1 00:02:14,635 --> 00:02:15,844 Fetch the box. 2 00:02:36,198 --> 00:02:37,199 What's wrong? 3 00:02:43,622 --> 00:02:44,790 Merely thinking. 4 00:02:46,333 --> 00:02:47,417 About what? 5 00:02:49,211 --> 00:02:50,629 Roasted pheasant. 6 00:02:51,880 --> 00:02:55,342 Potatoes in butter. Candied carrots. 7 00:02:55,968 --> 00:02:58,929 Chased by a respectable Madeira. 8 00:03:01,098 --> 00:03:02,808 And our mission, of course. 9 00:03:18,532 --> 00:03:22,411 For a young man's instruction, Paris is the only city. 10 00:03:22,911 --> 00:03:26,164 Much indulge the senses but also engage the intellect. 11 00:03:26,164 --> 00:03:27,749 I thought I was meant to help you. 12 00:03:27,749 --> 00:03:30,210 No doubt you will, somehow or another. 13 00:03:30,210 --> 00:03:31,670 How long must we stay? 14 00:03:33,589 --> 00:03:39,136 Until we win France to our side and secure our independence. 15 00:03:40,429 --> 00:03:41,597 Or we are hanged. 16 00:03:43,515 --> 00:03:44,892 Is there a third choice? 17 00:03:47,436 --> 00:03:49,521 I suppose there's always treason. 18 00:06:47,824 --> 00:06:48,992 Out of the way! 19 00:07:51,847 --> 00:07:54,099 Make way! Move aside! 20 00:07:59,354 --> 00:08:00,355 Make way! 21 00:08:00,856 --> 00:08:01,857 Move aside! 22 00:08:07,529 --> 00:08:10,115 Best to keep the curtains drawn. 23 00:08:10,824 --> 00:08:11,825 Why? 24 00:08:12,784 --> 00:08:16,038 Because we've been followed every step since we've landed. 25 00:08:16,038 --> 00:08:20,250 So, our presence is a rather badly kept secret. 26 00:08:20,751 --> 00:08:23,504 But I would prefer to avoid pandemonium. 27 00:08:39,144 --> 00:08:41,605 That's it. I can't go any further. 28 00:08:48,028 --> 00:08:49,571 Do they mean to attack us? 29 00:08:49,571 --> 00:08:51,657 They mean to see me. 30 00:08:51,657 --> 00:08:54,826 They have it in their heads that I invented electricity. 31 00:08:55,327 --> 00:08:56,912 Who am I to dissuade them? 32 00:09:15,472 --> 00:09:19,184 Ladies and gentlemen. 33 00:09:20,060 --> 00:09:25,315 Thank you for such a warm welcome. 34 00:09:28,944 --> 00:09:31,196 And I am-- 35 00:09:32,406 --> 00:09:35,242 I am thrilled to be here in Paris. 36 00:09:36,952 --> 00:09:37,953 Follow me, please. 37 00:09:37,953 --> 00:09:39,580 I am-- 38 00:09:39,580 --> 00:09:44,877 I am impatient to meet you all... later. 39 00:09:46,461 --> 00:09:49,089 Thank you for the electricity! 40 00:10:37,888 --> 00:10:40,224 A discreet little entrance. 41 00:10:40,933 --> 00:10:42,851 You know how I hate a fuss. 42 00:10:44,144 --> 00:10:46,939 Well, I must say, you look awful. 43 00:10:46,939 --> 00:10:49,733 Do you speak as a friend or as a physician? 44 00:10:49,733 --> 00:10:51,527 - Both. - How are you keeping, Bancroft? 45 00:10:51,527 --> 00:10:52,986 Tolerably well. 46 00:10:52,986 --> 00:10:55,822 And the better for your company, sudden as it is. 47 00:10:56,323 --> 00:10:58,242 Well, we'll talk about that in private. 48 00:10:58,242 --> 00:11:00,536 Temple. Temple. 49 00:11:01,370 --> 00:11:02,454 Step forward. 50 00:11:03,622 --> 00:11:06,333 - And stop looking so wide-eyed. - I-- 51 00:11:06,333 --> 00:11:07,626 This is my grandson. 52 00:11:07,626 --> 00:11:11,004 - Sorry, I-- - He can actually speak on occasion. 53 00:11:12,089 --> 00:11:13,715 Dr. Edward Bancroft. 54 00:11:13,715 --> 00:11:16,510 We worked the American bench together in parliament. 55 00:11:16,510 --> 00:11:19,429 No greater patriot or a better man to raise a glass with. 56 00:11:19,429 --> 00:11:23,517 Well, in both respects, I am at best second to your grandfather. 57 00:11:23,517 --> 00:11:27,729 But, may I ask, what do you think of French women, young master? 58 00:11:29,314 --> 00:11:31,400 I-- Well, I've yet to meet any, sir. 59 00:11:31,400 --> 00:11:33,861 My grandfather is keen on a moral education. 60 00:11:33,861 --> 00:11:37,573 Don't listen to him. He's always spouting some nonsense. 61 00:11:38,115 --> 00:11:39,116 This way. 62 00:11:41,076 --> 00:11:42,536 I doubt you heard. 63 00:11:43,996 --> 00:11:46,081 Catastrophe at Fort Washington. 64 00:11:46,790 --> 00:11:47,833 A complete rout. 65 00:11:48,667 --> 00:11:52,129 - How many? - Sixty killed. 3,000 captured. 66 00:11:53,547 --> 00:11:54,882 We've lost New York. 67 00:11:56,925 --> 00:11:59,386 Forgive me. A hard blow on arrival. 68 00:12:00,804 --> 00:12:02,681 All the greater spur for success. 69 00:12:32,294 --> 00:12:36,548 It's remarkable how one's outlook is improved by the passing of wind. 70 00:12:37,382 --> 00:12:39,384 A subject woefully understudied. 71 00:12:39,384 --> 00:12:43,180 - Perhaps I shall rectify that. - It can only add to your renown. 72 00:12:43,180 --> 00:12:45,891 What is electricity compared to a good fart? 73 00:12:49,978 --> 00:12:52,064 Young master does not approve? 74 00:12:52,731 --> 00:12:55,734 Forgive me. My thoughts are elsewhere. 75 00:12:57,194 --> 00:12:58,403 What is her name? 76 00:12:59,446 --> 00:13:00,697 America, sir. 77 00:13:01,198 --> 00:13:02,950 She's in need of some rescue. 78 00:13:04,493 --> 00:13:07,538 Since we are now forced to be earnest, 79 00:13:08,330 --> 00:13:10,082 may I rely upon your confidence? 80 00:13:10,082 --> 00:13:11,500 You have it. 81 00:13:11,500 --> 00:13:13,877 The Congress has sent me here 82 00:13:13,877 --> 00:13:17,214 to elicit France in our war against England. 83 00:13:17,214 --> 00:13:18,799 No wonder your guts are twisted. 84 00:13:18,799 --> 00:13:22,052 As an unofficial emissary, I cannot approach Versailles directly. 85 00:13:22,052 --> 00:13:25,138 - You're looking for a go-between. - Someone well placed at court. 