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Limitations? Yes, but only on the numbers of tests.

The

People's

Republic of China will not permit interference in matters of national

defense.

We agree to limitations, but how and by whom will they be enforced?

Okay, hold it!

Pretty good, man. Pretty good.

I'm glad Danny pushed that button.

You could have killed me.

I'm sorry.

Are you all right? Yeah, I'm okay.

We'll have to put this one in the loss column.

You followed procedures perfectly, but you forgot to take into account the

unconventional weapon.

Bear that in mind, gentlemen.

Starting tomorrow, stop tests anymore.

Jonathan, any points from Federal side?

Just this. The man you'll be protecting tomorrow may not like him or anything he

stands for, but that doesn't matter.

He represents one of four major powers that can destroy this planet.

And we don't want him catching so much as a cold in Hawaii.

All right, gentlemen. Get a good night's sleep. You'll need it. Let's go.

Let's go.

Jonathan Kaye, State Department.

On behalf of the federal government, may I welcome you to the United States of

America.

Foreign Minister Ling, as governor of

Hawaii, I welcome you and your grandson to the Aloha State.

Great honor, sir.

I'd like you to meet the head of our security, Mr. Steve McGarrett.

Welcome. Steve McGarrett.

Shall we?

Excuse me.

Hi, I'm Janet Wong, fifth grade, Noelani School. Can we get through, please?

You got a pass?

No. Nobody told us we needed a pass.

You need a pass to get through.

But that's not fair.

They've been rehearsing a speech and a song in Chinese all week.

Sorry, lady. You need a pass to get through.

I'm sorry, children. I guess I goofed.

Ice cream on the way home?

Yay!

OK, come on. Let's go.

Okay, load up.

It didn't work.

What a pity.

Mr. Ricotta worked so hard to make it perfect.

I'm sorry.

I failed. No need to worry, my dear.

There's always an alternate.

Mobile operator.

Famous photographers.

That celebrity job we spoke of.

I'll need the photograph after all. Very well.

The subject should be available to you at 3.12.

I'll be ready.

Minister's grandson is curious about the tents.

Tell him we are too. The circus only comes here once a year.

If his grandfather permits we could give him a closer look.

Turn left here, Duke.

But this is not the route, Denny.

Yes, it is.

Steve changed it.

We'll be elaborator. Hurry.

Yes.

Took a different route.

Mr. McGarrett seems bent on making things difficult, but not impossible.

Never impossible.

I like that very much.

Pleasure.

For the cause of world peace, I go to London, Paris, and Honolulu. But only

for my grandson do I go see clowns and wild tigers.

Mitch. Yeah. The Rinaldos just arrived. They're in the dressing room.

Good. Let's lay out the welcome mat.

Do you know these guys at all, Phil?

No, but I understand they got one hell of an act.

They're from Cuba. They just finished the tour of South America.

The dates, Phil, just right.

Mitch Allen. Ah, Senor Allen. Hey, quien es, Juan? Mitch Allen, el jefe.

Boys, this is our ringmaster, Phil McDonald.

Juan,

Miguel, anything you need, you come to me, okay?

Okay. Ah, Senor Allen.

We have one complaint.

What's that?

You should have asked us to join your circus before.

This country, Senor Allen, is terrific.

Then we'll fix that by having you back.

Fantastic. Gracias.

Yes. May I speak to the chief photographer, please?

Speaking. The subject matter that we have been trying to photograph, the one

that has been so elusive?

Yes. I have an idea for a different setting, one that may become reality

soon. Excellent.

Excellent.

We, of course, will have our best photographer there.

It seems new vistas are opening for us.

You might say three rings full.

It's dumb, Jonathan.

It's dumb. It's just plain stupid.

Or I got a better idea. Why not feed me to the lions? Maybe that's what it's all

about, huh? Nothing personal, Steve.

Ling wants to go to the circus, just as any red-blooded Chinese dictator with an

eight-year-old grandson.

So he wants to go to the circus. Why do we have to let him?

