All language subtitles for BBC Cousin Bette (1971) S01E04 - Bitter Harvest

Now, Young Steinbach, how is he?

Bereft.

I swear I've never seen such agony as that poor boy has gone through these past four

weeks.

Good.

Well, it means he's a real chance of reconciliation.

Now listen, all Taunce was delivered in the early hours of this morning of a child.

No.

A boy.

Premature but healthy, but the doctor says he has a fine chance of survival.

But how wonderful.

Now, if I can break the news to Steinbach and do it in a proper way, and then I can persuade

him to view the infant with me, well, you see what I mean.

Yes.

Oh, forgive me if I seem a little dazed.

It's the thought of what Taunce as a mother.

Bere told me on news.

A son, she said.

Yes.

Well, if you're going to see them, I'd advise that you should shave yourself and change your

clothes.

Don't mock me.

I was only thinking of the sensibilities of the mother and child.

You know very well I can't go.

Oh, why not?

Well, perhaps your manner isn't suited to the nursery after all.

If only I was sure that what you say is really true.

And I am responsible for your condition.

But I could bear it and it's not knowing.

Have you any cause to doubt me?

I've my eyes.

I've seen enough since I've been coming here to know there are other possibilities.

Valerie, I beg you to be honest with me.

If the sitting's over, I shall go and change.

Baron Yule, maybe what you say, a worn out wreck and Mr. Craville too, but what about

the South America?

You're insulting.

Well, no one could question his...

...fertility.

And isn't he a little too attentive for a cousin?

Let me go.

All I want to know is that this chain around my neck is really mine.

Oh!

Oh!

Valerie.

Ooh, there!

Ooh, there!

My dama's fainted.

Bet your doctor.

Quickly!

The great is still luck in the world.

I still can't understand how such a thinker would happen.

My dear, I've told you.

Steinbock was assisting Valerie from the days and she slipped.

Tails, well, in her condition she shouldn't have been posing for him at all.

Oh, I agree.

But you know Valerie, she promised Steinbock a commission and she couldn't bear to let

him down.

Even though I may say it was quite a strain upon her modesty apart from all else.

Tails, well, I only hope that that counts Steinbock realises his responsibility in the

matter.

That's all.

Oh, believe me.

I'm sure he does.

Alas, I don't know how this could be.

the trust fund. The 90,000 Frank's and more I put down in Valerie's name.

Eckhart, all I'm ashamed of you. Have you no idea of a woman's feelings? Isn't it

enough that Valerie has lost the child she was bearing for you with such love

and happiness? Are you to go now and demand your 90,000 Frank's, although she

cheated you in some quite low and sordid bargain? Really I'm sure no

gentleman could bring himself to mention such a matter? Ever.

Dearest, you have a visitor. I came to celebrate your return to the drawing room.

Your re-emergence as it were. Dear uncle. My congratulations. Thank you. And I have

something for that great nephew of mine. A grenadiers uniform. Three weeks old.

Well, perhaps he can keep it by him for a few years. Are we to have the pleasure of

his company? I'll ask Marietta if he's in a presentable mood.

Mm-hmm. Well, he looks a little pale still. They're not ill, you know, but...

Yes. It might be wise to ascend into the country for a time. She won't leave Paris.

I've already tried. It's Venceslas, of course. She die rather than admit it, but I

think she hopes that even now you'll come to see them.

They're a wretched business. I didn't hear that the woman, this madam man, F...

Yes. We heard the news from cousin Bette.

It's a one time in my life when I found it difficult to pray for anyone's recovery.

Not that my prayers were necessary, it seems. Madam is herself again and flourishing.

Green Bay tree. I myself have seen the wicked in great power and flourishing, like the

green bay tree. I'm sure if doctors had their way, they'd declare Paris herself to be an

invalident and should be dosed and put to bed immediately. So I've decided to be my own

physician and I've ordered for myself a round of utter gait. You can begin by telling me

all the mate is gossip. I would rather tell you how adorable you are and how much I've

missed you. Oh, what a cute little man. Your valerie has missed you too, but soon we will

be all we were to one another.

Really, Jean Paul. Yes, Madam. It really is Jean Paul. Your husband, if I may remind

you, take your leaves. Oh, no, Miss Yulabarro. This time it is you who had to take your leaves.

You must be mad. Not anymore. I was. I will admit, when I let you in this fine gentleman

deceiving with your talk of great promotions and of public others. Oh, so it is that that

method. You is it. Or do be sensible, Marnef. You know the workings of the civil service.

Even if you are to be headclark, it is not possible for you to have the post until the

present man retires and with your cuckades. Don't read me a lecture on the civil service.

I know what the rules and regulations are and I know too that these can all be put aside.

If somebody like you, a council of states, is prepared to pull a few strings. So you

would ask me to take a risk like that to compromise myself and man in my position.

Why not? Haven't I compromised myself for you, sold my honor? Oh, now. Really, Marnef.

You go too far altogether. Oh, so you have come prepared for Miss Yulabarro. He will be

there really enough. He is ruined already. I shall never help him now. He will live and

die the miserable non-entity that he is. Very well. But I will be master in my own household.

Keep a puffer grip on all my chattels. Now you take yourself away from me, Miss Yul. Or

she will pay for both of you. Oh, for God's sake, you won't war your life. Come back again,

and I will restrict them every shred of puppeteens, dear, exposed to all Paris for

the snuffling old lecture that you are. Oh, mighty bravo, as you perperformers. And you

must not manifest it. Oh, I only hope, dear Hector, was as much impressed as I was. I'm

so glad that your home. I was wondering whether I should send word to the war office.

This letter arrived this afternoon by special messenger. It's from Algeria. Is anything

the matter? No, no. It's marked most urgent. I thought you'd want to have it. Oh, thank

you. Who would you mind if it is what I think it is? I shall need to study it. Yes, my dear

cause. I don't understand. He was not to be disturbed. No, no, it's all right, many

of it. Oh, bet, thank heavens, I was hoping you would come. I didn't want to leave the

house but Valerie and Sistine. How is she? She's upset, of course. That man never is a lunatic.