86 00:13:25,138 --> 00:13:27,641 Well, I have some patients of influence. 87 00:13:27,641 --> 00:13:30,978 You see? I told you we could rely on Mr. Bancroft. 88 00:13:30,978 --> 00:13:33,438 Whether they can be persuaded to oblige themselves-- 89 00:13:33,438 --> 00:13:36,233 I'll do the persuading. An introduction will suffice. 90 00:13:39,695 --> 00:13:41,572 America's situation-- 91 00:13:43,365 --> 00:13:44,449 It's not ideal. 92 00:13:44,449 --> 00:13:47,494 I count the loss of New York as nothing. 93 00:13:47,995 --> 00:13:49,413 Army is merely regrouping. 94 00:13:49,413 --> 00:13:52,082 By spring it will number 80,000 trained men. 95 00:13:53,000 --> 00:13:58,380 And the deeper the British press into the continent, the worse they will fare. 96 00:13:59,715 --> 00:14:01,884 You concur in this opinion, Master Temple? 97 00:14:04,178 --> 00:14:09,892 Respectfully, sir, we are outmanned, outgunned and outspent. 98 00:14:10,726 --> 00:14:12,978 There are many who side with the enemy. 99 00:14:14,730 --> 00:14:17,399 Including some I, at least, hold dear. 100 00:14:17,399 --> 00:14:22,154 Remind me to instruct you in the usefulness of the well-timed lie. 101 00:14:23,113 --> 00:14:24,656 Does he speak the truth? 102 00:14:25,616 --> 00:14:30,037 Unless the French court provides us with men, money and arms, 103 00:14:30,621 --> 00:14:34,750 the United States will end before it has begun. 104 00:14:39,213 --> 00:14:40,214 Good Lord. 105 00:14:45,010 --> 00:14:46,845 Well, I will aid you as I can. 106 00:14:47,513 --> 00:14:50,599 Though, I must say, I'd rather not be hanged. 107 00:14:50,599 --> 00:14:52,851 Nor would I if I could avoid it. 108 00:14:54,019 --> 00:14:56,230 Though it certainly would empty the bowels. 109 00:15:07,866 --> 00:15:10,953 Dr. Franklin, Monsieur Bancroft and the boy 110 00:15:10,953 --> 00:15:13,372 remained at the table for another 32 minutes. 111 00:15:13,372 --> 00:15:18,710 The boy retired at 9:27, Dr. Franklin 46 minutes later. 112 00:15:18,710 --> 00:15:21,672 The last candle was snuffed out at 11:55. 113 00:15:22,172 --> 00:15:23,382 Any visitors? 114 00:15:23,382 --> 00:15:25,926 None managed to secure interviews. 115 00:15:25,926 --> 00:15:30,013 My agents have verified their identities and will proceed accordingly. 116 00:15:30,973 --> 00:15:32,850 Very thorough, lieutenant. 117 00:15:33,350 --> 00:15:36,645 A good policemen takes certain pride in the details. 118 00:15:38,480 --> 00:15:39,898 If that's all, minister? 119 00:15:42,693 --> 00:15:45,153 We don't need people getting ideas in their heads 120 00:15:45,153 --> 00:15:48,532 about this American rebellion, do we? 121 00:15:50,075 --> 00:15:53,161 A few arrests never hurt. 122 00:15:53,954 --> 00:15:54,997 Well then-- 123 00:15:55,706 --> 00:15:57,291 You-- 124 00:15:58,458 --> 00:15:59,459 Good. 125 00:16:11,013 --> 00:16:12,181 I-Is he gone? 126 00:16:12,681 --> 00:16:14,433 He's heading for his carriage. 127 00:16:16,977 --> 00:16:18,353 And now my coffee's cold. 128 00:16:18,353 --> 00:16:20,731 That's what happens if you work while you eat. 129 00:16:22,149 --> 00:16:25,527 How do you suppose Monsieur Lenoir amuses himself? 130 00:16:26,486 --> 00:16:27,529 I don't know. 131 00:16:28,030 --> 00:16:29,698 Drinking the tears of children? 132 00:16:33,911 --> 00:16:36,705 Could you have Ayaz lay out my red brocade? 133 00:16:37,456 --> 00:16:38,707 Who are you meeting with? 134 00:16:38,707 --> 00:16:40,125 Who do you think? 135 00:16:40,876 --> 00:16:42,085 Well, don't wear that. 136 00:16:43,045 --> 00:16:44,338 Then what? 137 00:16:44,338 --> 00:16:45,881 The velvet. 138 00:16:46,423 --> 00:16:48,133 With the leopard fur. 139 00:16:48,133 --> 00:16:49,593 You always look good in it. 140 00:17:00,562 --> 00:17:03,774 I believe, Your Majesty, that Dr. Franklin has come 141 00:17:03,774 --> 00:17:07,361 to persuade us to join America's fight against England. 142 00:17:07,986 --> 00:17:11,656 The last war cost us Canada and all our territory east of the-- 143 00:17:13,200 --> 00:17:14,952 Mississippi, Your Majesty. 144 00:17:14,952 --> 00:17:17,162 To say nothing of our possessions in India. 145 00:17:17,162 --> 00:17:19,915 And 20 million livres in debt. 146 00:17:20,415 --> 00:17:23,544 Why should we play mercenary now? 147 00:17:23,544 --> 00:17:27,964 To cripple our enemy by embracing this new nation. 148 00:17:27,964 --> 00:17:29,049 With what? 149 00:17:29,550 --> 00:17:31,051 England controls the seas. 150 00:17:31,051 --> 00:17:34,471 Our navy is being rebuilt to its former strength. 151 00:17:34,471 --> 00:17:36,431 The first minister knows that. 152 00:17:36,431 --> 00:17:38,559 The Americans have no chance of winning. 153 00:17:38,559 --> 00:17:42,062 And the foreign minister knows that. 154 00:17:42,062 --> 00:17:44,022 They can win. 155 00:17:44,022 --> 00:17:45,691 With our backing. 156 00:17:46,817 --> 00:17:48,569 Are these insurgents reliable? 157 00:17:48,569 --> 00:17:52,573 They are political amateurs who know nothing of the world. 158 00:17:52,573 --> 00:17:55,200 They know enough to seek our help. 159 00:17:55,200 --> 00:17:56,994 And we can use them to our advantage. 160 00:17:56,994 --> 00:18:01,707 France should be everyone's friend, but no one's ally. 161 00:18:02,207 --> 00:18:05,169 Let Britain and America destroy each other. 162 00:18:05,169 --> 00:18:07,296 England seeks our ruin. 163 00:18:07,296 --> 00:18:11,925 Here's a chance to seize her trade and make her taste submission. 164 00:18:12,593 --> 00:18:16,096 Perhaps all this talk of liberty has turned your head. 165 00:18:18,223 --> 00:18:20,309 I have no care for liberty, Your Majesty. 