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King Ottokar's Sceptre - Part 1

O-oh... looks like someone forgot their briefcase!

Professor Hector Alembick. 24, Flyaway Road.

That's not far from here.

I'd better take it back.

Here we are!

Now where on earth could I have put it?

- Come in! - Hello?

Ah, Mrs. Piggot.

Just leave the mail on the table, if you please.

It's not Mrs. Piggot.

My name's Tintin.

I found your briefcase in the park.

Briefcase?

Briefcase!

It's very kind of you.

Ahh... It's my speech for the I.S.A. convention tonight.

I thought I'd lost it!

What's the I.S.A.?

The International Sigillographical Association.

Sigillography is the official study of seals and stamps.

Sounds interesting.

Oh, it is!

Let me show you my collection?

Some of these seals are...

many centuries old.

And each one has

its own story to tell.

Seals are very rare these days. People don't use them anymore.

I have travelled all over the world and met

many fascinating people who also collect and trade these seals...

Building my collection has been a great joy over the years.

This is my prize specimen...

It's the seal of King Ottokar IV of Syldavia.

Only three have ever been found.

As a matter of fact, I leave for Syldavia tomorrow to study the other two.

Sounds great!

Yes, but I still have a lot to do before I leave.

I have to pack, and give my speech.

My speech!

It's on your desk, professor...

I really must hire a secretary.

I don't suppose you'd be interested...?

I'm sorry, professor, but I already have a job.

- Now, if you'll excuse me, I really should get going. - Of course!

Good luck, young man!

And thank you again!

Goodbye!

Poor Professor Alembic.

Excuse me, do you have the time?

It appears my watch has stopped.

Yes, it's twenty past eleven.

Thank you.

My book!

I must have left it at the professor's.

Come on, Snowy!

I do not trust this Tintin.

Why? He is an innocent man returning a briefcase...

We do not know that!

This Tintin could cause much trouble for us.

We must be sure of his intentions.

Find out what you can,

but I warn the others...

I lost him!

A Syldavian restaurant!

Interesting coincidence!

Can I help you?

Ah, yes! Thank you!

- The menu! - Thanks!

I'll have... a...

szlaszeck and mineral water, please.

And is there some place I could wash up while I'm waiting?

Through that door and to the right...

Great!

Does this Tintin suspect us?

No. He knows nothing.

What are you doing here?

Sorry! I got lost!

- He's downstairs... to the right. - Thanks!

That is Tintin!

"Danger awaits he who pokes his nose

into other people's business. "

What does this mean?

It's just a proverb. Old Syldavian custom.

You enjoy your meal!

Szlaszeck is my specialty.

It is the leg of a young dog.

Dog!

Snowy?

Snowy!

Let's go, boy!

That will teach him!

Suf... sir... sib...

Ah, here it is... Syldavia!

A state in the Balkan peninsula.

In the 12 th century, Syldavia was conquered by the Bordurians.

In 1275, the people of Syldavia rose against the Bordurians.

And in 1277, the revolutionary leader, Baron Almazut, was proclaimed King.

He adopted the title - King Ottokar I.

He should not be confused with Prenzel Ottakar I,

the duke who became King of Bohemia in the 12th century.

Nobody there!

The street is deserted.

"For the last time...

mind your own business!"

So I am on to something!

But what? And how do I find out?

Bingo!

Professor, this is Tintin.

Is the secretary job still open?

Why, yes!

I'd like to take it, I mean, that is if you still want me.

Of course I do! Meet me at the airport at 2:00 o'clock tomorrow.

Great. See you then.

Morning, Mrs. Finch.

- Good morning, detectives. - Is Tintin around?

No... he just went to the store. He'll be back in a minute.

Package for Mr. Tintin...

- He isn't here. - We'll give it to him.

I'm supposed to deliver it myself.

Police!... Hand it over!

Just trying to be helful, Mrs. Finch.

I think we'd better investigate this, Thompson!

Right, Thomson!

What's going on?!

Detectives!

Tintin!

What happened?

Someone sent you a package... we heard a "bizz"!

Guess they found out I'm going to Syldavia...

Who's they?

Them!

Stagger after him, Thomson!

Stop!

Halt! Police!

- They're gettin' away! - That's it! Let's go!

Hang on!

Now!

- Tintin, are you alright? - I'm okay.

Then let's go!

Forget it, detectives. It's too late! They're gone!

Guess I'll find out what's going on in Syldavia.

First bricks, then bombs!

These guys aren't messing around!

- Hello? - Tintin?

It's Professor Alembic.

Just wanted to check that everything's...

No!

Professor? Professor!

Excuse me! Pardon me!

Professor!

Why did you scream!

I thought you were in trouble?

But... I didn't scream...

I heard you, Professor!

You must have made a mistake. I'm fine.

Sorry... I'll see you at the airport in a couple of hours.

I don't like this.

Something isn't right.

Good morning, Professor.

Morning, Tintin!

Last call for Flight 621 to Prague.

