boy, I could do

some cheering up.

Who are you looking for? I'm sorry. Am I

interrupting something?

No, I just assessing the cloud density.

Good odds for reciting.

Yes. Yes. Come on. Hop in.

Oh, no, thank you. Not much of a morning

drinker myself.

There doesn't seem to be any warblers

this time.

Well, we've only been here 20 minutes.

We should get moving. Well, don't that

disturb the birds.

Well, let's try further up the beach.

I think I can see something.

Is that you, Veronica?

Yes. Can I have an extra towel?

Yes, Mrs.

Thank you.

I can't believe the silly bugger shot

himself.

I've had dark thoughts myself.

Did he ever talk to you about his demon?

Enemies

perhaps.

Enemies. God, no.

The major likes everyone. Of course.

Wow. Everyone except that Carl Denning.

But he could wind up the most patient of

them.

You should head back down towards the

beach.

Well,

The last time we were together, I was in

ecstasy.

The touch of your hand on my

The feel of your lips, son. Oh my

goodness. Don't stop there.

It's just about to get interesting.

Start talking.

Something went missing from my room. A

set of pearls. And you think I stole

them? Well, I thought I saw you come out

of the mage's room

after the ball.

I put two and two together. Got a thief.

You do have quite the imagination. I

must get my hands on that novel of yours

when it's finished.

Yes. My husband used to say I could pull

a story out of a biscuit tin.

I was in the mage's room.

Oh, I was getting that letter back

from under his pillow.

So M is for Major.

We were intimate.

But you're married,

separated, soon divorced.

The force of habit

like the marriage.

That's how I know it was suicide.

I knew the major.

He was obsessed with me.

Perhaps you've never experienced that

obsession.

Now run along. Unless you want to see

what all the fuss is about.

Can you see anything, Madam?

Meadows

Meadows.

Meadows.

Heat. Heat.

Well, I'll be done.

Sorry.

What happened?

I found something.

So have I. Khan's letter has been

burned.

Mrs. Sprat must have burned the

documents while we were sleeping. or

she's innocent and telling the truth.

She admitted she was in the major's

room,

which she has a perfectly decent

explanation for.

The opposite of decent, I'd say.

There's nothing wrong with affectionate

words between lovers.

Tommy, this was nothing short of smart.

I mean, how would you feel if I started

writing letters like that?

Well,

Tommy,

this way, darling.

It's gone.

There was radio equipment here. His boat

was morowed out there. He must have seen

me and got rid of everything.

Are you sure it was him?

Yes, I saw Carl on the boat.

It's not a crime for a man to have a

boat. Doesn't make him a mad man who's

stolen a bomb. It

happens. A little faith wouldn't go a

miss.

I'm sorry, Tommy. It's just

you can get a little one track at times.

Fight when?

Like when you were convinced the

neighbors were pinching your coxes.

I smelled an awful lot of apple pies

being baked that summer.

Okay, let's think. There's radio

equipment and there was a boat.

Well, if you're right about Carl, he

could be anywhere by now.

Tommy.

Tommy.

God grieve.

I still think it's nothing.

We should explore.

I I think we should go back.

Don't be scared, Thomas.

I'm not scared.

Well, then let's keep going. This could

lead us straight to Carl.

No. What was that?

Honestly, Tubbs, you'll chase

communists, killers, and spies, but

you're still afraid of the dark.

I am not afraid of the dark.

No. Let me

steps.

Where the hell are we?

I've got a strange feeling.

Thomas.

Looks familiar.

No. Elizabeth,

leave me alone.

You have to get a hold of yourself.

You're raising suspicion.

Suspicion? We made this happen. He

didn't deserve that. We've got blood on

her. He brought it on himself.

I want out of this.

No, out is not an option. You're my wife

now. Act like it. with you at the hotel

for Perry in an hour.

Do you think they were talking about the

major?

Well, Mr. Minton was questioning me

about KHN over breakfast, but I didn't.

I just thought they were, not spies.

We haven't been watching them. Who knows

what we've missed? We should have been

working together on this.

Well, she doesn't seem to want to be a

part of it. Do you think he could be in

when she's just a cover?

We need to get her on her own. Try and

get some answers.

Well, let's call Albert.

Safety and numbers.

The Minttons are taking tea at the hotel

to Perry. If we can get the wife alone,

maybe she'll crack.

Yes. Weakest link first, Tommy. We have

to be 100% certain before we make our

move.

Right. I'm going in now. Right. Excuse

me, sir. Telephone call for you at the

front desk. They said it was important.

Stay there and don't talk to anyone.

Hello.

Oh, Mrs. Blanken. I'm just having tea

with my husband.

