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Hold it down.

There it is.

Hold it.

Hello.

Hey, people, mister.

Chico, time to take my job, eh?

Soon, maybe.

Hi,

Chico.

How's business, huh?

Hey, what did I tell you?

Customers, patrons, not suckers.

I'm the only sucker around here.

Letting you con me into spending your nights here.

No, sir. You know our deal.

You head straight home at 10 o'clock sharp.

Okay.

I'll see that he lives up there. Thanks, Ben.

Hello, Will.

Oh, Chris, how's it going? Pretty good. Prince and Elizabeth.

You got yourself a bet.

How do you like that betting against the house? My own partner.

Oh, Will, how you talk.

And I owe you, Mr. Lanyon.

March has Johnny to approve it.

Mr. Rolo won't touch it. He say he's your friend.

Give him another 500 peso credit, no more.

Good evening,

Mr. Lanyon.

Hello, Mr. Miguel.

How are you?

Well, what are you two so smug about?

Maybe we should just let them read about it in the news stories, huh?

What are you two charming characters up to now?

Well, I tell you this, little buddy, but I'm afraid it's going to cost you a case

of champagne.

Don't say.

Sorry, Will, there's only one left bachelor in this world.

I mean, after all, you've got little Chico, you've got Teresa, and you have

the great honor of giving the bride away.

Well, that's just great.

And when do you two lovebirds plan this unhappy event?

Oh, a couple of months.

Well, soon.

Well,

I would have to see about throwing you a little wedding party. You're darn right.

Of course, Uncle Will is always the last to know.

Well, I think we'd better get back to work or Uncle Will isn't going to be

able to afford your truce.

Just don't forget to invite me to the wedding.

Santos? Yeah,

it's okay.

You out of business?

Are you asking me, officially?

Why, well, I like you.

I'm here as a customer.

Sure.

You know, I don't get you, friend Santos.

How long have we known each other?

Almost, um, five years.

Almost five years?

And I've been raided almost a dozen times in that period.

Eleven? Yes, sir.

Yeah.

And you're the only cop that's never pinched me or asked any favors.

I keep telling you, I'm not exactly a cop.

I'm an economic advisor to the government.

Well, call it what you will, you're a cop.

What'll you have to drink?

Your pleasure.

Andy, brandy for the inspector and a coffee.

Right away, sir.

Tell me, how long has the business been at home, Will?

Hmm? The studies.

Over eight years, you know that.

Why?

Would you like to see your old friends?

Relatives? I've no relatives.

Johnny and I buried our friends in Vietnam.

Oh, yes.

Johnny.

A real warrior.

You'll excuse me, friend.

Listen, Will.

I meant it when I said I like you.

Listen.

You're up to your neck in something. Something you don't know about. And I

don't mean the peanuts in this room.

Take a vacation.

Go home.

Now.

This is my home

Chico

We're having a little party tomorrow in the club You mean I can come inside the

club?

Yeah You know, we're gonna have to get you a new outfit first Tell you what I

want you to go home now and tell your mother I'll pick you up right after

school tomorrow.

Sure will.

Here, let me have these.

I think I can get rid of them for you inside the club.

There you are.

Gosh.

Every night you have customers to buy up all my papers.

You're better at selling papers than I am.

You bet.

Get home.

And don't forget to give your mother that money.

Okay, well, thanks.

I'll see you tomorrow.

I know Chico's mother and sister, Mr. Lanyon.

They appreciate what you do.

Brush up on your reading.

Three poor dead gyrenes and surrounded by a thousand VCs.

Just getting ready to charge right at them. Go on, go on.

I will, I will.

Well, there we were.

But in the meantime, you see, Will had found out that this VC major in charge

was a real gambling man.

So you know what Will did?

No, what?

Well, he gets his VC major on the walkie-talkie and he says, Major, five

will get you ten.

You can't drop a mortar shell right here on this bunker. I mean, can you imagine?

Our lives are at stake.

What's happened?

Well, that Major was the luckiest man I ever knew.

His first shell came in and blew us all to hell.

Well, well, well, if it isn't the Bobsy twins.

Chico, I'd have never recognized you so handsome.

