1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:49,081 --> 00:00:52,772 Visitors, sir. Spanish colours. A captain among them. 4 00:00:53,282 --> 00:00:56,062 Inform Captain Pellew, Mr. Hornblower. 5 00:00:56,097 --> 00:00:58,062 Aye, aye, sir. 6 00:00:59,283 --> 00:01:02,483 Side boys! Boswain's mates! 7 00:01:02,984 --> 00:01:05,884 Drummers! Man the sides! 8 00:01:06,782 --> 00:01:09,703 - Captain, you said? - Full dress uniform, sir. 9 00:01:09,783 --> 00:01:12,703 I fear the worst, Mr. Hornblower. 10 00:01:22,283 --> 00:01:25,683 A British supply ship bound for Gibraltar. 11 00:01:36,984 --> 00:01:39,404 Commander Morris! 12 00:01:39,584 --> 00:01:43,604 - A fair wind at last, Commander. - In our favour, Captain Foster. 13 00:01:43,885 --> 00:01:47,375 You'll see Gibraltar and the Dreadnought before mid-day. 14 00:01:47,385 --> 00:01:50,665 Nor before time, Commander, not before time. 15 00:01:50,685 --> 00:01:54,685 Deck there. Sail fine off the starboard bow! 16 00:02:01,785 --> 00:02:04,705 Allies, thank goodness. A Spanish frigate. 17 00:02:04,785 --> 00:02:08,706 Spanish? Never trust the Spanish, Commander Morris. 18 00:02:08,786 --> 00:02:12,106 Steer well clear of her, Master Figgis. 19 00:02:29,787 --> 00:02:33,707 - How's your Spanish, Hornblower? - Not good sir. 20 00:02:33,787 --> 00:02:36,807 Then he'll surely understand French. 21 00:02:36,987 --> 00:02:39,967 Ask him below for a glass of wine. 22 00:02:59,888 --> 00:03:03,487 He declines the offer sir, and says that the letter is 23 00:03:03,488 --> 00:03:06,709 from the Duke of Belcite. He insists you open it at once. 24 00:03:06,789 --> 00:03:09,269 Oh, does he? Does he indeed? 25 00:03:18,989 --> 00:03:21,689 I suppose this means that the Spanish 26 00:03:21,690 --> 00:03:24,610 have made peace with France. 27 00:03:24,790 --> 00:03:28,710 They want us to heave to. I don't like the smell of this. 28 00:03:28,790 --> 00:03:31,610 Luff and touch her, Master Figgis. 29 00:03:31,620 --> 00:03:34,140 We might be able to outrun her windward. 30 00:03:34,141 --> 00:03:36,610 Outrun her? Are you mad? She'll be on us in minutes. 31 00:03:36,790 --> 00:03:40,710 His excellency, the Duke of Belchite grandee of the first class 32 00:03:40,790 --> 00:03:44,291 Commander-in-chief of his Catholic majesty's forces 33 00:03:44,292 --> 00:03:46,711 by land and by sea, 34 00:03:46,791 --> 00:03:50,711 knight of the Most Sacred Order of the Golden Fleece, 35 00:03:50,991 --> 00:03:54,291 First minister of his most Catholic majesty, 36 00:03:54,292 --> 00:03:57,890 - Captain General of Andalusia… - Yes, all right, Mr. Hornblower. 37 00:03:57,891 --> 00:04:00,691 I think we've quite established our friend the Duke's eminence. 38 00:04:00,692 --> 00:04:03,712 - What else does he say? - Hold your luff, Master Frigus. 39 00:04:03,792 --> 00:04:07,712 - We may outrun them yet. - Belay that order! 40 00:04:07,792 --> 00:04:10,512 She'll blow us out of the water. We must turn and 41 00:04:10,522 --> 00:04:13,121 defend ourselves. Let her go off. 42 00:04:13,122 --> 00:04:16,472 - I am in command of this vessel, sir. - And I am of superior rank 43 00:04:16,492 --> 00:04:19,712 and I assume command of this vessel. Hard up on the helm! 44 00:04:19,713 --> 00:04:22,314 We are out-manned and outgunned this is sheer madness! 45 00:04:34,193 --> 00:04:36,693 What? What is he saying? 46 00:04:37,693 --> 00:04:40,573 According to the rules of neutrality, 47 00:04:40,693 --> 00:04:44,574 we have 6 hours before the Spanish start firing on us, sir. 48 00:04:45,894 --> 00:04:48,394 You tell him, sir… 49 00:04:49,594 --> 00:04:52,474 'Darned if I'll let him see he's made me angry. 50 00:04:53,294 --> 00:04:57,294 - We must surrender before it's too late! - Hold your course. 51 00:05:05,695 --> 00:05:07,694 You tell him, sir. 52 00:05:07,695 --> 00:05:10,294 You know the kind of thing I want said 53 00:05:10,295 --> 00:05:12,815 - don't you, Hornblower? - Yes sir. 54 00:05:36,796 --> 00:05:40,597 Get him over the side, with dignity. 55 00:05:41,397 --> 00:05:45,397 Mr. Bowles, I want to be underway within the hour, if you please. 56 00:05:45,398 --> 00:05:47,398 Go and jump, men! 57 00:06:21,199 --> 00:06:24,279 Winds of change, Mr. Hornblower. 58 00:06:25,599 --> 00:06:29,479 How quickly friends become enemies in the teeth of war. 59 00:06:29,599 --> 00:06:33,379 Enemies, sir? The duke said they were to be neutral. 60 00:06:33,399 --> 00:06:38,280 A meaningless word. A short step from there into bed with France 61 00:06:38,300 --> 00:06:41,000 I foresee a day when the whole of Europe 62 00:06:41,001 --> 00:06:43,180 will be arrayed against us. 63 00:06:43,200 --> 00:06:47,599 We will prevail, sir. They say we have God on our side. 64 00:06:47,600 --> 00:06:51,200 Really? Then let us pray the Almighty 65 00:06:51,201 --> 00:06:54,060 never chooses to become neutral. 66 00:07:03,101 --> 00:07:06,001 Where is the frigate? 67 00:07:07,101 --> 00:07:11,301 - Where's the frigate? Answer me! - You killed us all. 68 00:07:26,602 --> 00:07:29,402 Anybody else? Anybody else? 69 00:07:42,803 --> 00:07:46,483 Wreckage in the water to larboard, sir! 70 00:07:57,404 --> 00:08:01,004 Inform the captain, Mr. Cleveland. 71 00:08:14,605 --> 00:08:17,405 Poor devils. 72 00:08:17,605 --> 00:08:20,405 Looks like one of ours. 73 00:08:20,605 --> 00:08:23,005 A supply ship, sir. 74 00:08:23,085 --> 00:08:25,485 Must have been returning to Gibraltar. 75 00:08:26,005 --> 00:08:29,085 The work of a neutral power, Mr. Hornblower? 76 00:08:29,086 --> 00:08:31,885 Spanish, sir? That would be an act of war! 77 00:08:31,905 --> 00:08:34,706 I expected nothing less. 78 00:08:36,606 --> 00:08:39,406 Over there, sir. Survivors. 79 00:08:39,606 --> 00:08:42,406 Let me see. 80 00:08:44,406 --> 00:08:49,086 Goodness gracious. Unless my eye deceives me… 81 00:08:49,306 --> 00:08:52,887 - Yes, we have an honoured guest. - Sir? 82 00:08:52,907 --> 00:08:56,527 - Captain Foster, I believe. - Dreadnought Foster, sir? 83 00:08:56,537 --> 00:09:00,127 I do not care for such overblown titles, Mr. Hornblower. 84 00:09:00,207 --> 00:09:03,487 Mr. Bowles, bring us up to windward of them. 85 00:09:03,488 --> 00:09:07,388 Aye, aye, Captain. Man braces, stand by to luff up! 86 00:09:13,208 --> 00:09:17,808 You're all right now lad, that's it. There you go. Come on, then. 87 00:09:31,609 --> 00:09:34,489 Captain Foster. 88 00:09:34,609 --> 00:09:37,489 - Captain Pellew. - Welcome aboard, sir. 89 00:09:37,609 --> 00:09:40,489 I congratulate you on your impeccable timing, sir. 90 00:09:40,609 --> 00:09:43,389 An honour to be of service, as ever. 91 00:09:43,409 --> 00:09:47,108 Forgive me if I forego the usual pleasantries, Captain, 92 00:09:47,109 --> 00:09:49,689 till I have discovered my limbs. 93 00:09:49,690 --> 00:09:52,330 Of course. 94 00:09:52,910 --> 00:09:57,090 Mr. Hornblower, have quarters prepared for the captain here, 95 00:09:57,110 --> 00:10:00,010 and pass word on to my servant to find him 96 00:10:00,011 --> 00:10:02,990 - some old clothing of mine. - Aye, aye, sir. 97 00:10:02,991 --> 00:10:06,609 I would welcome your presence at dinner in my quarters, Captain 98 00:10:06,610 --> 00:10:09,309 Why, I shall be honoured to attend, sir. 99 00:10:09,310 --> 00:10:12,731 Pass word on to the other officers, Hornblower. 100 00:10:16,611 --> 00:10:20,291 Oh, get that off me man. Take me to the rum. 101 00:10:21,731 --> 00:10:24,731 I fear our captain is not counted amongst 102 00:10:24,732 --> 00:10:27,891 - our guest's admirers, Mr. Hornblower - The man is a legend. 103 00:10:27,911 --> 00:10:31,012 Indeed, but there are some who might 104 00:10:31,013 --> 00:10:33,932 consider his methods reckless. 105 00:10:34,712 --> 00:10:37,312 Well, I was merely a passenger on the schooner 106 00:10:37,313 --> 00:10:40,311 on my way to Gibraltar to resume command of the Dreadnought 107 00:10:40,312 --> 00:10:43,592 when this, this Spanish frigate blocked our path. 108 00:10:43,612 --> 00:10:46,492 We were out-manned and out-gunned, and should we have run, 109 00:10:46,512 --> 00:10:49,313 we should certainly have been outpaced. 