All language subtitles for north.and.south.1985.s02e05.720p.web.h264-apricity[eztv].eng

Well, lookie here, you're only half-dead.

You can still work.

Get up, Hazard.

You gotta quit being
so shiftless and lazy. Get up!

Come on!

My, my.

Lookie here.

Our general done dug himself a hole.

Just like a rat.

Do you think you're gonna escape
like those others?

Well, think again, scum!

You're going down in a hole, all right,
but it's gonna be six-feet deep.

- Chain him up.
- Come on.

Till I decide how we gonna stop him
from digging rat holes.

I got kegs of gunpowder...

...hidden underneath this floor.

The very next man...

...who tries to escape...

...I'm gonna blow you all to hell.

Merry Christmas.

It's a little early, but what the hell?

Charles.

Had a three-day leave,
heard you were in Richmond.

So where are we having
dinner tonight?

We got a lot to catch up on.

Sit.

Sure is great to see you alive.

I didn't wanna believe it
when I saw you listed as missing.

I landed in a field hospital.
I was lucky.

Your friend George wasn't so lucky.

- What do you mean?
- Mosby.

Rode into camp the other day
to report on his guerrilla activities.

I heard him tell Hampton he'd captured
a Yankee general on one of his raids.

Turns out it was George.

- Where is he?
- Libby Prison.

He could die there.
That place is a disgrace.

There's nothing you can do.

No more prisoner exchanges,
so you can't go to Davis.

- Besides, he's the enemy.
- What?

Charles...

...that man was my best friend.

What's wrong with you?

- Nothing.
- What do you mean, nothing?

I am gonna get him out of there,
and you're gonna help me.

- I don't feel too kindly about Yankees.
- None of us do, but I owe him.

Up to you, general.

Thank you.

Well, you can't see General Winter.
He's gone on leave.

You'll address me as "sir"
and tell me who's in charge...

...in the general's absence.
- Yes, sir.

Captain Turner's in charge
right now, sir. But he's...

- He ain't here right now neither.
- Lf he's derelict in his duty...

...he will suffer the consequences.

In the meantime
you're to deliver to me a prisoner...

...by the name
of General George Hazard.

But it's the middle of the night, sir.
And Captain Turner, he wouldn't like it.

I don't give a damn
what Captain Turner wouldn't like.

I've got orders to take this prisoner for
interrogation. That's what I mean to do.

You have him brought here to me now.

Yes, sir.

This man's condition is an outrage.

Get his chains off of him.

Now!

I intend to report this entire detachment
for gross neglect of duty.

- What the hell's going on here?
- They got orders to take him.

Over my dead body. Whose orders?

I would suggest you read this
and snap to, captain...

...before I have you
relieved of command.

I never heard of no General Canby.

I want this confirmed
before I hand over the prisoner.

You don't have the authority,
so out of our way, we're leaving.

I already told you,
it's over my dead body.

Stop those men! Grab them!
They killed Major Turner!

George, you all right?

- Relax.
- God!

I couldn't have lasted
much longer in there, Orry.

You saved my life.

Thank you.

Both of you.

Don't get yourself shot
on the way home.

- Careful.
- You got food...

...a blanket, some of my old clothes.
Follow the current as far as you can...

...then head north. You're bound
to run into some Union troops.

- Will you do me another favor?
- What's that?

Tell Jeff Davis that
if he stops the war...

...I'll buy the champagne.

You best make that offer
to Mr. Lincoln.

It'll be light soon. Let's go.
I'm not sure we lost the guards.

- He's gonna be all right.
- We kill Yankees by the hundreds...

...and save one man.

It doesn't make any sense.

Compassion still makes sense.

- Oh, Mommy, I love the way you sing.
- Well, I love you.

And you know what?
You've been so good...

...I think you can open another present
before you go to bed.

Well, why don't you sit here...

Stanley! They're beautiful!

What a surprise.

Mother.

Aren't they magnificent?

They're lovely, Isabel.

Constance.

Very pretty.

I shall wear these in Philadelphia
on New Year's Eve.

Thank you, my darling.

I should've waited
and given it to you in private.

Nonsense.

I'm not going to let their moods
ruin this special evening.

We have every right
to enjoy our good fortune.

- Mother, are you all right?
- Oh, I'm fine.

It's lovely to see Hope
enjoying herself.

I just keep thinking
of Billy and George.

It doesn't seem like Christmas
without them.

No, it doesn't.

You know, sometimes I wonder if I can
survive another day without George.