I don't believe my dear you be wise to let him have the things he asks for. I can't. But

you mustn't let your pride. Oh, God, it's not that. Bet I can make a move. The army is

asking questions in Algeria. And it is only a matter of time before they start asking them

here in Paris. And when they do, I shall need all the goodwill I can get. I can't risk offending

people now by dirty dealing to the house of someone like Marnet. What are you and Valerie

to do then? Safe farewell to one another? Oh, come now. I didn't mean it. Here. Valerie

wishes you to have this. What is it? It's the key to my door. I have a private entrance

in the Roussaintre in future. You ought to come to my rooms and I will take you through

to Valerie. When? When am I to see her? When it's safe. All I can promise at the moment

is that Marnet goes to visit his old mother in the country on the last Sunday in every

month. But that will mean a wait of what? On her three weeks. I'm afraid it can't be

helped. The way things are at the moment is better to be sure than sorry. Well, I must

be off. What do you intend to do about old Uncle Fisher? I don't know. Pray for a miracle.

I certainly can't think of anything else. Well, I dare say he exaggerates the situation.

And old men do. You know I wouldn't worry. Beth, tell my angel she has all my love and

that I think of no one but her. I don't know why you wasted time, old man. He'll be writing

letters when they send the guards into arrest you. Why not face the facts? Your high and

mighty nephew doesn't need to raise a finger. I can't tell. He may not have received my letter.

Oh, it's possible if the government spies are playing cat and mouse, they may be opening

correspondence. Opening, yes. Stealing. They prefer to feature the guilty parties to

evolve the other. Hey, maybe that's a reason for the Baron's silence, huh? Unless he writes,

unless he has to answer for? Your standard sir, taken from the riff-raff of the army or

the scum of the local bizar. I know I'm muddy self, that's understood. But tell me, is there

anybody in your family who would speak to me if I should go to them in Paris? I'm not

altogether pleased about leaving you. But if I can help by passing on our messages to how

things are with you, then I will. Miss Yulabara has a son. Yes? Victor Ayuloh. He's a lawyer.

Is he? Come on, you better tell me how much you're to make good if you're to save your

skin. Altogether, 200,000 francs. God, these gentlemen are appetite.

Oh, Jesus. Oh. Oh.

Ben's health, Fisher. You ought to wait. Is she a come on all his ready and scream at the

sight of you? That will be your signal. So? Gentlemen, it seems we are a little early.

If you would care to take a seat, there's Mademzel Poutier who will act as a witness for us.

What's the matter? I thought I had a cry. Oh, no, you're dreaming. Oh, my darling, it's so wonderful

to have your arms around me again. Gentlemen, do your duty.

We are required to act on an information sworn against you. This gentleman is a magistrate,

present to authorized proceedings, and I am a superintendent of the police. Oh, God! We

would ask you and the lady to identify yourselves for the official record.

My actual statement! Man, if have you no shame. Find words for a desecrator of the Lord's

day. Look at them, the guilty creature. This sure has been your indulgence. You have the

evidence of your eyes. Let the lady dress and we can send to all the details later. No!

Let them tell their story as they are. We don't need to return our business with you.

You may hand your mistress her robe. My lord has privileges in cinnit seems as well as

everything else. But we all of us have our little hour. You know what I want from you,

Miss. You, I will give you half an hour to make up your mind. Otherwise, take your

deep position, gentlemen. I'll be on hand if you should need me.

Well, it's done. Done beautifully. Poor actor, really. One could feel sorry for him if he

weren't so stupid. You know what to say to him, if you should ask for. You fled the house

and you were sick after misery. Oh, dear. I've been used in such a wicked skin.

Oh, dear. I wish you didn't have to go. After such a happening, I couldn't stay to be far

too suspect. And apart from anything else, it's time I set about preparing my betro. Oh,

yes, you may laugh, but I assure you my dear, droll. Within six months I shall have married

the marshal and the family will be on their knees to me. I go now to victory.

Sir.

Sir, the barrel. It grieves me to see a man of your condition, these circumstances. It's

really no part of my duty, but I feel I should warn you, sir, that you've been caught in

quite a sordid trap. Yes, yes, I know. Yes, ma'am. It isn't just the husband, sir. The

wife is in it as well. I've no wish to offend you. Now believe me in this line of business,

we can smell collusion half a league of. I'm sorry. Are you fond, sir, of the lady?

Oh, well. As you see. Perhaps you'd rather that I held my peace? No, no, no. Not if you

have proof. I'll give you certain pointers, sir, and you can judge them, if you're

self. In cases of collusion, one will usually find that the acid nation has been made well

in advance. This, so the husband will have time to file his complaints and to arrange

the presence of officials like myself. And then the servant girl, we were told she had

a grudge against her mistress, which was why she was prepared to stand as witness. Yet

you will have seen how readily she came forward to assist ma'am manif when I gave her the

word. And I saw the two of them, exchange or not. Little things you understand. But the

pretty bit all is that it's not a clear conspiracy. So manif does have the law on his side. If

I were you, Monsieur, I'd settle out of court and take fine care that I did not come near

this place again. As soon as I saw them sitting there, policemen

and magistrates screamed. And you're at once that it was a plot and that I've been used

and trapped, poor Ector. I tried to warn him. I ran towards the room, but they were there

before me. It was like a nightmare. All that I'd suffered in that house and now to know

that it was of no avail. I couldn't stand it. Oh Adeline forgive me. I had hoped that

by living in that place I could save you all from ruin. Poor Ector's lusts and even turned

that woman from her life of sin. But here I don't know the agony I'd had to endure.

