1 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:12,074 Advertise your product or brand here contact www.OpenSubtitles.org today 2 00:00:55,000 --> 00:00:56,957 We've moved a yard. 3 00:00:58,880 --> 00:01:01,395 Blast the sodden wind! 4 00:01:01,440 --> 00:01:04,399 We'll make no headway against a sou'easter, sir. 5 00:01:08,400 --> 00:01:12,713 Well, Mr Baines. Wear ship. Bring her round again. 6 00:01:12,760 --> 00:01:14,035 Aye aye, sir. 7 00:01:14,080 --> 00:01:17,471 Stand by to wear ship! 8 00:01:17,520 --> 00:01:19,159 Bend your braces! 9 00:01:19,560 --> 00:01:21,153 Bend your braces! 10 00:01:21,200 --> 00:01:23,157 Come on. Look lively, lads. 11 00:01:23,200 --> 00:01:24,600 Look lively. 12 00:01:25,120 --> 00:01:26,759 On your feet, scum. Get up. 13 00:01:26,800 --> 00:01:28,917 Come on, look lively there! 14 00:01:32,160 --> 00:01:33,913 Boatswain! 15 00:01:33,960 --> 00:01:36,395 Liven 'em up, liven 'em up! 16 00:01:37,120 --> 00:01:41,034 Come on! Move your pox-ridden lungs! 17 00:01:41,080 --> 00:01:42,514 Move! 18 00:01:42,560 --> 00:01:45,280 Ease her off, Quartermaster. 19 00:01:46,560 --> 00:01:48,153 Ease her off. 20 00:01:54,440 --> 00:01:56,511 - Morning, Mr Wakefield. - Good morning. 21 00:02:10,880 --> 00:02:12,553 Wind shifting, Mr Onedin? 22 00:02:12,600 --> 00:02:15,638 I thought it was too good to last. 23 00:02:15,680 --> 00:02:20,038 You mark my words, Mr Simpson, it'll bring rain, it'll bring rain, you know. 24 00:02:20,080 --> 00:02:22,311 Aye and lay the dust, Mr Onedin. 25 00:02:22,360 --> 00:02:25,239 But bad for business, Mr Simpson, bad for business. 26 00:02:25,280 --> 00:02:26,634 True. 27 00:02:26,680 --> 00:02:28,478 Excuse me. 28 00:02:28,520 --> 00:02:29,749 Morning, Mrs Furlong. 29 00:02:39,440 --> 00:02:41,591 - Good day to you, Mr Onedin. - Good day, Mrs Furlong. 30 00:02:41,640 --> 00:02:43,279 - Mrs Onedin. - Mrs Furlong. 31 00:02:43,320 --> 00:02:45,755 - Dinner, Robert. - I'll close for the half-hour. 32 00:02:45,800 --> 00:02:47,439 Your father always remained open. 33 00:02:47,480 --> 00:02:48,516 I know. 34 00:02:48,560 --> 00:02:50,870 I shall start as I intend to finish. 35 00:02:50,920 --> 00:02:54,231 I'll spoil neither me stomach nor your cooking for the want of a few minutes. 36 00:03:10,480 --> 00:03:14,713 We thank thee, oh Lord, for all thy gracious bounty. Amen. 37 00:03:16,360 --> 00:03:17,919 A ship's been spoke off the Point. 38 00:03:17,960 --> 00:03:20,794 I heard the gun. It could be James. 39 00:03:20,840 --> 00:03:23,560 We've a lot to be thankful for - a little shop, 40 00:03:23,600 --> 00:03:25,239 comfortable business. 41 00:03:25,280 --> 00:03:27,397 Seafaring is no life, I've always said so. 42 00:03:27,440 --> 00:03:29,033 It was James' own choosing. 43 00:03:29,080 --> 00:03:32,039 Ah, well, it's too late for him to change his mind now. 44 00:03:32,080 --> 00:03:34,515 Father left the shop to me. 45 00:03:34,560 --> 00:03:36,950 I can't imagine James serving behind a counter. 46 00:03:37,000 --> 00:03:38,673 Exactly. 47 00:03:38,720 --> 00:03:41,758 No sense of business, that brother of mine. No sense of business. 48 00:03:55,080 --> 00:03:56,070 Captain Onedin. 49 00:03:56,120 --> 00:03:57,634 - Mr Callon. - Your servant, sir. 50 00:03:57,680 --> 00:03:59,911 - Have a fee of passage? - Yeah, in my papers, sir. 51 00:03:59,960 --> 00:04:00,950 Mm-hm. 52 00:04:01,000 --> 00:04:02,593 We left Lisbon 27 days ago, 53 00:04:02,640 --> 00:04:06,190 but we've been kept beating to winward of the Point for the last three. 54 00:04:06,240 --> 00:04:08,630 Three days' extra pay for every man, hey? 55 00:04:08,680 --> 00:04:11,036 Those rascals know what they're about, don't they, eh? 56 00:04:11,080 --> 00:04:13,390 If that's a reflection upon my ability and character, sir... 57 00:04:13,440 --> 00:04:17,480 Of course not, Onedin, of course not. I've every confidence in you. 58 00:04:17,520 --> 00:04:19,193 One day, mark me well, 59 00:04:19,240 --> 00:04:22,711 one day, we'll have you master of a western ocean packet. 60 00:04:22,760 --> 00:04:25,798 That'll suit your better than this Portuguese wine trade, I'll warrant. 61 00:04:26,680 --> 00:04:29,115 - Se�or Braganza sends his compliments. - Oh, aye. 62 00:04:29,160 --> 00:04:33,359 Begs to remind you that his contract will be due for renewal in seven weeks' time. 63 00:04:33,400 --> 00:04:35,756 We must take good care of Se�or Braganza. 64 00:04:35,800 --> 00:04:38,554 That Portuguese wine shipper is our bread and butter, eh? 65 00:04:38,600 --> 00:04:41,718 - You'll take a glass of Jamaica, sir? - Oh, thank you, Captain. 66 00:04:41,760 --> 00:04:43,513 You got a full cargo, I see. 67 00:04:43,560 --> 00:04:46,632 Aye. Wine, hides, sheepskins 68 00:04:46,680 --> 00:04:49,479 and oranges from Seville. 69 00:04:49,520 --> 00:04:52,558 Good, good, good. Well, then you'll have earned your bonus. 70 00:04:52,600 --> 00:04:54,478 - Oh, I think not. - Hm? 71 00:04:54,520 --> 00:04:55,954 Couldn't you smell it? 72 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:57,320 - What? - Rotting fruit. 73 00:04:57,360 --> 00:04:58,396 She sprung for'ard. 74 00:04:58,440 --> 00:05:00,557 We've been double manning the pump since five days out. 75 00:05:00,600 --> 00:05:03,798 You mean you sprung her? You've driven her too hard, man? 76 00:05:03,840 --> 00:05:05,399 In your service, sir. 77 00:05:05,440 --> 00:05:07,272 Gee, more expense. 78 00:05:07,320 --> 00:05:09,710 An owner's hand is never out of his pocket these days. 79 00:05:09,760 --> 00:05:11,956 Well, below the water line, she's riddled with worm. 80 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:14,754 I did draw the matter to your attention in my last report. 81 00:05:14,800 --> 00:05:16,792 And knowing this, you still drove her hard? 82 00:05:16,840 --> 00:05:18,559 We required a fast passage. 83 00:05:18,600 --> 00:05:22,310 What use is a fast passage if you waste time and money hanging... 84 00:05:22,360 --> 00:05:24,317 hanging around the Point for three days. 85 00:05:24,360 --> 00:05:27,717 A ship that will drive into the wind is yet to be built. 86 00:05:27,760 --> 00:05:31,276 Don't try and teach me my business. 87 00:05:31,320 --> 00:05:33,596 I'll be aboard first thing tomorrow morning. 88 00:05:33,640 --> 00:05:36,235 To find out what other damage you've wreaked. 89 00:05:36,520 --> 00:05:38,432 Good night to you, Captain. 90 00:05:38,480 --> 00:05:39,755 Good night, Mr Callon. 91 00:05:41,760 --> 00:05:48,109 One day, I'll give you a lesson in business, Mr Callon. 92 00:05:48,960 --> 00:05:51,714 Oh, James, thank you, it's lovely. 93 00:05:53,680 --> 00:05:55,080 Thank you, James. 94 00:05:55,120 --> 00:05:56,634 - Sarah's looking very well. - Aye. 95 00:05:56,680 --> 00:06:00,071 - Five months gone, big as a house. - Congratulations. 96 00:06:00,120 --> 00:06:01,952 Keep still. There! 97 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,673 - Is it well? - Very well, lovely. 98 00:06:03,720 --> 00:06:06,280 Well, when did Father die? 99 00:06:08,120 --> 00:06:10,237 - A week past. - A stroke. 