[Scene opens to a warm night on the French Riviera. Cue Penelope in Paris theme. Title card: THE DUCHESS ASSIGNMENT appears then fades. Then cuts to the exterior of a casino. A car passes by. Cuts to casino interior. A game of roulette is currently in progress. Camera expands to show Lady Penelope and Aloysius Parker and other guests, sitting and standing respectively near the roulette pot. As the roulette ball lands in a slot, Parker lights Penelope's cigarette.] [Parker places more gambling chips on. The Croupier sets the pot going and the ball spinning.] Parker: (miserably) "Yes, m'lady."