Watching her, divorching Ector more and more, and not content with that seducing our poor

young Steinbok. Yes, I've never dared admit it until now, even to myself, but I've set

no lovers. Ask me anything you will. I tear the heart from my body for the sake of the

family, but don't I beg of you. Ask me to go back and live there in that den of vice

and dagger and day. But of course, of course we shan't ask you to go back. It was nothing

but a shameful notion that you should go to live there in the first place. I'll find a

little room somewhere. Support myself by sewing. You do nothing of the thought. It's

time this family realized it's obligation to you. We owe you the deepest debt of gratitude.

And if there isn't room for you in this house, then buy heaven's room for you in mind. Not

another word. We'll come back with me this very moment. I'll install you as my housekeeper.

Pervedector. It needs been arrested. You need help now if you're on his account, my poor

Adeline. Any intrigue as low as this is bound to offer some way out. And if it does,

no matter how dishonorable Ector is the man to find it.

So, is not without its problems. I do hope that the price for dropping this child is

not any high one. I assume there is a price. The husband, Marneth, wishes to be made head

clerk of the department and an officer of the Legion of Honor.

Hmm. High enough. Very well. I will arrange for some sort of transfer for the present

head clerk. And if you will propose an combination of a successor, I will sign it.

All right. I'd have paid. No. Please do not thank me. I do this for your brother's sake,

not yours. I owe the martial many years of devoted friendship. Even so, one more favor

such as this. And your career is finished. So you may perhaps appreciate the word warnings

yet. The climate of Algeria is not a very healthy one. It isn't one, for example, that

I would recommend to any relative. And if I had somebody out there, I would do my best

to bring them home. I'll just ask Miss Yulamais-Tran to arrange for your release.

I can't sit by and watch you strain your eyes. You know, very thoughtful, my dear.

I've been trying to make sense of my affairs. This latest desk of paid avactors, it's convinced

me I must make more adequate provision for Adelina Nautan's future. Yes, it's worrying.

See, the one fear of my life is that my brother's black-eyed ways may one day bring his family

down to. Utterru and I know I have that nightmare to, or Tonsen Adelina force to beg their living

in the street. Exactly. The difficulty is how does one prevent it? I'm not a rich man.

A little more than my pension, which will die with me, and a modest capital sum, which

I'm sure will end in Ector's pen-thrift hands, no matter how I leave it. My friend, how are

you leave to speak? Of course I do. I share your fears in this matter. It's true that as

a bachelor, your pension will die with you, but if you were a married man, you'll realize

I know nothing of the figure, but I should think that the widow of a marshall of France

would receive a pension of 6,000 francs at least, sufficient at any rate for her to feed

and clothe her hungry relatives. I don't say I've shocked you with such frankness, but

when it concerns the needs of those I love I have no modesty. No shame. Shocked me. It's

the bravest speech I've heard in all my life. You are really saying that you would marry

me? There's nothing to prevent it legally. No tie of blood. But you did. You would sacrifice

yourself the independence that you've always cherished. To protect the family. I would be

honoured. Then, by God in heaven so would I. We will do our duty side by side and be

the proudest couple in all France.

You need rest. Master Victor is here. Oh, ask him to wait in the hall, Mariette. I'll

come to him. What's this? Is Papar ill? I've been all the way to the war office. No, not ill.

He's just very tired. He needs a few days rest. I'm sorry, Mama, but unless he's ill and seriously.

What is it? I'm not quite sure, sir. I'm hoping you have an explanation. Mariette, there's

a man waiting for me at the door. Would you ask him if he'd step in? No, Victor, I really

must insist. If this is a bail if or a petition of some sort. No, it's neither. It's a messenger,

directly from Algeria. His name is Shada. And he was sent to me at the request of Uncle

Johann because it seems that certain letters and appeals have had no answer. Then you have

received them and you know Victor out there is no need to be violated. Listen, they're

a bankot. You come here. I want you to tell, must you, Le Barre, on what the situation

is with my great uncle? The army is on to him for what they call irregularities. In which

are the gathering of forage country to law with fraudulent disposal and accountancy. And

how did these things come about? I've already said. You may repeat it. Raising the wind

for Baron Houlow here. But I get out. Uncle Johann sent that man to me, papar, to ask

if I could raise two hundred thousand francs to save him from this honour and disgrace.

Now where do you suppose I would come by such a sum, papar? You suggest with everything

my own is mortgaged of the hilt to pay for the cheating swindles of the past?

Make sure you mustn't have some pity, he's your father. Oh, my darling, what a thing to

happen. I will find the money for poor Uncle Johann. Now please go leave the house, please.

Oh. We are ruining it. No, never. After all my prayers, God couldn't be so cruel. I'll find

the money for you. Yes, I will. You mustn't worry, dear heart. I'll find it.

Miss Yochravel, it was good of you to come at such short notice. Yes, well your message

spoke of an emergency. That is so, yes. I... would you care to sit? Oh, thank you, Madame.

Oh, please. Miss Yochra, on the last occasion that we were alone together, you were pleased

to make me a proposition concerning a certain sum of money. I shan't talk with the circumstances.

I would just like to know if that offer still holds good today.

Well, of course it doesn't. Madame, you are stungly. Honestly, I'd blush for you. I can blush so for myself.

I would rather know why you reject me now. Am I so much less attractive than I was? Well, you missed the point entirely.

I came to you before because your husband had relieved me of my mistress and I wanted my revenge.

When you refused me, I looked elsewhere for my satisfaction. And you found it? Yes, of course.

Really, this is extraordinary. I cannot believe that we're talking so.

Miss Yochra, I am in desperate need of money. Clearly, but that you should open me solicit.

I have said that I am desperate. I will do anything to earn 200,000 francs.

Even... even turn myself into another... Valerie Monif.

Oh, I'm far super. I mean, she's the one supreme achievement of her kind.

And as I'm already in possession of her favours, well, you'll understand that a man who owns a great original is not interested in mere copies.

But, D, it grieves me to see you in such a state. I don't know. I dare say we could raise the money somehow.

Oh, sure, if you could. If you would be so kind, you would save the marshal from dar disgrace.

And you would have my prayers forever. And I promised that one day I will repay the loan with interest each and every song.

