Join us as we delve into the mysterious world of Albion Castle, where ancient Druid legends intertwine with modern-day intrigue. Our story unfolds with two American tourists, Brad Spencer and Dennis Wentworth, who find themselves entangled in a web of mystery and murder. As they explore the eerie castle, they encounter a cast of enigmatic characters, including the beautiful Julie Chandler and the mysterious Siculus Lockbridge. Together, they unravel the chilling secrets of the castle, including the recent murder of Lady Elaine and the disappearance of her husband, Sir Lawrence. With the storm raging outside, the tension inside the castle reaches a fever pitch as Brad and Dennis race against time to uncover the truth and escape the clutches of a hidden killer.
In this thrilling episode, we explore themes of ancient rituals, betrayal, and the supernatural, as our protagonists navigate the dark corridors of Albion Castle. As the story unfolds, listeners are taken on a suspenseful journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. Will Brad and Dennis solve the mystery before it's too late? Tune in to find out as we illuminate the shadows of the past and present, revealing the chilling power of the Druids that still lingers in the air. This episode promises to captivate your imagination and keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
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Welcome. I'm EG Marshall. Yeah. Brother Darkin here. You see, we never turn on the lights. We don't need any. At Radio Mystery Theater, all we illuminate is your imagination. But do not be concerned. Although it has been said that when one is alone in the darkness, one hears strange things.
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When so to enter these hallowed holes, because none shall look upon the the mention golden fountain of the druid.
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A strange voice. A voice from the moldering past. What has a sacred golden cauldron and a strange cult of the ancient druids to do with all the stories?
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Even the mention of the word druid
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evokes a frightening display of pyrotechnics from the atmosphere. Why does contemporary man still hear prehistoric riches? Brad, please don't ask the old man any more questions.
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Look at his face. It's beginning to turn darker than the storm outside.
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Forgive me if my questions are in bad taste, sir. My interest in crime is a hobby. Yes. My interest in the occult.
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They would not make right of the power of the true English dispenser. It reaches out beyond the confines of this castle, beyond Stonehenge. Paul The name play.
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Our mystery drama, The Golden Cauldron, was written especially for the mystery theater by Ralph Goodman and stars Paul Hecht. It is sponsored in part by Signoff, the sinus medicine, and Anheuser Busch Incorporated, brewers of Budweiser. I'll be back shortly with act one. To American golden cauldron, the power of the druids reaching out beyond the grave, in this, the twentieth century? Come with me to Albion Castle, a crumbling remnant of the past as it exists today. A storm rages outside. But safe for the moment are two American tourists who have come here for a skeptical look into the legend of the Druids. In the great hall of the castle above the fire place, there is a graven image of a the castle.
There is something hypnotic about this strange carved deity that is being examined by Brad Spencer, the young man who does not frighten easily. And yet, the statue is holding Brad in its spell.
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Well, Brad, I see you've met the lord of the castle, the likeness of the all powerful Celtic god. Is that what he looked like, Peter? Well, I've never seen him. But when I guide the tour groups around Stonehenge, that's the face of myself. Looks rather frightening, doesn't it? The tourists love it. This moody climate. Let's let's change the subject, Peter. Maybe the weather will improve.
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Don't tell me this Druid nonsense is getting to you. No. Of course not. It might worry, Dennis. You don't know how his childish mind functions. Come to think of it, I'm not too sure how it functions myself.
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As long as he can earn enough money to afford that brand new Rolls Royce you two arrived in, I'm sure you don't care. That's true. I'm a sponge. Soak up the wealth I find around me. Never worked. Help it. But Dennis is no worse than I am. He didn't earn his millions. He inherited them. I can't wait to meet him. How the tour is going? Jammed as usual this time of year, but Sam's beginning to lose interest. Not in Stonehenge. Oh, no. No. That always fascinates me. Just as this image of their Celtic God seems to fascinate you. You may be bored with your words, Peter, but I find this crumbling old castle an endless source of amusement. Amusement? Research, old buddy. You may be interested to know I to the solution of the ancient Albion mystery. Don't tell me you're still checking out that old legend Legend, Peter?
Or fact. You must have picked up a lot of information about the druid that could be of help in clearing up the strange legend about the tragic death of the arch druid Albion and his secret love, the beautiful Helen. I wouldn't discuss it here if I were you. It's the third. Brad, where are you? I hear, Dennis. Oh, thank you, Evan. I thought I was alone in this spooky place. What's going on out there? An atomic blast? Relax, mister Wentworth. Just one of our usual summer evening showers. Oh, you know my name?
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I mean, you had most of it. Only you left out the third. That third? Yeah. Yeah. Dennis Wentworth the third.
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Don't think grandfather was happy with the first two. Yeah. That's why he left his fortune in the dentist. Good. Not a fortune, but it's enough. I I think I'll go back to kill us. We're gonna have some branding. Look. I'll be out in a minute as soon as I change my shirt. Oh, make mine as Elbow. Now to, get back to the legend, sir. Now I need to get the fact secondhand hand. And that old car out there, the one that just pulled up in the driveway, it belongs to Siculus. Who? Siculus. Siculus Lockbridge, one of the oldest residents of this area. Some believe he was once an arch druid himself. You don't say?
I'd like to meet him. You will. He officer. Nice old guy, but sort of fanatic. Knew the Albion clan personally, they say. He keeps coming up here in search of the lost cauldron. Lost cauldron? The golden cauldron engraved with the head of a Celtic god. He believes it's buried with the skeletons of Albion and the witch, Helen. Now I know I wanna meet him. The housekeeper will make the introductions. We're very formal. Here?
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I know. We have guests. Please attend to the front door. Oh, ridiculous. So good of you to give this young lady a list in the end. I've listened all this downpour. You have no idea how I appreciate that. Oh, it has been my pleasure.
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Youth and beauty has always brightened the eyes of the ancient. You mean like the beautiful Helen affected those who looked upon her?
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Who is this stranger? Don't be angry, Siculus. He's a guest. A visitor from America. He meant no insult. None at all. Peter oh, miss Killed to Lamar. Just discussing an old Druid legend and I was Oh, this is mister Brad Spencer. You, of course, know Peter. Yes. We have spoken on occasion. Off the gray, Spencer, this is Siculus Lockbridge, Bridge, a respected elder of our community. Most happy to meet you. Speak to the young girl, Margaret. She is chilled to the morrow. Yes, Siculus.
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Basil, take the young lady's bags specified a room off the great hall.
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We didn't receive any letter. Well then, how did you know that I was arriving today? Sickulous foretold of a third visitor. A young woman tall with
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blonde hair. The man's amazing. All we have is a room on the Upper Floor. Now wait a minute. Would you would you like my room, miss Julie. Julie Chandler. Yes. I would, mister Spencer. Oh, then it's done. Basil, you may show the lady to my room and place my bags on the Upper Floor. You're sure, sir, that this is not an inconvenience? Ordinarily, yes. But an unexpected third visitor, tall, slender with long blonde hair.
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Who am I to tempt the wrath of hate? Thank you again, mister Spencer. Oh, Brad, please. Brad. And I would hang on to the small bag, Basil. You may carry these others to mister Spencer. Oh.
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Oh. I sorry. I didn't mean to bump into you like this. My name's Bennett. Mine is Julie. You dropped your purse, Julie.
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Here it is. Thank you, Brad. Oh. I see you two are already acquainted. I I was just coming out of my room and And I was going into mine. It looks like you and I are going to be neighbors, Dennis. Mister Spencer was nice enough to trade rooms with me. Oh, terrific. See you later, Jen. Yeah. It's over
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Wow. Beautiful blonde in the room next to mine. Thanks, Brad. Thanks for looking up. Try looking in this direction, toward the fire.
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We have another visitor who's not so pretty. The old man? Yeah. Just arrived with miss Chandler. You're right. He isn't pretty.