Oh, but, Mother, think how difficult
it must be...

...for those families whose loved ones
will never be coming home.

I can't believe Clarissa is in the midst
of that fighting.

Every night I pray for the Mains
just as I pray for our family.

How can we sing about peace on Earth,
good will toward men...

...after four years of war?

Dear God, how much longer
must this go on?

If General Grant takes Petersburg,
it might be over before we know it.

I know.

I know.

Merry Christmas, Edward.

Oh, George!

Oh, it's really you.

Constance.

Hello, Brett.

It's Mrs. Hazard to you.

Heard about your troubles...

...so I thought I'd come over
and see if I could help.

Things seem to be a little lean
around here.

We're doing just fine.

That's no way to talk to the man
who could be your salvation.

I got food.

We have enough.

I figured you for the sensible.

Surely you know what
a dangerous situation you all are in.

Three women alone.

If we can come to some arrangements,
I can make sure nobody bothers you...

...not even Yankees, who I figure
will be harder on South Carolina...

...seeing as we started the war.

You're nothing but trash,
like those squatters.

We're not leaving, no matter
what you do or say.

Shake the tree, and all the fruit
you want will fall right in your lap.

Time's on my side, missy.

You get on out of here, Salem Jones...

...or this other barrel's gonna
blow your head off.

You wouldn't do that, Semiramis.

Wouldn't I?

I've hated you ever since
I was a little girl.

Now get on out of here!

Leave the horse.

They could head straight for Richmond
or turn and attack Lee's flank.

Even if Fitz Lee could concentrate
all three of his brigades...

...I'm not sure he could stop them.

We can jump a couple of scouts,
find out where they're heading.

Charlie, I haven't been on my feet
two hours the last three days.

This old nag is wind-broke as I am.
How the heck are we gonna stop them?

That's too bad.

Who said the Lord isn't a Rebel?

Now, don't get carried away, we need
at least one alive. Aim for the legs.

Sorry, captain.
Reckon my aim was high.

Sheridan's cavalry, right?

You don't have much of a choice.

We got miles to reach your point.
I estimate two divisions, maybe three.

Which is it?

Three.

Bound where?

It's bad enough you Yankees
burned Beaver Dam stakes...

...and our supply warehouse.
Don't try my patience.

Bound where?

Where?

Richmond.

Much obliged.

He was just reaching over
because he was thirsty.

If he had been pulling a gun,
better my mistake than me dead.

Charlie!

You really are something.

Cool as a block in an icehouse.

You're some kind of killing machine.
The absolute sure-fire best.

We gotta find Fitz Lee.

You take the turnpike,
I'll go across country.

One of us is sure to get through.

Top of the morning. Merry Christmas.

And to you, Mr. Beaudeen.

I don't suppose it's quite so merry
in Savannah with Sherman.

He'll be marching into Charleston next.

Some of the women are leaving town.

Well, what brings you out
this way so early?

Just my usual desire to look
at your pretty face.

And to bring you this.

That's very kind.

Now, you can take it. Feel no obligation.
It's really not for you. It's for them.

- It's gold.
- Earned with the sweat of my brow.

I'd just waste it. I figured you could
use it for whatever...

Miss Madeline!

The soldiers picked up Michael
and some of the other boys!

- Where did they take them?
- I don't know.

They said they was needed.
Too many soldiers getting killed.

- We have to find them. They're children.
- How long ago?

About two hours. Miss Madeline,
I'm so scared.

Don't worry about it.
We'll do our best to get them back.

- Yes, sir. We'll get that right away.
- Yes, sir.

- I found out where they been taken.
- Where?

Don't worry about it right now.
Go home and wait for me there.

- Rafe. I would like to help.
- You can't.

Just do like I tell you.
It may already be too late.

Come on, look alive, look alive!

Boy, I bet you wish you was back
on that plantation, don't you?

Come on, deeper.

Come on. Move that dirt, darkies.

Come on! Look alive, there!

Don't dig that tree out.

You better look sharp there, boy.
Gonna throw your carcass to Sherman.

It may be your carcass, sergeant.

Just who are you, huh?

These are orders from your captain to
take these boys back to my plantation.

Your plantation?

Food is the lifeline
of the Confederacy, sergeant.

We've got to feed Johnston's troops
if we expect them to stop Sherman.

Just who's gonna finish digging
these rifle pits?

Neither you nor your men
look helpless to me, sergeant.

That ain't work for white men.

You read your orders and do your duty.

My duty is to get my share.

I know all about your Captain Farley
and his little payoffs...

