Pegasus by Eric Saward

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Pegasus by Eric Saward was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1975. Story: 1890. A man is found in the East End of London, apparently blown up by his own bomb. Investigation soon shows that the man was a senior government minister - or was he?  Insp Mainland and Sgt Bound are sent to investigate, but it is not long before Maitland turns for help to that master of disguise and prince of the theatre - Richard Mace.    Do you enjoy the variety on Oldtuberadio? Like, Share and Subscribe to be notified of our new shows #radio #crime #thriller #drama To Support this channel please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oldtuberadio https://ko-fi.com/oldtuberadio98 https://www.patreon.com/oldtuberadio https://locals.com/Oldtuberadio

Transcript

00:00London, 1890.

00:14Bomb goes up in East End! Read all about it!

00:18Bomb goes up in Fish Alley in the East End! Read all about it!

00:23Terrible miss, sir. Blood everywhere.

00:26I wonder who he was.

00:28God knows. Probably some anarchist had to damage the paintwork on a bridge and got careless with the bomb.

00:34Who found him?

00:36A tramp. A bloke called Michael Finn.

00:40Finn? Where is he now?

00:42I don't know, sir. We seem to have mislaid him.

00:46With a name like that doesn't surprise me, Sergeant.

00:48Excuse me, sir.

00:49What is it, Constable?

00:50I've just found a bit of the dead man's overcoat.

00:52Let me see, will you?

00:53It's got the maker's label on it.

00:55Good God.

00:57Sir?

00:58This label.

00:59It's a Savile Row address.

01:01It is nothing sacred.

01:02Apparently not.

01:03Find this tailor, Sergeant.

01:05I don't come back until he tells you who he made this coat for.

01:08Right, sir.

01:09Meet me back at the yard.

01:10Hello, Ben.

01:14Good evening, sir.

01:15I gather from the desk, Sergeant, you've got a fresh face down here.

01:19Just the one, sir.

01:20Coming about half an hour ago.

01:23Anyone we know?

01:24I doubt it.

01:25Some tramp found in the river.

01:28There he is.

01:29Not very pretty, is he?

01:32Who was he?

01:33A bloke called Michael Finn.

01:35Finn is dead.

01:40He's just been pulled out of the river.

01:42It doesn't surprise me, sir.

01:44I've got a feeling it's gonna be one of those sort of cases.

01:47Sergeant?

01:48Our bomb victim in Fish Alley, sir.

01:50He was a member of the upper crust.

01:52No less a person than Sir Robert Stilwell.

01:55Are you sure?

01:56Positive, sir.

01:57The tailor recognized the label at once.

02:00And what was the permanent secretary for war doing in that part of the city?

02:04Mr. Dame.

02:05I don't know.

02:06But there was another interesting bit of information that Overcoat contained.

02:10Found them in the snuff box pocket.

02:12What was that?

02:13Two tickets for a performance of Mr. Richard Mace as a fellow.

02:19Ah, a thespian friend.

02:20I wonder if he's involved.

02:22Excuse me, sir.

02:23The assistant commissioner would like to see you.

02:25Thank you, Constable.

02:26Well, perhaps he'll know what Sir Robert was doing in Fish Alley.

02:31Sit down.

02:32Don't clutter the place up.

02:34You chaps seem to take up so much room.

02:37I spent the last hour with the home secretary.

02:41Right to nearly talk me ear off.

02:43Terrible business, sir.

02:44More than you comprehend, Inspector.

02:46Yes, sir.

02:47Oh, I'm sorry, Maitland.

02:49I've gotta be vague.

02:50National security's involved.

02:52The minister won't even tell me the whole story.

02:55Are we off the gate, sir?

02:56Certainly not.

02:57These secret service johnnies might be au fait with foreigners.

03:01They don't know their way around London.

03:03Not like you chaps do.

03:04Well, what are we looking for, sir?

03:05Anything to do with a man called Caspar Gutman.

03:11Gutman, sir?

03:12We're not even sure that that's his real name.

03:14It's the one he's using at the moment.

03:16We're not even sure of his nationality.

03:18But he's definitely the spider at the centre of this particularly nasty web.

03:23Yes, sir.

03:24Have you any ideas where we'll find him, sir?

03:27What?

03:28No, it's your job to find him.

03:30Use your contacts.

03:32Any scrap of information about him is useful.

03:35Who his henchmen are.

03:37How he recruits them.

03:38Anything.

03:39But be careful.

03:40Discretion is vital.

03:42Right, sir.

03:43Good.

03:44You'll be relieved of all other duties while on this case.

03:47And, um, I'll personally endorse anything you do.

03:52Thank you, sir.

03:54See the armourer before you leave.

03:56Must we, sir?

03:58You're dealing with dangerous men, Sergeant.

04:01Men who inhabit dark corners.

04:03You might need to flush them out.

04:07Now, it's getting late, gentlemen.

04:09Go home.

04:10Get a good night's sleep.

04:12Start tomorrow fresh.

04:13Thank you, sir.

04:15Good luck.

04:16And keep me in touch.

04:25Ten o'clock.

04:26And the fog's hardly begun to clear.

04:28Here.

04:29Take a nip of this, hmm?

04:30Not to keep the cold out.

04:31Oh, thank you, sir.

04:33Driver?

04:34Sir?

04:35Don't you go any faster.

04:36Sorry, gov.

04:37Me horse is using a white stick already.

04:40The humour of the average London cabbie never ceases to make me cringe.

04:45Yes, sir.

04:46Who are we, uh, going to see first, sir?

04:49I thought we might pay Todd a visit.

04:51If there's anything worth knowing, he'll be able to tell us.

04:53He's a bit pricey, sir.

04:54But the best, and it's the best we'll need on this case.

04:57Driver!

04:58Sir?

04:59Whitechapel Road.

05:00As fast as you can.

05:07Hello, Todd.

05:08Oh.

05:09Inspector Maitland.

05:11And Sergeant Baird, too.

05:13How are things, Todd?

05:15Could be better.

05:17Yeah, that's a nasty cut that you've got on your face.

05:20Yes.

05:22An unfortunate accident.

05:24The city seems to grow more violent by the error.

05:27Hmm.

05:28We've noticed.

05:29Even top-notch civil servants aren't safe.

05:32They put you on that case, have the Inspector?

05:35Who else, Todd?

05:36Who else?

05:37Now I need the help of the best pair of ears in London.

05:41Indeed, sir.

05:42Indeed, Todd.

05:44What can you tell me about a man called Caspar Gutman?

05:48Oh.

05:50Well...

05:51He'll be well paid, Tom.

05:53It's not the money, good sirs.

05:56I know you're reliable customers.

05:58But what?

06:00It's difficult to explain.

06:02Are you working for Gutman?

06:04No.

06:05Not exactly.

06:07Hello, Todd.

06:08When I've come to you in the past, you've been a bubbling cauldron of information.

06:11And I know you employ half the narc in London to ensure that cauldron stays on the boil.

06:16What are you afraid of, Todd?

06:18Nothing.

06:19My life is as open as a brothel on pain height.

06:22Don't help us.

06:23We'll look after you.

06:25Look, gentlemen.

06:29There are certain areas of criminal activities that are best left alone.

06:34Do you see my cheek?

