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I'll see you in three days.

It's my hurry.

Come back to the house.

I'm about to eat.

No, thank you, Sarah.

I got things to do.

Nothing, look.

Can't wait.

Come on.

Twenty-three cables straight, brother.

Let's eat.

Let's eat.

Let's eat.

We're home.

Oh, come on, banks.

Come on.

Help yourself do a drink.

Let's eat.

Damn.

Well, troubles here.

Not full bar when it's gone.

I'm broken a leg.

Just a self-help fast tomorrow morning.

Oh, go and take this to loser.

Thought you wanted a couple of days of shore.

Oh, we know, sir.

Short trip like that is just what I could do with.

Oh, let's up to you.

Whatever you say.

Let's eat!

Mr. O'Nedon, I know you've just come back from Africa,

but there is no need to go shouting around the house like a heart and tot.

Right.

It's your mistress at home.

No, she's having a rest.

James, I'm just coming down.

Well, I'll be off then, sir.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Why don't you stay?

Say a lot of letty.

Have a drink.

Oh, no, sir.

I've got to turn that ship around fast.

That's the U.S.

Will you be in for dinner?

Of course, I'll be in for dinner.

I was only asking.

Seems to me you ought to go out and come back in again.

Hello, James.

Hey, I was beginning to wonder where you...

I think you'd better sit down, James.

You are.

Yes.

How long?

Six months.

Six months.

Six months since you chose not to tell me.

You've been away for just over two months, James.

But you must have known before I left.

Well, of course I did.

Well, no, why in damnation, didn't you tell me?

Because I knew you'd behave in the same way as you behaving now.

Well, how do you expect me to behave?

I thought I made them perfectly clear that I didn't want any more children.

I made it quite clear that I did.

Well, you made damn sure that you got your way.

I did not get with child on my own, James.

You've known all this.

Now, sure, I'll tell you the reason why I've kept it from you.

I had hope that you'd grow to want a child.

Our child.

One that would be a symbol of our love.

Oh, no.

It could have to be a father.

I thought I'd made that perfectly plain.

Why, because you don't love Charlotte.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have said that.

I know you've tried.

Why?

James, it could be different.

How can there be any more primes?

I don't want enough.

Let it.

I'd made plans for us.

Show you the world just the two of us.

No, no, no, baby.

It's a different world.

That's all.

But it's still one that we can both share.

Dinner in half an hour, if that's all right.

Not for me.

Ha ha, don't want food.

Oh, no.

Well, Daniel, do we go or not?

We have to go.

He is our son, and it is his 21st birthday.

I planned a quiet dinner party here, just the three of us.

It was to be something special.

Yes, I know, but William obviously wants a much grander affair,

and after all, it is his day.

Oh, but in the office of all places.

And of course, you know who will be there, that dreadful man, Bournon.

Well, I expect so, and you and I will be as civil as we can

and do nothing to spoil things with William. Isn't that so?

Oh.

You know, sometimes you make me feel like a firework that's been lit

and doesn't go off.

There's rather plenty of times when you do.

Well, it's 21 years.

I know.

I was thinking that only the other day.

Have I changed much, Daniel?

Yes? Oh.

You're a longer a girl, you're a woman.

And in the process, you've grown even more beautiful.

And in 21 years, you have become quite a galant.

150,000. That's lower than their last offer.

Yes.

It seems that they feel they can force me to sell.

No. I'm sure that isn't their intention.

It's simply that the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board feel this is the right price.

But easy.

Surely the yard must be worth more than that.

Most of the big yards across the river, yes.

You'll be lucky to find a buyer.

That is if you want to sell. Do you?

The yard does make a profit, but small in relation to the capital investment.

Now, if that capital were reinvested in the Fraser line...

Yes. I can see that's where your reel interest lies.

What is your father's advice?

I haven't told him yet.

I thought to wait a few days.

By which time the company will be yours?

No, he was.

Look, William, supposing I were to put out a few feelers.

See if I can find someone to better this offer.

Word, do you think that's possible?

Everything is possible.

Leave it with me for a few days.

