1 00:01:29,160 --> 00:01:33,312 The riches of the New World are limitless, and the New World is ours... 2 00:01:34,120 --> 00:01:37,271 with our ships carrying the Spanish flag to the seven seas... 3 00:01:37,360 --> 00:01:41,035 our armies sweeping over Africa, the Near East, and the Far West... 4 00:01:41,120 --> 00:01:44,032 invincible everywhere but on our own doorstep. 5 00:01:44,520 --> 00:01:47,239 Only Northern Europe holds out against us. 6 00:01:48,360 --> 00:01:50,191 Why? Tell me. 7 00:01:51,600 --> 00:01:54,956 If you will permit me, sire. Our depleted treasury. 8 00:01:55,040 --> 00:01:57,793 An army can advance only to the end of its purse strings. 9 00:01:57,880 --> 00:01:59,154 Nonsense. 10 00:01:59,240 --> 00:02:02,630 That is not the real reason, Peralta. Why not admit it? 11 00:02:03,320 --> 00:02:08,030 The reason is a puny rock-bound island as barren and treacherous as her queen... 12 00:02:08,240 --> 00:02:12,119 who secretly gives aid to our enemies while her pirates plunder our commerce. 13 00:02:12,200 --> 00:02:13,792 You know as well as l, Peralta... 14 00:02:13,880 --> 00:02:16,075 we cannot keep Northern Europe in submission... 15 00:02:16,160 --> 00:02:17,957 until we have a reckoning with England. 16 00:02:18,040 --> 00:02:21,077 It is not yet time, Your Majesty. Not until the Armada is built. 17 00:02:21,160 --> 00:02:22,229 Time? 18 00:02:22,680 --> 00:02:26,229 The destiny of Spain cannot wait upon the fitness of time. 19 00:02:27,240 --> 00:02:28,992 I have but one life... 20 00:02:29,520 --> 00:02:33,229 and that life is all too short for me to fulfill that destiny. 21 00:02:34,280 --> 00:02:36,191 -Don Alvarez. -Sire. 22 00:02:36,280 --> 00:02:38,840 You will proceed at once to England as my ambassador. 23 00:02:38,920 --> 00:02:42,674 You will assure the Queen of my patience and continued affection... 24 00:02:42,760 --> 00:02:45,638 to allay any suspicion in regard to our plans. 25 00:02:45,720 --> 00:02:47,711 As you wish, Your Majesty. 26 00:02:49,600 --> 00:02:52,956 With England conquered, nothing can stand in our way. 27 00:02:54,880 --> 00:02:58,668 Northern Africa, Europe as far east as the Urals... 28 00:02:58,760 --> 00:03:02,355 then the New World, to the north, to the south... 29 00:03:02,880 --> 00:03:06,793 west to the Pacific, over the Pacific to China and the lndies... 30 00:03:06,880 --> 00:03:08,677 will our empire spread. 31 00:03:10,280 --> 00:03:12,510 One day, before my death... 32 00:03:12,640 --> 00:03:15,871 we shall sit here and gaze at this map upon the wall. 33 00:03:16,600 --> 00:03:19,876 It will have ceased to be a map of the world. 34 00:03:20,520 --> 00:03:22,078 It will be Spain. 35 00:03:47,280 --> 00:03:50,431 Aloft, there! Hold taut on the bowline. 36 00:03:51,040 --> 00:03:52,758 We're losing the wind! 37 00:03:58,600 --> 00:04:01,160 I regret our slow passage, Your Excellency... 38 00:04:01,240 --> 00:04:03,674 but it seems our sail cannot entice the wind. 39 00:04:03,760 --> 00:04:05,955 Then we shall not reach England by Wednesday. 40 00:04:06,040 --> 00:04:09,077 Perhaps. If the galley holds out. 41 00:04:09,160 --> 00:04:13,073 Capt. Lopez, it is extremely important my niece be presented to the Queen... 42 00:04:13,160 --> 00:04:15,674 before her new maids of honor are chosen. 43 00:04:15,760 --> 00:04:18,433 They say Elizabeth surrounds herself with beauty... 44 00:04:18,520 --> 00:04:20,875 in the hope that it may be contagious. 45 00:04:20,960 --> 00:04:24,794 Your niece will have no trouble meeting the Queen's requirements. 46 00:04:28,280 --> 00:04:30,953 Maria, you might hit it once where I can reach it. 47 00:04:31,040 --> 00:04:33,395 You said you needed the exercise, Martha. 48 00:04:33,640 --> 00:04:36,200 I've had it, enough for the whole voyage. 49 00:04:36,280 --> 00:04:38,271 -Ready, Martha? -Yes, love. 50 00:04:43,480 --> 00:04:45,152 -Lieutenant. -Sir. 51 00:04:45,240 --> 00:04:47,515 Send another lookout aloft to the mizzentop. 52 00:04:47,600 --> 00:04:48,828 Yes, sir. 53 00:04:50,880 --> 00:04:53,713 Another lookout aloft to the mizzentop! 54 00:04:53,800 --> 00:04:57,554 Why these extra precautions, Captain? Isn't the fo'c'sle lookout enough? 55 00:04:57,640 --> 00:05:00,154 I am responsible for your safety, Your Excellency... 56 00:05:00,240 --> 00:05:02,800 and we are entering the lanes of the English pirates. 57 00:05:02,880 --> 00:05:04,518 How very interesting. 58 00:05:04,600 --> 00:05:07,558 If your men spy any of their ships, I wish you'd let me know. 59 00:05:07,640 --> 00:05:10,712 Like hawks, Don Alvarez, they're on you before you see them. 60 00:05:10,800 --> 00:05:12,756 They say the devil blows in their sails. 61 00:05:12,840 --> 00:05:14,831 Surely you don't believe these myths? 62 00:05:14,920 --> 00:05:19,072 They would hardly dare attack a ship with His Majesty's ambassador aboard. 63 00:05:19,160 --> 00:05:22,470 It'd be as much as their heads are worth when news reaches the Queen. 64 00:05:22,560 --> 00:05:27,156 Perhaps. Excuse me, Your Excellency, but the wind does not serve well. 65 00:05:29,200 --> 00:05:31,156 -Bo's'n! -Aye, aye, sir. 66 00:05:31,240 --> 00:05:33,913 -Raise the beat eight counts. -At once, Captain. 67 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:37,709 There below, raise the beat of the oars eight counts. 68 00:05:37,800 --> 00:05:41,713 Aye, aye. Eight counts, se�or. Raise the beat eight counts. 69 00:06:17,600 --> 00:06:20,398 -I know where we are. -You can't tell, William. 70 00:06:20,480 --> 00:06:22,436 We haven't known where we were for months. 71 00:06:22,520 --> 00:06:24,351 I'm sure this time. 72 00:06:24,480 --> 00:06:27,233 Feel the motion, the groundswell? 73 00:06:27,880 --> 00:06:31,714 Only one place like that. The English Channel. 74 00:06:32,360 --> 00:06:36,273 The English Channel. We're in the English Channel. 75 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:54,912 English ship off the starboard bow! 76 00:06:55,000 --> 00:06:57,878 Bo's'n, have the drummers beat to quarters. 77 00:06:58,080 --> 00:07:01,197 Master gunner, have the deck cannon double-shotted. 78 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,035 An attack. 79 00:07:19,640 --> 00:07:22,108 Hold back on your oars. Pretend to row. 80 00:07:22,440 --> 00:07:23,873 Hold back on your oars. 81 00:07:23,960 --> 00:07:27,157 Have your men in position. To your stations. 82 00:07:27,240 --> 00:07:29,310 Gun crews, to your stations. 83 00:07:30,360 --> 00:07:33,272 Charge your cannon and stand ready to repel attack. 84 00:07:33,360 --> 00:07:35,749 Send the archers and musketmen to their positions. 85 00:07:35,840 --> 00:07:39,515 Archers and musketmen, to your stations! 86 00:07:40,200 --> 00:07:43,317 Master-at-arms, double the guard at the main hatch. 87 00:07:43,400 --> 00:07:46,551 Double the guard at the main hatch! 88 00:07:49,040 --> 00:07:52,635 Run out your guns. Train your sights to his rigging. 89 00:07:53,720 --> 00:07:56,234 I must ask you to go below. You will not be safe here. 90 00:07:56,320 --> 00:07:59,198 The pirates won't dare attack when they see the King's emblem. 91 00:07:59,280 --> 00:08:01,271 Guns may stop them. Nothing else. 92 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:06,833 -Raise the beat to 20. -Aye, aye, se�or! 93 00:08:06,920 --> 00:08:10,071 Raise the beat to 20. Get together! 94 00:08:11,160 --> 00:08:13,799 Together, I said. Faster, you British dogs. 95 00:08:13,880 --> 00:08:17,236 Faster. Put some weight on that oar. 96 00:08:32,640 --> 00:08:36,519 Ahoy, Captain. It's Thorpe's ship. 97 00:08:37,120 --> 00:08:38,997 The Albatross. 98 00:08:41,080 --> 00:08:45,392 Thorpe? Why, that's impossible. Only a month ago he was at San Domingo. 99 00:08:45,480 --> 00:08:48,597 Look, Captain, on the staff. The banner of the Albatross. 100 00:09:09,680 --> 00:09:13,355 You better take cover below, matey, or you'll be stopping a cannonball. 101 00:09:13,440 --> 00:09:15,749 She's hauling closer to the wind! 102 00:09:22,240 --> 00:09:23,355 Feast your eyes on that. 103 00:09:23,440 --> 00:09:25,556 The Spaniard mounts 40 guns if she mounts one. 104 00:09:25,640 --> 00:09:26,629 She's loaded down, too. 105 00:09:26,720 --> 00:09:29,154 Maybe she's too big a bite for our teeth, eh, Matson? 106 00:09:29,240 --> 00:09:31,800 Ever see a Spaniard the Captain couldn't swallow whole? 107 00:09:31,880 --> 00:09:34,599 Captain's got the Spaniards bewitched, that's what he has. 108 00:09:34,680 --> 00:09:38,036 Yes, and didn't we dust off His Royal Highness' britches in C�diz, too? 109 00:09:38,120 --> 00:09:39,599 I mind that, me lad... 110 00:09:39,680 --> 00:09:42,752 and the dust was worth 30 shillings to the ounce. 111 00:09:42,920 --> 00:09:45,912 What a prize. I don't think she'll get away from us. 112 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:48,389 The Albatross isn't a barge you can run away from. 113 00:09:48,480 --> 00:09:50,948 We're sucking the wind out of the Spaniards' sails. 114 00:09:51,040 --> 00:09:54,476 If it's air they need, we can put a draft through their bow pretty quick. 115 00:09:54,560 --> 00:09:57,279 Captain, what about it? Shall we let them have a round? 116 00:09:57,400 --> 00:10:00,437 -You'll fire when I give the word, Mr. Pitt. -Aye, aye, sir. 117 00:10:00,520 --> 00:10:02,351 -Mr. Preston! -Aye, aye, sir. 118 00:10:02,440 --> 00:10:04,078 Give them a hail, if you please. 119 00:10:04,160 --> 00:10:06,913 -Suggest they lower their colors. -Aye, aye, sir. 120 00:10:13,240 --> 00:10:16,915 Se�or Captain, lower your flag! 121 00:10:19,800 --> 00:10:22,997 It would be just like that Spaniard to surrender and spoil our fun. 122 00:10:23,080 --> 00:10:26,152 Perfectly possible, Mr. Pitt. Once more, Mr. Preston. 123 00:10:26,760 --> 00:10:28,318 You hear me? 124 00:10:28,840 --> 00:10:31,400 Lower your flag! 125 00:10:40,600 --> 00:10:43,717 One lone cannonball out of an entire broadside. 126 00:10:43,800 --> 00:10:46,678 Very well, Mr. Pitt. Show them how to lower those colors. 127 00:10:46,760 --> 00:10:49,672 Aye, aye, sir. Scott, teach them some etiquette. 128 00:10:49,760 --> 00:10:51,751 Ready, men? 129 00:10:51,840 --> 00:10:54,991 Lay for the foremast and fire on the uproll. 130 00:10:55,240 --> 00:10:57,071 Aye, aye, sir. 131 00:11:10,400 --> 00:11:13,358 -Cannons ready for a broadside? -Primed and ready, sir. 132 00:11:14,480 --> 00:11:15,595 Fire! 133 00:11:34,480 --> 00:11:36,869 Stand by to come about on the larboard tack. 134 00:11:38,840 --> 00:11:40,432 Go to your posts. 135 00:11:55,560 --> 00:11:57,994 Gunners, stand by to rake her stern! 136 00:11:59,480 --> 00:12:00,515 Fire. 137 00:12:12,680 --> 00:12:15,513 Put out the fire. Heave the dead overboard! 138 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:20,912 -Now hard at starboard. -Starboard your helm! 139 00:12:46,160 --> 00:12:49,311 The Spaniard's listing. We must have hit it below the waterline. 140 00:12:49,400 --> 00:12:51,436 Very good, Burke. 141 00:12:51,520 --> 00:12:53,158 Cease firing. 142 00:12:54,280 --> 00:12:56,840 It's cutlasses now, men. We're going to board her! 143 00:13:08,960 --> 00:13:13,158 A sharp edge, to cut the gold buttons off the Spanish captain's doublet. 144 00:13:13,240 --> 00:13:16,357 Nobody's to board her before I give the word. Is that clear? 145 00:13:18,160 --> 00:13:19,275 All right, Mr. Preston. 146 00:13:19,360 --> 00:13:21,874 Haul into her hard over starboard. 147 00:13:26,720 --> 00:13:28,358 Grappling hooks away! 148 00:14:19,800 --> 00:14:22,155 Over the side, men. Boarders away! 149 00:15:37,880 --> 00:15:41,111 -Your ship's sinking, Captain. -Then we shall drown together. 150 00:15:41,680 --> 00:15:44,399 Brave but impractical. We English are a practical people. 151 00:15:44,480 --> 00:15:46,835 I have no intention of drowning with you. 152 00:15:52,400 --> 00:15:55,312 -The trumpeter. Quick, near the fo'c'sle. -Aye, aye, sir. 153 00:16:02,080 --> 00:16:03,308 Sound the surrender. 154 00:16:03,400 --> 00:16:06,358 Hurry, while there's still breath in your belly. 155 00:16:27,240 --> 00:16:31,279 I congratulate you, Captain. Very fortunate moment for the surrender. 156 00:16:33,040 --> 00:16:36,237 You take charge. Muster the prisoners and stack the weapons forward. 157 00:16:36,320 --> 00:16:39,437 -To the main deck, men. Disarm them. -Aye, aye, sir! 158 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:42,309 It's been a lovely day, hasn't it? 159 00:16:47,840 --> 00:16:50,070 Take enough men, go below, and free the slaves. 160 00:16:50,160 --> 00:16:51,388 Aye, sir. 161 00:16:56,360 --> 00:16:58,669 Matson. Come here. 162 00:16:58,760 --> 00:16:59,829 Aye, sir? 163 00:16:59,920 --> 00:17:02,753 You were very brave, trying to take this ship single-handed. 164 00:17:02,840 --> 00:17:04,068 Thank you, sir. 165 00:17:04,160 --> 00:17:05,388 Brave but stupid. 