Oh, you too.

Should we thank the young lady, Chico?

Thank you.

Where have you two sports been?

Well, we now have the best-dressed newsboy in Manoa.

We sure do.

I'll get your coffee.

And a straight ginger ale for him.

Oh, it's all right. I'm driving.

How about it, Teresa?

Are you happy?

Oh, yes, very.

How about you, Will? How is it no lucky girl ever tied you down?

Well, I made a couple of tries.

It didn't work out.

Two different games.

Cards and women just don't mix.

Well, maybe someday you'll find a woman more important than those tables.

You come on up with it. Come on.

Maybe.

Will, about Johnny.

You know I'm his intended bride, and yet I know so little about him.

Mm-hmm.

Well, I can say this.

Generally, Johnny is great.

But in a card game, with a pair of dice, he'd use his own mother for stakes.

Oh, well.

Well, it's not quite as serious as all that.

Just don't gamble with him.

He's always two moves ahead.

Two moves ahead of what?

There you go, Chico.

Telephone, Mr. Roland.

Okay, be right there.

I'll see you in a minute. And honey, no matter what he tells you, don't believe

a word he says.

Yes, Johnny.

That's too soon.

You heard me. I said that's too...

That's the way it is.

What way is it?

It's nothing.

Tickets to a policeman's ball.

Now, Johnny, we've known each other for quite a while.

Anything you want to tell me?

I already told you. Some joker's trying to sell me a palm tree.

Easy.

I don't ask about your business outside of the club, but you and Teresa.

Are you sure about going through with this?

Yeah, I sure am.

I sure am.

You know me, I haven't backed out of a hand yet.

Especially when the stakes are so beautiful.

Yeah, I know what you mean.

But you know me, old Uncle Will.

Say, Will.

Hang on a second.

Sure.

Truth is, I may be in a little trouble.

Oh? Yeah, frankly, I'm kind of worried.

Now, listen, Johnny.

Just name it. We can work it out.

I don't know.

You see, I'm up to my ears.

Maybe a little late.

Well, uh... Does the name Orpheus mean anything to you?

Yeah.

Character out of Greek mythology.

I wish you were.

Well, this fellow, this Orpheus, I did a little business with him.

Well, maybe I shouldn't have, but... Well, it doesn't matter now.

The point is, he's a big fellow, but a real big.

Yeah, what kind of business?

Oh, look, I don't want to get you involved, but I'm having a showdown with

him tonight, and... Ah, forget it.

He's a reasonable man. It'll all work out.

Okay, Johnny.

I don't know if you need help, huh? Yeah, sure.

But, Will, um... Just in case something happens to me, why, uh... Don't try and

play hero, huh?

I mean, I'd dope a hand. I'm a good loser, but... Watch out for Teresa for

me, will you?

Okay.

Ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lies. Is that it?

You're a good friend, Will.

Where have you been? You'll marry me, remember?

Well, any man that would forget that is just plain crazy. Right, Will?

Yeah, he sure would.

Where is he? I'm worried.

You know Johnny?

Big business.

Did you call the department?

No. You know how he hates to be interrupted?

Yeah.

Look, I could stand a little fresh air. I'll take a run out to his place.

Hold on this door while I go on. Okay.

Look, will you stop worrying?

You know how he hates having people worry about him?

I'll bring the lug back if I have to drag him.

Johnny?

Chico, go home.

It's already 12.30.

If Mr. Lanyon finds you here, he'll give us more trouble.

I wait.

I go when he comes back.

I sold all but three papers.

He'll come soon.

Chico, go home.

Go home now.

Lanyon?

What are you doing here?

I was eventually going to ask you.

Somebody jumped me.

There's no man, I'm telling you that.

I've seen a lot of lousy things a man can do to another man, but not that.

Here's an animal.

But this animal has a name.

Johnny called him Orpheus.

I'm telling you, you find that man, you find Orpheus.

If I had a pistol for every time I tried to find Orpheus, I'd be a rich man.

What did Johnny have to do with Orpheus?

I don't know.

Some kind of a business deal.

Johnny was upset and didn't tell me.

So the great Vietnam War hero did business with Orpheus.

