Hui Buh: The Castle Ghost (Hui Buh, das Schlossgespenst)

Friday the 1 3th

Patience, good man, I'll be with you.

I beg your pardon, lofty Adolar.

But a king and a queen are a pair, aren't they?

Assuming,

one had a straight: one, two, three, four ..

That wouldn't be so bad... theoretically speaking.

Excellent!

Now make your bet! - With pleasure.

You already have my gold. How about all or nothing?

I bet all my dominions.

Who's still in?

I'm out!

A pair and three of a kind. Full house.

Today must be my Iucky day.

I beg your pardon, odorous Adolar.

But nine, ten, jack, queen, king... That's a straight, isn't it?

Goodness gracious. Wasn't I Iucky this time!

I got off to a bad start. I thought I was done for.

But good things take time. Lucky at cards, unlucky in...

Who cares! I'm still young. Hope everything fits in the chest.

Okay, kids. The table's clean.

Squire!

May l?

Take it to the widows and orphans. - What?

To the needy. - What?

To the treasure chamber, idiot! - Ah!

I gotta get up early. It was fun. Have a nice evening.

The better man won.

It isn't what it seems. - I knew it!

Cheater!

Oops! Just a sec. L'II be right with you.

Hey, I said I'd be right with you!

See, that's what you get!

Stay where you are!

Get ready for the hereafter.

You really are bad Iosers.

Dear Mr. Adolar, this is all just kind of a...

misunderstanding... Nice sword.

May you burn in hell!

You're so right.

May l be damned if I cheated! May Iightning strike me...

Did you see that? It smells singed.

What's wrong with him? You Iook a bit pale yourself.

I hope it wasn't the drumstick. Oh, what's wrong with my voice?

Adolar, watch out!

The window.

Some people say there are ghosts.

Some people say there are no ghosts.

But I say that Hui Buh is a ghost.

The Goofy Ghost

over 500 years later.

If you permit me to give you some advice...

You should stop haunting the house. You have other talents.

You see this here? My haunting Iicense. I'm the only

certified ghost here! Understand?

Confound it! That only happened because you disrupted my concentration.

Dear Hui Buh, on behalf of your health and the furnishings, it would be better

to stop haunting the house. - Was I at Ieast a bit spooky?

A case for a haunting expert!

My friend. You must be the old castellan Burgeck Castle's trusted guardian.

Wow, what a trip!

I beg your pardon, but may l inquire

who I have the honor of... - Of course, you may.

Oh, Your Ma... Majesty.

Please, accept my apology. - Forget the gymnastics! You'Il strain yourself.

I should have introduced myself. King Julius CXI.

But just call me 1 1 1. - Beg your pardon?

An old royal joke. Julius, of course.

Didn't you receive my telegram?

I'm afraid I didn't. Probably

another mail coach robbery. - What are you doing? - Just dusting.

May l get your Iuggage?

Thank you. Not necessary.

My guests arrive at five. So we have 3 hours, 22 minutes and... 1 5 seconds.

Could you show me the ballroom? - Indeed. May I ask you to follow me?

Gladly.

Would you tell an old man what brings Burgeck's last Iiving heir

to our remote castle? - Our main castle didn't survive the Iast barbecue.

Are you implying

that your main royal castle burned down?

Like it or not, my wedding will take place here.

Wedding? Who is the intended bride, if I may ask?

To be honest, she doesn't know yet. Countess Leonora of Pernickety.

She is already on her way here. Excuse me...

Whose voice was that?

Mice. Impertinent mice. Excuse me.

Mice!

You're embarrassing me. - Did you see those sandals?

Vandals! - So what! They're ruining my filth!

And my spider web collection! And what about my poor mites?

This castle belongs to the kings of Burgeck.

I am Iicensed to haunt the place! And I refuse to share it

with a fake! - Fake? He's a king...

King! I'Il give him a king-size kick right out of my castle!

They must be giant mice. - Indeed, Your Majesty. Beg your pardon.

Everything is completely ruined!

What's wrong, Charles? - The main course is Iobster!

What's wrong with that? - I am inconsolable!

