1 00:02:07,750 --> 00:02:10,041 Where are you going? -I'll be right back. 2 00:03:38,167 --> 00:03:42,124 You shouldn't have brought them. -But dad is out there. 3 00:04:04,417 --> 00:04:11,166 Take cover. Port, get ready to fire. -Get ready to fire. 4 00:04:11,292 --> 00:04:14,499 Hard to starboard. 5 00:04:32,250 --> 00:04:34,124 Admiral Tromp is trapped. 6 00:04:35,958 --> 00:04:38,082 Square away the yards. 7 00:04:38,208 --> 00:04:41,457 Michiel, this is madness. -Luff up to port. 8 00:04:41,583 --> 00:04:44,832 Luff up to port. 9 00:04:47,417 --> 00:04:49,624 We can't leave Tromp to die. 10 00:05:01,750 --> 00:05:05,541 Chop it. Chuck that mast overboard. Chop. 11 00:05:23,375 --> 00:05:26,916 We'll push those idiot English back to their island. 12 00:05:27,042 --> 00:05:29,666 Until death, admiral. -Go straight. 13 00:05:29,792 --> 00:05:32,124 Mainsail halyard. 14 00:05:36,958 --> 00:05:40,582 To port. -Get ready to tack. 15 00:05:44,625 --> 00:05:46,832 Get ready to fire. 16 00:06:37,167 --> 00:06:38,499 Michiel. 17 00:06:47,125 --> 00:06:48,749 Good work. 18 00:06:53,917 --> 00:06:55,832 The admiral... 19 00:07:02,833 --> 00:07:06,332 He's calling all captains. Get a sloop ready. 20 00:07:06,458 --> 00:07:10,749 You want to row there? -You, you and you jump in, come on. 21 00:07:37,208 --> 00:07:40,457 Michiel? You're just in time. 22 00:07:40,583 --> 00:07:44,291 You'll be all right. -It's nothing. 23 00:07:45,792 --> 00:07:47,624 We'll get you to port. 24 00:07:47,750 --> 00:07:50,124 The wind is blowing the wrong way. 25 00:07:51,583 --> 00:07:56,332 Like politicians, very unpredictable. 26 00:07:56,458 --> 00:07:57,707 Don't talk. 27 00:07:57,833 --> 00:08:01,791 My men need someone like you. 28 00:08:03,250 --> 00:08:05,666 Someone who keeps his course. 29 00:08:06,708 --> 00:08:10,207 You can do it. 30 00:08:10,333 --> 00:08:11,832 Michiel. 31 00:08:31,000 --> 00:08:32,707 Go and help people. 32 00:08:43,542 --> 00:08:45,207 Are you all right? -Yes. 33 00:08:45,333 --> 00:08:47,791 This morning you also... -I'm fine. 34 00:09:23,417 --> 00:09:28,957 The new prime minister of Holland and West Friesland. 35 00:09:30,167 --> 00:09:35,666 The right honourable lord Johan de Witt. 36 00:09:37,667 --> 00:09:39,707 Thank you. 37 00:09:39,833 --> 00:09:42,166 As regent of the Prince of Orange... 38 00:09:42,292 --> 00:09:45,166 I think I speak on behalf of all members... 39 00:09:45,292 --> 00:09:49,666 when I say we're glad with our new chairman from mighty Holland. 40 00:09:52,875 --> 00:09:55,332 Some would say relieved. 41 00:09:56,375 --> 00:10:00,332 I, for one, will sleep better now we have a man at the helm... 42 00:10:00,458 --> 00:10:03,832 who'll serve the interests of all the provinces. 43 00:10:03,958 --> 00:10:07,082 And not just those of his republican friends. 44 00:10:08,042 --> 00:10:13,624 I presume lord Kievit can rise above the parties. 45 00:10:14,708 --> 00:10:17,332 I was thinking of the Prince of Orange. 46 00:10:18,708 --> 00:10:23,082 How can the Prince rise above the parties... 47 00:10:23,208 --> 00:10:25,749 when he doesn't even reach my belt? 48 00:10:29,458 --> 00:10:32,416 Order. 49 00:10:33,208 --> 00:10:36,582 We will hear the honourable De Witt. 50 00:10:38,667 --> 00:10:43,332 First, I'm very happy that lord Kievit is sleeping well. 51 00:10:44,500 --> 00:10:50,916 To answer your question: I understand your concerns. I do. 52 00:10:51,042 --> 00:10:55,749 There is no one in this country who understands you more than I do. 53 00:10:59,833 --> 00:11:04,291 My father was imprisoned for disagreeing with the Orangists. 54 00:11:05,292 --> 00:11:08,499 I found out what it means to live in a country... 55 00:11:08,625 --> 00:11:11,499 where you cannot say what you are thinking. 56 00:11:11,625 --> 00:11:15,207 Do you want to live in such a country? I don't. 57 00:11:15,333 --> 00:11:17,374 I don't think you do, either. 58 00:11:18,833 --> 00:11:23,582 Let me pose you a question. We're a nation of merchants. 59 00:11:23,708 --> 00:11:28,707 We sail the seas of the world with 20,000 ships. 60 00:11:28,833 --> 00:11:30,957 In trade, we all work together. 61 00:11:31,083 --> 00:11:34,291 To get better prices and to help each other. 62 00:11:35,542 --> 00:11:39,124 And what do you think? Does this work or not? 63 00:11:39,750 --> 00:11:44,166 It does. Some members became so successful they hardly fit in the benches. 64 00:11:47,333 --> 00:11:50,249 When you do business in the East or the West... 65 00:11:50,375 --> 00:11:54,582 do you do so as Orangists or as republicans? 66 00:11:54,708 --> 00:11:58,666 And why are the English trying to block our shipping routes? 67 00:11:58,833 --> 00:12:03,666 To disrupt trade. Is that because you're an Orangist or a republican? 68 00:12:03,833 --> 00:12:08,499 No, the English want to wage war against us, because we're Dutch. 69 00:12:08,667 --> 00:12:10,082 Free Dutchmen. 70 00:12:15,042 --> 00:12:18,374 Large monarchies consider our small nation too rich. 71 00:12:18,500 --> 00:12:23,791 Too successful and too free. On top of that, we're a republic. 72 00:12:24,417 --> 00:12:28,332 In which all men are free to live their own lives. 73 00:12:28,458 --> 00:12:30,874 We decide how we worship God. 74 00:12:31,000 --> 00:12:33,666 No leader is more important than the country itself. 75 00:12:34,125 --> 00:12:38,916 The English begrudge us our freedom. Our freedom frightens them. 76 00:12:39,042 --> 00:12:44,332 Because we're prepared to die for our freedom. 77 00:12:44,458 --> 00:12:49,082 Because we paid for our freedom with our own blood. 78 00:12:49,208 --> 00:12:50,999 And I'm asking you: 79 00:12:51,125 --> 00:12:55,624 Haven't you all lost a relative to the Spanish or the English? 80 00:12:55,792 --> 00:12:59,957 And was that republican blood or Orangist blood? 81 00:13:00,083 --> 00:13:01,082 No. 82 00:13:02,083 --> 00:13:03,957 It was Dutch blood. 83 00:13:06,542 --> 00:13:08,457 It's our blood. 84 00:13:11,417 --> 00:13:12,832 This is our country. 85 00:13:14,292 --> 00:13:17,582 A country we conquered from the water. 86 00:13:17,708 --> 00:13:20,124 A country where we earn our own happiness. 87 00:13:20,250 --> 00:13:23,707 By working hard, in the villages and cities. 88 00:13:23,833 --> 00:13:25,874 In the ports and on the main land. 89 00:13:51,792 --> 00:13:56,749 Our freedom can only be protected if we are willing to fight for freedom for others. 90 00:13:56,875 --> 00:14:03,249 That is why the Dutch lion holds these seven arrows in his claw. 91 00:14:03,375 --> 00:14:04,999 That is what binds us. 92 00:14:13,333 --> 00:14:15,499 Your freedom is my freedom. 93 00:14:16,458 --> 00:14:19,791 I'll defend this freedom until my last breath. 94 00:14:19,917 --> 00:14:23,041 Hear, hear. 95 00:14:54,375 --> 00:14:55,791 Gentlemen. 96 00:14:57,792 --> 00:15:00,207 Welcome home. -Lord mayor. 97 00:15:21,958 --> 00:15:24,499 Leave it, Neeltje. I can do it myself. 98 00:15:28,417 --> 00:15:30,082 I said... 99 00:15:43,000 --> 00:15:44,666 Sorry, I look awful. 100 00:15:52,792 --> 00:15:56,041 Why aren't you in bed? -I'm feeling better. 101 00:16:23,167 --> 00:16:26,874 How long will you be staying? -For as long as you like. 102 00:16:29,542 --> 00:16:30,999 Honestly? 103 00:16:33,333 --> 00:16:35,832 I've told them to find someone else. 104 00:16:36,792 --> 00:16:38,457 What about the English? 105 00:16:39,958 --> 00:16:41,582 They don't pay enough. 106 00:16:46,542 --> 00:16:49,249 The English will be quiet for a while. 107 00:16:54,250 --> 00:16:56,582 I want to get on with our lives. 108 00:17:01,250 --> 00:17:04,249 We can finally extend the vegetable garden. 109 00:17:05,750 --> 00:17:07,832 Great... As much as you like. 110 00:17:10,125 --> 00:17:12,916 I'm glad l ordered an extra cask of beer. 111 00:17:18,667 --> 00:17:21,041 All those lost years. 112 00:17:25,208 --> 00:17:28,249 You were on your own because I was away. 113 00:17:31,958 --> 00:17:35,166 Was it a boy or a girl? -A girl. 114 00:17:48,958 --> 00:17:51,249 I'm staying with you now. 115 00:17:52,583 --> 00:17:54,999 I won't abandon you anymore. 116 00:18:23,208 --> 00:18:26,332 Good morning. -Slow down. 117 00:18:31,792 --> 00:18:34,749 Daddy. -Sleepyhead. 118 00:18:39,208 --> 00:18:42,707 We're awake now. -I couldn't stop them. 119 00:18:43,250 --> 00:18:46,041 You stink. -Yes, of seaweed. 120 00:18:46,167 --> 00:18:49,707 Do I need a bath? -There is a letter for you, daddy. 