Well, that's what I asked State. They answered by handing me my head.

You gotta keep him happy. Gotta show him we're not afraid of our people.

Things such as the Disneyland Khrushchev caper... All right, Jonathan.

If you insist, if they insist, we will try to protect him, but I can offer you

no guarantees.

Thanks, Steve.

First thing we do, we give out a wrong day announcement. Wrong day?

We release he's going in Thursday and actually ring him in Tuesday.

Yeah, and remember, nobody gets tipped.

Nobody. I decide when he goes.

Not Ling, not his bodyguards, nobody.

Right. We need blueprints from the HIC arena.

Every possible entrance and exit.

Chin, that's your baby.

Yeah, as soon as we break.

All right, that covers the direct assassin angles. What about a planted

bomb? Canine Corps?

Yeah, we've got dogs that can sniff out explosives.

Everything from a firecracker to a cache of dynamite.

Could be planted by someone with access.

Easily. That place has 10,000 seats.

All right, gentlemen, I want the names and addresses of all HIC personnel,

management, box office, technical crew, and the circus acts.

Bios down to the last detail.

I said tie it, but move it more to the left. Come on. Mr. Allen. That's...

Yeah.

Okay, hold it there.

Yeah, what can I do for you?

Five-0. I'd like to talk to you.

Sure. What's up?

We need your help. Maybe you can tell us a few things.

Name it.

Blueprints of the auditorium, list of the people who work here, including

performers.

Something wrong?

No. Not that we know of.

Come on.

Level. I've got an opening here in three days.

A lot of bread riding on it.

What you're asking for sounds like trouble.

No, it's standard procedure.

For what?

A stakeout of Bonnie and Clyde?

Security for VIP.

Who is it?

A little boy and his grandpa.

They're coming here, that Chinese guy and the kid? That's got to be national

coverage.

Magazines, network TV.

I'm afraid not, Mr. Allen.

We've got to keep this under wraps until it's all over, with your cooperation.

We'll take our own pictures, but hold them back till after he's gone, eh?

That'll still get coverage.

Sure.

What night's he coming?

Thursday night.

Come on. I'll get that stuff he asked for.

The fears of my people must be answered with deeds and not rhetoric.

Furthermore, we're victims of repeated slandering by your national officials.

The United States delegation requests a brief recess.

Steve. What do you got now?

Backgrounds on circus people and HIC personnel.

Just a few things worth looking into.

A man named Otto Barth, stage name is Zoltan.

He tames lions on the show, ladies outside.

Oh. Hey, it doesn't do too well with their husbands.

The worst time he had was in Kansas City. Lucky for Zoltan, the husband was

a lousy shot.

But he applied for a pistol, correct?

Not granted.

Yes, but he could pick up a weapon in a hawk shop or something. Better check him

out. Right.

Paul Stanwyck.

A laborer. Works as a roustabout for the HIC when the circus is in town. Two

arrests, no convictions.

He can't hold booze. Flips out like a maniac.

Once, he almost killed a guy in a bar, and they pulled him off in time. Charges

were dropped.

How about Juan and Miguel Ronaldo?

Aerial act from Cuba. They've applied for asylum in the US.

Anti-Red, maybe anti-Lang. Could be.

Good start, Donald. Talk to all four. Let them know they're being watched.

Level with them. Right.

Gentlemen, if I may ask you a favor, I would like a copy of that report.

For what reason, Mr. Chen?

We do have security files.

A complete photocopy for Mr. Chen, Donald.

Right. Thank you.

You want me?

No, but he does.

Williams, 5-0. Are you Zoltan? Yes.

Paul Stanwyck?

Yeah. We'd like to talk to both of you in separate rooms.

What about?

Routine. Nothing to worry about.

Where are the Rinaldos?

Uh, they went out.

Where to?

I said something about sightseeing.

Truly beautiful view.

Who are you? What do you want?

Surely you have an inkling.

Why would you have responded to my telephone call?

You mention a name. A name that has importance to us.

Ah, yes.

Enrico. Our mutual friend in Havana.

