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- Your servant, sir. - Hello, my son.

What do you mean by that? Tea already? It's only three o'clock!

Excuse me, Sir David, but it's already five o'clock.

Nonsense. It was with this watch Wellington defeated Napoleon.

- It's three o'clock. - Our current position...

is 23 degrees, 30 minutes and 15 seconds east of Greenwich.

We are now 200 nautical miles from Thessaloniki.

On the Aegean coast, it's exactly 5:06pm.

What nonsense. We're on a British ship, so it's three o'clock...

- and 6 minutes. - Very good, sir. "God save the queen.

What time is this Galingre due to arrive? At 2 a.m., the average time in Western Europe.

So he's an hour late. I hate punctuality!

We should weigh anchor and move on.

- Continue? But... what about our guests, Sir? - Are they still down?

- Mr. Kara is having his horse shod. - Ah, a magnificent animal!

He has to sell it to me! Whether he wants to or not!

- He doesn't want to. - I know, but he has to! I'm not giving up.

- Where the hell is Galingre? - I think he's coming...

- Is this Sir David Lindsay's yacht? - Yes, sir, it is.

You're late, Mr. Galingre. We've been waiting 1 hour in London time.

My name is Nimran. I'm a rug merchant from Rugova.

I'm afraid you'll have to wait your friend Galingre in vain...

He was attacked by bandits.

This man lay unconscious and bleeding on the path.

He witnessed the assault.

They were on the lookout, and fell on us without warning.

Half a day's drive from Ostromdscha.

They murdered the coachman, and beat me almost to death.

But that's wonderful! I envy you for having such adventures.

Please be seated. And Mr. Galingre, how is he?

They took him away with the others.

But first, he told them he'd come to join some friends here.

A famous German emir, with whom he was to travel to Egypt...

- on a rich Englishman's yacht... - Rich in stones.

Help us, Effendi.

Your friend is in the hands of the biggest thieves in the Balkans.

The two Aladjys are terribly dangerous! And they work for the Shut.

Unfortunately, this is not possible.

As much as I'm tempted to get to know these two gentlemen.

But I have an important social obligation to Suez, you know.

- Archie, when should we be there? - November 16, opening of the Suez Canal...

8pm: grand ball at the palace.

November 17, noon: Reception of Empress Eugénie of France.

In the evening, at 7pm: Premiere of Aida, Verdi's new opera.

As you can see, it's impossible.

Lord Beaconsfield said that, without me, the Suez Canal will not be opened.

But after the festivities, I will return to free Mr. Galingré.

I'm already looking forward to it.

Help me, Effendi. If the Schut learns that I'm still alive, he'll cut off my ears.

- Why not go to the police? - You seem to be misjudging the situation...

- Even the police can't do anything about the Schut. - So, are you afraid of him too?

No one is safe, least of all defenseless shopkeepers like me.

But I have to go. I have to ship a shipment of valuable carpets tomorrow.

And, for fear of Schut, I wish to be present...

Valuable rugs? But I'm very interested!

Archie, do we already have a collection of precious rugs?

- At the moment, no. - Then I'm interested.

- I'll come and see you in... - Rugova.

Would you like to reserve your most precious pieces?

It will be a great pleasure.

But you should also worry about poor Galingre.

But I don't even know him. He's just a friend of my friend, Kara Ben Nemsi.

- You have to talk to him. - I've run out of time.

Nor do I, unfortunately.

I made a bet with my friends that I'd be the first to cross the Suez Canal.

So I must hurry. So, good luck.

Don't move.

By-product of an inconsistent grandmother! How long does it take you to put on four unfortunate irons?

Speak only when spoken to! You obviously don't know who I am.

So listen up!

I am the famous Hadji Halef Omar Ben Hadji Abou Abbas....

protector of the even more famous Kara Ben Nemsi.

The whole world praises his exploits.

The Arabs tremble in their tents when his name resounds...

and the Indians christened him "Old Schmetterhand"...

Because with his fist, he's capable of overpowering the strongest of opponents...

In one fell swoop, he plants the shoes to the horses' hooves!

But he wanted to give you the honor of looking after his prodigious horse.

- How much do you charge for this miserable job? - 14 piasters.

What? 14? You dare to ask this exorbitant price...

just because you're the only farrier in this hole...

whom Allah himself has relegated to oblivion! Thirteen.

- I said 14. Your Sihdi agreed to 14. - Quiet! Quiet!

You took advantage of my Sidhi's kindness in my absence, you smart aleck...

- Twelve piasters! - I could give you a piaster of the 14...

I told you not to interrupt me!

That's enough, now.

- It's almost over... - Go away, you vultures!

Back to your place, in the gutter!

Halef, a master of language must speak, not wield the whip.

But, Sidhi, in all the time we've been traveling together,

you should have learned how to deal with this scum.

I guess you're right. Did the blacksmith get his 12 piastres?

- Well, then, I'll give them back to you. - There were only eight.

Sorry, but somebody's got to look after to look after your money!

I guess you're right. I'm learning from you too, that's true...

I know you're generous. Here's 12 piasters.

But only give the four piastres to someone who deserves them.

Come... Come, Rih.

Ah, there you are, dear friend! I've been looking for you for a long time.

I wanted to inform you that Mr. Galingre has been kidnapped by Schut's bandits.

- Henri, kidnapped by bandits? - That's right.

In that case, I can't accompany you to Suez. You must understand that, Sir David.

Of course you can, but I don't like it.

I wanted to introduce you to Empress Eugenie, so that we... How do you say it?

show off.

to show us around. How are you finding Mr. Galingre?

First I'll ride to Ostromdscha, to his wife's house. She's on her own.

I want to tell him that I'm going to help him.

And this... witness, I'd like to talk to him too.

Let's get on with it.

Come on, you bastard.

- Where's the money? - We have...

This pig is lying!

You want to kill Omar. You heartless monster!

You're going to kill your brother! If you don't tell us where the money is...

you're the one who's going to drown it!

My brother is dying!

Dirty dog, let him live!

Shut him up!

- Help! Omar! Omar! Father! Father! - Tschita...

Get the horses.

Get out! You want to roast?

Please let me go! Please let me go...

Tschita...

Get out of here.

Help, Omar! Help, Omar!

