Horatio Hornblower - Reception With The Czar

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Hammer figure, stand by, let's tell the battery.

One broadside inventory to please get in bush. Point is on target, bring stuff ready.

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Presenting Michael Redgrave at CS Foresters in Domitable Man of the Sea, Horatio Hornblore.

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Failing brazenly into a Russian port had been a gamble. Yet my orders from the Admiralty had stated two objectives. Impest 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 Cognizere.

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.

My old comrade Captain Bush was still puzzling about all this the next morning on our quarterback.

Sir, was it actually the Tsar himself who you quite sure?

Why, of course, I'm sure. But all I've talked about, he couldn't do no.

There's a besiege for the visit of that, sir. Millions of millions of users when he's circling.

Bush, Bush, what an old skeptic you've begun. I'd say, look forward, Bush, that smart little lucker with the insignia.

Now, perhaps our answers on the way.

Mr. Hearth, sail bearing for us from the shore.

Let me know when the moment is the wrong side, Mr. Hearth, if she carries a messenger, make him welcome.

Hi, I sir, see you in the bunker.

Your car seems interested, too, sir.

Over there, the starboard rail.

He's just come from the road.

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 Russians did to Finland?

Do you like him, sir?

What do you mean?

Oh, you don't, and?

Well, sir, I had a bit shift in. You're right.

It amuses me, the admiralty, toasting him to help me win the Russians over.

Oh, well. Well, at least he speaks all these weird vortex tongues.

Yes, Mr. Hearth?

Like a long sight, sir.

He's our officer aboard, bringing you this letter, sir.

You wait for your answer.

Thank you, Mr. Hearth.

Give him a drink of rum or something.

Hi, I sir.

What did I tell you, Bush?

Well, look at that coat of arms.

Imperial Palace of Beetle.

Oh, it's infant.

I am bitten to die with his imperial majesty and his royal highness, the prince of Sweden.

It's afternoon at four o'clock, huh?

Oh, and accompanied by my staff.

The officer who conveys this letter will serve as guide.

Ah, Mr. Mound.

Oh, tell me.

Would you, uh, would you care to dine with the Tsar of this afternoon?

What?

Is Imperial majesty the Tsar of all the Russians, Mound?

At Peterhof, his palace on the Iranian bound shore over there at four o'clock.

So, I, naturally, I die.

But I'm near their tent.

Well, I think you need a little change.

You still look a bit sedent.

This preposterous, oriental document mentions a staff.

Well, we must create one since Captain Bush will stay here with the squadron.

Now, who do you suggest, sir, to serve?

Well, sir.

I need the honor.

And excited.

You will need Mr. Sorghach, the older, the Clarks, sir.

Well, can he proceed as your interpreter?

Yes, he was.

Just why they settled me with that clown fellow.

Oh, yes, yes.

We must have him along, of course.

Then, first, let's go.

First Lieutenant's protocol and one midshipman.

Which one, Mound?

Sir, some is the brightest, sir.

I mean, it is.

Well, the fat one?

Well, very good.

Some is it is.

Now, please find the word to him, as you return to change the code.

So, eventually, in the forms, of course.

We must, we must be up in, oh, half an hour.

I should be ready, sir.

And thank you, sir.

Peter Hough Palace, definitely, was not near the water.

We documented saluting vineyards in monstrous baskins,

and then we were ushered into 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 was centuries on guard,

just representing arms, as we world by.

Oh, there, now, at last.

The Peter Hough.

Just round the next curve, you see?

Which would casual remark about assassination.

At turn, my thoughts are easily back to vulgar, and that pistol.

I remember the man's brooding hatred of Russia

is bitter, sensible pressure.

And suddenly, great happens why hadn't it occurred to me before.

Could it be?

Could it be in September?

Yeah, it's a group code.

As we drove up before the palace, and were met by swarms of liberate equipment,

I can try to have a word alone with Mound, who was Soga and the others,

and occupied another carriage.

For all 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.

The 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 as if there'll be a crush of people.

Now, what child here he comes out?

Who's this with him when all the gold lays?

Please, you have the trineness to accompany me, sir, all the blood?

I trust that I see you in good health, sir, Commodore Rondler.

Thank you.

I'm in the best of health elections.

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, excellent.

Yes, today, above your clerkships, we discussed very briefly

this man Bonaparte, his policies.

Yes.

It was, I believe, your opinion that his troops might constitute a real threat to Russia.

I fear it's less conditional than that.

Bonaparte, overland Swedish parmarine here the other day.

Then 50,000 troops in the moment he got news of our appearance in the Baltic.

Yes.

Trins have been out of the feeden this year, even now.

This evening, he'll be concerning with his Imperial Majesty.

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 our Bonaparte suspect, no treaty is excellent.

And now, his second parmarine here, 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.

There heaps there.

There are so many considerations.

Throw and come.

But, for us, he's told us just to be a very difficult decision.

There are not sure excellence is saying the measures, but 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,

nor to be over-haste in 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 that troubled front of your time, certain...

How can this...

Your dinner, Patata. It's arranged. Most charming lady.

The Countess can marry me.

The Countess may I present Commodore Sir Horatio Ornblore

of his Vedanic Majesty's Royal Navy.

It is the greatest of pleasure.

The pleasure.

As a distinguished stranger, Commodore,

you will take precedence immediately after the Dershinambastore

is excellently in Gorda Khan.

And now, if you excuse me, there are other guests I have to welcome a distraction.

Sir, closely, my friend,

and you will see the Prince of Sweden enter with his Imperial Majesty, our star.

And suddenly, I did see Soga.

He stood quite unobtrusively at one end of the gallery beside the pillar.

