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Come on. Yes, the time's over. We're going to move on. We're supposed to be

loaded by now.

All right, keep them at it, Mr. Edwards. Quick as you can.

Nearly finished, Captain?

Finished? I'd have been loaded and away yesterday if you'd laid on some decent

labour for me, Captain Baldwin.

Not very easy to find out here in the back of beyond.

Captain O 'Neill should have thought of that before he built this place.

It is called Port Baines.

I somehow got the idea it was at your suggestion.

Yeah.

Well, I'm sailing on the tide, Mr. Baldwin.

Well, you will see Captain Eden before you leave.

Yes, if he cares to come down from that big house up there.

Could I come aboard, Captain?

You are aboard, Captain Baldwin.

He told me he was looking forward to cracking a bottle with you.

Oh, did he now?

Well, now you listen to me.

Five days I've been here and I haven't seen hide nor hair of him.

He's been working on the last stage of the force. Do you know what I'd like for

his business?

You do well, Captain Baldwin.

And that's why I work for the Fraser Line.

Captain Baines.

Now, that's enough, sir. Thank you, Mr. Edwards. Now, batten down the hatches

and pay off the man.

I'll tell him you'll see him, shall I?

No, you shall not.

He knows where to find me, and I sail on the tide.

Now, you go up, and you tell him that.

We sail on the tide, Mr. Edwards.

Aye, sir.

Go see if they've lowered that boat yet, will you?

Si, senor.

Ya.

No. No boat, senor.

Silly old fool.

He's been sailing in less than an hour.

Suppose that means I've got to go to him.

Oh, go and get the boat ready.

Si, senor.

pleasant room.

What the devil?

Immediate hospitality. I appreciate the gesture, Captain O 'Neill.

Now then, who the devil are you? What are you doing here? What do you want?

Oh, forgive me, how remit.

Colonel Ignacio Fernandez Vega.

Well, Colonel, I don't really appreciate people bursting into my house. I'm a

busy man, so if you'd like to state your business and then go.

Oh, I will not be going, Captain.

You are the one that he's going.

You have 24 hours to leave the country. Oh, now, listen. What is this? Please.

My soldiers, they love me dearly.

You obviously have not heard, but like you in England, we too have had a change

of government.

Oh, yes, I have heard.

But the politics of your country are none of my concern, providing they do

interfere with your business ventures, yes?

Ah, my lieutenant is informing your crews.

Ah, well, keep on looking, Colonel.

They'll probably throw him over the side.

I do not think so.

The gun is universally respected.

Almost as much as money.

As opuestas.

So, you respect money, do you, Colonel?

Oh, but of course very much. Does not everyone?

Ah, si.

Ah, si. You realize, of course, that I have invested a lot of money in Port

Baines. I'm very well aware of that.

Tell me, Colonel, if my interests are to be protected, would

you be willing to talk about... Well, now tell me, how would you put it?

Insurance. No,

my friend, I would call it bribery.

And you have just insulted me.

For years, you foreigners have robbed my country. You have bought a state of

timber. cotton, coffee, and made fortunes while the people starved.

Let me tell you, your day is finished.

Now, let me tell you.

I have worked five hard years building up this port, and what is more, I have a

legal agreement with your government. Correction. With the previous

Port Baines is now under my control. It is confiscated.

Not just a minute. There is nothing more to say.

You don't just walk away.

You will regret that, my friend.

I was frightened, and I ran down to the boat.

Captain O 'Neill was still in the room with the soldiers.

Si, senor.

How many more of them were there?

I do not know, senor.

But only two of them guarding him. Si, senor.

Those steps up the cliff, do they know about them?

I do not think so. Not yet.

Good. I'll go that way.

You? But what about your ship?

I told Mr. Edwards to take her home. He's a good first mate.

Captain Bayes, there's no need for you to get involved in this.

No need?

You might be endangering your ship by handing over command.