Yes. It won't take a minute.

I was concerned. You seemed very upset

at breakfast this morning.

Would you like to talk?

Woman tow woman.

Mr. Minton. Yes. Yes. He's just walking

over to the telephone now.

Yes. I'll just pass you over to him. Mr.

Minton, there's a call for you. Thank

you. Hello.

Hello.

There's no one here.

Must have rung off. Let me get beer

operator for you.

Thank you.

Major Khn's death upset you, didn't it?

It upset us all.

Suicide.

Such loss of hope.

What do you think made him do it?

I really can't talk right now.

Or indeed, who?

There's rarely a time when a third party

is not involved.

Don't you find?

Hello.

Hello.

Hello. There's definitely no one there.

Oh, that is odd. Let me try again.

Please don't bother.

Oh, there you are, sir. Uh, bought your

wine for you. I didn't order a wine. Oh,

so my hand slipped.

It's hard to keep a secret, isn't it?

Major Khn, it was us.

Both of you.

My husband did all the work, but I

supported him. I see. The last thing the

major said to me was how much he trusted

us.

Good grief.

Human nature is so difficult to predict.

Certainly is.

Looking back, all the suicidal signs

were there.

Suicide.

Let me uh Don't worry. I'm a fully

qualified dry cleaner. It's true.

Do your glasses while no. No problem.

What are you doing?

Stop it. Give me here now.

My husband targets military men with

mental health problems. Damaged men.

But we haven't got a license. He says

it's a psychologist. Golden.

Stop talking.

Please leave us.

I told her everything, Frederick. I

can't lie anymore.

Elizabeth,

we're not qualified.

Fraudsters.

Excuse me.

I've read all I need to know on the

subject.

What's some degree going to teach me?

Wait.

The major's old wounds. Did he mention

anything unusual? Anything from his

past?

Who are you people?

We're busy bodies willing to report you

if you don't tell us what we want to

know.

I gave the major hypnosis.

When Karm was he kept repeating a name.

What was the name?

Anal Hassan.

Yes, Tommy. Uh, we've drawn a blank on

Major Khn. Perhaps he's using an alias.

His past is is too clean, too

convenient.

Try Major Anneil Hassan.

Right out to me.

Uh uh pa this

right

This is Anil Hassan.

Major Khan.

Hassan was Khan's code name when he

worked for the Secret Intelligence

Service after the war. Valued asset. And

he was in Berlin in 1946.

Berlin.

What was the job?

Well, he made himself pretty useful

passing information to and from the

Americans until some documents were

intercepted

by Anne.

Look so much like it. It was the major

that took the blame on us for what ended

his career. His reputation was ruined.

Well,

that's N. It has to be

quite possibly. Yes.

So N was in Germany. Could we place any

of the Susi guests there? Have any of

them ever been to Germany?

We became sidetracked by the Mintons.

There you go, sir.

We've still got our sights on Carl

Denim.

It's not Carl.

Well, he was in the house at the right

time to steal the envelope. I'm sure

that hide by the caves is his.

I think it's Sprout.

You're wrong. I'm I'm sorry, Tumblers.

Please, I just need one more shot at

Denim.

I still need evidence. We have to be

certain before we act. And if N suspects

we're on to him, he'll vanish. Let me

search his room and you'll get evidence.

All I need is a distraction.

keys

quickly.

All right, Mrs. Bl,

was that your bike? I thought I might uh

take you up on that off of a ride.

Oh, it's it's not a good time right now.

Really? What have you been doing?

I've been out in the ocean.

Swimming

on my boat. I need some time to clear my

head. Oh,

would you like to talk about it?

No.

Who are the daily for?

My girl.

Oh.

Look, Mrs. Blink. So, I I I don't mean

to be rude, but I'm I'm spoken for.

I thought we were getting on so well.

Go on. We had a fight. I really need to

do No,

wait. I think you really need to cool

down first.

Just need to get in my room. Oh, I feel

terribly awkward about our little

misunderstanding. Let me make it up to

you. Um,

I

have some beautiful ribbon

that would make these extra special.

Really?

Would you be allowed and go and get them

for me? They're just in the lounge.

Knock her socks off.

Just just by the fireplace.

Okay.

Thank you.

I can't hold him much longer.

This belongs to your friend Carl von

Dinham. A

German.

That's right. A German passport issued

in Berlin.

Berlin. N was in Berlin.

Exactly. Need any more convincing?

Wait,

Tommy. Tommy, wait for me.

Tommy, wait for me.

Tommy. Tommy, where are you?

Stop

it.

Help me.

Tommy,

where are you? Tommy.

Oh no

heat. Heat. Heat. N.