 that you cannot stay for the wedding. The Duke of Corlain is concerned with arranging such affairs, not attending them. And for your own sake, do something about her temper. I was with her for five minutes and got scratched. You'll be married to her for life. Don't worry. Margeum, come. But the prince's casus appeared. You were told to guard her. Oh, never mind. Get horses. She won't get far. I'm sure of that. But I'm wondering about you. Only a stupid man makes obvious mistakes. Believe me, your grace. I can't afford such blunderers. There's too much at stake. I swear she'll be back here, and the wedding will go ahead. My friend, a man who is clumsy once can be clumsy twice. But the second time, I find someone to take his place. Drive on. I'll hang in celebration of my wedding tomorrow. Highway, man. I'd hang before I'd celebrate your wedding. The who's the happy bridegroom? Count Valliers. Who's the custom he has to mark his wedding day? It's becoming unhappy land. It sounds like the usual confusion that follows a war. Dr. Corley and his henchmen, Count Valliers, are running rough shot over the country. Anyone who raises a voice against them is accused of being a traitor and thrown in prison without trial. You worry too much, father. Don't you worry about my people? I remember you telling me that I was too wild. I should settle down. Now I'm ready. I don't want any part of other people's quarrels and dirty deals. Each of us does what seems best. We'll sit around the fireplace and argue these things out on cold winter nights like old times. Well, times are gone. I'm on my way home now. Will I see you tomorrow? I'll be there tomorrow. I don't think you will. Your state has been confiscated. I didn't bargain on it. I was taken over last chair by Count Valliers. Better persuade him to give it back. Not going to be a homebody without a home. State your business. Where can I find Count Valliers? Your name? Did I want when I climbed in here? What do I want now that I've seen you? Get out. Be happy to. I need help to get away from here. I can pay you. Let's hope we become very close friends. That way we won't have to think of payment. I'm not interested in your clumsy gallantry. I wish there was somebody I could rely on. Not someone whose sword is probably rusty. My sword hasn't had a chance to get rusty. I used it only this afternoon, helping a lady who was attacked by a highwayman. That was you on the road? Say thank you very prettily. I'd have preferred those bandits to be years. It's going to be difficult pleasing you. However, I can only try. Good evening, my dear. It's been scarlet. I heard you were killed in Arabia. Not as far as I know. A mistake in Arabia will be corrected in France. Sleep well, my dear. My estates were confiscated because of my crimes. Quite correct. Would you mind telling me what I was found guilty of? Certainly. The one crime which is impartable. You were guilty of having something I wanted. There will be a double celebration after the wedding tomorrow. Rest well, Captain Scarlet. Captain Scarlet? No wonder I thought you were a wizard with a sword. You handle yours too well, then, you ordinary highwayman. Highwayman by courtesy of Count Belair's. When my uncle died, I came here to take over as a state. I can guess the rest. You were found guilty of something and the estate's confiscated, huh? The air of the poor at your service. I'll maybe a short friendship here. What a warm one. This is important, some Spanish dancers to keep the Princess Maria happy. That music, unless I miss my guess, marks the beginning of wedding festivities. Just to soon not be around to share it. Stretch your fingers and you may not have your next fix. Mine's in front of a fireplace. No, we talk about new times and how to bring them about. Amazing what a night in chains will do for your point of view. But about getting involved in other people's troubles. They're my troubles too. One man against hundreds. We'll talk about this too on some cold winter's night when this is all over. You can't be seen here. Go to the church. I'll join you there after the wedding. With your help, there'll be no wedding. I'm to marry them. What a thief to a girl who hates him. Not ask my opinion of the marriages I perform. I have my duty. I do what I must. Even though I had duties. Would it be against your principles to help a girl who's being forced into a marriage like this one? I don't know what you're talking about if I'd understand it. But the good father. Enough stomach to go anywhere. Well, the military has got to know. You pick up our two horses and one to the princess Maria. As you used to say. Do you think you will succeed as well this time as you did last night? No, we never did precess all the question of payment. We're concerned about that last night. I'll pay you any amount of money. What more could I ask? What time does the ceremony commence? I don't know. I didn't expect to attend. If we get out of here, you know, Villiers should thank me even if you don't. Who is it? Aunt Delia. The wedding guests are