You see this here order,
it ain't worth the paper it's written on.

You get the boys in the wagon,
and I'll see that you're taken care of.

All right, let's go! All you boys,
get in this here blasted wagon.

Be quick about it!

Come on, move it!

I only pay once.

They're safe now. I left Michael
with his mother about an hour ago.

Oh, thank God.

How did you find out where they were?

Captain Farley wanted cold, hard cash,
and a lot of it, I'm afraid.

You bribed an officer?

Well, I had no choice.

If you had been arrested,
we'd all have been in jeopardy.

What should I have done?
Something more honorable?

You've got to wake up, Madeline.
Honor's dead.

It's been killed in the war.

From now on,
there are only transactions.

Perhaps.

For you, that's the way you live.

That's right, ma'am...

...to survive.

Well, some things are more
important than survival.

Like what, Madeline? I left the army
rather than go on killing...

...innocent human beings in a cause
already doomed from the start...

...by the stupidity of too many
of its leaders.

I don't want to hear that.

I refuse to be a fool.

I found a better way of attacking
a Yankee position...

...and when I returned, I was accused
by my commander of insubordination.

If that makes me some kind
of a scoundrel, so be it.

I didn't mean to...

You saved Michael's life...

...and I thank you for that.

Madeline, there's so much
I want to tell you.

It's late.

I am...

I am grateful.

Please believe me.

Your servant, ma'am.

I thought you told me you'd never
touch any of Justin's money.

Now, if you're prepared to do that,
at least make life more comfortable...

...for you and your child. Don't keep...
- lf the money is mine...

...then I'm entitled to spend it
as I see fit.

Uncle Miles...

...Justin never did one good thing
for anyone in his entire life.

So let's just call this poetic justice.

When his money's gone,
then I'll sell the house.

I'm not even sure I could
find a buyer right now.

Let alone get a good price.

Even if I have to sell the house
at a loss...

...there should still be enough
to help a great many people.

Now, I understand your wanting
to help these people...

...that have been displaced by the war,
but you can't bankrupt yourself to do it.

And what about your son, Madeline?

That house should be his someday.

Thousands have been driven
from their homes.

Slaves, freed Negroes, poor whites.

They have no food, no money.
They have no hope.

I can't just stand by and watch
women and children die.

I hope my son will
understand that one day...

...when he's old enough.

You're giving away
everything you have.

I would give more if I had it.

Uncle Miles, you can't imagine
the suffering.

All right, my dear.

It's obvious you're going to do this
whether I agree or not.

If Justin's money isn't sufficient,
I'll find a way to sell the house.

Thank you, Uncle Miles.

Thank you. I knew you'd understand.

- I have a surprise for you.
- What?

- Oh. I love surprises.
- I know you do. Open it up.

Well, this looks familiar.

I had the tailor repair it.

I want my husband going back on duty
looking like the general he is.

Oh, thank you. That's very sweet.

And as it just so happens...

...I have a little gift for you too.
- You do?

- Oh, George, it's beautiful.
- Do you like it?

- I love it.
- I had Stanley pick it up for me...

...in Philadelphia on his last trip there.

Oh, thank you.

You know, it's been so wonderful
having you home these past weeks.

I hate to think of you leaving again
so soon.

I don't think that Grant
will let this deadlock...

...drag on much longer.

It's got to end soon.

But I am afraid that Lee will fight on
to the bitter end...

...along with all his men.

I know.

You're worried about Orry again,
aren't you?

Yes.

Our little reunion while out on patrol
a couple of years ago...

...wasn't as pleasant as I might have
led you to believe.

What do you mean?

Well, at first, it was like nothing
had changed.

It was just so good to see him again.

But it became obvious to me
that the war had done something...

...to that sense of understanding
that we always seemed to share.

By the time we said goodbye,
we were acting just like enemies.

Oh, George.

And when he broke me out of prison...

...it was more like he was...

...repaying an old debt
instead of an act of friendship.

Darling...

...I love Orry as much as you do.

And I know the kind of man he is.

He would never turn his back on you
or your friendship.

- Captain Bradley.
- Yes, ma'am.

I'm Constance Hazard.

The maid told me you're here
to see my husband.

I'm on General Hazard's staff, ma'am.

I have some rather urgent business
with him.

I see.

Well, why don't you wait in the library
and I'll get him for you.

This isn't an official visit, general,
but I wanted to warn you ahead of time.

I'd rather discuss this in private, sir.

Unless it involves military secrets,
captain...

