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Interesting girl.

Yeah.

Someone gave her a letter, or an envelope, a big fat one.

Containing what?

She didn't open it.

Then she knows what's in it.

That's correct.

Salute.

Santé.

Are you mad?

You're coming with me.

Oh, no, I'm not.

Now, be nice.

A friend.

Who are you?

And no friend of mine.

Give that to me!

Yes, of course I will. Now move over.

Move!

Another glass.

Why not?

Rumor has it it makes your eyes sparkle.

It's true. It does.

Let me see.

That.

Pig.

That's private property.

Why have you brought me here?

I've got a message from your father.

What is it?

Come home.

All is forgiven.

But all isn't forgiven.

Not that it's any of your business.

Isn't it?

Oh, so he's bought you, too.

No, he hired me.

Same thing.

Sit down.

Who's it from?

I haven't the slightest idea.

Who sent it?

Pig who?

It's from an admirer.

An admirer?

065872483009654888756533. It's passionate stuff. What's it all about? You tell me.

I think you'd be wise to answer.

Who are you calling?

The British Embassy.

Why?

You'll get them to confiscate your passport.

They can't do that. Can't they? They'll have

you on the first flight home. Look, please.

What's it all about?

It was when I first came out here.

I was broke. My father wouldn't help me because he wanted to force me back home.

I tried to get a job, but I didn't have a labor permit.

And then I met this man at a party.

He said he had some friends who might be able to help me.

It was easy work and well paid, but if I talked, I'd be in trouble, bad trouble.

So you took a chance. Who are they? I don't know.

Really, I don't. I've never met them.

Every two or three days, I get one of those envelopes in the car.

All I have to do is pass on this list of numbers.

How do you do it?

By phone.

To whom?

I don't know. It's true.

Look, you see, that's the number of a telephone kiosk.

That's the date, and this is the time. I go to the kiosk at that time, and I wait.

And then a call comes through.

Sometimes it's London, Paris, Berlin, all over the place.

San Pedro 31028? Si, verdad.

Si?

This is London.

Hold the line, San Pedro. We have a call for you.

Miss England?

Yes, that's me.

Good morning. You have something for us?

Yes.

Read away, then. 065872...

Frank, get the message?

Yes. I came straight from the office. I've booked the computer time for 11.20.

That's good timing.

Question. Is this code in our memory bank?

065-872-48300.

Savage, fairy, ribster, something else.

Doesn't make any sense. Alternative moral issue allied within.

That doesn't make any sense either.

Alternative effect point.

Crack this code fast, will you? I've got to see the girl's father.

I just don't understand you, Mr. Rule.

Why didn't you bring her home?

She didn't want to come.

You should have made her!

Should I gag her and lock her up in a trunk?

Why didn't you go to the Spanish authorities?

I figured you wouldn't like that. Why not?

Well, when you cut off her allowance, she made other financial arrangements.

What's she got herself into now? I don't know.

You should have made her tell you!

She doesn't know herself.

I think she's some kind of pawn in a dangerous chess game.

What do you propose to do about it? Nothing until I find out about her friends.

And the number is 638.

That checks.

Thank you.

You come up with anything?

Having considered the alternatives, I personally favor the first group.

Savage here eludes me, but assuming fairy is in fact fairy,

and the letters PM in the third group indicate time,

then the figures immediately after this group here... Just the answer, okay?

The answer.

Well, again, assuming we return to the original numbers

where we are not using the coded letters,

What's the news from Spain?

They passed the girl another message.

That means they don't suspect anything.

And now, what are we doing in Dover?

Well, we're not here for fish and chips.

Who's aboard?

The computer came up with a couple of alternatives. This is one of them.

I'm not sure it's the best.

The registration number is ALB638. I'll be a lot sure.

That's our man, ALB 638.

A Bentley, no less.

Don't get too close, James.

Whatever he's up to, he is in a hurry.

That car behind us, I was wondering if you'd noticed it.

Since we left port.

This is the London Road.

But he doesn't pass.

He's going to.

It is the Bentley that interests him.

What is it?

I've traced that registration.

ALB 638 is a Bentley registered in the name of Savage.

Savage, you got a record?

This is Lawrence Savage of Harley Street.

Doctor?

Got an address on him?

Thank you.

What's inside?

I don't know. Please, please, don't break the seal.