here. Please, wait. I don't join. You must be there. I said I had no complaints. The job isn't finished. You're not home yet. As a matter of fact, getting you home the way you look poses certain problems. I didn't ask your opinion of the way I look. I took complaints, but, uh, that dress isn't the best is guys. I neglected to bring a trunk. I didn't. I'm not going to Spain. Spain means my guardian and another marriage arranged like this one. What's your choice? You needn't concern yourself. Well, that's true. Yeah, shall we write on? If the lady wishes. Well? Goodbye. One thing. My job's finished. If I don't go back to Spain, I can't pay you. I haven't any money. No, that's a real problem. But I might have a solution. Turn around. Well? She looks like a man. She saved my life. I'll leave it to you. You could work out your debt. I wouldn't want... By joining us. Then there'll be three comrades instead of two riding together of whatever the future holds. Yes. Oh, yes. I have no choice. I'd say it was a wise move. I'm innocent. Of what? Sure, the newborn babe, no doubt. Are you innocent? Yes. We just follow orders. Wonderful country we live in. Nobody is guilty of anything. What about you? The Colonel of the Guards arrested me because I wanted to move away from here without paying my taxes. That's very serious. How could the vultures feed the people who don't pay taxes? I paid until I had nothing. And then when I was moving to my relatives and her loan, they arrested me for not working to make more taxes. I was only following orders, I swear. And I, and I. Quiet. Never an evil thought in their ugly head. How are you going to get to Roulon? Walk. I have no money for a horse. Now you have a carriage. Not very stylish, far better than walking. And to give you a start, two swords to sell, given to you by these two heroes out of their love of humanity. Right? Right? Yes, sir. Thank you. Thank them. They just realized that it's more blessed to give than to receive. Bless you. But don't go away. Getting laid out, we wouldn't want you to get lost. Your mother's might worry. And with not a bad idea. Touch me, now scratch your eye down. You two sent to have a one defenseless woman. Defenseless, am I? Steadily, now. I may seep into your thick skulls to come back after I've gone. It's a bad idea. I'll know if you ever try this again, and I promise to make you very sorry you were bad little boys, understand? Yes, sir. Yeah, well, you'll escort these gentlemen away. I'd like to thank you. But I'd like to show my credit. I'd like to put the cow in the stable. You're a woman. Princess Maria, Madam Zell. Josephine Trenais. Thank you, too. Don't mention it. Isn't there some way I could repay you? Are we staying here all day? Goodbye. I don't think those two will be back. Will you? What would you like me to say? That you're the Duke? I'm sure there's no doubt in your mind. This man, this Captain Scarlet, why hasn't he been killed as I ordered? Possibly Captain Scarlet disagrees with your theory that he should submit to the guillotine. Two men and a girl. And they've made fools of all the troops that I've sent. He's killed Villiers, interfered with a collection of taxes. Villiers was a fool. And troops can always trap a fox. A smarter fox is sometimes required. His Colonel Hugo Stupend, his Major Bernard, an idiot. They and others have tried. And failed. And so, my folks, are you smarter? Infinitely. If conceit were shrewdness, you'd be the wisest man on earth. The state originally owned by Scarlet, and later by the unlimited Count Villiers. It appeals to me greatly. Bring me news of Scarlet's death, and it's yours. I do not know if the Captain's life was a merry one, but I'll guarantee it'll be a very short one. Put Gods at every road. He's only a man he can be captured and killed. Well, don't just stand there, go on. Nervous man, Colonel Hugo. Hey, Tian. Who wouldn't be nervous with that? Why don't you come in through the front door, and what are these rags you're wearing? I didn't want to be seen with you. No, I recognize this attentional. What are you talking about? Don't I have enough troubles without playing a game of riddles? I'm interested in Captain Scarlet. You've come to the right place. Here, everybody is interested in the same man. Your effort to capture him has not been crowned with great success. Have you ever tried to capture a phantom? Why, he slips through your fingers like smoke. All the blasted peasants in the country think of him as a saint. Each time I send out a troop, he learns of its advance an hour before we get near him. Cheer up, Colonel. I propose to take care of the elusive Scarlet. You'll take care of Scarlet, where all the rest of us have failed? I will. I'll leave you with cooperation, however. You've got it. Name what you want. Put soldiers, a troop of horsemen. You've tried those. I prefer to bait my own trap. I want you to arrange my execution. For treason against the Duke of Golan, and for resistance to an officer, at the end of your march, his sentence to die in the guillotine was