121 00:18:49,833 --> 00:18:52,541 What kind of letter? -Come with us. 122 00:19:00,500 --> 00:19:01,916 Go ahead. 123 00:19:02,875 --> 00:19:04,291 Hello, son. 124 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:12,166 There was a messenger. 125 00:19:12,292 --> 00:19:15,499 He had a fat horse. -He came from The Hague. 126 00:19:15,625 --> 00:19:18,666 Open it. -Michiel. 127 00:19:19,458 --> 00:19:21,999 We're not aboard a ship. 128 00:19:30,875 --> 00:19:32,874 Look, it has a little hole. 129 00:19:37,667 --> 00:19:39,832 1 0 copies from this one. 130 00:19:52,250 --> 00:19:53,666 Tromp? 131 00:20:12,375 --> 00:20:15,874 Mr De Ruyter? This way, please. 132 00:20:32,417 --> 00:20:36,291 Mr De Ruyter, I've heard so many good things about you. 133 00:20:36,417 --> 00:20:39,582 Really? -You're the man to lead our fleet. 134 00:20:39,750 --> 00:20:42,707 You mean with Cornelis Tromp? -No, under me. 135 00:20:42,833 --> 00:20:47,124 And not under Tromp? -No. I want you, only you. 136 00:20:47,250 --> 00:20:49,291 As admiral? 137 00:20:49,417 --> 00:20:53,249 We need to rebuild and modernize our fleet. 138 00:20:53,375 --> 00:20:55,499 I haven't served long enough. 139 00:20:55,625 --> 00:20:58,624 You have more experience than any other. -As a sailor. 140 00:20:58,750 --> 00:21:01,624 No one will listen to me. -We'll make them listen. 141 00:21:01,750 --> 00:21:04,624 I'm not of noble birth. -Even better. 142 00:21:04,750 --> 00:21:06,999 Sailors are conservative. 143 00:21:07,125 --> 00:21:10,666 You can't just make anyone admiral of the fleet. 144 00:21:10,792 --> 00:21:13,457 That's not how it works. -Yes, it does. 145 00:21:13,542 --> 00:21:17,666 It's the 1 7th century, anything is possible. -This is ridiculous. 146 00:21:20,375 --> 00:21:22,582 You were raised as an Orangist. 147 00:21:22,708 --> 00:21:26,291 Most men in Zeeland were. -I'm not into politics. 148 00:21:26,458 --> 00:21:30,582 But that is an advantage, sailors have to trust their admiral. 149 00:21:32,917 --> 00:21:36,582 De Ruyter, this is in our nations interest. 150 00:21:37,083 --> 00:21:39,332 I'm not setting sail again. 151 00:21:41,208 --> 00:21:44,707 In the last 15 years, I've spent six months at home. 152 00:21:45,875 --> 00:21:47,832 You have to find someone else. 153 00:21:49,083 --> 00:21:52,124 Are you serious? -Didn't I make myself clear? 154 00:21:52,375 --> 00:21:56,374 I won't find a better man than you. -Of course you will. 155 00:21:56,500 --> 00:22:00,582 This is the 1 7th century, anything is possible. Gentlemen. 156 00:22:04,792 --> 00:22:10,416 What a strange fellow. 157 00:22:12,167 --> 00:22:14,457 I guess we'll make Sir Obdam admiral. 158 00:22:18,833 --> 00:22:21,082 Damn it, admiral, what must we do? 159 00:22:22,667 --> 00:22:24,666 Retreat. 160 00:22:28,042 --> 00:22:30,541 We've lost 25 ships. 161 00:22:32,083 --> 00:22:36,416 3000 dead and 2000 men taken prisoner by the English. 162 00:22:36,792 --> 00:22:39,541 Good men, who fought for their country. 163 00:22:42,125 --> 00:22:43,749 Honest men. 164 00:22:44,750 --> 00:22:48,374 Who trusted the prime minister. -Hear, hear. 165 00:22:48,500 --> 00:22:51,624 Who trusted him with their lives. 166 00:22:53,125 --> 00:22:57,166 Order. -Do you think this will be the end of it? 167 00:22:59,083 --> 00:23:01,374 Is that honestly what you think? 168 00:23:07,333 --> 00:23:12,791 I'll tell you who is to blame. That prime minister from Holland. 169 00:23:12,875 --> 00:23:15,291 And his republican friends. 170 00:23:16,042 --> 00:23:20,666 They should send him out to sea. -This isn't your fault. 171 00:23:20,792 --> 00:23:24,749 The Spanish want our trade routes, the Germans want to control our rivers. 172 00:23:24,917 --> 00:23:29,832 And the French can't wait to occupy the Southern Netherlands. 173 00:23:31,500 --> 00:23:33,457 What are we going to do? 174 00:23:56,583 --> 00:23:57,874 Just go. 175 00:24:02,833 --> 00:24:05,249 I made you a promise. 176 00:24:05,375 --> 00:24:09,082 There is no use staying home if there is no home left. 177 00:24:12,250 --> 00:24:14,291 Engel, come on. 178 00:24:17,292 --> 00:24:22,041 We need a strong leader who is respected by other kingdoms. 179 00:24:22,292 --> 00:24:25,332 What do we do about it? -The Prince of Orange... 180 00:24:25,458 --> 00:24:27,457 is nothing but a brat. 181 00:24:28,250 --> 00:24:32,874 A brat. Are we sure that the Prince is a real man? 182 00:24:34,417 --> 00:24:38,791 I've been told he prefers ballet over military strategy. 183 00:24:43,125 --> 00:24:47,374 Order, order. -Gentlemen. 184 00:24:47,500 --> 00:24:54,041 Let's keep it somewhat civilised. What do you propose, regent Kievit? 185 00:24:55,958 --> 00:25:01,332 I propose we appoint the honourable lord Cornelis Tromp... 186 00:25:01,458 --> 00:25:07,374 son of our greatest naval hero ever, as our new admiral. 187 00:25:26,250 --> 00:25:29,416 Mr de Witt? -Mr Tromp. 188 00:25:29,542 --> 00:25:32,082 Do we have an appointment? -No, we don't. 189 00:25:32,292 --> 00:25:34,791 I thought I'd speed things up. 190 00:25:41,875 --> 00:25:44,957 Since your father's funeral I haven't had a chance... 191 00:25:45,083 --> 00:25:48,041 You're looking for someone to replace my father. 192 00:25:48,250 --> 00:25:51,916 I'm looking into it. -You probably don't realize... 193 00:25:52,042 --> 00:25:55,749 but the fleet will only accept one man as their new admiral. 194 00:25:55,917 --> 00:25:57,457 And who is that? 195 00:25:59,000 --> 00:26:03,041 My blood is his blood. The blood of Bestevaer. 196 00:26:03,792 --> 00:26:05,749 You might not understand. 197 00:26:05,833 --> 00:26:09,916 I understand the admiral was a father figure to his men. 198 00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:13,499 But Bestevaer is a title of respect. 199 00:26:13,667 --> 00:26:16,624 You have to earn it, it's not hereditary. 200 00:26:17,583 --> 00:26:19,749 I'm afraid it is, Mr de Witt. 201 00:26:19,917 --> 00:26:24,082 Heroes father heroes, that's how sailors see it. 202 00:26:24,292 --> 00:26:27,749 And that, Mr de Witt, will never change. 203 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:34,874 You're still thinking about De Ruyter? 204 00:26:34,958 --> 00:26:37,707 Why not invite him to dinner? 205 00:26:37,792 --> 00:26:41,791 Johan, he's stubborn. -Invite his wife too, this time. 206 00:27:02,625 --> 00:27:06,707 Mr. and Mrs. De Ruyter, welcome. Come in. 207 00:27:14,125 --> 00:27:16,957 Was it a long trip, De Ruyter? 208 00:27:18,583 --> 00:27:20,666 From Vlissingen to The Hague. 209 00:27:20,750 --> 00:27:24,916 Of course. -Darling, don't just stand there. 210 00:27:25,000 --> 00:27:28,666 Won't you offer our guests a drink? -Yes. 211 00:27:28,792 --> 00:27:32,457 You didn't tell me they have a baby. -My wife, Wendela. 212 00:27:32,583 --> 00:27:34,749 What a cutie. 213 00:27:34,875 --> 00:27:37,207 Excuse me. -What for? 214 00:27:37,375 --> 00:27:40,957 She is a cutie. I'll show you round the house. 215 00:27:41,125 --> 00:27:44,707 Wine? Or do sailors only drink beer? 216 00:27:44,750 --> 00:27:49,124 Girls. Why don't you show us around? 217 00:27:56,375 --> 00:28:00,291 We need larger ships with more cannons. 218 00:28:00,375 --> 00:28:02,291 Larger ships, fine. 219 00:28:03,625 --> 00:28:06,124 They must be agile and have a shallow draught. 220 00:28:06,292 --> 00:28:08,624 Merchant ships are of no use to me. 221 00:28:08,708 --> 00:28:13,249 I'll arrange it. What else? -Better pay for the crew. 222 00:28:15,583 --> 00:28:17,082 Higher wages? 223 00:28:17,250 --> 00:28:20,332 If they die, they leave a family behind. 224 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:23,541 Consider it done. 225 00:28:23,667 --> 00:28:26,416 Doesn't the parliament have to approve, first? 226 00:28:26,542 --> 00:28:28,416 Leave that to me. 227 00:28:29,750 --> 00:28:33,749 Each winter, the fleet lies at anchor. It's a waste of time. 228 00:28:33,833 --> 00:28:34,874 I agree. 229 00:28:35,000 --> 00:28:38,791 If I were admiral, I'd train the crew in winter. 230 00:28:38,875 --> 00:28:42,249 Exactly. And that costs money, too. 231 00:28:42,375 --> 00:28:45,666 Carry on. What else? -The sea-battles? 232 00:28:45,792 --> 00:28:50,082 In battle now, it's every ship for itself. It's total chaos. 233 00:28:50,292 --> 00:28:55,749 Organisation is key. -You mentioned sign flags in the past. 234 00:28:55,833 --> 00:28:58,332 The English have been using them for years. 235 00:28:58,458 --> 00:29:01,457 But their system is too limited. 