My friend Halef, I feel a new adventure a new adventure.

What's the matter with you? Are you upset?

Not offended, but displeased. Because you won't let me convert you.

You want to remain an infidel, for whom heaven is forever closed.

I understand you, but you have to understand me too. Let me give you another example...

Your mare is white, and my stallion is black.

Yes, Fatima is white, and Rih is black, like the foot of a Bedoin. Why is that?

Listen up. The fact that our horses are one black and one white...

doesn't mean that a black horse is better than a white horse.

No... Quite the contrary. They love each other. Believe me, Sidhi, if I hadn't been paying attention...

What would have happened? Go on.

We shouldn't talk about these things.

Look, there!

Too late.

Here. The Schut. Just as I thought.

The farmers must have refused to pay him tribute. I've seen this signature many times before.

This Schut, we'll beat him to the punch too, aren't we, Sidhi?

Yes, Halef.

I followed the ridge road. I saw everything from above.

It was a bloodbath. I got there as fast as I could, but I was too late.

- Here, let me help you. - We're friends.

My Sihdi is the famous Kara Ben Nemsi, and I...

- Come on, Halef! - Kara Ben Nemsi?

The one whose friend is in Schut's hands? My name is Nirwan.

It was I who warned your English friend.

I travel a lot on business...

And I've often heard of your heroic deeds, on my travels around the country.

If you can catch the Schut, the people can breathe again.

I'm afraid you overestimate me, Mr. Nirwan.

Halef and I are alone against a whole gang.

I, Omar Sadek, shall not rest...

until we have eliminated the man who killed my master's brother...

and kidnapped my fiancée.

I swear!

You were to be my son-in-law. In 4 weeks, I was to give you my daughter Tschita...

And now...

I have to go after them!

- Tschita, my child! - That's the way it is...

Schut sows blood and tears.

I hope to see you soon, gentlemen. My store and home are in Rugova.

Salam.

Salam. And beware of the Schut.

And if you should be in danger, just mention the name...

Hadschi Halef Omar'm Hadschi Abbal Abbas...

- and the wildest bandits will surrender! - I'll make a note of it. Goodbye.

Tell me, my friend... What do you know about Schut?

With his whip, he subdued the whole country.

His name and secret hideouts, only his closest accomplices know.

I vowed to kill the white-haired dog.

He was certainly one of them.

The bastards called him Barud.

And you'd recognize it? I'll never forget that vulture!

Effendi, take me with you. I can be useful.

I know the area like the back of my hand, and, more importantly, I know this bastard's face.

How could we take you? You don't have a horse.

Our horse shelter is hidden deep in the canyon...

- They probably haven't found it. - I'm coming too.

That's out, you're far too weak.

Besides, someone has to stay here, to rebuild everything.

You're right.

Yes, I'm staying here.

But as soon as I can, I will hunt down my brother's murderer...

until one of us passes from life to death!

Go ahead...

Can you see anything?

According to the tracks, the bandits passed through here about four hours ago

They parted ways.

Part of it went that way, and the other here.

And the girl?

- We need to find out where they've taken her. - Bakchich!

Bakchich!

You hear that, Sidhi? In this country, even the stones speak.

I'd like to know how long it's been there.

It's Busra, the cripple. He's paralyzed. He's from Ostromdja, but he's everywhere.

- Bakchich! - Give him a piaster. I need to ask him something.

Apart from that one word, this piece of rock seems to have completely forgotten his mother tongue...

Listen, old man...

Have you seen any horsemen passing by?

Horses... Lots of them.

- Where did they go? - Over there... upstairs.

- Was there a girl with them? - Yes, a girl. Screaming... Screaming.

Tschita!...

Take cover!

Halt. Wait here.

Sounds dangerous... I'll go first.

Let's go! The bridge holds.

Pull together!

- How are you, Sidhi? - Nothing serious...

Only contusions, due to the fall...

- I have to look for Rih. - Shall I carry you?

It's not necessary.

Without me, things could have gone badly....

Hey, tavern keeper!

Hold it.

Come down! Where are the Alachi?

Stand there and wait!

You know that Schut is always your best friend...

As far as I'm concerned, your Schut can go to hell!

Yes, for me too!

Get lost!

Yeah, go away. We have to work.

That's all he asks. A trifle!

- He knows you'll be offended if he double-crosses you. - That's right.

Pass us? He'd regret it.

We're mad at him! Tell him.

Come on, Bybar.

So keep fighting, until you slaughter each other!

Let's get down to business.

You're afraid of Kara Ben Nemsi, aren't you?

Be sincere.

You scum! Afraid of us?

Good! Then do it, and you'll be richly rewarded. The Schut is generous.

- The Schut is not stingy, he says! - Your Schut is a bastard. Don't you think?

A bastard and a thief! Let him start by paying his debts.

- Does he owe us anything? - Of course he does! French, stagecoach...

We didn't catch it French for nothing!

So tell your Schut to get out the change, or there'll be trouble!

When these gentlemen talk about money in such a good mood...

What do you want? Shut the fuck up!

Otherwise, our good mood won't last long!

Effendi... I hear... that you are a friend of the great Schut.

Maybe you'll have more influence over him than me...

I'm just a a poor man...

Perhaps you could tell him... No, please... Your old debts...

What are you rambling about? What debts?

Sorry, I thought...

We paid for everything a long time ago! Or do you take us for cheats, liars, swindlers?

Or do you want to insult us?

What do we have to pay?

You're the one who's going to pay!

What were we talking about?

We were talking about Schut. That bandit, that bastard!

Ah yes, hurry back to your Schut, and tell him what we do to men...

who think they can put pressure on us!

Please help me, I'm a prisoner of Schut.

How can you just stand there! 100 men afraid of two drunken bandits?

Shame on you!

And what about you? You're just as pathetic!

Don't let it get away.

Get down from there!

You bastards, let me go!

Cowards!...

Can't you see that it's useless to resist?

Thank you, son of bravery.

Schut will never forget your courage. Long life to you.

What a sad hole.

Hamdulillah!... Hey! Hey!

How is this possible? No one on the street, and everyone's afraid of us.

Hey, you! Yes, you there! Come over here.

Salaam Aleikum.