166 00:18:20,309 --> 00:18:21,935 Only for France. 167 00:18:26,607 --> 00:18:29,401 You will have nothing to do with Dr. Franklin on our behalf. 168 00:18:30,527 --> 00:18:31,904 If Your Majesty might-- 169 00:18:31,904 --> 00:18:34,948 You may leave us now, Count Vergennes. 170 00:18:36,783 --> 00:18:37,784 Sire. 171 00:18:45,626 --> 00:18:48,837 I was right! It was the comte Almaviva. 172 00:18:48,837 --> 00:18:52,382 I think it's the mischievous Figaro. 173 00:18:52,382 --> 00:18:53,884 The man himself, my lord. 174 00:18:53,884 --> 00:18:57,054 Ah, my friend, Figaro! 175 00:18:57,054 --> 00:19:01,433 Would that we could exchange places. 176 00:19:01,433 --> 00:19:05,729 Does Your Excellency know many masters who would make good valets? 177 00:19:09,525 --> 00:19:13,362 The line is, "who would be worthy of valets?" 178 00:19:13,362 --> 00:19:15,322 "Who would be worthy of valets?" 179 00:19:16,240 --> 00:19:17,533 Say the words precisely! 180 00:19:17,533 --> 00:19:20,827 When I want you to improvise, I will tell you what to say! 181 00:19:21,995 --> 00:19:23,205 Again, please. 182 00:19:24,081 --> 00:19:25,707 This is a closed rehearsal. 183 00:19:25,707 --> 00:19:27,125 Remove yourself at once. 184 00:19:40,305 --> 00:19:41,598 You are... 185 00:19:43,851 --> 00:19:44,852 I am. 186 00:19:45,853 --> 00:19:48,647 To what do I owe this honor? 187 00:19:48,647 --> 00:19:52,651 I was hoping for a private word after the rehearsal. 188 00:19:55,362 --> 00:19:56,363 Get out! 189 00:20:07,332 --> 00:20:09,751 We are very similar, you know, Dr. Franklin. 190 00:20:09,751 --> 00:20:10,836 Really? 191 00:20:11,336 --> 00:20:12,337 How so? 192 00:20:12,880 --> 00:20:14,506 You are a writer. 193 00:20:14,506 --> 00:20:16,216 Beaumarchais is a writer. 194 00:20:16,717 --> 00:20:19,261 Beaumarchais is something new in the world of theater. 195 00:20:19,761 --> 00:20:22,389 You are something new in the world of men. 196 00:20:24,766 --> 00:20:27,519 You are an American. 197 00:20:28,729 --> 00:20:31,315 And for this, Beaumarchais loves you. 198 00:20:35,611 --> 00:20:41,116 I hope you will not think me forward if I trade on that affection. 199 00:20:41,116 --> 00:20:43,660 Ah, no. Beaumarchais is yours to ravage. 200 00:20:44,703 --> 00:20:46,622 Do I say this correctly? 201 00:20:46,622 --> 00:20:47,706 You do! 202 00:20:47,706 --> 00:20:50,751 You do. And I am most intrigued by the offer. 203 00:20:52,127 --> 00:20:55,547 - Dr. Bancroft isn't yet-- - Ah, a splendid man. 204 00:20:56,632 --> 00:20:58,759 He said nothing of my-- 205 00:21:01,720 --> 00:21:05,307 Only that you're a person of some standing in Versailles. 206 00:21:06,934 --> 00:21:08,685 I am secretary to the king 207 00:21:08,685 --> 00:21:11,313 and lieutenant general of the Chase of the Tribunal. 208 00:21:11,813 --> 00:21:13,482 And bailiwick of the Warren of the Louvre. 209 00:21:14,358 --> 00:21:16,693 I don't know what it means either. 210 00:21:16,693 --> 00:21:21,198 Tell me, what sort of man is Foreign Minister Vergennes? 211 00:21:21,198 --> 00:21:22,324 What sort? 212 00:21:26,537 --> 00:21:28,080 You see where we are? 213 00:21:29,206 --> 00:21:32,042 Here, one night, you may play the lover. 214 00:21:32,668 --> 00:21:34,670 The next, a king. 215 00:21:35,462 --> 00:21:37,172 After that, a beggar. 216 00:21:37,172 --> 00:21:39,591 But who are you really? 217 00:21:40,634 --> 00:21:43,595 You are what the role requires you to be. 218 00:21:45,138 --> 00:21:47,224 We understand each other perfectly. 219 00:21:55,524 --> 00:21:59,111 I ask you to commit that to memory. 220 00:21:59,111 --> 00:22:02,281 I've divulged its contents to no one. 221 00:22:02,281 --> 00:22:04,533 Not even my associates. 222 00:22:09,788 --> 00:22:12,666 You may count on Beaumarchais's absolute discretion. 223 00:22:16,336 --> 00:22:19,256 100 tons of powder, 100,000 livres. 224 00:22:19,965 --> 00:22:22,926 80,000 blankets, 56,000 livres. 225 00:22:22,926 --> 00:22:25,762 100 tons of saltpeter, 110,000 livres. 226 00:22:25,762 --> 00:22:29,975 Eight ships of the line, 7,730,000 livres. 227 00:22:33,228 --> 00:22:36,231 The American situation is worse than I feared. 228 00:22:36,231 --> 00:22:38,984 In my opinion, it would be prudent to provide the Americans 229 00:22:38,984 --> 00:22:43,197 with enough assistance to put them on an equal level of strength with England. 230 00:22:43,197 --> 00:22:46,200 Equal, but not superior. 231 00:22:48,243 --> 00:22:51,914 Statecraft is not stagecraft, Monsieur Beaumarchais. 232 00:22:51,914 --> 00:22:54,041 Is there really any difference? 233 00:22:57,169 --> 00:23:00,589 You should be aware that His Majesty has made it clear 234 00:23:00,589 --> 00:23:03,967 this office is to have no communication with Dr. Franklin. 235 00:23:04,676 --> 00:23:06,512 Yet, you entertained this audience. 236 00:23:09,806 --> 00:23:12,184 How did you leave the conversation? 237 00:23:13,310 --> 00:23:18,899 With promises to introduce Dr. Franklin to certain suppliers of contraband. 238 00:23:23,570 --> 00:23:28,492 There might be armaments in the royal arsenal no longer in use. 239 00:23:29,243 --> 00:23:32,246 But we have no ships to put them in. 240 00:23:32,829 --> 00:23:35,249 I may be able to provide the ships. 241 00:23:36,291 --> 00:23:38,085 I didn't say the armaments were yours. 242 00:23:38,085 --> 00:23:40,087 I simply said they might exist. 243 00:23:42,339 --> 00:23:46,927 The longer Dr. Franklin remains in Paris, the more his presence becomes troublesome. 