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Now, now, don't panic. Get your old shoulder behind you.

That's better.

And keep your balance on your front foot, now.

Right, now, you're getting the hang of it. Now, what were we talking about?

A stone of carcass.

Some people call it a science.

Come on, keep your guard up now.

But me, I call it an art.

Now, take bales of wool, for instance. No, not wool. Then it's cotton.

I don't care. I'll just come from the extent. Now, black pearl starts learning

tomorrow. Cotton good for the West Indies.

What have you got from us, then?

Well, now.

I thought a couple of weeks in the sun would do you a world of good. Now, if

it's all the same to you, I'd rather be done good to one of the sailing ships.

Now, listen. I want you to put that steamboat through her paces. See what

do. Well, she'll eat coal for certain. Why don't you sell the damn thing and

yourself a three -master?

I didn't bring her all the way home just to sell her.

You never did tell me how much you ended up paying Seth Burgess for her.

Now, listen, lad. You've still a notion to become a master.

I said given a chance.

How would you like to sign indentures?

Ship as an apprentice?

Mm -hmm.

I couldn't afford it.

Where would I find a premium of 50 pounds? Well, forget about the premium.

look, I was... That's up, boy.

He was forgetting the premium. I couldn't afford the uniform.

An apprentice has got to sell brass band, hasn't he? I'll find two men of

substance to stand surety.

So, Captain Baines and myself.

I think we can persuade their need not to forget about the £30 premium, so all

we have to worry about is the uniform.

You're going to make me apprentice?

Captain Baines, I can't believe it.

Mr. O 'Neill, you're about the best man I ever met.

Yes, well, enough of that, sir.

Let's get you kitted out.

See you later, Captain Baines.

Aye.

Every inch a young officer. What do you think, Lettie, eh?

Oh, very smart indeed.

Do you know, I do believe I could be looking at a future captain of the

line. I'll get my master's ticket for him, 21.

And that's a promise, Mrs.

Look, I don't want to say about all this.

Only if I can repay in some way. You can.

Always remembering where your first loyalty lies.

With you, sir.

No, the Oneiden company comes first and foremost. Now, when you sail under the

Oneiden flag...

You represent that company wherever you may be.

Good morning, Captain Baines. Morning, Mark. Well, now, what do you think, eh?

Sharp as a new pin.

And there's also a pair of shoes, and it's too New Jersey.

Well, I reckon it's about time that I added my two pins.

That'll last you a deal longer than them clothes.

Hexton.

Thanks, Captain Baines. Have a seat, Tom.

I must have set you back a bit, eh? I did.

We have no need to. I had it in mind to find one later. I've done it now.

There's no harm in that, is there?

It's a lovely present, Captain Bain.

James, I must hurry. I've got one of my mothers arriving at two.

Well, all right. You'd better take carriage.

Tim Bain?

Right, then, Bains, come up to the office. You can get your orders there.

Sign on the crew later.

So, young lad, your last day as a cabin boy.

So you get clear in this lotto.

Will I be selling with Captain Bain, sir? You will.

Come on, let's see.

And just remember, you're an officer now, and the ship's in your charge.

Take a turn around the deck every now and then, inspect the waltz, and just

that nobody comes aboard that shouldn't.

had in the Murchison line figures for the last quarter.

I'm afraid I wouldn't know, my lady.

Charles.

I thought you'd quite deserted me. I haven't seen you in nearly a week.

That's because I've been working like a beaver on our behalf.

Oh? Yes. I'm afraid mother and father are putting up far more opposition to

marriage than I anticipated.

Well, I did warn you. And I did promise you that I wouldn't accept no for an

answer. Never fear, I'll wear them down in time.

But if you've been battering on their door for the last seven days... I

I've been to London most of the week.

I thought it high time I saw your husband.

What? And I did.

From the gallery of the House of Commons.

Handsome man.

Most impressive speaker.

Yes, he is.

Never a bad thing to weigh up the opposition. Is that the only reason you

to London? No, I thought to get some advice from our family solicitors about

your divorce. Without consulting me first.

If it's just a quiet man -to -man discussion, that's all.

Man to man about my private life. Really, Charles, you go too far.

names were mentioned.

