Secret Agent (1964–1967): Season 2, Episode 18 - The Hunting Party - full transcript
Patrick McGoohan, as John Drake, becomes a manservant to a wealthy family when investigating the leakage of secrets in very high circles.
I'm looking for Lord Gandon
where do I find him?
His lordship's in the
chamber at the moment sir.
Oh really, now would
you be kind enough
to give him this and say
that Mr. Drake is waiting?
Well I'll try, sir.
Thank you.
Freddie. Yes you my boy, you.
Aren't you Freddie?
I beg your pardon?
The son of the 13th Earl?
I'm afraid not.
Are you sure?
Positive.
Could have sworn it was
Freddie, spitting image.
Really?
I'm due to speak in the
debate in 10 minutes Mr. Drake
so I'd be very much obliged if--
Shall we sit down my Lord.
You security people.
Very well, make it short and to the point.
It's about Aznor leak again I suppose.
Ah, yes it is.
Now look, I made my report about that
and I stated perfectly clearly--
I thought you wanted to
make this interview short?
I don't think I like your attitude.
Would you tell me who you
spoke to and who you met
from the time you left the
Cabinet meeting on the 12th
until the time the story
appeared in Pravda on the 18th?
I spoke to no one about Aznor affair.
I gave the PM my word and
he was pleased to accept it.
So I understand.
Now about the people you
met from the 12th please.
The whole of Special Branch
has gone into all this.
Oh very well.
On the evening of the 12th I dined
with the right honorable Lucy Dent-Wells.
We went to the theater afterwards.
Do you want to know what we saw?
That won't be necessary.
We ran into Seymour Hood
and we had drinks afterwards.
Seymour Hood?
The commander, RN.
Thursday I spent with
my colleagues at the Foreign Office.
Early in the evening
I played squash at the Vale.
Who with?
Blunt, Blunt, he's the pro there.
I went home early and the following day,
Friday I went for a long
weekend with the Jordans,
their chateau in the Loire.
Do you know the Jordans?
I'm afraid not.
Basil Jordan was
at Eton and Oxford with me.
Claudia his wife must be one of
the richest women in the world.
She inherited the
Wormsley chemical fortune.
Is that the tape on Andrews?
Yes.
And what was the date of this interview?
The 4th of August, is there a tie up?
I don't know we'll soon find out.
No that's not true.
I went to my dentist
first on Harley street.
Let's see where does that take us?
That takes us to Friday the 16th.
Ah yes, I wangled
a week's leave so Claudia
sent her plane to fly me to
her chateau on the Loire.
Claudia?
Claudia Jordan, married
to Basil, charming chap,
was with me at Oxford, a double blue.
Yes I went to stay with Jordans that week
and I certainly told them nothing.
Andy book me on a flight this evening.
What are you going to do?
I'm going to find out
what makes these Jordans
so fascinating, Basil and Claudia.
I go to the Sabot d'Or because
I happen to like her voice.
She's got a voice like gravel
on sandpaper and this I find attractive.
I mean of course if you
object I'll deny myself.
I'll deny myself as I always do.
Because in this relationship you
have the power to make the decisions.
Haven't you my angel?
Mr. Basil Jordan's residence.
Say a telephone call for Mister Ross.
Speaking.
Mr. Ross, ah, now you don't know me.
My name is Drake, John Drake.
I'm staying at the Hotel Amboise.
I'd like you to come round
and see me if you would.
Might I inquire the
purpose of such a visit sir?
Oh I think you'll
find this to your advantage.
Are you an inquisitive man, Mr. Ross?
Not particularly I don't think, no.
Good, good, that's an excellent
quality in a manservant.
Shall we say between three and four then?
Really Mr Drake I'm not at all sure that--
Fine, fine, between
three and four it is then
and oh incidentally don't mention
this conversation to
your employers will you?
Hello this is room five,
would you send up a pot
of China tea for two at
half past three please.
Oh good afternoon you must be Mr. Ross.
Yes, yes I am.
You're expected, go
straight up, room five.
Oh, oh thank you.
Come in, it's not locked.
Ah hello, good afternoon Ross.
Good afternoon Mr. Drake.
I'm so glad you were able to get away.
They do say that Mrs. Jordan can be
somewhat of a difficult employer.
Well--
Oh no, you can speak openly
in front of me Ross.
I do apologize for not getting up
but I had some soupe de poisson last night
and it made me feel rather squeamish.
Oh I'm sorry to hear about that sir.
Yes and the maid has just brought some tea
so it's quite fresh,
would you pour me a cup
and help yourself at the same time.
You see I took the optimistic
view and ordered for two.
Do you stay here all the year?
Or do you move about with the Jordans?
Oh I travel with them sir.
I wish did stay here.
This is the place I'm happiest Mr. Drake.
Paris is chaos, Rome beyond belief,
I quite like Tangier but
even that's deteriorating.
Anyway we only stay there for a month.
Milk sir?
Oh yes just a little in my
tea but I like my coffee black.
There's a rumor that Mrs. Jordan is one
of the world's wealthiest women.
Do you imagine that's true, Ross?
It may well be sir but I make
it a point of never
discussing my employers.
Sugar, sir?
It's nice to know you
don't tattle about them.
No, no, no sugar in my tea but
I like one lump in my coffee.
I'm afraid the tea is never
satisfactory in this country sir.
I'm afraid not, thank you.
Would you pass me my cigarette case
it's on the dressing table over there.
I know the coffee's some
consolation don't you find sir?
Yes I have a particular
penchant for Turkish myself.
Ah my last employer
Lord Dunning drank nothing else.
Then you must make it
very well indeed Ross.
I don't know sir.
You're just speaking with
suitable modesty now I'm sure.
One finds one's way about things sir.
Yes one does Ross, one does indeed.
Mr. Drake what on Earth am I doing here?
Ross, can you press a silk shirt?
Oh yes, of course.
I want you to be my
man. Leave the Jordans.
I have a ticket for you for London
on the midnight flight from Paris tonight.
But I can't possibly.
I'll give you a cash
advance say of 150 pounds.
I know that Mrs. Jordan
isn't the most generous
of employers and in fact for some time
you've been considering moving from them.
Well that is true sir, but--
1500 hundred a year,
several evenings to yourself,
and at least every other
weekend completely free.
But I can't possibly leave
at a moment's notice even--
You must have a mother,
a brother, a relative of some kind?
I have a mother living yes.
Oh yes mothers are sometimes prone
to sudden afflictions and
the need of a son's presence.
You'll find me an easy master,
except in the small things.
Well your offer Mr. Drake
is most generous but--
You'll lead a very tranquil life Ross.
But your approach it's
so sudden and rather--
Disconcerting?
Well yes sir, that is
the word I was looking for.
You're going to make me an
excellent manservant, Ross.
Excellent, hmm?