244 00:23:46,927 --> 00:23:50,347 Persuade our guest he would be happier in the country. 245 00:23:50,931 --> 00:23:52,641 With fewer people to distract him. 246 00:23:56,562 --> 00:23:58,272 Lovers, beggars and kings. 247 00:24:01,108 --> 00:24:03,068 You may rely on Beaumarchais. 248 00:24:16,915 --> 00:24:18,166 Where is it? 249 00:24:18,959 --> 00:24:21,336 Yeah. No idea what you're trying to say. 250 00:24:21,920 --> 00:24:24,965 "M-My name is Temple, but I've come to worship before you." 251 00:24:26,383 --> 00:24:29,094 Meaning her-- Whoever she is. 252 00:24:29,928 --> 00:24:34,099 It might be best to remain silent and trade upon an air of mystery. 253 00:24:35,350 --> 00:24:37,102 Where is it, Temple? 254 00:24:37,603 --> 00:24:39,354 - Excuse me. - You're supposed to be guarding it. 255 00:24:39,354 --> 00:24:40,480 Where is the damned thing? 256 00:24:40,480 --> 00:24:42,900 The one place you haven't bothered to look. 257 00:24:48,488 --> 00:24:50,073 You might have just told me. 258 00:24:50,073 --> 00:24:52,075 I did. You weren't listening. 259 00:25:04,922 --> 00:25:11,261 I would like to present Dr. Franklin of Philadelphia. 260 00:25:11,887 --> 00:25:14,389 And what on earth are you meant to be? 261 00:25:16,141 --> 00:25:17,309 An American. 262 00:25:32,574 --> 00:25:35,869 Chaumont is one of the richest merchants in France. 263 00:25:36,495 --> 00:25:38,455 And I might say the greediest. 264 00:25:38,455 --> 00:25:42,125 If he smells money in it, he will provide all the ships you need. 265 00:25:42,626 --> 00:25:45,796 And what would be the best way to open his purse? 266 00:25:47,422 --> 00:25:49,132 To play your part with conviction. 267 00:25:49,633 --> 00:25:51,927 I will endeavor to do my best. 268 00:25:52,427 --> 00:25:53,512 What about me? 269 00:25:54,388 --> 00:25:59,560 Be honest and plain, but don't say anything you cannot take back later. 270 00:26:39,683 --> 00:26:41,393 Perhaps I'm overdressed. 271 00:26:47,941 --> 00:26:49,902 We'll get you a fleet by sunset. 272 00:26:53,322 --> 00:26:56,033 Pardon me, but it's difficult to understand all of you 273 00:26:56,033 --> 00:26:58,118 when everyone speaks at the same time. 274 00:27:00,454 --> 00:27:03,373 Welcome, man of the new world. 275 00:27:03,373 --> 00:27:06,793 Dr. Franklin, allow me the pleasure to present our host, 276 00:27:06,793 --> 00:27:08,921 Jacques-Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont. 277 00:27:08,921 --> 00:27:11,882 Monsieur Chaumont, the esteemed Dr. Benjamin Franklin. 278 00:27:11,882 --> 00:27:16,053 You do honor to this house, Dr. Franklin. 279 00:27:16,553 --> 00:27:19,598 Here, you are among friends. 280 00:27:19,598 --> 00:27:21,975 And honored to be so, Monsieur Chaumont. 281 00:27:23,018 --> 00:27:24,520 My wife, Thérèse. 282 00:27:25,020 --> 00:27:26,813 Madame, it's an honor. 283 00:27:28,524 --> 00:27:31,318 I find your hat delightful, Dr. Franklin. 284 00:27:31,318 --> 00:27:32,778 What is it? 285 00:27:33,278 --> 00:27:35,489 The fur of the Canadian marten. 286 00:27:36,615 --> 00:27:39,618 A creature that spends most of the winter asleep. 287 00:27:39,618 --> 00:27:42,287 A condition that I much admire. 288 00:27:54,424 --> 00:27:57,219 But the splendor of your own adornment... 289 00:27:58,178 --> 00:28:01,890 I call it, "Coiffure de l'Indépendance." 290 00:28:02,850 --> 00:28:04,643 You approve? 291 00:28:05,352 --> 00:28:10,732 Madame, I am sorely tempted to climb aboard and man the cannons myself. 292 00:28:13,068 --> 00:28:18,490 Allow me to introduce my grandson, Temple Franklin. 293 00:28:18,490 --> 00:28:20,200 What's that on his head? 294 00:28:20,200 --> 00:28:23,745 Better check to see if someone's spaniel's gone missing. 295 00:28:24,621 --> 00:28:26,874 Remind me where America is? 296 00:28:27,374 --> 00:28:30,627 Somewhere between India and purgatory. 297 00:28:31,211 --> 00:28:32,462 I should like to go there. 298 00:28:32,963 --> 00:28:34,047 And do what, madame? 299 00:28:35,048 --> 00:28:37,009 Play piano for the red Indians. 300 00:28:37,009 --> 00:28:39,428 They're all savages. 301 00:28:40,804 --> 00:28:44,057 "Everyone gives the title of barbarism to whatever is not his practice." 302 00:28:44,558 --> 00:28:46,727 My wife, no doubt, quotes some book. 303 00:28:47,686 --> 00:28:52,608 A practice I have always found without purpose. 304 00:28:53,692 --> 00:28:54,693 Indeed. 305 00:28:58,238 --> 00:28:59,907 What could be more useless? 306 00:29:01,742 --> 00:29:05,162 You-- You are his grandfather? 307 00:29:05,787 --> 00:29:07,706 Yes. I mean, no. 308 00:29:09,333 --> 00:29:13,545 He is my grandson. 309 00:29:16,298 --> 00:29:18,634 I'm-I'm actually more of his associate. 310 00:29:20,135 --> 00:29:21,345 This means what? 311 00:29:22,513 --> 00:29:27,059 We confer on important matters that I'm not at liberty to discuss. 312 00:29:27,059 --> 00:29:28,352 It is a secret? 313 00:29:29,144 --> 00:29:30,854 And dangerous? 314 00:29:32,898 --> 00:29:35,317 Alas, I-I-I cannot say. 315 00:29:36,985 --> 00:29:39,613 Ladies and gentlemen. Dinner is-- 316 00:29:51,250 --> 00:29:53,001 Dr. Franklin. 317 00:29:55,212 --> 00:29:56,213 I'm humbled. 318 00:29:56,713 --> 00:29:58,507 My son. Jacques. 319 00:29:59,675 --> 00:30:01,552 A flair for the dramatic, sir. 320 00:30:01,552 --> 00:30:03,345 Forgive my late arrival. 321 00:30:03,345 --> 00:30:05,389 I was unavoidably detained. 322 00:30:05,389 --> 00:30:07,432 By a lady or by the law? 323 00:30:07,432 --> 00:30:08,934 Possibly both. 324 00:30:10,227 --> 00:30:13,647 Dear parents, I beg indulgence for my-- 325 00:30:14,648 --> 00:30:15,983 You smell of drink. 