The Chronicles of the Counts Dracula-Cardie. Adapted from Baron Olshevris novel «Vampires». Olga Boyko
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      A large jewel-box, decorated with gold and mother of pearl’s flowers attracts the friends’ attention.

      Captain Wright examines the jewel-box, Karl Ivanovich comes up to him

      CAPTAIN WRIGHT

      It is Japanese, fit for the Emperor’s palace.

      KARL IVANOVICH

      I wonder what the lady kept in it.

      HARRY

      Let’s find out.

      Harry takes the box and tries to open it. But all for nothing, there is no exterior lock.

      James takes the box and shakes it slightly. Georges watches them from the side

      JAMES

      The box has its secret!

      Harry puts the jewel-box back and closes the cupboard’s door

      HARRY

      I will have to get a locksmith.

      Captain Wright’s voice is heard from the other side of the room

      WRIGHT’S VOICE

      (behind the scenes)

      Come over here, it is worth seeing!

      EXT-LARGE BALCONY OF THE BRIDE’S BEDROOM – SAME EVENING

      Georges, James, Captain Wright and Karl Ivanovich are gathered on the balcony, watching the view of the castle.

      The mist rises from the lake. In some places the mist parts a little and the clear blue water of the lake peeks through.

      To the left there is the dark green of pine trees and on the right there is the dark rock, crowned with the ominous looking castle

      KARL IVANOVICH

      What a magnificent view.

      James whistles in appreciation

      CAPTAIN WRIGHT

      And now, more than ever, I refuse to believe in the local lore of malicious maidens with duck feet.

      Harry’s irritated voice is heard from the room

      HARRY’S VOICE

      (behind the scenes)

      I will not sleep on an old dusty mattress!

      INT-BRIDE’S BEDROOM-SAME EVENING

      Harry, Smith and Miller argue near the four-poster bed

      SMITH

      I thought it was the best room in the house…

      HARRY

      Take my things to another bedroom.

      Smith and his assistant Miller start to exchange words and both appear troubled

      HARRY

      What’s the matter?

      SMITH

      We are not sure to whom we can offer the big bedroom.

      MILLER

      We have prepared the rooms according to the number of guests.

      HARRY

      Well, you should make yourself comfortable in this dusty nest!

      Miller appears afraid and Smith takes a step backwards

      MILLER

      Me? Sleep here, in her bedroom? Forgive me but I cannot.

      HARRY

      What the hell are you talking about?

      MILLER

      A young bride lived here, she died here too and the people say that her soul is restless and her ghost walks and cries at night.

      Harry turns to his friends

      HARRY

      So, who wishes to make an acquaintance with a ghostly bride?

      CAPTAIN WRIGHT

      I am game, as long as I have a dozen cigars and a glass of rum.

      KARL IVANOVICH

      With a dozen cigars laced with opium like you prefer, you will see not only a ghostly bride but a white elephant and a green snake thrown in for a bargain.

      Harry claps his hands

      HARRY

      It is settled then, Wright will sleep here, lead on, Smith.

      EXT-GARDENS AROUND THE HUNTING HOUSE – SAME SUMMER EVENING

      Harry, James, Wright, Georges, Karl Ivanovich and Miller struggle to make their way through the overgrown garden.

      The sun hasn’t set yet, but it is not bright anymore.

      INT – HUNTING HOUSE, OTHER WING, FIRST FLOOR – SAME EVENING

      Almost all rooms are walk-through. The atmosphere is gloomy

      HARRY

      Everything is rather unpretentious.

      Georges points at the door

      GEORGES

      Take a look at this portrait!

      The bright gold frame hangs near the door leading off to a small room. Its opulence is strangely at odds with the rest of the interior

      JAMES

      They used the first available place.

      HARRY

      Light it up please, Miller.

      Karl Ivanovich approaches the portrait with the lamp

      KARL IVANOVICH

      Let me help you.

      Miller and Karl Ivanovich light up the portrait with the lamp.

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