Chapter XIII: Amateur Movie Making (2)

56. CONWELL'S ROOM IN THE CONSULATE. Conwell is sitting at his desk
very busily but rather slyly making out a report. Rosalie
comes from her father's room, says good morning to Conwell and
starts to pass through. Conwell immediately jumps to his feet,
comes to her, and stops her, admiring her dress, etc. Rosalie
shows by her attitude that she has begun to fear this man. She
starts to pass him but he takes her by the hand, restrains her
and says:

SP: "HOW MUCH LONGER ARE YOU GOING TO KEEP ME WAITING?"

Rosalie is embarrassed and doesn't know what to say. She tells
him that she doesn't care about him in that way and he finally
says:

SP: "DON'T YOU THINK YOU OWE ME SOMETHING AFTER ALL I'VE DONE FOR
YOUR FATHER?"

She expresses her gratitude for the help he has been to her
father but doesn't quite see why she should marry him for that
reason. Conwell is getting impatient and finally says:

SP: "YOUR FATHER AS GOOD AS PROMISED THAT YOU'D MARRY ME."

Rosalie is surprised and incredulous, says she doesn't believe
it and turns and goes to the door. Conwell tries to restrain
her but doesn't succeed. Rosalie calls in to her father and
asks if he will come in.

57. COLONEL BIRD'S ROOM AT CONSULATE. Colonel Bird puts down his
book and goes in to Conwell's room.

58. CONWELL'S ROOM AT CONSULATE. Rosalie looks up at her father
almost in tears and asks if he promised that she marry
Conwell. Colonel Bird berates Conwell for suggesting such a
thing, tells her she shall marry the man of her choice.
Conwell protests that Bird is indebted to him for his job,
Colonel Bird straightens himself up with great dignity and
says:

SP: "WELL, SIR, DIDN'T I MAKE YOU MY SECRETARY?"

Conwell looks at him as much as to say--"You poor old
simp--just wait." Colonel Bird takes Rosalie to the door,
kisses her good-by and she goes out. He then turns to Conwell
and tells him to stop annoying his daughter.

59. EXTERIOR CONSULATE. Rosalie comes out and goes down the street
toward the station.

60. CONWELL'S ROOM AT CONSULATE. Colonel Bird is still laying down
the law to Conwell who nods his head, and Colonel Bird goes
back to his own room. Conwell looks after him in a menacing
way, then shakes his fist after him and suggesting that he
will get even with him yet. He then gets his hat and goes out.
(Fade out.)

T:

61. RAILWAY STATION AT SANTO GRAFTO. Station master is there,
baggage man, three or four natives, some kids and several
pretty native girls. Rosalie also is waiting. The train comes
in, a couple of soldiers get off and greet the girls. Two
natives get off and then Tom and Roland get off. Rosalie
rushes to them. Roland kisses her, she greets Tom and leads
them off.

62. BACK OF SANTO GRAFTO STATION. Carriage waiting with native
driver. Rosalie enters with Roland and Tom, they get into the
carriage and drive off. (Fade out.)

T: THE HOTEL DEL MOSQUITO.

63. FRONT OF HOTEL. (Fade in.) There are several tables in front
of the hotel and also several booths and a sign over the
entrance. Several people are sitting at the tables drinking.
At one table sits the Countess and Enrico. Conwell enters and
joins them, rather sore over his rebuff by Rosalie. They ask
him why so grouchy and he tells them. They give him the laugh
but Enrico slaps him on the back and tells him she will come
around all right. Waiters are going in and out. A pretty girl
is selling flowers, a couple of musicians are playing guitars.
Carriage drives up with Rosalie, Roland and Tom. Tom and
Roland get out, a native porter comes from the hotel and takes
their bags into the hotel followed by Tom, while Roland stops
to speak to Rosalie. Conwell looks up, sees Roland and is very
much disturbed. He calls the attention of his two friends to
Roland and tells them who he is and they all look searchingly
at him. Roland says a very affectionate good-by to Rosalie and
says:

SP: "MAY I COME TO SEE YOU THIS EVENING?"

Rosalie tells him that he may, bids him good-by and he watches
her drive away, sighs and turns and goes into hotel. Conwell
half hides so that Roland won't see him. After he is well out
of sight Conwell starts to grumble at his ill luck at having
this fellow come down here. Enrico pats him on the back,
whispers in his ear and says:

SP: "WE CAN PUT HIM OUT OF THE WAY DURING THE REVOLUTION."

The Countess nods that this will be easy but Conwell looks
doubtful, shakes his head and says:

SP: "NO, IT WOULD BE DANGEROUS FOR US--HE'S TOO WELL KNOWN IN
WASHINGTON."

Conwell shows his anger and chagrin at the turn of affairs.
Enrico shrugs his shoulders but the Countess starts in to
think of some way out.

64. HALLWAY OUTSIDE ROLAND'S APARTMENT. Porter enters with Roland
and Tom, opens door and they enter Roland's room.

65. ROLAND'S APARTMENT IN THE HOTEL. The porter shows Tom and
Roland in. Roland is quite pleased with the place, tips the
porter generously; the porter leaves, followed by Tom and his
bag.

66. FRONT OF HOTEL. Conwell is still cursing his luck. Enrico is
sympathetic but helpless. The Countess is thinking heavily and
finally gets an idea. She leans over, pats Conwell on the
and says:

SP: "THERE'S SOMETHING ON EVERY MAN IF YOU CAN ONLY FIND IT. LEAVE
IT TO ME. I'LL FIND SOMETHING TO HANG ON HIM."

Enrico approves of this, Conwell is slightly interested and
the Countess goes on explaining that she has tackled many a
difficult proposition and won out. Just to leave it to her.
(Fade out.)

T: EVENING.

67. BEAUTIFUL COURTYARD OR GARDEN AT THE CONSULATE.

Roland, dinner coat, and Rosalie, evening dress, and the
Colonel are there. Roland has just finished telling the story
of his dad's directions regarding his fortune and he finishes
up by saying to Rosalie:

SP: "SO WE'VE GOT TO WAIT ANOTHER YEAR, ROSALIE."

She takes his hand and says she doesn't mind at all, she knows
he'll be a great success. The old Colonel comes to him, takes
him by the hand and says:

SP: "I'M GLAD SOMETHING HAS SET YOU TO WORK, BUT YOU'VE GOT TO WIN
TO GET ROSALIE."

Roland thanks the Colonel, tells him he knows it and that he's
going to make good. The Colonel rather brusquely tells him he
hopes he does and then leaves. Rosalie runs to Roland, tells
him she knows he's going to make good.