And I wait a moment. I didn't mention the loan.

I have no intention of cutting into my own pie. No, no.

All I'm saying is that I could recommend your services.

The thing, old girl, is this. It just so happens that I have an old friend, a retired tradesman.

Bit rough and heavy in the hand, but he has aspirations to society.

And I'm sure that he would pay to have a lady as his mistress.

Not 200,000 francs, perhaps, but there are other men of that sort.

An idea, say, that we could round up two or three or would agree to act to shareholders, form a sort of club.

Well, you can hardly expect to set the town on fire. I mean, not at your age, but with your lack of experience in these matters.

Yes, of course, you're quite right.

The only sort of love I know anything about is that of any ordinary wife who's remained faithful to her marriage vows.

Not I admit of any great value on the pleasure market, but a blessed gift from God,

which I was foolishly about to throw away from me.

I thank you, sir, for what you have just said. You've brought me to my senses.

Oh, damn it, old. I'm not a hard man. I can recognize in others' troubles,

and after all, we are related by our children's marriage.

Damn it, or what you ask is impossible, Madame, but very well, I'll do it.

I'll deposit securities at the bank within two hours. By five o'clock at the latest, you shall have your money.

Oh, sir.

Oh, sir.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

I'm convinced that woman is a saint, a truly noble and devout soul.

What it must have cost her to offer herself in that way.

Oh, really, it's pitiful.

And then to turn back on the very brink of sin because of what she owed to Ulo and to God.

Oh, my darling, duck.

Who could have believed that you, a businessman and a Parisian, could be such a simpleton?

Hmm?

Watch me.

Oh, mother of God and yes, valor.

Look down upon this graceless child. Save me, I beg you.

From all idiotic men who are prepared to throw away 200,000 francs,

because a woman dorbs her face with holy water and pretends that it is tears.

You think she was blabbing me?

Of course she was.

If she was really pious, she'd be rattling her begging boat, feed the poor of Paris.

Not to subsidise her relatives.

But go on.

Take your hard earned money from the bank and give it to her.

I don't mind.

On the other hand, you could say here and have supper with me tonight.

I'm giving a little party for Monette to celebrate his first day's head clerk.

It should be quite amusing.

But, picture, if you can, the sour faces, all my fellow underlings,

the inky-fingered clarks, who for years had poo-pooed my chances.

Picture them this morning as I came into my own.

Green, I'm sure, with jealousy.

I walked through the doors of the department half an hour late.

In itself, that was you, BUB!

My dear Marshal, my dear old Commerdinger Arms,

and by the time you read this, I shall be no more.

I write to ask of you two things, that you forgive the shameful manner of my death

and the equally shameful deeds that make it a necessity.

I wish we could have met and made our last farewells in person.

I've longed so often in my exile for a final chance to talk of all those

brave Napoleonic days that were so dear to both of us, but such is fate.

I beg you not to blame poor Ector for my ignominious end.

It was not his fault that I disgraced my mission, and I'm sure that he did all within his power to rescue me.

God bless and keep you and each member of the family. Your hand, Fisher.

Sir?

My Versailles pistols in the Rosewood case fetch them.

This one.

And order my carriage.

Sir?

My dear, I've been looking at the servants' rooms.

Sir?

Okay!

Miss Yula Marshall.

He's just left the house, ma'am sir.

I have only one question that I wish to ask you.

If you were aware that that old soldier was in such a straight for your sake.

There were circumstances.

Did you know?

Yes, yes I knew.

Then here sir.

He's your medicine.

I will go now and try to salvage what you have left us of the family name.

Sir?

Rachel, no!

Pumbullus is safe.

No!

Yes.

No, you're immortal, sir.

I will let you be done forever.

I'm up.

I'm up.

Don't!

Exo!

Are you mad?

Give me that pistol!

You must let me talk to him.

You keep watching, huh?

See, but we are not interrupted.

It's though we've not enough to plague us.

Your Uncle Fisher is dead.

My Uncle Fisher was a fool!

Are you to be the same?

You still 10 or 15 years to play the Scallywag.

All right, so this to be an army scandal.

Well, in you, it's disappear before it breaks.

Here is a purse with all the money I have by me

and an address where you can find a room.

Now, if you lie low, the police need never find you,

but you must keep well out of sight.

But don't try to contact any member of the family.

You understand?

I will keep in touch with you and send you money.

I'll bet you I named you.

But you must go now quickly.

You've no time to crackle, say goodbye.

Hurry!

Hurry!

He's gone forever.

I am a sea.

It was that, suicide.

My dear old friend,

I do appreciate your wish to offer reparation,

but really, you know, I can't accept it.

For one thing, we have no certain knowledge

of the sum involved.

It may be more than 200,000 ranks,

it may be less.

If it is less, you must donate the balance to a veteran's fund.

If it is more, I will sell what possessions I have.

This must be your lifetime savings.

If I cannot save my family on a,

when my lifetime has no meaning for me,

it will be your excellent day.

So.

settings of his name.

How could you be so foolish as to leave your desk attach open?

Your securities?

They are quite safe.

Oh, thank heavens.

I was worried.

Where are they?

Where are they?

It's where they belong.

I'm past them over to the state.

I knew it.

I knew it.

Why?

I don't wish to discuss it.

You old embassy of no choice.

You are from getting who you are.

No sir, I'm remembering who I am very clearly.

I'm your future wife and that's such I have the right to be consulted when you make your grand and noble gestures.

I don't plan to fall this family coaching single harness.

Go.

Go and rest your look like a ghost.

We'll talk later.

I'm sorry, please come quickly.

It was no muscle.

Ben, beautifully.

Poor actor, really.

One could feel sorry for him if he weren't so stupid.

You know what to say to him if you should ask for.

You fled the house in after misery.

No, tonight that I've been used in such a wicked scheme.

Oh, my dear.

I wish you didn't have to go.

After such a happening, I couldn't stay. It'll be far too suspect.

