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Thank you.

It's no good, James. I just can't tell.

We could be approaching America, for all I know. Though it's a lie from out

here. It's just that you're seeing things from a different point of view.

Sometimes that's no bad thing.

I've enjoyed this trip.

Oh, Liverpool to Swansea, back?

That will give you a taste of blue water.

Still, it's a start.

Well, what do you reckon, Bane?

Well, I was right.

The compass is definitely off. What did she carry before?

A field plate?

Right. Of course, it's a Belfast. Regular room.

That is why it's definitely overcompensated.

Plenty of fixed bearings around.

All right, we can train the compass here. Wait till we get back. It's up to

sir.

Well, what do you say, Lettie?

I'd say a pair of you talking double Dutch. I haven't understood a word.

It does sound a bit like gibberish, doesn't it?

Come on.

Look.

Now, the ship's been carrying a lot of metal.

Now metal affects a compass.

You mean it doesn't give a true reading. Right.

So inside there, they put magnets to correct the element.

Now that you've no longer got a cargo of metal, the compass is all wrong again.

Is that what you mean?

Oh, yes.

We'll make a sailor of her yet, babes.

There's a sheltered cove a little way up the coast.

I mean, we could anchor there for the night.

Why not?

Good. That means for once I can have supper without chasing a plate all over

table. And as it's your last night aboard, I'll tell the cook to come up

something special.

Thank you, Captain.

What do you think of the Falcon?

It's a pretty name for a pretty ship.

Pretty?

She's a workhorse.

Well, can't a workhorse be pretty?

Why?

You're in a funny mood.

No.

That's the air.

I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Sir Norman. Not to worry, Daniel. I was a

trifle early anyway.

Elizabeth will be down immediately.

Let me get you a drink. Thank you. I've just been reading about that robbery in

Manchester. In broad daylight, if you please.

Yes, I saw.

Fifty thousand pounds.

That's not the only daylight robbery that's going on. Oh?

How do you mean? All these new freight charges on the railway.

Do you realise, Norman, that mile for mile, the line between Liverpool and

Manchester is the highest price in the entire country? I know, I know. And

believe me, I've drawn the attention of the house to it. And to this handling

charge of eight shillings a tonne.

Between them, the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board and the railways have a

complete monopoly.

Dammit, they're holding Manchester to ransom.

Since you've just acquired a mill there, you'll have to use the railway to bring

in your raw cotton. Yes, I admit to a degree of self -interest, but only a

degree.

Even without the mill, I'd be against these new freight rates and handling

chances on principle.

Well, as I neither represent Liverpool nor Manchester, perhaps I could lobby

support of the disinterested party.

I'd hoped you might.

But I do advise you to think of an alternative solution.

Well, there is no alternative.

Believe me, Daniel, speaking as a politician, there is always an

Oh, yes, horse and car.

So you feel the government will do nothing?

Well, you must remember the railways are private companies.

You wouldn't want the government telling you how to run your business, would

you? We don't do things like that in this country, thank God.

Now you take this foreign fellow who's just died, Karl Marx.

Ever read his book?

No. Never even heard of him. Every single page of that book preaches one

Complete anarchy.

Not in Liverpool, I trust.

My dear Lady Fogarty.

By heck, Daniel, you're a lucky chap to own such a wife.

Daniel doesn't own me, Sir Norman.

What? Oh, well, I mean, still he has the pleasure of your company.

Thank you.

What was all this talk of anarchy?

Just a business matter, ma 'am.

But when beauty walks in through the door, then dull business must needs fly

the window.

I'm so sorry you were not able to bring Lady Truscott.

Another slice of plumbed -up, ma 'am?

Thank you, Captain Baines. You should have liked it.

I'll tell Long Charlie who's plumbed up.

Well, if you'll excuse me, ma 'am, I'll take a turn on deck, see that

everything's snugged down for the night.

I'll join you there later, Baines.

All right, sir.

I'm quite looking forward to going home tomorrow.

Aye.

Landfalls and departures.

Leaving home, coming home, beginnings and endings.

