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I'm going to talk about fast, yeah, it's

too damn fast, he's got no cool idea

of strategy, he's so bloody fast he doesn't

need strategy.

He's championship material, I bet you, I bet

you could win the national age group finals.

Too much natural exuberance, he can't control his

emotions, lovejoy.

He's got a lot of great action to

do.

We're on the

way to London, Nicholas, for the championship, what

do you say?

London?

Well, I'll have to ask my dad.

Dad, I said no.

Believe me, Nicholas, you haven't the first idea

about London.

It's not called the modern Babylon for nothing.

Dad, it's only a fencing competition.

You're not old enough.

When you're 18 and no longer my responsibility,

then of course it's up to you.

But until then, how could I look a

policeman in the eye and tell him I'd

let my young son loose in London on

his own?

But Henry, the competition is sponsored by the

YMCA, that's a good Christian organisation.

Yes, I know that, mother, but what makes

Nicholas think he's good enough to be in

a national competition?

Well, Mr Lovejoy said...

Lovejoy, Lovejoy, even the name.

Why not?

Just because you were never good at anything.

I see.

If that's all fencing teaches you, then I

think we can call a halt right now.

Pride, Nicholas!

Pride leads you on the path to destruction!

You're quite right, of course.

It's time he learned humility.

Too much winning, I suppose.

What he needs is to lose something.

Something important to him, like a national competition.

The 9.30 service to London will depart

from platform 10.

I told him half past nine we'd have

to go without him.

The 9.30 service to London.

Remember, Nicholas, it's a modern Babylon.

Now be alert.

Everything's there to tempt you.

Here, Nicholas.

Pay your way, Nicholas.

Neither a borrower nor a lender be.

And whatever you do, don't gamble.

Satan whispers on the shoulder of the gambler.

Isn't that right, Mr Rudge?

We'll take good care of it, Mr Lidley.

Don't worry, I'll make it my personal responsibility.

Ah-ha-ha!

At last!

No, look, listen, now pay attention.

Last but not least, a cup of coffee

at 9.30 in the morning.

I hardly thought it was non-reasonable.

Come on now, sorry, did I spill it?

It's all right, it's all right.

Listen, Nicholas, now pay attention.

Nicholas, please, this is important.

Have nothing whatever to do with women.

Nothing.

Do you understand what I mean?

Promise me.

I promise.

Thanks, Dad.

Bye, Mum.

Good luck, Nicky.

Don't forget to phone.

Bye, Mum.

Bye.

So, you're down to the last eight.

How do you feel?

Not as good as I thought.

I told you so.

He's pissed again.

Yes, I've been watching him.

Baron hyphen Irvin.

He's cunning.

The finalists to compete by direct elimination are

as follows.

Beast 1, Barlow, Manchester Grammar, and Patel, Ealing

Fencing Club.

Beast 4, Ling Ho Lim, Harrow, and McNabb,

Billericay College.

Hells bells, where's Baron Irvin?

Beast 3, Lillie, Norwich Fencing Club.

Please go ahead, Baron Irvin.

Baron Irvin, Hailbury.

Beast 2, Ealing.

Right, now let us hold back.

Hold back.

Remember, he who attacks makes himself vulnerable, all

right?

Good luck.

Good luck.

Well, I hope you're feeling rich, lovejoy.

Double or quits?

Ready?

Play.

On guard.

Ready?

Play.

Slow down, Douglas.

I thought you said he was so fast

he didn't need strategy.

Wait for it, wait for it.

Play.

Good hit.

He did use his head for a change.

On guard.

Ready?

Play.

On the left.

Nine all.

On guard.

Ready?

Now, may I take off my mask, please?

Thank you.

Sorry.

Crafty bugger.

He's playing for time.

Keep cool, Douglas.

Don't let him off with you.

What's he doing?

He's definitely out of order.

The president should intervene.

Get on with it.

Sorry.

On guard.

Are you ready?

Thank you.

Play.

Well, this is it.

Just one more hit, Nicholas.

Just one more.

All right.

10-9.

The winner, Baron Irving.

20 quid, I think.

So, who's hitting the high spots, then?

The 750 only stops at Ipswich.

Otherwise, it's at 9 o'clock.

All stations from Colchester.

Early night for me.

But you're buying the drinks.

Oh, you'll be lucky.

Come on, you old bucket of fertiliser.

This is Nicholas's night.

He should have been champ.

But for a cheap trick, we're going to

celebrate.

This boy is the best fencer we've ever

had in our club, eh?

Showing a bit of nightlife.

It's not all garden you saw down, me

old mate.

I'm not really in the mood, Mr. Lovejoy.

I think I'll just phone my parents and

go back to the hotel.

You sure?

Sure.

Does it?

Night.

Good night.

Come on, Rog.

And you're not going to let me down.

Man of the world.

You owe me one, and you better make

it a double.

Well, if you insist.

But not here.

I happen to know a place that serves

50 different single malts.

The more, the merrier.

Thank you.

Nicholas Lilly.

Hello.

James Baron Irvin.

Congratulations.

You gave me the closest fight in the

tournament.

No, really, a great game.