How did you hear that there
was a situation available?
By one of those curious quirks of fate.
I ran into your man Ross
at the airport last night.
So you actually talked to Ross?
Yes he explained the position,
the unfortunate illness of his mother.
Then you're an opportunist Mr. Drake?
No I don't think so madam.
I just happen to be fond of France.
Do you have credentials?
Lady Bassington would
possibly though I'm--
Well call her on that phone.
I'll have a word with her.
It's perhaps not a good idea madam--
Perhaps yes?
But Lady Bassington is
a little eccentric madam.
Well if she's too eccentric to give you
a good reference I'm afraid
you're no good to me.
I thought --
You thought yes?
I thought if I wrote
to her ladyship, you see
she reacts badly to the telephone.
She still regards it as an
intrusion on her privacy.
Come in.
Good morning Mrs. Jordan.
The chef would like your approval
of the menu for this evening.
Yes, let me have it.
Lady Bassington lives in
Belgrave Square doesn't she.
At 14 Belgrave Square.
Coleman would get me
Lady Bassington's number?
The number is Belgravia--
From the London directory please Coleman.
There's a cable from Max darling
he'll be down for the weekend.
That's nice for you my love.
What happened to the Sudaka crisis?
I have no idea.
What time did you get in this morning?
Oh one, one thirty, it wasn't very late.
Why do you bother to lie?
It was 20 past three.
Yes I'm not in the mood
for a slanging match my love.
Is that Lady Bassington's residence?
I'm calling for Mrs. Basil
Jordan will you hold on please.
Thank you.
Mrs. Jordan?
One moment please.
London madam.
Thank you.
Hello, who am I talking to?
John Vere, I am Lady
Bassington's secretary.
Oh yes, I was wondering if Lady Bassington
would be good enough to give
me references on Mr. Drake?
I'd like a word with
Lady Bassington herself.
It would save a lot of time.
I'm afraid her ladyship's
in the country at the moment
Mrs. Jordan, but I imagine I could arrange
for references to be sent to you.
I take it Mr. Drake did
work for Lady Bassington?
Yes, yes he did
for some considerable time.
Would you say he was honest,
reliable, good at his job?
Drake's work was I would say
never less than satisfactory.
I see.
Lady Bassington at no time, to the best
of my knowledge had cause for complaint.
Why did he leave her then?
Yes why that's always the revealing
factor in these cases isn't it?
Yes, yes, I imagine it is Mrs. Jordan.
As far as I know Drake left her ladyship
quite amicably by mutual consent.
Drake wanted a more lively
atmosphere I imagine.
Oh I see, well would you ask her ladyship
to send me references addressed
to me here, Chateau Monaque, Loire.
Yes, Mrs. Jordan
I'll try and arrange that.
Thank you Mr. Vere, goodbye.
Well Drake, I'll give you a month's trial
subject to a satisfactory recommendation,
a thousand francs a month.
Come in.
Excuse me madam may I take it
you approve of the menu for this evening?
Yes, oh Coleman, this is our new butler.
Would you be kind enough
to show him his room.
Introduce him to the chef and the rest
of the staff and acquaint
him with his duties.
Certainly Mrs. Jordan.
Thank you Mr. Coleman.
Quite pleasant.
Yes I shouldn't imagine
there are many servants
who have an original Dufy in their room.
There's a Roualt in my room.
In fact the whole place
is full of impressionists.
The only trouble is you won't
have time to appreciate them.
So who keeps one hopping,
he or she, or both.
She, of course she may make
allowances in your case.
Oh why is that?
Mrs Jordan, well you'll find out.
And Mr. Jordan?
Oh no he's very easy going.
Yes the female is the
deadlier of the species.
She keeps him on a very tight lead,
doles out his money as
though he were a beggar
and that's why you'll have to
be careful of her meanness.
If she finds one of her bottles
of her wine in this room you're out.
All right, is she likely to come in here?
Only when you're not around.
It's the same with all the servants.
Look if I may give you a bit of advice.
Certainly.
Don't flatter her.
Really, why not?
Well she suspects that
everyone's after her money.
Including her husband apparently.
Especially her husband.
They seem to have sort of
a hate-hate relationship.
Yes I suppose you could call it that.
Look could you finish the
rest of your unpacking later
I have to go out and I'd
like to show you around,
and introduce you to the others.
At your service, Mr. Coleman lead the way.
Mr. Jordan's sanctum sanctorum.
The door's kept locked. You
only get in there by invitation.
Look I have to go into town
now can I get you something?
No thank you, who's the
guest coming this weekend?
Max Dell, he's an old schoolfriend chum
of Jordan's, comes here quite
often, no trouble at all.
Are you sure I can't get you something?
No thank you very much, I'll
go and finish my unpacking.
Hello, Vernon, Vernon?
Are you hearing me, tell me if you are?
Yes Drake, loud and clear.
Find out everything you can about Max Dell
believed connected with
the Foreign Office.
Discover how is connected
with the trouble in Sudaka.
Will contact the agency immediately.
Will be standing by from
10 to 11, understood?
Understood and out.
I was admiring your
shooting from my window sir.
If you don't mind my saying
sir you're an excellent shot.
No I don't mind a bit.
I'm afraid I've forgotten your name.
Drake sir, John Drake.
Drake, do you shoot Drake?
It used to be a hobby of mine sir.
Well do you wanna have a go?
I wouldn't like to presume sir.
Cut out that polite stuff Drake.
My wife likes it but I don't.
Just give him a nod when you're ready.
There's one in the choke.
Oh how nice of you, thank
you very much indeed sir.
Well I admire your style,
where did you shoot before?
On a private estate,
I imagine that was luck actually.
Have you never shot in competition.
No sir.
Oh, well I'm very impressed.
I'll tell you what Drake, we'll put up
four each and have a little bet on it.
I'm not really in your class sir.
Oh yes you are Drake.
How little is a little bet Mr. Jordan?
Well, just enough to give
it spice, say what 500 francs?
That's spice to you sir,
it's a fortnight's wages to me.
And I always know
a gambler when I see one.
Now you take the other
one, it's the same weight.
You have the gun and the honor.
And you have the advantage sir.
Now your turn sir I believe.
Well 100% each.
Very good sir.
I suggest we go on
taking alternate shots --
Excuse me sir.
Yes what is it Martine?
Madam would like to see you sir.
Oh, I was afraid she might.
We'll have to finish this
some other time Drake.
Yes, sir.
-Martine?
Sir?
The guest who is arriving--
Mr. Dell.
Yes, what room is he in?
The white room Mr. Drake.
Come in.
You were asking for me madam?
Ah Drake yes, what wine would
you suggest we have with dinner?
Oh, pour me a manzanilla will you?
Certainly madam.
It's not a complicated menu madam.
Well which of the Medocs
do you prefer?
