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- I didn't know anyone was here. - I don't mind.

- We'll start a new company. - Georg...?

I can't own anything, so we'll register it in your name.

- Unified Construction Ltd. - That sounds a tad social democratic.

I'm glad to hear you say that. They're granting the funds.

- Are you selling? - I should have done so long ago.

- What if Morten returns? - I haven't heard from him.

How can I go back to Ditmar?

- Stay with me. - Yes.

- What is it, Ditmar? - Father has passed away.

SEASIDE HOTEL

Who are you?

- What are you doing here? - I was looking for Morten.

- Doesn't he live here? - Not anymore.

Sorry. I didn't know it was your house.

It's not, but if the owner comes, you'll get in trouble.

I'll be on my way.

- How do you know Morten? - Well... We've sailed together.

- Wait here. - Who's that?

- Who is he? - He was sleeping in the hen house.

- He hasn't eaten for days. - We'll make some porridge.

Martha, would you boil the eggs? The guests have come down.

- He sailed with Morten. - He has?

When I asked about it, he clammed up.

- They probably transported alcohol. - I think he knows more about Morten.

- Apologies for the delay. - At least we'll get them hot.

That's nice. Are you still planning on going to Vienna?

- You haven't mentioned it in a while. - Is it so important?

- No. - Do you want me to leave?

- No, Olga. - Why are you asking?

You said that I could stay, and that would leave a spare bed,

so I thought, instead of being alone, that I would invite Mrs Petersen.

Mrs Petersen?

The psychic from the Spiritist Society.

I told her about the dead man's mountain out here.

The large dune where all those English sailors are buried

from the terrible shipwreck in 1872.

If I leave, Mrs Petersen will come to speak with dead sailors?

You should reprimand Leslie. He promised to write everyday.

- What did we get? One postcard? - He is probably enjoying himself.

There was something else, Alice. Do you have plans this afternoon?

- What did you have in mind? - You talked about practicing bridge.

- When they return from the funeral. - Yes, that would be good.

Mrs Fjeldsø has really pulled ahead.

- We started out so well. - You better stick to that plan.

- What will you do? - Don't you worry about me.

- I'll take a trip to Skagen. - In this heat?

Is it that bad?

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Did you just get back? - No, we came late last night.

Georg isn't a fan of funerals, right?

- That's right. - How many attended?

The estate's church was full. The Count was very important.

- Are Ditmar and Amanda back, too? - No, they're coming with his mother.

It's good for her to get away. They're the Lord and Lady now.

Who would have thought that when your little girl was a child?

- He wants more. - It's his fourth serving.

- I'll bring it out. - Cover your nose.

- He hasn't bathed for weeks. - I think I'll be all right.

- Would you bring a cup of coffee? - Yes.

- Here you are. We have more. - Thank you.

It's a jolly good porridge. Did you make it?

No, Martha did. I'm Mrs Andersen.

- Is it your hotel? - Indeed it is.

- Thank you for your kindness. - Sit down and tuck in.

Did you sail with Morten?

We know about his activities with Bremer. We won't tell.

Do you know where he is?

I thought he was here. Someone said he had work.

- When did you last speak with him? - In Frederikshavn. A long time ago.

After Bremer was arrested in Norway. We thought the police was after us.

- Aren't they? - No, they're looking for Swedes.

- Bremer's wife said so. - Morten must know he's off the hook.

Are we having carrot mush for breakfast?

Pardon? Oh, yes...

- How is the child? - It's progressing.

- It's a relief. - It must be.

- We are powerless as men. - Yes, that's out of our realm.

Thankfully.

- Good morning, did you sleep well? - I did indeed, Mr Frigh.

You mentioned that you had never been to Skagen.

That's right.

If you would like to see the town, I have an errand up there today.

- Sweet that you both want me along. - It will likely just be me.

- I don't mind. - So it's a date?

I must ask Mr Weyse. We have to work on the play.

- Of course. - He doesn't want me meeting men.

But with you, I'm sure it's not a problem.

Edward...? Edward, come here.

I wanted to thank you. It's good that I didn't reveal all to Hjalmar.

It would be so destructive. It was all those sleepless nights.

- Happy to hear it. - I'm embarrassed. What I said...

I suggested that we marry. The very thought is absurd.

I just want to say that Severin hasn't been baptized yet.

- So it can be changed? - No, Hjalmar won't let it.