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Wow. What a weird face. Must be over a hundred years old. Make yourself at home, gentlemen. And you Siculus, of course, are always welcome here. Thank you, my lady. I'm merely the housekeeper here. Who is the soul? You're Nonetheless. Basil will bring some brandy. If you'll excuse me, I have my work to tend to. Certainly. If the fire burns low, please tend to it, Peter. It's the only source of heat here. I will, Margaret.
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Rather attractive for a housekeeper. She's been looking after this place since sir Lawrence left. Introduce your friend to our visitor from the village. Mister Loughbridge, this is Dennis Wentworth the third. Pleasure to meet you, mister Loughbridge.
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What do you know of the Druids? Nothing. Peter was telling me all about this place. It was tragic about this poor girl, her lover. You mean Lady Elaine?
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Lady Elaine?
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The recent murder of Lady Elaine
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and the disappearance of her husband, Sir Lawrence. No. We're referring to the tragic murder Can't help it. Murdered Albion and the beautiful witch, Helen.
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That happened hundreds of years ago. We speak of that no longer. Lady Elaine was murdered a few months ago.
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There were three murders in this castle? In this room.
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I'm leaving. How come off? Stop being so nervous. I I can't help it. Murders, thunderstorms,
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old castle. They make me jumpy. A young woman was murdered here right where your young friend, mister Wentworth, is standing. Yes, sir.
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Thanks a lot. The police have investigated, but until they find I I don't follow. Elaine's husband, sir Lawrence, thought his lady was cheating on him. He confronted her. An argument followed. He became enraged and shot her point blank through the heart. Death was instantaneous. Instantaneous. And the murderer, sir Lawrence, is missing? Yes. He's still obliged. He could be hiding somewhere around nearby in the caves or in the village. Brad, do you sure you don't want us to leave? Just when things are resting?
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A poor girl has been foully murdered.
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Why do you find this interesting? Oh, I'm in sympathy with a girl. But the thought that the murderer is at large possibly stalking this castle, his castle. This is absolutely
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Albion's castle.
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Yes, sir. As you say, sir.
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Sir Lawrence bought it for amusement. He is not from this land. He is a stranger to Stonehenge. The foreigner's presence here You seem have the sacred memory of Albion. I gather sir Lawrence is not liked by the local town's people. I only blame sir Lawrence. I have never helped malice toward the poor child he tempted, wed, and then, proudly murdered. She was innocent. She had no other lover. You seem sure of that. When sure of that. When sir Lawrence was not here, she would often send for me. I would stop by to speak with her. That tragic move, said Ward.
She wrote, come tonight.
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I have something to tell you about, Shargones. It is most urgent. And you arrived too late? Yes. Then
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then it was you who found the body.
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Why do you ask common question? I have already told everything I know
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to the police. I'm sorry if my questions disturb you, sir. It is you
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who disturbs me. We will speak of this matter no longer. As you
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wish. One of Understandable. But you do not seem to be a talkative man by nature. Why have you told us this much? The
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evil murder has troubled my mind. As I told you,
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I know the girl's family.
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Her father was one of us. One of us?
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One of the townspeople. I also know her mother. The child was most beautiful.
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Countenance was known to all who live really not a hallowed ground. Of course, you are referring to the hallowed grounds of the Druids. You speak of it often As though you are privy to personal knowledge of the Celtic cult, their rights, their rituals. I understand they practiced human sacrifice. Let's not get into that, Brad, or this murder. It's really none of our business. We just came here for a little sightseeing. Right? Right. Oh, tell me, mister Lockbridge. You say this murder took place a few months ago and that you arrived the night when the, ad aid like Take my leave now.
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I would not be here at all if I had not come to bring the unexpected visitor
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at last. Who knew somehow expected? Who is she, mister Lothbridge? This this Julie Chandler? Has she been to Stonehenge before? Brad, please. I've met I've asked General Lothbridge is tired, Brad. He'd like to be on his way back to the village and so would I. Would you give me a lift down the mountain, Sykulos?
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Oh, yes. Yes. Come. But we will speak on
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Well, Good night, mister Lothbridge. Forgive me if my questions were in bad taste. My interest in crime is a hobby
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as is my interest in the occult. I would not make light of the occult, mister Spencer. The power of the Druid dates back to the Stone Age. It reaches out beyond this castle, beyond Stonehenge, beyond the grave.
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Well, now they're friends. We're gonna need all the friends we can get. What are you guys talking about? Dennis, we are not leaving. Not until we check out this murder of Lady Elaine and the disappearance of her husband, the mysterious Sir Lawrence Cumberland.
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Well, what have we here? Three skeletons that haunt the infamous Albion Castle. 2 from one century and one from this. Perhaps the inquisitive Brad Spencer will enlighten us as to the reason for this recent crime of violence. I, for one, hope he hurries before the trio then turns into a quartet or a quintet or,
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well,
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one thing we know for sure. In a moment, we will be back with act two. It is a few moments later. Dennis is still staring at his friend Brad in disbelief. Despite the ominous threat of death, Brad has announced his intention of staying on and let the murderer probe the recent murder of Lady Elaine. The impulsive decision has frightened Dennis.
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You can stay on and check out these weird people if you like, Brad, but not me.
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I'm, I'm too rich to die. Well put. Shall we see if Dennis has nerve enough to walk out the door into the night knowing that the murderer, sir Lawrence,
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may be lurk That's what I'm out there. You're being childish about this, Dennis. You're okay. I'm being childish. I tell you we're perfectly safe. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. So far. What does that mean? Well, I mean, I have a funny feeling we've been lucky up up till now. But if you keep asking questions, we're Do these weird people, as you call them, interest me? If you don't ask questions, how do you expect to find anything else? Well, that's what I'm afraid of, finding something out. Once we know something, we're really in trouble. This? What what was that? Oh, relax. It's just basil with our brandy.
Oh, oh, excuse me. Sorry. Sorry, that's a little old man. I moved off there around the old place.
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I do not wish to disturb people. Thoughtful of your
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battle. I see you've already poured our drinks. Yes, sir.
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Mistress Margaret is most particular about how I serve the guests. Yours, sir? Oh. And, one for you. I, I do hope you'll find this to your liking. Thank you. Oh, I
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oh, what happened to the dog? The dog, sir?
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What dog? Oh, I noticed an empty enclosure near the driveway when we arrived yesterday. A dog
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enclosure near the driveway when we arrived yesterday. A dog rug. The name Bruno engraved on a metal plate on the wire fence. Oh, near the dog. I'd forgotten for a moment. Poor Bruno.
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It was Sir Laurence's dog. Oh. What happened to poor Bruno? He died.
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A lot of poor things seem to die around here. How did Bruno die? We had a Lawrence for him
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after Sir Laurence Rianne. The animal howled all day long. Was used to food and drink. And acted strangely You mean acted strangely? Which would no longer enter the castle. Must sleep there by the fire. But after Sir Laurence ran away, he would no longer sleep there. Well, where did he sleep?
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Out there In the
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courtyard. Oh, it's a Sims grave.
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Change behavior.
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Howling. Yeah. Became a nuisance. Mister Lothbridge prepared a potion. Thank you. It took poison. I fed it to Bruno. I thought you said it refused food and drink. By then, it was too weak to resist. The poison was lethal. It just went off to sleep. Never woke up. If if you, gentlemen, need anything else,
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please leave me. Oh, yes, sir. Thank you. I warned you, Brad.
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You ask funny questions, they serve you funny brandy.
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Your imagination is running away with you, Dennis. There's nothing wrong with this brandy. No. You sure need a Mine first. Yeah. This is delicious. You sure it's okay? Fine. Go on. Take a sip. It won't kill you. Bad joke, Dennis. But drink up you. Do you look like you need a drink? I do.
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Okay. Here goes.
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Sure needed that. This place gives me the creeps. That's all I've noticed. Particularly when I was asking old Siculus a few questions. There's only one person I'd like to ask a few questions.
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Julie Chandler. Did you get a look at that, Chastity? I'm trying to ask her three questions. Address, phone number, and if she's married or single. Have another brandy.