And apart from anything else, it's time I set about preparing my patrol.

Oh, yes, you may laugh, but I assure you my dear draw.

Within six months I shall have married the marshal and the family will be on their knees to me.

I go now to victory.

Silver barrel.

It grieves me to see a man of your condition in these circumstances.

It's really no part of my duty.

But I feel I should warn you, sir, that you've been caught in quite a sordid trap.

Yes, yes, I know.

Yes, ma'am.

It isn't just the husband, sir. The wife is in it as well.

I've no wish to offend you.

But believe me in this line of business, we can smell collusion half a league of.

I'm sorry.

Are you fond, sir, of the lady?

Oh, well.

As you see.

Perhaps you'd rather that I held my peace?

No, no. Not if you have proof.

I'll give you certain pointers, sir, and you can judge them out of yourself.

In cases of collusion, one will usually find that the assignation has been made well in advance.

This is so the husband will have time to file his complaints and to arrange the presence of officials like myself.

And then the servant girl.

We were told she had a grudge against her mistress, which was why she was prepared to stand as witness.

Yet you will have seen how readily she came forward to assist ma'am manif when I gave her the word.

And I saw the two of them. Exchange are not.

Little things you understand.

But the pretty bit all is that it's not a clear conspiracy.

So, manif, don't have the law on his side.

If I were you, Monsieur, I'd settle out of court and take fine care that I did not come near this place again.

As soon as I saw them sitting there, policemen and magistrates screamed.

And you're at once that it was a plot and that I've been used to trap forect or I tried to warn him.

I ran towards the room, but they were there before me. It was like a nightmare.

All that I'd suffered in that house and now to know that it was of no avail.

I couldn't stand it.

Oh, Adeline forgive me.

I had hoped that by living in that place I could save you all from ruin.

Curb forect or lusts and even turn that woman from her life of sin.

But you don't know the agony I'd had to endure.

Watching her, divorching her, more and more.

And not content with that.

Seducing our poor young Steinbok.

Yes, I've never dared admit it until now, even to myself, but I've certain their lovers.

Ask me anything you will.

I tear the heart from my body for the sake of the family, but don't I beg of you.

Ask me to go back and live there in that den of vice and dagger and dance.

But of course, of course we shan't ask you to go back.

It was nothing but a shameful notion that you should go to live there in the first place.

I'll find a little room somewhere. Support myself by sewing.

You do nothing of the thought.

It's time this family realized its obligation to you.

We owe you the deepest debt of gratitude.

And if there isn't room for you in this house, then buy Heaven's room for you in mind.

Not another word.

We'll come back with me this very moment.

How I installed you as my housekeeper.

Verdictor.

It has been arrested.

You need have no appeal on his account, my poor Adeline.

Any entrigress lowers this his bound to offer some way out.

And if it does, no matter how dishonorable, egg-taught is the man to find it.

You know what I'm saying?

You know what I'm saying?

You know what I'm saying?

You know what I'm saying?

You know what I'm saying?

You know what I'm saying?

You know what I'm saying?

You know what I'm saying?

You know what I'm saying?

You know what I'm saying?

Being your superior right here you know is not without its problems.

I do hope that the price for dropping this charm is not any high money.

I assume there is a price.

The husband, Marneth, which is to be made head clerk of the department.

And an officer, the Legion of Honor.

Hmm.

High enough.

Very well.

I will arrange for some sort of transfer for the present head clerk.

And if you will propose an obonation of a successor, I will sign it.

All right.

I do, please.

No.

Please do not thank me.

I do this for your brother's sake, not yours.

I owe the martial many years of devoted friendship.

Even so, one more favor such as this.

And your career is finished.

So you may perhaps appreciate where the warning's here.

The climate of Algeria is not a very healthy one.

It isn't one, for example, that I would recommend to any relative.

And if I had somebody out there, I would do my best to bring them home.

I'll just ask Miss Yulamai Shistra to arrange for your release.

Miss Yul.

I'm going to do my best to bring them home.

I'm going to do my best to bring them home.

I'm going to do my best to bring them home.

I'm going to do my best to bring them home.

I'm going to do my best to bring them home.

I'm going to do my best to bring them home.

I'm going to do my best to bring them home.

I'm going to do my best to bring them home.

I can't sit by and watch you strain your eyes.

You know, very thoughtful, my dear.

I've been trying to make sense of my affairs.

This latest escapade of actors, it's convinced me.

I must make more adequate provision for Adelina or Tansa future.

Yes, it's worrying.

The one fear of my life, that my brothers' black-out ways may one day bring his family.

Now, young Steinbach, how is he?

Bereft. I swear I've never seen such agony as that poor boy has gone through these past four weeks.

Good. Good.

Well, it means he's a real chance of reconciliation.

Now, listen, all Tans was delivered in the early hours of this morning of a child.

No. A boy. Premature but healthy, but the doctor says he has a fine chance of survival.

But how wonderful.

Now, if I can break the news to Steinbach and do it in a proper way,

and then I can persuade him to view the infant with me, well, you see what I mean.

Yes. Oh, forgive me if I see him a little dazed. It's the thought of what Tans as a mother.

Bere told me on music, a son, she said.

Yes.

Well, if you're going to see them, I'd advise that you should shave yourself and change your clothes.

Don't mock me.

I was only thinking of the sensibilities of the mother and child.

You know very well I can't go.

Oh, why not?

Well, perhaps your manner isn't suited to the nursery after all.

If only I was sure that what you say is really true.

And I am responsible for your condition.

I could bear it, and it's not knowing.

Have you any cause to doubt me?

I've my eyes. I've seen enough since I've been coming here to know there are other possibilities.

Valerie, I beg you to be honest with me.

If the sitting's over, I shall go and change.

Baron Yulu, maybe what you say, a worn out wreck and Mr. Craville to, but what about the other?

The South America.

You're insulting.

Well, no one could question his...

I'm a tea.

And isn't he a little too attentive for a cousin?