236 00:29:02,792 --> 00:29:05,957 The ladies are chatting. Mr prime minister? 237 00:29:06,083 --> 00:29:09,082 Allow me to introduce my brother, Cornelis. 238 00:29:09,250 --> 00:29:14,416 Tell us about the system we developed. -Our system? I happen to have it right here. 239 00:29:18,750 --> 00:29:21,124 We disagreed about the colours. 240 00:29:21,292 --> 00:29:24,749 Johan felt we were using too much orange. -A bit too much. 241 00:29:25,750 --> 00:29:30,041 So, what do you say, De Ruyter? Are you going to do this job? 242 00:29:30,250 --> 00:29:32,291 Or do you have more demands? 243 00:29:36,417 --> 00:29:40,916 I, Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter... 244 00:29:41,042 --> 00:29:44,166 The English have a limited flag system. 245 00:29:44,333 --> 00:29:47,957 We're expanding our flag system with all these codes. 246 00:29:48,083 --> 00:29:55,624 ...swear allegiance to the Republic of the United Netherlands. 247 00:29:55,750 --> 00:30:00,791 And then change the signal. Only these 6 bow cannons are a problem. 248 00:30:00,875 --> 00:30:04,082 We tack as fast as we can and then... 249 00:30:25,500 --> 00:30:30,916 We fire everything we have on the port side on these ships here. 250 00:30:31,042 --> 00:30:32,332 Fire. 251 00:30:33,458 --> 00:30:38,041 Cool and reload. Come on. Faster. 252 00:30:42,125 --> 00:30:45,082 And? -We're here. 253 00:30:46,500 --> 00:30:48,082 Wait. 254 00:30:49,833 --> 00:30:55,707 Do you really think I look all right? -You're the Prince of Orange. 255 00:30:55,792 --> 00:30:58,124 All of the Netherlands loves you. 256 00:31:07,583 --> 00:31:10,957 Huzzah, huzzah, huzzah. 257 00:31:15,500 --> 00:31:18,791 Your Highness. -Prime minister. 258 00:31:18,875 --> 00:31:22,749 May I introduce gentlemen De Witt, Tromp and our new admiral? 259 00:31:22,875 --> 00:31:25,874 Admiral De Ruyter, our great sea hero. 260 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:29,499 You can't imagine how glad l am to meet you. 261 00:31:29,625 --> 00:31:33,874 I want to hear all about your travels to Africa and your escape from France. 262 00:31:33,958 --> 00:31:36,916 This is my wife, Anna. -Your Highness. 263 00:31:37,000 --> 00:31:41,582 Fascinating. 264 00:31:46,417 --> 00:31:53,041 I promise to do my utmost to truly follow... 265 00:31:53,292 --> 00:31:56,041 the instructions and orders... 266 00:31:56,292 --> 00:32:02,874 in regards to my position as admiral - the Supreme Commander of the Fleet. 267 00:32:33,458 --> 00:32:37,124 You're very brave to be here Your Highness, surrounded by these republicans. 268 00:32:38,125 --> 00:32:41,582 The English fleet has set sail. -Four squadrons. 269 00:32:41,667 --> 00:32:44,541 They're blocking our merchant ships. 270 00:32:44,667 --> 00:32:47,999 We have to take action before our goods are lost. 271 00:33:09,375 --> 00:33:28,124 One, two, all together... 272 00:33:29,333 --> 00:33:31,499 Work those ropes. 273 00:33:31,583 --> 00:33:33,874 Get that wind in the sails. 274 00:33:40,042 --> 00:33:42,791 Render those ropes further. 275 00:33:44,542 --> 00:33:46,291 Come on. 276 00:33:49,958 --> 00:33:52,374 One, two, all together... 277 00:34:12,167 --> 00:34:16,041 If the wind turns, the rear squadron sails around them. 278 00:34:16,167 --> 00:34:20,749 So I have to keep an eye on your flags while I'm surrounded by flying canon balls? 279 00:34:20,833 --> 00:34:23,749 Just give me an extra 1 50 men. -No, it'll be chaos. 280 00:34:23,833 --> 00:34:26,791 The English have more ships, bigger guns. 281 00:34:26,833 --> 00:34:30,916 We stick to the plan. Or do we want another defeat like Lowestoft? 282 00:34:32,708 --> 00:34:36,374 We must make sure we're well-organised. 283 00:34:36,500 --> 00:34:40,749 Good, we'll do it your way. You stubborn Zeelander. 284 00:34:41,833 --> 00:34:44,874 Are you prepared to die for the fatherland? 285 00:34:50,792 --> 00:34:53,749 To the fatherland. 286 00:35:05,500 --> 00:35:07,416 Wonderful. 287 00:35:07,542 --> 00:35:11,291 God bless you. -Half a turn to port. 288 00:35:11,417 --> 00:35:14,499 Half a turn to port. 289 00:35:21,542 --> 00:35:24,624 What's going on? -Gout. 290 00:35:24,750 --> 00:35:26,582 Am I in the way? -Not at all. 291 00:35:26,750 --> 00:35:28,666 A perfect target for the English. 292 00:35:34,542 --> 00:35:38,416 The Royal Charles. Unsinkable, or so they say. 293 00:35:38,542 --> 00:35:40,707 All ships are unsinkable, Jan. 294 00:35:42,958 --> 00:35:44,707 Until they sink. 295 00:36:26,667 --> 00:36:29,874 Signal: In line. -You mean this one, sir? 296 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,499 Put it up. 297 00:36:55,833 --> 00:36:59,791 It's impressive. -You'll see, it'll be every ship for itself. 298 00:37:12,625 --> 00:37:14,541 Captain. -Yes, sir. 299 00:37:14,667 --> 00:37:20,041 Vanguard closer to the wind. -Vanguard, luff up. 300 00:37:23,000 --> 00:37:24,791 Ready to go about, now. 301 00:37:25,917 --> 00:37:30,916 Pull up the mizzen sail. 302 00:37:31,042 --> 00:37:35,291 Come on, keep pulling those braces. 303 00:38:19,417 --> 00:38:23,874 Load starboard. -Load starboard. 304 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:26,916 Do you want me to call your mother? 305 00:38:27,042 --> 00:38:31,541 Get to work. Faster. -Faster. 306 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:46,291 Mainsail halyard. 307 00:38:55,750 --> 00:38:59,332 Come on, load. Faster. 308 00:39:10,917 --> 00:39:13,457 Faster. -Keep it in the wind. 309 00:39:52,125 --> 00:39:53,916 Brace yourselves. 310 00:39:55,042 --> 00:39:57,291 Wait. -Wait. 311 00:39:58,708 --> 00:40:00,332 Wait. 312 00:40:01,417 --> 00:40:05,041 Everybody wait. 313 00:40:05,333 --> 00:40:08,874 Jibs forward. -Luff up. 314 00:40:12,667 --> 00:40:15,041 Wait. 315 00:40:29,458 --> 00:40:31,082 Attention. 316 00:40:57,958 --> 00:40:58,999 Admiral? 317 00:41:02,875 --> 00:41:07,499 Trim the lines. 318 00:41:11,417 --> 00:41:12,832 Fire. 319 00:41:47,167 --> 00:41:50,082 Let him be. Get back. Keep firing. 320 00:42:02,083 --> 00:42:07,082 Pull up the mizzen sail. Luff up. 321 00:42:07,167 --> 00:42:11,582 Come on, get going. -Come on. 322 00:42:11,708 --> 00:42:14,166 They need to reload faster. Come on. 323 00:42:44,083 --> 00:42:47,541 You're too slow. -Why is it taking so long? 324 00:42:47,625 --> 00:42:50,749 Faster, or you're going overboard. 325 00:42:55,125 --> 00:42:57,416 Speed it up. Come on, boy. 326 00:42:57,583 --> 00:42:59,624 I need to shit. -No shitting. 327 00:42:59,750 --> 00:43:03,999 Reload the cannon. You can have that shit later. 328 00:43:05,542 --> 00:43:09,707 Come on. Reload the cannons. Reload like lightning. 329 00:43:09,833 --> 00:43:12,499 Come on, reload. 330 00:43:14,292 --> 00:43:20,832 Get back to work. Get back to that cannon. Are you sleeping or what? 331 00:43:22,625 --> 00:43:25,457 Captain, how is the rear? 332 00:43:25,583 --> 00:43:29,499 The English are on lee side. -Middle squadron luff up. 333 00:43:29,625 --> 00:43:31,999 Gijs, middle squadron luff up. 334 00:43:44,333 --> 00:43:48,374 Hold the lines. -Get that wind in the sails. 335 00:43:48,500 --> 00:43:51,791 Port. Keep going. 336 00:44:04,458 --> 00:44:09,207 Reload the cannons, starboard, port. 337 00:44:10,333 --> 00:44:12,957 Look, that Englishman is mine. 338 00:44:13,042 --> 00:44:16,374 Two points port. -We need to stay in line. 339 00:44:16,500 --> 00:44:20,082 Two points port. -But the signal from De Ruyter. 340 00:44:28,625 --> 00:44:30,582 All right, come about. 341 00:44:30,708 --> 00:44:36,166 Come about. Brace the sails. 342 00:44:46,750 --> 00:44:50,541 Load port cannons. 343 00:44:52,208 --> 00:44:53,791 Cover. 344 00:44:55,500 --> 00:44:57,541 Fire. 345 00:45:14,250 --> 00:45:16,124 Keep that head in the wind. 346 00:45:16,792 --> 00:45:19,999 De Ruyter's strategy is not going to work. 347 00:45:22,375 --> 00:45:24,791 And we're the ones under fire. 348 00:45:28,167 --> 00:45:30,999 Load port cannons. 349 00:45:34,125 --> 00:45:36,499 What are you doing? Get in position. 350 00:45:36,625 --> 00:45:38,457 Load port cannons. 351 00:45:58,042 --> 00:46:00,499 Grappling hooks. 352 00:46:00,625 --> 00:46:04,832 A portion of rum for the man who puts the most English to the sword. 353 00:47:47,792 --> 00:47:50,457 Do you want a hug from De Witt? 354 00:48:26,042 --> 00:48:31,999 Victory is ours. A cheer for Tromp. 355 00:48:33,708 --> 00:48:37,624 A cheer for Piet's cannons. 356 00:48:37,708 --> 00:48:40,541 A cheer for our captain. 