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I think I will. Stuff is great. Better make it a double. Why? Here she comes.
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Yeah. She slipped into something more comfortable, for her, not for me.
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Good evening, miss Chandler. Hello. I must say you you look rather nice tonight. That's it.
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To you. Yeah. Oh, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Dennis. Dennis Wentworth the third. I know. We were introduced when I arrived. Oh. Yeah. Of course. And your friend's name is, Oh. Oh. That doesn't matter. He's he's a boar. A complete boar. Oh.
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That may I pour you some brandy? Yes. Thank you.
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It's okay. We just tasted
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it. I mean, it's a fine brandy. Oh, bran excuse us. The young lady and I, Brad, that's it. Brad Spencer. There's there's something wrong with it?
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No. Just restless. May I sit down? Oh, please. Please. Oh, thank you.
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You were saying, Julie, may I call you Julie? Certainly, Dennis.
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Yeah. About about this being restless,
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That's why I decided to travel, see new places.
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I've read about Stonehenge and heard about this old castle that's been As you call. Been by sir Lawrence. And I decided to come here while I was traveling abroad for the
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well, the novelty of it. Now, Julie, you know that's not true. Isn't it, Brad? No. You've been here before. You knew of the rooms of the great Hall and the names, sir Lawrence, isn't mentioned in the travel folder that suggests this, inn as you call it. You haven't been traveling abroad, miss Chandler. You live abroad
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in Ireland. Dublin, as a matter of fact. Well, how how would you know that, Brad? Miss Chandler dropped her purse. She went back in rooms. I,
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I swiped her wallet over. Here you are, miss Chandler.
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And I thought you were honored. I had hoped you were too. It's seldom I need a man who is interested in more than he sees. Thank you. Tell me, Brad. What do you do for a living? Oh,
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live? Don't you like Bad living. Yes.
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How do you feel about me
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at this very minute?
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Fascinated. That's encouraging. I'm glad I took the extra time to put my face on just right. Oh, it's not not the face I find fascinating. Not that it isn't a very pretty face. It's it's what's behind that beautiful mask. What's going on inside that lovely head of you? Still the analytical male. Haven't you ever made a decision that was impulsive? Yes. Once. And I discovered it was a foolish one. Would you like to kiss me? Impulsively or analytically? Anyway you choose. Wait a minute. You two just met. You're not gonna getting outside.
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I found that exciting. I find this depressing. Did it do anything for you, Brad? I don't know.
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Let's try it again. Alright. Oh, no. That's what I call a kill. That was a shot, you fool. We're not shot. Yeah. It came from outside the cabin. Okay. Get to get down both of you. Whoever that is, he's lurking outside. Is this all alone? Perhaps. But how how did you know about Sir Lauren? Well, they told us when They didn't tell her. The time's going. Peter.
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The link
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Is everyone alright? Well, I I thought you left. They did. Ridiculous had a strange premonition that he felt the presence of sir Lawrence in the wooded area beyond the castle ground. So we returned.
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I could feel the evil nature of the man remain silent. The link between the living and the dead is still here
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just outside this room. Missus Spencer, Peter, what is happening that that noise I heard? Well, that was a head of the dryer at a distance of, oh, I would say a hundred yards or so from ground level. Ground level?
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Wow. But you would know that. Simple.
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The, glass was It totally be at this point of entry just a few feet from the floor. And the, bullet spent itself here above the fireplace place just over the head of the druid god.
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That took off one of his ears.
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Sacrilege. May the heavens might revolve and evil be bound by chains to eternity. Oh, man. I mean, let's call a cop and get that guy. We have no telephone.
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This is an isolated area. The castle was renovated, but it has been impossible to string phone wires up to that implication of contact with the outside world. Oh, great. That means we're on our own? Sitting ducks for Sir Lawrence. Yes. That was sir Lawrence out there. What does that mean, mister Sherlock Holmes? Simply this. We aren't sure just who fired that shot as yet. Are we, Basil? I beg your pardon, sir. Now where were you and mistress Margaret when the shot was fired? I resent that implication, mister Spencer. I'm not implying anything. Just sifting through the facts. In that case, I suppose I'm a suspect too. Oh, I didn't say that, Peter. Well, I was out there with sick if we continue along this line of reasoning, both Siculus and I could know perhaps one of you. But, mister Loughbridge, did you let mister Brook out of the car before you reached the driveway?
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Yes. I felt a presence. I could sense someone something was out there. Mister Burke asked to be let out so he could look around. And you two separated?
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Yes. And then you heard the shot? Yes. I see. Well, then you What? It it it could have been there. I know. I I never said that. Nor did I say it could have been Basil or mistress Margaret. Mister Spencer, we are not amused. I am intrigued
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and innocent, of course. Can you prove it? I was standing right here next to you when the shop was fired. What about that gun you carry in your purse? You'll find it's not there anymore, miss Chandler. What? You're right. It's missing. How did you know I had a gun in my purse? If you recall, when we exchange
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dropped your purse, I picked it up. As I handed it back to you, I noticed it was rather heavy. And so the slight bows, the outline of a snub nose 38 revolver. You are a servant. And, this spent bullet embedded here in the wood paneling above the fireplace came from a 38. Quite possibly your gun, Julie Chandler. I must say I'm impressed,
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mister Spencer. Well then, he who has There's just two of us who aren't suspects. You you and me, Brad.
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Unless you suspect me. I know, Dennis. You're safe. Then you are saying that one of us may somehow be involved in this, incident. I'm sure the man is joking.
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I, for one, care not for a man's jokes. And I say to you again, beware, he who enter Albion's Castle. Those of you who would mock this uneasy resting place will leave immediately. These ancient stones. This is holy ground, coveted by the Celtic god. Agreed. But but in case the Druid god forgets to covet this place, I suggest we send someone for the police. He's right. We should not wait another minute. Alright. Then it's settled. While the others remain here in guarded silence,
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one of us will leave immediately and inform the authority. One of us. Yes, Peter. But who?
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Good deceit. An interesting dilemma. Six souls trapped in the remains of a crumbling Druid castle, held prisoner by their fears and suspicions of one another. Can Brad Spencer unravel this web of deceit? He and his reluctant traveling companion, Dennis, seem to have stumbled upon an unusual and terrifying vacation spot. They'll have an exciting story to tell nature and if they get back home, I'll be back shortly with act three. The mysterious shot fired at Brad Spencer has allowed his instinctive suspicion of those around him. It seems Brad is, by nature, an inquisitive man, a man who asks questions, perhaps too many questions.
However, the shot that narrowly missed him and the spent bullet that him into the wall does not seem to disturb Brad.
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Let's find out why. Did I hear you right, Brad? Yeah. A shot was just fired at us by a murder, Golden. And you say we're perfectly safe here. I didn't say perfectly, Dennis. If that shot was fired by sir Lawrence, we are safe.
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But it was fired by someone in this room. I resent that accusation, mister Spencer. I have warned you all, but that you would not listen. There is more than a foot in this castle until the golden cauldron is found and returned to the Celtic god of the Druid. None of us are safe here.
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Siculus, please. Post as has a right to be uneasy. That shot was obviously meant for him. But it was fired by Sir Laurence, Brad. I can vouch for these people. It had to be Sir Laurence. If you're right, there's no need to panic. I still don't see why. That shot wasn't fired to kill anyone. It was meant to scare us. And notice how flattened out this spent bullet is? Yeah. It was fired from close range, almost as close as the shot that killed Lady Elaine. Well, Lady Sir Lawrence missed it. Yeah. Not likely. The light in here was bright enough for an expert marksman like Sir Lawrence. How did you know, sir Lawrence? The police? Okay. Oh, this rifle cabinet and these marksmanship trophies belong to the master of the castle, do they not? Yes. They are here.