Let me go.

All I want to know is that this chain around my neck is really mine.

Valerie.

Who there? Who there?

My dama's painted.

Fetch a doctor. Quickly.

The greatest deal luck in the world.

I still can't understand how such a thing could happen.

My dear, I've told you.

Steinbock was assisting Valerie from the days, and she slipped.

He has well, in her condition she's been posing for him at all.

I agree. But you know Valerie.

She promised Steinbock a commission and she couldn't bear to let him down.

Even though I may say it was quite a strain upon her modesty apart from all else.

Yes, well I only hope that that counts Steinbock realizes his responsibility in the matter.

That's all.

Oh, believe me. I'm sure he does.

I'll go to the city of Virginia where Maria sentissi Marrina to the parapinditus.

Your fusio polati.

Intercede for me and my dear love.

Lost the child.

Let me not also lose the mother.

Maria sentissi.

Virgium porisim.

Oh, you are supricastes de pobre peccador.

Since there's to be no child.

Yes.

What about the trust fund?

The 90,000 Frankson Moi put down in Valerie's name.

Echator, I'm ashamed of you.

Have you no idea of a woman's feelings?

Isn't it enough that Valerie has lost the child she was bearing for you with such love and happiness?

Are you to go now and demand your 90,000 Frank so though she cheated you in some quite low and sordid bargain?

Really, I'm sure no gentleman could bring himself to mention such a matter?

Ever.

Dearest, you have a visitor.

I came to celebrate your return to the drawing room.

Your re-emergence as it were.

Dear uncle.

My congratulations.

Thank you.

And I have something for that great nephew of mine.

A grenadiers uniform.

A three weeks old.

Well, perhaps he can keep it by him for a few years.

Are we to have the pleasure of his company?

I'm not sure.

I'm not sure.

I'm not sure.

I'm not sure.

I'm not sure.

I'm not sure.

I'm not sure.

I'm not sure.

You have the pleasure of his company?

I'll ask Marietta if he's in a presentable mood.

No, he looks a little pale still.

They're not ill you know, but it might be wise to ascend into the country.

She won't leave Paris.

I've already tried.

Mm-hmm.

It's Vents, it's less of course.

She'd die rather than admit it, but I think she hopes that even now you'll come to see them.

They were a wretched business.

I didn't hear that the woman, this madam man,

Neff.

Yes, we heard the news from cousin Bet.

It's a one time in my life when I found it difficult to pray

for anyone's recovery.

Not that my prayers were necessary, it seems.

Madam is herself again and flourishing.

Green Bay Tree.

I myself have seen the wicked in great power and flourishing.

Like the Green Bay Tree.

I'm sure if doctors had their way,

they'd declare Paris herself to be an invalidant

and should be dosed and put to bed immediately.

So I've decided to be my own physician

and I've ordered for myself a round of utter getty.

You can begin by telling me all the mate is gossip.

I would rather tell you how adorable you are

than how much I've missed you.

Oh, what do you mean?

You have my mind.

Oh, your valor has missed you too.

But soon we will be all we were to one another.

Ah, ha, ha, ha, ha.

Oh, really, Jean Paul.

Really, Jean Paul.

Yes, Madam, it really is Jean Paul.

Your husband, if I may remind you.

Take your leaves, sir.

Oh, no, Miss, you'll have that all.

This time it is you who had to take your leaves.

You must be mad.

Not anymore.

I was, I will admit, when I let you in this fine gentleman

deceiving with your talk of great promotions

and of public orders.

Oh, so it is that that mettle, you is it?

What do be sensible, Marneth?

You know the workings of the civil service.

Even if you are to be headclark,

it is not possible for you to have the post

until the present man retires and with your cuckoo cake.

Don't read me a lecture on the civil service.

I know what the rules and regulations are

and I know too that these can all be put aside.

If somebody like you at Consul of States

is prepared to pull a few strings.

So you would ask me to take a risk like that

to compromise myself and man in my position?

Why not?

Haven't I compromised myself for you, sold my honor?

Oh, now, really, Marneth.

You go to follow together.

Oh.

Oh.

So you have come prepared for Miss Chit?

So Paul, you will be the ruin of us.

He is ruined already.

I shall never help him now.

He will live and die the miserable knowledge.

From God, which I was foolishly about to throw away from me.

I thank you, sir, for what you have just said.

You have brought me to my senses.

Oh, damn it all.

I'm not a hard man.

I can recognize another's troubles

and after all we are related by our children's marriage.

Damn it all.

What you ask is impossible, Madame, but very well, I'll do it.

I'll deposit securities at the bank within two hours.

By five o'clock at the latest, you shall have your money.

Oh, sir.

I'm convinced that woman is a saint.

A truly noble and devout soul.

What it must have cost her to offer herself in that way.

Oh, really, it's pitiful.

And then to turn back on the very brink of sin

because of what she owed to Ulo and to God.

Oh, my darling duck.

Who could have believed that you, a businessman and a Parisian,

could be such a simple term?

Watch me.

Oh, mother of God and yes, valor.

Look down upon this graceless child.

Save me, I beg you.

From all idiotic men who are prepared to throw away 200,000 francs

because a woman dorps her face with holy water

and pretends that it is tears.

You think she was doubting me?

Of course she was.

If she was really pious,

she'd be rattling her begging boat, feed the poor of Paris.

Not to subsidize her relatives.

But go on.

Take your hard earned money from the bank and give it to her.

I don't mind.

On the other hand, you could stay here and have supper with me tonight.

I'm giving a little party for Monet to celebrate his first-day's head clock.

It should be quite amusing.

Ha, ha, ha, ha.

But, Bikjan, if you can, the sour faces.

All my fellow underlings.

The inky-fingered clocks.

For years had poo-pooed my chances.

Ha, ha, ha.

Picture them this morning as I came into my own.

Green, I'm sure, with jealousy.

Ha, ha, ha, ha.

I walked through the doors of the department half an hour late.