However, it does seem that the simplest course would be for you to obtain fresh

evidence. Now, there are several firms who specialize in this sort of thing.

someone to spy on Daniel?

No, never.

It's quite a commonplace procedure, Elizabeth. I don't care. I won't do it.

If Daniel and I are to get divorced, then he and I will discuss it. Man to

But I will not have this decision made for me, Charles.

And I find the very thought of parading my private life before Sir Elizabeth

distasteful. Yes, Elizabeth, I agree.

But we cannot marry until you are divorced.

I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting, Mrs. Jenkins. Miss Jenkins, but now you

do.

Thank you, Mrs. Gibson.

Please do sit down. Thank you.

Well, I expect you've come to inquire about your daughter. That's right.

Well, Mrs. Lemley's a very bright child.

And though she's only been at the home for less than a month, she seems to have

settled down very well. Oh, that's nice.

I'm glad she won't know trouble.

Now, I want to take her out.

Well, I'm afraid it's not quite as simple as that, Miss Jenkins. I told

call me Nellie.

Listen, I don't see no difficulty.

I put her in, I take her out.

I mean, I'm her legal mother. I've got a paper to prove it.

Yes, but if you remember...

You also signed a paper relinquishing any parental rights until Emily came of

age. Or until we felt that your way of life had changed for the better.

Well, of course it's changed for the better. That's why I'm here.

Listen, I'm not walking streets no more. I'm being kept in style.

I've got a real smart gent with me. It's not really the change that we had in

mind, Nellie.

You mean my still being on the game?

Well, I don't have much choice, do I?

It's that or talking to an hour in a sweatshop. There are other alternatives.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, God.

Yeah, it's coming off.

You don't happen to have a drop of spirits in the house, do you?

Um, yes.

Then I'll have a nog in your mother's room, please, dear. Not well.

Had a bit of a party last night.

My Lenny's good to me. None better.

When it comes to booze, you don't know where to stop.

Sure, Nellie, you must see that we cannot possibly release Emily into your

custody. No, I don't see nothing at all.

She's my kid and I'm entitled. I'm sorry. All right.

I'll buy her back.

How much?

It's not a question of money.

Then it's not enough.

Well, there's plenty more where that comes from.

My Nellie's a very generous -hearted man. What's more, he loves kids.

He's got three of his own.

me one thing.

Is there any chance of you regularizing this union?

Regularize? Yes.

No, I should think not.

My little is a family man. We're responsibilities.

Well, then I'm afraid I can hold out no hope.

Emily must remain with us.

Well, you must see that it's in the child's best interest. I don't see no

thing. I've got comfortable circumstances and she'll be treated like

princess.

I'll tell you what I'll do.

If I fall on hard times again, I'll bring her right back.

That's a promise.

I'm afraid we don't run the home in that way, Nellie.

Our first and only consideration is the moral welfare of the children in our

charge. Moral welfare?

You'll wait till you have a kid of your own before you talk to me of moral

welfare.

If I don't get my kid back, there'll be trouble. That I can promise you. I'm not

impressed by threats, real or imagined.

There's nothing imagined about this one.

I'll get my kid back one way or another.

Good day to you, Miss Jenkins.

I'll show you out.

No, thanks. I'll show myself out. Indeed, you won't.

Cast off that show rope.

Aye, aye, sir.

Mr. Jarvis, put Albert on the wheel and come below him, please.

Aye, aye, sir.

Oh, my God.

Now once we round to the south, duck, we'll lay a course for them.

Well, well.

Sleeping beauty is awake.

Don't you think you've had enough of that?

You've come any closer, I'll smash his... You'll do what?

Don't be a fool.

You're going to throw in a little takeover for it like I said.

He's a hard man, Mr.

Jarvis. You'd best watch your step.

Yeah, well, you best watch yours, hadn't you, Captain Burgess?

Because Mr. O 'Neill won't take kindly to your stealing his ship.

Stealing?

You watch your tongue or I'll wash your mouth out. This ship is mine.

O 'Neill did me down, so now he can pay for his sharp practice.

You've got papers to prove it's yours, then? I've got right on my side. I don't

need papers, lad.

Where's your breath, Doctor, lad?

Throw him over the side like I said and I'm done.

No.

We're shorthanded as it is.

You'll do as both cabin boy and cook.