If you had a name you hold dear, he could have it as a middle name.

It would be our little secret.

When Severin is old enough, I will tell him the truth.

Charles. My father's name.

Severin Charles Aurland?

Give me some more, so I have some negotiating ground.

If he's to be named for Hjalmar's father, he can be named for mine.

- I'll walk the remaining way. - How come?

Amanda loves to walk. Johansen!

Don't forget that the Upper House is paying us a visit at 1 o'clock.

- They expect to meet Ditmar's wife. - Yes, you said so yesterday.

I'll be home in time.

- Does she often walk alone? - It happens. Why?

- Shouldn't you walk together? - We do.

It's not a crisis because Amanda takes a stroll.

Everyone's gaze is pointed right at her.

She must get used to it. The rest of us have.

- What will I tell Madsen? - That there's no money.

- It's his money. - No, Ditmar.

It's your money, and you're the Count of Frijsenholm.

- Did you get my message? - Yes, Fie stopped by.

- When? - Just after you left.

I had to go.

- I haven't talked to Ditmar yet. - Of course.

- How was the funeral? - Crowded. Everyone came to say hello.

Now it's me and Ditmar. His mother is after me. She's here.

- She is? - Just for a few days.

I'll talk to Ditmar once she has left.

I have to go back. Two gentlemen from the Upper House are stopping by.

- Gentlemen. - Ditmar's father was a member.

Was he now?

- No, I'll be back later. - You always say that.

You're here now.

- Did miss Amanda stay? - No, she's taking a stroll.

- She's fond of the beach. - She's been coming here for years.

You will have the same room as last time.

- Let me get your luggage. - Johansen will handle it.

- Does your chauffeur need a room? - No, he will be returning home.

Ditmar, did you inform them of our two guests?

You wanted privacy, so we've set the table in the living room.

- The house is almost full. - Yes.

I was happy to hear Valter say that the police isn't looking for Morten.

- He'll probably be back soon. - He should have been back by now.

I think he's cross with me.

I'm sorry. I know how much you miss him.

Why did Valter think that Morten had work for him?

- He had heard so. - Where? And what work?

Oh... I was just...

You said you came because you thought Morten had work for you.

I heard it from Clausen. The waiter at The Cabin Restaurant.

I thought I'd try. If Morten wanted a crew...

- A crew for what? - His ship.

- His ship? - He bought one.

Did Morten buy a ship? A fishing boat or what?

No, I don't think that's it.

- How could Morten afford a ship? - He had all that money.

If we can find the ship, we can find Morten.

- I'll call the waiter. - What do we do about the vagrant?

Let's just pack him a lunch and send him on his way.

- Next he'll want a beer. - Then give him a beer.

When you're done, fill the tub in the shop, so he can take a bath.

- A bath? - Yes, and launder his clothes.

- You're welcome to take over. - No, you were trusted with the task.

There's my favourite son-in-law. The guests haven't arrived yet?

- No, they will be here soon. - You can write the cheque then.

I've taken a look at your estimate. Do you really need that much?

Architects, engineers, drawings, planning... It's in that ballpark.

It has to look convincing if we're to receive the funding.

Yes, but it's a rather large expense if we don't.

I must say, as things stand... I can't.

- Can't what? - Put money in the project.

What...? Just a second.

All your money has been given to you by me.

As a wedding present. I am exceedingly grateful.

But I have other obligations now. I met with the estate manager.

It's not going well at Frijsenholm. My father took on all sorts of debt.

Are you pouring money into the black hole your incompetent father dug?

I must object to your speaking of my late father in that tone.

Object all you want. I don't care!

I created all this! You had it handed to you.

- You have never done anything. - This conversation, I must say...

- It's very unproductive! - Don't you understand me?

- I need that money now! - Ditmar.

Our guests have arrived.

If you'll excuse me.

It was...

Welcome. Welcome.

Come right in.

- Ditmar is out! I'll do it myself. - So what?

- Did you fall out? - I don't care.

He pays our bills. You're not exactly frugal.

- Why should I? It's money... - ...that you gave him. We know.

If you hadn't given it, the bank would have taken it.

- Come to the beach with me. - No!

- What now? - I'll speak with Mr Lauritzen.

- Are you going to ask for money? - Yes, I made him rich.

- Look at the clouds, Helene. - And you didn't bring your easel.

The art world hasn't missed out on much.

- But you took pleasure in it. - I think this is even better.