It itself that was you, BIPE!

My dear Marshal,

my dear old Comrade in arms,

and by the time you read this, I shall be no more.

I write to ask of you two things,

that you forgive the shameful manner of my death

and the equally shameful deeds that make it a necessity.

I wish we could have met and made our last farewells in person.

I've longed so often in my exile

for a final chance to talk of all those brave Napoleonic days

that were so dear to both of us, but such is fate.

I beg you not to blame poor Ector for my ignominious end.

It was not his fault that I disgraced my mission,

and I'm sure that he did all within his power to rescue me.

God bless and keep you, and each member of the family.

Your hand, Fisher.

Sir?

My Versailles pistols in the Rosewood case fetch them.

Yes, what?

And order my carriage.

Sir?

My dear, I've been looking at the servants' rooms.

I've been looking at the servants' rooms.

I've been looking at the servants' rooms.

I've been looking at the servants' rooms.

I have only one question that I wish to ask you.

If you were aware that that old soldier was in such a straight for your sake.

There were circumstances.

Did you know?

Yes, yes, I knew.

Then here, sir.

Into a medicine.

I will go now and try to salvage what you have left us of the family name.

Sir?

Exo, no!

Fumbelises safe, no!

No, you're immortal, sir!

I will let you be done forever!

I'm not!

I'm not!

Exo!

Are you mad?

Give me that pistol!

Give us, let me talk to him.

Keep watching the hall.

See, but we are not interrupted.

Is though we've not enough to plague us.

Your occupation is dead.

My Uncle Fisher was a fool!

Are you to be the same?

You still ten or fifteen years to play the Scallywag?

And you did it in years.

Very well.

But I'll be mastering my own household.

Keep a puffer grip on all my chattels.

Now you take yourself away from me, Mr.

Or she will pay for both of you.

Oh, for God's sake, sir.

You one war, you'll have it!

Come back again, I'll have you stripped of every shred of publicity!

Exposable Paris for the snuffling old lecture that you are!

Aah!

My dear brother!

As you perperformers!

And you must be a magnificent!

Oh, I only hope, dear Hector, was as much impressed as I was!

I'm so glad that your home.

I was wondering whether I should send word to the war office.

This letter arrived this afternoon by special messenger.

It's from Algeria.

Is anything the matter?

No, no.

But it's marked most urgent.

I thought you'd want to have it.

Oh, thank you.

Who would you mind if it is what I think it is I shall need to study it?

Yes, my dear, of course.

I don't understand.

He was not to be disturbed.

No, no, it's all right, many of you.

Oh, but thank heavens, I was hoping you would come.

I didn't want to leave the house, but Valerie insisted.

How is she?

She's upset, of course.

That man neph is a lunatic!

I don't believe my dear you be wise to let him have the things he asks for.

I can't!

But you mustn't let your pride!

Oh, God, it's not that.

Bet I can't make a move.

The army is asking questions in Algeria.

And it is only a matter of time before they start asking them here in Paris.

And when they do, I shall need all the goodwill I can get.

I can't risk offending people now by dirty dealing to a house or someone like Marnet.

What are you and Valerie to do then?

Say farewell to one another?

Oh, come now.

I didn't mean it.

Here.

Valerie wishes you to have this.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Valerie wishes you to have this.

What is it?

It's the key to my door.

I have a private entrance in the Roussaintre.

In future, you ought to come to my rooms and I will take you through to Valerie.

When?

When am I to see her?

When it's safe.

All I can promise at the moment is that Marnet goes to visit his old mother in the country on the last Sunday in every month.

But that will mean a weight of what?

On her three weeks.

I'm afraid it can't be helped.

The way things are at the moment is better to be sure than sorry.

Well, I must be off.

What do you intend to do about old Uncle Fisher?

I don't know.

Pray for a miracle.

I certainly can't think of anything else.

Well, I dare say he exaggerates the situation.

Old men do.

You know I wouldn't worry.

Beth, tell my angel.

She has all my love.

And that I think of no one but her.

I don't know why you waste your time, old man.

You'll be writing letters when they send the guards into arrest you.

Why not face the facts?

You're high and mighty.

Nothing doesn't mean to raise a finger.

I can't tell.

You may not have received my letter.

Oh, it's possible if the government spies are playing cat and mouse.

They may be opening correspondence.

Opening.

Yes.

Stealing.

They prefer to feature the guilty parties to involve the other.

Hey.

Maybe that's a reason for the Baron's silencer.

Unless he writes.

Unless he has to answer for.

Your standard sir, taken from the roof ref of the army or the scum of the local bizier.

I know I'm muddy self.

That's understood.

But tell me.

Is there anybody in your family who would speak to me if I should go to them in Paris?

I'm not altogether pleased about leaving you.

But if I can help, I think I can help.

I'm not going to help.

I'm not going to help.

I'm not going to help.

I'm not going to help.

Leaving you.

But if I can help by passing on our messages to how things are with you, then...

Then I will.

Miss you, the Baron has a son.

Yes?

Victor Ayulo.

He's a lawyer.

Is he?

Well, you better tell me how much you're to make good.

If you're to save your skin.

Altogether.

200,000 francs.

Show them the sons of God.

These gentlemen are appetites.

I can.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

And so, fish, huh?

You ought to wait.

Is she here to cum on all this ready and scream at the sight of you?

And that will be your signal.

So?

Gentlemen, it seems we are a little early.

If you would care to take a seat,

Miss Madam Zell, the poutier,

who will act as a witness for us.

I thought I had a cry.

Oh, no, you're dreaming.

Oh, my darling.

It's so wonderful to have your arms around me.

Oh, my darling.

It's so wonderful to have your arms around me again.

Gentlemen, do your duty.

We are required to act on an information sworn against you.

This gentleman is a magistrate, present to authorize proceedings,

and I am a superintendent of the police.

Oh, God!

We would ask you and the lady to identify yourselves for the official record.

My actress, hey!

Man, if have you no shame?