Just to let away for life'saws.

Archtime, what?

That Mrs. Onlyton tell you.

Could Lord Noether it was just a lucky guess that was all.

She swore me to secrecy and I kept my promise.

Everybody in the whole world knows.

Everybody but me.

I must say you don't see none too please.

Could be a boy you know.

You know why you always write into two one in a son?

If it was me I'd want a son.

Well it's not you.

I mean ten or twenty years ago it would have been alright.

But it's not as if I'm a young man anymore you see.

No that's true.

You've got to be twenty years before the chance of me hands.

Yeah but supposing it's a boy.

You're strong right arm for you.

Great strength to a man in his old age.

Oh what do you know about it?

Well only what I missed.

I mean seems a pity to me that a man can work hard all his life and leave no mark on the world.

What are you talking about eh?

I've left my mark.

What about the Enigmaine built up from one ship?

I am.

The Loosed carried on.

I mean your brother as Samuel.

And on Samuel I mean Mr. Roberts name will be up on that store for many a long year again.

Oh.

The son has a good lad.

What's the say you shouldn't have a son as good as him?

Ah that's true but must have said I shouldn't have a daughter.

Ah yeah well I mean daughters can be.

Yeah yeah yeah.

Well they can't say the ship can they?

Oh well they're shipping land.

Well your sister did.

What's the relationship?

Oh rounder should be lying.

Elizabeth?

Oh hell's bells.

I might have never done a daughter like her.

Yeah.

You try to get me drunk or something.

Oh is that such a bad idea sir.

Congratulations to the next O'L

What?

It's true William.

It's true William.

But what are we going to do?

Look.

Look are you certain?

Yes I saw the doctor this morning.

Doctor not your own surely.

No I went across the other side of town and gave a false name and he confirmed it.

But didn't he suggest what you could do?

Do?

Well I don't know.

Do you mean there's nothing you can do?

Well no except take care of myself.

Does anyone else know?

No of course not but I shall have to tell them soon.

Will you?

Yes I suppose you will.

One rash moment.

No but then you mustn't look at it like that.

We're together now and that's what's important.

Just but if I don't.

And you mustn't blame yourself either.

Charlotte you make me feel ashamed.

You've accepted this so calmly and yet here am I.

I don't you see William there's nothing to worry about.

But in a few days you'll be 21 it'll only be me that needs to get permission.

What?

Well in the circumstance of Sacred Heart you refuse to let me marry you.

Oh don't you see?

It's all worked out for the best.

I'll tell you this mum.

If he comes in at this hour and wants his software he'll get the rough edge of my tongue.

Charlotte gone to bed.

Hi.

She looked quite flushed.

I hope she's not sickening again.

Can it be at this hour?

Ah!

Let's get soon.

He's the master.

Betty.

I've come to apologise.

I behave very badly.

And I'm sorry.

We'll talk about it in the morning.

I think I'll go to bed now.

I'm not.

Better?

I'll give you a hand.

I'm not.

I'm not.

Mrs. Skips, you see he doesn't fall down the stairs.

Happen him I bring him to his senses.

Captain Vaines.

Well?

I'd like that.

I really want.

Oh well between you.

It seems as if you settled everything.

No I did point out that it might be a girl.

Oh you did consider that possibility.

Ah yeah but you seem to only want to talk about a boy so I didn't mention a girl no more.

Well Captain Vaines I'm not sure whether to thank you or not.

I'm only sorry to bring him over in such a statement.

Oh well you've brought him home and I suppose what you did was for the best.

I think I better be going now.

Are you sure you can manage?

Bless you ma.

He's had twice the amount that I've had.

Excuse me.

Good morning Daniel.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Have you had breakfast?

Yes I have.

You look so happy I thought it best not to disturb your dreams.

Just coffee Mary I'll have it in here with Sir Daniel.

Well I'll be damned.

Elizabeth listen to this.

It comes as a great surprise to your correspondent to learn that Sir Norman Truscott is to apply for the children hundreds.

He's resigning.

Oh yes.