I'll be the best judge of that, if you please.

What I'm trying to say is that if anybody is going to rescue Captain Eden,

going to be me. I am master of the Charlotte Road.

This is not your concern.

I'm your impudent captain. Of course it's my concern.

But you vowed you'd never walk from him again. You've hardly spoken to him in

five years. What the devil's that got to do with it?

how you feel.

We'll follow them soon.

It's properly dark. I want the Jolly Boat Lord.

Captain Baldwin, don't you think it'd be a good idea... Just to make it look

like we're leaving, you can start raising the canvas.

But take your time.

I must congratulate you on your salaries and excellent wine.

It's a pity you won't be able to enjoy it anymore.

I hope it poisons you.

You really are a foolish man, Captain.

You have lost your chance to return to England. Now you will stand trial.

With you as judge?

Quite possibly.

Tell me, Colonel, what happens now to my port?

I will appoint someone to take control.

Close relative, no doubt.

Don't try my patience too much, Captain.

You stay here.

Come on.

Of course, sir, Colonel, you realize that after this, no British ship will

put into this port again.

Oh, I quite agree, Captain.

At first, your government will be extremely annoyed.

Even sending a letter of protest to our president.

But they will do nothing.

Your Mr. Glaston has too many troubles elsewhere.

The Boers, Egypt.

One of the advantages of an English public school education is that one

understands how the English think. In a few years, all will be forgotten.

And this bay.

We'll be full of business.

Don't worry.

In five or six years, we'll release you as a... Yes,

we have much to look forward to. You have nothing.

I have

only to raise my voice.

And then you're dead.

Now, you

stick your nose out over this balcony and I'll take great pleasure in blowing

up.

Apernos! A todos!

The simple fact of the matter is that financially you have overreached

Mrs Fraser. Thank you.

I can assure you it is purely temporary, Mr Harris.

I have it on very good authority that now Mr Gladstone is Prime Minister,

will... Trade will improve?

Yes, though your brother never thesis to tell me.

Oh, please don't misunderstand me.

I'm a firm supporter of Mr Gladstone, always have been.

But I do not look upon him as a miracle worker.

And neither do my fellow directors.

Now, in the last year, we have received no repayment of the loan whatsoever.

True, but interest has been met every quarter.

I mean, had the loan been repaid, you would have received no interest at all.

That's not quite the point, Mrs Fraser.

Then let us come to the point.

I need 3 ,000 pounds to complete that ship in my yacht.

There is five... £3 ,000 profit in it. Uncompleted. There is nothing.

In normal circumstances, I wouldn't hesitate, Mrs Fraser.

But times are hard for the bank as well.

I'm sorry.

Yes, that's a good round sum.

What time is it?

£3 ,000.

What? Yes, I shall ask for £3 ,000.

It's 11 o 'clock.

Well, you're due at the bank at half past. Now, don't fuss, Sarah.

On the other hand, I think I'll suggest 4 ,000 to Mr. Harris and let him whittle

me down to three.

For heaven's sake, woman, what's the matter now? Well, I'm sorry, Robert, but

too have an appointment.

The League of Purity about... Yes, madam.

Ah, Mr. Dunleavy.

You did say, didn't you, you didn't know how long Mrs. Fraser would be away.

That is correct.

There you are, you see. She could be gone for ages.

You don't happen to know where she's gone, I suppose.

Oh, yes, but... You didn't think to mention it.

Uh, you didn't ask.

She's gone to see Mr. Harris at the bank.

What?

That'll be all done, Woody.

The conniving little mix.

She knew perfectly well I was going to see Mr. Harris.

So she invites us here so she can get to him first. You should never have told

her. Well, it's pointless me going to see him now.

The cupboard will be bare.

If it's any consolation, Robert, it was bare for me as well.

And what consolation is there in that, may I ask?

Elizabeth, what you've done is unforgivable.

