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Get in there!

I assume you will wonder why you were kidnapped.

There's no limit to what the government will pay to set you free.

Get up! And do you know what cash means for us southern rebels?

Money to continue our fight.

Even though we lost the American Civil War, our fight is not over.

I think you're banking on the wrong man.

I'm just a journalist.

That's right.

A French journalist.

They'll do anything to avoid an international incident.

And if that doesn't turn out to be the case, we'll do away with you.

Without thinking twice.

Thanks again, Monsieur Tregumain.

If it weren't for you, we would still be in France.

Monsieur, can't we go any faster?

This is all the wind has to offer, Amélie.

I'm already taking advantage of all the sea and air currents I can.

Charleston Harbor will soon be in our sights.

Delanoui is waiting for us there.

Oh!

Oh, for heaven's sake!

I just can't concentrate.

I just don't understand it.

Monsieur Lucas went to hold a conference on Lagoon Flora.

Why was he kidnapped?

Delonwee will explain everything. This telegram was too brief to understand

what happened.

Of course, Delonwee. I'd like to know what he was doing while Monsieur Lucas

was being kidnapped.

Don't be so hard on him.

I'm sure Delannuy is just as grief-stricken as we are, Aster.

If not more so.

Look, poor Monsieur Delannuy.

Oh, Emily.

Monsieur Delannuy, I do hope you have some reassuring news for us.

It looks as if the rebels are holding Monsieur Lucas prisoner at Castle

Pinckney. Rebels?

Ex-Confederate soldiers led by a certain General Beauregard.

But why would they kidnap a French journalist?

To trigger an international reaction.

They set a ransom, but the governments are stalling for time.

Those rascals!

Don't you think we could find the money to pay the ransom?

They want a fortune.

No one can afford it. Oh, don't worry, dear.

We'll think of something.

A rescue mission, for example.

What do you think? Do I look like a real rebel or what?

I guess I'll just have to improvise.

I don't like the idea of you being alone with those rebels.

You're too... too... puny.

That's it.

I am not puny. And I think I've already proved I can handle things on my own.

Okay, forget that I mentioned it. But you'll have to work on your walk.

Show him, Sophia.

That's right.

Just like that. Come on. Let's check on things below.

These are the goods we have to trade.

And we're really going to give all this to the rebels?

These crates are filled with blanks. Except for these.

Let's just hope it takes them a while before they figure that out. The rebels

need weapons.

As soon as they see these rifles, they'll buy the whole lot without

batting an eye. Why do you think they continue to fight?

After all, the war is over. You know, Jules, it's difficult to accept a

defeat. The Southerners were quite attached to their land and their

privileges.

They have nothing left now.

It's an American schooner patrolling the river.

If they spot us, they'll stop us, and our whole plan will go up in smoke.

Stop! Identify yourselves!

I didn't hear anything.

Did you?

No. I can't hear anything over the motor.

You are not authorized to sail these waters!

Stop!

We're done for if they stop us and go below deck. We have no other choice.

We have to continue through the shallow waters. That way they can't follow us.

Dickens! Stop the engines!

They've gotten away.

Captive, do you think they're rebels?

I don't know. But if they aren't... They have no idea what awaits them in those

wetlands.

Yeah, here.

Hold on to it as long as you can.

it looks like we have company put

this on we don't want any unwanted attention

welcome

to our waters

Oh, don't tell me you didn't know this river was ours.

I guess we could negotiate the toll.

Actually... Stop right there!

Who gave you permission to move?

My partner and I, we've got some hot goods on our hands. We came to do

business. We ditched an American naval schooner to find you.

If you climb on board, we'll show you.

Where are the goods?

Below deck.

And who are you?

He's a young southerner that wants to join your army. We gave him a ride

and... I asked the boy. I'm from Louisiana, sir.

My name is Jews, but you can call me the castigator My family are all landowners,

and I'd do anything to redress the wrong suffered by my family The

castigator good one boy

This

is only one, but you got at least another 20 crates below deck And just as

much ammo to go with it. It looks like we're in business then.

Hey! Watch the rush.

Valuable goods have to be tested.

Go and get the bullets.

Here! Never go anywhere without them.

Wise man.

We ought to want men of courage among us.

Let's see if you got guts, boy.

Phew.

It's a fine specimen.

Easy to handle. And precise.

All right. We're in business.

You're in.

I just hope everything goes according to plan.

Hey, what are you looking at?

Get to work.

Can I help you?

Huh?

You heard, partner.

Move over.

Let me time up, or we'll be here till dawn.

Huh?

