0 00:00:02,287 --> 00:00:29,923 ::: 1 00:00:32,927 --> 00:00:35,282 -1776. 2 00:00:36,367 --> 00:00:40,838 The English colonies of America rose up against the Crown. 3 00:00:41,367 --> 00:00:45,360 Under the young American flag which then only has 13 stars, 4 00:00:45,527 --> 00:00:47,961 those we call the lnsurgents 5 00:00:48,127 --> 00:00:51,437 fiercely fight to conquer their independence. 6 00:00:58,007 --> 00:01:02,000 But, in the English army, powerful and organized, 7 00:01:02,167 --> 00:01:03,998 the American general washington 8 00:01:04,167 --> 00:01:08,399 can only oppose militias poorly equipped and undisciplined. 9 00:01:09,967 --> 00:01:11,923 Cannon shots in the distance 10 00:01:17,087 --> 00:01:19,078 ::: 11 00:01:23,967 --> 00:01:25,036 ::: 12 00:01:25,207 --> 00:01:29,678 Weapons, food, clothing are sorely lacking. 13 00:01:34,247 --> 00:01:37,080 Also, despite their courage and their enthusiasm, 14 00:01:37,247 --> 00:01:40,319 the soldiers suffer defeat after defeat 15 00:01:40,487 --> 00:01:42,205 and are severely decimated. 16 00:01:42,367 --> 00:01:43,846 ::: 17 00:01:44,007 --> 00:01:44,837 -Ephraim Putnam; 18 00:01:45,607 --> 00:01:47,120 -James Thomas Hight; 19 00:01:47,287 --> 00:01:48,561 -Boy Halston; 20 00:01:48,727 --> 00:01:49,762 -Jonathan Mitchell ; 21 00:01:52,167 --> 00:01:54,635 -The will to win remains. 22 00:01:54,807 --> 00:01:59,403 Galvanized by its leader Washington, the young nation gives its first heroes. 23 00:02:33,967 --> 00:02:35,286 -However, 24 00:02:35,447 --> 00:02:37,915 in the evening of certain battles, 25 00:02:38,087 --> 00:02:40,555 Washington feels overwhelming responsibilities 26 00:02:40,727 --> 00:02:44,481 weigh heavily on the sturdy shoulders of a former farmer. 27 00:03:17,287 --> 00:03:18,481 -General Washington. 28 00:03:22,967 --> 00:03:24,923 -Won't you be seated; -Thank you. 29 00:04:42,807 --> 00:04:43,603 Cannon fires 30 00:04:43,767 --> 00:04:45,758 31 00:04:45,927 --> 00:05:43,839 ::: 32 00:05:44,007 --> 00:05:46,237 Cannon whistle 33 00:05:46,407 --> 00:05:47,726 Explosion 34 00:05:48,527 --> 00:05:49,801 ::: 35 00:05:50,927 --> 00:05:52,121 ::: 36 00:05:54,047 --> 00:05:56,481 -In Paris, at the Cabaret of the Wooden Sword, 37 00:05:56,647 --> 00:06:00,276 a meeting of brilliant youth taking on new ideas. 38 00:06:00,487 --> 00:06:02,478 Brouhaha 39 00:06:02,647 --> 00:06:11,885 ::: 40 00:06:12,047 --> 00:06:13,799 -To you, my dear Marquis! 41 00:06:16,487 --> 00:06:18,796 -Thank you. You quenched my thirst, dear count. 42 00:06:19,647 --> 00:06:20,557 -Gentlemen! 43 00:06:21,167 --> 00:06:24,557 Using freedom of opinion which is most dear to us, 44 00:06:24,727 --> 00:06:29,357 I will declare that the marquis de La Fayette, very loudly, 45 00:06:29,527 --> 00:06:31,677 is much less on 2 points: 46 00:06:31,847 --> 00:06:33,200 Wine and Women! 47 00:06:33,367 --> 00:06:35,881 No more than a drink, No more than one woman! 48 00:06:36,087 --> 00:06:38,601 -His wife is charming, but she is a child. 49 00:06:38,807 --> 00:06:40,525 -Challenge met! 50 00:06:41,447 --> 00:06:42,357 -He drinks! 51 00:06:42,527 --> 00:06:44,995 -DRINK! DRINK! DRINK! 52 00:06:45,167 --> 00:06:49,638 -DRINK! DRINK! DRINK! 53 00:06:49,807 --> 00:06:50,922 -He's been drinking! 54 00:06:52,487 --> 00:06:54,796 -OH! 55 00:06:56,927 --> 00:06:58,201 -It's worth a drink ! 56 00:07:01,527 --> 00:07:03,438 -It washes! 57 00:07:03,607 --> 00:07:05,802 -Gentlemen, good evening. 58 00:07:06,447 --> 00:07:09,996 I bring you a gift of our friend Benjamin Franklin. 59 00:07:10,727 --> 00:07:12,922 A portrait of the commander of the Army, 60 00:07:13,087 --> 00:07:14,839 General George Washington. 61 00:07:15,047 --> 00:07:16,878 -BRAVO! 62 00:07:17,607 --> 00:07:19,723 -Long live America! 63 00:07:23,527 --> 00:07:25,518 -Oh no! This is not possible! 64 00:07:25,727 --> 00:07:29,800 I already let you hang on to the portraits of Rousseau, Diderot and Voltaire. 65 00:07:29,967 --> 00:07:31,195 The police tolerate them, 66 00:07:31,367 --> 00:07:33,927 but a general, I'm going to be in trouble! 67 00:07:34,087 --> 00:07:35,281 -Softly, friend! 68 00:07:36,647 --> 00:07:38,797 Our innkeeper's words are golden! 69 00:07:38,967 --> 00:07:41,686 The imbecile police officers do not fear writers. 70 00:07:41,847 --> 00:07:43,997 But without writers, no generals. 71 00:07:44,167 --> 00:07:46,203 The pen proposes, the sword disposes! 72 00:07:46,367 --> 00:07:47,402 Acclamations 73 00:07:47,567 --> 00:07:51,560 The place of General Washington is well between Rousseau and Voltaire. 74 00:07:51,727 --> 00:07:52,603 Let him stay there. 75 00:07:52,767 --> 00:07:53,916 Freedom! 76 00:07:54,087 --> 00:07:54,963 ::: 77 00:07:55,127 --> 00:07:58,199 -The Police ​​come here disguised as gentlemen! 78 00:07:58,367 --> 00:08:01,120 You will make them throw me in the Bastille Dungeon! me! 79 00:08:01,287 --> 00:08:05,485 -I will follow you there and I will claim responsibility so they put us in the same dungeon. 80 00:08:05,647 --> 00:08:06,477 Equality! 81 00:08:06,647 --> 00:08:07,921 ::: 82 00:08:08,087 --> 00:08:09,042 My friends, 83 00:08:09,207 --> 00:08:12,404 raise our glasses to the soldiers under Washington! 84 00:08:12,607 --> 00:08:13,722 ::: 85 00:08:13,927 --> 00:08:16,236 -A man so rich, a revolutionary ; 86 00:08:16,407 --> 00:08:20,082 -It's necessary! What would we do otherwise? to the revolution; 87 00:08:20,287 --> 00:08:22,801 ::: 88 00:08:22,967 --> 00:08:25,435 -Monsieur le marquis, a police officer! 89 00:08:25,607 --> 00:08:26,926 -Hello Mr. Police. 90 00:08:28,487 --> 00:08:30,205 Despite your bourgeois dress, 91 00:08:30,407 --> 00:08:32,284 we recognize you. Come! 92 00:08:34,407 --> 00:08:36,716 Let's drink to the victory of the soldiers. 93 00:08:36,927 --> 00:08:38,679 -Fraternity! -After, you will do 94 00:08:38,887 --> 00:08:41,242 your report to M. de Maurepas. 95 00:08:41,407 --> 00:08:43,125 -You are wrong, sir. 96 00:08:43,327 --> 00:08:45,443 I am Sileas Deane, American citizen, 97 00:08:45,607 --> 00:08:47,723 under the orders from General Washington. 98 00:08:48,687 --> 00:08:49,597 -Welcome! 99 00:08:49,767 --> 00:08:50,916 -WELCOME! 100 00:08:52,767 --> 00:08:54,041 -Speak, Mr. Deane. 101 00:08:54,247 --> 00:08:56,920 -I'm in Paris to recruit volunteers. 102 00:08:57,087 --> 00:08:59,601 Before I was sent here, I was well informed. 103 00:08:59,807 --> 00:09:02,321 -Yes sir. When do we leave; 104 00:09:02,527 --> 00:09:06,042 -Come on, sir, you are even more urgent than me! 105 00:09:06,207 --> 00:09:09,882 I have to submit the contracts to Mr. Franklin, 106 00:09:10,087 --> 00:09:11,645 find a ship, weapons ... 107 00:09:11,847 --> 00:09:13,678 -Where are you; -General Washington says 108 00:09:13,847 --> 00:09:15,963 that no matter how dire our situation, 109 00:09:16,127 --> 00:09:18,800 that we will fight until the end. 110 00:09:19,007 --> 00:09:23,523 -Mr. Deane, we are all officers of His Majesty the King of France. 111 00:09:23,687 --> 00:09:25,245 It won't be easy. 112 00:09:25,407 --> 00:09:28,240 We will be prevented from leaving, but we will leave! 113 00:09:28,447 --> 00:09:29,800 -For where, sir; 114 00:09:31,207 --> 00:09:33,801 -For America, Mr. Police. 115 00:09:33,967 --> 00:09:37,562 -Your candor simplifies my task, Monsieur le Marquis. 116 00:09:37,727 --> 00:09:39,877 -Your task is to snitch. 117 00:09:40,047 --> 00:09:41,196 Snitch, come on! 118 00:09:42,327 --> 00:09:43,919 It is a public place. 119 00:09:44,087 --> 00:09:48,080 As long as order reigns, you don't have to open your mouth. 120 00:09:48,247 --> 00:09:51,239 -Washington... -He is an English general. 121 00:09:51,407 --> 00:09:54,604 -You take me for a fool; -I would never! 122 00:09:54,767 --> 00:09:55,563 -Stand and deliver! 123 00:09:56,167 --> 00:09:56,997 Screams 124 00:09:57,207 --> 00:10:02,440 ::: 125 00:10:02,607 --> 00:10:06,156 Thank me, Mr. Police. You were going to commit a crime. 126 00:10:06,327 --> 00:10:08,363 -It's you who commit one. 127 00:10:08,527 --> 00:10:11,678 When we gave our sword to the king, we don't do it 128 00:10:11,847 --> 00:10:13,485 for our own purpose. 129 00:10:13,647 --> 00:10:15,000 -Pick up your sword. 130 00:10:15,167 --> 00:10:18,398 You wanted to teach me a lesson; I'll give you another one. 131 00:10:18,567 --> 00:10:21,957 -I can't fight against an officer of Her Majesty, 132 00:10:22,127 --> 00:10:24,436 but I can make it stop! 133 00:10:24,607 --> 00:10:25,642 The Orderlies are mine! 134 00:10:25,807 --> 00:10:29,686 ::: 135 00:10:29,887 --> 00:10:32,879 -Your sword, sir! And with that! 136 00:10:34,047 --> 00:10:47,802 ::: 137 00:10:48,007 --> 00:10:50,840 -That's it, it starts again! I told you so! 138 00:10:51,047 --> 00:10:53,845 Help, help! 139 00:10:54,007 --> 00:10:55,645 ::: 140 00:10:55,847 --> 00:10:56,916 -All for a painting! 141 00:10:57,127 --> 00:11:00,517 ::: 142 00:11:00,687 --> 00:11:03,599 -It is well defended, your Washington. 143 00:11:05,087 --> 00:11:07,442 -Leave him! Leave him to me! 144 00:11:07,607 --> 00:11:08,483 ::: 145 00:11:08,647 --> 00:11:11,320 -Assassins! -Orderlies! 146 00:11:11,527 --> 00:11:13,677 -Die Policeman! 147 00:11:14,687 --> 00:11:17,724 -Gentlemen of the watch, raise your boss! 148 00:11:17,927 --> 00:11:20,157 Whoever loves me follow me! 149 00:11:20,367 --> 00:11:21,163 ::: 150 00:11:21,327 --> 00:11:22,885 See you soon, Mr. Deane! 151 00:11:23,047 --> 00:11:25,356 You see; It begins well! 152 00:11:25,567 --> 00:11:28,639 ::: 153 00:11:28,847 --> 00:11:30,838 Acclamations 154 00:11:31,007 --> 00:11:38,687 ::: 155 00:11:38,847 --> 00:11:40,644 -I hope Segur will win. 156 00:11:42,447 --> 00:11:46,235 ::: 157 00:11:46,407 --> 00:11:48,637 -That's it ! -It's the Count d'Artois! 158 00:11:48,807 --> 00:11:50,240 -I lose 1 00 Francs. -Me, 200. 159 00:11:50,407 --> 00:11:52,523 -Me, 3. I am a better courtier than you. 160 00:11:52,687 --> 00:11:55,804 -It gives the king such pleasure that we bet on his losing brother. 161 00:11:57,767 --> 00:12:00,486 -I bet it on you for 1000 francs! 162 00:12:01,807 --> 00:12:02,956 -Father, I lost. 163 00:12:03,127 --> 00:12:06,039 -I hope so, me too. He's a good courtier. 164 00:12:06,207 --> 00:12:08,243 -I wasn't thinking, I admit it. 165 00:12:08,407 --> 00:12:10,602 I'll settle it. You stay with Adrienne; 166 00:12:10,767 --> 00:12:12,359 -Certainly, my son-in-law. 167 00:12:15,287 --> 00:12:18,563 Madame de Simiane's hat prevented me from seeing the arrival. 168 00:12:18,727 --> 00:12:19,523 -Me too. 169 00:12:22,087 --> 00:12:24,442 -This stranger has just arrived. 170 00:12:24,607 --> 00:12:27,075 How was Gilbert able to bet with him? 171 00:12:27,287 --> 00:12:28,606 -The Ship?; 172 00:12:28,767 --> 00:12:30,519 -Arrived yesterday in Le Havre. 173 00:12:30,687 --> 00:12:32,405 From Sussex.. 174 00:12:32,927 --> 00:12:34,804 -With guns; 175 00:12:34,967 --> 00:12:37,322 -Old guns, but guns ... 176 00:12:38,007 --> 00:12:39,326 -And the police; 177 00:12:41,567 --> 00:12:43,080 -Count Vergennes closes his eyes.. 178 00:12:43,927 --> 00:12:45,076 -Vergennes; -Sir; 179 00:12:45,247 --> 00:12:47,886 -Who is talking to the Marquis de La Fayette; 180 00:12:49,567 --> 00:12:52,001 -I can't see very well, sire. 181 00:12:52,527 --> 00:12:54,324 I have very poor eyesight. 182 00:12:54,487 --> 00:12:58,446 -A Sileas Deane, the agent of the Americans, sire. 183 00:12:58,607 --> 00:13:01,326 -You, Maurepas, you have excellent eyesight. 184 00:13:01,487 --> 00:13:04,877 -Grace to God, despite the years, I can still see quite a distance. 185 00:13:05,047 --> 00:13:06,844 It is useful for a minister. 186 00:13:07,047 --> 00:13:09,436 -The Baron de Kalb will embark. 187 00:13:09,607 --> 00:13:10,801 -And me; 188 00:13:10,967 --> 00:13:14,721 -Franklin has signed your contract, monsieur le marquis. 189 00:13:15,327 --> 00:13:16,396 -Thank him. 190 00:13:16,567 --> 00:13:18,762 Tell the baron that I embark with him. 191 00:13:18,927 --> 00:13:20,121 -And your wife? 192 00:13:22,047 --> 00:13:23,241 -I'm going to talk to her. 193 00:13:23,447 --> 00:13:26,120 -Look how Gilbert looks radiant. 194 00:13:26,927 --> 00:13:29,043 So you like to lose so much; 195 00:13:29,207 --> 00:13:31,437 -I like lost causes, nuance. 196 00:13:32,567 --> 00:13:35,445 -In this case you have a chance, my dear. 197 00:13:35,607 --> 00:13:36,642 -Excuse me. 198 00:13:37,807 --> 00:13:38,876 -Gilbert. 199 00:13:39,487 --> 00:13:42,126 We treat each other, Aglae and I, like 2 horses. 200 00:13:42,287 --> 00:13:44,642 -That is to say ; -We bet on us. 201 00:13:44,807 --> 00:13:47,321 Which one will win... -Will win at what? 202 00:13:47,487 --> 00:13:50,001 -Play innocent, monster. 203 00:13:50,167 --> 00:13:53,079 -Excuse me. I have already arrived. 204 00:13:54,687 --> 00:13:56,484 Father, I am taking my wife away from you. 205 00:13:56,647 --> 00:13:59,002 I have to talk to her. - Of love, I know. 206 00:13:59,167 --> 00:14:00,600 But the king first. 207 00:14:00,767 --> 00:14:02,837 As we lost to please him, 208 00:14:03,007 --> 00:14:05,123 let's see if he likes us. 209 00:14:26,047 --> 00:14:29,403 -Do you like horse racing; -They fascinate me. 210 00:14:29,607 --> 00:14:31,837 -Why did you not participate then? 211 00:14:32,047 --> 00:14:35,084 -I have the honor to belong to the king's musketeers, 212 00:14:35,247 --> 00:14:36,760 I ride a sword in my hand. 213 00:14:37,527 --> 00:14:39,006 A Musketeer's response! 