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Thank you.

The Water Guy.

Two services very rarely publicized, but whose untiring vigilance of our shores

and rivers continues day after day, night after night.

Ceaselessly, in all weathers, they are on the watch for smugglers, dope

traffickers, white slavers.

In fact, anything strange that may happen on the murky waters around our

docks.

Very often, their trips are fruitless.

Just routine patrols.

But one night... Calling campus, Block 35.

Repeat, calling campus, Block 35.

For Water Guard Officer Roberts, next step, Block 2, no light. Proceeding

upriver, Roberts.

Hold me to head.

Thank you.

Extension 4, please.

Robinson speaking.

Hello, Robbie.

How's Drake?

Bad.

Very bad.

That is you, Steve, isn't it? Me.

Take this as a report.

We intercepted the gang.

Maxwell was shot.

Murdered. Gosh.

I'm sorry, Robbie.

Yes.

I'll tell the chief.

Thanks.

I'll be along as soon as possible.

What's the matter with you?

Maxwell's been killed.

Hello, Robbie.

I've told the chief about Maxwell.

He's on the phone to the Home Office.

We're doing our best.

Oh yes, I agree, sir.

They are obviously continental nylons.

I'll keep you informed.

Goodbye, sir.

That's for you, Robbie.

Come in.

Sit down, Robbie.

Tell me how it all happened.

We surprised them.

Shop was fired.

Maxwell got it.

That was that.

Well, I suppose I want to see Maxwell's wife.

Robbie.

Do you think you could see her?

I think it would be better coming from you, sir. Right.

We estimate that nearly 20,000 pairs of nylons were smuggled in last week. As

many as that, sir.

The situation is so serious, the Home Office have been on the phone wanting to

know whether we've been asleep.

Robinson, I cannot have remarks like that as a slur upon our organisation.

I realise that, sir, but... I know.

From now on, you're in charge of the case. Make any arrangements you think

fit.

Very good, sir.

I think I'd better get someone from the women's section.

Anything else?

No, I don't think so.

Thanks.

Robbie. Sir.

Good luck.

Thank you, sir.

How'd you get on, Robbie?

The old man's very worried.

Wouldn't you be?

This lot's from the Home Office.

Don't take it too badly.

I feel responsible.

Much better, thanks, Steve.

Good. Has Jean Nichols arrived yet? Haven't seen her.

Get me the women's section, will you? Sure.

Get yours.

All right.

Hello? Hello, is that the hand department?

Hello?

Hello, I'm so sorry, that was my secretary.

That is the women's section.

Oh, good.

Look, Jean Nichols was meant to report to the water guard this morning.

Oh, I see.

Oh, thanks very much. Thank you.

Steve, I'm going to be a bit busy, so collect what you can for Mrs. Maxwell,

will you?

Sure.

What about Jean?

Jean? Late as usual.

What's that you were saying, dear? Oh, I was just saying that you'd be here any

moment, dear.

Oh, hello, Jean.

Hi, Robbie.

Together again.

What is it this time?

Smuggling nylons.

Any ideas? Not a clue.

Except it's an undercover job.

Oh, by the way, here's your new identity.

What's she, a dame or a lady?

You're a dame.

We're going to start at the docks as Mr. and Mrs. Spiv.

So, after a spot of transformation and bodybuilding, we started off towards

Dockland.

We hunted our nylons in markets, cafes, and, of course, not forgetting public

houses.

What can I get you?

Gin and scotch, please.

Say, Dux, do you think I can get new nylons?

Mine are leaded. No, I don't. There used to be some knocking around, but I

haven't seen any for ages.

Chin-chin.

Martin, you all right?

Hello, gal.

Give us a light.

Ain't you had enough, Joe?

Why don't you go home to your missus? You haven't seen her for six months.

Go on, have a cup of tea.

Never mind about the missus.

I've got some here for her.

Six long months I've been a good boy.

Now, won't she be me, eh?

No, I love you.

Go on, Gold, give her some lolly.

Have one yourself.

She won't mind me having one or two me first night home.

You still don't get enough.

Go on, have a cup of tea.

I know where they are. I know where they are.

Good night.

Nylon stockings.

They were our pointers. Make yourself at home.

I hope this man looks after her very carefully.

Can't be black coffee.

