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Bye.

And you must be a leader. One of the chaps pointed you out.

Ah,

me? Jesus.

I'll take passage with you.

You are bound for South Africa, I believe.

Walrus Bay will do admirably.

This is no passenger boat.

But you do have accommodation.

You seem well informed.

I also have a recommendation from Sir Daniel Fogarty.

He said you were a sharp fellow, only don't you?

You do what is best.

Not a very civil sort of a chap.

He has his reasons.

Miss Christosia will be down in a moment, milady. Thank you, Mrs Gibson.

It's ten days now since the funeral and she hasn't been out of the house one.

Well, it's up to us to stop her from brooding. Isn't that why we're here? Oh,

the tragedy. She and James are looking forward to a son, and within two days,

that poor little mother... Clara, talk like that isn't going to help, Lettie.

Hi, Lettie.

How are you, Lettie?

Clara and I were just passing. Oh, quite well, thank you. Can I offer you some

refreshments? Oh, no, no, we won't stay long.

I called, really, to ask if you and James would care to have dinner on

Oh, that's very kind of you, Elizabeth, but, well, I'd rather not, if you don't

mind. Well, Sarah will be there with Samuel. It'll be a family gathering.

all the same, I'm sure you'd understand. Well, wouldn't you rather talk it over

with James first?

Well, I wish... Why... Why do you wish I could?

Oh, Sarah, Sarah.

Come on, sit down.

Sit down.

I'm sorry.

I'm trying to control...

It's just that James has hardly said a word.

Oh, a brother of mine can be so hard. No.

Oh, no, Elizabeth, he wants to. I know he does.

Just a word.

He seems to have shut himself off. He's all bottled up inside.

Well, James was never one to show his feelings, even at the best of times.

I know he grieved deeply over Robert, but he kept all that inside.

Please, I've shut off too much.

He needs my help as much as I need his.

Lettie, the best thing for the pair of you is for you to get with child again.

Oh, Elizabeth, how could you?

Oh, no, I've quite made up my mind. No, I shall have no more children.

Those things are not in our hands. I thought of going through that again when

there's always a possibility.

It was a chance in a fact. No, no, Elizabeth, if you don't mind, I'd rather

talk about it.

Lettie, with the best medical attention... Oh, for heaven's sake,

the best of medical attention!

Look, I'm sorry. I know that you're both mean well.

Isn't it? If you don't mind, I'd rather be left on my own.

I see.

So you're just going to stay here, moping and feeling sorry for yourself, I

suppose. Oh, Sarah.

Well, she does have others to consider.

I had to lay off two of my seamstresses yesterday.

What? Without supervision, your women at the flockworks are falling behind with

my order. And for my girls, no flock means no work.

Sarah is right, Lettie.

Employers do have a duty to their work, people. Jobs are not easy to come by.

I'd hate to think that I was the cause of some poor soul facing starvation.

They've fallen behind, you say?

Unless something is done soon, I shall have to lay off more of my work. Oh,

Sarah, it can't be that bad.

You know what the saying is, when the cat's away, the mice... Oh, well, I

just have to go down and see what's happening at the flockworks. You know,

McGarley promised me faithfully that she would keep an eye on those girls.

Oh, well, I'll soon sort this nonsense out.

There's one thing Mrs McGowan cannot do. It's work out figures.

Supposedly, it's a week behind of the orders.

There's a letter from Charlotte on the mantelpiece.

Elizabeth and Sarah called today.

Oh. Elizabeth asked us to dinner on Saturday.

Oh.

What's she going to serve up for her sympathy?

James. Oh, she's getting as bad as Sarah.

Why can't they leave people alone?

I think you're being a bit unfair.

Oh, look, I don't feel I've been fair to anyone at the moment. Me included.

We're going to go for a walk in the darkness.

See if they're all straight ready to sail.

Maybe you ought to sail with them.

Nothing.