68. HALLWAY OUTSIDE ROLAND'S APARTMENT. The Countess enters, looks
around stealthily, goes to the door, tries it, finds it
locked, takes a hairpin from her hair, unlocks the door with
it, looks around and enters.

69. ROLAND'S ROOM IN HOTEL. The Countess in dark evening dress
enters and closes the door. Begins to rummage around among
Roland's things in his wardrobe trunk. She finally uncovers a
lot of blank insurance policies. She shows great interest in
the discovery of the papers, as papers are one of her main
stock in trade. She starts feverishly to examine them.

INSERT--HANDFUL OF INSURANCE BLANKS.

The Countess looks at them in disgust, puts them back where
she found them and goes on hunting.

70. GARDEN OF CONSULATE. Another very beautiful shot with Rosalie
and Roland standing or sitting on a bench planning their
future.

71. ROLAND'S BEDROOM IN HOTEL. The Countess still rummaging
around. Down in the bottom drawer of the trunk, she discovers
a copy of Roland's father's instructions which have been given
him by Lord Howe-Greene. She pounces on this and reads it.

INSERT--If at the end of one year the business said Roland Stone
procures for the company has proven profitable, the same will
be proof of his good business judgment and he is then to come
into possession of my entire fortune.

Countess ponders over this a moment, then reads next
paragraph:

INSERT--Part of statement as follows:

"If, on the other hand, the company at the end of one year has
suffered a loss through the agency of said Roland Stone, my
entire fortune shall be given to the support of the Washington
Home for Incurables."

The Countess gloats over this discovery, carefully replaces
everything just as she found it, conceals the paper in her
dress and stealthily leaves the room.

72. EXTERIOR OF CONSULATE. Roland is just bidding Rosalie
good-night. She is expressing her good wishes for his success.
Roland looks out toward the view of Bunkonia, then turns to
Rosalie and says:

SP: "WHY, IN A VIRGIN FIELD LIKE THIS, I CAN'T HELP BUT MAKE THE
COMPANY MONEY."

Rosalie is just as certain as he is about it. He then goes on
telling her that in just one little year he will be claiming
her. Rosalie is delighted. Roland timidly kisses her, says
good-night and leaves. Rosalie looks after him and sighs.

73. CAFE OF THE HOTEL. Enrico and Conwell sitting at a table
smoking and drinking. Conwell is quite nervous and irritable.
Enrico is trying to jolly him up. The Countess enters in a
very mysterious way, sits beside them and tells them with much
glee but in great secretiveness that she has great news. She
stealthily draws the paper from her dress and shows it to
them.

INSERT--SAME CLAUSE AS BEFORE WITH THE COUNTESS' FINGER POINTING
TO IT.

Conwell and Enrico are puzzled over this, and Conwell asks the
Countess how it concerns him.

The Countess looks furtively about and says:

SP: "DON'T YOU SEE--IF HE LOSES MONEY FOR THE COMPANY, HE LOSES
THE FORTUNE AND THE GIRL!"

Enrico and Conwell consider this for a moment, and finally
realize the truth of it but ask the Countess what she has in
her bean. The Countess looks furtively about and says:

SP: "WE'LL HAVE HIM INSURE THE LIVES OF THE KING AND COUNCIL."

Enrico and Conwell look at her, then at each other and ask
what good that will do. The Countess looks at them in a
surprised way and says:

SP: "AREN'T THEY ALL TO BE KILLED IN OUR REVOLUTION?"

Slowly the force of this breaks over the minds of Enrico and
Conwell, their faces become wreathed in smiles, at length both
laugh boisterously. Conwell takes the paper and looks at it
again, then rises, takes his glass, holds it out toward the
Countess and says:

SP: "TO THE WOMEN--BLESS THEM. WHAT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT THEM?"

He and Enrico raise their glasses and drink to the Countess
who smiles and blushes. (Fade out.)

T: THE NEXT MORNING--THE PLANT.

74. FRONT OF THE HOTEL. (Fade in.) Roland is sitting at a table
in the f.g. having his breakfast. Conwell and Enrico come to
the hotel doorway and look out. They finally spot Roland.
Conwell then gives instructions to Enrico as to what to do. He
then goes out toward Roland while Enrico backs into the hotel
doorway and waits. Conwell goes over to Roland, slaps him
on the back, greets him heartily. Roland rises, rather
embarrassed, Conwell shakes his hand cordially and sits beside
him. Enrico in the doorway watches with a sinister smile.
Conwell asks Roland what he is doing down in Bunkonia. Roland
says:

SP: "I'VE COME DOWN TO SELL INSURANCE."

Conwell is interested in this and Roland tells him in a few
words what he wants to do. Conwell is quite interested and
says:

SP: "PERHAPS I CAN GIVE YOU A BOOST. I KNOW ALL THE BIG GUNS DOWN
HERE."

Roland is mildly interested but not overly enthusiastic as he
knows something of Conwell's boasting proclivities. However he
thanks him. Conwell offers Roland a cigarette and while Roland
is taking it, Conwell quickly signals to Enrico. Enrico sees
the signal and walks down to the front of the hotel. Conwell
looks up sharply, pretending he has just seen Enrico, points
him out to Roland, who looks also, and Conwell then speaks,
saying:

SP: "THAT'S ENRICO DE CASTANET, SECRETARY OF WAR, AND A GREAT PAL
OF KING CARAMBA."

Roland is quite impressed. Conwell says he will bring him over
and gets up and goes over toward Enrico. Enrico turns, sees
him, greets him very enthusiastically, saying, "Ah, my
friend," shakes his hand and raises his hat at the same time
Conwell is doing it. Conwell then asks him if he won't come
over and meet his friend, at the same time giving Enrico the
wink. Enrico says he will be pleased and they both go over to
Roland's table. Conwell introduces Enrico to Roland. Enrico
again raises his hat. They all sit, Roland orders drinks and
Conwell briefly tells Enrico about Roland's business. Enrico
says he is interested in any friend of Conwell's and after a
few words of explanation from Roland, Enrico says to Conwell:

SP: "THERE'S A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL TO-NIGHT. WHY NOT BRING YOUR
FRIEND? I'LL HAVE HIM MEET THE KING."

Roland is quite overcome by all this kindness, and Conwell
says: "_That is exactly the thing to do_." Conwell takes his
drink, holds it up and says:

SP: HERE'S HOPING YOU INSURE THE LIVES OF THE KING AND ALL HIS
COUNCIL."

They all drink to Roland's success. Roland is overcome by
their kindness. (Fade out.)

T: AT THE COUNCIL MEETING.

