Tintin: King Ottokar's scepter. Script

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King Ottokar's scepter. Script

Tintin: Oh, oh. Looks like somebody forgot their briefcase. "Professor Hector Alembick. 24, Flyaway Road." That's not far from here. I'd better take it back. Here we are.

Alembick: Now, where on earth could I put it? Come in!

Tintin: Hello.

Alembick: Ah, Mrs. Piggott! Just leave the mail along the table, if you pleased.

Tintin: It's not Mrs. Piggott. My name is Tintin. I found your briefcase in the park.

Alembick: Briefcase? Briefcase?? It's very kind of you. Ah, it's my speech for the ISA Convention tonight. I thought I lost it!

Tintin: What's the ISA?

Alembick: The International Sigillographical Association. Sigillography is the official study of seals and stamps.

Tintin: Sounds interesting.

Alembick: Oh, it is! Let me show you my collection. Some of these seals are many centuries old and each one has its own story to tell. Seals are very rare these days. People don't use them anymore. I have travelled all over the world and met many fascinating people who also collect and trade these seals. Building my collection has been a great joy over the years. This is my prize specimen. It's the seal of King Ottokar IV of Syldavia. Only three have ever been found. As a matter of fact, I leave Syldavia tomorrow to study the other two. 

Tintin: Sounds great.

Alembick: Yes! But I still have a lot to do before I leave. I have to pack and give my speech… My speech!

Tintin: It's on your desk, Professor.

Alembick: I really must hire a secretary. I don't supposed you'd be interested.

Tintin: I'm sorry, but I already have a job. Now, if you'll excuse I really should get going.

Alembick: Of course. Good luck, young man and thank you again.

Tintin: Good bye! Poor Professor Alembick.

Bad guy with suspicious accent: Excuse me. Do I have the time? It appears my watch has stopped.

Tintin: Yes, it is twenty past eleven.

Bad guy with suspicious accent: Thank you

Tintin: My book! I must have left it at Professor's. Come on, Snowy!

Bad guy with funny accent: I do not trust this Tintin.

Bad guy with suspicious accent: Why? He is an innocent man returning a briefcase.

Bad guy with funny accent: We do not know that. This Tintin could cause much trouble for us. We must be sure of his intentions. Find out what you can, but I warn the others.

Tintin: I lost him! A Syldavian restaurant! Interesting coincidence.

Cook: Can I help you?

Tintin: Ah, yes! Thank you.

Cook: The menu.

Tintin: Thanks! I'll have szlaszeck and mineral water, please. And there is some place I can wash up while I'm waiting

.

Cook: Through that door and to the right.

Tintin: Great.

Another bad guy: Does this Tintin suspect us?

Bad guy with funny accent: No, he knows nothing.

Cook: What are you doing here?

Tintin: Sorry, I got lost.

Cook: It's downstairs. To the right.

Tintin: Thanks.

Bad guy with funny accent: That is Tintin.

Tintin: "Danger awaits he who pokes his nose into other people's business." What does this mean?

Cook: It's just a proverb. Old Syldavian custom.

Tintin: Uhmmm…

Cook: Did you enjoy our meal? Szlaszeck is my specialty. It is the leg of a young dog.

Tintin: Dog? Snowy! Snowy? Let's go, boy.

Cook: That will teach him. Ha ha! Aaaah!

Tintin: Here it is! "Syldavia: a state in the Balkan Peninsula. In the 12th century, Syldavia was conquered by the Bordurians. In 1275, the people of Syldavia rose against the Burdurians and in 1277, revolutionary leader Baron Almaszout was proclaimed king. He adopted the title King Ottokar I. He should not be confused with Přemysl Ottokar I, the duke who became King of Bohemia in the 12th century." Nobody there… The street is deserted. "For the last time: mind your own business." So I am on to something. But what? And how do I find out? Bingo! Professor? This is Tintin, is the secretary job still open?

Alembick: Why? Yes!

Tintin: I'd like to take it. I mean... that is if you still want me.

Alembick: Of course I do! Meet me at the airport at two o'clock tomorrow.

Tintin: Great! See you there.

T&T: Morning Mrs. Finch. 

Mrs. Finch: Good morning, detectives.

T&T: Is Tintin around?

Mrs. Finch: No, he just went to the store. He'll be back in a minute.

