Horatio Hornblower - Reception With The Czar

0:00Call all hands, beat the quarters. Stand by, let's tell the better. One broadside into it, please, Captain Bush. Point as on target. Bring stocks ready. Fire eyes, all ready. Fire! Presenting Michael Redgrave at CS Foresters in Dominable Man of the Sea, Horatio Hornblower.

1:24Fire eyes, all ready. Fire eyes, all ready. Sailing brazenly into a Russian port had been a gamble. Yet my orders from the Admiralty had stated two objectives. Impress the Russians and the Swedes with Britain, Navy, Strength and Ingenuity, and at the same time. Bring them into the war on our side, if you can. Orders which might, of course, prove somewhat contradictory on occasion. So, once we'd entered Concert Harbor, the Tsar himself had come aboard in Kalgeese, even though he hadn't once admitted his identity. I'd hoped he'd been impressed at the fine show we'd staged for him.

2:26My old comrade, Captain Bush, was still puzzling about all this the next morning on our coup d'etre. Sir, was it actually the Tsar himself who you quite sure? Why, of course, I'm sure. But all I've talked about, he can't do no. With himself, for the visit of that, sir. Million, any use it when he's traveling, I'll push, push. What an old skeptic you've begun. I'd say, look, sir, push that. That smart little lager with the insignia. Now, perhaps our answers on the way. Mr. Hurst, sail bearing for us from the shore. I know, sir. Let me know in the moment he's the one side, Mr. Hurst, if she carries a messenger to make him welcome. Hi, sir. See you in the bunker. Your car seems interested, too, sir. Over there, the starboard rail. He's just come from the rail. Oh, sugar, you mean? It's a peculiar fella, that. Did you know he was a thin, and caught himself a man without a country now because of what the Russian said to Finland? You like him, sir? What do you mean? Oh, you don't, and? Well, sir. There's a bit shift in. You're right. It amuses me, the admiralty, posting him to help and may win the Russian over. Oh, well.

3:26Well, at least he speaks all these weird vortex tongues. Yes, sir? Like a long sight, sir. It was our officer aboard, bringing you this letter, sir. You wait for your answer. Thank you, sir. Give him a drink of rum or something. Hi, sir. What did I tell you, Bush? Look at that coat of arms. Well, you know, imperial palace of Peter. Oh, it's in French. I am bitten to die with his imperial majesty, and his royal highness, the Prince of Sweden, is after noon at four o'clock. Oh, accompanied by my staff. The officer who conveys this letter will serve as guide. Ah, Mr. Mound. Oh, tell me. Would you, would you get a dime with a zarva's opening? What, sir? His imperial majesty, the zarva of all the Russia's mind. At Peterhof, his palace, on the Iranian bomb shore, over there, at four o'clock. So, naturally, I die. But I'm in the adolescence. And as well, I think you need a little change.

4:27You still look a bit sick. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I think you need a little change. You still look a bit sick. This, for posterer's oriental document, mentions a staff. Well, we must create one. And Captain Bush will stay here with this quadrant. How do you suggest, the zarva's? Well, sir. I'm pretty young. And excited. You will need Miss Saga. I expect older. Er, the Clarks. What will you be able to see this young interpreter? Just why they saddle me with that clumsy fellow. Oh, yes, yes. We must have a long, of course. Then, first, must go, as for Lieutenant's protocol and one midshipment. Which one, Ma'am? Sir, the summons is the brightest. I mean, it is. Well, the fat one? Well, very good. Some as it is. Now, please pass the word to him as you return to change the protocol. So, there's two uniforms, of course. We must, we must be up in, oh, half an hour. I should be ready, sir. And thank you, ma'am.

5:34Peter half-palace definitely was not near the water. We docked him in saluting vanity as in monstrous bare skins. And then we were ushered in the carriages, in which we drove for what seemed miles and miles, past parks and terraced lawns and marble fountains. I couldn't help thinking how much my dear wife, Barbara, would enjoy all this. And at every turn, there were centuries on guard. Just representing arms as we world by. Oh, there, now at last. The Peter half. Just round the next curve, you see. Which would casual remark about assassination. At turn, my thoughts are needily back to soldier. And that pistol. I remember the man's brooding hatred of Russia is bitter, sensible pressure. And suddenly, great happens why I hadn't had occurred to me before. Could it be? Could he in September? Yeah, I grew cold. As we drove up before the palace and were met by swarms of liberate footmen,

6:35I can try to have a word alone with mound, who with sorgher and the others, and occupy another carriage. For all my company, I felt mound was the most reliable. So you see what I mean, eh, mound? I do, Jesus. Of course. Quite shocking, sir. A number of my own ship's company. My own clock. So I think it's inconceivable, isn't it? No, well, perhaps I'm imagining the whole thing. I hope so, sir. Well, help me keep an eye on him. It looks like there'll be a crush of people. Now, watch out, here he comes out. Who's this with him and all the gold lies? Please, you have the kindness to accompany me, sir, on board? I trust that I see you in good health, sir, Commodar, on board. Thank you. I'm in the best of health, I reckon, sir. And your squadron, which I had the pleasure of visiting, but yesterday, in company was the gold jewel. My squadron's in the best of health too, I reckon, sir. Yes, today. Above your flagship, we discussed a very briefly. This man, Bonaparte, his policies. Yes. It was, I believe, your opinion that his troops might constitute a real threat to Russia. My, sir.