I see. Then you were just trying to be amusing again when you accused us all. No. No. No, Peter. Just testing the ground. Yeah. Well, let's stop testing while we're standing up on the ground instead of lying in it six feet under. But somebody go for the police. Okay. You're right, Dennis. This is no longer a game. Why don't you get into your role? Peter,
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Spencer does not control our destinies. I will drive you back to the village. Mister Spencer You must be told of sir Lawrence's return. Are you coming, Peter?
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Yes, Nicholas. Are you sure you'll all be alright? We have sir Lawrence's rifles. Good. We'll be back with inspector Heath as soon as we get.
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If we have your permission, mister Spencer, Basil and I will secure all doors and windows from the inside. Come, Basil. Yes.
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You are an interesting man. I just love the way you put two
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and Now let's really put two and two together and see if we can come up with one. One suspect. The man who fired the shot. Then you believe it was a man and not me. Julie, you were standing here right next to me when the bullet came crashing through that window. That's right. But you're confusing me. You did say the shot came from my gun. Or another 38. But let's take one thing at a time. Consider the dog. The dog. Bruno Lawrence's dog. Basil said it howled all day long after Solange disappeared. They had to destroy it. That's obvious. I don't trust that, Basil. Yes. But why did it howl? It was Sir Lawrence's dog. Why didn't it run off, go searching for its master? Maybe they had it chained up. No, Dennis.
Now if you remember, Basil said it howled all day, and at night, it slept out there in the courtyard on Albion's grave. Oh, of course. Or how refused. Yeah. Are you a member of that story about, Greyfriars Bobby Jewell? I'm sure you do, Dennis. They made it into a Disney movie. Oh, yeah. Yeah. I saw him to think. Whose master diet Yeah. Yeah. Well, go on, Dennis. Oh,
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good lord. What's the math? Yeah. Yeah. They they bury his master. And and the dog refused food or drink, howls all day, and at night,
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slept on its master's grave. Exactly. You don't think That's been our problem up until now. We've been kept so busy. We haven't had time to think. Come on, Dennis. Where are we going? Out there in the courtyard to dig up Albion's grave. And what am I supposed to do while you boys are gone? Wait.
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And then you found
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Are you alright, Julie?
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I am now. It's almost midnight. You've been gone a long time. What did you tell Basil and Margaret while we were gone? I didn't see Basil or Margaret. This place has been as quiet
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as a tube. No. Grady, don't mention that word. Then you found something out there at Albion's Grey. Yeah. We grabbed some shovels from the garage. Yeah. Wait. Wait. Wait. Dennis, keep your voice down. We still don't know whom we can trust around here. Combating plodes, Julie. Me. Albion's Grey. Newcastle. You're familiar with the room, the grounds, and you've met sir Lawrence too, haven't you? Yes. What did he look like? Did he have a rather large mustache, long sideburns, and a, prominent scar on his face? Yes.
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Have you seen a picture of him? No. We just saw him. Him?
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Yes. He's buried in Albion's grave. Oh, no. Yeah. We we only had to turn over a few spadefuls of soft earth and
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first,
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his hand came through and and then the arm and then his head. Yeah. It was a happy telling sir Lawrence. I don't understand why they never moved
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him. You said they.
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Do you think there was more than one murder? No. There might have been. But sir Lawrence was a rather large man. At a dead weight, it would take two or even three. Three? I'm just guessing. Yeah. Would would you mind if we just said two? Basil and Margaret. Uh-huh. No motive. They have nothing to gain by killing sir Lawrence or Lady Elaine. At least nothing we know of at the moment. No. Whoever did it was desperate. Took Took a lot of nerve to bury sir Lawrence in Albion's grave. Sir Lawrence,
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dig it up. Not in this town. Except two turrets like you and Dennis.
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Wait.
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What if Sir Lawrence didn't kill Lady Elaine? Well, it's ridiculous. Everyone said that, Everyone in this household and the old vansiculus. But what if someone,
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the murderer, used the trumped up quarrel between Sir Lawrence and the Lady Elaine to murder her and make it look like he ran away. And this girl's not only beautiful, she's got brains. Then whoever it was
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might be watching us. This girl believed, isn't it? Back to mistress Margaret. Perhaps.
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Think about it. She doesn't seem too unhappy about the death of the lady of the house. With Lady Elaine and Sir Lawrence both out of the way, this house can be run the way she wants it to be run. Yes. Temporarily,
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perhaps. But eventually, she'd have to give it up. The new owner. She'd have no rights. Both she and Basil could be asked to leave. Isn't that sojourn? Don't confuse me, please. I'm new at this. Well, keep on thinking or we won't be old at it. No. No. No. There's something else going on here. Something we haven't thought of. You're right, Braille. May I fill in the empty pieces of the puzzle? Peter.
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How did you get in?
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Brad just bolted the front door from the inside. I let him in through the servant's quarters. Stay where you are, please, all of you. This is her gun I have in my hand. Then you were the one who took that shot at me. I'm afraid so. And you were right. I have no intention of hurting you and have none now if you cooperate. Well, we'll cooperate. And you were the one There's no need for further You you Brad. You and miss Chandler were getting so close to the answers. I don't mind telling you what happened here. Oh, please do. It's hard to believe a good friend of mine has turned into a murderer. We don't have to tell them anything, Peter. That's alright, Margaret. We'll be on our way in a minute.
There'll be no witnesses. You you you're not gonna kill us too? They're quiet, Dennis. I would like to hear the answers to these questions that have been bothering me. I hate to die an ignorant man. It makes my surprise to you to know that we didn't kill Lady Elaine. Sir Lawrence did. They've been calling when Peter and I rushed in about his infidelity, not hers. He had just shot her. She died instantly. I struggled with him for the murder weapon. A 38 like this one I'm holding. And he, he died in the struggle. Margaret helped me bury him.
Siculus and Basil were in the village that night. They knew nothing of what went on here. I believe you. Well, I'm sure you do hear when the but you don't, Dennis. Nor do you, miss Chandler.
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And the jury won't. But it's bad drug Wasting your breath, miss Chandler. Peter and I have talked this over. We decided to trust no one except each other. You and Margaret?
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It's been that way for some time. Sir Lawrence is dead and I can't be here when the police arrive tomorrow. There'll be too many questions to answer. What have you done with Siculus and Basil? The wine cellar. After we leave, you can release them. Alright. Let's have the keys to your car, Dennis. The keys? To my brand new Rolls? Siculus' car broke down as we reached the driveway. It can't be driven any further. Yeah. Where if you take my car, how do we get out of here? That's the idea. Give them them the keys, Dennis. Okay. If you say so. Here.
But drive carefully. I love that car. Let's get out of here, Margaret. It'll soon be daylight. I'll be happy to be rid of this awful place.
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I want a look.
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Quick, Dewey. Bolt that door from the inside. And, Dennis Yeah. Run to the servant's quarters and bolt that door shut again too. Right. Right. Good thinking perhaps. Yeah. While you're there, Dennis, release Siculus and Basil from the wine cellar.
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Castle is secured, master. But why all the precautions?
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And why do you have that I've got them where I want them look on your face? Just come to the window and listen.
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Sounds like our culprits are having trouble starting Dennis's car. Is the engine missing?
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Yeah. Sounds awful. But this is. What is that? The coil wired to the distributor. I removed it when Dennis and I were in the garage. The car won't start without it. You knew Peter and Margaret would not be able to get away all along. But I had to give them a chance to make it their decision. None shall escape this car's living down on death. He shall pay for your sins. Yeah. Sounds like Dennis really sick of us in that zone. This calls for a drink. Right, Julie. But, keep away from the windows. Peter still has your gun, and he must be getting angry by now. I always did. Don't blame him.
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Margaret is beautiful, but having to spend the night in the garage until the police come is nowhere near as romantic as spending the night by the fire with you until the brandy goes.
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I always did like a detective story with a happy ending. And having faith in the jury system, both here in America and abroad, I am sure both Peter and Margaret will soon memory of Albion Castle. As for the druids, there is a great deal to be said for the fascination Stonehenge has for the archaeologists and astronomers of today. The message of the druids is still with us. I'll be back shortly. We hope the story you just just heard will not cause any embarrassment for the travel agencies in your city. Hope you will control your urge to rush first thing in the morning and make reservations for a stay at Albion Castle overlooking the magnificence of the ancient temple of Stonehenge.