All passengers must board immediately.

That's us. We'd better get going.

I didn't realize you smoked.

I'm trying to stop.

Hurry up, Snowy!

I've never seen him smoke before.

Passengers may take their seat belts off.

Okay boy, you can get up.

Look at the sheep, Tintin!

They're so tiny!

They look like toys.

He saw those sheep without his glasses?

But how? Yesterday he couldn't see 2 feet in front of them.

A book about Syldavia!

"Syldavia is one of Eastern Europe's most beautiful countries.

It's a fertile country rich in minerals and precious gems.

It is ruled by King Ottokar XII, a direct descendant

of Syldavia's first king.

The symbol of the King's right to rule is

Syldavia's most important treasure.

It is called the Ottokar Sceptre.

The sceptre is kept at Kropow Castle and is heavily guarded at all times.

Each year on St. Vladimir's Day,

the King must show the sceptre to the people.

If he were to lose it, he would be forced to abdicate.

And whoever holds the sceptre would become the new ruler. "

Hmm... how fascinating!

I just can't get over the change in the professor!

First I see him smoking...

then he can see without glasses...

How can that be? Unless...

He is an impostor!

Welcome to Syldavia.

We hope you have enjoyed your flight.

I have to find out the truth.

It's real? I... I mean...

I'm really sorry. It was an accident! I tripped.

- That's quite alright. - Professor Alembic?

Yes.

And this is my assistant, Tintin.

The King's aid has arranged a special flight for you.

I am to take you directly to Klow.

That's wonderful!

Yes... wonderful!

I am glad you both are happy.

La! If you will please follow me...

I didn't realize how beautiful Syldavia is!

You should see more of it.

Allow me to arrange that.

Snowy... Snowy!

It's okay! You're safe!

Me? I was thrown out of an airplane!

You know... plane?

In sky... Me... fall...

and ka-boom!

That's right! The Police!

Come with you to the police?

With pleasure-skya!

Oh, my suitcase!

Wait a minute...

This isn't my suitcase!

What is this?

Twins!? So this professor is...

an imposter!

That's me...

the day I met the professor.

Kropaw Castle...

I remember it from the brochure.

Now it makes sense!

They're planning to steal the Ottokar Sceptre.

Police! Quick! It's an emergency!

English? You speak English?

Doesn't anyone speak English?

Please, I'm trying to find someone who speaks English!

I speak a little.

You've got to help me!

Some thieves are trying to steal the Ottokar Sceptre!

The Ottokar Sceptre?

Yes!

Look! I've got proof.

I will call the Palace!

What is your name?

Tintin.

What did the Palace say?

The King's aide has agreed to meet with you.

You must leave for Klow immediately!

Great!

Hello?

Detectives!...

I'm convinced the Professor I've accompanied to Syldavia is an impostor.

The real professor must still be there.

You have to find him! I'm sure he's in danger.

What's this all about?

No time to explain. I've got to go!

You have rendered a great service to my country.

I thank you!

I will telegraph at once to Klow and have professor Alembick arrested.

Excellent.

Now I really must get going. Can I rent a car?

There is not a single car in the village,

but I'm sure I can arrange something.

Thank you, Captain!

Can't we go any faster?

You know...?

Faster!

Hello? Zerov?

It's a peasant's cart on the road to Klow!

Yes.

A young boy!

Good! We'll be waiting in the forest.

Here they come! Get ready!

Hands up!

Where is the young foreigner you are taking to Klow?

I... I... I... He... He...

We know he's with you!

He's not here!

Wait! There's a car coming.

Remember! Our guns are trained on you!

But... but...

car... he's he's he's in...

...he's in the car!

Now this is what I call faster! Right Snowy?

Fast Forward to Part 2 for the conclusion...

King Ottokar's Sceptre - Part 2

Ah, Tintin, you are a big fan

of my singing, No?

You must be at my show tonight!

Actually Madame, I've got

important business in Klow. - Oh, dear!

I mean... I'd love to hear you sing, but...

It is okay, darling, I understand.

I sing for you now, instead!

" I have to see how lovely I look in this mirror!"

"Ooh... I have to see how lovely I look in this mirror!"

"Was I ever...

"Marguerita! Is it I... is it I...?

"Come reply...

"Mirror, mirror...

"Tell me truly...!"

The palace is just down the street, my dear...

You want me to drop you there?

It's okay, Madame. This is great... Thanks!

Thanks again!

Let's just wait here until this rain stops, okay, Snowy.

The rain's stopped, Snowy!

Let's go!

Snowy?

Snowy!

Snowy!?

Take that back!

Right now!

These are very serious charges you make, Mr. Tintin.

I know they are, sir. But I have proof!

I accept you story.

The captain will escort you to the King.

Thank you.

I will study this further and confer with our Security Police...

then I will join you with the King.

Hello...

It's alright. Tell the Central Comittee I have the notebook.

Excellent!

Snowy!

Mongrel!

Look out! It's an ambush!

Get him!

You're part of the conspiracy!