110 00:10:49,314 --> 00:10:51,612 Did they fire without warning, sir? 111 00:10:51,613 --> 00:10:54,493 Oh, they had the decency to fire a warning shot. 112 00:10:54,613 --> 00:10:56,378 The audacity of them! 113 00:10:56,413 --> 00:10:59,313 Three supply ships taken by the French in as many weeks, 114 00:10:59,314 --> 00:11:01,893 and now the Spanish think they can do the same? 115 00:11:01,913 --> 00:11:04,813 Well, this was one ship they would never take. So... 116 00:11:04,814 --> 00:11:06,933 I assumed command of the schooner, 117 00:11:06,934 --> 00:11:09,213 gave the order we should attempt to rake her. 118 00:11:09,214 --> 00:11:11,514 Now, of course, I knew our chances were slim, 119 00:11:11,515 --> 00:11:13,813 but I took comfort from the fact that they would be forced 120 00:11:13,814 --> 00:11:15,913 to destroy their prize, and had I not acted, 121 00:11:15,914 --> 00:11:18,713 the schooner and her supplies would at this very moment 122 00:11:18,714 --> 00:11:22,494 - be in the hands of the Spanish. - What of the crew? 123 00:11:22,514 --> 00:11:25,294 You have a question, Captain? 124 00:11:25,514 --> 00:11:28,315 I was merely wondering how many of the crew 125 00:11:28,316 --> 00:11:32,314 - did the Spanish take from the sea? - I have no idea. 126 00:11:32,515 --> 00:11:35,415 At the time, my mind was engaged 127 00:11:35,416 --> 00:11:38,695 in more important matters than arithmetic. 128 00:11:42,015 --> 00:11:47,916 Am I to presume Captain Pellew that you would have surrendered? 129 00:11:54,616 --> 00:11:58,496 This is neither the time or the place, sir, to discuss tactics. 130 00:11:58,616 --> 00:12:01,596 Nonsense! We're all men of the sea here. 131 00:12:01,616 --> 00:12:04,196 - You! - Yes, sir? 132 00:12:04,216 --> 00:12:07,197 How would you have reacted to such circumstances? 133 00:12:07,217 --> 00:12:11,117 - I think perhaps… - Come on man, out with it. 134 00:12:15,517 --> 00:12:19,497 I am pleased the Spanish have been deprived of our supplies, sir 135 00:12:27,618 --> 00:12:30,498 I take my leave, sir. 136 00:12:32,318 --> 00:12:36,518 I fancy you shall go far, young man, I fancy you shall. 137 00:12:50,619 --> 00:12:53,899 - Algeciras. - Sir? 138 00:12:53,919 --> 00:12:56,919 A cruel hand dealt by the Almighty to set a Spanish anchorage 139 00:12:56,920 --> 00:13:00,499 six miles off Gibraltar, don't you think? 140 00:13:03,419 --> 00:13:06,010 Report, if you please. 141 00:13:06,045 --> 00:13:08,600 Eight ships, I think, sir. 142 00:13:08,620 --> 00:13:12,500 - Nine, with their yards crossed. - Thank-you. 143 00:13:12,920 --> 00:13:15,600 Captain Pellew, sir. 144 00:13:15,920 --> 00:13:18,900 I believe I might have offended you earlier. 145 00:13:18,920 --> 00:13:21,500 Yes, Mr. Hornblower? 146 00:13:21,620 --> 00:13:25,301 Might I offer my apologies, sir? 147 00:13:25,821 --> 00:13:28,601 Your apology is noted. 148 00:13:28,621 --> 00:13:31,521 Thank-you, sir. 149 00:13:42,522 --> 00:13:44,923 Let go! 150 00:13:54,622 --> 00:13:57,202 - Mr. Hornblower. - Sir. 151 00:13:57,222 --> 00:14:00,502 When we next meet, I believe you will have your commission, sir. 152 00:14:00,503 --> 00:14:02,823 - Sir? - Well, I presume you are putting yourself forward 153 00:14:02,824 --> 00:14:05,122 for examination for lieutenant. 154 00:14:05,223 --> 00:14:07,803 That is my captain's decision, sir. 155 00:14:08,823 --> 00:14:11,523 The port admiral awaits. 156 00:14:22,624 --> 00:14:25,804 You're much taken with our famous Captain Foster 157 00:14:25,824 --> 00:14:28,589 and he with you. 158 00:14:28,624 --> 00:14:31,504 He's a truly great man, sir. 159 00:14:31,624 --> 00:14:35,304 To be half the man that he is would see my life fulfilled. 160 00:14:35,324 --> 00:14:37,504 Careful, Mr. Hornblower. 161 00:14:37,624 --> 00:14:41,005 Such greatness always has its price. 162 00:14:45,625 --> 00:14:48,025 Come. 163 00:14:49,625 --> 00:14:52,425 You wish to see me, sir? 164 00:14:52,625 --> 00:14:56,505 Mr. Hornblower. Yes, I hope you consider this good news. 165 00:14:56,625 --> 00:14:59,606 - You're ready to take your examination for lieutenant? - Yes, sir. 166 00:14:59,626 --> 00:15:02,625 Good. Then I shall put you forward for next month's round. 167 00:15:02,626 --> 00:15:05,506 - I would be honoured, sir. - Should you do well, 168 00:15:05,526 --> 00:15:08,246 you will already have two months seniority. Do badly, 169 00:15:08,247 --> 00:15:11,026 and it's back with the midshipmen for six months at least. 170 00:15:11,027 --> 00:15:13,427 - I understand that, sir. - Well, you'd better spend 171 00:15:13,462 --> 00:15:15,906 - your spare time in study. - Yes, sir. 172 00:15:17,346 --> 00:15:20,307 You're on a run, Mr. Bowles. 173 00:15:20,427 --> 00:15:23,507 I do believe your hands are tied, Mr. Bracegirdle. 174 00:15:23,627 --> 00:15:27,747 No prison's held me yet, sir. Yes! 175 00:15:31,027 --> 00:15:35,047 Your throw, sir. The tables are turning. 176 00:15:36,127 --> 00:15:40,428 Hold still lad. Don't want to waste it. 177 00:16:16,829 --> 00:16:20,510 I see you've taken me at my word, Mr. Hornblower. 178 00:16:20,630 --> 00:16:23,510 But, could you not find a place to study below decks? 179 00:16:23,630 --> 00:16:26,510 No sir, I was searching for some peace and quiet. 180 00:16:26,630 --> 00:16:29,510 Oh yes, of course. I apologize for disturbing you. 181 00:16:29,530 --> 00:16:32,510 - No sir, I, I didn't mean… - As you were, Mr. Hornblower. 182 00:16:32,511 --> 00:16:34,530 Yes, you'll find time to study, 183 00:16:34,531 --> 00:16:36,730 when these high spirits are dulled. 184 00:16:36,731 --> 00:16:39,730 - Why is that, sir? - Captain Foster's recent engagement 185 00:16:39,731 --> 00:16:41,961 with our Spanish friends has deprived 186 00:16:41,962 --> 00:16:44,230 the fleet of its regular supplies 187 00:16:44,231 --> 00:16:47,511 leaving me no alternative but to cut the rations... 188 00:16:47,631 --> 00:16:50,211 - by half. - Half, sir? 189 00:16:50,212 --> 00:16:54,011 Indeed, Mr. Hornblower. No doubt Captain Foster 190 00:16:54,031 --> 00:16:57,512 will be forced to follow a similar prudent path. 191 00:16:57,513 --> 00:17:00,232 Yes, sir. 192 00:17:05,632 --> 00:17:08,822 A side of beef and a gallon of rum, if you please. 193 00:17:08,832 --> 00:17:12,512 Sounds like you've been at the rum already. 194 00:17:17,033 --> 00:17:20,462 - What's this? - Half rations. Captain's orders. 195 00:17:20,463 --> 00:17:24,583 On account, Bunting, there's been no supply ship for seven weeks. 196 00:17:24,633 --> 00:17:27,553 What of the captain? Is he on half-rations? 197 00:17:27,563 --> 00:17:30,333 That's dangerous talk, Bunting. 198 00:17:30,334 --> 00:17:33,853 You'd better bite your tongue to save it. 199 00:17:39,534 --> 00:17:42,034 Styles. 200 00:17:46,534 --> 00:17:48,954 Oldroyd. 201 00:17:52,334 --> 00:17:54,435 Finch. 202 00:17:54,635 --> 00:17:58,035 And that should just leave Bunting and me. 203 00:18:04,335 --> 00:18:07,235 For what we are about to receive, 204 00:18:07,236 --> 00:18:10,335 let us thank the good Captain Pellew. 205 00:18:12,236 --> 00:18:15,737 It's a gallant British man-of-war lies in Gibraltar Bay, 206 00:18:15,738 --> 00:18:18,836 And the jolly jacks aboard her wish 207 00:18:18,837 --> 00:18:21,937 that they could have their say. But, they must keep 208 00:18:21,938 --> 00:18:25,239 their mouths tight shut although their thoughts be dark. 209 00:18:25,736 --> 00:18:28,426 - Cleveland! - Yes, sir. 210 00:18:28,436 --> 00:18:32,237 See if you can't put an end to that infernal racket. 211 00:18:35,937 --> 00:18:39,237 Cleveland, the nightingales are in full voice tonight, 212 00:18:39,238 --> 00:18:41,357 - are they not? - Yes sir, 213 00:18:41,358 --> 00:18:44,837 but Mr. Hornblower has little time for birdsong. 214 00:18:45,338 --> 00:18:48,137 It is a clear and cloudless night and the wind 215 00:18:48,138 --> 00:18:51,739 was steady and strong. And we have laid in Gibraltar Bay 216 00:18:51,740 --> 00:18:55,658 for many a day too long. Biscuits one, pease pudding none, 217 00:18:55,693 --> 00:18:58,938 - "and salt beef only half…" - You men, I said you men! 218 00:18:59,838 --> 00:19:02,838 Acting Lieutenant Hornblower requests 219 00:19:02,839 --> 00:19:06,658 a little less gusto in the chorus, if you please. 220 00:19:09,638 --> 00:19:13,959 Biscuits one, pease pudding none and salt beef only half. 221 00:19:13,960 --> 00:19:17,560 Our rations will not feed a man but our officers only laugh. 222 00:19:19,261 --> 00:19:23,161 It's a gallant British man-o-war lies in Gibraltar Bay, 223 00:19:23,162 --> 00:19:24,828 And the jolly jacks aboard her wish that 224 00:19:24,863 --> 00:19:28,638 - "they could have their say. " - A moment, Mr. Hornblower. 225 00:19:28,639 --> 00:19:31,560 - Sir? - You sent a message to quiet the men. 226 00:19:31,640 --> 00:19:34,860 I merely wish to concentrate on my studies, sir. 227 00:19:35,040 --> 00:19:38,030 Is something troubling your mind? 228 00:19:39,240 --> 00:19:42,360 I fear there is too much to learn. 229 00:19:42,540 --> 00:19:45,960 I can't help but question my readiness. 230 00:19:46,040 --> 00:19:48,748 Yes, I remember my examination. 