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You will see.

Drive straight on that.

Well, what do you think of her?

What a beautiful ship.

She's one of a pair.

The other ones homeward bound.

I bought them from George Avery. He's gone over to steam.

When can we go aboard?

Well, as soon as Baines gets to Oban.

Then we'll all sail home together.

In style.

You should.

You should.

You should. You should.

You should.

You should.

You should. You should.

You should.

Where are you?

We have indeed.

Who lives here?

We do.

Settle the details this morning.

It's ours.

The Mersey Docks and Harbour Board wish to extend their dock system.

In other words, the Fraser Yard is standing on land they want.

Yes. Well, let them build their docks elsewhere. Why should we be forced out

business? Well, they're making a fair offer.

Well, the answer is still no.

As William has made it clear that when he inherits Fraser's, we shall have no

part of it, don't you think he should be consulted?

Naturally, I think we should discuss it with him first.

Good. I thought that's how you'd feel, so I telegraphed him.

He'll be here as soon as possible.

Daniel, when will you stop making decisions for me? I was merely reading

thoughts. As I hope I've done about another matter.

Oh? Have you given any more thought to my idea that we go into partnership

together? Yes.

Good.

I was across the river yesterday.

The Laird Yard is flourishing.

Times are changing, Elizabeth.

It's over there that the big ships will be built, and I'd like to be part of

that. With you.

So I bought us a shipyard.

You've done what? Equal partners.

Of course, if you refuse, I'll be happy to buy your half back, but I hope I

don't have to.

It'll be a challenge.

You know I can't resist a challenge.

You've resisted me.

When shall we be married?

Oh, Robert, what a surprise. You quite took my breath away.

Aye.

I've barely had time to get me own back yet.

It's going to take an awful lot of upkeep.

Do you think we can afford it?

I certainly hope so.

New store.

When can we move in?

If you saw the progress that the workmen had made, I should think, oh, within a

week. Oh, good.

I don't find it very comfortable living in James's house.

James.

I look forward to seeing his face when I tell him about the new house.

Ah, Mrs. Gibson.

You're back then? Yes.

And we could both do with a nice hot cup of tea. Yes, sir.

Did you like the house, Mrs. Dunedin?

You knew about it.

Yes, well, I discussed it with Mrs. Gibson before.

She used to work there years ago.

When there was gentry living there.

Still, better you've got it than some.

Well, if it isn't little Billy Oaken.

What are you doing here?

I reckon I must have fell in with bad company.

At your age?

Billy, Billy, will you never learn.

Now, lay off to report to the sail mate. Come on. Oh, thank you, Captain

Bridges. That's all right. Thank you kindly.

Oh,

where am I?

You're aboard the Unedenship Trident, bearing for Liverpool, out on deck. I

never signed for a sailor. I'm a travelling man, a barker, a slang cove.

the fairgrounds. Well, you're a sailor now, and you work the dead also. I said

out on deck.

No. Don't you backtalk me.

You'd best do as he says, friend.

Otherwise, he'd beat you to a pulp.

Well, well, Captain Jack. That's all I need.

A thief, a rum pot, and now a gallows bird all in the same watch.

Now, keep a weather eye on you, Jack.

Come along, friend. I'll show you the ropes.

They was having a noggin with me mates. You was crimps.

And you're costing the company two pair and ten a month.

And my owner believes in value for money, so best foot for it. Come on.

out you go. Come on.

And this is your cabin.

Oh, and I'm on the starboard side.

Base is aft onto the pool deck.

Oh, words.

I had a real opportunity. It could be thin, Dr. Jury.

But a bit like the Charlotte Rose.

She's an old cargo ship.

This one's designed to carry both cargo and passengers.

Right, right, here we go. Yeah, this way, Stuart.

Right, sir. Good on her.

Ah, there we are.

Right.

Will there be anything else you require, madam?

Well, I'd love a cup of tea.

Oh, I'll attend to it right away, madam.

What's your name?

Phelan, sir. Pat Phelan.

Well, now, you take care of this lady. See that she has everything she needs.

Oh, I'll do that, sir.

That'll be all. Oh, yes, sir. Yes, sir. Very good, sir.

I've had feelings of shadow.