An artist if ever one lived.

You showed excellent taste by engaging him.

What is he to you?

Useful as he was to you in matters that required his particular skills such as

documents passport Though yours was one of his simpler jobs a matter of altering

minor details such as date of birth The Ronaldo's must have loved you very much

to let you take their place friends Relatives

I strongly suggest that you tell me the truth, or within four hours, both

governments involved will receive the information I possess.

The Renaldos are father and uncle to us. Our mentors, they taught us everything.

How did you come to take their place?

They got a call to appear in Hawaii.

They are retired now, but still they get calls from everywhere.

They were going to turn it down when we got the idea of coming instead.

It was a way of getting out of the country?

I can very well understand your reluctance to say it.

If that were known to certain officials, it would be most difficult for those you

left behind.

Now, look, it was our idea, not theirs.

We took their papers without permission.

No need to be afraid.

I do not hurt those who assist me.

What is it you want?

I want to free my country from the grip of that foolish dove who comes here to

make peace on bended knee.

With your cooperation... We'll soon accomplish that very desired end result.

We can't do it. We can't.

He's going to call us tonight.

We'll tell him the answer is no.

That's the worst thing we could do.

Our father and uncle would be arrested before dawn.

We have to protect them again. But we cannot commit murder because of them. Of

course not.

But we can pretend to go along.

We must. It will give us time.

Anything can happen between Thursday and now.

Calm down.

Come in.

Juan and Miguel de Rinaldo?

Yes.

Paolo, stay, please.

We'd like to talk to you.

Yes, of course. Sit down, please.

Thank you.

I understand you entered the country on the 17th of this month.

Yes. On an H-1 immigration permit.

Yes.

We also understand you've applied for political asylum.

Yes. Pretty rough living there, was it?

If you have a conscience.

Did you ever have any trouble with the government?

We left.

Well, I mean... before you left, street violence, that kind of thing.

We are not violent people, senor.

How about friends of yours? Any of them get involved with underground protest

movements?

Yes. Were they arrested by the secret police?

Yes. And imprisoned?

Yes.

That's enough to make someone bitter against dictators and their

subordinates. Yes.

I'm sorry.

This, uh... Always happens. Yes, always before a performance we are nervous.

Would you believe it?

Sure, why not?

Well, thank you for the information.

Have a good performance.

Thank you, senor.

What do you think?

They're uptight about something.

Can't be just opening night shakes.

I don't think so. They're supposed to be pros.

That lying team on the roster boat didn't act like this.

That's right.

Let's talk to Steve.

Use both handbrakes all the time.

Or you go flying over the top, wiki wiki.

I'm a fortunate man.

I see the years of innocence.

And fortunately, you don't let it interfere with your work.

Quite so.

The specifications?

I impress upon you, they are quite unique.

And secrecy is of the essence.

And speed, of course.

Always.

A very clever way to conceal a rifle.

Fascinating.

Can you make it?

For a price.

By Thursday?

For a larger price.

Steve, check out Zoltan, the lion tamer. Looks like he's been tamed himself.

Hold it just a second. Jonathan, yes, I'll get back to you.

No chasing, no gunplay with jealous husbands?

Not since he got married himself.

Well, his wife is an acrobat. Lots of muscles.

She keeps him in line. Good.

Paul Stanwyck, they're asked about. Still drinks, but not like he used to.

Says he's learned his lesson. No brawling, no firearms.

You sure?

Yeah. Search, double check, and verify by the rest of the circus people.

What else?

The Rinaldos.

That's something else again.

How do you mean?

Well, it's hard to explain.

We, uh, ask them some routine immigration questions.

They, uh, seem very uptight, nervous.

Well, Don, I've got to remember that they come from a country where a visit

from the state police can sometimes mean the end of the line.

Well, Steve felt they're hiding something.

Based on what?

My gut.

20 years on the job.

OK.

OK, Chen. That's good enough for me.

Um, Frank, come in a minute, please.

Get a cable off to Interpol right away.

Anything they've got on a wire act called the Rinaldos.