Cabin boy?

I'm an officer now.

I'm an apprentice. I've got inventions.

You're a cabin boy and cook. No, I'm not going to do it. Here, let me.

No, no, Mr. Jarvis. Not yet.

Well, let him think about it for a while.

See whether pride or common sense prevails.

Report to me in an hour, lad. And for your information, we'll be in deep water

by then.

Very deep.

Bring the charcoal, Mr. Jarvis.

Seth Burgess.

Ah, damn well knew it. Well, that's what I reckon. It was all daylight and no

one thought of chaffing Jim.

Well, a tug come along and took him in tow. It's gone out of sight, ma 'am. Ah,

he'll have rounded the house exactly now.

He'll look like a scalded cat.

Once through St. George's Channel, he'll be right out in the open sea.

Probably changed the name of the ship now.

Sailing under false colours.

Coal.

Hmm? Now, he'll need to top up somewhere. Those bunkers are only half

Aye.

I'll keep out of the European ports.

He wouldn't be fool enough to go through the straits again, would he? No, he'll

make for the Cape Verdes.

Half full bunkers, eh?

I could just be within his range.

James, I've just realized that boy Tom must still be on board.

Aye.

He's a sharp enough lad. He can take care of himself, ma 'am. You sure?

Yes. Yes, he'll be all right, ma 'am.

Right, um, four hours to start, you say?

Is the certain larsen ready yet? Aye, midday.

Good, good.

James, you're surely not thinking of going after him. Of course I am.

Well, before you know it, you'll be spending half your life chasing that

Leave it be.

You've got Charlotte back.

Oh, for heaven's sake, let him have the ship and let the matter rest.

You think I'm going to allow a man like Seth Burgess to steal my ship and get

away with it? Pride.

That's all it is, pride.

If the truth were known, you don't care about that ship. You just can't afford

to be bested. Now, you listen, Lettie.

You take care of your business. Let me take care of mine.

Right, come along.

Right.

I see you've changed your uniform.

Galley swab's a bit of a come -down from being an apprentice, eh?

I don't plan it.

Anyway, there's pickings down the galley.

I'll never get into ours on a flat apprentice.

Pickings? You keep your doubts to yourself.

You'll work for your keep on this ship, and you'll work damn hard.

Of course I will, Mr. Jarvis.

Now then, gentlemen, is that to your liking? Because if it ain't, I'll go

and I'll break up afresh. You seem to change sides mighty quick, young Tom.

Well, I've been having a think.

What I reckon is there's no skin off my nose. What master I serve?

In a special fighting camp, I'm getting a share.

A share?

Cheeky young... I'm one of the crew now, aren't I?

You'll get your share. You have my word on it.

Now, back to your galley.

A share?

You mean?

I mean it.

It won't get much.

But if he's in as deep as us, it'll help keep him quiet.

Enter!

Daniel!

Mr. O 'Neil!

Delighted to see you, my boy.

How do you do, Mr. Doyle? I was just passing.

Thought I'd look in.

Tomorrow, you must come and see the opening of the two orphans.

With my compliments.

Oh, thank you very much.

Did you know the management literally...

begged us to come back here to the pavilion.

Well, you were a great success last time. Oh, capacity houses, my boy.

Yes. Wait till you see the knife fight I've devised for the last act. In

Manchester, they were printing in the aisles. Watch.

I lunge at Pierre.

He parries. I... Father, I don't think Mr. O 'Neill can call to hear a blow -by

-blow account of the plot.

Oh, I see. Yes.

Queue for exit.

Your obedient servant, sir.

And my regards to your charming mother.

Just happened to be passing.

Indeed.

How long are you in Liverpool this time?

The engagement is for a month. Where do you go after that?

At the moment, nowhere.

Always is a precarious profession.

Oh, Helen, you need have no fears for the future.

But I haven't.

I've lived all my life like this. I...

Take each day as it comes and accept what it brings.

Your wife's back, living with you again.

My wife and I are living in the same house, but that is all.

In time you will forgive her.

No. No, that I shall never do.

I intend to marry you.

I believe that in Arabia a man can walk around his tent three times, crying out

that he puts his wife aside and the deed is done.

But I don't think that that somehow would be acceptable in Liverpool.

Helen, I'm being serious.