We're looking for Mr. Galingre, the merchant. Can you take us there?

Why not?

Conviviality is clearly not not their strong suit.

His house is on the village square, on the left at the corner.

I'm Madame's servant...

but I'm not allowed to go now, because the holy Mübarek...

Is this your saint?

Sidhi, did you hear that click?

These are his sacred bones. Mübarek is said to be 400 years old.

400 years?

Then he has the right to click.

Announce us now to your masters.

We've waited long enough. I don't want to get as old as Mübarek.

- Madame... - What's the matter?

There are three foreigners.

Send them in. They must be friends of my brother.

Some new faces at last!

- Hello and welcome. - Welcome to our home. My maid said there were three of you?

That's right. The third takes care of the horses...

Our valet will take care of it. I suppose you're friends of my brother?

He would have been happy to see you, but he left 3 days ago...

Excuse me, you are?...

You probably don't know me. My name is Kara Ben Nemsi.

Of course I've heard of you! Not a day goes by without your name being mentioned around here!

Henri was so looking forward to travelling with you and the English Lord to the Suez Canal.

But why are you here, and not on his yacht?

We waited for Henri for hours, but he didn't come.

Madam... I hate to bring you to bring you this news...

A stranger told us that Henri was attacked by bandits...

- It's in their power. - Don't tell me...

- He's not... - Are you home?

My sister-in-law! Don't tell her!

Simone, who's there?

Henri's friends.

Kara Ben Nemsi, Henri's favourite subject!

What a joy!

I wasn't expecting you so soon...

And here's the famous Hadji Halef Omar Ben Hadji...

Abul Abbas Ibn Hadji Dawuhd...

Al Gossara!

She knows me!

I could name you in my dreams. Henri taught me.

By the way, where is he?

Henri!

What happened?

He was attacked and taken prisoner... Apparently by Schut's gang.

I had a feeling that one day...

You needn't worry, I've already regained my composure.

It's not the first time that Schut has tried to blackmail us.

I felt it!

I'm sure Henri's alive. The Schut will demand a ransom.

He won't kill him.

The tension over the last few weeks has been so great, this news is almost a relief.

Every time Henri left, there was this fear that he wouldn't come back...

then the joy of his return, then fear again...

The Schut is indeed behind everything that happens here.

All over the city, there's a heavy atmosphere...

as in a besieged fortress.

We're boycotting our store. We're not selling anything.

- The Mübarek ... - Yes, we've met him.

He must have enormous power over the people who live here.

He abuses their superstition, and turns the people against us.

Oh Henri...

Don't cry any more. I'll find him. I promise. And alive!

Well, now I don't want to hear of Schut or Mübarek!

Tonight, I'll be making, especially for you, one of my specialties: Napoleon ham.

Ham? Hmm... Sounds wonderful...

It's going to be a delight.

What a delicious wine.

French cuisine deep in the Balkans... My friend Henri is really lucky.

That's right, you're absolutely right.

He'll be back with us soon. I have every confidence in you.

Your young friend left so quickly... What was his name again?

Doesn't he eat with us?

I must excuse him. Omar prefers to be alone, after these ordeals.

Well... You either, eating anything, Mr. Halef?

- Pork? Me, a Hadschi? Never! - Why not? You were so happy about it!

I thought it was ham, but it's ham.

That's right, Halef.

A true believer always obeys the prophet's injunctions.

As long as I live, no pork will come under this turban...

as true as I am my father's son!

Meat from an animal wallowing in the mud!

The prophet had his reasons.

It doesn't even smell good...

Mr. Kara... Please don't mind if I leave you for a few days.

My sister-in-law and Nebatia will take care of you

- Are you going on a trip? - Yes, we are. I received a letter the day before yesterday...

A member of my family suddenly fell ill in Rugova. And I promised...

A promise must be kept. Ouch, that hurts.

I still have a few things to put together. You'll have to excuse me.

Madame...

- You think YOU'LL find the Schut? - I will. Count on it.

- What's next? - Then I won't move until he frees my husband!

It'll be easy for him... Because Schut won't let you go back.

- I'll be the one to find Henri. - With this leg?

- It could still take weeks! - I don't think so. I can leave tomorrow.

- But this is... - You forget... your husband is my friend.

- And what do I do? - Go to sleep...

And trust me.

Good night.

Good night... and thank you very much!

- Effendi, do you feel better already? - Yes, I do. I'm so grateful.

These are special herbs. They cost a lot of money at Saint Mübarek.

What? He's taking money for this?

You don't have to buy them! They grow everywhere.

Not everywhere. Mübarek enchanted them, and that's the only reason they heal.

Mübarek is a saint, but also one of the world's greatest magicians.

He turned many wicked people into ravens...

who tell him everything, that's why he's omniscient!

I have a good idea... It's to test the whole thing.

- What are you doing, Sidhi? - Oh, I want to test this old Mübarek.

Great idea! And how are you going to do it?

Take a good look... See those two balls?

One is true, and the other false...

Which is the fake ball?

- That's the one! - No, wrong choice. This is the wrong one.

It is composed of a mixture of mercury and bismuth.

Ah, you see how lucky you are to have me with you? Because this thing was so hard to find!

This is bismuth, and this is mercury...

After mixing, I obtained a ball as hard as lead.

And later, the ball disintegrates, and literally dissolves into tiny pieces.

Do you understand?

Yes... that you're going to set a trap for Mübarek. I can already imagine the look of bewilderment on his face...

Let's get on with it... Loading the rifle, I insert first a real bullet, then a fake one.

And I do it again... The turn is next.

We shoot with real bullets, and push Mübarek to fire the fake ones.

Get it?

But you're... bulletproof, Sidhi! In fact, I've always known that...

- Do you really understand? - Of course I do.

With the real bullet, we shoot, and the fake, we show it.

Halef! I should fire you! You're too stupid!

But Sidhi, have I ever let you down?

No, but you never listen when I explain something!

I'm going to listen to you now.

Well...

But when you don't understand something, you say so!

Sidhi... Say, Sidhi...

Is the ham really as good as Madame Galingre says?

But... Allah, we still have the right to ask...

Rih, stop boring me with this sad end to a love story.

Go to bed!

Let's see who does it better...

The Mübarek, or me. You're a charlatan!