06:35I didn't get this gash by careless shaving.

06:38I don't want to know nothing about this business.

06:43Look.

06:44The only thing I can tell you is...

06:47You're looking for someone very big.

06:50Come on, Sergeant.

06:51We're wasting our time here.

06:53Yes, sir.

06:54Here you are, then.

06:56Todd?

06:57What's this for?

06:58To pay for the stitches on your face.

07:00We wouldn't want you to be out of pocket.

07:07Well, sir.

07:08What now?

07:09Back to the yard?

07:10We could try Mr Beaver.

07:12He's always been a very good source in the past.

07:14Well, if Todd's been warned off, it's unlikely Beaver will know anything.

07:17We'd be better off approaching the individual now.

07:20Or we could try...

07:22Richard Nance.

07:24You think he'd help some way?

07:26Oh, you!

07:27Haven't you got no eyes, mister?

07:29Only for a pretty ankle.

07:31My apologies to your horse, sir.

07:33I come here, you!

07:34Did you see who that was?

07:36I did, sir.

07:38Round to the right hand of Richard Mace.

07:40Perhaps this is an omen, Sergeant.

07:42After him!

07:48Barman, a large brandy and two pints of your best eye.

07:52This is an unexpected pleasure, gents.

07:54It's been a long time, Roundtree.

07:56You're still Mr Mace's dresser, are you?

07:58Oh, yes.

07:59The Governor and I are inseparable.

08:00In spite of the fact he owes me three months' wages.

08:03I've been meaning to come and see his performance of the fellow.

08:06Oh, yeah?

08:08I hear he's very good.

08:10The Governor's in great form.

08:11Well, at least he was.

08:13You mean the theatre's closed?

08:15Upset the Lord Chamberlain again, then?

08:17Nothing like that.

08:18It's just for repairs.

08:20Well, you know what the Governor's like.

08:21He can't stand to be idle.

08:22Well, perhaps we can offer him a small diversion.

08:26Well, what's up?

08:27We are investigating the Stilwell affair.

08:31Are you?

08:33How can the Governor help?

08:34Does he still go drinking in the East End?

08:36Occasionally.

08:37Same places?

08:38And in disguise?

08:39You know, the Gov, he can't stop acting.

08:41I'm certain he'll come back for an encore after his funeral.

08:45He's made himself a very interesting collection of friends.

08:48Some of the best-informed people in the underworld.

08:51Mr. Mace never was very discerning about the company he keeps.

08:54In the past, he was able to supply us with some very useful information.

08:57The times have changed, gents.

08:59When the Governor goes drinking nowadays, he hears nothing.

09:02We wouldn't trouble him if it wasn't important.

09:05At least ask him.

09:07I dunno.

09:09For old times' sake.

09:11Alright, I'll have a word with him.

09:13But I don't promise anything.

09:19Where have you been, Roundtree?

09:20To buy you a bottle.

09:21You've been an age.

09:22I'm sorry, Gov.

09:23Pour me a glass at once.

09:24Yes, right.

09:26Is this walking stick yours?

09:28No, Gov. A visit to lift it.

09:30When?

09:31Yesterday evening.

09:32Give it here.

09:33Where's my drink?

09:34Here we are.

09:40Nectar.

09:41I met a couple of friends in the pub.

09:44Since when do we have friends?

09:46I am an actor.

09:47I know only creditors and critics.

09:50None of whom I would remotely consider friends.

09:52It was Inspector Maitland and Sergeant Bound.

09:56Policemen.

09:57Creditors, lackeys.

09:58Did they try to serve a summons on you?

10:00Yeah, of course not.

10:01They wanted to talk to you.

10:02A ruse.

10:03Some lowbrow chick to get me out of the theatre.

10:06They need your help.

10:07Such irony.

10:08I can't even help myself.

10:09Refill my glass.

10:10Yeah.

10:11It's a case they're on.

10:14Those days are in the past.

10:16I'm no longer prepared to stalk the East End in some stupid disguise.

10:21Searching out scraps of information.

10:23My drink, Roundtree.

10:24Roundtree.

10:25Come in, Governor.

10:32I'm so bored.

10:34I need to work.

10:35It's not much longer.

10:37Four more days.

10:39I'm sure the gates of Bedlam will receive me before the curtain rises on Monday.

10:43Stop fiddling with that stick.

10:45Oh, sorry.

10:46Who does it belong to?

10:47I told you.

10:48I don't know.

10:49Probably a creditor.

10:50How dare he enter my dressing room when I'm not here?

10:54Burn it.

10:55At least I might continue to warm myself at his expense.

10:58There's a silver band on it.

11:00Remove it.

11:01It'll buy me another bottle.

11:03There's a name.

11:04Hmm?

11:05Marlin.

11:07That's a new one?

11:08I don't ask their names.

11:09I simply spend their money.

11:12It's a heavy old stick.

11:13You could fetch someone a right old bash with it.

11:15Just remove the band.

11:16That's what I'm trying to do.

11:17Oh, no.

11:18Don't tell me the band is only silver plated.

11:21Hmm.

11:22The band's silver all right.

11:23But the centre of the cane is steel.

11:26It's a sword stick.

11:28So?

11:30I don't like it, Guff.

11:31People visiting us with this sort of thing?

11:33It's better than the bailiffs.

11:34Don't wave that thing around.

11:36Sorry, Guff.

11:37Yes?

11:38There's a gent to see you, Mr. Mace.

11:40I'm only at home to the Prince of Wales.

11:42Since when have you known a Prince of Wales?

11:44It's Mr. Marlin, sir.

11:46He called yesterday evening.

11:47Hmm.

11:48Obviously a return for his spike.

11:50All right.

11:51Show him in Roundtree.

11:52You think that's wise, Guff?

11:53How should I know?

11:54I'm an actor, not an intellectual.

11:56We don't know what he wants.

11:58It's quite likely that he will tell us.

12:00Receive that thing, will you?

12:03Mr. Marlin, sir.

12:05Ah.

12:06Good day.

12:07That is my game.

12:09Oh, really?

12:10It's a beautiful workmanship.

12:12Allow me to polish it for you.

12:14Are you Richard Mace?

12:15At your service.

12:16My card.

12:17I'm here on behalf of the Duke of Cambridge.

12:19Do I owe him money too?

12:20The Duke has recently acquired a new estate in Cornwall.

12:23Oh, that's nice.

12:24And this weekend, he's giving his first house party.

12:26Are we invited?

12:27His Grace wishes everything to be perfect.

12:29Of course.

12:30Including the entertainment.

12:32Oh.

12:33I'm instructed to engage you.

12:34What a pity.

12:35I'm so sorry.

12:36I always hate to disappoint nobility, but I am booked up for weeks.

12:40Your theatre is closed.

12:42Temporarily.

12:43And I do have other obligations.

12:45My charity work.

12:46Eh?

12:47I have many interests.

12:49Dr. Barnardo is a personal friend, you know.

12:52I am instructed to offer you 250 guineas.

12:56Aye.

12:59His Grace is most generous.

13:01What are you doing, Roundtree?

13:03I'm packing, Governor.

13:04You accept.

13:05It's such a large fee for one weekend's work.

13:08You may accept less if you wish.

13:10Or donate the fee to your favourite charity, Governor.

