00:00You knew?
00:03They intend to sacrifice me so that the real Purple Mask would be free to help your father.
00:08And you are willing to continue?
00:10I too wish to see your father free.
00:12And I must go on.
00:14But you won't go on. You'll die.
00:17You've made me very happy bringing me this warning.
00:20I would show the same concern for any man who's being betrayed.
00:27There's more than just concern in your eyes.
00:29You are completely mad.
00:31Yes, completely, Lauren.
00:33From the first moment I saw you.
00:35But you never saw me before two days ago.
00:38I've seen you a hundred times from a distance.
00:41I've watched and admired you.
00:44Who are you, monsieur? Really?
00:47A man who loves you dearly.
00:50I could not tell you this before when there was so much to do.
00:54You sound as though our work is nearly finished.
00:57Our work in France. But the real work has just begun.
01:01When your father is free, we shall all go to England.
01:04It will be easier to fight them from there.
01:07Your words give me hope.
01:09And your eyes give me hope.
01:12I see the same look that was in them when we first spoke of the Purple Mask.
01:17Monsieur is mistaken.
01:28There, Governor Orsinelli. Isn't that better?
01:31I'd have promised my soul to the devil to get that thing out of my mouth.
01:34Since we're in the woods where we won't be disturbed, I thought you might enjoy the scenery.
01:38I'd enjoy it more if you didn't have that pistol in your hand.
01:41Ah, but then I wouldn't enjoy it.
01:46This is the first time you've ever carried out an abduction of a man.
01:50I've never done it before.
01:52I've never done it before.
01:55This is the first time you've ever carried out an abduction with your face uncovered, isn't it?
01:58Yes, the first.
01:59Wasn't that a little imprudent?
02:01I had no choice. I was your prisoner.
02:03It's an easy face to remember.
02:05When I leave.
02:06If you leave.
02:08I'm not the only one who saw you.
02:10The Minister of Police, Captain Laverne, the servants, and any number of soldiers and gendarmes.
02:14Practically an army.
02:16It was almost as if I was expected.
02:20You were.
02:22I wonder how you found out about my plans.
02:24I received the information from M. Bresquet himself.
02:27Napoleon has called him in to track you down.
02:29The great Bresquet.
02:31I am really in trouble.
02:32He knew the hour, the very minute that you'd arrived.
02:35You'll not escape him for long.
02:37He must be quite a remarkable fellow.
02:39He's not without his talents.
02:41I hope he has a talent for convincing Napoleon to pay your ransom.
02:45I'm sure you're quite anxious to be reunited with Madame Ossinelli.
02:50Naturally.
02:51Oh, how I envy you married men.
02:53You're not married?
02:54No, no.
02:55But as of today, I have great hopes.
02:57Would you care to see her picture?
02:59If you like it.
03:00Wonderful.
03:03Here we are.
03:06There.
03:13She's a very beautiful woman.
03:15Congratulations.
03:18One of the loveliest faces I've ever seen.
03:20Who is she?
03:21Your wife.
03:24I extracted this little trinket from your pocket.
03:29What kind of a game is this?
03:31Would you really like to know?
03:32I should very much like to know.
03:34You say the talented Bresquet knew of my plans.
03:37If I had been in his place, I would have said to myself,
03:39Bresquet, my friend, here's an opportunity of a lifetime.
03:43With the information that you have,
03:45you could capture the Purple Mask by yourself
03:47and not have to share the glory with the Minister of Police
03:49or even with Napoleon.
03:51So I would have substituted myself for the real Orsonelli
03:54without telling anyone.
03:56Do you follow me, Monsieur Bresquet?
03:58Yes.
04:03I'm afraid the First Consul is going to be very angry with you, Monsieur Bresquet.
04:13How do I look?
04:16Move!
04:22There's a patrol up ahead.
04:27Captain Laverne lost no time.
04:45Faster!
04:50They're gaining, faster, faster!
04:55Stop! In the name of Napoleon, stop!
05:15Stop!
05:38Now, where were we?
05:41Letter arrived less than half an hour ago.
05:43Another ransom demand from the Purple Mask.
05:45That fool, that meddler.
05:47So, Bresquet wasn't satisfied with my plan to capture the Purple Mask.
05:50He decided to try one of his own.
05:52I had no idea he was not Orsonelli.
05:54Nor I.
05:55Fortunately for you, Captain, you have a fine war record.
05:57Otherwise, I'd strip you of your rank.
05:59I sent patrols out everywhere, sir.
06:01He will be found, I promise you.
06:02And you, Rocher, your bungling cost me 10,000 gold louis.