I was thinking about something. When Severin is baptized...

What then?

- Your father had two names. - Should we call him Severin Olfert?

No, I was thinking of Charles.

- Charles? - Yes.

- You mean Charles? - Yes.

Is there someone in your family you want to honour?

Not as far as I know.

Then I must say that I do not understand.

You chose Severin, so maybe I could choose a name.

I just think it's a surprising suggestion.

Charles... Wherever did you get that name?

- What's that supposed to mean? - You must have heard it somewhere.

Such a peculiar name as Charles...

Yes, but... Have you really not figured it out yet?

- What? - Your favourite author.

Oh, Dickens! That's right. His name was Charles.

- Amanda... It was at 1 o'clock. - Sorry.

Where have you been?

- Just out walking. - Maybe you should tidy yourself up.

Your father placed little trust in democracy.

No, Father dreamt of a time before 1901.

When the King appointed the government.

- What's he saying? - We're talking about 1901.

1901 was a disgraceful year.

Now we have a tobacco worker as prime minister.

Chamberlain Hjørting and myself share your father's opinions.

Our trust in the parliamentary system is diminishing.

What is your position?

With a prime minister like Stauning, I have to agree.

The King should never have given the plebeians the vote.

- Where is Estrup? - Estrup is dead, Chamberlain.

Parliament is dominated by social democrats.

Our only hope is for the Upper House to counteract them.

My wife, Amanda. Chamberlain Hjørting, Mr Bruun.

I'm sorry I wasn't here. I just had to take a walk.

- The smell of the ocean and heather. - What is she saying?

- She likes the smell of heather. - So do I!

From my childhood, heather, summer and strawberries with cream.

- Can we have strawberries with cream? - Yes, of course.

I'm not sure the chamberlain wanted it served in the middle of lunch.

- Would you like strawberries? - Yes! What a terrific idea.

I think we're in the mood for strawberries with cream afterwards.

Never in my life have I encountered clothes that dirty.

- Wipe that smile away. - I'm not saying anything.

A sailor must go his own way

like a prisoner on an island

- He had beer and schnapps. - Count Ditmar's guests will hear him.

- Where is Fie? - In the vegetable garden.

- I didn't think we went there. - Yes, until the house is sold.

in the night and starlight

my thoughts go out to you, to you

you're always close to me

You have to quiet down. They will hear you.

My throat was getting dry anyway.

Any chance you could scrounge up another beer?

I don't have time for that.

What do I tell Mrs Petersen?

- Who? - The woman I told you about.

- The lady with the dead sailors. - I already canceled twice.

You said you were leaving. I'd like to give her a plain answer.

I'll leave when I want to. Tell your Mrs Petersen that.

- Oh, it's you, Weyse? - It most certainly is.

- What's on your heart? - We talked about a trip to Skagen.

- This afternoon. - Too bad she doesn't have time.

- Afternoons are for working. - Mr Weyse is very tough on me.

Tough but fair. Art doesn't appear out of thin air.

I promised the director that she would know her part.

I'm afraid you'll have to go alone.

I actually came to suggest that we postpone our outing.

Then all's in perfect order.

I hung his clothes in the wind, so it'll dry faster.

- Where is he? - Still out there.

The towel... I forgot to give it to him.

That must be for me. Will you serve the strawberries?

I can do that. You can deal with him.

No problem.

...foamy water, current and hidden rocks

when we're carried toward the deep, the fates of many men

as the water rushes down my throat, I think of only you

What a sad song.

I don't know you. Do you work here?

I do indeed. I just wanted to give you this towel.

- What's your name? - Edith.

- I'm Valter. - I know.

- Where are you from? - A lot of places.

- Do you live somewhere? - No, not at the moment.

- And you? - I live here.

But only in the summer. - And otherwise?

- I live at home. - Are you married?

- With my mother, father and siblings. - But you're engaged?

- No. - Really?

- Yes, it's true. - But you've had many proposals.

I won't tell you that. Do you only know sad songs?

No, I know other songs. I will sing them to you some day.

It's a date. Where do I find you when you aren't here?

- Clausen is on the phone. - Clausen? Why?

I asked about Morten's ship, but he didn't remember anything.

Would you speak with him? You can borrow these clothes.

Did I talk to your wife about it? He asking his wife.

I think it was her... Else? I'm at The Seaside Hotel.

Did you tell me about Morten's ship? Some people are looking for him.