He understood that Sir Norman recently accepted a directorship with one of our most prominent railway companies.

And we know which one don't.

I'm very glad you're out of all that Daniel.

Not at what?

The canal.

Well you haven't mentioned it for so long that.

Oh Daniel don't tell me you're still embroiled in that foolish venture.

Very much so and I hardly call it foolish.

I haven't mentioned it of late simply because I didn't wish to upset you.

Hi see.

Oh I know you can.

Now this new flop making machine of yours.

Yes.

Do you sell all the flop?

Oh yes there's a great demand for it.

In fact I'm thinking of installing a second machine.

Good.

Now have you ever thought of making up flop mattresses?

Oh no Sir I couldn't take anything else.

I mean there's the mill, there's a sack of Mendin, there's the sheets and pillow gazes for Samuel and now the flock.

Besides which you haven't got the room.

Well precisely.

But I have.

And a staff of skilled women.

I'd almost at the time.

The workshop at the store.

Of course. Now look I've docked it over with Samuel.

You've already discussed it with Samuel.

It would have been pointless my coming here this morning if I hadn't something definite in mind.

Oh look Lettie I see no reason why all three of us shouldn't make a profit in the venture.

You know you've taken on a new lease of life.

I've been worrying about you needless look.

Samuel.

I hope that you've got to be able.

Oh did I hear the doorbell?

Oh it's you Samuel.

Well you can buy your cousin a cup of coffee.

Do you want to come?

No thank you no.

No thank you.

No.

No.

Will you be going to Williams party?

Oh well I've had an invitation.

Well you must come Samuel. I'd like you to be there.

In that case of course I shall come.

Samuel.

Can you keep a secret? A deadly serious secret.

Well that won't know until you've told me will I?

Only if you promise first.

Very well I promise.

William has asked me to marry him and I've said yes.

We're going to be married.

Did you actually propose to the girl?

No.

She took it for granted that we've married.

William I'm deeply honored that you should um well open your heart to me like this.

It couldn't have been easy for.

No.

I felt I had to talk to someone.

Someone who would understand.

I do understand believe me.

William do you love this girl?

I like her.

I'm attracted to her.

And you don't love her.

What the devil am I to do?

Well men do not necessarily marry for love providing there is a compensation.

Had Charlotte been James and Eden's only child in time.

You need an island of past to you.

That I'm given to understand there is about to be another heir.

Yes.

Then there could be no compensation.

But I just can't decide her.

I do have obligations.

Yes yes of course you do.

And I'm not for one moment suggesting that you do not honor those obligations.

A settlement in a few hundred pounds a year would take care of the matter quite simply.

I don't think Uncle James would quite see it in that light.

Always supposing of course that those obligations really are yours.

I don't understand.

Well I don't wish to pry but does the young lady have any other suit?

No.

Well my cousin Samuel they've been to functions together.

And is he an ardent admirer?

Well yes I suppose he is.

Could it be that you're being asked to honor someone else's obligations?

No Charlotte would have a question that had to be asked for your own sake William.

You have but two choices.

Neither marry a girl you do not love or refuse and face the anger of her family.

But remember their wrath will not last forever.

Marriage is for a lifetime.

James are you telling me that neither you nor let he will be at this function tomorrow?

Well haven't I just told you?

I should be in Belfast.

I can't be in two places at once.

Well surely you could postpone your journey for 24 hours.

Look would you allow me to conduct me own fairs myself?

It's for letty.

Oh there's some excuse for letty not.

Going but William is your nephew.

Well I can't go on that's that.

I'll buy him a present or something.

Oh fairly well.

If that's a ratitude don't you come prating to me in the future about family loyalty?

Well you're in a very waspish mood today.

You and Daniel being quarrel in the game.

Oh go to Ireland.

All right then I will.

You're my calling on letty eh?

Is there something wrong?

No I just thought she might like to have a little talk with you.

A woman's talk.

James have you upset her?

No.

No.

No no we're fine.

I fine.

Well try hard enough and you'll really convince yourself.

What would you say Mrs. Snowgrove?