166 00:17:05,480 --> 00:17:08,517 By disobeying orders, you risked the lives of the men behind you. 167 00:17:08,600 --> 00:17:11,194 -Shouldn't you pay for that with your own? -Yes, sir. 168 00:17:13,360 --> 00:17:16,272 Take this man aboard the Albatross. Have him put in irons. 169 00:17:16,360 --> 00:17:20,273 But, Captain, I was only doing me duty. You can't blame a man for that! 170 00:17:25,480 --> 00:17:26,469 By the way... 171 00:17:26,560 --> 00:17:29,916 I'd appreciate it if you'd pass the word among the officers and men... 172 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,911 that I consider their conduct very gallant. 173 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:35,356 And yours especially, Mr. Pitt. Thank you for convincing the trumpeter. 174 00:17:56,800 --> 00:17:59,997 -Looks like a very rich cargo, Mr. Pitt. -A windfall, Captain, sir. 175 00:18:00,080 --> 00:18:03,311 -Gold, silver, and plenty of barrel stuff. -Look sharp there, boys. 176 00:18:03,400 --> 00:18:06,551 -Get it up on deck. She's settling fast. -This door's locked, sir. 177 00:18:06,640 --> 00:18:08,710 Lend him a hand there, will you, Mr. Pitt? 178 00:18:08,800 --> 00:18:10,119 Stand aside. 179 00:18:12,320 --> 00:18:14,550 -Uncle. -My child. 180 00:18:23,120 --> 00:18:25,156 Now, men, let's look around in here. 181 00:18:25,240 --> 00:18:27,879 If you'd be kind enough to stand to one side, please. 182 00:18:27,960 --> 00:18:29,712 Are you the captain of these pirates? 183 00:18:29,800 --> 00:18:32,234 Burke, lend Mr. Pitt a hand with this chest. 184 00:18:32,320 --> 00:18:34,914 Throw everything outside in the passageway. Quickly. 185 00:18:36,040 --> 00:18:38,349 -Couple of extra hands in here, sharp. -Come on. 186 00:18:38,440 --> 00:18:41,398 -I am King Phillip's ambassador-- -You'll pardon me, sir. 187 00:18:41,480 --> 00:18:43,471 We're pressed for time. Your ship is sinking. 188 00:18:43,560 --> 00:18:47,189 Mr. Pitt, if you find the ship's papers, we'll take those aboard, too. 189 00:18:49,200 --> 00:18:50,838 Captain. Not at all bad. 190 00:18:50,920 --> 00:18:52,114 Uncle, my jewels. 191 00:18:52,200 --> 00:18:54,156 Don't you dare touch those jewels. 192 00:18:54,240 --> 00:18:56,356 By heavens, an Englishwoman. 193 00:18:56,440 --> 00:18:58,317 And not too proud of it at the moment. 194 00:18:58,400 --> 00:19:00,630 You know, the last time I saw an Englishwoman-- 195 00:19:00,720 --> 00:19:02,870 You'll have time to discuss that later. 196 00:19:02,960 --> 00:19:04,871 Let's get that sharply out onto the deck. 197 00:19:04,960 --> 00:19:07,713 Your Excellency, Maria, these are not typical Englishmen. 198 00:19:07,800 --> 00:19:09,438 -Please don't think-- -Quite right. 199 00:19:09,520 --> 00:19:11,954 They ain't all as handsome as we are. 200 00:19:12,760 --> 00:19:15,433 Sir, if I may suggest... 201 00:19:17,080 --> 00:19:19,389 you and your party had better go aboard my vessel. 202 00:19:19,480 --> 00:19:22,552 Capt. Thorpe, I demand to know exactly what your intentions are. 203 00:19:22,640 --> 00:19:24,278 To get you safely aboard my ship. 204 00:19:24,360 --> 00:19:26,590 And to get you off again as quickly as possible. 205 00:19:26,680 --> 00:19:29,911 -I'll land you at the first English port. -I'll not go on your ship. 206 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:32,912 I'd rather drown than accept your hospitality. 207 00:19:34,480 --> 00:19:37,392 Mr. Pitt, this young lady, I hope, will change her mind. 208 00:19:37,480 --> 00:19:40,438 If she doesn't, change it for her and have her carried aboard. 209 00:19:43,880 --> 00:19:45,472 Blessed treasure! 210 00:19:50,360 --> 00:19:53,511 These men are weak. Get them over the side. See they don't fall. 211 00:19:53,600 --> 00:19:55,238 Easy, there. 212 00:19:58,160 --> 00:20:01,152 Come on, men. Hurry! Over the side. 213 00:20:04,080 --> 00:20:06,640 Come along, ladies. You heard what the Captain said. 214 00:20:06,720 --> 00:20:08,517 And orders are orders. 215 00:20:18,440 --> 00:20:21,273 Why, Tuttle, it must be four years since we sailed together. 216 00:20:21,360 --> 00:20:24,477 It's four years since I've trod the deck of an English ship, sir. 217 00:20:24,560 --> 00:20:25,993 You'll soon be in England now. 218 00:20:26,080 --> 00:20:29,789 Come along, all of you, and I'll see you all catch up with your rum rations. 219 00:20:34,040 --> 00:20:36,918 Capt. Thorpe, this is an insult to His Majesty. 220 00:20:37,000 --> 00:20:38,718 I board your ship under protest. 221 00:20:38,800 --> 00:20:42,509 At least you'll find English hospitality better than they found Spanish. 222 00:20:42,600 --> 00:20:44,431 As soon as the slaves are transferred... 223 00:20:44,520 --> 00:20:47,159 see that the Ambassador and his party get on board, too. 224 00:20:47,240 --> 00:20:49,515 All right, men. Stand by, ready to move. 225 00:20:58,680 --> 00:21:01,877 Make speed there, men. Get that stuff loaded below. 226 00:21:01,960 --> 00:21:04,758 Keep those rails clear. Lively, now. 227 00:21:16,400 --> 00:21:19,119 Abandon ship. Everybody over the side. 228 00:21:30,320 --> 00:21:32,276 Now, then, Captain. You heard the order. 229 00:21:32,360 --> 00:21:35,432 With your permission, sir. I'm still the Captain. 230 00:21:35,520 --> 00:21:37,954 Yes, of course. My mistake, Captain. 231 00:21:49,640 --> 00:21:53,030 Let go of those lines. Watch your amidships. 232 00:21:55,000 --> 00:21:56,035 Cut! 233 00:21:56,760 --> 00:21:59,638 I'll have all sails trimmed, if you please, Mr. Scott. 234 00:21:59,960 --> 00:22:02,918 Haul in your main line and clear your portholes. 235 00:22:23,680 --> 00:22:24,908 Quartermaster? 236 00:22:25,000 --> 00:22:27,719 -Hold her steady as she goes. -Steady as she goes. 237 00:22:52,480 --> 00:22:56,155 Men, from now on, both crews will lay aside past differences. 238 00:22:56,440 --> 00:22:59,159 Spanish sailors will have full freedom of the decks... 239 00:22:59,240 --> 00:23:01,913 with the exception of the powder magazine. 240 00:23:03,360 --> 00:23:07,478 Those of you lately called slaves will have no further duties aboard this ship. 241 00:23:08,840 --> 00:23:11,593 If there are those among you who are still for the sea... 242 00:23:11,680 --> 00:23:14,638 we've plenty of berths on this ship for good and willing men. 243 00:23:14,720 --> 00:23:17,314 By now you know the purpose of the Sea Hawks: 244 00:23:17,400 --> 00:23:20,278 In our own way, to serve England and the Queen. 245 00:23:24,200 --> 00:23:25,553 We're free! 246 00:23:29,960 --> 00:23:32,997 Mr. Burke, dismiss all these men and attend to their needs. 247 00:23:33,080 --> 00:23:36,470 Your Excellency, we'll try to make you and your party as comfortable... 248 00:23:36,560 --> 00:23:38,437 as this somewhat overcrowded ship permits. 249 00:23:38,520 --> 00:23:39,919 Mr. Pitt will show you the way. 250 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:42,309 Are my men to be freed when we land? 251 00:23:42,400 --> 00:23:44,994 Certainly, Captain. We have no lnquisition in England. 252 00:23:45,080 --> 00:23:47,799 No. We understand you believe in direct action. 253 00:23:47,880 --> 00:23:50,519 Don Alvarez, I can appreciate your feelings... 254 00:23:50,600 --> 00:23:54,275 but since fate has thrown us together, let's make the best of it. 255 00:24:09,800 --> 00:24:12,997 It was a clever strategy, Capt. Thorpe, to sound the surrender. 256 00:24:13,080 --> 00:24:15,548 Thank you. Perhaps one of the secrets of victory... 257 00:24:15,640 --> 00:24:18,200 is making your enemy anticipate defeat, don't you agree? 258 00:24:18,280 --> 00:24:20,316 -More wine, Your Excellency? -No, thank you. 259 00:24:20,400 --> 00:24:22,789 I must compliment you on your wine, Captain. 260 00:24:22,880 --> 00:24:24,359 Nowhere have I tasted better. 261 00:24:24,440 --> 00:24:27,398 There is no better wine than good Madeira, Captain. 262 00:24:27,480 --> 00:24:29,789 Cross, just where did we pick this up? 263 00:24:29,880 --> 00:24:32,872 -From the galleon off Veracruz, Captain. -No, it wasn't. 264 00:24:32,960 --> 00:24:35,190 It was out of the governor's cellar at Cartagena. 265 00:24:35,280 --> 00:24:38,955 No, Cartagena's the place we had all the Portuguese cheeses, remember? 266 00:24:39,040 --> 00:24:41,998 But there's no cheese like Cheshire, is there, Mr. Pitt? 267 00:24:42,080 --> 00:24:44,435 No place like England for anything, I think. 268 00:24:44,520 --> 00:24:46,556 I was just thinking to myself, Miss Latham... 269 00:24:46,640 --> 00:24:49,438 weren't you a bit lonesome in a heathen country like Spain? 270 00:24:50,360 --> 00:24:53,158 Spain is an old country with a very rich culture, Mr. Pitt. 271 00:24:53,360 --> 00:24:56,591 In fact, there is much in Spain that we English could profit by. 272 00:24:56,680 --> 00:24:57,749 Thank you, madam. 273 00:24:57,840 --> 00:25:00,354 We're certainly doing the best we can. 274 00:25:01,720 --> 00:25:04,473 I have also been admiring your table silver, Captain. 275 00:25:04,560 --> 00:25:07,154 No doubt another of the Captain's acquisitions. 276 00:25:07,240 --> 00:25:10,915 No doubt. Perhaps if Your Excellency will examine the design... 277 00:25:11,000 --> 00:25:15,198 you'll recognize the coat of arms of the Spanish Viceroy of San Domingo. 278 00:25:15,480 --> 00:25:18,756 San Domingo? How interesting. 279 00:25:20,200 --> 00:25:23,237 I should like to propose that we drink to the health of.... 280 00:25:23,320 --> 00:25:25,959 I do not drink with thieves and pirates. 281 00:25:26,040 --> 00:25:29,919 The health I was about to propose was to Her Majesty, the Queen of England. 282 00:25:31,160 --> 00:25:34,436 Mr. Pitt, obviously Do�a Maria has no wine. 283 00:25:41,120 --> 00:25:43,839 -To Her Majesty the Queen. -To the Queen. 284 00:25:45,040 --> 00:25:47,235 "Build a fleet. Build a fleet." 285 00:25:47,320 --> 00:25:48,719 Always the same advice. 286 00:25:48,800 --> 00:25:51,189 As if I didn't have enough demands on my treasury. 287 00:25:51,280 --> 00:25:53,953 If my Lord Admiral is so intent on building a fleet... 288 00:25:54,040 --> 00:25:57,237 perhaps he will also advise me where to get the money to pay for it. 289 00:25:57,360 --> 00:25:59,396 Your pardon, but may I remind Your Grace... 290 00:25:59,480 --> 00:26:02,199 that our privateers have made substantial contributions... 291 00:26:02,280 --> 00:26:04,271 for the very purpose of providing a navy? 292 00:26:04,360 --> 00:26:07,158 A large fleet is a luxury England can ill afford. 293 00:26:07,240 --> 00:26:11,313 Tell your friends the Sea Hawks I have more urgent uses for their contributions. 294 00:26:11,400 --> 00:26:14,631 Besides, there's another risk which Sir John fails to reckon. 295 00:26:14,720 --> 00:26:16,995 Should England attempt to vie in sea power... 296 00:26:17,080 --> 00:26:19,196 it may cost her the friendship of Spain. 297 00:26:19,280 --> 00:26:22,750 I believe milord values too highly something which doesn't exist. 298 00:26:22,840 --> 00:26:25,115 Have we any evidence of Phillip's friendship? 299 00:26:25,200 --> 00:26:28,476 His forbearance when our privateers harass his commerce... 300 00:26:28,560 --> 00:26:30,437 and plunder his possessions. 301 00:26:30,520 --> 00:26:33,398 I suspect Phillip forbears only because.... 302 00:26:33,640 --> 00:26:35,073 What else can he do? 303 00:26:35,480 --> 00:26:38,199 He can bide his time, until his great armada is built... 304 00:26:38,280 --> 00:26:40,794 and then he can strike quickly before we are ready. 305 00:26:40,880 --> 00:26:43,792 I fear Sir John has delusions of danger, Your Grace. 306 00:26:44,240 --> 00:26:45,593 Spain is a vast empire. 307 00:26:45,680 --> 00:26:47,875 Naturally, she needs a vast fleet to defend it. 308 00:26:47,960 --> 00:26:49,632 The Armada's no threat to England... 309 00:26:49,720 --> 00:26:52,757 unless, by provoking Phillip, we choose to make it so. 310 00:26:53,320 --> 00:26:56,915 Let me be clear, Wolfingham. My reason for refusing to build a fleet... 311 00:26:57,000 --> 00:27:00,675 is to spare the purses of my subjects, not the feelings of Phillip. 312 00:27:01,800 --> 00:27:04,792 In fact, I have some serious questions to put to his ambassador. 313 00:27:04,880 --> 00:27:06,552 Is Don Alvarez not due? 314 00:27:06,640 --> 00:27:10,030 Overdue, Your Grace. I feel some concern for his safety. 315 00:27:11,200 --> 00:27:13,634 Spanish ships are notoriously slow. 316 00:27:14,520 --> 00:27:16,670 He should have come on an English boat. 317 00:27:34,240 --> 00:27:38,313 Eleven bells, and all's well! 318 00:27:53,880 --> 00:27:56,758 Look at him, will you? He's as tongue-tied as a schoolboy. 319 00:27:56,840 --> 00:27:59,354 He's always the same when he has to talk to a woman. 320 00:27:59,440 --> 00:28:04,070 Him what's taken fleets of Spanish ships can't trade words with a slip of a girl. 321 00:28:04,160 --> 00:28:07,311 -I can't figure him at all. -Ship's the only thing he cares about. 