Can't be.

Black coffee. Quick.

Now, we're here to help you.

We just want you to answer a few questions.

Where have you been tonight?

Now, think.

I've been to lots of places tonight.

Yes, yes, I'm sure you have.

But, come on, think hard.

Take a sip at this point.

Now, where'd you go on this binge?

Where'd you manage to find the booze?

And where'd you get these stockings?

Stockings?

Stockings?

Now, listen to me.

I will doubt me 15 quid tonight.

This is all I've got to show.

It's all I've got to show.

Yes,

that's all I've got to show for it.

Have you ever seen one of these?

Could come in the Camden Den from East End.

Yes, but which?

Wait a minute.

Joe, get Nicky quickly.

You'll probably find a sprato.

Hurry up.

Who's Nicky?

He's one of our stool pigeons.

Can he be relied on?

Yes, otherwise.

Fine.

Come on, old lad.

Put these in your pocket.

It's about time you went home.

Here's your tip, fella.

Come on, steady up.

That's the fella.

The owner.

Oh, no, I'm sorry, old boy, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to keep those.

What's my old woman going to say about it?

That's probably a very rude answer, but you better go home and get it over with.

Come on.

There you go.

Hey,

Steve. See this fellow home, will you?

Happy hangover.

Well, I wonder if this will help us.

A lot will depend on Nicky.

What's this, a party?

Come in, sit down.

Have a cigarette.

Thanks.

What club did that come from, Nicky?

I... I don't know. Come on now, Nicky.

Stir that brain of yours. I want the straight grip.

Comes from a club called Shoehorn.

Good.

I hope that's right.

I'm just too bad for you.

I'm not wrong.

Very good, Nicky.

Now, Nicky, I want you to introduce two of my friends to that club.

No monkey business.

We're inside, you go.

All right, I'll do it.

Come on, boys.

Pretty well, eh?

So-so.

Good.

Come and have a drink on the house.

Thanks.

Nice to get something for nothing.

What are you drinking? Now the usual.

Scotch. And you, my dear?

Gin.

I'll see you, Katie, for old Toxie.

Got to. To make the place pay.

Thanks.

Oh, here's the lock. We need it.

Oh, it's unusual.

Why don't you get some decent stuff?

Where can I get it?

I've met you, Absalom.

You can.

The right stuff and the right price.

You know.

What do you want it, tomorrow night?

Right.

See, Katie.

You're on.

What, three cases of whiskey, Robbie? I'm afraid so, sir. And if you don't

mind, make it the right stuff.

Of course, you could pop in a couple of extra bottles if you felt like it.

There's only going I could do with a couple of bottles myself.

Still, I'll see to them, Robbie. Thank you, sir.

Will you have a cigarette, Jean?

No, thank you.

I only smoke on duty.

Will you have one, Robbie? I certainly will, sir. Thank you very much.

What's the next move?

Regain their competence and plant Jean in the club.

How are things with you, Jean?

It seems to be going all right for the boys.

Good girl.

Yes, but you should see the boys.

Was that the lots of?

Yes. Well,

good luck, children.

Thank you, sir.

It's all right.

Good health. Cheers.

It's all right. Boss will be here soon. He'll pay you. Good.

Good evening, John.

I need some more cigarettes, honey.

You know where they are?

Help yourself.

Got some nice homework here.

All right, Casanova.

I'm here.

Remember?

I could do with a few more like her.

Good for trade.

Brings the boys in.

What about me?

Fine.

Well, what about your boyfriend?

Me? Oh, I don't mind. If she wants to work, let her have a go. It'll save me a

bit of cash.

I need Bobby to pound for all you sell.

It's a deal.

We'll drink to it.

What's your luck like at the doves? Ah, ribby.

Oh, I had a beauty last week. Dead, sir.

He drew track, too.

Just round the first bit.

Good evening, Sid.

Good evening, Guv.

And this gentleman is our new bootlegger? Yes, Gav.

And not so bad.

Oh.

Let's buy some, Gav.

Clean glass.

Take your neck off in here.

My dear.

It's not bad.

Can you always produce as good as this?

I can.

Quite good.

How much?

Three dozen bottles, three quid a bottle.

Name, Alex. Give him a tonne.

Wait a minute.

Quiet. It's short.