Elizabeth, let's put James and Lettie aside for a moment and talk about us.

Now, I think you'll agree that we've been growing apart recently.

I wouldn't disagree with that, no. Not because of our feelings, but because of

our business interests.

One particular business interest? The Liverpool and Manchester ship canal.

Yes. Something we can neither agree upon nor disregard.

As long as I remain the director of that company, then there'll be a bone of

contention between us.

Well, there is an alternative.

As you have frequently pointed out.

And there it is.

There what is? My resignation.

You've done this for me.

I do love you.

Every bit of cargo is stolen.

And all I wait on is the tag.

You should make a fast passage, shouldn't you?

I can't wait to get away.

If the truth is known, Liverpool don't mean much to me these days.

Too much noise, too many people.

When I'm at sea somehow, I feel I have time to think.

All right.

What about?

Sometimes nothing at all.

I don't know.

It's all as clear as my head. You know, I... Well, I know go with words.

I know what you mean.

Some things just can't be put into words.

That's true.

You know, I enjoy that run down to the Cape.

Plenty of sun.

Flying fish for breakfast.

You know, Rod, you'll have me wanting to come with you.

I imagine that was your intention.

Eh?

What do I want you along with me for? I was planning to enjoy myself.

What are you thinking of getting up to, Ben?

Oh, nothing. Just that.

A couple of months relaxing in the sun, doing nothing, thinking nothing is just

what I need. I'd hardly get that with you along now, would I?

Taking to speak in your mind quite a bit recently, haven't you, Ben? There's

nothing wrong with that, is there? After all, you do it enough.

Let me tell you this. If I want to come on the boat, I will. I want the Osprey

to have a quick turnaround.

And so she will.

Lying around in the stone, stuffing your belly full of flying fish.

Now, look, I can work this ship just as hard as you can.

You sailing in the afternoon?

Aye.

I bid you good night, then.

Good night, sir.

Daniel, now that you've resigned from the canal company, no doubt the yard

be seeing more of you.

Well, not exactly.

Daniel? Well, you know I've been asked to represent a Manchester ward. Well,

yes, but there won't be a general election for years yet.

Ah.

I'm afraid Sir Joshua Thackeray died last week.

There's to be a by -election in Manchester.

A by -election?

Oh, I see.

So that's the reason for your concern. Not me, but the damned Canal.

With a bill to go through Parliament, you could hardly have remained a

of the board and still represented Manchester.

And there was I thinking your decision to resign was for my sake. But it was.

This way we both win.

I think you'll make a very good politician. Oh, Elizabeth, do we always

fight? I'm not fighting.

I'm giving in for once.

Gracefully. And you don't mind? Of course I mind. You should be

Liverpool. But I suppose you have to start somewhere. Elizabeth, I promise

what if... Daniel, don't start talking like a politician.

No good can come of brooding on what might have been. If we were meant to

have... Men?

If I thought like that, I'd still be a penniless sailor. All I'm saying is that

we've got to pick up the pieces. Oh, I'll pretend it never happened, I know.

James.

I like the sun as well.

Look.

Why don't you take yourself off to sea?

What? I'm trying to forget, but you won't let go.

The way we're both feeling, we're no help to one another at all.

Do you really mean it?

I think it would be best for both of us.

Yes.

Are you sailing with us, sir?

I want to make sure you make a fast passage.

Breath of sea air will do you the world of good, sir.

I'm not an invalid, you know.

Come on, let's make way.

All aboard.

Ready when you are, Captain.

I paid Charlotte a visit yesterday.

Was her Aunt Mary's? Oh, that was very kind of you. I'm sure she was most

appreciative. I sometimes think that Samuel is the most thoughtful member of

this family. Not like that scapegrace. How was she, Samuel?

Oh, I found her in quite good health, Aunt Lettie, but... Samuel, dear, it was

kind thought.

And I appreciate that you were motivated by the highest principles.