Don't misunderstand. Some say the castle is still there, but the price is rather high. To quote our good friend Siculus Lock Bridge, let all who enter these hallowed halls in mockery pay for this transgression with their lives. Our cast Paul Hecht, Patricia Elliott, Clarice Blackburn, Robert Dryden, and Russell Horton.
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Come in.
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Welcome. I'm EG Marshall. Yeah. Brother Darkin here. You see, we never turn on the lights. We don't need any. At Radio Mystery Theater, all we illuminate is your imagination. But do not be concerned. Although it has been said that when one is alone in the darkness, one hears strange things.
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When so to enter these hallowed holes, because none shall look upon the the mention golden fountain of the druid.
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A strange voice. A voice from the moldering past. What has a sacred golden cauldron and a strange cult of the ancient druids to do with all the stories?
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Even the mention of the word druid
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evokes a frightening display of pyrotechnics from the atmosphere. Why does contemporary man still hear prehistoric riches? Brad, please don't ask the old man any more questions.
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Look at his face. It's beginning to turn darker than the storm outside.
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Forgive me if my questions are in bad taste, sir. My interest in crime is a hobby. Yes. My interest in the occult.
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They would not make right of the power of the true English dispenser. It reaches out beyond the confines of this castle, beyond Stonehenge. Paul The name play.
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Our mystery drama, The Golden Cauldron, was written especially for the mystery theater by Ralph Goodman and stars Paul Hecht. It is sponsored in part by Signoff, the sinus medicine, and Anheuser Busch Incorporated, brewers of Budweiser. I'll be back shortly with act one. To American golden cauldron, the power of the druids reaching out beyond the grave, in this, the twentieth century? Come with me to Albion Castle, a crumbling remnant of the past as it exists today. A storm rages outside. But safe for the moment are two American tourists who have come here for a skeptical look into the legend of the Druids. In the great hall of the castle above the fire place, there is a graven image of a the castle.
There is something hypnotic about this strange carved deity that is being examined by Brad Spencer, the young man who does not frighten easily. And yet, the statue is holding Brad in its spell.
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Well, Brad, I see you've met the lord of the castle, the likeness of the all powerful Celtic god. Is that what he looked like, Peter? Well, I've never seen him. But when I guide the tour groups around Stonehenge, that's the face of myself. Looks rather frightening, doesn't it? The tourists love it. This moody climate. Let's let's change the subject, Peter. Maybe the weather will improve.
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Don't tell me this Druid nonsense is getting to you. No. Of course not. It might worry, Dennis. You don't know how his childish mind functions. Come to think of it, I'm not too sure how it functions myself.
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As long as he can earn enough money to afford that brand new Rolls Royce you two arrived in, I'm sure you don't care. That's true. I'm a sponge. Soak up the wealth I find around me. Never worked. Help it. But Dennis is no worse than I am. He didn't earn his millions. He inherited them. I can't wait to meet him. How the tour is going? Jammed as usual this time of year, but Sam's beginning to lose interest. Not in Stonehenge. Oh, no. No. That always fascinates me. Just as this image of their Celtic God seems to fascinate you. You may be bored with your words, Peter, but I find this crumbling old castle an endless source of amusement. Amusement? Research, old buddy. You may be interested to know I to the solution of the ancient Albion mystery. Don't tell me you're still checking out that old legend Legend, Peter?
Or fact. You must have picked up a lot of information about the druid that could be of help in clearing up the strange legend about the tragic death of the arch druid Albion and his secret love, the beautiful Helen. I wouldn't discuss it here if I were you. It's the third. Brad, where are you? I hear, Dennis. Oh, thank you, Evan. I thought I was alone in this spooky place. What's going on out there? An atomic blast? Relax, mister Wentworth. Just one of our usual summer evening showers. Oh, you know my name?
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I mean, you had most of it. Only you left out the third. That third? Yeah. Yeah. Dennis Wentworth the third.
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Don't think grandfather was happy with the first two. Yeah. That's why he left his fortune in the dentist. Good. Not a fortune, but it's enough. I I think I'll go back to kill us. We're gonna have some branding. Look. I'll be out in a minute as soon as I change my shirt. Oh, make mine as Elbow. Now to, get back to the legend, sir. Now I need to get the fact secondhand hand. And that old car out there, the one that just pulled up in the driveway, it belongs to Siculus. Who? Siculus. Siculus Lockbridge, one of the oldest residents of this area. Some believe he was once an arch druid himself. You don't say?
I'd like to meet him. You will. He officer. Nice old guy, but sort of fanatic. Knew the Albion clan personally, they say. He keeps coming up here in search of the lost cauldron. Lost cauldron? The golden cauldron engraved with the head of a Celtic god. He believes it's buried with the skeletons of Albion and the witch, Helen. Now I know I wanna meet him. The housekeeper will make the introductions. We're very formal. Here?
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I know. We have guests. Please attend to the front door. Oh, ridiculous. So good of you to give this young lady a list in the end. I've listened all this downpour. You have no idea how I appreciate that. Oh, it has been my pleasure.
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Youth and beauty has always brightened the eyes of the ancient. You mean like the beautiful Helen affected those who looked upon her?
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Who is this stranger? Don't be angry, Siculus. He's a guest. A visitor from America. He meant no insult. None at all. Peter oh, miss Killed to Lamar. Just discussing an old Druid legend and I was Oh, this is mister Brad Spencer. You, of course, know Peter. Yes. We have spoken on occasion. Off the gray, Spencer, this is Siculus Lockbridge, Bridge, a respected elder of our community. Most happy to meet you. Speak to the young girl, Margaret. She is chilled to the morrow. Yes, Siculus.
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Basil, take the young lady's bags specified a room off the great hall.
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We didn't receive any letter. Well then, how did you know that I was arriving today? Sickulous foretold of a third visitor. A young woman tall with
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blonde hair. The man's amazing. All we have is a room on the Upper Floor. Now wait a minute. Would you would you like my room, miss Julie. Julie Chandler. Yes. I would, mister Spencer. Oh, then it's done. Basil, you may show the lady to my room and place my bags on the Upper Floor. You're sure, sir, that this is not an inconvenience? Ordinarily, yes. But an unexpected third visitor, tall, slender with long blonde hair.
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Who am I to tempt the wrath of hate? Thank you again, mister Spencer. Oh, Brad, please. Brad. And I would hang on to the small bag, Basil. You may carry these others to mister Spencer. Oh.
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Oh. I sorry. I didn't mean to bump into you like this. My name's Bennett. Mine is Julie. You dropped your purse, Julie.
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Here it is. Thank you, Brad. Oh. I see you two are already acquainted. I I was just coming out of my room and And I was going into mine. It looks like you and I are going to be neighbors, Dennis. Mister Spencer was nice enough to trade rooms with me. Oh, terrific. See you later, Jen. Yeah. It's over
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Wow. Beautiful blonde in the room next to mine. Thanks, Brad. Thanks for looking up. Try looking in this direction, toward the fire.
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We have another visitor who's not so pretty. The old man? Yeah. Just arrived with miss Chandler. You're right. He isn't pretty.
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Wow. What a weird face. Must be over a hundred years old. Make yourself at home, gentlemen. And you Siculus, of course, are always welcome here. Thank you, my lady. I'm merely the housekeeper here. Who is the soul? You're Nonetheless. Basil will bring some brandy. If you'll excuse me, I have my work to tend to. Certainly. If the fire burns low, please tend to it, Peter. It's the only source of heat here. I will, Margaret.
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Rather attractive for a housekeeper. She's been looking after this place since sir Lawrence left. Introduce your friend to our visitor from the village. Mister Loughbridge, this is Dennis Wentworth the third. Pleasure to meet you, mister Loughbridge.
