The Perils of Penelope Pitstop: The Movie

Reaching Pitstop Manor

Guide: On February 24th, Col. William Travis wrote this: "To the People of Texas, and All Americans in the World: Fellow Citizens and Compatriots... I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna. I have received continual bombardment and Cannonade for Twenty-four hours have not lost a man. The Enemy has wished a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison is to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken... I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, and our flag still waves proudly over the walls. I Shall Never Surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch—The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country—Victory or Death."

Wakko: He was brave... Very brave. Refusing a surrender at discretion!

Guide: Prior to that Letter being sent, when the Mexican troops arrived, they raised the Red "Flag of no Quarter".

Yakko: What's that supposed to mean?

Penelope: If they didn't surrender, they would all die because the Enemy did not intend to take any prisoners.

Guide: Hence, the Battle of the Alamo. Famous Names... Travis. James Bowie. Davy Crockett.

Wakko: The King of the Wild Frontier?!

Guide: Yes.

Wakko: Wow.

Guide: This Courtyard outside the chapel, is where they set up the fort. The Texan revolutionaries built Cannons to defend it. The Siege lasted for Days, and every day, Mexican Buglers would play "El Degüello", a Spanish Chant that means no mercy would be shown during the battle. It basically means to cut one's throat.

Yakko: They didn't seem too nice back then! Jeez!

Guide: Today, they would have been seen as War Crimes, but back then, it was still okay according to the Laws of War at the time. The siege lasted 13 days, and only a few more defenders came to the Alamo. Legend has it that on the day before the battle, Travis drew a line in the Sand with his sword, and said whoever crossed it would stand and fight. Anyone who didn't would be allowed to go home. All but one man crossed the line.

Wakko: Like I said before... Very brave to give their lives for the Price of Freedom from tyrants.

Guide: Indeed. We encourage you to see the Gift shop, read about the Battle in the Long Barracks, and always... Remember the Alamo.

Yakko: We will.

(They left after they finished the tour)

Dot: Very Interesting site indeed.

Penelope: Glad ya liked it. Now... Let's get to the manor.

(They reach it)

Penelope: Here we are. Pitstop Manor.

Yakko: It's beautiful.

Penelope: Let's see if my Mom is home. (Rings Door Bell)

Yakko: Petunia, Right?

Penelope: Yeah.

Yakko: How do we introduce ourselves?

Wakko: Just say, "Mrs. Pitstop, I presume?" Then, you can say who we are. "We're the Warner Brothers..."

Dot: Then I'll chime in with: "And the Warner sister." Then we'll say our names.

Yakko: Yep. Just Like Old Times.

(Petunia answers the Door)

Petunia: Why if it isn't my sweet daughter, Penelope Pitstop!

Penelope: Hi mom. Long time, No see.

Petunia: How was your Trip down from Tennessee?

Penelope: Very hard, Lots of traffic to avoid.

Petunia: But Hey, at least you arrived safely and on time! I see you brought some of your friends along!

Penelope: Yes. This is the Anthill Mob.

Clyde: How do you do? I'm Clyde. The Others are Pockets, Dum-Dum, Zippy, Snoozy, Yuk-Yuk, and Softie.

Petunia: Nice to finally Meet y'all. Penelope has told me a lot about you from her time at the Races.

Penelope: Yeah. They are truly the best when it comes to my Protection.

Petunia: I see. Who are your other three Friends?

Yakko: Mrs. Pitstop, I presume?

Petunia: Yes. Glad to meet you. What are your names?

Yakko and Wakko: (in Unison) We're the Warner Brothers!

Dot: And the Warner Sister!

Yakko: I'm Yakko.

Wakko: I'm Wakko.

Dot: And I'm Princess Louisa Francesca Cantessa Banana Fanna Bo Besca the Third, but you can call me Dot!

Petunia: It's Really Nice to meet all y'all!

Yakko: It's nice to meet you too, Mrs. Pitstop. It's a real nice place here.

Petunia: Why thank ya. I do like to keep it that way. You're just in time for the reading of Paul's will. 

Penelope: Alright. Let's get it over with so I can open that safe. I even got the combination you sent in the telegram's Post Scriptum! 

Petunia: I see. 

Sylvester: (posing as a clerk) Ahem. Let's get this read, shall we? 

Yakko: (Silently to his siblings) That's no clerk...

Sylvester: (posing as a clerk) Let's see here... Ah! Here we go! "I, Paul Joesph Pitstop, being of a sound mind and doctrine, give my fortune, to Pandora Pitstop..."

Wakko: (silently) Yeah, Something Ain't right. That looks more like... hold on...

Sylvester: "Let it be known also that My racing shop and all other possessions..."

Wakko: OBJECTION!

Sylvester: Hey, this isn't a wedding or court case!

Wakko: You're no County clerk, you're Sylvester Sneekly!

Petunia: Penelope's Ex-Guardian?

Sylvester: Who else did you expect! Nab those Kids!

(the Bully brothers and Pandora do so)

(Sylvester laughs as he changes into The Hooded Claw)

Petunia: You scoundrel! Just who do you think you are?

Hooded Claw: It doesn't matter! What does is that I've caught you like a mouse in a mousetrap, and PS, you've got to get up pretty early to win Against "The Hooded Claw"! (laughs) Pandora, meet me at the Alamo. 

Pandora: Right boss!

Petunia: You'll never get away with this, Sneekly! 

Hooded Claw: Oh, won't I? Well, FYI, I already have my dear Petunia! (Laughs Maniacally) Now if you'll excuse me, I have a plane to catch!

Clyde: Darn it! The Claw's got the safe! What do we do?

Zippy: Penelope was taken too... And we're tied up.

Pockets: Don't Worry! I've come prepared!

(Pockets pulls something out) 

What's that you've got there, Pockets?

Pockets: A genuine Swiss Army Knife! Never leave home without it!

(he cuts the rope)

Clyde: We're free! Let's get to Chuggaboom and hurry to the Alamo!

(they drive off)