322 00:28:07,400 --> 00:28:10,915 -He hates the sight of blooming women. -Not the Queen, he don't. 323 00:28:11,280 --> 00:28:14,033 I hear Her Majesty's the only woman he could talk up to... 324 00:28:14,120 --> 00:28:15,348 without his knees buckling. 325 00:28:15,440 --> 00:28:18,159 That's different. Man to man, I calls it. 326 00:28:22,320 --> 00:28:25,437 Come on, get on with your work. What are you standing there for? 327 00:28:56,120 --> 00:28:57,553 Good morning. 328 00:29:01,800 --> 00:29:04,155 Have you been comfortable on board? 329 00:29:04,240 --> 00:29:06,071 -Yes. -Good. 330 00:29:09,560 --> 00:29:12,677 That promontory over there, the one you're looking at... 331 00:29:12,760 --> 00:29:14,796 it's got a very interesting history. 332 00:29:14,880 --> 00:29:16,632 It got its name from.... 333 00:29:19,200 --> 00:29:20,269 Yes? 334 00:29:21,720 --> 00:29:23,915 I don't remember how it got its name. 335 00:29:24,280 --> 00:29:26,396 Have you been comfortable on board? 336 00:29:27,200 --> 00:29:29,156 -Yes, thank you. -Good. 337 00:29:30,240 --> 00:29:33,471 Of course, we haven't many of the luxuries of a galleass... 338 00:29:34,440 --> 00:29:37,352 but she's a fine ship. We're quite proud of her. 339 00:29:37,440 --> 00:29:38,555 Are you? 340 00:29:39,520 --> 00:29:40,509 Yes. 341 00:29:41,520 --> 00:29:44,671 At all events, you'll find her safer from attack... 342 00:29:45,400 --> 00:29:47,470 and you'll get there quicker, too. 343 00:29:50,640 --> 00:29:52,915 We've an old proverb in England. It says: 344 00:29:53,320 --> 00:29:56,596 "Those who sail without oars stay on good terms with the wind." 345 00:30:02,880 --> 00:30:04,393 You don't care to talk. 346 00:30:04,600 --> 00:30:07,034 I'm not in the habit of conversing with thieves. 347 00:30:07,840 --> 00:30:10,832 I thought I made that quite clear, Capt. Thorpe. 348 00:30:10,920 --> 00:30:13,753 Yes, all except your definition. 349 00:30:16,320 --> 00:30:19,153 Tell me, is a thief an Englishman who steals? 350 00:30:22,280 --> 00:30:26,239 It's anybody who steals, whether it's piracy or robbing women. 351 00:30:27,600 --> 00:30:28,715 I see. 352 00:30:29,640 --> 00:30:33,155 I've been admiring some of the jewels we found in your chest... 353 00:30:33,280 --> 00:30:35,430 particularly the wrought gold. 354 00:30:35,520 --> 00:30:37,272 It's Aztec, isn't it? 355 00:30:38,480 --> 00:30:42,234 I wonder just how those lndians were persuaded to part with it. 356 00:31:39,600 --> 00:31:41,670 Ease your foresheet! 357 00:31:44,120 --> 00:31:45,997 Haul in your spritsail! 358 00:31:55,160 --> 00:31:56,513 England. 359 00:32:46,680 --> 00:32:48,875 -Your Grace. -Lord Wolfingham. 360 00:32:48,960 --> 00:32:52,157 With Your Grace's permission, I wish to present to Your Majesty... 361 00:32:52,240 --> 00:32:55,038 His Excellency Don Jos� Alvarez de Cordoba... 362 00:32:55,120 --> 00:32:57,554 Ambassador from the court of Spain. 363 00:32:59,520 --> 00:33:03,069 -Your Majesty. -Welcome to England, Your Excellency. 364 00:33:03,160 --> 00:33:04,388 Thank you, milady. 365 00:33:04,480 --> 00:33:07,790 May I present my niece, Do�a Maria Alvarez de Cordoba? 366 00:33:12,960 --> 00:33:15,838 Your niece will grace England by her presence. 367 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,956 You're very kind, Your Majesty. 368 00:33:18,040 --> 00:33:20,076 And you are very beautiful. 369 00:33:29,760 --> 00:33:31,239 Don Alvarez... 370 00:33:31,360 --> 00:33:34,033 my Lord Chancellor informs me you bring new grievances... 371 00:33:34,120 --> 00:33:36,315 from your much-aggrieved monarch, King Phillip. 372 00:33:36,400 --> 00:33:38,709 There is nothing my lord and king desires more... 373 00:33:38,800 --> 00:33:41,189 than an end to grievances between our two nations... 374 00:33:41,280 --> 00:33:42,554 and the growth of friendship. 375 00:33:42,640 --> 00:33:45,359 Then it may be well to consider friendship grows slowly... 376 00:33:45,440 --> 00:33:47,112 when nurtured only by complaints. 377 00:33:47,200 --> 00:33:49,475 May I suggest that the misunderstandings... 378 00:33:49,560 --> 00:33:51,949 between ourselves and His Excellency's government... 379 00:33:52,040 --> 00:33:53,632 arise from one source alone: 380 00:33:53,720 --> 00:33:56,393 the piratical acts of English privateers. 381 00:33:56,480 --> 00:33:59,358 Reprisals, Lord Wolfingham, are not piratical acts. 382 00:33:59,440 --> 00:34:02,716 Last year, did not King Phillip confiscate 12 English ships... 383 00:34:02,800 --> 00:34:04,552 Ioaded with grain in Spanish ports? 384 00:34:04,640 --> 00:34:06,631 Do I understand Your Grace to justify... 385 00:34:06,720 --> 00:34:09,393 this murderous assault on my ship on the grounds of-- 386 00:34:09,480 --> 00:34:12,438 You forget, Don Alvarez, the Queen needs justify nothing. 387 00:34:13,480 --> 00:34:17,519 However, I had no intention of forgetting an insult to an ambassador to the court. 388 00:34:18,600 --> 00:34:20,989 How much treasure was there, Don Alvarez? 389 00:34:21,080 --> 00:34:24,277 Approximately �30,000, besides the loss of the ship. 390 00:34:27,720 --> 00:34:29,073 And where is Capt. Thorpe? 391 00:34:29,160 --> 00:34:31,628 As soon as I was informed of the incident... 392 00:34:31,720 --> 00:34:34,951 I took the liberty of summoning here all the Sea Hawks now in port. 393 00:34:35,040 --> 00:34:37,235 You are very thoughtful, milord. 394 00:34:38,360 --> 00:34:40,396 Admit the Sea Hawks at once. 395 00:34:50,320 --> 00:34:53,517 Capt. Frobisher, Capt. Hawkins... 396 00:34:53,920 --> 00:34:57,515 Capt. Wolfe, Capt. Stanley... 397 00:34:58,080 --> 00:35:00,878 Capt. Logan, Capt. Latour. 398 00:35:03,840 --> 00:35:04,955 Your Majesty. 399 00:35:07,960 --> 00:35:09,837 Where is Capt. Thorpe? 400 00:35:11,400 --> 00:35:13,755 Did you hear me? Where is Capt. Thorpe? 401 00:35:13,840 --> 00:35:15,990 We haven't seen him, Your Majesty. 402 00:35:16,320 --> 00:35:19,198 It appears he disregarded my Lord Chancellor's summons. 403 00:35:19,280 --> 00:35:22,397 I anticipated that, Your Grace, and dispatched a castle guard... 404 00:35:22,480 --> 00:35:24,357 to bring him here under arrest. 405 00:35:26,080 --> 00:35:28,230 You show great foresight, milord. 406 00:35:29,120 --> 00:35:30,269 Well, Capt. Hawkins? 407 00:35:30,360 --> 00:35:32,430 Any of us would willingly act as hostage... 408 00:35:32,520 --> 00:35:34,875 to assure Your Grace of Capt. Thorpe's appearance. 409 00:35:34,960 --> 00:35:36,518 An easy pledge, Capt. Hawkins... 410 00:35:36,600 --> 00:35:39,512 with the castle guards already dispatched to bring him here. 411 00:35:39,600 --> 00:35:41,591 If I may speak for my associates... 412 00:35:41,680 --> 00:35:45,355 I feel we must share the burden of your displeasure with Capt. Thorpe. 413 00:35:45,440 --> 00:35:48,557 I see. You approve of his activities. 414 00:35:48,760 --> 00:35:50,318 We share his views, Your Grace... 415 00:35:50,400 --> 00:35:53,756 and, to the best of our ability, his activities on behalf of England. 416 00:35:53,840 --> 00:35:55,990 Then hereafter you will allow me to determine... 417 00:35:56,080 --> 00:35:57,798 in what manner England may best be served! 418 00:36:25,600 --> 00:36:26,919 Who dares to.... 419 00:36:29,680 --> 00:36:32,353 Capt. Thorpe begs an immediate audience, Your Grace. 420 00:36:33,640 --> 00:36:35,517 -Admit him. -Yes, Your Grace. 421 00:36:48,720 --> 00:36:50,153 Your Majesty. 422 00:36:52,280 --> 00:36:56,114 Capt. Thorpe, why did you fail to answer Lord Wolfingham's summons? 423 00:36:56,520 --> 00:36:59,910 I was in the castle at the appointed time, but I had an accident. 424 00:37:00,120 --> 00:37:02,588 -An accident? -Perhaps not exactly an accident. 425 00:37:02,680 --> 00:37:04,955 I lost something to which I was quite attached. 426 00:37:06,720 --> 00:37:09,837 Capt. Thorpe, I dispatched a castle guard to bring you here. 427 00:37:10,440 --> 00:37:12,795 Thank you, milord. That was very kind of you. 428 00:37:12,880 --> 00:37:15,997 The escort was really not necessary. I know my way here very well. 429 00:37:18,400 --> 00:37:20,789 I have a more serious charge preferred against you. 430 00:37:20,880 --> 00:37:23,599 His Excellency, Don Alvarez, ambassador to this court... 431 00:37:23,680 --> 00:37:27,355 states that you did attack, plunder, and sink the galleass Santa Eul�lia... 432 00:37:27,440 --> 00:37:30,318 on which he was a passenger under the flag and protection... 433 00:37:30,400 --> 00:37:32,277 of his sovereign, King Phillip of Spain. 434 00:37:32,360 --> 00:37:33,713 Is this charge true? 435 00:37:33,800 --> 00:37:36,519 Part of it, Your Grace. Quite a large part. 436 00:37:36,880 --> 00:37:39,678 Part of it? What's the rest? 437 00:37:39,760 --> 00:37:43,548 We also set free many Englishmen imprisoned as galley slaves on his ship. 438 00:37:43,640 --> 00:37:46,837 Your Grace, these men referred to by Capt. Thorpe... 439 00:37:46,920 --> 00:37:50,515 were duly tried and sentenced to the galley by a qualified court. 440 00:37:50,600 --> 00:37:53,353 I submit, Your Grace, that the court of the lnquisition... 441 00:37:53,440 --> 00:37:56,273 is not qualified to pass fair judgment on English seamen... 442 00:37:56,360 --> 00:37:59,079 nor to subject them to the cruelties of a Spanish galley. 443 00:37:59,520 --> 00:38:00,635 Your Grace. 444 00:38:00,720 --> 00:38:03,188 The Captain wishes to justify what, in plain words... 445 00:38:03,280 --> 00:38:06,477 is a desire for plunder with no respect for the interests of Spain. 446 00:38:06,560 --> 00:38:08,915 The interests of Spain do not command my respect... 447 00:38:09,000 --> 00:38:11,355 -as they evidently do his lordship's. -I protest! 448 00:38:11,440 --> 00:38:15,115 Capt. Thorpe, you will at least show the proper respect for my ministers. 449 00:38:15,200 --> 00:38:19,478 So you have taken it upon yourself to remedy the defects of Spanish justice? 450 00:38:19,560 --> 00:38:22,358 Insofar as it lies within my power, yes, Your Grace. 451 00:38:22,440 --> 00:38:25,159 And you conceive it to be part of your mission... 452 00:38:25,240 --> 00:38:28,676 to assault and loot the ship of an ambassador to the court? 453 00:38:28,760 --> 00:38:32,435 Capt. Thorpe, do you imagine that we are at war with Spain? 454 00:38:32,680 --> 00:38:35,478 Your Grace, Spain is at war with the world. 455 00:38:36,680 --> 00:38:39,399 Enough of this. Listen to me, every one of you. 456 00:38:39,480 --> 00:38:41,391 Never again will you dare in my presence... 457 00:38:41,480 --> 00:38:43,869 to condone your crimes under the mask of patriotism. 458 00:38:43,960 --> 00:38:45,791 No more of such talk, do you hear? 459 00:38:45,880 --> 00:38:47,632 And for the future, let me warn you... 460 00:38:47,720 --> 00:38:51,110 that any unwarranted attack upon Spanish subjects or their property... 461 00:38:51,200 --> 00:38:53,111 will cost the guilty party his head. 462 00:38:53,560 --> 00:38:55,232 His head, is that clear? 463 00:38:58,280 --> 00:38:59,395 Now you may go. 464 00:39:03,880 --> 00:39:07,077 No, not you, Capt. Thorpe. I'm not finished with you. 465 00:39:07,240 --> 00:39:08,559 Captain of the Guard... 466 00:39:08,640 --> 00:39:11,279 you will accompany Capt. Thorpe to my private chamber... 467 00:39:11,360 --> 00:39:13,476 where he will wait my further pleasure. 468 00:39:20,200 --> 00:39:24,478 Don Alvarez, you may convey my regrets to His Majesty King Phillip... 469 00:39:25,160 --> 00:39:28,789 and assure him that this unhappy incident will have no recurrence. 470 00:39:28,880 --> 00:39:30,996 My humble thanks, Your Grace. 471 00:39:31,520 --> 00:39:33,078 And may I also inform him... 472 00:39:33,160 --> 00:39:36,835 that the offender in this instance will be forced to make full restitution? 473 00:39:36,920 --> 00:39:40,629 You will tell him exactly what I told you to tell him. Nothing more. 474 00:40:03,440 --> 00:40:04,919 So that's where you've been. 475 00:40:07,720 --> 00:40:11,156 What do you mean by running away and keeping me late for my appointment? 476 00:40:11,240 --> 00:40:14,516 I've got a good mind to pull your tail. It's very ungrateful of you. 477 00:40:14,600 --> 00:40:17,751 Do you realize how few monkeys have a chance to live in a palace? 478 00:40:17,840 --> 00:40:21,469 No, that's wrong. There's quite a few of you here already. 479 00:40:21,560 --> 00:40:25,712 However, watch your manners, and if your mistress takes a fancy to you... 480 00:40:25,800 --> 00:40:27,916 just put in a good word for me. 481 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:29,592 I think I'm going to need it. 482 00:40:50,800 --> 00:40:52,916 Well, what's your excuse this time? 483 00:40:53,520 --> 00:40:55,670 My small friend from Brazil was so anxious... 484 00:40:55,760 --> 00:40:59,196 to pay his respects to Your Grace that he selected his own method. 485 00:40:59,280 --> 00:41:02,955 Evidently more anxious than you, when he paid my court an earlier visit. 