Have a seat here, friend Santos.

Johnny Ruler wasn't only my partner.

He was my friend.

Real good friend.

I'll tell you about the man Johnny did business with.

Orpheus.

In April of 1965, three ships flying a flag of convenience were discovered

running munitions to the Reds in Vietnam.

We caught one of them.

He died with the name Orpheus on his lips.

That was the first time we heard his name.

In 1966, we captured a gang smuggling counterfeit pesos into the Philippines.

We caught them all, except the one man who engineered the plot.

So he's sort of an international racketeer.

This isn't some game we're playing. He wholesales red opium in excess of $1

billion a year.

Did you hear that, Figelanion? One billion dollars worth of morphine and

heroin.

He's the most valuable man the Reds have.

He's here amongst us.

Somewhere.

Down in the streets.

We'll hunt him down and find him.

But up to now...

He doesn't have a face.

Just a name.

Orpheus.

All those nights he used to hang around the club, watching and waiting.

No wonder you never closed us down permanently.

We could have any time.

But we knew Johnny was fighting in some way.

It was just a matter of time.

I can't believe it.

Did you recognize the man who attacked you?

Tell me what you know.

Anything you can remember.

Earlier today, he said he had to meet this guy.

Who were his friends?

Where did he go when he wasn't at the club?

I guess I was his only close friend.

Teresa.

Does she know?

Not yet.

What about trips?

He?

Trips.

Well, he used to go once in a while.

Where?

I don't know. Just vacation.

Business trips.

Did the rest of them go with him?

No.

He usually went alone.

I guess I'd better tell her.

I can if you want.

I guess you know I'll have to close the club world.

It's okay by me.

Oh, Miguel.

Any word from Mr. Roland or Mr. Landon?

No, Mr. Landon.

Good evening, Mr. Lanyon.

I sent Chico home.

He sure is stubborn.

Oh, by the way, Mr. Esa was asking for you and Mr. Rulo.

A lot of people asking for him, Mr. Lanyon, including Teresa.

Where is she?

Carry everybody out and close up.

But they still have a few players.

Give them complimentary chips and tell them to come back tomorrow.

Now, you heard me. Close it up.

Right.

Oh, well, thank heaven you're here.

Where have you been? Where's Johnny? I'm just calling his apartment.

Put down that phone, Teresa.

He's not there.

Well, what is it, Will?

Where's Johnny?

There's been some kind of an accident.

Well, go on.

Tell me, where is he?

He's dead.

Thank God it was...

I want to come to him.

I don't believe it.

What did you mean?

When did it happen?

Sometime tonight.

Oh, well, you know something.

Tell me.

I don't know.

He was mixed up in some kind of business.

And they killed him for that?

What kind of business is it? They killed him in murder.

And you believe him?

You were Johnny's friend, Will.

His best friend.

Look, Santos is a government cop.

They've been watching Johnny a long time.

I don't believe it.

I'm sorry, Teresa. I've known Johnny for years.

I had no idea.

How do you know these things are true?

Because Santa says so?

I guess.

What kind of man are you?

Your best friend is dead, and you stand there and tell me that the man I loved

was... was no good.

I don't know.

You don't know?

But you wouldn't... to believe that... No, but that's what they're saying.

I don't know anymore.

Yeah.

Look, friend.

I want to have a little talk with you.

I'll be right over.

Santa's something important.

Look, Teresa.

Nobody made me believe anything yet.

I'll find out.

I promise you.

I feel so, so lonely.

I know, Teresa.

Come on, I'll drive you home.

No, you go on.

I'd like to stay here for a little while.

Okay. Would you call me later?

If I'm not here, I'll be here.

You can stay here until the next right leave.

Yes, sir.

Okay, French Santos.

Here I am. What's so important?

This way.

I'd like some facts to back up what you said about Johnny.

What's this all about?

How did it happen?

This fisherman found him about an hour ago.

No.

No, he was only sent home two hours ago.

How could he drown?

He didn't drown.

He was strangled.

Good night, Mr. Assange.

Who would do that to a little boy?

Why?

I told you what kind of a man would do that.

It's all part of a long list.

Why, Cheekov?