75. KING CARAMBA'S COUNCIL ROOM. (Fade in.) King Caramba and his
councilors are there, boozing as usual. Conwell is standing
making a speech to them which they are not listening to very
intently. Conwell is telling them what a great thing insurance
is, and says:

SP: "RIGHT AT YOUR VERY DOOR, GENTLEMEN, IS A YOUNG YANKEE WHO IS
ABLE TO SELL YOU THIS WONDERFUL LIFE INSURANCE."

The councilors listen in a drunken way, all except old Señor
Frijole, who is very sore and grouchy and signifies that he
wants nothing to do with this Yankee and his business. Enrico
rises to speak, telling them what a wonderful thing insurance
is, and then he says:

SP: "WHY, DO YOU REALIZE, GENTLEMEN, THAT WE GET THOUSANDS OF
PESETAS FOR A MERE FEW HUNDRED?"

He turns to Conwell and asks him if he is right. Conwell
assures him he is right, and then continues his speech. At
this the Councilors begin to take very much more interest.
They signify that this must be very good after all, all except
old Señor Frijole, who is sitting next to Enrico. He pulls
Enrico's sleeve and says:

SP: "BUT YOU HAVE TO DIE TO GET IT--DON'T YOU?"

Enrico gives him a quick, dirty look, tells him to shut up,
which squelches him somewhat, but he goes on mumbling to
himself. Conwell goes on talking, saying that this opportunity
should not be overlooked. He sits down. Enrico says he thinks
it is a fine idea and says:

SP: "I'LL TAKE 10,000 PESETAS MYSELF."

At this the councilors are more interested than ever as they
know Enrico is not the type to be done. Old Frijole goes on
grumbling into his glass of liquor saying he will have nothing
to do with it. Conwell goes over to the door, opens it and
goes out.

76. HALLWAY IN PALACE. Roland sitting on a settee. Conwell comes
from Council Room. Roland with application in his hand jumps
up nervously and meets him. Conwell tells him it is all right
and they go into Council Room.

77. COUNCIL ROOM. Conwell brings Roland in and introduces him to
the councilors who greet him, with drunken enthusiasm, while
Conwell stands in the background with a menacing leer. Roland
is very much pleased, but bashful, overcome by his luck.
Enrico, with a grand flourish, asks Roland for an application
which Roland gives him, and he signs his own application with
a grand flourish and hands it over to Roland as if to
say--"There, what more assurance do you want that this is a
good thing?" At this the other councilors all reach out
drunkenly and grab applications, Roland writing in the
amounts, and all of them signing the applications drunkenly.
Enrico and Conwell exchange triumphant looks, but old Señor
Frijole shows his disgust for the entire affair. He finally
goes up and tries to keep the King from signing his
application, but the King gives him a push, he staggers back
into his chair, mumbling and grumbling and warning them
against Yankee tricks. By this time, Roland has most of the
applications signed, Conwell comes up, pats him on the back
and congratulates him. (Fade out.)

T: ABOUT A WEEK LATER. (Fade in.)

78. COLONEL BIRD'S ROOM IN CONSULATE. Rosalie in simple
evening dress is standing by the window. Roland, in a blue
coat and flannel trousers, rushes in and Rosalie runs to him.
He tells her he has a surprise for her. She is very much
interested and wants to know what it is. He says:

SP: "I'VE INSURED KING CARAMBA AND HIS COUNCILORS FOR NEARLY A
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS."

Rosalie is amazed and delighted at this good news. Roland
says:

SP: "I JUST DELIVERED THE POLICIES AND COLLECTED THE PREMIUMS."

Rosalie is in ecstasies and throws her arm around him and
kisses him, much to his embarrassment, although he is also
greatly pleased. Roland says:

SP: "I WANT YOU TO COME OUT TO HELP CELEBRATE MY GOOD FORTUNE."

She is delighted, picks up a tulle scarf and goes out with
Roland.

79. CONWELL'S ROOM IN CONSULATE. Conwell is standing at desk as
Roland and Rosalie enter. Conwell turns to them smiling.
Roland stops and tells Rosalie Conwell's influence got him his
big clients. He goes to Conwell and thanks him, shaking his
hand. Rosalie is surprised and puzzled that Conwell should
help Roland. Roland gets Rosalie and they go out bidding
Conwell good-night. Conwell looks after them leering.

80. EXTERIOR CONSULATE. Roland and Rosalie come out of the
Consulate and leave in the direction of the hotel.

81. REVOLUTIONISTS' RENDEZVOUS. The Countess, three other
Revolutionists and about thirty soldiers are there. They are
all excited and talking among themselves.

82. GATEWAY OF RENDEZVOUS. General enters hurriedly and knocks
three times--gate opens and he quickly enters.

83. REVOLUTIONISTS' RENDEZVOUS. Revolutionists talking and
awaiting somebody. The general enters and joins group. He
looks about and says:

SP: "ENRICO HAS JUST LEFT THE COUNCIL MEETING. AS SOON AS HE COMES
WE STRIKE."

He then leaves and goes to soldiers--the others discuss this
news excitedly.

84. GATEWAY OF RENDEZVOUS. A group of six or eight soldiers, led
by a sergeant, approach skulkingly--the sergeant knocks at the
gate, which opens and the soldiers all sneak in.

85. EXTERIOR CONSULATE. Colonel enters from opposite direction
taken by Roland and Rosalie and enters consulate. Four guards
look out from hiding places.

86. CAFE IN FRONT OF THE HOTEL (NIGHT). Several people at tables.
Roland and Rosalie enter and go into one of the little booths
and sit down--waiter comes and takes their order--they are
very happy.

87. EXTERIOR CONSULATE. Enrico enters, whistles softly, and four
guards sneak out of hiding places and come to him. He asks if
Colonel Bird is home. They tell him he has just gone in. He
tells them to wait in the shadow and they go into the shadow
and Enrico, looking about cautiously, goes to the porch and
knocks three times.

88. CONWELL'S ROOM IN CONSULATE. Conwell at desk hears knock,
glances toward the colonel's room and goes to the door, opens
it. Enrico quickly enters. Conwell closes the door. Enrico
asks him if the Colonel is in. He smiles and says yes. Enrico
tells him he has come to fix old Bird. Conwell says:
"Easy--he'll do anything you say," and tells him to wait a
moment and goes into the Colonel's room.

89. COLONEL'S ROOM. Colonel at his desk. Conwell enters, tells him
that Enrico de Castanet wishes to see him. Colonel somewhat
surprised and a little bit flattered, swells up a bit, tells
Conwell to show Señor de Castanet in. Conwell opens the door
and de Castanet enters. The Colonel greets him and they sit
down and Conwell goes out and they begin to talk, Enrico
telling him that they are going to pull a revolution that
night and put King Caramba and his council out of the way.