...I have nothing I wanna hide
from my wife.

Sir...

...from what I've been able
to find out...

...the war department has had
complaints for almost two years...

...about defective weapons...

...made by Axol Iron Works.

Do you know anything
about such a company?

No, I've never heard of them.

A formal investigation
wasn't started until recently.

They found that Axol Iron is a front
for another arms manufacturer:

Hazard Iron.

That's ridiculous. George would never
have anything to do with that.

They verified that these cannons
were made from cheap metals...

...which caused some of them
to explode after prolonged use.

I'm afraid some soldiers
on the gun crews...

...have been killed as a result.

- Oh, my God.
- But everybody knows...

...that while George was away,
Stanley ran the company.

The general's signature appears
on several incriminating documents...

...which connect the two companies.

- Then someone forged his signature.
- It had to be somebody from the inside.

Unfortunately, you're going to have
to prove that, sir.

I don't believe this.
My husband risked his life...

...and endured great hardship in prison.

How can his own government
accuse him of such a crime?

Ma'am, I feel the same way,
or I wouldn't be here.

But I'm afraid all the evidence
seems to be against you, general.

Captain...

...you said this was an unofficial visit.

How much time do I have
to prove my innocence?

I'm afraid they'll be swearing out
a warrant for your arrest within hours.

Well, can't you delay it?

- I wish I could. I just found out.
- What else can you tell us, captain?

There seems to be a man
named Morgan.

Although there's no solid evidence
against him...

...they suspect he's involved
in selling cheap metals...

...to more than one foundry.
- You know where I can find him?

He does most of his business
out of a tavern outside Philadelphia...

...called Dillards.

By next Tuesday.

No, I can't...

- that I had ever seen.
When we first...

I'm gonna use them again.

- Now, I'm gonna use them again.
- When we...

- He's got a good...
- Full wagon.

Boy, that's one way.

Which one's Morgan?

Morgan? Who are you?

- Why don't you...
- That's what I told him.

Never you mind.

Just point him out to me.

You Morgan?

- Lf I am?
- I'd like some straight answers.

- Do you have business with Hazard Iron?
- I don't know what you're talking about.

You've been selling inferior metals
through a dummy company.

- You can't prove anything.
- I wanna know who your contact is.

Who the hell are you?

My name is George Hazard,
you miserable scum.

A lot of good men have died
because of you.

You're coming with me,
you're gonna tell them everything...

...and you're gonna spend
your life in prison.

Along with you and your brother,
General Hazard!

He's broke his neck. He's dead.

Stanley!

I just talked to Morgan.
He connected you with Axol Iron.

- I don't wanna believe this, Stanley.
- George...

Just tell me it isn't true.

You're my brother.

I have trusted you with everything.
How could you do this?

- Stanley, don't tell him anything!
- Don't you realize what you've done?

There's been an investigation.
They're going to arrest George.

- Whatever trouble he's in, it's his doing.
- Enough!

I have always given you everything
you've wanted.

Now, I will not sacrifice my brother.

George...

...I had no idea this would happen
with those cannons...

...and when I found out,
it was too late.

Our whole business was at stake,
our future...

What about our future, Stanley?!

You have not only befouled
this family's reputation...

...you have probably destroyed
Hazard Iron.

Which is nothing compared
to the senseless killing...

...of who knows how many
Union soldiers!

- George...
- You miserable traitor!

Please forgive me.

You must take full responsibility,
as will this company...

...to the families
of those dead soldiers.

Undoubtedly, that means
long prison terms...

...for both you and Isabel.

I've done nothing illegal.

My signature was not on
those documents.

Apparently you haven't heard
your husband, dear.

It's over, Isabel.

If you can find the courage
to own up to your actions...

...you might find some self-respect.

I'll cooperate.

When are we gonna get rid
of Jeff Davis already?

You're unusually impatient today,
Ashton.

I told you those things take time...

...and they take money.

We have a definite lack of the latter.

Well, I've already given you all of mine.

There is someone who has just promised
an enormous contribution...

...but I'm afraid he wants
something more in return...

...other than mere participation
in our new government.

- What does he want?
- Thomas Drummond.

Has always had his eye on you.

That old fool? Every time he sees me,
he looks down my dress and drools.

Exactly.

You can't mean he...?

Why, that is the most ridiculous thing
I ever heard!

What's so ridiculous?

All you have to do is spend
one night with him...

...and $ 15,000 in gold is ours.

- You can't mean that.
- Of course I do.

- He knows that you and I are friends.
- Friends?