But there was something in his attitude.

He was in a intensity that follows my blood.

Alexander had conquered Finland.

Prince Bernadotte had condemned the act, and there stood Soga,

and there were eighteen birds of them.

I turned up there from the Countess and found the gallery's furs.

I had to push my way through a dense crowd.

Where was Maldives?

I might need help.

Oh, well, there you are, sir.

Well, nothing's going to mess with me.

I kept you inside pretty steadily.

Don't get fooled, Maldives.

Look at him now.

Come, follow me.

Hurry.

I felt an agony of suspense now.

It was almost impossible to move through the background,

because all standing there, gaping at the celebrities below.

Oh, thank you.

You're welcome, Maldives.

I'm sorry, Maldives.

You're welcome.

You're welcome.

I'm sorry, Maldives.

You're welcome.

You're welcome.

Come on, honey.

Oh, man.

As put Soga by his pillar, Soga 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 cause a commotion.

There's just one way, one silent way.

My sword.

Stand back.

I put my sword out of its capitals.

I couldn't afford to miss my mark at the first stroke.

Flashed quickly at the wrist, but held the pistol.

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.

Observe.

It's pointed at your heart.

Well, there's anything for Soga.

No, Commodore.

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 some who's in health.

I think we can still him somewhere.

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 extremely sorry.

I had no intention.

That's also great.

Thank you for the leading minute, sir.

I couldn't help but think I had offended you.

Oh, no, no, no.

Nothing like that.

You see, eh, well...

No.

Never mind.

I have forgiven you already.

And please do not look so...

Oh, dear.

But, sir, here come the royal party.

They make the tour of the great royal party.

They make the tour of the great royal party.

They make the tour of the great royal party.

They make the tour of the great royal party.

They make the tour of the great royal party.

They make the tour of the great royal party.

They make the tour of the great royal party.

They make the tour of the great royal party.

They make the tour of the great royal party.

They make the tour of the great royal party.

They make the tour of the great royal party.

They make the tour of the great royal party.

They make the tour of the great company.

They make the tour of the great company.

They make the tour of the great company.

They make the tour of the great company.

They make the tour of the great company.

They make the tour of the great company.

They make the tour of the great company.

They make the tour of the great company.

They make the tour of the great company.

They make the tour of the great company.

You know, in your majesty, this is Commodore's original hornboard.

You know, I'm very mad at him, 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 Majesty is much too kind.

You appreciate your time here with us today, Commodore.

But me as odd, everyone standing up to die.

For them, one shouldn't question others' customs.

A long table is literally grown with food of all descriptions.

So it was quite odd, too.

Perhaps I appear to typhoon misdivide it,

especially when some grey unappetizing looking stuff was handed as by a footman.

So the Counties came to my rescue.

That is caviar.

Prime, you will approve, I think.

And what this in the glass is, it looks like water.

No, no, no, it is not water, you discover.

Vodka, Commodore. Vodka, the drink of the demon.

Very interesting.

This other stuff, this is caviar.

Delicious, 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, Counties.

After bright lights, beautiful women music.

You know, I am feeling quite very kind.

Not exhilarated.

And that is innocuous looking transparent stuff.

What do you call it? Vodka, Commodore.

Yes, everyone here seems to toss it down in quantity.

Most casual, I must say.

I have been sometimes, you know,

a different kind of life, and then all this sort of thing.

You know, bits with harsh compared to this.

I am sure.

Well, I think I have some more of that salad and some cheese.

It is extremely good. Thank you.

You are a very good joy to the people and to the people.

You know how to be slow.

Oh, by all.

How many courses can you do?

Don't be concerned.

At least you have now discovered you like Russian trillinaries.

I shall gladly advise you on which courses to neglect.

Ah, you have a kind heart, but I won't.

Do you picture interesting, very much?

Pictures.

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.

Unless, of course, you would prefer to join the car play.

Oh, no, no, no.

It must prefer to see pictures, can't you see?

After the royal party has withdrawn, if you are by the door on the part side,

I shall show you the way.

That would be a delightful moment.

My husband, the Count, used to be quite interested in pictures.

I married him in a mere child.

But after all, he is now quite elderly.

He has lost interest in the minus race.

This is because he left the 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 lost.

Good, good, good.

No, I could trust you, man.

He fainted with a loss of blood.

We had to use a tourniquet.

Far from my shirt.

Some was in the first garden.

Everyone found out about it, man.

No, sir.

Nobody saw us get hurt.

I brought some liquor on his throat and from the smell of him,

anyone who thinks 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...

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 Martin.

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, just come here.

The Italian pictures of the Cinque 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-liked.

Unfortunately, it's just come to me.

Well, I must return to my ship with the others.

Yes, I'm afraid, in the end, times like this.

There are so many duties weighing heavily in me.

And it is not only now that you remember them.

Well, I must.

Thank you, sir, very much.

For your great kindness to the two of us, awkward guests,

and also your friendliness.

For me, today, the Russians are the most delightful people in the world.

But I must be getting back aboard my ship.

Thank you.

I dare you, Barbara.

Here is what.

I wanted us to return from a rather extraordinary day at the Tsar's course.

me, determined to uphold the dignity of Britain amid all that gold, lace, and pomp and circumstances.

Amongst amazing people, these Russians, highly ambiguous as to the intentions in this war, yet

going some lengths today to show me friendliness and sympathy.

Oh, yes, yes, there was a rather attractive little country, sir.

I forget that exact name, over a time made herself 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 C.S.

Music composed and conducted by Sydney Torch, produced by Harry Allen Towers.

Music composed and conducted by Harry Allen Towers.

Music composed and conducted by Harry Allen Towers.