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Why have I been re-arrested?

They'll be halfway to Berlin by now.

Look at those -

your naturalisation papers.

My natur...?

This means... You are

a citizen of the French Republic.

Don't let it go to your head.

..Here.

Get away from there!

Andre!

Get in!

Emil?

You will follow the inspector.

Roux has taken the coast road to Toulon.

Just as I expected. ..Come along.

Get him an overcoat.

It'll be cold in the car.

Light me a cigarette.

BRAKES SQUEAL:

Be careful, Andre!

I know the road.

It was a mistake to shoot him.

Andre!

Thank you, darling.

Do up your coat. You'll catch cold.

Good. You know the road.

Roux's getting into Toulon now.

That's what we've been waiting for.

I think I told you that

we're not interested

in spies but in who

employed them.

We knew that Roux had

taken those photographs,

but we didn't know who

he was taking them to.

We want the others.

There's a big spy ring in Toulon.

Tonight, we're going to smash it.

Why didn't you take me

into your confidence?

The less you knew, the better.

I wanted Roux to leave.

You were the goat that

baited the tiger.

You've had an enjoyable game at my

expense. My profession isn't a game.

I used you

because I wanted to use you.

When you started playing detective

and had your camera stolen,

I would cheerfully

have seen you hang.

What are you looking round for?

Police.

Will they follow us to Toulon?

What for? They've got Vadassy.

Idiots!

No, thank you.

More fool you.

My wife makes an excellent pate.

Andre!

Don't go up there. Why not go over

the border while there's still time?

What are you talking about?

I'm frightened. I love you, Andre.

And I please you a little, don't I?

Nice time to choose

for light conversation.

In there, sir. Number 23.

I thought they'd

pulled that place down years ago.

SHIP'S HORN BOOMS

Odette.

Andre.

I was wondering what had become of you.

You have had a pleasant holiday?

You have the souvenirs

of your visit?

DOOR CREAKS:

Were you followed? ANDRE!

No.

I don't think so.

You don't think so?!

Beghin is no fool.

What a mess!

I'm going.

You're doing nothing of the sort!

..Is your car outside?

CREAKING:

KNOCK ON DOOR:

Put up your hands, all of you!

This is an unexpected pleasure.

I said all of you, Roux.

Surely this isn't necessary?

This is the gentleman you want.

May I introduce you?

The police, Graf Kurt von Rothenhan.

Von Rothenhan, the police.

Oh, and M Vadassy.

I was forgetting him.

I can show you everything.

That file there, inspector,

will interest you particularly.

I've been waiting for

this for a long time.

Drop your gun, Vadassy.

I haven't got a gun.

YOU haven't got a gun either

or you'd have shot me in the back.

You wouldn't have waited for me.

You're finished, Roux.

Stop. Stop one moment, please!

Don't let's be foolish, Vadassy.

You know I like you. I always did.

An hour ago, I offered you

5,000 francs for ten negatives.

Sell me ten minutes, Vadassy.

I'll pay you 50,000.

50,000 francs for ten minutes.

It's no good, Roux. You're finished.

You don't understand.

50,000 francs...

You don't hate me, Vadassy.

I don't hate you.

Then, don't do this to me, please.

You want money, don't you?

Lots of money.

That's all anyone wants. Take it.

Take it. 50,000.

50,000 francs for ten minutes only.

I beg you, Vadassy!

Please, take it! TAKE it!

Aaagh!

BELL CHIMES:

Albert, what is this noise for?

Madame.

How do you feel now? I feel as if

everything were just beginning.

Is that nice? Couldn't be nicer.

I'm afraid you're going to be

a success.

Dr Vadassy, the

great specialist.

The well-known lizard

fancier who can't swim!

I will beat you...

to the lighthouse and back?

You're getting above yourself.

They will be late for lunch.

It doesn't matter for once.

What does it matter?

Let them be happy while they can.

For a few summers.

There's so little time.

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