This mangy dog must pay for his disbelief by roasting in hell!

So says the god of vengeance and justice!

The Mübarek is wrong! It's not God who wants me dead, it's him!

There's only one God, the one who doesn't allow a charlatan to pass himself off as a saint!

You insulted the holy wizard. Everyone heard.

For that, there is no justification.

You're just afraid of losing the throne where you've landed.

That's why you want me out of the way, because you feel your power slipping away!

You know that I'm a greater sorcerer than you.

Do you have the gift of flight? You might need it...

Because we're going to throw you off the cliff!

The first one who dares touch my Sidhi, I'll put a bullet in his head!

You won't do it! I want to measure my power against his.

Don't believe him! The words of an unbeliever are as deceptive as the desert sand!

Do I have to prove to you that the myth of its invulnerability has no reality?

Very good, Mübarek! I'm not afraid.

With this rifle, all you have to do is pull the trigger. You can shoot, without reloading.

Ten times in a row. And it always hits the mark.

Show him, Halef.

You see, Mübarek... with this rifle, you can hit the bull's-eye every time.

Now we're going to shoot each other. You first. Give it to him.

Do as I say!

All right, I'll shoot first. The horse stays here, as a pawn.

Take him to the edge of the rock!

- He's alive! He's alive! - He caught the ball!

That's cheating! It's a fake ball!

That's not true, Mubarak. I caught the ball.

Next time, I'll aim it at you. And it'll hit you in exactly the same spot.

Still think it's fake? Then it won't do you any harm either! Halef...

- You wouldn't dare. -He's neither a magician nor a saint!

Want to know what it is? He's... Show them, Rih!

The swindler is Busra!

Now you can see who was hiding behind the mask?

It's Busra, the cripple!

And here's the clicking sound you were so afraid of!

Here he is... his crutches!

Quick, the horses.

I'm glad you're unharmed.

- When I heard firing... - Don't worry, everything went according to plan.

I'm glad you brought the horses. I'll be able to go and look for Henri straight away.

As soon as I find him, I'll send for you.

You don't expect me to stay at home, do you? This is my husband!

I'm as stubborn as you are. If you won't take me, I'll go alone!

- Are you blackmailing me? - Why not?

I've learned to stop at nothing... and I have provisions for four people.

The rest of the ham, and lots of sheep's milk cheese.

The Prophet says that a true Hadschi must eat only cheese when traveling.

Of course he does. He knows what he's saying, and what's healthy...

Stay calm.

Salaam, Manach.

Keep an eye on it.

Keep moving!

Get in there!

So, do you like it here?

And now.., I'm going to kiss you...

Give it a try!

If the Schut finds out, he'll whip you to death.

Hurry up, bitch! Come on down!

Come on! Get over here!

Mr. Galingre.

I persuaded this lady to come and join you...

Aren't you pleased, Frenchman?

Isn't that nice of me?

You tell her, how nice I can be.

I can only imagine your face when they take you away, when Omar, my husband, fixed you up!

Are you out of your mind? A defenseless girl! Shame on you, coward!

Shut your mouth, or I'll knock your teeth out!

Go ahead. Just do it! I don't care if I get killed now or later.

But nobody wants to kill you! You just need to sign.

To collect the ransom... and leave me here to die!

Well, don't, if you want to rot here... We've got plenty of time.

Quick, run! Don't worry about me. Go, or it'll be too late!

Tschita ...

- Help... - What happened?

I beg you, please! Please help me! A man is chasing me.

I escaped him. He wants to hand me over to Schut.

At the Schut? Get in quickly.

- To Rugova! - Rugova?

We have a farm in the mountains. I have to join my father, and Omar!

First we have to get to safety, and we'll be safe at my place.

Let's go!

The master is coming!

The master has arrived!

We're stopping!

Do you mind? We're home. This way, please.

What do you think?

Is there anything so wonderful?...

I'll show you my precious carpet store...

They come from Persia, Turkey, China... I have rugs from all over the world.

You're safe here. Even the Schut won't dare come here.

- Start by getting some rest. - You are very good to me, Effendi...

But I'd like to leave as soon as possible. I need to know if my father is still alive.

I told you that I accidentally witnessed the assault.

I even saw, I think, how you were abducted.

And your father is still alive, if nothing has happened to him in the meantime.

- Prepare a bath, and give him some clothes. - And the Frenchman in the cave?

Who? Galingre, you mean?

I sent 20 men into the mountains to free him.

He's probably already in Ostromdja, with his family.

- What's the matter? - How do you know his name?

- You're the one who named him. - Did I?

Yes, how else would I know?

You were so shaken... You don't remember what you said. That's understandable.

Ah, this is Imer, my faithful servant.

He'll make all your wishes come true.

For now, let yourself be pampered, and tomorrow my carriage will take you home.

I'm very grateful to you, Effendi.

Keep an eye on her, and don't let anyone near her.

Here they are.

Hide.

Sihdi?

Is it really true that you want to return to your homeland after this trip?

Yes.

Why is that?

This is my home.

- You're going home too, to your Hanneh... - That's another thing entirely.

Hanneh is the most beautiful flower of my garden.

But in your country, there is no desert, no camels, not even dates...

But we have things you don't know about.

Yes, strange customs. If someone the honor of coming to live with you...

we charge him rent.

And if anyone follows the commandments of Allah, and works hard, you punish him with taxes.

And the harder he works, the higher the tax.

Yes, civilization, in some respects.., is not paradise on earth...

but, on the whole, it's not so bad...

Sidhi, if we ever get close to civilization here.., let me know right away so I can turn back.

I don't see any danger, for the moment.

Quickly, down to the shore!

Omar jumped into the water.

- Be careful not to tip the raft over. - The horses...

- Halef, my bear killer! - I'll get him...

Halef, cover me.

Sihdi, your injured leg...

Barud!

You kidnapped Tschita and murdered my master's brother!

Your last hour has come.

Speak up! What have you done with my fiancée?

Speak up! Where's Tschita?

Speak up!

Sidhi!

Up there!

I'm afraid to touch Omar.

It was my revenge!

Schut's gang was there?

I've already told you not to worry about me.

- Forget that I'm a woman. - What a man can't do...

So, my friend.