It's a very personal
choice don't you think madam?
Well be personal Drake.
The Lascases Madam, for its body
and intensely individual bouquet.
Thank you Drake.
Thank you madam.
It was not Rapallo.
It was Rapallo.
It was Beirut, there was Boris--
and Gerda, it was the Carlton.
You kept the band playing until dawn.
And then we went on dancing
without music.
Look with Max arriving
tomorrow why don't we give
Gerda a call and ask her
to stay for a few days.
She's in Rome now.
Are you thinking of Max
or of yourself, my darling?
Alright forget Gerda,
why don't we talk about Boris.
Yes, certainly let's talk about Boris.
Boris is well worth talking about.
What's his latest on the market,
oil, engineering, mines, shipping?
I'd like some more grapes Drake.
Yes sir.
I'd like some more
grapes too please Drake.
Certainly madam.
I don't suppose you
realize that as the result
of Boris last trip,, thank you,
I made 20,000.
I can't understand anyone with
10 million worrying about 20,000.
I can't imagine someone who's
never done a stroke of work in his life
criticizing someone who's
made their own fortune.
I'll have some black coffee
please Drake with a brandy.
Yes sir.
I'd like a Cointreau please, no coffee.
Certainly madam.
Would you like your brandy in
a balloon or a liqueur glass sir?
Do I have your permission
to drink your brandy my love?
He prefers it in a balloon Drake.
One gets a more generous measure
that way doesn't one my darling?
You know I don't know
why you ever married me.
You hypnotized me darling.
Thank you Drake that will be all.
Vernon are you hearing me?
Yes, loud and clear.
Edwards has just contacted
me with some important news.
A private detective has
been making inquiries
about you being in service
with Lady Bassington.
Did Edwards cover up satisfactorily?
I think so. He managed to bluff them,
but if they persist
you're obviously finished.
It also looks as though we're
on to something doesn't it?
Over and out.
Come in.
Drake?
Yes madam.
Did you tell my husband
I wanted to see him?
I did indeed madam.
Well where is he then?
I have no idea madam,
still in his room I imagine.
The mail madam?
Oh just put it down over there please.
Might I say something madam?
What is it Drake?
I hope you'll forgive
me for saying this madam,
I rather shocked to learn from Mr. Vere,
Lady Bassington's
secretary that you'd hired
a private detective to
make inquires about me.
Make inquiries about you Drake?
Yes, you see Lady Bassington is
somewhat fragile madam and I'm sure--
But this is nonsense.
I haven't sent anyone to investigate you.
This is ridiculous.
In that case I apologize
madam, naturally I assumed.
This is rather interesting Drake.
Why should someone employ a private
detective to look into your past?
If you know nothing about it madam,
I have absolutely no idea.
Excuse me madam I should answer that.
Thank you so much.
Secretary cleared Drake but evasive.
Difficult to contact Lady Bassington.
Do you require absolute confirmation
Drake's employment, Carrington.
Hope I'm not disturbing you Drake?
Ah, there you are sir, I've been
looking for you all over the place,
this cablegram's just arrived for you sir.
Everything here is disgracefully dusty
I'll have it cleaned
up for you right away.
Oh no you won't Drake and
how did you get in here?
I simply knocked and entered.
Did you now?
Yes I know it's your private room
but I thought the cable
might be urgent sir.
Tell me how did you get
through a locked door.
It wasn't locked sir,
that's what surprised me.
I felt certain you would be here.
Not bad news I hope sir?
Why do you ask that?
Well telegrams and cables I always
associate with bad news.
I don't think you need
concern yourself too much Drake.
May I go sir?
No Drake, you may not.
Gives atmosphere don't you think?
Choose your machine.
My machine, sir?
Yes the other day when we
were shooting it was a draw
I thought it was about time
we decided who was the winner.
Am I allowed a practice lap sir?
Oh yes indeed. 10 laps for 500.
Call.
-For what sir?
Pile ou face to decide
who takes the inside lane.
Pile.
Face. Well take your practice lap.
Which thing is it.
That's yours.
Thank you so much sir.
I like a good competitor
that's why I like you Drake.
I was impressed by your
shooting the other day.
Impressed and surprised.
Obviously a person
who commands respect,
yes you have to watch that bend.
Yes.
Yes, but you seem to
have got the hang of it.
Now then there's my
Ferrari on the inside lane.
10 laps right?
Right sir.
There's a lap counter there to
keep you in the picture.
We start on three, are you ready?
Yes sir.
Right, one, two, start.
Yes, as you said sir one
has to watch that bend.
Yes we've never had
a servant quite like you Drake.
I must say it's an expensive experience.
May I go sir?
Yes you may Drake.
Thanks.
Darling, I think, we
ought to get rid of Drake.
That surprises me.
Didn't I see you shooting with him.
Yes, yes you did, now he's a good shot
and he has a certain charm,
but there's a certain
underlying insolence, don't you find?
No as a matter of fact I don't.
Oh, I found him in my den
going through my papers.
Did you now?
Is that why you hired a detective
agency to investigate him?
What do you know about that?
I know everything my love, don't I?
It's so useless to try
and hide things from me.
Anyway I want you to sack him.
With Max coming tomorrow and the Websters
at the end of the week, no my love no,
I find Drake perfectly satisfactory.
I don't wish to discuss
it further. Drake stays.
You have the most unsubtle
way of putting me in my place.
I treat you with the
respect you deserve my love.
Vernon calling, Vernon calling
are you hearing me, are you hearing me?
Over.
I'm hearing you, over.
Concerning Max Dell,
he's a junior minister.
He's just returned from
Sudaka and attended a special
Cabinet meeting on what course of action
to take concerning the unrest there.
He's certainly in possession of highly
confidential information. But the report
on him states he's completely trustworthy
and with a reputation beyond reproach.
Beyond reproach, I wonder.
Sorry, I trust you had
a comfortable journey sir?
Yes I did thank you.
You are new here aren't you?
Yes sir, the name's Drake, John Drake.
I'm Ross' replacement.
Oh and what happened to Ross?
He had to leave suddenly sir.
His mother was very ill I believe.
Oh I'm sorry, poor Ross.
Yes well I'll arrange to have your
things unpacked for you sir.
Oh don't bother I can manage that myself.
In that case I'll find Mr. Jordan
and tell him you've arrived.
I imagined with all the Sudaka trouble
that you wouldn't be able to make it Max.
Well nobody's indispensable
I'm happy to say.
I hope you're gonna give me some
shooting now I'm here Basil.
You bet.
One of our tenant farmers
has been complaining
that wild boar have
been running riot over his land.
I said we'd take a day on his side
of the forest and clear some of them out.
Well that's interesting.
I've never had a crack at wild boar.
By the way since you were last
here I discovered a real competitor.
Oh, who's that?
