
Horatio Hornblower - Reception With The Czar
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Draling brazenly into a Russian port had been a gamble. Yet my orders for me, Admiralty, have stated two objectives. Impress the Russians and the Swedes, with Britain, and ingenuity, and at the same time, bring them into the war on our side if you can. Ordered which might, of course, prove somewhat contradictory on occasion. So, once we'd entered Constate Harbour, the Zahim himself had come aboard in Cognizir. Even though he hadn't once admitted his identity, I'd hoped he'd been impressed with the fine show we'd staged for him. My old comrade Captain Bush was still puzzling about all this the next morning on our quarterback. Sir, was it actually the Zahim himself who you quite sure? Why, of course, I'm sure. But all that talk about the Cognizir Lord, was it the Zahim who was the visitor of that Zahim? Millionairely used it when he's servling, I hope Bush Bush. What an old skeptic you've begun. I'd say, look, sure, with Bush that smart little lucker with the insignia. Now perhaps our answers on the way. Mr. Hurt, say a little bit of a warning for us from the show. Hi, Sir, I know just... Well, let me know when the moment she's the one side of Mr. Hurt, if she carries the messenger, make him welcome.
Hi, I'm Steve with the bomb gun. Your car seems interested, too, sir. Over there, the starboard rail. It's just come from the rail. Oh, sogger, you mean? It's a peculiar fella, that. Did you and I with the tin encores himself a man without a cancey now because of what the Russian sits at the tinsel? Do you like him, sir? What do you mean? Oh, you don't, and... Well, sir, I have a bit shift in. You're right. It amuses me, the admiralty, posting hidden help, may win the Russian over. Well, at least he speaks all these weird Bortic tongues. Yes, Mr. Hurt? Like on a long side, sir. It was our officer aboard, bringing you this letter, sir. You wait for your answer. Thank you, Mr. Hurt. Give him a drink of rum, or something. Hi, I... What did I tell you, Bush? Look at that coat of arms. Imperial Palace of Peter. Oh, it's infant. I am bitten to die with his imperial majesty and his royal highness, the Prince of Sweden. This afternoon at four o'clock.
Oh, accompanied by my staff. The officer who conveys this letter will serve as guide. Oh, Mr. Mound. Oh, tell me. Would you... Would you get a dime with a zarb at the opening? What, sir? His imperial majesty, the zarb of all the Russia's mind. At Peter's office, palace on the Iranian bomb shore over there at four o'clock. So, naturally, I die. But I'm in the other tense. Well, I think you need a little change of... Still look a bit sedent. This... for posterer's all the infant document, he mentions the staff. Well, we must create one since Captain Bush will stay here with the squadron. Now, who do you suggest, the sergeant, yourself? Well, I... I'm deeply honored. And excited. You will need Ms. Sorghike, the older... The Clarks, sir. What would he proceed as your interpreter? Yes, he was. Just a minute. I'm not sure. I'm not sure. I'm not sure. I'm not sure. I'm not sure. I'm not sure. I'm not sure. I'm not sure. Yes, he was. Just why they settled me with that clump fellow.
Oh, yes, yes. We must have had him along, of course. Then, first, must go as for Captain, it's protocol and one midshipment. Which one, man? Sir, the summons is the brightest. I mean, it is. What a fat one. Well, very good. Some as it is. Now, please pass the word to him as you return to change the code. So, there's uniform, of course. We must... we must be off in... Oh, half an hour. I should be ready, sir. Thank you, sir. Pitta, half palace definitely was not near the water. We'd document saluting venomous in monstrous bare skins. Then, we'll usher into carriages, in which we'd go for what seemed miles and miles, past parks and at least loans and marble fountains. I couldn't help thinking how much my dear wife, Barbara, would enjoy all this.
And every turn of a century is on guard, it's different presenting arms as we willed by... Oh, there, now at last. The pita, half. Just round the next curve, you see? Which would casual remark about a assassination. A turn might not suddenly lay back to folder, 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 the courage to make a fool. Could it be? Could he even tender? Yeah, I'd... Group cold. As we drove up before the palace and were met by swarms of liberate footmen, I can try to have a word alone with Mound, who was Sorgher and the others, and to occupy the Mabak carriage. Oh, my company, I felt Mound was the most reliable. So, you see what I mean, eh, Mound? I do, sir. Of course. Quite shocking, sir. A member of my own ship's company, my own cloud. So, I think it's inconceivable, isn't it? No, well, perhaps I'm imagining the hell thing. I hope so, sir. Well, help me keep an eye on him. It looks as if there'll be a crush of people.