Find words for a desecrator of the Lord's Day.

Look at them, the guilty creature!

This sure has been your indulgence.

You have the evidence of your eyes.

Let the lady dress and we can send all the details later.

No!

Let them tell their story as they are!

We don't need to return our business with you.

You may hand your mistress her robe.

Oh!

Oh!

Oh!

The Lord has privileges in sin, it seems, as well as everything else.

Oh!

Oh!

Oh!

But we all of us have our little hour.

And you know what I want from you, Monsieur.

I will give you half an hour to make up your mind.

Otherwise...

Oh!

Oh!

Oh!

Take your deposition, gentlemen.

I'll be on hand if you should need me.

Well...

It's done.

Head down too.

Ataru and I know I have that nightmare too.

Or Tonsen Adleyn forced to beg their living in the street.

Exactly.

The difficulty is, how does one prevent it?

I'm not a rich man.

A little more than my pension, which will die with me.

And a modest capital sum.

Which I'm sure will end in Ector's penthrift hands,

no matter how I leave it.

My friend, how are you leave to speak?

Why?

Of course I do.

I share your fears in this matter.

It's true that as a bachelor, your pension will die with you.

But...

If you were a married man, you'll realize I know nothing of the pig of it.

But I should think that the widow of a marshal of France would receive a pension of 6,000 francs at least.

Sufficient at any rate for her to feed and clothe her hungry relatives.

I don't say I've shot you with such frankness.

But when it concerns the needs of those I love, I have no modesty.

Luche.

You've shocked me.

It's the bravest speech I've heard in all my life.

You are really saying that you would marry me?

There's nothing to prevent it legally.

No tie of blood.

But you would sacrifice yourself.

The independence that you've always cherished.

To protect the family.

I would be honored.

Then, by God in heaven so would I.

We will do our duty, side by side.

Then be the proudest couple in all France.

Mustn't while he dare his...

You need rest.

Master Victor is here.

Oh, ask him to wait in the hall, Marietta. I'll come to him.

What's this?

Mr. Parr ill? I've been all the way to the war office.

No, not ill. He's just very tired. He needs a few days rest.

Sorry, Mama, but unless he's ill, I'm serious.

What is it?

I'm not quite sure, sir.

I'm hoping you have an explanation.

Marietta's a man waiting for me at the door.

Would you ask me if he'd step in?

No, Victor, I really must insist.

If this is a bail, if we're a petition of some sort.

No, it's neither.

It's a messenger, directly from Algeria.

His name is Chardin.

And he was sent to me at the request of Uncle Johann.

Because it seems that certain letters and appeals have had no answer.

Then you have received them and you know Victor and there is no need to be filed.

Listen to them, bonkot.

You, come here.

I want you to tell Musula Barrow what the situation is with my great uncle.

The army is on to him for what they call irregularities.

In which are?

The gathering of forage, contrary to law, with fraudulent disposal and accountancy.

And how did these things come about?

I've already said.

You might repeat it.

Raising the wind for Baron Houlow here.

But I get out.

Uncle Johann sent that man to me, papar, to ask if I could raise 200,000 francs to save him from this honour and disgrace.

Now, where do you suppose I would come by such a favor?

I would come by such a sum, papar.

You suggest, with everything I own, is mortgaged of the hilt to pay for the cheating swindles of the papar.

Victor, you mustn't have some pity, he's your father.

Oh, my darling, what a thing to happen.

I will find the money for poor Uncle Johann.

Now, please go leave the house, please.

Oh.

We are ruined.

No, never. After all, my prayers, God couldn't be so cruel.

I'll find the money for you. Yes, I will.

Oh, you mustn't worry, dear heart.

I'll find it.

Monsieur Craville,

it was good of you to come at such short notice.

Yes, well, your message spoke of an emergency.

That is so, yes. I...

Would you care to sit?

Oh, well, thank you, madame.

Oh, please.

Monsieur, on the last occasion that we were alone together,

you were pleased to make me a proposition concerning a certain sum of money.

I shan't talk with the circumstances.

I would just like to know if that offer still holds good today.

Well, of course it doesn't. Madame, you have stunned me.

Honestly, I'd blush for you.

I can blush so for myself.

I would rather know why you reject me now.

Am I so much less attractive than I was?

Well, you missed the point entirely.

I came to you before because your husband had relieved me of my mistress

and I wanted my revenge.

When you refused me, I looked elsewhere for my satisfaction.

And you found it?

Yes, of course.

Really, this is extraordinary. I cannot believe that we're talking so.

Monsieur, I am in desperate need of money.

Clearly, but the Jew should openly solicit.

I have said that I am desperate.

I will do anything to earn 200,000 francs.

Even turn myself into another Valerie Monif.

Oh, I'm far so poor.

I mean, she's the one supreme achievement of her kind.

And as I'm already in possession of her favours,

well, you'll understand that a man who owns a great original is not interested in mere copies.

But it grieves me to see you in such a state.

I don't know. I dare say we could raise the money somehow.

Oh, Monsieur, if you could, if you would be so kind,

you would save the Marshal from Dar, disgrace, and you would have my prayers forever.

And I promise that one day I will repay the loan with interest each and every song.

Wait a moment. I didn't mention a loan.

Why no intention of cutting into my own pie? No, no.

All I'm saying is that I could recommend your services.

The thing, old girl, is this.

It just so happens that I have an old friend, a retired tradesman.

Bit rough and heavy in the hand, but he has aspirations to society.

And I'm sure that he would pay to have a lady as his mistress.

Not, uh, 200,000 francs, perhaps, but there are other men of that sort.

An idea, say, that we could round up two or three who would agree to act to shareholders form a sort of club.

Well, you can hardly expect to set the town on fire.

I mean, not at your age, but with your lack of experience in these matters.

Yes, of course. You're quite right.

The only sort of love I know anything about is that of any ordinary wife who's remained faithful to her marriage vows.

Not I admit of any great value on the pleasure market.

But a blessed gift.