- We love each...
- I don't recall mentioning love.

Love would be the worst thing for us.
We're equals, we are partners.

Love would just get in the way
of everything we want.

But as I was saying
before I was interrupted...

...we love each other's strength
and power.

So then you'll do it?

Why wouldn't I? After all,
it only makes us that much closer...

...to what we want.

I knew I could count on you.

I had no idea you thought me attractive,
Mr. Drummond.

Otherwise, I would have come here
long before this.

You do me an honor, Miss Ashton.

On the contrary, sir...

...you do me...

...and our cause the honor.

Your donation, sir, was so generous...

...that I felt that I had to repay you...

...in the only way I know how.

Ashton?

Yes, James?

It's all right, Ashton.

You're right, James.

You must be joking. You don't really
expect to celebrate here, do you?

Couldn't think of a more
appropriate place.

But everybody says it's unsafe
to leave the city.

Now, where is your spirit of adventure,
Ashton? Come on. Get down.

I'm tired of playing games.
What is it you wanna show me?

Now you just be patient.

Why, the army would just be furious
if they knew anything about this.

How'd you get so many guns?

Along with my military expertise,
I have developed quite a flair...

...for raising money.

This was all bought...

...with cash donated by supporters
of our cause.

Like Drummond?

Exactly.

Men whose ambition
exceeds their intelligence.

I still need another shipment,
so I have arranged for this...

...with a profiteer down in
South Carolina.

He gets his guns from a man
in Barbados.

I will be leaving for Charleston...

...tomorrow.

How long will you be gone?

You won't have too long
to pine for me.

We have to move against Mr. Davis
in two weeks or so...

...otherwise it'll be too late.

I just want to make sure that...

...we kill Mr. Davis...

...and every one of his loyal followers.

Including my brother?

Especially your brother.

I haven't forgotten the injuries
to which I owe Mr. Main.

- We're gonna have a little time for us.
- Not here.

Yeah, here. Right now.

Line never ends, does it,
Miss Madeline?

There seems to be three times
the amount of people we started with.

How you gonna keep this up?
You can't feed everybody...

...in the whole South.
- I'll do what I can for as long as I can.

Food costing the way it does,
I don't see how we gonna keep this up.

Excuse me, ma'am.

Look, I know that you must nearly
be out of cash by now.

You've been feeding these people
for months.

You've also got a little baby
to think of.

Now, I have a little money
and some good connections in town.

I could help you get food and medicines,
maybe some men to drive you.

In exchange for what?

Well, that's entirely up to you.

Well, I appreciate your help,
Mr. Beaudeen.

I really do.

But that's as far as it goes.

If you can find food or medicine,
please bring it to the camp.

Yes, ma'am.

Why don't you eat now, darling?

I must confess, I never expected
to find a buyer for your house so soon.

They certainly offered a fair price.

Under the circumstances,
more than generous.

However, there was one term
the buyer insists upon...

...that I couldn't accept
without your consent.

- My consent?
- Well, he insists the sale be anonymous.

- Well, is there anything wrong with that?
- No, not at all.

Then sell it. I need the money.

Then you may consider the sale closed,
my dear.

The war has certainly taken its toll.

The supplies we received only yesterday
have almost gone.

Goodbye.

Beaudeen, the...

Good Lord, man, I told you to stay away
from here today.

I've been avoiding danger too long
to be caught by an unsuspecting woman.

- Did she accept?
- Of course.

She's all obsessed
with this refugee work of hers.

Now she'll have means to continue it.

Until it ruins her, I'm afraid.

A woman like her can never be ruined.

And in the end, I'll see to it
she gets her house back.

I really don't want the damn thing.

Well, why didn't you just give her
the money?

Because she'd never take it.

Even though it does come
out of the pockets...

...of some of Charleston's
most respected families.

Well, now, wait a minute. You...
Surely not stolen?

Oh, no. It's earned quite honestly
right down at the Stars and Bars Inn.

If she knew the money
came from gambling...

But she never will.
You'll have the money tomorrow.

So congratulate yourself, Mr. Colbert.

It's not every day that a lawyer
helps a scoundrel help a lady.

I realize, Mr. Bent, that you
and your mercenaries need these guns...

...but that price I quoted last month
was before...

...the misfortunes of our Confederacy
caused the further downward plunge...

...in the value of paper money.
- You cannot just double the price.

- A deal, sir, is a deal!
- I suggest you keep your voice down, sir.

Some patriotic fools are so upset
about the Yankee occupation...

...that they might be inclined
to stretch our necks...