Oh, there was some sort of reason.

And someday we'll find out.

You can wait around for that someday, but not me.

I've had it. Go slow, Will.

Be careful.

That's the way you do things, isn't it, Sanders?

And look where it gets you.

Come on.

Oh, Teresa.

I'm so frightened. I think I was followed.

I'll be right over.

Don't you open the door to anyone.

I know how badly you all feel about Johnny.

I'm sorry this has to happen, but the club will be closed for a while.

You'll find a bonus in your checks.

That's the way Johnny would have wanted it.

I'll call you when we're about to reopen.

Thank you.

You're going about it the wrong way, Will.

Don't be void. Yes.

What's the matter, Santos?

Is the ad too small?

Or should I have offered more money? It's not my will.

You've created a storm.

I meant to.

Don't you realize this kind of exposure can drive this man deeper into hiding?

Or smoke him out.

And who's Bakar?

You've been withholding information.

I meant to ask you.

I think she's a woman.

Let me know when you find her. Let you know?

What do you think you're running, your own private war?

Do you realize you probably ruined several years of careful work?

Hundreds of allied agents in Asia have been gradually tightening a net around

this man.

And you just tore it open.

Maybe, maybe not.

I'm a gambler, friend Santos.

And I'm gambling $10,000 that name Bakar is going to scare our man.

Enough for him to take some chances.

You're going back to the States, Will.

If I have to deport you.

Now listen.

Somewhere in this city is some little guy with some information.

Knowledge that gives him sleepless nights.

Ordinarily, he'd go to his grave with that information.

But he likes the feel of money.

And I've got 10,000 reasons why he's got to see me.

And I'll tell you something else.

Orpheus knows that, too.

In Asia, the man who rides a tiger plays a dangerous game.

I'll have some men stay close to you.

But if you want to keep your man alive, just keep him real close, because I'll

kill him the first chance I get.

Give him anything they need.

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Excuse me, Mr. Lanyon.

Forgive me.

What a pity, that boy.

This afternoon, I understand there'll be services for your late partner.

Both in one day.

What a pity.

Yes. Will you excuse me? Oh, please, Mr. Lanyon. My card.

De Rosario.

Amado de Rosario.

Just in case you should care to call on me.

Who was your friend?

Just a guy I know.

Look, Santos, you and your boys are so close I can't breathe.

You started it with your foolish reward.

You make a big target.

Yeah.

That's what you said, South.

As soon as you talk.

Do you know Orpheus?

No, it's about Bacar.

Here.

Two years ago at Hong Kong.

Why didn't you tell us you had an appointment with this man?

I told you I wasn't sure it was important.

You knew he was an informer.

I told you I wasn't sure.

Now, what did he tell you?

I told you.

No sooner opened his mouth than somebody threw that knife. If you're holding on

to me, Will... He didn't say a thing.

Oh, Will, you're all right.

All right.

Why did you bring her here?

Do you know what happened tonight at the High Line?

Do you know this man?

Amado del Rosario.

I think you've asked enough questions.

I'm giving you a choice.

Either get out of this country or go to jail.

Some choice. I can't help it. I can't afford to have another murder in my

hands because of you.

Now listen here, friend Santos.

You're not going to use me as a patsy because of your bungling.

Okay, I guess I could use a vacation.

Is Hong Kong far enough for you?

See that it catches the first plane.

You still don't believe me, do you, Sass?

Should I?

Let's get out of here.

By the way, I'm cabling Inspector Rogers to the Hong Kong police.

He'll be expecting you.

Just to make sure that you stay out of trouble.

Thanks.

It isn't just a vacation, is it, Worthy?

No.

Well, please don't go. I'm frightened.

If anything happens to you, I'll... Don't you worry.

Look, I'll probably be back in a couple of days.

Santa's doesn't stay so long.

Look, you've got a big job ahead of you.

I want you to make sure that Chico's family is well taken care of.

You can do that, can't you?

I'll be back.

I suppose you'll be telling your board to taxi in.

Say,

man, is this seat taken?

Up yourself.

My name's Smith.

Yes, June American.

Mr.? Jones.

Jones. Going all the way to Hong Kong?