Drake, our new man,
he took five clays in a row.
Did he?
Well I must say he doesn't have
that limp rigidity that
most butlers have does he?
No and there's an interesting story there.
Look Max will excuse me
I've got an appointment.
Of course, go ahead.
I'll go in search of Claudia.
You do that.
How is she?
Things are certainly hotting up.
Jordan has just kept a secret
meeting in the forest
and guess who we met our
old friend Zepos, the one
who gave us so much trouble
in Iraq a couple of years ago.
He deals in secret information and sells
to the highest bidder, so
now we know that Jordan
is our man, what we don't know
is how he gets information
from people like Max Dell. That I intend
to discover at the very
earliest, over and out.
Well if we're going off on this
wild boar chase tomorrow
I think I'm going to retire.
Poor Max.
But Max is looking forward to it.
I'm looking forward to
getting Max to myself.
Good night my precious, oh
it's been so wonderful having
you here, so gay, and
so amusing, such fun.
Such a change.
When Basil gives us time we
must have a long tete a tete.
I'm looking forward to
that too Claudia darling.
Good night.
Drake.
Yes madam.
Good night.
-Good night madam.
Really Max you know
you're quite outrageous
you make love to my wife and
my back isn't even turned.
Well turn it over.
Let's have a turn with
the cars in the den, hmm?
Well I hope you've got plenty of money
on you, I'm feeling very lucky tonight.
Oh you mustn't let
Claudia go to your head.
But you'll have to allow me
a couple of practice matches.
Of course.
Well I suppose it's still
the Lotus and the Ferrari.
Yes, yes we'll toss up in the usual way.
Yes and that means that
you will get the Ferrari
They're exactly the same I promise you.
All the same I hope I get the Ferrari.
Its reputation helps if nothing else.
Well you'll have it.
Well don't be too sporting,
it might cost you quite a bit.
What is it Drake?
I wanted to ask Mr. Dell
about his breakfast sir.
Will you take it in your room Mr. Dell.
Yes please Drake.
May I pour those drinks for you sir?
No thank you that will be all Drake!
What are you having for breakfast sir?
Oh just coffee, toast, and marmalade.
I don't have much appetite
in the mornings I'm afraid.
Do you like your toast well done sir?
Quite crisp please.
Orange or lemon marmalade?
Oh it's immaterial.
Do you like cream or
milk in your coffee sir?
Milk please.
I forgot to ask do you
take fruit juice, sir?
Ah yes, orange juice please.
Right, sir. What time, sir?
Oh say, eight thirty.
Eight thirty it is.
Good night gentlemen.
Good night Drake.
He is efficient isn't he?
Never known a chap for so much detail.
Yes, he's too damned
efficient for my liking.
For two pins he'll be back
again about something else.
Well of course your
centrifugally operated device
increased the clutch pressure
as the engine speed rose
and transmitted to
a separate four speed
gear box and open propeller shaft.
Really?
I say do you think we could
have a bit of window open?
It's suddenly very hot for some reason.
Of course my dear fellow.
I had a type 35 once, what
workmanship, hand-built
of course, you put your foot down
it damn nearly went into orbit.
Now what about 20 laps?
I'm awfully sorry Basil,
I'm afraid you'll have
to excuse me, I feel terribly sleepy.
It's the traveling old boy.
Always has that effect.
But tomorrow we will
have a serious encounter.
I just can't keep my eyes open.
Go to bed Max. Go to bed.
Well I think I better,
otherwiseI shall fall asleep on my feet.
There you are.
Are you sure you're all right?
Go back to bed.
That's right, that's what you want,
a good night's sleep, good night old boy.
Good night.
Max I'm your friend do you understand?
You're quite safe with me, quite relaxed.
I want you to hear me Max.
You can hear me can't you?
When you hear me I want
you to speak quite freely.
Do you understand Max?
I want you to hear me now.
Now. Do you understand Max?
You can hear me can't you?
Yes. Yes I can hear you.
Good, good Max.
Now listen very carefully
and tell me, tell me what did
Sir John say about Sudaka?
Sudaka.
Yes, Sudaka Max.
What did Sir John say about Sudaka?
If the situation deteriorates,
strong line will be --
If the situation deteriorates
a strong line must be taken.
What action Max, what
action will be taken?
14th Airborne.
What is the 14th Airborne going to do Max?
What is it going to do?
Emergency standby, two bomber squadrons.
Two bomber squadrons on emergency standby.
Are they ready for immediate action Max?
Two bomber squadrons -
Sinclair - 14th Airborne.
14th Airborne, thank you Max, good.
Now you're going to forget about
all this little talk do you understand?
You're going to forget all about it Max.
Yes, I'll forget all about it.
Now you're going into
a deep and forgetful sleep Max.
You're very tired, very relaxed,
you're very tired Max, tired.
Come in.
Good morning, Madam.
Good morning.
Thank you. Good morning madam.
Good morning Drake.
What a pleasant day.
Yes.
What are the arrangements for lunch madam
are you in or would you like me to prepare
something to be brought out to you?
Oh no we'll be coming
back for lunch. My wrap please.
Certainly madam.
Thank you.
Good day, madam.
Oh one moment Drake, yes sir.
Good morning my love.
Good morning.
I thought we might take Drake
out with us shooting this morning.
Oh, why?
Well because he's an excellent shot
and we need every gun we can muster.
Would you like that Drake?
I should like it very much indeed madam.
Then you shall go.
Thank you madam. Sir.
Good morning.
Morning.
Zepos.
And Drake you come with me
we'll take the right flank.
Oh very good sir.
Mr. Zepos is getting out of line sir.
Don't you think he's rather far behind?
Is he Drake?
Yes if something were to break cover now
and he fired without due care,
there might be an unpleasant accident.
Zepos is an excellent shot I don't
think he's likely to miss his target.
If you say so sir, but I can't
help feeling a little uneasy.
I believe we have an interest in common.
Really, what's that Drake?
Hypnotism, a fascinating subject.
How did you know that
I was interested in hypnotism?
I was looking through your scrapbooks.
Oh did I leave my door unlocked again?
I always carry my skeleton keys.
I came across one of your
old press cutting books
and there was an excellent
review there on a hypnotic act
you did at an amateur show
when you were up at Oxford.
Yes, I had a certain talent.
You still have and modern drugs make
your task all the more
simple and sure don't they?
All these vials were filled
yesterday, today.
You see you've learned how to cash in
on your talent haven't you?
Please explain this
fantasy of yours, Drake?
Oh if Mrs. Jordan was to kick you out
your wouldn't exactly be in
the dirt would you Jordan?
What are you talking about?
And then there's your
friend Zepos we know all
about him he sells your
secrets doesn't he?
He's an old hand at the game.
Well I must say, get him Zepos!
Did you hit him?
I don't know he moved so fast.