13:13True.

13:14His Grace wants the best.

13:16And he's prepared to pay for it.

13:19Such generosity is difficult to refuse.

13:22Good.

13:23Here is half your fee.

13:24You may bring your servant with you if you wish.

13:26The train leaves within the hour.

13:28What?

13:29Today?

13:30Where am I supposed to be going?

13:31Cornwall.

13:32The instructions are in this envelope.

13:36Good day, gentlemen.

13:41The large brandy, Roundtree.

13:43Are you going, Governor?

13:44I suppose I must.

13:45I have accepted his coin.

13:47I don't like it.

13:48A moment ago you were packing my bags.

13:50I was momentarily blinded by greed, and I just remembered his sword stick.

13:54They're sneaky weapons carried by sneaky people.

13:56And for your peace of mind, slip a brace of pistols and a box of cartridges into my bag as you pack.

14:01We're going?

14:02I smell the possibility of an exciting weekend.

14:08Hurry, Roundtree.

14:09Ready, Governor.

14:10Good morning, sir.

14:12Inspector Maitland.

14:13May a hard-working actor not leave London without being harassed by the police?

14:18Of course, sir.

14:19That's a fair bit of luggage you've got there, sir.

14:22An actor must have his props.

14:24May I ask where you're off to, sir?

14:26I have an engagement in the country.

14:28A title, gentlemen, in Cornwall.

14:30It's rather sudden, isn't it?

14:31Within the last half hour.

14:32It's not like you to leave London, sir.

14:34My theatre is closed.

14:36An actor must go where his audience is.

14:38You must excuse me, Inspector.

14:40My driver is waiting, and I have a train to get.

14:43I'd like a word with you first, sir.

14:44I am in a hurry.

14:45Here.

14:46Did you talk to him?

14:47I am an actor, gentlemen.

14:48He's not interested.

14:49Special artist jobs.

14:50Nowadays, I confine my performance exclusively to the stage.

14:52Richard Mace Nark is dead.

14:54We wouldn't bother you if it wasn't important, sir.

14:56You're too late, Inspector.

14:57I'm already booked.

14:58And I'm about to leave for Paddington Station.

15:04Your hip flask, Roundtree.

15:09Why didn't you tell me that Maitland would be stalking outside my theatre like a whore?

15:14I didn't know, Governor, honest.

15:16Wretched man.

15:18Why does he come to me with his problems?

15:20He's desperate, Governor.

15:21So am I.

15:22Do I go to him and I have problems interpreting a part?

15:26Do I cry on his solo and I cannot remember my words?

15:30No, Governor.

15:31Hmm.

15:32The police are there to solve crimes.

15:35Not dole out their problems like some school examiner.

15:38Where's your hip flask?

15:40Back to the young, sir.

15:42Why not?

15:43No point standing around here.

15:46The fog's coming down again.

15:48Come on, Sergeant.

15:51The mental agony that I've suffered this week.

15:54My emotional reserves are at their lowest.

15:57You'll be able to have a bit of a rest this weekend.

15:59It is a week of idleness that has drained me so.

16:02If Maitland had come at the beginning of the week, I probably would have helped him with his wretched little case.

16:09Hmm.

16:10How I hate inactivity.

16:12This flask is empty.

16:14There's another, Governor.

16:16Here you are.

16:18I hate London today.

16:20Hmm.

16:21Hmm.

16:24Look at the weather.

16:26Is the fog never clear?

16:29Hmm.

16:30Oh, it would be a pleasure to be in the country.

16:33To tramp over the moors and roll in the heather with the buxom winch.

16:38Hmm.

16:40Rountree.

16:41Governor?

16:42The driver of the cab behind.

16:44What about him?

16:45He's wearing a false beard.

16:47What?

16:48How can you tell at this distance?

16:50I've not been an actor for more years than I care to remember without being able to recognize a false beard at 50 yards.

16:56Are you sure?

16:57Positive.

16:58Do you think he's following us?

16:59I don't know.

17:00Can you see who's inside the cab?

17:02Er.

17:04No.

17:05The glass is too dirty.

17:07Hmm.

17:08Let's go back to the theater, Governor.

17:09What?

17:10Stop whining.

17:11I don't want to be shot there.

17:12Attacked by men with cudgels or sword sticks.

17:15I'm only a humble dresser.

17:16I'm not trained for this sort of thing.

17:18There are only two people I would choose to have fighting at my side.

17:22Spartacus and you.

17:23You save yourself soap for him, Governor.

17:25I prefer the quiet laugh.

17:28Damn it.

17:29Cab's turned off.

17:31Look at his livery.

17:32That wasn't a registered Thomas Tilling cab.

17:34Fool that I am.

17:35Gaping out of the back window like some amateur sleuth.

17:38It was lawful making all that fuss.

17:41He could have been following someone else.

17:43Or it could have been Marlin.

17:44Hardly.

17:45Why not?

17:46He knows exactly where we're going.

17:48Let's go home, Governor.

17:49Before it's too late.

17:50I'd much rather fight your creditors.

17:52It's already too late.

17:54Look what looms about us.

17:56Burris, Paddington Station.

17:59I don't think I'm going to enjoy this weekend.

18:07I hate trains.

18:09I feel trapped.

18:10They have corridors now.

18:11You can promenade up and down if you want.

18:13It's supposed to be very fashionable.

18:15I don't want to be fashionable.

18:18Look at all that open space out there.

18:21Dirty brown countryside.

18:23I think it looks rather nice.

18:26Pull down the blind.

18:28It was you who wanted to tramp over the moors.

18:30Roll in the heather with a buxom wench.

18:32If I was happy in London.

18:34Your fantasy is always much more appealing than the reality.

18:37Pull down the blinds, I said.

18:39And put that revolver away.

18:41I'm only cleaning it.

18:42The sort of life you need.

18:43You never know when you're going to need it.

18:46You wouldn't want it to jam.

18:47It won't be needed on this journey.

18:50Light as a cigar.

18:53Is there anything to read?

18:55I've got a copy to Strand Magazine.

18:57Strand Magi...

18:59Surely you just...

19:04Good afternoon, sirs.

19:06And who are you?

19:08Your steward, sir.

19:09Why should I need a steward?

19:11I have a gift for you, sir.

19:13Me?

19:14You are Mr. Richard Mace.

19:15Of course.

19:17Compliments of the company, sir.

19:19A bottle of brandy.

19:21What a civilized gesture.

19:23Give the man's every penny.

19:25Oh, here you are.

19:26Thank you very much, sir.

19:27We're honored to have such a distinguished person

19:29that's traveling with us.

19:31Oh, I nearly forgot.

19:33A parcel for you, sir.

19:35Really?

19:36It was handed to the guard as the train was leaving the station.

19:40Will that be all, sir?

19:41Yes, my man, and thank you very much.

19:45What a civilized way to travel.

19:49They'll probably ask you to endorse that line in some advertisement.

19:53And why not?

19:54I would travel more frequently if this was the manner in which I would be treated.

19:58Are you going to open your present?

20:00Of course.

20:02Is there a card?

20:03No.

20:04I wonder what it can be.

20:07A gift from an admirer.

20:09It looks like a shoebox.

20:10So an admirer thinks I need a new pair of boots.