If I told you I found the site you've been looking for.

I'll be damn surprised.

Considering I've been searching for the last six months.

Twenty acres with a minimum river frontage of fifteen hundred feet.

That's what I want.

Well not find it in Liverpool.

Won't you?

Do you know the Fraser shipyard?

Of course I do.

Oh come on man.

I mean chip the wink on that one.

Harbour boards buying it.

Oh they'd like to.

But as it so happens the client of mine has outbid them.

Are you sure?

I didn't invite you here to tell your pack of live snowgrove.

Oh offence all man.

It's just that I've had my ear to the ground on that one for some time.

Well you wouldn't have heard of it because the private business of this bank remains private.

I think.

Will this client of yours be willing to resell?

No.

I doubt you'll be willing to pay in the region of two hundred thousand pounds for that site.

You could be right.

But supposing my client were willing to grant say a ninety nine year lease and an annual rental of twenty thousand a year.

Would that interest you?

It's a lot of brass.

It's a lot of land.

And for what you require there could be no better site.

I would say it's almost unique.

I might be willing to consider.

No promises Mark.

Let's just say I could be interested.

I'll talk matters over with him.

You appreciate I'm sure that I do have other clients with similar interests to your own.

No hold out moment.

Am I getting first crack at whip or not?

Of course.

You have my word on it.

Good.

Good.

Now as to these other clients of yours.

Put them out of your thoughts.

I'm sure we'll reach an amicable agreement.

I'm sure.

You're off then.

I, well I need to catch the tide.

Three days you said.

Well maybe four.

No more.

Take care.

Betty.

I need a bit of time.

I know.

It's my thought I should have told you sooner.

No, no, no.

No you had your reasons.

I won't keep anything from you again I promise.

Well we'll talk about it when I come back then.

Hi.

Um, try and keep sober this time.

Oh James.

I do love you.

Mm.

Mm.

Mm.

You're crying so much.

Just because I'm happy.

Funny where she'll end.

You'll have you come.

I'll be back.

Are you ready babe?

I'm sure.

Is that me home?

I have business in Belfast Uncle.

Can I take a passage with you?

Yeah of course.

You're playing truant as well.

What?

Oh yes that.

I did send William my apologies though.

Pressing business.

Yes.

I have it in mind to go into ships furnishings.

With fifty or more cabins on some of these passenger ships,

furnishing them could be extremely profitable.

Ah good.

It's been some time since you stole away with me on the charlotte road.

Alright how's this?

When you tried to make a man of me.

Get that, you go.

Go on, stay a girl.

The more I think about it, the more I realize how foolish Captain Baines wasn't suggesting it would be a boy.

You know letter you worry too much about what James thinks.

The sooner he realizes he can't have everything he's away, the happier you will be.

Something wrong between you and Daniel again.

Oh is it obvious?

Stupid man.

But they're all the same you know.

When a woman marries no matter what the protestations or promises have been made before these are soon forgotten.

She then takes her place alongside all his other chattels.

Unless of course once prepared to fight for some degree of independence.

If well they would have seen that you are.

And so should you let him.

I know that brother of mine even as a boy he was determined to have his own way.

Oh well then.

I have nothing to worry about.

Why?

But he'll obviously have a son.

Still no wind.

I thought that was a breeze coming up but his date away to nothing we barely make him weave.

Well it won't last. Not in the Irish sea anyway.

Should have taken a steam bucket son.

Oh no that doesn't matter.

Well that's your business research of the dance.

Well that's so interesting.

When it came to fitting out this vessel he insisted on revising all the original specificity.

Now the work is all done and here he stands ready to be launched.

Now don't you dare break a bottle of champagne over my head.

Well traditionally I should give you a key.

But I give you a key of a different kind.

A key to the future.

Inside this satchel together with company papers is a deed.

Transfering my stewardship of the Fraser Yard and steamship line to you.

William.

In memory of your grandfather I ask only that you'll be a good steward.

I now declare you well and truly Lord.

From your mother and I.

Oh thank you.

Thank you.

Well for someone who didn't want to make a speech you did remarkably well.