All chapters in a sailor's life.

Well, go on.

Hmm? Well, it's not often I hear you talk about the sea.

Well, not much to say.

Not a word.

I wonder how Sarah's faring.

It would be a bad idea to have to run out of stuff on that night.

Get out of that house.

Thank goodness you've got Samuel.

Must be a comfort for a woman.

Something like that.

Good lad.

But his head's screwed on.

He'll carry on Robert's name.

You miss him, don't you?

Robert?

Pompous old fool?

I do.

Oh, that's stuffy in here.

I think I'll go on deck.

Let me see the cigar.

Don't be long.

Oh, if there's one thing I cannot bear, it's being treated like some idiot child

to whom business and politics is a foreign language. So I've observed.

Why did you invite him to dinner in the first place?

I'd hope to enlist his help in the House of Commons over these new railway

freight charges. Perhaps if you'd ask my advice first before buying that mill in

Manchester. Elizabeth.

Anyway, it seems there's nothing I can do.

Good pay up.

What about the old canal?

What? The Bridgewater Canal runs between Liverpool and Manchester. It was there

long before the railway.

No, no, no. Barges drawn by horses would take too long.

Wait a minute.

Suppose they were towed by a...

A steam tug?

Hey, Elizabeth, I believe you found the answer. Oh, Daniel, surely not. A mere

woman. Oh, yes, yes, yes.

I must check on the death, and it may need widening in places.

Are you going to be planning and scheming all night? Oh, I wonder how

would take a steam tug to... I'm sorry, what did you say?

Well, we could talk about this in bed.

Yes, yes, perhaps we could.

Good night, then. Good night, sir.

Thought you'd be asleep.

It's a bit dark.

Beautiful night.

All right.

Full moon tonight.

I want to see you don't catch a cold or nothing.

I won't.

Not if you put your arms around me.

I said you was enough when you moved tonight.

I was right.

I remember.

Daniel, I've got a train to catch. And so you shall. Now, just give me ten

minutes. Very well.

Lady Fogarty not about?

No, she's at the yard.

I was on my way there myself when the idea struck me, and I knew I had to see

you at once.

Norman, I've found a way to break those freight charges.

Oh? There you are.

I've been sitting under our noses all the time. The old canal.

Barges? Oh, that was my first thought. To tow them by steam tug to Manchester.

Steam tugs? Now, that's a good thought.

Yeah, but not to tow barges.

Oh, that would mean unloading and loading both at Liverpool and

Well, that's what the railways do.

Yes, but we can do better. We'll take the ships all the way to Manchester.

Ocean -going steamers? Oh, that's happening. I hate the bit of water. Yes,

we'll enlarge it. We'll make it wider or make it deeper. We'll start here at

Latchford. Latchford?

Well, yes, I suppose it could be done.

But think of the cost.

Think of the return. And think of the demand.

A port in the heart of one of the biggest manufacturing areas in the

You cut transport costs, you cut the price of goods.

Of course, an idea like that would benefit the whole country.

That sort of thinking might get government support.

And if the railways want to stay in business, they'll have to bring their

charges down. They'll have to compete.

You do realize you'll have to get a bill through the House to build a canal like

that? Yes, I do.

Now, no doubt there'll be a lot of opposition.

But in the meantime, if you could take a few soundings.

Discreetly, of course.

I thought I heard the carriage return.

It's Uncle James and Aunt Lettie have returned. I wanted to show her the sales

figures for the parcel post.

Ah, here they are.

Are you going out, Mother?

Yes. It's high time I was back to my committee work.

I thought it might help take my mind off. Ah, yes.

I was in the store this morning. They told me you'd been there yesterday.

Yes. I summoned up the courage to go into your father's office.

I could only bear it for a few minutes, as if he was... Yes, it is a little

soon.

Samuel, I don't think I ever want to go back into the store again.

There's no reason why you should, Mother.

It's more or less running itself.

You're only saying that because you want to spend all your time developing that

path of post idea of yours. Yes, it was Father's idea as well, Mother. As a

subsidiary. Now, even from the short time that I was there yesterday, it was

quite clear to me that that store is not running as efficiently as your father

would have liked.