100 00:06:10,280 --> 00:06:11,714 The third. 101 00:06:11,760 --> 00:06:15,390 It took him in the night. It's a pity you couldn't have arrived sooner. 102 00:06:15,440 --> 00:06:18,592 I doubt I could clip a week off a voyage even to oblige Father. 103 00:06:18,640 --> 00:06:21,030 And in the event, I dare say, my presence would have hastened 104 00:06:21,080 --> 00:06:23,276 rather than hindered matters. 105 00:06:23,320 --> 00:06:24,754 Oh, James. 106 00:06:26,600 --> 00:06:29,274 Well...did he leave much? 107 00:06:30,840 --> 00:06:32,832 Well, the...the shop... 108 00:06:32,880 --> 00:06:34,314 To Robert. 109 00:06:34,360 --> 00:06:36,636 And a word of advice for you. 110 00:06:36,680 --> 00:06:37,716 Oh? 111 00:06:37,760 --> 00:06:42,596 He said, "A man who walks a twisty lane may travel far 112 00:06:42,640 --> 00:06:45,200 "but arrive at the same destination in the end." 113 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:48,640 Well, there spoke a man with little sense of direction. 114 00:06:50,080 --> 00:06:52,197 Robert's worked very hard in the shop, James. 115 00:06:52,240 --> 00:06:54,994 Without Father holding you back, you should be able to expand the business now. 116 00:06:55,040 --> 00:06:57,077 Oh, I'm well satisfied with things as they are. 117 00:06:57,120 --> 00:06:58,520 Well, you shouldn't be. 118 00:06:59,240 --> 00:07:02,039 Building ships 200 or more feet in length and clad in iron. 119 00:07:02,080 --> 00:07:04,311 - Iron ships? - Aye, 60 men to crew 'em, 120 00:07:04,360 --> 00:07:05,874 and every man jack to be fed. 121 00:07:06,360 --> 00:07:08,477 Acres of sail cloth, miles of cordage. 122 00:07:08,520 --> 00:07:10,159 Now's your chance, Robert, take it. 123 00:07:10,200 --> 00:07:13,750 Ah, the owners'd never buy from a little man like me. 124 00:07:13,800 --> 00:07:16,076 And how could I afford fancy kickbacks to the masters, hey? 125 00:07:16,120 --> 00:07:18,794 Look, the owners will buy where they can show best profit. 126 00:07:18,840 --> 00:07:23,312 Look, there's a sight more to business than just plain buying and selling. 127 00:07:23,360 --> 00:07:24,680 Take my word for it. 128 00:07:24,720 --> 00:07:29,511 Look, I buy, I sell. Now wherein lies the profit? 129 00:07:29,560 --> 00:07:31,631 - In between. - No, Robert. 130 00:07:31,680 --> 00:07:33,717 Profit lies with the man who possesses. 131 00:07:33,760 --> 00:07:36,594 The owner makes the profit, not the employee, however well paid. 132 00:07:36,640 --> 00:07:38,040 Aye, and he stands to lose most. 133 00:07:38,080 --> 00:07:40,390 Aye, and the man who has nothing loses nothing, 134 00:07:40,440 --> 00:07:43,080 lies in a poor man's grave, at the poor man's funeral. 135 00:07:43,120 --> 00:07:44,110 Oh, James. 136 00:07:44,160 --> 00:07:47,119 Will you be the better for lying in a rich man's grave, James? 137 00:07:47,160 --> 00:07:48,753 Aye, well, I'll have worked for it. 138 00:07:51,760 --> 00:07:56,880 200 cases of oranges destroyed, near 20 casks of wine despoiled. 139 00:07:56,920 --> 00:08:00,311 There'll be no bonus for you this trip, Captain Onedin. 140 00:08:00,360 --> 00:08:01,555 Not a penny piece. 141 00:08:01,600 --> 00:08:04,513 You take your leave and report back next week. 142 00:08:05,200 --> 00:08:06,600 Very well, Mr Callon. 143 00:08:14,920 --> 00:08:17,276 Captain Onedin, sir. Captain Onedin? 144 00:08:19,360 --> 00:08:23,274 22 pounds, 12 shillings and sixpence. If you sign here, sir. 145 00:08:48,320 --> 00:08:50,039 Pay attention to your work there. 146 00:09:00,880 --> 00:09:03,793 Old Josh Webster's ship. What do you think of it? 147 00:09:03,840 --> 00:09:04,956 A poor bargain. 148 00:09:05,000 --> 00:09:06,719 Well, that depends upon the price. 149 00:09:06,760 --> 00:09:12,279 Should fetch about 500... or more with an ounce of luck. 150 00:09:12,320 --> 00:09:14,710 The Websters must be close to penury. 151 00:09:14,760 --> 00:09:16,240 The old man's taken to the bottle. 152 00:09:16,280 --> 00:09:17,919 While that vinegar-faced daughter of his 153 00:09:17,960 --> 00:09:20,759 tries to keep up the fiction that he has the fever. 154 00:09:20,800 --> 00:09:23,235 He has the Barbados fever. 155 00:09:23,280 --> 00:09:25,351 She'd still be unwed then, I dare say. 156 00:09:25,400 --> 00:09:27,073 Well, who'd have her? 157 00:09:27,120 --> 00:09:29,840 Tart as a crab apple and wrong side of 30. 158 00:09:30,800 --> 00:09:32,678 Asking price should be low. 159 00:09:33,560 --> 00:09:34,710 Bound to be. 160 00:09:34,760 --> 00:09:38,231 I doubt if that ship has tasted saltwater for two years past. 161 00:09:38,280 --> 00:09:40,590 The Charlotte Rhodes is the jest of the waterfront. 162 00:09:40,640 --> 00:09:43,838 Frazer's yards built her, Frazer's build sound ships. 163 00:09:43,880 --> 00:09:45,360 She's not sound now. 164 00:09:45,400 --> 00:09:48,598 She's fit only for stripping and turning into a coal oak. 165 00:09:49,880 --> 00:09:51,030 Under 500 you reckon, eh? 166 00:09:51,080 --> 00:09:52,480 Aye. 167 00:09:53,280 --> 00:09:54,953 Robert... 168 00:09:55,000 --> 00:09:58,710 I've 175 saved. Will you lend me the balance? 169 00:10:00,040 --> 00:10:01,599 What, for that wreck?! 170 00:10:01,640 --> 00:10:03,120 You cannot be serious, James. 171 00:10:03,160 --> 00:10:05,800 I'll give you a note of hand. You shan't lose by it. 172 00:10:05,840 --> 00:10:08,355 - On what security? - A partnership. 173 00:10:08,400 --> 00:10:09,914 A partnership. 174 00:10:09,960 --> 00:10:11,076 In what? 175 00:10:11,120 --> 00:10:12,520 A trade adventure. 176 00:10:12,560 --> 00:10:15,234 You...you propose to put to sea in that? 177 00:10:15,280 --> 00:10:17,875 Aye. I'll sail in a skiff, if need be. 178 00:10:18,920 --> 00:10:23,119 Ah, the sea routes are spoken for. The owners'd crush you, 179 00:10:23,160 --> 00:10:24,719 and they've no taste for competition. 180 00:10:24,760 --> 00:10:28,071 Look, �325, that's all I need, and I'll make your fortune for you. 181 00:10:28,120 --> 00:10:31,716 I doubt if I could put me hands on 325 shillings, much less pounds. 182 00:10:31,760 --> 00:10:33,831 Well, you've the shop and the stock. 183 00:10:35,760 --> 00:10:38,070 Shop and the stock? 184 00:10:38,120 --> 00:10:42,592 You...you're asking me to mortgage wife and family against a foolhardy venture 185 00:10:42,640 --> 00:10:45,951 that...that's doomed to failure before it even begins?! 186 00:10:46,880 --> 00:10:49,600 You speak so grandly of the world as your oyster, 187 00:10:49,640 --> 00:10:52,109 but that shell has long been prised open. 188 00:10:52,880 --> 00:10:55,315 Cor, shop and a stock! 189 00:10:57,360 --> 00:11:01,957 Well, where do you intend to sail that wreck? And with what cargo? 190 00:11:03,920 --> 00:11:06,196 You're summat careless with your casks, Robert. 191 00:11:06,240 --> 00:11:07,594 Not I. 192 00:11:07,640 --> 00:11:09,757 Fool of a drayman dropped it and lost me its contents. 193 00:11:09,800 --> 00:11:12,599 - But I'll claim, never fear, I'll claim. - Somebody'll be out of pocket. 194 00:11:12,640 --> 00:11:14,233 - Not I. - Who? Manufacturer? 