1 00:01:08,440 --> 00:01:10,399 (Explosion) 2 00:01:30,040 --> 00:01:31,359 Harper! 3 00:01:34,200 --> 00:01:35,599 Harris! 4 00:01:37,040 --> 00:01:38,199 Get him to the bank. 5 00:01:47,360 --> 00:01:48,559 Over here! 6 00:01:48,600 --> 00:01:49,999 Bloody day, Sharpe. 7 00:01:51,200 --> 00:01:52,599 Bloody day. 8 00:01:54,400 --> 00:01:55,799 How many have you lost? 9 00:01:57,920 --> 00:01:58,919 30 today, sir. 10 00:01:58,960 --> 00:01:59,959 (Explosion) 11 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,999 And how many do you have left? 12 00:02:02,040 --> 00:02:03,759 120 can still do duty. 13 00:02:04,840 --> 00:02:06,279 86 still on strength, 14 00:02:06,320 --> 00:02:08,439 but maimed or sick or... 15 00:02:08,480 --> 00:02:10,239 or being made so in hospitals. 16 00:02:11,240 --> 00:02:14,519 - You're expecting replacements, of course. - Yes, sir. 17 00:02:14,560 --> 00:02:17,439 From 2nd Battalion, Chelmsford? 18 00:02:17,480 --> 00:02:19,759 Lord Fenner, Secretary of State at War, 19 00:02:19,800 --> 00:02:22,599 works to the Secretary of State ofWar. 20 00:02:22,640 --> 00:02:25,159 Neither ofthem know what a war is, of course. 21 00:02:25,200 --> 00:02:28,239 Politicians - they're not fit to lick yourjakes out. 22 00:02:28,280 --> 00:02:30,759 - What am I supposed to see, sir? - At the bottom. 23 00:02:30,800 --> 00:02:32,599 Some mention ofthe South Essex. 24 00:02:33,920 --> 00:02:36,439 2nd Battalion, now a holding battalion. 25 00:02:36,480 --> 00:02:39,599 You won't get many men from a holding battalion. A few boys. 26 00:02:39,640 --> 00:02:43,279 A wounded man awaiting a replacement, ifyou're lucky. 27 00:02:43,320 --> 00:02:47,439 No draft available? There were eight recruiting parties, last I heard. 28 00:02:47,480 --> 00:02:51,239 Fenner says you've got no replacements, so there you are. 29 00:02:52,240 --> 00:02:54,239 He says something else. 30 00:02:55,240 --> 00:02:57,239 Your regiment's to be broken up. 31 00:02:58,280 --> 00:02:59,279 What?! 32 00:02:59,320 --> 00:03:04,279 Lord Fenner suggested your men be given to other battalions, your Colours be sent home, 33 00:03:04,320 --> 00:03:08,879 and your officers exchange themselves into other regiments, sell their commissions, 34 00:03:08,920 --> 00:03:11,479 or make themselves available for our disposal. 35 00:03:11,520 --> 00:03:13,279 They can't do it. 36 00:03:13,320 --> 00:03:14,679 It is a pity, I agree. 37 00:03:14,720 --> 00:03:18,599 Wellington was hoping to have the South Essex in France. 38 00:03:18,640 --> 00:03:20,959 Seems to think you might have been useful. 39 00:03:22,680 --> 00:03:25,359 Who's in charge 2nd Battalion, Chelmsford? 40 00:03:25,400 --> 00:03:26,399 (Explosion) 41 00:03:26,440 --> 00:03:29,559 - Girdwood, I think. Colonel Girdwood. - Do you know him? 42 00:03:29,600 --> 00:03:31,319 Never met him in my life, sir. 43 00:03:31,360 --> 00:03:36,479 Authorises you and Harper to go to Chelmsford and select replacements. 44 00:03:37,880 --> 00:03:40,439 Do you want the South Essex to die? 45 00:03:40,480 --> 00:03:42,559 No, well, go to Chelmsford. Find men. 46 00:03:43,560 --> 00:03:45,799 Ifthere are none there, then find others. 47 00:03:45,840 --> 00:03:48,559 Save the regiment, Sharpe. 48 00:03:48,600 --> 00:03:50,479 Yes, sir. 49 00:03:50,520 --> 00:03:54,159 Oh, er...Horse Guards first. Let 'em know you're there. 50 00:03:54,200 --> 00:03:56,199 Oh, they'll know, sir. 51 00:04:02,600 --> 00:04:03,599 Davis! 52 00:04:03,640 --> 00:04:05,639 Come on, keep up! Keep up! 53 00:04:05,680 --> 00:04:07,679 The sergeant major's dead, sir. 54 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,999 The old bugger's gone, has he? 55 00:04:15,560 --> 00:04:19,079 You've got his job, Harper. Harris, give him his rank. 56 00:04:29,760 --> 00:04:32,279 Another one here, Sergeant. We've lost him. 57 00:04:45,240 --> 00:04:46,639 - Lord Fenner. - My lord. 58 00:04:46,680 --> 00:04:48,799 - My Lord Fenner. - Please, my lord. 59 00:04:48,840 --> 00:04:51,599 - Please, my lord. - My dear Lord Fenner, I am widowed. 60 00:04:51,640 --> 00:04:52,639 Quiet! Please. 61 00:04:55,880 --> 00:04:57,199 700 men, Pat. 62 00:04:57,240 --> 00:04:59,839 700 drawing rations and pay, and that's official. 63 00:04:59,880 --> 00:05:02,159 - Where are they? - Chelmsford. 64 00:05:02,200 --> 00:05:03,999 Where they're supposed to be. 65 00:05:17,320 --> 00:05:19,359 Whoa, there! Whoa! 66 00:05:24,720 --> 00:05:26,719 There's no guard been mounted. 67 00:05:29,600 --> 00:05:31,599 Oi, you! Drummer boy! 68 00:05:32,800 --> 00:05:34,799 (Squeals of laughter) 69 00:05:51,440 --> 00:05:53,439 Who the devil are you? 70 00:05:54,600 --> 00:05:56,159 Ladies, 71 00:05:56,200 --> 00:05:57,799 I think it best you leave us. 72 00:06:05,960 --> 00:06:11,479 Do you have such a thing as...an Officer ofthe Day? 73 00:06:11,520 --> 00:06:13,279 Of course. 74 00:06:13,320 --> 00:06:15,999 - Who is it? - Well, actually, me. 75 00:06:17,600 --> 00:06:20,119 Actually, you? 76 00:06:20,160 --> 00:06:23,039 Yes. Captain Carline. 77 00:06:23,080 --> 00:06:24,079 And you are? 78 00:06:24,120 --> 00:06:25,599 HARPER: Right-hand man. 79 00:06:25,640 --> 00:06:28,039 On the drum, right-hand man. 80 00:06:28,080 --> 00:06:29,719 In line, right marker. 81 00:06:29,760 --> 00:06:32,679 - In line to the right. - I'm Major Richard Sharpe. 82 00:06:32,720 --> 00:06:35,759 - South Essex. - Forward! Shoulders back! 83 00:06:37,320 --> 00:06:41,559 - You've heard of me? - Er, yeah. Um...you... 84 00:06:41,600 --> 00:06:43,839 You took the French Eagle at Talavera, sir. 85 00:06:43,880 --> 00:06:47,239 - But you haven't heard of a guard detail? - Sir? 86 00:06:47,280 --> 00:06:50,919 - Why wasn't there a guard on the gate? - Ah, well, um... 87 00:06:53,120 --> 00:06:55,239 - I don't know, sir. - You don't know? 88 00:06:55,280 --> 00:06:57,759 You're Officer ofthe Day. No guard mounted. 89 00:06:58,800 --> 00:07:01,639 What do you do when you're not playing blind man's buff? 90 00:07:01,680 --> 00:07:04,039 HARPER: Shoulders square! 91 00:07:04,080 --> 00:07:07,559 SHARPE: What you see is Mr Harper parading your men. 92 00:07:07,600 --> 00:07:10,199 He is the Sergeant Major ofthe 1st Battalion. 93 00:07:11,640 --> 00:07:15,439 What I will have you do is parade for him, as awkward squad, 94 00:07:15,480 --> 00:07:20,199 every hour from six o'clock this evening until he tells me you're ready. 95 00:07:20,240 --> 00:07:22,239 Well, get a shift on, man! 96 00:07:23,480 --> 00:07:24,599 Move yourself! 97 00:07:29,800 --> 00:07:30,999 Now, Mr Carline... 98 00:07:32,440 --> 00:07:35,559 ..pray you count me that cocktail crew on the square. 99 00:07:35,600 --> 00:07:37,239 Straighten up. 100 00:07:37,280 --> 00:07:38,519 Eleven. 101 00:07:38,560 --> 00:07:39,959 SHARPE: That's funny. 102 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:43,679 At Horse Guards, I was told gospel you draw ration and pay for 700. 103 00:07:43,720 --> 00:07:46,599 - HARPER: Everybody now in an orderly line. - Well? 104 00:07:46,640 --> 00:07:49,679 Face forward! Shoulders square! 105 00:07:49,720 --> 00:07:51,719 Where is the 2nd Battalion? 106 00:07:52,760 --> 00:07:54,159 I don't know, sir. 107 00:07:55,360 --> 00:07:56,799 Who commands it? 108 00:07:56,840 --> 00:07:58,239 Colonel Girdwood, sir. 109 00:08:00,520 --> 00:08:01,519 Come with me. 110 00:08:14,640 --> 00:08:18,239 - Still alive, Ted Carew? - Permission to speak, still jerking, sir. 111 00:08:18,280 --> 00:08:21,759 I was with you at Talavera, where I left my leg and drew a lacquery one. 112 00:08:21,800 --> 00:08:22,959 (Taps wood) 113 00:08:29,160 --> 00:08:30,959 Bloody hell! 114 00:08:31,000 --> 00:08:32,759 Must have 800 muskets here. 115 00:08:32,800 --> 00:08:36,479 Every one clean as a flute. Never been fired since they was proved. 116 00:08:36,520 --> 00:08:39,639 When 2nd Battalion marched out, they took 400 old 'uns. 117 00:08:40,640 --> 00:08:42,839 - What did you say, Ted? - Old 'uns, sir. 118 00:08:45,160 --> 00:08:47,239 The 2nd Battalion, 119 00:08:47,280 --> 00:08:48,679 where did they march to? 120 00:08:48,720 --> 00:08:51,199 Here's the paper of it, signed proper, I do swear. 121 00:08:51,240 --> 00:08:52,799 Where did they go, Ted? 122 00:08:52,840 --> 00:08:54,239 The 2nd Battalion. 123 00:08:54,280 --> 00:08:57,119 Chitties for everything, from flints to ball-pullers. 124 00:08:57,160 --> 00:08:59,959 Powder by the pound, ball by the barrel, pukka weights. 125 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:03,959 What about the paperwork, Ted? Must still be letters coming in for 'em. 126 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:06,479 You'll have to ask Captain Carline about that. 127 00:09:06,520 --> 00:09:08,679 Ted, you tell me. 128 00:09:08,720 --> 00:09:12,519 It's all sent on to the War Office, to Lord Fenner's secretary. 129 00:09:14,480 --> 00:09:16,479 So the 2nd Battalion does exist? 130 00:09:16,520 --> 00:09:20,319 Upon my honour, I know not, but they still recruits. 131 00:09:20,360 --> 00:09:24,279 I told him - Mr Carline, who said I was drunk - which I was drunk - 132 00:09:24,320 --> 00:09:27,919 but not so drunk I didn't dekko Horatio Havercamp knifing it down the road 133 00:09:27,960 --> 00:09:30,759 with a dozen happy recruits and the drums was badged. 134 00:09:30,800 --> 00:09:32,919 You're sure it was a recruiting party? 135 00:09:32,960 --> 00:09:37,039 Sergeant Havercamp wore our badge, but the recruits never got here. 136 00:09:37,080 --> 00:09:39,079 We haven't had a new lad in six months. 137 00:09:45,320 --> 00:09:46,319 Pat. 138 00:09:47,920 --> 00:09:48,919 Bugger all. 139 00:09:50,160 --> 00:09:52,719 Why would they want to go hiding the battalions? 140 00:09:52,760 --> 00:09:55,559 - Think this war's addled my wits, Patrick? - Mmm. 141 00:09:55,600 --> 00:09:57,159 Oh, well, er...probably not. 142 00:09:57,200 --> 00:09:58,759 (Horse's hooves) 143 00:10:05,640 --> 00:10:06,639 What are you? 144 00:10:06,680 --> 00:10:09,559 Truth to tell, I'm not quite sure. 145 00:10:09,600 --> 00:10:13,919 On this occasion I'm a galloper with a letter for Major Richard Sharpe, 146 00:10:13,960 --> 00:10:16,319 which I tucked safe about me, but... 147 00:10:16,360 --> 00:10:18,599 can't now for the life of me... 148 00:10:20,720 --> 00:10:23,159 Ah, I have it. An invitation. 149 00:10:27,200 --> 00:10:28,839 (Laughter) 150 00:10:28,880 --> 00:10:31,639 I'm afraid Parliament wishes I hadn't. 151 00:10:31,680 --> 00:10:33,999 Very good, very good. 152 00:10:34,040 --> 00:10:38,119 Uniform fits like a ball ofwax, but those boots won't do. 153 00:10:38,160 --> 00:10:42,959 They did very well for a colonel of Napoleon's Imperial Guard I had to kill to get them. 154 00:10:43,000 --> 00:10:45,279 The yellow line in the carpet. 155 00:10:45,320 --> 00:10:47,919 Observe it. Go no further than. 156 00:10:47,960 --> 00:10:49,439 (Laughter) 157 00:10:49,480 --> 00:10:51,519 Make a knee, listen, smile. 158 00:10:51,560 --> 00:10:54,799 Answer briefly - yes, no, or thank you. 159 00:10:54,840 --> 00:10:56,079 A word to the wise. 160 00:10:56,120 --> 00:10:57,119 Coming back, 161 00:10:57,160 --> 00:10:59,159 keep your sword from between your legs. 162 00:10:59,200 --> 00:11:02,639 It's not unknown for us to become entangled walking backwards. 163 00:11:02,680 --> 00:11:03,679 Now. 164 00:11:10,040 --> 00:11:17,479 Bravo. 165 00:11:22,880 --> 00:11:26,839 Major Richard Sharpe, Your Royal Highness, ofthe South Essex Regiment. 166 00:11:34,720 --> 00:11:36,079 How do you do? 167 00:11:37,240 --> 00:11:38,799 Eh? 168 00:11:38,840 --> 00:11:40,839 - Your Majesty... - What d'you say? 169 00:11:40,880 --> 00:11:42,679 What d'you say? 170 00:11:42,720 --> 00:11:44,599 Did you say "eh"? 171 00:11:44,640 --> 00:11:45,759 He said "eh"! 172 00:11:45,800 --> 00:11:48,119 (Laughter) 173 00:11:48,160 --> 00:11:52,679 What are you doing in rifle green if you're South Essex? Ain't they red? 174 00:11:54,040 --> 00:11:55,879 Yes, sir. 175 00:11:55,920 --> 00:11:57,079 Sir. 176 00:11:57,120 --> 00:11:59,279 Come up. Come up! 177 00:11:59,320 --> 00:12:01,559 Come up! 178 00:12:01,600 --> 00:12:02,679 Now, look sharp! 179 00:12:02,720 --> 00:12:04,559 (Laughs) 180 00:12:04,600 --> 00:12:06,719 May I call you Dick? 181 00:12:06,760 --> 00:12:09,719 Honoured, Your Majesty. (Clears throat) 182 00:12:09,760 --> 00:12:13,839 Call me... Well, call me Your Royal Highness, but look you... 183 00:12:13,880 --> 00:12:16,399 Damn me, but I am the one is honoured entirely, 184 00:12:16,440 --> 00:12:18,079 Dick. 185 00:12:18,120 --> 00:12:19,119 (Laughs) 186 00:12:19,160 --> 00:12:21,759 Call him Dick. Call him Dick. 187 00:12:23,400 --> 00:12:25,399 (Trumpets) 188 00:12:35,520 --> 00:12:41,159 Vive l'Empereur! Vive l'Empereur! 