90. CAFE IN FRONT OF HOTEL. Roland and Rosalie still dining,
having a grand time. A couple of revolutionists enter and sit
in the booth next to theirs.

91. COLONEL'S ROOM. Enrico is talking very earnestly to the
Colonel. At length he says:

SP: "NOW IF YOU WILL ADVISE THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT TO
RECOGNIZE OUR NEW GOVERNMENT TO-MORROW, IT WILL MEAN ALMOST
ANYTHING YOU WISH TO ASK."

The old Colonel is puzzled and vaguely alarmed at this,
doesn't quite get it. Asks Enrico:

SP: "ARE YOU OFFERING ME A BRIBE?"

Enrico shrugs his shoulders and says if that is what he
chooses to call it. The old Colonel becomes very angry, rises
at his desk, begins to lay down the law to Enrico and says:

SP: "YOU WOULD HAVE ME BARTER THE HONOR OF MY COUNTRY? ARE YOU
AWARE, SIR, THAT YOU ARE DEALING WITH _A LOYAL AMERICAN
CITIZEN_?"

He bangs the table, stretches himself to his full height.
Enrico rises and tries to argue with him, but the Colonel
brushes him away and grandiloquently points to American flag.

SP: "THAT, SIR, IS THE GREATEST FLAG IN THE WORLD, AND NO ACT OF
MINE SHALL EVER STAIN IT."

At the finish of the speech, the old Colonel, with a grand
flourish, orders Enrico out of the room. Enrico backs out,
protesting all the way. The old man kicking him out at the
finish.

92. CONWELL'S OFFICE. Conwell waiting expectantly. Enrico lands in
the room, to which he has been catapulted by the old Colonel's
foot. Conwell comes to him, much perturbed.

93. COL. BIRD'S ROOM AT THE CONSULATE. Old Colonel slams the door
and walks up and down in excitement.

94. CONWELL'S ROOM. Enrico angrily telling Conwell what happened
in the other room. Conwell very sore and disgusted at the old
man, says:

SP: "HAVE YOUR GUARD KIDNAP HIM AND LOCK HIM UP AND _I'LL_ TAKE
CHARGE OF THE CONSULATE."

Enrico angrily approves of this and rushes outdoors.

95. COLONEL'S ROOM AT CONSULATE. Colonel at his desk, rapidly
writing a telegram, presses button.

96. CONWELL'S ROOM AT CONSULATE. Conwell, looking out, hears
the button, goes into the Colonel's room.

97. COLONEL'S ROOM AT CONSULATE. Colonel finishing telegram,
rises. Conwell comes to him. Colonel indignantly tells him in
a very few words what has happened, points to the flag,
hammers his chest in great indignation, shows him a telegram
which he is sending. Conwell reads telegram:

INSERT--TELEGRAM.

TO CAPT. HENRY HALYARD, U. S. BATTLESHIP UTAH, PORTO PUNKO,
BUNKONIA.

REVOLUTION THREATENED HERE TO-NIGHT. SEND MARINES AT ONCE TO
PROTECT AMERICAN INTERESTS.

BIRD, CONSUL.

Conwell smiles at this. The Colonel orders him to send it at
once and Conwell, still smiling, starts to leave the room,
when the door opens and in bursts Enrico with his four guards.
He tells them to arrest the Colonel, which they do, but the
old boy puts up a fight. They finally overcome him and hold
him prisoner. He appeals to Conwell, who only laughs at him
and tears up the telegram and throws it in his face, shakes
his finger at the old man and says:

SP: "WE SHALL SEE NOW WHO IS THE BOSS AROUND HERE."

The old Colonel is annoyed and tries to get at Conwell but the
guards hold him. Conwell smiles and says:

SP: "WE SHALL SEE NOW WHETHER I GET YOUR DAUGHTER OR NOT."

He tells the guard to rush the old man out, which they do,
followed by Conwell and Enrico.

98. CONWELL'S ROOM IN CONSULATE. The guards rush the old Colonel
through the room and out, followed by Conwell and Enrico.

99. FRONT OF THE CONSULATE. Guards rush the old Colonel out
followed by Enrico and Conwell. Enrico tells the guard:

SP: "LOCK HIM UP IN THE DUNGEONS UNDER THE PALACE."

He scribbles on a card that he gives to one of the guards. The
guards rush the Colonel off toward the palace and Enrico and
Conwell go in the opposite direction, toward the rendezvous.

100. CAFE IN FRONT OF HOTEL. (Long shot) showing the two booths,
with Roland and Rosalie in one and the two revolutionists in
the other.

CLOSE UP OF TABLE WITH ROLAND AND ROSALIE. They are talking
animatedly. Roland has a little notebook in his hand, which he
shows to Rosalie and says:

SP: "THINK WHAT THIS MEANS TO US, ROSALIE! I CAN'T FAIL NOW."

Rosalie is delighted at the wonder of this--takes his hand and
they go on talking of their plans.

CLOSE UP OF THE TABLE WITH THE REVOLUTIONISTS. A third
revolutionist officer comes in hurriedly, sits down, looks
about and says:

SP: "THE HOUR TO STRIKE IS AT HAND." The other revolutionists
listen.

CLOSE UP OF ROLAND AND ROSALIE. They are pricking up their ears.

CLOSE UP OF REVOLUTIONISTS' TABLE. One asks the newcomer what
is going to happen and he says:

SP: "THE REVOLUTION STARTS TO-NIGHT." The other two gloat over
this.

CLOSE UP--Roland and Rosalie listen, their alarm growing,
Roland climbs on chair and looks into next booth.

OTHER BOOTH--Roland looking over top, frightened. The
revolutionists go on talking, the newcomer says:

SP: "KING CARAMBA AND HIS COUNCIL WILL BE KILLED FIRST." They go
on talking together.

CLOSE UP, ROLAND AND ROSALIE--Roland is dismayed at what he has
heard. Rosalie starts to speak and he tells her to keep quiet
and he listens over the partition.

CLOSE UP, THREE REVOLUTIONISTS--They are talking, call waiter, pay
him and get up and leave hurriedly. Roland ducks down.

CLOSE UP OF ROLAND--Finally he realizes what is to happen, and
that it means ruin and he turns to Rosalie and says:

SP: "THEY ARE GOING TO KILL EVERY ONE I'VE INSURED."

They are both terribly alarmed and realize that this means
ruin for their hopes. They don't know what to do, at length
Rosalie says:

SP: "WE MUST HAVE FATHER SEND FOR HELP."

