The World in His Arms Page #4

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Dollars, that Sweeny wouldn't hang

before the year was out.

Well, I lose...

Hey gold... - That's for me...

Sweeny, what are you waiting for?

Will they catch him?

- Oh, not Sweeny, he'll be

in Sacramento before sunup.

You're insane.

- Well, you didn't want him hanged.

Captain Clark, it's good

to see you again, Sir.

We missed you, Captain.

- Well, it's great to be home.

Nicolas, Papa, Hector, Pushna, how

are you smiling Irishmen?

This way Mademoiselle,

smiling Irishmen...

Captain, I'd like to serve you my

wonderful Cotelette de Volate.

Well, cook it up.

- And you, mademoiselle,

may I tempt you with

just a slight portion?

What's it all about?

- Oh, he said that the pheasant

is delicious.

- He just sold the pheasant.

And he better ice up about

eight quarts of champagne.

Of course Captain,

with pleasure.

Why did you bring me here?

- These are all old friends of mine.

But I've heard that you

do not like Russians

and these people are Russian.

- Once upon a time,

they're all good Yankees now.

Uh, anything you'd like?

What does it mean?

Oh, it is a lovesong. About the sea. In

your language the words say:

Wind of the north

that comes from the sea,

speak to my loved one

and tell him from me:

Yes.

Well, the words say that I will

always be waiting for him

to take me into his arms,

to kiss me.

You will spoil my face.

- You've already done that.

What was your father? A Navajo war

chief? You got enough rouge on

to paint a totem pole.

I thought you were only interested in

women who use paint and powder.

If I am, why should you

try to interest me?

Why?

Because... you have a boat.

And the Countess must get to Sitka.

Ah, people...

I see...

First she sends this, this, this

Colonel Whatshisname to offer me money

when I turn him down she

sends me you to offer me a...

Well just what is it, that

you have to offer me?

Come on, I'll take you

back to your hotel.

I don't wanna go back, please.

You promised to show

me San Francisco.

Alright, alright. Take it easy.

I'll show you San Francisco.

Here, here's to, ah...

- All the barnacles off the hull.

Hello Captain Clark, last

time you were here,

you burned down my

underwood yard.

I'm glad to see you Cheng,

everything looks just the same.

What did he say?

- Oh, he wants to buy you.

Offer is fifty thousand Tai-Yung.

- Fifty thousand Tai-Yung.

How much is that?

- Twenty thousand Dollars.

First he would not raise the bet.

You see what I mean? He's

up to fifty-four Dollars now.

Did he raise the bet again?

- No, he simply wished that

all of our children

might be boys.

Lights, music, people who laugh.

Chinatown and the Barbary Coast,

oh this is a mad city,

this San Francisco of yours.

That's only because it's young,

it'll grow up someday.

I hope not, I've seen cities that

were old. I was sent to London

for my education, I been to Rome,

Vienna, my own St. Petersburg.

Cities where each night we wonder if

tomorrow's sun will bring us trouble

perhaps even death. Please, God,

it'll never happen to here.

It won't. We'll keep it

young, you and I, hm?

We'll come up here the first thing

each morning and see to it

that San Francisco starts

the day off right.

How?

With a kiss...

Where have you been?

What were you doing?

Your Highness, there

must be an explanation.

Do you realise it is almost noon

and you have been out

throughout the entire night?

She's bewitched, hypnotised.

She seems to be alright, she still

wears her jewellery.

- Did you notice that crazy look

in her eyes?

But I insist your Highness, there

must be an explanation.

This barbarian, what did he do?

Why don't you answer? Don't

you hear what we're asking?

Did you speak to him about Sitka?

Did you ask him about the boat?

Yes, the boat, the boat, the boat!

What boat?

If you're a friend, come in.

Captain Clark, as the result of the

celebration there is the small matter

of damages. Item: 427 Glasses,

item:
361 dishes, cups and assorted

pieces of crockery. Item: 14 mirrors,

item:
One grand chandelier, ca. 1750,

it is irreplaceable and oh yes, we

find your aborigine's greasy pawprints

over all our draperies. Now...

What's this all about?

About fifteen thousand Dollars at the

moment, probably twice that much

when the full returns come in.

- Sounds like a reasonable amount,

put it on the bill.

Let me assure you, Sir, I have.

Oh, how beautiful roses!

And what odour!

Oh they are beautiful.

This also goes with the roses.

Pearls... Jonathan would do that.

- It would be better

if he would give you the boat.

Anna is right. Tell this barbarian

if he will take us to Sitka

we will give him jewels.

- I thought you told me that

Captain Clark was not

interested in my money.

Perhaps not, but Prince Semyon is...

- Oh Paul, stop worrying about Semyon,

Stop worrying? But it was his

imperial Majesty, the Tzar himself

who has arranged this marriage.

- Well then let him arrange another.

I'm sure he can find someone else

to support his nephew.

Your Highness, I'm overwhelmed with

gratitude that you have chosen

my establishment for your stay in San

Francisco, completely overwhelmed.

Is everything quite as it should be?

- Everything is fine, thank you.

Oh wonderful, it's a privilege and

a pleasure to serve you.

If there's anything further I

may do, pray command me.

I shall.

- Carriage for the Countess!

The Countess is asleep.

- Marina.

That is why I was able to get away.

- And don't wake the old walrus up.

How did you know that I like pearls?

- Oh, it was just a guess.

There she is. She's all by

herself in the moonlight.

I think you'll like her, she's

a well birthed lady.

And her name?

- Pilgrim of the Sea.

That's an odd name

for a pirate's boat.

Pirate?

- Yes. They told me you were a pirate.

Oh, in the eyes of the

Russians perhaps I am.

Let's just say that I take

my luck where I find it.

And tonight?

I feel lucky.

She's lovely.

She always obeys me.

Perhaps she likes the

touch of your hand.

She ought to, I'm love with her.

Only because she obeys you?

We've been together quite

a long while, the Pilgrim and I.

Seen a great many ports.

Done a great many things.

Someday, when it's all over,

we'll be going home together.

To Salem. - To Salem? - That's

a little town in Massachusetts.

It's a nice little town.

But they call you the Boston Man. Why?

- Oh, that's just a name

the Russians gave me because

I'm from New England.

The Boston Man.

I like it, it suits you well.

No, stay there.

- What is it?

I, I just want to see how the Pilgrim

looks without a hand on the wheel.

North-West by West.

On a quarter West.

Yes, you'll do for a mate.

Will I?

I'll let you take a turn at the

wheel every morning

while I catch forty winks.

When?

- When I take you to Sitka.

No, no you mustn't.

- Oh, why not, no trouble.

Besides I have business with old

Ivan, the Governor General.

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