214 00:14:39,207 --> 00:14:41,243 -What do you say, Maurepas; 215 00:14:42,007 --> 00:14:45,238 -It would be a shame if Your Majesty lost such officers. 216 00:14:45,447 --> 00:14:46,562 -Who speaks to you 217 00:14:46,767 --> 00:14:49,156 of losing officers? We are not at war. 218 00:14:49,327 --> 00:14:52,160 -We never know whether we're at war or not. 219 00:14:52,327 --> 00:14:54,204 I had an embargo put in place this morning, 220 00:14:54,367 --> 00:14:58,485 on a ship loaded with weapons for the Americans. 221 00:14:58,687 --> 00:15:01,155 -You choose your moment very badly. 222 00:15:01,367 --> 00:15:02,595 -Not so badly. 223 00:15:02,807 --> 00:15:04,399 - Forgive me, sire. 224 00:15:04,567 --> 00:15:07,127 I must, in this case, instruct Your Majesty 225 00:15:07,287 --> 00:15:09,642 that on my side I granted permission. 226 00:15:09,807 --> 00:15:13,561 -Gentlemen, we are at the races. We gamble, we don't decide. 227 00:15:13,727 --> 00:15:17,515 What is the point of having 2 ministers if he must always decide between them? 228 00:15:17,687 --> 00:15:19,405 -Your Majesty will have fun! 229 00:15:19,567 --> 00:15:22,206 you have to choose between Washington and Cornwallis. 230 00:15:22,367 --> 00:15:23,482 -Explain yourself. 231 00:15:23,647 --> 00:15:26,719 -The Count of Segur is going to run under the name of Washington ... 232 00:15:26,927 --> 00:15:29,441 -Maurepas, you bet on England? 233 00:15:29,607 --> 00:15:33,998 -A Minister of Finance is required to have safe investments, sir. 234 00:15:34,167 --> 00:15:37,876 -So ... 500 on Washington. -And 500 on Cornwallis. 235 00:15:38,967 --> 00:15:42,243 -I don't know Washington, but Segur is charming. 236 00:15:42,407 --> 00:15:43,999 I will put 1000 francs on him. 237 00:15:44,167 --> 00:15:46,601 -As for Me, madam, I have to bet on both. 238 00:15:46,767 --> 00:15:50,043 -That's very wise, sire. -And you, La Fayette; 239 00:15:50,247 --> 00:15:52,078 -May your Majesty excuse me. 240 00:15:52,247 --> 00:15:55,284 I am not gambling with great ideas on horses. 241 00:15:55,487 --> 00:15:56,806 Even if they were English. 242 00:15:59,207 --> 00:16:02,677 ::: 243 00:16:02,887 --> 00:16:05,879 -A king who loves to sleep, a queen who amuses herself, 244 00:16:06,047 --> 00:16:08,322 the English we hate but that we imitate, 245 00:16:08,487 --> 00:16:11,206 and the American war which becomes a race! 246 00:16:12,887 --> 00:16:14,320 -Sire, I think about it. 247 00:16:14,487 --> 00:16:17,763 Here for you is a wonderful opportunity to decide. 248 00:16:17,927 --> 00:16:18,996 -Decide what; 249 00:16:19,167 --> 00:16:20,441 -Concerning the ship! 250 00:16:20,607 --> 00:16:22,837 If Noailles wins, you lean towards Maurepas. 251 00:16:23,007 --> 00:16:24,998 If it's Segur, for Vergennes. 252 00:16:26,767 --> 00:16:30,077 -My faith, madam, you are still very good advice. 253 00:16:31,167 --> 00:16:34,637 ::: 254 00:16:34,847 --> 00:16:35,757 Bell Rings 255 00:16:35,967 --> 00:16:39,118 ::: 256 00:16:40,767 --> 00:16:41,836 -Washington. 257 00:16:42,007 --> 00:16:44,396 Sire, it's Vergennes that must be followed! 258 00:16:46,887 --> 00:16:48,798 -The hot tempered young man. 259 00:16:49,007 --> 00:16:51,646 -I said it, sire, racing fascinates me. 260 00:16:51,847 --> 00:16:54,077 -Races or Rebels? 261 00:16:54,247 --> 00:16:56,841 -All young people are Rebels. 262 00:16:57,047 --> 00:16:59,038 -The king was making a joke. 263 00:16:59,247 --> 00:17:01,920 - Not at all. It's decided. This ship can go. 264 00:17:10,927 --> 00:17:14,124 -Rome organized chariot races. -they were betting; 265 00:17:14,327 --> 00:17:16,124 -No. It's an English idea. 266 00:17:16,287 --> 00:17:19,199 -Do you think that this entertainment will prosper? 267 00:17:19,407 --> 00:17:20,522 -Monsieur de Conflans 268 00:17:20,727 --> 00:17:22,126 Affirms it 269 00:17:22,287 --> 00:17:25,643 -General Howe, at the head an army of 33,000 men, 270 00:17:25,807 --> 00:17:27,206 crushed the Rebels. 271 00:17:29,047 --> 00:17:30,036 -Devil... 272 00:17:31,487 --> 00:17:33,318 Here is a very helpful man. 273 00:17:33,487 --> 00:17:35,239 He's helping me out. 274 00:17:35,407 --> 00:17:38,922 better to bet on an army than on a horse. 275 00:17:39,087 --> 00:17:40,486 I join Maurepas, 276 00:17:40,647 --> 00:17:43,525 who has decidedly better eyesight than you. 277 00:17:43,687 --> 00:17:46,679 I have put up with the secret aid to American Rebels. 278 00:17:46,847 --> 00:17:48,405 From now on, I forbid it. 279 00:17:49,487 --> 00:17:50,476 -Gilbert... 280 00:17:51,727 --> 00:17:54,366 Barking 281 00:17:55,567 --> 00:17:57,364 -At the end of the Passy district, 282 00:17:57,527 --> 00:18:00,246 in a well-hidden little house, 283 00:18:00,407 --> 00:18:04,116 that of Benjamin Franklin, the sage of the American revolution. 284 00:18:07,527 --> 00:18:09,040 -Virginia and New York. 285 00:18:15,167 --> 00:18:17,158 Sorry for being late, gentlemen. 286 00:18:17,327 --> 00:18:18,840 -The police ; -No, worse. 287 00:18:19,007 --> 00:18:19,996 My step-father! 288 00:18:20,887 --> 00:18:23,117 -The American defeat, true or false ; 289 00:18:23,287 --> 00:18:24,276 -True! 290 00:18:24,447 --> 00:18:29,316 -Baron, I didn't see you. -We never see Kalb, sir. 291 00:18:29,487 --> 00:18:33,116 It's all true: Howe beats Washington, Maurepas beats Vergennes, 292 00:18:33,287 --> 00:18:34,800 and farewell to the ship. 293 00:18:34,967 --> 00:18:38,676 We won't have the pleasure to make this beautiful trip together Marquis. 294 00:18:39,327 --> 00:18:40,919 -You quickly lose hope. 295 00:18:41,087 --> 00:18:44,841 -''Quick''? It's been 30 years that I'm waiting for a Generalship. 296 00:18:45,007 --> 00:18:47,601 German, English or French, whatever. 297 00:18:47,767 --> 00:18:49,485 Only ranks count. 298 00:18:49,647 --> 00:18:51,239 Even the American escapes me! 299 00:18:51,447 --> 00:18:53,722 For me, it's the fight that counts. 300 00:18:53,887 --> 00:18:56,959 Rather be a Rebel soldier than a General of the Crown. 301 00:18:57,167 --> 00:19:00,796 -It's your age. You will find other fights. 302 00:19:00,967 --> 00:19:03,959 This one is finished. 303 00:19:04,127 --> 00:19:04,923 Finished! 304 00:19:05,127 --> 00:19:09,200 -I hope that the opinion of the baron is not shared by anyone here. 305 00:19:09,367 --> 00:19:10,800 -By all, Gilbert. 306 00:19:13,447 --> 00:19:15,438 -Not by you, Deane; 307 00:19:16,727 --> 00:19:20,356 -A defeat that we overcome is a start of victory, only ... 308 00:19:20,527 --> 00:19:21,516 -Only? 309 00:19:22,327 --> 00:19:24,795 -Franklin is not here. -I saw. Where is he? 310 00:19:25,487 --> 00:19:28,638 -He's with a messenger who came from America. 311 00:19:28,807 --> 00:19:30,798 But I'm afraid, Monsieur de La Fayette, 312 00:19:30,967 --> 00:19:32,878 That the message is: 313 00:19:33,047 --> 00:19:34,082 ''Everything is finished.'' 314 00:19:34,727 --> 00:19:35,876 -Finished! 315 00:19:42,407 --> 00:19:43,681 -Gentlemen. 316 00:19:45,727 --> 00:19:48,082 The Boston Congress 317 00:19:49,127 --> 00:19:52,085 has declared independence for the colonies of America. 318 00:19:52,247 --> 00:19:53,965 -LONG LIVE THE CONGRESS! 319 00:19:55,127 --> 00:19:56,276 - Mr. Franklin, 320 00:19:56,887 --> 00:20:00,004 one does not declare one's independence, he conquers it. 321 00:20:00,167 --> 00:20:02,044 -That's true, Mr. Kalb. 322 00:20:02,207 --> 00:20:04,596 But we don't lose it 323 00:20:04,767 --> 00:20:06,120 in battle either. 324 00:20:06,287 --> 00:20:08,164 -Yes, but only when it is the finale. 325 00:20:08,327 --> 00:20:11,080 -The Finale will be when the English are crushed! 326 00:20:11,247 --> 00:20:14,239 -By you, Monsieur Marquis? -By me, by you, general. 327 00:20:14,407 --> 00:20:16,159 By all those who will follow me! 328 00:20:16,327 --> 00:20:19,080 -On a hot air balloon? -On a ship, mine. 329 00:20:19,247 --> 00:20:22,478 -You have a boat; -A boat can be bought. 330 00:20:23,687 --> 00:20:26,918 -''More expensive than a conscience, Sir.'' 331 00:20:27,087 --> 00:20:31,000 You are rich, but do you know the price of a boat, 332 00:20:31,167 --> 00:20:33,397 a cargo of weapons, eh? 333 00:20:33,567 --> 00:20:35,842 -Freedom has no price, Sir. 334 00:20:36,567 --> 00:20:39,240 -The price is yours now, 335 00:20:39,407 --> 00:20:42,365 it's the risk if the king learning that you want 336 00:20:42,527 --> 00:20:43,562 to buy a boat. 337 00:20:43,727 --> 00:20:46,036 -I will already be far away when he finds out. 338 00:20:46,207 --> 00:20:47,799 -A moment. 339 00:20:47,967 --> 00:20:50,959 You speak seriously, Monsieur de La Fayette; 340 00:20:51,607 --> 00:20:54,405 You could dispose 100,000 pounds? 341 00:20:54,567 --> 00:20:55,920 -And double. 342 00:20:56,687 --> 00:20:58,803 -Without offending anyone here, 343 00:20:58,967 --> 00:21:02,357 we all leave with contract in pocket and appointments as Generals. 344 00:21:02,527 --> 00:21:05,087 You, you don't ask for anything, 345 00:21:05,247 --> 00:21:07,283 and you offer ship and weapons; 346 00:21:07,447 --> 00:21:10,007 -I put only one condition. -Which? 347 00:21:10,167 --> 00:21:12,476 -That this ship is called ''Victory''. 348 00:21:12,647 --> 00:21:14,319 -Bravo, Gilbert ! 349 00:21:16,487 --> 00:21:20,036 -And in the evening, he goes to her place ... -Are you sure; 350 00:21:20,207 --> 00:21:22,801 Is he not concealing himself? -Not exactly. 351 00:21:22,967 --> 00:21:27,279 He admits it: ``I rush to ideas, flags, women.'' 352 00:21:27,447 --> 00:21:30,280 -there are 2 chances out of 3 so that you are wrong. 353 00:21:32,727 --> 00:21:34,160 -But I love him. 354 00:21:37,887 --> 00:21:39,605 -And if only he loved you; 355 00:21:39,767 --> 00:21:42,042 If he didn't like ideas, the flags, 356 00:21:42,207 --> 00:21:44,357 and if the women didn't like him, 357 00:21:44,527 --> 00:21:45,801 would you like him? 358 00:21:46,727 --> 00:21:47,921 -I think so. 359 00:21:48,927 --> 00:21:52,522 -For me, love is so simple. -For him too. Too much, even. 360 00:21:52,687 --> 00:21:54,962 He needs the glory. 361 00:21:55,127 --> 00:21:58,642 And she's a lady who can make you suffer more than others. 362 00:21:58,807 --> 00:21:59,956 Hoof noises 363 00:22:16,167 --> 00:22:17,486 -You are not sleeping? 364 00:22:24,727 --> 00:22:26,445 -Don't touch me, Gilbert. 365 00:22:26,607 --> 00:22:27,926 -Adrienne... 366 00:22:28,087 --> 00:22:31,397 Would i kiss you if I left the arms of another; 367 00:22:31,567 --> 00:22:33,205 Answer me. 368 00:22:34,447 --> 00:22:37,644 -I am sure that you like the Countess of Simiane. 369 00:22:37,807 --> 00:22:39,445 -Yes, I like her. 370 00:22:39,607 --> 00:22:40,801 I do not deny it. 371 00:22:40,967 --> 00:22:42,559 And I like Aglae too. 372 00:22:43,367 --> 00:22:47,042 Only they both have something against them. 373 00:22:47,207 --> 00:22:48,322 -What? 374 00:22:49,047 --> 00:22:50,162 -You. 375 00:22:53,167 --> 00:22:54,202 My heart. 376 00:22:55,127 --> 00:22:58,244 -But then, where are you going in the evenings in great mystery? 377 00:22:59,607 --> 00:23:01,086 -To visit an old man. 378 00:23:01,767 --> 00:23:03,439 Benjamin Franklin. 379 00:23:03,647 --> 00:23:05,126 -Why hide it from me? 380 00:23:05,287 --> 00:23:06,879 -You are a young lady. 381 00:23:07,047 --> 00:23:08,958 -I am a wife and a mother. 382 00:23:09,127 --> 00:23:10,401 -Yes, that too. 383 00:23:10,567 --> 00:23:14,037 Young lady, wife, mother, isn't that enough; 384 00:23:14,207 --> 00:23:16,960 Do I still have to burden those charming shoulders? 385 00:23:18,207 --> 00:23:22,598 -If I'm sure of your love, do whatever you like. 386 00:23:24,207 --> 00:23:25,276 -Even leave? 387 00:23:26,207 --> 00:23:27,037 -''Leave''? 388 00:23:27,927 --> 00:23:29,201 -Without promise of return. 389 00:23:31,687 --> 00:23:33,200 -Among the American Rebels, 390 00:23:34,087 --> 00:23:34,883 That's it? 391 00:23:35,087 --> 00:23:37,317 -Yes, sweetheart, that's it. 392 00:23:40,887 --> 00:23:42,320 And that's not all. 393 00:23:43,647 --> 00:23:46,684 It couldn't be easier for you to prevent me. 394 00:23:46,847 --> 00:23:48,565 You heard the King. 395 00:23:48,727 --> 00:23:52,242 We are going to be watched excessively. Me, above all. 396 00:23:52,407 --> 00:23:56,036 And you are at best with the fiercest of my guardians. 397 00:23:56,207 --> 00:23:58,084 -Who is it ; -Your father. 398 00:24:02,647 --> 00:24:05,286 -My friend, where does it come from? Monsieur de La Fayette; 399 00:24:05,487 --> 00:24:07,603 -You can choose. 400 00:24:07,767 --> 00:24:10,645 To be with him, against me, to keep me. 401 00:24:10,807 --> 00:24:13,685 Or with me, against him, to lose me. 402 00:24:15,927 --> 00:24:18,566 You see what I ask of you my Lady? 403 00:24:18,727 --> 00:24:21,036 As much as a heroine of the theater. 404 00:24:32,407 --> 00:24:34,967 -What, with this bill of exchange, 405 00:24:35,127 --> 00:24:38,244 made a total of 112,000 pounds. 406 00:24:38,407 --> 00:24:39,965 -And 29 days of waiting. 407 00:24:40,127 --> 00:24:41,003 -Kergoet of Brittany, 408 00:24:41,207 --> 00:24:44,119 Monseiur le Marquis, was one of your most beautiful estates. 409 00:24:44,287 --> 00:24:46,005 I wasn't going to sacrifice it. 410 00:24:46,167 --> 00:24:49,364 we had to play a bit of competition. 