Then I suppose I shall have to give it more time.

No. What?

Your heart wouldn't be in it. You've made that quite plain.

You're surely not suggesting I sell it. Indeed I am not.

No. We must appoint a manager.

Mother, if you remember, I did suggest... I know you did.

And at quite the wrong time.

Oh, now it's the right time.

Oh, yes.

Properly managed, that store will be a lasting memorial to your father's good

name.

Capital?

In that case, as I see it, there's only one possible choice.

I quite agree.

Mr. Denton... Mr. Denton... Fitch!

He's only a boy.

He's at least 30.

And more importantly, he has ideas.

Yes, above his station.

Now, Mr. Denton's been with us for years. Mother, the store is under my

Very well.

A point pitch, if you insist, but I think you're making a mistake.

Now, I must be off to my committer work.

But I was hoping to use the carriage.

Ah, but, you see, Samuel, the carriage is under my control.

I'll drop you off somewhere, if you like.

Hello,

Mr. Fraser.

Not looking for cargo, are you?

Why? What do you have?

What I was meaning to say. I could perhaps find you a pot, Cardinal.

I see. Perhaps.

Mr. Williams?

Here. Coming, sir.

Good day, sir.

William.

Hey, Beretta.

Pot, Cardinal.

Doesn't exist, Mr. O 'Neill. Things are all back to front these days.

It's getting hard for a man to turn a decent penny.

Heard you've just acquired another ship.

Ah, the Falcon.

We birthed this one.

Nothing you'll be wishing she'd fly away.

It's been a quiet one.

Steamer, is she?

No, no. Two -masted catch.

You'll never make her pay. She should have gone over to steam long ago.

Mark you, even the steamers have found it pretty hard this last one.

Not precious, eh?

No, and I'll tell you why. He cuts his rates to the bowl.

He's put all his crews on half pay, masters included.

Oh, when a man's got a family to feed, he'll damn nearly weapon out.

And if phrases drive other lives to the wall, well.

Now, I can't say I like that nephew of yours, but I must admit I admire him.

Well, luckily, most of my ships are on the grain and night. But I am looking

some short haul work.

For the falcon, you know.

Coaster work.

You're too grand to carry coal these days, Mr. O 'Neill.

No, I carry coal. Anything you can find. I don't like an idle ship.

No more to most of these.

I'll make it work for you a while.

Well, see what you can do.

Hello,

George.

Well, I'll be damned. Jack, what have you... I'm still a member. I thought

they'd struck me off.

Drummed me out of the regiment. You've got a poor memory, George.

Nothing was ever proved, was it?

Oh, I know. Jack Wadham was a naughty boy.

Like a true friend, you put your hand in your pocket and helped me out.

A man doesn't forget his friends, George. Good, good.

What are you doing now?

Oh, general business mainly.

I'm also agent for one or two notable companies and help to run the estates of

several quite distinguished gentlemen.

I wouldn't do the name names, of course.

No, I understand.

Now. I don't know if you can help me, George, but I want to charter a ship.

Of course, Jack. I need to help an Oprah.

The very reason I came straight to you. How much card have you got?

Very little.

Oh, so it's only a part card.

You weren't listening, George. I said I wanted to charter a ship.

Short run to Ireland.

Steamers don't come cheap, Jack.

Don't want a steamer.

Small sailing vessel would do.

Something that won't attract too much attention.

And I want a captain who can make a fast passage.

What tack are you on?

Just find me the ship, George, then we'll talk business. I shall have to

the cargo.

Half a dozen bales of cloth.

What's he made of, gold thread?

You always wear a bit of a wag, George. Now, seriously, Jack, I shall have to

know. Of course you will.

Just don't want it bandied about, that's all.

Well, I'll tell you this, Samuel.

I'm going to have to pull my socks up, otherwise your auntie will buy me

outlocked stock and barrel.

Right, well, then I'll get back to the exchange.

Sir.