If they could find the ship... Charlotte of Svendborg? Right.

Thank you.

- Is Morten in Svendborg? - No, the ship is from Svendborg.

They don't know where Morten is. I remembered correctly.

- It was a cargo ship. - A cargo ship?

- We'll pick up where we left off. - Not when you're mad, Edward.

How many times must I say it? When we're out, I'm Mr Weyse.

Sorry, Mr Weyse. Can I please go to the beach instead?

You so enjoy watching young girls undress.

Act! The man you thought was your father has turned his back on you.

Oh, this will kill me! What have I done to him?

- Mother, you must fetch him home! - No, no, no, no.

I don't feel your pain at all. Your father has abandoned you.

- You should be able to relate. - There's no need to be nasty.

Then get on with it, child. Listen.

Hjalmar has left you because he found out that he wasn't your father.

Hold on... His name is Hjalmar.

- What's so strange about that? - Pardon? Nothing.

Absolutely nothing.

Let's move on, Hedvig. Impress me with your tears.

Yes. Weep, weep.

- What do you want? - Close the door.

That went well. Amanda is charming when she's in that mood.

It's her mood I want to talk about.

How are you? How are the two of you?

- That's an odd question. - Where does Amanda go on her walks?

The beach, the dunes, tanning.

Wouldn't it behoove you to go for walks together.

- I don't follow. - I think she's seeing someone else.

- I saw it in her eyes. - Her eyes? Come now.

What about the letter she had before you came here?

- What letter? - She blushed and excused herself.

She's taken a lover, Ditmar. I know the signs.

- Do you know them from yourself? - Please.

Mother, you're imagining things.

Just because you're ignoring it, doesn't mean that I will.

He had breakfast, beer, schnapps, lunch, a bath and laundry done,

and then he asked what was for supper.

- Is he joining us? - No.

Mrs Andersen pulled herself together and sent him on his way.

- He left? - Did you want him to stay?

- No. - It sounded that way.

Of course it didn't.

I just wanted to say goodbye, so...

Here you are.

I never heard where I could find you.

Ålbæk. I live in Ålbæk.

See you, then.

I didn't forget about our date.

- What date? - There's no date.

What date?

That looks good, Otilia. Get a napkin for the Count's mother.

- And more glasses. - Yes, Mrs Andersen.

- Did you talk to the shipbroker? - It was Morten who bought the ship.

- Did they know where he was? - He didn't leave an address.

They would check the ship's homeport. They have an index.

The train from Skagen is arriving on platform two.

- That's not the amount we discussed. - That's what I will pay.

But if you aren't interested...

Might I ask what you'll do with the sailing ship?

It will be modernized with engines and serve as a cargo ship to England.

Thank you.

- You, too. - I'll pay the bill.

- We came at a bad time. - That was his father-in-law.

- What? - The Count's father-in-law, Madsen.

- Yes... - Good evening.

Here you are. Today's special is lobscouse.

I'll have that. And you, Hjørting?

- That's fine. With beer and brandy. - Thank you.

- What's with this Madsen? - Something about money.

He went bankrupt last year on stocks in America.

He's trying to get back on his feet. He has an idea

that he wants Count Friis to back. I think he turned it down.

What do you think about Friis, Chamberlain?

- Well, he's not like his father. - That's true.

But the young Countess... Pretty girl. You must agree with me.

Indeed, a very presentable couple.

- Where did you get it? - From Amanda's suitcase.

I thought she would save it. Read it.

- Absolutely not. - Alright. It's from a Max.

He rented a cabin where he hopes to see Amanda.

- You shouldn't have done this. - You knew about it?

They met last summer. I thought it was over.

I'm very touched that you remembered Dickens.

I've read "Great Expectations" countless times. It's odd I like him.

- Why is that? - I distrust other people.

I don't think they deserve trust, but every time I read Dickens,

my faith in mankind is restored.

- I don't know what's wrong with me. - That's lovely.

But it also has to do with you, Helene.

- You put the beds back together. - Yes, I felt like it.

Like last year. Do you mind?

No, no.

Mrs Madsen wasn't so cheeky tonight, huh?

They didn't win a single game. Not one!

I like her way of taking it. She has a fighting spirit.

The rest of the season looks good. Aren't you coming to bed?

Yes, I was just writing Mrs Petersen, telling her not to come.

Should I feel bad because I'm staying?

- No, of course not. - Do you prefer her company?