Thank you.

Should we not toast the boy?

Oh good Lord yes I'll give you a glass.

Toast everyone.

To William.

To William.

Speech William.

Speech.

Oh yeah well thank you.

Well yesterday I wasn't but today I am officially a man.

Oh William I had a present for you but I'll give it to you later.

Oh splendid.

You've met my aunt of course Josiah.

Yes yes of course dear lady should you or your son ever need my financial advice.

You mustn't hesitate to call on me.

William is there anything wrong?

No not now Charlotte we'll talk later.

Sir Daniel.

Lady Fogarty.

I do hope that now William has attained his majority we might become better acquainted.

Why do you imagine that Mr. Bowler?

Surely the course for any disagreement we might have had has now been removed.

Oh are you leaving Liverpool?

It would be wise not to make an enemy of me you know.

It's something you'll regret for a very long time Lady Fogarty.

Out.

Oh one.

I'll have a threaten my wife again I shall make it.

I know you want to wait up for Miss Charlotte but it's 11 o'clock.

It's time you were in bed.

Yes I swear you're right.

Feeling quite tired.

Thank you very much goodbye.

Now Charlotte.

Is your present William?

No.

I hope you wear it always.

I can't accept it Charlotte.

Why for not?

James Bond please leave us.

Charlotte come sit down.

I have something to say.

Charlotte I've given the matter of our future a great deal of thought.

I've considered not only myself but your happiness as well both now and in the future.

Charlotte I know what I'm about to say will hurt you.

Only I beg that you don't think you too badly of me.

Charlotte I cannot marry you.

Naturally I will fulfill my obligations towards you and the child as long as I live neither of you shall want for anything.

Perhaps the crew is sick.

Too weak to answer.

It's possible.

She really has been abandoned.

Spending your salvage money already.

She'd like that to be worth a fortune even without the cargo.

What would you do uncle?

Tell us about us.

First thing to do is to get aboard her and have a look around.

Michael.

What do you think babe sir?

I could do worse.

There are no Charlie telling the others that he reckon she was a fever chip.

I don't mind taking the risk.

How do I get you jacket?

Her bait is down by together toad line the boat with you.

Alright sir.

Get the long boat swung out.

Right you uh...

Get a boat of that tow rope, Michael.

Alright, you're doing so.

Get back to the ship.

Captain Bains to wake me orders.

Hi, I saw you.

Uncle.

Anybody on board?

No, the ship's deserted.

There's been a fire on me.

It's

it's so vaulted.

Oh no wonder they abandoned ship.

There's a cargo of our explosives at board.

You want to show me?

Hi.

Well there they are.

What is it?

Good cotton.

This lot went up.

Break of the windows and belt last time.

That's about 20 miles away.

What do we do?

Treat it with respect.

There's a cargo going to England or Ireland.

There's no where there's going.

The log ship's vaporstone is no where telling.

The insomestant to know.

It's just too neat.

It's a cargo of our explosives.

What do you make of that?

We'll try to smother the fire with it.

Tried, I'd say they succeeded.

What?

Well if this blanket caught a light,

there'd been out left of it.

Look at those.

Back all neat and tidy.

After the fire.

So if they put the fire out, then wire-bunding ship.

What did you tell her?

I'd not wake breakfast any longer.

No, ma'am.

Miss Charlotte wasn't in her room.

Not in her room.

No, ma'am.

Well, I was up at 6.30, so she must have gone out before then.

Strange.

Right?

Well, perhaps she got up to go for an early morning walk.

Miss Charlotte?

She's never done it before.

Well, it's the first time for everything, isn't it?

I need to worry, is there?

That's right.

Believe me, will you?

I've tried, but I can assure you they won't go any higher.

175,000?

25,000 more than the harbor board offering.

I can't see anyone else being interested in the yard.

No.

Couldn't buy a lot of steamship, tonnage.

Yes.

Well, I'd better accept their offer.

Good.

I'll attend to all the details.

How much is it sort of fellow paying for the free as a yard then?

Come now, you can't expect me to betray you.