Sir, I was wondering.

Speak of that.

Mr Irving and his company are playing here tonight, sir, before they set sail

for America.

And I rather hoped you might give me your permission to... You want to take

Charlotte to the theatre, eh, sir?

Well, she hasn't been out of the house for a week, James.

Well, I'm not objecting, am I? Oh, thank you, Father.

I see that you'll come straight back home afterwards. Of course.

Right, I'll be off. I'll see you to the door.

known him in such good mood.

Samuel,

I've just had a marvellous idea.

Oh, what?

Why don't we invite William to come along with us?

Yes.

If you want to know the truth of it, Daniel, I think you have gone completely

mad. Yes, I am well aware that luncheon is ready.

It won't be long, Mary.

After this news, I doubt I could even think.

Elizabeth, it was partly your idea. Never.

Steam tugs towing barges, I can perhaps see the sense in that.

But ocean -going cargo boats steaming all the way to Manchester?

Have you considered the effect it would have on Liverpool? Well, certainly I

have. It'll increase trade.

I fail to see how.

If you have your way, ships will no longer dock in Liverpool at all. They'll

pass straight through to Manchester, and it'll be that city that reaps the

profits. Not if the harbour board and the railways make their terms more

attractive. What you're proposing is the ruination of Liverpool. But that is

nonsense. Well, I won't be party to it.

Neither will I stand idly by and see it happen.

Elizabeth, surely it was our intention to be partners in everything.

Not this.

I was born and bred in Liverpool. I've spent all my life in this city.

Now, I know the same doesn't apply to you.

So I suggest that while you have your lunch on your own, you may consider

your allegiance really does lie.

I ask not to be disturbed today.

Oh, yes, but it was her deputation.

A deputation, Mr Dunwoody.

You're the captains, yes, sir.

Well, they particularly asked that I see you today.

Although they stress the point that they in no way intend to go on strike. I

should hope not, indeed. There's enough of that nonsense going on across the

river. Well, will you see them, sir? No.

Now, there's little point in discussing something I can do nothing about.

As soon as trade improves, so will their wages.

And I'm to tell them that, am I, sir? You can tell them that I can employ half

the fleet on full pay or the whole fleet on half pay.

Well, put that way, sir. I'm sure they'll understand.

There are many lies with ships lying idle.

I hear old Murchison's even thinking of selling off.

So I believe, sir.

Great pity.

He's a fine gentleman.

Oh, hello.

May we come in for a moment, William? Yes, of course.

Mr Dunwoody. Charlotte. Mr Dunwoody. Samuel.

Thank you, Mr Dunwoody.

How are you, Samuel?

Business going well?

Oh, very well indeed, yes. As a matter of fact, we've expanded... Oh, business,

business.

William, Samuel has something to ask you.

Oh? Yes.

Charlotte and I are going to the theatre tonight. To see Henry Irving?

And we wondered if you'd care to come along.

Oh, it's very kind of you, Samuel.

Oh, it was Charlotte's idea, really.

But you agreed?

Anyway, will you come, William? I'd like to very much, but I've got so much work

to do. Oh, surely you can leave it for one night. No.

No, I'm afraid I can't.

Oh, I see.

Then you don't mind Samuel taking you to the theatre on his own?

Not at all.

I think it's very kind of him.

What ship would you use?

The Falcon. She's small but fast.

And the Master? Need an experienced captain?

In that case, I suggest Captain Bale.

Now tell me, you want to charter a ship just for half a dozen bales of cloth?

Yes, that's right, isn't it, Mr. Wadham? The point is, sir, are you interested?

Well, I wouldn't be standing here if I wasn't, but I'd want to know a side more

than I've got out of Avery.

All right.

Ever heard of Colonel Sir Patrick McGeary?

No. He's an Irish gentleman.

Has an estate just north of Dublin, another one not far from here in

Now, Sir Patrick is a man of considerable wealth, and also something

eccentric.

Suddenly, he's decided that he wishes to move all the family heirlooms back to

Ireland.