But you must understand that in this wicked world, cruel tongues do wag. And

don't want the finger of suspicion pointing in the wrong direction, do we?

I proposed.

You what?

I asked Charlotte if she would consent to be my wife.

Samuel, how could you?

Well, it was a very gallant gesture, Samuel.

Well, you do have your own future to think of. I absolutely forbid it.

I'm sorry, Mother, but I must remind you that I'm of age.

It's only Charlotte that requires permission.

That's why I wanted to speak to you, Aunt Lettie.

Oh, no.

No, Samuel, with your Uncle James away, I couldn't possibly take on that kind of

responsibility. We can hardly wait upon his return.

I'm afraid the decision rests with you alone, Aunt Lettie.

Well, then, in all conscience, I must say no.

Good, then that settles that.

Really, Samuel, I can't imagine what your forefather would have said.

Oh, it was my impression that he was quite in favour of the match.

Under totally different circumstances. Well, for my part, those circumstances

have never changed.

I still love her.

But, Samuel, does she love you?

Now, that girl wears a hat, and I show you. I tell you that she consented.

Oh, she was quite nonplussed at first, but... Oh, yes, she did.

And then she burst into tears.

She promised that she'd make me a good wife. Well, of course she'd promise.

She'd promise anything. Did she actually say that she returned your love?

No, not in so many words. Aunt Lettie, I think we should consider what... No,

Samuel.

Now, such a marriage would be a sure recipe for disaster. I cannot possibly

agree.

Look, believe me, I do have Charlotte's welfare at heart. Oh, yes, yes, yes. I

came prepared for a refusal.

You may recollect that in similar circumstances, Aunt Elizabeth also

Eloped?

Samuel, you wouldn't.

Oh, yes, indeed I would, Mother.

I'm very sorry, Aunt Lettie, but Charlotte and I are determined to marry,

or without your approval.

We thought just a quiet wedding.

One or two close relatives.

And that way one more skeleton can be safely locked away in the family closet.

Well... I don't know what James is going to say.

About 220 miles, I make.

The wind holds fair.

Besides, 22 miles goes about four bells in the forenoon watch.

I'll have a hand at the masthead. We don't want to miss it when we're running

down the Skellig. The Hottentots call it the land of desolation.

800 miles long, 90 miles wide.

Salt sands, shifting sand dunes, burning deserts.

No life.

Only the bones of men and ships.

Thank you for the jolly lesson, but we have so little of course before.

I should hate to pass without catching sight of a place with such an evil

reputation.

Put it down to morbid curiosity.

Well, I'll be able to oblige, don't you think?

I'm given an offshore wind.

I don't want to run foul of a lee shore.

There will be one.

Call the soup one.

The wind that cries.

Good afternoon, gentlemen.

A messenger, isn't he?

A man who claims he's just curious. He's uncommonly well -informed.

The Pole.

Is that what you're seeking, Mr. Peterson?

Yes.

Curious, isn't it?

I've been there a good many years.

You reliable landmarks on the chart.

Tell me, you say nobody can survive ashore.

This coastline keeps its secret to itself, Mr. O 'Neill.

I have a proposition to put to you. I thought you might.

Oh?

Agree, and you can keep these as an earnest of good faith.

Come ashore with me, Mr. O 'Neill, and you can stuff your pockets with diamonds

the size of pigeons' eggs.

Diamonds.

So that's your mysterious business enterprise.

This coastline is littered with diamonds.

Also, no doubt, littered with the bones of those looking for them. For

centuries, nature has locked the door, but I hold the key.

This is the original chart.

Masked entrance, winding channel, founding, bearings from the tall post.

Where did it get there? Portuguese West Africa from an old prospector. Ah,

another treasure map.

The world's covered in them. You know, showing the way to Morgan's treasure, to

Montezuma's halls of gold, from King Solomon's mines to Aladdin's cave. You

know, the only people to make a fortune out of that are the people that sell

that rubbish.

to gullible crackpots with an urge to get rich quicker.