I live for my liking. I doubt he's ever been aboard a ship before, though.

You mean he was crimped?

I like the rest of them. Still, Baines will soon knock him into shape.

Well, time he was underway.

I'll leave you to your unpacking.

Excuse me, madam.

Yes? I forgot to ask, do you like your tea weak or strong?

Has it come?

Has it come?

Very good, madam.

We wanted you to be the first to know.

I see.

Is that all you have to say? Well, having stood between Charlotte and me,

expect me to congratulate you, I suppose. It is customary. It is also

manners.

You can hardly object to your mother and father marrying, albeit a little late

in the day.

I'm sorry.

I was being very churlish.

Congratulations, Lamar.

And to you, father.

Well, I think a drink is called for.

We have other news for you as well. Oh?

You've come to a decision.

In a few years, Fraser's will be yours.

And when that time comes, you've made it very clear that you intend running

things your way.

I do.

Well, in the meantime, we feel you should be given the chance to gain some

experience. Take over the running of the business here and now.

What? For a month's trial period.

After that, if you haven't made too many mistakes, more and more of the business

will be handed over to you. Naturally, until you come of age, we'll have to

legal documents and contracts.

But you'll have the chance to put some of your ideas into practice.

Of course, you don't have to accept if you don't want to. Oh, but I do.

Well, here's to the future.

Well?

Well, what, sir?

You know full well what I mean.

The ship.

We've been at sea eight hours and so far you've said no.

Well, I was just getting the feel of it.

Oh, come on then, spit it out.

Well, it's my considered opinion.

Yes.

The Trident is the finest ship I've ever commanded.

It's certainly, she's certainly the most luxurious ship I've ever seen.

All right, you can do that later.

Oh, certainly, sir.

Anything you say, Tom.

What is he?

Iris Pinker?

He says he's a sideshow barter and a fairground, but he's a sly one, and

for certain. He seems most anxious to please.

Well, no crimp man should ever want to please anyone with God.

So you watch him.

This meat's rotten.

Gamey, that's all.

I like me meat gamey. They live like fighter cops, that's all.

But what the eye don't see, the heart don't grieve over. Ah, what is it?

A drop of this and a drop of that.

They're very generous with their leanings.

It's not bad, that.

Not bad at all.

She had a case full of jewellery. You keep your thieving hands off it, it's

going to bag you.

Touching yucks right.

Pickings is one thing, thieving's another.

We don't always like fingers on ships.

Besides, five minutes after a piece was missing, you'd find yourself in irons.

Take my advice, but care about it.

I don't always thieve.

Not unless it really pays.

Never.

All hands on deck!

God, here we go again!

Hands on deck!

Hands on deck!

Well,

I suppose I'd better put him back.

Sure, to Daniel at last.

Oh, Elizabeth, I'm so glad. Thank you, Sarah.

Apart from William, you're the first to know.

And he's such a wealthy man.

Oh, you've made a good match.

Now, when's the happy day?

Well, I told Daniel as soon as possible, and he's taken me at my word.

He's obtained a special license and we're to be married next week.

Next week?

But what about the preparations?

Oh, Elizabeth, that's typical of you. No consideration for others. What others?

Well, somebody's got to see to the details.

Really, Sarah, I wouldn't dream of imposing.

Well, it's not an imposition.

I consider it my duty.

After all, we are family. Well, you're too kind, Sarah, but really I only call

to impart the news and to ask if we could prevail upon Robert to officiate

Daniel's best man.

I'm sure that Robert would be deeply offended if you asked anyone else. Well,

couldn't think of anybody else, and I wondered if we could persuade James to

give us away, and I would love Charlotte as my bridesmaid.

But Charlotte's in London with her Aunt Mary.

Yes, I know, with William.

Never mind.

I'll telegraph her to return immediately.

Well, is that really necessary? Well, of course it is. You'll need to be fitted.

Now, then.

Wedding dress.

Reception.

Carcery printed.

Really, Sarah, there's no need. Now, don't you worry, Elizabeth. I'll see to

everything.

Now, table setting.

and Judy's a plenty weight to shore.

Come on, lad.

Put your backs into it.

Break up, canterman.

Hey, hey.