hanging over your head. Your Captain Scarlet, of course. Princess Maria, Pierre du Clos. Free to thumb your nose at the soldiers and go wherever you like. Good luck. I've nowhere to go. I'd be recaptured if I went home. Besides, there's only one thing I want to do. Join you. We don't have a band of followers. There are just the three of us. Why not four? I can fight, I can cook, I can do anything. Try me. No, friend. Too many of us would make it harder. You heard. I'm sorry. I asked not only because I'm grateful, but because I want to fight as you're fighting. There must be somewhere you can use me. Why not? He comes with the best references. The shadow of Corleen's guillotine is still around his neck. Are you a good cook, at least? I can make a venison stew sing like the angels of heaven. My friend, if you just make it hum a tune, I'll be satisfied. Welcome to whatever is in store for you. It would be welcome indeed. For something useful and surely make a good pincushion. It's good to see you, Father. Maria, my child. Hello, Father. Yeah, you look well. Etienne Cook, swordsman and all-around good fellow. Father. Welcome. I came because I have a message for you from Josephine. A shy little violet you met yesterday. The cow with the cows. She was to see you. She wouldn't tell me what it was. I'm not surprised. Thank you, Father. I don't think you should go. This might be a trap. Oh, I doubt it. I doubt it too. You seem eager. Go ahead. No, let me go. Then if it's safe, why shouldn't I go? I'm the newest and least important member of the group. Let me prove I can be useful. I don't think it's worth arguing about. But if you wish, it's the first house on the hill road. You remember the house. I'm amazed. Would you like to see how Maria's education is progressing? Fine. I yield. You've shown amazing enthusiasm for the sword all of a sudden. I wonder why. I have a message for Catherine Scarlet. What is my gift? Give it to me. You didn't think he'd come himself? And why not? Princess Maria? Princess Maria. Personally, I think he's a fool to be rude to a woman as beautiful as you are. And what would happen to you if you were to call him a fool? I don't care. I'm fed up with a great hero and his high and mighty heirs. So good for the likes of you and me. You needn't sit around here boring me with your complaints. Catherine Scarlet means nothing to me. Of course he doesn't. You're young and beautiful. You should be thinking of how to get out of this big stag, how to get fine clothes instead of home's button, and fine food instead of slops. And I suppose if I listen to you, I'll have all of those things? You might. I've heard many pretty words. But I've never seen one of them turn into a gold piece. Send twice as much again if you'll do as I tell you. Usually I can persuade women to confide in me. But this one, she refused to talk to anyone but you. I wonder why. I wouldn't know. I'm sure it's no trap, but I'll stand guard. No wonder to me. Maybe I wanted you to be curious. I'm sure you did. Now that I am. Easy, not so fast. I've prepared dinner. Very thoughtful of you. Perhaps a little time. Please. And then we'll talk. You're short to refuse present invitations. Wedding till after dark and then each of us came from a different direction. Good. Do you think four of us will be enough? Five with you and me, Colonel. Any more might have been spotted by some president who'd want him. What about the woman? Don't worry, moving closer. And when you hear my signal. And what'll that be? A cat crying three times. He's alone? And Pierre and the princess? Far away. I'm the sole protector of Captain Scarlett. I'm pacing for an hour. I like to pace. Forgive me. No, Pierre. Forgive me. You and I, we worry about him, don't we? Am I so obvious as all that? Only to me. You're a good friend, Pierre. Pacing's all very well, but I feel easier if I rode in the direction of Josephine's house. Just to relieve my mind, you understand. I'm going with you, too. Just for the ride. You understand. Say, I didn't expect such food and the wine. I've never tasted better. Oh. Fort Tabby. I figure out all about her. I'll be right back. Who's worrying, Edward? Perhaps alone after all. Food and wine that you can't afford without blood money. Did Etienne get away? And the charming lady? She's unimportant. I could make a pretty good guess. The soldiers? They've gone by now, I'm sure. We better follow. But at the street distance, an angry woman has nothing to trifle with. I came by only last week, and I didn't pay anything. Last week is nothing. Come on, 10 francs. Oh, I'll turn back. You've used the road. You have no cash. Well, that's too bad. Hey, wait a minute. I'm just a poor man. Quiet. For what? For being so pretty, maybe. A kiss might make me forget the toll. Hey, all right, take what's in the cart. Did I frighten you? I'm so sorry. But I thought anybody as brave as you are with girls and old peasants wouldn't be afraid of anything. Nice work, princess. He's all yours, Pierre. What are you going to do with me? I eat three of the Duke's