"Well, look." "Someone forgot their briefcase." "Professor Hector Alembick, 24 Glider Street." "It's not far from here." "I'll give it back." "Well, here we are." "Where the devil could I have put it?" " Enter!" " Hello?" "Good day, Ms Pirotte." "Pardon me?" "Leave it on the small table, would you?" "I'm not Ms Pirotte." "My name is Tintin." "I brought your briefcase." "What?" "My briefcase?" "Oh, thank you." "It is very kind of you." "Here's my report I'm to present tonight at the IFS." "Phew, it's not lost." "The IFS?" "The International Federation of Sigillography." "That is the science of studying seals and emblems." "Very exciting." "Indeed, it is." "Care to take a look at my collection?" "With pleasure." "These are my rarest pieces." "The seal of Charlemagne, the Doge of Venice." "It's a very nice piece." "This is a ring from the Merovingian period." "I have met people all over the world, who have helped me, over the years, to bring about this collection." "Here is a curious seal I found in Prague." "It is that of the King of Syldavia, Ottokar IV." "This is one of the few known seals." "I'm about to leave for Syldavia to see if I can find another." "When?" "Tomorrow, and I have a lot to do..." "Finally my bags, and then..." "My report, where is it?" "On your desktop." "Thank you, you'd make a good secretary!" "I'm actually looking for one if you're interested." "Sorry, I already have a job." " I'll have to leave you now." " Please, go ahead." "Pleasure to meet you." "Thank you for the briefcase!" "Goodbye, Professor." "Curious fellow." "Excuse me, do you have the time?" "My watch have stopped." "Of course, it is 11:05." "Thank you." "Heavens!" "I forgot my book." "Come Snowy." "His name is Tintin." "We need his picture." "Eh, he just came to give back the professor's briefcase." "That doesn't give me any confidence." "Take his picture and I'll hear nothing more about it!" "If you need me," "I'll be at the restaurant." "Bye." "I lost him." "Well, well." "A Syldavian restaurant." "This is curious!" "Can I help you?" "Ah, yes!" "I'd like to have lunch." " Here is the menu." " Thank you." "I'll have a "szlaszeck"." "And mineral water." "Is there anywhere I could wash my hands, please?" "The restrooms are this way." "Down the hall." "Thank you." "And Professor Alembick?" "He is expecting to get his visa." "What are you doing?" "Excuse me, I'm lost." "Down the hall to the right, mate." "Thank you." "But, that's Tintin!" ""The curious often end up in grave danger." "Syldavian proverb."" "What is this?" "At home, it is customary to give the guest a note with a proverb." "Had a good meal?" "The szlaszeck is a speciality." "Syldavian sauce made from a dog's leg." "From dog?" "Snowy!" "There you are." "Come on, Snowy." "That'll teach him." "Suf... sur... syb..." "Ah, here it is, Syldavia!" "A Balkan state." "Conquered in the 11th century by the neighbouring Borduria." "In 1275, the Syldavian people rose up in rebellion." "In 1277, Baron Almaszout, the leader of the revolt, became king." "He reigned under the name of King Ottokar I." "Not to be confused with Ottokar I Przemysl," "Duke and King of Bohemia in the twelfth century." "No one here." "The street is completely deserted." ""One last time, mind your own business!"" "It's a warning." "It has something to do with Syldavia." "I have an idea." "Professor Alembick, this is Tintin." "Do you still need a secretary?" "More than ever!" "I would be interested, if you agree." "I'm happy to, see you tomorrow!" "Two o'clock at the airport." "Perfect, tomorrow then." "Hello ma'am." " Hello gentlemen, detectives!" " Is Mr. Tintin here?" "No, he is out." "But he will probably be back any minute." "A packet for Mr. Tintin." " He is not here right now." " We will deliver it to him." "But, I'm to..." "There is no but!" "Police!" "Give me that." "We will deliver it to Mr. Tintin ourselves." "Let's examine the contents of this package." "Thoroughly." "Thomson and Thompson?" "Ah, Tintin." "What's going on?" "There was a package." "It was ticking." "A bomb!" "They know I'm leaving" " for Syldavia." " Who are "they"?" "Them!" " Wait for us!" " Follow him!" "Stop!" "Police!" " Too late, they're gone." " A motorcycle!" "Come on!" "Hold on." "Now!" "Drats!" " Are you okay?" " It's all right, thank you." "Should we keep going?" "It's useless, they're too far ahead." "I'll find out what's going on in Syldavia." "First stones, then bombs..." "These people are not kidding." " Hello?" " Tintin?" "This is Professor Alembick." "I wanted to make sure..." "No, help!" "Professor, Professor!" "Pardon, excuse me." "Professor!" "I heard you call for help!" "Me?" "Never in my life." "I did not just dream it!" "I don't understand." "You must be mistaken." "Sorry..." "I'll see you at the airport in two hours." "I don't like this." "I heard screaming, I'm sure." "Professor." "Ah, Tintin." "Last call for the flight to Prague." "Immediate boarding." "Come, we have