We take no chances. You go
around there, I go this way.
The hunting season is over
I regret you'll be dining
alone this evening madam and
for some considerable time.
where do I find him?
His lordship's in the
chamber at the moment sir.
Oh really, now would
you be kind enough
to give him this and say
that Mr. Drake is waiting?
Well I'll try, sir.
Thank you.
Freddie. Yes you my boy, you.
Aren't you Freddie?
I beg your pardon?
The son of the 13th Earl?
I'm afraid not.
Are you sure?
Positive.
Could have sworn it was
Freddie, spitting image.
Really?
I'm due to speak in the
debate in 10 minutes Mr. Drake
so I'd be very much obliged if--
Shall we sit down my Lord.
You security people.
Very well, make it short and to the point.
It's about Aznor leak again I suppose.
Ah, yes it is.
Now look, I made my report about that
and I stated perfectly clearly--
I thought you wanted to
make this interview short?
I don't think I like your attitude.
Would you tell me who you
spoke to and who you met
from the time you left the
Cabinet meeting on the 12th
until the time the story
appeared in Pravda on the 18th?
I spoke to no one about Aznor affair.
I gave the PM my word and
he was pleased to accept it.
So I understand.
Now about the people you
met from the 12th please.
The whole of Special Branch
has gone into all this.
Oh very well.
On the evening of the 12th I dined
with the right honorable Lucy Dent-Wells.
We went to the theater afterwards.
Do you want to know what we saw?
That won't be necessary.
We ran into Seymour Hood
and we had drinks afterwards.
Seymour Hood?
The commander, RN.
Thursday I spent with
my colleagues at the Foreign Office.
Early in the evening
I played squash at the Vale.
Who with?
Blunt, Blunt, he's the pro there.
I went home early and the following day,
Friday I went for a long
weekend with the Jordans,
their chateau in the Loire.
Do you know the Jordans?
I'm afraid not.
Basil Jordan was
at Eton and Oxford with me.
Claudia his wife must be one of
the richest women in the world.
She inherited the
Wormsley chemical fortune.
Is that the tape on Andrews?
Yes.
And what was the date of this interview?
The 4th of August, is there a tie up?
I don't know we'll soon find out.
No that's not true.
I went to my dentist
first on Harley street.
Let's see where does that take us?
That takes us to Friday the 16th.
Ah yes, I wangled
a week's leave so Claudia
sent her plane to fly me to
her chateau on the Loire.
Claudia?
Claudia Jordan, married
to Basil, charming chap,
was with me at Oxford, a double blue.
Yes I went to stay with Jordans that week
and I certainly told them nothing.
Andy book me on a flight this evening.
What are you going to do?
I'm going to find out
what makes these Jordans
so fascinating, Basil and Claudia.
I go to the Sabot d'Or because
I happen to like her voice.
She's got a voice like gravel
on sandpaper and this I find attractive.
I mean of course if you
object I'll deny myself.
I'll deny myself as I always do.
Because in this relationship you
have the power to make the decisions.
Haven't you my angel?
Mr. Basil Jordan's residence.
Say a telephone call for Mister Ross.
Speaking.
Mr. Ross, ah, now you don't know me.
My name is Drake, John Drake.
I'm staying at the Hotel Amboise.
I'd like you to come round
and see me if you would.
Might I inquire the
purpose of such a visit sir?
Oh I think you'll
find this to your advantage.
Are you an inquisitive man, Mr. Ross?
Not particularly I don't think, no.
Good, good, that's an excellent
quality in a manservant.
Shall we say between three and four then?
Really Mr Drake I'm not at all sure that--
Fine, fine, between
three and four it is then
and oh incidentally don't mention
this conversation to
your employers will you?
Hello this is room five,
would you send up a pot
of China tea for two at
half past three please.
Oh good afternoon you must be Mr. Ross.
Yes, yes I am.
You're expected, go
straight up, room five.
Oh, oh thank you.
Come in, it's not locked.
Ah hello, good afternoon Ross.
Good afternoon Mr. Drake.
I'm so glad you were able to get away.
They do say that Mrs. Jordan can be
somewhat of a difficult employer.
Well--
Oh no, you can speak openly
in front of me Ross.
I do apologize for not getting up
but I had some soupe de poisson last night
and it made me feel rather squeamish.
Oh I'm sorry to hear about that sir.
Yes and the maid has just brought some tea
so it's quite fresh,
would you pour me a cup
and help yourself at the same time.
You see I took the optimistic
view and ordered for two.
Do you stay here all the year?
Or do you move about with the Jordans?
Oh I travel with them sir.
I wish did stay here.
This is the place I'm happiest Mr. Drake.
Paris is chaos, Rome beyond belief,
I quite like Tangier but
even that's deteriorating.
Anyway we only stay there for a month.
Milk sir?
Oh yes just a little in my
tea but I like my coffee black.
There's a rumor that Mrs. Jordan is one
of the world's wealthiest women.
Do you imagine that's true, Ross?
It may well be sir but I make
it a point of never
discussing my employers.
Sugar, sir?
It's nice to know you
don't tattle about them.
No, no, no sugar in my tea but
I like one lump in my coffee.
I'm afraid the tea is never
satisfactory in this country sir.
I'm afraid not, thank you.
Would you pass me my cigarette case
it's on the dressing table over there.
I know the coffee's some
consolation don't you find sir?
Yes I have a particular
penchant for Turkish myself.
Ah my last employer
Lord Dunning drank nothing else.
Then you must make it
very well indeed Ross.
I don't know sir.
You're just speaking with
suitable modesty now I'm sure.
One finds one's way about things sir.
Yes one does Ross, one does indeed.
Mr. Drake what on Earth am I doing here?
Ross, can you press a silk shirt?
Oh yes, of course.
I want you to be my
man. Leave the Jordans.
I have a ticket for you for London
on the midnight flight from Paris tonight.
But I can't possibly.
I'll give you a cash
advance say of 150 pounds.
I know that Mrs. Jordan
isn't the most generous
of employers and in fact for some time
you've been considering moving from them.
Well that is true sir, but--
1500 hundred a year,
several evenings to yourself,
and at least every other
weekend completely free.
But I can't possibly leave
at a moment's notice even--
You must have a mother,
a brother, a relative of some kind?
I have a mother living yes.
Oh yes mothers are sometimes prone
to sudden afflictions and
the need of a son's presence.
You'll find me an easy master,
except in the small things.
Well your offer Mr. Drake
is most generous but--
You'll lead a very tranquil life Ross.
But your approach it's
so sudden and rather--
Disconcerting?
Well yes sir, that is
the word I was looking for.
You're going to make me an
excellent manservant, Ross.
Excellent, hmm?
How did you hear that there
was a situation available?
By one of those curious quirks of fate.
I ran into your man Ross
at the airport last night.