Roland in his terror agrees to this--he throws a bill on the
table, she grabs him by the hand and they rush out.

101. EXTERIOR REVOLUTIONISTS' RENDEZVOUS--Enrico and Conwell
enter. Enrico knocks on door three times, the door is opened
and they enter.

102. REVOLUTIONISTS' RENDEZVOUS. Enrico and Conwell enter and join
Countess and General and tell them the time has come to
strike--that old Bird refused Enrico's request, that they
chucked him in prison and Conwell now is boss of the
Consulate.

103. DUNGEONS UNDER PALACE. Four guards rush in Colonel Bird and
chuck him in one of the cells, lock the door and rush out.

104. EXTERIOR CONSULATE. Roland and Rosalie run in and rush into
the Consulate.

105. CONWELL'S ROOM AT CONSULATE. Roland and Rosalie rush through.

106. COL. BIRD'S ROOM AT CONSULATE. Roland and Rosalie rush in--see
the overturned furniture and realize something has happened.
Mammy enters from back door. Rosalie runs to her and asks what
has happened and she doesn't know. Rosalie asks Mammy where
her father is. Mammy says she left him here. Rosalie is
terrified. Rosalie and the old servant rush out. Rosalie
upstairs and Mammy to kitchen to look for the Colonel. Roland
picks up the bits of the telegram from the floor and pieces
them together.

Rosalie comes back into the room and the old servant enters
and shakes her head. Rosalie in terror, says:

SP: "FATHER IS NOT HERE."

Roland thinks a moment, realizes that they have taken him
away, shows his anger at this, calls Rosalie to him, finishes
piecing the telegram together and then reads it.

INSERT OF TELEGRAM PIECED TOGETHER.

Rosalie having read the telegram shows hope in her face and
says to Roland:

SP: "YOU MUST SEND THAT MESSAGE AT ONCE."

Roland jumps at this and gathers up the pieces in his hand,
starts to go, then thinks of the girl, stops and asks her what
she will do in the meantime. She says never to mind, but to go
on, old Mammy will stay with her. Roland is reluctant to go,
but Rosalie goes to the drawer of the desk, takes out her
father's old army revolver, and then goes to Roland and says:

SP: "I AM AN AMERICAN GIRL AND CAN TAKE CARE OF MYSELF."

She tells him to go and forces him out toward the door. He
takes her in his arms and kisses her and rushes out. The old
mammy comes to her and puts her arm about her.

107. FRONT OF CONSULATE--Roland rushes out and down the street
toward the station.

108. REVOLUTIONISTS' RENDEZVOUS. The Countess, the General and a
few other officers, about 100 soldiers and a major are
there. Enrico is giving his instructions to the various
people. Conwell and Enrico enter. Conwell tells Countess,
General and others what has happened and tells them what to
do. Conwell says:

SP: "LOOK HERE, WHAT ABOUT THE GIRL? I WANT HER ABDUCTED AND
KEPT FOR ME IN THE PALACE."

Enrico says that's all right--tells the general to put a guard
at the disposal of Conwell. Conwell and the general leave--go
to soldiers. Enrico tells Countess to look after the girl when
she gets to the palace. Countess says she will and Enrico goes
on talking to others.

About 100 soldiers are there. Conwell and General enter.
General selects a guard of about three men. Tells them to obey
Conwell's orders and Conwell leaves with the three men. The
General then turns to the rest of the soldiers instructing
them as to what they are to do.

109. EXTERIOR R. R. STATION. Roland runs in and enters station.

110. INTERIOR R. R. STATION AND TELEGRAPH OFFICE. Roland rushes in
and tells station master he wants to send a message. Starts to
write it. Station master stops him--says he cannot send
message. Roland asks why. Station master points to telegraph
instrument.

CLOSE UP OF TELEGRAPH INSTRUMENT SMASHED.

Roland asks who did that. Station master says:

SP: "THE REVOLUTIONISTS."

Roland is nonplused for the moment--rushes out of the door,
followed by the station master.

111. EXTERIOR R. R. STATION. Roland rushes out followed by
station master. Roland runs in the direction of the hotel.
Station master looks after him and bites his thumb at him,
then goes back into station.

112. EXTERIOR WINDOW SIDE OF CONSULATE. Conwell sneaks in with
his three soldiers and peeks in window and sees--

113. COL. BIRD'S ROOM IN CONSULATE--Rosalie sitting tense
holding gun and watching door. Mammy beside her standing.

114. EXTERIOR WINDOW SIDE OF CONSULATE. Conwell shows his
chagrin at the fact of Rosalie's having a gun, thinks a
moment, then tells his guard to keep very quiet and follow
him. He sneaks out toward front of house, followed by guard
very quietly.

115. CAFE IN FRONT OF HOTEL. Tom is sitting in one of the
booths shooting craps with a native civilian. Roland rushes
in, tells Tom about the revolution, says:

SP: "WE'VE GOT TO SAVE ALL THOSE GINKS I INSURED."

He grabs Tom and they rush out of the cafe toward the palace
leaving the native flat.

118. CONWELL'S ROOM IN CONSULATE. Conwell, with his three guards,
enter stealthily. He places the three guards against the wall
on each side of the door leading to the Colonel's room and
he then knocks on the door.

117. COLONEL'S ROOM IN CONSULATE. Rosalie, terrified, says:
"Who is it?"

118. CONWELL'S ROOM IN CONSULATE. Conwell says, "It's I--Jim
Conwell."

119. COLONEL'S ROOM IN CONSULATE. Rosalie, greatly relieved,
lowers gun and says, "come in." Conwell enters, leaving the
door open. He smiles ingratiatingly and comes forward. She
asks him if he knows where her father is. He doesn't know, but
pats her reassuringly on the shoulder and gently takes the
revolver from her. In this position he whistles. The girl
looks up quickly and jumps to her feet in alarm, but before
she can make any move, the three guards rush in and seize her.
Conwell steps to her and says:

SP: "DON'T BE ALARMED, THESE GENTLEMEN WILL ESCORT YOU TO THE
KING'S PALACE WHERE OUR WEDDING WILL TAKE PLACE TO-MORROW
MORNING."

Rosalie is horrified at this and starts to struggle, but the
men hold her and start to take her out of the room. The old
Mammy grabs a big book and lambasts Conwell over the head,
stunning him for a moment. She then runs for the guards,
jumping on their backs like a cat. By this time Conwell has
regained his feet, grabs the colored servant and bangs her on
the head with something heavy, then chucks her over into a
corner and he follows the guards and Rosalie out through a
back door.

