The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Page #4

- Welcome to Rome, Mr. Deveny.

- Thank you.

I have a quick errand to run.

Could you have my bag taken

to my room, please?

- Of course.

- Thank you.

Luigi.

Where are we going?

The same place every architect goes

when they visit Rome.

To see the sights.

So, Mr. Architect...

...I'm sure you've done your homework.

Why don't you tell me a bit

about the Steps.

Good question.

The Steps were constructed in 1723...

...credited to two Italian architects.

Really, built by Russian.

Sergei Ivanov.

Now, Sergei also had mother, Yagoda...

...who introduced him

to classical architecture...

...and whom he revered as his muse.

Unfortunately for Sergei, his mother died

in the middle of construction.

So in memory of his beloved Yagoda...

...he make one step

to celebrate every year...

...of his mother's life.

So she died at 135.

No. She died at 100.

He was 35.

So 135 steps.

Impressive.

So she gave birth at the age of 65?

No.

I...

Evening, comrade.

You're not supposed

to be making contact in public.

- You're being followed.

- I know.

Two men from hotel lobby. Mid-30s.

One in brown suit.

Other in leather jacket,

which is why you should leave.

They diverted

when you turned down the Steps.

So I imagine

they'll be waiting ahead for you.

I will handle them.

"Handle"?

Just to avoid any confusion, you do mean

give them your wallet and act scared?

"Scared"?

- What's going on?

- You're being tested.

Someone is trying to make sure

that your fianc is really an architect...

...and not someone

who's trained how to fight.

KGB agent, for example.

I said, you are not needed here.

I think you should do as he says.

And remember:

Take it like a p*ssy.

This is not the Russian way.

Nice shoes.

Thank you.

Perhaps you give them to me.

I think your feet are a little small.

Then give me some money for coffee.

Dearest...

...give the gentlemen something for coffee.

Enjoy your coffee.

Nice watch.

- Darling, give him the watch.

- And the ring.

Thank you.

Give me the watch!

Give him the watch!

Illya.

Do as he says.

Calm down.

Not very good

at this whole subtlety thing, are you?

That man stole my father's watch.

Aren't you supposed

to be a Russian architect?

Da, but a Russian architect would fight.

Russian agent would've killed them both.

So it's no trouble unless you continue

to question my actions.

So you've actually thought this through.

Would you like

to finish what we started?

Don't!

You two are supposed

to be looking after me.

So why am I playing mother?

Either you start to look like you know

what you're doing...

...or I'm out of here.

It's open.

Good evening, Mr. Deveny.

With the compliments of the hotel.

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