357 00:48:41,583 --> 00:48:46,707 And three cheers for our admiral. 358 00:49:30,917 --> 00:49:34,291 Can His Highness receive me? -Certainly. 359 00:49:53,458 --> 00:49:56,082 Your Highness, lord Kievit. 360 00:49:57,958 --> 00:50:01,082 Our fleet has given the English a beating. 361 00:50:01,250 --> 00:50:04,666 So De Ruyter is as good as they say. 362 00:50:04,750 --> 00:50:08,666 Quite a victory for Johan de Witt. -For the Netherlands. 363 00:50:08,750 --> 00:50:10,749 Gentlemen? -Of course. 364 00:50:11,875 --> 00:50:14,124 While l stand by doing nothing. 365 00:50:14,292 --> 00:50:18,166 All my relatives and friends are kings or important people. 366 00:50:18,333 --> 00:50:23,582 Even those Habsburger simpletons, with their in-bred minds. 367 00:50:24,750 --> 00:50:28,791 Why doesn't anyone take the Prince of Orange seriously? 368 00:50:28,917 --> 00:50:32,707 You can play a decisive role. If I may be so bold. 369 00:50:35,917 --> 00:50:39,374 You're the cousin of the English king. 370 00:51:32,792 --> 00:51:38,957 So, 7200, 8400, 1 0,800 amounts to a total of 5.14 percent. 371 00:51:39,083 --> 00:51:43,082 As I was saying, we can calculate average life expectancy. 372 00:51:43,250 --> 00:51:45,707 And adapt the price of annuities. 373 00:51:45,792 --> 00:51:49,041 If my calculations are correct... -They are. 374 00:51:50,125 --> 00:51:52,332 Indeed they are. 375 00:51:52,458 --> 00:51:57,124 The 7.14 percent the State is paying out now, is far too high. 376 00:51:57,292 --> 00:51:59,707 So, we can save a lot of money. 377 00:51:59,792 --> 00:52:03,332 Money the State can use to build more ships. 378 00:52:08,750 --> 00:52:14,416 But, must people die earlier or later to make this work? 379 00:52:14,542 --> 00:52:16,957 Exactly, it's not clear. 380 00:52:18,375 --> 00:52:20,541 It's not clear. 381 00:52:20,667 --> 00:52:24,999 I'll explain one more time what the percentages mean. 382 00:52:26,542 --> 00:52:30,124 Why earlier? -Gentlemen, please excuse us. 383 00:52:32,708 --> 00:52:35,749 Didn't you say you could explain it to a child? 384 00:52:39,125 --> 00:52:42,457 The English have sailed again, sir. 385 00:52:43,542 --> 00:52:47,707 De Ruyter will have to get ready. -Sounds like a good idea. 386 00:53:09,417 --> 00:53:10,749 Thanks, guys. 387 00:53:28,042 --> 00:53:30,999 That goes in the kitchen, and that one. 388 00:53:31,125 --> 00:53:33,457 And that one goes to the study. 389 00:53:33,583 --> 00:53:36,666 Are you sure? -Yes. 390 00:53:36,750 --> 00:53:39,999 Need a hand? -Michiel. 391 00:53:40,167 --> 00:53:43,541 Aren't you sailing tomorrow? -Yes, with the first tide. 392 00:53:43,667 --> 00:53:46,957 I thought we'd have dinner together. -Daddy. 393 00:53:49,708 --> 00:53:52,207 I have my own room. -You live here too? 394 00:53:52,333 --> 00:53:55,957 We have our own box bed. -Go ahead, I'll be right in. 395 00:53:56,125 --> 00:54:00,291 The admiralty suggested a larger house, but this is near the harbour. 396 00:54:00,417 --> 00:54:02,707 As long as you live here. 397 00:54:04,917 --> 00:54:06,707 Dad, are you coming? 398 00:54:17,375 --> 00:54:21,249 Dad, this is our bed. -Look at that. 399 00:54:22,292 --> 00:54:25,041 No boots in bed. 400 00:54:26,125 --> 00:54:28,416 You sound just like your mother. 401 00:54:30,125 --> 00:54:32,582 What are you doing? 402 00:54:42,500 --> 00:54:46,374 VOC? Can I have a look? -Go ahead. 403 00:54:54,083 --> 00:54:59,541 Flooded cellar? -I'll take the supplier off my list. 404 00:54:59,667 --> 00:55:02,457 Don't bother. -What? 405 00:55:03,750 --> 00:55:07,707 You can't do this. I've supplied the fleet for years. 406 00:55:07,792 --> 00:55:10,332 Why do we get the worst grain? 407 00:55:11,417 --> 00:55:14,124 Or do you supply this muck to the VOC too? 408 00:55:17,167 --> 00:55:18,707 Is there a problem? 409 00:55:21,583 --> 00:55:25,374 You don't get better grain for your republican pals. 410 00:55:28,292 --> 00:55:31,832 Who does he think he is? We'll find someone else. 411 00:55:33,958 --> 00:55:36,374 What? -That was the third one. 412 00:55:38,375 --> 00:55:40,082 Why didn't you tell me? 413 00:55:40,292 --> 00:55:43,332 Because you're busy saving the country. 414 00:57:50,458 --> 00:57:52,541 Come and join me. 415 00:59:41,625 --> 00:59:42,999 Are you all right? 416 00:59:44,000 --> 00:59:45,499 Leave me, I want to be alone. 417 00:59:53,125 --> 00:59:56,791 Faster, guys. -Come about. 418 00:59:57,792 --> 01:00:01,582 Keep it tight. 419 01:00:06,458 --> 01:00:08,457 What are they doing? -Gijs. 420 01:00:08,875 --> 01:00:13,416 They try to cut us off. Take the signals to the front now. 421 01:00:13,542 --> 01:00:17,457 Tack over port. -Ready to come about. 422 01:00:17,542 --> 01:00:19,707 Full about now. 423 01:00:47,708 --> 01:00:50,332 Get to work on the lower decks. 424 01:00:51,708 --> 01:00:54,291 Keep it up. 425 01:00:58,583 --> 01:01:02,874 Follow those two ships there. -We'll break the line, Tromp. 426 01:01:03,000 --> 01:01:06,707 Sod off with your line, those ships are mine. 427 01:01:06,833 --> 01:01:10,499 Four points to starboard. -Michiel ordered it. 428 01:01:11,458 --> 01:01:14,749 Who is the highest ranking officer? Come about. 429 01:01:15,833 --> 01:01:19,749 Four points to starboard. Come about. 430 01:01:56,583 --> 01:02:00,332 Where is Tromp? -He has broken line. 431 01:02:03,125 --> 01:02:05,374 Cannons ready? 432 01:02:20,042 --> 01:02:21,291 Fire. 433 01:02:37,958 --> 01:02:39,541 Damn it. 434 01:02:41,333 --> 01:02:43,041 God damn it. 435 01:03:36,250 --> 01:03:40,166 Michiel, they're surrounding us. -Where is Tromp? 436 01:03:49,917 --> 01:03:51,541 Keep pulling. 437 01:04:23,708 --> 01:04:27,249 I'm sorry, admiral. -Lie still, don't move. 438 01:04:28,083 --> 01:04:29,916 Admiral? 439 01:04:32,125 --> 01:04:33,957 It doesn't hurt at all. 440 01:05:07,958 --> 01:05:13,124 You're the rock on which l build, the future awaiting me, my highest good. 441 01:05:13,250 --> 01:05:17,541 Seventeen killed on the gunners' deck. All of them brought up. 442 01:05:18,792 --> 01:05:23,832 You're the rock on which l build, the future awaiting me, my highest good. 443 01:05:23,917 --> 01:05:24,999 Hang in there. 444 01:05:53,000 --> 01:05:54,999 I've lost twenty ships. 445 01:05:55,083 --> 01:05:58,416 Who was in command? -I gave you an order. 446 01:05:58,583 --> 01:06:02,291 So court-martial me. -Get back into that longboat. 447 01:06:02,417 --> 01:06:07,707 Don't set foot on my ship or on any other ship in this fleet, ever again. 448 01:06:07,792 --> 01:06:11,416 You are relieved of your duties as of now, so piss off. 449 01:06:11,583 --> 01:06:15,957 Leave it to the court-martial. -You disgrace the name of Tromp. 450 01:06:18,792 --> 01:06:21,082 Leave my father out of this. 451 01:06:23,333 --> 01:06:25,999 He'd be ashamed of you. 452 01:06:35,125 --> 01:06:37,082 Michiel, you can't do this. 453 01:06:37,208 --> 01:06:40,666 You want to be dishonourably discharged as well? 454 01:06:43,958 --> 01:06:45,624 Come on, back to work. 455 01:06:45,792 --> 01:06:49,166 Get down there and pick up those cannons. 456 01:07:28,500 --> 01:07:34,832 Master Buat is a loyal rittmeister. You're executing such a loyal servant? 457 01:07:34,958 --> 01:07:39,332 Who is he serving? He went to the king of England behind my back. 458 01:07:39,417 --> 01:07:42,707 In the national interest. -Your interest. 459 01:07:46,000 --> 01:07:47,791 I've seen enough. 460 01:08:21,292 --> 01:08:25,749 I shouldn't have lost my temper with Tromp. 461 01:08:27,333 --> 01:08:31,457 He is the vice-admiral, after all. -He deserved it. 462 01:08:35,000 --> 01:08:37,791 Stay down or l'll put this you know where. 463 01:08:40,167 --> 01:08:43,957 It's just a cold. -Malaria. 464 01:08:48,958 --> 01:08:51,082 Where is the patient? -Upstairs. 465 01:08:51,167 --> 01:08:53,666 De Ruyter? -That's Johan. 466 01:08:56,083 --> 01:08:58,082 Do what you have to do. 467 01:09:00,708 --> 01:09:04,874 We haven't heard anything from the English. -They've run out of money. 468 01:09:06,417 --> 01:09:09,916 So why won't they negotiate peace? 469 01:09:10,917 --> 01:09:15,124 They hope we're afraid of the French. We can't afford two wars. 470 01:09:15,208 --> 01:09:19,582 The French? Are they a real threat? -No, but the Orangists are. 471 01:09:19,708 --> 01:09:22,707 They say I'm too weak to force a peace treaty. 472 01:09:25,042 --> 01:09:28,041 You must force the English to their knees. 