411 00:24:49,567 --> 00:24:53,003 -I would have preferred to sell 2 estates and wait 2 times less. 412 00:24:53,167 --> 00:24:54,202 -Monsieur le marquis, 413 00:24:54,367 --> 00:24:57,484 you did not see fit to entrust to the old notary 414 00:24:57,647 --> 00:24:59,046 and family friend 415 00:24:59,207 --> 00:25:01,960 what you plan to do with that money? 416 00:25:02,127 --> 00:25:06,803 It's a real fortune, and whoever will have it 417 00:25:06,967 --> 00:25:08,844 could well wait. 418 00:25:09,007 --> 00:25:12,443 -There are cases, sir, when to keep people waiting is a crime. 419 00:25:19,207 --> 00:25:20,196 -So, monsieur? 420 00:25:20,367 --> 00:25:21,880 -He has the sum, 421 00:25:22,047 --> 00:25:24,436 but I do not know what he will do with it. 422 00:25:24,607 --> 00:25:26,359 A cryptic sentence, that's all. 423 00:25:26,527 --> 00:25:30,406 -Which was; -"Keeping people waiting is a crime." 424 00:25:30,607 --> 00:25:32,598 Harpsichord plays 425 00:25:32,767 --> 00:25:39,320 ::: 426 00:25:39,487 --> 00:25:41,876 -I'm away until tonight, my love. 427 00:25:42,047 --> 00:25:45,676 This charming music will accompany me along with it's player. 428 00:25:46,807 --> 00:25:49,196 -You have the sum? -Yes. 429 00:25:52,047 --> 00:25:55,084 ::: 430 00:25:55,287 --> 00:25:56,640 See you tonight, mother. 431 00:25:58,527 --> 00:26:01,166 -It's gold ; -Please, forget it. 432 00:26:01,327 --> 00:26:02,601 -Am I stupid. 433 00:26:02,767 --> 00:26:06,726 When a husband leaves with so much gold, he must be going out for gifts. 434 00:26:06,887 --> 00:26:09,003 -Exactly, mother. I am getting gifts. 435 00:26:09,167 --> 00:26:17,085 ::: 436 00:26:17,287 --> 00:26:19,482 -Go upstairs. -I have an appointment, father. 437 00:26:19,687 --> 00:26:21,962 -I know. I will accompany you there. 438 00:26:25,407 --> 00:26:26,396 You're welcome. 439 00:26:34,167 --> 00:26:36,556 -Mr. Deane, I am the son of a peasant, 440 00:26:36,727 --> 00:26:38,524 like your Missouri children, 441 00:26:38,687 --> 00:26:40,325 but I know the nobles. 442 00:26:40,487 --> 00:26:44,116 A drink under their nose, and they are willing to ruin themselves for any reason. 443 00:26:44,287 --> 00:26:46,403 Sober, they ruin themselves for women. 444 00:26:46,567 --> 00:26:49,081 -Not La Fayette, Mr. Kalb. -I believed it too. 445 00:26:49,247 --> 00:26:51,920 But he makes me wait for 8 days! 446 00:26:52,087 --> 00:26:55,397 If I don't go tonight I will never arrive by Monday. 447 00:26:55,567 --> 00:26:58,206 And on Monday, no more ships. 448 00:26:58,367 --> 00:27:00,119 -He said 16 hrs. 449 00:27:00,287 --> 00:27:01,515 -At the latest. 450 00:27:01,687 --> 00:27:03,200 It's been 15 hours and 45 minutes! 451 00:27:03,407 --> 00:27:05,204 -112,000 pounds which are the... 452 00:27:05,367 --> 00:27:06,800 -You are well informed. 453 00:27:07,447 --> 00:27:09,756 You know to whom this gold is destined? 454 00:27:09,927 --> 00:27:11,918 -Yes. -To the Countess of Simiane. 455 00:27:12,087 --> 00:27:13,725 -No. To the Rebels. 456 00:27:16,567 --> 00:27:18,876 -There is only one person who knew it. 457 00:27:19,047 --> 00:27:20,321 -Everyone has secrets. 458 00:27:20,487 --> 00:27:21,840 -Adrienne ... -Let's leave her. 459 00:27:22,007 --> 00:27:23,963 -It's my wife. -It's my daughter. 460 00:27:25,407 --> 00:27:28,365 Give your fortune to the American Rebels If you want, 461 00:27:28,527 --> 00:27:31,758 but give it discreetly and go no further. 462 00:27:31,927 --> 00:27:33,201 Your sword belongs to the king. 463 00:27:33,367 --> 00:27:37,201 -One day, he will be very happy. -For the moment, he is suspicious. 464 00:27:37,367 --> 00:27:40,882 You will think you are leaving Noailles for America, but it will be for the Dungeon of the Bastille. 465 00:27:41,047 --> 00:27:43,197 -That doesn't scare me. -It scares me. 466 00:27:43,367 --> 00:27:47,280 I wish for my son-in-law another condition than prison. 467 00:27:47,447 --> 00:27:50,564 Also, before you go to your meeting, 468 00:27:50,727 --> 00:27:53,036 we are going to put the king's suspicions to rest. 469 00:27:53,207 --> 00:27:54,925 -We are going to the King? 470 00:27:55,087 --> 00:27:56,998 -No, we are meeting his friend. -Which friend? 471 00:27:57,967 --> 00:27:59,161 -At the House of Lords. 472 00:28:00,287 --> 00:28:02,164 -Bring in Monsieur de La Fayette. 473 00:28:02,367 --> 00:28:04,483 -Entrust me with your Gold. 474 00:28:04,647 --> 00:28:06,638 Your clothes seem a bit burdened. 475 00:28:06,807 --> 00:28:09,605 This is not a confiscation, it is a deposit. 476 00:28:13,047 --> 00:28:14,196 Thank you. 477 00:28:17,367 --> 00:28:19,642 -Good Evening Monsieur. de La Fayette, 478 00:28:19,807 --> 00:28:21,035 under this roof, which will 479 00:28:21,247 --> 00:28:22,646 become yours. -Mine? 480 00:28:22,847 --> 00:28:25,202 -The 1st gentleman from my house is here 481 00:28:25,407 --> 00:28:26,999 before me. 482 00:28:27,207 --> 00:28:29,277 But it is also, one would say, 483 00:28:29,487 --> 00:28:30,681 your 1st piece of news. 484 00:28:30,847 --> 00:28:32,838 -Yes, forgive me, my lord. 485 00:28:33,007 --> 00:28:35,567 Monsieur d'Ayen reserved the surprise for me. 486 00:28:36,607 --> 00:28:38,040 -I see he succeeded. 487 00:28:38,247 --> 00:28:40,715 -He should have consulted me, however. 488 00:28:40,887 --> 00:28:44,436 This charge is a great honor and I find myself unworthy of it. 489 00:28:44,607 --> 00:28:45,403 -Your name, 490 00:28:45,607 --> 00:28:47,677 your uniform and your fortune 491 00:28:47,847 --> 00:28:50,156 render you particularly worthy. 492 00:28:50,327 --> 00:28:51,726 -Thank you, my lord. 493 00:28:52,647 --> 00:28:55,525 But besides these goods that you will enumerate, 494 00:28:55,687 --> 00:28:59,600 there is one I have weakness to hold more: my ideals. 495 00:29:00,367 --> 00:29:02,323 -Oh yes, I forgot ... 496 00:29:03,887 --> 00:29:06,196 It is fashionable to have ideals. 497 00:29:06,367 --> 00:29:07,482 What ideals? 498 00:29:07,687 --> 00:29:10,247 Birth dispenses with having them. 499 00:29:10,447 --> 00:29:13,598 Youth, name, fortune and wife 500 00:29:13,807 --> 00:29:15,240 are not enough for you? 501 00:29:15,447 --> 00:29:19,804 So leave the ideals to those who need them to live. 502 00:29:20,007 --> 00:29:24,000 -I need them to live, and those that I profess have prevented me from serving you. 503 00:29:24,207 --> 00:29:26,721 -I would prefer if you left me the sole judge. 504 00:29:26,927 --> 00:29:28,838 -They are just a word. -What word? 505 00:29:29,047 --> 00:29:31,436 -Liberty! -A word, indeed. 506 00:29:32,247 --> 00:29:34,283 -She lifts the world. -Only partly. 507 00:29:34,487 --> 00:29:35,317 -The youngest. 508 00:29:35,527 --> 00:29:37,483 -Monsieur de La Fayette, 509 00:29:37,647 --> 00:29:40,366 your franchisement is one more title. 510 00:29:42,887 --> 00:29:46,436 Monsieur d'Ayen did not hide from me your sympathy to the Rebels, 511 00:29:46,647 --> 00:29:50,686 but take then these rebel pirates like... 512 00:29:50,847 --> 00:29:53,236 like women take their hairstyle! 513 00:29:53,407 --> 00:29:56,319 Don't commit your life to them on a fashion, 514 00:29:56,527 --> 00:29:58,722 because in France, everything goes out of fashion. 515 00:29:58,887 --> 00:30:00,366 And nothing changes. 516 00:30:00,567 --> 00:30:03,001 -Everything will change! It would be desperate... 517 00:30:04,047 --> 00:30:06,197 -And the King? What do you do with the King? 518 00:30:06,407 --> 00:30:08,318 -And the people, my lord? 519 00:30:08,527 --> 00:30:09,596 -They would be happy 520 00:30:09,767 --> 00:30:12,281 if agitators did not preach to them that they shouldn't be. 521 00:30:12,487 --> 00:30:14,876 -These agitators do not preach, they are fighting 522 00:30:15,047 --> 00:30:17,515 the dishonesty of ministers, judges, 523 00:30:17,687 --> 00:30:19,678 the enslavement of the people! 524 00:30:19,887 --> 00:30:22,765 -But it's a revolutionary program sir. 525 00:30:22,967 --> 00:30:27,518 -You will understand, my Lord, that a revolutionary cannot be ... 526 00:30:27,727 --> 00:30:30,958 -I am not the king, but I can be one day. 527 00:30:31,127 --> 00:30:33,322 I can see clearly that a revolutionary 528 00:30:33,487 --> 00:30:35,000 has no place here. 529 00:30:36,327 --> 00:30:37,885 You've been warned. 530 00:30:43,167 --> 00:30:45,727 -Monsignor is waiting M. le Duc d'Ayen. 531 00:30:45,887 --> 00:30:48,082 -So, what did you say to him? 532 00:30:48,247 --> 00:30:51,319 -You will learn it from his own mouth. 533 00:30:51,487 --> 00:30:54,206 Your clothes are a bit lumpy! 534 00:30:54,367 --> 00:30:55,402 -Sorry. 535 00:31:05,927 --> 00:31:09,715 -I was named 1st gentleman from Monsieur's chambers. 536 00:31:09,887 --> 00:31:13,800 I need you for an urgent and secret mission. 537 00:31:18,327 --> 00:31:20,204 -Bordeaux, finished! 538 00:31:20,367 --> 00:31:21,402 -Here it is. 539 00:31:27,447 --> 00:31:29,165 -Between two police officers? 540 00:31:31,167 --> 00:31:33,078 -Thank you, gentlemen. Leave us. 541 00:31:38,567 --> 00:31:40,956 -You are very strong, Monsieur de La Fayette. 542 00:31:42,127 --> 00:31:43,685 Whistling 543 00:31:44,647 --> 00:31:46,080 Bye! 544 00:31:47,487 --> 00:31:48,602 -Come back quickly. 545 00:31:59,767 --> 00:32:02,964 -The 1st mission of your son-in-law went well. 546 00:32:03,127 --> 00:32:03,923 -Sorry? 547 00:32:04,087 --> 00:32:08,717 -Monsieur delivered the gold, and I had the honor of escorting him. 548 00:32:08,887 --> 00:32:12,516 -Be careful that this honor does not take you to the Dungeon. 549 00:32:30,247 --> 00:32:31,566 -I was hoping ... 550 00:32:37,167 --> 00:32:38,316 -Well? 551 00:32:39,687 --> 00:32:42,281 -It was the Countess of Simiane, Monsieur le duke. 552 00:32:43,447 --> 00:32:44,243 -Very well... 553 00:32:44,807 --> 00:32:48,402 -We play Marivaux the playwright, dear. -And pretty well, my goodness. 554 00:32:48,567 --> 00:32:52,082 My stepfather must be thinking that I abandon the Rebels 555 00:32:52,247 --> 00:32:53,441 for your beautiful eyes. 556 00:32:53,607 --> 00:32:57,566 -Plead to God that my beautiful eyes will not lead you to the Bastille. 557 00:32:58,367 --> 00:33:00,483 Gilbert, we're going to the Queen's house. 558 00:33:00,647 --> 00:33:04,003 -In whose honor? -Our comedy doesn't fool anyone. 559 00:33:04,607 --> 00:33:07,246 I have the disadvantages to be your mistress 560 00:33:07,407 --> 00:33:09,443 without having the advantages. 561 00:33:10,567 --> 00:33:14,196 A charitable soul who knows the secrets of Maurepas warned me. 562 00:33:14,367 --> 00:33:15,163 -Very well. 563 00:33:15,367 --> 00:33:17,358 Harp Music 564 00:33:17,527 --> 00:33:25,844 ::: 565 00:33:26,007 --> 00:33:27,440 -Monsieur de La Fayette. 566 00:33:27,647 --> 00:33:33,165 ::: 567 00:33:33,367 --> 00:33:36,359 -It's the first time we've seen you to my musical chamber. 568 00:33:36,567 --> 00:33:37,841 -Indeed, your Majesty. 569 00:33:38,047 --> 00:33:41,756 -Maybe it is to meet here our dear Lauzun? 570 00:33:42,687 --> 00:33:44,359 Or that good Mauroy? 571 00:33:45,007 --> 00:33:49,478 Or that excellent Segur, that I no longer see these days? 572 00:33:49,647 --> 00:33:53,401 -No. It is your Majesty that Monsieur de La Fayette comes to see, 573 00:33:53,567 --> 00:33:54,556 on my advice. 574 00:33:55,447 --> 00:33:58,519 -You transform my living room in a place of conspiracies? 575 00:33:59,127 --> 00:34:00,845 But it's so much fun. 576 00:34:01,007 --> 00:34:04,443 And those who amuse me are entitled to all indulgences. 577 00:34:04,607 --> 00:34:07,997 -I'm confused, but Your Majesty knows my frankness. 578 00:34:08,167 --> 00:34:09,885 -I also know your concerns. 579 00:34:10,047 --> 00:34:14,086 So it's to talk to me about this that you come to listen to my music. 580 00:34:14,247 --> 00:34:15,396 --Yes, Majesty! 581 00:34:17,607 --> 00:34:19,040 -God, how funny! 582 00:34:19,247 --> 00:34:20,475 -Nothing escapes you. 583 00:34:20,687 --> 00:34:21,642 -Oh yes. 584 00:34:21,807 --> 00:34:22,876 Alas... 585 00:34:23,087 --> 00:34:24,406 -Gentlemen, 586 00:34:24,607 --> 00:34:25,517 the King! 587 00:34:25,687 --> 00:34:27,405 -Sire, may I allow myself? 588 00:34:29,727 --> 00:34:31,080 -What do you want? 589 00:34:31,247 --> 00:34:32,646 -A signature, sire. 590 00:34:32,807 --> 00:34:36,117 -I'm going to the queen. Your signature will wait tomorrow. 591 00:34:36,287 --> 00:34:37,402 You are stubborn; 592 00:34:37,567 --> 00:34:40,718 -Stubbornness is the first duty of a minister. 593 00:34:40,927 --> 00:34:43,395 -Talk, but quickly, I love this song. 594 00:34:46,007 --> 00:34:47,998 -It's too late, your Majesty. 595 00:34:48,207 --> 00:34:50,880 -Maurepas is chasing me to your house, madam. 596 00:34:51,047 --> 00:34:53,845 You are the last refuge against this man. 597 00:34:54,047 --> 00:34:55,162 -''The last''? 598 00:34:56,527 --> 00:34:57,516 -The Signer, 599 00:34:57,727 --> 00:34:59,638 it's to decide, and at this hour, 600 00:34:59,807 --> 00:35:03,322 I wish to ponder only one decision: to sleep. 601 00:35:03,527 --> 00:35:06,280 -So let's exploit this love immoderate sleep. 602 00:35:06,447 --> 00:35:09,245 -What are you doing? -Please don't be afraid! 603 00:35:11,887 --> 00:35:16,358 -Sire, these signatures can no longer suffer the slightest delay. 