486 00:41:03,520 --> 00:41:07,479 So that's where he was. I was looking for him, Your Grace. That's why I was late. 487 00:41:07,560 --> 00:41:09,278 Why on earth did you bring him here? 488 00:41:09,360 --> 00:41:12,830 I thought he might amuse milady, which is more than I could hope to do. 489 00:41:21,240 --> 00:41:23,800 -He looks like Wolfingham. -Yes, Madam. 490 00:41:24,400 --> 00:41:26,356 The teeth, the smile, exactly. 491 00:41:31,960 --> 00:41:34,349 He's very friendly, Madam. He won't harm you. 492 00:41:34,440 --> 00:41:37,238 You're a rascal, like your former master. 493 00:41:37,960 --> 00:41:39,837 But I'm fond of rascals. 494 00:41:40,240 --> 00:41:41,639 Some of them. 495 00:41:42,560 --> 00:41:46,109 This is the nearest we have to a tree. Now behave yourself. 496 00:41:47,080 --> 00:41:50,038 -And now to.... Capt. Thorpe! -For you, Madam. 497 00:41:53,400 --> 00:41:55,914 As soon as I saw it, I thought immediately of you. 498 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:59,356 I see the light in it, like a candle in a frosted window. 499 00:41:59,440 --> 00:42:02,159 -A West lndian pearl, is it not? -Yes, Madam. 500 00:42:02,240 --> 00:42:06,028 By some mischance it was on its way to Spain when I diverted it. 501 00:42:06,760 --> 00:42:09,672 You might say I came between Phillip and the oyster. 502 00:42:10,520 --> 00:42:14,308 I fear Wolfingham is right. You are an incorrigible pirate. 503 00:42:14,520 --> 00:42:17,751 No, Madam. But I do have a conscience about pearls. 504 00:42:18,240 --> 00:42:21,676 They should only be worn by one whose throat matches their own luster. 505 00:42:21,760 --> 00:42:23,751 And have you any other scruples? 506 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:26,992 One only, Madam. That is never willfully to displease you. 507 00:42:27,240 --> 00:42:28,673 But have you? 508 00:42:28,760 --> 00:42:31,558 I trust not, but one can be mistaken. 509 00:42:33,040 --> 00:42:36,271 I should not advise you to make a practice... 510 00:42:36,360 --> 00:42:38,191 of diverting Spanish ambassadors. 511 00:42:38,280 --> 00:42:41,716 The ambassador's galleass was already propelled by English oars. 512 00:42:41,800 --> 00:42:44,360 I merely substituted English sails. 513 00:42:44,560 --> 00:42:48,838 We have moral rights on our side. Spain has the law on hers. 514 00:42:48,920 --> 00:42:52,310 -Bear that in mind in your future ventures. -Yes, Madam. 515 00:42:53,840 --> 00:42:55,398 Now to business. 516 00:42:56,280 --> 00:42:58,589 I understand your voyage was very profitable. 517 00:42:58,680 --> 00:43:00,352 Unusually so, Madam. 518 00:43:03,440 --> 00:43:07,069 An inventory of the treasure, with the crown's share at your disposal. 519 00:43:09,560 --> 00:43:12,358 Excellent. I shall put it to good use. 520 00:43:12,840 --> 00:43:16,230 If what I've done has pleased Your Grace, I have a favor to ask. 521 00:43:16,600 --> 00:43:19,831 That our contributions induce you to begin work on the fleet. 522 00:43:19,960 --> 00:43:23,794 -Fleet. Must I listen to that from you, too? -The Armada, Your Grace. 523 00:43:23,880 --> 00:43:27,919 -Are you so sure that Phillip will attack? -Have you any assurance that he won't? 524 00:43:29,120 --> 00:43:31,315 With all the contributions of the Sea Hawks... 525 00:43:31,400 --> 00:43:33,789 we cannot possibly match Phillip's vast resources. 526 00:43:33,880 --> 00:43:36,440 Our safety lies in diplomacy, not force. 527 00:43:36,520 --> 00:43:40,957 Madam, suppose Phillip's vast resources, or at least a large portion of them... 528 00:43:41,040 --> 00:43:42,439 were not to reach him? 529 00:43:42,520 --> 00:43:45,080 Were to be, shall I say, diverted? 530 00:43:45,160 --> 00:43:46,195 What then? 531 00:43:48,440 --> 00:43:51,716 Just what is going on in that piratical mind of yours? 532 00:43:52,200 --> 00:43:55,636 Your Grace, the lifeblood of Spain lies in her New World treasure. 533 00:43:56,000 --> 00:43:59,913 Within three months, a year's plunder in gold leaves Panama, bound for Spain. 534 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:02,230 -With 10 good privateering ships-- -I forbid it. 535 00:44:02,320 --> 00:44:06,074 An attack on the gold fleet would be regarded by Phillip as an act of war... 536 00:44:06,160 --> 00:44:07,912 which even I could not explain away. 537 00:44:08,000 --> 00:44:10,355 Very well, Madam. Let it be a single enterprise. 538 00:44:10,440 --> 00:44:12,476 One ship, the Albatross, with a picked crew. 539 00:44:12,560 --> 00:44:15,154 Impossible. A Spanish convoy would overwhelm you. 540 00:44:19,560 --> 00:44:22,996 On the sea, yes, but I have a different plan, Your Majesty. 541 00:44:23,080 --> 00:44:26,675 Attack them on land, as they robbed the Aztecs and the lncas. 542 00:44:26,800 --> 00:44:30,031 The treasure's stored in Panama, near the inland city of Ventacruz. 543 00:44:30,120 --> 00:44:33,874 From there it's taken by mule caravan to the coastal town of Nombre de Dios. 544 00:44:33,960 --> 00:44:35,109 A distance of 60 leagues. 545 00:44:35,200 --> 00:44:37,111 Look you, Madam, with your permission. 546 00:44:41,240 --> 00:44:44,038 My plan is to sail down into the Caribbean from the north. 547 00:44:44,120 --> 00:44:45,997 I'll meet fewer Spanish ships that way. 548 00:44:46,080 --> 00:44:49,993 Anchor the Albatross in a secluded inlet, land my men and supplies. 549 00:44:50,080 --> 00:44:52,753 Camp in the hills until I find out from the natives... 550 00:44:52,840 --> 00:44:54,319 when the caravan begins moving. 551 00:44:54,400 --> 00:44:57,915 From Nombre de Dios to Ventacruz, this strip here... 552 00:44:58,960 --> 00:45:00,791 is jungle so thick and dense... 553 00:45:00,880 --> 00:45:03,235 that a small force could attack from ambush. 554 00:45:08,480 --> 00:45:13,235 Our plunder would be the richest prize ever brought back to England. 555 00:45:15,440 --> 00:45:19,115 -Could such a plan possibly succeed? -lt would have one chance of success: 556 00:45:19,200 --> 00:45:21,714 If the Spanish were taken by complete surprise. 557 00:45:21,800 --> 00:45:24,268 Have I your permission to try, Madam? 558 00:45:34,200 --> 00:45:36,760 If you undertook such a venture... 559 00:45:36,840 --> 00:45:39,957 you would do so without the approval of the Queen of England... 560 00:45:40,040 --> 00:45:43,828 but you would take with you the grateful affection... 561 00:45:44,680 --> 00:45:46,113 of Elizabeth. 562 00:45:49,920 --> 00:45:54,277 Then, Madam, I shall take with me that which I prize above all things. 563 00:46:27,200 --> 00:46:30,431 Don't you think, my dear, we could manage with what we have? 564 00:46:30,960 --> 00:46:32,632 I'd like a few more. 565 00:46:33,600 --> 00:46:36,592 Look, Martha. Don't you think this one is pretty? 566 00:46:36,680 --> 00:46:39,672 Very pretty, but you've quite a lot just like it. 567 00:46:41,200 --> 00:46:45,273 There's a different species over here. It's a little darker. You see? 568 00:46:46,760 --> 00:46:47,909 I see. 569 00:46:49,280 --> 00:46:51,032 -What is it? -Nothing. 570 00:46:51,200 --> 00:46:54,590 -What are you thinking about? -I was just thinking about our voyage. 571 00:46:54,680 --> 00:46:57,877 I must say, I prefer English boats to Spanish boats. 572 00:46:58,040 --> 00:46:59,996 There's more air on them. 573 00:47:03,000 --> 00:47:06,879 You must excuse me, my dear. It's time for me to go. You better take these. 574 00:47:11,360 --> 00:47:12,475 Don't go, Martha. 575 00:47:12,560 --> 00:47:14,630 -No, no. -Martha, wait for me. 576 00:47:14,720 --> 00:47:16,836 Don't leave me. Martha! 577 00:47:31,640 --> 00:47:33,596 -May I help you? -Thank you. 578 00:47:42,560 --> 00:47:44,949 You seem to be very fond of English roses. 579 00:47:45,040 --> 00:47:48,589 My mother told me about your rose gardens. She was English. 580 00:47:49,040 --> 00:47:51,031 That explains a great deal. 581 00:47:51,200 --> 00:47:53,270 But I prefer the Spanish iris. 582 00:47:53,360 --> 00:47:55,351 Naturally. It has no thorns. 583 00:47:56,320 --> 00:47:58,709 Capt. Thorpe, I didn't get a chance on the boat... 584 00:47:58,800 --> 00:48:01,394 but I want to thank you for returning my jewels. 585 00:48:01,480 --> 00:48:04,040 I'm so sorry for what I said about your robbing women. 586 00:48:05,200 --> 00:48:08,510 If you think it would do any good, I'd be glad to speak to the Queen. 587 00:48:08,600 --> 00:48:12,229 To tell her how kindly you treated us and that we don't want you punished. 588 00:48:12,320 --> 00:48:14,072 That's very kind of you indeed. 589 00:48:14,160 --> 00:48:17,789 I think I can stand the punishment, but I'm very grateful for your concern. 590 00:48:19,200 --> 00:48:21,714 I wonder if you can imagine how much it means to me. 591 00:48:22,640 --> 00:48:24,631 No, I haven't any notion. 592 00:48:26,480 --> 00:48:27,799 When I saw you first... 593 00:48:27,880 --> 00:48:30,952 I thought you were like a statue. Beautiful but cold. 594 00:48:31,160 --> 00:48:33,310 Then I watched you when you saw the slaves... 595 00:48:33,400 --> 00:48:35,231 and the statue seemed to come to life. 596 00:48:35,440 --> 00:48:37,510 I thought perhaps you'd forgive me one day. 597 00:48:38,640 --> 00:48:40,551 Capt. Thorpe, I have forgiven you. 598 00:48:42,840 --> 00:48:44,592 Is forgiveness all you feel? 599 00:48:45,520 --> 00:48:47,670 Have I led you to believe anything else? 600 00:48:48,480 --> 00:48:50,277 Not by anything you've said... 601 00:48:50,480 --> 00:48:52,630 but I thought I saw something in your eyes. 602 00:48:53,920 --> 00:48:55,797 No, you're mistaken. 603 00:48:56,640 --> 00:48:57,914 I'm sorry. 604 00:48:59,520 --> 00:49:01,078 You're mistaken. 605 00:49:05,760 --> 00:49:08,957 Perhaps that's as well, since I'm going back to sea. 606 00:49:11,360 --> 00:49:13,828 -What? -We'll be gone quite some time. 607 00:49:14,720 --> 00:49:16,438 Are you leaving soon? 608 00:49:16,600 --> 00:49:19,512 Within a week or so, just as soon as the Albatross is ready. 609 00:49:21,280 --> 00:49:23,714 The roses look different when you hold them. 610 00:49:25,320 --> 00:49:29,393 In the garden of a convent in Peru, there's a beautiful statue. 611 00:49:30,240 --> 00:49:32,959 The nuns call it Nuestra Se�ora de Las Flores. 612 00:49:33,720 --> 00:49:37,395 That's how I'll always think of you, as my lady of the roses. 613 00:50:05,320 --> 00:50:07,914 Look sharp here! Get on with your work. 614 00:50:10,240 --> 00:50:14,233 -Where are you bound, mate? -I'm blessed if I know. Pass it along here. 615 00:50:14,320 --> 00:50:17,437 -You taking on sailors? -See Mr. Pitt, top of the gangplank. 616 00:50:18,600 --> 00:50:21,797 Lieutenant, here's another one coming up to sign on. 617 00:50:22,040 --> 00:50:24,315 Pass it along here, boys. Come along. 618 00:50:25,840 --> 00:50:28,752 Pitt will assign you to your duties and your quarters. 619 00:50:28,840 --> 00:50:31,195 Michael Sweeney, and I'll give you my best, sir. 620 00:50:32,120 --> 00:50:34,395 -Jones, sign him. -Thank you, Captain. 621 00:50:34,480 --> 00:50:37,677 Tuttle, I didn't expect to see you back so soon. 622 00:50:37,760 --> 00:50:39,990 -I'm a sailor, Captain. -And a right good one. 623 00:50:40,080 --> 00:50:43,993 Just the kind we need on a trip like this. Report to Mr. Pitt on the upper deck. 624 00:50:44,080 --> 00:50:45,115 Next. 625 00:50:46,360 --> 00:50:49,318 Eli Matson. What are you doing on board here? 626 00:50:49,400 --> 00:50:53,279 Captain, if you don't mind my asking, but I suppose after what I done... 627 00:50:53,360 --> 00:50:55,669 there ain't no place for me on the Albatross? 628 00:50:55,760 --> 00:50:58,354 I might find a berth for you as a cabin boy. 629 00:51:00,560 --> 00:51:02,471 There's always a berth for a good man... 630 00:51:02,560 --> 00:51:04,869 particularly when he's learned how to obey orders. 631 00:51:04,960 --> 00:51:07,838 Captain, there ain't no man on earth I'd rather serve under. 632 00:51:07,920 --> 00:51:11,390 -I'll make it up to you. Thank you, sir. -See you do. 633 00:51:11,520 --> 00:51:14,751 -Name? -Samuel Kroner. Topman, First Class. 634 00:51:15,360 --> 00:51:16,759 -Age? -42. 635 00:51:17,000 --> 00:51:18,797 -Last vessel? -The Dorsey, sir. 636 00:51:18,880 --> 00:51:20,916 -Papers? -Didn't bring them with me, sir. 637 00:51:21,000 --> 00:51:23,798 I wasn't ready to sign till I knew where you were shipping. 638 00:51:24,120 --> 00:51:25,439 You weren't? 639 00:51:25,520 --> 00:51:28,318 Don't a man have a right to know what he's signing on for? 640 00:51:28,400 --> 00:51:30,038 Not on board this ship, he hasn't. 641 00:51:30,120 --> 00:51:32,793 My men follow without questions. Get ashore. Next. 642 00:51:35,040 --> 00:51:36,553 And I said to myself: 643 00:51:36,640 --> 00:51:39,996 "This isn't the usual preparation. This voyage is something different." 644 00:51:40,080 --> 00:51:42,116 That's all I could find out, Your Lordship. 