So you actually talked to Ross?
Yes he explained the position,
the unfortunate illness of his mother.
Then you're an opportunist Mr. Drake?
No I don't think so madam.
I just happen to be fond of France.
Do you have credentials?
Lady Bassington would
possibly though I'm--
Well call her on that phone.
I'll have a word with her.
It's perhaps not a good idea madam--
Perhaps yes?
But Lady Bassington is
a little eccentric madam.
Well if she's too eccentric to give you
a good reference I'm afraid
you're no good to me.
I thought --
You thought yes?
I thought if I wrote
to her ladyship, you see
she reacts badly to the telephone.
She still regards it as an
intrusion on her privacy.
Come in.
Good morning Mrs. Jordan.
The chef would like your approval
of the menu for this evening.
Yes, let me have it.
Lady Bassington lives in
Belgrave Square doesn't she.
At 14 Belgrave Square.
Coleman would get me
Lady Bassington's number?
The number is Belgravia--
From the London directory please Coleman.
There's a cable from Max darling
he'll be down for the weekend.
That's nice for you my love.
What happened to the Sudaka crisis?
I have no idea.
What time did you get in this morning?
Oh one, one thirty, it wasn't very late.
Why do you bother to lie?
It was 20 past three.
Yes I'm not in the mood
for a slanging match my love.
Is that Lady Bassington's residence?
I'm calling for Mrs. Basil
Jordan will you hold on please.
Thank you.
Mrs. Jordan?
One moment please.
London madam.
Thank you.
Hello, who am I talking to?
John Vere, I am Lady
Bassington's secretary.
Oh yes, I was wondering if Lady Bassington
would be good enough to give
me references on Mr. Drake?
I'd like a word with
Lady Bassington herself.
It would save a lot of time.
I'm afraid her ladyship's
in the country at the moment
Mrs. Jordan, but I imagine I could arrange
for references to be sent to you.
I take it Mr. Drake did
work for Lady Bassington?
Yes, yes he did
for some considerable time.
Would you say he was honest,
reliable, good at his job?
Drake's work was I would say
never less than satisfactory.
I see.
Lady Bassington at no time, to the best
of my knowledge had cause for complaint.
Why did he leave her then?
Yes why that's always the revealing
factor in these cases isn't it?
Yes, yes, I imagine it is Mrs. Jordan.
As far as I know Drake left her ladyship
quite amicably by mutual consent.
Drake wanted a more lively
atmosphere I imagine.
Oh I see, well would you ask her ladyship
to send me references addressed
to me here, Chateau Monaque, Loire.
Yes, Mrs. Jordan
I'll try and arrange that.
Thank you Mr. Vere, goodbye.
Well Drake, I'll give you a month's trial
subject to a satisfactory recommendation,
a thousand francs a month.
Come in.
Excuse me madam may I take it
you approve of the menu for this evening?
Yes, oh Coleman, this is our new butler.
Would you be kind enough
to show him his room.
Introduce him to the chef and the rest
of the staff and acquaint
him with his duties.
Certainly Mrs. Jordan.
Thank you Mr. Coleman.
Quite pleasant.
Yes I shouldn't imagine
there are many servants
who have an original Dufy in their room.
There's a Roualt in my room.
In fact the whole place
is full of impressionists.
The only trouble is you won't
have time to appreciate them.
So who keeps one hopping,
he or she, or both.
She, of course she may make
allowances in your case.
Oh why is that?
Mrs Jordan, well you'll find out.
And Mr. Jordan?
Oh no he's very easy going.
Yes the female is the
deadlier of the species.
She keeps him on a very tight lead,
doles out his money as
though he were a beggar
and that's why you'll have to
be careful of her meanness.
If she finds one of her bottles
of her wine in this room you're out.
All right, is she likely to come in here?
Only when you're not around.
It's the same with all the servants.
Look if I may give you a bit of advice.
Certainly.
Don't flatter her.
Really, why not?
Well she suspects that
everyone's after her money.
Including her husband apparently.
Especially her husband.
They seem to have sort of
a hate-hate relationship.
Yes I suppose you could call it that.
Look could you finish the
rest of your unpacking later
I have to go out and I'd
like to show you around,
and introduce you to the others.
At your service, Mr. Coleman lead the way.
Mr. Jordan's sanctum sanctorum.
The door's kept locked. You
only get in there by invitation.
Look I have to go into town
now can I get you something?
No thank you, who's the
guest coming this weekend?
Max Dell, he's an old schoolfriend chum
of Jordan's, comes here quite
often, no trouble at all.
Are you sure I can't get you something?
No thank you very much, I'll
go and finish my unpacking.
Hello, Vernon, Vernon?
Are you hearing me, tell me if you are?
Yes Drake, loud and clear.
Find out everything you can about Max Dell
believed connected with
the Foreign Office.
Discover how is connected
with the trouble in Sudaka.
Will contact the agency immediately.
Will be standing by from
10 to 11, understood?
Understood and out.
I was admiring your
shooting from my window sir.
If you don't mind my saying
sir you're an excellent shot.
No I don't mind a bit.
I'm afraid I've forgotten your name.
Drake sir, John Drake.
Drake, do you shoot Drake?
It used to be a hobby of mine sir.
Well do you wanna have a go?
I wouldn't like to presume sir.
Cut out that polite stuff Drake.
My wife likes it but I don't.
Just give him a nod when you're ready.
There's one in the choke.
Oh how nice of you, thank
you very much indeed sir.
Well I admire your style,
where did you shoot before?
On a private estate,
I imagine that was luck actually.
Have you never shot in competition.
No sir.
Oh, well I'm very impressed.
I'll tell you what Drake, we'll put up
four each and have a little bet on it.
I'm not really in your class sir.
Oh yes you are Drake.
How little is a little bet Mr. Jordan?
Well, just enough to give
it spice, say what 500 francs?
That's spice to you sir,
it's a fortnight's wages to me.
And I always know
a gambler when I see one.
Now you take the other
one, it's the same weight.
You have the gun and the honor.
And you have the advantage sir.
Now your turn sir I believe.
Well 100% each.
Very good sir.
I suggest we go on
taking alternate shots --
Excuse me sir.
Yes what is it Martine?
Madam would like to see you sir.
Oh, I was afraid she might.
We'll have to finish this
some other time Drake.
Yes, sir.
-Martine?
Sir?
The guest who is arriving--
Mr. Dell.
Yes, what room is he in?
The white room Mr. Drake.
Come in.
You were asking for me madam?
Ah Drake yes, what wine would
you suggest we have with dinner?
Oh, pour me a manzanilla will you?
Certainly madam.
It's not a complicated menu madam.
Well which of the Medocs
do you prefer?
It's a very personal
choice don't you think madam?
Well be personal Drake.
The Lascases Madam, for its body
and intensely individual bouquet.