473 01:09:30,875 --> 01:09:32,707 You have a plan. 474 01:09:35,167 --> 01:09:37,374 It's not without risk. 475 01:09:37,625 --> 01:09:40,666 You know the English fleet is in Chatham. 476 01:09:40,833 --> 01:09:43,957 With the right wind it's only a two day sail inland. 477 01:09:44,083 --> 01:09:47,791 You want to sail up the Medway? -Yes. What? 478 01:09:47,917 --> 01:09:50,457 Is it crazy? Would nobody do it? 479 01:09:50,667 --> 01:09:53,624 Sail through their chains? 480 01:09:53,750 --> 01:09:57,957 You must be desperate. -I know it's a lot to ask for. 481 01:09:58,042 --> 01:10:02,041 Not now, get out of here. -Sorry, dad. 482 01:10:07,875 --> 01:10:11,207 What about those sea soldiers you're training? 483 01:10:11,333 --> 01:10:14,999 What do you call them? -Marines. 484 01:10:15,875 --> 01:10:18,082 Is this a good time to test them? 485 01:10:19,625 --> 01:10:21,041 It's a bad time. 486 01:10:22,333 --> 01:10:25,041 Not even men like that can be asked to... 487 01:10:34,250 --> 01:10:38,332 Forget about it, it's a silly plan. Really silly. 488 01:11:02,208 --> 01:11:05,041 Which one do you want? That one? 489 01:11:08,333 --> 01:11:10,249 Thank you. -Bye. 490 01:11:13,958 --> 01:11:15,624 Hi, darling. -Dad's up. 491 01:11:18,458 --> 01:11:19,999 What are you doing? 492 01:11:21,250 --> 01:11:23,166 Try to understand. 493 01:11:23,292 --> 01:11:26,166 If I don't go... -Where are you going? 494 01:11:27,250 --> 01:11:29,082 Can't you tell me? 495 01:11:31,000 --> 01:11:32,749 That's a first. 496 01:11:52,917 --> 01:11:56,666 The Lord bless you and keep you. 497 01:11:56,792 --> 01:12:00,999 The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. 498 01:12:01,083 --> 01:12:04,707 The Lord turn his face toward you... 499 01:12:04,833 --> 01:12:08,374 and give you peace. -Amen. 500 01:12:14,792 --> 01:12:18,499 Thank you, my thoughts are with admiral De Ruyter. 501 01:12:18,625 --> 01:12:20,041 Thank you. 502 01:12:25,625 --> 01:12:26,874 For my husband. 503 01:12:27,000 --> 01:12:31,082 I don't know... -You know where they are. 504 01:12:31,208 --> 01:12:34,707 For my husband. -For my son. 505 01:13:39,792 --> 01:13:41,916 Where is Michiel? 506 01:13:42,042 --> 01:13:45,457 These women have no idea where their husbands are. 507 01:13:45,667 --> 01:13:47,749 Johan must know. 508 01:13:49,833 --> 01:13:53,041 Johan, I'm sorry to disturb you. 509 01:13:53,792 --> 01:13:57,291 Anna is here. Where is the fleet? Where is Michiel? 510 01:13:57,958 --> 01:14:00,874 I don't know. I can't reach them. 511 01:14:02,000 --> 01:14:04,041 Tell her that yourself. 512 01:14:08,792 --> 01:14:10,374 Come on in. 513 01:14:24,208 --> 01:14:27,374 They're on the Medway. -Heading for London? 514 01:14:58,125 --> 01:14:59,707 It's time. 515 01:15:00,750 --> 01:15:04,916 Gentlemen, the people are counting on you. 516 01:15:07,333 --> 01:15:08,791 Over to you. 517 01:15:10,792 --> 01:15:13,707 Men, into the longboats. 518 01:15:41,917 --> 01:15:43,416 Down. 519 01:15:45,708 --> 01:15:46,749 Up. 520 01:15:49,042 --> 01:15:50,624 Forward. 521 01:16:36,167 --> 01:16:38,791 Those brothers De Witt. 522 01:17:42,625 --> 01:17:44,082 Watch out. 523 01:18:10,375 --> 01:18:13,749 It's a shame to burn that one. 524 01:18:17,375 --> 01:18:20,166 Members of the State, I present to you... 525 01:18:20,292 --> 01:18:23,124 the stern carving of the Royal Charles. 526 01:18:34,792 --> 01:18:37,499 You didn't expect that one, eh? 527 01:18:57,375 --> 01:19:02,666 Charles II has accepted our terms. The peace treaty will be signed in Breda. 528 01:19:04,417 --> 01:19:07,082 Van Ginneken, let me embrace you. 529 01:19:57,333 --> 01:19:59,082 I can't do it. 530 01:19:59,667 --> 01:20:02,499 Delicious. lt looks fantastic. 531 01:20:02,708 --> 01:20:04,124 Well. 532 01:20:05,125 --> 01:20:07,041 I propose a toast. -Again? 533 01:20:07,125 --> 01:20:10,124 To peace. -We've already toasted to that. 534 01:20:10,208 --> 01:20:14,041 To us. -That's much better. To us. 535 01:20:14,167 --> 01:20:19,874 Can we go and play now? -Yes, go and play. Quickly now. 536 01:20:20,000 --> 01:20:21,416 Be careful. 537 01:20:21,750 --> 01:20:23,374 Not too fast. 538 01:20:28,792 --> 01:20:32,166 What? Should I have proposed a toast to the Prince? 539 01:20:32,292 --> 01:20:36,124 This peace won't last. -It's politics. One day at a time. 540 01:20:36,250 --> 01:20:40,082 Michiel is worried about the French. -You mean you are. 541 01:20:40,208 --> 01:20:44,624 So, everything is fine? The French are building up their troops. 542 01:20:44,750 --> 01:20:47,291 Rumours. -Persistent rumours. 543 01:20:47,458 --> 01:20:51,082 So you want to expand the army? -We should have done that already. 544 01:20:51,125 --> 01:20:55,957 The army is full of Orangists. How many batallions will you give the Prince? 545 01:20:56,083 --> 01:20:59,416 You're asking for a civil war. -Cornelis means... 546 01:20:59,625 --> 01:21:03,707 I think I know what he means. Damn it. 547 01:21:05,542 --> 01:21:07,082 Idiot. 548 01:21:09,542 --> 01:21:12,374 Can't we just enjoy ourselves for once? 549 01:21:12,542 --> 01:21:17,499 We're at peace with the English. The republicans hold a stable majority. 550 01:21:17,708 --> 01:21:21,207 In the meeting hall. -Useless when the French invade. 551 01:21:21,292 --> 01:21:24,416 They never will. -The people are scared. 552 01:21:24,500 --> 01:21:28,249 That's silly of them. -It's all my men talk about, too. 553 01:21:28,375 --> 01:21:32,416 Diplomacy, Michiel, diplomacy is the future of warfare. 554 01:21:32,542 --> 01:21:35,291 The people don't understand diplomacy. 555 01:21:38,750 --> 01:21:43,166 I can't adapt my policy to people who understand less than we do. 556 01:21:48,125 --> 01:21:51,499 Come on, gentlemen, we're having a party. 557 01:21:53,125 --> 01:21:56,082 I'm going to dance with my fantastic wife. 558 01:22:03,292 --> 01:22:06,291 You heard the man, we're having a party. 559 01:22:11,208 --> 01:22:13,207 Mr Chairman... 560 01:22:14,292 --> 01:22:18,416 they say that Louis is gathering 1 00,000 troops. 561 01:22:18,542 --> 01:22:22,124 They say, they say... Who says so? Who? 562 01:22:22,292 --> 01:22:27,541 Mr Van Ginneken has it easy with his district behind the defence lines. 563 01:22:27,708 --> 01:22:29,666 Order. 564 01:22:32,375 --> 01:22:33,916 Mr Chairman... 565 01:22:34,042 --> 01:22:38,374 we've been paying huge taxes. 566 01:22:38,500 --> 01:22:41,374 And what are we getting in return? 567 01:22:41,500 --> 01:22:45,332 Give up the south and perhaps Louis will levy less taxes. 568 01:22:45,458 --> 01:22:49,166 Would you say that to my face? -I certainly would. 569 01:22:49,333 --> 01:22:52,707 I'll repeat it to your face: Give up the south. 570 01:22:54,000 --> 01:22:56,707 Order, order. 571 01:22:57,417 --> 01:22:59,207 Gentlemen. 572 01:22:59,333 --> 01:23:03,624 Louis can mass all the troops he wants, but he can't attack us. 573 01:23:04,417 --> 01:23:09,499 He'll face the Swedes and the English. We have it in black and white. 574 01:23:09,917 --> 01:23:14,916 What if Charles breaks his word? -We are on good terms with England. 575 01:23:17,542 --> 01:23:20,457 Right honourable member Kievit... 576 01:23:21,167 --> 01:23:24,707 I hope you're not suffering from sleepless nights? 577 01:23:26,917 --> 01:23:30,249 I'd sleep better if the Prince were king. 578 01:23:30,375 --> 01:23:34,416 Only then we know for sure that Charles won't betray us. 579 01:23:48,000 --> 01:23:53,207 You're responsible for the civil war in this country. You, Mr De Witt. 580 01:23:53,333 --> 01:23:54,999 Damn you. 581 01:25:21,917 --> 01:25:25,582 The French are in Maastricht with 1 00,000 soldiers. 582 01:25:25,708 --> 01:25:29,082 And Louis XlV is there himself. -Not bad for us. 583 01:25:29,958 --> 01:25:33,916 Not bad for us? What do you mean? 584 01:25:34,000 --> 01:25:36,707 Do you realise what is about to happen? 585 01:25:36,833 --> 01:25:40,082 Your Highness can save the country. 586 01:25:40,167 --> 01:25:43,916 And become supreme commander. -And king. 587 01:25:44,042 --> 01:25:49,332 Charles has forged a deal with Louis. -Charles has agreed not to interfere. 588 01:25:51,208 --> 01:25:52,957 Don't you get it? 589 01:25:54,208 --> 01:25:58,332 And you don't get it either? You don't get it either. 590 01:25:59,542 --> 01:26:03,332 Do you think Charles would give our country to Louis? 591 01:26:08,250 --> 01:26:10,499 The English will invade Holland. 