645 00:51:42,200 --> 00:51:44,270 Not a man in his crew knows where he's going. 646 00:51:44,360 --> 00:51:46,999 Kroner, Thorpe's destination is of vital importance. 647 00:51:47,080 --> 00:51:49,674 We'll have him watched from now until the day he sails. 648 00:51:49,760 --> 00:51:52,399 The money will be placed at your disposal by my steward. 649 00:51:52,480 --> 00:51:53,799 Very good, Your Lordship. 650 00:51:58,880 --> 00:52:03,396 Then this pirate is free again to plunder where he chooses, in spite of the Queen. 651 00:52:03,840 --> 00:52:05,478 Or perhaps for the Queen. 652 00:52:06,080 --> 00:52:08,878 Hereafter we shall do better to rely on our own devices... 653 00:52:08,960 --> 00:52:11,076 than on the assurances of a clever woman. 654 00:52:11,600 --> 00:52:14,512 Surely she would not neglect to inform her Lord Chancellor... 655 00:52:14,600 --> 00:52:16,875 of the nature of such an important voyage? 656 00:52:16,960 --> 00:52:18,393 Her Grace did inform me... 657 00:52:18,480 --> 00:52:22,439 that Capt. Thorpe is undertaking a trading expedition up the Nile. 658 00:52:22,800 --> 00:52:24,756 I pretended to believe her. 659 00:52:25,000 --> 00:52:27,195 Does that reassure Your Excellency? 660 00:52:27,520 --> 00:52:30,751 Forgive me, milord, if any suspicion crossed my mind. 661 00:52:31,200 --> 00:52:33,760 His Majesty King Phillip has implicit confidence... 662 00:52:33,840 --> 00:52:36,115 in your loyalty to his interests. 663 00:52:36,520 --> 00:52:39,432 His Gracious Majesty and l have an interest in common. 664 00:52:39,920 --> 00:52:43,674 A ruler friendly to Spain on the throne of England. 665 00:52:44,680 --> 00:52:46,750 Like you, Lord Wolfingham? 666 00:52:47,520 --> 00:52:49,795 Don Alvarez, we serve others best... 667 00:52:49,880 --> 00:52:52,838 when at the same time we serve ourselves. 668 00:53:02,120 --> 00:53:04,429 Sure you have enough information on these waters? 669 00:53:04,520 --> 00:53:08,593 Every bay and inlet for harboring a ship, soundings accurate, not a reef missing. 670 00:53:08,680 --> 00:53:10,989 That's what I want. I'll send for it on Wednesday. 671 00:53:11,080 --> 00:53:13,548 I'll have it ready for you, sir. You can rely on me. 672 00:53:13,640 --> 00:53:17,155 I don't want any printing on the chart, you understand? No names at all. 673 00:53:17,240 --> 00:53:18,719 No names. Very good, sir. 674 00:53:18,800 --> 00:53:21,109 -Good day. -Good day, Capt. Thorpe. 675 00:53:21,200 --> 00:53:23,236 I'll have it ready for you Wednesday. 676 00:53:35,520 --> 00:53:38,273 -How do you do, gentlemen? -Are you the chart maker? 677 00:53:38,360 --> 00:53:40,635 -At your service. -I am Lord Wolfingham. 678 00:53:41,080 --> 00:53:44,470 This is Don Alvarez de Cordoba, ambassador from King Phillip of Spain. 679 00:53:44,560 --> 00:53:46,516 I am honored, Your Excellency and milord. 680 00:53:46,600 --> 00:53:49,672 I've been boasting to His Excellency about English chart-making. 681 00:53:49,760 --> 00:53:51,990 I'm anxious for him to see samples of your work. 682 00:53:52,080 --> 00:53:54,310 Perhaps some charts you are in process of making? 683 00:53:54,400 --> 00:53:55,469 Certainly, sir. 684 00:53:55,560 --> 00:53:58,074 Would His Excellency prefer navigation charts or maps? 685 00:53:58,160 --> 00:53:59,275 The charts, please. 686 00:53:59,360 --> 00:54:01,874 My government may wish to compare them with their own. 687 00:54:01,960 --> 00:54:03,359 Very good, sir. 688 00:54:04,120 --> 00:54:08,238 If you will notice, sir, all my charts are drawn on the very best parchment... 689 00:54:08,320 --> 00:54:10,515 and mounted on the finest linen. 690 00:54:10,600 --> 00:54:12,909 The numbers every half-inch along the coastline... 691 00:54:13,000 --> 00:54:16,390 indicate the depth of the ocean in fathoms at that point. 692 00:54:16,600 --> 00:54:18,238 This is very interesting. 693 00:54:18,320 --> 00:54:20,595 I just finished that when you gentlemen came in. 694 00:54:20,680 --> 00:54:23,513 Here is a section of the west coast of Africa. 695 00:54:23,600 --> 00:54:25,955 You will notice it is worked out with such detail... 696 00:54:26,040 --> 00:54:29,635 that a navigator can sail through waters unknown with perfect safety. 697 00:54:29,720 --> 00:54:32,792 -Yes, indeed. Excellent work. -Here are some straits. 698 00:54:32,880 --> 00:54:36,668 Tricky to navigate, and if I may say so, tricky to chart. 699 00:54:37,280 --> 00:54:40,272 What do the constellations at the top of the map signify? 700 00:54:40,360 --> 00:54:41,588 Purely a decoration, milord. 701 00:54:41,680 --> 00:54:45,150 I take the constellation that has its zenith over the charted territory. 702 00:54:45,240 --> 00:54:46,559 Every seaman knows them. 703 00:54:46,640 --> 00:54:49,313 Just like the Southern Cross over the Strait of Magellan. 704 00:54:49,400 --> 00:54:53,552 Merely a conceit of mine so that people may recognize my work. 705 00:54:53,760 --> 00:54:56,354 -Quite an original idea. -Thank you, sir. 706 00:54:57,920 --> 00:55:00,150 This figure with the dagger pointing down... 707 00:55:00,240 --> 00:55:02,993 -is Orion the Hunter, is it not? -Yes, Your Excellency. 708 00:55:03,080 --> 00:55:06,152 Then Your Excellency has some knowledge of astronomy? 709 00:55:06,240 --> 00:55:08,549 Not as much as I should like to have. 710 00:55:08,640 --> 00:55:11,438 They say that even our fortunes rest with the stars. 711 00:55:13,000 --> 00:55:17,357 You see, gentlemen, the orbit of Orion is approximately this narrow path... 712 00:55:17,440 --> 00:55:20,671 between the equator and the 10-degree parallel. 713 00:55:20,760 --> 00:55:25,072 The constellation appears to move overhead as the earth turns on its axis. 714 00:55:25,480 --> 00:55:30,270 Obviously, the section of land you are seeking must be somewhere on this belt. 715 00:55:30,600 --> 00:55:32,352 And from your memory of the chart... 716 00:55:32,440 --> 00:55:35,318 it appears this strip is too long to be an island... 717 00:55:35,400 --> 00:55:37,356 not large enough to be a continent. 718 00:55:37,440 --> 00:55:40,477 Therefore, we may deduce it is an isthmus. 719 00:55:41,160 --> 00:55:46,109 The only isthmus running east and west under Orion's orbit... 720 00:55:46,440 --> 00:55:50,911 is this connecting link between the two continents of the New World. 721 00:55:51,360 --> 00:55:54,909 Gentlemen, here is your charted strip of land... 722 00:55:55,000 --> 00:55:57,116 the isthmus of Panama. 723 00:56:02,640 --> 00:56:07,395 Fifty sacks of rice, 50 pounds of raisins, 30 pounds of cocoa... 724 00:56:08,200 --> 00:56:10,395 eighteen hogsheads of vinegar, 50 jars of wine-- 725 00:56:10,480 --> 00:56:11,879 Thank you, Mr. Pitt. 726 00:56:13,680 --> 00:56:16,990 I have some rather urgent business in London, so you'll take charge. 727 00:56:17,400 --> 00:56:19,755 Isn't that rather a sudden decision, Capt. Thorpe? 728 00:56:19,840 --> 00:56:23,310 No, it's.... Just what are you grinning at, Mr. Pitt? 729 00:56:23,800 --> 00:56:27,076 I couldn't help thinking to myself that if I were going to London... 730 00:56:27,160 --> 00:56:29,390 I'd certainly make it a point to see Miss Latham. 731 00:56:29,480 --> 00:56:32,199 -Blast if I wouldn't. -I daresay you would. 732 00:56:32,920 --> 00:56:36,515 As a matter of fact, I have an appointment, only she doesn't know it yet. 733 00:56:41,000 --> 00:56:43,150 -Thank you, gentlemen. -Aye, aye, sir. 734 00:56:50,200 --> 00:56:52,668 Hello, gentlemen. Is Capt. Thorpe in his cabin? 735 00:56:52,760 --> 00:56:55,354 That he is. He'll be pleased to see you, sir. 736 00:56:55,440 --> 00:56:56,839 This way, sir. 737 00:57:00,640 --> 00:57:02,358 It seems I'm just in time. 738 00:57:02,440 --> 00:57:04,476 -You're looking very fit. -Thank you, sir. 739 00:57:05,200 --> 00:57:06,269 Are you going ashore? 740 00:57:06,360 --> 00:57:09,830 Yes. I was just going to London. We don't sail until next week, you know. 741 00:57:09,920 --> 00:57:13,390 That's what I came to see you about. You couldn't sail sooner, could you? 742 00:57:15,280 --> 00:57:17,953 Why, yes, if there was some reason for it. 743 00:57:18,040 --> 00:57:20,395 There is, Captain, a very good reason. 744 00:57:20,480 --> 00:57:22,789 I have a message from Her Majesty the Queen. 745 00:57:22,880 --> 00:57:24,677 She'd like you to set sail immediately. 746 00:57:24,760 --> 00:57:28,389 There are certain members of her court that are asking too many questions... 747 00:57:28,480 --> 00:57:30,948 about your latest trading expedition up the Nile. 748 00:57:31,960 --> 00:57:33,109 I see. 749 00:57:40,040 --> 00:57:42,838 Very well, Sir John. I'll not go to London. 750 00:57:43,080 --> 00:57:46,755 And will you please inform Her Majesty we sail with tomorrow's tide? 751 00:57:50,360 --> 00:57:52,191 You are feeling very happy, Uncle. 752 00:57:53,000 --> 00:57:54,592 What? Yes. 753 00:57:57,640 --> 00:57:59,073 Have you had good news? 754 00:57:59,160 --> 00:58:00,673 Excellent news. 755 00:58:00,760 --> 00:58:02,113 Is it a secret? 756 00:58:02,200 --> 00:58:04,589 You wouldn't be interested, my dear. 757 00:58:07,800 --> 00:58:11,031 Excuse me. Mr. Kroner to see you, Don Alvarez. 758 00:58:11,120 --> 00:58:12,872 Have him come in, Miss Latham. 759 00:58:21,640 --> 00:58:24,757 -Your Excellency. Do�a Maria. -You have news from my lord? 760 00:58:24,840 --> 00:58:27,752 Aye, the best possible news. Capt. Lopez sailed this morning. 761 00:58:27,840 --> 00:58:29,717 He'll get to Panama before Capt. Thorpe. 762 00:58:29,800 --> 00:58:32,758 Please congratulate His Lordship and convey my best wishes. 763 00:58:32,840 --> 00:58:34,751 Thank you, se�or. Maria. 764 00:58:38,280 --> 00:58:40,999 The English pirate has plundered his last ship. 765 00:58:47,080 --> 00:58:49,196 Uncle, what will they do to him? 766 00:58:50,120 --> 00:58:52,270 Piracy is punishable with death. 767 00:58:52,360 --> 00:58:56,319 Or, if Spain is disposed to be lenient, there's the galley. 768 00:59:22,200 --> 00:59:24,794 -Martha. -What's wrong, my dear? 769 00:59:24,880 --> 00:59:27,440 -Order me a carriage and fast horses. -My child! 770 00:59:27,520 --> 00:59:28,999 I'm going to Dover. 771 00:59:30,120 --> 00:59:32,680 Yes. I'll order it at once, my dear. 772 00:59:38,200 --> 00:59:41,112 -Can you reach Dover tonight? -With a change of horses, yes. 773 00:59:41,200 --> 00:59:43,077 As quickly as possible, please. 774 00:59:43,160 --> 00:59:46,038 -Not a word to my uncle. -Do not worry about that, my dear. 775 00:59:48,360 --> 00:59:51,397 And if you see that big ruffian Carl, give him my felicitations... 776 00:59:51,480 --> 00:59:53,118 not that he will know what it means. 777 00:59:53,200 --> 00:59:54,189 Drive on. 778 01:00:31,240 --> 01:00:35,552 3:00 and all's well! 779 01:01:07,840 --> 01:01:09,353 Can I help you, milady? 780 01:01:10,000 --> 01:01:11,228 Is that the Albatross? 781 01:01:11,320 --> 01:01:13,834 Yes, milady. Sailed this evening on the ebb tide. 782 01:01:14,880 --> 01:01:17,713 -ls there anything I can do? -No, thank you. 783 01:01:31,320 --> 01:01:33,515 Set your course west-southwest. 784 01:03:23,240 --> 01:03:25,276 Capt. Thorpe has arrived, se�or. 785 01:03:25,360 --> 01:03:28,033 An inlet 10 miles west of Nombre de Dios. 786 01:03:30,120 --> 01:03:33,032 So, for once they send me an accurate report... 787 01:03:33,120 --> 01:03:34,439 and on time. 788 01:03:34,960 --> 01:03:36,313 Your orders, General? 789 01:03:36,400 --> 01:03:39,437 You will leave with a small escort for Nombre de Dios... 790 01:03:39,520 --> 01:03:42,080 at sundown, as scheduled. 791 01:03:42,160 --> 01:03:43,559 But the English will attack. 792 01:03:43,640 --> 01:03:45,915 And you will offer no resistance. 793 01:03:46,440 --> 01:03:49,238 Capt. Thorpe came a long way for this gold. 794 01:03:49,760 --> 01:03:51,751 We must not disappoint him. 795 01:03:51,840 --> 01:03:55,276 Lieutenant, you have seen the jungle orchid? 796 01:03:56,760 --> 01:03:59,069 It is a very attractive flower... 797 01:03:59,600 --> 01:04:02,034 that holds out its yellow pollen... 798 01:04:02,920 --> 01:04:06,071 but once an insect is lured within its petals... 799 01:04:07,080 --> 01:04:09,594 they close like this. 800 01:04:21,840 --> 01:04:23,398 We're on the right track, Captain. 801 01:04:23,480 --> 01:04:26,517 I got it from a native. They hate the Spanish worse than we do. 802 01:04:26,600 --> 01:04:28,238 Near as I could figure his lingo... 803 01:04:28,320 --> 01:04:30,390 the gold train leaves Ventacruz at sundown... 804 01:04:30,480 --> 01:04:33,597 -about 20 mules in all. -How far is Ventacruz from here? 805 01:04:33,680 --> 01:04:37,036 About 20 miles, Captain. It'll take a mule train most of the night. 806 01:04:37,120 --> 01:04:40,430 Good. Then we'll have time for some sleep after we set up the ambush. 807 01:04:40,520 --> 01:04:42,954 Spread out along this trail at intervals of 10 yards. 