Reunion in France Page #8

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Charming apartments.

They offer such interesting views

of the city, don't you think?

I'm not much given to looking

out of windows or through keyholes.

Michele, wouldn't you like to dance?

There are times when I'd prefer it

to almost anything.

- They're to be married, you know.

- So I've heard.

- Before or after her return from Lisbon?

- After.

Her attitude has not always been

as cooperative as it might have been.

I am aware of that.

I have approved her passport

as a favor to Cortot.

And I have protested the permit

you granted her.

I'm aware of that too.

I have officially overruled your protest.

And the American so-called student?

Without any record or information

other than that supplied by himself.

Windler, Paris is alive with saboteurs

and escaped prisoners.

My soldiers are being murdered

in the streets nightly.

I must ask you to consider

those problems more important...

...than a young lady and her chauffeur

crossing the frontier into Spain.

They dance well.

But then, even I dance well with her.

It seems to me I am forever

saying goodbye to you.

This is the first time on a dance floor.

I don't like it.

I like trains best.

They're the least abrupt.

- I remember once I ran alongside

your train... - Please, Robert.

"With this ring, darling. "

And you said you knew the rest.

Is it possible you've always been as shabby

and cheap as you are right now?

Quite possible.

Because it seems to me I do

the same things over and over again.

Take it with you again.

To me, it means as much now as then.

I hope it brings more luck to you

this time than last.

It has been a great pleasure

to see you again, mademoiselle.

Thank you. Good night, Herr Windler.

- You've been charming. - I trust

you'll have a safe journey to Lisbon.

I'm sure that with the cooperation

of the Gestapo...

...there'll be no cause for alarm.

- I'm sure.

- Thank you.

Good night.

Good night, Robert.

Good night, darling.

I think you dropped this, sir.

Thank you.

Fine-looking young fellow,

that American.

He carries himself well...

...almost like a German officer.

Or an English one.

Or an English one.

I'm sorry to awaken you, sir.

Brigade Leader Schultz is calling.

Suite A on the second floor.

Who was that?

Gestapo man, calling on the two guests

who came this afternoon.

"Paul Grbeau and Emile Fleuron.

Automobile manufacturers,

Antwerp, Belgium.

Special military permit R-668 and 669."

If they are Belgians, I'm Hermann Gring.

- I've just come from Cortot.

- Well?

Here's the student's identification card

the young man presented.

- There's your man.

- One less to worry about.

- What shall I tell Cortot?

- The young lady must leave at once.

- You have your instructions.

- At once.

And there must be no change of plan.

Tell Cortot those are my orders.

- Honor.

- Forgive me, mademoiselle.

Monsieur Cortot says it is imperative

you leave at once. You're to come with me.

There must be some mistake.

That is, my chauffeur...

You will meet the man later,

I was to tell you.

In this envelope, you will find all

the permits and documents for you both.

Where is Monsieur Cortot?

Mademoiselle, I really know very little.

But monsieur stressed the importance...

...of your leaving with me at once.

I'll dress as quickly as I can.

Why are we stopping here?

I was told to, mademoiselle.

- Michele.

- Monsieur.

My best wishes, mademoiselle,

for a pleasant and successful journey.

Thank you, Honor.

Thank you very much.

You're leaving tonight.

You do as you're told.

- Exactly as you're told, remember that.

- Of course I will, but where is my driver?

You will arrive safely in Lisbon,

I promise you.

Honor said I was to meet him.

I have permits for both of us.

You will meet him later.

Michele.

There isn't much time.

Come over here with me for a moment.

- You just said there isn't much time.

- There isn't.

Michele. There's no time to deny,

to prove or disprove anything.

Believe me this last once.

I told you you were like France,

and so you were.

Bu you have changed, and so has she.

Still beautiful, but gallant now,

and strong with spirit.

I love you both tonight.

This minute more than ever before.

How strangely you speak.

Almost as if you were...

Goodbye, Michele.

It is time.

You are to go with him, Michele.

- But who is he?

- He'll take care of you, Michele.

Go with him.

What about the American?

Does he know about him?

Yes, he knows about him.

We must leave at once.

France and me.

You've outdone Judas.

You've betrayed both of us

with just one kiss.

Come with me, please.

Mademoiselle de la Becque, gentlemen.

Quickly, please.

We have no wish to frighten you.

You're not frightening me.

Did Monsieur Cortot tell you anything?

- I'm not interested in Cortot's ideas.

- So?

I have exit permits for myself

and my chauffeur...

...signed by the military governor of Paris.

The military governor of Paris

is a very high authority.

The highest.

His orders will be carried out

to the letter.

If not to the spirit.

Here we are.

- Who are you?

- Military police, 7th Detail, Herr General.

You will come with Colonel Niedecker

and me. We may need you.

Where have they gone?

Anyone important enough to be granted

a special permit by the military governor...

...is important enough

to receive a military escort.

But this is the wrong place.

My chauffeur doesn't live here.

Of course he does.

He occupies a room directly under that

occupied by Jeannot Thil...

...who is engaged to be married

to Juliette Pinot...

...who is engaged as a mannequin

at the shop of Madame Montanot...

...where you were recently employed.

Get in there with the driver.

You and Brigade Leader Schultz

will change to the other car.

- Why?

- Because we tell you to.

- You can't do this.

- Mademoiselle.

- You can't.

- Mike.

Do as they say.

Keep your chin up, Mike.

I'm sorry, Pat. Forgive me.

That's the silliest thing you ever said.

So?

- From Hamburg.

- Oh, thank you.

- And now, where is the washroom?

- Over there, brigade leader.

Thank you.

Schmidt, get Brigade Leader Schultz

a fresh towel.

Good evening, excellencies.

This is an unexpected...

Attention, all patrols.

You will be on the alert

for three escaped English officers.

Two are dressed as German officers.

They are wearing the insignia

of the 16th Infantry Regiment.

These men are to be instantly arrested

and held...

Lift the patrol gate.

Stop them. They're escaped prisoners.

Turn on the searchlights.

You can head them off at Bourron.

Telephone the patrol at Bazoches.

They tore out the telephone.

We'll have to catch them ourselves.

Get in the lorry.

Pull back the brigade leader's car.

- What's happened?

- Three prisoners.

They got away.

Your car is blocking our lorry.

- You informed the patrol?

- They tore out the telephone.

Stupid. Come on, we're wasting time.

We can overtake them?

I'm hoping to get close enough

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