120. BACK DOOR OF CONSULATE. Conwell rushes out followed by the
three guards dragging Rosalie. They start toward palace but
Conwell stops them and says:

SP: "WE'LL KEEP HER IN OUR RENDEZVOUS UNTIL ENRICO CAPTURES
THE PALACE."

They all exit in the opposite direction.

121. REVOLUTIONISTS' RENDEZVOUS. Enrico is there with the General,
Major and Countess. Enrico is haranguing the soldiers, giving
them final instructions. They all cheer. Enrico calls Major to
him and tells him to look after the Countess and after they
have captured the palace to bring her there. Major salutes and
steps aside with Countess. Enrico goes on haranguing the
soldiers and at length says:

SP: "AND REMEMBER THERE IS A PRICE OF THIRTY PESETAS ON THE
HEAD OF THE KING!"

They all cheer. Enrico draws his sword and says:

SP: "ON TO THE PALACE!"

He gives orders to fall in, which they do, then forward march.
They all march out led by Enrico, the Countess and Major
looking after them.

T: THIRTY PESETAS' WORTH OF ROYALTY.

122. KING'S BEDCHAMBER. Councilors standing by bed all salute
drunkenly. Two lackeys carry the King (who is dressed in a
long white night gown and night cap and hugging a bottle of
booze to his chest) and chuck him on the bed, cover him up and
stand. The king dozes off into a drunken stupor. Councilors
salute and stagger out toward Council Room (followed by
lackeys).

123. HALLWAY IN PALACE. Councilors stagger out of King's bedroom
across hall and into Council Room.

124. COUNCIL ROOM IN PALACE. Councilors stagger in and sit at table
and begin boozing--drinking to:

SP: "GOOD REST TO HIS MAJESTY."

They all down a drink and sit down.

125. FRONT DOOR OF PALACE. Two royal guards on duty (uniforms
elaborate and different from those of the army). Roland and
Tom rush up and demand admittance and are refused. Roland says
it is very important to see the king, but they won't let him
in. Tom wants to wallop them on the nose and go in, but is
restrained by their guns and finally he and Roland leave in
disgust and go down to the edge of the grounds, then look back
and see the guards are not looking and beat it around to the
side of the palace.

126. STREET. Enrico, the General and soldiers march through toward
palace.

127. WALL OF PALACE (outside). Roland and Tom run in and scale wall.

128. WALL OF PALACE (inside). Roland and Tom jump down and run
toward back of palace.

129. BACK OF PALACE. Roland and Tom run in. Tom leans down and
makes a stepping stone for Roland, who jumps from his back to
window, pushes it open and crawls in. He then pulls Tom up
after him.

130. HALLWAY OF PALACE LOOKING TOWARD THE BACK. Roland and Tom
crawl in the window, quickly look about, rush into the Council
Room.

131. COUNCIL CHAMBER. Councilors all drunk. Tom and Roland rush
in from hall, tell them there is a revolution on and they've
got to beat it to save their hides as the soldiers and
revolutionists are coming. They all get up in a drunken,
stupid sort of way--don't take it in. Two lackeys rush out the
window at back. Roland demands of one of the councilors:

SP: "WHERE IS THE KING?"

The councilor, half soused, points across the hall. Roland and
Tom stir up the councilors and drive them out into the hall.
One of them is too far gone to walk. Roland pitches him over
to Tom who throws him over his shoulder and carries him out.
Little Frijole, the grouch, is the soberest of the lot and
realizes the situation and tries to follow along, but Roland
gives him a shove and lands him in a chair, saying:

SP: "GET AWAY! YOU'RE NOT INSURED."

They all go out into the hall, Frijole getting up and
following. As he does so, he draws an old revolver out of his
pocket.

132. HALLWAY IN THE PALACE. They all cross the hallway to the
king's bedroom--Tom carrying his councilor, Frijole following,
waving his revolver.

133. KING'S BEDROOM. They all rush in--Tom carrying the same
councilor and Frijole waving his revolver. Roland rushes to
the king's bed and wakes him up while the councilors stagger
about stupidly, bumping into each other and not yet fully
realizing what's up. Tom drops his councilor on a couch or
floor. Roland wakes the king up--pulls him out of bed--tells
him that the revolutionists are coming and he has got to get
out. The King is very stupid from drink and doesn't take it
in. Roland shakes him and tries to make him understand.

134. STREET CORNER NEARER THE PALACE. Enrico, the General and army
march through.

135. KING'S BEDROOM. Roland, trying to make old King Caramba
understand, says to Tom:

SP: "GET SOME WATER."

Tom leaves. Roland goes on shaking the King.

CLOSE UP OF LITTLE PRIVATE SIDEBOARD OR BAR in corner of room.
Tom rushes in, looks for water but there is none. He turns and
says:

SP: "EVERYTHING HERE _BUT_ WATAH!"

Roland says to bring a bottle of something. Tom takes a bottle
of champagne, knocks neck off of it and goes toward bed.

CLOSE UP BY BED--Roland still trying to bring King to. Tom enters
with champagne. Roland takes it and souses it in King's
face--King falls back on bed. Roland and Tom pull him up again
to his feet. King licks champagne from his face with tongue.
They punch, pummel and slap him and finally bring him to.
Roland tells him about the revolution--that they must get out
of the palace and hide. The King looks around and sees the
various councilors. Finally realizes what is up--asks where
the Revolutionists are.

136. FRONT OF PALACE. Two royal guards sleeping on ground.
Enrico, General and soldiers march in. Royal guards are
overpowered and Enrico, General and soldiers begin to bang on
door.

137. KING'S BEDROOM IN PALACE. Roland tells him they are rushing
on the Palace. The old King is scared blue--begins to shake
and tremble. Roland asks him if he doesn't know some way to
get out. Finally the old King comes to his senses enough to
remember a trap door under the flagging of the floor. He takes
Roland over to the place in the floor and points down there.
Roland and Tom look and see nothing but flagging. The old King
keeps pointing and poking with his toe, says:

SP: "STAIRWAY UNDER THERE."

Finally Roland taps the flagging with his heel. Then he and
Tom get down on their knees and try to pull up the stone. It
won't come. They look up at the King. He says, yes, that's the
place.

SP: "TUNNEL--LEADS TO EL JUGGO PRISON."

Tom then gets a big jack-knife from his pocket, opens it and
begins to pry up the flagging. The old King claps his hands
and nods his head. Roland and Tom continue pulling up the
flagging from the floor.

138. FRONT OF THE PALACE. Enrico, the General and soldiers
banging on the door.

139. THE KING'S BEDROOM. Roland finishes pulling up the last
stone. Tom chucks the stones under the bed. Roland then raises
the trap door, starts to shove the Councilors down.