This is a very old chart.

Ah, it's too old. This coast is on the move the whole time.

The sea's receding.

That anchorage will have tilted up ages ago. It was still there last year.

Last year?

Three of us, myself, my companion and a Portuguese, pulled our resources and

bought a small fishing boat. It was no bigger than a cutter.

Leaked like a sieve and watered like a pig.

None of us had ever put to sea before, so we simply crept down the coast until

we found the entrance. It is still there, I do assure you.

You say 200 miles in a leaky old boat with no knowledge of navigation.

Well, you must have heard the devil's own look.

Once we landed, our luck ran out.

What happened then?

Come ashore with me, Mr. O 'Neill, and I will show you.

Josprey, she's leaving us.

I don't want her near the reef.

I told Mr. Lowry to give a pledge of zero.

Oh, Negan, you haven't brought any supplies.

Water, biscuits.

Tell my man we're only here three hours.

Well, it may take a little longer.

No. We agreed on three hours. Three hours it will be. That's long enough for

man in this heat. Right, let's not waste time. Here's the compass. Which way?

No need for a compass.

She's very well signposted.

I think he's mad.

You mean he's not? There are diamonds of it. I'm going to buy myself a poor

marching clipper.

Skeleton Coast?

I reckon it was well named.

How much further?

Almost there!

Come on! Come on!

This looks like a ship's topmast.

That's exactly what it is.

But out here... This was once the sea.

Now, look, you promised us bucketfuls of diamonds, and all I've seen so far is

sand and bones.

You're standing on more treasure than you've ever dreamed of.

Underneath this sand dune is a Spanish galleon loaded with gold plate and

bullion.

Galleon?

So this is the end of your wild goose chase, sir? Oh, Needham, I have seen it.

Sheds of gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies. And all we have to do is to

this mountain of sand. I tell you, my partners and I found it.

Partners?

What's happened to them?

They are still here.

We were tunneling when the whole structure collapsed.

Like it's not the same would happen to us.

When's it beginning to shift?

We're in for a blow.

We'd best get back.

No, wait.

You don't understand.

Look, let me show you.

Should we here?

One should.

Dig! Dig!

Dig!

When it came through inside, I was outside, dragging the chest through.

I was lucky.

Didn't I tell you?

Pure gold.

Mr. O 'Neill!

It's true!

It's true!

Sandstorm coming up. Come on, let's take shelter. There should be two more

chests. Come on, into the dunes. We'll take shelter.

No, no, I've got to find those chests.

Come on!

Charlotte and Samuel married.

I can't credit it. Well, it still is the voice of scandal.

It doesn't alter the fact that you haven't come out of this very well,

man. Well, when did the ceremony take place?

Yesterday. It was a very quiet affair, just fun.

Well, you both attended and never told me. You can hardly expect an invitation.

Well, I didn't mean... Samuel has forbidden you the house.

And I doubt your Uncle James will ever forgive you. And I can't say that I

him. Oh, now, don't be too hard on the boy, Daniel.

After all, it wasn't exactly a one -sided affair, was it?

Well, when your Uncle James returns, you make your peace with him if you can.

Otherwise, you'll make a point of running the Fraser line off the seas.

If he tries, he may find he's spitting off more than he can chew.

I'm contemplating selling out.

What?

Sell the freezer line? You can't be serious. I've had a very fair offer.

whom? A syndicate.

Mr. Beaumont. Oh, Beaumont. I might have known that scoundrel would be at the

bottom of it.

I know he blighted your political aspirations, Father, but I would ask you

remember that he's been a good friend to me. Oh, William, will you never learn?

And what part does your good friend Beaumont play in this syndicate? He

He acts simply in an advisory capacity.

He has no financial interest whatsoever.

A syndicate.

Your grandfather created that company and I spent ten years of my life

to keep it afloat.