195 00:11:14,280 --> 00:11:16,954 Well, the carrier. It's his responsibility. 196 00:11:18,080 --> 00:11:19,833 - A carrier, eh? - Mm-hm. 197 00:11:21,440 --> 00:11:24,717 Robert, which has greater value? 198 00:11:24,760 --> 00:11:26,160 Cask or content? 199 00:11:26,200 --> 00:11:28,760 Well, the cask, naturally, it's made of seasoned oak. 200 00:11:28,800 --> 00:11:30,837 But it's of little value now. 201 00:11:30,880 --> 00:11:31,996 Vinegar? 202 00:11:32,040 --> 00:11:35,431 Aye, nine gallons of it straight down the drain. 203 00:11:35,880 --> 00:11:39,669 Why, are you...are you thinking of carrying vinegar on that oak?! 204 00:11:39,720 --> 00:11:41,518 At least it might pickle its timbers. 205 00:11:41,560 --> 00:11:43,358 Not vinegar, Robert. 206 00:11:43,400 --> 00:11:45,357 Wine. 207 00:11:46,400 --> 00:11:48,596 The wine trade. 208 00:11:48,640 --> 00:11:51,712 Oh, for God's sake, James, you're not thinking of competing with Callon? 209 00:11:51,760 --> 00:11:53,479 Why not? He's had a good run for his money. 210 00:11:53,520 --> 00:11:56,911 Look, the Braganza contract has but seven weeks to run. 211 00:11:56,960 --> 00:11:59,077 I think I see a way of snapping it from under Callon's nose. 212 00:11:59,120 --> 00:12:03,592 James, even if you had a ship, Callon would undercut any price you could offer. 213 00:12:03,640 --> 00:12:05,871 - He can afford to. - Damn. 214 00:12:06,360 --> 00:12:10,115 And he'd neither forget nor forgive. He's a hard man, James. 215 00:12:10,160 --> 00:12:13,551 - He'll run you off the seas. - No, I know Callon 216 00:12:13,600 --> 00:12:14,920 and I know Braganza. 217 00:12:14,960 --> 00:12:17,634 And between them, they'll play you like a fish. 218 00:12:17,680 --> 00:12:19,512 It's not I who'll take the bait, 219 00:12:19,560 --> 00:12:20,835 but I must have a ship. 220 00:12:20,880 --> 00:12:22,155 Now. 221 00:12:22,920 --> 00:12:25,913 Robert, will you lend me the money? 222 00:12:30,800 --> 00:12:34,714 Then keep your purse strings tight, chandler. 223 00:12:34,760 --> 00:12:37,559 Sustain your family on vinegar. 224 00:14:01,520 --> 00:14:02,715 Captain Onedin? 225 00:14:02,760 --> 00:14:05,673 Good evening, Miss Webster. I apologise for the lateness of the call 226 00:14:05,720 --> 00:14:06,756 and any inconvenience, 227 00:14:06,800 --> 00:14:10,555 but might I have a few moments' conversation with your father? 228 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:13,240 - To what purpose? - A matter of business. 229 00:14:14,800 --> 00:14:17,599 I'm sorry, sir, but Captain Webster is indisposed. 230 00:14:17,640 --> 00:14:20,394 It is a matter of some consequence. 231 00:14:20,440 --> 00:14:22,671 To you or to us? 232 00:14:22,720 --> 00:14:25,713 Well, I had hoped to make an offer for the ship. 233 00:14:25,760 --> 00:14:28,116 Might save the bother of public auction. 234 00:14:29,160 --> 00:14:30,958 Private sale? 235 00:14:31,640 --> 00:14:34,109 Do you represent yourself alone, or others? 236 00:14:34,160 --> 00:14:38,518 Er, with respect, Miss Webster, but my business must lie with your father. 237 00:14:39,680 --> 00:14:44,311 Very well. If you'll step inside, I'll inquire if my father will receive you. 238 00:14:44,960 --> 00:14:46,758 Thank you. 239 00:14:53,960 --> 00:14:56,191 If you would wait in here, Captain Onedin. 240 00:14:56,240 --> 00:14:57,594 Thank you, Miss Webster. 241 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:03,630 You will not object to the presence of a woman during your discussion? 242 00:15:03,680 --> 00:15:07,276 My father is a sick man and I will not have him taken advantage of. 243 00:15:07,320 --> 00:15:08,913 I understand. 244 00:15:11,080 --> 00:15:13,197 You may smoke if you wish. 245 00:15:13,240 --> 00:15:14,959 Thank you. 246 00:15:17,080 --> 00:15:20,198 It's time, daughter, it's time for my tot. 247 00:15:20,240 --> 00:15:22,880 Oh, Father, do try and pull yourself together. 248 00:15:22,920 --> 00:15:24,400 I need my tot. 249 00:15:24,440 --> 00:15:25,590 We have a visitor. 250 00:15:25,640 --> 00:15:29,111 I can't see no one, without I have my evening tot. 251 00:15:29,160 --> 00:15:31,675 A gentleman neighbour enquiring about the ship. 252 00:15:31,720 --> 00:15:33,791 I'm entitled! 253 00:15:33,840 --> 00:15:36,036 Couldn't you have shaved, just for once? 254 00:15:57,480 --> 00:15:59,915 You'll need a clean stock and neckband. 255 00:15:59,960 --> 00:16:01,758 And shoes. 256 00:16:04,800 --> 00:16:06,439 I'll wear the ones with a buckle. 257 00:16:06,480 --> 00:16:08,790 Me buckle shoes and my uniform. 258 00:16:08,840 --> 00:16:11,196 You've nowt other, all else is in t'pawn. 259 00:16:12,120 --> 00:16:14,237 Gentleman of some importance, is he? 260 00:16:14,280 --> 00:16:17,034 We're already acquainted with Captain Onedin, Father. 261 00:16:17,080 --> 00:16:19,675 Onedin? That young pup. 262 00:16:19,720 --> 00:16:21,393 Tradesman's son. 263 00:16:21,440 --> 00:16:23,397 Young upstart. 264 00:16:23,440 --> 00:16:27,036 Pious, parsimonious family, the Onedins. 265 00:16:27,080 --> 00:16:29,959 His father refused to extend my credit. 266 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:33,198 And as a result, me ship's rotting away. 267 00:16:33,840 --> 00:16:36,116 World's coming to a pretty pass 268 00:16:36,160 --> 00:16:39,437 when a twopenny shopkeeper can refuse a gentleman. 269 00:16:40,320 --> 00:16:46,112 But I outlived that mean-minded old devil for all his sharp ways. 270 00:16:46,160 --> 00:16:49,676 Now his son wants to bargain for my ship, does he? 271 00:16:49,720 --> 00:16:51,916 I'll bargain, by God! 272 00:16:51,960 --> 00:16:54,998 You will leave the negotiations to me, Father. 273 00:16:55,040 --> 00:16:58,875 I'll fancy that Captain Onedin has it in mind to name a sharp price. 274 00:16:58,920 --> 00:17:01,754 But if you do not disgrace me, we shall meet him. 275 00:17:04,200 --> 00:17:06,431 I believe you're acquainted with my father, sir. 276 00:17:06,480 --> 00:17:07,994 Your servant, sir. 277 00:17:08,640 --> 00:17:10,916 - Merchantman, aren't you? - Aye, sir. 278 00:17:10,960 --> 00:17:13,634 And a true Onedin by the cut of your jib. 279 00:17:13,680 --> 00:17:16,639 Well, take at ease, man, take at ease. 280 00:17:18,160 --> 00:17:20,880 A glass or two of wine, daughter. 281 00:17:20,920 --> 00:17:24,391 Thank you, sir, but I prefer to keep a clear head when discussing matters of business. 282 00:17:24,440 --> 00:17:27,717 My father is not yet fully recovered from the fever, sir. 283 00:17:27,760 --> 00:17:29,114 I know the symptoms well. 284 00:17:29,720 --> 00:17:33,600 A fever contracted on the slave coast in the service of his country. 285 00:17:33,640 --> 00:17:37,998 Retired me on half pay, they did, Vice Lords of the Admiralty. 286 00:17:38,040 --> 00:17:42,319 There's little gratitude in this world, young man, little gratitude. 287 00:17:42,360 --> 00:17:44,829 But I beat to windward and outgunned them. 288 00:17:45,400 --> 00:17:49,792 I bought the schooner Charlotte Rhodes. 289 00:17:49,840 --> 00:17:53,197 As sound a ship as ever spread canvas. 