Now, watch out, here he comes out. Who's this with him, and all the gold lays? Please, you have the trineless to accompany me, sir, all the blood? I trust that I see you in good health, sir, come with a hold on. Thank you, I'm in the birth 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 is the best of us, too, X-ons. Yes, today, aboard your ship, we discussed a very briefly this man, Bonaparte. He's policies. Yes. It was I believe your opinion that his troops might constitute a real threat to Russia. My, sir. I fear it's less conditional than that. Bonaparte, overland Swedish pamerania the other day. And 50,000 troops in the moment he got news of our appearance in the Baltic. Yes, Prince Benadotov, he's here even now. This evening, he'll be concerning with his imperial matters. Yes, I had 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, heaps you all right. And yet you know, we've had a treaty with him. Bonaparte respects no treaty's excellency. And now he's taken pamerania. 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 anywhere. Ah, there heaps, Benadotov. There are so many considerations. Throw and come. But for all these promises to be as very difficult decisions. Then, marcher excellency is saying the measures are common. I am merely advising patients. Since there is no decision yet by those responsible for higher policies, I cannot wish you to draw premature conclusions nor to be over-heisting communicating with your government. That was why I asked you kindly. We must not seek to hear from 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 a troubled front of your time, certain.
The court council, where he was given his second date. Are they implying, unique to him? Yes, yes. And in fact they're doing nothing and they for No. There is nothing guilty and them judges are here. What kind of prejudice against a court? I can't see, you are a Governor. It is claims against England. It's arranged. Most charming lady. The Countess Canerie. The Countess May I present Commodore Sir Horatio Hormlore of his Vedanic Majesty's Royal Lady. It is the greatest of pleasure. The pleasure. As a distinguished stranger Commodore, you will take precedence immediately after the Dershinambas nor his excellency in Gordakandas. And now, if you excuse me, there are other guests I have to welcome a district. Sir, closely my friend, and you will see the Prince of Sweden in the Intervited Imperial Majesty Asta. The Emperor of the Empire The Emperor of the Empire The Emperor of the Empire
And suddenly I did see Soga. He stood quite unattrusively at one end of the gallery beside the pillar. But there was something in his attitude. He was in a impensity that follows my blood. Alexander had conquered Finland. Prince Bernardot had condemned the act, and there stood Soga, and there was a 18-buzz of them. I turned the puppet in the Countess and found the gallery's pared. I had to push my way through a dense crowd. I am. Where was Maldon? I might need help. Oh, there you are, sir. Well, nothing's going to mess with that kitchen side. Pretty steadily. Don't be a fool, Maldon. Look at him now. Don't follow me. Hurry. I felt an agony of suspense now. It was almost impossible to move through the background, because all standing, that gaping at the celebrities below. Ooh. You're a few, me. Your pardon, Maldon. I'm sorry, Maldon. Your pardon, sir. Oh, come on, honey. As put Soga 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? Oh, no, no. Don't come close to the motion. There's just one way, one silent way. My sword has come back. I put my sword out of its cabaret. I've come to ford to miss my mark at the first stroke. Flashed quickly at the wrist that held the pistol. Oh. With tendons severed, the man's fingers opened muselessly. The gun fell heavily to the carpet, and Soga turned in open mouth, surprised, staring first at the spurting blood, then at me, venomously. All right, Soga, that does it. Make one more move, and you'll feel the blade somewhere else. Observed, it's pointed at your heart. Well, if anything for say, Soga, I'll come at all. I have nothing to say. Take the pistol, man. Look, after him, tie that wrist up. Get him out somehow. Nobody's noticed yet. They're all much too absorbed in their precious royalties down there. I'm finding something else to do. I click, we can still him somewhere. I'm a good lad, good lad. Sorry, but I've got to get back down below after the untroubled emissary from holding the gun. Then why, sir? I'll see he causes no more trouble. If I have to sit on his thick head all the afternoon.
