Hell and High Water Page #2

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Look. Look, before | we go any further...

exactly what country | do you men represent?

We represent | many countries...

as private individuals.

We are scientists, | former statesmen, businessmen-

all volunteers | acting independently...

for a common cause | against a common enemy.

As private | individuals...

we can conduct this investigation | on a scientific basis...

without violating | any neutral waters.

And if what we suspect | is verified...

we can then make | our findings public.

And what good | will that do?

Don't you think the truth | is worth knowing?

Don't you believe that | factual proof will establish, once and for all...

both the identity and the intention | of the aggressor?

Who knows? | But where do I fit in to the picture?

We want you to command a ship | for an inspection tour of these islands.

- What kind of a ship? | - A submarine.

We know that four times | during World War II...

you commanded a submarine | reconnaissance patrol...

in this very area.

As I recall, you were | extremely successful in these waters...

when you fought | my country.

This time the enemy is different, Mr. Jones, | but the waters are the same.

You received already | $5,000.

20,000 in United States | currency...

will be deposited to your account | in any bank you elect...

to chauffeur Professor Montel | to this island.

And another 25,000 bonus | when you bring him back safely...

with all the information | he seeks.

What about the sub? | Did it volunteer too?

One does not pick up a first-class submarine | in the junkyard, Mr. Jones.

We have salvaged | a Japanese submarine.

- What class? | - I-203.

Sewer pipe. Had one on my tail once | for six hours. Taylor look her over?

- Yes. | - Start getting her refitted?

- Yes. | - Armed?

Mr. Jones, the object | of this mission...

is scientific investigation, | not combat.

Professor...

am I in command?

- That's right. | - Then we arm the sub.

That is, if you want me | to get you back in one piece.

Did you also | salvage a crew?

We have picked volunteers- | experienced men.

There will be | two scientists on board.

Professor Montel | and his assistant, Professor Gerard.

We aren't positive | which island it is...

but a certain freighter, | the Kiang Ching...

has been up to this area | several times before...

with cargos of concrete | and heavy metals.

She's loading again | at Tientsin.

The last time I tailed a freighter, | my price was 650 a month...

and I had to buy | my own uniforms.

All right. I want my own key men- | men who've served with me before.

You name them, | and we'll get them.

Like you got me, huh? | For cash.

If it's necessary.

As I said before, | Mr. Jones...

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