to go." "I didn't know you smoked." "Oh, this is... this is just an exception." "Come on, Snowy." "Strange that he's smoking all of a sudden." "You may now unfasten your seatbelts." "Well, you can get off now, Snowy." "This flock of sheep is pretty, Tintin." "Look!" "They are tiny." "They are barely visible." "He sees without glasses?" "Yesterday, he couldn't see two meters ahead of him." "A brochure on Syldavia." "This is one of the most beautiful countries of Eastern Europe." "The plains are fertile, and the soil rich." "The nation was founded in the 10th century by Ottokar I." "Muskar XII is the current regent." "The symbol of royal power is the treasure of Syldavia." "This is the sceptre of Ottokar." "It is kept at Kropow castle by the royal guard." "Every year, at St. Vladimir's day, the King tours Klow, the capital, with the sceptre." "Without it, he would lose the right to rule." "How fascinating." "I must be careful." "A non-smoker who smokes." "A near-sighted who suddenly sees?" "Unless I am much mistaken..." "This is an impostor!" "Welcome to Prague." "Did you have a good trip?" "I'll pull his fake beard off." "And I'll find out the truth." "It's real!" "It wasn't on purpose!" "I'm so sorry." " It's all right." " Professor Alembick?" "Yes, that's me." "Here is my secretary, Mr. Tintin." "A plane from the Syldavian King awaits you." "I'll take you to Klow." "That's perfect!" "It's very kind." "I'm glad you're satisfied." "Follow me, we'll board." " What a beautiful country." " It is, isn't it?" "You should experience it more closely." "I'll arrange for it." "Zr v?" "Snowy, Snowy!" "Are you all right, old friend?" "Czesztot on klebcz." "I was thrown out of an aeroplane!" "You know, plane?" "And I, uh, fell." "Boom, in straw." " Czesztot nietz on waghabontz." " Noh dascz Politzki." "Yes, that's right, police!" "Kzommet micz omhz, dascz gendarmaskaïa noh?" "Go to the police station?" "Of course, with "pleasure-skaya"!" "Oh, my suitcase." "Gosh." "This is not mine." "What is this?" "Hector and Alfred, twins!" "So he is an impostor." "But that's me." "When I first met the professor." "Oh, well." "Castle Kropow, where the royal treasury is kept." "It's a conspiracy!" "They want to steal the sceptre of Ottokar!" "I have to stop them." "Police, quickly!" "Do you speak French?" "Omno daski, wzryskar nommi nai darano." "Is there nobody who can speak French?" "My dio wzryskar?" "I'm looking for someone who can speak French." "I speak a little." "You must help me." "Thieves are about to steal the sceptre of Ottokar." "King Ottokar's Sceptre?" "Yes." "Batckzer ytter sceptre non Ottokar." "I have proof." "I'll warn the palace." "Peska!" "Niet." "Niska for tappa notska." "What's your name?" "Tintin." "Appanocks brantz kanow, Tintin." "What are they saying?" "The adjutant of the King will receive you." "You must leave for Klow." "Perfect." "Hello?" "Thomson and Thompson!" "Tintin here." "The Professor I was accompanying here is an impostor." "The real one must be held prisoner." "You have to set him free." "What's this all about?" "No time to explain." "I have to go." "You have made us a great service." "Thank you." "I'll call Klow to get the professor arrested." "Excellent." "Can I rent a car to continue?" "There is no car in this village." "But I'll arrange for something." "Thank you, Captain." "Can you go faster?" "Faster." "You understand?" "Hello?" "Sirov?" "It's a peasant's cart." "Yes?" "A young boy." "Very good, we will wait for him in the forest." "Here they come, be ready." "Hands up!" "Where is the stranger going to Klow?" "The... yo.. young... stranger...?" "He was with you." "Stranger, who..." "That... was with me?" "There is no one here." "Silence!" "I heard a car." " Don't move!" "Guns are pointed right at you." " B..." "But..." "But he..." "B..." "He's in the car!" "This is what I call going faster." "Don't you know?" "I'm singing in Klow tonight." "Would you come listen?" "Thank you, but I have business" " to attend to." " Oh, really?" "Unfortunately, I cannot tell you about it..." "It doesn't matter, my boy." "I understand perfectly." "I'll sing for you right now instead." "Ah, my beauty past compare, these jewels that I wear!" "Is it you," "Marguerita, answer me..." "Answer me..." "Answer, answer..." "Answer, soon!" "Do you want me to sing again before our arrival?" "No thank you madame, this is where I'm getting off." "Thank you again." "Let's take shelter here until the rain holds up." "Forward, Snowy." "Let's go to the King." "Snowy?" "Batczker yher klonnetzki." "Snowy!" "Give that bone back right away!" "Is that understood?" "I wouldn't disturb His Majesty without good reason." "I have proof of what I say." "Is that so?" "Very interesting." "Bring him to the hall." "Thank you." "I'll check and try to set up a meeting with the King." "Hello..." "That's all right." "I have the book, but we have to take action tomorrow." "Good, great job." "What, Snowy?" "Bad