Delivery boy: Package for Mr. Tintin.

Mrs. Finch: He isn't here.

T&T: We'll give it to him.

Delivery boy: I'm supposed to deliver it myself.

T&T: Police! Hand it over! Just try to be helpful, Mrs. Finch. I think we'd better investigate this, Thompson. Right, Thomson. Aaaah!

Tintin: What's going on? Detectives!

T&T: Tintin!

Tintin: What happened?

T&T: Someone sent you a package. We Heard a biz

Tintin: Guess they found out I'm going to Syldavia.

T&T: Who's they?

Tintin: Them!

T&T: Stay after him, Thompson!

Tintin: Stop!!

T&T: Hold! Police! They're getting away!

Tintin: That's it! Let's go! Hang on!

T&T: Tintin, are you allright?

Tintin: I'm ok.

T&T: Then let's go.

Tintin: Forget it, detectives. It's to late, they're gone. Guess I'll find out what's going on in Syldavia First: bricks. Then: bomb. These guys are messing around. Hello?

Alembick: Tintin? It's Professor Alembick. Just wanted to check that everything's… Noooo!

Tintin: Professor? Professor! Excuse. Pardon me. Professor! What did you scream? I thought you were in trouble.

Alembick: But I didn't scream.

Tintin: I heard you, Professor…

Alembick: You must have made a mistake. I'm fine.

Tintin: Sorry… I'll see you at the airport in a couple of hours. I don't like this. Something isn't right. Good morning, Professor!

Alembick: Morning, Tintin!

Voice: Last call for flight 61: all passengers must board immediately.

Alembick: That's us! Better get going.

Tintin: I didn't realize you smoked.

Alembick: Eh... I'm trying to stop.

Tintin: Hurry up, Snowy! I've never seen him smoke before…

Air hostess: Passengers may take their seatbelts off.

Tintin: Ok, boy. You can get up.

Alembick: Look at the sheep, Tintin.

Tintin: They're so tiny. They look like toys! He saw those sheep without his glasses, but how? Yesterday, he couldn't see two feet in front of him. Uhmmm, a book about Syldavia. "Syldavia is one of Eastern Europe's most beautiful countries. It is a fertile country rich in minerals and precious gems. It is ruled by King Ottokar XII, a direct descendant of Syldavia's first King. The symbol of the King's right to rule is the Syldavian most important treasure. It is call the Ottokar's scepter. The scepter is kept at Kropow Castle and is heavily guarded at all times. Each year on same on St. Vladimir's day, the King must show the scepter to the people. If he were to lose it, he will be force to abdicate and whoever holds the scepter will become the new ruler." Uhmm, how fascinating. I'm just can't get over the change on the Professor. First I see him smoking, then he can see without his glasses. How can that be unless… He's an impostor!

Air hostess: Welcome to Syldavia. We hope you have enjoyed your flight.

Tintin: I have to find out the truth. It's real! I mean... I'm really sorry. It was an accident, I tripped.

Alembick: It's quite all right.

Pilot: Professor Alembick?

Alembick: Yes, and this is my assistant Tintin.

Pilot: The king's aide has arranged a special flight for you. I am to take you directly to Klow.

Alembick: That's wonderful.

Tintin: Yes, wonderful.

Pilot: I am glad you're both are happy. Now, if you will please follow me.

Tintin: I didn't realize how beautiful Syldavia is!

Alembick: You should see more of it.

Pilot: Allow me to arrange that.

Tintin: AAAAAH! Oh, nooooo! AAAAAAAH! Snowy! Snowy!! It's ok. You're safe. Me? I was thrown over an airplane. You know: plane… in sky… Me... fall and... capoon. That's right! The police. Come with you to the pólice? With pleasure! Oh, my suitcase! Wait a minute... This is not my suitcase. What is this? Uh? Twins? So this Professor is an impostor! That's me the day I met the Professor. Kropow Castle? I remember it from the brochure. Now, it make sense! They're planing to steal the Ottokar's scepter! Police! Quick! It's an emergency! English? You speak English? Doesn't anyone speak English? Please, I'm trying to find someone who speaks English.

Wizskizsek: I speak a little.

Tintin: You've got to help me. Some thiefs are trying to steal the Ottokar's scepter!