231 00:19:48,749 --> 00:19:51,640 Like you, I spent weeks with my nose in a book, 232 00:19:51,641 --> 00:19:56,561 and was fortunate to be tested on a subject I knew well. 233 00:19:56,641 --> 00:20:00,561 But, it's after the examination that the real test begins. 234 00:20:00,562 --> 00:20:04,241 - Sir? - A book can teach you how to steer a ship, 235 00:20:04,242 --> 00:20:07,341 but it can never show you how to manage a starving crew. 236 00:20:07,342 --> 00:20:10,341 The men are afraid, Horatio. Many have seen before 237 00:20:10,342 --> 00:20:13,462 the effects of prolonged rationing. They fear a future 238 00:20:13,542 --> 00:20:17,562 - of disease and death. - But why are they singing? 239 00:20:17,572 --> 00:20:20,342 Given the choice between singing and weeping, 240 00:20:20,343 --> 00:20:22,941 which would you fancy? 241 00:20:22,942 --> 00:20:26,041 A good lieutenant gets to know the ways of his men. 242 00:20:26,042 --> 00:20:31,343 If you wish to test your readiness, begin there. 243 00:20:50,044 --> 00:20:55,824 Out or down, Out or down. Up and out. 244 00:20:56,944 --> 00:20:59,564 You look like I feel, Finch. 245 00:20:59,644 --> 00:21:02,643 It's just me lungs has caught a wind. 246 00:21:02,644 --> 00:21:05,564 Pull me up. 247 00:21:18,445 --> 00:21:22,845 - I can't take your ration. - You need it more than me. 248 00:21:30,536 --> 00:21:33,346 Boswain's not half-rations. 249 00:21:57,248 --> 00:21:59,948 Over here, lads! Lend a hand. 250 00:21:59,949 --> 00:22:02,849 - What's happened? - Fallen. 251 00:22:03,050 --> 00:22:05,768 - Is he all right? - He's weak, sir 252 00:22:05,769 --> 00:22:08,647 too weak to climb the ratlines. 253 00:22:08,648 --> 00:22:13,428 - Lack of decent grub, I reckon. - Take him to the sick berth. 254 00:22:14,648 --> 00:22:17,968 We sit around doing nothing while the Spanish 255 00:22:17,978 --> 00:22:21,568 - pick off our ships. - At your ease, there, Mr. Hornblower. 256 00:22:21,648 --> 00:22:25,569 We should be out there, following Captain Foster's example. 257 00:22:25,649 --> 00:22:28,569 Captain Foster failed, as I remember it. 258 00:22:28,570 --> 00:22:31,249 Better to try and fail than to sit and rot in disease 259 00:22:31,250 --> 00:22:33,069 and starvation. 260 00:22:33,070 --> 00:22:36,548 I believe you have overstepped the mark, Mr. Hornblower. 261 00:22:36,549 --> 00:22:39,629 I apologize, sir. 262 00:23:05,051 --> 00:23:07,350 Well, Finch, you seem to have landed 263 00:23:07,385 --> 00:23:09,650 yourself a comfortable position. 264 00:23:09,651 --> 00:23:13,271 - How soon before we're home? - Home? 265 00:23:15,651 --> 00:23:18,641 - Mr. Hornblower? - Yes, that's right. 266 00:23:18,651 --> 00:23:22,452 At your ease, Man, at your ease. 267 00:23:22,652 --> 00:23:26,852 It's the old muscles is letting me down a bit, sir. 268 00:23:27,652 --> 00:23:31,772 - How long have I been here? - A few days now. 269 00:23:32,152 --> 00:23:36,772 It seems... This darn fever. 270 00:23:37,352 --> 00:23:41,653 - I can't rightly remember. - You'll make it through. 271 00:23:43,653 --> 00:23:46,573 How long now till Portsmouth? 272 00:23:46,653 --> 00:23:49,373 Not long now. 273 00:23:49,653 --> 00:23:53,053 'Reckon he's getting worse, sir? 274 00:23:53,653 --> 00:23:57,453 - He seems confused. - Fever, sir. 275 00:23:58,653 --> 00:24:01,653 I've been trying to keep him going, keep him awake, 276 00:24:01,654 --> 00:24:05,574 and thinking. But, he just drifts off. 277 00:24:05,654 --> 00:24:09,254 I don't know that he'll make it. 278 00:24:39,756 --> 00:24:43,576 Finch! How's your reading, Finch? 279 00:24:43,656 --> 00:24:47,656 - Reading, sir? - Can you read? 280 00:24:50,656 --> 00:24:53,056 Finch! 281 00:24:54,656 --> 00:24:57,576 - Aye, sir? - Can you read? 282 00:24:57,656 --> 00:25:00,937 I... I can read the Bible sir. 283 00:25:02,157 --> 00:25:07,577 Here... Clarke's Complete Handbook of Seamanship. 284 00:25:07,657 --> 00:25:10,577 That's mighty kind of you sir. 285 00:25:10,578 --> 00:25:13,577 I'm sure I'll enjoy it very much 286 00:25:13,657 --> 00:25:16,856 No, no, no, you don't understand. I want you to test me. 287 00:25:16,857 --> 00:25:19,578 Test you, sir? 288 00:25:19,658 --> 00:25:22,657 I might have my examination for lieutenant coming up shortly, 289 00:25:22,658 --> 00:25:25,648 I need someone to test my knowledge. 290 00:25:25,649 --> 00:25:28,578 I'd be honoured if you'd help me. 291 00:25:28,658 --> 00:25:33,578 Come on man, clear your mind. Ask me a question. 292 00:25:33,658 --> 00:25:36,678 - Question, sir? - I want you to test me. 293 00:25:36,688 --> 00:25:39,379 Come on, think! 294 00:25:47,659 --> 00:25:52,579 I reckon I don't need no book to test you, sir. 295 00:25:52,659 --> 00:25:56,579 Right then, give me your best. 296 00:26:05,060 --> 00:26:07,580 A supply ship. 297 00:26:07,660 --> 00:26:10,580 A supply ship coming in! 298 00:26:10,660 --> 00:26:15,460 - Pass the word, Mr. Cleveland. - Right, sir. 299 00:26:17,461 --> 00:26:20,841 A supply ship! A supply ship's been sighted. 300 00:26:21,261 --> 00:26:23,661 Easy there, Cleveland. Where's the fire? 301 00:26:23,662 --> 00:26:26,160 Sorry, sir, but it's a supply ship. 302 00:26:26,161 --> 00:26:29,941 - Spread the word, Mr. Cleveland. - Aye, aye, sir. 303 00:26:29,942 --> 00:26:32,811 A supply ship. A supply ship's been sighted. 304 00:26:32,812 --> 00:26:36,287 A supply ship! A supply ship's been sighted. 305 00:26:36,988 --> 00:26:40,062 A supply ship. A supply ship's on its way. 306 00:26:40,762 --> 00:26:43,661 Fisherman's bend, you say? 307 00:26:43,662 --> 00:26:46,062 Finch! 308 00:26:46,162 --> 00:26:50,942 - Yes, sir? - How do you tie a fisherman's bend? 309 00:26:53,962 --> 00:26:56,662 How is he, sir? 310 00:26:56,663 --> 00:26:59,583 I can't keep him awake. 311 00:26:59,663 --> 00:27:03,783 Perhaps this will. There's a supply ship in sight. 312 00:27:03,784 --> 00:27:07,063 You hear that? Finch! 313 00:27:27,664 --> 00:27:30,584 A fine sight, Mr. Hornblower. 314 00:27:31,164 --> 00:27:33,565 Indeed, sir. 315 00:27:48,165 --> 00:27:51,085 What's that light, Mr. Bracegirdle? 316 00:27:51,165 --> 00:27:54,366 It looks like a flame, sir. 317 00:27:55,166 --> 00:27:57,646 Oh my God. 318 00:27:58,066 --> 00:28:01,986 - What is it? - A fire ship, sir. 319 00:28:02,066 --> 00:28:04,986 - A fire ship. - A Spanish fire ship. 320 00:28:05,066 --> 00:28:09,466 - What about the guard ship, sir? - Too far astern. 321 00:28:20,067 --> 00:28:22,587 She's gone, sir. 322 00:28:27,067 --> 00:28:30,787 Thank-you, Mr. Bracegirdle. 323 00:28:32,068 --> 00:28:34,988 Get these men belowdecks. 324 00:28:35,068 --> 00:28:38,688 Mr. Harris, get them below! 325 00:28:38,689 --> 00:28:41,689 Belowdecks! Right, down you go. Belowdecks. 326 00:28:47,068 --> 00:28:50,989 It's the first time I've seen the Spanish use a fire ship. 327 00:28:51,069 --> 00:28:54,068 Perhaps they take their example from us. 328 00:28:54,069 --> 00:28:57,869 The student outstrips the master, eh? 329 00:29:22,070 --> 00:29:26,350 Finch, I've brought you some food. 330 00:29:47,946 --> 00:29:50,871 All right then, lads. Come on. 331 00:30:01,922 --> 00:30:05,192 Gather round, now, gentlemen. Dig in your pockets. Dig deeply. 332 00:30:05,193 --> 00:30:08,193 Generosity for the dead man's widow. 333 00:30:08,273 --> 00:30:11,072 Who'll give me a start? 334 00:30:11,073 --> 00:30:14,153 A penny for the lot. 335 00:30:15,873 --> 00:30:19,072 Come on gentlemen, this is serious. 336 00:30:19,073 --> 00:30:21,993 Now, we've got a good sturdy pipe, here. 337 00:30:22,073 --> 00:30:27,273 - Who will offer me 5 pence? - Ten shillings for the lot. 338 00:30:32,074 --> 00:30:36,594 That's more than a week's pay. Are you sure, man? 339 00:30:48,075 --> 00:30:52,055 Bunting! 340 00:31:05,075 --> 00:31:08,996 - A black day, Matthews. - He was a fine man, sir. 341 00:31:09,076 --> 00:31:13,356 - And as such he will be remembered. - Yes, sir. 342 00:31:15,576 --> 00:31:19,996 This... fellow, Bunting, seems to be taking it bad. 343 00:31:20,076 --> 00:31:23,075 Yes, sir. They were mates on another ship 344 00:31:23,076 --> 00:31:26,076 when Bunting was first pressed. 345 00:31:26,077 --> 00:31:29,076 The way I heard it, Finch helped him to settle down. 346 00:31:29,077 --> 00:31:32,397 - I see. Thank-you, Matthews. - Aye, aye, sir. 347 00:31:36,577 --> 00:31:40,027 We are to accompany the transport brig, "Caroline" 348 00:31:40,028 --> 00:31:43,647 on a supplies mission to Oran. My compliments to the Master. 349 00:31:43,648 --> 00:31:47,177 Please inform Mr. Bowles to ready the ship for sail. 350 00:31:47,178 --> 00:31:50,877 We are to be joined by a Mr. Tapling of the Diplomatic Service, 351 00:31:50,878 --> 00:31:55,378 who will conduct negotiations. See to it he's comfortable. 