Thanks.

I thought I was done for.

Anyway, no hard feelings.

All's fair in love and war, eh?

You know, you really ought to be celebrating.

I know a super sporting club if you'd

like to come along.

A sports club?

Will it be open this late?

That's very good.

That's very good.

Sit down.

Nice to see you again, Mr. Baron Irvin.

And how's your uncle keeping?

Conte Monte for the tennis.

Just to remind you of our rule, sir,

I trust that your guest is over 18.

Arthur, you disappoint me.

Come on.

So, don't

draw attention to yourself.

But where's the gym?

A sporting club.

Not a sports club.

Who's the high roller?

Shh.

Five thousand pounds a hand.

Five thousand pounds?

Shh, shh, shh.

I've just watched him lose 20 grand in

half an hour.

How much?

Twenty grand.

Twenty thousand pounds?

That's immoral.

That's awful.

You could buy a house in Norwich for

that.

Oh, really?

Thank you, sir.

I think I ought to go, James.

It's been very nice.

Thank you.

Oh, come on, man.

This is a celebration.

Look, if money is the problem, I'll lend

you some.

Oh, no.

No, it's okay.

Um, well, maybe I'll just watch for a

bit.

Lord, Nick.

Don't be a bore.

You must have a go.

It's fun.

Good for the adrenaline.

Get your nerves in training.

Yeah.

Evening.

Good evening, sir.

Could I have a couple of those, um,

totems, please?

Yes, sir.

I'm sorry, sir, but five is the minimum

stake.

Thank you, sir.

Enjoy yourself, sir.

Thank you.

Thank you, sir.

Can I get

my bets now, please?

Quick.

Cash, please.

Seventeen, black, ten pounds.

My age.

You're 18, remember?

Seventeen, black.

Seventeen?

James, I've won!

Nick, stay cool.

Thank you, sir.

Thank you.

Hi.

Hello.

You know, I knew you'd be a winner.

I can tell.

You've got the vibe.

Thank you, Susan.

Two more now, please.

Seventeen, black again.

Amazing.

I don't believe it.

That's incredible.

What's your score?

What?

You've won again.

What?

No, I can't.

I didn't put anything on.

Your original stake.

They leave it on unless you tell them

not to.

I told you I could feel your vibes.

They're really strong.

Is this your first time?

Yeah.

Oh, nothing like beginners luck, you know.

It's robust, short.

Sometimes it even rubs off onto the chips.

Do you mind if I try?

I'll give you them back in a minute.

Hey, wait a minute.

Cool it, Nick.

Don't make a scene.

You could get me banned.

It's your fault, anyway.

You were asking for it.

She could see you coming a mile off.

But she's just like 50 quid to you.

Borrowed, man.

Borrowed.

Look, stop whinging.

You've been had.

Forget it.

You're still 650 quid up.

650 pounds?

Good God.

Face your bets.

Fancy another go?

Right.

I reckon the devil's on your side tonight,

Nick.

I thought you were going to lose everything.

760 pounds, sir.

760 pounds.

I'll get Campagnolo gears for the bike.

Or a car, even.

Please, Nick.

Just put it away.

Thank you.

Good night.

There you are.

I've been looking for you everywhere.

I was so worried.

I thought you'd gone.

Heaven knows what you must think of me.

I'm so embarrassed.

Thank you.

I knew you had lucky vibes.

Lucky vibes.

Nicky darling.

People are trying to sleep, you know.

Pina coladas.

I never want to hear the words pina

colada.

As long as I breathe.

Skinted me, they did.

Skinted me.

You skinted yourself.

You were a sitting duck.

Thank you.

Women.

You give them the earth, Rudge.

And what do they do?

They talk amongst themselves.

Oh.

I should have known.

You're a liability, Lovejoy.

You always have been.

Oh, thank God the boy didn't come with

us.

Who's that?

It's only me.

I didn't like to wake you.

Kiss?

Goodbye, super lover.

Bye.

Sorry, how much?

£4.50. Thank you.

Oh, that's all right.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Morning.

Don't talk to me.

Have you got any change?

Fives, tens?

Mr. Lovejoy, can I ask you something?

Mr. Lovejoy, can I ask you something?

If someone steals something from you, if someone

steals something from you and then you steal

it back, except that at the same time,

by accident, you take something else as well,

does what you've done count as stealing?

If someone steals something from you and you

steal it back and take something else Accidentally.

Accidentally.

What's the question again?

Does what you've done count as stealing?

This is soup.

All right, what happened, Nicholas?

Well, last night I...

I left you.

Anyway, I had all this money.

When I got out of the taxi just

now, I had all the cash.

Mum, I'm home.

Did you have a good time?

How'd you do?

Better than I thought.

I came fifth.

Wonderful.

Praise God.

Hello, Dad.

Well?

He didn't win.

Ah, so you weren't quite good enough then.

Never mind, Nicholas.

The experience will stand you in good stead.

It'll teach you a little about humility.

Pride, Nicholas.

Pride leads you along the path to destruction.

Yeah, yeah, I know, Dad.

Nicholas!

How dare you!

Stay cool, Dad.