And yet you have the gall to tell me you're prepared to... Sell it off to a

bunch of anonymous moneybags in the city. Yes, William, exactly who are

gentlemen?

I know of most of these men. Mr. Beaumont assures me they are of the

probes. They are?

The Fraser line will be sold as a going concern.

The name continuing.

I shall have that written into the contract. Which won't be worth the paper

written on if I have the measure of your friend Beaumont.

I'm not entirely a fool, Father. No one is a fool until he meets his match. You

haven't committed yourself.

No, but they are awaiting a decision.

How much have they offered?

300 ,000. Only 300 ,000? You must be mad even to consider such a meagre offer.

Plus shares.

Plus the directives. Shares and the directives.

There has to be a caffeine somewhere.

There has to be.

Let's find ways to get out of this hellhole.

The man's gold.

I want none of it.

Thanks. I must.

Eh? The osprey.

She was using it to take Barry.

He must have found it on the reef.

Could have been blown out to sea.

Anyway, we're not likely to see her again.

We'll not survive a day out there.

All right.

If my time had come, I'd rather... I'd rather it be me.

She's sound.

First he's not stove in.

No sign of the oars.

Well, there's Flotsam.

We'll make paddles.

What do you reckon?

Head up the coast?

No.

No, we'll make by the shipping range.

That's about 150 miles out.

Well, the nearest settlement's about 250 miles away.

That's true.

All right, we'll head west then.

Charlotte, would you care for some coffee?

Oh, no, thank you.

Is there anything else I can get you? No.

Any news of Uncle James?

Not a word. But he never was the most industrious of correspondents. I did

and give him the news, of course.

Perhaps that is why he's not deigned to reply.

Words for once have failed him.

Now, your father always had the highest regard for Samuel.

I'm sure he'll be delighted by the news.

But not delighted enough to find his way to a telegraph office.

Perhaps he simply hasn't had the opportunity.

He may not yet have received our latest correspondence.

He should have. I sent it care of our agents in Lisbon. He should have called

there weeks ago.

Then why hasn't he replied?

I'm sure there must be a simple explanation.

Let's take a rest.

Are you still heading west?

Aye.

How many miles do you reckon you've covered?

Sixteen.

Fifteen miles a day.

Ninety. Ninety, eh? Ninety.

The current might have helped.

See you soon.

Another moment.

What have you got there, eh?

Uh,

pebbles.

I picked up a couple on the beach.

I'm putting them in there.

We can keep it moist.

Here, this one for you.

How do you reckon we should have buried him?

Eat it, son.

Reckon the sand will do that for us, son.

His gold fever really killed him.

Ma 'am. What is it, Mrs. Bataille? I hope you don't mind me coming up to the

house, ma 'am. No.

What do you make of this?

Well, it's very good quality. Very good indeed.

Not often we get the like of that at the flockworks.

Only it came from Albert Burroughs.

Who's he?

A clerk.

Worked for the council.

Lived in my street.

Him, his wife and six young 'uns.

Well, two months ago, they moved to Parkside.

Well? Well, on the wages he got, we wondered how he could afford a house in

district.

He died last week.

And now I'm wondering how he could afford a jacket like this.

Well, I've really no idea, Mrs. McGuire. Does it really matter?

A while back, you were asking around about a company called Portside

Now, how do you know about that?

Some of the girls have got big ears.

Anyway, you take a look at this.

I found it in its pocket.

What do you make of it, Samuel?

Well, it seems that Portside Holdings are intent on acquiring all this

waterfront property.

And Portside Holdings belong to Mr Beaumont. But look, my property's

and, well, I've already turned down the offer they made me.

Are your buildings freehold?

No, leasehold, but it's a very long lease.

Oh, I wish James were here.

He would know what to do.

Let's see.

Yes.

Oh.

It's all right, my dear.

It's a gift, sir. You have to be a very brave girl now.