Juan and Miguel.

Any cities in which they have worked.

Is that their real name or their professional name?

Real name.

Weekend's coming up. Be happy to get it by Tuesday. Market priority one. Right.

What about the K-9 Corps?

All set.

What about your end, Steve?

I do my number Tuesday.

If you could get me the dossier just before the third plenary session, I'm

sure that... Excuse me, John.

If I could have a word with the foreign minister.

Please make it brief.

For security reasons, we would like him and his grandson to attend the circus

this afternoon instead of next Thursday.

Impossible.

I cannot change my plans at this late stage.

Tell the minister...

That he goes this afternoon or never.

We cannot provide security without his cooperation.

He said he would.

I know what he said.

Thank you.

Okay,

fellas, go ahead.

Jim, on my way up to the light booth.

You've seen this before.

In Havana.

The sports stadium.

Tonight he came to see the circus.

Yes.

And that means Ling is coming today.

It's a Thursday.

The Hawaiian police are smarter than some others we know.

What will they expect us to do? Well, that's it, Miguel.

There's nothing they can expect us to do.

Are you sure? Of course. The weapon was supposed to be delivered Thursday.

If Ling comes today and we have no weapon, then we have not disobeyed. Hey!

Everything's going to be all right.

Come on.

Good evening.

You have a job to do.

Wolfat sends this with his compliments.

We could go to the police.

That would be signing our father and uncle's death warrants, Miguel.

Hooray for the new Americans who come to the land of freedom to kill.

Five minutes to the grand parade.

Five minutes.

Let's go, Miguel.

We can't do it.

I know what to do.

Juan, we can't be murderers.

Trust me, Miguel.

I know what to do.

Right this way gentlemen.

Thanks a lot.

What for?

You tell me Thursday, you bring him Tuesday.

How would you protect him?

I'd bring him Tuesday.

Wrong place down here. How does it look from up there?

Looks like a circus filling up, Steve.

I wish the HPD benefit did as well.

Chin, what about you?

In position, Steve.

Ready to roll.

Make sure two men stay at the main electrical box all the time, huh?

Got it covered already, Danny.

Frank?

Tactical spot of position.

A man every 50 feet on the periphery.

Okay, gentlemen, stand by. Heads up.

Ten seconds, stand by.

For the entertainment and the entrapment of the younger part, Connie Fernandez

and Ralph Yabuku proudly present the all-new International Three Ring

Circuit.

What's that?

Ah, night scope.

When the lights go down, we can still see.

Hold it! Hold it!

Do you have any gunpowder in this? A small amount mixed with camphor. It

makes a nice flash.

Let's have a look.

an exhibition of mere reason.

Unparalleled in the circus world today by the five flying Astros.

Thank you.

on the slender silver strap.

Those champion high wire walkers from Havana, Cuba, the remarkable

Rinaldos.

The remarkable Ronaldo's will now attempt the two-man high human pyramid.

Over 50 feet in the air.

Remember, ladies and gentlemen, absolutely no safety devices.

Capricious canines at their acrobatic best. The only doggies in the world to

make the best dressed list. From France, Gerard Zou's Poodles of Paris.

Dino, keep your scope train down here.

Let it drag the area.

Right, Steve.

We've been tricked.

That man up there, he has a gun.

He has a gun. Look out!

Okay, I've got him.

Book them.

Book them both.

Conspiracy to assassinate.

Okay, Dano, let's wrap it up.

We did not want to be a part of this thing, Mr. McGarrett. They threatened

our family.

Who threatened you?

A Chinese man.

Can you describe him?

Wait a minute.

Medium height, heavy set, with a bald head, mustache?

Yes, that is him. You know him.

Yeah, we know him.

Woe-fat.

Officer, get their statements.

It had to be woe-fat.

No other mind could have conceived it.

All units, red alert. Hold it down.

Knowing our old friend, he's gone. Maybe we should just settle for the safety of

the minister and his grandson this time.

But we'll get another crack at Wolfat.

Bet on it.