Seeing as there's nothing but ocean in between, I... Yeah,

that's right.

Hey, John.

Why don't we do the town together?

Where are you staying?

I'm not exactly sure.

I sleep at Hong Kong Hyatt.

That's great.

Me too.

We'll be staying a lot of each other.

Don't forget, Jones.

See you later.

Wow, you must be Inspector Rogers.

Santa said I should expect you. You're Will Lanyon. I have your description.

Uh, what's this Mr. Jones business?

Just a fellow passenger.

It'd be like answering a lot of questions.

Good idea.

Come on, I have a car waiting.

I understand we'd help you spend a quiet vacation.

Well, I'm all for that.

Last day long, sir? A couple of days.

Off you, Inspector.

All right.

What do you have, Inspector?

Just tea, I think.

Here.

I suppose you heard what happened in Manila.

Something to do with Orpheus.

Very impractical, this vendetta business.

Much better you leave this sort of thing to us.

Where does it get you?

We'll get him, right?

We'll pick his co-workers up one by one.

We'll eventually put him in a corner.

I can't wait that long.

Now look here, Lanyon.

I want you to enjoy your stay here.

But we have our own way of doing things.

If you don't cooperate, I'm going to have to severely restrict your

movements. Do we understand each other?

Yes, Inspector.

As a matter of fact, I have some business to settle here.

You might be able to help.

I'd be delighted to.

Providing, of course, it's not in connection with office.

Yes, of course.

A certain party here in Hong Kong owed my late partner a large sum of money.

Oh?

I've never met this person.

I believe it's a woman.

Do you know her name?

A car.

no it's a strange name sure that's the right name quite sure

i'll put a man on it first thing in the morning i'd appreciate that inspector

in return please confine your activities to something a little mild

I've had a couple of my men on that Bacall woman without much luck.

You guys sure start out early.

Oh, we're used to it.

However, I have a thought.

I have an old friend, lived here for years.

He knows the colony inside out.

Have you had breakfast?

No.

Fine.

Right.

Morning, Inspector.

Oh, good morning.

What would you like?

Coffee. Coffee.

Sorry we didn't have any luck this morning on this car, woman.

A friend of mine will be here shortly. Perhaps he'll be able to help.

You look a little distraught this morning, Lanyon.

I had a brush with a couple of local thugs on motorcycles this morning.

Did he get the plate number?

No.

Too bad.

Hello, Tim.

Here you are, Alex. May I present Mr. Will Lanyon, Captain Alec Williamson,

Royal Navy.

Captain.

Mr. Lanyon.

Tea, please.

Well now, Mr. Lanyon, now I'm here, what can I do for you?

I understand, Captain, that you just about know everyone in Hong Kong.

I'm looking for a woman who is indebted to my late business partner.

Oh, I should have thought that Tim here was a better authority on the fairer sex

than I am.

However, I've battled. What's the lady's name?

McCarr.

Carr?

What makes you so sure she's a lady?

He always referred to her.

She's no lady, believe me, Mr. Clark.

She, and I use that word.

She is a... ...ruttic mass of steel and second-rate diesel oil.

A 400-tonner that flies the waters of the China Sea.

A tramp freighter.

She is a ship.

Yes, of course.

I should have guessed.

Now, look here, Lanyon.

What is this riddle?

A woman turning into a ship?

Are you pulling my leg?

Now, believe me, Inspector, just some bad guessing on my part.

What in heaven's name does your partner want to do with a hulk like that?

She never pulls into large ports, as I know.

She flies a so-called flag convenience. She avoids customs officers, government

ships.

She's a petty smuggler.

Yes, Lennon, what did your father want with this ship?

Believe me, Inspector, I'd tell you if I knew.

You know where I might be able to find her?

No, sorry.

She wasn't always notorious.

A few years ago, she was a little dusty, but quite respectable.

I knew her captain.

Quite a possible fellow.

You mean he sold her?

Oh, I think so.

Do you know where he is?

I haven't the slightest. I haven't seen him in four years.

Do you remember his name?

A Dutchman.

Van something, I think.

He was sort of a half-caste.

His mother was Burmese.

