Death on the Fourposter

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- It's interesting?

- That's Edie.

Punctual as always.

She won't complain if

you chat with her a little.

- Always charming, are you all right?

- What do you think?

- Hello everyone.

- This is Nicoletta, she is new.

New ?

Such as your mother created you?

- Nice to meet you, Edie.

Nice name, I had

never heard of it.

- It's a nickname.

- Italian or foreign?

Greek, derived from 'Idios',

in Italian, we say 'Idiote'.

They are all geniuses.

Let's go?

Yes, we're all ready,

a weekend at the castle.

- Riccardo agreed?

- It was not easy.

- I do not understand why.

- He has his reasons.

- There is mystery there.

- The mystery of the castle.

That's Riccardo.

- We've been waiting for you for an hour.

- Better late than never.

Without the owner of the

castle, nothing can be done.

Nicoletta comes with us,

she's dying to meet you.

Let's go ?

- Are you sure you're coming?

- Are you undecided?

If it's so important to you.

Luciana, I'm coming with you.

- Always with the ladies.

- You're just jealous.

We go with Riccardo,

he knows the way.

We'll follow you.

- So, Riccardo?

- Go ahead.

- I drive fast.

- What?

- I said, I drive fast.

- Do not worry, too.

Enter, there is room for everyone.

- That's wonderful.

- Look.

Can you imagine Riccardo living here?

It's a real castle.

Honestly, it doesn't

look like a castle.

That's the key, if someone

uses it, put it back in place.

It's unique.

Is that clear ?

- Paolo, my money?

- The bet.

- You're right.

Riccardo refused a hundred times

but said yes when I bet.

- Always ready for revenge.

- Don't forget me.

What mystery awaits us?

I had to invite them. I'm counting on you

Caterina, they don't know anything.

Riccardo hid that from us.

Here's a friend!

Come in, my friends.

Leave your things there,

Caterina will take care of it.

Make yourselves at home.

There's a fireplace,

with this cold.

Imagine if we had a place

like this in Rome.

If only, it would

be our ideal haunt.

- For what kind of games?

- Mind your own business.

Funny.

- A game table, let's play.

- Leave that.

I almost prefer it to

your father's castle.

- It's a different style.

- This one has an advantage.

- What?

- Your father is not here.

This is Caterina.

IShe knows he place better than me.

What an odd hairstyle.

- If the ladies want to relax.

- That's what we need.

- This way, please.

- Do you live here alone?

- Solitude is sometimes a pleasure.

Sit.

- Let's get comfortable.

- I'll have champagne.

I bet 1000 lire that

it is Pinot Ros.

Lost, Bollinger 1952,

the best year.

Get the glasses.

Carlo, take care of others.

We have everything.

Is this not perfect?

A fireplace, a castle, five pretty women.

- I'll die contented.

- Yes, die of pleasure.

You're telling me.

The bathroom is at the

end of the corridor.

- What a strange woman.

- She might not like our being here.

Perhaps, but there is

something strange about her.

The mystery of the castle.

Do not be afraid, this is the

first time I've slept far from home.

The first? So, it's not Caterina

you must be afraid of.

Forgive me but...

- they must not suspect anything.

- I'll be the perfect hostess.

We were children when

they bottled it.

Let's go back to the good

times like when we were children.

We have a few rounds.

I suggest a game of poker.

You're obsessed. All these women

and he thinks about poker.

Women always do

what men tell them.

You are experts.

Men have always done

what we, women want...

It's up to us to decide.

I want Riccardo to spend

time with me tonight.

I don't think he's your type.

Meaning?

You're too young.

What is it, Luciana?

Do you like Riccardo?

I am with Carlo.

Well then.

I'm with Paolo.

But Sergio seems to be amusing.

What's so bad about that?

I don't have anyone,

but I love them all.

That's not true.

And you, Franca?

I think I'll let Sergio

enjoy it tonight.

- Finally.

- Finally, animation.

Give them a few drinks and the lions

will come out of their cages.

I'm taking care of it.

No empty glasses.

- The Sword of the Gods.

- Who was it ?

Wait, this is important.

You and Paolo have girlfriends,

but what about us?

- Who will you choose?

- I have views on Franca.

Me, I like Nicoletta.

- If it's all right with Riccardo?

- What do you think ?

- Sorry, I was distracted.

- As usual, a real artist.

- Do you want Nicoletta?

- For me, the same.

Of course, if Luciana

was free, I...

We are not in the East.

What's wrong?

I do not know, it's the only

time East and West get along.

Have to go.

Luciana, if you don't mind,

do you want to help me?

I still have the marks

of my bathing suit.

- Sergio will be mine tonight.

- Poor man, what a destiny.

Girls, on the attack.

What did she say?

That I will have one of

those, and one of those.

Can you believe it?

Finally.

No more criticising us?

We talked about

fashion, and you?

We?

Of sport, of course.

Of course, sport.

Gymnastics in your room.

- Athletics.

- Who is it ?

There was a man in the

corridor, with a strange face.

He looked crazy,

and he came to me.

No, Nicoletta, it's Aldo.

He wouldn't hurt a fly.

Go and look for

wood, small pieces.

Don't be afraid.

Look.

Just what we need.

- Good champagne.

- That's salmon.

- Stop, I said it first.

- Feed the hungry.

I'm trembling.

- One for me too.

- No, you're driving.

- Come on, Lou, do something.

- At your service !

- It's hot, right?

- You tell me to undress.

- It's classical music.

- I know but you see...

I like dancing on this music.

My dear, I didn't

think you were coming.

It was difficult.

It's well hidden.

But you found us.

- I am disturbing you?

- On the contrary.

- I told him where we were.

- You were right.

We'll not be bored

with Serena with us.

Too bad, if we had known, we

would have invited another boy.

made in US, but he

is very intelligent.

Evidently, otherwise he

would not be with you.

It's your mysterious retreat,

it's very pretty, you know.

- You are too good.

- No, just honest.

You created the perfect atmosphere.

Anthony, put your record.

He brought him to his last flight.

Enough of classical music.

Come on, make room.

Do not drop anything.

Serena, you are amazing.

Go away.

I know a board

game that's fun.

- So ?

- It was an idea.

- Let's go.

- The game of illusions.

- You know it?

- Never heard of it.

We all have important

things in our life...

Money, work, love, if

we look at this...

- It's all an illusion.

- Precisely.

How to prove it?

This game will allow

us to know who we are.

How does it work?

You'll see.

We start with you, actually.

- Are you afraid of the truth?

- Absolutely not.

Well, tell me what you hope

for the most in this world?

Easy.

What a gallant boyfriend.

- Are you sure ?

- More than sure.

- Why are you so sure?

- She's the only one to shock me.

It would be easy to resist the

temptation of another woman.

That's what I would say.

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