7:35I fear it's less conditional than that. Bonaparte, overland Swedish pomerania the other day. And 50,000 troops in the moment you got news of our appearance in the Baltic. Yes. The prince has been out of feeden this year, even now. This evening, he'll be concerning with his imperial majesty. Yes, I have heard so. Now, sir, Bonaparte now controls the entire Baltic coast, right to the Russian frontiers. That would be most convenient to him in one particular event. In the event of his deciding to attack you. There helps you, all right. And yet you know, we've had a treaty with our Bonaparte suspect. No treaty is excellent. And now he's taken pomerania. There's no base for an attack on his rear. He can march on there against some people's work with no fear of it being cut off. Ah, there helps me. There are so many considerations. Throw and come. But for us, this promise has to be a very difficult decision. Then, much of excellence is saying the measures come along. I am merely advising patients. Since there is no decision yet by those responsible for higher policies, I do not wish you to draw premature conclusions,

8:35nor to be overhaste you, communicating with your government. That was why I asked you kindly. And we, you know, have a good time. We must not seek to hasten the slow steps of history. And now, if I give you longer, you'll be late for the imperial reception. There are lovely ladies waiting to meet you. Ah, there will soon arise the troubled crown of your time, certain. Ah, can this. The ordinar part is arranged. Most charming lady. The can this can be. The can this. May I present, Commodore Sir Horatio-Honglor, of his Vedanic Majesty's Royal Lady. This is the greatest of pleasure. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

9:35Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I've seen Soga. He stood quite unobtrusively at one end of the gallery beside a pillar. But there was something in his attitude. Fearless, you know, intensity that follows my blood. Alexander had conquered Finland. Prince Bernardot had condemned the act. There stood Soga, held team buzzing. I turned the barframe the counters and found the gallery spared. I had to push my way through a dance crowd. I am. Where was Maldon.

10:36I might need help. Oh, there you are, sir. Well, nothing's going to miss. I kept you inside. Pretty steadily. Don't be a fool, ma'am. Look at him now. Don't follow me. Hurry. I felt an agony and suspense now. It was almost impossible to move through the background because, on standing there, gaping at the celebrities below. Oh, thank you very much. Thank you very much. You're pardoning, ma'am. I'm sorry, ma'am. You're pardoning, sir. Oh, come on, hurry. First food swore by his pillar. So absorbed, he didn't even notice our approach. His hand went to his waistband beneath his coat. He was drawing my pistol. Shall I shoot? No, no, no. Don't come closer to motion. There's just one way, one silent way. My sword has come back. I put my sword out of its cabinet. I couldn't afford to miss my mark at the first stroke. Flashed quickly at the wrist that held the pistol. With tendons severed, the man's fingers opened muselessly. The gun fell heavily to the carpet, and Sorgha turned in open mouth, surprised,

11:37staring first at the spurting blood, then at me, venomously. All right, Sorgha, that does it. Make one more move, and you'll feel the blade somewhat of. Observed, it's pointed at your heart. Well, if anything for say, Sorgha. More Commodore. I have nothing to say. Take the pistol, ma'am. Look after him. Tie that wrist up. Get him out, son. How nobody's noticed yet. They're all much too absorbed in their precious royalties down there. I'm fine, son. I click, we can still him somewhere. I should let it go. Sorry, but I've got to get back down below, after the untroubled emissary, from holding the nut, then why, sir? I'll see he causes no more trouble. If I have to sit on his stick head all day afternoon. Ah! Welcome back to Commodore. I have extremely sorry. I had no intention. Well, so great hate you for the leading minister. I couldn't help but think I had offended you. No, no, no, no. Nothing like that. You see, well... No, never mind. I have forgiven you already.