If he wasn't going to lend to me with all the security I can offer, he was

hardly likely to lend to you.

Security?

You're up to your eyes in debt and everyone knows it. So are you.

Yes, but not to the same extent.

My collateral is in bricks and mortar.

The figures that I were going to propose to Mr Harris might have swayed him, but

now... After saying no to you, he's in no mood to say yes to me. If there's two

things I can't abide, it's pompous bankers who lecture me and pompous

who do the same. Oh, good morning, Sarah.

Oh, thank you, Elizabeth.

I was beginning to think I didn't exist.

I'll be off to my committee now, Robert. Yes. Will you be home for lunch?

No, I'll have a bite at the club.

That's usual.

High time you began to reassert yourself, brother dear.

I can handle Sarah very well, thank you very much.

Now, Elizabeth.

A letter from James that Prince Edward got this morning.

What's he got to say?

Well, read it.

Oh.

Oh, he says all will be completed within four months. Two months ago?

Who wouldn't listen to this?

The warehouses are filling up appreciably with coffee... Yes, I've

letter, Robert. The point is, do we use the information we have now or wait?

Hmm? Well, once the news is made public that Port Baines is about to open, and

more important, thrive, our shares will increase in value.

Yes.

That's very good collateral for a loan.

Precisely. Yes, I shall take this letter to Harris right now.

No, you won't.

Elizabeth, I need that money now.

The store is almost completed, but I've used up every penny.

I need money to buy stock.

Look. James and I agreed that O 'Neden Line and Fraser Line would share the

Bains trade.

Once you tell Harris, half the ship owners in Liverpool will have their

sailing out to South America in days.

What's that got to do with me? I'm concerned with my store. I think we

wait, Robert.

If other ship owners were to get out there first, it could affect your O

Line shares as well.

Well, as to that, I'm going to tell Mr. Harris about that letter.

And when James returns from South America, he can buy my unheeding shares.

And I will then have the money to pay off my debt to the bank, which will make

me the owner of one of the largest emporiums in the north of England, lock,

stock and barrel.

I shall owe nothing to no man.

Robert, if Mr. Harris should ask for a sight of that letter, I shall deny all

knowledge of it.

I shall call you a liar.

You wouldn't, Elizabeth. Oh, yes, I would.

We're going to keep this news to ourselves.

It's for our own good.

Dios. Señor, vayan.

Señor, vayan, come quick.

Rápido, rápido.

What happened, you see?

Thanks a good Lord for that.

By Sunday, you had me worried.

Here, boy, go to the galley and get a bowl of hot gruel.

Muy bien, señor.

They're moving.

There we are, with a good wind.

I gave orders to stay.

Aye, you did.

I kindly tell Captain Baldwin to put back.

No, we will not.

We're seven days out.

Hey, you've been out cold for three days.

Then you got the fever. We all thought you was gone.

You can come here now.

It's a cowardly put back. No.

Now, you listen to me.

If we'd have stayed there, we'd have got ourselves blown out of the water.

There were soldiers all over the place, and they had cannons. It was just not

practical. So you just drink your gruel.

I didn't come around.

Aye, the boy told me.

Here the old Charlotte Road says the nasty having a falling away if you don't

watch I can't be bold no more Easter's the course we set down being Norie says

When

thrusting

I think I'll take in a wreath We need to blow much harder for I thought of

shortening.

Aye, well, I reckon it's better to shorten when you can, not when you're

to.

Hands to take in a reef.

Aye, sir.

Hands to take in a reef.

What's your call, sir?

I do believe you're letting her fall away again.

No, senor.

You must rest.

Oh, this is the last of days. Come on, in there.

In there.

In there. In there. In there.

Oh, there.

Oh, wait. There's a body.

Now.

Meat.

Food.

I'll look what I need. Food.

Go and get me some proper food, eh?

Si, senor.

Only if you will rest.