592 01:26:25,125 --> 01:26:27,124 Go on, I'll finish this. 593 01:26:29,333 --> 01:26:31,166 Have you heard the news? 594 01:26:31,250 --> 01:26:35,166 The French are at the border. -The English near the coast. 595 01:26:35,292 --> 01:26:36,541 And that's not all. 596 01:26:36,708 --> 01:26:40,457 The bishops of Cologne and Münster are joining in. 597 01:26:40,583 --> 01:26:44,707 They've divided our country, everyone gets a piece of the pie. 598 01:26:45,667 --> 01:26:47,582 It's not just about destroying our fleet. 599 01:26:47,750 --> 01:26:52,249 They want to land near The Hague with a huge number of troops. 600 01:26:52,375 --> 01:26:56,332 You must stop them. Our land army won't survive it. 601 01:26:56,458 --> 01:26:58,791 You're our only hope, Michiel. 602 01:26:58,958 --> 01:27:02,832 Don't let them turn us into English and French provinces. 603 01:27:08,917 --> 01:27:12,916 Has it got worse again? -I could do with some fresh air. 604 01:27:13,000 --> 01:27:15,957 It's better you stay with him. 605 01:27:17,792 --> 01:27:19,166 Thank you. 606 01:27:30,167 --> 01:27:32,749 I should never have weakened our army. 607 01:27:38,167 --> 01:27:40,457 If only I had fixed this earlier. 608 01:27:44,792 --> 01:27:47,916 This country has been blessed to have you. 609 01:27:48,042 --> 01:27:50,416 No one could've predicted this. 610 01:27:54,167 --> 01:27:56,541 To the admiralty. 611 01:28:00,542 --> 01:28:03,207 Go on. -Long live the prime minister. 612 01:28:03,333 --> 01:28:06,416 What was that? You did not cheer for our Prince? 613 01:28:16,042 --> 01:28:20,166 Are you on Charles Il's pay roll? Do you work for the English? 614 01:28:21,167 --> 01:28:25,832 I suggest you leave this sailor alone. We'll be needing him. 615 01:28:25,958 --> 01:28:27,707 Get lost. 616 01:28:28,875 --> 01:28:32,207 Aren't you brave? Losers. 617 01:28:33,333 --> 01:28:37,082 You're going back to Vlissingen. -No, I'm staying here. 618 01:28:37,167 --> 01:28:40,082 You're so stubborn. -Look who's talking. 619 01:28:40,167 --> 01:28:42,041 Engel, get inside. 620 01:28:45,500 --> 01:28:46,916 I can do this myself. 621 01:28:49,125 --> 01:28:52,916 I'll take care of him, you take the girls to Vlissingen. 622 01:28:53,042 --> 01:28:54,999 Who says it's safer there? 623 01:28:55,083 --> 01:28:59,082 They think we're traitors who work for the republicans. 624 01:30:11,250 --> 01:30:12,957 Eat your vegetables. 625 01:30:13,958 --> 01:30:18,166 I could hardly get through. -Eat up before it gets cold. 626 01:30:19,167 --> 01:30:22,082 There are more and more of them. 627 01:30:22,167 --> 01:30:27,124 Why are those people so angry? -Because they're afraid. 628 01:30:32,500 --> 01:30:34,499 First, they betrayed us... 629 01:30:35,792 --> 01:30:39,166 to the English and now to the French. 630 01:30:39,625 --> 01:30:41,916 And De Ruyter is part of it, too. 631 01:30:42,042 --> 01:30:45,416 If he wanted, he could have chased them off. 632 01:30:47,500 --> 01:30:50,707 I've heard that he's keeping our ships in the harbour. 633 01:30:50,833 --> 01:30:56,707 And that Louis wil make the admiral the Duke of Brabant. 634 01:30:56,833 --> 01:30:59,999 The prime minister has weakened the army... 635 01:31:00,125 --> 01:31:02,832 so De Ruyter has all the power. 636 01:31:03,833 --> 01:31:06,124 Downstairs, now. 637 01:31:08,875 --> 01:31:10,541 Hide. 638 01:31:22,208 --> 01:31:27,249 Mummy, hurry up. Come on. 639 01:31:27,292 --> 01:31:28,957 Stay there. 640 01:31:37,125 --> 01:31:38,916 Let's burn his house down. 641 01:31:45,792 --> 01:31:48,541 Fire. 642 01:31:48,708 --> 01:31:52,916 Go back. Go on. Just sit there. 643 01:31:59,167 --> 01:32:01,707 Here's a blanket, madam. 644 01:32:03,958 --> 01:32:07,249 Be careful. 645 01:32:24,250 --> 01:32:27,332 Don't you have anything better to do? 646 01:32:27,500 --> 01:32:32,082 Go back to your families. -Your husband betrayed us. 647 01:32:32,208 --> 01:32:35,374 Betrayed you? Really? 648 01:32:36,875 --> 01:32:41,166 So what did my husband do when the English attacked us at Plymouth? 649 01:32:42,208 --> 01:32:47,457 And Ter Heijde, and Bergen and Chatham? 650 01:32:49,458 --> 01:32:52,082 Did he betray you then? 651 01:32:52,167 --> 01:32:56,041 Or did my husband save you and your families? 652 01:32:57,708 --> 01:33:01,957 I understand that you're afraid. I'm afraid, too. 653 01:33:04,250 --> 01:33:09,832 So go home and let Michiel do what he always does. 654 01:33:09,958 --> 01:33:15,999 Risking his life so that all of you can sleep safely. 655 01:33:18,208 --> 01:33:21,916 He tried to murder the Prince, together with De Witt. 656 01:33:47,292 --> 01:33:48,291 Don't leave, mommy. 657 01:33:48,417 --> 01:33:50,749 It'll be all right. -I'm afraid. 658 01:34:10,458 --> 01:34:12,582 Long live France. 659 01:34:25,542 --> 01:34:30,041 You don't have a plan, admit it. -Mr De Waerd. 660 01:34:30,167 --> 01:34:35,332 Cut it out. Stop delaying things. 661 01:34:35,458 --> 01:34:39,874 There is no time for political games. -It isn't a political game. 662 01:34:40,000 --> 01:34:42,499 If the Prince gets in charge... 663 01:35:21,292 --> 01:35:24,666 Representative De Waerd has the floor. 664 01:35:27,792 --> 01:35:30,791 The situation is untenable. 665 01:35:30,875 --> 01:35:35,374 The only person who can save us, is the Prince. 666 01:35:35,542 --> 01:35:41,666 The prime minister should hand in his resignation. lmmediately. 667 01:36:15,958 --> 01:36:19,124 They're waiting, Your Highness. 668 01:36:19,208 --> 01:36:22,916 It took them such a long time. Let them wait. 669 01:36:24,750 --> 01:36:30,041 I say we appoint Tromp as the new admiral. -Someone we can trust. 670 01:36:30,167 --> 01:36:33,707 Since when can't I trust De Ruyter? 671 01:36:33,875 --> 01:36:36,624 But, Your Highness, he's friends with De Witt. 672 01:36:36,750 --> 01:36:41,374 Please try to understand, Kievit, we have to work together. 673 01:36:41,500 --> 01:36:43,957 I want to be the leader for all Dutchmen. 674 01:36:58,625 --> 01:37:02,457 Your Highness, it's an honour and pleasure to ask you... 675 01:37:02,542 --> 01:37:07,916 on behalf of the Dutch Republic to accept the title of king... 676 01:37:08,042 --> 01:37:11,457 like your ancestor, William of Orange, once was. 677 01:37:12,500 --> 01:37:18,416 There is one thing I'm really concerned about. 678 01:37:19,167 --> 01:37:24,291 Yes, we have received some very worrying news. 679 01:37:25,417 --> 01:37:29,416 Concerning a secret plot to assassinate the Prince. 680 01:37:29,542 --> 01:37:31,374 We also know who's behind it. 681 01:37:51,708 --> 01:37:55,207 Come on. 682 01:37:55,292 --> 01:37:57,416 Go on. 683 01:37:58,375 --> 01:38:03,416 I can make this a lot easier for you. All you have to do, is tell the truth. 684 01:38:03,583 --> 01:38:08,957 You were part of a conspiracy to assassinate the Prince of Orange. 685 01:38:09,083 --> 01:38:10,749 There are witnesses. 686 01:38:15,250 --> 01:38:21,166 I don't see how you want to deny... -Yes, that's highly unfortunate. 687 01:38:43,792 --> 01:38:47,166 I can't turn this into more than an exile. 688 01:38:47,292 --> 01:38:50,291 I assume you don't want to end up here yourself. 689 01:39:20,417 --> 01:39:22,374 I think you should read this. 690 01:39:25,458 --> 01:39:29,791 Cornelis is accused of high treason for plotting to kill the Prince. 691 01:39:29,917 --> 01:39:32,916 Johan asks me to testify. -Don't be stupid. 692 01:39:33,042 --> 01:39:36,166 You heard me. -The brothers De Witt are lost. 693 01:39:36,333 --> 01:39:39,124 Stay out of it. -What kind of country would that be? 694 01:39:39,250 --> 01:39:42,207 I say whatever I want, as long as I live. 695 01:39:42,292 --> 01:39:45,832 Back to shore, straight away. Hoist the sails. 696 01:40:01,708 --> 01:40:04,291 We have to get his brother here as well. 697 01:40:06,292 --> 01:40:10,291 Say that this comes from Cornelis. -I don't know if I... 698 01:40:12,542 --> 01:40:15,582 We're going to be in power soon. 699 01:40:15,792 --> 01:40:19,207 We need to know who is with us and who is not. 700 01:40:31,833 --> 01:40:35,749 There must be some kind of procedure. -That depends on... 701 01:40:35,917 --> 01:40:37,291 A message for you. 702 01:40:44,667 --> 01:40:48,499 Excuse me. -Something must be done. 703 01:40:48,625 --> 01:40:49,916 Come on. 704 01:41:14,583 --> 01:41:18,916 Stand aside. Move. Open up. 705 01:41:33,167 --> 01:41:35,374 It's okay. It's me. 706 01:41:35,500 --> 01:41:41,166 You shouldn't have come. It's a trap. 707 01:41:42,625 --> 01:41:45,541 Admit it. You can't do without me. 708 01:41:55,917 --> 01:41:59,916 We have to get out of here. Can you walk? l've got you. 709 01:42:22,083 --> 01:42:26,624 And you don't know where he went? -No, sir, I don't. Good evening. 