Why?

perhaps as a sign that in these troubled times his heart lies with the Irish

cause. A short while ago, the Fenians tried to blow up the town hall.

Perhaps that's what's worried him. He may, of course, have totally different

reasons. I'm merely his agent.

Well, it's not simple enough, sir.

So you get all your bits and pieces together, insured, and delivered to my

eh? Uh, no.

What do you mean, no?

Sir Patrick has told me quite plainly that he has no wish to advise others of

what he might be doing.

After all, it's an extremely valuable card.

Only it so happens that, luckily, both his estates are on the coast.

So you will simply anchor off and the cargo will be rowed out to you. And in

Ireland, the reverse will happen.

Hardly be need for bills of lading at all.

I don't know.

The customs officer would have bored me. I could be accused of smuggling.

Smuggling?

My dear fellow, Sir Patrick is merely transferring his own property from one

part of the British Isles to another.

As you say, it is a valuable cargo.

They're asking for a deal of discretion.

Which Sir Patrick is prepared to pay?

Handsomely.

Then let us come to terms.

Very well.

One thousand pounds, I hope.

That's a lot of money, Mr. O 'Neill, isn't it?

It's a deal of discretion, Mr. O 'Neill.

One thousand pounds.

I'll attend to the details immediately.

seems almost eager to part with Sir Patrick's money.

Jarvis, keep still.

Do be seated.

Forgive me for calling on you unannounced, Mr Pilgrim. My door is

those who need me. Now, how can I help you?

First of all, let me introduce myself. My name is... Please.

I would rather you didn't tell me your name.

Names conjure up false images.

In fact, the less I know about you, the better.

Now, what brought you to my door?

A lady I know. When she heard that...

Oh, dear, there are some things I must tell you. When this lady heard that you

were recently widowed... How did you know?

You are still in mourning.

Oh. Oh, yes, of course.

This lady said, go and see Inigo Pilgrim. He will help you. So here I am.

And here I am.

Ready to help you.

It says outside, Chapel of the Spirit.

Does that mean we're on hallowed ground?

Surely all ground is hallowed.

What I meant is, is this a consecrated place of worship? I do not hold

if that is what you mean.

What exactly do you do, Mr. Pilgrim?

I am merely an instrument.

I have been given a gift and can talk with those who have passed over.

Passed over?

You would call them the dead.

It is only ignorance that makes us fear the unknown.

Children fear the dark.

But when they understand the meaning of light, there is no fear.

You say that you can talk with those who've passed?

Yes. Would I be able to hear them? No, they talk through me. I pass on their

messages.

Sometimes they're simply words of endearment or comfort.

But on occasion, they can offer a great deal of advice.

Being on the other side, they can, of course, see both past and future.

Mr. Pilgrim, how would one go about... Wait.

Give me your hand.

Good news, Sarah.

Robert has a message for you.

First of all, he says that you should not be afraid and that you should trust

me.

He also said that you should not worry about these decisions that you have to

make. And finally, he said that the choice that you made today was the right

one. Choice?

You mean about coming here?

No.

No, I believe it was to do with something else.

You will forgive me now, Sarah, but I must rest and recover my strength.

Yes.

Yes, of course.

Mr. Pilgrim, you've given me such hope.

May I come again?

Next time, I shall be more prepared for your visit.

Perhaps Robert will have more to say?

You think so?

It's possible.

You weren't taken in by him, surely?

Let me. I tried to tell him my name, but he stopped me. And then later, without

a moment's hesitation, he called me Sarah.

And then went on to mention Robert by name. Now, how do you explain that?

Well,

Sarah, the immediate family looked exactly unknown in Liverpool.

James and Elizabeth, perhaps. And Robert?

He was a public figure.

I know you may not realise it, Sarah, so are you.

Well, think of all the committees you serve on. Well, there must be thousands

people who know you.

Well,

perhaps you're right, but it was his manner that... I could almost believe

that... No, I did believe that Robert was actually speaking to him.

Because you wanted to believe.

Yeah, well, I suppose that's true. Well, of course it is.

Men like that, they prey upon the sorrows of others.