And then backhanded me across the mouth just because I told him I didn't sign

for no canary. My ship's captain tells you to jump over the side. You jump. You

don't talk back.

Well, that bosom backhanded me. I damn nearly stuck a knife in his ribs.

You?

Aye, me.

That's no working knife.

No, it's a killing knife for close work.

But this one... is for long range.

I never thought you could handle a ship like that.

And as many others have made the same mistake.

In the fairgrounds, you learn to look after yourself.

Taken a life, have you?

Aye. More than one?

What's it to you?

Could be you're the sort of man I'm looking for.

Go on.

How much do you think this ship's worth?

The ship?

Aye. I don't know.

I do.

Ten to fifteen thousand pounds, at least.

Well, go on.

Don't you see?

No. I mean, you can't just sell a ship. You can if it's yours.

If you control it.

But there'll be papers, documents.

Ships are changing hands all the time.

This one's got new owners and I doubt if she's re -registered yet.

Ideal for the purpose.

Damn me, but you're serious.

Of course I am.

Deadly serious.

Look. There's only the two of us.

And it only takes one who can navigate?

Me.

It's the chance of a lifetime.

Are you game?

Supposing we did take the ship, where the hell would you sail it?

France.

Nearest port, so long as it's foreign.

Sell it quick.

5 ,000 pounds apiece.

You'd never have to work again.

And what about the rest of the crew?

Once the ship's ours for a hundred or so, they'll follow.

And them as doesn't will feed the fishes.

Five thousand pounds.

That's a powerful amount of money.

Just how would we go about it?

Night time.

The mate's asleep.

The captain Baines is on deck.

First we take care of Eileen and that woman.

Then the mate left Baines.

By tomorrow night we'll have the Isle of Man and our... beam and that'll be our

last chance.

He was listening.

No. You heard everything.

No, no.

I just woke up.

Don't you lie to me, Billy Boyer. I'll slit your throat. You heard, didn't you?

I heard a bit, that's all.

Go to blabber, yeah?

Me? No, no.

Good. That means you're with us then.

Yes.

I'd sleep on it.

You'd best stay on my side, friend.

I said I'd sleep on it.

Leaving this island on our left... Oh, what?

Oh, what was the phrase?

Oh, yes, the ship left port. That means the island was on our port side.

What?

Means we're here.

See?

Navigation's quite simple.

You know, James, I only think I could take to life the port ship.

Now, reason why you shouldn't?

There is one reason.

Oh, let's see.

Oh, dear.

McGrath, would you care to come on deck?

There's a school of porpoises keeping station with us. In a moment, lads, in a

moment.

Very good.

Where was I?

About to propose something.

One which has gone near Baines or Eden and you're a dead man.

After all, I'm with you.

I don't like being crossed.

Wake up, lads. I brought you some breakfast.

I woke up cold and thirsty. Then I remembered this bottle in the captain's

cabin. Real French brandy. So I said to myself, if he wants the best out of us,

then we deserve the best to warm our bellies. Like here you do.

You keep your fever hands to yourself.

The next man I catch stealing, I pound to a pulp person.

That goes for the lobbyist.

Later.

Now are you with me?

I am.

It's another thing, don't worry.

There's an entry here for the expenditure of 38 pounds, four shillings

sixpence, but no corresponding entry for its disposal.

But it's done its packing at the end of the voyage. It's simply discarded.

There's so much waste. 38 pounds, four shillings and sixpence, discarded.

No, not good enough, Dunwoody, not good enough. In future, I shall require an

accounting for every penny.

Good afternoon, William.

That will do, Dunwoody.

Good afternoon, Mr Dunwoody.

You're settling in, I see.

Poor Mr Dunwoody. I should think he's wishing you'd stayed in London.

Don't be too harsh with him, will you? I don't like to see waste.

Not when it could be avoided.

Well, sometimes it costs toughness to save a penny.

Oh, I'm sorry to interrupt you, sir, but you ought to see the yard manager.

He's outside now.

I won't keep you long, father.

I understand that congratulations are in order for you and Mrs Fraser, sir. They

are indeed. Thank you, Mr Dunwoody. And I also understand that you and Mrs

Fraser have acquired a yard across the river.

Word travels fast.