Now, I'm going to fetch the doctor.

Good lad.

I'm rather glad Father isn't here at the moment, Lettie.

I don't have any hands.

Currently...

More than 20 years.

Except when you left me for two years.

Do you deserve that?

A lot of things will.

So could I, Martin.

Peace with Lettie, though.

I should have told her how sorry I was about you, son.

But in times like that, words don't come easy.

No.

No.

A boy.

Oh, Lettie, that is good news.

How much did he weigh?

Five and a half pounds.

And is Charlotte well? Oh, yes, quite well, yes.

I won't make any mention of this to William.

No.

And Samuel has decided not to announce the birth in any of the newspapers.

Very wise.

Elizabeth. Lettie, that map you gave to Daniel, he has promised to look into the

matter for you.

But I've seen so little of him the last few days. He's been so busy on the

hustings at Manchester.

Oh, yes, the by -election. Will he win, do you think? Well, of course.

They all adore him and call him the saviour of Manchester.

But I did remind him of his promise to you when he said the matter was all in

hand. What's that supposed to mean?

Probably that he just remembered.

Anyway, he's asked William to arrange a meeting with Beaumont, so no doubt I

shall know more before then.

If James were here, I wouldn't have to bother Daniel with this matter.

Have you still not heard from him?

I look at the list every day, but there's no mention of the Ospreys, so at

it isn't bad news.

Oh, look, Lettie, maybe they've put him to some remote place for repairs, or

maybe they're simply because... Maybe he feels so unhappy that he can't bring

himself to write to me or anyone.

Oh,

Elizabeth.

I should have helped him moreover.

It's just that I was so lost in my own sorrow.

I didn't want a son.

It ain't gone yet.

When I do, it'll be the last of the beast.

But nobody will follow me either.

It don't matter.

Not really matter.

I've decided I shall sell to Mr. Beaumont's principals.

William, if you sell the Fraser line to his friends, I guarantee that within six

months the company will be broken up piecemeal and the ship sold off.

And you will find yourself the director of a bankrupt company whose shares are

worthless. I don't believe that.

I'm well aware that there is little love lost between us, Sir Daniel, but I

never imagined that you would descend to falsehood. Are you calling me a liar?

But do you have proof? Yes, I do. And you had best believe it, William.

Beaumont paid 500 pounds to a clerk named Burroughs to obtain secret

for him regarding the future plans of both the council and the harbour board.

Now, by acquiring waterfront properties under the name Portside Holdings, he

intends reselling it to either the council or the harbour board at a vastly

increased price. William, this has nothing to do with the sale of the

Line. It has everything to do with the Fraser Line, Mr Beaumont.

Daniel, show William the map.

Now, you will see that among the properties Portside Holdings plan to

are the Fraser Line offices and key.

Josiah, that map does not nor never has belonged to me. Albert Burroughs was a

very meticulous clerk. It proves nothing. Then perhaps this will.

A letter Beaumont sent to Sir Frederick.

confirming that after the syndicate had purchased the Fraser line, they would

let him have all the land of Waterside properties for 50 ,000 pounds. How much

would your directorship have been worth then, William? A forgery.

This is a forgery. Is it?

William, you surely don't believe him?

I'm your friend. We trust one another.

You told me never to make business and friendship, Josiah.

Don't you see? He's only intent on ruining me. I don't give a damn what

to you, Beaumont.

But I do care about my son. If you're still intent on selling William, your

father and I will buy the company at the agreed offer, 300 ,000.

You may have a directorship, but the company will be under my management.

I'll make it 325 ,000.

You said the syndicate wouldn't go any higher. You're feeling desperate,

Beaumont. I'll pay the balance myself as an earnest of good faith.

I shall sell to neither of you.

William, don't be so foolish.

had the chance to be your own man.

You don't have to be tied to your mother's apron strings anymore.

Well, think of all the help I've given you.