290 00:17:53,240 --> 00:17:55,914 And if it hadn't been for that penny-pinching father of yours... 291 00:17:55,960 --> 00:17:57,553 Father. 292 00:17:59,040 --> 00:18:02,317 We understand, Captain Onedin, that you wish to make an offer for the ship. 293 00:18:02,360 --> 00:18:05,512 A lovely vessel, worth a fortune in gold. 294 00:18:05,560 --> 00:18:08,871 As seaworthy a vessel as you'll find in a year's search. 295 00:18:08,920 --> 00:18:10,593 Made of good British oak... 296 00:18:10,640 --> 00:18:14,429 I know all there is to know about the Charlotte Rhodes, sir. How much are you asking? 297 00:18:14,480 --> 00:18:16,039 650 guineas. 298 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:21,357 I must tell you, Miss Webster, that I've spent the entire morning 299 00:18:21,400 --> 00:18:24,518 going over that ship from stem to stern and from chock to keel. 300 00:18:24,560 --> 00:18:26,040 And your offer, sir? 301 00:18:26,080 --> 00:18:30,996 I must also tell you that I have made diligent inquiries as to your circumstances. 302 00:18:31,040 --> 00:18:34,397 - You are impertinent, sir. - You insolent jackanapes! 303 00:18:34,440 --> 00:18:36,079 Business is a matter of negotiation. 304 00:18:36,120 --> 00:18:39,875 Before one can negotiate with certainty it is necessary to fully comprehend 305 00:18:39,920 --> 00:18:41,912 the strengths and weaknesses of the other side. 306 00:18:41,960 --> 00:18:43,917 Tradesman's trickery! 307 00:18:43,960 --> 00:18:45,155 I'll not have it! 308 00:18:45,200 --> 00:18:47,157 Damn you, I'll burn the ship first! 309 00:18:47,200 --> 00:18:48,634 You have an offer in mind? 310 00:18:48,680 --> 00:18:50,558 - I have. - And what is it? 311 00:18:51,280 --> 00:18:53,237 175 pounds. 312 00:18:53,280 --> 00:18:54,509 175 pounds?! 313 00:18:54,560 --> 00:18:56,711 You scoundrel! If you were under my command... 314 00:18:56,760 --> 00:19:01,676 175 pounds in gold and a partnership, 315 00:19:01,720 --> 00:19:05,111 we'll make out a proper form of agreement and I'll undertake to refit the ship. 316 00:19:05,160 --> 00:19:08,949 Yes, and bleed us dry, you rogue, like your father did before you! 317 00:19:09,000 --> 00:19:12,391 I'll have none of it! Show this creature the door. 318 00:19:12,440 --> 00:19:13,590 Partnership? 319 00:19:13,640 --> 00:19:15,836 Aye. We would make a profit, Miss Webster. 320 00:19:15,880 --> 00:19:18,475 A steady and increasing income to set against small capital, 321 00:19:18,520 --> 00:19:21,433 which Captain Webster's fever would suck dry within a year or two. 322 00:19:21,480 --> 00:19:23,278 You young scallywag! 323 00:19:23,320 --> 00:19:24,879 If I had half my strength... 324 00:19:24,920 --> 00:19:27,879 You'd not be in the straits you find yourself in now! Well, Miss Webster? 325 00:19:27,920 --> 00:19:31,072 You're a villain, sir, a smooth-tongued thieving villain! 326 00:19:31,120 --> 00:19:32,713 Oh, do be quiet, Father. 327 00:19:32,760 --> 00:19:35,116 We should require proof of more than good intent. 328 00:19:35,160 --> 00:19:37,117 The ship is mine! 329 00:19:37,160 --> 00:19:38,674 I will not sell! 330 00:19:38,720 --> 00:19:40,279 Don't listen to him, Anne. 331 00:19:40,320 --> 00:19:42,596 Get him out, out of my sight. 332 00:19:42,640 --> 00:19:46,634 If you please, Captain Onedin. My father desires to consider the matter closed. 333 00:19:51,000 --> 00:19:52,957 This way, if you please. 334 00:19:56,240 --> 00:19:58,436 I think we may speak more privily here. 335 00:20:13,960 --> 00:20:15,792 - Are you a fool or a charlatan? - Neither. 336 00:20:15,840 --> 00:20:17,877 - Prove it. - On a deed of contract. 337 00:20:17,920 --> 00:20:20,196 Which would last the lifetime of my father, and thereafter? 338 00:20:20,240 --> 00:20:22,800 Another contract'd be made out between you and I. 339 00:20:22,840 --> 00:20:24,160 - No. - Why not? 340 00:20:24,200 --> 00:20:26,760 You, the surviving partner, would own the business. 341 00:20:26,800 --> 00:20:28,154 That is not my intent. 342 00:20:28,200 --> 00:20:30,431 But that would be the effect. A poor bargain, sir. 343 00:20:32,400 --> 00:20:34,960 You need the ship with some urgency, I take it. 344 00:20:36,080 --> 00:20:39,152 - Aye, to make a beginning. - Then your need must be great indeed. 345 00:20:39,920 --> 00:20:41,559 As great as yours, perhaps. 346 00:20:43,680 --> 00:20:45,876 Have a little taste for penury. 347 00:20:45,920 --> 00:20:48,560 One day my father's weakness will assuredly drive him to the grave 348 00:20:48,600 --> 00:20:50,512 and I shall be left penniless. 349 00:20:50,560 --> 00:20:53,871 At best I shall be constrained to live off the charity of friends. 350 00:20:53,920 --> 00:20:56,515 At worst it will mean the poor house. 351 00:20:56,560 --> 00:20:58,836 I can assure you I have little fancy for either. 352 00:20:59,680 --> 00:21:02,070 You understand the problem? 353 00:21:02,120 --> 00:21:05,079 - Security? - In return for the ship. 354 00:21:06,880 --> 00:21:09,190 I'll not hide it from you, Miss Webster. 355 00:21:10,080 --> 00:21:12,231 I cannot put up surety. 356 00:21:13,800 --> 00:21:16,190 And there is my father to be considered. 357 00:21:16,240 --> 00:21:19,551 He's a weak and foolish old man, but I will not see him destitute. 358 00:21:22,080 --> 00:21:28,316 There is only one form of partnership that would ensure the sort of security I require. 359 00:21:28,360 --> 00:21:30,875 And the ship would not cost you one penny piece. 360 00:21:30,920 --> 00:21:32,400 What? 361 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:35,719 As a dowry. 362 00:21:35,760 --> 00:21:37,240 A what? 363 00:21:37,280 --> 00:21:41,672 There is only one way a woman may escape poverty, Captain Onedin. 364 00:21:42,520 --> 00:21:45,194 - Marriage? - A not uncommon arrangement. 365 00:21:48,520 --> 00:21:50,876 You strike a hard bargain, Miss Webster. 366 00:21:50,920 --> 00:21:52,115 Am I so unbecoming? 367 00:21:52,160 --> 00:21:53,594 Well, I'm no great romantic, 368 00:21:53,640 --> 00:21:56,917 but a matter such as this requires a deal of thought. 369 00:21:56,960 --> 00:21:59,270 And I took you for a man quick to decision. 370 00:22:00,240 --> 00:22:02,596 Well, you might not find me so great a catch either. 371 00:22:02,640 --> 00:22:05,553 I should have the protection of your name and a share in your success. 372 00:22:05,600 --> 00:22:07,193 Yeah, or failure. 373 00:22:07,240 --> 00:22:10,711 I think you and failure to be poor bedfellows, Captain Onedin. 374 00:22:14,040 --> 00:22:16,555 - It is a grave risk. - Then we will say no more of it. 375 00:22:16,600 --> 00:22:18,239 Well, I mean for you. 376 00:22:18,280 --> 00:22:19,475 Oh? 377 00:22:19,520 --> 00:22:22,080 Well, I ask you to consider carefully, Miss Webster. 378 00:22:22,120 --> 00:22:25,909 You might be exchanging one form of poverty for another. 379 00:22:25,960 --> 00:22:28,794 I have but 175 pounds in the world. 380 00:22:28,840 --> 00:22:30,115 And ambition. 381 00:22:30,520 --> 00:22:33,115 Oh, yeah, I've ambition enough for an army of Napoleons, 382 00:22:33,160 --> 00:22:37,632 but ambition won't feed us, clothe us, pay creditors. 