12:37And please do not look so austere. But see, here come the royal party. They make the tour of the great company speaking of words to each other. Oh, she's got to speak English. The grand marshal is soon present to his imperial magic. I've already met... No, no, my mistake, I... I wonder if they can't you know or not to be here to result in... They can't you know, right? I do not know him. Your imperial majesty, this is Commodore, sir, of issue, Hornblower. Your imperial medicine, his royal highness, the prince of Sweden, your royal highness. Imperial majesty, your royal highness. It is a privilege to meet Commodore Hornblower of whom I have heard so much. Indeed, we have all heard of his exploits. Oh, you know, your medicine is much too kind. We appreciate your time here with us. To be Commodore, stuck me as odd. Everyone standing up to die. For them, one shouldn't question others' customs.

13:37Along tables literally grown with food of all descriptions. So it was quite odd too. Perhaps I appear to typhoon misdivide especially when some grey unappetizing-looking stuff was handed as by a footman. So the Countess came to my rescue. That is caviar. Prime, you will approve, I think. And what's this in the glasses? It looks like water. No, no, no. It is not water. You discover. What's that Commodore? What's that? It's the drink of the people. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Interesting. This other stuff is caviar. Delicious. It's truly delicious. You know, it seems a bit unusual to a stranger to eat standing up, but you know, this is one of the jollyest parties I ever attended, can't it? Laughter, right, light, beautiful women music. You know, I'm feeling quite serocryon. Not exhilarated. And innocuous looking transparent stuff. What did you call it?

14:37Mug caccomodore. Yes, everyone here seems to toss it down in quantity. Most casual air must be there. I've been sometimes at sea, you know. So there's different kind of life and then all this sort of thing. You know, bits with hash compared to this. I'm sure. Well, I think I have some more of that salad and some cheese. It's extremely good. Thank you. You're welcome. Enjoy it. Enjoy it. Enjoy it. Enjoy it. Enjoy it. Enjoy it. Enjoy it. Enjoy it. Enjoy it. Oh, by all. How many courses can you do? Don't be concerned. At least you've now discovered you like Russian preliminaries. I shall gladly advise you on which courses to make leg. Ah, you have a time not, madam. Do pictures interest Mr. very much?

15:37Pictures. Yes. Same thing. Oh, yes, yes. The picture gallery of this salad is considered very strange. This evening after dinner, I could show it to you. How much less, of course, you would prefer to join the CarPlay. Oh, no, no, no. I'd much prefer to see pictures, can't you say? Ha, ha, ha, ha. And after the royal party has withdrawn, if you are by the door on the far side, I shall show you the way. That would be a delightful marriage. My husband, the Count, used to be quite interested in pictures. I married him in the near child. But after all, he is now quite elderly. He has lost interest in the nimbus range. This is because in the left dining hall, man slipped up to outside the door. I thought you'd want to know, sir. We had him in the side room. I'm a lot of good, good, good. No, I could trust you, madam. He thinks you're with a lot of blood. We have to do the tourniquet. Far from my shirt. Summer's in first the garden.

16:37Anyone find out about it, madam? No, sir. Nobody's always get hurt. I brought some liquor on his coat. And from the smell of him, anyone will think he's drunk. We'll smuggle him out somehow. But, sir, the sooner we get him away, the better, sir. Yes, you're right, sir. Well, except for... No, I have. I don't think we can hurry off at once. No, hold the fort, madam. We'll have to stay here another hour, at least courtesy to madam. Sir, I thought, just as you say. Here you are, Commodore. I've waited as you see. I said you had a kind heart. Commodore, come here. The Italian pictures of the Cinco Centro are in the farthest gallery. But perhaps you'd care to see the more modern ones, sir. Their gallery isn't quite so well-lit. Unfortunately, it's just come to be. Well, I must return to my ship with the others. Yes, I'm afraid, in the end, times like this.

17:39So many duties weighing heavily. And it is not only now that you remember them. Well, I must. Thank you so very much for your great kindness to the two of our awkward guests. And also for your friendliness. For me, today, the Russians are the most delightful people in the world. But I must be getting back aboard my ship. That's right. My dear is Barbara. Dear wife. I wanted us to return from our other extraordinary day at the Zahas Court. You would have been amused, I think, to see me determine Determined to uphold the dignity of Britain, amid all that gold, lace, and pomp and circumstances.

18:42Amongst amazing people, these Russians, highly ambiguous as to the intentions of this war, yet going some lengths today to show me friendliness and sympathy. Oh, yes, yes, there was one attractive little country, sir. Right, forget that exact name, over a time made us especially amiable in showing courtesy to our strangers. None of them here, however, can begin to compare with our English women, either in appearance or in deportment. Just let me remove out of constant harbor, I'm not quite sure yet. I miss you so very much tonight. I send you all my love. Remember that. Your most obedient husband, Horatio. Horatio Hornblower, starring Michael Redgrave, is based on the novels by C. S. Farnister.

19:48Music composed and conducted by Sydney Torch, produced by Harry Allen Towers. Music composed by C. S. Farnister.

20:54Music composed by C. S. Farnister.