140. FRONT OF THE PALACE. Soldiers still banging on the door
trying to break it down.

141. THE KING'S BEDCHAMBER. Roland is shooing the King and
Councilors down the stairway. Frijole keeps butting in and
Roland pushing him back.

CLOSE UP OF THE STAIRWAY. Frijole is trying to push himself
down, but Roland holds him back and says:

SP: "I TOLD YOU TO KEEP OUT OF THIS--YOU'RE NOT INSURED."

But Frijole insists that he shall go and raises his revolver
at Roland. Roland ducks and knocks the revolver out of his
hand. Tom picks it up. Roland pushes Frijole over to Tom, who
picks up the little man and drops him out of the window.

142. FRONT OF PALACE. Soldiers still banging on the door--door
breaks through and they enter.

143. KING'S BEDCHAMBER IN PALACE. Tom runs to door to hall,
opens it a crack and peeks out.

144. HALLWAY OF PALACE (front end). Soldiers rush in. Enrico
is holding his soldiers at the door, through which they have
broken, telling them just where to go.

145. KING'S BEDCHAMBER. Tom calls to Roland to look. Roland
comes to the door and looks.

146. HALLWAY IN PALACE. Enrico giving instructions to his men.

147. KING'S BEDROOM. Tom aims revolver at Enrico. Roland stops
him and says:

SP: "FOR GOD'S SAKE DON'T KILL _HIM_. HE'S INSURED FOR TEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS."

He grabs Tom, closes the door and locks it, pulls Tom away.

148. HALLWAY. Enrico, with a flourish, leads his men down the hall
toward the King's bedroom.

149. KING'S BEDROOM. Tom picks up his councilor and starts down
through trap with him. Roland quickly removing traces of the
broken floor, takes a rug and pulls it to the back of the trap
door.

150. HALLWAY OF PALACE. Enrico and part of his soldiers are beating
down the door of the King's chamber--the rest going to the
council chamber.

151. KING'S BEDCHAMBER. He closes the trap just as the door breaks
open and Enrico rushes in with his soldiers. Enrico rushes to
the bed, sees the King is gone, looks angrily all about the
room, points toward the council chamber and they all rush out.

152. COUNCIL CHAMBER. Soldiers with General looking about coming in
from door leading to other rooms where they have found
nothing. Enrico enters, followed by soldiers, discovers there
is nobody there. He meets the General and they are much
puzzled as to who could have tipped off the King and let him
escape. The General shrugs his shoulders, says if they have
escaped, Enrico can proclaim himself dictator. Enrico goes to
the head of the council table, the General on his right
raising his sword and shouting:

SP: "THE KING AND COUNCIL HAVING FLED, SENOR DE CASTANET
PROCLAIMS HIMSELF DICTATOR OF BUNKONIA!"

Soldiers wave their hats, officers their swords, and all
acclaim him dictator. He starts to make a speech and says:

SP: "GENERAL, OUR FIRST MOVE MUST BE TO CAPTURE AND SHOOT OUR
RENEGADE KING AND HIS COUNCIL."

The General approves and calls an officer and tells him to
take a troop and go after the King. Officer leaves.

153. HALLWAY OF PALACE. Officer comes in, gets together his men,
and beats it.

154. OLD STONE STAIRWAY WITH HEAVY WOODEN DOOR AT THE TOP.
Roland, Tom, King and four Councilors stumble up the stairs.

155. HALLWAY OF EL JUGGO PRISON WITH HEAVY WOODEN DOORS AT BACK.
Guard is sitting there half asleep. He arouses a little bit.

156. OLD STONE STAIRWAY WITH HEAVY WOODEN DOOR (same as 154).
Roland still beating on the door.

157. HALLWAY OF JAIL. The guard, amazed at hearing the noise
outside this door, gets up, unlocks the big lock and opens the
door. Roland rushes in with the King on his arm, followed
by the four Councilors, Tom carrying one. The guard is
dumbfounded at seeing all these notables coming through the
tunnel and asks what the trouble is. Roland tells him there is
a revolution. He looks closely at the King, realizes who it
is, drops on his knees and kisses the King's hand. Roland
pulls him up to his feet and says:

SP: "I WANT YOU TO LOCK THIS WHOLE GANG UP UNTIL I CAN GET
HELP!"

The guard looks at Roland then at the King and says:

SP: "LOCK UP MY KING--NEVER!"

He then kneels down and kisses the King's hand. Roland again
pulls him to his feet, takes him aside and gives him a couple
of pesetas.

The guard says, "Sure, that's all right," grabs the King and
hustles him and others down corridor, Tom carrying his
councilor. Roland tells Tom to stay with them. Tom follows
them down the corridor and Roland beats it out of the front of
the jail.

158. HALLWAY IN PALACE. Countess and Major enter, followed by
Conwell, Rosalie and guards. They walk down the hall and into
the Council Chamber.

159. COUNCIL CHAMBER. Enrico at the head of the table, the General
on his right (Councilors' liquor still on table). Several
other officers at the table and a number of soldiers standing
about. Countess enters with Colonel, Conwell, Rosalie and
guards. Countess is escorted by Colonel to Enrico, who kisses
her hand and steps over to Rosalie, who is with Conwell. She
is terribly frightened but Enrico leers at her and tells her
she has nothing to fear. Then turns to the party and says:

SP: "LET US DRINK TO OUR LITTLE BRIDE."

They all take glasses. Conwell raises glass to Rosalie and
says:

SP: "TO-MORROW AT TEN."

They all drink to Rosalie, who stands shivering pitifully.
(Quick fade out.)

T: TOO LATE.

160. EXTERIOR CONSULATE. Roland runs in and rushes in the
Consulate.

161. COLONEL'S ROOM IN CONSULATE--Old mammy lying unconscious where
Conwell had thrown her. Roland rushes in, is alarmed at seeing
the girl gone. He goes to mammy, raises her up, shakes her,
rubs her hands and slaps them, trying to bring her to.

162. STREET. Tom runs through desperately.

163. COLONEL'S ROOM IN CONSULATE. Roland is giving mammy a drink
of water. She opens her eyes and slowly comes to. He puts her
in a chair and asks her what has happened. She pulls herself
together and says that Conwell was there with soldiers--says:

SP: "THEY TOOK HER TO THE KING'S PALACE! THEY ARE GOING TO
MAKE HER MARRY CONWELL IN THE MORNING!"

Roland shows his alarm and anger, is stumped for a moment. The
old mammy begs him to save her girl. Roland thinks for a
minute what is best to do.