Thank you Drake.
Thank you madam.
It was not Rapallo.
It was Rapallo.
It was Beirut, there was Boris--
and Gerda, it was the Carlton.
You kept the band playing until dawn.
And then we went on dancing
without music.
Look with Max arriving
tomorrow why don't we give
Gerda a call and ask her
to stay for a few days.
She's in Rome now.
Are you thinking of Max
or of yourself, my darling?
Alright forget Gerda,
why don't we talk about Boris.
Yes, certainly let's talk about Boris.
Boris is well worth talking about.
What's his latest on the market,
oil, engineering, mines, shipping?
I'd like some more grapes Drake.
Yes sir.
I'd like some more
grapes too please Drake.
Certainly madam.
I don't suppose you
realize that as the result
of Boris last trip,, thank you,
I made 20,000.
I can't understand anyone with
10 million worrying about 20,000.
I can't imagine someone who's
never done a stroke of work in his life
criticizing someone who's
made their own fortune.
I'll have some black coffee
please Drake with a brandy.
Yes sir.
I'd like a Cointreau please, no coffee.
Certainly madam.
Would you like your brandy in
a balloon or a liqueur glass sir?
Do I have your permission
to drink your brandy my love?
He prefers it in a balloon Drake.
One gets a more generous measure
that way doesn't one my darling?
You know I don't know
why you ever married me.
You hypnotized me darling.
Thank you Drake that will be all.
Vernon are you hearing me?
Yes, loud and clear.
Edwards has just contacted
me with some important news.
A private detective has
been making inquiries
about you being in service
with Lady Bassington.
Did Edwards cover up satisfactorily?
I think so. He managed to bluff them,
but if they persist
you're obviously finished.
It also looks as though we're
on to something doesn't it?
Over and out.
Come in.
Drake?
Yes madam.
Did you tell my husband
I wanted to see him?
I did indeed madam.
Well where is he then?
I have no idea madam,
still in his room I imagine.
The mail madam?
Oh just put it down over there please.
Might I say something madam?
What is it Drake?
I hope you'll forgive
me for saying this madam,
I rather shocked to learn from Mr. Vere,
Lady Bassington's
secretary that you'd hired
a private detective to
make inquires about me.
Make inquiries about you Drake?
Yes, you see Lady Bassington is
somewhat fragile madam and I'm sure--
But this is nonsense.
I haven't sent anyone to investigate you.
This is ridiculous.
In that case I apologize
madam, naturally I assumed.
This is rather interesting Drake.
Why should someone employ a private
detective to look into your past?
If you know nothing about it madam,
I have absolutely no idea.
Excuse me madam I should answer that.
Thank you so much.
Secretary cleared Drake but evasive.
Difficult to contact Lady Bassington.
Do you require absolute confirmation
Drake's employment, Carrington.
Hope I'm not disturbing you Drake?
Ah, there you are sir, I've been
looking for you all over the place,
this cablegram's just arrived for you sir.
Everything here is disgracefully dusty
I'll have it cleaned
up for you right away.
Oh no you won't Drake and
how did you get in here?
I simply knocked and entered.
Did you now?
Yes I know it's your private room
but I thought the cable
might be urgent sir.
Tell me how did you get
through a locked door.
It wasn't locked sir,
that's what surprised me.
I felt certain you would be here.
Not bad news I hope sir?
Why do you ask that?
Well telegrams and cables I always
associate with bad news.
I don't think you need
concern yourself too much Drake.
May I go sir?
No Drake, you may not.
Gives atmosphere don't you think?
Choose your machine.
My machine, sir?
Yes the other day when we
were shooting it was a draw
I thought it was about time
we decided who was the winner.
Am I allowed a practice lap sir?
Oh yes indeed. 10 laps for 500.
Call.
-For what sir?
Pile ou face to decide
who takes the inside lane.
Pile.
Face. Well take your practice lap.
Which thing is it.
That's yours.
Thank you so much sir.
I like a good competitor
that's why I like you Drake.
I was impressed by your
shooting the other day.
Impressed and surprised.
Obviously a person
who commands respect,
yes you have to watch that bend.
Yes.
Yes, but you seem to
have got the hang of it.
Now then there's my
Ferrari on the inside lane.
10 laps right?
Right sir.
There's a lap counter there to
keep you in the picture.
We start on three, are you ready?
Yes sir.
Right, one, two, start.
Yes, as you said sir one
has to watch that bend.
Yes we've never had
a servant quite like you Drake.
I must say it's an expensive experience.
May I go sir?
Yes you may Drake.
Thanks.
Darling, I think, we
ought to get rid of Drake.
That surprises me.
Didn't I see you shooting with him.
Yes, yes you did, now he's a good shot
and he has a certain charm,
but there's a certain
underlying insolence, don't you find?
No as a matter of fact I don't.
Oh, I found him in my den
going through my papers.
Did you now?
Is that why you hired a detective
agency to investigate him?
What do you know about that?
I know everything my love, don't I?
It's so useless to try
and hide things from me.
Anyway I want you to sack him.
With Max coming tomorrow and the Websters
at the end of the week, no my love no,
I find Drake perfectly satisfactory.
I don't wish to discuss
it further. Drake stays.
You have the most unsubtle
way of putting me in my place.
I treat you with the
respect you deserve my love.
Vernon calling, Vernon calling
are you hearing me, are you hearing me?
Over.
I'm hearing you, over.
Concerning Max Dell,
he's a junior minister.
He's just returned from
Sudaka and attended a special
Cabinet meeting on what course of action
to take concerning the unrest there.
He's certainly in possession of highly
confidential information. But the report
on him states he's completely trustworthy
and with a reputation beyond reproach.
Beyond reproach, I wonder.
Sorry, I trust you had
a comfortable journey sir?
Yes I did thank you.
You are new here aren't you?
Yes sir, the name's Drake, John Drake.
I'm Ross' replacement.
Oh and what happened to Ross?
He had to leave suddenly sir.
His mother was very ill I believe.
Oh I'm sorry, poor Ross.
Yes well I'll arrange to have your
things unpacked for you sir.
Oh don't bother I can manage that myself.
In that case I'll find Mr. Jordan
and tell him you've arrived.
I imagined with all the Sudaka trouble
that you wouldn't be able to make it Max.
Well nobody's indispensable
I'm happy to say.
I hope you're gonna give me some
shooting now I'm here Basil.
You bet.
One of our tenant farmers
has been complaining
that wild boar have
been running riot over his land.
I said we'd take a day on his side
of the forest and clear some of them out.
Well that's interesting.
I've never had a crack at wild boar.
By the way since you were last
here I discovered a real competitor.
Oh, who's that?
Drake, our new man,
he took five clays in a row.
Did he?
Well I must say he doesn't have
that limp rigidity that
most butlers have does he?
