Hornblower: Loyalty Page #2

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Trick and rubber,

i think.

I think not, sir.

So. So we're down

to the last trick, then.

Which, i believe,

is mine, also.

You hold but a 7,

do you not?

I did warn you.

His talent

is quite formidable.

Well, gentlemen,

this evening

Has been quite

an education.

Hmm. A damned expensive

education at that.

Thank you, lieutenant.

I hope you and i-

Hammond:
come, jack.

Sir edward.

Mm-Hmm.

Gentlemen.

Here's your winnings.

Use them wisely.

I'll see you

aboard the flagship

Two bells tomorrow

forenoon. Mr. Bush.

What do you think

he wants?

Well, i doubt he wants

to play whist.

No, but you-

You risked everything

on one hand.

My chances had to right

themselves mathematically.

Don't you see?

Of course.

No. No, i don't.

Ha ha!

Aha.

Good evening,

mrs. Mason.

Oh, it might be

for young rakes

Squandering

their rent money

On dissipation

and drink.

By the scent

of gin, madam,

It's plain you've had

a head start.

Such insolence...

And those that can't

even pay their reckoning.

If mr. Mason were here,

he'd throw you out!

Please, mother.

Don't.

You can shut your mouth.

It's because of you i've let

this young spark run on.

There's hardly a shirt

in his chest,

And his chest will be

at the pawnshop, too.

Hornblower:

mrs. Mason.

What i owe you plus a week's notice.

A week's?

Mother.

Please, mr. Hornblower, you can't leave.

Oh, now, sir,

you wouldn't leave us

On account

of a misunderstanding.

No. We understood you very

well, madam. Come on, horatio.

Mr. Hornblower,

don't go,

Not on such terms.

Well, i suppose

it is rather late

To go seeking

new lodgings.

William?

Come, mother,

you should be in bed.

I don't need

your ministrations,

Thank you, miss.

You wouldn't really have

left us, would you, sir?

No, maria. I don't

believe i would.

Good night, sir.

Good night.

Pellew:
ah, hornblower.

Admiral pellew, sir.

How's your head, man?

Hmm?

You spend the night

celebrating your good fortune?

Alas, no, sir.

I had some debts

to settle.

Do you recognize

that 20-Gun sloop?

Hotspur, sir?

Hmm. Needs a captain.

A man of intelligence

and ability.

I was wondering if you could

suggest anyone suitable.

Well, i, uh...

As you were.

Your promotion to commander

has been confirmed.

You are now captain

of the hotspur.

She must be ready

to sail in two days.

Thank you, sir.

This is not idol favoritism, hornblower.

Well, a little tiny.

I need you to be

my eyes and ears.

No one trusts

our new friend bonaparte.

Enter.

Ah, captain hornblower,

this is major andre cotard,

Recently secondered

to the admiralty.

Major cotard, it's an

honor to meet you, sir.

This is the captain

of the hotspur?

Major cotard

is of a noble french family,

Who paid dearly for their

opposition to bonaparte.

But i still have many

well-Placed contacts in france.

I have had word

sent-

Well, thank god not all

frenchmen worship

That corsican upstart, huh?

May i continue,

admiral?

Of course.

Carry on.

I have had word

sent to me

That an old and trusted friend of mine

Needs to speak to me

most urgently.

He insists on meeting face to face.

It must be important

to warrant the risk.

Exactement.

In 7 days, he sails

from brest

On a british merchant ship, the eleanor.

Your ship

is to take me

To rendezvous

with him at sea.

No doubt attracting

the attentions

Of the french,

i take it.

Quite so. We don't want to

give bony the satisfaction

That we violated

the peace treaty.

Right. You'll report

to the hotspur in two days

At 3 bells

in the forenoon watch.

Uh, 3 bells?

major cotard.

The major may appear

a little impertinent,

But i have it on good

authority he's a faithful ally,

And i have no reason to question

the veracity of that information.

But?

But...

Men like cotard

have their own agenda.

I understand that,

sir.

Remember, hornblower,

there's folly

And foolhardiness

on one side,

Daring and calculation

on the other.

You make

the right choice,

And i'll see you through

any trouble that might ensue,

And remember...

Do nothing

to provoke war

Before war is declared.

Your mission is vital

for england, sir.

Man:
lay on your oars.

So what did

the admiral want?

A commander...

For the hotspur.

Congratulations,

horatio.

Sir.

They couldn't have

chosen a better man.

Thank you.

She's hardly

the renown.

Bush:
but she's

a fine ship, sir.

Do you think so?

Yes. I think so.

And do you also think,

mr. Bush,

That a lieutenant

who served in a 74

Might be happy to serve as

a lieutenant in a mere sloop?

If you were captain,

sir, i believe he might.

Then would you do me the honor

of being my first lieutenant?

It is i who would be

honored, sir.

I feared

you wouldn't want to.

I feared

you wouldn't ask.

Well, we have

a ship to rig.

Aye, aye, captain.

Man:
lower away.

Handsomely now.

Handsomely.

Different man:
steer it down a jot.

That's it.

Over here.

That's the last

of the water, sir,

But we're still

waiting on cordage.

Cannot afford to wait,

mr. Prowse.

I'm the master

to the ship, sir,

Not superintendent

of the dock.

Fetch the superintendent

down here.

Sir? He'll answer to me,

Or he'll answer

to the admiral.

It's his choice.

Aye, aye, sir.

Bush:
name?

Wolfe, sir.

Thomas wolfe.

Experience? 5 years as coxswain

On the northern

convoys.

What brings you

to portsmouth?

Uh, a young lady

in leeds, sir,

With a swollen belly

and an angry father.

Sign here, wolfe.

Books are full.

No more men.

Man:
oh, not again.

I hear there's an india

one due in next week.

Wait.

Matthews. Styles.

Captain hornblower,

sir.

Good to see you

back in command.

She's a fine ship,

sir.

Uh, we can always find

a place for matthews, sir.

Thank you, sir.

Sir?

You want to add to our

troubles, do you, styles?

Well, i don't have

a steward yet.

I've been working

in kitchens

These last 3 months, sir.

Styles, you never cease

to amaze me.

Thank you, sir.

Very well. I'll take a chance, mr. Bush.

Make your mark, styles.

Aye, aye, sir.

Thank you, sir.

Maria:

mr. Hornblower.

You're not leaving us so, surely.

My mother's tongue

sometimes runs away with her.

I've been given command

of a ship. I sail tomorrow.

Then let me pack

for you, sir.

That's very kind, but

there's precious little here.

Maria...

I'm sorry.

I told you not to pin

your hopes on me.

I shall never forget

your kindness.

For a long time now, no

one ashore has cared much

Whether i lived

or died.

I care, horatio.

My heart leaps

When i hear your

footstep on the stair,

And when

i hear your voice-

Please, maria.

I know i shouldn't say

these things, but i must,

For i shall

never see you again.

I'm sorry.

I have my duty.

Man:
come on,

you marines.

Get bellied

by the rail there.

Come aboard, sir.

Bush:
names?

Charles orrock, sir.

Midshipman.

John hammond, sir.

Midshipman, sir.

Well,

as midshipmen,

I'll expect you

to know this ship

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