164. FRONT OF CONSULATE. Tom runs in and rushes into the house.

165. COLONEL'S ROOM IN CONSULATE. Roland is still talking to old
mammy, who is describing what happened. Tom rushes in from
Conwell's room, rushes to Roland and all out of breath points
hand and says:

SP: "THE REVOLUTIONISTS PAID THE JAIL GUARD TEN PEZITS AND HE
TURNED OVER THE KING AND HIS WHOLE GANG TO THEM!"

Roland is in despair at this news. Tom still panting, says:

SP: "THEY ARE GOING TO SHOOT THEM ALL IN THE MORNING!"

Roland is utterly flabbergasted at this, looks bewildered at
Tom and the old mammy and finally says to Tom that they have
Rosalie in the palace and are going to make her marry Conwell.
Tom is open mouthed at this news. At length Roland says:

SP: "THERE'S ONLY ONE CHANCE--WE MUST GO TO PORTO PUNKO AND GET
THE MARINES!"

Tom and the old mammy are very much interested in this and
urge him to try it and Roland asks mammy if she is all right.
She says she is and tells them to go on. Tom and Roland beat
it out toward the front. She looks after them.

166. FRONT OF CONSULATE. Roland and Tom come out and rush down the
street toward the station.

167. DUNGEON UNDER PALACE. Squad of soldiers bring in the King and
four Councilors. Tom's Councilor is being carried. They chuck
them in the cells and go out. Col. Bird looking out of
adjoining cell and demanding that he be released. The soldiers
spit at him and go out.

168. THE R. R. STATION--Roland and Tom run in and quickly enter
the station.

169. INTERIOR R. R. STATION. Roland and Tom rush in. Roland asks
the station master when the next train goes to Porto Punko.
Station master laughs sardonically and replies:

SP: "NO TRAINS TO PORTO PUNKO TO-NIGHT! THE REVOLUTION LEADERS
HAVE GIVEN ORDERS THAT NO ONE SHALL LEAVE TOWN!"

He laughs again at Tom and Roland. Roland looks at Tom in
alarm then asks the station master if he is sure. Station
master says of course he's sure. Roland steps out of back
door. Tom starts an altercation with the station master,
telling him he is too fresh, etc.

170. EXTERIOR BACK OF STATION. Roland comes out and looks around
in desperation. Sees native riding by on an old bony horse,
runs to him and tries to hire horse.

171. INTERIOR R. R. STATION. Tom and station master's argument is
getting warmer. They are threatening each other violently.

172. EXTERIOR FRONT R. R. STATION. Two soldiers (officers with
revolvers) ride up on hand car, get off and run into station.

173. INTERIOR R. R. STATION. Tom is pounding station master's
head on counter as two officers enter. They see him, draw
their revolvers and shout, "Throw up your hands." Tom stops
thumping station master and throws up his hands. They make him
turn toward front door and while one covers him the other
talks excitedly to station master.

174. EXTERIOR BACK OF R. R. STATION. Roland trying to bribe native
to give him horse, but native refuses and rides off. Roland
turns and looks toward station and sees--

175. INTERIOR R. R. STATION. One of officers covering Tom whose
hands are up, the other talking to station master.

176. EXTERIOR BACK OF R. R. STATION. Roland, alarmed, runs to
station.

177. INTERIOR R. R. STATION. Officer finishes his talk with
station master, covers Tom also and they start to march him
toward front door. Roland rushes in and fairly catapults
himself on the two officers, knocking them down. Then he and
Tom rush out front door jumping over officers.

178. EXTERIOR FRONT OF R. R. STATION. Tom and Roland rush out of
station and start down road.

179. INTERIOR R. R. STATION. Two officers scramble to their feet
and rush out front door, followed by station master.

180. EXTERIOR FRONT OF R. R. STATION. Roland and Tom running down
road. Two officers rush out, see them and both fire at them.
Roland falls and Tom stops to help him. The two officers run
up to them followed by station master. They stick Tom up again
and jerk Roland to his feet. Roland loses his hat and puts his
hand to his head. He has only a scalp wound. Two common
soldiers run in from opposite direction--attracted by shots.
One of the officers says to them:

SP: "TAKE THEM TO THE PALACE DUNGEON AND LOCK THEM UP."

The two soldiers start off with Roland and Tom. The officer
says, "wait a minute"--they stop. He speaks to the other
officer who nods his head. The first officer then says to Tom:

SP: "YOU COME WITH US."

He tells the two soldiers to take Roland off, which they do.
The two officers then march Tom off to the hand car, followed
by station master. Arrived at the hand car one of them says to
Tom:

SP: "GET ON THERE AND PUMP THAT CAR."

Tom and two officers get on hand car. Officers cover Tom with
their revolvers. The station master says:

SP: "WHERE ARE YOU GOING?"

One of the officers turns to him and says:

SP: "TO PORTO PUNKO."

At this Tom's face lights up and he begins to pump like mad
and the hand car goes down the track in opposite direction to
one of train in scene. Station master waves his hand to them
and exits to station. (Fade out.)

NEXT MORNING.

THE FATAL HOUR APPROACHES.

181. PLAZA--FRONT OF PALACE. Soldiers are lined up in front of
palace. Populace in native costumes are running about talking
excitedly and reading placards which are posted all about.

INSERT--PLACARD (in fake language).

_PROKLAMATIONIZ_ BINGUS DE SPOLIO KAYITZ! ETC.

DISSOLVE INTO ENGLISH WHICH READS:

PROCLAMATION EX REX CARAMBA AND HIS COUNCIL HAVE DESERTED
THEIR PEOPLE. ENRICO DE CASTANET HAS BEEN PROCLAIMED DICTATOR
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE ARMY. CARAMBA AND HIS COUNCIL WILL BE
SHOT AT TEN. ALL TAXES WILL BE RAISED TWENTY PER CENT AT
TEN-THIRTY.

The people are frightened at this and call others to read.

182. COURTYARD BACK OF PALACE. Officer enters from palace with
sixteen soldiers. He picks out ten for a firing squad. He goes
to the wall and paces off a distance, then lines up his firing
squad. He then takes the other six and goes back into the
palace.

183. COUNCIL ROOM. Enrico enters with Magistrate carrying a book.
Enrico leads him across the room and says:

SP: "THE WEDDING TAKES PLACE HERE!"

The Magistrate says "all right" and gets ready.

184. DUNGEONS UNDER PALACE. Conwell and guards with guns enter and
open the door of cell and drag Roland out leaving old Colonel
in. They lock the door. Roland reaches through the bars and
grasps Bird's hand, saying "Good-by." They take out Roland,
who has a handkerchief tied around his head. March out. Roland
then straightens up and marches out like a Sidney Carton.