Daughter of the Dragon Page #3

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I can't believe it.

You must be mistaken.

Is Ling Moy safe?

Of course.

There was no disturbance here.

Are you sure?

Amah.

Amah.

You know of course,

why they fear for her?

Certainly.

Amah.

You have just been with the Princess?

Yes .. she is sleeping.

I was sure of it.

That's all.

I think it would be unwise to wake her.

Oh quite right. It would alarm her.

I am posting a guard around the

Petrie house .. if you wish, Mr Morloff.

Would you, please. Just a few men

on the grounds outside my place.

I'll keep extra watch indoors.

Righto .. goodnight.

Goodnight. Thank you, both.

Goodnight, Morloff.

Goodnight.

Princess .. at least tell me.

Was his dying as gratifying as I said?

Lu Chung.

Morloff .. you are not

permitted in my room.

I take the liberty.

I have just spoken to Petrie.

But ..

It was not done?

No.

You, a weakling?

Why didn't you strike?

I delayed, then heard a noise.

You love him?

Remember .. that your father

said that if you faltered ..

A weakness overcame me.

Pah!

It is wisely written.

A stupid son is better

than a crafty daughter.

It is written. It is written.

It should be written that a slave do

reverence to a daughter of the light.

Night prayers.

I will burn this incense of repentance.

At her prayers.

The master provided it.

For the weak half of her,

which is woman.

Go.

I can't kill him .. I love him.

I would rather kill myself.

A half-fit maiden.

Would pour her blood.

On love's author.

Yes. It would be her release.

Her petty torment would then be ended.

And for the peace of

this one miserable soul.

The souls of our ancestors will

forever burn in the fire of dishonour.

Pah!

There is your place.

Make peace .. with your father.

My father.

Give me understanding.

[ Fu Manchu's voice ]

"We are not resting."

"We shall never rest."

"Until you kill him .. who remains."

"Ling Moy."

"You must."

"Kill."

Forgive me, majestic father.

I will.

I will.

Your commendable fears may rest.

It shall be accomplished.

Your weakness at last evening

has made the task quite difficult.

It is necessary only

to lure Petrie here.

Pardon? Mr Ah Kee is the obstacle.

It was he whom I overpowered

in the hallway last night.

And from this moment on, Mr Ah Kee

and Petrie will be inseparable.

And if I should lure Mr Ah Kee away?

Hmm, that is a desired convenience.

I have taken the oath of a son.

But I shall again become

the daughter of Fu Manchu.

And a woman.

When the branch creaks, the leaf shakes.

Lu Chung is glad to hear.

At nightfall then.

With the aid of Mr Morloff .. we shall.

Checkmate.

Well, really.

See for yourself, old man.

Couldn't we go out in the air for a bit?

It wouldn't be safe at night.

Bored?

Bored? Oh, not with you, Ah Kee.

Mr Ah Kee. Mr Morloff on

the telephone for you, sir.

Morloff?

Yes, sir.

Will you excuse me a minute?

Surely.

Hello?

Oh .. just a moment, Mr Ah Kee.

Hello .. Mr Ah Kee?

Hello, Ling Moy

Forgive me.

I am sailing tomorrow.

I've called to say goodbye.

Oh, Ling Moy.

I must see you tomorrow before you go.

I am afraid there will not be time.

But tonight then, for a moment?

Ling Moy, please I must.

Ling Moy will be waiting.

Alright.

I will be right over.

I am going to the Morloff house.

Keep your eye on him while I'm gone.

Oh, certainly.

And .. if anything should happen.

You will phone for me immediately.

Rather.

I won't be long.

My Mistress will be here soon.

She bids you wear this

robe of your Eastern rank.

Your heart still bears the

soft elegance of China.

I kneel.

Not to our own customs.

But to your beauty.

Come.

Sit beside me here.

Oh .. oh.

Have you found it yet?

Yes.

No.

It all came of having

indecently exposed the Queen.

Here.

Indecent is the word.

Yes .. isn't it.

Petrie .. Petrie!

Ling Moy .. has been kidnapped.

What's that?

Lu Chung has got her.

Find Ah Kee.

Ah Kee has followed them.

He said to phone Scotland Yard

and raid Lu Chung's place.

Raid Lu Chung's place?

Hurry man. It may be too late.

Flinders, Flinders. Get my coat will you.

Yes, sir.

Petrie .. I trust you, you see.

Yes.

I must go back. Hurry, please.

Yes of course, old man.

Rogers.

Get Sir Basil. Tell him to meet me

at Lu Chung's with raiding squad.

You understand?

You understand, Flinders?

They're to meet Mr Ronald at

Lu Chung's with the raiding party.

Telephone Miss Marshall and ask

her come here and stay with mother.

Telephone Miss Marshall?

I told you to telephone, Rogers.

Well, I am going with you, sir.

I have a score to settle.

Don't be absurd.

Now just wait a minute. I'll just

get my muffler and a weapon.

Now make those calls,

Flinders. Make those calls.

Yes, sir.

Get me Scotland Yard please.

Have you made the calls?

I'm just making them, sir.

Well hurry, hurry.

Yes, sir.

They come.

Here is Mr Petrie, sir.

Hurry, Sir Basil. We may be too late.

Is Ah Kee with you?

No. He went ahead. He may be inside.

You are too late I hope.

My hat, Rogers! Go home!

Not until I deal a blow or two.

Look out, sir.

Hobbs! Check the back door.

And where does that lead?

Stay where you are.

Go down here.

[ Chinese language ]

I'm coming! Come on, Mr Ronald.

Here they are.

That way! Come on.

There he is!

[ Female scream! ]

Ling Moy!

Ling Moy!

Ling Moy!

Ling Moy!

Hobbs! Hobbs!

Listen .. I'm inside.

This looks like a false lead.

That's my opinion, sir.

Where is Petrie?

He wasn't with me, sir.

He went the other way, with Dixon.

I'll call him.

Dixon .. Dixon.

Dixon!

Coming, sir.

He's coming up.

Dixon.

Where is Petrie?

Why ..

I thought he came back up here, sir.

He's been trapped.

Carney, get every available man

you can and follow us immediately.

Right, sir.

[ Chinese singing ]

[ Chinese singing ]

[ Chinese singing ]

[ Chinese singing ]

If we were always together.

Would not Ah Kee grow

weary of everlasting beauty?

No.

In his paradise.

He would grow as fat as the Buddha.

That's too fat.

I should stop loving Ah Kee.

And only pray to him.

Then .. lean in hunger.

For more and more we are beauties.

Lin Moy.

I cannot bear to see

you go away from me.

Ling Moy.

You do love me?

Too much, Ah Kee.

Then you will let me

take you away to China?

To the land of our ancestors.

Ling Moy.

You do not answer.

Is there a doubt?

No.

Before I answer you.

I shall go to the altar.

And thank them for this gift.

Then thank them too.

In the name of Ah Kee.

The fruit of your

ingenious plan, Princess.

Lu Chung, is all admiration.

And this time, there

will be no turning aside.

And now.

These clumsy fingers itch.

To dispose of Mr Ah Kee.

He will be put away until we

are free of England tonight.

Permanently put away, of course?

There is no need to kill.

We must ensure our escape.

You may trust me for that.

But Princes ..

I have spoken.

Amah, the wine.

Heaven smiled upon our fates.

The greatness of the moment.

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