Oh, look, I'll do myself. Go on, I'll sit here. Brass fittings. Eighty -seven

pounds, fifteen and nine. Say them.

Vulture brothers.

No. Next.

£473?

Ridiculous. Well, I can assure you, madam, it is correct.

Oh. Well, pay them £50 and ask them if we can have a more detailed account.

Very well, Mrs Fraser. Ah, Robert.

That'll be all, thank you, Mr Dunwoody.

Take these, please, and put them out of sight. And when he arrives, show him

straight in. Yes, Mrs Fraser.

Mr Dunwoody.

Sir Robert.

Really, Elizabeth.

I do object to being cursorily summoned to your office and by a junior clerk.

Mr Dunwoody was busy, Robert.

I was quite sure of that.

When who arrives?

Take your coat off and try and calm down.

I am calm. It just happened that I was in the middle of important consultations

with the builder. Oh, very well. If that's more important than raising money

actually pay the builder, I'll not detain you.

You've been to see Mr Harris again, haven't you?

No. But a messenger delivered a note not half an hour ago.

He's acquired himself a new client.

Apparently as rich as creases.

And moreover, anxious to invest his wealth.

Splendid.

Splendid. His name is Mr. Thomas Macaulay. But apart from that, I know

of him.

Well, I mean, providing he's willing to invest, he can be a hog top for all I

care.

Mr. Thomas Macaulay, ma 'am.

Mr. Macaulay.

Delighted to meet you.

My word, Mrs. Fraser.

I shall have to buy Mr. Harris a lexicon.

He didn't do you justice by half, ma 'am.

Well, thank you.

You'll take a glass of Madeira? I'd like that.

Oh, me brother, Mr. O 'Neill. Mr. McCauley.

Robert O 'Neill?

Yes. Do you know, sir, I was in London two days ago, and Miss Gladstone made me

promise to seek out Robert O 'Neill and pass on her kind regards.

Miss Gladstone.

Oh, charming person. Quite charming.

Of course, it's some time since I served under Mr. Gladstone. Mr. Macaulay? Oh,

thank you. Help yourself, will you, Robert?

Yes, of course.

What brings you to Liverpool, Mr. Macaulay?

Shipping, Mrs. Fraser.

Do sit down. Oh, thank you.

Yes, I've many interests in the southern hemisphere, Mrs. Fraser.

Particularly Australia.

I've just come from South Africa.

I took the time to travel around the Cape Colony and the Transvaal.

There's trouble brewing out there.

I understood the colonial office had settled our differences with the Zulus.

Not the Zulus.

The Boers.

Soon there'll be a war.

A war cannot be conducted without supplies.

The Dutch, the Germans and the British will be crying out for shipping. A war?

Oh, you can't be serious.

I am.

And I mean to have my foot in that door.

Why do you come to me?

Time, ma 'am.

I could create a fleet of my own, given the time.

Whereas you have an established shipping line and a yard equipped to build

steamships.

And? And I have the capital.

A commodity in short supply.

I'm afraid Fraser's is not a public company, Mr. McCauley. I'm not allowed

sell family shares.

No, I am aware of that.

Yes, I thought perhaps you might be.

I'm sure you have a suggestion.

Of course.

A loan.

Secured by the assets of the company.

You mean a debenture?

Precisely. How much?

A hundred thousand.

Interest? Five and a half percent.

No. Four and a half. Payable annually.

Five. Half yearly.

No interference?

A watching brief.

I'll offer my advice when needed.

And I'll take it when needed.

The papers and my draft can be ready in 24 hours.

On my word. I've never witnessed a transaction of such magnitude concluded

such... Well, perhaps we might better that time, sir, with your and Eden line

chairs. Ah. I presume you wish to disperse them. Well, unfortunately, I

do that without my brother's consent, and he's in South America.

I see. Well, we'll talk again on his request. However, Mr. McCauley, I am the

sole owner of a very large retail store. The building is almost completed, and

it did occur to me that... No, no, no. I'm afraid that shopkeeping is not for

me, Mr. and Eden.