189 00:12:51,640 --> 00:12:52,639 Take it, Dick. 190 00:12:52,680 --> 00:12:55,239 Take it. It's yours. 191 00:13:00,600 --> 00:13:03,879 Now, tell me, Dick, ofthat bloody day. 192 00:13:03,920 --> 00:13:05,639 How you fought. 193 00:13:05,680 --> 00:13:07,679 How the flames burn the grass. 194 00:13:07,720 --> 00:13:09,079 Smoke. 195 00:13:09,120 --> 00:13:11,279 How the wounded scream as they burn. 196 00:13:12,280 --> 00:13:13,719 You slaughtered the French. 197 00:13:14,200 --> 00:13:16,359 And the snakes. 198 00:13:16,400 --> 00:13:19,439 You see, all the snakes in the grass were slithering away 199 00:13:19,480 --> 00:13:21,919 from the flames caused by our cannonballs. 200 00:13:21,960 --> 00:13:22,959 Do you see? 201 00:13:23,000 --> 00:13:25,559 We were enveloped in flames. 202 00:13:25,600 --> 00:13:27,039 Were we not, Dick? 203 00:13:27,080 --> 00:13:28,399 Oh, that bloody day! 204 00:13:28,440 --> 00:13:31,599 He er...thinks he was there. 205 00:13:31,640 --> 00:13:32,639 Let him. 206 00:13:34,520 --> 00:13:37,199 We were, sir...enveloped in flames. 207 00:13:37,240 --> 00:13:39,839 Oh, every detail etched. 208 00:13:41,600 --> 00:13:45,319 So, Dick, what brings you back to England? 209 00:13:45,360 --> 00:13:47,159 I... 210 00:13:47,200 --> 00:13:51,919 (Clears throat) Sir...I'm looking for our 2nd Battalion, sir. It's gone missing. 211 00:13:51,960 --> 00:13:55,079 Missing? Well, that won't do. 212 00:13:55,120 --> 00:13:58,719 They want to break up the 1st Battalion, abolish the South Essex. 213 00:13:58,760 --> 00:14:00,639 That won't do at all. 214 00:14:00,680 --> 00:14:02,079 Where's Fenner? 215 00:14:02,120 --> 00:14:03,199 Lord Fenner? 216 00:14:05,000 --> 00:14:06,559 You're the fellow. Come up. 217 00:14:06,600 --> 00:14:08,599 Dick would know where his men have gone. 218 00:14:08,640 --> 00:14:10,039 Oh, come up, Fenner. 219 00:14:11,440 --> 00:14:14,239 Dick tells me you want to break up the South Essex. 220 00:14:14,280 --> 00:14:15,599 Oh, no, sir. 221 00:14:15,640 --> 00:14:19,719 Well, he's convinced that you do, you see. You've spirited them off, he says. 222 00:14:19,760 --> 00:14:20,879 Oh, no. 223 00:14:20,920 --> 00:14:23,119 Well, Dick says you do, though. 224 00:14:23,160 --> 00:14:25,719 And Dick wants them back. 225 00:14:25,760 --> 00:14:29,119 And what ofthe 2nd Battalion? Dick tells me it's missing. 226 00:14:29,160 --> 00:14:32,239 No, sir. It marches on paper. 227 00:14:32,280 --> 00:14:34,839 Oh. I never tread there. 228 00:14:34,880 --> 00:14:38,279 Not on paper. No, my brother Freddy does that. 229 00:14:38,320 --> 00:14:41,799 York, Commander in Chief, you see. No, very difficult. 230 00:14:41,840 --> 00:14:44,959 So, not missing, Lord Fenner. 231 00:14:45,000 --> 00:14:47,959 No, the battalion exists on paper, 232 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:50,119 enabling us to assign stray men - 233 00:14:50,160 --> 00:14:54,359 men who would not otherwise be paid - until they can be found a proper billet. 234 00:14:54,400 --> 00:14:57,479 Ain't it a miracle the way it all works? 235 00:14:57,520 --> 00:14:59,039 Do you hear that, Dick? 236 00:14:59,080 --> 00:15:02,199 Not missing, just hiding in the paperwork. 237 00:15:03,880 --> 00:15:07,119 What have we got for Dick instead? We must have a regiment for Dick. 238 00:15:07,160 --> 00:15:08,479 He ain't paper. 239 00:15:08,520 --> 00:15:11,199 We'll find Major Sharpe a new regiment, sir. 240 00:15:11,240 --> 00:15:14,119 At once, Fenner, and look sharp about it! 241 00:15:14,160 --> 00:15:16,159 (Laughter) 242 00:15:16,200 --> 00:15:19,519 - You're in London, Major? - At the Rose Tavern. 243 00:15:19,560 --> 00:15:22,879 Ooh, best have you out ofthere before you catch something. 244 00:15:22,920 --> 00:15:25,079 Back to Spain, Fenner, where we need him. 245 00:15:25,120 --> 00:15:27,759 You'll have fresh orders tomorrow. 246 00:15:33,080 --> 00:15:34,079 Well... 247 00:15:37,280 --> 00:15:39,679 Glad to renew acquaintance, though, Dick. 248 00:15:39,720 --> 00:15:43,119 More salubrious surroundings than when we took the Eagle, eh? 249 00:15:43,160 --> 00:15:46,239 Damn me. Was it not hot that day? 250 00:15:47,360 --> 00:15:48,999 Very hot, sir. 251 00:15:49,040 --> 00:15:53,839 Simmerson calls him a bastard son of a peasant whore. 252 00:15:55,200 --> 00:15:57,199 Does he intrigue you, Anne? 253 00:15:58,200 --> 00:15:59,199 No. 254 00:16:00,200 --> 00:16:01,679 Though he is handsome. 255 00:16:01,720 --> 00:16:03,999 FENNER: Oh, he is. He is. 256 00:16:04,040 --> 00:16:07,359 Do what best you can to find out what he's after. 257 00:16:18,240 --> 00:16:19,639 Major Sharpe? 258 00:16:21,480 --> 00:16:23,999 Perhaps I can help you home. 259 00:16:24,040 --> 00:16:26,039 My carriage is outside. 260 00:16:27,800 --> 00:16:29,879 My room is some distance away, ma'am. 261 00:16:30,880 --> 00:16:33,439 My room...is not. 262 00:16:43,880 --> 00:16:46,039 Will you not tell me your name now? 263 00:16:46,080 --> 00:16:47,919 No. 264 00:16:47,960 --> 00:16:49,359 Whores don't. 265 00:16:50,600 --> 00:16:51,839 They do. 266 00:16:52,840 --> 00:16:55,519 Or how will you ask for them again? 267 00:16:55,560 --> 00:16:58,959 You just want to boast you've bedded one of Prinny's ladies. 268 00:17:00,680 --> 00:17:01,679 No. 269 00:17:04,760 --> 00:17:07,319 What have you to do with Lord Fenner? 270 00:17:09,920 --> 00:17:12,239 Nothing. 271 00:17:12,280 --> 00:17:14,679 But I'll tell you he's a liar. 272 00:17:14,720 --> 00:17:17,159 He is. He's a politician. 273 00:17:18,440 --> 00:17:21,799 He'd eat the contents of his own gut for money or power. 274 00:17:23,520 --> 00:17:25,999 So what's Fenner to you? 275 00:17:26,040 --> 00:17:28,039 He's nothing. 276 00:17:29,000 --> 00:17:31,359 He uses me occasionally. 277 00:17:33,560 --> 00:17:36,039 Do you let him know your name? 278 00:17:36,080 --> 00:17:37,079 Yes. 279 00:17:38,480 --> 00:17:40,479 Then why not me? 280 00:17:41,520 --> 00:17:43,039 You have no need of it. 281 00:17:47,800 --> 00:17:49,799 How did you know Lord Fenner was lying? 282 00:17:49,840 --> 00:17:53,159 He said my 2nd Battalion marches only on paper. 283 00:17:54,520 --> 00:17:55,519 It doesn't. 284 00:17:56,640 --> 00:17:57,639 No? 285 00:17:57,680 --> 00:18:01,959 I've been told they're still recruiting men. And I believe it. 286 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:03,839 Are you going to look for them? 287 00:18:04,960 --> 00:18:05,959 Of course. 288 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,239 Don't. 289 00:18:07,280 --> 00:18:09,279 Forget your battalion. 290 00:18:11,080 --> 00:18:13,319 Don't make Fenner your enemy. 291 00:18:13,360 --> 00:18:15,719 Why not? What can he do to me? 292 00:18:15,760 --> 00:18:17,479 Kill you. 293 00:18:19,200 --> 00:18:20,359 Go back to Spain. 294 00:18:20,400 --> 00:18:24,719 I'll be going back to Spain as soon as I can, but I'll be taking men back with me. 295 00:18:26,200 --> 00:18:28,919 If you know anything about my battalion, tell me now. 296 00:18:31,080 --> 00:18:33,079 There are stairs at the back. 297 00:18:33,120 --> 00:18:35,119 You will not be seen leave. 298 00:18:35,160 --> 00:18:38,439 You clawed at me, dug your nails in my back, used me. 299 00:18:38,480 --> 00:18:39,879 Now tell me what you know. 300 00:18:39,920 --> 00:18:43,159 I'm telling you to go. 301 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,719 So I says... 302 00:18:49,120 --> 00:18:53,639 "Look up at them, ye bunch of cowardly bastards, and be struck down, 303 00:18:53,680 --> 00:18:55,679 be made of blocks of stone." 304 00:18:57,200 --> 00:18:58,199 Says I. 305 00:18:59,880 --> 00:19:00,879 Ah. 306 00:19:02,760 --> 00:19:03,999 But their thread, 307 00:19:05,680 --> 00:19:06,679 their thread... 308 00:19:08,880 --> 00:19:10,879 The earth shakes from their thread. 309 00:19:13,040 --> 00:19:15,639 So with their bayonets twirling and twirling, 310 00:19:17,240 --> 00:19:20,279 and the drums going rat-a-tat-tat, 311 00:19:21,120 --> 00:19:22,119 rat-a-tat-tat, 312 00:19:23,720 --> 00:19:26,279 then the whole world goes... 313 00:19:26,320 --> 00:19:27,319 bang! 314 00:19:28,480 --> 00:19:30,719 - (Whistling) - Don't go away. 315 00:19:33,520 --> 00:19:34,919 The plunder, Patrick. 316 00:19:36,920 --> 00:19:38,319 Which is half mine. 317 00:19:38,360 --> 00:19:40,079 Don't need to remind me. 318 00:19:40,120 --> 00:19:41,919 Where are you going to cash it? 319 00:19:41,960 --> 00:19:45,359 An old friend. One I've trusted long before our acquaintance. 320 00:19:45,400 --> 00:19:47,879 - Oh, I'll go with you. - No, you won't. 321 00:19:47,920 --> 00:19:50,319 There's some of my life I keep even from you. 322 00:19:51,320 --> 00:19:52,759 (Bawdy laughter) 323 00:19:52,800 --> 00:19:56,919 I find myself in your debt, so to speak. 324 00:19:59,200 --> 00:20:01,279 Major Sharpe seems very determined. 325 00:20:05,120 --> 00:20:07,279 How did he perform? 326 00:20:07,320 --> 00:20:09,559 Was he...churlish? 327 00:20:10,600 --> 00:20:12,479 Ardent? 328 00:20:12,520 --> 00:20:13,519 Hasty? 329 00:20:14,720 --> 00:20:15,719 Bruising? 330 00:20:17,400 --> 00:20:18,399 Grateful? 331 00:20:18,440 --> 00:20:19,519 Don't be absurd. 332 00:20:20,520 --> 00:20:23,519 If I find I am poxed in due course, I shall know you lie. 333 00:20:26,720 --> 00:20:28,319 What will happen to him? 334 00:20:31,200 --> 00:20:35,439 It is often exciting to wield power at the lowest level, 335 00:20:35,480 --> 00:20:37,479 that of life or death. 336 00:20:39,760 --> 00:20:41,159 I'm excited. 337 00:20:42,160 --> 00:20:45,039 I have sent out death. 338 00:20:48,840 --> 00:20:50,959 (Clears throat and spits) 339 00:20:51,000 --> 00:20:52,759 CHILD: Give us a penny, mister. 340 00:20:52,800 --> 00:20:53,799 Give us a penny. 341 00:20:53,840 --> 00:20:55,559 Cheeky sod! 342 00:20:55,600 --> 00:20:56,679 Lovely bum, lass. 343 00:20:56,720 --> 00:20:58,079 Behave yourself. 344 00:20:58,120 --> 00:21:00,199 Come on, now. Come on! 345 00:21:00,240 --> 00:21:01,239 Yeah! 346 00:21:03,040 --> 00:21:04,759 Good. (Laughs) 347 00:21:04,800 --> 00:21:06,679 Feel better now? 348 00:21:06,720 --> 00:21:09,439 WOMAN: What do we want, soldier? 349 00:21:09,480 --> 00:21:11,479 Less of your language, Maggie. 350 00:21:13,680 --> 00:21:18,479 Dear Christ! Tis yourself! 351 00:21:18,520 --> 00:21:20,199 Tis me. 352 00:21:20,240 --> 00:21:22,239 Sharpey! Oh, Dick! 353 00:21:24,720 --> 00:21:25,919 Maggie Joyce! 354 00:21:32,640 --> 00:21:34,039 I'm not as I was, Dick. 355 00:21:35,080 --> 00:21:37,039 I am someone now. 356 00:21:37,080 --> 00:21:38,719 Same as you. 357 00:21:40,480 --> 00:21:41,479 Me? 358 00:21:43,120 --> 00:21:44,439 I'm trying to be. 359 00:21:44,480 --> 00:21:45,479 Well, you must. 360 00:21:46,960 --> 00:21:49,239 Yeah. You always told me that. 361 00:21:52,320 --> 00:21:53,959 So, what is it? 362 00:21:56,400 --> 00:21:57,399 It's this. 363 00:22:00,840 --> 00:22:01,839 Plunder. 364 00:22:03,040 --> 00:22:06,999 Taken only from the French, and only when they'd fought and died. 365 00:22:08,520 --> 00:22:09,879 You're a rich man. 366 00:22:10,880 --> 00:22:12,599 I will be. 367 00:22:12,640 --> 00:22:14,159 With your help. 368 00:22:15,160 --> 00:22:16,759 Can you sell 'em for me? 369 00:22:17,960 --> 00:22:20,319 A good price will take longer than a bad one. 370 00:22:20,360 --> 00:22:21,559 Can you wait? 371 00:22:22,560 --> 00:22:26,479 I've got a year's salary in French gold put by. Take as long as you need. 372 00:22:28,200 --> 00:22:29,759 You're a lucky one. 373 00:22:30,760 --> 00:22:32,519 And to think, when I first saw you, 374 00:22:32,560 --> 00:22:36,119 I didn't know whether to drown you or eat you, you were that skinny. 375 00:22:37,120 --> 00:22:39,439 Are you going to stay with me? 376 00:22:39,480 --> 00:22:40,479 I am. 377 00:22:41,480 --> 00:22:42,679 Let's get drunk. 378 00:22:43,680 --> 00:22:44,679 We shall. 379 00:22:45,680 --> 00:22:47,079 I haven't been drunk... 380 00:22:48,680 --> 00:22:50,679 Not felt safe to get drunk since... 381 00:22:53,160 --> 00:22:54,559 Since God knows when! 382 00:22:58,080 --> 00:23:00,079 (Dogs growling) 383 00:23:04,520 --> 00:23:05,919 Listen, listen. 384 00:23:05,960 --> 00:23:08,759 You're being followed. You're being followed. 385 00:23:08,800 --> 00:23:09,799 Take this. 386 00:23:09,840 --> 00:23:11,919 Get down. Pretend you're drunk. 387 00:23:13,120 --> 00:23:14,679 (Laughs drunkenly) 388 00:23:17,560 --> 00:23:18,559 (Gunshot) 389 00:23:24,200 --> 00:23:25,999 Who are you? Eh? Who sent you? 390 00:23:26,040 --> 00:23:28,079 Look. South Essex. 391 00:23:28,120 --> 00:23:29,999 - Dick? - Maggie! 