Under the Red Robe Page #2

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I'm asking you to succeed

where an army has failed.

You mentioned this.

You know the duke's castle in Foix?

No.

All the better. The duke's wife and sister

live in the castle.

He visits them from time to time.

You will gain access to this castle

and you will win their confidence.

I don't care how.

You will arrest the duke

and bring him to Paris.

Will you try it?

Try? The Eminence may consider it done.

Don't be too certain.

Should they find you out, you'll be lucky

if they give you a quick death.

If you fail me...

I can promise you a slow one.

Bring this man to me

and your sentence shall be cancelled.

Father Josef will give you

all the money you require.

You will need someone with you.

Marius?

Your Eminence?

Your Honor...

He doesn't please you.

I prefer to work alone.

If I know Marius,

he'll follow you like a dog.

If I know him Your Eminence,

he'll trail me like a hound.

Both, I hope. Josef,

give him the money.

Now go.

And bring the Duke of Foix to me.

One moment, sir.

You know the army, I suppose?

Can you ride?

Yes, sir!

Can you use your hands?

You'd be surprised.

The sooner we start, the better.

What time is it?

It's ten o'clock.

Hey, hey, hey, that's my watch!

- Yes, sir.

- Where did you find it?

In your pocket.

- When?

- When you asked if I could use my hands.

The devil you did!

Give it to me.

From where?

Where is it then?

In your pocket.

In my pocket?

I told you you'd be surprised.

Shall I keep the money or will you?

Keep it. It'll save time.

Open the door!

- We have no room.

- See to the horses.

- We have no room!

- See to the horses!

Why?

Could one of your people

guide me to the market, sire?

You're better ask them.

Who wants to earn a couple of crowns?

Is it my imagination or is there

a certain lack of enthusiasm?

We don't like strangers here.

Well, you don't have to poison them.

You are the Duke of Foix's people,

aren't you?

We are.

And he is in Spain?

He might be.

Do I cross the river to reach the castle?

Answer!

Which road do I take?

You'll take the road home

if you've got any sense!

Certain men live long.

Not here.

Here we are.

But we'll never get across alive!

I might.

But... I can't!

That's why I'm going to cross here.

What should I tell the cardinal?

Say the next time he gives me a

dangerous task...

...he'd better chose a taller one.

Goodbye.

But, master!

Master!

He's still alive.

Put him down there.

What is it?

A man! He's half-drowned!

Get some brandy!

Madame...

Thank you, madame.

My name is Reymond du Vas.

What happened?

I... I was attacked.

Hit on the head.

Thrown into the river.

Do you know where you are?

No, I lost consciousness.

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