And I dare not be, because I know in my heart what you propose can never happen.

Oh, but it can.

At this very moment, I'm trying to trace two of the crew from the Black Pearl.

I'm told they're in Liverpool.

Now, if I can get sworn statements from them... Well, do you see? Our marriage

is possible. Oh, why did I ever meet you, Samuel O 'Neill?

No, Samuel.

Being you again, I could easily let the reins of my emotions.

Please go.

But... But let me see you tomorrow.

Until tomorrow, then.

Evening, Charlotte.

Ah, the wanderer returns.

Who is waiting up there? But it's a beautiful one.

You've been drinking. Yes.

Help me to dull the pain.

Oh, doesn't it?

I'm going to bed.

To dream sweet dreams of Helen, no doubt.

What did you say?

Isn't that the name of this actress?

Your mistress.

Helen is not my mistress.

I thank you not even to talk about her.

Oh, I see.

What's she like?

This lady fair of yours.

Compliant, is she?

That's what actresses are noted for.

Being compliant.

Charlotte, I've never struck you before, but if you continue in this vein... Go

on, then!

Charlotte, this argument is serving no purpose.

At least you're talking to me.

I know what I did was wrong.

I know I hurt you dreadfully and it may take you a long time to forgive me.

But if you will only try, I promise to be your dutiful wife until the day I

Charlotte, can you not understand that it's too late for any reconciliation?

Well, if you feel that, then why did you take me back?

What a pity.

But you took me back.

And if you have any thoughts in your head about divorce, Samuel, then I

you to forget them.

For I shall never let you go.

Never.

Reeling off the nuts.

We'll be barking on his heels in a couple of days.

He said he really is making for the Cape Verde.

Well, I don't reckon there's anywhere else he can make for if he's going to

up the call.

Look, I don't want Virgil to spot us first. So you keep an extra man up

First put the smoke.

Let me know.

Don't worry, I've already got a man up there.

It's young Tom I'm worried about.

He could be feeding the fishes back there.

Like as not, he's got the shirts up there back by now playing by the lady,

Sell her in South America.

Reckon the plate to be our best bet. And if we can't find the vials?

Trade along the coast until we do.

Risky business.

Moon Eden will be scurrying the ocean looking for it.

If he ever comes within hailing distance, I'll run him.

Hey, you.

Standing there with your ears flapping.

Take a round turn in your tongue.

Understand me, boy.

Trust me, sir.

As long as I get my share, I ain't nothing and see nothing.

You like more coffee?

No.

We'll not make the crossing unless we chop up the coal.

If I have O 'Neill's measure, that is exactly what he will be counting on.

No. We keep enough reserves to stream through the doldrums and then proceed

under sail.

You mean not stop at Cape Verdes?

That's right.

It'll be a slow passage.

He's very unhandy under canvas.

I'm in no hurry.

We're liable to run short of tools.

The hands have been speeding like pigs in a trough.

Then they'll have to go on short commons, won't they? Starting now. See

Mr. Jarvis. All hands on pound and pint until further notice.

Hear that, you lad?

From now on, you tighten your belt.

Aye, sir.

And what do you think you're doing?

Oh, she's straightening the canvas, Mrs. Jarvis.

That's a seaman's job. Get back to the galley.

All right, sir.

Oh, Charles, you're becoming quite intolerable. Me? Surely not. You greet

with the fact that you have wonderful news, and then you resolutely refuse to

mention it all evening. I knew it was to ruin an excellent dinner.

So the news is bad.

On the contrary.

I simply meant our food would have grown cold whilst we talked.

And now I think I've teased you long enough.

Quite long enough? Very well, I shall come straight to the point.

After great endeavor, I've finally persuaded Mother to accept the fact that

and I are going to be married.

Oh, Charles, what did you do? Hold a pistol at her head? No, I was just

persistent. At which you are quite adept.

Although she'd never admit it.

At heart, Mother is something of a romantic.

But what about your father?

Ah, not a great deal of progress, I'm afraid.

Up until now.

But from this point on, I shall have Mother as an ally.

Does she have so much influence over him?

You'll be pleased to hear that the Marsden women always influence their

From this point on, Mother and I will wear him down. It's just a matter of

Charles, I wish I could share your confidence.