383 00:22:37,680 --> 00:22:41,469 You would be hard put to find a better housekeeper and a less complaining. 384 00:22:41,520 --> 00:22:43,910 I'm well-trained on that score, I can assure you. 385 00:22:47,600 --> 00:22:49,592 'Tis no easy road. 386 00:22:50,400 --> 00:22:52,357 One I would prefer to walk alone. 387 00:22:52,400 --> 00:22:54,517 A few minutes ago you were speaking of partnership. 388 00:22:54,560 --> 00:22:56,597 I could buy myself out of that kind of partnership, 389 00:22:56,640 --> 00:22:58,916 but the one that you have in mind, that's for life. 390 00:23:01,000 --> 00:23:02,957 For better, for worse. 391 00:23:14,360 --> 00:23:16,397 For richer, or poorer. 392 00:23:21,040 --> 00:23:23,635 I therefore plight thee my troth. 393 00:23:27,400 --> 00:23:31,076 The ship will need cordage and canvas 394 00:23:31,120 --> 00:23:33,919 and her timbers corked, and a... 395 00:23:33,960 --> 00:23:35,599 It is a bargain then? 396 00:23:39,440 --> 00:23:42,194 I wonder which of us will have the better of it. 397 00:23:43,640 --> 00:23:46,519 - Married? - To Anne Webster? 398 00:23:46,560 --> 00:23:49,712 - Aye. Banns are to be read on Sunday. - Oh, but, James, so soon? 399 00:23:49,760 --> 00:23:51,194 Surely you should have waited. 400 00:23:51,240 --> 00:23:52,799 You sly dog. 401 00:23:52,840 --> 00:23:55,435 Oh, James, I'm delighted for you. 402 00:23:55,960 --> 00:23:58,191 But you've not yet made us acquainted with the lady. 403 00:23:58,240 --> 00:24:02,075 - Ah, well, you know her well enough, Sarah. - But not socially, James. Not socially. 404 00:24:02,120 --> 00:24:03,918 You're a dark horse. 405 00:24:04,480 --> 00:24:06,949 - A trifle of moonlight courting. - Robert! 406 00:24:07,000 --> 00:24:09,993 Well, why else would a man marry in such haste, eh? 407 00:24:10,040 --> 00:24:12,396 Robert, your tongue may the more readily stop clacking 408 00:24:12,440 --> 00:24:15,080 when I tell you that it is simply a marriage of convenience. 409 00:24:15,120 --> 00:24:18,397 Miss Webster is sensible to the fact that I must sail with all haste 410 00:24:18,440 --> 00:24:21,114 - the moment the ship has been refitted. - Convenience? 411 00:24:21,160 --> 00:24:24,039 A marriage of convenience? I don't understand. 412 00:24:24,800 --> 00:24:26,519 It's clear enough. 413 00:24:26,560 --> 00:24:29,120 There was simply no other way of obtaining the ship. 414 00:24:29,760 --> 00:24:31,592 Robert, I'd like a word with you. 415 00:24:31,640 --> 00:24:34,280 You're marrying her for the ship? 416 00:24:34,320 --> 00:24:36,118 You cannot be serious, James. 417 00:24:36,160 --> 00:24:38,117 Oh, oh, he's mad. He's quite mad. 418 00:24:38,160 --> 00:24:41,198 - He's taken leave of his senses. - Oh, James, you simpleton. 419 00:24:41,240 --> 00:24:43,436 I see no humour in the situation. 420 00:24:43,600 --> 00:24:47,116 It's as valid a reason as any for contracting an alliance. 421 00:24:47,160 --> 00:24:49,391 Contracting an alliance?! 422 00:24:50,600 --> 00:24:53,832 You speak as if you were marrying into property. 423 00:24:53,880 --> 00:24:57,237 Well, that plain Jane's nowt but the daughter of a penniless wastrel. 424 00:24:57,280 --> 00:25:00,910 Her ship is as much property as any bricks and mortar. 425 00:25:00,960 --> 00:25:03,031 And a far more profitable investment. 426 00:25:03,080 --> 00:25:06,391 There's a sight more to marriage than just plain investment, James. 427 00:25:06,440 --> 00:25:09,911 People marry for mutual regard, not for profit. 428 00:25:09,960 --> 00:25:12,077 For love, James, for love. 429 00:25:12,120 --> 00:25:13,873 Well, then the more fool they. 430 00:25:13,920 --> 00:25:16,992 I cannot see how any man can keep cool judgment when in the grip of such a humour. 431 00:25:17,040 --> 00:25:20,636 - Oh, now, James, list... - Look, I'm content with the bargain. 432 00:25:21,640 --> 00:25:24,155 No more to be said. 433 00:25:24,200 --> 00:25:27,318 Robert, I wish to discuss a matter of business with you. 434 00:25:37,040 --> 00:25:39,475 James, I-I would advance you that money, James, but I... 435 00:25:39,520 --> 00:25:41,716 Aye, to save me from a fate worse than death. 436 00:25:41,760 --> 00:25:45,515 No, Robert, you can do me better service than that. Read this. 437 00:25:46,080 --> 00:25:48,356 She's so many years his senior. 438 00:25:48,400 --> 00:25:51,791 Aye, and such a fright as never was. 439 00:25:55,560 --> 00:25:57,040 I-I don't understand. 440 00:25:57,080 --> 00:25:58,639 Well, it's simple enough. 441 00:25:58,680 --> 00:26:01,878 It's a deed of partnership between you and I. 442 00:26:01,920 --> 00:26:03,718 Oh, no, James, we've been through all this before. 443 00:26:03,760 --> 00:26:07,310 - and I will not be a part of it. - I will own the ship! 444 00:26:07,360 --> 00:26:09,511 This makes you equal partners. 445 00:26:09,560 --> 00:26:11,472 You take half the profits. 446 00:26:12,880 --> 00:26:14,758 In return for what? 447 00:26:15,120 --> 00:26:17,191 Well, as I shall be sailing the ship myself, 448 00:26:17,240 --> 00:26:20,119 I must have somebody ashore to look after my interests. 449 00:26:20,160 --> 00:26:21,913 That man must be a partner. 450 00:26:22,920 --> 00:26:25,276 Who else could I trust but my own brother? 451 00:26:26,120 --> 00:26:27,998 And my liabilities? 452 00:26:29,480 --> 00:26:32,200 If the ship goes, I go with her. 453 00:26:32,560 --> 00:26:34,791 You lose the prospect of a profit. 454 00:26:36,240 --> 00:26:39,358 Ah. Ha, ha-ha, I have you, James. 455 00:26:39,400 --> 00:26:41,790 You think to refit the ship at my expense. 456 00:26:41,840 --> 00:26:44,639 Well, I'm too smart a dog to be caught like that. I'll have none of it... 457 00:26:44,680 --> 00:26:46,797 I...I... 458 00:26:46,840 --> 00:26:49,674 150 pounds, Robert. 459 00:26:51,960 --> 00:26:54,270 More than enough, would you not say? 460 00:26:56,600 --> 00:27:00,150 Let us call it an earnest of good faith. 461 00:27:21,640 --> 00:27:23,154 That log will do us. 462 00:27:28,240 --> 00:27:31,358 Captain! All the casks ready for inspection, sir. 463 00:27:32,840 --> 00:27:34,593 Read that out, will you? 464 00:28:02,560 --> 00:28:04,438 Take that line. 465 00:28:04,480 --> 00:28:06,278 Make fast for the lift. 466 00:28:15,200 --> 00:28:17,795 James, I want a word with you, please. 467 00:28:27,600 --> 00:28:30,513 James, what is the meaning of this? 468 00:28:31,200 --> 00:28:33,396 It is made out clear enough, my dear. 469 00:28:33,440 --> 00:28:35,352 Do not my dear me, you scoundrel! 470 00:28:35,400 --> 00:28:38,677 Anne, I'll not be berated either before or after marriage. 471 00:28:38,720 --> 00:28:41,633 There will be no marriage, sir, and no dowry! 472 00:28:41,680 --> 00:28:44,320 You may whistle for your ship. You're a rogue, sir, a rogue! 473 00:28:44,360 --> 00:28:47,273 You're allowing sensibility to cloud your sense of judgment. 474 00:28:47,320 --> 00:28:49,710 This piece of paper is merely a deed of partnership. 