Do you know where I might be able to find him?

Oh, see here, London, why don't we skate around to the next sea, Captain?

Vandalin!

That's it, Vandalin. I remember now.

I met him about a year after he sold his ship.

He was living in a sort of run-down hotel, the Great Pacific, I think.

Bangkok.

Thank you.

Thank you very much, Captain.

Thank you.

Excuse me, sir. Would you like to have coffee or tea?

No, thanks.

Do you speak English?

An old friend of mine recommended your hotel.

I'd kind of like to find him.

Does Captain Van Der Linde still stay here?

No.

Know where I might find him?

Van Der Linde your friend?

Yeah.

I haven't seen him in years.

Van Der Linde is not here.

Hey, hold on.

temple, Wat Pho.

Captain Vanderland, I am a friend.

Captain Vanderland.

I was once known by that name.

Now you're... I am a Buddhist.

If you are wondering, I can assure you I'm not

in hiding.

Not even from Orpheus?

What do you want of me?

Orpheus. What do you want of him?

He's a tormented one.

Wild animal.

He will devour him.

Where is he?

I don't know.

But you sold your ship to Orpheus.

Sir, how? If that is his name.

Where is your ship, the Bacar?

You don't understand.

I love your word of hate and violence.

You ask me to reflect some forgotten memories.

If I give you information, some way to find this Bokar, what then?

I will lead you to more violence than that.

Perhaps Captain Bandolin will do that.

Should the man I am now permit this in good conscience?

He murdered two people, one a very good friend of mine, and a little boy I loved

very much.

It is time for evening prayer.

I am not sure what I must do.

My decision lies heavy on me.

Will you go now, come back later?

The best cup of coffee.

weren't you, Captain?

Man, what a pity.

Sooner or later, I expected you or the other one who called himself

Orpheus.

Stay. I don't have much time.

Who did this?

Orpheus. Does it matter?

There are many of them.

I'll get him. I promise you.

I see you as I was.

The sight of what had been happening to me would make you swear an oath of

vengeance for me.

Listen.

I have learned the justice of men is uncertain.

Justice with hate is a terrible burden.

No one man is equal to it. Promise you will remember.

I have learned what car travel and water between Borneo and Zamboanga.

That's all I know. My friend, true love, true

justice came from those who love.

Hello,

Teresa. Will, are you all right? I'm okay.

Now, listen, I don't have much time. I'm in between flights. I'm on my way to

Zambon.

You know, things are beginning to piece together.

But, Will, where have you been? Until I got your cable, I was scared to death

with worry.

Look, I'm sorry I didn't have time to write, Teresa.

What's been happening?

I don't know.

Sanders doesn't say a word, and since yesterday, his office says he's out of

town.

Well, Chico's mother and sister are going to be fine.

And Will, me too.

Good.

Now look, when Sanders gets back into town, be sure and tell him where I've

gone. And Will, be careful.

Don't worry.

I will.

ships in port?

I said, are there any ships in port?

I've been expecting you.

Come in.

Inspector Rogers told me from Hong Kong about the Macaw being a tramp raider.

I don't get it.

We located her a few miles off Zulu, between here and Borneo.

We arranged for the Navy to capture her and bring her into port.

And, uh, did you?

Orpheus wasn't aboard.

But we did find a large shipment of Orpheus aboard, and their crew is in

jail.

I must say, in a way, you've been a real service.

Thanks.

It cost the life of a man.

What do you mean?

Orpheus caught up with the old skipper.

Poor old duck.

I guess they were afraid he'd talk.

He was afraid of innocent people dying.

Pretty ironic.

And all the time you had this tub here without firing a shot.

Not exactly.

When a patrol boat near the Bacar, she was unloading some of her cargo onto

several model fishing boats.

In an attempt to conceal or destroy the evidence, the captain ordered the

fishermen killed.

One of the dead men was a blood relative of a ruling dachshund.

Is that why the streets are empty?

We're having a very tough time protecting the Bacar's crew, even in

jail.

As you would say, they're on a warpath.

I feel pity for any man in Zamboanga who did business with Bacar.

Hope you didn't inquire about the ship on your way in.