326 00:30:15,983 --> 00:30:17,192 Clean yourself up. 327 00:30:17,192 --> 00:30:19,778 Let's all go inside, yes? 328 00:30:20,821 --> 00:30:21,822 Everyone. 329 00:30:22,322 --> 00:30:23,907 Please. Now. 330 00:30:24,408 --> 00:30:25,617 If you will. 331 00:30:56,607 --> 00:30:59,443 I trust you're keeping your head about you. 332 00:31:00,569 --> 00:31:03,739 - Why would you say that? - Because we are here for a purpose. 333 00:31:04,239 --> 00:31:06,116 And I was once 17. 334 00:31:08,410 --> 00:31:10,204 Fill my glass. I'm thirsty. 335 00:31:13,665 --> 00:31:15,709 Quite dashing, isn't he? 336 00:31:18,253 --> 00:31:21,882 One has the oddest desire to punch him in the nose. 337 00:31:25,177 --> 00:31:27,346 Ladies and gentlemen. 338 00:31:27,346 --> 00:31:28,931 Honored guests. 339 00:31:29,431 --> 00:31:32,309 Please join Madame Chaumont and me 340 00:31:32,309 --> 00:31:37,481 in welcoming the esteemed Dr. Franklin and his grandson 341 00:31:37,481 --> 00:31:40,108 to our little rustic retreat. 342 00:31:48,867 --> 00:31:55,374 Dr. Franklin, know that at this table-- In this kingdom-- 343 00:31:56,041 --> 00:32:00,587 You will find universal favor to your country. 344 00:32:01,338 --> 00:32:03,215 A few words, please? 345 00:32:07,469 --> 00:32:09,763 I thank you all. 346 00:32:10,889 --> 00:32:14,893 I may be one of the ancients, 347 00:32:16,478 --> 00:32:18,564 but I learn that most things, 348 00:32:19,064 --> 00:32:21,441 sex better than war. 349 00:32:38,166 --> 00:32:41,587 A long life has taught me 350 00:32:42,129 --> 00:32:48,719 that diplomacy must never be a siege but a seduction. 351 00:32:49,595 --> 00:32:52,347 Think of America as a courted virgin. 352 00:32:52,848 --> 00:32:56,810 One that does not solicit favors but grants them. 353 00:32:58,770 --> 00:33:03,066 And nothing speaks to romance quite as loudly 354 00:33:03,901 --> 00:33:06,778 as a dowry worth half a hemisphere. 355 00:33:09,323 --> 00:33:10,365 No. 356 00:33:38,644 --> 00:33:42,981 I give you all a most successful courtship. 357 00:33:47,694 --> 00:33:49,947 To America and victory. 358 00:33:49,947 --> 00:33:52,699 America! America! 359 00:34:50,799 --> 00:34:52,967 May I have a word, please? 360 00:34:52,967 --> 00:34:55,344 Of course. Excuse me. 361 00:34:57,848 --> 00:34:59,933 Chaumont has made an offer. 362 00:35:01,268 --> 00:35:02,895 Money or arms? 363 00:35:03,812 --> 00:35:05,689 For you to be his guest here. 364 00:35:07,566 --> 00:35:09,484 It would be wise to accept. 365 00:35:09,484 --> 00:35:11,695 What about America and victory? 366 00:35:12,779 --> 00:35:16,700 Mon très cher. Any seduction worth the name takes time. 367 00:36:15,717 --> 00:36:17,719 I'm sorry, Madame. 368 00:36:17,719 --> 00:36:19,638 I've disturbed you. 369 00:36:20,931 --> 00:36:21,932 Not at all. 370 00:36:22,891 --> 00:36:25,060 I came here for quiet. 371 00:36:26,228 --> 00:36:27,479 Perhaps you have as well? 372 00:36:28,981 --> 00:36:32,109 And two may be as quiet together as one. 373 00:36:50,878 --> 00:36:53,589 You play beautifully. 374 00:36:54,798 --> 00:36:57,676 Maestro Boccherini was a good teacher. 375 00:36:58,719 --> 00:37:00,971 I'm not familiar with the piece. 376 00:37:06,143 --> 00:37:07,519 I only wrote it just now. 377 00:37:07,519 --> 00:37:09,188 So easily? 378 00:37:09,188 --> 00:37:12,149 The feeling gives birth to the idea. Don't you find? 379 00:37:13,483 --> 00:37:19,781 I wish it were so. But I must work to be clever. 380 00:37:19,781 --> 00:37:23,368 I think that is what a clever person would say. 381 00:37:24,244 --> 00:37:27,831 I think madame may be more clever than I. 382 00:37:27,831 --> 00:37:28,916 Oh, no. 383 00:37:29,625 --> 00:37:33,795 I could never be so witty before so many people. 384 00:37:34,671 --> 00:37:38,133 Is that why you play music that no one will hear? 385 00:37:38,133 --> 00:37:40,010 But you have heard it, sir. 386 00:37:42,221 --> 00:37:43,722 Isn't that sufficient? 387 00:37:46,517 --> 00:37:48,143 Benjamin Franklin, ma'am. 388 00:37:48,143 --> 00:37:52,147 Late of the printing trade from the city of Philadelphia. 389 00:37:52,147 --> 00:37:56,109 Anne Louise Brillon de Jouy of Passy. 390 00:37:58,237 --> 00:38:00,531 I am delighted to meet you. 391 00:38:10,832 --> 00:38:14,294 Are you absolutely sure, my boy? 392 00:38:20,050 --> 00:38:21,176 Very good. 393 00:38:26,723 --> 00:38:28,934 - You tricked me. - I merely asked a question. 394 00:38:28,934 --> 00:38:30,727 You answered as you chose. 395 00:38:30,727 --> 00:38:33,146 - How am I to blame? - That's sophistry. 396 00:38:33,146 --> 00:38:34,815 It is chess. 397 00:38:37,526 --> 00:38:40,445 Chess teaches a great deal of useful skills. 398 00:38:40,445 --> 00:38:44,157 Foresight, circumspection, caution... 399 00:38:44,992 --> 00:38:46,535 Never show impatience. 400 00:38:47,035 --> 00:38:49,037 Always think several moves ahead. 401 00:38:49,037 --> 00:38:52,541 Most importantly, never hurry your opponent. 402 00:38:55,711 --> 00:38:57,337 Then stop tapping the table. 403 00:39:00,632 --> 00:39:02,759 Well, she seemed a charming girl. 404 00:39:03,468 --> 00:39:04,678 Who? 405 00:39:05,262 --> 00:39:07,472 Cuné-- Cunégonde? Is that her name? 406 00:39:08,098 --> 00:39:09,183 How do you know that? 407 00:39:09,766 --> 00:39:12,227 I passed some pleasant moments with her mother. 408 00:39:12,227 --> 00:39:13,353 Did you? 409 00:39:13,353 --> 00:39:17,191 There might be an opportunity for you to encounter her more often. 410 00:39:17,691 --> 00:39:18,984 How is that? 411 00:39:18,984 --> 00:39:23,155 Monsieur Chaumont has invited us to be his guests at the Valentinois. 