392 00:23:30,040 --> 00:23:32,039 Come here. Come here! 393 00:23:33,040 --> 00:23:35,799 Can your boys throw these bodies in the river? 394 00:23:35,840 --> 00:23:38,319 They must strip them, burn their clothes. 395 00:23:38,360 --> 00:23:40,639 But the most important thing is this. 396 00:23:40,680 --> 00:23:42,039 - Are you listening? - I am. 397 00:23:44,800 --> 00:23:48,999 You must pass the word that both men were soldiers, South Essexers. You hear? 398 00:23:49,040 --> 00:23:52,359 - I hear. - And have it said that we are the dead men. 399 00:23:54,040 --> 00:23:56,959 Sharpe and his sergeant are dead. 400 00:23:59,040 --> 00:24:00,039 Come here. 401 00:24:03,080 --> 00:24:05,479 - Take care, dear. - I will. 402 00:24:07,880 --> 00:24:11,199 So, er...what'll we do with ourselves now that we're no more? 403 00:24:12,360 --> 00:24:14,639 - Rise again, Patrick. - Ah. 404 00:24:14,680 --> 00:24:16,959 We're going to find that 2nd Battalion. 405 00:24:17,000 --> 00:24:18,999 How will we do that? 406 00:24:20,160 --> 00:24:22,159 We're going to join the army. 407 00:24:25,440 --> 00:24:27,439 (Rhythmic drumbeat) 408 00:24:30,040 --> 00:24:32,239 What d'you mean, not had no dinner? 409 00:24:32,280 --> 00:24:33,559 (Chuckles) 410 00:24:33,600 --> 00:24:38,399 Let no man tell me he's not had no dinner. 411 00:24:39,800 --> 00:24:42,839 For I counts that an 'ideous crime, 412 00:24:42,880 --> 00:24:46,959 as will any officer ofthe gallant South Essex, 413 00:24:47,000 --> 00:24:51,079 which, from my regimentals, you see I am. 414 00:24:51,120 --> 00:24:57,479 No man I ever beat up for glory ever wants for his scran. 415 00:24:57,520 --> 00:25:00,839 Once this gleaming coin is took... 416 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:03,999 ..a bargain is struck, 417 00:25:04,040 --> 00:25:06,479 as 'twixt you and me, 418 00:25:07,480 --> 00:25:10,399 His Majesty and thee. 419 00:25:11,480 --> 00:25:14,399 Bread? Six pound at once. 420 00:25:15,600 --> 00:25:17,599 And while you're with me, 421 00:25:18,640 --> 00:25:20,879 all you can drink! 422 00:25:22,120 --> 00:25:24,719 I turns offthe tap never. 423 00:25:26,240 --> 00:25:31,199 Tis a constant amber flow. 424 00:25:31,240 --> 00:25:33,199 (Approving laughter) 425 00:25:33,240 --> 00:25:36,959 Watch the air fill with gold, lads... 426 00:25:38,200 --> 00:25:41,759 ..as I pass my hand over it. 427 00:25:44,080 --> 00:25:45,599 (Gasps) 428 00:25:45,640 --> 00:25:47,039 What is called bounty. 429 00:25:47,080 --> 00:25:50,319 Twenty-three pounds, 430 00:25:50,360 --> 00:25:54,239 seventeen shillings and sixpence, 431 00:25:54,280 --> 00:25:56,279 which cannot include this. 432 00:25:57,320 --> 00:26:00,399 For this is a gift from His Majesty himself, 433 00:26:01,400 --> 00:26:03,239 who said to me, 434 00:26:03,280 --> 00:26:04,799 "Here, Horatio, 435 00:26:05,800 --> 00:26:07,999 go find me lads 436 00:26:08,040 --> 00:26:11,359 as will fight for me and catch me Eagles, 437 00:26:11,400 --> 00:26:14,719 as our hero the gallant Major Sharpe. 438 00:26:14,760 --> 00:26:16,919 Major Sharpe? Sharpe, eh? 439 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:18,999 Drummer, 440 00:26:19,040 --> 00:26:23,279 drum me inside where I may feed my lambs and give them spirit. 441 00:26:23,320 --> 00:26:24,719 Any as wishes mayjoin. 442 00:26:25,960 --> 00:26:27,359 Can I take my dog, sir? 443 00:26:27,400 --> 00:26:31,319 Of course, young chubby-duster like you. Glad to have him. 444 00:26:31,360 --> 00:26:32,679 WOMAN: Charlie Weller! 445 00:26:32,720 --> 00:26:35,319 Come on, lads. There's ale aplenty. 446 00:26:35,360 --> 00:26:38,879 I turns off not the tap ever. 447 00:26:40,320 --> 00:26:42,399 I know you'll have it. 448 00:26:42,440 --> 00:26:44,919 Why take so long...soldier? 449 00:26:47,040 --> 00:26:49,519 - How do you know? - I know. 450 00:26:49,560 --> 00:26:51,559 Regiment? Where did you serve? 451 00:26:52,800 --> 00:26:54,479 33rd. 452 00:26:54,520 --> 00:26:56,159 India. 453 00:26:56,200 --> 00:26:57,439 You didn't desert? 454 00:26:58,440 --> 00:27:00,439 I wasn't caught, so I didn't. 455 00:27:01,560 --> 00:27:03,879 I can't touch you, even if you're lying. 456 00:27:03,920 --> 00:27:04,919 Name of? 457 00:27:05,920 --> 00:27:07,279 Vaughn. 458 00:27:08,280 --> 00:27:09,399 Dick Vaughn. 459 00:27:09,440 --> 00:27:11,119 That'll do me. 460 00:27:12,480 --> 00:27:13,639 Ever been flogged? 461 00:27:14,520 --> 00:27:15,519 Once. 462 00:27:15,560 --> 00:27:17,719 Aye, you will have been. 463 00:27:17,760 --> 00:27:20,559 Hark ye now. 464 00:27:20,600 --> 00:27:22,719 I shall watch ye. 465 00:27:22,760 --> 00:27:24,119 A foot wrong, Dick, 466 00:27:24,160 --> 00:27:29,879 and I'll have the rest ofthe skin off your back like stripped-down Daisy, as you know I can. 467 00:27:29,920 --> 00:27:31,399 Pick it up. 468 00:27:31,440 --> 00:27:33,519 (Thunder rumbles) 469 00:27:33,560 --> 00:27:36,519 Old soldiers never learn, do they? 470 00:27:37,680 --> 00:27:39,679 Only one trade thee's good for. 471 00:27:39,720 --> 00:27:41,279 Old snoddy like thee. 472 00:27:44,280 --> 00:27:46,279 (Snoring) 473 00:27:49,160 --> 00:27:51,159 You think I'm an eejit cos I'm Irish. 474 00:27:51,200 --> 00:27:52,599 I do not. 475 00:27:54,160 --> 00:27:56,159 Bless my soul, I do not, Paddy. 476 00:27:57,600 --> 00:27:59,119 Take it. 477 00:27:59,160 --> 00:28:00,719 No. 478 00:28:00,760 --> 00:28:02,199 I won't. 479 00:28:02,240 --> 00:28:04,159 Now, why not? 480 00:28:04,200 --> 00:28:06,199 Be a darling and tell me why, Paddy. 481 00:28:09,600 --> 00:28:10,599 Do I get a bed? 482 00:28:10,640 --> 00:28:11,759 A bed? 483 00:28:14,200 --> 00:28:15,439 I'll need a bed. 484 00:28:15,480 --> 00:28:19,479 Paddy, just for you, there'll be a bed fit for a king, 485 00:28:19,520 --> 00:28:21,639 size of a field. 486 00:28:21,680 --> 00:28:23,679 Good. That's great. 487 00:28:23,720 --> 00:28:25,719 Cos that's what I'll need. 488 00:28:25,760 --> 00:28:27,319 (Thunder) 489 00:28:27,360 --> 00:28:29,119 Name? 490 00:28:30,160 --> 00:28:31,159 O'Keefe. 491 00:28:34,800 --> 00:28:36,799 Come on, lads. Line up! Line up! 492 00:28:39,040 --> 00:28:43,039 Time to get received, sworn and tested. 493 00:28:46,960 --> 00:28:49,679 Declare, as medical duty, 494 00:28:49,720 --> 00:28:56,039 each man of height, weight, physical excellence in every particular, fit... 495 00:29:00,720 --> 00:29:02,519 ..to serve. 496 00:29:02,560 --> 00:29:03,559 Done. 497 00:29:06,640 --> 00:29:08,439 Come on, lads. Straighten up. 498 00:29:08,480 --> 00:29:10,479 (Drumbeat) 499 00:29:13,480 --> 00:29:15,999 - Now, you take care of yourself. - Bye, Rosie. 500 00:29:17,840 --> 00:29:18,839 Bye. 501 00:29:23,400 --> 00:29:25,199 You, get into line! 502 00:29:36,360 --> 00:29:38,359 (Carriage approaching) 503 00:29:41,600 --> 00:29:43,399 Out ofthe way! Clear the road! 504 00:29:48,640 --> 00:29:50,279 Simmerson! 505 00:29:52,720 --> 00:29:53,799 Jane! 506 00:29:53,840 --> 00:29:55,519 Form on the road. 507 00:29:55,560 --> 00:29:58,399 Two ranks on the road, damn your eyes! 508 00:30:01,840 --> 00:30:05,199 Here, there's one that's flapped. Comb the wood. 509 00:30:06,760 --> 00:30:09,039 Come back, you silly bugger! 510 00:30:09,080 --> 00:30:10,319 Come here. 511 00:30:10,360 --> 00:30:12,719 That you should disgrace me. 512 00:30:13,760 --> 00:30:16,839 Ho-ho! I shall march you till you drop. 513 00:30:16,880 --> 00:30:18,679 - Simmerson! - I shall. 514 00:30:18,720 --> 00:30:21,839 - I would have treated you like gentlemen. - So, who's the girl? 515 00:30:21,880 --> 00:30:26,439 - But now you shall march till you drop. - His niece Jane. 516 00:30:26,480 --> 00:30:29,159 - She's grown-up now. - Form on the road. 517 00:30:29,200 --> 00:30:30,799 - Still the same. - Two ranks. 518 00:30:30,840 --> 00:30:32,839 But sure, you only met her once. 519 00:30:34,720 --> 00:30:35,719 Aye. 520 00:30:39,160 --> 00:30:40,919 I'll teach you to flap, lad. 521 00:30:40,960 --> 00:30:42,719 I'll teach you to flap! 522 00:30:42,760 --> 00:30:45,359 You take the king's shilling. You drink my ale. 523 00:30:45,400 --> 00:30:47,999 Get him back in the ranks! Back in the ranks! 524 00:30:49,480 --> 00:30:53,199 - They say you've served before. - That you should disgrace me. 525 00:30:53,240 --> 00:30:54,639 Yeah. 526 00:30:54,680 --> 00:30:57,279 Whyjoin again ifthis is the life you must lead? 527 00:30:58,640 --> 00:31:00,639 We all have our reasons. 528 00:31:00,680 --> 00:31:02,759 I shall march you till you drop. 529 00:31:02,800 --> 00:31:04,799 I shall. 530 00:31:06,280 --> 00:31:07,279 I saw the girl. 531 00:31:09,320 --> 00:31:11,999 I loved her and she laughed. 532 00:31:12,040 --> 00:31:14,039 It seemed best to come away. 533 00:31:15,080 --> 00:31:19,279 You're a fool, Marriott. You won't stop loving herjust cos you've parted. 534 00:31:19,320 --> 00:31:22,719 Oh, you'd know all about that, wouldn't you, Dick? 535 00:31:23,720 --> 00:31:24,839 I shall tell you. 536 00:31:25,880 --> 00:31:29,519 There's a lot worse than this to come, so keep your gob shut. 537 00:31:29,560 --> 00:31:33,159 Never look an officer, sergeant or corporal in the eye. 538 00:31:33,200 --> 00:31:35,199 Say nothing but "Yes, sir. No, sir." 539 00:31:35,240 --> 00:31:37,119 Keep very clean and you'll live. 540 00:31:38,440 --> 00:31:39,639 Talk? 541 00:31:39,680 --> 00:31:41,279 Thee'st... 542 00:31:41,320 --> 00:31:44,199 Thee'st knows better than talk in the ranks. 543 00:31:44,240 --> 00:31:45,839 Form rank! 544 00:31:45,880 --> 00:31:47,879 Form two ranks. 545 00:31:47,920 --> 00:31:49,919 Form two ranks! 546 00:31:51,640 --> 00:31:55,079 By the front, quick...march! 547 00:31:55,120 --> 00:31:56,879 (Drums) 548 00:31:59,440 --> 00:32:00,439 Rifles. 549 00:32:02,600 --> 00:32:06,159 Play no foolish pranks by gazing round and talking in the ranks. 550 00:32:06,200 --> 00:32:10,799 For there's nought a sergeant more charms than to see a soldier steady under arms. 551 00:32:10,840 --> 00:32:13,039 And when you march, see you labour 552 00:32:13,080 --> 00:32:15,959 to plant left foot with the flam ofthe tabor. 553 00:32:21,440 --> 00:32:23,879 Slow down, damn you! 554 00:32:23,920 --> 00:32:26,319 Corporal Vaughn, slow down! 555 00:32:27,360 --> 00:32:29,319 Do you hear me, you heathens? 556 00:32:29,360 --> 00:32:31,359 Slow down, you scum! 557 00:32:31,400 --> 00:32:33,519 Are you listening to me? 558 00:32:33,560 --> 00:32:36,079 Do you hear? Slow down! 559 00:32:36,120 --> 00:32:38,519 I'll have every man flogged. 560 00:32:38,560 --> 00:32:40,559 Corporal Vaughn, slow down! 561 00:32:41,600 --> 00:32:43,559 Do you hear me, you heathens? 562 00:32:43,600 --> 00:32:46,039 Slow down, you scum. 563 00:32:46,080 --> 00:32:47,079 Slow down! 564 00:32:48,920 --> 00:32:50,519 What you got there, Horatio? 565 00:32:50,560 --> 00:32:53,959 Cut-and-run boys? They too fast for you? 566 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:56,159 Piss thy breeches! 567 00:32:56,200 --> 00:32:58,199 Slow down, you heathens! 568 00:32:58,240 --> 00:33:00,839 I'll have you...I'll have you flogged. 569 00:33:00,880 --> 00:33:02,279 Do you hear me? 570 00:33:02,320 --> 00:33:04,319 Did you think you could hide from me? 571 00:33:06,040 --> 00:33:07,799 I'm sorry. 572 00:33:07,840 --> 00:33:10,599 Sorry that you ran away, or sorry that I found you? 573 00:33:12,880 --> 00:33:16,279 Your aunt has missed your company this past month, and I... 574 00:33:18,320 --> 00:33:22,599 I have wanted to share some news with you since the day it reached me. 575 00:33:23,880 --> 00:33:24,879 Major Sharpe... 576 00:33:27,080 --> 00:33:28,079 ..is dead. 577 00:33:29,680 --> 00:33:32,999 Does the news not fill your heart with joy? 578 00:33:33,040 --> 00:33:35,479 It does mine, my dear. 579 00:33:38,080 --> 00:33:39,079 Hmmm. 580 00:33:46,920 --> 00:33:48,679 On your feet. 581 00:34:04,120 --> 00:34:05,959 Whole bloody army here. 582 00:34:12,800 --> 00:34:14,799 Get that dog out the way, Charlie. 583 00:34:14,840 --> 00:34:17,199 Colonel Girdwood can't abide dog flesh. 584 00:34:19,200 --> 00:34:21,199 (Fly buzzing) 585 00:34:23,880 --> 00:34:28,279 Pair of shoes, one. Pantaloon drill pair, one. Shirts, two. Undress jacket, one. 586 00:34:28,320 --> 00:34:30,319 - Aren't they a bit big? - Look perfect to me. 587 00:34:30,360 --> 00:34:33,559 I'll have that. That's about my size, that is. 588 00:34:37,440 --> 00:34:38,439 Splendid. 589 00:34:42,360 --> 00:34:43,359 Sword. 590 00:34:57,200 --> 00:35:00,799 Get your bloody pantaloons on. 591 00:35:00,840 --> 00:35:05,679 You don't want to go parading stark-bollock naked afore the sergeant, now, do you? 592 00:35:05,720 --> 00:35:07,719 He'll swing on 'em, won't he? 593 00:35:08,800 --> 00:35:10,799 Bloody madcap, you! 594 00:35:10,840 --> 00:35:11,839 Shako! 