Wizskizsek: The Ottokar's scepter?

Tintin: Yes! Look I've got proofs!

Wizskizsek: I will call the palace. What is your name?

Tintin: Tintin. What did the palace said?

Wizskizsek: The king's aide has agreed to meet with you. You must leave for Klow immediately.

Tintin: Great!

T&T: Hello?

Tintin: Detectives? I'm convinced the Professor I've accompany to Syldavia is an impostor. The real Professor must still be there. You have to find him, I'm sure he's in danger.

T&T: What's this all about, Tintin?

Tintin: No time to explain, I have to go.

Wizskizsek: You have rended a great service to my country. I thank you. I a telegraph at once to Klow, and have Professor Alembick arrested.

Tintin: Excellent! Now, I really must get going. Can I rent a car?

Wizskizsek: There is not a single car in the village, but I am sure I can arrange something.

Tintin: Thank you, Captain. Can we go any faster? You know: faster.

Wizskizsek: Hello? Sirov? It's a peasant's car on the road to Klow.

Sirov: Yes? A Young boy? Good. Will be waiting in the forest. Here they come. Get ready! Hands up! Where is the young foreigner you were taking to Klow. We know he's with you.

Trovic: He's not here. Wait! There is a car coming.

Sirov: Remeber: our guns are trained on you.

Peasant: But… but… the car... He... He... He's in the car!

Tintin: Well! This is I call faster! Right, Snowy?

Castafiore: Oh, Tintin. You are a big fan of my singing. You must to be at my show tonight.

Tintin: Actually, madam, I've got important business in Klow.

Castafiore: Oh, dear.

Tintin: I mean... I'd love to hear your sing, but…

Castafiore: It is ok, darling. I understand. I'll sing for you now, instead."I laugh to see how lovely I look in this mirror. Was I there? Margarita! Is it I? Is it I? Come! Reply! Mirror! Mirror! Tell me truly!" See, palace is just down the street, my dear. You want to me to drop you there?

Tintint: It's ok, madam. This is great, thanks. Thanks again. Let's just wait here until the rain stops. Ok, Snowy? The rain stopped, Snowy. Let's go. Snowy? Snowy?? Snowy! Take that back! Right now!

This is a very serious charges you make Mr. Tintin.

Tintin: I know they're are, sir. But I have proof.

Sporovich: Uhmmm, I accept your astory. The Captain will escort you to the King.

Tintin: Thank you. Uh...

Sporovich: I will study this further and confer with our security pólice. Then I will enjoy with you with the King. Hello? It's all right. Tell the central commettee I have the note book.

Alembick (bad): Excellent!

Tintin: Snowy? Look out! It's an ambush.

Captain: Get him!

Tintin: You're part of the conspiracy. Thanks, Snowy! Let's find the King.

Captain: Stop him!

Tintin: There's no way out of here.

Captain: There he is.

Tintin: The King must be in there. We've got to get to him, Snowy.

Castafiore: "I laugh to see how lovely I look in this mirror. Was I Elba? Margarita! Is it I? Is it I? Come! Reply! Mirror! Mirror! Tell me truly!"

Bad guys: Look! Up there! Get him!

Tintin: Your highness!

Sporovich: Guards! Guards! Arrest this man!

Tintin: No!

Muskar II: What is the meaning of this?

Tintin: Your majesty! I must speak with you! Be careful, your majesty! Don't trust the Professor…

Muskar II: What did he say?

Sporovich: I apologize, your majesty. The police warned me there was a madman loose. He'll be taken to the asylum immediately.

Tintin: Come on, Snowy. We've got to get to the palace. This time nothing is gonna stop me from speaking to the King. It's ok, Snowy.

Muskar II: Someone call an ambulance! Are you all right? You!

Tintin: Great snakes!! The King!

Sporovich: It's the madman yur majesty!

Muskar II: Don't move!

Tintin: Your majesty, I'm not insane. Your aide is part of the conspiracy to steal the Ottokar's scepter.

Muskar II: How can you prove such a statement?

Tintin: I had documents that identified the conspirators, but I handed them over to your aide. Who knows what he did with them! Please, your majesty. You must believe me or we'll be too late!

Muskar II: Move him aside and get in. We will go to Kropow Castle. I will see for myself if your story is truth.