Well, yes.

I suppose I do owe you that.

200,000 pounds?

Mm.

For 15 acres.

My client is retaining five acres for his own use.

I see you.

Right.

I'll pay 205.

Not a penny more.

And I want his answer by this afternoon, ye or nay.

Shut that bad enough of your being.

I've been worrying myself silly.

Go and sit down, dear.

Sarah, where did you find her?

She's been gone for at least six hours.

She said she wanted an early morning walk,

and she decided to call on me.

Sarah, you live.

She must have been walking for hours.

Something has obviously upset her, but every time I start to question her,

she just bursts into tears.

Look, she's not going to say anything with me here, so I best go.

Yes, thank you.

Thank you, sir. Thank you for bringing her home.

And so you're getting her early just to go over a walk.

Did you enjoy the party last night?

You won't marry me.

Hmm?

William won't marry me.

Oh, shit.

Oh, there it is.

I know I was your first lover.

Oh, yes, I do.

You feel as if the world's come to an end.

Oh, I'm going down a bit.

What did you say?

I'm carrying William's child.

Oh, my God.

Lizzy, what am I going to do?

What will father say?

I've lost the wheel on Cup.

Good.

What have you found?

I look over here, just jump very carefully.

You see this?

That's nice and glittering weeding out there.

I found two other boxes, like it.

So it wasn't just because of a fire risk that they abandoned ship?

I don't understand what stuff.

At least knock on the whole local court.

There must have lashed the wheel.

Keep an eye on your course, Hel

So I want you a deck.

If anything goes wrong, stand a chance.

Now as soon as I've got this box ready,

I want you to heal her up very gently.

Take her to the side and get it overborn very, very slowly.

I feel goodness' sake, to knock up against anything.

Right.

Walk it down.

I'll take it away.

That's it.

That's an easy.

That's it.

Thanks.

Mr.

That's it.

First box gone?

Yes!

Right.

Right.

Shifush, what was that?

Shamiu!

I'm all right, uncle.

What happened?

The box must have been a piece of driftwood.

Right.

Take it away.

Uncle?

All right.

There's a steam launch approaching.

I'd better get the boarding ladder down.

Then get back to the wheel.

Yes, uncle.

What the devil do they want?

Come on.

The credentials seem all right, Mr. Hardy.

We heard an explosion.

Did you?

I trust you haven't disposed of any of the cargo.

If we hadn't, it would have disposed of us.

And then you'd be pleased to hear that there's a captain from the artillery coming out of the tug.

She'll tour into Belfast.

No, she won't.

Thank you, pardon.

I'm not sharing the salvage with anybody.

Selfly, it's my dear fellow. This cargo belongs to the government.

I don't care if it belongs to the Queen of Sheba.

The salvage has been learned.

And it's going to be paid.

That is quite out of the question.

Only then you must appreciate that the government shipped this cargo to Ireland in this manner

in order to maintain the utmost secrecy. It do take my point.

And I will tell you what we'll do then.

We'll agree on a song.

And we'll put our signatures to it here and now.

Then I'll keep it as secret as you like.

No, no, that is quite out of the question.

All right.

Sign up.

Get ready to leave.

Pass the wheel.

What are you going to do?

I've got that all on.

You wouldn't do that.

Oh, watch me.

Ready to leave, sir.

All right.

If you're going to fright me into an agreement, Mr. O'Neill need in your seat.

But talk will be here within the arm.

I'm quite happy to wait.

One hour, eh?

Yes.

Well, in that case, I should give you time to get it over the side.

What are you talking about?

There's another box down there.

We've been natural glistening all over the place.

Hi.

It's the worst one of the lot.

It's very unstable.

Sir, I don't think we have much time.

No, thank you, not so.

Come on, then, let's go.

All right.

All right, I'll need him.

I must need you to have him, mine.

Oh, no.

Let's talk about that.

Oh, no.

Oh, no.

Oh, no.

Oh, no.

Oh, no.

Oh, no.

Oh, no.

Oh, no.

Oh, no.

Oh, no.