Not exactly.

Good.

The mere mention of this ship is a death warrant, and the Mottos do not wait for

an explanation.

You're a very lucky man, Lanyon.

So far.

Thanks for the encouragement.

What about obvious?

The skipper's not smart enough to be obvious.

He can't even give us a description of him.

I've been digging through his papers here, but... Nothing.

A blind alley, eh?

I'm afraid so.

At least for the time being.

Come on.

Let's go.

My job is finished here. I'm catching the government plane back to Manila.

You want to ride?

No, I'm taking a later plane.

I think I'll stay around here for a while.

Listen, Will, I tell you as a friend, forget all this.

We'll get him in due time, in our own way.

Yeah, maybe.

You want to ride into town?

No, I think I'll walk a bit.

Now, remember what I said.

While you're here, be careful.

Don't ask questions.

It'll be a long time before the Morris pull up.

Hi, man.

Oh, Smith.

Fancy meeting you here.

Yeah, there's quite a coincidence.

Will you have a drink?

Not now, man.

Not now.

Just waiting here for a shot of the sunset, man.

Told me in Hong Kong it's... It's beautiful, man.

There's an old Spanish fort, you know.

When it's been lost, they're gone.

Sure, sure.

Take care, mate. Thanks, Willie.

Here, Matt.

Here.

But you're Orpheus.

No way.

He's the big man.

What happens now?

We're going to take a little trip.

And this is the ticket.

After you.

You know, Sproul, you can't take a hint. We've been, like, cool with you.

And all you've given us is a bad scene.

And this is it.

I do have friends who may worry.

Not for long.

You can't imagine how glad I am to have finished this contract.

Collect the money and split.

Mind telling me where he is?

It's wild.

All the time you were doing your thing in Hong Kong and Bangkok, he was right

in Manila.

And you know, Lanyon, blow your mind.

Guess where I get paid off?

Oh, shall I?

It's your place.

The club? Yeah.

About an hour after I get back.

That's the time I get paid.

Good. Take that horse and birdie.

I'll play it cool on you.

Watch what you say.

Drive, man. Drive.

I have friends here.

Don't worry about it. Not for long.

I guess I mixed your employer's post-it.

Yes. He was kind of fond of it, pal.

I suppose you and your boss are very unhappy about what happened to her.

What are you up to, Larry?

Didn't you know?

The Morrows are real interested in the Baccarat.

than anyone who had anything to do with it.

We'll

take

care of our business right here.

You'd better listen, Smith.

You know, when you spoke of the Bacara, you signed your own death warrant.

For a bunch of fishermen.

I can take care of them.

The driver's probably told ten of his friends.

Man, turn and told ten of theirs.

You talk too much, Langton.

Turn around.

This is far enough.

So long.

Okay, Lanyon.

I can come in there and get you.

Go on in.

I've got some friends here who are dying to meet you.

What makes you think they like you any better, Lanyon?

Sorry that shot, Smith.

You did me a real big favor.

Cancel any idea that we were friends.

It's an animal.

That's right.

A fellow out there by the name of Smith had something to do with the Bacar.

Your heart?

Just a scratch. Nothing serious.

We'll take you to the hospital.

Won't be necessary.

I have a plane to catch.

Hello?

Will, where are you?

Don't

worry.

Just stay close to your phone.

I should call you back in about an hour and a half.

Lisa, don't call.

Call Santos.

Tell him to meet me at the club.

stay home under no circumstances are you to leave the apartment teresa

promise me you'll do as i say okay well but take care huh

i don't want anything to happen to you

Right behind you.

Surprised to see me, Will?

That really is you.

I had a half-crazy hunch.

I couldn't believe it.

You were dead.

Five will get you ten, you're wrong.

Must be crazy expecting him. Orpheus, yes, I know.

I saw you hanging.

Oh, he was just a sailor off a Norwegian freighter.

They say he jumped ship.

With your clothes.

And a little bit messed up beyond recognition.

You don't really believe I am here, do you, Will?

You know, uh...

I must say, I, uh... I was really touched.

I had no idea you cared so much, chasing after my killer, the big, bad Orpheus.

I must be losing my mind.