Perhaps if you took some positive action.

Daniel, you mean.

Did you come to any decision?

Charles, I've tried.

The number of letters I've begun.

I don't know. I just can't seem to find the courage.

You said you could only tell him face to face, remember?

Would it help if you met him? You must give me a little more time. Just a

more time. Of course.

You know, I think if father knew that you were definitely going to divorce

Daniel, it could well influence his thinking. Charles, could we... Please,

change the subject.

Now, what about the money?

Ten guineas, she said. Yes, you'll get paid after you've signed the document.

What about her? Don't she get enough?

All right, I'll pay her.

Make sure they're both sober.

Samuel, I... Well, you remember old Higgins, don't you, Missy?

Never thought to see me again, I'll warrant.

Well, let me tell you something that's high and mighty.

Old Higgins is going to cook your goose.

Samuel, get them out of here.

There she goes again, still giving her orders.

I reckon you did Captain Burgess a favour.

I've been working under the assumption that Birch's has to stop off for

coal at the Cape Verdes. Coal?

No.

If I were in his shoes when I ran out of coal, I'd carry on onto sail.

Well, in that case, he could be heading anywhere.

Are you saying that we're on a wild goose chase? No.

I'd make for South America, around the horn, and into the Pacific.

The small amount of sail he's carrying, we could head him over anywhere.

They say fish pie is good for the brain. I think I'll have some.

Steamer.

Straight around the islands.

Do well.

Thank you for trying, Cobra.

Maybe do the odd bit of pearling.

Could go back to that lagoon.

Engine room. Come on.

Damn boy, put Don in the branny.

I'll kill the little boy.

Good morning, Mr. Dunwoody.

Good morning, my lady.

I trust that I am one of the first to offer you my congratulations.

Congratulations?

Concerning what, Dunwoody?

Why, Sir Temuel's appointment, of course.

If I may say so, the government must think very highly of him in choosing him

for such a post.

Have you not heard?

I felt sure that Sir Daniel... Here's a letter.

I put it aside.

Under the headline, A Wise Choice.

Following the death of... Critical and delicate situation between the two

countries, your correspondent can now announce that the post of Ambassador

Extraordinary to Turkey...

It's finally been offered to Sir Daniel Fogarty.

My word.

Well done, Daniel.

Indeed, yes.

A great advancement in his political career.

And, of course, his appointment also reflects great credit upon yourself.

Me?

Oh, I hardly think so, Mr Dunwoody.

Naturally, you will be expected to accompany Sir Daniel. No, that will be

out of the question.

My lady.

As the wife of one of Her Majesty's plenipotentiaries, it is your duty to be

his side, act as his hostess. I'm not going.

It's a question of managing the business. I can assure you that I... Mr.

Dunwoody, the subject is closed.

America?

Yes.

I've given the matter a great deal of thought, and in my humble opinion, if

Turks' revenge is to succeed, it would stand a far better chance for the more

cosmopolitan audience.

Now, why didn't I think of that myself?

There speaks a woman of perspicacity and sound judgment. Of course, America it

must be, and I promise you, dear lady, you will have no cause to regret your

decision. The Turks' revenge will pack the theaters like herrings in a barrel.

And most important of all, show you a handsome prophet.

Oh, I shall be quite content with a quite modest return, Mr. Doyle.

Your daughter will be traveling with you, I presume.

Of course. Of course. Oh, she'll captivate them over there.

I'm sure she will.

Now, what are your estimates as to the cost of this production?

Ah, now, that depends, you see. I mean, there's the cost of scenery, costumes,

emoluments for the company, and the traveling expenses. All that will come

tidy sum.

And you'd be wise, no doubt, to have a little in hand for unforeseen

circumstances.

What a keen financial brain you have, Mrs. O 'Naden.

Shall we say £1 ,500?

Not a penny more.

We shall make ends meet, dear lady, never fear.

I shall start rehearsing the company tomorrow.

And you'll be ready to travel within the month?

The moment our engagement here ends, we shall set sail and conquer America.

Splendid.

And I shall be at the quay to wave you bon voyage and

hand over this check.

to that conference site.

So I won't remember it all.

No, I think not.

Very well.

Do you wish me to wait up for you, Samuel?

No, I might be late.

Your hair.

Do you like it?