dog!" "Captain, an ambush!" "Stop!" "Don't resist!" "You're involved in the conspiracy!" "Thank you, now let's try to find the King." "Stop right there!" "We're cornered." "This way!" "The King must be here!" "No hesitation, Snowy." "Ah, my beauty past compare, these jewels that I wear!" "Is it you," " Marguerita?" " Here they are!" "Get him!" "Your Majesty!" "Guards, guards!" " Arrest this man!" " No!" "What is this?" "Leave me alone." "I need to talk to the King." "Listen." "Take care, sire." "Beware of the professor!" "Pardon me?" "My apologies, sire." "He is a young anarchist." "He will be taken to prison immediately." " Avrutiskinia." " Szavuttzki." "Quick, we must find the King!" "I must get to the King." "Nothing will stop me." "It's okay, Snowy." "Someone call an ambulance!" "Are you hurt?" "You?" "Great snakes!" "The King." "Sire, it's the anarchist." "Don't move!" "I wanted to warn you." "There is a plot, to steal your sceptre!" "He is an accomplice!" "That is an unlikely story." "Professor Alembick, who came to study the royal archives, is an impostor." "Majesty, time is short." "You must believe me." "Guards, take care of him." "Come on." "To Kropow castle." "I want to see if you are right." "Papw'é" "All right, proceed!" "By order of the King," "I will take you to the treasure, Mr. Professor." "King Ottokar's Sceptre!" "The guards will remain here with you." "The doors will be closed." "Good job." " The King!" " The King!" "Open this door." "Quickly!" "King Ottokar's Sceptre." "It's gone!" "Alas, sire." "We haven't found it." "I called for two internationally renowned detectives." "They arrived this morning." "Tomorrow is St. Vladimir's Day." "Without the sceptre, I must abdicate." " Abdicate?" " Your Majesty?" "The two detectives have arrived." " Majesty." " Majesty." "I think I know them." "Very good of you to receive us, sire." "Dear Tintin!" "What a surprise!" "Follow me." "Look out, the tiles are slippery." "So, gentlemen." "The Professor also dropped to the ground when the gas was released." "But he had a handkerchief over his nose." "When the others had..." " ...fallen asleep, he got up..." " Threw the sceptre... out the window to an accomplice." "Look, give me an object of the same size." " Do you really think it it possible?" " Why not." " Will this do?" " Perfect." "Back up, Thomson." "Ow!" "Klutz!" "I'll show you how it's done." "Ow!" "We should interrogate the professor." "Yes, you're right, Tintin." " This is the right track, Thomson." " To be precise, Thompson:" "the track is right!" "Eureka!" "Tintin!" "I found the trick." "This is no ordinary camera." "Look!" "The professor took it to the window." "He put the sceptre into the lens." "Then between the bars." "And..." "Did you see?" "It must have dropped to the ground somewhere below." " What is it, Snowy?" " Over here!" "What if he missed the river bank?" "Impossible." "The sceptre must be here." "I found it!" " Ah!" " Very good!" "Let's go." "Well done, Snowy." "Save yourself!" "Snowy!" "Come on." "My back!" "My poor Snowy!" "They shall not escape." "Oh no!" "Too late!" "Tintin!" "What happened?" "They got it." "Lend us your car." "We'll try to catch up with them." "Of course!" "Faster!" "It won't go any faster!" "It's out of gas!" " Idiot, this is just great!" " Look." "They're on our trail!" "Have faith!" "Come on!" "Keep going, we'll surprise them." "Quick, we must catch up." "They're firing at us!" "Thompson and Thomson, cover me!" "I'll go around." " Oh, no!" " Our hats!" "Follow me, Snowy, and keep out of sight." "Hands up!" "Don't move or I'll shoot!" "Drop your guns!" "Thank you for being so cooperative." "Thompson and Thomson, the coast is clear." "Good show, Tintin!" "To be precise:" "Bravo!" "Stay with them." "I'll look for the third one." "What third one?" "Whoever has the sceptre!" "I have to cross the border!" "He must not cross the border!" "The border, I am saved!" "That was close!" "We don't have much time." "The ceremony is soon about to begin." "We must return to Klow as quickly as possible." "A Bordurian airbase!" "It's right across the border." "How about a little aeroplane ride, Snowy?" "The situation is grave." "No news of Tintin." "Nor of the disappeared sceptre." "Searchlights!" "Let's hope..." "Hit!" "Nineteen kilometres!" "That is a four hour walk." "Soon, the ceremony will begin." "The people are getting agitated." "I'm afraid..." "The blood will flow!" "Steer clear of the crowds!" "If they see us with the sceptre, there will be trouble." "Thank you." "Find the King." "The people think that you am hiding the truth." "I will do my duty." "I must tell them." "I fear that there is no more hope." "All right." "I give in." " I have to abdicate." " No!" "I've brought you..." "My God, I lost it!" "Snowy!" "To thank Tintin for his services, we bestow upon him this distinction." "I hereby dub you Knight of the Order of the Golden Pelican." "Arise, Sir Tintin!" "Oh, gosh!"