604 00:35:16,527 --> 00:35:19,917 -Come now, is this a living room or a study room? 605 00:35:20,087 --> 00:35:21,440 -You are right. 606 00:35:21,607 --> 00:35:23,245 Resume the music. 607 00:35:23,407 --> 00:35:24,806 Let's get it over with, sir. 608 00:35:24,967 --> 00:35:32,476 ::: 609 00:35:32,687 --> 00:35:34,598 -You seem embarrassed, Louis. 610 00:35:34,767 --> 00:35:37,440 -There is something. These are arrest warrants. 611 00:35:37,607 --> 00:35:39,165 Look at the names. 612 00:35:41,287 --> 00:35:44,916 -What? Arrest the gentlemen who came to me as friends? 613 00:35:45,527 --> 00:35:49,156 -Did they not come to you for clemency because we intend to arrest them? 614 00:35:49,327 --> 00:35:53,320 -I'm taking you as a witness, sire. The minister accuses me of plotting! 615 00:35:53,487 --> 00:35:55,079 -Pay attention to your words. 616 00:35:55,247 --> 00:35:57,477 Take this back, this is not the moment. 617 00:35:58,647 --> 00:36:03,004 -Your Majesty will not make me reproach if I add another decree. 618 00:36:03,167 --> 00:36:04,839 -What decree; -The war. 619 00:36:06,767 --> 00:36:07,563 -The war... 620 00:36:07,727 --> 00:36:09,683 -England is losing patience, 621 00:36:09,887 --> 00:36:13,243 and departure for America of M. de La Fayette and his friends ... 622 00:36:13,407 --> 00:36:14,203 -England... 623 00:36:14,407 --> 00:36:17,843 should leave me to listen to some music. 624 00:36:19,087 --> 00:36:21,726 I regret, madam, England's friendship 625 00:36:21,887 --> 00:36:24,845 asks us to choose wisely. 626 00:36:25,007 --> 00:36:26,440 -Wait, sire. 627 00:36:26,607 --> 00:36:28,199 The interested parties are there. 628 00:36:28,367 --> 00:36:32,406 The most basic courtesy isn't it to inform them? 629 00:36:32,567 --> 00:36:35,127 -I am at your place, madam, I will bend. 630 00:36:38,127 --> 00:36:38,923 Gentlemen ... 631 00:36:39,127 --> 00:36:42,483 It is loathsome to the queen that we decide of your fate behind your back. 632 00:36:42,687 --> 00:36:47,078 I however, am less forgiving. 633 00:36:47,247 --> 00:36:50,159 For the pleasure of France, I therefore inform you: 634 00:36:50,327 --> 00:36:51,396 I will sign 635 00:36:51,607 --> 00:36:53,438 the arrests for all four of you. 636 00:36:56,167 --> 00:36:57,441 Continue the music. 637 00:36:57,607 --> 00:36:58,596 -Sire, I think about it. 638 00:36:58,767 --> 00:37:02,396 Isn't there a more elegant way to reassure England 639 00:37:02,567 --> 00:37:04,364 than to lock up Monsieur de La Fayette? 640 00:37:04,527 --> 00:37:06,722 -How? -By sending him to them! 641 00:37:06,927 --> 00:37:08,246 -The idea is admirable. 642 00:37:08,407 --> 00:37:11,524 His uncle Noailles is Ambassador to London. 643 00:37:11,727 --> 00:37:13,638 -Between parents, we invite each other, 644 00:37:13,807 --> 00:37:16,082 especially if the king invites you. 645 00:37:16,247 --> 00:37:20,035 -Madam, why do I have 2 ministers when you are worth 10? 646 00:37:23,607 --> 00:37:25,563 You will go to London, sir. 647 00:37:26,527 --> 00:37:29,166 Especially since I have to go to bed. 648 00:37:30,247 --> 00:37:31,885 -Your Majesty... -Enough, Maurepas! 649 00:37:32,047 --> 00:37:34,163 It's 10 p.m., it's madness. 650 00:37:34,327 --> 00:37:37,717 If they don't let me sleep what will happen France? 651 00:37:40,207 --> 00:37:42,641 -How can I thank Your Majesty? 652 00:37:42,807 --> 00:37:44,798 -By turning your head to the English. 653 00:37:44,967 --> 00:37:48,164 -Suffer, as little as possible -I don't like to suffer. 654 00:37:48,327 --> 00:37:50,158 Good luck in London. 655 00:37:53,367 --> 00:37:56,598 656 00:37:56,767 --> 00:38:00,885 -My dear Noailles, even if it means shocking you Lord Germain, 657 00:38:01,047 --> 00:38:05,484 I repeat: we would never demand you to take Canada. 658 00:38:05,647 --> 00:38:09,435 -You forget, Highness, that England lives by her trade. 659 00:38:09,607 --> 00:38:12,485 And what does her business subsist on? From its colonies. 660 00:38:13,287 --> 00:38:16,245 -But if we give them to our friends, 661 00:38:16,407 --> 00:38:18,796 we wake up one fine morning 662 00:38:18,967 --> 00:38:22,801 without trade, without colonies and without friends. 663 00:38:23,007 --> 00:38:26,158 -What a pity for France that your highness was not King 664 00:38:26,327 --> 00:38:27,601 in place of your brother. 665 00:38:27,807 --> 00:38:31,197 -I love everything about France: her ideas, her mind 666 00:38:31,367 --> 00:38:32,766 and her wine. 667 00:38:33,367 --> 00:38:34,846 What are we drinking to? 668 00:38:36,367 --> 00:38:38,358 -To France, of course. 669 00:38:38,527 --> 00:38:40,836 -To England. -Both! 670 00:38:41,007 --> 00:38:43,202 You are in good luck, my dear d'Ayen. 671 00:38:43,407 --> 00:38:44,556 -Your Highness. 672 00:38:45,167 --> 00:38:47,317 -France is in the hot seat. 673 00:38:48,287 --> 00:38:51,324 Did you not promise to bring in Monsieur de La Fayette? 674 00:38:51,487 --> 00:38:52,761 -Here he is, Highness. 675 00:38:52,927 --> 00:38:54,758 -Excuse me sir. 676 00:38:54,927 --> 00:38:58,602 I heard about you, but I did not expect 677 00:38:58,807 --> 00:38:59,956 to find you so young. 678 00:39:00,167 --> 00:39:02,317 This youth makes you likable. 679 00:39:02,527 --> 00:39:03,880 -And less formidable. 680 00:39:05,447 --> 00:39:09,156 -Will you raise your glass with us in the alliance? 681 00:39:09,327 --> 00:39:12,558 -What alliance? -Well that of our 2 countries. 682 00:39:13,527 --> 00:39:16,724 -It would be with joy, but there is a third between us. 683 00:39:16,887 --> 00:39:18,081 -Who? 684 00:39:18,887 --> 00:39:19,717 -America. 685 00:39:19,927 --> 00:39:22,316 -America, sir, is not a country. 686 00:39:22,487 --> 00:39:24,318 It is an English colony. 687 00:39:24,487 --> 00:39:26,682 -Lord Germain, Minister of Colonies. 688 00:39:26,887 --> 00:39:28,161 -Monsieur. 689 00:39:28,327 --> 00:39:30,363 I also heard from you, 690 00:39:30,567 --> 00:39:32,125 Monsieur de La Fayette. 691 00:39:32,287 --> 00:39:35,962 You wanted to cross the Atlantic, but you only went across the English Channel. 692 00:39:36,127 --> 00:39:38,766 You finally understood where the winner resided. 693 00:39:38,967 --> 00:39:42,323 -We are swift conquerors in the ministries, Excellency. 694 00:39:42,487 --> 00:39:44,239 The Rebels did not capitulate. 695 00:39:44,447 --> 00:39:48,076 -The gold distributed by Deane and Franklin in Paris 696 00:39:48,247 --> 00:39:50,522 won't delay long this deadline. 697 00:39:50,727 --> 00:39:54,083 -It's not the gold that makes one the friends of Liberty. 698 00:39:54,727 --> 00:39:56,922 Your Hessian mercenaries, However... 699 00:39:57,127 --> 00:40:00,437 -they are well worth the bandits who enlist from France. 700 00:40:00,647 --> 00:40:02,877 -If that is the case with the French volunteers, 701 00:40:03,047 --> 00:40:04,765 why worry about it? 702 00:40:04,927 --> 00:40:07,077 -You forget from whom you are invited. 703 00:40:07,247 --> 00:40:08,123 -No, relax. 704 00:40:08,327 --> 00:40:10,238 I also like the French ardor. 705 00:40:12,607 --> 00:40:14,484 -Here is our guest of honor. 706 00:40:14,647 --> 00:40:18,162 -Monsieur de La Fayette, you are going to have fresh news 707 00:40:18,327 --> 00:40:19,840 of your Rebel friends. 708 00:40:40,887 --> 00:40:42,878 Hunting horn 709 00:40:43,047 --> 00:40:45,607 ::: 710 00:40:45,767 --> 00:40:47,564 -You are French, sir? 711 00:40:47,727 --> 00:40:51,606 Excuse my English ears, but I misunderstood your name. 712 00:40:51,767 --> 00:40:53,200 -Marquis de La Fayette. 713 00:40:55,567 --> 00:40:57,159 -Do you like hunting? 714 00:40:57,327 --> 00:40:59,841 -Such that I keep a memory of it. 715 00:41:00,007 --> 00:41:02,840 I grew up in Auvergne, we hunt a lot. 716 00:41:03,007 --> 00:41:05,475 -As in the west of England. 717 00:41:05,647 --> 00:41:06,966 My country... 718 00:41:07,127 --> 00:41:09,880 I hope to go back when the war is over. 719 00:41:10,047 --> 00:41:12,003 -We say it is coming to an end. 720 00:41:12,167 --> 00:41:14,158 -It's possible. 721 00:41:14,327 --> 00:41:17,842 -According to you, the Rebels can they still hold? 722 00:41:18,007 --> 00:41:21,079 -As long as they have a chief like Washington? yes. 723 00:41:22,567 --> 00:41:24,364 -And his troops, sir, 724 00:41:24,527 --> 00:41:27,758 do they deserve the contempt that Lord Germain bears them? 725 00:41:27,927 --> 00:41:31,317 -You are young, sir, but you are in the military. 726 00:41:31,487 --> 00:41:34,877 A bunch of barefoot volunteers, 727 00:41:35,047 --> 00:41:37,607 armed with hunting rifles and without officers, 728 00:41:37,767 --> 00:41:40,281 who hold the British army in check, 729 00:41:40,447 --> 00:41:43,007 don't they deserve something else than contempt? 730 00:41:43,167 --> 00:41:44,361 -Oh yes. 731 00:41:44,927 --> 00:41:46,042 Victory! 732 00:41:47,607 --> 00:41:49,438 -Monsieur de La Fayette... 733 00:42:22,487 --> 00:42:24,682 Bird cry -Attention! 734 00:42:32,367 --> 00:42:34,597 -Excuse me, he was only hurt. 735 00:43:15,647 --> 00:43:17,160 -A message from Baron de Kalb. 736 00:43:38,767 --> 00:43:39,677 -Monsieur Bancroft. 737 00:43:39,887 --> 00:43:42,196 -At your service, monsieur. 738 00:43:42,367 --> 00:43:44,756 -Are you staying in London? -For the moment. 739 00:43:44,967 --> 00:43:47,276 -Can I charge you with a mission? 740 00:43:47,487 --> 00:43:49,000 -You can, yes. 741 00:43:50,807 --> 00:43:54,004 -I will give you a letter for the Duke of Ayen. 742 00:43:54,167 --> 00:43:56,601 You will not give it to him until 8 days pass. 743 00:44:00,167 --> 00:44:01,441 -Monsieur Bancroft? 744 00:44:01,607 --> 00:44:03,040 -Exactly. 745 00:44:03,207 --> 00:44:05,243 -It's a letter from my son-in-law? 746 00:44:06,887 --> 00:44:07,683 -Exactly. 747 00:44:07,887 --> 00:44:10,242 -Why did he not give it to me? 748 00:44:10,447 --> 00:44:12,165 -When we write to someone, 749 00:44:12,327 --> 00:44:14,716 we usually do not want to meet him. 750 00:44:21,927 --> 00:44:23,201 -You are aware? 751 00:44:24,567 --> 00:44:26,523 -Incorrect. I don't know anything. 752 00:44:26,727 --> 00:44:28,638 -Yet, you serve as a messenger 753 00:44:28,847 --> 00:44:31,486 to my son-in-law. -I like to help 754 00:44:31,687 --> 00:44:32,642 everybody. 755 00:44:32,807 --> 00:44:34,399 -It's a farewell letter. 756 00:44:35,087 --> 00:44:36,076 You knew it? 757 00:44:37,327 --> 00:44:38,442 -Exactly. 758 00:44:38,607 --> 00:44:40,484 but I don't need to know. 759 00:44:41,327 --> 00:44:43,443 -Maybe you can explain to me. 760 00:44:44,527 --> 00:44:45,403 -Perhaps. 761 00:44:45,607 --> 00:44:46,835 -My son-in-law writes to me: 762 00:44:47,007 --> 00:44:50,044 When you receive this letter, 8 days will have passed 763 00:44:50,247 --> 00:44:51,600 ''since my departure.'' 764 00:44:51,807 --> 00:44:53,286 But he left London yesterday. 765 00:44:54,247 --> 00:44:55,123 -Yes. 766 00:44:55,327 --> 00:44:56,646 -He didn't ask you 767 00:44:56,847 --> 00:44:58,246 to wait 8 days? 768 00:44:58,407 --> 00:45:00,159 -Exactly. -So what? 769 00:45:01,847 --> 00:45:05,476 -I told you, I like to be of service to everyone. 770 00:45:05,687 --> 00:45:09,157 -You are a curious character, Monsieur. Bancroft. 771 00:45:09,327 --> 00:45:11,921 -I know all the interest that you have in him. 772 00:45:12,087 --> 00:45:14,476 Why make you wait 8 days 773 00:45:14,647 --> 00:45:17,559 to know all the details of his trip; 774 00:45:17,727 --> 00:45:18,523 -Which? 775 00:45:18,727 --> 00:45:20,604 -He doesn't give you any? 776 00:45:20,767 --> 00:45:23,884 In general, travelers give details. 777 00:45:24,087 --> 00:45:25,566 -For example? 778 00:45:26,807 --> 00:45:28,445 -I know so little. 779 00:45:28,607 --> 00:45:31,758 I only know that he will find Baron Kalb 780 00:45:31,927 --> 00:45:35,397 in Bordeaux prepared to embark on a ship called "The Victory" 781 00:45:35,567 --> 00:45:37,398 leaving for America, 782 00:45:37,567 --> 00:45:40,559 where Monsieur de La Fayette will fight alongside the Rebels 783 00:45:40,727 --> 00:45:43,685 with the rank of General in the American army. 784 00:45:43,847 --> 00:45:46,919 You see, I know almost nothing. 785 00:45:47,127 --> 00:45:48,958 -You must quickly give me this letter. 786 00:45:49,127 --> 00:45:50,480 -Not yet. 787 00:45:52,367 --> 00:45:53,516 In 8 days. 788 00:45:53,727 --> 00:45:57,561 -Is it too early or too late? -If you dispatch a rapid messenger, 789 00:45:57,727 --> 00:46:00,924 he will arrive in Paris in time. I have calculated correctly. 790 00:46:01,847 --> 00:46:03,565 -You are playing a funny game. 791 00:46:04,527 --> 00:46:05,676 -Exactly. 792 00:46:05,847 --> 00:46:07,485 I even play 2, you see? 793 00:46:07,687 --> 00:46:08,836 -To win double? 794 00:46:09,047 --> 00:46:11,561 -incorrect. To be sure to win. 795 00:46:12,727 --> 00:46:14,126 -How much do I owe you? 796 00:46:15,207 --> 00:46:17,357 -Wait until you win. 797 00:46:17,567 --> 00:46:18,602 -Exactly. 798 00:47:02,007 --> 00:47:05,682 -Let it pass! London messenger for the service of the king! 799 00:47:28,007 --> 00:47:30,521 -Is it an hour to disturb people? 800 00:47:30,687 --> 00:47:32,006 Give me this letter. 801 00:47:43,007 --> 00:47:45,646 Send me a courier on the field. 802 00:47:46,447 --> 00:47:47,641 -Adrienne... 803 00:47:51,927 --> 00:47:53,360 Listen to me now. 804 00:47:55,167 --> 00:47:56,919 I'm not coming back. 805 00:47:57,687 --> 00:47:59,006 I leave. 