1:13:48
- One moment.
- Yes, Mr. Aschenbach?
1:13:57
Can you tell me why there is nothing
in any of the newspapers...
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about what is happening here?
1:14:05
Even I have heard stories.
1:14:09
You have heard
those extravagant rumors, too?
1:14:12
No, believe me, sir, there is no epidemic,
not even sickness.
1:14:16
What about notices being put up
by the health department?
1:14:19
- You have seen those?
- Certainly, Mr. Aschenbach.
1:14:21
But every year, in the summer months,
Venice is papered with that sort of notice.
1:14:27
The police do it...
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they are interested in avoiding
any risk to the public well-being.
1:14:33
It's nothing more than that, I assure you.
1:14:35
Even if certain foreign newspapers
take advantage of the situation...
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to spread libelous rumors
in order to discourage the tourists.
1:14:44
It's very unpleasant, don't you agree?
1:14:47
But no need to be concerned,
Mr. Aschenbach.
1:14:50
No need for concern. Excuse me.