He ought to be locked up.

Letty, how did he know about the decisions I have to make?

Oh, any woman has been recently widowed of decisions to make.

There's nothing remarkable in making a statement like that.

Oh, I'm sorry, Sarah, but... Well, it's obvious to me that the man's a fraud.

Oh, Letty, I think you're being a bit hard on him. He lives in quite humble

circumstances, and not once did he bring up the subject of money.

Oh, he will.

That is, if you're foolish enough to return.

Well, he did say that next time he might have more information for me.

And I warrant at this very moment he's finding out all he can about Robert and

Sarah on Eden.

Yes. Well, perhaps you're right.

I'll sleep on it.

So, the captains are willing to see Ruth.

Oh, yes, sir.

It was a long meeting.

Took some time for me to convince them that your solution was equitable to all,

but common sense finally prevailed.

Good.

Thank you, Mr. Dunwoody. You did well.

Oh.

Thank you, sir.

It's very heartening to see Mr. Samuel standing up so well to his recent

bereavement. Yes.

Grown up to be quite a handsome young gentleman.

What exactly are you implying, Mr. Stone?

Nothing, sir.

Merely remarking that Mr. Samuel is a very eligible young man.

As, indeed, you are yourself, sir.

I thought Miss Charlotte was looking well, didn't you, sir?

Good night, Mr. Stone.

Good night, Fraser.

an apology to make.

Who?

Yes, I called into the store this afternoon to see Mr. Fitch.

I was writing one thing. He's an ambitious man.

Yes?

Yes. It appears he sailed for America this morning with yesterday's takings

the store.

What happens?

So it seems your choice of Mr. Denton was the right one after all.

I would say it was the right choice.

What did you say, Mother?

Nothing.

I imagine Elizabeth has told you that she sees it as the end of Liverpool.

Well, she may not be that far wrong.

Nonsense. It's just emotional woman's talk. I expected better of you, James.

This canal will do two things.

It'll increase trade by giving this country a new port.

And it'll break the monopoly of the railways.

All very well if you happen to own a mill in Manchester, I suppose.

Why shouldn't you need a line trade out of Manchester as well as Liverpool?

Because I can't tack up a canal, that's why.

Then your pets go over to steam, James.

Ah. Well, I promised Elizabeth I'd say me peace, and I have. I'm not going to

lose sleep over it. By the way, you'll have to get a bill through Parliament

long before you can take a shovelful. And you can't see it happening?

Well, you'll come up against a lot of opposition long before it does get to

Parliament. But if it ever does, then I'll put in my two pennies. James, this

country needs that canal.

Oh, what do you have to know?

See you now, sir.

Oh,

Daniel.

Have you, uh...

Ever heard of a Sir Patrick McGeary?

Oh, yes, I have.

Yes, it was in the Times this morning.

You're not expecting anyone, are you, Mr. Warren?

What? No, no.

All in the boat, then.

Hey!

Good room for a little, then, Baines.

I thought you said you weren't coming.

Oh, I've changed my mind, haven't I?

Charlotte. And how is Henry Irving? Oh, marvellous.

Marvellous. Father not down yet? He's been gone for three hours.

Oh, where to this time?

I don't know.

He said he'd be back in a few days.

He's up to something, but for the life of me, I can't think what.

He didn't get in till one o 'clock this morning, did he?

No. How do you know that?

I heard him. I was awake.

Surprising, then, that you're as bright as a button.

Could be something to do with Samuel taking you to the theatre last night.

Samuel, come to get heaven's milk.

What milk?

Lettie, there's something I must tell you about last night.

When we got to the theatre, William was there.

He'd taken a box and he insisted we share it with him.

That must have pleased Samuel.

Oh, Samuel can be so ungrateful.

I mean, the circle is very nice, but it's not like a box, is it?

And when William ordered champagne in the interval...

He never so much as thanked him. Now, wait a minute.

Who brought you home?

William.

And Hansel.

Then I think it just as well that your father did come home late.

And it's your chin wag with Mr. Watkins.