I'd hardly call it that, sir. I would.

Ma 'am.

I'll bid you good day.

It's all right. I can see myself out.

Hey, Arthur.

Good to see you on your feet again.

Thank you, Captain Baldwin.

Crazy ship of yours.

Shall we overtake her?

Well, she has to put in to Cape Verde for coal, but even so, I doubt we'll

an air.

Well, if she gets back before us, so does the bad news.

Happening.

Right.

I want you to call out both watchers.

Grab on every stitch of canvas you can lay your hands on.

But, sir.

Oh, come on now. Off with you.

Aye, aye, sir.

Now, Albert.

What are we on?

Go away, sir.

Right, then. Off with you two. I'll take the win. Aye, aye, sir.

Miss Gaunt, ma 'am.

Oh, Lettie, come in, come in.

Dunwoody, have somebody make us some tea, will you? Yes, Miss Baird.

Is Charlotte not with you? Oh, well, she was.

But we met your son, William, and he immediately took her off to show her

the yard. I hope that was in order.

Of course.

Now, then.

I received this from my London agent this morning.

Well,

you can see that he highly recommends Miss Harbour's Academy for Young Ladies.

Oh, yes.

It seems an awful lot of money.

Well, James can well afford it.

If Charlotte does go away to school, Lettie, what will happen to you?

Well, I expect I shall find another position. Naturally, I shall miss

Only Charlotte?

Well, the whole family.

I didn't mean the whole family, Lettie.

No, I know you didn't.

Why has he never broached the subject?

No.

Well... Yes?

When he was leaving, on this last voyage, just before I went ashore, he

very red in the face and he muttered something about settling down.

You know, sometimes I could shake him. Nothing in his letters? Letters!

Seven in two years.

And all of them about South America.

The bank has invested heavily in this South American venture of one evening.

Yes, indeed, I have myself.

And from what his brother has intimated, it's going to be extremely profitable,

I'm relieved to say.

And why does Robert and Aidan wish to sell his shares?

Oh, he needs money for his new retail store.

How many shares does he own in the Aidan lot?

A very reasonable percentage.

And James and Aidan?

Well, he no longer has only one company.

His interests are spread among many.

But all the profits are fed back to the Union line.

I feel your forebears would have described him as canny, Mr. McCauley.

My forebears wouldn't have been nearly so polite.

You see, they were New South Wales convicts.

Oh.

Yes, well, come on, get on with it, get on with it.

Afternoon, Mr. Needham.

Good afternoon,

Mr. Macaulay.

Trouble?

Just a minor difference, that's all.

It's the workmen. You can't trust them today.

I'm told they've even started asking for money.

Good afternoon, Mr. Macaulay.

Mr. Needham.

Now that I've seen your store, I must admit it's made me change my mind.

It's almost as good as those I've seen in America.

Oh, really?

Department stores, they call them over there.

Yes, so I've heard.

I need to develop this along the same line.

I like the style, Mr. Needham.

What's more, I think I've heard upon a method whereby I could help you.

Perhaps you can't just step inside.

Indeed I would.

No good.

Here, give us a go.

All right.

Ben?

Go on, put your back into it.

I'm back in, buddy.

I've got it. Put some terms in it.

Enjoying better, sir?

Good.

I've been a target just for years.

I've become a businessman, you know.

You've done me a part of good, these boys.

Just like the old days.

All right.

That's good times, you and me, eh?

All right.

We could again, you know.

Maybe.

Charlotte Rose is just docking. My office in a quarter of an hour.

Elizabeth, you can see how busy I am, won't you? All right, then half an hour,

but this is very important.

Drive on, driver.

Be careful with that, Elizabeth.

Hello?

About two hours.

The only beat is by two hours, sir.

Bad news travels fast.