...if they knew what nefarious business
we were about to conclude.

Now, you're just gonna have
to accept my offer as is...

...because that's all I brought.

You're fortunate, Mr. Bent,
that my contact in the Barbados...

...is willing to accept 10 percent in gold.

I would suggest that you close
this deal...

...before the price of a loaf of bread
goes to $ 100 and rifles to 1000 each.

I would say you have 24 hours
before the price goes up again.

How am I supposed to raise
that kind of cash here...

...with all the Yankees
snooping around?

A clever man such as yourself
should be able to think of something.

You have a way with the ladies.

Why don't you charm our local heiress,
Mrs. Picard?

- Heiress?
- Someone must have left her a fortune.

She's been feeding every white trash,
refugee and ex-slave for miles around.

They call her "The Angel Lady."

Well, then perhaps this angel
might be persuaded...

...to be generous to my cause as well.

I have heard she's desperate
for food for her camp.

Where might I find this paragon
of generosity?

Apparently, she lives in a seedy
boarding house near here...

...something consistent
with her eccentricities.

There's barely a handful of cornmeal
left for each child, and no milk at all.

You've done everything you can,
Madeline.

You can't create food if there isn't any.

I have money left from the sale,
but there's nothing to buy. I've tried.

Since Sherman is already marching north,
trying to trap Johnston and Lee...

...between himself and Grant,
it should all be over very soon now.

Will it, Rafe?

Or will things just be worse
when the war is over?

I don't know.

I just know that I can't stand
to see you like this.

- Madeline, I love you.
- Rafe.

I've never said that to anyone before
in my life, but it's true.

- Please, don't.
- Why? I know you at least care for me.

I do.

But I can't let it be anything
more than that.

You can't or you won't?

You almost guessed the truth
once before.

I'm not a widow.
My husband is still living.

Do you still love him?

Oh, please, don't ask me
any more questions.

Just believe me, I can never be
what you want.

We should be together.
You feel the same.

No!

A part of me would always
belong to him.

You'd come to hate me for it.

- Madeline, l...
- I'd only end up hurting you.

I couldn't live with myself if I did.

I'm sorry, Rafe.

Please take me home.

Well, Mr. Beaudeen,
how nice to see you again.

- Miss Shoup.
- Mrs. Picard, another gentleman called...

...while you were away.
He left his card.

Said he'd be at the Mills house.

Do you know the man?

What?

No.

Someone I once knew did.

He seemed like a real gentleman.

He said he could call
whenever it was convenient.

"The sooner the better"
were his exact words.

- Lf you'd like for me to send a...?
- I appreciate your interest...

...but I'll take care of it.
Thank you again, Mrs. Shoup.

Would you like me to find out
what this gentleman wants?

No, that won't be necessary.

Thank you for escorting me home.

And for your kindness.

Good day, sir.

It will be a good day, ma'am,
when you change your mind about us.

I won't give up.

Miss Sinclair?

Well, that was my stage name.
It's Mrs. Wescott now.

I need to speak to you.

It's very important.

Come in.

I saw you play Cordelia in King Lear.

I was 17, but I've never forgotten it.

You couldn't have been
more than 17 yourself.

I wasn't. I'm surprised that you
remembered me. Thank you.

It's been a very long time since
anyone's mentioned my acting.

I gave it up years ago when I married.

Is that your husband?

Yes. Robert was killed at Gettysburg.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

What was it you want
to talk to me about, Mrs. Picard?

I would like to hire you...

...as an actress.

Who'd want to mount
a theatrical production now...

...with Charleston occupied?
- Well, it's not a play, exactly.

Your services would only be required
for one evening...

...and I will pay you...

...what I can afford.

Do you want me to break the law
in some way?

Oh, no. No.

I need to find out
why someone wants to see me.

But I must warn you
there is a risk involved.

I will provide you
with all the protection I can.

But if you're the actress
I believe you are...

...you won't need it.

You intrigue me, Mrs. Picard.

And I haven't been intrigued by anything
since my husband died.

What part do you want me to play?

Me.

Wait here.

- You're to wait in here, sir.
- Thank you.

- Mr. Bent?
- Mrs. Picard.

- Please, sit down.
- Thank you.

I've always been fascinated
by women who wear veils...

...especially when the face behind
the veil is as beautiful as yours is.

You flatter me, sir.

A woman in my position needs
to be careful...

...about revealing herself.

Great wealth must be handled
with great care.

I understand that you need more food
for your refugees.