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What do you know of the Druids? Nothing. Peter was telling me all about this place. It was tragic about this poor girl, her lover. You mean Lady Elaine?
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Lady Elaine?
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The recent murder of Lady Elaine
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and the disappearance of her husband, Sir Lawrence. No. We're referring to the tragic murder Can't help it. Murdered Albion and the beautiful witch, Helen.
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That happened hundreds of years ago. We speak of that no longer. Lady Elaine was murdered a few months ago.
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There were three murders in this castle? In this room.
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I'm leaving. How come off? Stop being so nervous. I I can't help it. Murders, thunderstorms,
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old castle. They make me jumpy. A young woman was murdered here right where your young friend, mister Wentworth, is standing. Yes, sir.
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Thanks a lot. The police have investigated, but until they find I I don't follow. Elaine's husband, sir Lawrence, thought his lady was cheating on him. He confronted her. An argument followed. He became enraged and shot her point blank through the heart. Death was instantaneous. Instantaneous. And the murderer, sir Lawrence, is missing? Yes. He's still obliged. He could be hiding somewhere around nearby in the caves or in the village. Brad, do you sure you don't want us to leave? Just when things are resting?
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A poor girl has been foully murdered.
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Why do you find this interesting? Oh, I'm in sympathy with a girl. But the thought that the murderer is at large possibly stalking this castle, his castle. This is absolutely
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Albion's castle.
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Yes, sir. As you say, sir.
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Sir Lawrence bought it for amusement. He is not from this land. He is a stranger to Stonehenge. The foreigner's presence here You seem have the sacred memory of Albion. I gather sir Lawrence is not liked by the local town's people. I only blame sir Lawrence. I have never helped malice toward the poor child he tempted, wed, and then, proudly murdered. She was innocent. She had no other lover. You seem sure of that. When sure of that. When sir Lawrence was not here, she would often send for me. I would stop by to speak with her. That tragic move, said Ward.
She wrote, come tonight.
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I have something to tell you about, Shargones. It is most urgent. And you arrived too late? Yes. Then
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then it was you who found the body.
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Why do you ask common question? I have already told everything I know
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to the police. I'm sorry if my questions disturb you, sir. It is you
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who disturbs me. We will speak of this matter no longer. As you
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wish. One of Understandable. But you do not seem to be a talkative man by nature. Why have you told us this much? The
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evil murder has troubled my mind. As I told you,
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I know the girl's family.
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Her father was one of us. One of us?
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One of the townspeople. I also know her mother. The child was most beautiful.
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Countenance was known to all who live really not a hallowed ground. Of course, you are referring to the hallowed grounds of the Druids. You speak of it often As though you are privy to personal knowledge of the Celtic cult, their rights, their rituals. I understand they practiced human sacrifice. Let's not get into that, Brad, or this murder. It's really none of our business. We just came here for a little sightseeing. Right? Right. Oh, tell me, mister Lockbridge. You say this murder took place a few months ago and that you arrived the night when the, ad aid like Take my leave now.
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I would not be here at all if I had not come to bring the unexpected visitor
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at last. Who knew somehow expected? Who is she, mister Lothbridge? This this Julie Chandler? Has she been to Stonehenge before? Brad, please. I've met I've asked General Lothbridge is tired, Brad. He'd like to be on his way back to the village and so would I. Would you give me a lift down the mountain, Sykulos?
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Oh, yes. Yes. Come. But we will speak on
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Well, Good night, mister Lothbridge. Forgive me if my questions were in bad taste. My interest in crime is a hobby
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as is my interest in the occult. I would not make light of the occult, mister Spencer. The power of the Druid dates back to the Stone Age. It reaches out beyond this castle, beyond Stonehenge, beyond the grave.
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Well, now they're friends. We're gonna need all the friends we can get. What are you guys talking about? Dennis, we are not leaving. Not until we check out this murder of Lady Elaine and the disappearance of her husband, the mysterious Sir Lawrence Cumberland.
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Well, what have we here? Three skeletons that haunt the infamous Albion Castle. 2 from one century and one from this. Perhaps the inquisitive Brad Spencer will enlighten us as to the reason for this recent crime of violence. I, for one, hope he hurries before the trio then turns into a quartet or a quintet or,
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well,
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one thing we know for sure. In a moment, we will be back with act two. It is a few moments later. Dennis is still staring at his friend Brad in disbelief. Despite the ominous threat of death, Brad has announced his intention of staying on and let the murderer probe the recent murder of Lady Elaine. The impulsive decision has frightened Dennis.
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You can stay on and check out these weird people if you like, Brad, but not me.
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I'm, I'm too rich to die. Well put. Shall we see if Dennis has nerve enough to walk out the door into the night knowing that the murderer, sir Lawrence,
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may be lurk That's what I'm out there. You're being childish about this, Dennis. You're okay. I'm being childish. I tell you we're perfectly safe. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. So far. What does that mean? Well, I mean, I have a funny feeling we've been lucky up up till now. But if you keep asking questions, we're Do these weird people, as you call them, interest me? If you don't ask questions, how do you expect to find anything else? Well, that's what I'm afraid of, finding something out. Once we know something, we're really in trouble. This? What what was that? Oh, relax. It's just basil with our brandy.
Oh, oh, excuse me. Sorry. Sorry, that's a little old man. I moved off there around the old place.
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I do not wish to disturb people. Thoughtful of your
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battle. I see you've already poured our drinks. Yes, sir.
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Mistress Margaret is most particular about how I serve the guests. Yours, sir? Oh. And, one for you. I, I do hope you'll find this to your liking. Thank you. Oh, I
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oh, what happened to the dog? The dog, sir?
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What dog? Oh, I noticed an empty enclosure near the driveway when we arrived yesterday. A dog
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enclosure near the driveway when we arrived yesterday. A dog rug. The name Bruno engraved on a metal plate on the wire fence. Oh, near the dog. I'd forgotten for a moment. Poor Bruno.
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It was Sir Laurence's dog. Oh. What happened to poor Bruno? He died.
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A lot of poor things seem to die around here. How did Bruno die? We had a Lawrence for him
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after Sir Laurence Rianne. The animal howled all day long. Was used to food and drink. And acted strangely You mean acted strangely? Which would no longer enter the castle. Must sleep there by the fire. But after Sir Laurence ran away, he would no longer sleep there. Well, where did he sleep?
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Out there In the
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courtyard. Oh, it's a Sims grave.
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Change behavior.
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Howling. Yeah. Became a nuisance. Mister Lothbridge prepared a potion. Thank you. It took poison. I fed it to Bruno. I thought you said it refused food and drink. By then, it was too weak to resist. The poison was lethal. It just went off to sleep. Never woke up. If if you, gentlemen, need anything else,
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please leave me. Oh, yes, sir. Thank you. I warned you, Brad.
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You ask funny questions, they serve you funny brandy.
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Your imagination is running away with you, Dennis. There's nothing wrong with this brandy. No. You sure need a Mine first. Yeah. This is delicious. You sure it's okay? Fine. Go on. Take a sip. It won't kill you. Bad joke, Dennis. But drink up you. Do you look like you need a drink? I do.
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Okay. Here goes.
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Sure needed that. This place gives me the creeps. That's all I've noticed. Particularly when I was asking old Siculus a few questions. There's only one person I'd like to ask a few questions.
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Julie Chandler. Did you get a look at that, Chastity? I'm trying to ask her three questions. Address, phone number, and if she's married or single. Have another brandy.
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I think I will. Stuff is great. Better make it a double. Why? Here she comes.
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Yeah. She slipped into something more comfortable, for her, not for me.
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Good evening, miss Chandler. Hello. I must say you you look rather nice tonight. That's it.
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To you. Yeah. Oh, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Dennis. Dennis Wentworth the third. I know. We were introduced when I arrived. Oh. Yeah. Of course. And your friend's name is, Oh. Oh. That doesn't matter. He's he's a boar. A complete boar. Oh.
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That may I pour you some brandy? Yes. Thank you.