352 00:32:01,078 --> 00:32:05,879 For goodness sake, man, keep it steady! 353 00:32:07,079 --> 00:32:11,279 Swing him inboard and lower it away. 354 00:32:11,280 --> 00:32:14,999 Steady with those ropes. Steady man! 355 00:32:15,079 --> 00:32:18,479 - Welcome aboard, sir. - Welcome aboard? 356 00:32:18,679 --> 00:32:21,999 I've never been so mishandled in my entire life. 357 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:24,580 - Do you know who I am, sir? - Mr. Tapling, sir 358 00:32:24,581 --> 00:32:28,179 - of the Diplomatic Service. - Well, at least that's something. 359 00:32:28,180 --> 00:32:32,700 Mr. Hornblower, get that raffle cleared away immediately! 360 00:32:32,701 --> 00:32:36,780 - Aye, aye, sir. - Well, help me! 361 00:32:44,681 --> 00:32:48,001 They have their own secret store of supplies. 362 00:32:49,081 --> 00:32:52,861 - Who told you that? - They dine like kings. 363 00:32:54,381 --> 00:32:58,071 - 'Away with ya, man. - Sure as I'm pressed here! 364 00:32:58,081 --> 00:33:00,681 That's why we're on half rations to keep them 365 00:33:00,682 --> 00:33:03,081 in their kingly ways. 366 00:33:03,082 --> 00:33:07,202 If it weren't for the officers, we'd be on two-thirds at least. 367 00:33:08,703 --> 00:33:11,002 Mr. Hornblower, sir. 368 00:33:11,082 --> 00:33:13,682 A word… 369 00:33:15,682 --> 00:33:19,081 Sorry, sir. 'Didn't mean no harm. 370 00:33:19,082 --> 00:33:23,003 - Just idle talk, is all. - Idle talk will get you hanged, man. 371 00:33:23,083 --> 00:33:25,483 What if I'd been the captain? 372 00:33:25,484 --> 00:33:28,803 - And where did you hear such stories? - Just been talking, sir, 373 00:33:28,804 --> 00:33:32,082 talking in general. I can't rightly remember where. 374 00:33:32,083 --> 00:33:35,563 - Very convenient. - Do you require assistance, Mr. Hornblower? 375 00:33:35,683 --> 00:33:38,483 No sir, I will deal with it. 376 00:33:39,983 --> 00:33:43,804 These... stories, do you take them to be true? 377 00:33:43,884 --> 00:33:46,204 No, sir. 378 00:33:46,205 --> 00:33:49,384 I'm sorry, sir. I was out of place in what I said. 379 00:33:49,385 --> 00:33:53,284 Indeed you were. 380 00:33:53,884 --> 00:33:56,804 I understand that Finch was a close friend. 381 00:33:56,884 --> 00:33:59,804 I owed him much, sir. 382 00:33:59,884 --> 00:34:02,805 I, too, was in his debt. 383 00:34:02,885 --> 00:34:06,405 And that is why you are not already in irons. But, 384 00:34:06,406 --> 00:34:10,805 you must understand there can be no excuse for mutinous talk. 385 00:34:10,885 --> 00:34:13,805 - Yes, sir. - I shall be watching the men closely. 386 00:34:13,885 --> 00:34:17,415 If morale sinks, I'll know who to blame. 387 00:34:17,485 --> 00:34:20,086 Return to your work. 388 00:34:25,486 --> 00:34:28,886 We take what's ours. 389 00:34:29,486 --> 00:34:32,686 - That's stealing. - How can you steal something 390 00:34:32,687 --> 00:34:34,885 that rightfully belongs to you? 391 00:34:34,886 --> 00:34:37,885 - You're talking mutiny, Bunting. - And what if I am? 392 00:34:37,886 --> 00:34:41,807 How else can we put a stop to this injustice? 393 00:34:41,887 --> 00:34:46,407 I won't be party to this sort of talk. 394 00:34:46,487 --> 00:34:48,987 Nor I. 395 00:34:57,187 --> 00:34:59,488 Nor I. 396 00:35:01,888 --> 00:35:07,288 You'll think differently when you're spitting out teeth! 397 00:35:11,208 --> 00:35:14,808 Mr. Hornblower, a word if you please. 398 00:35:14,888 --> 00:35:17,509 My quarters are entirely unacceptable. 399 00:35:17,510 --> 00:35:19,889 They are the best we have to offer, sir. 400 00:35:19,890 --> 00:35:22,488 They smell of sweat, and worse. 401 00:35:22,489 --> 00:35:24,888 See to it that I am moved immediately. 402 00:35:24,989 --> 00:35:27,369 Thank-you. 403 00:37:10,594 --> 00:37:15,015 I came back to find the lock burst. I'm sure he's in the hold. 404 00:37:17,795 --> 00:37:20,815 Bunting! What do you think you're doing? 405 00:37:20,895 --> 00:37:23,695 I'M HUNNGRRY! I'M HUNNGRRY! 406 00:37:28,895 --> 00:37:32,415 What kind of man are you? 407 00:37:37,596 --> 00:37:42,096 That would steal food from his shipmates' bellies? 408 00:37:45,496 --> 00:37:48,396 Have you no shame? 409 00:37:49,296 --> 00:37:52,577 I despair, I really do. 410 00:37:54,297 --> 00:37:58,097 Very well. We must follow example with example. 411 00:37:58,098 --> 00:38:01,796 Mr. Hornblower, let the crew show their disgust for this... 412 00:38:01,797 --> 00:38:03,817 - ... creature. - Sir? 413 00:38:03,818 --> 00:38:04,862 The gauntlet, Mr. Hornblower. 414 00:38:04,897 --> 00:38:07,817 Please sir, it was a moment's madness. 415 00:38:07,897 --> 00:38:10,817 Quiet! The punishment shall fit the crime. 416 00:38:11,297 --> 00:38:14,498 If I may interject, sir. 417 00:38:14,898 --> 00:38:18,818 I should bear the responsibility for Bunting's actions. 418 00:38:18,898 --> 00:38:20,998 You? 419 00:38:20,999 --> 00:38:25,078 I earlier overheard him goading the crew with rumours and lies. 420 00:38:25,079 --> 00:38:28,497 I should have dealt with him more firmly. 421 00:38:28,498 --> 00:38:31,819 Very well, Mr. Hornblower, you shall make your amends 422 00:38:31,899 --> 00:38:36,099 by leading him yourself, through the gauntlet. 423 00:38:51,900 --> 00:38:54,820 Bring him out. 424 00:38:59,900 --> 00:39:03,580 This man is a thief! 425 00:39:03,900 --> 00:39:06,820 A man caught stealing food from the hold 426 00:39:06,900 --> 00:39:10,301 steals it from each and every one of you. 427 00:39:10,901 --> 00:39:13,821 Make sure you teach him his lesson. 428 00:39:13,901 --> 00:39:19,821 Any man going easy on him will be implicated in the theft. 429 00:39:19,901 --> 00:39:23,581 Carry on, Mr. Hornblower. 430 00:40:38,905 --> 00:40:41,225 Enough! 431 00:40:41,905 --> 00:40:44,985 Enough, I say! 432 00:40:45,905 --> 00:40:51,186 I think the lesson is well-taken. From this day forth, 433 00:40:51,386 --> 00:40:55,826 the next man stealing food from the hold shall hang 434 00:40:55,906 --> 00:40:59,506 from the yardarm. 435 00:41:07,907 --> 00:41:12,207 Mr. Hornblower, about these new quarters… 436 00:44:00,916 --> 00:44:04,716 Well, sir, it's a pretty sight from here, 437 00:44:05,016 --> 00:44:10,336 but a closer inspection will show that the eye is deceived. 438 00:44:10,616 --> 00:44:15,096 - Sir? - You'll soon regret volunteering, Mr. Hornblower. 439 00:44:15,097 --> 00:44:17,436 I doubt that, sir. 440 00:44:17,437 --> 00:44:20,317 Right sir, lay alongside the jetty there would you? 441 00:44:20,318 --> 00:44:22,937 Very good sir. One and two steady. 442 00:44:24,217 --> 00:44:29,197 Lay on your oars. Toss your oars. 443 00:44:52,918 --> 00:44:55,417 What do we do now, sir? 444 00:44:55,418 --> 00:45:00,319 We wait. Our presence has been noted. 445 00:45:00,920 --> 00:45:03,020 Steady. 446 00:45:05,919 --> 00:45:10,919 Rig that sail so it gives us some shade, Matthews. 447 00:45:16,520 --> 00:45:19,621 What the…? Stop him! Stop that man! 448 00:45:24,620 --> 00:45:27,220 Have you lost all sense, man? 449 00:45:27,221 --> 00:45:30,840 Theft, and now desertion? Are you determined to hang? 450 00:45:30,920 --> 00:45:36,121 The captain will decide your fate. Secure him in the boat. 451 00:45:37,621 --> 00:45:40,841 I will not live with injustice! 452 00:45:40,921 --> 00:45:43,601 Wait! 453 00:45:47,941 --> 00:45:51,441 If he makes another sound, gag him. 454 00:45:51,621 --> 00:45:55,802 Aye, aye, sir. Bring him aboard! 455 00:46:03,322 --> 00:46:07,942 I fancy he would be at home here amongst the heathen. 456 00:46:09,922 --> 00:46:13,322 Oh no, look at that. 457 00:46:16,923 --> 00:46:19,922 Looks like a man who's taken a drink, sir. 458 00:46:19,923 --> 00:46:22,943 - Muslims don't drink, Styles. - It's illegal, unlawful 459 00:46:22,944 --> 00:46:25,903 and impossible to obtain. 460 00:46:25,923 --> 00:46:28,903 He's managed somehow, sir. 461 00:46:48,224 --> 00:46:51,744 His majesty's consul, I believe. 462 00:46:53,425 --> 00:46:57,924 Your servant, Mr. Duras. May I present acting lieutenant, 463 00:46:57,925 --> 00:47:02,025 Horatio Hornblower, of the frigate Indefatigable. 464 00:47:03,925 --> 00:47:06,925 May I introduce the treasurer of his highness, 465 00:47:06,926 --> 00:47:09,424 here to fetch the gold. 466 00:47:09,425 --> 00:47:13,046 The gold, sir, is there, in the sternsheets of the longboat. 467 00:47:13,126 --> 00:47:16,326 You will have a closer view of it when we have 468 00:47:16,327 --> 00:47:19,326 a closer view of the stores. 469 00:47:31,927 --> 00:47:34,607 Now, the gold. 470 00:47:35,927 --> 00:47:38,847 - Mr. Hornblower. - Very good, sir. 471 00:47:38,927 --> 00:47:42,447 - Bring out the gold, Matthews. - Aye, aye, sir. 472 00:47:56,128 --> 00:47:59,928 - Well, Cook? - Very good, effendi. 