475 00:28:49,760 --> 00:28:50,876 No more, no less. 476 00:28:50,920 --> 00:28:55,199 Exactly! A deed of partnership in which you undertake to share half our profits - 477 00:28:55,240 --> 00:28:58,153 our profits, mark you - with that other rogue, your brother. 478 00:28:58,200 --> 00:29:00,396 I'll have none of it, sir, none of it! 479 00:29:00,440 --> 00:29:03,592 You suffer from the same thing as Robert. Blindness. 480 00:29:03,640 --> 00:29:06,314 You're so overcome by apprehension and Robert by avarice 481 00:29:06,360 --> 00:29:08,829 that neither of you can see that which is manifestly clear. 482 00:29:09,400 --> 00:29:12,438 The one thing manifestly clear to me is that Robert takes half our profits! 483 00:29:12,480 --> 00:29:15,757 That is also the one thing manifestly clear to Robert, fortunately for us. 484 00:29:15,800 --> 00:29:17,951 You dare speak of fortune? 485 00:29:18,560 --> 00:29:22,270 Anne, I take it you have no wish to be besieged by debtors while I am away. 486 00:29:22,320 --> 00:29:23,800 Of course not. 487 00:29:26,120 --> 00:29:29,079 In this form of agreement, 488 00:29:29,120 --> 00:29:32,033 each partner is responsible for the other's debts. 489 00:29:32,080 --> 00:29:37,200 Now, as I shall be away at sea, that responsibility falls upon Robert. 490 00:29:37,240 --> 00:29:40,392 I assure you there'll be little change from the 150 sovereigns that I gave him. 491 00:29:40,440 --> 00:29:43,911 And come allotment day, somebody must needs to be at hand to pay those seamen's wives. 492 00:29:43,960 --> 00:29:47,158 I see, but it still entitles him to half the profits, does it not? 493 00:29:47,200 --> 00:29:51,194 Not quite. Entitles him to half the profits of the voyage. 494 00:29:51,840 --> 00:29:53,672 Not quite the same thing. 495 00:29:54,760 --> 00:29:59,198 Now, if things go how I intend they shall, 496 00:29:59,240 --> 00:30:02,392 I fear the voyage will show no profit at all. 497 00:30:02,440 --> 00:30:03,556 No profit?! 498 00:30:03,600 --> 00:30:06,354 But for the agency of the goods I bring back, 499 00:30:07,280 --> 00:30:09,317 there should be handsome profit enough. 500 00:30:13,000 --> 00:30:16,357 In which Robert has no share? 501 00:30:19,240 --> 00:30:24,076 You must learn, Anne, that in matters of business, I give nothing away. 502 00:30:31,880 --> 00:30:33,394 - Agnew? - Yes, Mr Callon? 503 00:30:33,440 --> 00:30:36,239 - The Braganza contract. - Immediately, Mr Callon. 504 00:30:43,400 --> 00:30:45,232 Sharp practice, Agnew. 505 00:30:45,280 --> 00:30:47,954 Sharp practice. I can smell it. 506 00:30:49,040 --> 00:30:52,078 - Yes, that's his game, I'll be bound. - Sir? 507 00:30:52,120 --> 00:30:54,032 That young upstart, Onedin. 508 00:30:54,080 --> 00:30:56,879 He's familiar with all the details of this contract, isn't he? 509 00:30:56,920 --> 00:30:59,913 Indeed yes, sir. Bound to be. As shipmaster, he would have been fully empowered... 510 00:30:59,960 --> 00:31:04,273 I know all that and also seen that he's refitting in some haste, 511 00:31:04,320 --> 00:31:08,394 and I'd give a golden guinea to know her date of sailing 512 00:31:08,440 --> 00:31:10,113 and her ret...destination. 513 00:31:10,160 --> 00:31:12,072 I'll attend to it right away, Mr Callon. 514 00:31:12,120 --> 00:31:16,160 Yes. Send that young fellow Drummond. He's a smart lad. 515 00:31:16,200 --> 00:31:18,317 - A right smart lad. - Yes, Mr Callon. 516 00:31:18,360 --> 00:31:22,149 You know, I don't think Onedin would dare try a trick like that 517 00:31:22,200 --> 00:31:26,479 but if he does, by God, I'll run him off the high seas. 518 00:31:40,120 --> 00:31:42,077 - Morning, lads. - Morning, sir. 519 00:31:54,280 --> 00:31:56,556 We're being honoured today. 520 00:31:56,600 --> 00:31:58,159 Pretty creature, isn't he? 521 00:31:58,200 --> 00:32:00,635 - Who? - The gallant Mr Frazer. 522 00:32:06,760 --> 00:32:09,673 - He has a dreadful reputation. - Oh? 523 00:32:10,160 --> 00:32:12,197 Quite the ladies' man, it is said. 524 00:32:12,240 --> 00:32:15,074 I don't doubt that he's come to see James on a matter of business, 525 00:32:15,120 --> 00:32:16,998 but he mustn't glimpse me like this. 526 00:32:17,040 --> 00:32:20,431 Oh, I'm sure Mr Frazer is too polite a man to notice. 527 00:32:25,280 --> 00:32:27,112 He has noticed you, I think. 528 00:32:29,400 --> 00:32:31,437 He really is quite the flirt. 529 00:32:31,480 --> 00:32:34,040 I think you're too bold, Elizabeth. 530 00:32:34,080 --> 00:32:36,720 I'm perfectly safe with you as chaperone, Anne. 531 00:32:37,840 --> 00:32:39,479 Permission to come aboard, sir? 532 00:32:40,600 --> 00:32:42,000 Aye, if you must. 533 00:32:44,880 --> 00:32:47,031 He is coming aboard. 534 00:32:47,080 --> 00:32:49,390 You're not my responsibility. 535 00:32:49,440 --> 00:32:52,035 But I'll not endure Mr Frazer seeing me like this. 536 00:32:58,880 --> 00:33:00,997 - Mr Frazer? - Just passing. 537 00:33:01,040 --> 00:33:02,997 Thought I'd pop aboard to offer me congratulations. 538 00:33:03,040 --> 00:33:05,475 - Thank you. - You took us all quite by surprise. 539 00:33:05,520 --> 00:33:06,795 Oh? 540 00:33:06,840 --> 00:33:08,911 For your betrothed. 541 00:33:08,960 --> 00:33:10,952 A small token of regard. 542 00:33:11,000 --> 00:33:12,673 Thank you. 543 00:33:12,720 --> 00:33:15,110 You've made a splendid match, I would say. 544 00:33:16,440 --> 00:33:18,352 Peas from the same pod, eh? 545 00:33:19,760 --> 00:33:21,991 - I would appreciate an invitation. - What? 546 00:33:22,040 --> 00:33:23,030 To the wedding. 547 00:33:23,080 --> 00:33:24,958 Oh, it is to be no grand affair. 548 00:33:25,000 --> 00:33:27,879 Quite right. Far too much pomp these days. 549 00:33:29,960 --> 00:33:33,397 I take it Miss Elizabeth will grace the occasion with her presence. 550 00:33:34,080 --> 00:33:37,596 Oh, so that's the way the wind blows. 551 00:33:37,640 --> 00:33:39,279 You've little chance there, Frazer. 552 00:33:39,320 --> 00:33:41,960 - My sister is already promised. - Oh. 553 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:44,196 Yes, she is engaged to marry Mr Fogarty. 554 00:33:44,240 --> 00:33:47,836 - Now, Mr Fogarty is mate of a brigantine. - Ah. 555 00:33:47,880 --> 00:33:51,078 Be returning soon, no doubt to claim his betrothed. 556 00:33:51,120 --> 00:33:53,794 Ladies are notoriously fickle creatures. 557 00:33:53,840 --> 00:33:55,797 Not Elizabeth. 558 00:33:56,440 --> 00:33:58,796 You're wasting your time there, Frazer. 559 00:33:58,840 --> 00:34:02,470 I thought you might care to put in a word for me. Influence of a brother, you know? 560 00:34:02,520 --> 00:34:04,193 - Why should I? - Self-interest. 561 00:34:05,640 --> 00:34:08,314 You're a sharp chap, Onedin, very sharp. 562 00:34:08,360 --> 00:34:09,350 Er, no offence. 563 00:34:09,400 --> 00:34:11,278 And you're confident. 564 00:34:11,320 --> 00:34:13,039 Well, come to the point. 565 00:34:13,080 --> 00:34:15,959 Putting it as delicately as I can. 566 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:17,957 You marry into shipping, eh? 567 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:20,674 Thought you might care to consider another alliance. 