Tell him to call at the office tomorrow morning. I've troubles enough to worry

about now.

Because of you, James, I have put myself in debt to the tune of £100 ,000.

Well, then that's your affair and not to do with me. It has everything to do

with you.

Oh, I see. That's the way the wind blows.

Anything else you'd like to blame on me?

No wonder Matt Harvey walked out on you.

Now, look.

I only borrowed that money because I knew when you came back I could sell my

South American shares and pay the man off. Well, then all the more fool you

gambling on summits that you had no control over. My dissertation was based

your last letter.

Oh, damn it, woman. That was written months ago. Yes, well, isn't it? You

definitely see... Is it pointless prolonging this discussion any further?

is done is done. Aye, exactly.

As for you, James, I've warned you often enough in the past about overreaching

yourself. Well, now it's happened.

Oh, I can't do without one of your sermons.

Don't you understand this concerns you as well?

Of course I understand.

James has pledged all the assets of the O 'Neden line on his South American

venture. I'm not aware of that.

Well, can't you see that now that it's failed... It affects my O 'Neden line

shares, yes, of course I do.

But I've had scant return on them in the past, but now, thank heaven, I shall be

able to survive in the future on my own.

Robert. You've been up to something?

Yes. He's taken all this far to calm me.

You can both think what you like.

That extra money for your store.

I'd always assumed it had to come from the bank.

What money?

Here.

You have been up to something.

Well, although it's no business of yours, if you must know, I came to an

arrangement with Mr. McCauley.

What sort of an arrangement?

Mr. McCauley is only interested in shipping.

Aye.

Well, it's a very good one.

Ten thousand pounds at four and a half percent.

Aye, and in exchange for what?

Well, he has first call on the business, naturally. Oh, naturally. What else?

I've given him the right to manage my need in shares.

What? Yes.

Look, I haven't sold the shares.

Aye, but he still has control over them. Robert, you're a fool. Fool am I.

Aye, what if I want to talk with your high and mighty ideas?

Building ports in South America, throwing away hundreds and thousands of

And where's it got you, eh, might I ask?

Exactly. And as for you, Elizabeth, it's high time you learned that it takes

more than a pretty face to run a business. Good heavens, it strikes me

the only member of this family with both feet firmly on the ground.

I didn't hear you coming in.

I've still got the key.

Ah.

You're, uh... You're looking very well, Miss Garnton.

Thank you.

I came round to attend to all this.

I didn't expect you to cross as soon. I made a fast passage.

Oh, you've lost some weight.

I'll have to go up the tailor, eh?

Well, then how's my daughter, eh?

Oh, Charlotte's quite a young lady.

You'll hardly recognise her.

She's over an age now and she should go away to school to be, well, you know,

finished.

Turned into a lady, something I couldn't do in a million years.

I took the liberty of writing to a young lady's academy.

It's been very highly recommended.

Academy? Now, where's that, then, eh? Hampstead.

It's just outside London.

The fees are from £140 per annum.

Now, I know that does sound expensive, but if you were to dispense with my

services and close up our little house... What, have you a little house?

I wouldn't want that.

Oh?

What I mean is, I can't afford it.

I see.

Well, thank goodness I didn't tell Charlotte.

No, Oneedan, this is just not good enough.

Oh, damn it, man.

I've worked half the voyage on that.

You barely glanced at it. There's no point.

You talk about paying off the debt out of possible trading profits, but there's

nothing guaranteed.

Here's my word.

It's been good enough for you in the past.

At the moment, Oneedan, your word is worth very little here in Liverpool.

You've let down not only the bank, but hundreds of private investors.

They took a gamble, same as I did. They invested on the strength of your

promises.

Fortunately for the bank, our loan is secured.

You are not thinking of selling me your buyer.

Indeed I am.

I have no option.

After noon, I was hoping I might see you, sir.

I've just had some harsh words with your sister.

She blames me for handing over my command.