06:05Now Bresquet will cost me even more.
06:07Is there nobody in France who can rid me of this accursed Purple Mask?
06:10The money you paid to secure my release was not entirely wasted, Consul.
06:14I believe I can find the headquarters of the Royalists.
06:17What do you mean?
06:18After I was abducted, the Purple Mask turned me over to another man
06:21who led me to a shop that catered to ladies.
06:23And who said you were blindfolded?
06:25There are other ways of seeing than with the eyes, Consul.
06:28As I entered, there was a strong odor of perfumes and ladies' cosmetics.
06:32A small ante room, then three steps down to a marble floor.
06:37At the fourth step, I felt draperies hanging to my right.
06:41A fine, rich brocade.
06:43I pretended to go up my way.
06:45Behind the draperies, I felt a rounded pillar.
06:49In front of the pillar, the head of a mannequin with coiffure.
06:53Ten paces later, I was led down a narrow stairway and then placed in a cell.
06:57I know the very shop.
06:59And I think I know how the Purple Mask managed to learn our plan.
07:06Captain Le Pen and Monsieur Rocher, this establishment is honored.
07:28A very interesting shop you have here, Magellan.
07:31Quite unlike any other shop in Paris.
07:33We have a very exclusive clientele.
07:35Even Josephine favors us with her patronage.
07:38And the wives of many high officials, I have no doubt.
07:41Yes, indeed. Very interesting.
07:48Is anything wrong?
07:50We shall soon find out.
08:03Pardon me.
08:14What a pleasant surprise, Charles.
08:16I thought you were still in Everest.
08:17My business there terminated sooner than I expected.
08:20Isn't that the Minister of Police?
08:23Yes.
08:24I'm so glad he's been released by that horrible Purple Mask.
08:27I was certain you'd be pleased.
08:28But unfortunately, that horrible Purple Mask has abducted another official from my custody.
08:32Oh, not Governor Orsonelli. How dreadful.
08:35Your concern is most touching, Magellan.
08:37Captain Le Pen.
08:40I was correct bringing him in.
08:44I'm afraid your little game has ended.
08:46Game? I don't understand, Charles.
08:47Don't you?
09:01Your attention, please.
09:03This establishment is closed in the name of the Republic.
09:06All persons connected with it are under arrest.
09:10Captain, there's an entrance to the cellar.
09:12Find it if you have to tear down every wall.
09:14You two, follow me.
09:38Something is wrong.
09:39Turn here and keep your wits about you.
09:54I have a parcel here for Maison Magellan.
09:56We'll take it.
09:57Someone's supposed to sign for it.
09:59If you want any signatures from this place, you'll have to get them in prison.
10:03And you better hurry.
10:04Otherwise, Madame Guillotine will have to do the signing.
10:08Merci.
10:31You noticed?
10:32They have included Lorret's father.
10:35That means they're moving him from Rouen today.
10:37And well-guarded.
10:39Tell me, Marcel.
10:41How many men can you depend upon in your fencing classes?
10:43Fifty, maybe sixty.
10:45Hardly what I'd call a powerful army.
10:48Call them together at once.
10:55Gentlemen.
10:57For years, each one of you has been under the impression that he alone harbored a dangerous secret.
11:03The secret that, in reality, every man in this room shares.
11:07Yes.
11:08Every one of you is of noble blood.
11:11Every man in this room lost his father and mother on the Guillotine during the Revolution.
11:16You are all sworn to secrecy, even against each other, because the slightest hint of your true identity would have meant your death.
11:23But the time for secrecy is ended.
11:26Tomorrow, a group of royalists, who have been carrying on our fight, go to that same Guillotine.
11:32We few are their only hope.
11:35Tell us what to do.
11:37Lead us, Monsieur.
11:40It is not I who shall lead you, but a man equally well-known to you.
11:44Ren├й de Trevi├иre.
11:54Is this some sort of joke, Monsieur Cardinal?
11:57You ask us to trust our lives to this man?
11:59We will follow you anywhere, but not this fashion place.
12:04And how do you intend to lead it, with your gold-headed walking stick or your lace handkerchief?
12:15Gentlemen, explanations will take too long, Marcel.
12:18Let us see not whether I am qualified to lead, but whether you are qualified to follow.
12:25Since you insist, I'll do the honors.
12:27Oh, no, I...
12:28Permit me!
12:29As champion of this class, I claim the privilege.
12:32Perchance you'll all have an opportunity, Monsieur.
12:59Louis, en garde.
13:16My pleasure.
13:42And you, Edouard, champion of the class.
14:01Monsieur.
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