20:13Well, aren't you going to open it?

20:14I'm going to try and guess what's inside first.

20:19What do you think?

20:20No, no, go.

20:21Cigars, perhaps.

20:22Well, why not open it and find out?

20:24Is there no romance in you, roundtrip?

20:27No.

20:28Why must you spoil these little moments for me?

20:31I've lost interest now.

20:32You open it here.

20:33Catch.

20:35It's your present.

20:36I don't want to open it.

20:37Oh, stop behaving like a child and open it.

20:39I'm really behaving like a child.

20:40Open it.

20:41Ah, alright.

20:43There's a lot of string round it.

20:44And pour me a glass of brandy.

20:46Yeah, it's coming.

20:47Hey, your present started making a noise.

20:50What?

20:51Is it a musical box?

20:53No.

20:54It's...

20:55It's chicken.

20:56Open the window, Gus.

20:57What?

20:58Out of the way!

21:02Had you gone mad?

21:03That parcel was chicken, Governor.

21:05So?

21:06You've probably thrown away a perfectly good clock.

21:08What?

21:09Oh!

21:10I didn't think of that.

21:11What's the matter with you, roundtrip?

21:17You were right again, Governor.

21:18It was a clock.

21:20With a bomb attached to it.

21:25There's a telegram from Mr. Mace, sir.

21:28Ma'am?

21:29I thought he was on his way to Cornwall.

21:30He is, sir.

21:31Listen.

21:32An outrage, which fortunately, for the sake of the British theatre, failed dismally,

21:37was perpetrated against no lesser personage than myself.

21:41What happened?

21:42An attempt was made to extinguish my life by the use of a bomb.

21:47Good God.

21:48If it wasn't for the speed, presence of mind, and quickness of limb of my faithful servant, Roundtree,

21:53Mace would now be splattered all over England's green and fog-laden land.

21:57That telegram must have cost a small fortune.

21:59Yes, sir.

22:00There's more.

22:01I'll read it on the way to the train.

22:03Well, where are we going, sir?

22:04Cornwall.

22:08Well, we're here, wherever that may be.

22:11Oh, stop whining.

22:12Find a porter.

22:13The station is deserted.

22:14No one else caught up the train.

22:16I did.

22:18It's him, Governor.

22:20Stay where you are, Mr. Marlin.

22:22You're very fast, Mr. Mace.

22:24You've no need of your gun.

22:25Drop your stick and raise your hands, Marlin.

22:28Please, Mr. Mace.

22:29Get your big toe as much as wriggle in your boot again and you're a dead man.

22:32I'm unarmed.

22:33You've nothing to fear.

22:35I am always cautious of men who carry swords in their canes.

22:39I could shoot you dead and plead self-defense.

22:43Drop your cane.

22:45I was told you were shrewd.

22:48I've underestimated you.

22:50Never ever underestimate actors and men who drink.

22:53And certainly never an actor who drinks.

22:56Why are you so hostile?

22:58Attempted murder never amuses me.

23:01What?

23:02A bomb was handed to me on the train.

23:04Wrapped in blue paper.

23:05Your favorite color by any chance.

23:08I know nothing of this.

23:09Why were you on the train?

23:11To come here, of course.

23:12And why didn't you travel with us?

23:14I had only a second class ticket.

23:17I'm very angry, Marlin.

23:18I was not responsible for the attempt on your life.

23:20Is a coach coming, Governor?

23:22That's to take us to the house.

23:24Should have been here when we arrived.

23:25See how many men there are in the coach round, Reed?

23:27Right, Governor.

23:28Might I make an observation, Mr. Mace?

23:31As long as it is not critical.

23:34I'm only waiting for the smallest excuse to kill you.

23:37If the bomb attempt had been successful, the train would hardly have arrived on time.

23:41So?

23:42So the coach, all be it a minute or two late, is here to meet a train arriving on schedule.

23:47You see my point?

23:50I see you taking the fullest advantage of a very convenient coincidence.

23:54I can only see a driver, Governor.

23:55Good.

23:57We could get the next train back to London.

23:59You're plenty of ammunition and brandy.

24:00We could hold out for hours in the waiting room.

24:02Take my other revolver, Roundtree.

24:03But, Governor!

24:04I'm curious to see where Marlin wants to take us.

24:07Let's get out while we can.

24:09Don't worry, Roundtree.

24:10Marlin will look after us.

24:12If he doesn't, he will not live to deceive anyone else.

24:18This bench is damned hard.

24:20I bet Mr. M and Roundtree didn't travel like this.

24:23Be grateful you've got a seat.

24:24Why aren't we going to Cornwall, sir, anyway?

24:28Because that's where we'll find Caspar Gutwin.

24:40No butler?

24:41And no one is to see you arrive.

24:43So no one questions the box we're in when we leave.

24:46Shut up, Roundtree.

24:47This way.

24:50You, uh, you haven't told me who your employer is?

24:53He'll do that himself.

24:54I reckon he enjoys all his secrecy, Governor.

24:56I'm sure he does.

24:57This is not a game, Mr. Mason.

24:59I'm pleased to hear it.

25:00I'm a very bad loser.

25:02Let's get out of here, Governor.

25:03There's a sense of adventure.

25:04Gone back to London on the train.

25:06There could be a dozen old men waiting for me in that room.

25:08Twelve to two, what odds are they?

25:10Bloody great big ones.

25:12Knock at the door, Marlin.

25:15Marlin, sir.

25:18In we go.

25:20Cover Marlin, Roundtree.

25:21Kill him if he as much as breathes.

25:23What's the meaning of this?

25:24Keep your hands when I can see them.

25:25What's happening, Marlin?

25:26Someone tried to kill Mr. Mace on the train here.

25:29He believes I was responsible.

25:31This is dreadful.

25:32Precisely my sentiment.

25:34Perhaps I should introduce you two gentlemen.

25:36Please do.

25:37This is Sir Robert Steelwell.

25:40What?

25:41Don't let the barrel of your revolver deviate one fraction from Marlin's head, Roundtree.

25:44The Governor recorded in the newspapers.

25:46He's dead.

25:47Newspaper reports can be very unreliable.

25:49Take the review of my Lear.

25:51Ridiculous.

25:52But this is different, Governor.

25:54My credentials are in this drawer.

25:56They will prove who I am.

25:58Take a look, Governor.

25:59These documents are signed both by the Home Secretary and the Prime Minister.

26:03This is my letter of authority for the assignment.

26:06Code name Pegasus.

26:08How invigorating.

26:09Is that the Queen's monogram?

26:11It is.

26:12Do you hear that, Governor?

26:13I did.

26:14The edited notepaper looks genuine enough.

26:16Although, I suppose the signatures could be anybody's.

26:19I once received a letter from the Home Secretary.

26:21Signed by his own fair hand.

26:22Are the initials all curly?

26:24Almost frilly?

26:25Yes, Governor.

26:26Hmm.

26:27An ink purple?

26:28Yes.

26:29Then these gentlemen have either done their homework exceptionally well.

26:32All the documents are genuine.

26:37Isn't it time somebody offered me a drink?

26:40Perhaps you will do the honours, Marlin.

26:41Of course.

26:42Mind a large brandy, please?

26:43I'll have a sign.