412 00:39:23,906 --> 00:39:24,907 I like it here. 413 00:39:24,907 --> 00:39:27,492 The Brillons would be our next-door neighbors. 414 00:39:27,492 --> 00:39:29,745 Just a little stroll away. 415 00:39:29,745 --> 00:39:31,371 You're up to something. 416 00:39:31,371 --> 00:39:36,960 I am plotting to deliver cannons, rifles, ships and soldiers to the United States. 417 00:39:37,461 --> 00:39:40,172 Monsieur Chaumont could make that possible. 418 00:39:40,172 --> 00:39:42,007 No, you're up to something else. 419 00:39:42,925 --> 00:39:44,384 "Pleasant moments." 420 00:39:46,178 --> 00:39:49,139 Well, you said you shared some pleasant moments with her mother. 421 00:39:49,139 --> 00:39:51,517 I spoke imprecisely. 422 00:39:51,517 --> 00:39:53,060 You never do that. 423 00:39:53,644 --> 00:39:56,313 You are a very untrusting young man. 424 00:39:56,313 --> 00:39:58,023 I am your grandson. 425 00:40:01,235 --> 00:40:05,322 It undoubtedly surpasses any present French cartography. 426 00:40:06,323 --> 00:40:08,867 I'd like you to convey it to the comte de Vergennes. 427 00:40:10,869 --> 00:40:12,538 I thought Versailles was off-limits. 428 00:40:12,538 --> 00:40:14,289 It is off-limits to me. 429 00:40:14,831 --> 00:40:19,795 But a young American of open countenance, here to further his education... 430 00:40:19,795 --> 00:40:20,963 Who could refuse him? 431 00:40:21,463 --> 00:40:23,006 The foreign minister could. 432 00:40:23,006 --> 00:40:24,424 He won't. 433 00:40:24,424 --> 00:40:27,886 Monsieur Beaumarchais has made certain arrangements. 434 00:40:29,638 --> 00:40:32,516 The only question is your own diligence. 435 00:40:32,516 --> 00:40:34,601 - I won't fail you, Grandfather. - Good lad. 436 00:40:35,102 --> 00:40:36,436 Now give him this. 437 00:40:37,896 --> 00:40:40,732 Place it in Count Vergennes's hands personally. 438 00:40:41,567 --> 00:40:44,319 His and no one else's. 439 00:40:49,491 --> 00:40:51,618 You understand what we're on about? 440 00:40:55,998 --> 00:40:56,999 We're playing chess. 441 00:41:42,961 --> 00:41:44,671 What business do you have here? 442 00:41:50,844 --> 00:41:52,304 What do you want with him? 443 00:41:54,139 --> 00:41:55,140 The queen! 444 00:42:11,782 --> 00:42:14,201 A needle! A needle! 445 00:42:33,637 --> 00:42:34,638 Over there. 446 00:42:40,185 --> 00:42:41,186 Thank you. 447 00:42:43,730 --> 00:42:47,526 You may be certain Count Vergennes will receive Dr. Franklin's message. 448 00:42:47,526 --> 00:42:50,696 I'm sorry, sir. But my grandfather's instructed me 449 00:42:50,696 --> 00:42:53,615 to place the letter in Count Vergennes's hands m-myself. 450 00:42:53,615 --> 00:42:55,367 The minister is very busy. 451 00:42:57,286 --> 00:42:58,287 Then I'll wait. 452 00:43:08,672 --> 00:43:11,341 - I must see him immediately. - It's customary 453 00:43:11,341 --> 00:43:14,136 to make an appointment first, Marquis. 454 00:43:14,720 --> 00:43:15,929 If you please. 455 00:43:33,197 --> 00:43:37,576 Sir, we have the grandson of Dr. Franklin. He is delivering a message. 456 00:43:38,869 --> 00:43:42,206 - The marquis de Lafayette is here as well. - Shit, him again? 457 00:43:43,373 --> 00:43:44,791 Bring the boy in. 458 00:43:47,878 --> 00:43:50,172 Do you have business with Count Vergennes? 459 00:43:54,176 --> 00:43:55,928 The minister will see you now. 460 00:43:59,515 --> 00:44:00,349 If you please-- 461 00:44:00,349 --> 00:44:02,351 Monsieur le Comte, when will you entertain my request? 462 00:44:02,351 --> 00:44:04,603 In due time, Marquis. 463 00:44:04,603 --> 00:44:06,772 The cause of liberty cannot be kept waiting forever. 464 00:44:06,772 --> 00:44:10,192 If you'll permit me, I have business with this young man. 465 00:44:13,654 --> 00:44:15,822 I understand you have a message for me. 466 00:44:28,252 --> 00:44:31,046 Call again tomorrow morning. You shall have your answer. 467 00:44:31,046 --> 00:44:34,174 Until then, you can remain here as our guest. 468 00:44:34,174 --> 00:44:37,094 With respect, sir, I'm expected back in Paris. 469 00:44:37,094 --> 00:44:38,804 I'm sure your guardian will not mind 470 00:44:38,804 --> 00:44:41,139 leaving you in our charge for a little while. 471 00:44:41,807 --> 00:44:43,350 You will, of course, understand 472 00:44:43,350 --> 00:44:46,270 that you have to say nothing about the reason for your visit. 473 00:44:46,270 --> 00:44:47,896 Is that understood? 474 00:44:51,149 --> 00:44:52,568 Mr. Secretary. 475 00:44:57,447 --> 00:45:01,243 Marquis, this visitor is new to France and the court. 476 00:45:01,243 --> 00:45:04,371 I count on you to acquaint him with our customs. 477 00:45:05,247 --> 00:45:07,249 Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier. 478 00:45:07,249 --> 00:45:09,042 The marquis de Lafayette, at your service. 479 00:45:09,543 --> 00:45:11,211 Temple. Temple Fr-- 480 00:45:12,671 --> 00:45:14,173 William Temple, sir. 481 00:45:15,007 --> 00:45:16,300 Américain? 482 00:45:16,300 --> 00:45:18,385 Yes. Oui. 483 00:45:19,845 --> 00:45:21,430 Then we must be friends. 484 00:45:21,430 --> 00:45:23,557 Be sure to have him back here promptly at 12:00 tomorrow. 485 00:45:23,557 --> 00:45:26,185 - On the dot, monsieur. - Better go this way. 486 00:45:27,686 --> 00:45:29,146 Will you take my plea to the king? 487 00:45:29,146 --> 00:45:30,230 Be back by noon. 488 00:45:33,442 --> 00:45:34,443 Marquis. 489 00:45:48,207 --> 00:45:49,416 My American friend. 490 00:45:49,416 --> 00:45:53,378 They say you can walk for days in the Ohio forest and never see the sky. 491 00:45:53,378 --> 00:45:54,963 - Is this true? - It could be. 492 00:45:55,797 --> 00:45:57,966 I will go there and see it myself. 