568 00:34:20,720 --> 00:34:22,234 Ship building. 569 00:34:22,280 --> 00:34:24,112 We have the yards, you know. 570 00:34:24,960 --> 00:34:26,360 Just a thought. 571 00:34:26,400 --> 00:34:29,279 - Are you serious? - But of course. 572 00:34:29,320 --> 00:34:31,277 Wouldn't have broached the matter otherwise. 573 00:34:31,320 --> 00:34:34,552 You might find my sister to have strong views on that score. 574 00:34:34,600 --> 00:34:36,910 I'd be more than disappointed if she did not. 575 00:34:37,480 --> 00:34:40,951 But obstacles, by their very nature, are ours to overcome. 576 00:34:41,000 --> 00:34:44,277 Do you not agree? Given a free hand, that is. 577 00:34:44,640 --> 00:34:48,429 No cargo, sir. He will be sailing in ballast. 578 00:34:48,480 --> 00:34:51,040 It must be the Braganza contract he's after. 579 00:34:51,920 --> 00:34:55,596 Due for renewal on the 31st. That's ten days. Heh. 580 00:34:55,640 --> 00:34:57,313 The rogue's cutting it fine. 581 00:34:57,360 --> 00:34:59,352 He's sailing immediately after the wedding, sir. 582 00:34:59,400 --> 00:35:00,834 The devil he is. 583 00:35:00,880 --> 00:35:03,918 Ships, Agnew, ships. Now, what have we got available? 584 00:35:03,960 --> 00:35:06,429 There's the brig Firefly. She should clear for Lisbon on the... 585 00:35:06,480 --> 00:35:08,836 Firefly. That scow could never catch Onedin. 586 00:35:08,880 --> 00:35:11,031 I tell you, I've seen the Charlotte Rhodes. 587 00:35:11,080 --> 00:35:13,151 He's got a rig for a quick crossing. 588 00:35:13,200 --> 00:35:15,715 Yes, the devil will know what he's about. 589 00:35:15,760 --> 00:35:19,356 Oh, a fast ship, Agnew, a fast ship, that's what I need. 590 00:35:19,400 --> 00:35:21,232 There's only the Maude, sir, but she's a packet... 591 00:35:21,280 --> 00:35:24,159 A clipper? Get that ship cleared for Lisbon 592 00:35:24,200 --> 00:35:25,600 no later than first tide tomorrow. 593 00:35:25,640 --> 00:35:27,393 - Yes, but... - See to it, man. 594 00:35:27,440 --> 00:35:32,276 But she's already taking cargo for Boston and Phila...delpia. 595 00:35:38,080 --> 00:35:39,594 Good luck, James! 596 00:35:40,880 --> 00:35:42,109 Good luck! 597 00:35:44,880 --> 00:35:47,554 - Elizabeth! - Anne! Good luck, James! 598 00:35:47,600 --> 00:35:49,114 Ooh! 599 00:35:51,360 --> 00:35:52,714 Bon voyage! 600 00:36:31,960 --> 00:36:33,679 Watch that child of mine. 601 00:36:33,720 --> 00:36:35,712 Help her off, Jim. 602 00:36:41,760 --> 00:36:43,752 I'm sailing with you, James. 603 00:36:43,800 --> 00:36:45,792 Ship's no place for a woman. 604 00:36:45,840 --> 00:36:47,797 A wife's place is beside her husband. 605 00:36:47,840 --> 00:36:50,833 - This is no western ocean-going packet. - We'll make t'shift. 606 00:36:50,880 --> 00:36:52,109 It'll be dangerous. 607 00:36:52,160 --> 00:36:54,720 I shall drive her hard, I intend to take the inshore passage. 608 00:36:54,760 --> 00:36:57,229 Then my best place is surely here. 609 00:36:57,280 --> 00:37:00,876 For I've no more fancy for widowhood than spinsterhood, James. 610 00:37:01,520 --> 00:37:03,512 We sink or swim together. 611 00:37:04,400 --> 00:37:05,914 Very well then. 612 00:37:07,080 --> 00:37:08,878 Clear the gangway. 613 00:37:08,920 --> 00:37:10,752 Let her go for'ard. 614 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,753 Man the braces. 615 00:37:21,440 --> 00:37:23,750 Bye-bye! 616 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:59,118 Well, we've stolen the march on Callon. 617 00:38:00,840 --> 00:38:03,196 - James? - What? 618 00:38:04,760 --> 00:38:08,436 Your sister Elizabeth, she's beautiful. 619 00:38:08,480 --> 00:38:10,597 Oh, a bit pinched about the nose, 620 00:38:10,640 --> 00:38:13,792 but I dare say she's got her fair share of beauty. 621 00:38:13,840 --> 00:38:17,436 At least Frazer and Fogarty seem to think so. 622 00:38:18,600 --> 00:38:21,115 - I wish I were. - What? 623 00:38:21,920 --> 00:38:24,992 Beautiful. But I'm not. 624 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:30,791 I'm...plain and ugly, and my skin is sallow. 625 00:38:32,520 --> 00:38:34,193 Anne? 626 00:38:39,560 --> 00:38:41,517 Anne. 627 00:38:47,200 --> 00:38:50,352 If men married for beauty alone, 628 00:38:50,400 --> 00:38:53,711 there'd be a power of lonely women in the world. 629 00:39:41,040 --> 00:39:42,759 Sail ho! 630 00:39:49,480 --> 00:39:52,712 - Well? - It's the Charlotte Rhodes. 631 00:39:52,760 --> 00:39:54,911 No doubt about it, sir. 632 00:39:56,640 --> 00:39:59,997 - Can we catch her? - She has neither a hope nor a prayer, sir. 633 00:40:00,040 --> 00:40:01,599 We have her by the heels. 634 00:40:01,640 --> 00:40:04,280 And even under half our canvas, we leave her standing. 635 00:40:04,320 --> 00:40:07,313 Good. Good, I'll teach that young bastard. 636 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:09,195 What ship is she? 637 00:40:09,240 --> 00:40:10,560 The Maude - 638 00:40:10,600 --> 00:40:14,150 one of Callon's crack western ocean-going clippers with a bone in her teeth. 639 00:40:14,200 --> 00:40:16,840 I've finished your house flag, James. What do you think? 640 00:40:19,360 --> 00:40:23,718 Here, his dander must be up to detach such a ship from so profitable a trade. 641 00:40:24,520 --> 00:40:27,115 - Will she catch us? - We'll show him our colours. 642 00:41:22,600 --> 00:41:25,160 He stopped soon as below the horizon. 643 00:41:25,200 --> 00:41:28,432 We've beaten him, Davies. We've beaten him! 644 00:41:29,320 --> 00:41:31,676 Now I'll crush him. 645 00:41:36,080 --> 00:41:41,360 The new contract will reduce your freight charges by seven and a half per cent, se�or. 646 00:41:41,960 --> 00:41:44,839 I'm overwhelmed at such generosity, se�or. 647 00:41:44,880 --> 00:41:48,715 Yes, it's in your favour, but you won't get better terms anywhere else, I'll warrant that. 648 00:41:48,760 --> 00:41:50,080 You're more than generous, se�or. 649 00:41:50,120 --> 00:41:54,512 So if you'd kindly read these documents, please, er... 650 00:41:54,560 --> 00:41:55,960 But of course. 651 00:41:59,280 --> 00:42:00,794 I don't understand you, James. 652 00:42:00,840 --> 00:42:02,638 Callon has arrived first. 653 00:42:02,680 --> 00:42:04,672 You still take me for fool? 654 00:42:04,720 --> 00:42:08,031 - What? - I've been racing time not a ship. 655 00:42:08,560 --> 00:42:11,155 I wrote to Braganza asking for an appointment, 656 00:42:11,200 --> 00:42:13,237 and requesting that he delays meeting with Callon 657 00:42:13,280 --> 00:42:16,318 until I've had an opportunity of discussing my proposals. 658 00:42:16,360 --> 00:42:19,353 - But will he? - Well, he'd be a fool not to. 659 00:42:19,400 --> 00:42:20,390 And he's no fool. 660 00:42:23,960 --> 00:42:26,191 More than satisfactory, se�or. 661 00:42:26,240 --> 00:42:29,870 So I shall have to answer to my shareholders, but I thought it was the least I could do 662 00:42:29,920 --> 00:42:35,518 in return for the long and profitable association between our two houses, se�or. 663 00:42:37,680 --> 00:42:39,194 You will sign? 664 00:42:39,240 --> 00:42:40,720 - Why not? - Ah. 665 00:42:40,760 --> 00:42:45,710 And you were in such haste to bring me the good news that you came by packet? 