26:44Now, Sir Robert, why are you allowing the press to spread lies about you?

26:49You are supposed to be dead.

26:50My poor secretary was murdered in my place.

26:53He was on an errand for me.

26:54We are of a similar build.

26:56I assume they mistook him for me.

26:58Why should anyone want to kill you?

27:00They didn't.

27:01They wanted information.

27:02When they found they had the wrong man, they killed him.

27:05It still doesn't explain why you are pretending to be dead.

27:08It's an attempt to cause confusion.

27:11You're being very successful.

27:12But not alas with the right people.

27:14They seem to know our every move.

27:16Who are they?

27:17We don't know yet.

27:18You mean a gang of crooks have got Her Majesty's government on the run?

27:22Not quite.

27:23But almost.

27:24What is shambles?

27:27Why was I not told all this in London and why come to me at all?

27:30I'll explain in a moment.

27:32Do you know what that is?

27:34A photograph.

27:35But of what?

27:37It looks like a teardrop with a fin.

27:39It's a dirigible.

27:40Aye?

27:41Yes sir.

27:42But this is like no other dirigible, eh Marlin?

27:45It's a revolution in flying.

27:47At last we have a practical unit of propulsion.

27:50The airship in that photograph is capable of cruising at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour.

27:57Impossible.

27:58Impossible.

27:59No, no, Mr. Mace.

28:00A fact.

28:01A fact made possible by a revolution in engine development.

28:05It's top secret.

28:06Can we leave now, Governor?

28:07I don't want to hear any more secrets.

28:09And what is more, the dirigible can be steered.

28:12No more relying on the caprice of the wind.

28:15Think of the military significance of such a machine, Mr. Mace.

28:20The transportation of men and artillery.

28:23Safe, speedy journeys over the enemy's lines.

28:26Rapid transportation of ammunition and supplies.

28:29Reconnaissance.

28:30Even aerial bobbing.

28:33Our troops would be supreme on any battlefield.

28:36If we have built the ultimate deterrent, why do we still have problems?

28:39There is only one prototype.

28:42And on the ground, it is still very vulnerable.

28:45Surrounded with hundreds of troops.

28:46The project is secret, Mr. Mace.

28:49We also have a more practicable proposition.

28:52The dirigible is to be moved to a new hiding place.

28:54When?

28:55When?

28:56This weekend.

28:57You don't expect us to fly in it?

28:59Of course not.

29:00Then how do we fit into all this?

29:02Airship shifting is hardly in my line.

29:04Your part would be vital.

29:06Hmm.

29:07Elucidate.

29:09This house is being watched.

29:12Oh dear.

29:13Before the dirigible can be moved, I must deliver the coordinates of its new hiding place to the navigator.

29:20But I am here.

29:22And the airship is out on the moor.

29:25My problem is to reach it without detection.

29:27That's where you come in.

29:29The plot may thicken, but my part still remains obscure.

29:33Your genius at disguise is not unknown to us.

29:37Nor your work with the Metropolitan Police.

29:40That was a long time ago.

29:41My plan is very simple.

29:43You will remain here disguised as me.

29:46Hmm?

29:47You will allow yourself to be seen at the windows of the house, wander about the grounds.

29:50While all eyes are upon you, I can slip away unnoticed.

29:55Let's go, Governor.

29:56I think you're right, Rondry.

29:57A more ridiculous, incredible, imbacillic inventory plan I've yet to hear.

30:00I had no desire to meet the same fate as your secretary.

30:03You would be perfectly safe in the house.

30:06From a bomb?

30:07A high powered rifle?

30:08Come on, Governor.

30:09Why isn't the secret service involved?

30:11It is.

30:12You?

30:13Yes.

30:14That explains a lot.

30:15There would be no danger, Mr. Mace.

30:17I would be gone but few hours.

30:19Alas, try and leave soon.

30:21Wouldn't it be much simpler to send Marlin with the coordinates?

30:24My instructions are explicit.

30:26The coordinates are to be given to no one but the navigator of the dirigible.

30:31You're trying your own hands.

30:33I have my orders.

30:34And so you concoct the most bizarre of plans to carry them out.

30:38Oh, for God's sake, man, call out the police or the army.

30:41Supply yourself with a troop of armed men.

30:43You'll have no problem in reaching your airship.

30:46No, the risk would be too great.

30:48A large body of men is too easily infiltrated by a saboteur.

30:52Yes?

30:53There's a telegram for Mr. Mace, sir.

30:56Get it, Marlin.

30:57Who knows you're here?

30:58It's probably Inspector Maitland.

31:00I telegraphed him after the bomb outrage on the train.

31:03Another reason why I should have been told of your plan in London.

31:06Who else have you told?

31:07Does it matter?

31:08My telegram, please.

31:15It is from Inspector Maitland and Sergeant Bound.

31:18They're on their way here.

31:19Do you know these men, Marlin?

31:21I know of them, sir.

31:22As they go, competent policemen.

31:25The finest detectives Scotland Yard have.

31:27It would be nice to have a couple of friendly faces around.

31:30Yes, indeed.

31:31When do they expect to arrive?

31:32Judging from when this telegram was sent, I would say within the next half hour.

31:35Don't you think it would be a nice gesture if you sent your coach to collect them?

31:40They'll be handy meant to have around.

31:42I will retire now.

31:43You have prepared a room for me.

31:45Yes.

31:46Good.

31:47I'll wait for them there.

31:48Have a bottle of brandy sent up, please.

31:51Come, Rountree.

31:56Who is it?

31:58Your brandy, sir.

32:00Excellent.

32:01Place it down there.

32:02Very good, sir.

32:05Will there be anything else?

32:07I don't think so.

32:09Thank you, sir.

32:12My carpet bag, Rountree.

32:14Right now.

32:15Are we off?

32:16I'm waiting for a look around.

32:17Governor.

32:18I don't like faceless enemies.

32:19You said we were going back to London.

32:21I've changed my mind.

32:22You can't go out there.

32:23You don't even know what to look for.

32:24I do.

32:25Men in city suits.

32:27I don't think you should, Governor.

32:28These men are killers.

32:29I'm paid to perform.

32:30I'm paid to perform.

32:31You were tricked.

32:32You expected to perform recitations.

32:34Hamlet's death scene.

32:35King Lear.

32:36A few dirty limericks.

32:37Well, instead I shall improvise.

32:38Good training for an actor.

32:39Don't go, Governor.

32:40At least wait for Inspector Mason.

32:42It isn't tight.

32:43It'll be all right.

32:44I have my revolver.

32:45And that won't be much good if you stab me in the back.

32:47They first have to get behind me.

32:49As you don't know what they look like, that won't be too difficult.

32:52But will they recognize me?

32:54Who could suspect the clergy of damnable deeds?

32:57Just about everyone.

32:58You've used that disguise before.

33:00Never in Cornwall.

33:02These crooks aren't from around here.

33:04Well, that's too bad.

33:05I never use new material in the provinces.

33:07You've no idea how many of them there are.

33:09I'm scared for you, Governor.

33:10I shall die an old man, Roundtree.

33:13Never fear.

33:14Oh, come with you.

33:15I need you here, my friend.

33:16Somebody that I can trust to advise Maitland.

33:19Now, there.