- That is correct.
- I think I can help you in that regard.

But that is just one of the reasons
I wanted to meet you.

A woman such as yourself, doing so
much to help the poor of Charleston...

...is demonstrating a rare kind
of patriotism.

- Thank you for the compliment, but...
- You could help even more.

A very small part of your fortune
could ensure the well-being and safety...

...of every refugee in the South.

How is that, Mr. Bent?

Help me put the government into
the hands of one who can win the war.

Go on.

If the South is destroyed,
all your efforts to help the poor...

...would be crushed as well.

Now, a woman of your
obvious intelligence...

...must see
that the disastrous policies...

...of Jefferson Davis...

...have put the Confederacy
in the perilous position...

...it is in today.
The Yankees in Charleston...

...and the Yankees at the gates
of Richmond.

It is tragic.

Lf, on the other hand, we were led by
a man of political and military brilliance...

...who also had an iron will...

...we could still force the Union
to its knees.

I never thought of it like that.

But of course. You're right.

Mrs. Picard...

...you could be a great inspiration...

...for a great revolution
that I'm more than ready to lead.

I'd like to think about what
you've told me for a day or two.

It's all so overwhelming.

I have a large company of dedicated men
waiting in the wings.

We are short of supplies.
Time is of the essence.

I don't think I can wait that long
for an answer.

Tomorrow morning at the latest?

I'll see that you get one. Quickly.

Thank you.

I have the feeling we have met
somewhere before.

Impossible, sir.

I'd certainly remember a man like you.

Well, then I'll call on you again
tomorrow morning.

For your answer.

Appalling man.
I wasn't sure he'd actually leave.

I'm sorry you had to go through that.

I was afraid he might recognize me.
I have reason to believe...

...he knows what I look like.

He almost seemed to recognize me.

What if he's seen me on the stage?

It's too dangerous.
You can't see him again.

The way he talked, he intends
on overthrowing President Davis.

And he wants you to finance it.

Orry was right. Elkanah Bent
has to be stopped.

I'm going to try to hire a rider
to take a message to Richmond.

Your fee.

Use the money for your children.
Think of it as a benefit performance.

Thank you.

Your Robert would have been
very proud of you tonight.

Why did you hire that actress?

She was a lovely Juliet once,
but I didn't believe her...

...in the role of Mrs. Picard.

You, however, fit the role perfectly...
Mrs. Picard!

I'm not gonna let you go
till I've seen your face.

I know why you've been trying
to hide it from me.

Now, let's see what's under your veil.

Rafe!

Firearm! Get some help!

He's got a gun!

- Somebody get the man with the gun!
- Rafe! Get a doctor!

Yes, ma'am!

I do love you.

I know. I know.

Tell me you love me.

I love you.

Come on, let's tear it down!

Hey, boy!

Get it out of here!

Get over here!

Did the bleeding stop?

These herbs are gonna heal it.

Ezra.

- Drink this. It's gonna help.
- Thank you, Miss Brett.

Sorry about what happened.

Tomorrow I start on a new wheel.

Don't you worry about that.

You need another pair of hands?

I could use them, Semi.

Well, seems like you're gonna be
all right, Ezra.

I thought he was the handsomest man
that ever lived.

Still do.

This was the gown I wore
when we met.

It was an April cotillion.

"May I have the pleasure
of the next dance, Miss Clarissa?"

I didn't hesitate a bit.

And before I knew it,
I was in his arms.

Oh, Mama.

After we danced, he bowed to me...

...and said I looked as young and lovely
as a spring morning.

Your father wasn't always
that sentimental.

But the way he said it
came right from his heart.

Oh, Tilley.

What happened to all our dreams?

You made us all feel so safe.

- Oh, Brett.
- Mama.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

- Where you going, Jimmy?
- Home, major.

- It's over.
- No, it's not!

You're deserting!

We're beat, Charlie.
Can't you see that?

Grant's got us bottled up in Petersburg
and he's gonna stomp us...

...until there's more blood
in the trenches than rain water.

You know Richmond can't hold out much
longer. There's no more need in dying!

I'm sick of it!
I can't take no more.

I've slept in the mud for four years.
I've eaten slop day after day.

I don't know if my wife and children
are alive or dead.

So I'm going home, major.

You can shoot me if you want to!

I'd rather die than keep on this way.

You've changed, Charlie.

If I was you...

...I'd take a real hard look at myself...

...before I started in on the rest of us.

Been so long.

How are you, Washington?

I've been better, Captain Charles.

Where's Boz?