Different.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

I can't.

This is something you'll have to decide for yourself.

I had thought that if anybody could give me sound advice, it would be you.

Then you were wrong.

That you could even consider forcing Daniel, now of all times, in order to

this Viscount Marsden.

The idea just appalls me.

We cannot govern our hearts, Lettie.

Elizabeth, you're talking like a schoolgirl, not like a grown woman.

You should have stopped seeing this man months ago. As well you know, but you

chose not to.

And now what you really want me to say is divorce Daniel.

Well, that is one piece of advice I cannot and will not give.

Very well.

As you seem determined not to consider my feelings, I think I'd best go.

Well, if you have no stomach for honest, home truths, then yes, you had better

go.

But before you do, let me ask you one thing.

You put Daniel aside because he deceived you once.

How many times have you deceived him? Not by deed, but by thought?

I'm sorry, Elizabeth. I shouldn't have said that. I had no right.

You don't hit out often, Lettie.

But when you do, I know.

I know.

America!

When? In a few weeks.

But you can't go.

Samuel.

I must.

Why?

Father hasn't given a chance to put on his play there.

He won't go without me.

And as if the only opportunity he's ever going to have, I can't deny him. Helen,

I've found the witnesses.

I can obtain a divorce. We can be married. You are married.

With children.

Real life is not like the theatre.

Helen, I'll not let it end like this.

It has to.

What's keeping you? Oh, it's you, kind sir.

The company is assembled on stage.

We'll wait.

I'm... No.

Listen.

I took the decision to divorce Charlotte long before I ever met you.

And that decision has not altered, and nor will it.

If you go to America, I shall follow.

Wherever you go, I'll find you.

Helen!

And always remember that I love you.

could out yet.

Could be a small lugger.

Got a sale.

Sand in the bearings.

Three days and nights alone at sea.

You're the luckiest young wolf on the hunt.

You did very well, young chap.

Now then, all we have to do is to find the blackbird.

I know exactly where she is.

Or was.

I'll nick that sharp.

Hello.

Now, that's where she was, and it's going to take some time to repair her.

If she's got a hole up somewhere, I reckon she'll make for that island

Right, Baines.

Put us on that course.

I think we've got it. Aye.

I know her for one moment would have suspected Mother of such base treachery.

She probably thought she was acting for the best.

Oh, aye. What was best for her?

She'd rather try to ruin my happiness than... run the risk of being touched by

so much of the breath of scandal.

So, now, having done the deed, she's disappeared off to Brighton again. I'll

tell you this, Aunt Lettie, I'm... No, Samuel, don't tell me any more.

Not a word.

I am sick and tired of every member of this family crying on my shoulder.

You've got yourself into this situation. Now, sort yourself out. Don't come

bleating to me.

Do you imagine I don't have problems of my own?

But do I come to you with them?

Or Sarah? Or Elizabeth?

No. It's the children's home.

It's on fire.

He'll not take us without a fight.

Best arm yourself, lads. Not me.

What? You're outnumbered two to one.

We've got him trapped.

He ain't going anywhere now.

You mean to say you're not going to fight? That's right.

I'm not getting my head bashed in for nothing.

It's your ship. You won her. You fight for her. Come on, lads. You lily

sons of sea cooks.

All right.

I'll fight for her on my own.

Come on and eat in. What are you waiting for?

Give him up.

He've left him.

Sir Burgess, you've come across feasible.

Let no one knee get hurt.

Stupid fool.

He means it.

How's he caring that much about the steamer? You can take him easy.

No one need get hurt.

Go back to Captain Burns.

What?

We'll leave him be.

Old bound?

You really mean that?

You mean to say that we've come all this way just so you can have the pleasure

of letting him go? It just don't make sense.

Just to me.

Couldn't be because he really cares for that ship of his, could he? Hey, look,

it's an old rust bucket.

That engine would need a fortune spending on it.

Just not worth it.

That's your story, is it?

Look, if you're not going to get the ship underway, well, I suppose I'd

do it myself.

And is this one of the ships which is going to take our railway on to Chile?

Possibly.

If you wish, my lord, we can continue talking business.

Or we can proceed to the real reason for your visit.

If there's one quality I admire in a woman, it's directness.

Perhaps a brandy might help ease the way.