Ah! Welcome back, sir, Commodore. I have an extremely sorry, Countess. I had no intention. It's also great, hey, if you showed in leading minutes here, I couldn't help but think I had offended you. Oh, no, no, no, no, nothing like that. You see, well, no, never mind. I have forgiven you already. And please do not look so austere. But, see, here come the royal party. They make the tour of the game. I'm going to have to go. I'm going to have to go. Here come the royal party. They make the tour of the great company speaking of work to each. Oh, she's got a skill, he's a great master of his soon present to his Imperial magic. I've already met, er, er, er, no, no, my mistake. I wonder if they can't do no or not to be here to result in all this. They can't do no, right? I do not know him. You know him, Giddyl, Magistrate. This is Commodore's, uh, of issue, horn, blow. I'm very mad at him. He's Royal Highness the Prince of Sweden, Royal Highness. Imperial Majesty, your Royal Highness. Imperial Majesty, your Royal Highness. It is a privilege to meet Commodore Hornblow, of whom I have heard so much.
Indeed, we have all heard of his exploits. Oh, you know, your Majesty is much too kind. We appreciate your time here with us today, Commodore. That may be odd, everyone standing up to die. But then, one shouldn't question others' customs. Along tables literally groaned with food of all descriptions. So it was quite odd, too. Perhaps I appear to type a misdivide, especially when some grey, unappetizing looking stuff was handed as by a footman. So the Countess came to my rescue. That is caviar. Try, you will approve, I think. And then, and what's this in the glass? It looks like water. No, no, it is not water. You discover. What's the Commodore? What's the drink of the people? Hmm, hmm. Hmm. Very interesting. This other stuff, this is caviar. Mmm, delicious. It's truly delicious. You know, it seems a bit unusual to a stranger to eat standing up, but you know, this is the world of the jollyest parties I ever attended.
Last, right, light, beautiful women music. You know, I'm feeling quite very quiet. I'm like exhilarated. And that innocuous looking transparent stuff. What did you call it? Monk, caviar, Commodore. Yes, everyone here seems to toss it down in quantity. Most casual air must say. I have been sometimes at sea, you know. So there's different kind of life. And then all this sort of thing. Well, you know, good with harsh 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. Your hand is a joy to the people of this world. And to the people of this world. Oh, by all. How many courses can you go and become served? At least you've now discovered you like Russian trillinaries. I shall gladly advise you on which courses to neglect. You have a time, Art Marahoon.
Do pictures, inter-missile very much? Pictures. Yes, paintings. Oh, yes, yes, yes. The picture gallery of this salad is considered very fine. The evening after dinner I could show it to you. Unless, of course, you would prefer to join the cart playing. Oh, no, no, no. I'd much prefer to see pictures, can't you sir? 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. I'll have to be a delightful one, I'll say. My husband, the Count, used to be quite interested in pictures. I'd let him live in near-child. But after all, he is now quite elderly. He has lost interest in the Ninus race. This is because left-to-dining hole man slipped up to outside the door. I thought you'd want to know sir. We had him in a side room, I'm a lot of good, good, good. No, I could trust you, man. He thinks you were with a lot of blood, he had you with a tourniquet.
Far from my shirt. Some was in first the garden, and everyone found out about it, man. No, I was always scared. I bought some liquor on his coat, and from the smell of him, anyone who was thinking of Trump. 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 the food... No, I don't think we can hurry off at once. No, hold the fort, man. We'll have to stay here another hour, at least, courtesy to mind. But sir, I thought, just as you say. Here you are, Commodore. I've waited as you see. I said you had a kind heart, come to scum area. The Italian pictures of the Cinquecento are in the far best gallery. But perhaps you'd care to see the more modern ones, sir. Their gallery isn't quite so well-lighted. Unfortunately, it's just come to be that... Well, I must return to my ship with the others.
Yes, I'm afraid, in the end, times like these. There are so many duties weighing heavily on me. And it is not only now that you remember them. Well, I must. Thank you so very much. We are great kindness to the two of us, our awkward guests, and also your friend. For me, today, the Russians are the most delightful people in the world. But I must be getting back aboard my ship. I must be getting back aboard my ship. My dear, your father. Dear wife. I wanted us to return from a rather extraordinary day at the Zahas Court. You would have been amused, I think, to see me determine to uphold the dignity of Britain,
amid all that dull lace and pomp and circumstances. I must amazing people, these Russians. Highly ambiguous, sir, the intentions in this war. Yet going some lengths today to show me friendliness and simplicity. Oh, yes, yes. There was one attractive little country, sir. I forget that exact name. Over a time made us have especially amiable in showing courtesy to us 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? You're most obedient husband. Horatio.
Horatio Hornblower, starring Michael Redgrave, is based on the novels by CS Bonnister. Music composes and conducted by Sydney Torch. Produced by Harry Allan Towers. Music composes and conducted by Harry Allan Towers.
Music composes and conducted by Harry Allan Towers.
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