33:21What do I look like?

33:22You're awful.

33:24Encourage me, Roundtree.

33:25I'm a buccaneer.

33:26An adventurer.

33:27A poet.

33:28A dreamer.

33:29A great dream.

33:30Use your stairs, Governor.

33:31You'll break your neck down a time pipe.

33:33Wish me luck.

33:34I am gone.

33:35Come back, Governor.

33:36Governor.

33:38There's someone at the door.

33:39Governor, come back.

33:42Oh, dear.

33:45Yes?

33:46Inspector Maitland has arrived.

33:48Go away.

33:49The Governor's resting.

33:50He hasn't time to rest.

33:51Wake him at once.

33:52I can't.

33:53The Governor's in one of his moods.

33:54He'll be very annoyed.

33:56Open the door.

33:57Come on, Roundtree.

33:58Mr. Maitland, understand?

33:59Go away.

34:01Go away.

34:02No.

34:03It wasn't locked.

34:04No, I have a trusting nature.

34:06Anyway, only a bunch of bullies would have charged in uninvited.

34:09Where is Mr. Maitland?

34:10Where's he gone?

34:11Out.

34:12Not boozing?

34:13No.

34:14He's in one of his Sir Gallagher moods.

34:16He's got to find the enemy.

34:17Why didn't he wait for us?

34:18You know the guard.

34:20Is he disguised?

34:21Yes.

34:22As a clergyman.

34:23Is the man mad?

34:24He could ruin everything.

34:25Perhaps we should go after him, sir.

34:26I think not, sir.

34:27I think not, sir.

34:28The Governor could be in terrible danger.

34:29Perhaps.

34:30But he's also causing the very diversion we need.

34:33While the gang's out chasing Mr. Mait, we can leave discreetly for the airship site.

34:37Will we be able to take off in this wind?

34:39Oh, I'm sure, sir.

34:40The pilot's very competent.

34:41What about the Governor?

34:42What are they catching?

34:43He must look after himself.

34:44Well, what have we got here?

34:55Good evening, my son.

34:57A damnable night.

34:58I wouldn't know about that.

34:59Take my word, my child.

35:01My inspiration is divine.

35:02Here.

35:03Have you just come from that house?

35:04I have.

35:05On a mission of mercy.

35:07We've got a friend who'd like to have a word with you.

35:10Oh, really?

35:11Yes.

35:12Grab him.

35:13Ah!

35:14Gently, my children.

35:16I damage easily.

35:20Hurry up and get in, man.

35:21It's freezing.

35:22I can't go and leave the Governor.

35:24Maitland and Bound will help who will put him later.

35:26Mr. Mace can look after himself, Brown Tree.

35:28He's a tough old bird.

35:29He doesn't even know who he's looking for.

35:31He could get himself into all sorts of trouble.

35:33Get in.

35:34We haven't got time to waste.

35:35I might torture him.

35:36Only if they catch him.

35:37I can't leave him.

35:39Stop him, Marlin.

35:40Right, sir.

35:41I wouldn't do that if I were you, sir.

35:43We'd need all the help we can get.

35:44Oh, let him go, sir.

35:45Brown Tree is much of a fighting man.

35:47He wouldn't be much useless.

35:48All right.

35:49Driver!

35:50The West Road!

35:51Hurry!

35:52Ah, Mr. Mace, by Jove.

36:11Sit down.

36:12Sit down, sir.

36:13Allow me to introduce myself.

36:16Professor Gottman.

36:18You are mistaken, sir.

36:20My name is Rigby, the Reverend Rigby.

36:23I am rarely mistaken, sir.

36:26Please sit down.

36:28Well, I...

36:30If you don't mind me saying so, Mr. Mace, you're losing your touch.

36:34By Jove you are.

36:36Your shoes, sir.

36:38Indeed, look at them.

36:39And made the very finest leather.

36:42What clergyman can afford such shoes?

36:45Oh, please, Mr. Mace.

36:47They were a present from a rich uncle.

36:49Ha, ha, ha.

36:50A niche parry, sir.

36:51But not good enough.

36:52You're right.

36:53There is no further need for deception.

36:55Thank you, Mr. Mace.

36:57I admire a man who knows when to give in.

37:00Indeed.

37:01Don't flatter yourself too much, sir.

37:03I allowed myself to be captured.

37:06Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.

37:08Be a fair loser, sir.

37:10You were outwitted.

37:11I knew as soon as I heard you were involved in this case you'd try something bold.

37:15I simply had to wait.

37:18My purpose was to find you.

37:20It took me precisely five minutes.

37:23Ha, ha, ha, ha.

37:24You are a carp, sir.

37:25By Jove you are.

37:26I like a man with a sense of humor.

37:28By Jove I do.

37:29Within five minutes you are my prisoner and you still claim the victory.

37:34A man after my own heart.

37:36Ha, ha, ha.

37:37A drink, sir.

37:38Oh, silly of me to ask.

37:40Your consumption is renowned.

37:43Grandy, you'll enjoy this.

37:47It's an excellent vintage.

37:48Seventy years old.

37:50I am obviously on the wrong side.

37:52Oh, by Jove, sir.

37:53I think you're right.

37:54I really do.

37:55Feel free to join me any time you wish.

37:59Tell me, Mr. Mace, how do you manage to remain so slim and yet drink like a proverbial fish?

38:07I'm greatly impressed.

38:09I maintain a Byronic diet.

38:11Oh, I am the same, sir.

38:13But look at me size.

38:15Hmm.

38:16I also burn up a great deal of nervous energy.

38:18Indeed.

38:19You're an interesting man, sir.

38:20I like you.

38:21I do, I do.

38:22Very much.

38:23Good.

38:26Should I have to kill you?

38:29Please don't take it personally.

38:31Oh, yes, indeed.

38:36It would simply be business.

38:38And what is your business?

38:40Simplicity itself.

38:41I once held the chair of logic at one of Europe's most renowned universities.

38:46Now I organize crime.

38:48A logical extension, so to speak.

38:51You see, I like you.

38:55I am prepared to be honest with you.

38:58I would be likewise with few other men.

39:01Whom are you working for?

39:03Please, sir.

39:04There are certain little confidences one doesn't tell even to one's closest friends.

39:08You understand, of course.

39:10Especially as you have yet to tell me anything.

39:14We must be fair.

39:16Do you not agree?

39:17You only want to know one thing, Lee.

39:20Indeed.

39:21And what is that, sir?

39:22I keep so slimmed.

39:24Oh, by Jove, you are a god, sir.

39:27Indeed you are.

39:28But even I, tired of humor.

39:31You are aware of what I wish to know.

39:34The airship.

39:35Where is it?

39:36I don't know.

39:37Correct me if I'm wrong, as I'm sure you will, sir.

39:39But are you not involved in the plan to move it?

39:41There is a plan, but a plan contrived by a fool.

39:44And what is your part in this foolish plan?

39:46None.

39:47I consider the plan much too ridiculous to become involved.

39:49Indeed.

39:50Surely it wouldn't be so difficult to find this ship for yourselves.

39:54I'm told it's a very large object.

39:56There can't be many places to hide it.

39:58My men are looking for it, of course.

40:00But there are many disused quarries on the moor.

40:02It isn't as difficult as you might think to hide something no one is supposed to know anything about.