Heroin.

Surprised?

Sure, sure, surprised.

Why not?

I do not.

I'm in bigger trouble.

Tough.

Please, I beg you, give it back to me.

Who are you supposed to deliver to?

I don't know. I don't know, I swear. All right.

All right, I tell you.

I wait at the public telephone box. They phone me, tell me where to park the car.

I leave that on the seat.

And when you come back, it's gone.

And there's money in its place.

Sure, that's the way it is.

No, please, you don't understand.

Out!

No, you don't understand! No, please! They killed me! They killed me!

No, please!

These are very cagey gentlemen. They take no chances.

They plant their dope on innocent cars and let respectable

citizens run it across the border for them.

All over Europe.

Hungry?

Hmm?

Oh, yes, that smells good.

They don't even take the risk of making the phone calls themselves.

We'll get to them.

What's the next move?

Wait.

Then we find out where they put that on the Bentley.

You mustn't worry about this condition.

Palpitations can be distressing, but they're not dangerous.

You're in excellent health. Of course, it could be caused by anxiety.

I'll give you a tranquilizer.

Thank you, Doctor.

I was thinking of taking a holiday.

Yes, do that.

You've been away yourself recently, haven't you?

Oh, how did you know that?

Your very handsome suntan.

Ah, yes.

I was in Spain.

Oh, lucky man. Where were you?

On the Mediterranean coast.

A place called Cabaneth.

Delightful hotel, with its feet in the sea, as the French say.

Enjoying yourself?

Oh, yes.

Look, I think we're wasting our time.

Did you call the girl?

I have. She's had no messages for three days.

That ever happen before?

Yes, once there was nothing for a week.

Hmm.

Well, stop spreading despondency and get yourself a little sleep.

That is a good idea.

Yes?

It's me.

What is it? Down in the car park.

The fish are biting.

Hola, Senor Pepe.

That's our man. I have an idea that should

cause the maximum panic and confusion. Go.

Dos cafés con leche. Gracias. De nada, señora.

It is good to be alive, eh?

Si, Pepe, it is good to be alive. We all should make the most of it, eh? Si, senor.

That's the fourth.

They'll be taking up panic stations any time now.

Yeah, they'll be pulling Pepe in soon.

They'll take him to the big man?

Sure. He'll want to grill him himself.

He'll risk being seen by Pepe.

No risk.

Pepe won't be going home again.

Pepe, what's this?

We didn't order champagne.

It is a regalo, señores.

A present?

Very nice.

What have you done to deserve this?

Every day you are here.

My best customers.

A charming gesture. Thank you, Pepe.

Pardon, senores.

Wait at the hotel.

Don't leave until you hear from me.

I'm Harry Roo. The Señor wants to see me.

The Señor does not wish to be disturbed. Tell him it's about registration plates.

English, French, and German. He'll understand.

The Señor will see you.

It is very kind of you to call, Mr. Rule. I got your message,

but I'm afraid I did not understand it.

Simple.

You can't be worrying.

I thought I'd calm you down.

That was very considerate of you.

It's an absorbing game.

Do you indulge? Well, I'm no hustler.

You said I was worried.

I was not conscious of being worried.

Why are you leaning on Pepe?

Your losses aren't his fault.

Who is Pepe, and what have I lost?

A nervous shot for a man who isn't worried.

Found it under the car.

Black.

The most valuable ball on the table.

What's it worth, Mr. Rule?

Well, I want seven points.

Or a million pounds.

Negative.

An awkward situation. The balls are gladly placed. No obvious play.

What do you suggest, Mr. Rule?

State evidence. Impossible.

Listen, you're a big mucky muck, but there are guns that are bigger than you are.

Much bigger.

Hmm.

Well, you can run, but what, for a day, week, month, year? They're gonna get you.

I'd say state's evidence.

It's your best shot.

Your shot.

You suggest state's evidence.

What good would it do me?

Cut a 30-year sentence in half?

No.

I find that unacceptable.

As you said, Mr. Rule, my shot.

You mean it? I mean it.

You really won't tell my father?

Will you?

Of course I won't.

Why should I?

Promise?

I promise.

When the soul of a man is easy to buy, everybody's wheeling, everybody's stealing,

all the lower living are high. Every city's got them, can we ever stop them?

Some of us are gonna try.