595 00:35:19,240 --> 00:35:20,239 Cane. 596 00:35:38,360 --> 00:35:39,359 Door. 597 00:35:43,960 --> 00:35:44,959 Morning, Smith. 598 00:35:45,000 --> 00:35:45,999 Sir. 599 00:35:51,400 --> 00:35:54,079 Sergeant Havercamp came in this morning. 600 00:35:54,120 --> 00:35:55,239 What did he bring? 601 00:35:55,280 --> 00:35:56,679 Twenty-four men, sir. 602 00:35:57,760 --> 00:36:01,439 Any...Irish 'fest their ranks? 603 00:36:02,480 --> 00:36:04,479 One ofthat ilk, sir. 604 00:36:06,760 --> 00:36:07,759 Lynch. 605 00:36:08,840 --> 00:36:12,439 Set Sergeant Lynch to squad them. 606 00:36:12,480 --> 00:36:13,679 Filth! 607 00:36:13,720 --> 00:36:15,479 You filth! 608 00:36:15,520 --> 00:36:19,239 Get your hat on! 609 00:36:19,280 --> 00:36:20,319 Get into line! 610 00:36:20,360 --> 00:36:22,599 Get into line! Get into line! 611 00:36:24,680 --> 00:36:26,119 Filth! 612 00:36:26,160 --> 00:36:29,399 Move, filth! 613 00:36:29,440 --> 00:36:30,599 Filth! 614 00:36:30,640 --> 00:36:31,679 Get into line! 615 00:36:31,720 --> 00:36:32,719 Filth! 616 00:36:32,760 --> 00:36:34,759 (Drums) 617 00:36:41,560 --> 00:36:43,479 (Dog barking) 618 00:36:43,520 --> 00:36:44,919 That man 619 00:36:44,960 --> 00:36:46,959 has a dog! 620 00:36:47,000 --> 00:36:48,719 Get away from me. Get away from me. 621 00:36:48,760 --> 00:36:51,999 Corporal, take this dog away and shoot it. 622 00:36:52,040 --> 00:36:54,039 (Dog whimpers) 623 00:36:57,600 --> 00:37:00,399 Up, filth, and back to your ranks! 624 00:37:04,680 --> 00:37:06,679 - Thank you, Sergeant Lynch. - Sir. 625 00:37:12,240 --> 00:37:13,679 I can admit fear. 626 00:37:15,080 --> 00:37:18,239 Any man who does not feel fear, 627 00:37:18,280 --> 00:37:20,759 and I brand him a liar. 628 00:37:23,760 --> 00:37:26,959 I was bit by a mastiffwhen I was a child. 629 00:37:30,520 --> 00:37:31,519 Who are you? 630 00:37:31,560 --> 00:37:32,559 Name, filth! 631 00:37:32,600 --> 00:37:34,519 - Filth, sir. - No, not filth. 632 00:37:34,560 --> 00:37:36,359 - Your name, filth. - O'Keefe, sir. 633 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,999 You have served. 634 00:37:41,240 --> 00:37:43,239 So, too, have you. 635 00:37:44,360 --> 00:37:46,119 Both of you. 636 00:37:46,160 --> 00:37:47,279 Regiments? 637 00:37:47,320 --> 00:37:48,319 33rd, sir. 638 00:37:48,360 --> 00:37:50,359 4th Royal Irish Dragoons, sir. 639 00:37:50,400 --> 00:37:52,999 Arran's Irish Cuirassiers, sir. 640 00:37:53,040 --> 00:37:55,639 - The Irish Horse, sir. - Hold your tongue. 641 00:37:55,680 --> 00:37:57,439 Irish this, Irish that. 642 00:37:57,480 --> 00:37:59,839 Who is King of Ireland, you swine? 643 00:38:01,840 --> 00:38:03,599 King George, sir. 644 00:38:05,040 --> 00:38:06,079 Say it louder. 645 00:38:06,120 --> 00:38:07,719 (Louder) King George, sir. 646 00:38:07,760 --> 00:38:09,159 - Louder! - Louder! 647 00:38:09,200 --> 00:38:11,439 King George of England, sir. 648 00:38:11,480 --> 00:38:12,599 God bless him. 649 00:38:12,640 --> 00:38:15,879 I'll not have Irish tricks. By God, I will not. 650 00:38:16,880 --> 00:38:18,879 Blether, blether! 651 00:38:19,880 --> 00:38:23,479 I was ambushed by black Irish when I was a young officer. 652 00:38:23,520 --> 00:38:26,159 Badly ambushed. 653 00:38:26,200 --> 00:38:29,359 You will note this Irisher, Sergeant. 654 00:38:29,400 --> 00:38:31,399 Note him well. 655 00:38:36,800 --> 00:38:38,799 Black as bog. 656 00:38:42,640 --> 00:38:43,679 Pardon me, sir. 657 00:38:43,720 --> 00:38:45,559 Shut up, you damn fool! 658 00:38:45,600 --> 00:38:48,119 I'm told we are deemed to have spent our bounties 659 00:38:48,160 --> 00:38:52,799 - due to the charge for necessaries, and yet... - Filth! That man, scum! 660 00:38:52,840 --> 00:38:54,839 How dare you, sir? 661 00:38:59,600 --> 00:39:02,399 How dares you speak to an officer? 662 00:39:04,720 --> 00:39:06,719 Get back in rank. 663 00:39:10,040 --> 00:39:12,039 Get up. 664 00:39:13,840 --> 00:39:16,999 They treat us like animals. We're not animals. We're men. 665 00:39:17,040 --> 00:39:18,039 - (Gunshot) - (Dog whines) 666 00:39:21,520 --> 00:39:22,759 We're not. 667 00:39:26,120 --> 00:39:28,119 We're soldiers now. 668 00:39:31,440 --> 00:39:33,199 Company, atten-shun! 669 00:39:39,360 --> 00:39:41,879 You is scum! 670 00:39:41,920 --> 00:39:44,359 Keep those muskets straight! 671 00:39:44,400 --> 00:39:47,399 Filth, right face! 672 00:39:47,440 --> 00:39:50,599 You is scum! 673 00:39:50,640 --> 00:39:52,639 You is filth! 674 00:39:53,640 --> 00:39:55,919 But I will make you soldiers. 675 00:39:59,720 --> 00:40:01,719 Eyes right! 676 00:40:03,560 --> 00:40:04,759 Halt! 677 00:40:04,800 --> 00:40:06,279 Right about face! 678 00:40:14,040 --> 00:40:15,399 Get up! 679 00:40:15,440 --> 00:40:17,959 Get your arms up! Come on, get a move on. 680 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,999 As one man! 681 00:40:27,240 --> 00:40:28,639 You're out of step! 682 00:40:28,680 --> 00:40:30,879 You're out of step, you idiot! 683 00:40:30,920 --> 00:40:33,159 Eyes front, filth! 684 00:40:33,200 --> 00:40:35,199 Eyes front. 685 00:40:40,080 --> 00:40:42,079 Watch it, you Paddy filth! 686 00:40:42,120 --> 00:40:43,119 Watch it! 687 00:40:43,160 --> 00:40:44,799 About face! 688 00:40:45,800 --> 00:40:47,479 Scum, get it right! 689 00:40:47,520 --> 00:40:48,799 Left face! 690 00:40:48,840 --> 00:40:49,999 Right face! 691 00:40:50,040 --> 00:40:51,959 Left face! Left face! 692 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:53,999 You filthy scum! 693 00:40:54,040 --> 00:40:55,999 Keep those muskets straight! 694 00:41:01,040 --> 00:41:03,079 Black as bog. 695 00:41:04,440 --> 00:41:06,359 Order... 696 00:41:06,400 --> 00:41:08,399 arms! 697 00:41:10,040 --> 00:41:12,039 Filth! 698 00:41:13,200 --> 00:41:17,639 Pick it up! 699 00:41:17,680 --> 00:41:19,479 Above the head. 700 00:41:19,520 --> 00:41:22,039 On the spot. Quick march! 701 00:41:22,080 --> 00:41:23,079 Filth! 702 00:41:23,120 --> 00:41:25,519 - What are you? - Filth. I am filth. 703 00:41:25,560 --> 00:41:27,119 - Louder. - I am filth. 704 00:41:27,160 --> 00:41:29,319 Up! Up! 705 00:41:29,360 --> 00:41:31,319 You hopeless, hopeless boy. 706 00:41:31,360 --> 00:41:32,759 Ten more minutes. 707 00:41:32,800 --> 00:41:34,079 Kill him. 708 00:41:34,120 --> 00:41:37,999 Kill him. You'd kill him if it was me, you filth, wouldn't you? 709 00:41:38,040 --> 00:41:40,039 En garde! 710 00:41:40,080 --> 00:41:41,359 Argh! 711 00:41:41,400 --> 00:41:43,959 Paid for all our food on the march here. 712 00:41:45,600 --> 00:41:47,599 Every drop of ale, too. 713 00:41:47,640 --> 00:41:49,879 We even have to pay to black our boots. 714 00:41:49,920 --> 00:41:51,919 - They're necessaries. - Yep. 715 00:41:53,000 --> 00:41:56,199 You always get your pay stopped for necessaries. 716 00:41:56,240 --> 00:41:58,799 Black ball, pipeclay, 717 00:41:58,840 --> 00:42:00,999 laces, soap, tea... 718 00:42:01,040 --> 00:42:03,159 You want tea, don't you? 719 00:42:03,200 --> 00:42:05,719 I'll kill Sergeant Lynch for having Buttons shot. 720 00:42:05,760 --> 00:42:08,679 You'll do nothing, Charlie. Gets better. 721 00:42:08,720 --> 00:42:10,399 Steady. 722 00:42:11,440 --> 00:42:13,439 (Drums) 723 00:42:15,360 --> 00:42:17,359 (Shouting) 724 00:42:17,400 --> 00:42:19,399 Smart and shiny. 725 00:42:20,920 --> 00:42:22,119 Where do they go? 726 00:42:26,880 --> 00:42:29,559 Filth, get fell in! 727 00:42:29,600 --> 00:42:34,399 Paddy, morning prayers. One pace forward, march. 728 00:42:36,800 --> 00:42:38,799 God save the King. 729 00:42:38,840 --> 00:42:41,159 Again, Paddy filth! 730 00:42:42,160 --> 00:42:43,959 God save the King. 731 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:46,599 One pace backwards, march! 732 00:42:50,600 --> 00:42:51,599 Left... 733 00:42:51,640 --> 00:42:52,999 turn! 734 00:42:54,200 --> 00:42:57,079 Quick march! 735 00:43:02,400 --> 00:43:04,399 Gentlemen, more champagne? 736 00:43:06,200 --> 00:43:07,999 Come on, boy! More champagne. 737 00:43:08,040 --> 00:43:10,639 Squad...halt! 738 00:43:11,960 --> 00:43:13,959 Left...face! 739 00:43:16,680 --> 00:43:18,279 Remove your stocks, filth. 740 00:43:34,920 --> 00:43:37,439 What think you of me now, Jane? 741 00:43:37,480 --> 00:43:40,999 Am I not a very monostich of military science and art? 742 00:43:42,600 --> 00:43:46,199 I take beasts and I give them form as heroes. 743 00:43:48,120 --> 00:43:52,239 My gratitude to your uncle and Lord Fenner is deep, Jane. 744 00:43:53,440 --> 00:43:58,399 They found me languishing on half pay for being ambushed dreadfully in Ireland - 745 00:43:59,400 --> 00:44:04,319 that sink, that cess bog - 746 00:44:04,360 --> 00:44:06,959 and they plucked me out... 747 00:44:07,000 --> 00:44:08,999 to place me as I now am. 748 00:44:11,320 --> 00:44:13,479 Trainer of heroes, 749 00:44:13,520 --> 00:44:15,839 a font ofwealth for us all, 750 00:44:15,880 --> 00:44:17,879 country and prosperity, 751 00:44:19,080 --> 00:44:24,679 and with you, dare I say, love? 752 00:44:26,320 --> 00:44:28,639 I dare say you dare, Colonel. 753 00:44:28,680 --> 00:44:31,159 I hope you know what you're doing, Girdwood. 754 00:44:32,160 --> 00:44:33,999 Sure they won't wilt? 755 00:44:34,040 --> 00:44:38,199 They'll all stand, Sir Henry. They'll prove their mettle. 756 00:44:38,240 --> 00:44:40,439 And the spavined one? 757 00:44:40,480 --> 00:44:43,159 Rear rank, third file, second squad. 758 00:44:43,200 --> 00:44:45,999 He ain't got two minutes left in him. Do you see? 759 00:44:46,040 --> 00:44:49,839 He answers to Brown, and will stand. 760 00:44:49,880 --> 00:44:52,399 Ha! He knows the names of each one of 'em! 761 00:44:53,520 --> 00:44:55,639 Damned if I could tell 'em apart. 762 00:44:57,960 --> 00:44:59,439 Marriott? 763 00:44:59,480 --> 00:45:00,479 Marriott! 764 00:45:02,040 --> 00:45:03,599 You worry me, lad. 765 00:45:03,640 --> 00:45:07,479 You're not going to live the way you flog yourself every damn thing you do. 766 00:45:07,520 --> 00:45:10,879 Loiter. We can take us time. Lynch can't see us from here. 767 00:45:12,320 --> 00:45:13,319 Be steady. 768 00:45:15,360 --> 00:45:17,359 They should not do this to us. 769 00:45:17,400 --> 00:45:18,999 What? Make us work? Why not? 770 00:45:19,040 --> 00:45:22,159 - This is work for labourers. - We are labourers. 771 00:45:22,200 --> 00:45:24,199 Labourers for the King. 772 00:45:25,200 --> 00:45:26,639 For politicians. 773 00:45:26,680 --> 00:45:28,399 Any other bugger high or low. 774 00:45:28,440 --> 00:45:33,159 - Even corporals, their heirs and successors. - Stand steady, lads! Stand steady! 775 00:45:34,200 --> 00:45:35,199 Hear that? 776 00:45:58,280 --> 00:46:01,439 Two hours to the chime, gentlemen. 777 00:46:01,480 --> 00:46:04,319 And not one man has moved so much as an inch. 778 00:46:04,360 --> 00:46:06,639 Nor will they, else they will be flogged. 779 00:46:07,640 --> 00:46:11,439 Colonel Girdwood trains 'em as by the Prussian method, do you not, sir? 780 00:46:11,480 --> 00:46:13,679 I do, Sir Henry. 781 00:46:13,720 --> 00:46:16,279 And now you shall see their paces. 782 00:46:23,640 --> 00:46:24,639 Sergeant Major, 783 00:46:25,720 --> 00:46:26,959 carry on! 784 00:46:27,000 --> 00:46:31,239 Battalion will pass in review. 785 00:46:31,280 --> 00:46:32,279 March! 786 00:46:33,720 --> 00:46:34,719 About face. 787 00:46:36,640 --> 00:46:37,639 Quick march. 788 00:46:40,560 --> 00:46:42,559 Right wheel! 789 00:46:50,840 --> 00:46:53,519 Make a damn fine husband for you, my dear. 790 00:47:01,440 --> 00:47:04,879 Battalion...halt! 791 00:47:09,320 --> 00:47:11,839 You may burn powder, Sergeant Major. 792 00:47:11,880 --> 00:47:13,159 Forward march! 793 00:47:16,280 --> 00:47:17,359 Make ready! 794 00:47:20,840 --> 00:47:23,639 Present! 795 00:47:23,680 --> 00:47:25,079 Fire! 796 00:47:25,120 --> 00:47:26,279 (Dog whimpers) 797 00:47:26,320 --> 00:47:27,959 Get that damn dog! 798 00:47:28,000 --> 00:47:29,799 Fire! 799 00:47:31,280 --> 00:47:34,079 I think you'll find they're all well-trained men, 800 00:47:34,120 --> 00:47:36,119 excellent fellows. 801 00:47:37,400 --> 00:47:39,759 Look at this bastard here. 802 00:47:39,800 --> 00:47:40,799 Up, up, up, up, up! 803 00:47:40,840 --> 00:47:43,639 Good jaw on him. 804 00:47:43,680 --> 00:47:45,559 Damn good teeth. 805 00:47:45,600 --> 00:47:46,999 Open your mouth, man! 806 00:47:52,000 --> 00:47:54,919 There, 50 guineas for him. 807 00:48:01,200 --> 00:48:02,599 (Dog barks) - Shut up! 808 00:48:02,640 --> 00:48:04,439 Bugger off! 809 00:48:04,480 --> 00:48:06,839 Rascal. Come here, rascal! 