Sidhi, this man is very suspicious. He doesn't say a word!

- Was the gang here? Yes or no? - Not in that tone.

We won't do anything to you.

What are you afraid of? Why are you silent?

- We know they were Schut's men! - Halef, please!

Sihdi, he's laughing at us, and what's more, you protect him... He's invulnerable.

Halef, have you gone mad? Your brain is totally dried out!

But Sidhi... To Ostromdscha, you caught the ball well too.

I was right. You never listen to anything I say!

So, what do you know about Schut? At least tell us where he lives.

It's a lost cause. When Schut's name is mentioned, everyone falls silent...

They obviously don't want our help.

Halef! You take the first watch! After 2 hours, it's Omar, then me.

- Take him back. - Go back to your sheep!

This man knows more than all of us put together.

He needs to feel secure. Tell him we're his friends.

He'll never trust us.

Are you still angry at me?

Rely on your protection, you're in for a world of hurt!

Leave me alone!

- What are you planning? - A surprise.

It smells like "Jambon à la Napoléon".

Who are you? What do you want?

- I won't let you steal my husband! - What husband?

Forget it! You young beauties know exactly how to drive men crazy!

So, you... Are you Nirwan's wife?

I didn't know he...

I never had any intention of taking your husband away from you.

I love another, Omar! Nirwan promised to take me home tomorrow.

Nirwan wants to bring you back?

Of course! Of course! I was kidnapped by Schut, and your husband brought me here...

So, he saved you from Schut, huh? And you believe that?

You're still very young.

You really don't know who Nirwan is?

He's the Schut! My man, yes! He'll make you his mistress!

And when he tires of you, you'll suffer my fate.

If he tries to force me, I'll kill myself.

I'm going to help you. You'll see your lover again, even if it costs me my life. Run away!

I'll show you a secret exit. Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!

- You were supposed to be resting. - Excuse me, I wanted to...

I'll teach you not to obey my orders! obey my orders!

You're my slave now. A slave who deserves to be whipped!

Imer!

Please let me go. You disgust me!

Weren't you supposed to keep watch? Is that how you follow my orders, you son of a bitch?

Didn't I say no one in or out?

- Did I say that or not? - Stop it!

Out, both of you! And be thankful I'm sparing you.

Now you've seen who you're dealing with.

Oh, yes, you did. That's when I recognized you.

You make mothers tremble and widows weep.

And every able-bodied man has sworn vengeance on you.

You disgust me, Schut!

I like you, my little one...

- Omar... - What's up?

Schut killed the shepherd, probably to keep him quiet.

He hanged him by his feet, and cut off one of his ears.

The bastard!

My Sihdi must not learn that such a thing happened on my watch.

- We have to tell him. -No. You stay here and I'll follow the tracks.

He'll see what his Hadschi is capable of!

Bad news. The Schut is going to be furious when he finds out!

Olef is dead, and so is Barud!

- And whose fault is that? - Omar.

This guy's getting bolder and bolder.

And his black pussy wife always threatened me with reprisals...

She's smart and agile, or she wouldn't have escaped me.

And all to fall straight into the arms of Schut!

Are you looking for mushrooms, or herbs, my friend?

Oh, no... I...

- Salaam... How have you been? - Very well, as you can see.

- Beautiful moonlight, huh? - Yes, absolutely.

And delicious fresh air...

Yes. Especially when you're crawling on the floor...

Ah, yes... My mother taught me that, when I was eight months old.

And you haven't learned a thing since, because your brain must have stopped growing...

But enough of this nonsense. Get up, quickly! Onward and upward!

You're going to regret that your mother gave birth to you!

Onwards to the cabin!

If you don't, I'll put a prune in your brain!

Madame... Shhh...

I think someone's trying to steal Rih.

You've got to see this. Come quickly...

You carrion!

You beast!

Come on, Rih. Come on. Good girl. Good girl.

Halef!

You certainly don't value those three ridiculous beard hairs, do you?

- Leave him alone! - Why should I? He was my prisoner!

Shut up!

Why didn't you bring Kara'm Nemsi, instead of that trouble-making bastard?

We're going to play a typical Skipetar game.

Here, eat.

You're going to spread your fingers, and I'll dance my knife between them...

We'll see who holds out the longest.

Oohhh... I've lost. I cut you off. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

When I whistle, you gallop away. Understand, Rih?

Quick, get out!

It's here! After him!

- It's just his horse. - Manach!

Manach!

The unfaithful dog is in the cabin!

You had to lure us into this mousetrap!

Manach will slaughter you like mangy dogs!

Come out of there, you cowards!

Are you still bulletproof?

- I'm gonna... - Back off, or you'll get it!

- How do we get out of here? - Stop asking stupid questions!

You're the one who got us in this mess!

- Believe me, I almost had them surrounded... - Shut up! Shut up!

They want to smoke us out!

But willing and able, that's two!

Quickly, quickly! Behind the table!

- You're shooting way too high. - So what? I know what I'm doing.

What does it smell like?

Get me out of here! I'm burning!...

Mübarek burned down?

And you couldn't stop it? Not Barud, not you, Manach?

The white devil prevented us from saving Mübarek.

In any case, the old magician had become a little too powerful for my taste...

If Kara Nemsi had burned too, that's a price I'd have gladly paid.

You stand there as if struck by lightning... Does this mean the dog is still alive?

This blond devil has thousands of lives!

So he's escaped you again! It's a good thing Barud is behind him.

He's the only one I can count on!

- Unfortunately, this is no longer true. - What do you mean, no longer true?

What do you mean by that?

- He took too much water in the gullet. - Looks like this is what you've been waiting for.

And you have the nerve to tell me that... Where are the Alachi?

- They refuse to come. - They refuse? On my orders? And you, Manach, you're not capable...

I couldn't do it! You don't know the state they were in!

Really? Were they drunk again?...

My carriage, quick! I'll bring them to their senses!

What do you want, Imer?

- Two strangers have arrived... - I don't have time for this.

It's the rich Englishman. I don't think he should see me here.

You're the only one who brings good news. And you two, get out of my sight!

Terrible roads. It's about time we brought English engineers up here. And this dust... Sickening!

Terrible.

What a pleasant surprise! I didn't expect to see you again so soon.