40:07Professor, they're on the move.

40:09They've left the house.

40:10Why aren't you following them?

40:12Scrawnies.

40:13He's blazing a trail.

40:14Sir Robert has obviously panicked, Mr. Mace.

40:17Hmm.

40:18A man of little nerve.

40:19Shall I kill Mr. Mace, sir?

40:22Indeed, no.

40:23He may accompany us.

40:25I wish him to study my methods.

40:27He'll make an interesting critic, I do believe.

40:31My carriage.

40:33Harry, man.

40:38What's happening?

40:41What's happening, driver?

40:42The lean horse, sir.

40:44Something's the matter with his foot.

40:45Well, drive on, man.

40:47Can't risk it, sir.

40:48If we lose him, we can lose the old team.

40:50Better not take a risk, sir.

40:51We haven't far to go.

40:52I'm sure we'll make it, sir.

40:53That's all very well.

40:54It's all right.

40:55It's just the stone.

40:56We'll be on the move in a couple of minutes.

40:58Oh.

40:59I must confess that this is an incredible machine.

41:02Oh, something with a little flair by Joe.

41:04Designed and built by Sir Gold from Gurley himself.

41:07I thought steam carriages had become obsolete.

41:10Oh, indeed, no.

41:11Never stood a chance in the birthplace.

41:13Horse-borne interest was too strong.

41:16Observe the modification to cope with soft ground.

41:20Broad spiked wheels.

41:22A winch on the front to pull us out of any danger.

41:25It's certainly a very comfortable machine.

41:27You're a man of taste, sir.

41:30Hmm.

41:31Will we be able to catch Sir Robert in this?

41:34Of course.

41:35This machine is capable of speeds up to 20 miles per hour.

41:39We'll catch them, never fear, sir.

41:41This is an excellent cigar.

41:43A banner, of course.

41:46Tell me, Professor.

41:48Were you responsible for the bomb business on the train?

41:52Alas, I must confess I was, indeed so.

41:55Badly bungled, very badly bungled.

41:58My apologies, sir.

42:00Why use a bomb?

42:02Confusion.

42:03It's difficult to identify a man when he's in many pieces.

42:06Indeed, it is, sir.

42:07A professional must-be thorough, even if sometimes a little extreme.

42:13A drink, Sergeant?

42:14Thank you, sir.

42:15If I can get it damning without spilling too much.

42:16Thinking on duty is strictly prohibited, Inspector.

42:17So it is, sir.

42:18So it is.

42:19But we always have a little drink before the fight starts.

42:20Fight?

42:21What fight?

42:22If you look out of the back window, you'll catch a glimpse of a horseman.

42:34What?

42:35See him, sir?

42:36I do.

42:37At the moment, it's only one man.

42:38He's probably a scout.

42:39What should we do?

42:40Sergeant Bound and I could take care of him.

42:42And certainly slow any others up a bit.

42:44Are you armed?

42:45We are, sir.

42:46You go with the mullet.

42:47Oh, very good.

42:48No, no, no, sir.

42:49You'll need him.

42:50Driver!

42:51Slow down with an extender.

42:54What are you going to do with the airship?

42:56Can you fly it?

42:57Indeed, no.

42:58But then I have no intention of trying.

43:00Then what?

43:01Destroy it.

43:02Blow it up.

43:03And a splendid spectacle, I'm sure it'll be my go.

43:06Why?

43:07That's my commission, sir.

43:09Why not steal it?

43:10My client already has one.

43:12Ah, another government?

43:14Indeed, yes.

43:15Relations of our dear Queen.

43:17What?

43:18Sit down, sir.

43:20Enjoy the raid.

43:22View the whole thing as a family argument.

43:25A mere tip.

43:29He's taking his time.

43:31There's a very bright moon, sir.

43:33Do you think he's always jump?

43:34I don't know.

43:35No.

43:36There he is.

43:37And he's still alone.

43:39No, he's stopped.

43:41Do you think he heard us?

43:42No.

43:43Look.

43:44Buy something to a bush.

43:45He's bashing the trail.

43:46Cover me, bound.

43:47Right, sir.

43:48You down there.

43:49Halt.

43:50Raise your hands.

43:54Get him bound.

43:59You're shooting this bit off.

44:00Well, I hit him, sir.

44:01And the horse, too.

44:03What's that noise?

44:04The airship.

44:05The airship?

44:06No.

44:07Wrong direction.

44:08It's a steam engine.

44:09And travelling at speed.

44:10Quick!

44:11Take cover!

44:12They'll see that mess in the road, sir.

44:13Too late to worry about that now.

44:18How many rounds left?

44:20At twelve.

44:21Fire two.

44:22I've still got twelve.

44:24This over is enough.

44:25That's a big coach.

44:27I wonder where they got it from.

44:28God no.

44:31What's left hanging on the side of the carriage?

44:34It's a man.

44:35It's Roundtree.

44:36What's he doing, the idiot?

44:37There's only one man Roundtree'd suffer so much discomfort for.

44:40Mr. A.

44:41Hey, exactly.

44:42And I bet my pension is in that carriage.

44:49Why are we slowing down?

44:51Driver?

44:52Why are we slowing down?

44:53They're coming in the road.

44:55What?

44:56Looks like a dead horse.

44:58Drive on.

45:00Can't get by, sir.

45:03Sit very still, Mr. Mace.

45:05It'll be a great pity to have to kill you.

45:07They're strong, Professor, by the oars.

45:10Lying down on the job again.

45:15Where's Roundtree gone?

45:16He's chopped down by that bush.

45:18I see.

45:19What are we going to do then, sir?

45:21Wait and see what happens.

45:22And what Roundtree does.

45:24We don't want to muck it up for him.

45:26The coach door's opening, sir.

45:28Head down.

45:31Oh, but it's dark out there, Professor.

45:33A horse must be moved.

45:34Hurry, man.

45:35Here, take my cigar to light your way.

45:40The block by the drive has got a shotgun, sir.

45:43If there's any trouble, he's mine.

45:45Welcome to him.

45:49What are the fools doing?

45:50Hurry yourselves!

45:51Be so close, Professor, and lose all.

45:54Be quiet, sir.

45:55May I show you?

45:57Yes, sir.

45:58That chick thought of me by a Chinese friend.

46:00Struggle and I will break your neck.

46:02My neck.

46:05Now.

46:07Governor!

46:08Ramsey!

46:09Where did you come from?

46:10Shh!

46:11Use the gun, Governor.

46:12Is he the villain?

46:13The arch villain.

46:14Have you killed him?

46:15Not yet.

46:18They're making heavy ways around moving that horse.

46:20If she'd like to go down and help them, sir.

46:22Well, sir, I mean.

46:23A rope round the horse and that engine would sue for it out of the way.

46:26I don't know what the criminal class is coming to.

46:29Where's Ramsey gone?

46:31Climbed into the carriage.

46:32I've never seen him move so fast.

46:34Let's hope he's free of his determination and not got himself into more trouble.

46:37Come on.

46:38Let's get a bit closer.

46:41How many men on the box?

46:42A driver and a guard.

46:43The two moving the horse.

46:44Which pair do you want?

46:46The guard on the box has got a shotgun.

46:48He's mine.