810 00:48:06,880 --> 00:48:08,639 She won't hurt you. 811 00:48:08,680 --> 00:48:12,079 She's not as fierce as she seems. It's just there's a colonel... 812 00:48:13,120 --> 00:48:14,719 It's you. 813 00:48:14,760 --> 00:48:16,039 Major Sharpe! 814 00:48:19,080 --> 00:48:20,079 Yes. 815 00:48:22,160 --> 00:48:24,159 My uncle said you were dead. 816 00:48:25,320 --> 00:48:26,919 He would have me dead. 817 00:48:28,960 --> 00:48:29,959 Why are you here? 818 00:48:31,000 --> 00:48:32,999 I came to find my 2nd Battalion. 819 00:48:33,040 --> 00:48:34,679 Are you still an officer? 820 00:48:36,480 --> 00:48:37,679 A major. 821 00:48:37,720 --> 00:48:39,719 (Dog whimpers) 822 00:48:40,720 --> 00:48:42,719 I saw your name in the Times. 823 00:48:44,000 --> 00:48:45,999 They said you were very heroic. 824 00:48:47,000 --> 00:48:50,399 No. I got into a cavalry charge cos I couldn't stop the horse. 825 00:48:53,720 --> 00:48:55,719 - I... - Will...? 826 00:48:55,760 --> 00:48:56,759 Go on. 827 00:48:56,800 --> 00:48:59,159 Will someone try to kill you again? 828 00:48:59,200 --> 00:49:03,559 Your uncle would, if he knew I was here. And others, too. 829 00:49:03,600 --> 00:49:05,759 They're selling men, are they not? 830 00:49:05,800 --> 00:49:07,999 They auction them to other regiments. 831 00:49:08,040 --> 00:49:10,959 The officers make their bids over lunch. 832 00:49:11,000 --> 00:49:12,639 I hate it. 833 00:49:12,680 --> 00:49:16,599 They boast at table about it as ifthey were black slaves they'd bred up. 834 00:49:16,640 --> 00:49:20,919 Size, strength. Worse. 835 00:49:20,960 --> 00:49:23,119 My uncle said it was legal, but it's not, is it? 836 00:49:23,160 --> 00:49:25,839 No, it's not. It's all about money. 837 00:49:26,840 --> 00:49:30,319 All money in England, blood and dying in Spain. And I need men. 838 00:49:31,560 --> 00:49:32,559 50 guineas a man, 839 00:49:32,600 --> 00:49:34,879 10,000 guineas for this field day alone. 840 00:49:36,560 --> 00:49:39,199 - No wonder they want me dead. - How terrible. 841 00:49:39,240 --> 00:49:40,679 Yeah, it is. 842 00:49:42,760 --> 00:49:43,759 What will you do? 843 00:49:43,800 --> 00:49:45,799 Get away from here tonight. 844 00:49:45,840 --> 00:49:48,919 But they have militia patrolling from here to Wickford. 845 00:49:48,960 --> 00:49:51,799 Fishermen are rewarded for every deserter they capture. 846 00:49:53,400 --> 00:49:55,399 We keep a boat in the boathouse. 847 00:49:55,440 --> 00:49:58,359 You could cross here. They don't guard the north bank. 848 00:49:59,480 --> 00:50:00,479 Maybe. 849 00:50:02,240 --> 00:50:03,679 Listen, Jane... 850 00:50:03,720 --> 00:50:05,159 Yes? 851 00:50:06,240 --> 00:50:08,239 Can you leave us money and food? 852 00:50:08,280 --> 00:50:11,919 - There are two of us. - You'll stop the auctions? 853 00:50:13,720 --> 00:50:15,759 I shall stop them, 854 00:50:15,800 --> 00:50:16,799 with your help. 855 00:50:16,840 --> 00:50:18,639 (Dog barks) 856 00:50:18,680 --> 00:50:20,679 Aargh, the dog! 857 00:50:20,720 --> 00:50:22,519 I cannot bear it. 858 00:50:23,520 --> 00:50:25,759 She's attacking Colonel Girdwood. 859 00:50:25,800 --> 00:50:26,839 I must stop her. 860 00:50:26,880 --> 00:50:29,479 Aye, do, for he kills dogs. 861 00:50:40,200 --> 00:50:43,959 Vaughn, Marriott! Where are you, filth? 862 00:50:44,000 --> 00:50:45,999 (Dog yelps) 863 00:50:48,600 --> 00:50:50,599 Jane, that damn dog! 864 00:50:51,840 --> 00:50:54,399 I will not beat it. I will rather beat you. 865 00:50:56,200 --> 00:50:58,399 Where is he, filth? 866 00:50:58,440 --> 00:51:01,399 Don't know, Sergeant. Here's his shovel. 867 00:51:01,440 --> 00:51:04,359 I don't want his bloody shovel. I want him. 868 00:51:07,560 --> 00:51:10,319 Why, I do believe the filth's up and skipped. 869 00:51:10,360 --> 00:51:13,879 You filth! Keep your eyes peeled. 870 00:51:20,160 --> 00:51:22,159 Keep your eyes peeled, filth! 871 00:51:26,080 --> 00:51:27,679 Fire! 872 00:51:27,720 --> 00:51:29,879 (Gunshot) 873 00:51:49,480 --> 00:51:56,479 Marriott! 874 00:52:09,240 --> 00:52:10,599 No! 875 00:52:10,640 --> 00:52:13,919 No! I'd rather drown. Let me! 876 00:52:13,960 --> 00:52:15,679 Please. 877 00:52:15,720 --> 00:52:16,719 You fool! 878 00:52:16,760 --> 00:52:18,759 All you face is a flogging. 879 00:52:26,760 --> 00:52:28,079 No. 880 00:52:28,120 --> 00:52:30,119 I could not bear to be flogged. 881 00:52:30,160 --> 00:52:32,639 Please don't let them. 882 00:52:32,680 --> 00:52:36,039 Get up! 883 00:52:36,080 --> 00:52:38,199 She would despise me. 884 00:52:38,240 --> 00:52:40,239 I must not be flogged. 885 00:52:46,280 --> 00:52:47,679 You will not be now. 886 00:52:48,840 --> 00:52:50,839 You treacherous, murderous filth! 887 00:52:50,880 --> 00:52:54,279 By God, that you are an Irishman is terrible. 888 00:52:54,320 --> 00:52:55,679 - Terrible! - Sergeant. 889 00:52:55,720 --> 00:52:57,199 Did you bring him down? 890 00:52:58,280 --> 00:53:00,199 I did, sir. 891 00:53:00,240 --> 00:53:01,559 He will be dead. 892 00:53:01,600 --> 00:53:03,279 That's the way of it. 893 00:53:03,320 --> 00:53:06,839 Well, you have your tools. Bury him. 894 00:53:28,400 --> 00:53:30,599 Ah, Sir Henry, we have the scoundrel. 895 00:53:30,640 --> 00:53:33,119 - You had better. Is he dead? - He is that, sir. 896 00:53:33,160 --> 00:53:34,839 Show me. Go on. 897 00:53:34,880 --> 00:53:35,959 It's Simmerson! 898 00:53:56,440 --> 00:54:00,119 Not much of a damned hunt ifthe quarry's dead before we get here. 899 00:54:01,480 --> 00:54:04,999 But better dead than deserted, eh? 900 00:54:05,040 --> 00:54:06,039 Eh? 901 00:54:10,400 --> 00:54:12,239 How dare you look up at an officer! 902 00:54:14,880 --> 00:54:16,999 - How dares he! - There's worse, sir. 903 00:54:17,520 --> 00:54:20,799 This man made to assault me, sir. 904 00:54:20,840 --> 00:54:23,119 Which man? Which man? 905 00:54:23,160 --> 00:54:25,799 This ramping, stamping, 906 00:54:25,840 --> 00:54:29,359 leathering swash of an Irishman, 907 00:54:29,400 --> 00:54:30,839 sir. 908 00:54:30,880 --> 00:54:33,079 Irish? 909 00:54:33,120 --> 00:54:34,119 Oh, indeed. 910 00:54:34,160 --> 00:54:38,079 Irish rogue. Irish dog. Irish scum. Irish filth. 911 00:54:38,120 --> 00:54:39,279 Irishman. 912 00:54:41,320 --> 00:54:43,359 They were ever so, the Irish. 913 00:54:43,400 --> 00:54:44,959 Would ruin me. 914 00:54:45,000 --> 00:54:46,319 Would. Did. 915 00:54:48,160 --> 00:54:49,159 Ambush. 916 00:54:50,280 --> 00:54:52,279 Would have broke a lesser man. 917 00:54:54,240 --> 00:54:56,519 Seize Paddy secure. 918 00:55:21,200 --> 00:55:23,479 Over here, Paddy! 919 00:55:23,520 --> 00:55:26,039 Said goodbye to your chum, have you? 920 00:55:27,760 --> 00:55:31,519 Why should I? Paddy can take a flogging as well as the next man. 921 00:55:31,560 --> 00:55:34,879 Flogging? Ain't no use flogging an old snoddy. 922 00:55:34,920 --> 00:55:37,199 He'll be killed. 923 00:55:38,760 --> 00:55:41,599 Same as arse-face down there. 924 00:55:46,880 --> 00:55:48,199 See that stake? 925 00:55:48,240 --> 00:55:50,319 Hold his bridle so that he sees it. 926 00:55:51,320 --> 00:55:53,159 Fair play, fair play. 927 00:55:53,200 --> 00:55:55,479 He sees it, sir. Don't you, Paddy? 928 00:55:56,520 --> 00:55:59,919 When you reach the stake is when we come for you. 929 00:56:01,520 --> 00:56:05,479 Now, fair cuts and fair vigorous points, gentlemen. 930 00:56:06,640 --> 00:56:10,159 Take this as an opportunity for sword exercise. 931 00:56:11,160 --> 00:56:14,279 Better than butchers' carcasses, but less steady. 932 00:56:16,160 --> 00:56:18,799 He will run, not stand, 933 00:56:18,840 --> 00:56:20,839 for he is an Irishman. 934 00:56:20,880 --> 00:56:22,999 Not yet. Not yet. 935 00:56:24,440 --> 00:56:26,079 We wait on our guests. 936 00:56:28,040 --> 00:56:30,039 Ah, Sir Henry. 937 00:56:34,800 --> 00:56:37,079 (Gunshot) 938 00:56:47,600 --> 00:56:49,519 Go on! Go on! 939 00:56:49,560 --> 00:56:50,559 Go on, Dick. 940 00:56:59,520 --> 00:57:02,799 GIRDWOOD: I believe we have more than one quarry, gentlemen. 941 00:57:02,840 --> 00:57:03,999 Do we pursue? 942 00:57:04,040 --> 00:57:06,879 Damn me, Colonel, we better. Better catch 'em both. 943 00:57:06,920 --> 00:57:15,879 View halloo! 944 00:57:18,160 --> 00:57:20,359 We'll show them what riflemen can do. 945 00:57:20,400 --> 00:57:23,439 - No, damn it! They're us! - They don't know that, do they? 946 00:57:23,480 --> 00:57:25,199 Go on! Come on! 947 00:57:26,240 --> 00:57:27,679 Come on! 948 00:57:38,880 --> 00:57:40,559 (Horse whinnies) 949 00:57:58,080 --> 00:57:59,959 View halloo! 950 00:58:11,160 --> 00:58:12,159 Whoa! 951 00:58:27,560 --> 00:58:28,959 Damn! 952 00:58:39,600 --> 00:58:41,799 View halloo! 953 00:59:02,760 --> 00:59:03,759 Over there! 954 00:59:03,800 --> 00:59:05,799 View halloo! 955 00:59:19,040 --> 00:59:20,439 Come on, you men! 956 00:59:26,240 --> 00:59:27,519 Patrick, 957 00:59:27,560 --> 00:59:29,639 you see the house, the boathouse? 958 00:59:29,680 --> 00:59:31,679 That's where we're going. 959 00:59:38,400 --> 00:59:42,119 It'll be deuced awkward for Lord Fenner ifthose rogues get away. 960 00:59:42,160 --> 00:59:43,959 Oh, impossible, Sir Henry. 961 00:59:44,000 --> 00:59:46,679 The militia surround the whole island. 962 00:59:46,720 --> 00:59:49,239 Come on! 963 00:59:49,280 --> 00:59:51,279 Keep looking, men. 964 00:59:52,640 --> 00:59:54,639 Keep your eyes peeled. 965 00:59:56,520 --> 00:59:57,879 Come on! 966 01:00:09,440 --> 01:00:11,439 (Clatter) 967 01:00:11,480 --> 01:00:14,079 Oh, you would shoot me? 968 01:00:14,120 --> 01:00:16,839 No! No, no, I would not. 969 01:00:16,880 --> 01:00:18,519 Thank God the powder's wet. 970 01:00:18,560 --> 01:00:21,479 - Miss Gibbons, are you all right? - Yes. Oh, dear. 971 01:00:21,520 --> 01:00:24,039 No. Here's the food. 972 01:00:24,080 --> 01:00:26,399 Oh, dear! I know you would not, of course. 973 01:00:27,400 --> 01:00:28,999 The militia are out. 974 01:00:29,040 --> 01:00:30,719 Yes. 975 01:00:30,760 --> 01:00:32,519 Thank you for this. 976 01:00:32,560 --> 01:00:35,599 They'll come here to warn us ofthe escape. Please, hurry. 977 01:00:35,640 --> 01:00:37,359 HARPER: Sir. 978 01:00:37,400 --> 01:00:39,839 - You'll stop the auctions? - I'll stop them. 979 01:00:39,880 --> 01:00:43,039 What will happen to Colonel Girdwood? Will he be disgraced? 980 01:00:43,080 --> 01:00:44,719 He'll be finished. 981 01:00:44,760 --> 01:00:47,639 Good. Good. 982 01:00:47,680 --> 01:00:49,519 I shall not marry him. 983 01:00:52,280 --> 01:00:53,279 Marry? 984 01:00:54,280 --> 01:00:56,079 That man? 985 01:00:56,120 --> 01:00:57,799 That tar-faced creature? 986 01:00:57,840 --> 01:01:01,239 My uncle demands it. But if he is in disgrace... 987 01:01:01,280 --> 01:01:02,279 He will be. 988 01:01:05,480 --> 01:01:07,239 Don't you worry about that. 989 01:01:15,400 --> 01:01:16,959 HARPER: Sir. 990 01:01:17,000 --> 01:01:17,999 Hurry. 991 01:01:24,560 --> 01:01:25,959 I'll come back. 992 01:01:26,000 --> 01:01:27,519 Will you? 993 01:01:29,800 --> 01:01:30,799 Yes. 994 01:02:03,920 --> 01:02:05,399 My dear Richard. 995 01:02:06,400 --> 01:02:09,159 - Sir. - Yes, I heard you were in town. 996 01:02:09,200 --> 01:02:11,199 And field rank? My word! 997 01:02:11,240 --> 01:02:13,959 Is this hero the sergeant I taught to read and write? 998 01:02:14,000 --> 01:02:15,519 It is, sir. 999 01:02:15,560 --> 01:02:17,599 And you have ever my gratitude. 1000 01:02:17,640 --> 01:02:20,479 - How do you fare, sir? - Well. I fare well. 1001 01:02:20,520 --> 01:02:23,199 You? What do you expect here? 1002 01:02:23,240 --> 01:02:25,679 I wait for the Duke ofYork. 1003 01:02:25,720 --> 01:02:29,799 I have a very grave matter to discuss. And the Duke ofYork must hear me. 1004 01:02:29,840 --> 01:02:31,839 Only if you speak up. He's at Windsor. 1005 01:02:33,640 --> 01:02:35,839 When he returns, I doubt he'll see you. 1006 01:02:38,960 --> 01:02:40,959 Then I need your help, sir. 1007 01:02:41,960 --> 01:02:43,959 There is none I would trust more. 1008 01:02:46,920 --> 01:02:49,119 It is not convenient that you are here. 1009 01:02:52,880 --> 01:02:54,879 You said this business was urgent. 1010 01:02:55,880 --> 01:02:59,359 I would hardly have disturbed Your Lordship otherwise. 1011 01:02:59,400 --> 01:03:01,519 The business concerns Girdwood. 1012 01:03:01,560 --> 01:03:02,559 At Foulness. 1013 01:03:03,760 --> 01:03:04,759 Auctions. 1014 01:03:06,000 --> 01:03:09,719 I do not imagine, sir, for one moment that you know ofwhat I speak. 1015 01:03:10,720 --> 01:03:14,319 Let us assume that you have some influence over those who might. 1016 01:03:15,920 --> 01:03:18,919 - Sir Henry Simmerson, perhaps. - Let us assume that. 1017 01:03:18,960 --> 01:03:22,679 Should news of Sir Henry's activities at Foulness become public... 