806 00:48:02,327 --> 00:48:03,601 Yes my heart. 807 00:48:05,007 --> 00:48:06,998 -When? -Now. 808 00:48:10,087 --> 00:48:11,679 We don't get to choose. 809 00:48:12,807 --> 00:48:14,081 I would despise myself. 810 00:48:14,887 --> 00:48:16,161 You also. 811 00:48:18,327 --> 00:48:20,636 -I will wait for you. -My Lady. 812 00:48:24,167 --> 00:48:25,646 We will laugh together again. 813 00:48:30,407 --> 00:48:32,238 You will have your war, too. 814 00:48:32,887 --> 00:48:35,845 Against your father, against the king, against all. 815 00:48:36,847 --> 00:48:38,519 It's harder to fight 816 00:48:38,727 --> 00:48:41,036 with his friends than against his enemies. 817 00:48:43,967 --> 00:48:46,162 -You must know, too. 818 00:48:47,487 --> 00:48:48,283 -Yes? 819 00:48:48,447 --> 00:48:52,644 -papa... It's not me who informed him about your plans. 820 00:48:52,807 --> 00:48:55,082 You suspected me, I know that. 821 00:48:55,247 --> 00:48:57,317 But I never told him anything. 822 00:48:59,807 --> 00:49:02,605 Always call me your Lady. 823 00:49:02,767 --> 00:49:04,405 And when you're there 824 00:49:06,167 --> 00:49:08,123 Remember that you have a real wife. 825 00:49:10,447 --> 00:49:12,756 Hoof noises 826 00:49:12,967 --> 00:49:15,640 ::: 827 00:49:15,807 --> 00:49:18,275 Someone knocked. 828 00:49:24,807 --> 00:49:25,956 Go. 829 00:49:26,567 --> 00:49:27,795 Quick. 830 00:49:29,567 --> 00:49:30,966 I'll hold them back. 831 00:49:43,087 --> 00:49:44,566 What is it, sir? 832 00:49:44,727 --> 00:49:48,481 -By order of the king, we must make sure of Monsieur le marquis. 833 00:49:48,687 --> 00:49:50,484 -The Marquis is in London. 834 00:49:50,647 --> 00:49:52,080 You should know that. 835 00:49:52,287 --> 00:49:54,278 -The king's order is formal. 836 00:49:54,447 --> 00:49:56,563 Allow us to check 837 00:49:56,767 --> 00:49:59,156 that he's not here. -Show me this order. 838 00:50:09,847 --> 00:50:11,644 Do your duty, sir. 839 00:50:22,807 --> 00:50:24,525 So, have you found him? 840 00:50:24,687 --> 00:50:28,475 -It would have been better for him, madam, that I found him. 841 00:50:37,767 --> 00:50:41,806 -I escaped beautifully, I had Maurepas' henchmen on the trail. 842 00:50:41,967 --> 00:50:42,956 Let's go! 843 00:50:43,127 --> 00:50:45,641 -Maurepas woke up the King in the middle of the night. 844 00:50:45,807 --> 00:50:48,275 -He must pester! -Everything will be done 845 00:50:48,487 --> 00:50:50,921 to prevent your departure. -I have never 846 00:50:51,127 --> 00:50:53,482 expected that it was going to be a vacation. 847 00:50:53,647 --> 00:50:56,923 -You will be considered by your king as a deserter. 848 00:50:57,087 --> 00:51:00,716 -We are deserter only if we lose. Me, I go to win. 849 00:51:01,407 --> 00:51:03,523 -Monsieur de La Fayette, 850 00:51:03,687 --> 00:51:04,802 listen to me. 851 00:51:05,927 --> 00:51:09,715 You must know what it costs me to give you this advice. 852 00:51:10,807 --> 00:51:12,035 Stay. 853 00:51:12,207 --> 00:51:15,597 -Mr. Franklin, it costs me not to leave. 854 00:51:15,767 --> 00:51:18,440 what would I say to General Washington? 855 00:51:18,607 --> 00:51:21,167 -That all of France were like you. 856 00:51:30,007 --> 00:51:34,000 -Away! I can barely believe it. -You will be general, baron. 857 00:51:34,167 --> 00:51:36,920 -Curious team, marquis. -Who? 858 00:51:37,087 --> 00:51:41,000 -The horses! the two of us!... I am German, you are French, 859 00:51:41,167 --> 00:51:43,362 but it is I who have the cult of reason, 860 00:51:43,527 --> 00:51:45,518 and you who are, how to say ... 861 00:51:45,687 --> 00:51:47,040 Exalted! 862 00:51:47,607 --> 00:51:49,006 False baron, true marquis. 863 00:51:49,167 --> 00:51:52,682 Old poor man who wants to be rich, and rich young man who will die poor. 864 00:51:52,847 --> 00:51:54,963 -But under the American flag. 865 00:51:55,127 --> 00:51:56,765 We have that point in common. 866 00:51:56,927 --> 00:51:58,918 -What point? -We are free. 867 00:52:15,607 --> 00:52:16,642 Your lucky charm? 868 00:52:17,767 --> 00:52:19,041 -Yes, my lucky charm. 869 00:52:21,567 --> 00:52:22,602 Yours? 870 00:52:22,767 --> 00:52:23,756 -Mine. 871 00:52:35,167 --> 00:52:37,442 -The dragoons are behind! Go on! 872 00:53:04,407 --> 00:53:06,204 -Quick quick ! We have them! 873 00:53:10,927 --> 00:53:13,395 -Make the horses fly like arrows, quickly! 874 00:53:50,767 --> 00:53:51,882 -Where are they? 875 00:53:53,847 --> 00:53:55,485 I advise you to talk! 876 00:53:55,647 --> 00:53:57,239 -I do not understand! 877 00:53:57,447 --> 00:54:02,077 Brouhaha 878 00:54:02,287 --> 00:54:25,042 ::: 879 00:54:25,207 --> 00:54:27,880 -We will cling towards the West Indies. 880 00:54:28,047 --> 00:54:28,843 Laughs 881 00:54:29,007 --> 00:54:32,044 -Why are they laughing? We no longer go to the West Indies? 882 00:54:32,847 --> 00:54:34,360 -Capitain Borsalino. 883 00:54:34,527 --> 00:54:35,721 -Hello, Captain. 884 00:54:36,727 --> 00:54:39,764 The West Indies, it was for the Bordeaux Port Authority. 885 00:54:39,927 --> 00:54:43,044 We're going to America. -What? To America? 886 00:54:43,207 --> 00:54:45,675 With a stopover in the Carribean? -No. 887 00:54:45,847 --> 00:54:48,122 -And my cargo? -What cargo? 888 00:54:48,287 --> 00:54:51,085 -A little cloth for sale in the West Indies. 889 00:54:51,247 --> 00:54:53,238 -It was not planned, captain. 890 00:54:53,407 --> 00:54:55,762 -America wasn't planned either! 891 00:54:55,927 --> 00:54:59,283 -You can sell your merchandise in America. 892 00:54:59,447 --> 00:55:02,359 -If the English fall on it, they will take it. 893 00:55:02,527 --> 00:55:03,676 -He is right. 894 00:55:05,127 --> 00:55:07,357 -Well, I'll buy it from you. 895 00:55:07,527 --> 00:55:08,516 -All? -All! 896 00:55:09,127 --> 00:55:11,846 -What are you going to do with all that cloth? 897 00:55:12,007 --> 00:55:14,999 -There won't be enough to dress the Rebels. 898 00:55:15,167 --> 00:55:17,806 Come on, captain. Set sail right away! 899 00:55:17,967 --> 00:55:20,527 -And your luggage, monsieur le marquis? 900 00:55:20,687 --> 00:55:22,996 -My luggage? We don't expect them. 901 00:55:23,167 --> 00:55:25,397 -There is one thing that I have to wait. 902 00:55:25,567 --> 00:55:27,558 -What? -The tide! 903 00:55:27,727 --> 00:55:29,206 Another 2 hours. 904 00:55:29,367 --> 00:55:32,165 -But in 2 hours, the dragoons will be here! 905 00:55:32,327 --> 00:55:36,036 -What can I do? The tide will not rise before. 906 00:55:36,207 --> 00:55:37,083 lmpossibile! 907 00:55:37,247 --> 00:55:41,001 -Make a prayer, Marquis. As for me, I only believe in the devil! 908 00:55:43,447 --> 00:55:45,403 -And me, to Our Lady. 909 00:55:45,607 --> 00:55:49,520 Our Lady heard you, Marquis. The departure will begin. 910 00:55:58,007 --> 00:55:59,076 -Halt! 911 00:56:02,167 --> 00:56:03,680 -Too late, captain. 912 00:56:05,847 --> 00:56:07,724 -Damnable Shit! 913 00:56:07,887 --> 00:56:09,400 -Don't worry, baron. 914 00:56:23,487 --> 00:56:26,479 If I am on board, "The Victory" will be seized, 915 00:56:27,167 --> 00:56:29,158 along with the weapons and supplies. 916 00:56:29,327 --> 00:56:31,443 -Yes, like the ship in Sussex. -No! 917 00:56:31,607 --> 00:56:33,916 "The Victory" Must arrive. 918 00:56:34,087 --> 00:56:34,997 Captain. 919 00:56:35,167 --> 00:56:36,759 Prepare to depart, you must leave. 920 00:56:37,447 --> 00:56:38,562 Without me. 921 00:56:38,727 --> 00:56:40,718 -lmpossible! -We won't be leaving! 922 00:56:40,887 --> 00:56:42,002 -Yes! 923 00:56:42,167 --> 00:56:43,395 This is my 1st order. 924 00:56:44,647 --> 00:56:45,966 And the last. 925 00:56:47,727 --> 00:56:50,002 Replace me over there by giving your best. 926 00:56:55,687 --> 00:56:58,326 It's your Lucky Charm that was good luck, baron. 927 00:57:20,847 --> 00:57:23,884 -You had a good run, monsieur le marquis. 928 00:57:24,047 --> 00:57:25,765 But alas, we are reunited. 929 00:57:25,927 --> 00:57:27,963 I have a message for you. 930 00:57:28,127 --> 00:57:29,162 A message from the King. 931 00:57:29,367 --> 00:57:32,837 -How can you not believe in the devil? 932 00:57:33,047 --> 00:57:35,845 -I will establish your itinerary until Marseille. 933 00:57:36,007 --> 00:57:40,444 Do not take offense at the precautions that we will take for you. 934 00:57:40,607 --> 00:57:42,404 However, we will not take 935 00:57:42,607 --> 00:57:45,201 any for the crew and supplies. 936 00:57:45,407 --> 00:57:48,444 As you see, you are not arrested, Marquis. 937 00:57:48,607 --> 00:57:50,757 Your coach is waiting for you. 938 00:57:53,607 --> 00:57:54,926 -We can't stop this. 939 00:57:55,087 --> 00:57:57,157 -No, he gets into his car. 940 00:59:24,807 --> 00:59:27,037 -Stop, by order of the king! 941 00:59:27,207 --> 00:59:29,846 Please tell me who you are and where you are going. 942 00:59:30,007 --> 00:59:34,159 -Marquis de La Fayette, on the way for Marseilles by order of the King. 943 00:59:34,327 --> 00:59:36,522 -Please excuse the precautions ... 944 00:59:36,687 --> 00:59:37,483 -On the way! 945 00:59:49,687 --> 00:59:52,201 -Cut him off! Stop! 946 01:00:05,807 --> 01:00:07,035 -Mauroy! 947 01:00:07,247 --> 01:00:09,238 You haven't left? -Not without you! 948 01:00:09,407 --> 01:00:11,318 -Nothing was stopping you. 949 01:00:11,487 --> 01:00:14,797 -I'm not coming to accompany you, Gilbert, but bring you back 950 01:00:14,967 --> 01:00:16,844 on "The Victory". -By Swimming? 951 01:00:17,607 --> 01:00:20,997 -Listen, without you, this departure no longer made sense. 952 01:00:21,167 --> 01:00:23,920 I proposed to anchor in Spain, in Los Pasajes. 953 01:00:24,087 --> 01:00:28,444 I jumped into a rowboat and ... -And you want me to jump for joy 954 01:00:28,607 --> 01:00:30,404 and that I follow you to Los Pasajes. 955 01:00:31,487 --> 01:00:32,681 Here, read. 956 01:00:35,647 --> 01:00:38,036 The King orders me to go to Marseilles, 957 01:00:38,207 --> 01:00:39,560 and I go. 958 01:00:39,767 --> 01:00:43,077 But you, I order you to go to America, 959 01:00:43,247 --> 01:00:46,205 to fight twice as much, and to conquer! 960 01:00:46,807 --> 01:00:47,842 Go away, Mauroy! 961 01:00:48,407 --> 01:00:49,601 Go away! 962 01:00:51,527 --> 01:00:53,358 -Farewell, Gilbert. -Farewell. 963 01:00:57,447 --> 01:00:58,596 Mauroy! 964 01:01:16,807 --> 01:01:18,525 -It's him! -Are you sure? 965 01:01:18,687 --> 01:01:20,723 -Yes! I'm sure, it's him! 966 01:01:20,887 --> 01:01:22,081 -The rowboat, quickly! 967 01:01:24,487 --> 01:01:27,524 Joyful Cheering 968 01:01:27,727 --> 01:01:41,482 ::: 969 01:01:41,647 --> 01:01:43,683 -Prepare for departure! 970 01:01:48,367 --> 01:01:50,881 Starboard prepare the maneuver! 971 01:01:51,047 --> 01:01:53,197 Release the main topsail! 972 01:01:55,367 --> 01:01:58,200 Hoist the large jib and the brigantine! 973 01:01:58,727 --> 01:02:00,479 -My compliments, Maurepas. 974 01:02:00,647 --> 01:02:02,842 Monsieur de La Fayette has escaped you. 975 01:02:03,007 --> 01:02:05,601 -If Your Majesty had listened to me... 976 01:02:05,767 --> 01:02:06,961 -Why are you laughing? 977 01:02:07,127 --> 01:02:09,766 -Admit he took you for a pretty nice ride. 978 01:02:09,927 --> 01:02:12,964 -I do not know if England finds it very pretty. 979 01:02:14,367 --> 01:02:17,803 What is the temperature, at the English embassy, ​​Vergennes; 980 01:02:17,967 --> 01:02:19,559 -Ice Cold, sire. 981 01:02:19,727 --> 01:02:22,161 -Which proves, sire, that England does not find 982 01:02:22,327 --> 01:02:26,320 La Fayette's help to the Rebels negligible. 983 01:02:26,487 --> 01:02:28,796 -You think that a young person who is not even 20 years old 984 01:02:28,967 --> 01:02:30,844 will change the course of events? 985 01:02:31,007 --> 01:02:32,520 -What do you know? 986 01:02:32,687 --> 01:02:34,917 -He disobeys me, and it amuses you! 987 01:02:35,087 --> 01:02:38,318 -No. But if he, in the open sea, heard you, 988 01:02:38,487 --> 01:02:40,284 It would surely amuse him! 989 01:02:40,487 --> 01:02:42,478 Sound of waves 990 01:02:42,647 --> 01:02:47,801 ::: 991 01:02:48,007 --> 01:02:51,636 Wood creaking 992 01:02:51,847 --> 01:02:54,407 ::: 993 01:02:54,567 --> 01:02:56,922 -You're looking for English frigates? 994 01:02:57,087 --> 01:02:59,681 -According to your second in command, there are some around here. 995 01:02:59,847 --> 01:03:02,202 -By a miracle, we may not see any, 996 01:03:02,367 --> 01:03:04,801 but I don't believe in miracles. 997 01:03:04,967 --> 01:03:08,596 Have you ever been boarded at sea Marquis? -No never. 998 01:03:08,767 --> 01:03:11,804 -The frigate sends the red flag, and you, the white. 999 01:03:11,967 --> 01:03:13,320 -Out of the question. 1000 01:03:14,527 --> 01:03:17,041 -At the 1st warning shot, you hoist the flag of surrender quickly. 1001 01:03:17,207 --> 01:03:18,356 -Impossible! 1002 01:03:19,207 --> 01:03:21,596 -After the second warning shot, if ''Impossible'', ''Fire!'' 1003 01:03:21,767 --> 01:03:24,440 Do you know how many cannons the English have? 1004 01:03:24,607 --> 01:03:26,086 12! -And we, 2. 1005 01:03:26,247 --> 01:03:28,078 Naval combat is out of the question. 1006 01:03:28,247 --> 01:03:31,000 -All in good time, you are reasonable. 1007 01:03:31,167 --> 01:03:34,000 -You go full sail on the frigate. 1008 01:03:34,167 --> 01:03:37,045 Board their vessel and commence a saber attack! 