808 01:04:43,040 --> 01:04:46,476 Burke, I'm stationing you at the rear. It's a very responsible position. 809 01:04:46,560 --> 01:04:49,916 You'll signal on your whistle when you see the last man and mule pass. 810 01:04:50,000 --> 01:04:51,752 You all know what to do, men. 811 01:04:51,840 --> 01:04:52,955 I'll stay at this point. 812 01:04:53,040 --> 01:04:56,350 Mr. Pitt, you're across from me, Mr. Scott, next place down the line. 813 01:04:56,440 --> 01:04:58,954 Men, you better all pick out your nests before dark. 814 01:05:06,560 --> 01:05:09,074 It's too thick in there. You can't see what's in it. 815 01:05:09,160 --> 01:05:11,230 Full of snakes and crocodiles, I'll wager. 816 01:05:11,920 --> 01:05:15,913 They say there's plants with arms like that'll strangle a man if he ain't careful. 817 01:05:16,000 --> 01:05:19,595 Stop that talk, or you'll be seeing ghosts before you see Spaniards. 818 01:05:28,680 --> 01:05:30,636 It's a funny thing about sailors, you know? 819 01:05:30,720 --> 01:05:33,678 They don't mind a fight if they can see what they're fighting. 820 01:05:33,760 --> 01:05:35,478 But you take a mosquito, now-- 821 01:05:36,800 --> 01:05:38,677 What were you saying about mosquitoes? 822 01:05:39,000 --> 01:05:40,991 There's a whole nest of them here. 823 01:05:41,840 --> 01:05:43,478 The beasts have ears. 824 01:05:43,640 --> 01:05:46,916 Try holding your breath, Mr. Pitt, and then they won't trouble you. 825 01:05:56,000 --> 01:05:58,798 -Better? -No. I'd rather have the Spaniards. 826 01:05:58,920 --> 01:06:00,399 Hold it longer. 827 01:07:51,680 --> 01:07:53,079 Dismount, please. 828 01:07:54,200 --> 01:07:56,077 -Disarm him, Mr. Pitt. -Aye, sir. 829 01:07:56,160 --> 01:07:59,072 Down the line, Scott. See if everything's in our hands. 830 01:07:59,160 --> 01:08:02,630 This is an outrage. It shall be reported to His Majesty King Phillip. 831 01:08:02,880 --> 01:08:05,314 The news may be a little delayed in reaching him... 832 01:08:05,400 --> 01:08:07,311 since I must ask you to remain my prisoner. 833 01:08:07,400 --> 01:08:09,197 Under protest, Capt. Thorpe. 834 01:08:13,960 --> 01:08:17,316 -So you know my name. -Why, yes, se�or. 835 01:08:17,760 --> 01:08:21,389 Everyone in Spain knows your name, and respects it. 836 01:08:22,320 --> 01:08:25,630 I'm flattered, but I must warn you against making any false moves... 837 01:08:25,720 --> 01:08:27,551 or my men will be forced to shoot you. 838 01:08:27,640 --> 01:08:29,870 -Mount, if you please. -Up. 839 01:08:31,960 --> 01:08:35,430 -Looks like it's come pretty easy, Captain. -Yes. A little too easy. 840 01:08:35,520 --> 01:08:37,829 -They all disarmed, Scott? -Aye, Captain. 841 01:08:38,240 --> 01:08:39,275 One thing more, sir... 842 01:08:39,360 --> 01:08:41,874 if we should happen to meet anyone along this trail... 843 01:08:41,960 --> 01:08:44,349 this is your caravan, and we're part of your escort. 844 01:08:44,440 --> 01:08:45,714 You understand? 845 01:08:47,440 --> 01:08:50,432 Pass the word. Everything ready to move. 846 01:08:50,520 --> 01:08:53,193 -Ready to move! -Move up, men. 847 01:08:53,280 --> 01:08:56,078 Quietly. Move on. Forward, men. 848 01:10:41,080 --> 01:10:42,433 Quick. 849 01:11:01,920 --> 01:11:03,797 -Get back. -Behind you! 850 01:11:08,720 --> 01:11:11,632 -Take cover. -It's a trap and no mistake, sir. 851 01:11:51,760 --> 01:11:53,512 Into the swamp. 852 01:12:10,480 --> 01:12:13,950 Out of the swamps. No one can live in there. 853 01:12:33,840 --> 01:12:35,637 Let's get out of here. 854 01:12:43,840 --> 01:12:45,239 It's too hot. 855 01:12:47,240 --> 01:12:49,037 It's too blooming hot. 856 01:13:17,640 --> 01:13:20,393 They're not following. We can rest here. 857 01:13:38,520 --> 01:13:40,556 Let me see that arm, Tuttle. 858 01:13:41,080 --> 01:13:44,231 It's in me chest, Captain. A bit of musket lead. 859 01:13:50,840 --> 01:13:53,195 We'll get that out when we get back to the ship. 860 01:13:53,280 --> 01:13:54,508 Yes, sir. 861 01:13:56,920 --> 01:14:00,117 How did the Spanish know we were here? That's what I can't fathom. 862 01:14:01,120 --> 01:14:02,997 We'll find out someday. 863 01:14:03,240 --> 01:14:05,470 Wonder if the others got through, Captain? 864 01:14:06,440 --> 01:14:08,635 If they did, they'll head for the ship. 865 01:14:10,640 --> 01:14:12,756 Lads, we'd best be moving. 866 01:14:15,840 --> 01:14:17,876 You'll never get there with me, Captain. 867 01:14:17,960 --> 01:14:19,837 Of course we will, William. 868 01:14:42,320 --> 01:14:45,153 Feel that breeze? That's from the sea. 869 01:14:55,440 --> 01:14:57,954 -We're on the shore. -The sea! 870 01:15:00,200 --> 01:15:01,519 Stand back. 871 01:15:48,920 --> 01:15:50,672 It's hard news to carry back. 872 01:15:52,320 --> 01:15:54,880 They'll be wondering to see only the one boat coming. 873 01:15:55,800 --> 01:15:58,598 Some of them might get through yet, mightn't they, Captain? 874 01:15:59,600 --> 01:16:02,068 It's a miracle any of us are here, Burke. 875 01:16:02,720 --> 01:16:04,631 I can't see the lookout. 876 01:16:05,440 --> 01:16:07,635 They didn't expect us so soon. 877 01:16:07,720 --> 01:16:09,790 It's funny they haven't posted a lookout. 878 01:16:10,680 --> 01:16:12,910 Maybe there's one behind the chart house. 879 01:16:13,720 --> 01:16:15,790 We couldn't see him from here. 880 01:16:15,880 --> 01:16:18,633 I hope they haven't broken into the ale closet. 881 01:16:18,720 --> 01:16:22,190 I could do with a mug, if the chimps ain't drunk it all up. 882 01:16:22,280 --> 01:16:24,919 All I'd like to do is sleep for 1,000 years. 883 01:16:29,800 --> 01:16:31,711 Here's one got ahead of you. 884 01:16:33,000 --> 01:16:36,675 Captain, he ain't never going to wake up. 885 01:16:42,640 --> 01:16:44,870 He wanted to go back to the sea. 886 01:16:45,840 --> 01:16:49,116 -Have you sighted anyone on the boat yet? -Not a blooming soul. 887 01:16:51,560 --> 01:16:53,869 You might give them a hail, Mr. Scott. 888 01:16:53,960 --> 01:16:56,076 We'll need their help when we get there. 889 01:16:56,920 --> 01:16:58,433 Ahoy, there! 890 01:17:00,120 --> 01:17:03,476 Ahoy, mates! Give us a hand. 891 01:17:06,800 --> 01:17:09,030 You lubbers, show your faces. 892 01:17:10,120 --> 01:17:11,792 It's the Captain. 893 01:17:12,440 --> 01:17:13,793 Do you hear me? 894 01:17:20,160 --> 01:17:21,673 What are the fools hiding for? 895 01:17:21,760 --> 01:17:25,230 -I don't like it. Something's wrong. -No more of that, or I'll have to-- 896 01:17:25,320 --> 01:17:26,389 Steady, Mr. Pitt. 897 01:17:33,320 --> 01:17:34,833 Ship your oars. 898 01:17:37,960 --> 01:17:39,359 Make fast. 899 01:17:44,280 --> 01:17:46,191 You stay in the boat, Burke. 900 01:19:13,320 --> 01:19:16,551 Welcome, Capt. Thorpe. I advise you not to resist. 901 01:19:25,800 --> 01:19:29,395 Those muskets are in the hands of excellent marksmen, I assure you. 902 01:19:29,800 --> 01:19:32,633 Besides, Captain, it's my turn to entertain you. 903 01:19:33,280 --> 01:19:37,034 I regret it has to be on your ship, but you will understand the necessity. 904 01:19:37,640 --> 01:19:40,871 If you draw that sword, Captain, we shall not have the pleasure... 905 01:19:40,960 --> 01:19:44,111 of taking you and your men back to Spain alive. 906 01:19:51,280 --> 01:19:52,713 Your prisoners, Captain. 907 01:19:54,760 --> 01:19:56,113 "ltem 37: 908 01:19:56,520 --> 01:19:59,432 "You did by sorcery and other heretical practices... 909 01:19:59,520 --> 01:20:02,990 "then try to enter secretly by night the Spanish city of Cartagena... 910 01:20:03,080 --> 01:20:05,594 "and did capture the garrison and force the governor... 911 01:20:05,680 --> 01:20:08,956 "to pay a ransom in the amount of 30,000 ducats. 912 01:20:09,360 --> 01:20:10,713 "ltem 38: 913 01:20:11,440 --> 01:20:15,115 "You did also attack His Majesty's galleass Madre Dolores at Valparaiso... 914 01:20:15,200 --> 01:20:17,953 "and did seize gold in the amount of �8,000... 915 01:20:18,040 --> 01:20:20,395 "thirteen chests of coin silver... 916 01:20:20,480 --> 01:20:22,789 "and 1,770 jars of wine. 917 01:20:23,320 --> 01:20:24,958 "ltem 39: 918 01:20:25,400 --> 01:20:28,870 "You did also loot and sink the galleass Santa Eul�lia del Monte... 919 01:20:28,960 --> 01:20:30,313 "in the English Channel... 920 01:20:30,400 --> 01:20:33,198 "profaning His Majesty in the person of his ambassador. 921 01:20:34,160 --> 01:20:37,118 "ln summary of these offenses, our records show... 922 01:20:37,200 --> 01:20:40,078 "you did plunder seven cities in the empire of Spain... 923 01:20:40,200 --> 01:20:43,272 "and did destroy 47 of His Majesty's vessels." 924 01:20:44,840 --> 01:20:49,277 Capt. Thorpe, do you confess to the truth of these charges? 925 01:20:50,520 --> 01:20:52,556 Your records do us an injustice. 926 01:20:53,280 --> 01:20:56,113 They should read nine cities and 54 vessels. 927 01:20:56,760 --> 01:21:00,389 You will amend the charges in accordance with the defendant's statement... 928 01:21:00,480 --> 01:21:02,436 and place his confession on record. 929 01:21:03,640 --> 01:21:05,835 Capt. Thorpe it is adjudged... 930 01:21:06,200 --> 01:21:08,919 you will be handed over to the military authorities... 931 01:21:09,240 --> 01:21:12,710 under whose direction you will be chained to the oars of a galley... 932 01:21:12,800 --> 01:21:15,951 in servitude for the rest of your natural lives. 933 01:21:54,000 --> 01:21:55,353 Capt. Thorpe. 934 01:21:56,720 --> 01:21:59,075 Perhaps we'd better dispense with the "Captain"... 935 01:21:59,160 --> 01:22:00,718 under the circumstances. 936 01:22:00,800 --> 01:22:02,518 It isn't often we have the pleasure... 937 01:22:02,600 --> 01:22:05,194 of entertaining so famous a pirate in our galley. 938 01:22:05,280 --> 01:22:08,795 I hope you'll find our hospitality all that you anticipated. 939 01:22:09,680 --> 01:22:11,272 No doubt we shall. 940 01:22:12,160 --> 01:22:16,119 You Spanish have a gift for hospitality when your guests are in chains. 941 01:22:20,880 --> 01:22:24,077 We're getting under way. You'll start the oars at 10 beats. 942 01:22:28,120 --> 01:22:31,954 Drop your oars in the water. Now pull, you English mongrels! 943 01:23:45,480 --> 01:23:46,708 Beautiful. 944 01:23:50,120 --> 01:23:52,953 But are all Spanish songs so sad, my child? 945 01:23:53,040 --> 01:23:55,349 Only those that speak of love, Your Grace. 946 01:23:55,440 --> 01:23:57,271 You speak of it eloquently, my dear. 947 01:23:58,120 --> 01:24:02,238 I daresay each of us must choose between loving a man or ruling him. 948 01:24:02,320 --> 01:24:04,197 I prefer to rule. 949 01:24:04,280 --> 01:24:06,396 I don't quarrel with your choice, Maria. 950 01:24:06,480 --> 01:24:07,959 You have your song... 951 01:24:08,840 --> 01:24:10,478 and I have my scepter. 952 01:24:11,120 --> 01:24:12,917 Now sing us one that is gay. 953 01:24:23,600 --> 01:24:25,591 Don Alvarez, is your business so urgent... 954 01:24:25,680 --> 01:24:28,240 that it must intrude upon my few moments of diversion? 955 01:24:28,320 --> 01:24:31,471 Your Grace, I have just had a communication from Spain... 956 01:24:31,560 --> 01:24:34,028 that I feel sure will command your interest. 957 01:24:34,560 --> 01:24:37,154 It concerns the privateer Geoffrey Thorpe. 958 01:24:38,200 --> 01:24:39,315 What about him? 959 01:24:39,400 --> 01:24:42,119 While attempting a raid on the Panama treasure caravan... 960 01:24:42,200 --> 01:24:44,839 he was captured by Spanish troops... 961 01:24:44,920 --> 01:24:48,435 and is now a condemned prisoner on one of His Majesty's galleys. 962 01:24:58,960 --> 01:25:00,154 My child. 963 01:25:02,120 --> 01:25:03,519 I'm all right, Uncle. 964 01:25:05,560 --> 01:25:07,039 Your pardon, Majesty. 965 01:25:07,120 --> 01:25:09,588 Say no more, my dear. I quite understand. 966 01:25:10,760 --> 01:25:14,309 You may take Maria to her rooms. Stay with her as long as she needs you. 967 01:25:14,400 --> 01:25:16,072 My thanks, Your Grace. 968 01:25:16,520 --> 01:25:18,112 You may go, all of you. 969 01:25:24,840 --> 01:25:28,594 Don Alvarez, it appears your news concerns your niece more than it does me. 970 01:25:28,680 --> 01:25:31,148 Your Grace, I would have spared her had I known. 971 01:25:31,240 --> 01:25:33,151 Your arrow hit the wrong mark. 972 01:25:34,440 --> 01:25:36,237 As for myself... 973 01:25:36,320 --> 01:25:39,676 I regret Capt. Thorpe's fate because he is a brave man. 974 01:25:40,000 --> 01:25:44,551 But he is a privateer, and privateers must take their own risks. 975 01:25:46,320 --> 01:25:48,709 Then, Your Grace, I must speak bluntly. 976 01:25:49,080 --> 01:25:52,231 My sovereign is not convinced that Capt. Thorpe risked so much... 977 01:25:52,320 --> 01:25:53,514 merely for his own gain. 978 01:25:53,600 --> 01:25:56,990 No? Then perhaps you can suggest a more likely motive. 979 01:25:57,200 --> 01:25:59,350 Your Grace will recall she released Thorpe... 