710 01:43:52,458 --> 01:43:53,457 Traitor. 711 01:44:30,208 --> 01:44:31,707 I want to have his dick. 712 01:45:26,833 --> 01:45:27,957 Do it. 713 01:45:46,792 --> 01:45:51,374 There is De Ruyter. He's friends with the De Witts. Get him. 714 01:45:52,292 --> 01:45:54,041 Get him. 715 01:46:20,000 --> 01:46:23,207 The heart of the prime minister. 716 01:47:01,167 --> 01:47:03,499 I thought you were at sea. -Daddy. 717 01:47:05,250 --> 01:47:08,457 Where have you been? -The Hague. 718 01:47:11,042 --> 01:47:14,041 Bring the children to bed. -Come, children. 719 01:47:14,167 --> 01:47:15,791 Daddy's tired. Go on. 720 01:47:18,000 --> 01:47:19,499 Bye, daddy. 721 01:47:24,458 --> 01:47:28,416 What happened? -I was too late. I... 722 01:47:30,917 --> 01:47:32,666 Johan... 723 01:47:50,583 --> 01:47:54,082 Gentlemen, look. Cornelis De Witt's penis. Five cents. 724 01:47:54,208 --> 01:47:56,166 Piss off, man. 725 01:47:57,250 --> 01:47:58,999 Barbaric. 726 01:48:00,542 --> 01:48:03,041 It had to be done. 727 01:48:03,125 --> 01:48:06,416 They would've tried to seize power again. 728 01:48:06,542 --> 01:48:08,999 We have to know who we can trust. 729 01:48:09,125 --> 01:48:14,291 We can't allow for Tromp to serve under De Ruyter. 730 01:48:14,417 --> 01:48:17,082 I want to serve, but not under De Ruyter. 731 01:48:17,250 --> 01:48:19,749 De Ruyter stays. 732 01:48:19,917 --> 01:48:23,999 I've appointed him for life, and l'm a man of my word. 733 01:48:24,125 --> 01:48:25,832 Make it up with him. 734 01:48:30,458 --> 01:48:34,082 Old Tromp whispered something to me before he died. 735 01:48:36,333 --> 01:48:41,416 About the way the wind blows, and that an admiral has to keep his course. 736 01:48:43,333 --> 01:48:47,124 I thought he was talking nonsense, but now I understand. 737 01:48:50,000 --> 01:48:51,207 Politics. 738 01:48:53,542 --> 01:48:56,416 Only one thing counts for an admiral. 739 01:48:58,417 --> 01:49:03,541 I've heard enough. You're going to do what they ask of you. 740 01:49:04,958 --> 01:49:06,416 Go. 741 01:49:08,125 --> 01:49:11,457 Try to understand. -They almost killed us too. 742 01:49:12,458 --> 01:49:13,832 I know. 743 01:49:18,792 --> 01:49:24,582 Promise me one thing. When all of this is over, we go back to Vlissingen. 744 01:49:24,708 --> 01:49:26,457 You, me, the children. 745 01:49:30,458 --> 01:49:33,749 The army needs reinforcements here. 746 01:49:33,917 --> 01:49:38,624 The cities along the IJssel have surrendered to the French. 747 01:49:38,750 --> 01:49:41,791 Let's turn the navy into land forces. 748 01:49:41,958 --> 01:49:44,041 Where can we cut the dikes? 749 01:49:49,458 --> 01:49:54,082 Your Highness, do you realize what the consequences will be? 750 01:49:54,208 --> 01:49:57,707 Are you sure? Thousands of people live there. 751 01:49:57,833 --> 01:50:01,707 All civilians, Your Highness. -I want the exact locations. 752 01:50:03,208 --> 01:50:04,832 Leave us. 753 01:50:08,500 --> 01:50:09,999 You stay here. 754 01:50:13,125 --> 01:50:14,416 Admiral. 755 01:50:17,208 --> 01:50:19,082 Your Highness. 756 01:50:20,458 --> 01:50:23,291 I congratulate you on your appointment. 757 01:50:26,000 --> 01:50:30,791 I know how you feel, De Ruyter. -Do you? 758 01:50:32,333 --> 01:50:34,874 The French are nearing Amsterdam. 759 01:50:35,042 --> 01:50:39,041 The English will attack, with the help of the French fleet. 760 01:50:43,542 --> 01:50:49,457 You have to make up with Tromp. The country needs you. Both of you. 761 01:50:58,958 --> 01:51:00,791 I will follow your orders. 762 01:51:07,917 --> 01:51:09,582 I'm sure you will. 763 01:51:10,958 --> 01:51:12,457 You have my word. 764 01:51:12,583 --> 01:51:17,832 Well done. Gentlemen, excuse me, we're going to flood the country. 765 01:51:48,250 --> 01:51:50,666 Huzzah for De Ruyter and Tromp. 766 01:51:57,792 --> 01:51:59,499 Let's not overdo it. 767 01:52:13,708 --> 01:52:15,832 Let's get to work. 768 01:52:31,917 --> 01:52:35,791 Welcome, admiral. 769 01:52:46,750 --> 01:52:50,124 The English receive help from the French fleet. 770 01:52:53,000 --> 01:52:55,624 You've already started. 771 01:52:55,750 --> 01:52:59,374 According to the latest updates they're here and here. 772 01:52:59,500 --> 01:53:03,707 Not only do they want to destroy our ships, but go ashore as well. 773 01:53:16,208 --> 01:53:20,166 The English want an invasion. That's to our advantage. 774 01:53:20,333 --> 01:53:25,416 They want to reach the coast, so they'll try to go ashore here or here. 775 01:53:35,958 --> 01:53:41,332 The wind comes from the south, and so we'll do what they expect us to do. 776 01:53:41,458 --> 01:53:44,041 We're going to sail in line here... 777 01:53:44,167 --> 01:53:49,541 and then Tromp is going to leave a hole here. He's good at that. 778 01:53:53,125 --> 01:53:59,166 You want them to sail through. -The tide could be in our advantage. 779 01:53:59,292 --> 01:54:00,707 It's our only chance. 780 01:54:02,583 --> 01:54:04,624 Brilliant. 781 01:54:04,750 --> 01:54:09,791 My head is like an old piss bucket. Can someone tell me what the plan is? 782 01:54:34,458 --> 01:54:36,874 Girls, you're going with Klaartje. 783 01:54:37,000 --> 01:54:40,332 You can't go to the coast by yourself. -Go on. 784 01:54:42,333 --> 01:54:46,624 Not through the front door. Through the back. 785 01:55:09,417 --> 01:55:12,207 Hoist the sails. Pull the ropes. 786 01:55:55,708 --> 01:55:57,957 Keep going. 787 01:55:58,250 --> 01:56:00,082 They're taking the bait. 788 01:56:22,667 --> 01:56:24,874 Come on. 789 01:56:35,417 --> 01:56:37,416 Everyone, get off the ship. 790 01:57:02,958 --> 01:57:05,666 We're going through that hole there. 791 01:57:07,625 --> 01:57:09,999 It's our chance to reach the coast. 792 01:57:12,958 --> 01:57:15,332 Man the guns. 793 01:57:17,333 --> 01:57:20,499 Hurry up, prepare the cannons. 794 01:57:31,667 --> 01:57:35,749 For once l do what you say... -Admiral. The French fleet arrived. 795 01:57:35,958 --> 01:57:38,249 Take the Vooruitgang. You know the plan. 796 01:57:38,375 --> 01:57:40,416 Aye aye, admiral. 797 01:57:40,500 --> 01:57:43,582 Boatswains in front of the mast. 798 01:58:34,083 --> 01:58:36,457 Prepare to come about. 799 01:58:43,167 --> 01:58:45,041 Get ready. 800 01:58:45,167 --> 01:58:48,541 De Ruyter is trying to defend the coast. Let's go. 801 01:59:20,125 --> 01:59:23,124 Damn it. 802 01:59:23,250 --> 01:59:25,332 Abandon ship. 803 01:59:37,125 --> 01:59:40,082 Let us come about then. 804 01:59:40,208 --> 01:59:43,999 Load starboard. 805 01:59:44,125 --> 01:59:46,207 Prepare to come about. 806 01:59:49,292 --> 01:59:50,582 Come about. 807 01:59:50,708 --> 01:59:53,916 Prepare to come about. 808 02:00:11,625 --> 02:00:13,582 Every ship should pull back. 809 02:00:13,875 --> 02:00:17,457 Lift those cannons. Up. 810 02:00:17,542 --> 02:00:19,624 Carpenters, to the front. 811 02:00:27,958 --> 02:00:30,249 Fire. 812 02:00:48,417 --> 02:00:55,707 Pull back. 813 02:01:23,292 --> 02:01:25,499 To victory. 814 02:01:27,417 --> 02:01:30,457 Huzzah for De Ruyter. 815 02:01:34,583 --> 02:01:47,124 Bestevaer. 816 02:02:07,458 --> 02:02:11,999 You know what you promised. -Just one more talk and it's over. 817 02:02:12,083 --> 02:02:14,166 People are being arrested everywhere. 818 02:02:14,292 --> 02:02:17,874 Don't say anything foolish to the Prince. 819 02:02:18,042 --> 02:02:21,999 There are some people here I want to introduce you to. 820 02:02:22,125 --> 02:02:26,541 These gentleman represent about a quarter of our army. 821 02:02:26,667 --> 02:02:28,749 You want me to join a rebellion? 822 02:02:28,833 --> 02:02:34,249 You can be the symbol of our resistance. The people look up to you. 823 02:02:34,375 --> 02:02:38,207 And I have the fleet behind me. You're crazy, man. 824 02:02:38,333 --> 02:02:40,832 Plunge the country into a civil war? 825 02:02:41,625 --> 02:02:45,957 Anything is better than a dictatorship. 826 02:02:49,250 --> 02:02:52,416 A disgrace. This is a total disgrace. 827 02:02:52,875 --> 02:02:55,999 Be careful, Michiel. Trust no one. 828 02:03:12,500 --> 02:03:13,916 Look around you. 829 02:03:14,042 --> 02:03:17,916 That just gives them a reason to arrest you. 830 02:03:18,042 --> 02:03:21,749 We have to show that we can work together. 