493 00:45:59,259 --> 00:46:01,929 Why do you have so many names? 494 00:46:02,471 --> 00:46:04,848 - Sorry? - Names. 495 00:46:05,349 --> 00:46:07,434 Joseph, Paul-- Names. 496 00:46:09,478 --> 00:46:14,483 So many before me, they-- they make dead in battle. 497 00:46:14,483 --> 00:46:19,279 And so, ma mère, she want me have protection of Heaven. 498 00:46:19,780 --> 00:46:20,614 And so, 499 00:46:20,614 --> 00:46:23,033 Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier. 500 00:46:23,033 --> 00:46:24,826 What do I call you then? 501 00:46:24,826 --> 00:46:25,911 Gilbert. 502 00:46:26,411 --> 00:46:28,413 Gilbert. Temple. 503 00:46:28,413 --> 00:46:30,666 Temple. Temple. Like-- Like temple. 504 00:46:31,750 --> 00:46:32,960 Enchanté, Temple. 505 00:46:32,960 --> 00:46:34,044 Enchanté. 506 00:46:34,711 --> 00:46:35,796 And what is this? 507 00:46:38,423 --> 00:46:39,550 My clothes. 508 00:46:53,689 --> 00:46:55,274 The proper adjustments, please. 509 00:46:55,274 --> 00:46:57,276 We want the silhouette of a man, not a slug. 510 00:47:00,779 --> 00:47:02,197 Is the wig here? 511 00:47:02,197 --> 00:47:03,949 No violet. I don't want to see any violet. 512 00:47:03,949 --> 00:47:06,034 Let's try on the green immediately. It'll work much better. 513 00:47:08,287 --> 00:47:09,288 Yes. 514 00:47:11,039 --> 00:47:14,251 We can take some length away there for a more striking silhouette. 515 00:47:14,251 --> 00:47:15,502 Because he's not very tall. 516 00:47:27,472 --> 00:47:29,600 Yes. Those could be interesting. 517 00:47:32,019 --> 00:47:33,020 That's nice. 518 00:47:34,021 --> 00:47:36,231 What about these? These could work. 519 00:48:02,007 --> 00:48:03,217 Here, we drink champagne. 520 00:48:03,717 --> 00:48:05,385 We drink champagne. 521 00:48:06,178 --> 00:48:07,596 And-- 522 00:48:07,596 --> 00:48:09,431 Don't look at people too much. 523 00:48:09,932 --> 00:48:11,141 We let them look at us. 524 00:48:17,814 --> 00:48:19,942 This way, Monsieur le marquis de Lafayette. 525 00:48:27,157 --> 00:48:28,951 I will be the one to ask him. 526 00:48:28,951 --> 00:48:30,494 You meet General Washington? 527 00:48:30,494 --> 00:48:32,579 No, but I'd like to. Why? 528 00:48:32,579 --> 00:48:35,499 We-- We go to-- to America. 529 00:48:35,499 --> 00:48:37,793 Ségur, Noailles, Lafayette. And we-- we fight. 530 00:48:37,793 --> 00:48:39,920 We fight for Washington. We fight for liberty! 531 00:48:39,920 --> 00:48:41,797 - And mostly glory. - Don't forget honor. 532 00:48:41,797 --> 00:48:43,257 Yes, honor. And-- 533 00:48:43,257 --> 00:48:44,341 To kill British! 534 00:48:44,341 --> 00:48:47,261 My country cousin. He is very hot-blooded. 535 00:48:47,261 --> 00:48:48,470 He has very hot blood. 536 00:48:50,848 --> 00:48:52,850 We hate British. 537 00:48:53,433 --> 00:48:56,854 British, they-- they kill my father. 538 00:48:56,854 --> 00:48:59,231 Oh, don't be so morbid, Gilbert. 539 00:48:59,731 --> 00:49:02,067 So, tell me, Temple. Do you like Paris? 540 00:49:03,735 --> 00:49:05,696 But I've only been here a few weeks, so-- 541 00:49:05,696 --> 00:49:07,322 There is nothing for us here. 542 00:49:07,322 --> 00:49:09,741 Nothing but the court and its stupid rituals. 543 00:49:09,741 --> 00:49:12,160 The king-- The king, he-- How do you say? 544 00:49:12,160 --> 00:49:16,039 - He say no. - He say no to go to America and fight. 545 00:49:16,540 --> 00:49:17,583 But I-- 546 00:49:18,625 --> 00:49:20,252 I have buy a ship. 547 00:49:20,252 --> 00:49:23,172 You talk too loud, Gilbert. Anyone here could be a "nose". 548 00:49:25,883 --> 00:49:27,050 Hey, spies! 549 00:49:27,050 --> 00:49:30,387 Say hello to our friend from America! 550 00:49:43,817 --> 00:49:46,445 The wags are convinced you've abandoned America 551 00:49:46,445 --> 00:49:49,865 and come to Paris to finish your days as a Frenchman. 552 00:49:49,865 --> 00:49:51,867 Conjectures do me no harm, 553 00:49:51,867 --> 00:49:54,578 so I've never found it necessary to correct them. 554 00:49:58,081 --> 00:50:01,293 If it's another favor-seeker, say that I'm indisposed. 555 00:50:04,421 --> 00:50:05,839 Well, well, well. 556 00:50:05,839 --> 00:50:07,925 Enter, young nobleman. 557 00:50:08,425 --> 00:50:09,426 Where have-- 558 00:50:13,764 --> 00:50:15,224 What are you wearing? 559 00:50:15,224 --> 00:50:16,808 It is a gift from Gilbert. 560 00:50:16,808 --> 00:50:20,145 Well, who is Gilbert and why is he giving you clothes? 561 00:50:20,145 --> 00:50:23,565 He is a marquis or a count. I forget. 562 00:50:23,565 --> 00:50:25,609 But he is a fine fellow. 563 00:50:25,609 --> 00:50:28,153 And all he talks about is coming to America to fight. 564 00:50:28,153 --> 00:50:31,448 - He's gonna buy this-- - Do you bring Monsieur Vergennes's reply? 565 00:50:37,538 --> 00:50:40,082 And go change into something more suited to your station. 566 00:50:40,999 --> 00:50:42,584 Th-This is the dress of court. 567 00:50:42,584 --> 00:50:45,754 We're not at court, and we're not Frenchmen. 568 00:50:46,964 --> 00:50:48,465 Maybe I should wear a fur cap. 569 00:50:48,465 --> 00:50:51,009 Keep at it, and you'll be wearing leg-irons. 570 00:50:51,009 --> 00:50:53,595 The letter. The letter. 571 00:50:57,057 --> 00:51:01,478 Minister Vergennes welcomes the opportunity for an interview. 572 00:51:07,234 --> 00:51:09,361 A midnight assignation. 573 00:51:10,445 --> 00:51:11,446 What? 574 00:51:12,531 --> 00:51:13,866 You rogue. 575 00:51:26,587 --> 00:51:28,088 Perhaps you misunderstood. 576 00:51:28,088 --> 00:51:31,008 The instructions were quite clear. 