I'm delighted to offer you my hospitality. To what do I owe the honor?

To bad working practices here. Just think... We arrive in Thessalonica, to continue on to Cairo...

and then we learn that the Canal won't be finished for another two months!

- What a bore! - Oh no, on the contrary!

I can't wait to seeing your precious carpets!

It would be an honor to show you all this... If you don't mind...

- Shall I send for your luggage? - Hadschi will take care of it.

Oohh! A real palace of a fairy tale.

Here is a small selection, taken from my immense stock, but they are all very valuable rugs.

Oh yes, I see...

Archie, can I have my magnifying glass?

Beautiful...

Beautiful!

May I present you with a particularly to you, Lord Lindsey?

It belonged to the great caliph Harun al Raschid.

Harun al Raschid?

Oohh, but... I'll definitely buy it! In fact, I buy them all.

As a businessman, I'm delighted with your decision...

but as a friend, you need to know you'll need very large rooms.

But of course! Otherwise, we'll have new rooms built around the carpets.

Remind me, when we're in London.

As for this "Harun al Raschid", we can use it as a bedside rug in a small guest room. as a bedside rug in a small guest room.

Oh, guns...

Could this be a collection of Skipetarian rifles?

Hello, sir. How are you down there?

Perfectly fine, thank you!

But... you should take more care to the construction of your home.

In our castles in England, we also have of these... how shall I put it... "rat traps"...

but... but they're only used... to capture someone.

Well, that's exactly the point of this rat trap. You're my prisoner, milord!

I'm a prisoner? Wonderful!

A fabulous adventure!

There's just one thing I don't understand... Why would a businessman take me prisoner?

- Perhaps you'd like to sell me to Schut? - I'm not buying or selling!

What I want, I take! Because I'm the Schut!

You? The Schut? Good heavens...

But... why didn't you tell me straight away? I've wanted to meet you for so long!

It's going to happen.

Look, Lindsay... The two of us, we're going to get a good deal.

You pay 100,000 pounds, and I'll set you free.

It's not enough. I'm worth more.

That's fine. If that's what you think... You set the price, then.

Okay, but I need time. I have to calculate exactly.

You have more time than you'd like.

Do you have another wish?

Yes. Have Archie throw him near me.

Take him down. Go, go, go, go!

Come down, you infidel dog!

Now you can think calmly. Only the rats will bother you.

I'm curious to see if the Alachi dare say no to my face.

You're coming with me, to learn how to handle this kind of business.

Get the carriage ready!

- Archie. - Sir? - Now what? - I'm going to make our residence more pleasant...

Give me my seat.

- I'd love to know what "Schut" means. - What what means, Sir?

- Schut. Do you have a dictionary? - Right away, Sir.

Turkish, Hebrew, Swahili, Persian, Sanskrit?

- You got Uzbek? - Only the first part, Sir.

Well, give me the Persian.

Scha, sche, schi, schu... "The yellow one.

I've seen it before on the boat... This man has a yellow complexion.

In fact, the whole story seemed "yellow" to me. Not to you, Archie?

Perfectly, Sir.

Archie.

Yes, sir?

Tea time.

Hey!

Hey!

The English!

- Can I help you? - Nothing from you.

- Hey, Mr. Lindsay! - The Lord is asleep.

Then wake him up! Tell him I can save him.

- Who shall I say is calling? - Wake him up!

Milord...

There's a man up there, who says he can save you.

I haven't slept all night!

Oh... I know that con face... Send her in.

Milord says... Oh, he's gone.

How rude! Arriving unannounced at odd hours...

and walk away without a word... What bad manners!

If you accept my proposal, I will set you free.

- Ask him what he wants. - You're a rich man from England, right?

If you give me some of your wealth, I'll help you escape.

Haven't you heard? You're free to go!

But you'll have to take me with you.

- Ask him what he's paying. - For what? Me, pay?

You're misjudging the situation! The Schut will kill you.

- Fun, yes... but impossible. - What do you mean, impossible?

My friend Kara will free us. Kara Ben Nemsi? Don't get your hopes up!

Tomorrow, he'll be dead. Your situation is hopeless.

The Schut is on the trail of the Alachi. No one has escaped him yet!

- How's that sound? - The situation is serious, Archie...

But not desperate. We must go and warn them.

Pack the bags, and give this man my collection of gold coins.

- Your gold coin collection, sir? - Yes. You brought it, I hope?

No, sir.

What's the matter? You didn't dig it up?

No.

So she's still out there?

Still there, yes...

You see, my dear... my servant has forgotten my money.

And these pieces are worth a fortune!

They lie buried, alone and abandoned, in the forest... And I need them so badly!

Where did you bury them?

Archie.

Yes, sir?

Do you know?

At our last rest stop, Sir.

- Aha. - Aha? - Aha.

How wonderful...

Is it all true?

Superb! Excellent! What a wonderful adventure!

All my friends at the Westminster Club are going to be insanely jealous!

- What's up? Are you English? - A real prisoner!

- David Lindsay. - Lindsey?

How did you end up here? My name is Galingre.

Henri Galingre, I presume?

You left us waiting at the port for an hour! Even two, London time.

I've been attacked... And the Schut is holding me prisoner here.

I can't do it anymore.

This isn't right. My dear fellow, do you have a small key for this cage?

- I'd like to take this gentleman with me. - Not a chance!

I'm already risking my life to free you, you...

and at the limit, the other one, there... But that's where it ends!

And first of all, I forbid you to speak with the Frenchman!

Archie.

Sir?

You call these clean shoes?

Yes, Sir.

How about that? Remind me, when I get to London, that I have to fire you!

I do it myself!

Are you crazy? Cleaning shoes, when the Schut could come back at any moment!

You've got to!

I've never had such a bad butler!

Don't lose heart. Just wait a few more days.

It's a shame that a Lord has to shine his own shoes!

I'll be back to get you out of there.

This is outrageous!

This is how it cleans!

Hurry up! It's high time to go!

Take it easy.

Do you happen to have any friends to help you dig?

- The pieces are deeply buried... - None of your business!

"Sir, we say! You've got plenty of time for that, don't you?

- Still nothing... - Nor here.

If you lied to me, then...

- Did we lie, Archie? - No, Sir.