831 02:03:22,792 --> 02:03:25,499 We must rebuild this country together. 832 02:03:43,708 --> 02:03:48,582 The republicans are reorganizing. -They want De Ruyter as their leader. 833 02:03:48,708 --> 02:03:53,749 The people love him. -That's the problem, Your Highness. 834 02:03:53,875 --> 02:03:56,249 We have a plan to solve that problem. 835 02:04:05,125 --> 02:04:07,332 The Prince of Orange. 836 02:04:25,583 --> 02:04:26,999 Thank you. 837 02:04:31,125 --> 02:04:33,874 I would like to thank one man... 838 02:04:33,958 --> 02:04:39,416 without whom this glorious victory would never have occurred. 839 02:04:39,583 --> 02:04:43,041 The great hero from the Battle of Texel: 840 02:04:43,167 --> 02:04:44,666 Cornelis Tromp. 841 02:04:49,083 --> 02:04:51,541 They don't know what they're doing. 842 02:05:08,917 --> 02:05:13,791 Bravo. 843 02:05:40,042 --> 02:05:43,207 Do you have a moment? I'll be right with you. 844 02:05:56,083 --> 02:05:59,666 Retirement? Back to Zeeland? 845 02:05:59,792 --> 02:06:02,666 What will the Netherlands do without you? 846 02:06:02,792 --> 02:06:05,832 This country has a great leader. 847 02:06:05,958 --> 02:06:08,249 The country has a great leader. 848 02:06:08,375 --> 02:06:11,457 How can I be a great leader for all the Dutch... 849 02:06:11,583 --> 02:06:15,582 if they don't all love me? I'm not like him. 850 02:06:16,583 --> 02:06:19,791 Your Highness is underestimating himself. 851 02:06:21,042 --> 02:06:22,041 Are you serious? 852 02:06:22,167 --> 02:06:27,499 The king can unite the country. Rise above the parties. 853 02:06:27,667 --> 02:06:31,207 You want me to release the rebels. -A nice gesture. 854 02:06:31,292 --> 02:06:33,916 Have you heard what they say about me? 855 02:06:34,000 --> 02:06:38,666 That's how they thank me, after everything I did for my people. 856 02:06:38,792 --> 02:06:41,041 Surely you can admit that. 857 02:06:41,792 --> 02:06:45,666 Should I just watch the republicans ruin our country? 858 02:06:45,792 --> 02:06:47,666 I can't just stand idly by. 859 02:06:47,792 --> 02:06:50,624 Like with Johan and Cornelis de Witt? 860 02:06:50,792 --> 02:06:54,332 Was that massacre also for the good of the country? 861 02:06:54,500 --> 02:06:58,041 I had nothing... -Nothing to do with that? 862 02:07:00,625 --> 02:07:04,041 We couldn't control the mob. No one had any idea. 863 02:07:04,167 --> 02:07:07,499 Your people incited the nation against the De Witts for months. 864 02:07:08,500 --> 02:07:12,832 Pamphlets, agitators, filthy back room politics. 865 02:07:12,917 --> 02:07:14,832 How dare you? 866 02:07:14,958 --> 02:07:18,374 You'll have to live with your conscience. 867 02:07:18,542 --> 02:07:21,332 How dare you? 868 02:07:22,167 --> 02:07:24,582 Still De Witt's friend, eh? 869 02:07:24,708 --> 02:07:28,124 I'm starting to doubt if you'll obey me when it's needed. 870 02:07:28,250 --> 02:07:30,791 I have always served my country. 871 02:07:30,917 --> 02:07:33,916 If only the country was as stable as you. 872 02:07:34,917 --> 02:07:38,207 Your Highness can be assured of my dedication. 873 02:07:43,750 --> 02:07:45,166 But am I? 874 02:08:07,042 --> 02:08:08,291 Admiral. 875 02:08:14,333 --> 02:08:18,416 I hoped this wouldn't be necessary, but my advisers were right. 876 02:08:19,708 --> 02:08:22,791 I'll accept your retirement on one condition. 877 02:08:23,833 --> 02:08:28,791 Your Highness? -You carry out one last mission. 878 02:08:28,917 --> 02:08:34,291 You're going to the Mediterranean Sea. -A secret mission against the French. 879 02:08:34,458 --> 02:08:36,124 Why should I? 880 02:08:36,208 --> 02:08:39,916 It's not wise to refuse a direct order from your Prince. 881 02:08:41,667 --> 02:08:44,874 It's hard to protect a traitor's family. 882 02:08:51,083 --> 02:08:52,374 De Ruyter. 883 02:09:14,958 --> 02:09:20,582 I might as well have condemned him to death. That would've been more honest. 884 02:09:20,708 --> 02:09:23,457 Think of it as an act of a true statesman. 885 02:09:33,958 --> 02:09:37,582 I've decided to form an alliance with the English throne. 886 02:09:39,000 --> 02:09:42,541 I have to seize this opportunity. 887 02:09:45,708 --> 02:09:48,249 A marriage with Mary Stuart. 888 02:09:53,208 --> 02:09:56,124 Think of it as an act of a true statesman. 889 02:10:13,333 --> 02:10:15,082 I couldn't sleep either. 890 02:10:22,542 --> 02:10:24,332 Why, Michiel? 891 02:10:27,958 --> 02:10:30,374 Why did you accept that mission? 892 02:10:31,750 --> 02:10:34,124 You have nothing to prove. They can't force us. 893 02:10:34,250 --> 02:10:36,124 That's not it. 894 02:10:36,375 --> 02:10:40,624 So you want a state funeral? -I don't want to cause a civil war. 895 02:10:40,792 --> 02:10:45,041 And you won't. It's not your fault those men are in prison. 896 02:10:45,167 --> 02:10:47,666 Someone has to obey the Prince. 897 02:10:47,792 --> 02:10:49,749 The Prince? 898 02:10:49,875 --> 02:10:54,291 He only wants to get rid of you. They all want to get rid of you. 899 02:10:54,417 --> 02:10:58,582 Your success is too great. Don't you see what they're doing? 900 02:10:58,708 --> 02:11:01,791 They want you dead, just like with Johan. 901 02:11:01,917 --> 02:11:07,041 Someone needs to lead by example. -A good example. 902 02:11:07,167 --> 02:11:10,707 Let someone else do it. They always reconcile. 903 02:11:10,833 --> 02:11:14,499 Too much blood has been spilled. The country is torn. 904 02:11:14,583 --> 02:11:17,624 I don't care if the country is torn. 905 02:11:17,708 --> 02:11:20,916 I just want us to enjoy our retirement in peace. 906 02:11:22,875 --> 02:11:24,749 What do you mean? 907 02:11:33,750 --> 02:11:35,707 What did the Prince say? 908 02:11:36,750 --> 02:11:38,291 Did he threaten us? 909 02:11:40,583 --> 02:11:43,957 So he did. -He wasn't even subtle about it. 910 02:11:44,042 --> 02:11:47,666 And you want to risk your life again for a man like that? 911 02:11:48,708 --> 02:11:52,041 A man who has never cared about other people... 912 02:11:52,125 --> 02:11:54,874 or what it's like for us and the children. 913 02:11:55,000 --> 02:11:58,166 I do this for you and the children. 914 02:12:00,000 --> 02:12:03,332 He guarantees your safety while I'm gone. 915 02:12:06,750 --> 02:12:09,332 And if you survive and come back? 916 02:12:11,333 --> 02:12:12,874 Will it be over then? 917 02:12:13,750 --> 02:12:15,707 Will they leave us alone? 918 02:12:21,000 --> 02:12:22,999 You're not coming back. 919 02:12:25,833 --> 02:12:29,207 You're not leaving me alone, do you hear me? 920 02:12:30,583 --> 02:12:32,957 You're not leaving me by myself. 921 02:12:33,917 --> 02:12:38,624 Of course, darling. Of course l'm coming back. 922 02:12:45,458 --> 02:12:46,874 No, no, no, no. 923 02:12:57,333 --> 02:12:58,999 Be a good boy. 924 02:12:59,958 --> 02:13:07,041 Raise up. Smooth. 925 02:13:14,667 --> 02:13:16,791 Daddy loves you very much. 926 02:13:22,583 --> 02:13:24,124 Forgive me, my love. 927 02:14:02,333 --> 02:14:04,249 Come on, let's go home. 928 02:14:50,333 --> 02:14:53,874 I count no more than 1 2 ships. Where is the Seven Provinces? 929 02:14:58,625 --> 02:15:01,916 Is that all they have? What's the honour in that? 930 02:15:09,625 --> 02:15:12,999 Prepare for combat. -Get ready. 931 02:15:51,250 --> 02:15:54,582 Load the cannons. 932 02:16:11,167 --> 02:16:13,332 Fire. 933 02:16:24,375 --> 02:16:26,332 Reload the cannons. 934 02:16:41,583 --> 02:16:43,541 Hurry up with those cannons. 935 02:16:53,375 --> 02:16:54,999 God damn it. 936 02:17:10,750 --> 02:17:12,957 Faster, faster. 937 02:18:33,083 --> 02:19:09,791 Fire. 938 02:19:09,792 --> 02:19:12,041 Surgeon to the top deck. 939 02:19:15,125 --> 02:19:16,957 Stay with us. 940 02:19:17,667 --> 02:19:20,582 Slightly more to port. 941 02:19:23,000 --> 02:19:24,374 Anna. 942 02:19:53,292 --> 02:19:55,624 Michiel de Ruyter is dead. 943 02:19:57,167 --> 02:20:01,916 Load the cannons with blank shells. Let's honour our enemy. 944 02:20:02,042 --> 02:20:04,832 Get ready to pay tribute. 945 02:21:37,542 --> 02:21:40,124 Look at them. 946 02:21:40,208 --> 02:21:44,582 Orangists and republicans, side by side for the first time. 947 02:21:49,583 --> 02:21:51,457 I never could have done that. 948 02:22:04,167 --> 02:22:05,916 I've seen enough. 949 02:22:10,667 --> 02:22:12,499 The end of an era. 950 02:22:13,833 --> 02:22:16,166 That is Anna De Ruyter, let her through. 951 02:22:39,833 --> 02:22:44,457 Give him the most beautiful grave possible. 952 02:22:46,667 --> 02:22:48,041 All right.