How long do you imagine you would have survived without my guidance? I don't

know, Josiah.

But I intend to find out. Admit it, Beaumont.

You've lost.

The day, perhaps.

But not the battle.

You best enjoy this moment, Sir Daniel.

Lady Fogarty.

For as long as I live, I shall make it my business to ruin you.

And I told him to be my friend.

It was a hard lesson, William, but one that had to be learned.

Now, you need time to consider the future.

Your father and I have a suggestion.

And it's one that you will accept.

In view of both business and family interests, you will take a long holiday.

You will go abroad for at least a year, and in your absence, I will run phrases.

When you return, old wounds should have healed.

Do I have any option? No.

Not unless you intend cutting yourself off from your father and I.

Forever.

Why, you haven't touched your food.

It'll be stone cold.

Ma 'am?

Ma 'am, what is it?

The osprey.

It's finally been reported as missing.

Lettie, I know you don't want to talk about it, but sometimes it's better to

face the fact.

Did I do enough to save our child?

It's a question I keep on asking myself.

Lettie. Oh, we had the best doctors I know, and they explained in great detail

to me about the heart.

Should I have taken him to London? Lettie.

James has been missing for over three months. He'll be home very soon. I know

will. You must face facts. We can't believe it any more than you can, but

Osprey has been officially posted missing and there's not been a word.

I know it's hard to accept. And I won't accept it.

James is alive.

I know it. I feel it.

I wish I could feel it too.

Mr. Tuckman needs instructions concerning the old kneading line.

Now, Lettie, all I'm trying to say is that if at the moment... You

look as though you've seen a ghost.

Oh, how dare you put us through all this torture.

Why didn't you let us know you were safe?

I couldn't.

A steamer picked us up.

Even then, it took six weeks.

That's it.

Oh, James, so much has happened since you've been gone. I don't know where to

begin. Don't bother.

What's it done? Sarah!

Yes?

Go home.

Go home.

pebble, and we was almost done for, and when that steamship picked us up, it was

clenched so tightly in my mouth, I had to dig it out before water dove my car.

What would you have done?

How for you? Aye, we must have been standing on a bed of them, and I picked

two and gave one to Miss Rowley.

Needless to say, mine wasn't a diamond.

I thought it was a pebble, and I hung on to it as a keepsake. But homeward

bound, it dropped on the deck and a bit chipped off, and suddenly there was a

diamond. Oh, it must be very valuable.

Aye, it is. It saved my life, and I wouldn't part with it for all the...

the world.

It's all, Daniel.

Now you're a member of Parliament. I am with a healthy majority.

I hope I'll give you a couple of years and you'll be the House of Lords.

Here you'll be a Duchess yet, you know.

One step at a time, James. One step at a time.

Charlotte will be down in a moment.

Captain Baines, very good of you to attend.

I've done a lot of things in my life, but never a godfather.

Samuel, a word in your ear.

A bit late in the day, I know.

This is, um, Charlotte's dowry.

Oh, that's most generous.

Thank you.

Oh,

15 pounds.

Well, not exactly.

Them 15 original Dunedin shares I bought them back from your father.

That represents a 15 % interest.

15 % of the Canadian line?

Oh, no, I couldn't. Go on, while I'm in a generous mood.

Anyway, something's more important than money.

Thank you. I really am most grateful, Uncle.

Father -in -law.

Let's stay, Uncle, for now, until I get my bed.

Mother?

You know, it does my heart good to see you and Mr. O 'Neden so happy together.

You know, I always remember what he told me when we were in that boat together,

and he... Suddenly, I've forgotten.

Oh, look, here comes...

Hello, little Robert.

Robert, what a well -chosen name.

Oh, you'll like the second one even better. Robert Baines and Eden.

I thought of Robert James. Oh, there's one James in the family. Come on,

everybody. It's time we were off the church.

Come on, James, Daniel.

Aye, aye.

Bye.