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It's okay. We just tasted
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it. I mean, it's a fine brandy. Oh, bran excuse us. The young lady and I, Brad, that's it. Brad Spencer. There's there's something wrong with it?
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No. Just restless. May I sit down? Oh, please. Please. Oh, thank you.
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You were saying, Julie, may I call you Julie? Certainly, Dennis.
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Yeah. About about this being restless,
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That's why I decided to travel, see new places.
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I've read about Stonehenge and heard about this old castle that's been As you call. Been by sir Lawrence. And I decided to come here while I was traveling abroad for the
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well, the novelty of it. Now, Julie, you know that's not true. Isn't it, Brad? No. You've been here before. You knew of the rooms of the great Hall and the names, sir Lawrence, isn't mentioned in the travel folder that suggests this, inn as you call it. You haven't been traveling abroad, miss Chandler. You live abroad
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in Ireland. Dublin, as a matter of fact. Well, how how would you know that, Brad? Miss Chandler dropped her purse. She went back in rooms. I,
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I swiped her wallet over. Here you are, miss Chandler.
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And I thought you were honored. I had hoped you were too. It's seldom I need a man who is interested in more than he sees. Thank you. Tell me, Brad. What do you do for a living? Oh,
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live? Don't you like Bad living. Yes.
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How do you feel about me
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at this very minute?
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Fascinated. That's encouraging. I'm glad I took the extra time to put my face on just right. Oh, it's not not the face I find fascinating. Not that it isn't a very pretty face. It's it's what's behind that beautiful mask. What's going on inside that lovely head of you? Still the analytical male. Haven't you ever made a decision that was impulsive? Yes. Once. And I discovered it was a foolish one. Would you like to kiss me? Impulsively or analytically? Anyway you choose. Wait a minute. You two just met. You're not gonna getting outside.
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I found that exciting. I find this depressing. Did it do anything for you, Brad? I don't know.
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Let's try it again. Alright. Oh, no. That's what I call a kill. That was a shot, you fool. We're not shot. Yeah. It came from outside the cabin. Okay. Get to get down both of you. Whoever that is, he's lurking outside. Is this all alone? Perhaps. But how how did you know about Sir Lauren? Well, they told us when They didn't tell her. The time's going. Peter.
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The link
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Is everyone alright? Well, I I thought you left. They did. Ridiculous had a strange premonition that he felt the presence of sir Lawrence in the wooded area beyond the castle ground. So we returned.
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I could feel the evil nature of the man remain silent. The link between the living and the dead is still here
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just outside this room. Missus Spencer, Peter, what is happening that that noise I heard? Well, that was a head of the dryer at a distance of, oh, I would say a hundred yards or so from ground level. Ground level?
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Wow. But you would know that. Simple.
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The, glass was It totally be at this point of entry just a few feet from the floor. And the, bullet spent itself here above the fireplace place just over the head of the druid god.
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That took off one of his ears.
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Sacrilege. May the heavens might revolve and evil be bound by chains to eternity. Oh, man. I mean, let's call a cop and get that guy. We have no telephone.
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This is an isolated area. The castle was renovated, but it has been impossible to string phone wires up to that implication of contact with the outside world. Oh, great. That means we're on our own? Sitting ducks for Sir Lawrence. Yes. That was sir Lawrence out there. What does that mean, mister Sherlock Holmes? Simply this. We aren't sure just who fired that shot as yet. Are we, Basil? I beg your pardon, sir. Now where were you and mistress Margaret when the shot was fired? I resent that implication, mister Spencer. I'm not implying anything. Just sifting through the facts. In that case, I suppose I'm a suspect too. Oh, I didn't say that, Peter. Well, I was out there with sick if we continue along this line of reasoning, both Siculus and I could know perhaps one of you. But, mister Loughbridge, did you let mister Brook out of the car before you reached the driveway?
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Yes. I felt a presence. I could sense someone something was out there. Mister Burke asked to be let out so he could look around. And you two separated?
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Yes. And then you heard the shot? Yes. I see. Well, then you What? It it it could have been there. I know. I I never said that. Nor did I say it could have been Basil or mistress Margaret. Mister Spencer, we are not amused. I am intrigued
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and innocent, of course. Can you prove it? I was standing right here next to you when the shop was fired. What about that gun you carry in your purse? You'll find it's not there anymore, miss Chandler. What? You're right. It's missing. How did you know I had a gun in my purse? If you recall, when we exchange
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dropped your purse, I picked it up. As I handed it back to you, I noticed it was rather heavy. And so the slight bows, the outline of a snub nose 38 revolver. You are a servant. And, this spent bullet embedded here in the wood paneling above the fireplace came from a 38. Quite possibly your gun, Julie Chandler. I must say I'm impressed,
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mister Spencer. Well then, he who has There's just two of us who aren't suspects. You you and me, Brad.
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Unless you suspect me. I know, Dennis. You're safe. Then you are saying that one of us may somehow be involved in this, incident. I'm sure the man is joking.
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I, for one, care not for a man's jokes. And I say to you again, beware, he who enter Albion's Castle. Those of you who would mock this uneasy resting place will leave immediately. These ancient stones. This is holy ground, coveted by the Celtic god. Agreed. But but in case the Druid god forgets to covet this place, I suggest we send someone for the police. He's right. We should not wait another minute. Alright. Then it's settled. While the others remain here in guarded silence,
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one of us will leave immediately and inform the authority. One of us. Yes, Peter. But who?
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Good deceit. An interesting dilemma. Six souls trapped in the remains of a crumbling Druid castle, held prisoner by their fears and suspicions of one another. Can Brad Spencer unravel this web of deceit? He and his reluctant traveling companion, Dennis, seem to have stumbled upon an unusual and terrifying vacation spot. They'll have an exciting story to tell nature and if they get back home, I'll be back shortly with act three. The mysterious shot fired at Brad Spencer has allowed his instinctive suspicion of those around him. It seems Brad is, by nature, an inquisitive man, a man who asks questions, perhaps too many questions.
However, the shot that narrowly missed him and the spent bullet that him into the wall does not seem to disturb Brad.
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Let's find out why. Did I hear you right, Brad? Yeah. A shot was just fired at us by a murder, Golden. And you say we're perfectly safe here. I didn't say perfectly, Dennis. If that shot was fired by sir Lawrence, we are safe.
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But it was fired by someone in this room. I resent that accusation, mister Spencer. I have warned you all, but that you would not listen. There is more than a foot in this castle until the golden cauldron is found and returned to the Celtic god of the Druid. None of us are safe here.
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Siculus, please. Post as has a right to be uneasy. That shot was obviously meant for him. But it was fired by Sir Laurence, Brad. I can vouch for these people. It had to be Sir Laurence. If you're right, there's no need to panic. I still don't see why. That shot wasn't fired to kill anyone. It was meant to scare us. And notice how flattened out this spent bullet is? Yeah. It was fired from close range, almost as close as the shot that killed Lady Elaine. Well, Lady Sir Lawrence missed it. Yeah. Not likely. The light in here was bright enough for an expert marksman like Sir Lawrence. How did you know, sir Lawrence? The police? Okay. Oh, this rifle cabinet and these marksmanship trophies belong to the master of the castle, do they not? Yes. They are here.
I see. Then you were just trying to be amusing again when you accused us all. No. No. No, Peter. Just testing the ground. Yeah. Well, let's stop testing while we're standing up on the ground instead of lying in it six feet under. But somebody go for the police. Okay. You're right, Dennis. This is no longer a game. Why don't you get into your role? Peter,
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Spencer does not control our destinies. I will drive you back to the village. Mister Spencer You must be told of sir Lawrence's return. Are you coming, Peter?
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Yes, Nicholas. Are you sure you'll all be alright? We have sir Lawrence's rifles. Good. We'll be back with inspector Heath as soon as we get.
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If we have your permission, mister Spencer, Basil and I will secure all doors and windows from the inside. Come, Basil. Yes.
