The Devil's Brother Page #4

Well, I'll admit, Father-in-law,

you might have done worse.

Francesco, the bride is waiting

for your kiss.

This is a lucky day for you, my dear.

- I trust everything is prepared.

- Nothing but the very best.

I'll take a look around and make sure.

Come in, friends. Welcome. There's

plenty to drink, there's plenty to eat.

Hail, blessed morning

- blessed morning

Nature adorning

'Tis Easter day, 'tis Easter day

Let's sing and play

- Let youth and maiden

- Let youth and maiden

- Let youth and maiden

- Let youth and maiden

What are you doing?

I'm playing Finger-Wiggle.

- What?

- Finger-Wiggle.

F-l-inger, finger.

W-l-iggle, wiggle.

Finger-Wiggle.

Hold that.

Finger-Wiggle.

Do that again.

All night long, I could not sleep.

I try to do this.

Couldn't do it.

Now you worry me with this.

What I wish you, I could not say.

Help, help, help!

Oh, I've been robbed, I've been robbed.

My medallion has been stolen!

Do you hear?

We've been robbed in this very inn.

- I am so sorry.

- No safety for guests in this house?

I tell you, something

must be done about this.

I am so sorry, milord.

I doubt, milady, if we'll have

to search far for the thief.

Do you know,

I think you're right, captain.

Do you remember a figure in uniform

climbing up to the balcony last night?

Of course I remember,

and I wondered what he was doing.

Oh, yes, by the way,

what were you doing last night, captain?

Why... Why, after

I dismissed the troop, I...

I'd rather not say.

This is no time to keep silent.

I didn't climb the balcony

to steal your medallion, I swear.

Well, I think the matter can be

cleared up very easily.

Why don't we all submit to a search.

I'm not afraid to be searched.

He hasn't anything.

Captain, you've...

You've forgotten your cape.

My medallion!

Milady, I will call the police.

I tell you, I didn't steal it.

I don't know how it got into my cape.

He's innocent, milady, I swear it.

Please don't arrest him.

It was wrong of him to steal it,

but the motive was very touching.

He stole it.

What does the motive matter?

- Love makes us do strange things.

- Oh, milord.

This young officer was too poor

to marry Zerlina...

...and the medallion

would have made it possible.

Oh, don't weep, my dear.

Love does create a great havoc.

Love? All poppycock.

I shall see to it, my dear,

that your sweetheart is not arrested.

Oh, milady, I thank you.

And I promise you that I shall prove

to you my innocence.

And before this day is done,

I'll turn over to you the real thief.

Doesn't it strike you as strange

that this Marquis de San Marco...

...though traveling elaborately

around this country...

...is never bothered by these bandits?

Well, that is so.

Draw him into conversation

about Diavolo.

Possibly we can learn something.

If you can go down the cellar

without breaking your necks...

...bring up some of my best wine.

Why, we're not your servants.

The marquis's orders are that you are

to make yourself useful around here.

And remember, my best wine.

Chteau Lafite, 1728. Now, hurry. Hurry.

It's odd that the distinguished marquis,

in all his travels over the country...

...hasn't met this Diavolo.

Oh, but I have.

- What?

- Really?

I haven't actually spoken with him.

I have seen him.

- But where?

- Oh, do tell us.

Well, late one evening

when I was returning home...

...I heard a voice singing

high above me.

And looking up, there he was,

black cloak, white plume and all.

- How romantic.

- Yes, wasn't it?

And if what he was singing

were true...

...you know, he must be

quite a remarkable fellow.

You know, curiously enough,

the song stayed with me.

Let me see, how did it go?

I remember.

Proudly and wide

My standard flies

For daring hearts

A noble band

All own my sway

Whilst for supplies

Each traveler's wealth I freely command

All own my sway

Whilst for supplies

Each traveler's wealth I freely command

Now a banker I stop

Your gold, your gold

Your gold, your gold

And now a lord is brought

Your gold, your gold

Your gold, your gold

A lawyer next is caught

Let justice be done

Restore your plunder

Even threefold

Now

A pilgrim before me is led

"I have no gold

I have no bread"

Here are both for you, friend

Peace your footsteps attend

So

So

Swift run the sands of time

Then since life glides so fast away

Let's enjoy it while yet we may

For fate so kind today

Perhaps tomorrow may betray

As new dangers our steps surround

Every moment may be your last

Then with new pleasures crowned

Be every moment gaily passed

Oh, what joys divine

Does the brigand's station combine?

Still gay and at ease

Just as a king I do as I please

I plunder, rob, take people's lives

Bear off both husbands and their wives

And oft their hearts to beat I've made

The last with love, the first with dread

One trembling bows with hat in hand

The other smiles and says

"Dear brigand."

Then since life glides so fast away

Let's enjoy it while yet we may

For fate so kind today

Perhaps tomorrow may betray

But as new dangers our steps surround

Each moment may be

May be our last

Then with new pleasures

Pleasures crowned

Be every moment gaily passed

Be every moment gaily, gaily passed

Be every moment gaily, gaily passed

Be every moment

Gaily, gaily passed

Be every moment gaily passed

Be every moment gaily passed

Be every moment, every moment

Gaily

Passed

Watch what you're doing.

Hold this while I get off the ladder.

Wait till I put the candle down.

Wait a minute.

Now, when I fill this with wine,

I'll hand it to you.

Then you pour it in there.

Simple.

I've been waiting so patiently for you.

How did you know I'd come here?

Love told me.

Oh, but, milord, you shouldn't be here

in my bedroom.

Why not?

I simply had to see you alone.

You're much too fascinating a man.

I think I'd better go.

What's the matter? Afraid?

You funny man.

Of course not.

Well, I am.

You afraid, milord?

- Of what?

- Of you and for you.

- For me?

- And your safety.

But I have my medallion.

And perhaps they'll find my jewels.

Yes, but supposing

they steal your money.

As I've told you before, milord,

our money is securely hidden.

Well, who guards it so loyally?

I do.

You do?

Well, l... I don't see it on you.

Of course you don't.

Though it's not very far from you.

Well... Well, let me guess

where it's hidden.

Is it in your bag?

It's much nearer to me than that.

Is it...

...in your bodice?

I know.

It's hidden in the folds of your gown.

- Oh, milord.

- Is it...?

Is it very close to your fair white skin?

Is it?

Oh, but that isn't close

to your white skin.

Do you mean to tell me...

...that 500,000 francs is concealed

in that little bit of silk and lace?

Why do you tempt me so

with your beauty?

Oh, please, milord, please.

Don't you know

that I'm falling in love with you?

And that I can't bear the thought of you

belonging to someone else?

But I do belong to someone else,

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