1 00:00:28,500 --> 00:00:32,100 I expect we shall have over 40 bushels of meal when the corn is ground. 2 00:00:32,200 --> 00:00:35,900 You are like to outshine all farmers. 3 00:00:38,700 --> 00:00:40,700 I thought i had lost you... 4 00:00:42,300 --> 00:00:44,600 When the news came that the british had taken philadelphia. 5 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:50,100 You realize, john, it's been 14 years since we were married. 6 00:00:50,100 --> 00:00:52,700 14 years. 7 00:00:52,800 --> 00:00:55,900 Not more than half of that time have we had the joy of living together. 8 00:00:59,200 --> 00:01:00,900 But you are here now. 9 00:01:05,300 --> 00:01:07,500 And you are safe. 10 00:01:23,400 --> 00:01:25,400 ( Theme music playing ) 11 00:03:30,900 --> 00:03:32,900 Abigail. 12 00:03:37,700 --> 00:03:39,400 You are not staying. 13 00:03:46,300 --> 00:03:48,800 Where is the congress to meet? 14 00:03:52,700 --> 00:03:55,000 In york, to the west of the city. 15 00:03:56,800 --> 00:04:00,000 But it is not to the congress that i must go. 16 00:04:11,300 --> 00:04:14,600 This war will not be won 17 00:04:14,600 --> 00:04:17,300 Without french money and french ships. 18 00:04:17,300 --> 00:04:21,600 That... is dr. Franklin's affair. 19 00:04:21,700 --> 00:04:25,300 He is the commissioner to france. 20 00:04:25,300 --> 00:04:27,800 There are some concerns. 21 00:04:27,800 --> 00:04:30,000 - About dr. Franklin's aide. - No. 22 00:04:31,200 --> 00:04:34,100 - Congress is asking-- - No, john. 23 00:04:36,200 --> 00:04:38,500 I told them that i would not go. 24 00:04:38,600 --> 00:04:40,500 No. No. 25 00:04:40,500 --> 00:04:42,700 It was my intention to return to the bar. 26 00:04:42,800 --> 00:04:44,700 That i cannot support my family, my children-- 27 00:04:44,700 --> 00:04:46,600 You cannot ask this of me. 28 00:04:48,200 --> 00:04:50,900 - But they would not accept my request. - You cannot. 29 00:04:53,100 --> 00:04:54,200 I am needed in paris. 30 00:04:54,200 --> 00:04:57,900 You are needed here, john. 31 00:05:01,900 --> 00:05:03,900 Your children... 32 00:05:05,600 --> 00:05:09,100 Require your example. 33 00:05:16,300 --> 00:05:18,900 I need you here. 34 00:05:21,800 --> 00:05:24,800 Are you to add more years 35 00:05:24,800 --> 00:05:27,900 To those we have already spent apart? 36 00:05:30,300 --> 00:05:32,000 How can you give me back that time? 37 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:36,100 How can you compensate to me 38 00:05:36,200 --> 00:05:39,700 All of those years i cannot get back? 39 00:05:42,900 --> 00:05:45,700 Do not rob me 40 00:05:45,800 --> 00:05:48,300 Of my happiness. 41 00:05:48,400 --> 00:05:50,600 That is not my wish. 42 00:05:52,400 --> 00:05:54,300 Abigail... 43 00:05:55,200 --> 00:05:56,800 You must know that. 44 00:06:12,600 --> 00:06:15,500 Can you tell me how long, john? 45 00:06:15,600 --> 00:06:18,100 How long this time? 46 00:06:18,200 --> 00:06:20,200 Tell me that. 47 00:06:27,600 --> 00:06:29,800 I cannot. 48 00:06:41,800 --> 00:06:45,100 There is a cost to love, john. 49 00:06:48,800 --> 00:06:50,400 Absence... 50 00:06:52,600 --> 00:06:54,800 And distance. 51 00:07:16,200 --> 00:07:18,200 When do you leave? 52 00:07:18,200 --> 00:07:20,200 I'm not going to leave. 53 00:07:22,500 --> 00:07:25,200 Let another have the honor. 54 00:07:25,200 --> 00:07:28,000 - There is no other, john. - No. 55 00:07:30,300 --> 00:07:34,400 If i were a man, i would be in the field of action. 56 00:07:34,400 --> 00:07:36,800 There all honor lies. 57 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:41,300 When you go, you will take johnny with you. 58 00:07:45,100 --> 00:07:47,500 That is 3,000 miles, abigail... 59 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:49,700 In winter. 