1009 01:03:40,207 --> 01:03:43,563 -In the merchant navy, sabers are often carried. 1010 01:03:43,727 --> 01:03:46,525 We never use them. -I will give you lessons. 1011 01:03:46,687 --> 01:03:48,962 -I sold you my boat, marquis. 1012 01:03:51,167 --> 01:03:52,361 But not my skin! 1013 01:03:52,527 --> 01:03:54,324 Laughter 1014 01:03:56,687 --> 01:03:58,325 With the saber ... Huh! 1015 01:03:59,647 --> 01:04:04,163 After sighting the first English frigate, detach the row-boat from the port side! 1016 01:04:04,327 --> 01:04:06,557 Prepare to set sail without sleeping! 1017 01:04:07,647 --> 01:04:10,241 They will count to 20 and after, hop to it! 1018 01:04:12,887 --> 01:04:14,923 The boat is already paid. 1019 01:04:18,527 --> 01:04:21,405 -Defender of this Liberty that I idolize, 1020 01:04:21,567 --> 01:04:23,717 to liberate myself more than anyone, 1021 01:04:23,887 --> 01:04:27,596 coming, as a friend, to offer my services to this republic, 1022 01:04:27,767 --> 01:04:31,203 I only wear my candor and my good will. 1023 01:04:39,007 --> 01:04:42,636 No particular interest, no ambition. 1024 01:04:43,687 --> 01:04:47,316 Working for my glory, I work for their happiness. 1025 01:04:52,847 --> 01:04:55,156 Adrienne, my sweet heart, 1026 01:04:55,887 --> 01:04:58,242 a day still comes to an end. 1027 01:05:01,807 --> 01:05:05,197 I must stop writing, because I forbade all light on the ship 1028 01:05:05,367 --> 01:05:06,561 in these final days at sea. 1029 01:05:06,727 --> 01:05:08,240 -Sometimes I wonder 1030 01:05:08,407 --> 01:05:09,522 if it exists. 1031 01:05:09,687 --> 01:05:10,756 -What is that? 1032 01:05:10,927 --> 01:05:11,996 -America 1033 01:05:12,647 --> 01:05:13,966 We must have passed it. 1034 01:05:14,127 --> 01:05:17,119 -La Royerie is lucky, birds fascinate him. 1035 01:05:17,287 --> 01:05:18,720 They are however identical. 1036 01:05:18,887 --> 01:05:20,559 -Exactly, no. 1037 01:05:20,727 --> 01:05:22,558 These are different. 1038 01:05:22,727 --> 01:05:23,557 -In what? 1039 01:05:25,007 --> 01:05:26,645 -they are Americans. 1040 01:05:27,607 --> 01:05:30,644 They are no longer sea birds. The earth is near! 1041 01:05:31,647 --> 01:05:33,080 -Thank God. 1042 01:05:35,327 --> 01:05:37,397 -We shall have a drink to celebrate. 1043 01:05:37,567 --> 01:05:39,683 -Your English is improving, marquis ! 1044 01:05:39,847 --> 01:05:42,805 But don't toast before arriving, it brings bad luck. 1045 01:05:42,967 --> 01:05:45,959 -Ship in sight from starboard forward! 1046 01:05:46,127 --> 01:05:47,116 -You see? 1047 01:05:47,287 --> 01:05:50,040 -It cannot be English. -I bet my Generals contract! 1048 01:05:50,207 --> 01:05:51,242 -I'll hold you to it, baron! 1049 01:05:54,847 --> 01:05:56,599 -It's the ship of the English. 1050 01:05:57,927 --> 01:05:58,723 -I won. 1051 01:06:03,527 --> 01:06:06,325 -Believe me, marquis, the white flag of surrender. 1052 01:06:08,687 --> 01:06:10,086 -Touch it, 1053 01:06:10,247 --> 01:06:12,636 and I will give you a taste of this gunpowder! 1054 01:06:12,807 --> 01:06:14,286 It is I who command! 1055 01:06:14,967 --> 01:06:16,161 Fight off! 1056 01:06:21,327 --> 01:06:22,965 Around me, you people. 1057 01:06:27,567 --> 01:06:28,636 Baron? 1058 01:06:29,767 --> 01:06:32,486 My contract does not provide combat at sea. 1059 01:06:32,687 --> 01:06:33,915 -Neither do theirs. 1060 01:06:35,087 --> 01:06:36,406 Look at them. 1061 01:06:36,567 --> 01:06:38,876 If you walk with me, they will walk. 1062 01:06:39,047 --> 01:06:41,515 Baron, you are an American officer. 1063 01:06:43,367 --> 01:06:45,881 -And I'm going to die like a common sailor, 1064 01:06:46,047 --> 01:06:48,197 I who hate the sea. 1065 01:06:49,927 --> 01:06:52,043 Come on, arm yourself! 1066 01:06:56,967 --> 01:06:57,763 Let's go ! 1067 01:07:01,927 --> 01:07:03,155 -Let's go! 1068 01:07:04,607 --> 01:07:06,165 -Master of the crew! 1069 01:07:08,807 --> 01:07:11,241 -Prepare the boarding posts! 1070 01:07:11,927 --> 01:07:13,155 -In the hold! 1071 01:07:14,607 --> 01:07:16,086 -Man your Stations! 1072 01:07:16,247 --> 01:07:19,478 Detach cannons, grenades and the fire pots in the tops! 1073 01:07:19,647 --> 01:07:22,639 The 2 sides to the action station, the gunners to their places! 1074 01:07:22,807 --> 01:07:23,717 Garnish the tops! 1075 01:07:24,487 --> 01:07:27,001 -Turn a little, let them see our flag. 1076 01:07:33,567 --> 01:07:34,761 He's an American! 1077 01:07:34,927 --> 01:07:35,757 -Hourra! 1078 01:07:35,967 --> 01:07:37,958 Acclamations 1079 01:07:38,127 --> 01:07:42,439 ::: 1080 01:07:42,607 --> 01:07:44,245 -The ship is American! -Oh! 1081 01:07:46,527 --> 01:07:48,961 5, 6, 1082 01:07:49,127 --> 01:07:51,561 7, 8, 1083 01:07:51,727 --> 01:07:52,603 9... 1084 01:07:55,127 --> 01:07:58,199 ::: 1085 01:07:58,367 --> 01:08:00,676 Alright then... What a miracle. 1086 01:08:01,447 --> 01:08:02,880 -I lost! 1087 01:08:06,007 --> 01:08:07,759 It's for you. -I have one. 1088 01:08:07,927 --> 01:08:08,916 -Oh thank you. 1089 01:08:09,087 --> 01:08:10,440 ::: 1090 01:08:10,647 --> 01:08:12,000 -Right land on port side 1091 01:08:12,207 --> 01:08:13,720 Forward bow! 1092 01:08:19,527 --> 01:08:21,199 -My friends, America! 1093 01:08:21,367 --> 01:08:22,561 -It's America! 1094 01:08:22,727 --> 01:08:25,525 -We came at our own liberty so that this country can be free. 1095 01:08:25,687 --> 01:08:28,121 Let’s all swear to win or perish! 1096 01:08:28,287 --> 01:08:29,561 -WE SWEAR IT! 1097 01:08:31,207 --> 01:08:32,925 In English 1098 01:09:10,447 --> 01:09:11,562 -``Undesirables...'' 1099 01:09:19,607 --> 01:09:21,677 -One of those "undesirables". Sir... 1100 01:09:33,647 --> 01:09:35,877 But l am the marquis de La Fayette. 1101 01:09:39,327 --> 01:09:40,885 lt is difficult, sir. 1102 01:09:41,047 --> 01:09:44,437 We crossed the sea on a ship that I bought 1103 01:09:44,607 --> 01:09:46,643 to help you in your war. 1104 01:09:46,807 --> 01:09:50,197 My friends, my ship, my money, your war! 1105 01:09:51,567 --> 01:09:55,401 Voila, Mr. President, what sort of ``undesirables'' are we? 1106 01:10:20,687 --> 01:10:22,245 -Mr. President... 1107 01:10:24,807 --> 01:10:27,685 We fought so hard to reach you here. 1108 01:10:27,847 --> 01:10:29,280 We have given up everything. 1109 01:10:29,447 --> 01:10:30,800 Left everything. 1110 01:10:40,647 --> 01:10:42,797 Forget about Mr. Deane's contracts. 1111 01:10:42,967 --> 01:10:44,116 Forget our contracts. 1112 01:10:47,007 --> 01:10:49,157 The only favor we ask for, 1113 01:10:49,327 --> 01:10:52,637 it's to be soldiers without rank or pay, 1114 01:10:52,807 --> 01:10:54,240 but in your army. 1115 01:11:07,927 --> 01:11:11,203 -The agreement of democracy, Is that we explain ourselves. 1116 01:11:11,367 --> 01:11:13,881 And not in front of one, but in front of all. 1117 01:11:14,047 --> 01:11:15,605 And everyone has their say. 1118 01:11:15,767 --> 01:11:18,998 The assembly deliberated. You can come back, gentlemen. 1119 01:11:35,167 --> 01:11:37,761 In English 1120 01:11:37,967 --> 01:11:40,322 ''Whereas the marquis de La Fayette, 1121 01:11:40,487 --> 01:11:44,321 '' as a result of his great zeal for the sake of liberty 1122 01:11:44,487 --> 01:11:48,560 ''in which the United States is currently engaged, 1123 01:11:48,727 --> 01:11:53,562 ''left his family, his and came at his expense... 1124 01:11:53,767 --> 01:11:56,884 ::: 1125 01:11:57,087 --> 01:12:00,397 -''... to offer his services in the United States. 1126 01:12:00,567 --> 01:12:03,286 ''without complaint or treatment 1127 01:12:03,447 --> 01:12:06,564 ''and no special allowance, 1128 01:12:06,727 --> 01:12:10,163 ''and has the heart to risk his life for our cause ... 1129 01:12:10,367 --> 01:12:12,437 ::: 1130 01:12:12,607 --> 01:12:14,006 -''This Congress resolves 1131 01:12:14,207 --> 01:12:16,596 ''that his services be accepted. 1132 01:12:18,447 --> 01:12:22,042 ''In consideration of his zeal and illustriousness 1133 01:12:22,247 --> 01:12:24,442 of his family and alliances ... 1134 01:12:24,607 --> 01:12:29,203 ::: 1135 01:12:29,407 --> 01:12:33,639 -''he will have the rank of major general in the Army of the United States.'' 1136 01:12:55,287 --> 01:12:56,356 -Thank you. 1137 01:13:06,007 --> 01:13:07,998 Brouhaha 1138 01:13:08,167 --> 01:13:11,079 ::: 1139 01:13:11,247 --> 01:13:12,282 -Halt! 1140 01:13:16,447 --> 01:13:21,999 ::: 1141 01:13:30,247 --> 01:13:53,799 ::: 1142 01:13:54,007 --> 01:13:57,397 -What kind of man is Washington? -He is a simple man. 1143 01:13:57,567 --> 01:13:59,683 He hates speeches and flattery. 1144 01:13:59,847 --> 01:14:02,839 He is a self-effacing man, almost austere. 1145 01:14:03,007 --> 01:14:05,521 But his hand-shake will break your hand! 1146 01:14:05,687 --> 01:14:07,006 When he was a child, 1147 01:14:07,167 --> 01:14:10,239 he could skip a coin from one bank to the other of the Potomac. 1148 01:14:10,447 --> 01:14:12,961 - A boast, then. -Not at all. 1149 01:14:13,127 --> 01:14:15,846 One day he admitted to have cut down a cherry tree. 1150 01:14:16,007 --> 01:14:17,838 His father forgave him saying 1151 01:14:18,047 --> 01:14:21,005 that it was better to snatch 1,000 cherry trees than to lie. 1152 01:14:21,167 --> 01:14:22,520 And he remembered it. 1153 01:14:22,687 --> 01:14:26,475 -Never telling lies can't make it easier for him. 1154 01:14:26,687 --> 01:14:30,600 -Easy with his men, difficult with the politicians. 1155 01:14:30,767 --> 01:14:32,758 -It seems he is a strong believer. 1156 01:14:32,927 --> 01:14:34,326 -Yes very. He believes ... 1157 01:14:34,487 --> 01:14:36,318 Drum rolls 1158 01:14:36,527 --> 01:14:37,960 ::: 1159 01:14:38,127 --> 01:14:39,879 -Present arms! 1160 01:14:48,887 --> 01:14:52,084 -Drum rolls - Welcome, Monsieur de La Fayette. 1161 01:14:52,247 --> 01:14:53,646 -No, general. 1162 01:14:53,847 --> 01:14:55,439 It's him, La Fayette. 1163 01:14:57,807 --> 01:14:59,206 -You are La Fayette? 1164 01:14:59,407 --> 01:15:00,476 -Yes sir. 1165 01:15:00,887 --> 01:15:03,799 -You are so young, you could be my son. 1166 01:15:03,967 --> 01:15:06,276 -Like many of your soldiers. -Yes. 1167 01:15:06,447 --> 01:15:08,915 But they are also the sons of America. 1168 01:15:09,087 --> 01:15:12,443 You are French, you have a great fortune, a great name. 1169 01:15:12,647 --> 01:15:15,525 This is not the case for most of my sons. 1170 01:15:16,127 --> 01:15:18,357 -We do not receive greatness at birth, 1171 01:15:18,527 --> 01:15:20,882 but by fighting for a great cause. 1172 01:15:21,047 --> 01:15:24,483 -Yes. And you are already well matched against Congress. 1173 01:15:24,647 --> 01:15:27,036 The English are even tougher. 1174 01:15:28,487 --> 01:15:30,398 And you saw my troops. 1175 01:15:31,687 --> 01:15:34,406 Don't judge them until after seeing them fight. 1176 01:15:34,567 --> 01:15:37,957 -I did not come here to judge, but to learn. 1177 01:15:38,127 --> 01:15:39,116 -Very Well. 1178 01:15:39,927 --> 01:15:43,044 To start, you can learn this. 1179 01:15:46,007 --> 01:15:49,636 Cornwallis received 5,000 reinforcements of Brandenburg mercenaries. 1180 01:15:49,807 --> 01:15:52,321 General Howe, 120 artillery pieces. 1181 01:15:53,407 --> 01:15:57,480 And General Clinton, a new regiment of Highlanders. 1182 01:15:59,247 --> 01:16:02,444 -And you sir, a 20-year-old French marquis, 1183 01:16:02,607 --> 01:16:05,883 a Prussian baron, their aides-de-camp and that's it. 1184 01:16:07,527 --> 01:16:09,245 -Just that? 1185 01:16:09,407 --> 01:16:11,682 And yet, I don't know why, 1186 01:16:12,447 --> 01:16:14,756 but I think that I wouldn't trade. 1187 01:16:15,607 --> 01:16:16,801 -Thank you sir. 1188 01:16:17,607 --> 01:16:21,202 The main thing is to have a chief for whom we are willing to die. 1189 01:16:28,847 --> 01:16:30,758 -Attention! 1190 01:17:03,367 --> 01:17:04,686 -There you are. 1191 01:17:05,887 --> 01:17:08,959 -What command will I have? -None, for the moment. 1192 01:17:09,127 --> 01:17:13,040 -But I'm major general. -And you've never seen the fire. 1193 01:17:13,207 --> 01:17:15,198 -I have imagined it so many times! 1194 01:17:15,367 --> 01:17:17,597 -It requires more than imagination. 1195 01:17:17,767 --> 01:17:20,235 -I can join the Sullivan's army. -No. 1196 01:17:21,567 --> 01:17:23,478 I will keep you in reserve... 1197 01:17:24,247 --> 01:17:25,236 with my militia. 1198 01:17:26,967 --> 01:17:28,685 Look at them. 1199 01:17:31,167 --> 01:17:33,237 They go barefoot, they are hungry, 1200 01:17:33,407 --> 01:17:35,523 they only have 6 cartridges per man. 1201 01:17:35,687 --> 01:17:36,881 They have nothing. 1202 01:17:37,687 --> 01:17:39,643 They have little to be proud of. 1203 01:17:40,567 --> 01:17:44,116 But if I give them for commander the Marquis de La Fayette 1204 01:17:44,287 --> 01:17:48,405 who traveled a thousand sea leagues to lead them into battle, 1205 01:17:48,567 --> 01:17:52,799 it will revive their courage more than shoes and ammunition. 1206 01:17:52,967 --> 01:17:54,286 -Yes, but when? 1207 01:17:55,367 --> 01:17:57,278 -Patience, my boy. 1208 01:17:57,447 --> 01:18:00,359 In war, everything happens faster than we think. 1209 01:18:00,527 --> 01:18:02,245 Except maybe victory. 1210 01:18:19,967 --> 01:18:21,958 Bagpipe 1211 01:18:22,127 --> 01:18:54,246 ::: 1212 01:18:54,447 --> 01:18:55,357 -Here they are sir. 1213 01:19:04,607 --> 01:19:29,478 ::: 1214 01:19:47,327 --> 01:19:48,237 -What is it soldier? 