- Still nothing. - Same here...

Archie, another toast.

Wonderful.

- Do you want me to send you down the hole? - If you want to take the risk of never finding the coins...

please do. More honey, Archie.

You think you can fool me? I'll give you one last chance.

If we don't find the parts in the next five minutes, you'll be digging your own grave!

- It can't be. I have a heart condition. - So do I.

- Help, a wild animal! - Bear! Bear! Help! Help! Help!

Here's a dangerous situation. Let's go up against the tree and play dead.

Is he gone?

He goes that way...

A wonderful adventure! And without spending a penny.

Oh, but... The treasure diggers are gone too. Let's hope they left us the horses.

Archie, pack the bags.

Bring in the women and children!

Men, we need help. Get pitchforks and bats. But don't kill the bear!

He broke his chain. I don't know where he is.

Bears are dangerous.

He escaped us this morning. And he's no laughing matter!

When did it happen?

As I said, this morning. About four hours ago.

Everyone go home. The animal is unpredictable. Omar and I go looking for it.

But Sihdi...

Halef, you take care of Madame Galingre and Rih.

But I don't have a weapon to defend us! Only a bat, and that doesn't shoot very far.

Well, if it isn't my bear killer. Come on, Omar.

This way... Come on.

What's wrong with them, looking at us like that? Don't they have anything better to do?

The bear!

You stay here. I'm going to kill him.

Open the door! Open the door!

Let me in! Let me in!

- Here. - The bear is in the village.

Be still, baby...

Help!

So help me...

He's going to kill me!

I killed the bear! I killed the bear!

- You saved our lives. - All is well.

Please calm down.

Ah, there you are, Kara Ben Nemsi! Congratulations to you.

What a charming young lady...

I've always known that wherever Kara Ben Nemsi is, there's something going on. Kara Ben Nemsi is, there's something going on.

Don't we know this gentleman, Archie? He looks so familiar...

Let's just say that, under the circumstances, I find him rather likeable.

- Who killed this enormous beast? - I did!

Halef!

Sidhi.

It was with this weapon that I killed him!

I see stab wounds, but no bullet holes. Strange.

I... I... It happened so fast... I took aim, and, with extreme precision, I fired into his nostril.

- Here's the explanation. - Straight up the nose? That's funny...

Funny? Listen, poor lonely son of a miserly Scot...

My name is Hadji Halef Omar Ben Hadji Abu Abbas!

Only the noblest of men could bear such a name!

And don't you dare to doubt it!

My name is Jonathan Douglas Archibald George Craughmell Gallway ...

Fillmore Perceval Byron Winston Marmaduke McFipp.

And I dare to doubt you!

Sir David...

This time, things are really happening! Congratulations.

Lord Lindsey, this is Madame Galingre, the wife of my friend Henri.

Very happy, Madam.

All the best!

Incidentally, I met your husband yesterday.

- My husband? Where is he? - In a cave in the "Schut".

A cave? Where is it?

A wonderful adventure! Oh, not as wonderful as yours... But now I know who this "Schut" is.

Finally, something I know, and you don't. And you'll never guess!

I was thinking of Nirwan, but I could be wrong...

Oh no, that's not fair! How did you know?

How's Henry?

- It's fine. He's just a little pale. - And where's this cave?

She must be very close to... Archie, how is it again?...

Konach.

Konach, near Rugova, where this Schut lives as a carpet merchant.

- Omar... - Yes?

- How far is Rugova? - It's not far...

but the gorges and valleys are dangerous to cross.

It takes a day.

- You can't leave me alone this close to my goal! - It would be even more dangerous.

I remember you should also be attacked by... What are their names again, Archie?

The Alachi brothers.

The Alachi? Do you know them?

These two sons of dogs are the biggest killers in the Balkans.

Wherever they go, blood flows.

If I catch them, their last hour will have come.

- Do you know where they're holed up? - Unfortunately not.

- I'm going ahead. You follow within the hour. - But they'll recognize Rih!

Halef, give me your horse.

Yes... My horse.

High sheriff, wise judge! Grant me a favor!

O Allah! Hear the prayers of your faithful servant...

And you Mohammed, the greatest of all the prophets...

I beg you. Hear my plea.

This wild country is full of dangers, the heat scorches me, and fear paralyzes me.

Bless me, oh my God, with your goodness, make my spirit brave...

and quench my thirst.

I thank you for for hearing my prayers...

and for sending me two God-fearing men.

- Is he talking about us? - He must be. We're men, all right!

If Mohammed's descendant says so...

May the Prophet reward you for the fresh water you offer me.

We'll have to think about that first... And you might not thank us again.

- It's up to you. - Yes, and on you alone!

What can I do? What can I do? I'm helpless and poor...

You can give us...

some important information.

- Are you from Koladschin? - Yes, I am.

Would you have seen three men and a woman?

I saw a lot of people. A lot of men, and even more women...

No, no... They're travelers! One woman and three men.

They're heading for Rugova.

Towards Rugova? Ah yes! I passed them on the way.

They rode very slowly. Are you waiting for them?

We wanted to...

We only wanted to surprise them, and protect them. They're old friends.

There are a lot of highwaymen out there!

Bandits!...

You pig!

We have to practice, once in a while. So we don't get rusty.

You'd recognize these four, if they passed by downstairs?

Yes, I think so.

- So, you're coming with us. - Where are we going?

Let's get up there!

- But I have to go to Rugova! - You can go later.

- No, my friends, that's not possible... - Stay calm!

You don't have to go anywhere. We are caring brothers...

We have a good heart, but we don't tolerate contradiction!

It makes us mean. Very bad! And what can happen to you, then... Take a good look.

This is what happens to those who contradict us... Then you'd better come with us.

Stop! Wait here.

Do you think it's them?

- Bah! They have nothing. Peasants... - Wait, I'll call them.

- Shut up! Shut up! Don't move! - But... I just wanted to... maybe they're your friends.

- Let him do it... He only has to ask them... - No, he can't.

If it's not them, the surprise will be missed for the others.

Two women... I could really go for that!...

This is it. That's the one. That's him.

Kara Ben Nemsi. Take a good look.

Mistake! Kara Ben Nemsi is here!

Don't shoot!

This miserable bastard is mine!

