:49:01
of course I would not surrender.
Just think of my inventory.
:49:05
So, Mr. Fresnoy, here is my answer:
:49:09
If they come, we don't surrender.
:49:13
But...
:49:15
they mustn't come.
:49:16
- They mustn't come.
- We won't surrender.
:49:18
We won't surrender if they come,
but they mustn't come.
:49:21
If that's what you expect of me,
I have a few ideas to propose.
:49:25
One thing is certain:
:49:26
Mr. Rechampot has just said
he has substantial inventory.
:49:31
Substantial... but not enormous!
:49:35
Paul, don't start.
:49:38
When destiny places you
in challenging circumstances...
:49:41
you must forget
you're a businessman.
:49:44
Precisely, Mr. Templier.
:49:45
I propose you set out
for St. Pierre de Samba tomorrow.
:49:48
Yes, Mr. Hubert.
:49:49
Sergeant Bosselet will give you
a sealed envelope...
:49:52
which you will hand over
to the military authorities.
:49:55
Your mission is to bring back
precise instructions...
:49:59
and all the men and equipment
you can fiind.
:50:05
Why me?
:50:08
I have a store to run.
:50:11
Everyone has a store to run.
Do as he says.
:50:15
But there are two of you.
Why doesn't your brother go?
:50:20
Because my brother is...
:50:22
an idiot!
:50:25
You've been chosen...
:50:27
because you're best suited
to such a sensitive mission.
:50:30
Let's not get bogged down
in shop talk.
:50:32
Especially since the store
is not very busy right now.
:50:35
I could take care of it myself.
:50:41
It seems everyone agrees.
:50:44
- Yes, we do.
- Certainly.
:50:46
And how will you defend us
until reinforcements arrive?
:50:49
The sergeant admitted
his volunteers keep disappearing.
:50:52
We shouldn't expect miracles, you know.
We're dreadfully low on natives.
:50:56
You said it, not me.
We shouldn't expect miracles...