The Brides of Dracula Page #5

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a dog or a cat.

The villagers fondle 'em, you know.

It's a very unhealthy practice.

We can't stop 'em.

This is the mark of a vampire,

sometimes called the seal of Dracula.

- See how it cuts through the vein?

- A vampire?

No, I'm afraid not.

Well, the peasants are always going about...

...all about werewolves and vampires.

I'm a scientist.

- I always laugh at those ridiculous legends.

- I shouldn't if I were you.

I don't want these people to know it.

You'll leave everything to me?

By all means,

I'll leave everything to you.

Except the fee, of course.

- Her death was due to a fever.

- Yes, a fever.

It is very contagious. I've locked

the door to her room. Here's the key.

What else must we do?

The undertakers came this morning.

They'll be back again tomorrow.

Now listen, these are my instructions.

Are there any outbuildings here?

- The stables, of course.

- Good.

Let her lie there in her coffin

until the burial.

No, Dr. Van Helsing,

the poor dear child...

Two responsible people...

...must keep watch over the coffin

until nightfall.

I'll be back by then.

In the meantime, you must lock the house,

keep all the doors and windows shut...

....and let none of your pupils

be alone at any time.

- Is that understood?

- Of course.

We can organize this right away.

Excuse us, doctor.

Marianne will see you out.

Come, Helga.

I'm so sorry, my dear.

All this upset,

so soon after your arrival.

But don't let it spoil

your personal happiness.

- Have you told Dr. Van Helsing?

- Helga.

Coming, dear.

May I have a glass of wine?

- Did you have something to tell me?

- You have been so kind to me.

I would like you to know

I am engaged to be married.

I'm so very happy for you.

Congratulations.

- May I know who is the lucky man?

- The Baron Meinster.

- What?

- What is the matter?

- He has been here?

- Yes.

- Did you let him kiss you? Tell me, please.

- Only my hand.

Why do you do that?

- Are you in love with him?

- Yes, I am.

I see.

- Aren't you going to wish me well?

- Of course.

- When are you seeing him again?

- I am not sure.

Tomorrow, I hope.

- Are you ready, Dr. Tobler?

- Of course. Coming.

- If only they'd keep quiet.

- Saw a poor young lady yonder.

No horse can abide a corpse nearby.

Marianne!

I have come to see if I may relieve

you till Dr. Van Helsing comes.

Oh, have you really, my dear?

How kind of you.

I won't say no.

Oh dear, I'm almost as jumpy

as those poor horses.

- Good night, Severin.

- Good night, madam.

- Thank you again, Marianne. Good night.

- Good night.

- Admiring the brasses?

- You keep them so bright and clean.

You know, all these remind me

of the seasons of the year.

This set here...

...reminds me of spring in the...

Picnics, bathing in the streams...

- ...drying in the sunshine.

- And that?

Autumn.

Gypsies...

...galloping along grass ridges

in the roads...

...fine boys, fine girls.

- And this?

- Winter.

Look at that now.

You and I...

...sleep sound in a nice simple

coffin of elm or oak.

They have to have cedar

and all this brasswork.

It's locked.

This one is tight enough.

Severin, will you please go

and fetch Herr Lang?

- I will if you wish it.

- I do wish it. Please.

Well then, but I warn you

he won't like it.

Pay no heed to the horses.

Stop, will you?

Marianne, my darling Marianne.

You haven't forgotten your little Gina?

Put your arms around me, please.

I want to kiss you, Marianne.

Please be kind to me.

Say that you forgive me

for letting him love me.

We can both love him, my darling.

He's up at the old mill now.

We can go there together.

Come with me, Marianne.

- Bring some brandy and hot water.

- Yes, doctor.

Marianne...

...did you see who it was?

- It was dreadful.

- You know, don't you?

She looked exactly like Gina...

- ...except...

- It was Gina.

- But it couldn't have been. She's dead.

- Gina is now an undead.

She is the third victim

since the Baron was set free.

- The Baron? You mean the Baron Meinster?

- I do.

Oh, no. I won't listen to you....

You must know I wouldn't say such a thing

unless I was absolutely sure.

I've got to find him, Marianne.

Do you know where he is?

- No.

- Where is he, Marianne?

If you know, you must tell me.

Marianne, where is he? Tell me.

The mill. The old windmill.

Marianne, wear this rosary.

It will protect you.

And when I'm gone,

I beg you to lock yourself in...

...and answer the door to no one.

You must obey me in this.

- Look after her.

- Yes, doctor.

Go on, catch him.

Obey your master, take him.

Take him!

I brought someone to see you,

Van Helsing.

Beautiful, isn't she?

What a pity such

beauty was to fade...

...unless we preserve it.

She's going to join us, doctor

and you are going to watch her initiation.

- Marianne, don't look at his eyes.

- Marianne, look at me.

Marianne!

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