You know, it was kind of fun at first.

I just had you watch.

Until you talked to that mouse Del Rosario.

And, of course, when you found Vanderlyn, I had to send Smith in after

you.

We're getting a little too close for comfort.

By the way, where is Smith?

Dead.

That's too bad. He was useful.

Why, Johnny?

Why?

Oh, now, don't go holy on me, Will.

I'll tell you why.

Because nobody gives a damn.

Look, we bled our guts out in Vietnam, and who cared?

We got a trouncing, and for what?

It took me quite a while before I realized what a sucker I'd been.

Oh, sure, they're going to call me a lot of nasty names now.

But remember what we called the Germans and the Japs? What happened?

Suddenly, we acted like it never happened, like it was just a big bad

dream.

Now we're all buddies.

Listen to the kids, Will.

To them, the V.C. are just like a bunch of ex-boy scouts, and we hated their

guts.

No, Will, my friend.

I may seem like a heel now, but the way they're writing history today,

well, in no time, I'll be the biggest hero since Hu Chi Ming.

And you?

You would never have known.

I was getting too many ideas.

So I just had to lose my identity and move on.

All those people dead.

The expendables were like Vietnam, remember?

Like Chico?

Yeah, well, I'm sorry about Chico, Will.

I guess I was getting a little sentimental.

After you found what you thought was my body, I came back to the club for a last

look.

Well, I thought I was out of sight, but Chico saw me.

I had to get rid of him.

I guess you'd say Chico was accidental.

Accidental?

God in heaven's name.

What kind of a man are you?

Oh, come off it, Sergeant.

I remember a few hundred villages and a few hundred dead people. How many

notches have you got in your gun?

Oh, no, no.

Now, you won't do it. You haven't got it in you.

Remember me?

I'm your old buddy, Johnny.

That's where you're wrong.

Johnny is dead.

I saw him hanging.

No, you're not Johnny Rural.

Not the guy I thought I once knew.

You're Orpheus.

Remember?

I've got to do it.

Not just for Chico.

And all the people.

Like that old man in Bangkok.

The thousands of people that you haven't touched yet.

I've got to do it for them.

It's like you say, Johnny.

You're expendable.

Just a matter of when.

Will!

Tracy, get out of here.

Hey, Teresa.

Hey, how's my girl, huh?

It's really you.

Sure, it's me, honey.

You look really great.

I'm sorry about worrying you like that, but I just couldn't tell you. You

understand.

Oh, boy, I was coming back for you.

All that Will said was true.

Oh, you heard all that, huh?

Don't you worry your pretty little head about politics.

You're not really sore at me, are you?

Get out of here, Teresa.

Now.

Well, what are you going to do?

That's my girl.

Come on, honey.

Oh, look, Will's a little hot under the collar right now, but he'll understand.

No, you don't understand.

We buried you, Johnny. You're dead.

Now, don't talk crazy, honey. Come on.

Stay right where you are.

Don't do it, Will.

Will, she has a point.

I'm not thinking of him. It's you, Will.

That'll be Santa's. Please leave him to Santa's, Will.

I meant it when I said Johnny's dead.

Do as she says, Will.

Put the gun down.

Guess I can face friend Santa so long.

So long, Teresa.

I'll be, uh, another few weeks, huh? Oh, don't forget that old adage about, uh,

women in parts.

Be careful.

but after all.

Call the station. Have someone take this away.

Maybe you better sit down.

No, I'm all right.

Aren't you going to ask what happened?

I can guess.

You can tell me tomorrow.

Now I want you to listen.

It's all over. Do you hear me well?

I want you to take Teresa.

Go out that door.

And don't come back.

This place is closed for good.

And I'm giving you 48 hours to get into some other kind of business or get out

of the Philippines.

Do you understand?

Come on, Teresa.

You know who Orpheus was?

No.

Not him. The real one.

According to the story...

He died and came back.

But only once.

Johnny should have known that.

I loved him. I guess part of me always will.

Does that sound terrible?

No, it doesn't.

What do we do?

Do we say it never happened?

Or do we forget?

No.

No, we don't forget.

Somehow we pick up the pieces and go on.