No and there's an interesting story there.
Look Max will excuse me
I've got an appointment.
Of course, go ahead.
I'll go in search of Claudia.
You do that.
How is she?
Things are certainly hotting up.
Jordan has just kept a secret
meeting in the forest
and guess who we met our
old friend Zepos, the one
who gave us so much trouble
in Iraq a couple of years ago.
He deals in secret information and sells
to the highest bidder, so
now we know that Jordan
is our man, what we don't know
is how he gets information
from people like Max Dell. That I intend
to discover at the very
earliest, over and out.
Well if we're going off on this
wild boar chase tomorrow
I think I'm going to retire.
Poor Max.
But Max is looking forward to it.
I'm looking forward to
getting Max to myself.
Good night my precious, oh
it's been so wonderful having
you here, so gay, and
so amusing, such fun.
Such a change.
When Basil gives us time we
must have a long tete a tete.
I'm looking forward to
that too Claudia darling.
Good night.
Drake.
Yes madam.
Good night.
-Good night madam.
Really Max you know
you're quite outrageous
you make love to my wife and
my back isn't even turned.
Well turn it over.
Let's have a turn with
the cars in the den, hmm?
Well I hope you've got plenty of money
on you, I'm feeling very lucky tonight.
Oh you mustn't let
Claudia go to your head.
But you'll have to allow me
a couple of practice matches.
Of course.
Well I suppose it's still
the Lotus and the Ferrari.
Yes, yes we'll toss up in the usual way.
Yes and that means that
you will get the Ferrari
They're exactly the same I promise you.
All the same I hope I get the Ferrari.
Its reputation helps if nothing else.
Well you'll have it.
Well don't be too sporting,
it might cost you quite a bit.
What is it Drake?
I wanted to ask Mr. Dell
about his breakfast sir.
Will you take it in your room Mr. Dell.
Yes please Drake.
May I pour those drinks for you sir?
No thank you that will be all Drake!
What are you having for breakfast sir?
Oh just coffee, toast, and marmalade.
I don't have much appetite
in the mornings I'm afraid.
Do you like your toast well done sir?
Quite crisp please.
Orange or lemon marmalade?
Oh it's immaterial.
Do you like cream or
milk in your coffee sir?
Milk please.
I forgot to ask do you
take fruit juice, sir?
Ah yes, orange juice please.
Right, sir. What time, sir?
Oh say, eight thirty.
Eight thirty it is.
Good night gentlemen.
Good night Drake.
He is efficient isn't he?
Never known a chap for so much detail.
Yes, he's too damned
efficient for my liking.
For two pins he'll be back
again about something else.
Well of course your
centrifugally operated device
increased the clutch pressure
as the engine speed rose
and transmitted to
a separate four speed
gear box and open propeller shaft.
Really?
I say do you think we could
have a bit of window open?
It's suddenly very hot for some reason.
Of course my dear fellow.
I had a type 35 once, what
workmanship, hand-built
of course, you put your foot down
it damn nearly went into orbit.
Now what about 20 laps?
I'm awfully sorry Basil,
I'm afraid you'll have
to excuse me, I feel terribly sleepy.
It's the traveling old boy.
Always has that effect.
But tomorrow we will
have a serious encounter.
I just can't keep my eyes open.
Go to bed Max. Go to bed.
Well I think I better,
otherwiseI shall fall asleep on my feet.
There you are.
Are you sure you're all right?
Go back to bed.
That's right, that's what you want,
a good night's sleep, good night old boy.
Good night.
Max I'm your friend do you understand?
You're quite safe with me, quite relaxed.
I want you to hear me Max.
You can hear me can't you?
When you hear me I want
you to speak quite freely.
Do you understand Max?
I want you to hear me now.
Now. Do you understand Max?
You can hear me can't you?
Yes. Yes I can hear you.
Good, good Max.
Now listen very carefully
and tell me, tell me what did
Sir John say about Sudaka?
Sudaka.
Yes, Sudaka Max.
What did Sir John say about Sudaka?
If the situation deteriorates,
strong line will be --
If the situation deteriorates
a strong line must be taken.
What action Max, what
action will be taken?
14th Airborne.
What is the 14th Airborne going to do Max?
What is it going to do?
Emergency standby, two bomber squadrons.
Two bomber squadrons on emergency standby.
Are they ready for immediate action Max?
Two bomber squadrons -
Sinclair - 14th Airborne.
14th Airborne, thank you Max, good.
Now you're going to forget about
all this little talk do you understand?
You're going to forget all about it Max.
Yes, I'll forget all about it.
Now you're going into
a deep and forgetful sleep Max.
You're very tired, very relaxed,
you're very tired Max, tired.
Come in.
Good morning, Madam.
Good morning.
Thank you. Good morning madam.
Good morning Drake.
What a pleasant day.
Yes.
What are the arrangements for lunch madam
are you in or would you like me to prepare
something to be brought out to you?
Oh no we'll be coming
back for lunch. My wrap please.
Certainly madam.
Thank you.
Good day, madam.
Oh one moment Drake, yes sir.
Good morning my love.
Good morning.
I thought we might take Drake
out with us shooting this morning.
Oh, why?
Well because he's an excellent shot
and we need every gun we can muster.
Would you like that Drake?
I should like it very much indeed madam.
Then you shall go.
Thank you madam. Sir.
Good morning.
Morning.
Zepos.
And Drake you come with me
we'll take the right flank.
Oh very good sir.
Mr. Zepos is getting out of line sir.
Don't you think he's rather far behind?
Is he Drake?
Yes if something were to break cover now
and he fired without due care,
there might be an unpleasant accident.
Zepos is an excellent shot I don't
think he's likely to miss his target.
If you say so sir, but I can't
help feeling a little uneasy.
I believe we have an interest in common.
Really, what's that Drake?
Hypnotism, a fascinating subject.
How did you know that
I was interested in hypnotism?
I was looking through your scrapbooks.
Oh did I leave my door unlocked again?
I always carry my skeleton keys.
I came across one of your
old press cutting books
and there was an excellent
review there on a hypnotic act
you did at an amateur show
when you were up at Oxford.
Yes, I had a certain talent.
You still have and modern drugs make
your task all the more
simple and sure don't they?
All these vials were filled
yesterday, today.
You see you've learned how to cash in
on your talent haven't you?
Please explain this
fantasy of yours, Drake?
Oh if Mrs. Jordan was to kick you out
your wouldn't exactly be in
the dirt would you Jordan?
What are you talking about?
And then there's your
friend Zepos we know all
about him he sells your
secrets doesn't he?
He's an old hand at the game.
Well I must say, get him Zepos!
Did you hit him?
I don't know he moved so fast.
We take no chances. You go
around there, I go this way.
The hunting season is over
I regret you'll be dining
alone this evening madam and
for some considerable time.