46:49What about Sleeping Beauty here?

46:51A gutman.

46:52He'll be alright for a while.

46:53You know, he smokes an excellent cigar.

46:55We must get their box when we return to London.

46:58If we return, Governor.

47:04Clear me, Sergeant.

47:05They won't hear us in this wind, sir.

47:12Who's he fighting at?

47:13Not there, Governor.

47:14Two men, see?

47:16This is becoming most confusing.

47:20Are you alright, Sergeant?

47:21Yes, sir.

47:22God knows how he missed us.

47:23He didn't entirely, sir.

47:24My left leg feels distinctly uncomfortable.

47:29He's firing blind now.

47:30They've missed us by a mile.

47:32Those two part of the horse can see us.

47:35We can only assume the two men being fired at are on our side.

47:39Do you think that's wise, Governor?

47:40One must have a little faith occasionally around three.

47:42It could be Inspector Maitland.

47:46What do we do?

47:47Help them out.

47:48Did you hit anything?

47:49Yes.

47:50My head on this stupid little head.

47:53I've got to get the fellow with the shotgun.

47:55If he gets our range, we're dead.

47:56Really, Roundtree, keep those men by the horse occupant.

47:59Keep firing, Roundtree.

48:00I can't see anyone to shoot at.

48:01There.

48:05Brilliant, Roundtree.

48:06Who needs Spartacus when I have you?

48:08I have you.

48:09What's happening, Professor?

48:10There's a voice by Roundtree.

48:11You are, Governor.

48:13You up there.

48:14Professor Guttman is my prisoner.

48:16Throw down your gun.

48:19I said throw down your gun.

48:21That was meant for us, Governor.

48:24Seems you didn't use enough authority in your voice.

48:27Rapid fire, Roundtree.

48:28The second lad by the horse has shown himself.

48:33Mr. Raman, Roundtree are in cracking form, sir.

48:37Keep down, Sergeant.

48:38Keep down.

48:39I wonder how much ammunition the shotgun's got.

48:41I don't know, but we can't make plans on the hypothesis that he's running out.

48:44He can see you indefinitely.

48:46Why does a Maitland do something?

48:48I can only assume that he's not in a position to do so.

48:53And that Panatine won't last much longer.

48:54But, long enough, laddie.

48:56What have you got in mind?

48:57How long is it taking our friend out there to reload?

49:00I don't know.

49:01A few seconds, I suppose.

49:02And how long will it take you to scramble out of the coach and shoot him dead?

49:07Oh, no, Governor.

49:08I'm not going out there.

49:09That's a big gun he's got.

49:10He'd blow me to pieces.

49:12Would you rather that I went and risk the British public losing its greatest actor?

49:15No, Guff.

49:16No, Guff.

49:17We are both going to sit tight.

49:18Wait for Maitland to do something.

49:20And I have boredom.

49:21If you want to go, I ask.

49:23No, Governor.

49:24Your hip-fast ground tree.

49:28We must get closer, sir.

49:29Not with that leg, Sergeant.

49:31That carriage will be off in a minute.

49:32I've got to get that shotgun.

49:33If you stick your head up on that rock, he'll blow you to pieces.

49:36I'll take the chance, sir.

49:39All right.

49:40I'll back you up, fool that I am.

49:43Steady on, Governor.

49:46You've had enough to drink.

49:48Should I fail in my task, this will save the embalmer work.

49:52If he hits you with both barrels, there won't be much left to embalm.

49:55I am invincible.

49:57It also takes him a slow count of five to reload.

50:01That's really slow, Governor.

50:02You die of old age waiting.

50:05You are there.

50:07This is your last chance to surrender.

50:09Forget this crazy idea.

50:11You'll never hit him.

50:12I shall move with the speed of light.

50:14Shoot with the eye of an eagle.

50:15And die with as much grace as a squashed fly.

50:18This is your last chance.

50:22Here I go.

50:28Oh, good old mate.

50:29That jump was much better than I thought.

50:32Very badly mistimed, Mr. Mace.

50:35Swishy.

50:36That's what you'd get for sending an actor to do a man's job.

50:40Your last encore, sir.

50:43Goodbye.

50:48Governor.

50:49Governor.

50:50Are you all right, Governor?

50:51Yes.

50:52Lantree.

50:53I couldn't look.

50:54I thought you were a goner.

50:55So did I.

50:56Your hip flask.

50:57Here you are, Governor.

50:58You deserve it.

50:59Oh.

51:00How could you do with a mouth full of that?

51:01Sergeant Blind.

51:02Inspector Maitland.

51:03Inspector Maitland.

51:04I have to see you're still in one piece, sir.

51:06And to whom do I owe my life?

51:07A lucky bullet, sir.

51:08I shall forever be in your debt, Sergeant.

51:11Anyway, is the driver as well?

51:13Have you noticed?

51:14The wind's dropped.

51:15The tempest recedes when justice rides forth,

51:18brandishing the sword of retribution.

51:22Is that Shakespeare, sir?

51:23I'm afraid to stay dear.

51:24The Governor makes up all his own lines,

51:26even when they're supposed to be Shakespeare's.

51:27You ill abuse an old thespian.

51:29What's that?

51:32A steam engine.

51:33Who's driving it?

51:35Professor Gutman, the arch villain himself.

51:38You are wasting your ammunition, Sergeant.

51:48Men like Gutman don't get killed escaping.

51:51It isn't his style.

51:53Well, at least we've smashed his organization.

51:56I doubt it, Sergeant.

51:58Sir?

51:59Professor Gutman is not a small-time criminal.

52:01The men we have killed this evening are only too easily replaced.

52:05I fear we have done little more than delay him.

52:08At least the airship's safe.

52:09For the time being.

52:10You think Gutman will try again?

52:12Undoubtedly.

52:13Next time he may succeed.

52:14Shouldn't we go after him, sir?

52:16On foot?

52:17You with a wounded leg?

52:19We can't just let him get away.

52:21We have no choice at the moment.

52:23But don't fret, Sergeant.

52:25We have not heard the last of Caspar Gutman.

52:28Look, sir.

52:29The airship's taken off.

52:30Feast your eyes, gentlemen.

52:32It is for that sight we have all worked this evening.

52:35It's so big.

52:36It is the future, gentlemen.

52:38And may we not live to regret this night's work, Rantry.

52:43Governor?

52:44Is there anything left in the hip-lask?

52:46Enough for a mouthful each.

52:48Ah, splendid.

52:49Then let us imbibe, for we must bustle.

52:52London is a long walk, gentlemen.

52:56That was Pegasus by Eric Sayward.

52:58And in it you heard Geoffrey Matthews, Leonard Fenton, William Edel, John Baddeley, Ronald Herdman, Ralph Lawton, George Woolley, Jack Holloway, Simon Carter, and Lawrence Rue.

53:11It was produced by Roger Pine.

53:18Thanks.

53:21I hope you enjoyed this video.

53:24Yes.

53:30How are you?

53:31Have you Ben?

53:32Have you been there?

53:33Have you just got?

53:34We will have to.

53:35Come on, you Bel.

53:37Oh, yeah.

53:39Have you been there?

53:40Have you been there?

53:41Have you been there?

53:42Yeah.

53:43Oh, yeah.

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