Well, that being the case, I wondered if you might be requiring the services of

an experienced chief clerk, such as myself.

You must understand that Master William is only in charge temporarily.

Well, put it this way, sir. I've grown used to the ways of Mrs Fraser and

yourself. I'd find it hard to change the habits of a lifetime. I see.

And rest assured that neither Mrs. Fraser nor myself would wish you to

your habits.

Thank you, sir.

Sir Moody, I thought I asked you to get out the way, did you?

Coming, sir.

Right.

Now's the time.

Right.

You check on Baines, I don't need him, right? Billy, you see if the woman's

asleep. I want you both back here in five minutes.

Right.

Billy.

Go on, go on to bed, then. Aye.

Billy, I wanted to show her the Isle of Man.

The lights ashore are twinkling like stars.

She'd have found there a picture.

Come.

Is there anything else before I go to bed? Oh, no, no. Off with you, then. Ah,

thank you kindly, sir.

Fine.

Fancy a night, Captain?

I wouldn't refuse one, sir.

Is she asleep?

Aye. Good.

Baines and Oneiden are in their saloon. We'll take care of them.

You'll deal with the woman.

Do I have to?

Make it quick and silent.

If you don't, you'll end up feeding the fishes yourself.

Go on.

Get on with it.

You take care of Baines.

Oneiden is mine.

Mrs. Mrs.

Yes?

It's Billy Orkin, ma 'am. I must speak to you urgent.

No, it's all right. No, just a minute.

Didn't you read this?

No, but it's... Oh, my God.

Keep your door locked.

Eh? Why, yes, why?

You'll see that it's on the next voyage, will you?

Where's that gonna be, sir?

West Indies.

Same run as the Neptune under Captain Baldwin.

Baldwin?

I'll soon show him a clean pair of heels.

Yes, I thought you might say that.

I tried to warn the lady, sir.

Let's go.

James!

Oh, thank heavens, you're all right.

I'm still here.

You're welcome.

I can repay you.

It's the Titan, Charlotte.

It certainly is a beautiful ship.

Though I do think your father is very unwise, Mr. Stingway -Sale.

Within the next few years, I'll be... William, I came here straight from the

train, especially to see you. And all you can talk about is business.

I thought you'd be interested in my news.

Oh, I am.

But you haven't yet told me you miss me.

Of course I miss you. You didn't say so.

Charlotte. It's been less than a week since last we saw one another in London.

And a great deal has happened since then.

Oh, indeed it has.

Seems the only thing that interests you is business.

That is not true.

Look, don't you understand that for the next month I am in charge of Fraser's

and... And business comes first.

You're like all the rest of the family. Charlotte!

Come and say goodbye, sir.

My, my, Billy, you're looking as smart as fate.

You look quite the dandy, don't I?

Miss Gawke bought me this.

As soon as we tied up, she called for handsome and took me off to the tailors.

You know there won't be a woman in Liverpool able to resist you, Billy.

Not with what I've got in my pockets, they won't.

They live up with golden sovereigns here, Mr. O 'Neill.

Listen, the next trip out, we're going to the West Indies. Now, I'll find you a

soft berth and bring the collar back to your cheeks.

Captain Baines, I was born with colour in me cheeks.

It's sailing ships what's drained it out.

No, no. From now on, it's steamships for me.

You've not gone home yet, have you?

Oh, I've just saved my last farewell, sir.

Oh, what happened to them two?

Oh, your shipmates?

Safely under lock and key. Even if they do escape the gallows, it'll be many a

long year before you sail again, Billy.

Ah, well, I can go out and enjoy myself proper.

Yeah, till your money runs out. Now, listen, Billy, why don't you go and stay

one of these new seamen homes?

What are them?

The Prince Albert Foundation Home for Sailors. Take my advice.

Sign yourself on there.

This letter's dated the 18th. It must have been in the office for two days.

Yes, I know, sir, but you see, Mr. Williams appointed a clerk specifically

look after the mail in the interests of efficiency.

Why does it have to be this letter?

Oh, never mind. Can I get there? Well, I've looked out what would seem to be

most advantageous train, sir.

You'll need to change at Glasgow and then catch the 815 to Aberdeen.