Aye, he talks a lot, but at the end of the day he said nothing.

Who is he now?

He's admiring the view.

I can't say I like him.

Can't say I do either.

Nothing wrong with the course, is it?

No, no.

You know, I reckon the wind's going to shift.

With my veer a bit, but it's a good steady blower.

Oh, I think it'll veer quite a lot.

Oh. Well, there's no reason why he should.

You aren't telling me what you want, is it? So far, nothing.

I think I need to take a look in the hole.

A bit on the press side?

Ah, yes, I was just saying to Captain Baines here, I reckon the wind has got

change, you know.

Now then, have a glass.

Warm yours.

Thanks.

That's our course, Captain Baines.

Aye.

West bin off.

You know something about the sea to you, Mr. Wadham?

I was in shipping for a few years.

Thanks.

Not joining me, I need him.

Mr.

Wadham, this bay we're going to, do you know what the holding's like?

What? I mean the seabed. What's it like?

I've never been there.

Now, I reckon we could anchor about here.

I mean, there's a fair depth of water and a good run of shore. Now, what do

say, sir? You're the master, Captain Baines. You decide.

Now, when you say there'll be men there, I suppose they'll be from Sir Patrick

McGeary's estate.

Yes, yes.

Oh, there's one other thing, sir.

Worked it all out, have you?

Aye.

Hope you claim the reward, eh?

This girl need it.

Just coming up, Captain Baines.

I think.

Or am I wrong?

You couldn't be content with a nice fact.

Charter fee. Oh, no, you had to poke your nose into other people's affairs.

I told you right from the start I didn't like the look of it. No, neither did I.

That's why I checked up on Sir Patrick McGeary.

There was nothing wrong with that story.

I worked on that for a long time.

Even down to the cove where you loaded the crates on board, that was on his

estate. And it'll be the same in Ireland.

Only I happen to know that the old boy and most of his staff are in London at

the moment.

So how did you find out?

After the robbery in Manchester, you were so obviously busy arranging things

that you didn't read the newspapers properly.

Or indeed the obituary notices.

Sir Patrick's dead.

Well, I'll be damned.

Now that I didn't reckon on.

I worked for him once, you know.

Still, doesn't alter the fact that we're on our way to Ireland.

And there's nothing you can do about that, O 'Neill.

What happens when we get there?

Same as we arranged, Captain Baines.

Once you've got those crates ashore, you can go to the devil for all I care. And

after we've been to the police, you won't get far.

Oh, I don't think you'll do that, Captain Baines.

You see, I can prove that Mr. O 'Neill received a very large fee for this

charter.

I feel sure the police would accept my word that we were all working hand in

glove.

Where are you driving?

I could lose my ticket over this.

You'd lose a damn sight more than that, Captain.

All right, then.

I'm sorry.

What's happening?

It's the end of the forenoon watch whistle. Stay where you are, Captain.

Somebody has to room the ship, you know.

If I don't go up there, they'll soon come down here for their order.

You're right, you know.

If you don't trust Captain Baines, maybe I'd better go up there.

That shall only be two minutes.

All right, you can go.

But remember, one wrong move, he's dead.

I'm warning you, Baines.

Right, mister.

Don't you dig your eyes on me.

Because if you do, I'll wring your neck like a chicken.

You go first.

I know tricks.

And I can promise you one thing.

You'll never work on one of my ships again.

Just because Baines is kind -hearted doesn't mean to say that I am.

Baines, what possessed you to sign on that helmsman?

The man's an idiot.

Eh? There's nothing wrong with him. Over there, Captain, where I can see you.

Come on.

What's the trouble, old idiot? I told you the wind had changed, but you

listen. I said, what's the trouble?

The wind's beard has taken us with it.

Watching the sail instead of the compass.

I don't believe you.

Look for yourself, man.

Luke!

East nor 'easterly.

We're going back to England.

We should be sailing westward north.

Ah, to Ireland.

If we hold that course, we'll damn near finish up where we started from.

I mean, if this is some kind of trick... Oh, Luke.