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You are an interesting man. I just love the way you put two
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and Now let's really put two and two together and see if we can come up with one. One suspect. The man who fired the shot. Then you believe it was a man and not me. Julie, you were standing here right next to me when the bullet came crashing through that window. That's right. But you're confusing me. You did say the shot came from my gun. Or another 38. But let's take one thing at a time. Consider the dog. The dog. Bruno Lawrence's dog. Basil said it howled all day long after Solange disappeared. They had to destroy it. That's obvious. I don't trust that, Basil. Yes. But why did it howl? It was Sir Lawrence's dog. Why didn't it run off, go searching for its master? Maybe they had it chained up. No, Dennis.
Now if you remember, Basil said it howled all day, and at night, it slept out there in the courtyard on Albion's grave. Oh, of course. Or how refused. Yeah. Are you a member of that story about, Greyfriars Bobby Jewell? I'm sure you do, Dennis. They made it into a Disney movie. Oh, yeah. Yeah. I saw him to think. Whose master diet Yeah. Yeah. Well, go on, Dennis. Oh,
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good lord. What's the math? Yeah. Yeah. They they bury his master. And and the dog refused food or drink, howls all day, and at night,
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slept on its master's grave. Exactly. You don't think That's been our problem up until now. We've been kept so busy. We haven't had time to think. Come on, Dennis. Where are we going? Out there in the courtyard to dig up Albion's grave. And what am I supposed to do while you boys are gone? Wait.
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And then you found
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Are you alright, Julie?
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I am now. It's almost midnight. You've been gone a long time. What did you tell Basil and Margaret while we were gone? I didn't see Basil or Margaret. This place has been as quiet
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as a tube. No. Grady, don't mention that word. Then you found something out there at Albion's Grey. Yeah. We grabbed some shovels from the garage. Yeah. Wait. Wait. Wait. Dennis, keep your voice down. We still don't know whom we can trust around here. Combating plodes, Julie. Me. Albion's Grey. Newcastle. You're familiar with the room, the grounds, and you've met sir Lawrence too, haven't you? Yes. What did he look like? Did he have a rather large mustache, long sideburns, and a, prominent scar on his face? Yes.
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Have you seen a picture of him? No. We just saw him. Him?
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Yes. He's buried in Albion's grave. Oh, no. Yeah. We we only had to turn over a few spadefuls of soft earth and
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first,
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his hand came through and and then the arm and then his head. Yeah. It was a happy telling sir Lawrence. I don't understand why they never moved
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him. You said they.
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Do you think there was more than one murder? No. There might have been. But sir Lawrence was a rather large man. At a dead weight, it would take two or even three. Three? I'm just guessing. Yeah. Would would you mind if we just said two? Basil and Margaret. Uh-huh. No motive. They have nothing to gain by killing sir Lawrence or Lady Elaine. At least nothing we know of at the moment. No. Whoever did it was desperate. Took Took a lot of nerve to bury sir Lawrence in Albion's grave. Sir Lawrence,
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dig it up. Not in this town. Except two turrets like you and Dennis.
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Wait.
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What if Sir Lawrence didn't kill Lady Elaine? Well, it's ridiculous. Everyone said that, Everyone in this household and the old vansiculus. But what if someone,
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the murderer, used the trumped up quarrel between Sir Lawrence and the Lady Elaine to murder her and make it look like he ran away. And this girl's not only beautiful, she's got brains. Then whoever it was
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might be watching us. This girl believed, isn't it? Back to mistress Margaret. Perhaps.
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Think about it. She doesn't seem too unhappy about the death of the lady of the house. With Lady Elaine and Sir Lawrence both out of the way, this house can be run the way she wants it to be run. Yes. Temporarily,
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perhaps. But eventually, she'd have to give it up. The new owner. She'd have no rights. Both she and Basil could be asked to leave. Isn't that sojourn? Don't confuse me, please. I'm new at this. Well, keep on thinking or we won't be old at it. No. No. No. There's something else going on here. Something we haven't thought of. You're right, Braille. May I fill in the empty pieces of the puzzle? Peter.
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How did you get in?
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Brad just bolted the front door from the inside. I let him in through the servant's quarters. Stay where you are, please, all of you. This is her gun I have in my hand. Then you were the one who took that shot at me. I'm afraid so. And you were right. I have no intention of hurting you and have none now if you cooperate. Well, we'll cooperate. And you were the one There's no need for further You you Brad. You and miss Chandler were getting so close to the answers. I don't mind telling you what happened here. Oh, please do. It's hard to believe a good friend of mine has turned into a murderer. We don't have to tell them anything, Peter. That's alright, Margaret. We'll be on our way in a minute.
There'll be no witnesses. You you you're not gonna kill us too? They're quiet, Dennis. I would like to hear the answers to these questions that have been bothering me. I hate to die an ignorant man. It makes my surprise to you to know that we didn't kill Lady Elaine. Sir Lawrence did. They've been calling when Peter and I rushed in about his infidelity, not hers. He had just shot her. She died instantly. I struggled with him for the murder weapon. A 38 like this one I'm holding. And he, he died in the struggle. Margaret helped me bury him.
Siculus and Basil were in the village that night. They knew nothing of what went on here. I believe you. Well, I'm sure you do hear when the but you don't, Dennis. Nor do you, miss Chandler.
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And the jury won't. But it's bad drug Wasting your breath, miss Chandler. Peter and I have talked this over. We decided to trust no one except each other. You and Margaret?
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It's been that way for some time. Sir Lawrence is dead and I can't be here when the police arrive tomorrow. There'll be too many questions to answer. What have you done with Siculus and Basil? The wine cellar. After we leave, you can release them. Alright. Let's have the keys to your car, Dennis. The keys? To my brand new Rolls? Siculus' car broke down as we reached the driveway. It can't be driven any further. Yeah. Where if you take my car, how do we get out of here? That's the idea. Give them them the keys, Dennis. Okay. If you say so. Here.
But drive carefully. I love that car. Let's get out of here, Margaret. It'll soon be daylight. I'll be happy to be rid of this awful place.
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I want a look.
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Quick, Dewey. Bolt that door from the inside. And, Dennis Yeah. Run to the servant's quarters and bolt that door shut again too. Right. Right. Good thinking perhaps. Yeah. While you're there, Dennis, release Siculus and Basil from the wine cellar.
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Castle is secured, master. But why all the precautions?
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And why do you have that I've got them where I want them look on your face? Just come to the window and listen.
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Sounds like our culprits are having trouble starting Dennis's car. Is the engine missing?
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Yeah. Sounds awful. But this is. What is that? The coil wired to the distributor. I removed it when Dennis and I were in the garage. The car won't start without it. You knew Peter and Margaret would not be able to get away all along. But I had to give them a chance to make it their decision. None shall escape this car's living down on death. He shall pay for your sins. Yeah. Sounds like Dennis really sick of us in that zone. This calls for a drink. Right, Julie. But, keep away from the windows. Peter still has your gun, and he must be getting angry by now. I always did. Don't blame him.
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Margaret is beautiful, but having to spend the night in the garage until the police come is nowhere near as romantic as spending the night by the fire with you until the brandy goes.
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I always did like a detective story with a happy ending. And having faith in the jury system, both here in America and abroad, I am sure both Peter and Margaret will soon memory of Albion Castle. As for the druids, there is a great deal to be said for the fascination Stonehenge has for the archaeologists and astronomers of today. The message of the druids is still with us. I'll be back shortly. We hope the story you just just heard will not cause any embarrassment for the travel agencies in your city. Hope you will control your urge to rush first thing in the morning and make reservations for a stay at Albion Castle overlooking the magnificence of the ancient temple of Stonehenge.
Don't misunderstand. Some say the castle is still there, but the price is rather high. To quote our good friend Siculus Lock Bridge, let all who enter these hallowed halls in mockery pay for this transgression with their lives. Our cast Paul Hecht, Patricia Elliott, Clarice Blackburn, Robert Dryden, and Russell Horton.
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