666 00:42:45,760 --> 00:42:47,080 I'm honoured, se�or. 667 00:42:47,120 --> 00:42:50,716 It's one of my maxims that when it comes to a question of business, 668 00:42:50,760 --> 00:42:53,400 principle should deal with principle. 669 00:42:53,440 --> 00:42:55,159 An admirable sentiment, se�or. 670 00:42:55,200 --> 00:42:58,750 So if you'd kindly sign these contracts, se�or. 671 00:42:59,560 --> 00:43:02,359 I see another British ship has come to anchor. 672 00:43:03,160 --> 00:43:05,277 A schooner, I think. 673 00:43:06,640 --> 00:43:08,552 Yes. 674 00:43:08,600 --> 00:43:10,876 The house flag is not familiar. 675 00:43:10,920 --> 00:43:14,311 A white letter O against a blue background. 676 00:43:14,360 --> 00:43:17,671 - Do you know of such a company, se�or? - No, it's new to me. 677 00:43:17,720 --> 00:43:19,677 - Come. 678 00:43:20,880 --> 00:43:23,873 Ah, Captain Onedin. I have been expecting you. 679 00:43:23,920 --> 00:43:26,435 I received your letter three days ago. 680 00:43:27,400 --> 00:43:29,437 I believe you are acquainted with Se�or Callon. 681 00:43:29,480 --> 00:43:30,470 Yes. 682 00:43:30,520 --> 00:43:33,433 Se�or Onedin has a matter of business he wishes to discuss. 683 00:43:33,480 --> 00:43:36,791 So, se�or, if you would be kind enough to sign these two contracts, sir, 684 00:43:36,840 --> 00:43:39,036 I'll leave you two gentlemen to your discussions. 685 00:43:39,080 --> 00:43:41,800 Unfortunately, Se�or Callon, that is not possible. 686 00:43:41,840 --> 00:43:45,390 Se�or Onedin's proposals, I understand, will cover the very situation 687 00:43:45,440 --> 00:43:47,909 that we have been discussing. 688 00:43:47,960 --> 00:43:49,758 With your permission, gentlemen. 689 00:43:56,760 --> 00:43:59,275 Seven and one half per cent, se�or? 690 00:43:59,320 --> 00:44:02,916 Well, I'm not the man to stint when business is at stake. 691 00:44:02,960 --> 00:44:05,600 I'll make it ten per cent and add another ship. 692 00:44:05,640 --> 00:44:10,999 That gives you six ships to call on, and ten per cent reduction in your freightage charge. 693 00:44:13,240 --> 00:44:15,516 You have no comment, se�or? 694 00:44:16,560 --> 00:44:18,836 Then you put me in some difficulty. 695 00:44:18,880 --> 00:44:23,557 Without knowledge of your proposals, I must drive with the devil, huh? 696 00:44:23,600 --> 00:44:26,399 I can better anything that Callon can offer. 697 00:44:26,440 --> 00:44:29,239 I'll put an end to this lottery. 698 00:44:29,280 --> 00:44:30,555 15 per cent. 699 00:44:30,600 --> 00:44:32,956 Now, beyond that no man can show a profit. 700 00:44:33,000 --> 00:44:35,435 - I can. - He's got but one ship. 701 00:44:35,480 --> 00:44:37,278 - Well, I shall have more. - How? 702 00:44:37,320 --> 00:44:38,879 That's my affair. 703 00:44:38,920 --> 00:44:41,879 I'll offset my losses against my inventory. 704 00:44:41,920 --> 00:44:45,072 20 per cent for the first six months, 15 per cent for the next six, 705 00:44:45,120 --> 00:44:46,918 and thereafter an option to renew. 706 00:44:46,960 --> 00:44:50,510 Now if he tries to better that, he'll bankrupt himself and you. 707 00:44:51,640 --> 00:44:54,109 I'll carry you on free of all charges. 708 00:44:54,160 --> 00:44:55,833 What? 709 00:44:55,880 --> 00:44:58,156 You'll find small profit there, I think, se�or. 710 00:44:58,200 --> 00:44:59,554 He's mad. 711 00:44:59,600 --> 00:45:03,480 I shall find profit enough if I'm made your sole agent for the United Kingdom. 712 00:45:03,520 --> 00:45:04,749 I see. 713 00:45:04,800 --> 00:45:08,396 No, it's impossible to sail a ship on commission alone. 714 00:45:08,440 --> 00:45:12,673 I shall also want a contract guaranteeing that my ships, and my ships alone, 715 00:45:12,720 --> 00:45:16,191 have the concession of returning your empty wine casks. 716 00:45:16,240 --> 00:45:18,960 I begin to understand. 717 00:45:19,000 --> 00:45:21,879 Please continue, se�or. Your proposal interests me. 718 00:45:21,920 --> 00:45:25,231 Well, a matured wine cask is of greater value than its contents, you'd agree? 719 00:45:25,280 --> 00:45:26,316 Indeed, yes. 720 00:45:26,360 --> 00:45:29,432 Well, in future, instead of paying 15 or 20 different shipping agents, 721 00:45:29,480 --> 00:45:32,154 you pay only one - me. 722 00:45:32,200 --> 00:45:35,876 And I undertake to collect and deliver, at agreed intervals, 723 00:45:35,920 --> 00:45:38,435 your wine casks in good condition. 724 00:45:39,160 --> 00:45:41,436 We'll discuss the matter of their freight charges later. 725 00:45:41,480 --> 00:45:43,756 - It is a clever scheme. - But too clever by half. 726 00:45:43,800 --> 00:45:46,918 - If it's your empty barrels, I can... - Se�or Callon, please. 727 00:45:50,720 --> 00:45:53,280 Where does a man in my position place his trust? 728 00:45:54,000 --> 00:45:55,832 That is the question I must ask. 729 00:45:56,320 --> 00:45:57,356 - In you, se�or? - Well... 730 00:45:57,400 --> 00:46:00,677 In all the years of our business, your rates have gone up, 731 00:46:00,720 --> 00:46:02,154 and never once come down. 732 00:46:02,200 --> 00:46:03,190 - But... - Until now. 733 00:46:03,240 --> 00:46:07,393 Certainly you will serve me at any price. But is it to serve me? 734 00:46:07,440 --> 00:46:08,874 - Well... - I think not. 735 00:46:08,920 --> 00:46:13,073 To drive competition with new ideas of service off the seas. 736 00:46:13,120 --> 00:46:14,395 That, I think, is your intention. 737 00:46:14,440 --> 00:46:17,433 You'd have no English trade at all if it weren't for me. By God, Braganza... 738 00:46:17,480 --> 00:46:21,554 And when the competition is no more, Se�or Callon, 739 00:46:21,600 --> 00:46:23,876 what will happen to your charges then? 740 00:46:23,920 --> 00:46:25,957 They'll remain where I quoted them. 741 00:46:27,560 --> 00:46:29,552 Captain Onedin has made a better offer. 742 00:46:30,400 --> 00:46:32,357 Good day to you, se�or. 743 00:46:32,400 --> 00:46:37,475 You've not heard the last of this, Braganza. Nor you, Onedin. 744 00:46:37,520 --> 00:46:40,160 I'll drive you off the seas. 745 00:46:41,200 --> 00:46:44,238 You'll learn, by God. You'll learn. 746 00:46:45,400 --> 00:46:49,235 And now to business. 747 00:46:50,480 --> 00:46:53,393 First, you will require a note of authorisation. 748 00:46:54,320 --> 00:46:56,994 Then there is the matter of your commission. 749 00:46:57,800 --> 00:47:00,269 And you will explain to me in detail. 750 00:47:01,480 --> 00:47:05,997 Well, your empty wine casks are stored in warehouses and transit sheds 751 00:47:06,040 --> 00:47:08,600 throughout the length and breadth of the Untied Kingdom. 752 00:47:08,640 --> 00:47:12,998 I undertake to collect all your casks in my warehouse. 753 00:47:13,040 --> 00:47:16,636 Oh? You have a warehouse, se�or? 754 00:47:16,680 --> 00:47:19,070 I will have. 755 00:47:20,305 --> 00:47:26,771 Support us and become VIP member to remove all ads from OpenSubtitles.org 756 00:47:26,821 --> 00:47:31,371 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0