A few weeks ago I was visiting
neighbors who had a sick child.

While I was gone, a party
of Union soldiers came by.

Boz wouldn't let them
have my mare and colt, so...

...they shot him.

I was down by the river
when I heard the shot.

When I got back,
they were riding away.

My boy was...

My boy was...

Damn it!

- Are you all right?
- It's my fault, Miss Augusta.

I startled him. I'm fine. I'm fine.

Sorry, sir.

Hope I didn't burn you none.

- I'm sorry, Washington.
- Yes, sir. Yes, sir.

Last thing I wanted to do
was hurt his feelings.

I'm not fit...

...to be around decent people.
- It's not you. It's the war.

I don't know
when I can see you again.

Don't.

Why did you come back here?

I don't know.

Nothing makes any sense anymore.

Let me help you.

It's too late.

I appreciate what you've done,
Mr. Huntoon, especially on your own.

We've had our differences,
but we're both loyal to the same cause.

- Oh, Orry, so good to see you again.
- Mr. President.

I believe you know Mr. Huntoon.

He's brought me some extraordinary
information about illegal guns.

I felt you would know best
how to deal with it.

What the hell are you doing here?

You are interfering with a meeting
of crucial significance to our future.

- I have to talk to you.
- I do not care if you have to talk to me.

You're acting with blatant disregard
to our plans.

Listen to me, EI! It's too dangerous.
We could lose everything.

Why don't we sell this to a profiteer
and get out before it's too late.

You're starting to sound
just like your husband.

- It is not too late.
- Everybody knows...

...the Confederacy is dead!

The Confederacy will flourish
under my presidency...

...after we have destroyed the enemy.
All my enemies!

- Elkanah!
- You get out of here right now.

- I have every right to be here.
- Don't you dare disobey me.

And don't you dare talk to me
like I'm one of your lackeys!

Now you can't leave.

I'll hide in the back.

You stay there.
Keep your mouth shut.

- Had a devil of a time finding the place.
- So would somebody else, I hope.

I'm sure you can understand
the absolute necessity for secrecy.

Dear God. Where did you get all this?

I do have a number
of prominent backers, sir.

You got enough weapons here
for a regiment.

James...

It's time for us
to make history together.

Now, we're gonna chop the head
of the snake right off...

...and we are gonna make sure
the cut is clean.

Now, in order to do that,
we need more guns.

We need more ammunition.
We need your help, sir.

You'd said there'd be no violence.

Now, you listen to me.

In order to assure the absolute security
of our new government...

...we have got to kill...

...Jefferson Davis.

You'd really do that?

Any and every officer who refuses
to pledge allegiance to me...

...or to you...

...will be executed...

...starting with
Brigadier General Orry Main.

You're the one that's gonna die, Bent.

Main.

You set me up, didn't you?

I may be a fool, Bent,
but I am not a killer...

...nor a traitor!

Someone had to stop you.

You stop me?

You couldn't even stop your wife
from sleeping with me.

Ashton!

You fool! You've ruined everything!

Ashton, you and Bent!
You didn't have the courage to leave me!

You had to make a fool of me!

I've waited half my life for this,
Main, ever since West Point.

Every time you meddled in my affairs!

Every time you injured me!

Always knew I'd have this moment,
when you'd be at my mercy!

- It's over, Ashton! It's over!
- Damn you!

No! No!

No.

No.

EI, don't go in there!
There's nothing you can do anymore.

My empire.

I'm gonna save my empire.

God!

It was like Judgment Day.

Like it says in the Bible:

All sinners shall burn
in everlasting fire.

I'm a sinner too.

I'm gonna burn in hell with you,
Elkanah.

Stop it, Ashton.
Nothing happened to you!

But it will.

I've done...

...terrible things.

I tried to have Billy killed...

...and I got rid of a baby...

...before I got married.

- Madeline.
- Madeline?

What did you do to her?

What did you do to her?

Ashton.

Tell me. You tell me,
or I will kill you now.

I didn't hurt her, I...

I made her go away from Mont Royal.

Made her go away? How?

How?

Elkanah...

...he had a picture of her mother.

She was a black whore
in New Orleans!

And when I told her...

...I told her that Mother would die
if anyone found out.

Damn you, Ashton!

Where is she?

Where is she?
Where is she?!

I don't know.

I swear, I don't know.

Get away from me.

Get out of my sight.

Get her out of my sight!

I don't ever want to see her again.

Get away from me!

Forgive me, James.

It's too late, Ashton.

It's too late.

Get away from me!