60 00:07:49,800 --> 00:07:52,000 I am sensible to the dangers, john. You need not remind me. 61 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:54,400 We could be taken by the british. That is madness. 62 00:07:54,400 --> 00:07:56,700 My thousand fears notwithstanding, he shall go. 63 00:07:59,800 --> 00:08:02,700 How many times have i heard you complain 64 00:08:02,800 --> 00:08:05,500 About the narrowness of new england men? 65 00:08:07,300 --> 00:08:10,100 Would you deny him the opportunity you never had? 66 00:08:24,200 --> 00:08:26,000 Nabby. 67 00:08:26,900 --> 00:08:28,500 Nabby. 68 00:08:34,700 --> 00:08:36,700 Are you leaving now? 69 00:08:36,700 --> 00:08:39,300 We are. 70 00:08:42,200 --> 00:08:44,200 But i will take with me... 71 00:08:45,400 --> 00:08:49,100 A picture of a remarkable young lady. 72 00:08:50,300 --> 00:08:53,000 And what must you always remember to do? 73 00:08:53,100 --> 00:08:54,700 Be good and do good. 74 00:08:54,800 --> 00:08:56,800 Yeah. 75 00:09:00,900 --> 00:09:04,500 Nabby, my girl. 76 00:09:04,500 --> 00:09:07,500 Easy now. Steady. Nabby. 77 00:09:07,500 --> 00:09:10,400 Darling, come come. Don't be silly. Nabby. 78 00:09:28,700 --> 00:09:30,500 Charles? 79 00:09:30,600 --> 00:09:34,300 You said you would stay this time. 80 00:09:35,600 --> 00:09:38,800 I go because i love you. 81 00:09:38,800 --> 00:09:41,600 But why does johnny get to go and not us? 82 00:09:41,600 --> 00:09:43,300 One day perhaps. 83 00:09:43,300 --> 00:09:47,100 Now come now, you don't wanto send your father away without a kiss, do you? 84 00:09:47,200 --> 00:09:50,200 Charles. Charles. 85 00:09:51,100 --> 00:09:53,300 Tommy, come. 86 00:09:54,900 --> 00:09:56,800 There we are. 87 00:10:03,300 --> 00:10:06,200 Abigail: listen to your father on all things. 88 00:10:06,200 --> 00:10:07,900 Write to me. 89 00:10:07,900 --> 00:10:10,700 Be an honor to your country, 90 00:10:10,700 --> 00:10:13,000 A blessing to your family... 91 00:10:14,400 --> 00:10:18,700 And remember you are accountable to your maker 92 00:10:18,700 --> 00:10:21,000 For all your words and actions. 93 00:10:21,000 --> 00:10:22,900 I'll remember. 94 00:10:34,600 --> 00:10:36,100 I love you. 95 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:53,900 You come back to me, john. 96 00:11:06,600 --> 00:11:10,800 - Abigail-- - Godspeed. Godspeed. 97 00:11:13,100 --> 00:11:15,000 Here we are. 98 00:11:39,400 --> 00:11:41,400 - ( Thunder rumbling ) - ( Men shouting ) 99 00:11:53,400 --> 00:11:56,500 ( John quincy speaking french ) 100 00:11:58,300 --> 00:12:00,400 ( John retching ) 101 00:12:04,100 --> 00:12:06,500 Say it with me, papa. 102 00:12:06,600 --> 00:12:09,500 ( Both speaking french ) 103 00:12:22,600 --> 00:12:25,800 Oh, god. Dear god in heaven. 104 00:12:46,200 --> 00:12:48,300 That mast can be repaired, yes? 105 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:51,700 We will try to jury-Rig the foremast, sir. 106 00:12:51,700 --> 00:12:54,800 ( Man shouting ) sail to starboard! 107 00:12:54,900 --> 00:12:57,800 - Sail to starboard! - Man 108 00:12:57,900 --> 00:13:00,700 Man: three points to starboard! 109 00:13:00,800 --> 00:13:02,600 Man Three points to starboard! 110 00:13:02,600 --> 00:13:04,800 Captain: it's british. 111 00:13:04,800 --> 00:13:06,600 Has it seen us? 112 00:13:08,700 --> 00:13:10,000 There's men in the rigging. 113 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:13,700 Man 114 00:13:13,700 --> 00:13:15,400 Me: aye aye, sir! 115 00:13:17,000 --> 00:13:19,700 Captain: we cannot outrun her. 116 00:13:19,700 --> 00:13:21,800 With your permission... 117 00:13:21,800 --> 00:13:23,800 We'll engage them, sir. 118 00:13:29,600 --> 00:13:31,200 Granted. 119 00:13:31,200 --> 00:13:35,400 - First officer standby for action. - John, go below. 