980 01:25:59,440 --> 01:26:01,351 after his attack upon my ship... 981 01:26:01,440 --> 01:26:05,069 and that on the heels of this offense she allowed the Albatross to sail... 982 01:26:05,160 --> 01:26:07,310 presumably to trade in Egypt. 983 01:26:07,440 --> 01:26:10,512 Am I to be held accountable for Capt. Thorpe's change of mind? 984 01:26:10,600 --> 01:26:14,354 Thorpe never intended any project but the one he undertook... 985 01:26:14,440 --> 01:26:16,635 although by now he might wish he had. 986 01:26:16,720 --> 01:26:19,359 You weary me with your implications. Come to the point. 987 01:26:19,440 --> 01:26:22,193 I regret that the point is not an agreeable one. 988 01:26:22,280 --> 01:26:25,795 From the circumstances I've mentioned, my sovereign is forced to infer... 989 01:26:25,880 --> 01:26:28,474 that Capt. Thorpe had the approval of Your Majesty... 990 01:26:28,560 --> 01:26:31,120 in an overt act of war upon the empire of Spain. 991 01:26:31,200 --> 01:26:32,553 Don Alvarez! 992 01:26:34,800 --> 01:26:36,836 Do you question my word? 993 01:26:36,920 --> 01:26:40,959 Unfortunately my government cannot reconcile your words... 994 01:26:41,040 --> 01:26:42,553 with the acts of your subjects. 995 01:26:42,640 --> 01:26:44,790 Then let Phillip infer what he pleases. 996 01:26:45,360 --> 01:26:48,158 I will not be held accountable to Phillip for my actions... 997 01:26:48,240 --> 01:26:49,958 or for those of my people. 998 01:26:54,840 --> 01:26:55,875 In that case... 999 01:26:55,960 --> 01:26:59,111 I'm instructed to serve official notice upon Your Majesty... 1000 01:26:59,200 --> 01:27:01,555 that the honor of Spain requires... 1001 01:27:01,640 --> 01:27:05,269 that you will immediately disband and imprison the Sea Hawks... 1002 01:27:05,680 --> 01:27:09,116 or face the consequences of an open conflict between our two nations. 1003 01:27:09,200 --> 01:27:12,670 What are you saying? Do you dare come to me with threats? 1004 01:27:12,960 --> 01:27:15,235 Out of my court before I order your arrest! 1005 01:27:26,680 --> 01:27:28,910 Remove that man's portrait from my sight. 1006 01:27:32,200 --> 01:27:33,872 Hurry! Do as I say. 1007 01:27:40,880 --> 01:27:43,758 Go to Lord Wolfingham. Tell him to summon my council at once. 1008 01:27:43,840 --> 01:27:46,718 It's enough I've had to listen to his tiresome complaints... 1009 01:27:46,800 --> 01:27:48,791 without having to look at his arrogant face. 1010 01:27:48,880 --> 01:27:51,474 "The honor of Spain requires...." Requires, indeed. 1011 01:27:51,560 --> 01:27:54,438 Presumptuous fool. Telling me what I can and can't do... 1012 01:27:54,520 --> 01:27:57,034 as if the world were a jewel that hung around his neck. 1013 01:27:57,120 --> 01:27:58,599 Has Phillip gone completely mad? 1014 01:27:58,680 --> 01:28:00,750 Does he think he can dictate to the Queen of England? 1015 01:28:02,720 --> 01:28:04,472 Who's to defend us but the Sea Hawks? 1016 01:28:04,560 --> 01:28:07,120 Your Majesty, we cannot afford an open break with Spain. 1017 01:28:07,200 --> 01:28:09,031 What makes you think we will be attacked? 1018 01:28:09,120 --> 01:28:11,509 What other reason has Phillip for building an armada? 1019 01:28:11,600 --> 01:28:13,830 But, Your Grace, these demands are preposterous. 1020 01:28:13,920 --> 01:28:15,353 These men are loyal and devoted. 1021 01:28:15,440 --> 01:28:18,273 In what way have they offended but in serving their country? 1022 01:28:18,360 --> 01:28:21,238 Spain seeks to strip you of your one defense upon the seas. 1023 01:28:21,320 --> 01:28:23,788 Sir John, we need defense only if we are attacked. 1024 01:28:23,880 --> 01:28:27,156 To disregard Phillip's warning is to invite an immediate war. 1025 01:28:27,240 --> 01:28:29,629 While to heed it is to throw ourselves at his mercy. 1026 01:28:29,720 --> 01:28:30,835 What of that? 1027 01:28:30,920 --> 01:28:33,434 He has too many concerns elsewhere to bother about us. 1028 01:28:33,520 --> 01:28:35,317 I believe Phillip's thirst for power... 1029 01:28:35,400 --> 01:28:37,516 can only be quenched in the English Channel. 1030 01:28:37,600 --> 01:28:39,158 Even if that were true... 1031 01:28:39,720 --> 01:28:43,030 are my Lord Admiral and his privateers prepared to stop him? 1032 01:28:43,120 --> 01:28:44,951 We are ready to try, my lord... 1033 01:28:45,040 --> 01:28:47,679 to the last ship and to the last man. 1034 01:28:47,760 --> 01:28:50,035 If Phillip is bold enough to make demands now... 1035 01:28:50,120 --> 01:28:52,156 what will he do when the Armada is built? 1036 01:28:55,320 --> 01:28:58,949 My lords, I have considered your opinions earnestly. 1037 01:29:00,080 --> 01:29:03,038 My own impulse, like Sir John's, is to defy Phillip. 1038 01:29:05,400 --> 01:29:08,472 But the safety of my subjects constrains me to caution. 1039 01:29:13,200 --> 01:29:16,476 Lord Wolfingham, you will prepare an order... 1040 01:29:16,560 --> 01:29:19,233 authorizing the arrests of all English privateers... 1041 01:29:20,760 --> 01:29:24,230 and the confiscation of their ships as they put into port. 1042 01:29:25,880 --> 01:29:27,598 That will be all, my lords. 1043 01:29:46,800 --> 01:29:50,679 My friend, there are times when a queen must think... 1044 01:29:50,760 --> 01:29:52,432 not of right or wrong... 1045 01:29:53,480 --> 01:29:56,153 but only of the good of those she rules. 1046 01:30:00,080 --> 01:30:02,913 My child, you mustn't weep so. 1047 01:30:03,000 --> 01:30:04,991 There may yet be some hope. 1048 01:30:05,520 --> 01:30:08,159 What chance is there for a galley slave? 1049 01:30:08,640 --> 01:30:11,200 But at least he is still alive, Maria. 1050 01:30:11,600 --> 01:30:15,149 Alive like animals in a dark cage. 1051 01:30:16,520 --> 01:30:19,478 No air, no sun, no kindness... 1052 01:30:19,760 --> 01:30:21,318 no mercy. 1053 01:30:21,920 --> 01:30:24,036 Only time and torture. 1054 01:30:24,280 --> 01:30:26,714 The hours as heavy as their chains. 1055 01:30:27,400 --> 01:30:29,914 Martha, better he were dead than down there... 1056 01:30:30,000 --> 01:30:31,831 waiting only to die. 1057 01:30:45,520 --> 01:30:46,589 I am sorry. 1058 01:30:46,680 --> 01:30:50,275 And what good will that do now? I'll never forgive you. 1059 01:30:51,320 --> 01:30:54,517 My child, I only did what I had to do. 1060 01:30:55,040 --> 01:30:58,396 What I feel towards you I'll have to feel for the rest of my life. 1061 01:30:58,480 --> 01:31:02,189 Maria, you're very young. Time will make you feel differently. 1062 01:31:02,800 --> 01:31:04,995 Only one thing will make any difference. 1063 01:31:06,040 --> 01:31:09,271 Uncle, if we could go to Spain and plead with the king.... 1064 01:31:10,560 --> 01:31:12,232 There's no chance? 1065 01:31:12,320 --> 01:31:15,756 For any other man, perhaps. Not Capt. Thorpe. 1066 01:31:32,280 --> 01:31:34,748 Capt. Mendoza, important dispatch. 1067 01:31:36,080 --> 01:31:38,833 Very well. I'll see that they reach the Madre de Dios... 1068 01:31:38,920 --> 01:31:40,751 before she sails from C�diz. 1069 01:31:40,840 --> 01:31:43,559 -On deck. -Four prisoners assigned to your galley. 1070 01:31:43,640 --> 01:31:46,552 We'll put them to good use. Keep them in irons. 1071 01:31:58,520 --> 01:32:01,080 Back to your oars. We're getting under way. 1072 01:32:03,720 --> 01:32:05,233 Drop your oars in the water! 1073 01:32:33,360 --> 01:32:35,396 Cross is dead, Mr. Pitt. 1074 01:32:39,920 --> 01:32:42,434 Wake up, you. Pull on that oar. Do you hear me? 1075 01:32:45,840 --> 01:32:47,751 I'm tired of your tricks. 1076 01:32:50,600 --> 01:32:51,919 He's dead. 1077 01:32:54,520 --> 01:32:55,794 Ho! Guard! 1078 01:33:22,200 --> 01:33:24,919 I didn't know you at first. I'm Abbott. 1079 01:33:25,760 --> 01:33:27,398 -Abbott? -Yes. 1080 01:33:27,760 --> 01:33:29,398 Mark your beat. 1081 01:33:29,640 --> 01:33:32,313 Sir John sent me to Spain. I was taken in Madrid. 1082 01:33:32,880 --> 01:33:35,952 The Armada, moving against England soon. 1083 01:33:36,280 --> 01:33:38,589 Sir John wanted proof to convince the Queen. 1084 01:33:42,720 --> 01:33:46,269 But Hawkins, Frobisher, the rest of the Sea Hawks... 1085 01:33:46,360 --> 01:33:47,793 do they know? 1086 01:33:47,880 --> 01:33:51,759 They're all in prison or hiding. By orders from Spain. 1087 01:33:51,880 --> 01:33:53,552 The Queen did it to avert war. 1088 01:33:53,920 --> 01:33:56,150 The Armada. Did you find the proof? 1089 01:33:56,640 --> 01:34:00,235 The papers are aboard this ship, being taken to the Madre de Dios in C�diz. 1090 01:34:00,320 --> 01:34:02,197 They had me before I could get them. 1091 01:34:03,040 --> 01:34:06,350 They were informed. The same thing in Panama. 1092 01:34:08,920 --> 01:34:11,912 Pitt, pass the word. 1093 01:34:13,040 --> 01:34:14,837 Everyone stop when I stop. 1094 01:34:16,400 --> 01:34:18,709 -Refuse to start. -Aye, aye, sir. 1095 01:34:20,520 --> 01:34:22,556 Stop when the Captain stops. 1096 01:34:23,640 --> 01:34:25,358 Stop when you get the word. 1097 01:34:31,360 --> 01:34:32,918 The wind has slackened... 1098 01:34:33,000 --> 01:34:36,072 and we must reach C�diz before the Madre de Dios sails. 1099 01:34:36,160 --> 01:34:39,436 -Can't you raise the beat? -They can't row above 18 for long, sir. 1100 01:34:39,520 --> 01:34:41,715 What time does the Madre de Dios leave C�diz? 1101 01:34:41,800 --> 01:34:45,236 Before morning, that's all I know, and we can't risk missing her. 1102 01:34:47,240 --> 01:34:48,719 What's happening? 1103 01:34:48,960 --> 01:34:51,793 We're slowing down. The timekeeper's asleep. 1104 01:34:53,720 --> 01:34:55,312 Find out what's wrong. 1105 01:34:55,800 --> 01:34:57,438 Pick up the beat! 1106 01:35:01,280 --> 01:35:03,748 What are you sitting there for? Bend over it. 1107 01:35:08,080 --> 01:35:09,513 Turn around and row. 1108 01:35:12,360 --> 01:35:13,713 Pick up those oars! 1109 01:35:18,360 --> 01:35:19,759 Rebel, will you? 1110 01:35:57,160 --> 01:35:59,628 Thorpe, this is your work. 1111 01:35:59,720 --> 01:36:01,676 When we make C�diz, I'll have you hung. 1112 01:36:02,160 --> 01:36:04,628 Pick up your oars and put your backs to it! 1113 01:36:04,720 --> 01:36:07,553 Timekeeper, raise the beat to 18! 1114 01:37:05,800 --> 01:37:08,360 -Capt. Ortiz has been expecting you. -Thank you. 1115 01:41:20,960 --> 01:41:22,996 Men, you all know what to do. 1116 01:43:20,880 --> 01:43:23,394 You men follow me. The rest of you stand guard. 1117 01:43:32,720 --> 01:43:35,473 It appears that you and the Madre de Dios... 1118 01:43:35,560 --> 01:43:37,915 will be paying the last official visit to England. 1119 01:43:38,000 --> 01:43:40,719 -The last friendly visit, shall we say? -Exactly. 1120 01:43:40,800 --> 01:43:42,916 I can't say that I envy you your commission... 1121 01:43:43,000 --> 01:43:45,070 to sail alone into the port of the enemy. 1122 01:43:45,160 --> 01:43:49,312 It is my privilege to fetch home the ambassador before we strike. 1123 01:43:49,400 --> 01:43:52,153 Besides, England isn't an enemy until she knows she is. 1124 01:43:52,240 --> 01:43:53,309 True. 1125 01:43:53,400 --> 01:43:56,790 Luckily, she'll only know that when the Armada appears in the Channel. 1126 01:43:56,880 --> 01:43:58,359 When will that be, Captain? 1127 01:43:58,440 --> 01:44:01,557 According to the information I am carrying to Lord Wolfingham... 1128 01:44:01,640 --> 01:44:04,359 the Armada is almost ready to sail against England. 1129 01:44:05,240 --> 01:44:06,912 -Odd. -What is it? 1130 01:44:07,080 --> 01:44:09,833 The breeze must have freshened. We're swinging at anchor. 1131 01:44:09,920 --> 01:44:13,310 -Yes, I can feel the drift. -We'd better let you turn in, Captain. 1132 01:44:13,400 --> 01:44:14,913 When does the crew come aboard? 1133 01:44:15,000 --> 01:44:17,150 They have leave till 4:00. We sail at dawn. 1134 01:44:17,400 --> 01:44:19,277 Bon voyage, Capt. Ortiz. 1135 01:44:19,760 --> 01:44:20,829 Thank you... 1136 01:44:20,920 --> 01:44:23,992 but I look forward more eagerly to our next voyage to England. 1137 01:44:24,760 --> 01:44:28,548 Gentlemen, I drink to the success of the Armada. 1138 01:44:29,520 --> 01:44:30,748 To the Armada. 1139 01:45:15,080 --> 01:45:17,196 Into the tops, men. We're getting under way. 1140 01:45:17,800 --> 01:45:20,360 Man the helm, Abbott. Fox, at the foresail! 1141 01:45:21,680 --> 01:45:23,750 Matson, up with the main! 1142 01:45:24,760 --> 01:45:26,591 Mr. Pitt, the mizzen. 1143 01:45:39,360 --> 01:45:41,794 Aloft, there! Clear your leech line. 1144 01:45:41,880 --> 01:45:43,836 Clear away your mizzen vangs! 1145 01:45:43,920 --> 01:45:45,638 Heave taut your halyard! 1146 01:45:45,720 --> 01:45:47,995 Slack away your true lines! 1147 01:46:24,920 --> 01:46:26,194 Your passport, please. 1148 01:46:28,120 --> 01:46:29,155 Here. 1149 01:46:30,760 --> 01:46:33,320 Very good, Your Excellency. Sorry to have stopped you. 1150 01:46:33,400 --> 01:46:35,868 We're taking precautions against the privateers, sir. 1151 01:46:35,960 --> 01:46:37,109 Drive on. 1152 01:46:43,160 --> 01:46:45,276 Maria, there's still time to reconsider. 