Following William's plan, Albert invites Irene to a masquerade, where a game with the famed "Lord of Crime" as its theme is being played. Dressed as a man, Irene uses the game to contact Albert, pleading for her safety in return for the stolen papers.
Please, without that, my life is over!
Ich bitte Sie, ohne
dieses Dokument ist es für mich vorbei!
¡Por favor, sin eso,
mi vida estará perdida!
Je t’en prie… Sans ça, je suis finie !
Por favor, sem isso,
a minha vida acabou!
Прошу, отдай его, а не то мне конец!