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Lady Blakeney and Percy go to their country home outside the city of
London. Under the stress of all of her dealings with Chauvelin and the
coolness of her husband, Lady Blakeney explains the circumstances that led
her to denounce the Marquis de Cyr's family at the tribunal. But Percy says
she's told him too late and he remains cool to her, even though deep down
he still loves her. He promises to save her brother.
Later that night, Lady Blakeney is peeking around her husband's study when
she finds a ring emblazoned with the image of the Scarlet Pimpernel -- she
discovers his true identity. And indeed, now she realizes she has betrayed
her own husband to Chauvelin - and must make the choice between saving
him and her brother.
Lady Blakeney sails to Calais, where she hides at an inn, only to witness a
tense encounter between Percy and Chauvelin, who have accidentally run
into each other. Unbeknownst to Percy, however, Chauvelin has six soldiers
on the way to arrest him.
But Percy manages to outwit Chauvelin and he escapes, and a chase ensues
to find him. Marguerite follows behind as Chauvelin and his henchmen enlist
the help of an Old Jew, who claims to know the way that Percy left.
The Jew takes them to a hut, where Marguerite realizes that the fugitives are
hiding. She throws herself towards the hut in an effort to save the ones
inside, but she's captured by Chauvelin. Chauvelin and his henchmen go
inside the hunt and find that its empty. A moment later they see a boat
drifting out of the harbor and realize the fugitives have escaped.
Chauvelin leads his men on a hunt for Percy, but not after making sure the
old Jew is mercilessly beaten. Only after Chauvelin leaves does the old Jew
get up groggily and reveals himself to the bound Marguerite as her husband
Percy in diguise.
Percy and Marguerite set sail for England the next day, reconciled, having
freed the fugitives and Percy promises to make sure Chauvelin never steps
foot in English noble society again.