I'm deducting 20% against any case of bad whisky you supply me with.

Any objections?

No, none at all.

Good boy.

We'll get along splendidly together then.

I'll see you in the bar.

Smart way to work that, Chief.

That's the way to handle those crooks.

My dear Alex, have you ever known me to fail yet?

No, Gav, no.

I'm going to the continent for a few days. Make all arrangements to handle a

new consignment on my return.

Do you get me?

Yes, scum.

Head.

Where's Zelie? The cafe bimisi.

Get them aboard.

Come, Alex.

Now let's get down to business.

By the way, how's Suzette?

I'm one

English whiskey.

Merci.

Whiskey? Disinfectant.

A consignment on your boat will cost you exactly six million francs.

What? You've all lived in Cushaw? That's over 300 francs a pair.

But that is the price.

What if I refuse?

These aren't first quality, you know. What do you mean?

Every time I give you the first quality.

Only when I've got my eyes on you.

Before I pay you, I'm going to compare these with your consignment that I've

already got a board.

As you say.

Come, Alex.

Louis, come with me.

Don't tell me you're afraid, Billy.

Oh, no, no.

Just careful.

This is something new.

It is very good.

After the deal, you can have it as a present.

Yes, mister.

How about a drink? Thank you, yes.

Here's a bottle of real scotch.

Here we are.

No, not a knockout. You know me.

I know you.

Here's to nylons. Here's to nylons.

Open up that case.

These are of the first quality.

They are very good.

And they are very strong.

Yes, they are very strong.

We're moving.

with him.

The government, what about the next consignment?

We've got the money and we've got the goods.

Do as you're told.

Governor. And don't forget to keep your mouth shut, or I'll...

Hello. Hello, Dax.

You know, somehow tonight I don't seem to be able to look you straight in the

face. Don't be fresh.

I don't like it.

Oh, all right.

Any news?

There's a lot of stuff leaving here in baskets.

Baskets?

Are you sure of the type?

Porn baskets.

Yes.

Yes, could be.

Where'd you get that?

Comes with a job.

Very nice, too.

Cheers.

Well, wish me luck.

Thank you.

Stop engines.

All right, I'll flash them.

There's the signal.

Cigarettes cost a lot these days.

Yeah, this is my last.

Latest French newspaper, Robbie.

You'd better watch your step.

What's it say, Robbie?

Body of a man washed up off the French coast.

Strangled with a nylon stocking.

Hello. Hello.

Thanks.

What are you going to have for me again?

Gin.

Gin.

And 20 fags, please, miss.

Well, ducks, do you still love me?

Ask it to ride next door.

Be careful.

I understand.

Well, thanks, love.

Here.

Well, love, how are you doing these days? Oh, not so bad.

Here, keep the change. All fourpence of it.

Thanks.

Thanks to you.

Two and a gin, please.

Can you get me some more good scotch? I can.

Seven, ma'am?

Five. You're on.

Thanks.

Well, it's the luck we needed.

We've got all the luck we need.

Shut up, you.

How's Clicks?

Not so dusty.

Well, maybe some shut-eye.

I'll be singing.

Now, Gov, what about buying me another drink?

Sure, why not?

Two more, please.

Well, how are you doing? Making plenty of money?

Here's to it.

Down the edge.

Two more, please.

The more you make, the more I make, get me?

Go out with me, gov.

That's the girl.

Here's to your bright eyes.

Well, I must be going.

No,

you can't get me at it.

I've got business to attend to.

So long.

A cheap thief.

Search him.

A government number. An agent, eh?

What shall I do with him, Gov? Take him to the old warehouse.

What about the girl? Take her as well.

Leave it to me, Chief.

Make him look like a drunk.

Where are we taking him? The old warehouse, Lapping Creek.

The gang have got Robbie.

They've taken him to an old warehouse near the river at Lapping Creek.

Lapping Creek.

Can you pick me up?

Right.

Goodbye.

What are you going to do with him?

I don't know what to do with him. Leave him to me.

Keep a lookout side.

No.

Oh!

You've done a nice job of it, Robbie.

Congratulations. No, don't congratulate me, sir. Give it to Jean.

Is the whole gang rounded up?

We've got all the information we wanted.

Get me a cigarette, will you, darling?

What's this?

That, my darling, is another case.