And I still have to get from Aberdeen. There must be a quicker way. Look, you'd

better have a handsome standing by to take me to the station.

Very good, sir.

Oh, is there anything?

Oh, Daniel, after such a day, I've had the final picking from a wedding dress.

Completed to the last ditch.

And you'll never believe it, but Robert has actually offered to pay for the

reception.

Is something wrong? Bad news?

No, no, quite the reverse, Elizabeth, but I have to go away.

Away where?

Scotland. Aberdeen.

Aberdeen?

Daniel, if you're thinking of postponing our wedding because of a business...

No, no, it's nothing to do with business.

Good, then you can cancel it. Elizabeth, it's an appointment which honour will

not allow me to refuse.

Honour? Daniel, I want to know what this is all about.

Well, well, well, well, congratulations.

I've just heard.

James. Best wishes to both of you. James. Now then, um... Oh, yes, Sarah

me that you've, uh, failed to ask. Yes, yes, in a moment. Will you please try

and talk some sense into Daniel?

He had this ridiculous idea of going to Aberdeen on the eve of our wedding.

Oh, not thinking of postponing the wedding, are you? No, that won't be

necessary. Oh, and just as well, I was about to offer you the Neptune for your

honeymoon. Well, that's very kind of you, James. We accept your offer. I

don't see why you have to go to Aberdeen.

Elizabeth, I've told you. It's something I can't refuse.

Nothing to do with those Prince Albert foundation homes you're saying.

Possibly.

Elizabeth, if I was you,

Yes, but what about the wedding?

I mean, will we be back in time?

With luck, yes.

But it'll be a close -run thing.

I'm

surprised

the party doesn't think we've affected your appetite.

Nothing affects my appetite. I love good food.

Elizabeth, now that we're on our way, I think the time has come to reveal our

true destination.

True destination? We're going to Aberdeen, aren't we? We are, but then we

to another train.

Another train? Oh, no, Daniel, we'll never be back in time. I couldn't tell

earlier in case you mentioned it to someone before we left.

Daniel, where exactly are we going?

Balmoral.

Balmoral?

My wedding gift.

I think the content should explain everything.

I am commanded by a magic.

Charlotte? Charlotte?

We assume you've seen something of William since you returned to Liverpool.

Yes, but at the moment he seems rather preoccupied with business.

Is he indeed?

Yes, he is.

Have you been to theatre?

Very well, Mrs. Kepton.

Show him in.

Morning, Miss Gawd.

Sorry to interrupt your breakfast, sir. Yes, well, now that you have... Well, I

did like you set and put the word around to keep a weather eye open for Billy

Oakham, sir.

Billy O 'Connor? What's happened to him? Well, that's the point, ma 'am. I don't

rightly know.

He was seen last night with a couple of, well, female persons.

And they were taking money off him, left, right and centre.

Well, Billy never could keep out of trouble.

The crimps will have him for sure.

Some buck -o' -maker told me it'll be the last voice that Billy makes.

All right, then.

It is us better than that. Come on.

Jane.

Take care you finish your breakfast

My knuckles is quite sore. They're asking questions.

I've been in this part of the town.

I'm still in business.

I am still the biggest rogue in the game. Come on.

Why,

if it ain't Captain Bane.

You looking for a crow?

No, I'm looking for Billy Ogle, ticed off the street by one of your doxies.

Captain Bane, how can you suggest such a thing?

I run the nonest establishment.

He was last seen in this neighbourhood.

Mr. O 'Neil, I don't believe you.

Oh, Jimmy, I'll need him.

Oh, you gross.

Now, listen now.

I want that man.

I want him now.

Hello, Orphan.

Don't ring no bells.

But I'll speak to Tiny Tim.

Oh, you will not.

Not until I search this worm from top to bottom.

And if I don't find him, I'll come back and burn this pest house down around

your ear.

Tiny Tim!

You try it.

in your eyes.

No, she wasn't. Here he is.

We

don't

want any trouble, Tiny. No, we do not want any trouble, Tiny. Now look, here's

sovereign, see, and it is yours.

You'd be safer off sailing with us, you know.

Here.

How would you like to be Captain Steward, eh?

Captain Steward, me?

With all the perks.