1215 01:19:55,767 --> 01:19:57,439 -Cornwallis crossed the river. 1216 01:20:03,767 --> 01:20:05,803 -The information is lacking. 1217 01:20:05,967 --> 01:20:08,037 What are we doing for Sullivan? 1218 01:20:08,247 --> 01:20:09,965 -We come to his aid! 1219 01:20:10,127 --> 01:20:12,595 -Here is the answer to your question, baron. 1220 01:20:12,807 --> 01:20:14,081 -We had to fall back. 1221 01:20:14,287 --> 01:20:15,197 -We will try. 1222 01:20:15,407 --> 01:20:17,796 -We are in great need of ammunition! 1223 01:20:18,007 --> 01:20:19,725 -We do not have a choice. 1224 01:20:19,927 --> 01:20:22,157 We must save Sullivan's artillery, 1225 01:20:22,367 --> 01:20:23,641 because we have no other. 1226 01:20:23,807 --> 01:20:25,763 -General, May I command the militia? 1227 01:20:25,927 --> 01:20:28,839 -Yes, you can take the command. 1228 01:20:45,047 --> 01:20:46,082 Follow me! 1229 01:20:52,607 --> 01:20:55,121 -2,000 men have you been told, sir; 1230 01:20:55,287 --> 01:20:56,845 They are at least 10,000. 1231 01:20:57,047 --> 01:21:01,006 -Kalb, with your dragoons, you will protect the artillery. 1232 01:21:01,167 --> 01:21:03,203 You will also defend the bridgehead 1233 01:21:03,367 --> 01:21:06,598 because Cornwallis will seek to cut off our retreat. 1234 01:21:10,007 --> 01:21:11,406 -Thank you, monsieur. 1235 01:21:15,047 --> 01:21:17,038 Bagpipes 1236 01:21:17,207 --> 01:21:20,040 ::: 1237 01:21:48,727 --> 01:21:51,002 -The Cornwallis Vanguard. -At last! 1238 01:21:52,167 --> 01:21:53,919 -Gentlemen, good luck. 1239 01:21:56,687 --> 01:22:01,363 ::: 1240 01:22:52,207 --> 01:22:54,004 -First rank, forward! 1241 01:22:55,127 --> 01:22:56,196 -Fire! 1242 01:23:05,287 --> 01:23:08,040 -Set fire! 1243 01:23:08,247 --> 01:23:10,556 Screams 1244 01:23:10,767 --> 01:23:17,036 ::: 1245 01:23:36,247 --> 01:23:37,441 -Fire! 1246 01:23:38,767 --> 01:23:39,836 -Form ranks! 1247 01:23:41,887 --> 01:23:43,286 Form ranks! 1248 01:24:18,687 --> 01:24:19,881 -How do you know; 1249 01:24:39,207 --> 01:24:41,437 -Gilbert! You're hurt! 1250 01:24:47,527 --> 01:24:48,596 -Never! 1251 01:24:58,767 --> 01:25:00,758 Moans 1252 01:25:00,927 --> 01:25:13,078 ::: 1253 01:25:15,767 --> 01:25:16,882 -Yes. 1254 01:26:28,287 --> 01:26:29,925 -Kalb, he has ...? 1255 01:26:30,127 --> 01:26:32,197 -Yes Yes. 1256 01:26:33,087 --> 01:26:34,759 He made it through. 1257 01:26:51,007 --> 01:26:52,042 -Where are you taking me? 1258 01:26:52,887 --> 01:26:54,605 Where are we going? 1259 01:26:55,607 --> 01:26:57,802 [indigenous language] 1260 01:27:09,407 --> 01:27:11,477 -Gaspard, Gaspard ! 1261 01:27:13,287 --> 01:27:14,242 Hurry! 1262 01:28:25,447 --> 01:28:26,562 -Madame... 1263 01:28:35,847 --> 01:28:38,156 ''As the wife of an American officer, 1264 01:28:38,327 --> 01:28:40,682 ''I must give you your lesson. 1265 01:28:42,967 --> 01:28:44,400 ''They will tell you: 1266 01:28:44,567 --> 01:28:47,604 ''They were beaten again in Philadelphia. ' 1267 01:28:47,767 --> 01:28:48,882 `` You will answer ... '' 1268 01:28:49,047 --> 01:28:51,277 - '' It's true, but in the plains, 1269 01:28:51,487 --> 01:28:53,523 ''between two armies of equal number, 1270 01:28:53,687 --> 01:28:56,360 ''veterans have always the advantage over young people.'' 1271 01:28:56,527 --> 01:28:58,404 -Nothing discourages him! 1272 01:28:58,567 --> 01:29:02,401 -He says nothing will discourage his soldiers. 1273 01:29:02,567 --> 01:29:04,444 In front of the bravery of these men, 1274 01:29:04,607 --> 01:29:06,325 ''I tell myself that if the King saw them ... '' 1275 01:29:06,487 --> 01:29:07,840 -The King, madam. 1276 01:29:09,047 --> 01:29:11,436 -It was I who asked His Majesty to come. 1277 01:29:11,607 --> 01:29:13,882 -Do not hide this letter, madam. 1278 01:29:14,047 --> 01:29:17,517 I had news from my side, indirectly, 1279 01:29:17,687 --> 01:29:20,326 but the news he sends you also interests me. 1280 01:29:20,487 --> 01:29:23,877 -he is in America against your will, but there is. 1281 01:29:24,047 --> 01:29:28,757 You won't have a better observer than an American major general. 1282 01:29:28,927 --> 01:29:31,043 -What does he say about Philadelphia? 1283 01:29:33,687 --> 01:29:37,680 He says ''You will be objected: 'Catastrophe! It is the capital of America, 1284 01:29:37,847 --> 01:29:39,200 '''The Road to Liberty.''' 1285 01:29:39,407 --> 01:29:41,523 -We haven't said this. 1286 01:29:43,287 --> 01:29:46,006 -''You will answer politely ...'' 1287 01:29:46,167 --> 01:29:47,156 -Well? 1288 01:29:48,487 --> 01:29:50,125 -'''You are fools.''' 1289 01:29:51,567 --> 01:29:53,364 -We don't need to say it. 1290 01:29:56,127 --> 01:29:57,003 -And why? 1291 01:29:58,647 --> 01:30:02,083 - ''Philadelphia is a sad city whose port is closed, 1292 01:30:02,247 --> 01:30:06,206 that only Congress has made famous, but of no strategic importance.'' 1293 01:30:07,247 --> 01:30:08,282 -And Washington? 1294 01:30:09,327 --> 01:30:11,921 -Half of his letters talk about him, sire. 1295 01:30:12,087 --> 01:30:14,282 ''He's the greatest man of war 1296 01:30:14,447 --> 01:30:17,007 ''and the wisest statesman who is.'' 1297 01:30:17,167 --> 01:30:19,840 He admires him and loves him like his own father. 1298 01:30:21,847 --> 01:30:24,998 -Your husband has more than the American uniform, 1299 01:30:25,167 --> 01:30:25,963 He has the heart. 1300 01:30:26,167 --> 01:30:27,805 -No, sire. 1301 01:30:27,967 --> 01:30:30,322 he always repeats to me that he fights 1302 01:30:30,527 --> 01:30:32,006 also for France. 1303 01:30:32,167 --> 01:30:33,122 -And his health? 1304 01:30:34,367 --> 01:30:35,641 -He doesn't tell me anything. 1305 01:30:37,167 --> 01:30:38,282 -It's good. 1306 01:30:43,807 --> 01:30:45,365 -He was injured. 1307 01:30:46,567 --> 01:30:47,841 -We must hide it. 1308 01:30:48,007 --> 01:30:49,884 Don't say anything about it. -Do not be afraid. 1309 01:30:50,047 --> 01:30:53,926 He disobeyed, but I respect his courage and that of his wife. 1310 01:30:54,727 --> 01:30:56,797 And i'm not jealous of Washington. 1311 01:31:09,567 --> 01:31:12,161 -I could move about but I had to wait for you. 1312 01:31:12,327 --> 01:31:14,557 So I am doubly happy to see you. 1313 01:31:14,727 --> 01:31:17,719 -You will not have to wait longer. 1314 01:31:22,847 --> 01:31:25,156 La Fayette, it's too early to walk. 1315 01:31:25,327 --> 01:31:26,840 -No, it's going very well. 1316 01:31:28,487 --> 01:31:31,524 I received a letter. I would like you to read it. 1317 01:31:31,687 --> 01:31:33,245 -From France? -No, from here. 1318 01:31:33,407 --> 01:31:35,125 A member of Congress: Conway. 1319 01:31:35,927 --> 01:31:37,042 -''Conway''? 1320 01:31:37,207 --> 01:31:38,640 -Please read on. 1321 01:31:49,727 --> 01:31:53,117 He offers you, in short, to open a second front. 1322 01:31:53,287 --> 01:31:55,164 -An expedition against Canada. 1323 01:31:55,327 --> 01:31:58,125 -Who could take back Canada better than France. 1324 01:31:58,287 --> 01:32:00,278 -Exactly. What do you think? 1325 01:32:00,447 --> 01:32:04,042 -This is an advantageous offer for you and for France. 1326 01:32:04,207 --> 01:32:07,756 -Yes maybe. But I examined the details... 1327 01:32:07,927 --> 01:32:09,201 [Children talking] 1328 01:32:09,407 --> 01:32:12,205 ::: 1329 01:32:12,407 --> 01:32:16,116 -My wife alarmed you for no reason. Don't believe the women. 1330 01:32:16,287 --> 01:32:17,276 -Yours, I believe. 1331 01:32:17,967 --> 01:32:21,277 Conway is setting up a cabal against you. -That's the big word. 1332 01:32:21,447 --> 01:32:23,403 -Perhaps, but it's correct! 1333 01:32:23,567 --> 01:32:25,797 He makes me this offer to separate us. 1334 01:32:25,967 --> 01:32:27,958 -You could take advantage of it. 1335 01:32:28,127 --> 01:32:30,687 Politics does not end with the war. 1336 01:32:30,847 --> 01:32:33,486 And, above all, you are French. 1337 01:32:33,687 --> 01:32:37,885 -If the United States disunites, it is not worth fighting anymore. 1338 01:32:38,047 --> 01:32:40,800 I don't fight for Canada or France, 1339 01:32:40,967 --> 01:32:42,446 but for America. 1340 01:32:42,647 --> 01:32:44,797 I have been thinking a lot, sir. 1341 01:32:44,967 --> 01:32:47,162 We cannot crush the English. 1342 01:32:47,327 --> 01:32:50,603 You have to harass them, gnaw at them, until the day 1343 01:32:50,767 --> 01:32:54,806 that we can fight them at a location of our choosing. 1344 01:32:56,367 --> 01:32:57,880 I'm talking nonsense. 1345 01:32:58,047 --> 01:33:00,277 -It's not at all stupid. 1346 01:33:00,447 --> 01:33:04,281 I have been thinking myself for a long time of a harassment campaign, 1347 01:33:04,447 --> 01:33:05,641 skirmishes. 1348 01:33:05,807 --> 01:33:09,163 And to tell the truth, I even thought to entrust it to you. 1349 01:33:09,327 --> 01:33:12,558 -I'm returning to the service? -When will you be able to walk. 1350 01:33:12,727 --> 01:33:15,764 -Look, I'm walking! I can walk now! 1351 01:33:18,047 --> 01:33:21,005 -La Fayette, I was young too. 1352 01:33:21,167 --> 01:33:23,237 I like this confidence, this ardor. 1353 01:33:23,407 --> 01:33:26,638 But I advise you one thing which has served me a lot 1354 01:33:26,807 --> 01:33:28,843 since my early youth: 1355 01:33:29,007 --> 01:33:31,202 patience. 1356 01:33:32,607 --> 01:33:34,484 -Patience. 1357 01:33:34,647 --> 01:33:38,037 La Fayette was capable of anything except patience. 1358 01:33:38,207 --> 01:33:39,879 And the same evening ... 1359 01:33:58,047 --> 01:33:59,446 -Do not pull! 1360 01:33:59,607 --> 01:34:00,596 Don't shoot! 1361 01:34:11,047 --> 01:34:13,242 -The Lroquois are with the English. 1362 01:34:13,407 --> 01:34:16,126 -Were. La Fayette rallied them. -l see. 1363 01:34:16,287 --> 01:34:18,881 -There are some conquests where we must be silent. 1364 01:34:19,087 --> 01:34:20,600 -Listen to me, Kirowa. 1365 01:34:21,727 --> 01:34:23,638 Here is the plan that I propose to you. 1366 01:34:24,407 --> 01:34:26,363 Tonight you and your warriors ... 1367 01:35:00,167 --> 01:35:03,955 Screams 1368 01:35:13,367 --> 01:35:15,961 Fire 1369 01:35:16,167 --> 01:35:25,678 ::: 1370 01:35:55,647 --> 01:35:56,443 -La Fayette. 1371 01:36:26,767 --> 01:36:28,758 Music and singing 1372 01:36:28,927 --> 01:36:39,804 ::: 1373 01:36:39,967 --> 01:36:42,401 -''That the wait is long, my love. 1374 01:36:42,567 --> 01:36:45,240 ''And you are so far away surrounded by such dangers, 1375 01:36:45,407 --> 01:36:48,524 ''that I tremble every moment for your dear existence. 1376 01:36:48,687 --> 01:36:51,724 ''Only thing that comforts me are my efforts to help you 1377 01:36:51,887 --> 01:36:53,764 ''with the King and Queen. 1378 01:36:53,927 --> 01:36:56,441 ''She's a woman, she understands my anxieties. 1379 01:36:56,607 --> 01:37:00,361 ''But her benevolence does not seal my thirst for your kisses.'' 1380 01:37:02,807 --> 01:37:06,117 -General Washington is asking for you. Its very important. 1381 01:37:06,287 --> 01:37:10,485 ::: 1382 01:37:13,047 --> 01:37:15,402 Monsieur le marquis, I was waiting for you. 1383 01:37:38,087 --> 01:37:42,126 -The Soldiers won a decisive victory over the English 1384 01:37:42,287 --> 01:37:44,198 by seizing Saratoga. 1385 01:37:44,407 --> 01:37:48,400 Acclamations 1386 01:37:49,007 --> 01:37:51,237 -Long live what? -Saratoga, sire. 1387 01:37:52,487 --> 01:37:56,878 A city taken by the soldiers after having wiped out the English army. 1388 01:37:57,047 --> 01:37:59,607 -''City''... Locality, at most. 1389 01:37:59,767 --> 01:38:03,203 As for the English army, you can't destroy it all at once. 1390 01:38:03,367 --> 01:38:07,280 -Why do they come screaming? It is not a French victory. 1391 01:38:07,447 --> 01:38:10,996 -The people want to tell you, sire, where their sympathies are. 1392 01:38:11,167 --> 01:38:14,443 -If we had to follow the sympathies of the people, where would we be? 1393 01:38:14,607 --> 01:38:18,316 -If we follow the animosity of a minister, where then? 1394 01:38:18,487 --> 01:38:19,283 -WASHlNGTON ! 1395 01:38:19,487 --> 01:38:21,000 -Washington, now. 1396 01:38:21,847 --> 01:38:25,635 This is the first time that the people are passionate about a war. 1397 01:38:25,847 --> 01:38:27,041 -It's his war, sire. 1398 01:38:27,207 --> 01:38:29,960 -No, it's not a war, it's a revolt. 1399 01:38:30,127 --> 01:38:32,357 -It's a struggle for independence. 1400 01:38:32,567 --> 01:38:35,843 -In which France is neutral. -Neutral, no. 1401 01:38:36,047 --> 01:38:37,400 La Fayette is French. 1402 01:38:37,567 --> 01:38:40,240 -You will say that we must follow him? 1403 01:38:40,407 --> 01:38:42,557 -It is the people who say it. -The people... 1404 01:38:42,767 --> 01:38:45,076 -You're not there to argue, 1405 01:38:45,247 --> 01:38:46,680 but to advise me. 1406 01:38:48,527 --> 01:38:50,085 I'm listening to you. 1407 01:38:51,447 --> 01:38:55,645 -Saratoga's victory fills our hearts with joy. 1408 01:38:56,687 --> 01:38:59,963 But don't make the same mistakes of our adversaries. 1409 01:39:00,127 --> 01:39:02,163 Do not underestimate their army. 1410 01:39:03,047 --> 01:39:05,686 we must win other victories. 1411 01:39:07,407 --> 01:39:10,126 For this, the help of France is necessary. 1412 01:39:11,567 --> 01:39:15,003 I express our gratitude to Madame de La Fayette, 1413 01:39:15,167 --> 01:39:18,955 who is struggling to get this support from the Queen. 