Roxxon, we're a bit low on provisions.

Look up and see if you can catch us some grub.

Oh no! Not now!

Great aim!

They've duped us!

What's going on?

They're blanks!

Fess up, son!

You were in on this with those other two vermin! I never saw those two before!

I swear by my southern blood, they just gave me a ride!

Stop! There's only one way to find out the truth.

Something's gone wrong.

I didn't like that little game you played with the ammunition.

Whose idea was it?

Yours?

Or his?

The boy knew nothing he got on board at the last minute If he really

knew nothing then he won't have any problems taking them out kill him

So

I dirty our hands with these scallywags

We'll let the alligators kill them

or the high seas of the marsh.

Boy,

aren't you full of surprises.

You're going to make me one happy general.

I can just feel it.

Hurry up. We need to get a move on.

Oh, and burn their bull while you're at it. You can never be too careful.

There you go. The tide will soon be rising.

Now I wonder, will you drown to death or will the gators rip you to shreds?

Those putrid vermins will get just what they deserve.

Well, boys, Papa's back.

You're hungry, aren't you?

What nice little doggies.

They're like three big babies, don't you think?

No one here likes them, especially Croxton. Hey, kid, come on over and join

us.

Don't forget, Sophia, we're two bad dudes from the South. Knives have no

secrets from us.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

About your family.

My family?

Oh, sure.

My parents owned the lands of La Grande, a cotton plantation that stretches

as far as the eye can see.

The water took the rope in. I can't cut it.

Hurry up. It looks like we have visitors.

I can't see anything.

Alligators! Eat cool, Emily.

Just focus on the knife. Calm down.

Take a deep breath and don't even think that we could be eaten alive.

Oh, sure. That's easy.

Let's try and swim to that islet over there. There's a tree we can climb up.

That day, I swore to my father I would save my family's honor by getting

revenge.

Now that's what I call a speech, boy.

And we're going to help you.

You've come to the right place.

I've got a surprise that'll help our plan.

Soon we'll be fighting for the South again.

Soon. Very soon. But not today.

Today was a rough day.

What are y'all doing over here? Um, nothing.

Just, um, strolling around.

Well, seeing that we're all here, why don't you give us a hand with something?

Of course.

We all one in the same gang, right?

We need help figuring out if this lock is escape-proof.

Mr.

Tregomane, do you think there are other alligators nearby?

There very well could be, Emily. Keep your eyes open.

Sophia,

I know you're scared.

But try and keep your jaws shut.

Oh no!

Snakes!

Lucky thing I put that ammunition

in my pocket.

Listen, I know you're scared, but I need you to cooperate.

You keep the snakes away while I try and unlock the door.

Good job, Sophia!

Come on!

Monsieur Lucas must be around here somewhere.

Let's try this way.

There's no time to tinker.

I'll just have to do it the old-fashioned way.

Phew!

That was close.

Jules! God bless you! You're here!

Monsieur Lucas!

I've finally found you! I'll get you untied right away!

Jules! Pull yourself up immediately!

Maybe I should have mentioned that inside this pit is the largest alligator

that lives on the island.

Be careful. The beam could give way at any time.

I've never been so happy to see you, Jules.

Thank you. You can thank me when it's all over, Monsieur Lucas.

We have to get out of here.

Sound the alarm!

The prisoner's getting away!

That boy freed the French journalist, General.

I never did trust him.

Blast the two-timer. This time I'll take care of him.

Over there!

Quit! Don't let him get away!

Hurry up!

You go ahead, Jules. I'm slowing you down.

I'll figure out something.

Don't even joke about it. I'm not leaving you.

This way!

We're done for.

There are alligators everywhere.

So, you haven't got any stories to concoct this time, do you?

You little scallywag.

Run after arms at once. You're in our sights.

Let the dogs loose in the water. The alligators will eat them.

Hey, okay.

That's fine, boys.

Emily,

look out!

They may be blanks, but I can't imagine they feel good when shot in the eye.

Emily!

Then all the rebels were imprisoned and Castle Pinckney was abandoned.

I don't think I'll ever forget this adventure of ours.

I still haven't thanked you for all you've done, Monsieur Triggermane.

You didn't hesitate to help as soon as Jules informed you of the situation.

I'll never forget that.

Any friend of Jules is a friend of mine, Mr. Lucas.

Thank you too, Jules. If it hadn't been for your keen intelligence and courage,

I wouldn't be here today.

Well, I... And I've heard you're quite a talented actor as well.

Amelie told me about your tough guy walk.

I swear, Dad, it's the same.