The second being foresight.

I suppose you realize that...

Charles and his mother are making my life a confounded misery.

I never let up.

You're surely not expecting sympathy?

Tammy, I like you.

If I was in Charles's position, I'd... Well, let me say that I appreciate his

reasons for wanting to fight me.

And that's what it's going to come down to, you know.

A fight.

You're not prepared to give way? Nope.

And if I judge my son right, he's not prepared to give way either.

I had hoped at your husband's appointment that I'd provide a solution.

You will go with him, won't you?

Oh, you're a clever man, my lord.

I rather thought you might have had some hand in that.

Drop the usual hint.

But you haven't answered my question, my dear.

No doubt you came here determined to convince me why I shouldn't marry

Keep a good brandy.

Convince you, I don't know if I can.

Stewardship, you see.

That's Charles's whole purpose in life.

I mean, none of us own anything, really.

We're all stewards, good or bad.

Well, you take this Fraser line.

You could have sold that profitably years ago, correct?

Correct.

But it means something to you, doesn't it?

Yes, it does.

And if they would ask you to explain it, you'd find it difficult, huh?

Possibly, but it wouldn't stop me trying.

Thank you.

Very well, then.

My great -great -grandfather, did you see, was a blacksmith.

He had a talent in his hands and a head on his shoulders, and he ended up owning

a small foundry.

And his son took over that foundry, and he built on it, and he ended up by being

one of the ironmasters.

And when he died, his son bought a couple of coal mines.

And the title.

Do you see the pattern of stewardship emerging?

And I don't fit into that pattern.

Not even with my shipping life.

I only wish you did.

I suppose I should take it as a compliment that you're being so brutally

You're not the sort of woman to be fobbed off with half -truths.

I take it you have put all this to Charles?

Oh, yes.

He knows what's required of him. Matter of duty. And what of his personal

happiness?

I'm afraid that doesn't enter into it.

And what if Charles and I choose to disregard your advice?

Or should I say your orders?

Then most reluctantly I shall be obliged to see that your husband's proposed

appointment is not confirmed.

It isn't my power, I assure you.

Yes.

It's not a role I enjoy playing, but if I'm forced to play it, I shall play it

to the hilt.

I will not sacrifice 150 years of endeavor.

The choice is up to you, my dear.

A choice that can only cause suffering.

I know.

I only wish I could take some of the pain with me.

You'll do just fine, young 'un. A bit scared, really.

Does Mr. Neaton live in a big house?

Aye, a big empty house.

He said I could sleep in a room all on my own.

Now, don't you go getting into trouble this weekend.

Just you mind the keys and cues, and don't you let me down.

I won't, Captain.

All right, your master.

Go on.

Carriage, if I can.

Never ridden a carriage before.

See you in a couple of days, Ben.

Aye.

It's posh, isn't it?

In this neighborhood, secluded is the accepted expression.

Secluded. It means peace.

Frank.

Oh, I'm so glad you're back. Safe and sound.

Let's all this.

Whose are all these children?

Ours. Ours? Well, for the time being.

The orphanage burnt down and... Oh, I've got so much to tell you.

Has anybody heard?

It's a soul. The police say the fire was started deliberately.

I've heard that hard to believe.

Well, have they caught the culprit yet?

No, and I doubt that they ever will.

Listen, Lettie, you could have been in that house, you know. Well, I wasn't, so

don't fight.

James, I've got such news.

Daniel has been made an ambassador.

And Elizabeth has gone to Turkey with him. Look, Lizzie, let me just get in

there and sat down, eh?

Right.

If this goes on for much longer, I shall be leaving. I don't blame you.

Here. How many more children have you got in the house? Twenty -two at the

moment, but there's five more to come. Oh, no, there are not.

I was against this damn pool idea right from the start. Now, if you think that

you're going to turn my home into an orphanage for the brats of Liverpool,

are you? I'm not turning them out until I find somewhere else for them to stay.

Well, then send them back from wherever they come from.

You're being unreasonable.

I reckon I've been far too reasonable for far too long. Now, look.

The stables out there.

Put them up in there.

I will not.

Where do you think you're off to now?

I'm going back to the ship for some peace and quiet.

James O 'Neill, didn't you want me to stop when I'm big?

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