1414 01:39:19,567 --> 01:39:21,876 Which amounts to the support of the King. 1415 01:39:22,047 --> 01:39:24,641 -A messenger from the king, Mr. Ambassador. 1416 01:39:29,687 --> 01:39:30,915 -Excuse me. 1417 01:39:42,247 --> 01:39:43,202 Hold. 1418 01:39:43,367 --> 01:39:45,164 Read, ma'am. 1419 01:39:45,327 --> 01:39:48,205 It's a victory larger than Saratoga. 1420 01:39:48,367 --> 01:39:51,962 Without you and your husband, we wouldn't have won it. 1421 01:39:52,127 --> 01:39:54,038 -''Draft of a treaty of alliance'' 1422 01:39:54,207 --> 01:39:56,767 ''between France and the United States.'' 1423 01:40:01,607 --> 01:40:05,395 -On the ship "The Alliance", La Fayette returns to France. 1424 01:40:05,567 --> 01:40:07,159 But this is not a home-coming. 1425 01:40:07,327 --> 01:40:10,319 It is for the sake of a mission that the American major general 1426 01:40:10,487 --> 01:40:11,886 undertook this journey. 1427 01:40:33,407 --> 01:40:35,637 -Line up, it is a royal carriage. 1428 01:40:43,207 --> 01:40:44,322 My heart! 1429 01:40:49,047 --> 01:40:50,719 Let me look at you. 1430 01:40:58,087 --> 01:40:59,679 -Gilbert... 1431 01:41:08,527 --> 01:41:09,562 -To Versailles. 1432 01:41:09,727 --> 01:41:10,762 The King first. 1433 01:41:12,567 --> 01:41:15,479 -Softly, now. We have plenty of time. 1434 01:41:22,807 --> 01:41:25,958 -Monsieur le marquis de La Fayette, sent from General Washington, 1435 01:41:26,127 --> 01:41:27,879 and Madame de La Fayette. 1436 01:41:36,207 --> 01:41:39,119 -My dear, I always thought that my son-in-law 1437 01:41:39,287 --> 01:41:41,755 had the makings of a hero. 1438 01:41:43,527 --> 01:41:45,802 -Monsieur de La Fayette, envoy of general Washington. 1439 01:41:45,967 --> 01:41:46,843 -Let him come in. 1440 01:42:01,247 --> 01:42:05,206 -I know you are grateful not to present yourself in foreign uniform. 1441 01:42:05,367 --> 01:42:08,916 -I remain your devoted subject, sire. - ''Devoted''? 1442 01:42:09,087 --> 01:42:10,964 When you like the cause. 1443 01:42:12,167 --> 01:42:14,761 Your case is serious, sir, and delicate. 1444 01:42:14,967 --> 01:42:16,844 -Whatever you decide will be well decided. 1445 01:42:17,047 --> 01:42:19,959 -I must decide in a case so difficult! 1446 01:42:20,127 --> 01:42:21,480 I should have you arrested. 1447 01:42:21,687 --> 01:42:23,040 -At your orders, sire. 1448 01:42:23,247 --> 01:42:24,316 -At my orders ... 1449 01:42:24,487 --> 01:42:26,876 And those of Mr. Washington! 1450 01:42:27,047 --> 01:42:29,117 We are allied with him, now. 1451 01:42:29,287 --> 01:42:30,925 -That's right, sire. 1452 01:42:32,047 --> 01:42:33,275 -What do you think? 1453 01:42:33,487 --> 01:42:34,966 -He is certain 1454 01:42:35,167 --> 01:42:37,681 that Monsieur de La Fayette deserves punishment. 1455 01:42:37,847 --> 01:42:39,121 -If the queen says so! 1456 01:42:39,287 --> 01:42:41,801 - So put Monsieur de La Fayette under arrest... 1457 01:42:42,007 --> 01:42:42,837 -Is that so? 1458 01:42:43,047 --> 01:42:44,878 -...at the hotel in Noailles. 1459 01:42:45,047 --> 01:42:47,277 Face to face with his lovely wife 1460 01:42:47,447 --> 01:42:49,915 which he so unworthily abandoned. 1461 01:42:53,207 --> 01:42:55,516 -I will point out to Your Majesty ... 1462 01:42:55,727 --> 01:42:57,046 No! Don't tell me anything. 1463 01:42:57,207 --> 01:42:58,925 The Queen has good political sense. 1464 01:42:59,087 --> 01:43:01,396 If Monsieur de La Fayette stays at home, 1465 01:43:01,607 --> 01:43:03,757 he will not be greeted by a parade in Paris. 1466 01:43:03,967 --> 01:43:05,366 That is what matters. 1467 01:43:07,727 --> 01:43:10,366 So you will submit to house arrest. 1468 01:43:11,807 --> 01:43:13,445 Do not leave your wife. 1469 01:43:13,647 --> 01:43:15,444 -I will take care of it personally. 1470 01:43:15,647 --> 01:43:17,763 -You are too kind, sire. 1471 01:43:17,927 --> 01:43:20,600 -Now, Major General, 1472 01:43:21,327 --> 01:43:23,841 tell me a little about these Americans. 1473 01:43:27,167 --> 01:43:29,681 -La Fayette spoke to the King about the Americans, 1474 01:43:29,847 --> 01:43:32,236 even a lot and a long time. 1475 01:43:32,407 --> 01:43:35,524 For long months to the King, to the Queen, to Maurepas ... 1476 01:43:35,687 --> 01:43:39,202 -England too, sire, has a powerful ally: hunger. 1477 01:44:43,207 --> 01:44:46,005 -ls it from La Fayette? -No. 1478 01:44:47,727 --> 01:44:49,524 Welcome Gentlemen. -Thank you, sir. 1479 01:44:53,127 --> 01:44:54,003 -Congratulations. 1480 01:44:54,167 --> 01:44:56,203 -Still united in this other fight: 1481 01:44:56,367 --> 01:44:59,723 Washington against Congress, La Fayette against Versailles. 1482 01:44:59,887 --> 01:45:01,320 -Misery, sire. 1483 01:45:01,487 --> 01:45:04,365 A captain cannot even buy boots. 1484 01:45:04,527 --> 01:45:06,563 -And the continentals minted by Congress? 1485 01:45:06,727 --> 01:45:08,638 -It's not worth French gold. 1486 01:45:08,807 --> 01:45:11,526 -he must face first to the needs of France. 1487 01:45:11,687 --> 01:45:14,963 -The gold spends for a single party in Versailles 1488 01:45:15,127 --> 01:45:17,402 It would be enough to raise up another American army. 1489 01:45:17,567 --> 01:45:21,162 For my part, I offer my fortune to the last farthing. 1490 01:45:21,367 --> 01:45:24,518 Washington cannot win without more ships, 1491 01:45:24,727 --> 01:45:26,365 soldiers, more soldiers, 1492 01:45:26,567 --> 01:45:28,558 money, more money. 1493 01:46:41,367 --> 01:46:44,882 -The American troops aren't all Americans. 1494 01:46:45,047 --> 01:46:47,925 Washington must take whoever volunteers. 1495 01:46:48,087 --> 01:46:50,999 And we don't bend after long deprivation. 1496 01:48:18,327 --> 01:48:19,316 -Good day, sir. 1497 01:48:24,167 --> 01:48:26,840 -You are also a good lawyer, Sir. 1498 01:48:27,007 --> 01:48:28,122 Mr. Washington will have 1499 01:48:28,287 --> 01:48:31,040 the 4,000 men and the 60 vessels requested. 1500 01:48:31,767 --> 01:48:34,998 -Americans are also a generous people. 1501 01:48:35,167 --> 01:48:39,160 They won't forget our help if one day France needs them. 1502 01:48:39,327 --> 01:48:42,205 -America's help? Not to win a war. 1503 01:48:42,367 --> 01:48:43,482 -Yes, sir. 1504 01:48:43,647 --> 01:48:46,207 The freedom fighters are the best. 1505 01:48:46,367 --> 01:48:47,561 -It's possible. 1506 01:48:47,727 --> 01:48:50,605 But theirs are not like the King's soldiers ... 1507 01:48:53,367 --> 01:48:56,757 we have to place them under experienced command. 1508 01:48:59,527 --> 01:49:02,519 The Count de Rochambeau will command the army. 1509 01:49:08,567 --> 01:49:09,556 You will understand 1510 01:49:09,767 --> 01:49:13,123 that the king could not entrust this responsibility 1511 01:49:13,327 --> 01:49:14,601 to a 20-year-old lieutenant. 1512 01:49:14,807 --> 01:49:17,037 Even if he is a general in the American army. 1513 01:49:17,247 --> 01:49:20,159 -I will not be able to command without your help 1514 01:49:20,727 --> 01:49:22,285 with all sincerity 1515 01:49:23,087 --> 01:49:25,362 Did i thwart an ambition? 1516 01:49:25,567 --> 01:49:28,001 -I have no other ambition than to serve. 1517 01:49:31,287 --> 01:49:33,278 Drum rolls 1518 01:49:33,447 --> 01:49:38,157 ::: 1519 01:49:38,367 --> 01:49:40,642 Acclamations 1520 01:49:40,847 --> 01:50:00,166 ::: 1521 01:50:02,207 --> 01:50:03,720 General, here I am. 1522 01:50:03,927 --> 01:50:14,883 ::: 1523 01:50:15,047 --> 01:50:18,005 -And ... not alone. 1524 01:50:19,647 --> 01:50:21,638 Fanfare 1525 01:50:21,807 --> 01:51:28,719 ::: 1526 01:52:07,047 --> 01:52:09,038 Trumpet 1527 01:52:09,207 --> 01:52:15,476 ::: 1528 01:52:47,767 --> 01:52:56,243 ::: 1529 01:53:04,527 --> 01:53:06,518 galloping. 1530 01:53:06,687 --> 01:53:10,566 ::: 1531 01:53:59,567 --> 01:54:02,320 Trumpet 1532 01:54:13,447 --> 01:54:15,438 Explosion 1533 01:54:16,767 --> 01:54:18,644 ::: 1534 01:55:34,687 --> 01:55:35,836 -Fire! 1535 01:55:39,447 --> 01:55:40,562 Fire! 1536 01:56:49,607 --> 01:56:51,279 -Follow me! Charge! 1537 01:57:22,487 --> 01:57:26,196 -On the right. Round the grenadiers! Charge! 1538 01:57:26,407 --> 01:57:28,398 Trompette 1539 01:57:28,567 --> 01:57:32,276 ::: 1540 01:58:09,007 --> 01:58:10,804 Neighing 1541 01:58:11,647 --> 01:58:13,399 Screams. 1542 01:58:17,527 --> 01:58:19,199 ::: 1543 01:59:09,967 --> 01:59:11,719 -Washington! 1544 02:00:06,887 --> 02:00:09,481 Gentlemen the English, with my compliments. 1545 02:00:11,687 --> 02:00:12,802 Explosion 1546 02:00:40,367 --> 02:00:41,686 Fire! 1547 02:00:47,447 --> 02:00:48,436 Fire! 1548 02:00:52,007 --> 02:00:52,837 -Watch. 1549 02:00:57,367 --> 02:01:00,006 French or English? -There are about thirty of them. 1550 02:01:05,287 --> 02:01:06,959 It is the English squadron. 1551 02:01:13,367 --> 02:01:14,322 -Sir. 1552 02:01:18,567 --> 02:01:20,364 -The French fleet! 1553 02:01:24,927 --> 02:01:28,203 Acclamations 1554 02:01:31,127 --> 02:01:32,116 -It's de Grasse. 1555 02:01:36,047 --> 02:01:37,799 The French fleet! 1556 02:01:37,967 --> 02:01:40,401 French Navy! French Navy! 1557 02:01:58,767 --> 02:01:59,756 -Sir! 1558 02:02:07,007 --> 02:02:08,440 -With me, the Rangers! 1559 02:02:08,607 --> 02:02:10,120 Screams 1560 02:02:10,327 --> 02:02:15,162 ::: 1561 02:02:35,487 --> 02:02:36,715 -I will not see the sea. 1562 02:02:37,647 --> 02:02:40,605 -Courage, Kalb. The medics will come. 1563 02:02:40,767 --> 02:02:41,916 Stretcher bearers! 1564 02:02:42,127 --> 02:02:45,597 -This is the end of General Kalb. 1565 02:02:45,807 --> 02:02:48,526 -Perhaps. But without you, we were all taken. 1566 02:02:49,527 --> 02:02:50,516 -''Taken''? 1567 02:02:53,087 --> 02:02:56,238 You who love Liberty so much ... 1568 02:02:56,927 --> 02:02:59,839 marquis, me too, I'm dying for this bitch. 1569 02:03:00,047 --> 02:03:01,036 -Yes, Kalb. 1570 02:03:02,327 --> 02:03:04,318 -You know it? -Yes, Kalb. 1571 02:03:05,047 --> 02:03:06,082 Trumpet 1572 02:03:06,247 --> 02:03:08,841 -Don't look at me anymore, Marquis. 1573 02:03:10,327 --> 02:03:14,400 ::: 1574 02:03:19,807 --> 02:03:26,997 ::: 1575 02:03:38,407 --> 02:03:39,920 -Present arms! 1576 02:03:50,687 --> 02:03:52,245 -Mission accomplished. 1577 02:03:55,367 --> 02:03:56,925 -Order arms! 1578 02:05:57,007 --> 02:05:58,998 Drum rolls 1579 02:05:59,167 --> 02:06:02,842 ::: 1580 02:07:00,407 --> 02:07:01,806 Explosion 1581 02:07:07,287 --> 02:07:08,356 ::: 1582 02:07:27,967 --> 02:07:29,559 ::: 1583 02:07:34,847 --> 02:07:36,439 ::: 1584 02:07:40,927 --> 02:07:43,919 -I paid dearly for the right to meet you. 1585 02:07:44,527 --> 02:07:47,121 can I ask you something in private? 1586 02:07:47,287 --> 02:07:50,040 -Gladly. I always had hope 1587 02:07:50,207 --> 02:07:52,198 to receive you under my tent. 1588 02:08:21,647 --> 02:08:22,682 -Thank you, sir. 1589 02:09:24,487 --> 02:09:27,240 Will you allow me one more word, sir? 1590 02:09:29,247 --> 02:09:31,477 Your army was not the strongest. 1591 02:09:32,167 --> 02:09:36,479 It is rather the cause that she defends which is the strength of an army. 1592 02:09:41,127 --> 02:09:43,118 Chant 1593 02:09:43,287 --> 02:09:50,875 ::: 1594 02:09:51,087 --> 02:09:54,796 -The Battle of Yorktown marked a decisive turning point in the war. 1595 02:09:54,967 --> 02:09:56,958 Victory was near. 1596 02:09:57,127 --> 02:09:59,880 La Fayette could return to France. 1597 02:10:00,047 --> 02:10:02,686 -Now, Monsieur le Marquis, we go our seperate ways. 1598 02:10:03,287 --> 02:10:05,482 Victory also brings with it separation. 1599 02:10:05,647 --> 02:10:08,286 -Nothing can separate two comrades in war. 1600 02:10:08,887 --> 02:10:12,357 -Your woman, your children, your friends 1601 02:10:13,047 --> 02:10:15,083 and glory. Many things. 1602 02:10:15,247 --> 02:10:17,522 -One especially: France. 1603 02:10:18,407 --> 02:10:20,841 -The uniform will change, but not the cause. 1604 02:10:21,447 --> 02:10:23,642 God gave birth to you marquis. 1605 02:10:23,807 --> 02:10:27,402 But each of us will remember that Liberty 1606 02:10:27,567 --> 02:10:28,716 was born French. 1607 02:10:28,887 --> 02:10:31,196 -America taught him to walk. 1608 02:10:31,367 --> 02:10:34,040 Without you, I would have remained an officer, 1609 02:10:34,207 --> 02:10:36,562 a tavern ranter. 1610 02:10:36,727 --> 02:10:40,242 Congress made me a general, you made me a soldier. 1611 02:10:42,487 --> 02:10:44,796 -You will come back to us one day, I hope. 1612 02:10:46,487 --> 02:10:48,364 -As an ambassador of a new France. 1613 02:10:48,567 --> 02:10:49,716 -Perhaps. 1614 02:10:50,327 --> 02:10:51,965 -But will I still be here? 1615 02:10:56,767 --> 02:10:58,086 Goodbye, my son. 1616 02:10:58,767 --> 02:11:00,200 -Farewell, monsieur. 1617 02:11:07,847 --> 02:11:09,599 -Thank you, sir. 1618 02:11:09,767 --> 02:11:10,995 Thank you. 1619 02:11:15,047 --> 02:11:17,686 Acclamations 1620 02:11:17,887 --> 02:11:29,480 ::: 1621 02:11:37,047 --> 02:11:40,437 -''I am waiting for you. You will come back, I know. 1622 02:11:40,607 --> 02:11:44,441 But only when independence for America will be assured.'' 1623 02:11:44,607 --> 02:11:47,041 -''It is done. She is free, sweetheart. 1624 02:11:47,207 --> 02:11:49,516 ''Humanity has won its case. 1625 02:11:49,687 --> 02:11:52,406 ''Liberty is no more without sanctuary on Earth.'' 1626 02:13:40,767 --> 02:13:43,759 Sous-titrage : Eclair Media