Brett is engaging some crooks in a game of poker to get counterfeit money so Shelley Masterton can pay-off conman Carl Foster. After a few hands, Brett is given the opportunity to tell the story of his great-great Uncle, the Viscount Eckersley.
You play a good game of poker, Senor Thankyou! Gambling is a family tradition. As a matter of fact my Great-Great Uncle, Viscount Eckersley - Mother's side of the family that is - once made what is reputed to be the Worlds largest wager on a hand of cards Really? He staked the entire family land and estates - 6 noble houses, 10 million acres, 100,000 guinea's; all on one turn of the cards Fantastic! What happened? Oh he lost I would have killed myself He did! Who's opening?