473 00:48:54,131 --> 00:48:56,851 Are you unwell sir? 474 00:48:56,931 --> 00:49:00,211 It's this infernal heat. 475 00:49:06,931 --> 00:49:09,932 Sir, what's happening here? 476 00:49:12,932 --> 00:49:16,212 - Oh my goodness. - What is it, sir? 477 00:49:16,232 --> 00:49:20,252 It's the plague, Hornblower. It's the Black Death. 478 00:49:34,933 --> 00:49:37,333 The Plague! 479 00:49:38,933 --> 00:49:41,253 Stand still there! 480 00:49:49,234 --> 00:49:52,234 Marines! Stand to! 481 00:49:56,434 --> 00:49:58,834 Charge bayonets! 482 00:50:15,535 --> 00:50:19,445 - I must report this to the ship. - The fleet won't have us back, 483 00:50:19,446 --> 00:50:22,600 not until we've served three weeks of quarantine. 484 00:50:22,635 --> 00:50:25,956 Now, that is three weeks after the last case has occurred. 485 00:50:25,957 --> 00:50:29,076 - We shall have to stay here in Oran. - Nonsense, no one 486 00:50:29,077 --> 00:50:31,916 - would order that. - Have you seen an epidemic in the Fleet? 487 00:50:31,917 --> 00:50:34,236 Have you seen 9 out of 10 men 488 00:50:34,237 --> 00:50:37,856 die of putrid fevers, Mr. Hornblower? 489 00:50:37,936 --> 00:50:39,736 I have. 490 00:50:39,737 --> 00:50:42,856 I have seen the Plague in Smyrna in '86. 491 00:50:42,857 --> 00:50:47,857 Now, no captain would run that risk for a crew of twenty men. 492 00:50:47,937 --> 00:50:50,936 We have been here for hours. We have been 493 00:50:50,937 --> 00:50:54,847 close to that. To him. To hear him speak. 494 00:50:54,848 --> 00:50:57,837 - To catch his breath. - Control yourself, Mr. Tapling. 495 00:50:57,838 --> 00:51:00,637 - Which of us will be first? - Please, bite your tongue 496 00:51:00,638 --> 00:51:03,157 - for the sake of the men. - And, there is the fleet. 497 00:51:03,158 --> 00:51:05,678 Those supplies would have been a godsend. 498 00:51:05,679 --> 00:51:08,479 Darn it, we can do something about it. 499 00:51:20,880 --> 00:51:22,838 Mr. Bowles! 500 00:51:22,938 --> 00:51:25,859 - What is it? - I must speak to the captain! 501 00:51:25,939 --> 00:51:29,859 Come aboard and speak to him, then. What's going on? 502 00:51:29,939 --> 00:51:33,399 Please tell the captain I must speak to him. 503 00:51:33,434 --> 00:51:36,859 - Mr. Hornblower… - Bad news, I'm afraid, sir. 504 00:51:36,939 --> 00:51:39,538 The Black Death is at Oran. It could only 505 00:51:39,539 --> 00:51:42,859 - have struck today, sir - Then they are already dead, sir. 506 00:51:42,860 --> 00:51:46,160 Enough of that! Keep to leeward, Mr. Hornblower. 507 00:51:46,161 --> 00:51:48,860 Aye, aye sir. I have a suggestion, sir. 508 00:51:48,940 --> 00:51:50,940 - Yes, what is it? - The fleet needs the supplies, sir. 509 00:51:51,020 --> 00:51:53,440 We could serve our three weeks at sea 510 00:51:53,441 --> 00:51:56,039 - on the Caroline to preserve them. - Waste of time, sir. 511 00:51:56,040 --> 00:51:58,860 One moment, Mr. Hornblower. You have something to say… 512 00:51:58,861 --> 00:52:01,040 Like as not, they'll all be dead in a week 513 00:52:01,041 --> 00:52:03,951 - and you'll lose the Caroline. - True, but I must weigh 514 00:52:03,986 --> 00:52:06,861 that fact against the chance of supplies, Mr. Bracegirdle, 515 00:52:06,941 --> 00:52:09,541 and at this moment, that is of 516 00:52:09,542 --> 00:52:11,841 far greater importance to this fleet. 517 00:52:11,941 --> 00:52:14,641 Very well. I appoint you in command of the Caroline. 518 00:52:14,642 --> 00:52:16,240 Thank-you, sir. 519 00:52:16,241 --> 00:52:20,621 - Where's Mr. Tapling? - He's ashore, sir;with the marines. 520 00:52:20,941 --> 00:52:24,442 - He may continue as your passenger. - Very good, sir. And sir? 521 00:52:24,542 --> 00:52:26,842 - Yes, what now? - My books, sir. 522 00:52:26,922 --> 00:52:29,862 - Books? - For my examination, sir. 523 00:52:29,942 --> 00:52:34,462 Yes. Right. See to it. 524 00:52:34,942 --> 00:52:37,862 I hope... 525 00:52:37,942 --> 00:52:43,623 - I hope you find time to study them. - Thank-you, sir. 526 00:53:20,945 --> 00:53:23,344 She's like the blooming Noah's Ark, sir. 527 00:53:23,345 --> 00:53:26,944 Noah's animals walked in two by two Matthews. We're not so lucky 528 00:53:26,945 --> 00:53:29,045 And we have to get the grain on board first. 529 00:53:29,046 --> 00:53:30,944 Now, rig those tackles there. 530 00:53:30,945 --> 00:53:34,025 Rig tackles! Step alive, there! 531 00:53:55,946 --> 00:53:58,466 He'll be all right. 532 00:53:59,947 --> 00:54:04,867 Man the capstan and get us underway, if you please, Mr. Bowles. 533 00:54:04,947 --> 00:54:08,627 Good-luck, Mr. Hornblower. 534 00:54:08,947 --> 00:54:11,867 Report in three weeks at Gibraltar. 535 00:54:11,947 --> 00:54:14,947 Very good, sir. Thank-you, sir! 536 00:54:21,948 --> 00:54:24,868 Beg 'pardon, sir, 537 00:54:24,948 --> 00:54:27,868 Can't you hear those cattle bellowing? 538 00:54:27,948 --> 00:54:31,868 - It's terrible hot. They need water. - Darn. 539 00:54:31,948 --> 00:54:35,368 We'll never be able to get them on board before nightfall. 540 00:54:35,369 --> 00:54:37,799 Very well, Styles. Take some men from the loading 541 00:54:37,800 --> 00:54:41,148 - and get the water set up. - Aye, aye Captain. 542 00:54:55,249 --> 00:54:57,870 Easy, Matthews. 543 00:54:57,950 --> 00:55:01,950 We can't control the flow, sir. 544 00:55:22,951 --> 00:55:25,551 That's enough. 545 00:55:25,951 --> 00:55:28,751 We'll start afresh on the morrow. 546 00:55:28,752 --> 00:55:32,871 Well done, men. Thank-you for your efforts. 547 00:55:53,952 --> 00:55:56,853 Well, Bunting, was this 548 00:55:56,854 --> 00:55:59,952 what you had in mind when you made your bid for freedom? 549 00:55:59,953 --> 00:56:04,473 Please, spare me the wise words. 550 00:56:05,953 --> 00:56:10,753 You're short of crew and you need my help … SIR. 551 00:56:11,953 --> 00:56:14,874 It's you who needs my help, Bunting. 552 00:56:14,954 --> 00:56:16,854 You have a choice. 553 00:56:16,855 --> 00:56:19,604 You can lie here and rot until we reach Gibraltar, at which time 554 00:56:19,605 --> 00:56:22,953 - you will answer for your crimes… - We'll never see Gibraltar. 555 00:56:22,954 --> 00:56:25,874 …or you can return to your duties. 556 00:56:25,954 --> 00:56:28,674 In which case I might be prepared to speak for you 557 00:56:28,754 --> 00:56:32,634 - at your trial. - Why would you speak for me? 558 00:56:32,754 --> 00:56:35,475 Each of us can find a maggot in our past, 559 00:56:35,555 --> 00:56:38,675 which will happily devour our futures 560 00:56:38,705 --> 00:56:41,875 I give you the chance to reclaim yours. 561 00:56:41,955 --> 00:56:44,875 What if there is no future to reclaim? 562 00:56:44,955 --> 00:56:48,875 Then pray that death is swift. 563 00:56:48,955 --> 00:56:51,955 Wait 564 00:56:54,256 --> 00:56:59,556 - I spoke in haste, sir. - Are you prepared to work? 565 00:57:00,956 --> 00:57:03,436 Yes, sir. 566 00:57:04,956 --> 00:57:09,356 Cross me, Bunting, and you will regret it. 567 00:57:22,957 --> 00:57:26,037 Heave, heave, heave. 568 00:57:38,539 --> 00:57:41,139 Ease on the guide there. 569 00:57:44,558 --> 00:57:48,140 Lower away. 570 00:57:48,941 --> 00:57:53,142 Steady, steady. 571 00:57:54,059 --> 00:57:57,159 Bring her in. None of that. 572 00:58:04,560 --> 00:58:07,360 Heave! Heave! 573 00:58:09,960 --> 00:58:12,960 We have visitors, sir. 574 00:58:13,960 --> 00:58:16,880 And they carry an evil breath, Matthews. 575 00:58:16,960 --> 00:58:20,959 - Where's Mr. Tapling? - He refuses to rise from his bunk, sir 576 00:58:20,960 --> 00:58:23,440 Does he, indeed? 577 00:58:28,960 --> 00:58:31,111 Good morrow, Mr. Tapling. 578 00:58:31,141 --> 00:58:34,361 When can we expect your presence above decks? 579 00:58:34,362 --> 00:58:36,361 Never. There is no point. 580 00:58:36,362 --> 00:58:38,760 - The Moors have come to fetch their gold. - The Moors? 581 00:58:38,761 --> 00:58:40,881 Don't let them aboard. Set sail at once. 582 00:58:40,961 --> 00:58:43,921 - The gold is theirs by right. - I will not see them. 583 00:58:43,956 --> 00:58:46,881 - Send one of the men. - I need my men, Mr. Tapling. 584 00:58:46,961 --> 00:58:49,882 I have pains in my body. I cannot move. 585 00:58:49,962 --> 00:58:51,882 The hand of death is upon me. 586 00:58:51,962 --> 00:58:56,282 In that case, you shall have no need for rations. 587 00:58:56,562 --> 00:58:59,782 You would withhold rations from a dying man? 588 00:58:59,783 --> 00:59:01,762 I would consider it my duty 589 00:59:01,763 --> 00:59:04,461 to help speed your release from this world, sir. 590 00:59:04,662 --> 00:59:07,162 The admiral will hear of this. 591 00:59:30,964 --> 00:59:34,644 And what did they give us in return? 