soldiers for breakfast every morning. You can be on your way. Thank you, sir. Thank you. No thanks are necessary. Thank you, sir. You look quite so heroic now. I swear I was only doing what my lieutenant told me to do. My friend, you're old enough to have learned that a man only does what sits well with his conscience. Well, you told to kiss every girl you stopped? Please, Maria, Matt can figure that out for himself. Some men can. 10 francs for a kiss, a little expensive. Still, everything's going up. As a matter of fact, if I had 10 francs. Not if you had 10,000. We've got company. You'd rather see. Except so have them go. The sins of death that's been passed on Captain Scarlet and Pierre Declue, by the Duke of Pologne, unless they surrender themselves to the Duke by August 14. The Princess Maria and now a prisoner will be publicly executed at sunrise. It's no weapon. It may be a trap. It has no need of traps now. It's getting to be monotonous. It will seem, my dear Duke. I have provided for all eventualities. Untie the lady. As we both know, Scarlet will make an attempt to rescue you in the next two days. But what I alone know is that he hasn't a chance. You shiver with fright at the mention of his name. True, because I respect his ability. As a result, I don't underestimate him. But as a further result, he's as good as dead right now. Each town between here and Martau Forest is filled with soldiers. Every road is guarded. And this castle is an armed camp. Verkount the Grandville, my military aide. He suggests I let you go free. Do you know Scarlet's tactics? Perhaps you could tell us how he would plan an attempted rescue. When would I go free? As soon as Scarlet is dead. He'll be killed anyway. It can't matter, my dear. It would be a shame to execute so lovely a lady. Close to me for the next few days. I'd like a chance to teach your manners. All right, the Grandville, the map. Several routes Scarlet can take, and they all lead to janteers. You'll know we have the roads watched. But he's smart enough to realize that he can't go through fields all the way without attracting attention to himself. No, the captain will follow one of the roads. I think he will travel by night with his friend Duke Blue. They will be in disguise. Yes, I'm quite sure of that. At least that's what I would do if I were a foolish romantic bent on risking my neck to save a woman. The Duke's expecting us and has prepared a warm welcome. Two guilletines made to measure. Waiting in janteer. Shall we be good guests and not keep them waiting? With luck, we could get through the patrol. But will he more than luck getting through a janteer? How should we enter the town with peasants or soldiers? I make a good friar. Take your choice. Let's see what lady luck has to offer. There, one troop is just inside a town gate and squads at every corner. If we don't stop them on the roads, Scarlet should reach here tonight. He'll be in disguise. Several of my men have seen him. They'll know him no matter how he's disguised. Hold everyone you're not sure of. Watch particularly for strange peasants, soldiers you don't recognize, or friars who are new to this section. Yes, sir. The reception committee no doubt. Recognize the coach? That means they'll be watching to this coach. It was nice traveling and style. Let's hope they won't be so interested in a couple of peasants. Loth will reach the castle. He may not know that we've discovered of his take into Grandville's carriage. In that event? You're sure? But you paced back and forth. Too nervous to sit still. This time I've left nothing to chance. Any man that comes to the road, Loth, will be held in chains. Even though he might be the Duke of Corlain himself. But nothing? Why are you holding me? You might be Captain Skardet. Well, Granny, are you hiding Captain Skardet under your skirt? Mind your manners. And be more respectful to an old woman. If you had a pretty granddaughter, I'd be very respectful. You, you got a pretty girl for a soldier like me? Death and dumb, my sister. That way from birth. She wants a drink of water. Over there. You'll have to get permission from the captain. Let me see your hand. Why? I got a glimpse and saw no wrinkles. Let me see your hand. And there better be wrinkles. Take a good look. No, no, come, don't you? Person sitting foot on the grounds will be killed before he can move to the steps. Every inch of the wall in the palace is guarded. You said no man could get through the roadblock. This guy's won't help here. Captain Skardet might as well come up to the door and knock. He's a dead man the moment he approaches. Obviously, the Duke's expecting us. No disguise would help. We march right up and knock on the door. That small village that we passed. Do the people hate the Duke? Everyone hates the Duke. Would there be a few men who would help us? Certainly a few, but what good against hundreds of soldiers? I want company when I knock on that door. For sunrise, he arrived on time. He'll die on time. Up in the fields, for a prisoner being brought back for execution.