Kincsem Page #4

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I accept.

Pull!

I'm concerned.

So much bad news.

Just when things were going so well.

We have never been so strong and united.

I have written my resignation.

Highness!

I respectfully hand back the post

of president of the Imperial

and Royal Horse Society.

Do you mean to make a fool of me?

This is my affair.

It's me he wants.

No, this is the Empire's affair.

The legend says that

Arpd bought Hungary for a horse.

I'm not going to lose it for a horse.

Am I understood?

Have I made myself clear?

Pull!

If you resign,

the Empire admits defeat.

Hungary is a powder keg and

Kincsem is the spark

that can blow the whole thing apart.

- Understand?

- Highness!

If I could have your permission...

What kind of permission

do you want from me?

Are we to poison Kincsem?

Or slaughter Blaskovich

like we did his father?

What are you thinking?

He's your friend.

What would you do in my place?

It would be a mistake

to make him a martyr.

You're right, my young friend.

Spilling blood in peacetime

is a sign of fear and weakness.

What if you were to give him your

daughter's hand in marriage?

- Highness!

- I know about it.

You have already

promised her to another.

My young friend!

A career in politics

will never cheat on you.

This is my affair.

I can't involve Klara.

Very well.

If you don't want to take the cheap route,

you'll have to take the expensive one!

The whole of Europe in fascinated

by the wonder horse.

The Tsar is coming to Baden-Baden.

And you are going to buy a horse

that will beat Kincsem for me.

In an honest competition.

Pull!

- You don't have to thank me.

- Leave me be!

- Are you angry with yourself or with me?

- I'm sorry.

I lost my head because of the wine.

That's all I wanted to say and thank you

for coming here. Now you can leave.

Is that why you called me here?

So you know that

I would never do such a thing sober.

Then I'll buy you a drink.

You can skate?

That's not a question.

I'm in total control of the situation.

They say it's just like a dance.

We going to fall over.

Not if we hold each other tightly.

Stay!

Who was that?

I could eat a horse.

I'll buy you schnitzel.

Prince of York.

She ran in 12 races and won them all...

including the Ascot Gold Cup.

Discuss the details between yourselves.

Gentlemen!

I've faith in you both.

Mr. Braun is asking

750,000 koronas for the horse.

I never pay so much money

for a racehorse.

This is a little bit too much for him.

Seven hundred fifty. That's it.

It's an excellent horse,

but I don't have that amount of money.

- Excuse me!

- Just one minute.

How much money can you get together?

250,000.

I can lend you half a million.

If you sign a contract

for 500,000 koronas

for the house and the estate.

If the Prince of York wins,

you'll easily pay me back.

But if you lose, it's all mine.

Do you agree to my terms?

- Deal!

- Great!

Hm!

He's... Daddy?

At your service, sir.

The house is close to your heart.

How much do you want for it?

Your father's inheritance

and revenge on your enemy.

How much?

Kincsem has earned you 1 million.

That contract only contains 500,000.

But I wager that it's worth

1 million to you.

Just a million.

You should know

that it's uplifting

when a business deal can serve

a noble cause.

If Kincsem wins, the house and

the estate are yours once more.

I honestly hope

that you win the Baden-Baden Derby.

- Blaskovich is a beast.

- Is that the topic again?

He wants to ruin everything

- to have his revenge.

- This isn't my war.

Say yes to Gerlczy!

Gerlczy's a good man.

I'm happy to entrust you to him.

Papa!

You can go out, Miss Klara,

if you feel unwell.

He'll get better.

What can I do for him?

Your father needs peace and quiet.

Is there something wrong?

You got her from me.

Now I need something from you.

Please don't say no!

Don't race Kincsem

against my father's horse.

Ask for anything else.

I understand.

Goodbye!

It's a handsome medal.

If he loses,

we've forced him to his knees,

if he wins,

he has to bow in front of me

so I can present him with the medal.

Witty.

Wish us all the best!

Klara and I are engaged.

Come on!

Come on!

This time!

We'll catch him this time!

Go, go, go!

The result

is a dead heat.

The Prince of York and Kincsem

crossed the line together.

I want to speak to the horse's owners!

Gentlemen!

The rules say that in the event of a draw,

the two horses have to run again.

Would you give us a second?

I will withdraw Kincsem from the race

and so the Prince of York

will be the winner.

But on one condition.

I want you to give me

Klara's hand in marriage!

Do you think my daughter is

a bargaining chip? How dare you?!

I bought your letter of debt.

So you can keep the house

and the estate.

Yes.

- If you withdraw, I'll marry you.

- Klara! I'd never ask this of you.

It's not for you.

Sir?

No, Your Grace!

You cannot win my daughter so easily.

Let Kincsem run again.

- And make sure it loses!

- Papa!

The jockey will hold the horse back!

Kincsem is to lose for all to see!

Invincible Kincsem.

Very well.

I'm sorry.

Hold her back on the final bend!

What?

What is he saying?

You can't do this.

Kincsem will lose today.

Why? Why?

Are you my friend?

Do this for me!

He was fooling us!

He kept his word!

Kincsem won't let herself be held back.

She wants to win.

That horse is a miracle.

I tried, but... I couldn't.

Why? What did you do?

What did you do?!

He's going to break her in.

What did you do?!

How dare you disobey me?

Forgive me!

Where were you, Ern?

Come, this deserves a drink!

Klara, wait!

We thought you'd run away.

Congratulations!

Please accept the winner's medal!

- Thank you, Your Highness!

- Hurrah! Hurrah!

Klara, wait!

Klara!

Your Grace!

We're so happy that you came back!

With your permission I've already

organised the coat of arms.

Have you tried one?

They're delicious!

Oh, please!

Hm?

Am I rig ht?

Your father was a good and loyal friend.

Blaskovich caused too many wounds.

He could win that battle,

but he could never win the war.

If you'll forgive me,

I'll rob your fianc for a moment.

- What did the Emperor want?

- I've got to go!

Did he give you an order?

I'm doing it for your father!

- Can they be trusted?

- They're mercenaries.

None of them will be your friend.

Then we can go, Captain?

Come in!

Your Grace!

I messenger brought this.

Count Ern Blaskovich

I'll meet you in the hunting lodge

at 7 o'clock. Klara

- Bring my clothes!

- Right away!

Klara!

Surprise!

You were never able to work out

the balance of power.

Franz von Vogel would have

killed you if I hadn't intervened.

Oh! What a fool I've been!

What were you expecting? Hey?

That you could have everything?

Money, a woman, fame,

respect?

I love the smell of paraffin.

You?

Right! By the way, Klara says

she never wants to see you again.

You're even bad at lying.

You should know.

But what does it matter what you think?

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