592 00:59:44,964 --> 00:59:48,565 - Last one, men! - Thank-you, sir. 593 01:00:01,465 --> 01:00:05,264 - What's that smell, Matthews? - What? Oh, it's the cattle sir. 594 01:00:05,265 --> 01:00:08,165 They haven't got the sense to get their rear ends over the side 595 01:00:08,166 --> 01:00:10,766 Well, get some men on it. 596 01:00:19,966 --> 01:00:24,186 - Not a job for volunteers, sir. - No, but at least they're busy. 597 01:00:24,187 --> 01:00:26,566 It takes their minds off other matters. 598 01:00:26,567 --> 01:00:28,887 There's truth in that, sir. 599 01:00:29,167 --> 01:00:32,887 We'd best get out to sea, away from this infernal wind. 600 01:00:33,067 --> 01:00:35,866 Get that forecastle bent on. 601 01:00:35,867 --> 01:00:40,287 And then send the hands to stations for weighing anchor. 602 01:00:42,667 --> 01:00:44,768 Lively now! 603 01:01:35,970 --> 01:01:38,770 What is the meaning of this? 604 01:01:38,771 --> 01:01:41,490 A problem, Mr. Tapling? 605 01:01:41,491 --> 01:01:44,970 Did you give orders that I should be assigned cook's mate? 606 01:01:44,971 --> 01:01:47,170 - Are you a carpenter? - What? 607 01:01:47,171 --> 01:01:51,091 - Or a surgeon? Are you qualified for that? - Oh, now look here… 608 01:01:51,092 --> 01:01:54,091 We have no need for a wordsmith on this voyage, Mr. Tapling. 609 01:01:54,092 --> 01:01:57,091 We're short on crew, and each must pull his weight. 610 01:01:57,092 --> 01:02:00,091 But cook's mate. I am not bred for such a task. 611 01:02:00,092 --> 01:02:03,272 If you can show me a job for which you are better qualified, 612 01:02:03,273 --> 01:02:05,752 I'll consider it. 613 01:02:11,772 --> 01:02:14,971 We should beat a path close up to the straits, Matthews; 614 01:02:14,972 --> 01:02:17,272 'lest this Westerly and the current takes us 615 01:02:17,273 --> 01:02:19,892 - out of reach of Gibraltar. - Aye, aye, Captain. 616 01:02:19,893 --> 01:02:22,023 She's not cut out for this kind of work. 617 01:02:22,024 --> 01:02:24,193 Let's hope she hangs together. 618 01:02:24,194 --> 01:02:27,373 - And slaughter a bullock for the men. - A bullock, sir? 619 01:02:27,374 --> 01:02:31,172 Each meal might be our last. Let's ensure it's a feast. 620 01:02:39,173 --> 01:02:42,074 This is, without question, the most revolting experience 621 01:02:42,075 --> 01:02:44,173 of my entire life. 622 01:02:44,174 --> 01:02:47,273 - It has its advantages, sir. - None that I can see. 623 01:02:47,274 --> 01:02:51,874 The man with the hatchet gets to pick the choicest cuts. 624 01:02:52,974 --> 01:02:56,654 Indeed. Show me. 625 01:02:59,674 --> 01:03:02,075 Let us pray 626 01:03:02,076 --> 01:03:04,895 that we live in quarantine for the rest of our lives. 627 01:03:05,275 --> 01:03:09,755 - Does it taste as you remember? - It does. 628 01:03:09,775 --> 01:03:12,075 There's a certain satisfaction in seeing 629 01:03:12,076 --> 01:03:14,174 one's efforts appreciated. 630 01:03:14,175 --> 01:03:17,875 Not half as satisfying as a nice bit of fillet. 631 01:05:14,981 --> 01:05:17,947 Ah, for heaven's sake. 632 01:05:17,982 --> 01:05:21,902 - What do you want? - It's happened. 633 01:05:21,982 --> 01:05:24,902 What's happened? Talk sense, man! 634 01:05:24,982 --> 01:05:27,382 The plague. 635 01:05:29,982 --> 01:05:32,902 Get away. Don't touch him. Stay away. 636 01:05:32,982 --> 01:05:35,583 Get back. Huh? Here. Got him, right. 637 01:05:40,983 --> 01:05:44,903 - Now, now get him overboard. - Belay that, Styles! 638 01:05:44,983 --> 01:05:48,483 - But, sir! - Belay that. Put that down. 639 01:05:48,484 --> 01:05:50,863 I warned you, Hornblower! 640 01:05:50,864 --> 01:05:53,463 I warned you this would happen! We're all dead! 641 01:05:53,483 --> 01:05:56,904 Control yourself, if you please, Mr. Tapling. 642 01:05:56,984 --> 01:05:59,564 Straighten yourself up, man. 643 01:06:05,784 --> 01:06:08,284 Put him where he belongs 644 01:06:08,285 --> 01:06:12,584 in the hold with the rest of the stinking beasts. 645 01:06:13,585 --> 01:06:17,465 The man is drunk! 646 01:06:32,386 --> 01:06:35,606 Very noble of you, Mr. Hornblower, I'm sure. 647 01:06:35,607 --> 01:06:38,906 - What? - To risk your life so. 648 01:06:38,907 --> 01:06:42,806 There was no risk, Mr. Tapling. If the man had been carrying 649 01:06:42,886 --> 01:06:46,566 the plague, we were all done for anyway. 650 01:07:18,988 --> 01:07:21,908 What's up with our guests, Mr. Matthews? 651 01:07:21,909 --> 01:07:24,908 - These animals are thirsty again, sir. - Then water them. 652 01:07:24,988 --> 01:07:29,308 Trouble is, sir, we have but three days' water left. 653 01:07:29,309 --> 01:07:32,909 Three days? We've still a week to serve with the quarantine. 654 01:07:32,989 --> 01:07:36,389 Cattle - thirsty brutes, sir. 655 01:07:39,989 --> 01:07:43,988 Very well. When the wind picks up, we'll stand into the coast 656 01:07:43,989 --> 01:07:47,069 and look for a stream in a quiet spot 657 01:08:01,690 --> 01:08:04,910 A small town, about half a mile inland, sir. 658 01:08:04,911 --> 01:08:08,890 Spied a few guards but there's nothing going to worry you. 659 01:08:13,891 --> 01:08:16,990 They must have followed you. Over there! 660 01:08:16,991 --> 01:08:19,391 Fire! 661 01:08:24,291 --> 01:08:27,911 Bunting! Take charge here, Matthews. 662 01:08:28,992 --> 01:08:31,192 Get down. 663 01:08:37,792 --> 01:08:41,812 Get into the trees! Get into the trees! 664 01:09:41,995 --> 01:09:47,316 Don't move! If you run, I will kill you. 665 01:09:47,396 --> 01:09:51,176 Then why did you save me? To hang? 666 01:09:51,696 --> 01:09:55,876 You will return to Gibraltar to stand trial. 667 01:09:56,396 --> 01:09:58,576 Stand still! 668 01:09:58,577 --> 01:10:01,946 Better the speed of the bullet than the slow agony of the rope. 669 01:10:01,947 --> 01:10:05,877 If you have your heart set on dying, I will oblige. 670 01:10:06,097 --> 01:10:11,177 Then do it, and I will be forever in your debt. 671 01:10:23,997 --> 01:10:27,198 My duty is clear. 672 01:10:27,998 --> 01:10:30,578 Your duty? 673 01:10:30,598 --> 01:10:33,878 To save a man so that he may be killed more slowly? 674 01:10:33,998 --> 01:10:37,598 You will return with me to the ship. 675 01:10:39,298 --> 01:10:41,698 Never! 676 01:10:46,499 --> 01:10:54,679 I believe your duty is fulfilled, sir. 677 01:11:14,400 --> 01:11:17,880 - Three killed, two fled, sir. - Very good, Matthews. 678 01:11:18,000 --> 01:11:20,850 What of Bunting, sir? 679 01:11:20,851 --> 01:11:23,881 We'll take him aboard and bury him at sea. 680 01:11:23,882 --> 01:11:29,281 - The man was beyond saving, sir. - I should have found a way. 681 01:11:44,702 --> 01:11:48,301 - What, for Gods name? - The Dreadnaught, I believe, sir. 682 01:11:48,302 --> 01:11:51,682 What the heck is that boat doing? 683 01:11:52,002 --> 01:11:55,522 They've got a couple of sides of beef in there, sir! 684 01:12:02,303 --> 01:12:05,403 - Quick, after her! - Boats crew! 685 01:12:13,003 --> 01:12:16,523 Pull away! Pull for all you're worth! 686 01:12:20,604 --> 01:12:24,504 Heave to. Heave to, God dam you. 687 01:12:37,004 --> 01:12:40,085 Return those supplies to my ship! 688 01:12:40,086 --> 01:12:43,885 You have a problem, Mr. Hornblower? 689 01:12:44,005 --> 01:12:47,485 With respect, sir, you have no right to these supplies. 690 01:12:47,486 --> 01:12:50,985 - Indeed! And by whose judgment, sir? - We are a plague ship, sir 691 01:12:50,986 --> 01:12:54,004 I am aware of that, Mr. Hornblower, but your quarantine's 692 01:12:54,005 --> 01:12:57,004 almost over. I am sure you can spare me a few head of cattle. 693 01:12:57,005 --> 01:12:59,506 The quarantine has a week to run, sir. 694 01:12:59,507 --> 01:13:02,505 We cannot be certain we are clear. The cattle must be returned 695 01:13:02,506 --> 01:13:05,886 to my ship and these hands should accompany them. 696 01:13:05,887 --> 01:13:08,306 Now, surely you can give me these 697 01:13:08,307 --> 01:13:10,906 - two scrawny beasts, Mr. Hornblower. - My duty is to see that 698 01:13:10,907 --> 01:13:13,886 the fleet is protected from the Black Death, sir! 699 01:13:14,006 --> 01:13:16,886 And what about your duty to a superior officer, sir? 700 01:13:17,006 --> 01:13:20,187 I know my duty, sir. 701 01:13:21,007 --> 01:13:23,957 And it also lies with the lives of the men. 702 01:13:23,958 --> 01:13:26,957 I will not barter with you, Mr. Hornblower. You will surrender 703 01:13:26,958 --> 01:13:30,187 your supplies or I shall take them by force, if necessary. 704 01:13:30,188 --> 01:13:33,687 Then the supplies are yours, sir. 705 01:13:33,688 --> 01:13:38,208 And the responsibility is yours, also. Pull for the Caroline. 