I've no wish to be caught with your stolen goods aboard my ship any more

you do.

Very well.

Off to course!

Are you, Sarah?

No. Good.

Now, I must tell you this.

Whatever happens, do not leave the table.

Mr. Pilgrim, should my eyes be open or closed?

As you wish.

Tell me, do you have anything that Robert gave you some time ago?

A piece of jewelry?

Something that means a good deal to both of you?

My wedding ring.

There's no need.

Did you know that the power to see lies dormant in you, Sarah?

Oh, yes.

Quite strong.

Robert has been with me since you ended the room.

He's very, very close.

Yes, Robert.

Yes.

Pigs.

Taking them to market.

Yes, she hears, Robert.

I see candles.

Lots of candles.

Do they mean anything to you, Sarah?

Yes. Yes, in the shop.

And now I see another shop.

Much bigger.

Money. A man taking... No, no, no.

A man stealing money.

That's right.

Robert saying, all for the good.

Denton?

No.

Denton?

Denton?

Was a better choice.

I don't understand.

It's Denton. An older man.

Ah, yes.

Robert is very pleased with this man.

My throat.

Difficult breathing.

No, Robert.

It's not your fault.

He'll wait for you.

He's getting fainter, Sarah. He's leaving.

Ah! A voice.

A woman's voice.

No, no.

A girl.

Slowly. Slowly.

Mari.

Slowly.

Mari.

Slow.

Maritza.

Ah, yes.

Maritza.

She knows you, Sarah.

She is with Robert.

And?

Ah, yes. Your hand is better.

She's gone.

Perhaps it was someone you knew a long time ago.

But the rest had meaning for you, sir?

Yes.

Oh, yes.

Mr Pilgrim, you've been such a comfort.

I am merely the instrument.

Speak with her of it.

Please may I come again?

Of course.

Though others will not want you to.

Then it shall be our secret.

Mr. Pilgrim, you have helped me so much. Please let me help you.

In what way?

A contribution.

It is not necessary.

Oh, but I insist.

Very well, Sarah.

As you can afford it, I will allow you to donate the maximum contribution.

Five shillings.

Are you sure this is the place?

Let's pay along.

Better fly the red pendant and the V, Captain Baines. Just a moment.

What's going on?

They're going to fly the customary flags.

There could be excise men up there.

It's all normal procedure.

Are you sure? Only draw attention to ourselves if we don't.

Very well.

Hoist BV.

Right, Captain Baines.

Let's get those crates ready.

Sooner you're off my ship, the better I like it. No.

What do you think?

He's going to put it on the rocks. I wouldn't put it past him.

Let the crew unload.

Yes, Samuel.

You are home, Ernie. Yes, I didn't feel much like work.

Something's wrong.

Oh, I've had a letter. Robert upset me.

I don't suppose you remember her. It was a long time ago.

She was Polish, a lace maker. She came to the store.

Yes, I do remember vaguely.

But didn't she go to America?

Aye, that's right, with her brother, Stefan.

On the way over there was a storm.

Her hand was crushed.

A name with Maritza.

Oh, then you do remember her.

I grew very fond of her.

But I'm afraid Steppen has written to say that she was recently killed in a

street accident in New York.

There's no sign of my men are needed.

If you brought me to the wrong code, you saw the charge yourself. From out

there, they all look alike.

Perhaps easier, man.

Well,

I did warn you not to take your eyes off me.

Off you go. Thank you, sir.

Right then, gentlemen.

Explanations are in order.

In those cases, I think you'll find the treasure from the Manchester robbery.

Come on. On your feet.

Well, first things first.

Your name, sir? You're Welsh.

With a name like so, Ellen, what do you expect?

You got me signalled, then, eh? We got a signal that you're discharging

dangerous cargo.

There's your dangerous cargo.

Name of Wadham.

But we were sailing west.

Must have been something wrong with the compass.

Damn lucky we didn't end up in Iceland.

Rubbish.

Good navigation, that's all.

Five thousand fans you'll pick up for this nice work, sir. Aye.

Buy me a new ship.