1018 01:03:23,680 --> 01:03:25,999 ..a mighty scandal will ensue. 1019 01:03:27,000 --> 01:03:31,519 You know that it would only need a small one piled on the ones that have gone before 1020 01:03:31,560 --> 01:03:33,479 to have us all out, my lord. 1021 01:03:43,400 --> 01:03:46,719 Did I know ofthat which you speak, 1022 01:03:46,760 --> 01:03:50,039 I would ask you what proof you have. 1023 01:03:50,080 --> 01:03:53,359 - The word of a distinguished officer. - What officer? 1024 01:03:55,080 --> 01:03:57,799 Major Richard Sharpe. I knew him as a sergeant. 1025 01:03:57,840 --> 01:03:59,239 Sharpe? 1026 01:03:59,280 --> 01:04:00,279 He lives? 1027 01:04:00,320 --> 01:04:02,039 You know him? 1028 01:04:02,080 --> 01:04:03,079 Of him. 1029 01:04:03,120 --> 01:04:04,959 I saw the gallant major today, 1030 01:04:05,000 --> 01:04:07,879 and he told me all about it. 1031 01:04:09,000 --> 01:04:11,999 I persuaded him to remain silent for the time being. 1032 01:04:13,640 --> 01:04:15,839 He has no absolute proof, 1033 01:04:16,880 --> 01:04:20,319 and agreed to leave the resolution ofthis affair in my hands. 1034 01:04:22,360 --> 01:04:23,719 What do you want? 1035 01:04:23,760 --> 01:04:25,559 I'm sure you have something. 1036 01:04:27,520 --> 01:04:30,439 Major Sharpe wants his battalion. 1037 01:04:30,480 --> 01:04:33,159 There is no battalion, Sir William. 1038 01:04:33,200 --> 01:04:34,879 Paper only. 1039 01:04:34,920 --> 01:04:36,399 Of course. 1040 01:04:37,920 --> 01:04:39,919 Sharpe would, were I to offer it, 1041 01:04:39,960 --> 01:04:43,839 settle for command of a rifle battalion in the American War. 1042 01:04:43,880 --> 01:04:45,279 America? 1043 01:04:45,320 --> 01:04:47,519 It could be arranged, I suppose, 1044 01:04:47,560 --> 01:04:51,759 so long as Sharpe remains silent about this preposterous affair. 1045 01:04:51,800 --> 01:04:53,799 Ifthere is no evidence, my lord, 1046 01:04:54,840 --> 01:04:57,359 what does it matter if Sharpe's silent or not? 1047 01:04:58,680 --> 01:04:59,679 I really... 1048 01:04:59,720 --> 01:05:02,119 (Door opens) 1049 01:05:02,160 --> 01:05:04,159 Just a moment. 1050 01:05:12,520 --> 01:05:15,039 I really am most obliged to you, Sir William. 1051 01:05:17,480 --> 01:05:21,199 Men of sense and discretion are rare commodities these days. 1052 01:05:22,280 --> 01:05:26,399 We must make sure that your talents do not go unrewarded. 1053 01:05:26,440 --> 01:05:28,759 Which it was Lord Wellington himself, 1054 01:05:29,760 --> 01:05:32,519 himself sore pressed, which he said to me, 1055 01:05:33,800 --> 01:05:40,039 "You are the forlorn hope of all our anticipations, so you are, Patrick." 1056 01:05:41,960 --> 01:05:43,959 He said that to me. To me. 1057 01:05:45,520 --> 01:05:47,759 We are...as we were... 1058 01:05:48,760 --> 01:05:53,719 (Tearful) ..when seeking glory on the sanguinary fields of Spain, 1059 01:05:53,760 --> 01:05:58,079 right down to the dust in my pocket. 1060 01:05:59,480 --> 01:06:00,799 M'lady. 1061 01:06:00,840 --> 01:06:04,359 I thought it best to meet you here, given the way you've behaved. 1062 01:06:05,360 --> 01:06:07,359 You're a fool. 1063 01:06:07,400 --> 01:06:08,399 Ma'am? 1064 01:06:08,440 --> 01:06:10,119 You go to Horse Guards. 1065 01:06:10,160 --> 01:06:14,319 They, not being foolish, send for Sir William, knowing he had been your colonel. 1066 01:06:14,360 --> 01:06:16,879 You, in your innocence, tell him everything. 1067 01:06:16,920 --> 01:06:19,359 Sir William is an honourable man. 1068 01:06:19,400 --> 01:06:21,399 He's an ambitious man. 1069 01:06:21,440 --> 01:06:22,439 He's clever, too. 1070 01:06:24,480 --> 01:06:26,599 He chose to speak with Lord Fenner. 1071 01:06:28,480 --> 01:06:29,879 He went to Lord Fenner? 1072 01:06:29,920 --> 01:06:34,359 Hm, who will reward him with higher office, 1073 01:06:34,400 --> 01:06:36,719 and you with a rifle battalion in America. 1074 01:06:38,280 --> 01:06:40,519 I always trusted him. 1075 01:06:40,560 --> 01:06:42,559 I trusted no-one more. 1076 01:06:42,600 --> 01:06:47,479 Oh, he means you no harm. He merely wishes to avoid a scandal. 1077 01:06:47,520 --> 01:06:51,879 I, on the other hand, wish to destroy Lord Fenner, 1078 01:06:51,920 --> 01:06:56,119 and you, Major Sharpe, are the man who will help me. 1079 01:06:58,240 --> 01:07:00,239 Why should I want to help you? 1080 01:07:00,280 --> 01:07:03,119 Why should I trust you when I don't even know your name? 1081 01:07:06,920 --> 01:07:09,079 My name is Lady Camoynes. 1082 01:07:09,120 --> 01:07:12,599 Dowager Countess Camoynes. 1083 01:07:12,640 --> 01:07:16,719 I know all about Simmerson and Girdwood. 1084 01:07:16,760 --> 01:07:19,559 But there must be proof ifthere's to be a scandal. 1085 01:07:19,600 --> 01:07:24,839 You must find accounts, letters - anything on paper - and bring it to me. 1086 01:07:24,880 --> 01:07:28,199 You have a day, two days perhaps, to find written evidence. 1087 01:07:28,240 --> 01:07:30,079 After that, the camp will be gone, 1088 01:07:30,120 --> 01:07:33,159 and the men at Foulness scattered in a hundred garrisons. 1089 01:07:35,400 --> 01:07:37,399 Why do you wish to destroy Lord Fenner? 1090 01:07:37,440 --> 01:07:40,319 He ruined my husband and caused his death. 1091 01:07:42,000 --> 01:07:45,439 I now pay off my husband's debts 1092 01:07:45,480 --> 01:07:49,959 by clambering over him and under him when his needs demand I should. 1093 01:07:51,520 --> 01:07:52,919 I am still in his debt. 1094 01:07:55,760 --> 01:07:57,159 You may help me pay it. 1095 01:07:59,600 --> 01:08:01,599 Bring me proof, Major. 1096 01:08:01,640 --> 01:08:02,959 GIRDWOOD: Shako! 1097 01:08:03,000 --> 01:08:04,639 Cane. 1098 01:08:08,760 --> 01:08:10,759 (Tuts) 1099 01:08:21,320 --> 01:08:22,319 Door. 1100 01:08:23,880 --> 01:08:25,039 Morning, Smith. 1101 01:08:27,440 --> 01:08:28,439 Good morning. 1102 01:08:29,560 --> 01:08:31,559 Where is Captain Smith? 1103 01:08:32,840 --> 01:08:33,839 Smith! 1104 01:08:41,720 --> 01:08:44,759 I am Sharpe. Major. 1105 01:08:44,800 --> 01:08:46,919 The 1st Battalion, the South Essex. 1106 01:08:48,200 --> 01:08:50,319 Until three days ago, Private Vaughn. 1107 01:08:53,240 --> 01:08:55,239 Outside is my sergeant major. 1108 01:08:56,240 --> 01:08:58,639 An Irishman you hunted through the marshes. 1109 01:08:58,680 --> 01:09:01,359 His name is Harper. 1110 01:09:02,560 --> 01:09:04,279 And that, 1111 01:09:05,280 --> 01:09:07,119 on your Shako badge, 1112 01:09:07,160 --> 01:09:09,159 is the Eagle he took from the French... 1113 01:09:14,840 --> 01:09:17,439 ..with me that bloody day. 1114 01:09:19,360 --> 01:09:21,719 You have orders? I command here. 1115 01:09:21,760 --> 01:09:24,159 Yes, I have orders. 1116 01:09:24,200 --> 01:09:25,999 Show me your orders. 1117 01:09:26,040 --> 01:09:27,959 I come direct from Horse Guards. 1118 01:09:28,000 --> 01:09:29,999 Ha! Horse Guards? 1119 01:09:30,040 --> 01:09:32,199 You may not Horse Guards me, sir. 1120 01:09:32,240 --> 01:09:35,639 I am well aware of Horse Guards, and they are well aware of me. 1121 01:09:37,120 --> 01:09:40,879 Is Lord Fenner Secretary at War, or is he not that position, sir? 1122 01:09:40,920 --> 01:09:44,919 Is the Duke ofYork Commander in Chief, or is he not, sir? 1123 01:09:46,840 --> 01:09:48,839 To whom do you look for advancement? 1124 01:09:48,880 --> 01:09:50,879 Your chief or your friends, 1125 01:09:50,920 --> 01:09:52,639 sir? 1126 01:09:52,680 --> 01:09:53,679 I command here. 1127 01:09:53,720 --> 01:09:56,359 No, I command here. 1128 01:09:56,400 --> 01:09:57,759 - No, no. - Yes! 1129 01:10:03,160 --> 01:10:04,599 Colonel Girdwood, I... 1130 01:10:04,640 --> 01:10:09,079 Colonel Girdwood is under arrest. And you are under my command. 1131 01:10:13,520 --> 01:10:16,439 You will confine Colonel Girdwood to his quarters, 1132 01:10:17,440 --> 01:10:20,839 and obtain all papers appertaining to this battalion. 1133 01:10:22,120 --> 01:10:24,119 Go through this place. 1134 01:10:26,240 --> 01:10:28,359 Every scrap of paper. 1135 01:10:28,400 --> 01:10:30,399 Every notebook. 1136 01:10:30,440 --> 01:10:31,719 Everything. 1137 01:10:40,720 --> 01:10:43,599 What you looking at, filth? 1138 01:10:43,640 --> 01:10:47,039 God save...Ireland. 1139 01:10:52,640 --> 01:10:53,639 O'Keefe?! 1140 01:10:53,680 --> 01:10:55,279 Who? 1141 01:10:55,320 --> 01:10:58,239 I am Sergeant Major Harper ofthe 1st. 1142 01:10:58,280 --> 01:10:59,679 And you are...? 1143 01:11:01,360 --> 01:11:02,359 Filth? 1144 01:11:04,560 --> 01:11:05,559 Lynch, sir. 1145 01:11:11,120 --> 01:11:13,519 God...save...Ireland. 1146 01:11:13,560 --> 01:11:15,559 Say it, Lynch. 1147 01:11:17,600 --> 01:11:19,359 Go on. Say it! 1148 01:11:23,120 --> 01:11:24,759 God save... 1149 01:11:26,960 --> 01:11:27,999 ..Ireland. 1150 01:11:28,040 --> 01:11:29,039 Louder! 1151 01:11:29,080 --> 01:11:33,039 God...save...Ireland. 1152 01:11:33,080 --> 01:11:34,919 Louder! 1153 01:11:37,240 --> 01:11:55,919 God save Ireland. 1154 01:12:00,160 --> 01:12:01,159 HARPER: Battalion! 1155 01:12:02,560 --> 01:12:04,199 To my orders. 1156 01:12:05,600 --> 01:12:07,959 Who gave you leave to move, you tub of lard? 1157 01:12:08,000 --> 01:12:09,599 Stand still. 1158 01:12:11,200 --> 01:12:14,239 Battalion will form line on number one company. 1159 01:12:15,600 --> 01:12:16,599 Wait for it! 1160 01:12:18,040 --> 01:12:19,919 Battalion, form! 1161 01:12:32,360 --> 01:12:36,439 My name is Major Richard Sharpe ofthe 1st Battalion, the South Essex. 1162 01:12:37,440 --> 01:12:39,959 We fight in Spain and are hard-pressed for men. 1163 01:12:40,000 --> 01:12:42,239 Some would have us too hard-pressed, 1164 01:12:42,280 --> 01:12:43,959 and would disband us, 1165 01:12:44,960 --> 01:12:49,039 our Colours put up, our honours and deeds forgotten. 1166 01:12:50,880 --> 01:12:52,079 Not I. 1167 01:12:53,480 --> 01:12:56,159 There are more honours to come, 1168 01:12:56,200 --> 01:13:00,839 more glory to be bitten on, more French to be confounded and slain. 1169 01:13:02,680 --> 01:13:06,239 I am taking some of you back with me to do these glorious things. 1170 01:13:06,280 --> 01:13:08,559 We march at first light. 1171 01:13:08,600 --> 01:13:10,239 Rouse at two. 1172 01:13:10,280 --> 01:13:13,999 And remove those damn silly stocks from your necks. 1173 01:13:14,040 --> 01:13:15,039 Go on. 1174 01:13:15,080 --> 01:13:17,679 You won't be charged for their loss. 1175 01:13:21,960 --> 01:13:24,119 Three cheers for Major Sharpe, lads. 1176 01:13:24,160 --> 01:13:25,159 Hip, hip, hip... 1177 01:13:25,200 --> 01:13:26,599 Huzzah! 1178 01:13:26,640 --> 01:13:27,639 Hip, hip, hip... 1179 01:13:27,680 --> 01:13:28,719 Huzzah! 1180 01:13:28,760 --> 01:13:29,759 Hip, hip, hip... 1181 01:13:29,800 --> 01:13:30,799 Huzzah! 1182 01:13:30,840 --> 01:13:33,719 (Cheering) 1183 01:13:55,080 --> 01:13:56,919 (Footsteps) 1184 01:14:03,040 --> 01:14:05,039 I know what this place is. 1185 01:14:06,560 --> 01:14:07,959 You're not soldiers. 1186 01:14:09,280 --> 01:14:10,279 You're crimpers. 1187 01:14:11,360 --> 01:14:12,359 Skin merchants. 1188 01:14:13,360 --> 01:14:14,359 Thieves. 1189 01:14:16,840 --> 01:14:18,879 You may resign. 1190 01:14:18,920 --> 01:14:19,919 Any of you. 1191 01:14:21,360 --> 01:14:22,919 But if you do, 1192 01:14:23,920 --> 01:14:26,399 you will not march with us tomorrow morning. 1193 01:14:27,760 --> 01:14:29,759 See, we're going to Spain. 1194 01:14:30,920 --> 01:14:32,319 You may not wish to go. 1195 01:14:33,320 --> 01:14:35,319 You may be cowards and rogues. 1196 01:14:36,320 --> 01:14:39,519 You may not wish to become officers and gentlemen again. 1197 01:14:40,800 --> 01:14:42,199 If you ever were. 1198 01:14:44,640 --> 01:14:48,439 Count the money, Smith. Muster the men. They haven't been paid for weeks. 1199 01:14:48,480 --> 01:14:50,239 Give each man five shillings. 1200 01:14:50,280 --> 01:14:52,519 - Forgive my haste, Miss Jane. - It seems... 1201 01:14:52,560 --> 01:14:55,159 You have the ledgers, all you need, sir? 1202 01:14:55,200 --> 01:14:58,199 - ..sir, that you are always... - Thank you, Mrs Grey. 1203 01:15:00,920 --> 01:15:04,119 Miss Jane, I am sorry, but it is duty. 1204 01:15:04,160 --> 01:15:07,399 I ever answer the call of duty with alacrity. 1205 01:15:07,440 --> 01:15:10,919 I pray you give Sir Henry our most dutiful regards. 1206 01:15:12,480 --> 01:15:14,919 It will be my earnest pleasure. 1207 01:15:16,160 --> 01:15:21,839 One day, Miss Jane, duty done, I look to be constant at your side. 1208 01:15:28,800 --> 01:15:30,679 - Anything? - No, nothing. 