1153 01:46:45,360 --> 01:46:48,113 I can hold the boat at Dover while we send for your things. 1154 01:46:48,200 --> 01:46:51,112 I've made up my mind. I'm staying here. 1155 01:46:51,200 --> 01:46:54,112 But if trouble should come between our country and England... 1156 01:46:54,200 --> 01:46:56,475 your position here may become very difficult. 1157 01:46:57,320 --> 01:46:59,276 I'm as much English as Spanish. 1158 01:47:00,320 --> 01:47:01,594 Maybe more. 1159 01:47:02,040 --> 01:47:03,837 Is that the reason, Maria? 1160 01:47:05,000 --> 01:47:07,719 I can't go back to Spain as long as there's any hope. 1161 01:47:09,480 --> 01:47:12,995 Uncle, let's not talk about it anymore. I'll be lonely and homesick... 1162 01:47:14,040 --> 01:47:16,156 but I know I'll be lonely wherever I am. 1163 01:47:21,400 --> 01:47:22,674 Up oars! 1164 01:47:31,800 --> 01:47:34,268 Now remember, as soon as Don Alvarez comes down... 1165 01:47:34,360 --> 01:47:36,874 tell him in Spanish you'll take him out to Capt. Ortiz. 1166 01:47:36,960 --> 01:47:38,632 What do we do when we get him aboard? 1167 01:47:38,720 --> 01:47:40,711 Nothing. Just hold him until further orders. 1168 01:47:40,800 --> 01:47:42,950 -How will you get to the Queen? -I don't know. 1169 01:47:43,040 --> 01:47:45,554 Off with you, lads. Quick as you can to the landing. 1170 01:48:24,080 --> 01:48:26,389 -Goodbye, Uncle. -Goodbye, Maria. 1171 01:48:27,120 --> 01:48:28,838 May you find your happiness. 1172 01:49:06,200 --> 01:49:09,397 I'm sorry. I thought you might cry out. 1173 01:49:12,440 --> 01:49:14,158 I saw your carriage waiting... 1174 01:49:15,280 --> 01:49:16,838 and I couldn't help it. 1175 01:49:17,000 --> 01:49:20,310 Where did you come from? How did you get here? 1176 01:49:20,760 --> 01:49:22,557 On the ship that came for your uncle. 1177 01:49:23,880 --> 01:49:26,440 But you, why aren't you going with him? 1178 01:49:27,160 --> 01:49:28,559 He's going to Spain. 1179 01:49:30,360 --> 01:49:33,750 And you're staying here? Why? 1180 01:49:34,200 --> 01:49:35,474 Don't you know why? 1181 01:49:36,720 --> 01:49:38,517 Ever since that day you went away... 1182 01:49:38,600 --> 01:49:41,558 I've been in torment thinking something might happen to you... 1183 01:49:41,640 --> 01:49:43,153 and you'd never know. 1184 01:49:43,240 --> 01:49:47,028 And then it did happen, and I've never forgiven myself until now. 1185 01:49:49,400 --> 01:49:50,515 I love you. 1186 01:49:51,000 --> 01:49:53,560 I've loved you ever since that day in the rose garden. 1187 01:49:54,040 --> 01:49:57,589 Only I kept it to myself then because I was too proud. 1188 01:49:59,040 --> 01:50:00,519 I'm not proud anymore. 1189 01:50:03,520 --> 01:50:06,671 Only I can't believe I've found you again. 1190 01:50:08,680 --> 01:50:11,717 Geoffrey, can't you say something? 1191 01:50:17,360 --> 01:50:18,509 I'm sorry. 1192 01:50:19,720 --> 01:50:21,950 I don't seem to have any words. 1193 01:50:26,160 --> 01:50:29,038 There were times in Panama, in the galley... 1194 01:50:30,120 --> 01:50:32,839 when I would have given my life for one sight of you. 1195 01:50:34,760 --> 01:50:36,751 And now you're here, close. 1196 01:50:38,040 --> 01:50:40,076 I just can't realize it, that's all. 1197 01:50:40,160 --> 01:50:42,754 But I am here, and we're together. 1198 01:50:43,200 --> 01:50:46,875 Nothing's ever going to separate us again. Not distance, and not pride. 1199 01:50:47,840 --> 01:50:50,229 Not even a large bouquet of English roses. 1200 01:50:53,880 --> 01:50:56,838 Curse this fog. It'll be late before we're in London. 1201 01:51:02,520 --> 01:51:03,999 You're still in danger. 1202 01:51:04,080 --> 01:51:06,116 That'll be over when I get to the Queen. 1203 01:51:06,240 --> 01:51:08,276 They're stopping everybody at London Gate. 1204 01:51:09,320 --> 01:51:11,151 Looking for honest English sailors. 1205 01:51:11,800 --> 01:51:15,270 Strange, but it never occurs to me I'm Spanish and you're English. 1206 01:51:15,640 --> 01:51:18,438 -lt doesn't seem important. -lt isn't. 1207 01:51:19,960 --> 01:51:23,316 I know nothing about war and politics, but I believe in you... 1208 01:51:24,040 --> 01:51:25,792 and whatever you do must be right. 1209 01:51:26,400 --> 01:51:27,753 Please let me help you. 1210 01:51:29,320 --> 01:51:32,915 If I could only get into the castle without being recognized, I could.... 1211 01:51:33,000 --> 01:51:36,117 I'll let you in my entrance. Miss Latham's waiting to let me in. 1212 01:51:36,200 --> 01:51:37,997 But the guards, as soon as I step out-- 1213 01:51:38,080 --> 01:51:40,230 They'll just think I'm smuggling in my lover. 1214 01:51:41,320 --> 01:51:42,753 After all, it's the truth. 1215 01:51:55,040 --> 01:51:56,189 Your pass? 1216 01:51:56,280 --> 01:51:58,589 We passed through earlier taking His Excellency... 1217 01:51:58,680 --> 01:52:01,638 the Spanish ambassador to Dover. There's only his niece inside. 1218 01:52:01,720 --> 01:52:03,870 -Can you identify yourself? -Yes, of course. 1219 01:52:04,320 --> 01:52:07,232 There's something the matter. We're stopping too long. 1220 01:52:11,280 --> 01:52:13,919 My lady, I'll have to ask you to identify yourself. 1221 01:52:14,000 --> 01:52:17,231 -Certainly. -They told me outside you were alone. 1222 01:52:17,800 --> 01:52:19,631 I'll have to see your papers, too, sir. 1223 01:52:19,720 --> 01:52:21,950 I just came in on the Madre de Dios, Officer. 1224 01:52:22,040 --> 01:52:25,396 -I wasn't expecting to go to London. -That's unfortunate, but-- 1225 01:52:25,480 --> 01:52:27,516 My uncle, Don Alvarez, sent him. 1226 01:52:27,600 --> 01:52:29,875 -A special mission. -I'm sorry, my lady. 1227 01:52:29,960 --> 01:52:32,838 My orders are no one goes through this gate without a pass. 1228 01:52:32,920 --> 01:52:35,878 Officer, I'm on a special mission for Lord Wolfingham. 1229 01:52:35,960 --> 01:52:36,995 Here. 1230 01:52:38,880 --> 01:52:40,438 See for yourself. 1231 01:52:41,240 --> 01:52:43,879 Very well, then. Sorry to have delayed you. 1232 01:52:46,720 --> 01:52:47,914 Drive on. 1233 01:52:53,120 --> 01:52:54,712 When we get inside the grounds... 1234 01:52:54,800 --> 01:52:58,156 drive straight to the guardhouse at the main entrance, and drive fast. 1235 01:53:01,520 --> 01:53:04,751 -Don't worry. It'll be all right. -Geoffrey, darling. 1236 01:53:07,160 --> 01:53:08,559 I love you. 1237 01:53:21,960 --> 01:53:24,997 In the coach. Officer of the guard! 1238 01:53:25,480 --> 01:53:28,199 In the coach. Capt. Thorpe. Arrest him. Open the door. 1239 01:53:29,240 --> 01:53:30,992 Am I in some danger, Officer? 1240 01:53:31,680 --> 01:53:33,511 Your pardon, Do�a Maria. I thought-- 1241 01:53:33,600 --> 01:53:35,670 -What's the trouble, Officer? -He isn't here. 1242 01:53:35,760 --> 01:53:37,955 -Where is he? -There must be some mistake, sir. 1243 01:53:38,040 --> 01:53:40,270 He was in here when we entered the castle gate. 1244 01:53:40,640 --> 01:53:43,108 Do�a Maria, where is Capt. Thorpe? 1245 01:53:43,200 --> 01:53:46,192 Capt. Thorpe? I don't know what you're talking about. 1246 01:53:46,280 --> 01:53:49,670 I'm talking about the man who rode with you from Dover to this castle. 1247 01:53:49,760 --> 01:53:51,671 By what right do you question me? 1248 01:53:52,280 --> 01:53:54,714 Guard, close the door! Drive on. 1249 01:54:02,760 --> 01:54:06,594 Officer, I want you to station guards at all entrances leading to the Queen... 1250 01:54:06,680 --> 01:54:08,716 and order an immediate search of the grounds. 1251 01:54:08,800 --> 01:54:10,597 -By whose authority? -Lord Wolfingham's. 1252 01:54:10,680 --> 01:54:12,079 You'll have his written orders soon. 1253 01:54:23,160 --> 01:54:24,752 Just one moment, Maria. 1254 01:54:35,840 --> 01:54:38,354 Inside, please! Quick, please! 1255 01:54:42,720 --> 01:54:44,597 Search every corridor in the palace. 1256 01:54:45,160 --> 01:54:47,720 Sergeant, take your men and go through the left wing. 1257 01:54:48,240 --> 01:54:50,834 Now, mind you, Capt. Thorpe is not to get to the Queen. 1258 01:54:50,920 --> 01:54:53,388 Put him under arrest and take him to the North Tower. 1259 01:54:53,480 --> 01:54:55,072 These are Lord Wolfingham's orders. 1260 01:54:55,160 --> 01:54:57,594 -This way, lads. -The rest of you men, follow me. 1261 01:55:10,040 --> 01:55:12,156 -Are you in danger? -Until I see the Queen. 1262 01:55:12,240 --> 01:55:14,834 I'll help you. There's a private corridor to the Queen. 1263 01:55:15,000 --> 01:55:18,390 Capt. Thorpe, did Carl come back? 1264 01:55:18,520 --> 01:55:20,954 Carl always comes back. He's at Dover. 1265 01:55:21,040 --> 01:55:22,234 The door's straight ahead. 1266 01:55:22,320 --> 01:55:25,517 The first corridor to your left. There. 1267 01:55:29,400 --> 01:55:30,958 Delay them as long as you can. 1268 01:55:36,960 --> 01:55:38,234 What do you want? 1269 01:55:38,320 --> 01:55:41,596 -We have an order to search your rooms. -Search our rooms? What for? 1270 01:55:41,680 --> 01:55:44,319 I'm sorry, Miss Latham, but I can't take time to explain. 1271 01:55:44,400 --> 01:55:46,391 Either you open the door or we break it in. 1272 01:55:46,480 --> 01:55:48,835 Break that door in, and the Queen shall hear of it! 1273 01:55:48,920 --> 01:55:50,797 The Queen will hear of it if we don't. 1274 01:55:51,760 --> 01:55:53,591 Very well. Break it in. 1275 01:56:04,720 --> 01:56:06,073 Guards! Stop him! 1276 01:56:40,280 --> 01:56:42,510 Have you nine lives, Capt. Thorpe? 1277 01:56:44,240 --> 01:56:47,152 Surely by now most of them must be used up. 1278 01:56:48,160 --> 01:56:51,038 I was expecting you, Captain, but not alone... 1279 01:56:51,600 --> 01:56:53,431 nor in a Spanish uniform. 1280 01:56:53,520 --> 01:56:55,033 You should be wearing it. 1281 01:56:55,120 --> 01:56:57,270 Perhaps I shall one day. 1282 01:56:58,520 --> 01:57:00,112 You have some dispatches for me? 1283 01:57:00,200 --> 01:57:02,270 I have some dispatches for the Queen. 1284 01:57:03,120 --> 01:57:06,192 I'm afraid I shall have to ask you not to disturb Her Highness. 1285 01:57:07,680 --> 01:57:11,673 That's very thoughtful of you, milord, but I think she'll wish to be disturbed. 1286 01:57:11,960 --> 01:57:14,599 These dispatches bear the seal of Spain. 1287 01:57:14,680 --> 01:57:17,513 You won't be as lucky this time as at Panama. 1288 01:59:04,600 --> 01:59:06,636 Stop it. Stop it, I tell you! 1289 01:59:17,600 --> 01:59:18,715 Your Majesty. 1290 01:59:21,120 --> 01:59:22,553 Lord Wolfingham. 1291 01:59:22,960 --> 01:59:24,552 One less enemy of England. 1292 01:59:25,360 --> 01:59:26,873 Read these, Your Grace. 1293 01:59:28,400 --> 01:59:30,960 Secret dispatches from Phillip to Wolfingham. 1294 01:59:31,920 --> 01:59:34,593 Proof of their plans to send an armada against England. 1295 02:00:03,200 --> 02:00:04,599 Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe. 1296 02:00:09,880 --> 02:00:13,953 In recognition of your valiant services, I pronounce you a knight of the realm. 1297 02:00:14,880 --> 02:00:16,472 Rise, Sir Geoffrey Thorpe. 1298 02:00:19,240 --> 02:00:22,630 Accept by my hand the homage of your country... 1299 02:00:23,080 --> 02:00:24,832 and the gratitude of its queen. 1300 02:00:33,560 --> 02:00:37,917 And now, my loyal subjects, a grave duty confronts us all. 1301 02:00:38,800 --> 02:00:41,951 To prepare our nation for a war that none of us wants... 1302 02:00:42,720 --> 02:00:44,551 Ieast of all your queen. 1303 02:00:44,640 --> 02:00:47,916 We have tried by all means in our power to avert this war. 1304 02:00:48,720 --> 02:00:51,996 We've no quarrel with the people of Spain or of any other country. 1305 02:00:52,200 --> 02:00:55,795 But when the ruthless ambition of a man threatens to engulf the world... 1306 02:00:55,880 --> 02:00:58,952 it becomes the solemn obligation of all free men... 1307 02:00:59,080 --> 02:01:02,470 to affirm that the earth belongs not to any one man... 1308 02:01:02,640 --> 02:01:03,993 but to all men. 1309 02:01:04,320 --> 02:01:08,359 And that freedom is the deed and title to the soil on which we exist. 1310 02:01:09,280 --> 02:01:12,078 Firm in this faith, we shall now make ready... 1311 02:01:12,160 --> 02:01:14,993 to meet the great Armada that Phillip sends against us. 1312 02:01:15,720 --> 02:01:17,790 To this end, I pledge you ships... 1313 02:01:18,200 --> 02:01:20,555 ships worthy of our seamen. 1314 02:01:20,880 --> 02:01:24,395 A mighty fleet hewn out of the forests of England... 1315 02:01:25,200 --> 02:01:27,395 a navy foremost in the world... 1316 02:01:28,240 --> 02:01:29,912 not only in our time... 1317 02:01:30,360 --> 02:01:32,112 but for generations to come. 1318 02:01:35,120 --> 02:01:37,475 To England and the Queen! 1319 02:02:25,960 --> 02:02:26,949 English