She said I should have put the ship first and you second.

She's quite right.

I know, but I don't like being told by a woman. And I said so.

The upshot is, I'm on the beach.

Well, you're in good company.

How do you mean?

I mean, I've just lost everything.

Every ship I own, taken by the bank.

What? Well, at least that's their intention.

I've got six ships out there in the port.

Not one of them got a notice nailed on the mast.

Ah, then you could say that at the moment, legally, they're still yours.

Ah.

Hey, that's sailing close to the Windsor.

Wouldn't be the first time you were amused on that.

These can't be all they need in line assets.

They're all of your ships.

Why are you offering them to me?

Well, shall we say as recompense?

After all, you did lend money to Robert O 'Neill on the strength of his shares

in these ships.

Not much escapes you, does it, Harris?

But that store of his will show a profit.

I'll see to that.

But as to these, the price is too high.

I can assure you that those valuations... Are far too high.

Look.

Reduce the figures by 15%. I'll take the loss.

I've had the papers drawn up for signature.

Thank you.

Can you at least not spare the time to say goodbye to Charlotte?

Look, if it were possible, I would.

You must give her my love, tell her I'll see her when I return. And when will

that be?

Oh, three months.

No more.

That's a long time to wait.

Aye. For Charlotte, I meant.

Miss Garnton, when I come back, I hope we shall

have time to talk, discuss the future.

James, what is all this about?

Ah, got the money then? Yes. Good girl, I knew you wouldn't let me down. Yes,

well, before I hand it over, I think I'm owed an explanation.

Aye, right. Very well.

Explanation's quite simple.

By this time tomorrow, Harris will have confiscated my entire fleet.

James, I've no idea.

Well, I'll still have six ships in port.

I'm going to sail them out of his clutches.

We sail first light. But where will you go?

Oh, I don't know, Cardiff.

Coal for Italy, then on to the Black Sea, maybe for some grain.

Well, I knew things had gone badly for you. I wish you'd told me, James. Is

there anything I can do to help? No, just look after yourself and Charlotte.

Oh, housekeeping, eh?

I'll take care of that.

You'll need every penny for Bettling.

Thank you, sister.

Well, I've not much time.

I've cruised to find for six ships.

You have taken Baines back?

Yes, yes.

I knew you would.

Right. I'd best be off then.

James, when Mr. Harris finds those ships are gone, he could telegraph you the

port. Yes, they could be waiting for you.

Aye.

Unless, of course, someone were to tell him that, well, I'd sailed for other

parts.

Eden Line ships has gone. I'll ask you to moderate your language.

Slunk away in the night. And furthermore, I'll ask you not to meddle

business of this company.

And I'll remind you, madam, that this company is keeping its head above water

with the aid of my money. I am informed by my clerk that you made a commitment

to purchase those O 'Neill ships.

I did. The entire fleet. And at a good price. The price is immaterial. The fact

is they are sailing ships. And Fraser, there's a steamship line. So?

So you will apologize, Mr. Hines.

And you would tell him that the offer was made without my knowledge or

Now, you listen to me, madam. Listen to me, Mrs. Fraser.

There's a Miss Gord to see you. Then show her in. Now, just a minute, Mrs.

Fraser. Good day, Mr.

Macaulay.

I'm so sorry to interrupt.

Mrs. Fraser, this letter arrived for Captain O 'Neill, and I feel it's rather

urgent. I'm afraid my brother has sailed, Miss Gord. Oh, yes, I know. For

Belfast. But I thought if you had a steamer sailing today, it might be

delivered.

We're going to go straight round to Mr. Harry's. I wonder if they'll both make

the midday pack at the Belfast. But if they do, I hope it's a rough crossing.

We're out of the river now, is it?

Stand by to go about at you.

west, if you please.

West, sir?

Ah.

Until we're out of sight of land.

Then you can pass out.

I'll get you dressed, sir.

Belay that order!