1209 01:15:30,720 --> 01:15:33,919 All the recruiting forms have no regiment entered on them. 1210 01:15:33,960 --> 01:15:39,239 Get the clerks to enter, where it says Regiment, "1st Battalion, the South Essex" on every form. 1211 01:15:39,280 --> 01:15:42,079 Oh, and get rid of O'Keefe and Vaughn. 1212 01:15:42,120 --> 01:15:45,279 All right, I'll take care ofthose two squaddies. 1213 01:15:46,280 --> 01:15:48,759 Girdwood's gone, sir. He took a horse and... 1214 01:15:50,000 --> 01:15:51,999 (Knock at door) 1215 01:15:53,640 --> 01:15:56,879 Where's Girdwood? Colonel Girdwood? Sir Henry? Where? 1216 01:15:56,920 --> 01:15:58,959 Sir Henry is not at home. 1217 01:15:59,000 --> 01:15:59,999 Not so. 1218 01:16:05,200 --> 01:16:08,119 - Compliments to his niece. - Miss Gibbons is not... 1219 01:16:08,160 --> 01:16:11,719 - Miss Gibbons, where's Girdwood? - Not here, Major Sharpe. 1220 01:16:11,760 --> 01:16:14,199 - In the library, perhaps. - Miss Gibbons. 1221 01:16:18,560 --> 01:16:20,199 What is it, Miss Gibbons? 1222 01:16:20,240 --> 01:16:21,239 It is that... 1223 01:16:22,520 --> 01:16:25,239 - It is that I have defied her and... - Defied her? 1224 01:16:26,480 --> 01:16:28,919 I am now a prisoner in this house. 1225 01:16:28,960 --> 01:16:31,399 Your money and food, I stole it. 1226 01:16:31,440 --> 01:16:33,439 Why have you come here? 1227 01:16:33,480 --> 01:16:36,159 I need evidence ofthe auctions, if I'm to stop them. 1228 01:16:36,200 --> 01:16:38,199 And there must be records, accounts. 1229 01:16:38,240 --> 01:16:41,359 Two ledgers. My uncle made me fill in the figures. 1230 01:16:41,400 --> 01:16:43,839 But Colonel Girdwood has taken them to London. 1231 01:16:43,880 --> 01:16:45,559 Damn him! 1232 01:16:45,600 --> 01:16:47,879 - Where in London? - To my uncle's house. 1233 01:16:49,400 --> 01:16:51,799 Where will he put them for safekeeping? 1234 01:16:51,840 --> 01:16:53,479 I don't know. 1235 01:16:53,520 --> 01:16:56,519 I've only been once to his house. I don't go to London. 1236 01:16:57,600 --> 01:16:59,599 Major Sharpe, I am not ofthem. 1237 01:17:00,600 --> 01:17:02,839 I am the daughter of a saddler, 1238 01:17:02,880 --> 01:17:05,439 and Sir Henry's sister-in-law, 1239 01:17:05,480 --> 01:17:08,959 fit only to be married off for whatever reasons suit my uncle. 1240 01:17:09,000 --> 01:17:12,999 I ran offwhen I heard I was to marry Girdwood, but Sir Henry fetched me back. 1241 01:17:13,040 --> 01:17:17,279 - You're frightened of Sir Henry? - Yes, but I do want to help you. 1242 01:17:17,320 --> 01:17:19,439 Could you find the ledgers? 1243 01:17:19,480 --> 01:17:21,119 I want to, but it's hard. 1244 01:17:21,160 --> 01:17:24,159 - It would help me disgrace Girdwood. - I know. 1245 01:17:24,200 --> 01:17:26,639 I should take the risk, but I shall be punished. 1246 01:17:26,680 --> 01:17:28,559 By who? 1247 01:17:28,600 --> 01:17:29,919 My uncle beats me. 1248 01:17:33,080 --> 01:17:35,199 He let Girdwood watch the last time. 1249 01:17:35,240 --> 01:17:39,119 He thought the colonel should know how to treat a wife. He uses a cane. 1250 01:17:41,280 --> 01:17:46,159 There are marks on his study wall where he thrashes and the cane scratches the plaster. 1251 01:17:47,200 --> 01:17:49,199 He gets very angry. 1252 01:17:51,120 --> 01:17:53,159 How dare he treat you so? 1253 01:17:53,200 --> 01:17:56,599 Yes, I fear it is my lot. 1254 01:17:57,720 --> 01:17:58,719 It need not be. 1255 01:18:01,360 --> 01:18:03,319 - Jane... - Sir Henry hates you. 1256 01:18:05,120 --> 01:18:07,479 I think he also envies you. 1257 01:18:07,520 --> 01:18:08,519 Why? 1258 01:18:08,560 --> 01:18:11,599 You are a hero, Major Sharpe. Everybody says so. 1259 01:18:12,920 --> 01:18:14,439 That's foolishness. 1260 01:18:14,480 --> 01:18:15,919 Oh, no, it is not. 1261 01:18:18,280 --> 01:18:20,719 I will try to get the books. 1262 01:18:20,760 --> 01:18:22,759 It is important you have them? 1263 01:18:24,560 --> 01:18:26,079 Yes. 1264 01:18:26,120 --> 01:18:28,119 It will help. 1265 01:18:29,200 --> 01:18:31,199 But I swear, Miss Gibbons, 1266 01:18:32,200 --> 01:18:34,199 Girdwood is done for. 1267 01:18:35,920 --> 01:18:37,999 It is shaming, but I shall need money. 1268 01:18:39,040 --> 01:18:41,039 It is rare I'm allowed to have any. 1269 01:18:41,080 --> 01:18:42,559 Here. 1270 01:18:42,600 --> 01:18:43,999 Please, no shame. 1271 01:18:45,840 --> 01:18:50,239 Get me the books. Bring them to me on the night of Saturday and we shall prevail. 1272 01:18:51,720 --> 01:18:56,319 You'll bear no blame. I won't see you punished. You will not be brought back. 1273 01:18:56,360 --> 01:18:58,959 I have money, rank. 1274 01:18:59,000 --> 01:19:00,999 I'm not very good at running away. 1275 01:19:01,040 --> 01:19:03,039 Then I shall protect you. 1276 01:19:05,040 --> 01:19:06,279 I will marry you. 1277 01:19:09,600 --> 01:19:10,759 I'm sorry. 1278 01:19:13,360 --> 01:19:16,239 No. 1279 01:19:22,480 --> 01:19:23,559 I must go. 1280 01:19:25,960 --> 01:19:26,959 Jane. 1281 01:19:28,800 --> 01:19:29,799 Jane! 1282 01:19:39,640 --> 01:19:41,439 You cannot take that! 1283 01:19:44,400 --> 01:19:46,399 (Drums) 1284 01:19:53,880 --> 01:19:55,359 Can I trust you, Smith? 1285 01:19:55,400 --> 01:19:57,879 Yes. I was always uneasy. 1286 01:19:57,920 --> 01:20:01,319 Always, sir, but I've been purchased over several times. 1287 01:20:02,320 --> 01:20:05,519 I obtained a captaincy I could not have bought. 1288 01:20:05,560 --> 01:20:07,599 I know what that means, Smith. 1289 01:20:20,760 --> 01:20:23,799 Bundook, one. Bayonet, one. Cartridge box, one. 1290 01:20:23,840 --> 01:20:26,879 Make your mark, sign your name. It's all the same to me. Next! 1291 01:20:26,920 --> 01:20:30,439 Bundook, one. Bayonet, one. Cartridge box, one. 1292 01:20:30,480 --> 01:20:32,999 Make your mark, sign your name. Next! 1293 01:20:33,040 --> 01:20:34,759 Breeches, pair, one. 1294 01:20:34,800 --> 01:20:36,759 - Shako, one. - Tunic, one. 1295 01:20:36,800 --> 01:20:39,879 - Tunic, one. - Shako, one. 1296 01:20:39,920 --> 01:20:41,919 (Drumming) 1297 01:20:44,880 --> 01:20:47,079 SHARPE: They get better at it, Patrick. 1298 01:20:48,080 --> 01:20:51,319 ♪ Now I said the young man have oft endured the parish queues 1299 01:20:51,360 --> 01:20:56,279 ♪ No more charity for the likes of me 1300 01:20:56,320 --> 01:20:58,759 ♪ Salvation and danger 1301 01:20:58,800 --> 01:21:01,119 ♪ They shall be my destiny 1302 01:21:01,160 --> 01:21:05,159 ♪ I'll take the king's shilling for Wellington and me 1303 01:21:05,200 --> 01:21:09,319 ♪ Take the king's shilling 1304 01:21:09,360 --> 01:21:12,679 ♪ Take the king's shilling for Wellington and me 1305 01:21:12,720 --> 01:21:15,559 ♪ Salvation and danger 1306 01:21:15,600 --> 01:21:17,759 ♪ They shall be my destiny 1307 01:21:17,800 --> 01:21:20,839 ♪ I'll take the king's shilling for Wellington and me 1308 01:21:22,600 --> 01:21:24,999 HARPER: Company...halt! 1309 01:21:26,680 --> 01:21:28,679 Fall...out! 1310 01:21:45,280 --> 01:21:47,199 Buy me some, Phillip. 1311 01:21:47,240 --> 01:21:48,519 As many as we need. 1312 01:21:48,560 --> 01:21:49,999 What for, sir? 1313 01:21:51,000 --> 01:21:53,079 To eat, Mr Carline. 1314 01:21:53,120 --> 01:21:55,159 Save the feathers. 1315 01:21:55,200 --> 01:21:57,319 A feather bed for the Prince ofWales. 1316 01:21:57,360 --> 01:21:59,439 It's his badge, is it not? 1317 01:21:59,480 --> 01:22:01,479 Now, get them pickets out. 1318 01:22:01,520 --> 01:22:03,079 Sir. 1319 01:22:03,120 --> 01:22:05,359 Sergeant, get those pickets out! 1320 01:22:06,800 --> 01:22:07,799 (Bell tolls) 1321 01:22:07,840 --> 01:22:10,279 Present and correct and ready to march, sir. 1322 01:22:10,320 --> 01:22:12,319 Thank you, Sergeant Major. 1323 01:22:12,360 --> 01:22:14,519 Company formed up and ready to march, sir. 1324 01:22:14,560 --> 01:22:16,559 Stand them at ease, Mr Carline. 1325 01:22:16,600 --> 01:22:19,319 Company, stand at ease! 1326 01:22:22,840 --> 01:22:24,239 Over there's London. 1327 01:22:24,280 --> 01:22:26,319 That's where we've been marching to. 1328 01:22:26,360 --> 01:22:28,999 I thought we was going to Plymouth, sir. 1329 01:22:29,040 --> 01:22:30,999 Not Plymouth. 1330 01:22:31,040 --> 01:22:32,439 Not yet. 1331 01:22:32,480 --> 01:22:34,119 Why? I'll tell you later. 1332 01:22:35,120 --> 01:22:38,719 For now, we're marching into London, so sport some swank. 1333 01:22:38,760 --> 01:22:40,719 Uncase the Colours. 1334 01:22:41,720 --> 01:22:43,599 We're going to meet the Prince ofWales. 1335 01:22:51,440 --> 01:22:54,519 - My footman has the books. - Then give them my footman. 1336 01:22:54,560 --> 01:22:57,159 I have more to lose than you, sir. 1337 01:23:01,400 --> 01:23:05,159 Take these to my house. Tell the steward to burn them. 1338 01:23:05,200 --> 01:23:07,199 Every page. Do you understand? 1339 01:23:09,880 --> 01:23:14,399 - And where in God's name is Sharpe? - Chatham or Portsmouth, I shouldn't wonder. 1340 01:23:14,440 --> 01:23:15,879 We've looked there. 1341 01:23:15,920 --> 01:23:20,239 Besides, he cannot sail without orders. He must know that, unless he's mad. 1342 01:23:20,280 --> 01:23:22,639 He is mad. He is also insolent. 1343 01:23:23,640 --> 01:23:27,319 I recommended his dismissal in Spain, but my voice was not heeded. 1344 01:23:27,360 --> 01:23:30,719 Well, I trust you will enjoy the battle, Sir Henry. 1345 01:23:47,760 --> 01:23:50,039 WOMAN: He's so fat! 1346 01:23:50,080 --> 01:23:52,679 Fenner, evening. 1347 01:23:53,840 --> 01:23:57,679 - Not so hot here as it was at Vitoria, eh? - Indeed, Your Royal Highness. 1348 01:23:58,680 --> 01:24:00,679 Up we go, then. 1349 01:24:03,600 --> 01:24:05,919 WOMAN: He's about to burst, he's so huge. 1350 01:24:07,200 --> 01:24:09,199 Which is this, Fenner? 1351 01:24:10,200 --> 01:24:13,439 12th Light Dragoons, sir. Prince ofWales's Own. 1352 01:24:13,480 --> 01:24:17,319 One of mine, Freddy. Look, my feathers! How many have I got? 1353 01:24:17,360 --> 01:24:19,759 - Got? - Got, got. You must have seen a list. 1354 01:24:19,800 --> 01:24:23,079 What else do you do but see lists, Secretary at War? Lists! 1355 01:24:23,120 --> 01:24:25,719 I think six, sir. Dragoons and Foot. 1356 01:24:25,760 --> 01:24:27,479 And how many's York got? 1357 01:24:28,480 --> 01:24:30,919 One, sir. Irish, 101st. 1358 01:24:30,960 --> 01:24:33,679 Do you hear that? You've only one, Freddy. 1359 01:24:33,720 --> 01:24:36,039 I've got the whole deuced army, d'you see? 1360 01:24:43,320 --> 01:24:45,319 (Clapping) 1361 01:24:55,360 --> 01:24:56,959 Evening, Lord John. 1362 01:24:57,000 --> 01:25:01,119 - Prinny wants to see our Eagle. - You will...bring it back, sir? 1363 01:25:01,160 --> 01:25:02,879 I did the last time. 1364 01:25:03,880 --> 01:25:06,479 - She was in my house? - With her dog! 1365 01:25:06,520 --> 01:25:08,799 - Well, what did she want? - The ledgers. 1366 01:25:08,840 --> 01:25:11,039 She'd come for the ledgers. 1367 01:25:11,080 --> 01:25:13,399 She said that you had sent her. 1368 01:25:13,440 --> 01:25:15,439 Don't be a damned fool, man. 1369 01:25:16,440 --> 01:25:17,919 This is Sharpe's doing. 1370 01:25:19,200 --> 01:25:20,199 Sir. 1371 01:25:24,280 --> 01:25:25,279 You've come. 1372 01:25:25,320 --> 01:25:28,039 He's got the ledgers. My uncle's got the ledgers. 1373 01:25:28,080 --> 01:25:30,879 It doesn't matter. You've took the risk to help me. 1374 01:25:30,920 --> 01:25:34,879 - But your evidence! - I've got the men. They'll be evidence enough. 1375 01:25:34,920 --> 01:25:38,599 Colonel Girdwood was at the house. He saw me. He'll tell my uncle. 1376 01:25:38,640 --> 01:25:40,639 Listen, you mustn't be afraid. 1377 01:25:41,880 --> 01:25:44,319 What do I do now? I can't go back. 1378 01:25:44,360 --> 01:25:47,839 Look, you meet me here after the battle. 1379 01:25:47,880 --> 01:25:49,839 All right? 1380 01:25:49,880 --> 01:25:51,879 (Dog whimpers) 1381 01:25:59,840 --> 01:26:01,039 Bravo! Bravo! 1382 01:26:01,080 --> 01:26:03,959 MAN: It's Boney! - (Booing and hissing) 1383 01:26:04,000 --> 01:26:06,399 Very good. 1384 01:26:06,440 --> 01:26:08,879 (Hissing and booing) 1385 01:26:11,800 --> 01:26:13,359 CROWD: Oooh! 1386 01:26:14,640 --> 01:26:16,399 Aah! 1387 01:26:16,440 --> 01:26:18,319 MAN: Shame, sir! 1388 01:26:18,360 --> 01:26:20,119 (Gasps) 1389 01:26:41,160 --> 01:26:43,359 SHARPE: Company...shun! 1390 01:26:44,720 --> 01:26:46,239 Put arms! 1391 01:26:47,600 --> 01:26:49,319 Forward march! 1392 01:27:00,440 --> 01:27:02,439 Company, halt! 1393 01:27:04,520 --> 01:27:07,039 Make ready! 1394 01:27:07,080 --> 01:27:08,719 Present! 1395 01:27:11,160 --> 01:27:11,999 Fire! 1396 01:27:22,720 --> 01:27:24,079 Why, it's Major Sharpe. 1397 01:27:24,120 --> 01:27:25,999 It's Dick. 1398 01:27:26,040 --> 01:27:29,159 Sergeant Major, now! 1399 01:27:29,200 --> 01:27:31,199 Ground arms! 1400 01:27:38,680 --> 01:27:41,519 Prince ofWales's feathers! Prince ofWales! 