577 00:51:35,888 --> 00:51:38,891 Look, the last occasion I engaged in such hugger-mugger, 578 00:51:38,891 --> 00:51:42,644 I wound up with a cutpurse and a vile bout of crabs. 579 00:51:42,644 --> 00:51:45,147 You must tell me about it sometime. 580 00:51:52,112 --> 00:51:54,281 Here comes old Diogenes. 581 00:51:54,281 --> 00:51:59,203 If he's still searching for an honest man, he will be disappointed. 582 00:52:02,539 --> 00:52:03,540 Dr. Franklin? 583 00:52:03,540 --> 00:52:05,083 This way, please. 584 00:52:06,168 --> 00:52:07,169 Alone. 585 00:52:13,091 --> 00:52:16,053 I'll keep myself amused. 586 00:52:43,914 --> 00:52:45,499 Did he come alone? 587 00:52:46,083 --> 00:52:47,668 He came with a gentleman. 588 00:52:48,961 --> 00:52:52,464 Serve him tea, and make sure he stays in the carriage. 589 00:52:53,549 --> 00:52:54,550 Yes, sir. 590 00:52:58,595 --> 00:53:02,474 I trust you did not send this as a jest. 591 00:53:03,892 --> 00:53:05,727 Why would I do such a thing? 592 00:53:06,228 --> 00:53:10,107 To remind France of what it no longer possesses? 593 00:53:11,650 --> 00:53:13,694 Does France need reminding? 594 00:53:14,736 --> 00:53:17,781 I would welcome you with pleasure, Dr. Franklin, 595 00:53:17,781 --> 00:53:19,908 were you actually to be here. 596 00:53:19,908 --> 00:53:23,829 And I would be honored to make your acquaintance, Count Vergennes, 597 00:53:23,829 --> 00:53:25,747 were we ever to meet. 598 00:53:27,499 --> 00:53:30,961 But since this conversation is wholly imaginary, 599 00:53:30,961 --> 00:53:34,590 are we not free to discuss anything we like? 600 00:53:34,590 --> 00:53:38,802 A prudent man should temper even his fantasies. 601 00:53:38,802 --> 00:53:42,431 Well, then by all means let us speak realistically. 602 00:53:42,431 --> 00:53:43,515 Very well. 603 00:53:44,099 --> 00:53:46,602 The last time you visited our country, 604 00:53:46,602 --> 00:53:49,980 you were a loyal subject of the British Crown, 605 00:53:50,480 --> 00:53:53,525 quite convinced of English superiority. 606 00:53:53,525 --> 00:53:57,613 What use is experience if a man cannot learn from it? 607 00:53:58,197 --> 00:54:00,157 And what have you learned? 608 00:54:00,157 --> 00:54:05,662 That I prefer freedom to servitude and citizenship to vassalage. 609 00:54:05,662 --> 00:54:08,040 La France is no republic. 610 00:54:08,540 --> 00:54:11,752 Why should our king be preferable to yours? 611 00:54:11,752 --> 00:54:15,631 Well, His Majesty, King Louis, can help us defeat the English. 612 00:54:16,131 --> 00:54:20,594 That will benefit us both. Monarchy and republic. 613 00:54:22,179 --> 00:54:23,180 If I may? 614 00:54:26,350 --> 00:54:31,063 20 years ago, all this was New France. 615 00:54:31,063 --> 00:54:33,148 Lost in wars to Great Britain. 616 00:54:35,067 --> 00:54:40,531 Nothing in life is quite as satisfying as a humiliation repaid. 617 00:54:42,699 --> 00:54:47,037 And what might be the price of this satisfaction? 618 00:54:47,037 --> 00:54:52,584 A treaty of alliance, a loan of two million livres, 619 00:54:53,418 --> 00:54:56,004 and the friendship of a grateful nation. 620 00:54:56,004 --> 00:54:58,382 But America is not a nation. 621 00:54:59,299 --> 00:55:03,971 Merely a string of little towns trapped between an ocean and the edge of a forest. 622 00:55:04,471 --> 00:55:06,431 And what are the English without us? 623 00:55:06,932 --> 00:55:08,851 Shopkeepers on an island? 624 00:55:09,685 --> 00:55:11,728 We'll flourish in their absence, 625 00:55:11,728 --> 00:55:16,191 and they will wither without their monopoly on our commerce. 626 00:55:18,068 --> 00:55:20,237 With us, you can trade. 627 00:55:20,988 --> 00:55:22,823 With them, you will only fight. 628 00:55:25,534 --> 00:55:31,123 Do you really wish me to believe that you haven't concluded this already? 629 00:55:33,125 --> 00:55:34,126 Your son. 630 00:55:37,129 --> 00:55:38,130 Pardon? 631 00:55:38,130 --> 00:55:40,174 Monsieur Temple's father. 632 00:55:41,592 --> 00:55:44,136 He is in an American prison, is he not? 633 00:55:44,136 --> 00:55:46,930 If you know his fate, then why do you ask me? 634 00:55:47,514 --> 00:55:50,392 Guilty of loyalty to the English king. 635 00:55:50,976 --> 00:55:52,895 A traitor to your Congress. 636 00:55:53,812 --> 00:55:56,106 Will you petition to see him hanged? 637 00:55:58,734 --> 00:56:00,819 Do you say this to wound me, sir? 638 00:56:00,819 --> 00:56:03,780 What is your true allegiance, Dr. Franklin? 639 00:56:04,823 --> 00:56:08,827 How do I know it will not change yet again with experience? 640 00:56:09,411 --> 00:56:13,332 I come here tonight not as anyone's father, 641 00:56:13,957 --> 00:56:16,960 but as a representative of the United States. 642 00:56:17,711 --> 00:56:20,005 I have seen no letter from your Congress. 643 00:56:20,756 --> 00:56:22,549 You carry no title. 644 00:56:23,634 --> 00:56:27,137 There is only secrecy and go-betweens. 645 00:56:27,137 --> 00:56:32,392 And your army has lost nearly every campaign it has fought. 646 00:56:33,143 --> 00:56:36,146 What position would you take if you were me? 647 00:56:37,856 --> 00:56:40,943 I would enumerate my opponent's weaknesses. 648 00:56:40,943 --> 00:56:44,154 Expose the futility of his pursuit. 649 00:56:44,154 --> 00:56:49,701 And scheme how I might best work the situation to my advantage. 650 00:56:52,037 --> 00:56:58,377 Dr. Franklin, I have long admired you, and I look forward to the day we meet. 651 00:57:18,939 --> 00:57:19,940 Do we have an alliance? 652 00:57:19,940 --> 00:57:23,026 No, we have a battle.