706 01:13:38,408 --> 01:13:41,928 I will see you in Gibraltar, Mr. Hornblower. 707 01:13:47,708 --> 01:13:51,608 We therefore commit his body to the deep, to be turned 708 01:13:51,609 --> 01:13:55,188 into corruption; looking for the resurrection of the body 709 01:13:55,208 --> 01:13:59,009 when the sea shall give up her dead, and the life of 710 01:13:59,010 --> 01:14:02,889 the world to come through our Lord, Jesus Christ; 711 01:14:03,009 --> 01:14:06,809 who, at his Coming, shall change our vile body that it may be 712 01:14:06,810 --> 01:14:10,589 like His glorious body, according to the mighty working 713 01:14:11,009 --> 01:14:15,689 whereby He is able to subdue all things to Himself. 714 01:14:16,009 --> 01:14:18,330 Amen. 715 01:14:25,310 --> 01:14:28,690 Such a senseless waste of life. 716 01:14:28,710 --> 01:14:31,890 Your grief is admirable, Captain, 717 01:14:32,010 --> 01:14:35,390 but I fear you take it too much to heart. 718 01:14:35,410 --> 01:14:38,611 I killed him, Mr. Tapling. 719 01:14:38,612 --> 01:14:42,791 The man had long since lost his respect for life, but your 720 01:14:42,792 --> 01:14:47,811 courage in command of this ship will save the lives of many. 721 01:14:50,411 --> 01:14:55,532 I feel certain Captain Pellew would have found a solution. 722 01:14:57,412 --> 01:15:02,292 I fear I must question my readiness for command. 723 01:15:08,012 --> 01:15:11,592 Well, Captain Hornblower, a sight to gladden the heart, is it not? 724 01:15:12,112 --> 01:15:15,093 Indeed, Mr. Tapling. 725 01:15:15,913 --> 01:15:18,733 You served us well, sir. 726 01:15:19,413 --> 01:15:23,293 No more than my fair share, and I gained much in return 727 01:15:23,413 --> 01:15:26,513 a new acquaintance with the cuts of a bullock, 728 01:15:26,514 --> 01:15:29,403 and the worth of full bellies for the men. 729 01:15:30,413 --> 01:15:34,214 Such knowledge will serve me well. 730 01:15:51,614 --> 01:15:54,795 What is the meaning of this commotion? 731 01:15:54,796 --> 01:15:56,696 There, sir! 732 01:16:04,315 --> 01:16:06,815 Good heavens! 733 01:16:22,116 --> 01:16:25,396 Hello, Noah! How are Shem and Ham? 734 01:16:25,397 --> 01:16:27,916 Shem and Ham have brought home the supper. 735 01:16:27,917 --> 01:16:29,815 Well done, Mr. Hornblower. 736 01:16:29,816 --> 01:16:34,417 I regret that Mr. Bracegirdle can't say the same. 737 01:16:36,417 --> 01:16:41,697 Mr. Tapling has already informed me of the man, Bunting. 738 01:16:42,517 --> 01:16:47,317 You carry the weight of his death on your shoulders. 739 01:16:48,417 --> 01:16:52,518 A month ago, Mr. Bracegirdle bade me test 740 01:16:52,519 --> 01:16:55,398 my readiness for office with the men. 741 01:16:55,918 --> 01:16:59,368 - I failed that test, sir. - Mr. Hornblower, 742 01:16:59,369 --> 01:17:04,298 men like Bunting choose to cast themselves adrift. 743 01:17:04,518 --> 01:17:07,498 You attended to your duty as an officer. 744 01:17:07,518 --> 01:17:10,399 I failed to find a way inside the man 745 01:17:10,419 --> 01:17:14,219 You have nothing to reproach yourself with. 746 01:17:14,220 --> 01:17:18,299 One man has died. Others may live, 747 01:17:18,719 --> 01:17:21,099 thanks to you. 748 01:17:21,119 --> 01:17:24,399 - Yes, sir, but his death was needless. - That is the price 749 01:17:24,400 --> 01:17:28,418 of command, I am afraid. And it doesn't do to dwell on the past 750 01:17:28,419 --> 01:17:32,000 - Besides, you have much to prepare. - Sir? 751 01:17:32,001 --> 01:17:34,670 The examination for lieutenant takes place tomorrow 752 01:17:34,671 --> 01:17:38,300 at Admiralty House. I presume you still wish to present yourself 753 01:17:38,320 --> 01:17:41,500 Good, then advise Mr. Bracegirdle that I've given you permission 754 01:17:41,520 --> 01:17:44,300 - to take away one of the ship's boats - Aye, aye, sir. 755 01:17:44,301 --> 01:17:46,500 That will be all… 756 01:17:46,501 --> 01:17:49,101 - One thing more, Mr. Hornblower. - Sir? 757 01:17:49,102 --> 01:17:53,301 I understand you allowed your men to feast on fresh beef. 758 01:17:53,421 --> 01:17:56,301 In the circumstances, I thought it best. 759 01:17:56,302 --> 01:18:00,641 You thought it best! You thought it best, sir! 760 01:18:03,021 --> 01:18:06,501 Fresh beef when there were other provisions on board? 761 01:18:07,321 --> 01:18:10,122 Wanton extravagance! 762 01:18:10,422 --> 01:18:15,222 - I'm surprised at you. - Sorry, sir. 763 01:18:17,922 --> 01:18:22,422 Good to have you back on board, Mr. Hornblower. 764 01:19:11,325 --> 01:19:14,205 Can anyone lend me a clean white shirt? 765 01:19:15,525 --> 01:19:20,105 - What's so funny? - You can have one of mine, lad. 766 01:19:26,526 --> 01:19:28,725 This will never do. 767 01:19:28,726 --> 01:19:32,746 - I hear the steward has a flatiron. - Thank-you. 768 01:19:32,826 --> 01:19:36,306 It is not a simple request. I've got one pair of hands. 769 01:19:36,307 --> 01:19:38,326 I've got better things to do with my time 770 01:19:38,327 --> 01:19:40,425 than iron your neckerchief, Mr. Hornblower. 771 01:19:40,426 --> 01:19:42,825 I'll do it myself. Just give me the iron. 772 01:19:42,826 --> 01:19:45,607 I'll have a queue at my door every morning. 773 01:19:46,427 --> 01:19:49,427 I'll give you my spirit ration. 774 01:19:59,427 --> 01:20:02,307 Well, at least you won't disgrace the ship. 775 01:20:02,427 --> 01:20:05,108 Thank-you Mr. Bracegirdle. 776 01:20:06,428 --> 01:20:08,908 My hat! 777 01:20:10,428 --> 01:20:13,308 Well, take it off as soon as you can and, 778 01:20:13,428 --> 01:20:17,308 carry it under your arm. Maybe they won't notice. 779 01:20:17,428 --> 01:20:21,308 You're as ready now as you ever will be. 780 01:20:22,328 --> 01:20:24,329 Thank-you, sir. 781 01:20:26,429 --> 01:20:31,309 Here he comes, lads! Three cheers for Mr. Hornblower! 782 01:20:36,429 --> 01:20:39,229 And, another three! 783 01:20:42,629 --> 01:20:45,710 - Good luck, Mr. Hornblower! - Good luck, sir. 784 01:21:11,131 --> 01:21:15,631 Acting Lieutenant Hornblower, sir, reporting for the examination 785 01:21:44,433 --> 01:21:46,633 There's forty of us. 786 01:21:46,634 --> 01:21:51,033 How many of us will they pass, do you think? Five? 787 01:21:52,833 --> 01:21:55,313 Here they come! 788 01:21:55,733 --> 01:21:59,413 Black Charlie Hammond, looking as if he's lost a guinea 789 01:21:59,433 --> 01:22:02,734 and found a sixpence. Harvey, of the Dockyard. 790 01:22:03,434 --> 01:22:06,914 And Dreadnaught Foster, no less. 791 01:22:10,034 --> 01:22:12,734 First young gentleman! 792 01:22:47,436 --> 01:22:50,316 Three more months at sea, be darned. 793 01:22:50,436 --> 01:22:53,536 I was told to send the next man. 794 01:22:54,436 --> 01:22:56,435 What did they ask you? 795 01:22:56,436 --> 01:22:59,817 They began by asking me to define a rumb line. 796 01:22:59,837 --> 01:23:02,436 - Rumb line? - Well, don't keep them waiting, 797 01:23:02,437 --> 01:23:05,317 - I advise you. - You were there ten minutes. 798 01:23:05,318 --> 01:23:07,337 Forty of us, ten minutes each, 799 01:23:07,338 --> 01:23:09,817 why, it will be midnight before they reach the last of us. 800 01:23:09,837 --> 01:23:12,217 They'll never do it. 801 01:23:12,218 --> 01:23:14,637 If time runs out, perhaps they'll try you in batches, 802 01:23:14,638 --> 01:23:17,217 like the French tribunals. 803 01:23:18,738 --> 01:23:20,918 Next! 804 01:23:58,940 --> 01:24:01,520 How did you fare? 805 01:24:02,040 --> 01:24:04,360 Bad luck. 806 01:24:04,440 --> 01:24:06,920 Next! 807 01:24:21,541 --> 01:24:24,521 Well, if it isn't Pellew's young upstart. 808 01:24:24,641 --> 01:24:29,941 Well, sir? Report yourself. We've no time to waste. 809 01:24:30,141 --> 01:24:35,322 H- Hornblower, sir. H - h - Horatio Hornblower, midshipman. 810 01:24:35,642 --> 01:24:39,322 I mean, acting lieutenant. Indefatigable. 811 01:24:39,442 --> 01:24:42,062 Certificates, please. 812 01:24:48,142 --> 01:24:50,542 Well, sit yourself down. 813 01:24:54,443 --> 01:24:58,042 You're close-hauled on the port tack, Mr. Hornblower, 814 01:24:58,043 --> 01:25:00,543 beating up channel with a nor'easterly wind blowing strong 815 01:25:00,544 --> 01:25:03,223 with Dover bearing north two miles. Is that understood? 816 01:25:03,424 --> 01:25:05,342 Yes, sir. 817 01:25:05,343 --> 01:25:08,643 Now, the wind veers four points, taking you flat aback. 818 01:25:08,644 --> 01:25:11,923 What do you do, sir? What do you do? 819 01:25:14,844 --> 01:25:18,043 By now you are dismasted. 820 01:25:18,044 --> 01:25:22,924 Dismasted, sir. Cliffs of Dover under your lee. 821 01:25:22,944 --> 01:25:27,564 You're in very serious trouble, Mr…Hornblower. 