Thanks, Snowy. Let's find the King!

Stop him!

There's no way out of here!

There he is!

The King must be in there!

We've got to get to him, Snowy!

"Ah, to see how lovely I look in this mirror...

"Was I ever...

"Marguerita?... "

Look! Up there!

Get him!

Your Highness!

Guards! Guards!

- Arrest this man! - No!

What is the meaning of this?

Your Majesty, I must speak with you!

Be careful, Your Majesty!

Don't trust the Professor!

What did he say?

I apologize, Your Majesty.

The police warn me there was a mad man loose.

He'll be taken to the Asylum immediately.

C'mon, Snowy! We've got to get to the Palace!

This time, nothing is gonna stop me from speaking to the King!

It's okay, Snowy!

Someone call an ambulance!

Are you alright?

You!

Great snakes! The King!

It's the mad man, Your Majesty!

Don't move!

Your Majesty, I'm not insane!

Your aide is part of a conspiracy...

to steal the Ottokar Sceptre!

How can you prove such a statement?

I had documents that identified the conspirators,

but I handed them over to your aide.

Who knows what he did with them?

Please, Your Majesty, you must believe me...

Or it'll be too late!

Move him aside and get in!

We will go to Kropow Castle!

I will see for myself if your story is true.

Papers!

Proceed!

I am the Keeper of the Keys.

I have been assigned to escort you for security reasons...

The Ottokar Sceptre!

The guards will remain here while you photograph the Sceptre.

The door will be locked from the outside at all times.

The King!

The gates!?

Quickly!

Follow me!

The Ottokar Sceptre!

It's gone!

Sire...

The Sceptre has not been recovered yet.

but I have secured the services of two detectives

of international repute.

Tomorrow is the ceremony of Saint Vladimir's Day.

I must produce the Sceptre... or

relinguish the throne.

- Tomorrow?! - Your Majesty?

Presenting the world's greatest detectives!

Wooow!... - Thompson and Thomson!

Your Highness!

Oh hello, Tintin!

Fancy seeing you here!

Please follow me, detectives!

I will show you the scene of the crime.

What have you found?

Those tricky devils used some sort of stun gas...

in the flashbulb.

When it went off, the Professor held his nose...

while the guards passed out...

Then... he threw the Sceptre out the window.

Could you get us something the same size as a Sceptre?

- Is it possible? - Could be.

- Will this do? - Perfectly.

Stand back!

I'll show you how it's done.

Oouch!

Perhaps you should question the Professor...

- Good idea, Tintin.. - Precisely!

I'd better go and investigate...

That is to say, we better go and investigate...

That's it!

Tintin!

I know how he did it!

This is no ordinary camera.

See?

The Professor carried it over to the window...

loaded the Sceptre into it like this...

aimed it through the bars...

and...

Bingo!

It should have fallen right around here.

What is it, Snowy?

What if he aimed wrong?

He didn't!

The sceptre is somewhere here!

I've got it!

Good!

Let's go!

Good boy, Snowy!

Run!

Snowy!

Come on!

Good try, Snowy!

Come on! They can't be far...

Oh, no! That's their car. We've got to stop them!

Tintin!

What happened?

They've got the Sceptre.

If you could lend us your car, Your Majesty...

the detectives and I will try to catch them.

Of course!

Faster!

I'm going as fast as I can!

We're out of gas!

- You fool! - Look!

They're still on our trail!

They're making a run for it!

Go! We will take care of them!

Stay here and draw their fire!

We'll sneak around behind them!

Oh dear!

Keep your head down, Snowy!

Hands up!

Don't turn around or I'll shoot!

Drop your guns!

Thank you! That was very cooperative!

Detectives!

It's safe to come out!

Good show, Tintin!

- I say! - Keep an eye on them

while I'll go after the other one.

The other one?

He's getting away with the Sceptre!

Must get to the border!

We can't let him...

reach the border.

The border! I'm safe!

No!

Almost got across.

We have a long way to go, Snowy!

The ceremony begins at eight tomorrow morning.

I don't think we're going to make it.

The plane!

It's landing!

How about a short cut home?

Things look grave, Sire!

The people are already gathering on the street.

Rumors are spreading that the Sceptre is missing.

This could be trouble!

Nineteen kilometres!

That's a 5 hour walk over the mountains!

Still got a ways to go, and it's almost dawn!

The crowd is anxious for the ceremony, Your Majesty.

We will begin soon.

Avoid that mob!

If they see me with the Sceptre then they'll know something's wrong.

C'mon, Snowy!

Now to find the King!

It's my duty to tell the people the truth.

No! There could be a riot!

People could get hurt!

Then you had better tell them yourself, Sire.

Very well...

they win.

I shall abdicate.

No! Sire, I have the...

Great snakes!

Snowy!

My Lords and Ladies!

I stand before you as King of Syldavia.

and hereby bestow upon Tintin...

Syldavia's highest honour!

Arise, Sir Tintin!

Oh, dear!

The End...