The Assassination Bureau Page #6

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equally delightful room.

The room, yes, signor.

The view, no.

- I have only a room at the back.

- Then she must have this room.

- Oh, no.

- No, I insist.

Take my luggage to whatever room.

I'll see you later.

It is a very delightful room, signor.

You will be most comfortable.

I'm sure I will.

Thank you very much indeed.

Well, it seems we have

a married look.

Because you're after my blood,

no doubt.

Don't talk nonsense.

We've got no time to waste.

- What are you doing?

- Can't be too careful.

My dear friend Spado might have

left me a welcoming present.

That's all clear.

Bombs aren't the Italian line.

They prefer more subtle methods.

Well, the sooner you talk to him

the better. Isn't it time you left?

Miss Winter.

Since our relationship

became less formal,

I observe a tendency

on your part to nag.

- Sometimes you can be very irritating.

- I have been told that.

Stay here until I return, understand?

Absolutely no one is allowed in.

If you sleep, lock the windows.

The balcony's an easy climb.

To be on the safe side,

I will lock you in and keep the key.

But this is absurd.

If Spado is so dangerous,

how can you hope to win him over

to our plan?

Cesare and my father

were very close.

I doubt he'd go the way

of the others

had it not been

for such a demanding wife.

- As usual, the woman gets the blame.

- Not without good cause, I gather.

I'm told that Signora Spado

has considerable charms

and doesn't hesitate

to use them.

She hasn't your high principles.

Your self-denial is

really quite remarkable.

A woman's beauty

can be a lethal weapon.

- My God.

- My darling, what can it be?

Is it something you have eaten?

It's working.

The poison,

it's doing its work.

Poison?

What are you saying, Cesare?

How could he have managed it?

He? Who are you talking of,

my darling?

The son of my old friend

and comrade.

I had arranged his death,

but he has got me first.

- Cesare, you're delirious.

- There is so much I must tell you.

Lie still.

Angelo has gone for a doctor.

You must hear it all.

This business I am in

with this man Dragomiloff,

it is called...

...the Assassination Bureau.

This Englishman lord

will pay 10,000 pounds

for this man Dragomiloff's death?

Pieces of silver.

Pieces of silver.

Many pieces.

Can you forgive me?

It was for you that I did

these dreadful things.

But you are so tender, so innocent.

What can you know

of assassination?

Life flows along

Just like a boat on a river

All that I want is to

Find a place

Safe in the harbor

Of love's embrace

Good evening.

- Forgive my entering unannounced.

- Who are you?

- A friend of your husband.

- My husband is away.

Strange.

He knew I was coming.

We had some business

to do together.

You... You haven't told me

your name.

My name is...

...lvan Dragomiloff.

Signor Dragomiloff.

I've heard him talk

so often about you.

I feel we are old friends.

Me too.

I have heard much about you.

Cesare is a... A lucky man.

May I ask you

where he has gone?

I don't know.

He's just, well, floating around.

Since you are alone,

my presence might compromise you.

- Perhaps I should go.

- No, no. We'll have a glass of wine.

- Do sit down.

- Thank you.

How much do you know

about his business?

Oh, nothing.

Well, then, you'll hardly be able

to make up for his absence, will you?

I wouldn't say that.

Will you think me

very wicked

if I confess to being pleased

that Cesare is away?

I would think you very flattering.

But that's not the reason

why you made away with him.

I what?!

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to startle you.

How dare you accuse me

of such a thing!

Let's not have melodramatics.

I saw your handsome gondolier

dispose of the body.

Now please sit down.

Perhaps we can come

to some arrangement.

One moment.

Angelo, I must deal with him.

- You have a man in.

- Not for long.

- Long, short, what is the difference?

- Don't be a fool.

He knows. He saw you.

He could destroy us.

- Then I will fix him.

- I will.

My way.

Go and prepare the gondola,

then wait.

I will ring when it is done.

It will be quick this time.

You can't prove

your ridiculous accusation.

I hope I won't have to.

We have plenty of time

to talk it over.

Then let's have

another glass of wine.

Please, close the window.

The night has grown chilly.

Even if what you say was true,

wouldn't I have been merely doing

your job for you?

You said you knew nothing

of your husband's business.

Perhaps it is now my business.

I'm sure that you'll handle it

very capably.

Thank you.

Please draw the curtains.

It appears we understand

each other well.

- Sit down, please.

- Thank you.

I told you I could take

my husband's place.

What a delightful little table,

like a wheel of fortune.

Our fortunes, it seems,

are to be linked.

- Shall we drink to that?

- I...

- I can't drink to the unknown.

- You're not adventurous.

I drink to it.

Bellissima.

Get rid of him.

What a pity.

He was so young.

All that I want is to

Find a place

Safe in the harbor

Of love's embrace

How sweet...

Fortunately, I kept wicket for Eton.

- Oh, don't worry, I've turned it off.

- It...

It was on the canopy.

Splendid. I knew these new

time bombs would come in useful.

Can't you talk anything but shop?

I've nearly been killed.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I am sorry.

I'll never forgive myself.

This room was meant for me.

I should never have left you here.

What on earth are you doing

in that ridiculous costume?

I forgot.

I regret to have to inform you

that lvan Dragomiloff is now dead.

- What?

- Yes, events took an unexpected turn.

However, the first part of our plot

has been achieved.

- You mean they think you're dead?

- Precisely.

I shall now have to disappear

into hiding.

And the rest, Miss Winter,

is up to you.

Now, that's what I call

a really pretty dress.

Miss Winter.

Miss Winter, surrender.

Why not?

Surrender is no defeat...

...for a woman.

My friend has not returned to the hotel.

He's been out all night.

I'm desperately afraid

he was run over.

- In Venice, signorina?

- Well, fallen in a canal, anything.

- Please, you must help me.

- Of course, signorina.

- The name of your friend?

- Dragomiloff.

Ivan Dragomiloff.

One moment, signorina.

Signorina, I am sorry.

- I fear I have very bad news.

- What?

- What is it?

- Your friend.

There must have been an accident.

He has been drowned.

His body has been taken

from the canal.

- I'll be all right.

- There were papers with his name.

But we would like you to identify

the body, if you are able.

- Very well.

- Please come this way, signorina.

It is...

...he.

This way, signorina.

It... It... It is him.

- Yes, we found papers on the body.

- Was Dragomiloff a good friend?

He was the best friend

my husband had.

We were very close.

We will save you

any more pain, signora.

I would be very glad if he could

be brought to my palazzo.

It is not fitting that such a man

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