I ordered the flower arrangements in pale apricot.

Yes? - The pink lobster Iooks atrocious with apricot!

Calm down, Charles.

Now breathe deeply.

That's good.

What would l be without you, Your Majesty? - Unemployed.

Another point: Leonora is on her way. We have Iots to do and Iittle time.

Hurry up, kids!

Transform this shack into a romantic château!

Oh no, not again!

Ah, there it is! Thank you!

Just wait, you caustic cleaners! L'II show you, you mopheaded boobies!

L'II be so scary that you'II... you'II...

Wow, nobody's gonna believe me!

Mom! Mom! A ghost!

I saw a ghost!

Are you okay? Did you hurt yourself?

You think I'm training for circus? I break rib!

There's a ghost in the castle! - I have pain!

Sorry! - Come on, Mom! - I need help!

Of course!

Watch out! Bucket!

Sorry about that!

Squatters! In my castle! This stinks to high heaven!

And then I run away from that little snotnose.

It's all Julius' fault. Damn it! lt must be here somewhere!

What's this? We'll see.

L'II give you guys a real fright once I find my "Book of Haunting."

This isn't it either! Where is it?

Ah, behind the closet!

Let's see. The White Abbot? No.

The Cross-eyed Coachman?

No, not that! Ah, here it is!

The Headless Executioner! A classic!

Grease his headscrew well.

Refer to diagram 1 4A.

"Take an old executioner's axe, preferably rusty." Yes!

We'II see how you Iike that, King Julius who-knows-how-many.

Enchanting Leonora, you can't imagine

how happy I am to welcome you here at Burgeck Castle.

Your radiant beauty surpasses everything these venerable walls have witnessed.

May l give you this bouquet of roses as a sign of my esteem.

How does it sound? Royal enough? - So royal, Your Majesty.

Truly graceful. Madame Leonora will melt

Iike butter under the sun of the Côte d'Azur.

It isn't so easy. Leonora is very sophisticated. But if all goes well,

l'II propose to her tomorrow. - It would be perfect,

if you put on your pants.

Could that be them?

Indeed!

Your pants, Majesty!

Hurry. You go and welcome her.

L'II be right there. - Yes.

Julius!

I've come for you, Julius!

L... Julius...

l'II be right there, Julius.

You are marked by death, Julius.

Your final hour has come... Julius?

Castellan? Hey! Could someone maybe...

l'd like to start again.

Why doesn't the book mention that a headless executioner can't see?

I beg your pardon. Are you Iooking for me?

May l ask what you're up to?

Let's see... torn clothing,

removable head, spooky howls! Got it? I'm the castle ghost, super brain!

I see. "Spooky" howls. - Yeah.

Just a moment! What don't you Iike about my howls? - They aren't spooky.

The only thing that gives me the creeps is this dust.

Now please excuse me. I have to welcome my bride-to-be.

Not spooky? Just wait, you blue-blooded booby!

Countess Leonora.

Madame, you look enchanting. Welcome to our romantic château.

Romantic... is what my architect will make out of it.

The stench!

Sorry.

Konstanzia! l don't pay you for standing around. - Welcome!

Yeah yeah. Take my Iuggage inside. By the way, where's Julius?

Madame, he anxiously awaits you. Please, follow me.

Thank you.

You can't imagine how pleased l am to have you here.

Your beauty surpasses everything...

Goodness gracious, this place is in ruins.

Things will change when I become Queen.

Enchanting Leonora!

I was just telling Charlie

how utterly romantic this castle is.

Enchanting Leonora, l can't imagine how much

these radiant walls are pleased to welcome your venerable old face.

I mean...

A charming countess like myself is a credit...

As a sign of my esteem, may l give you this...

sausage.

A traditional welcome gift for visitors of Burgeck Castle.

A very special sausage. My father fondly called it the "welcome sausage."

Julius, are you certain that you aren't off your rocker?

Not at all! Would anyone Iike coffee and sausage?

Or some cognac? I could sure use a cognac.

No, dear sir. I would Iike to... freshen up a bit.

Of course, the castellan will show you...

to your rooms.