Bybar...

Help!

The first, he overcame with his famous left...

My telescope!

- Feeling better? - Why feel better?

Ah yes, I caught a little cramp yesterday...

What about the Alachi? Are the police on their way?

Don't worry, Sidhi. They're both fine.

What do you mean?

- Omar! - Yes?

Where are they?

I made them pay! They deserved a thousand deaths!

Did you kill them in cold blood? That was for the court to judge, not you!

In your country, maybe, but not here!

You don't know our customs, let alone the fear of our crooked judges!

Only the weak count on them!

Archie, tell these gentlemen that I'm coming down for breakfast.

It's already done, Sir.

- Do you have my robe? - Of course I do.

Archie, another sailor's song!

- Here, Sidhi. - Thank you, Halef.

Halef... Why don't you learn some nice sailor songs, like Archie?

- What's the matter, Mr. Halef? - Nothing's the matter.

He can't wait to do battle with the "Schut".

Schut" should not be underestimated.

His house is a fortress, guarded by armed men. How do you approach her?

Personally, I could take on 10 of those bandits! You too, Kara, no?

I've been thinking. We should go to Skaba, and ask Kodscha Bascha for help.

We need soldiers.

Nirwan, the "Schut"? Don't joke with me. I know this merchant very well.

A respectable man. Can you prove your fanciful allegations?

This wealthy Emir of England, and Archie, his servant, were his prisoners.

- And where were they being held prisoner? - In a cave beneath his house.

I'll show you. He threatened them with death, and demanded a very high ransom.

We'll have to check this out, Effendi.

Askeri's, these foreigners have dared to insult one of our honorable citizens!

Stop them!

Salaam, Kodscha Bascha.

What have you got there? A magnificent catch! Schut will reward you handsomely.

Say hello, and tell him he can count on me count on me anytime.

Here we go again!

- But where can they stay for so long? - May I?

I hear your friends went to Kodscha Bascha?

It should help us find the "Schut".

Be on your guard, even when it comes to Kodscha Bascha.

It is said that he was bribed by the "Schut", and is at his service.

- Oh, my God! Oh, my God! - The traitor! I'm going to...

Are there no public servants we can trust?

I don't know a soul. They're all afraid of the "Schut".

Or perhaps if... Rugova's Muchtar! He's no hero, and he didn't invent courage...

- but he respects the law. - I'm going to see him right now!

Should I wait until Kara and the 2 Englishmen are delivered to the "Schut",

and give up the last hope that my husband will be rescued? No !

Rih!

He's all alone. Something's happened!

- How far are we from Rugova? - About an hour.

- So, with Rih, it's been half an hour. - Oh you, lame daughter of a poor, weak rosse...

won't let me down, or I'll make mincemeat out of you!

The prophet will have nothing to say about it!

Manach is back with prisoners!

Salaam, my lord.

Accept the respectful greetings from Kodscha Bascha.

- He sends me these 2 crazy Englishmen... - Yes. The Lord and his servant.

But also the blonde infidel!

Raise your head!

Take the English into the cave, and get the other one up here immediately!

Come on down!

I shall personally complain to her majesty the Queen of England!

Sir David is right, as always!

Stop! Stop!

- Where are you off to? - I have to see the Muchtar!

I'm afraid you've imagined our reunion differently...

You're entitled all my respect.

And your desires are fulfilled, right? You're finally standing in front of the "Schut".

Satisfied? Oh no, on the contrary! I'm bitterly disappointed.

All your assistants were bolder than you. And more dangerous, too.

They risked everything for you... Barud and the Alachi brothers.

But they had more pride than you, who mistreated defenseless prisoners.

Are you trying to provoke me?

The time when you represented a danger to me is over.

Today? No... You don't scare me anymore.

Leave me alone with him.

You mustn't die so easily.

I thought of something something fun for you...

Stand up.

Look outside.

There, in the courtyard...

Look at the cart. We're going for a little ride... And you'll be strapped in back there.

And then you'll enjoy the pleasant sensation of being dragged towards death, slowly but inexorably...

I concocted this for you...

I stopped by, Archie.

- Good. Now all we need is a crowbar. Now all we need is a crowbar. - What size, Sir?

- Monsieur Lindsay! - How do you do, sir?

I told you I'd come back for you.

But first, we have to go say hello to that guy over there.

That Wellington could have won at Waterloo with this watch seems improbable to me.

Isn't there anyone who's willing to help us out?

The only one that can, is the Padischak in Istanbul.

Come on, Halef. We're wasting our time.

Just a moment! I remember that...

No... I don't have it on me...

It's my Sihdi who has a recommendation from the Grand Vizier...

- Is that enough? - A recommendation from the Grand Vizier, my beloved master?

- Of course it's enough. - I've got it with me!

Yes, I've got it! Now everything's settled.

Let's see...

Well, I'll be damned. Where the hell is she?

Where did you put it?

Yesterday, I still had it!

No... No more...

Ah... Yes ! Right there!

Here it is!

Kara Ben Nemsi. May the bearer of this document all the help he needs.

And here, the seal of the Grand Vizier.

Yes... yes...

Tell me, Lord, what I must do.

Get moving! Attack! Attack! Free my Sihdi!

Musalim!

Mobilize every soldier! Get them in the saddle now!

- Aye, aye, sir! - Execute!

O Allah, for once you're doing something decent!

I have to think of everything, and my Sihdi can't even see it!

Our little walk will do you good. It'll wake you up.

Use these stairs to get out. Bring all the help you can!

Stop! I need help!

I escaped the "Schut"! The carpet merchant Nirwan, that's him!

- There are lots of prisoners chained up in a cave... - There's also Henri.

- How do you get there? - You have to dismount. The path is narrow.

You, storm the main entrance. Give me two men.

Come on, quick!

The keys!

Henri!

- Archie. - Yes, sir?

Take note: Flowers.

I've got him! He's saved.

Omar!

Tschita!

Rih!

Sidhi...

Are you really going back beyond the great sea?

Yes.

- When are you coming back? - I'm not sure.

Fatimah loved Rih very much. Perhaps next spring...

- Can I write to you if we have a new Rih? - Of course you can.

Will you write to me too?

Of course I'll write.

Thank you, Halef.

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