822 01:25:32,044 --> 01:25:36,044 Are we to receive the fountain of your wisdom, Mr. Hornblower. 823 01:25:36,045 --> 01:25:40,925 Or did you perhaps leave your tongue on the plague ship? 824 01:25:44,245 --> 01:25:47,925 I…. Dismasted, you say? 825 01:25:47,945 --> 01:25:49,925 Indeed. 826 01:25:53,046 --> 01:25:56,446 Dover… Dover cliffs… 827 01:26:01,946 --> 01:26:04,246 What's going on? 828 01:26:09,246 --> 01:26:12,267 It's a general alarm. See? 829 01:26:13,447 --> 01:26:15,247 There! 830 01:26:27,047 --> 01:26:30,367 There, sir! A fire ship! 831 01:26:43,848 --> 01:26:46,828 If it touches a ship, she'll go up like paper. 832 01:26:46,848 --> 01:26:50,269 - We must get back to our ships. - They're firing on it, sir! 833 01:26:50,649 --> 01:26:55,049 Pray they sink it. You! You! Shoreboat, 834 01:26:55,050 --> 01:26:57,949 Come along side. Come along side, blast you! 835 01:26:57,950 --> 01:27:00,630 Come alongside or I'll fire into you. 836 01:27:00,649 --> 01:27:02,929 You, sentry there, make ready to give them a shot. 837 01:27:12,550 --> 01:27:15,831 - Come on Hammond, for God's sake, man. - Move yourself, sir. 838 01:27:18,550 --> 01:27:20,532 Darn it, Harvey. 839 01:27:25,950 --> 01:27:28,750 For God's sake, what are you doing, man? 840 01:27:28,751 --> 01:27:30,550 She's heading for the Indefatigable, sir. 841 01:27:30,551 --> 01:27:33,350 - Pull for the Dreadnaught. - Darn it, I'm the senior, here. 842 01:27:33,352 --> 01:27:35,771 Pull for the Calypso. 843 01:27:38,051 --> 01:27:40,151 Pull, men, pull! 844 01:27:40,552 --> 01:27:42,952 Pull for your lives! 845 01:27:44,451 --> 01:27:46,551 There she is! 846 01:27:47,551 --> 01:27:50,132 She's swinging right! 847 01:27:50,852 --> 01:27:53,052 Heaven help them aboard there. 848 01:27:53,053 --> 01:27:56,032 - She'll be alongside her in a minute. - With a man at her wheel, 849 01:27:56,033 --> 01:27:59,132 - she could be steered clear. - Are you mad? 850 01:27:59,133 --> 01:28:02,832 Sir, nobody could survive on that - The boy's right, we should try 851 01:28:03,052 --> 01:28:06,752 Pull! Pull away! 852 01:28:08,253 --> 01:28:12,533 Pull away, darn it and you may live through this! Pull! 853 01:28:24,353 --> 01:28:26,673 The heat is too great to board her. 854 01:28:26,674 --> 01:28:29,674 Now lay her under the counter. Jump for it. 855 01:28:29,675 --> 01:28:33,034 Let me go, sir. The Indefatigable is my ship. 856 01:28:33,035 --> 01:28:36,954 Be my guest, Mr. Hornblower. Be my guest. 857 01:29:35,157 --> 01:29:38,877 Use spars to fend her off! 858 01:29:42,157 --> 01:29:44,358 Hand pump! 859 01:29:56,558 --> 01:29:59,338 We've got to get to that wheel. 860 01:29:59,358 --> 01:30:02,958 - Here, sir, take this! - Right. 861 01:30:15,259 --> 01:30:18,239 - Hard-a-port. - The wheel's jammed, sir! 862 01:30:18,259 --> 01:30:21,039 Here, cast off this lashing. Cast it off. 863 01:30:22,159 --> 01:30:26,160 - Now, hard over! Hard over! - Hard over it is, sir. 864 01:30:30,360 --> 01:30:33,260 She's answering the helm, sir! 865 01:30:40,360 --> 01:30:43,061 Fend her off, there! 866 01:31:23,263 --> 01:31:26,343 Our stern will touch her. Hard-a-lee! Hard-a-lee! 867 01:31:26,363 --> 01:31:29,183 Hard-a-lee, aye, aye, sir! 868 01:31:33,763 --> 01:31:36,243 Put out that fire! 869 01:31:36,363 --> 01:31:39,763 - Put that fire out! - Fire on the deck! 870 01:31:48,064 --> 01:31:51,344 - Midships! - Midships, aye, aye, sir. 871 01:31:59,665 --> 01:32:02,885 We'll lay her ashore over neutral ground. 872 01:32:14,365 --> 01:32:17,365 The tiller ropes have burnt away, sir, she can't be steered. 873 01:32:17,366 --> 01:32:20,346 Right, Mr. Hornblower. Abandon ship. 874 01:32:28,466 --> 01:32:31,446 Captain Foster! Captain Foster! 875 01:32:31,466 --> 01:32:34,266 Save yourself, man. Jump! 876 01:32:45,367 --> 01:32:47,847 Into the water! 877 01:32:59,468 --> 01:33:05,168 Captain Foster! Captain Foster! 878 01:33:06,669 --> 01:33:08,569 Captain! 879 01:33:13,568 --> 01:33:16,367 Mr. Hornblower, are you all right? 880 01:33:16,368 --> 01:33:19,149 A little singed, sir. 881 01:33:19,369 --> 01:33:21,869 Where is the boat? It's supposed to be following us 882 01:33:21,870 --> 01:33:25,869 - to take us off. - I can't see it, sir. 883 01:33:26,270 --> 01:33:28,169 Ahoy! 884 01:33:28,369 --> 01:33:30,768 Ahoy, Hammond! Ahoy! 885 01:33:30,769 --> 01:33:34,069 Darn it, they should have been following us. 886 01:33:36,670 --> 01:33:38,869 Over there, sir! 887 01:33:38,870 --> 01:33:41,750 - Captain Foster! - Hammond! 888 01:33:41,770 --> 01:33:44,370 We have you, sir. 889 01:33:44,371 --> 01:33:48,250 Come on! Over here! Quickly, man! 890 01:33:49,551 --> 01:33:51,351 Here, sir. 891 01:33:52,670 --> 01:33:55,270 I'll have your hand, sir. 892 01:33:55,271 --> 01:33:58,691 Your hand sir. Well-done, sir. Hornblower! 893 01:33:59,071 --> 01:34:02,951 - Thank goodness, sir. - Yes, but no thanks to you, sir. 894 01:34:02,971 --> 01:34:06,651 We followed as fast as we could get these rock scorpions to row 895 01:34:06,671 --> 01:34:10,051 Mr. Hornblower, come aboard, sir. 896 01:34:10,071 --> 01:34:12,951 You were supposed to be following us to pick us up, sir. 897 01:34:12,952 --> 01:34:15,472 I thought at least I could rely on a brother captain. 898 01:34:15,473 --> 01:34:17,772 - What are you implying, sir? - I make no implication, sir. 899 01:34:17,773 --> 01:34:20,152 But, others may read implications into a simple statement 900 01:34:20,153 --> 01:34:22,421 - of fact. - I consider that an offensive remark, sir. 901 01:34:22,422 --> 01:34:24,671 I congratulate you on your perspicacity, sir. 902 01:34:24,672 --> 01:34:27,672 Would you care to withdraw your statement with an apology? 903 01:34:27,673 --> 01:34:30,192 I would not! 904 01:34:31,072 --> 01:34:34,353 Very well. We will continue this further when we reach shore. 905 01:34:34,373 --> 01:34:37,653 We will sir, when I shall expect an apology from you. 906 01:34:37,654 --> 01:34:40,472 My God sir, I will not stand for this! I shall have recompense 907 01:34:40,473 --> 01:34:42,873 - in a duel at first light. - I shall look forward to that 908 01:34:42,874 --> 01:34:45,472 - with pleasure, sir. - I shall send a friend to wait on you 909 01:34:45,473 --> 01:34:48,073 He will be most welcome 910 01:34:56,974 --> 01:34:59,854 What are you staring at, man? 911 01:34:59,974 --> 01:35:02,574 Nothing, sir. 912 01:35:05,974 --> 01:35:09,854 My life is in your... debt, Mr. Hornblower. 913 01:35:09,974 --> 01:35:13,255 But not for long, it would seem, sir. 914 01:35:16,275 --> 01:35:20,855 In all my years at sea, I have witnessed 915 01:35:20,975 --> 01:35:25,855 many an act of courage, but that, sir, must rank 916 01:35:25,875 --> 01:35:28,855 amongst the most memorable. 917 01:35:30,275 --> 01:35:34,856 My men owe you their lives, and I 918 01:35:35,176 --> 01:35:38,976 owe you my ship. 919 01:35:39,976 --> 01:35:42,976 These events will be noted in your records. 920 01:35:42,977 --> 01:35:45,356 Thank-you, sir. 921 01:35:49,876 --> 01:35:53,657 Might I inquire about my examination, sir? 922 01:35:54,977 --> 01:36:00,257 That particular examination Board may never reassemble, I fancy. 923 01:36:03,177 --> 01:36:06,076 Now look here, Hornblower, from what Harvey told me, you were 924 01:36:06,077 --> 01:36:08,477 flat aback, about to loose your spars with the Dover Cliffs 925 01:36:08,478 --> 01:36:11,028 under your lee. One more minute, you would have been failed. 926 01:36:11,029 --> 01:36:13,378 It was the warning gun that saved you, was it not? 927 01:36:13,478 --> 01:36:15,998 Yes, sir. 928 01:36:24,478 --> 01:36:27,278 I think in the last few weeks we've seen you face 929 01:36:27,279 --> 01:36:30,299 and pass a much sterner examination. 930 01:36:30,479 --> 01:36:33,679 - Sir? - I think you've tasted the bitter brew 931 01:36:33,680 --> 01:36:36,578 that is a captain's life. I think next time, sir, 932 01:36:36,579 --> 01:36:40,559 - you'll be better prepared. - Yes, sir. 933 01:36:42,679 --> 01:36:43,264 - Mr. Hornblower. - Sir? 934 01:36:43,299 --> 01:36:47,599 It has been an honour to serve with you. 935 01:36:50,860 --> 01:36:53,780 And with you, sir. 936 01:37:00,560 --> 01:37:02,880 Mr. Hornblower. 937 01:37:03,500 --> 01:37:05,680 Mr. Bracegirdle, sir. 938 01:37:05,681 --> 01:37:07,780 The officers would appreciate your attendance 939 01:37:07,781 --> 01:37:10,180 in a celebratory tot of rum. 940 01:37:10,281 --> 01:37:13,081 I shall attend presently. 941 01:37:14,681 --> 01:37:17,561 Something disturbs your thoughts, I fancy. 942 01:37:20,481 --> 01:37:24,161 Just thinking of the distances we travel, 943 01:37:25,681 --> 01:37:28,962 and yet how far we've still to sail as men.