I'll be the best steward you've ever had. You certainly will, I see to that.

Well, you don't mind him.

He overreached himself, ma 'am, and ran out of breath.

Time to close the shutters, ma 'am, I think.

Well, men like you needing crew can't...

Thank you, Mrs. Gibson.

Oh, yes, it's from Elizabeth.

Was she at a backing time?

Yes, she seems to think so.

Thank you, Mrs. Gibson. It is pride.

Is that all she has to say?

No, she goes on to say that... Oh, great heavens.

I knew it.

I knew it. They were looked. I'll never let this down. No, no.

They've both been received in audience by the Queen.

By what?

At Balmoral.

And that's by no means all.

I know here you're a better idiot, though.

I think I'm going to faint. Oh, now, don't be ridiculous. No, no. I'll be all

right. What's going on? What's happening?

What's going on?

What's happening?

Daniel Fogarty.

He's been knighted.

I thought it must be something like this.

What? Oh, come on, Robert.

Aberdeen, the queen in residence at Balmoral. Well, it does all rather add

doesn't it? Oh, really, James.

I don't believe that even you could have foreseen this. Oh, let me. Come on.

Now, a man gives a small fortune to start a private charity.

Then... He is canny enough to call it the Prince Albert Foundation Home for

Sailors. Well, how better to touch the heartstrings of our sovereign queen.

Yes.

Sir Daniel Pockety?

Lady Elizabeth.

Our Elizabeth, the lady.

Robert.

We are related to the nobility.

Aye. Well, it'll add a little extra luster to our reception.

It'll be a day to remember.

She is late.

Elizabeth is always late.

Go and find out what happened to your mother.

Twenty minutes late, Mr. Olin.

Only a whore.

I think I'd better go and see what's happening.

No need to worry, Sir Daniel.

Brides are always late.

Well, this one's kept me waiting for 17 years.

Where the devil have you been?

And where's James?

Don't you take that tone with me, Robert. I've been sitting at home

that damn brother of ours.

Where is he? He's not here.

Of course he's not here. He was supposed to come to the church with me.

He's giving me away, isn't he?

Of course he's giving you away. He knows that.

Well,

of course he... You're not saying Sarah didn't tell him?

Look, it was understood that you were going to tell him.

Oh, dear.

Oh, Robert.

Oh, what do we do now?

Come on.

There's nothing for you, Robert. You'll have to give me away.

What? Best man.

William can be best man.

Look, I am not going to have my wedding ruined by James.

I somehow think my bride has arrived.

You'd better get down there to Daniel. Go on. Go on.

Aunt Sarah.

Where's your Uncle James? Nobody knows, Aunt Sarah, but they want me to be best

man.

What shall I do?

Just go and stand beside Daniel and get the ring off your Uncle Robert.

Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of God and in the

faith of this congregation to join together this man and this woman

in holy matrimony, which is an honorable estate instituted of God in

the time of man's innocency, signifying unto us the mystical union that is

betwixt Christ and his church.

Will there have this woman to thy wedded wife to live together after

God's ordinance in the holy state of matrimony?

Will there love her, comfort her, honor and keep her in sickness and in health,

and forsaking all other, keep thee only unto her, so

long as ye both shall live?

I will.

And forsaking all other, keep thee only unto him, so long as ye both shall live.

I will.

Who giveth this woman to be married to this man?

I do.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

Amen.

And now I'm going to claim the captain's privilege of kissing the bride.

Long life and happiness to you, Mrs. O 'Neill.

And congratulations to you, sir. Thank you, Ben.

Well, don't stand there gawping, you two. These folks want to be on their

We would like a photograph of Sir Daniel and Lady Fogarty alone.

Sarah is standing right in front of them.

I'll tell her.

It's not bad news.

It's from James.

Sorry,

can't be with you.

Lettie and I likewise engaged at sea.

What does it mean?

It means they've got married, of course.

Married?

James and Lettie married?

Oh, Robert, just think.

We'll all be family together at last.

No more quarrelling or bickering.

Don't you believe it?

Honeymoons don't last forever, you know.

They'll be added hammer and tongs when we get back. A quiet wedding,

you said?

You certainly got your own way.

I usually do.

Well, I'll see you about that, won't we?

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