Guard: Papers? Proceed.

The keeper of the keys: I am the keeper of the keys. I have been assigned to escort you for security reasons.

Alembick (bad): The Ottokar's scepter.

The keeper of the keys: The guards will remain here while you photograph the scepter. The door will be locked from the outside at all times.

Guards: The King!

Muskar II: The keys!! The Ottokar's scepter is gone!

Sir, the scepter has not been recovered yet, but I have secured the services of two detectives of international repute.

Muskar II: Tomorrow is the ceremony of St. Vladimir's day. I must produce a scepter or relinquish the throne.

Tintin: Tomorrow.

The keeper fo the keys: Your majesty? Presenting the world's greatest detectives.

Tintin: Thompson and Thomson!

T&T: Your highness. Oh, hello, Tintin. Fancy seeing you here.

The keeper of the keys: Please, follow me detectives. I will show you the scene of the crime.

T&T: Ah... Aaaaaaah… Oh.... Aha!

Muskar II: What have you found?

T&T: Those tricky devils used some sort of stun gas in the flash bulb. When he went off, the Professor held his nose while the guards passed out. Then he throw the scepter out the window. Could you get us something the same size as a scepter?

Muskar II: Is it possible?

Tintin: Could be...

The keeper of the keys: this do?

T&T: Perfectly! Stand back! Oh! Ups! I'll show you how it's done! Ouch!

Tintin: Perhaps you should question the Professor.

T&T: Good idea, Tintin. Precisely! I'd better go and investigate. That is to say: we'd better go and investigate!

Tintin: Uhmmm… That's it! Oh!

T&T: Tintin, what happened? Tintin!

Tintin: I know how he did it! This is not an ordinary camera. See? The Professor carried it over to the window, loaded the scepter into it like this and into the bars and... Bingo! It should have fallen right around here. What is it, Snowy?

Bad guys: Over here! But what if he is wrong? He didn't! The scepter is somewhere here. I've got it! Good! Let's go!

Tintin: Good boy, Snowy! Run! Snowy!

Bad guys: Come on!

Tintin: Good try, Snowy! Come on. They can't be far. Oh, no! That's the car! We've got to stop them.

Muskar II: Tintin! What happened?

Tintin: They've got the scepter! If you can lend us your car, your majesty, the detectives and I will try to catch them.

Muskar II: Of course!

Bad guys: Faster. I'm going as faster as I can. We're out of gas. You fool! Look! They're still on our tail.

Tintin: They're making a run for it!

Bad guys: Go! We will take care of them.

T&T: Crisis!

Tintin: Stay here and draw their fire. We'll sneak around behind them.

T&T: Righto! I say. Oh, dear!

Tintin: Keep your head down, Snowy. Hands up! Don't turn around or I'll shoot. Drop your guns! Thank you. That was very cooperative. Detectives! It's safe to come out.

T&T: Good show, Tintin! I say.

Tintin: Keep an eye on them while I'm go after the other one.

T&T: The other one?

Tintin: He's getting away with the scepter!

Bad guy: Must get to the border!

Tintin: Can't let him reach the border.

Bad guy: The border! I'm safe!

Tintin: No! Almost got across. We have a long way to go, Snowy. The ceremony begins the day tomorrow morning. I don't think we're gonna make it… The plane… it's landing! How about a shortcut home?

Butler: Things look grave, Sir. The people are all ready gathering on the streets. Rumours are spreading that the scepter is missing.

Tintin: This could be trouble. Nineteen kilometers. That's a five-hour walk over the mountains. We still got a ways to go when it's almost done.

Butler: The crowd is anxious for the ceremony, your majesty. 

Muskar II: We will begin soon.

Tintin: We have to avoid that mob. If they see me with the scepter, they'll know something's wrong. Come on, Snowy! Now to find the King.

Butler: It is my duty to tell the people the truth.

Muskar II: No! There could be a riot. People could get hard.

Butler: Then, you had better tell them yourself, Sir.

Muskar II: Very well. They win. I shall abdicate.

Tintin: No! Sir, I have the… Great snakes! Snowy!

T&T: Hurray!

Muskar II: My lords and ladies, I stand before you as King of Syldavia and hereby bestow upon Tintin Syldavia's highest honor! Arise, Sir Tintin!

T&T: Oh, dear!