No.

It seems as if she wields a lot of power over you.

That's always been your problem.

You could never stand up to dominating personalities.

It's strange that you invite someone just because I aired a thought.

You wrote Adam that you were going to Austria.

That's completely irrelevant. You should have asked first.

I am, after all, paying. I know you're not well-to-do,

but it's not unreasonable to expect some semblance of gratitude.

Goodnight.

- I'm sorry I was late. - That's alright.

- So you're not mad? - No, just tired.

Goodnight.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Edith? Have you had sweet dreams about vagabonds tonight?

- Stop it! - How about Morten's father's house?

So you haven't heard? Fie's father might be interested.

- I didn't think he wanted to move. - He's coming to have a look.

- Good morning. - Have you seen my sister?

- She was picked up by Mr Larsen. - Excuse me?

She was leaving for Copenhagen.

She was...? Yes, well...

Yes?

- Are you coming for breakfast? - I am.

- Father hasn't returned? - Is that a good or a bad sign?

Good he's back at it. He probably did business all night long.

It's sad if he and Ditmar fall out. Your husband's taking care of us.

There's my lovely ladies!

Did you drive yourself?

Therese... We can't exactly afford a chauffeur at the moment.

I leave that to my son-in-law, who's feeding a bankruptcy with my money.

- Did Lauritzen say no? - Yes.

As well as Skaarup and Ingemann...

Vestergaard. And none of them remember all that I did for them.

- We're going down for breakfast. - I'm not going anywhere.

Bring me a beer. No, bring me two!

Damned...

What became of miss Vetterstrøm?

She left. Something happened. Mrs Fjeldsø didn't have breakfast.

- It's not like her. - Good morning.

You're up early.

Not my husband. He's not up for anything. I've given up on him.

- There's the little sweetheart! - Come here.

The stroller is out there. He'll go to sleep soon.

Did you hear he's to be named Severin Charles?

Severin I heard, but not Charles.

I had to get used to it.

When my wife told me who he was named for, I gave in.

- Charles Dickens. - Oh, Dickens?

Yes, of course. Yes.

- Good morning, Mr Weyse. - Good morning.

I'm stealing miss Kitty away this morning.

The afternoon is for work.

- Mr Frigh will show me Skagen. - Pardon me.

May I have a quick word with my student, Frigh?

Yes, of course. I'll go get the beast running.

- What are you doing? - Are you afraid I'll be seduced?

You know I only have one daddy. Right, Daddy?

Do as I say, or we'll go home.

What is Mr Aurland's first name? Hjalmar?

Is that why you took pause? Are you the father of Mrs Aurland's child?

Look, I got it right.

I won't tell anyone.

- Have you seen my son this morning? - He was called to the phone.

Thank you, miss.

Bruun called and thanked us for the good time. He sends his regards.

They were very kind. Extremely taken with Amanda.

- Did they say that? - Yes.

They want to introduce her to the Speaker of the Upper House.

You know what you have to do.

- It can't. - I won't have that.

Of course you can. It's high time you showed that you're your father's son.

I'm going out.

Bruun and Hjørting send their regards.

- They were happy to meet you. - That's nice.

- I got a seat in the House. - Congratulations.

This will impose a new set of representative duties on us both,

so I must insist that you stop seeing Max.

- I know you're visiting with him. - Who told you that?

- We saw his letter. - We? Your mother?

Did she snoop around in my things? I would have waited, but here it is.

I'm leaving you, and I should have done so a long time ago.

Someone in my position doesn't get divorced. Think of your parents.

- I have done for seven months. - I talking about their finances.

- They'll go to the dogs. - They can sell the house.

Your father can't own anything.

I bought their house, their car, their furniture, their clothes.

If you go out that door, I will take it all away.

Thank you for calling back. Yes, goodbye.

- Was that Svendborg calling? - Yes. The ship's homeport is Aalborg.

So he's in Aalborg. I knew he wasn't far away.

There isn't just the one ship. It looks like he has several.

- Where will I find this Madsen? - At Andersen's Seaside Hotel.

Do you know where that is? About 10 km south of Skagen.

He's looking for money for a new idea, and...

I thought you could learn more. Find out what the idea is.

- May I ask why? - I might want to fund it.

- Is Madsen a friend of yours? - No.

Why do you want to help him?

Who says I want to help?

I see. I'll be in touch.

Mathias Hedetoft www.btistudios.com