1401 01:27:43,280 --> 01:27:46,119 Three cheers for the Prince ofWales. 1402 01:27:46,160 --> 01:27:47,239 Hip, hip... 1403 01:27:47,280 --> 01:27:48,279 Huzzah! 1404 01:27:48,320 --> 01:27:49,239 Hip, hip... 1405 01:27:49,280 --> 01:27:50,159 Huzzah! 1406 01:27:50,200 --> 01:27:51,799 - Hip, hip... - Huzzah! 1407 01:27:51,840 --> 01:27:53,839 They're mine. 1408 01:27:53,880 --> 01:27:56,599 - What regiment is that? - South Essex. 1409 01:27:56,640 --> 01:27:59,519 Ah. I thought they only marched on paper. 1410 01:28:00,560 --> 01:28:01,559 Sir? 1411 01:28:01,600 --> 01:28:04,519 These are fellows you told me only marched on paper. 1412 01:28:06,480 --> 01:28:09,999 No, sir, these are the men who fought with you at Talavera, sir. 1413 01:28:10,040 --> 01:28:13,119 The 1st Battalion, back with the Eagle you took. 1414 01:28:13,160 --> 01:28:15,959 Of course. I thought I recognised them. 1415 01:28:16,960 --> 01:28:18,959 Well, they're mine now, ain't they? 1416 01:28:19,000 --> 01:28:20,359 Bravo, Dick! 1417 01:28:21,800 --> 01:28:23,799 FENNER: Ordered back to Spain, 1418 01:28:23,840 --> 01:28:26,159 he didn't see fit to go. 1419 01:28:27,560 --> 01:28:29,559 Not without men. 1420 01:28:29,600 --> 01:28:30,999 I came for men. 1421 01:28:32,440 --> 01:28:35,679 He disguised a battalion as a holding battalion, sir, 1422 01:28:35,720 --> 01:28:38,999 auctioned the men for his own profit, and stole their pay. 1423 01:28:40,080 --> 01:28:41,599 He is Secretary at War. 1424 01:28:41,640 --> 01:28:43,039 He is a thief. 1425 01:28:45,360 --> 01:28:47,359 Every word. 1426 01:28:47,400 --> 01:28:49,399 We'll do this properly. 1427 01:28:49,440 --> 01:28:51,439 What is your proof ofthis, Sharpe? 1428 01:28:51,480 --> 01:28:53,239 Hmm? 1429 01:28:55,320 --> 01:28:59,919 You can substantiate these accusations, surely? 1430 01:28:59,960 --> 01:29:02,359 I know what you are. 1431 01:29:02,400 --> 01:29:06,359 I know what Sir Henry is. I have seen for myself, sir. 1432 01:29:08,120 --> 01:29:10,719 But you have no proof, Sharpe. 1433 01:29:12,040 --> 01:29:14,039 So take heed ofthis. 1434 01:29:15,320 --> 01:29:19,759 The South Essex, or rather the Prince ofWales's Own Volunteers... 1435 01:29:19,800 --> 01:29:21,799 - (Sniggers) - ..as we must now call them, 1436 01:29:21,840 --> 01:29:26,159 will embark for Spain under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Girdwood. 1437 01:29:27,400 --> 01:29:30,879 You, Major Sharpe, will embark for Australia, 1438 01:29:30,920 --> 01:29:34,799 where you'll command a convict guard. 1439 01:29:34,840 --> 01:29:38,279 Far too lenient. I would break the ingrate. 1440 01:29:38,320 --> 01:29:41,279 They don't hardly ever dress at the Antipodes, Sharpe. 1441 01:29:41,320 --> 01:29:42,919 You'll be at home. 1442 01:29:42,960 --> 01:29:46,039 How many times have I said it? You get dross from dross. 1443 01:29:46,080 --> 01:29:50,679 Comes of plucking up from the ranks. Never sit easy, do they? 1444 01:29:50,720 --> 01:29:54,159 I sit like I was poured, sir. 1445 01:29:55,160 --> 01:29:56,199 Hmmm. 1446 01:29:59,160 --> 01:30:02,759 You will not, though invited, attend on the Prince ofWales tonight. 1447 01:30:02,800 --> 01:30:06,279 He's had far too much excitement for one day. 1448 01:30:06,320 --> 01:30:08,519 Your orders are being written as we speak. 1449 01:30:08,560 --> 01:30:13,159 Until they arrive, you will wait in the guardroom under arrest. 1450 01:30:13,200 --> 01:30:14,199 (Knock at door) 1451 01:30:14,240 --> 01:30:15,239 Come. 1452 01:30:17,000 --> 01:30:20,599 - You have the orders? - Er, not yet, my lord. Your wife is here. 1453 01:30:20,640 --> 01:30:21,919 I have no wife. 1454 01:30:24,560 --> 01:30:26,399 You'll forgive me, Simon. 1455 01:30:29,000 --> 01:30:30,799 Please, don't get up, Sir Henry. 1456 01:30:30,840 --> 01:30:32,399 (Snorts) 1457 01:30:33,400 --> 01:30:35,479 We are not acquainted, General. 1458 01:30:35,520 --> 01:30:37,839 Nor we are, ma'am. 1459 01:30:37,880 --> 01:30:39,319 My loss. 1460 01:30:39,360 --> 01:30:41,359 Do please present me, Simon. 1461 01:30:41,400 --> 01:30:45,199 My dear Anne, I am engaged on the business of State. 1462 01:30:45,240 --> 01:30:46,399 Introduce me. 1463 01:30:48,440 --> 01:30:51,279 General Sir Barstan Maxwell, I have the honour 1464 01:30:51,320 --> 01:30:54,679 of naming the Dowager Countess Camoynes. 1465 01:30:54,720 --> 01:30:56,759 Honoured, ma'am. 1466 01:30:56,800 --> 01:31:00,999 Now, I will be obliged if you will wait outside. 1467 01:31:02,440 --> 01:31:03,439 Major Sharpe. 1468 01:31:04,920 --> 01:31:06,479 You are most remiss. 1469 01:31:06,520 --> 01:31:07,879 Remiss, ma'am? 1470 01:31:09,560 --> 01:31:11,759 You promised me this. 1471 01:31:15,880 --> 01:31:18,359 But I had to find it myself. 1472 01:31:20,480 --> 01:31:23,799 Your steward wanted to know what he was to burn. 1473 01:31:23,840 --> 01:31:29,359 And he was still reading this when I arrived. I have the other one quite safe, 1474 01:31:29,400 --> 01:31:31,399 rescued from the flames as well. 1475 01:31:32,600 --> 01:31:35,679 It contains letters signed by you, Simon. 1476 01:31:44,360 --> 01:31:45,359 Get out. 1477 01:31:48,280 --> 01:31:50,279 Give me those notes. 1478 01:31:51,800 --> 01:31:52,799 Get out. 1479 01:31:54,840 --> 01:31:55,839 And you. 1480 01:31:57,080 --> 01:31:58,639 Out! 1481 01:31:58,680 --> 01:32:01,799 My lord, I insist this is done properly. 1482 01:32:01,840 --> 01:32:04,319 ANNE: It is being done properly, Sir Barstan. 1483 01:32:04,360 --> 01:32:07,799 Were it done any other way, my dear General, 1484 01:32:07,840 --> 01:32:10,839 there is likely to be the most horrid scandal. 1485 01:32:11,880 --> 01:32:13,679 Is that not true, Simon? 1486 01:32:18,280 --> 01:32:23,639 Major Sharpe, perhaps you have some few requests to make of Lord Fenner? 1487 01:32:25,600 --> 01:32:26,599 Requests, ma'am? 1488 01:32:26,640 --> 01:32:29,039 I assume you want a favour. 1489 01:32:30,680 --> 01:32:32,679 My own will wait. 1490 01:32:36,240 --> 01:32:38,799 I only want what Wellington wants - 1491 01:32:38,840 --> 01:32:41,479 men to take into battle against the French. 1492 01:32:41,520 --> 01:32:45,239 I want the Prince ofWales's Own Volunteers to come with me to Spain. 1493 01:32:46,720 --> 01:32:47,719 Agreed. 1494 01:32:47,760 --> 01:32:50,839 I want all my men to get the pay they're owed. 1495 01:32:51,840 --> 01:32:55,479 I want the 2nd Battalion properly established at Chelmsford. 1496 01:32:55,520 --> 01:32:58,399 New officers, decent officers this time. 1497 01:32:58,440 --> 01:33:00,679 I want command given to Colonel Girdwood. 1498 01:33:02,320 --> 01:33:03,999 You'll serve under him? 1499 01:33:04,040 --> 01:33:05,039 I will, sir. 1500 01:33:05,080 --> 01:33:07,999 I don't wish him to resign his commission before we set sail. 1501 01:33:08,040 --> 01:33:10,319 Very well. 1502 01:33:10,360 --> 01:33:12,519 You've finished, Major? 1503 01:33:14,480 --> 01:33:15,479 Indeed, ma'am. 1504 01:33:20,560 --> 01:33:25,439 - Simon, I have two for sale. - That ain't all you have for sale. 1505 01:33:25,480 --> 01:33:27,479 Nor it isn't, 1506 01:33:27,520 --> 01:33:32,279 but the price I would expect from you would have your shirt off your back long before bedtime. 1507 01:33:33,520 --> 01:33:36,479 You can't afford her, Simmerson. 1508 01:33:36,520 --> 01:33:37,919 Few can. 1509 01:33:39,600 --> 01:33:40,559 Sharpe? 1510 01:33:41,880 --> 01:33:43,559 You told the truth? 1511 01:33:44,920 --> 01:33:49,799 The truth, Sir Barstan, is whatever Lord Fenner and I decide. 1512 01:33:51,480 --> 01:33:55,079 And, for him, it is going to strike devilish expensive. 1513 01:34:14,280 --> 01:34:15,679 Where do you go now? 1514 01:34:15,720 --> 01:34:20,599 I...have a carriage, and I'm feeling generous. 1515 01:34:22,760 --> 01:34:25,039 I have unfinished business, my lady. 1516 01:34:25,080 --> 01:34:26,079 Walk on. 1517 01:34:32,200 --> 01:34:34,879 Whoa! 1518 01:34:41,160 --> 01:34:43,519 You er...want me, Major Sharpe? 1519 01:34:43,560 --> 01:34:46,799 Not yet. For the moment, I've come for Miss Gibbons. 1520 01:34:47,800 --> 01:34:50,919 Sir Henry said she'd be flogged till her bones were chalk. 1521 01:34:50,960 --> 01:34:51,959 Not so. 1522 01:34:58,000 --> 01:35:00,399 Have you thought about what I said? 1523 01:35:01,400 --> 01:35:02,959 I have. 1524 01:35:03,960 --> 01:35:05,959 I don't know you. I... 1525 01:35:06,960 --> 01:35:08,559 - No. ANNE: Major Sharpe. 1526 01:35:10,800 --> 01:35:13,599 Will you not present your companion to me, Major? 1527 01:35:16,000 --> 01:35:20,159 I have the honour to present the Dowager Countess Camoynes. 1528 01:35:20,200 --> 01:35:23,799 - Miss Jane Gibbons, ma'am. - We are to be married. 1529 01:35:34,120 --> 01:35:35,519 Jane. 1530 01:35:35,560 --> 01:35:36,799 Ma'am. 1531 01:35:39,560 --> 01:35:41,959 Miss Gibbons will not take it amiss, I know, 1532 01:35:43,640 --> 01:35:45,919 if I give you this, ma'am. 1533 01:35:45,960 --> 01:35:47,959 It was won in battle. 1534 01:35:52,360 --> 01:35:53,759 My thanks, ma'am. 1535 01:35:56,160 --> 01:35:57,559 Major Sharpe. 1536 01:36:28,880 --> 01:36:30,599 Major Sharpe, 1537 01:36:30,640 --> 01:36:32,639 you are too far up. 1538 01:36:32,680 --> 01:36:35,799 You will kindly retire two paces. 1539 01:36:37,920 --> 01:36:40,519 Prince ofWales's Own Volunteers, 1540 01:36:40,560 --> 01:36:42,559 on my command, 1541 01:36:42,600 --> 01:36:44,679 two paces forward, march. 1542 01:36:48,160 --> 01:36:50,159 That do you, sir? 1543 01:36:54,000 --> 01:36:58,679 Beyond the mountains lies France, Sharpe. You will attack behind the battalions. 1544 01:36:58,720 --> 01:37:00,359 You'll finish the job, yes? 1545 01:37:00,400 --> 01:37:03,679 - Then, on into France. - Sir. 1546 01:37:03,720 --> 01:37:06,199 Not being a little hard on Girdwood, are you? 1547 01:37:08,640 --> 01:37:13,879 At Foulness, sir, Colonel Girdwood gave orders that deserters were to be shot out of hand. 1548 01:37:13,920 --> 01:37:15,919 I saw one killed. 1549 01:37:15,960 --> 01:37:19,679 He hunted men through the marshland like they were rats. 1550 01:37:19,720 --> 01:37:21,879 He wants to see a battle, 1551 01:37:22,880 --> 01:37:24,479 he'll see a battle. 1552 01:37:28,560 --> 01:37:30,399 Pay heed. 1553 01:37:30,440 --> 01:37:32,439 I want no glory hunt. 1554 01:37:33,920 --> 01:37:36,999 You'll be diligent how you listen for orders. 1555 01:37:37,040 --> 01:37:39,039 You can't go wrong if you go forward. 1556 01:37:39,080 --> 01:37:41,799 Attack. Attack all the time. 1557 01:37:41,840 --> 01:37:43,439 Never slack. 1558 01:37:43,480 --> 01:37:45,039 There is the enemy. 1559 01:37:45,080 --> 01:37:47,919 Face him, front him and kill him. 1560 01:37:50,080 --> 01:37:52,079 It needs to be fast work, 1561 01:37:52,120 --> 01:37:54,679 for ifwe're slow, he'll come on us. 1562 01:37:54,720 --> 01:37:56,879 So keep going forward. 1563 01:37:56,920 --> 01:38:01,359 They have leave to fire on sight, so get them bayonets in, make it sticking work. 1564 01:38:01,400 --> 01:38:03,399 Frenchy's a sight more frit than us. 1565 01:38:03,440 --> 01:38:05,999 - They must be quaking in terror. - They are, Charlie. 1566 01:38:06,040 --> 01:38:08,039 They know they face us. 1567 01:38:10,960 --> 01:38:12,359 Move forward! 1568 01:38:19,000 --> 01:38:21,399 Steady, lads. Steady! 1569 01:38:22,240 --> 01:38:25,119 Keep going! Forward! 1570 01:38:36,680 --> 01:38:38,999 Set on, lad. Get a move on. 1571 01:38:41,080 --> 01:38:42,799 Intend we shall, chum. 1572 01:38:42,840 --> 01:38:44,039 God save ye. 1573 01:38:48,400 --> 01:38:52,919 Don't roam on the rush, sir. You wouldn't want to miss your first battle. 1574 01:38:52,960 --> 01:38:55,439 - Say it, Lynch. - God save Ireland. 1575 01:38:55,480 --> 01:38:58,159 - Say it! - God save Ireland! 1576 01:39:02,840 --> 01:39:05,759 Come on, you buggers! Let 'em hear you! 1577 01:39:05,800 --> 01:39:06,959 (Battle cries) 1578 01:39:28,920 --> 01:39:31,719 Get his pack, Charlie. It's what you stopped him for. 1579 01:39:44,040 --> 01:39:45,399 Filth! 1580 01:39:48,200 --> 01:39:49,199 Follow me, lads. 1581 01:39:49,240 --> 01:39:52,719 ♪ We're fighting for our flag 1582 01:39:53,720 --> 01:39:55,799 ♪ Hurrah, my boys 1583 01:39:56,800 --> 01:39:57,799 ♪ Hurrah 1584 01:39:57,840 --> 01:39:59,559 What regiment? 1585 01:39:59,600 --> 01:40:00,879 Sharpe's. 1586 01:40:00,920 --> 01:40:02,559 Sharpe's regiment. 1587 01:40:02,600 --> 01:40:05,399 What are you loitering for? 1588 01:40:05,440 --> 01:40:08,119 It's there. Just there. 1589 01:40:08,160 --> 01:40:09,919 It's France. 1590 01:40:09,960 --> 01:40:10,959 France!