120 00:13:35,500 --> 00:13:38,900 - Go below! - ( Men shouting ) 121 00:13:41,300 --> 00:13:44,200 - Sleep! - Yes, sir! 122 00:13:44,200 --> 00:13:48,200 - Standby to make sail! - The world, sir! 123 00:13:48,200 --> 00:13:51,500 - Chief gunner! - Yes, sir! 124 00:13:51,600 --> 00:13:53,800 Prepare to fire as you bear! 125 00:13:53,800 --> 00:13:57,400 Aye aye, sir! Eat on, you heard the man! 126 00:13:57,400 --> 00:14:00,800 Make way, lads! May way for the guns! 127 00:14:00,900 --> 00:14:03,900 Now, sir, if you will oblige me by returning to your quarters. 128 00:14:03,900 --> 00:14:07,200 Neither you nor any man will prevent me from doing my duty. 129 00:14:07,200 --> 00:14:08,900 Mr. Adams, i am commanded by the congress 130 00:14:08,900 --> 00:14:10,800 To carry you safely to europe, 131 00:14:10,800 --> 00:14:13,700 And i'll goddamn well do it! 132 00:14:16,800 --> 00:14:18,600 Now get below. 133 00:14:23,300 --> 00:14:25,400 - Man - Helmsman: aye! 134 00:14:25,400 --> 00:14:27,500 Steer nor-Nor'east! 135 00:14:27,500 --> 00:14:29,300 ( Men shouting ) 136 00:14:37,800 --> 00:14:40,000 ( Gun fires ) 137 00:14:45,600 --> 00:14:48,400 You stay here, johnny. Yes? 138 00:14:56,900 --> 00:14:59,400 Make way! Make way down there! 139 00:15:02,400 --> 00:15:03,700 Faster there! 140 00:15:13,700 --> 00:15:15,300 Man 141 00:15:16,900 --> 00:15:20,600 Man fire upon my command! 142 00:15:20,700 --> 00:15:23,900 Aye, sir! Prepare to fire, lads! 143 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:28,900 She bears a cable! 144 00:15:33,100 --> 00:15:34,500 ( Men shouting ) 145 00:15:38,500 --> 00:15:41,100 Gunners make ready! 146 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:44,500 Man 147 00:15:44,500 --> 00:15:46,800 - ( Screams ) - Balls away! 148 00:15:46,900 --> 00:15:49,500 - Reloading! - Man 149 00:15:49,600 --> 00:15:52,700 - Man: oh good! - Man 150 00:15:55,000 --> 00:15:57,900 - Man - ( Screaming ) 151 00:16:03,700 --> 00:16:05,700 Man 152 00:16:05,700 --> 00:16:07,700 Swap out gun number four! 153 00:16:07,700 --> 00:16:10,800 - ( Screaming ) - On my command! 154 00:16:10,800 --> 00:16:13,100 Shoot five! 155 00:16:13,100 --> 00:16:17,300 - ( Cannons firing ) - Shoot six! 156 00:16:19,600 --> 00:16:21,500 Reload! 157 00:16:22,500 --> 00:16:25,900 John: doctor! Doctor! 158 00:16:25,900 --> 00:16:28,800 - I have lieutenant barron here. - Clear them the way. 159 00:16:28,800 --> 00:16:30,800 - Quickly! - ( Grunting ) 160 00:16:33,600 --> 00:16:36,000 Scissors. Scissors! 161 00:16:37,100 --> 00:16:40,300 Give him some rum. Rum. 162 00:16:43,800 --> 00:16:46,500 Now come here. 163 00:16:46,500 --> 00:16:47,900 Drink as much of this as you want. 164 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:50,000 - Tourniquet-- Now! - Man: yes, sir. 165 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:51,600 Drink as much as you can. 166 00:16:51,600 --> 00:16:54,500 This-- This... in the mouth. 167 00:16:54,600 --> 00:16:56,700 - What? - Mouth, in it. 168 00:16:56,700 --> 00:16:59,900 In the mouth. Bite down on it. 169 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,700 ( Blood splashes ) 170 00:17:03,300 --> 00:17:06,400 - Hold him down. Hold him down. - Yes, sir. 171 00:17:09,100 --> 00:17:11,000 - Steady. Stay. - ( Screaming ) 172 00:17:11,100 --> 00:17:14,400 - Hold him. - No! 173 00:17:15,700 --> 00:17:17,700 Hold him down, sir. Do you have him, sir? 174 00:17:17,700 --> 00:17:19,000 - Hold him! - Man 175 00:17:20,800 --> 00:17:23,600 - Be patient. - Come on! 176 00:17:23,600 --> 00:17:25,500 - All right. - Man: quickly! 177 00:17:27,700 --> 00:17:29,600 Here we are. 178 00:17:29,700 --> 00:17:32,300 I am here with you, sir. It is nearly all over. 179 00:17:32,400 --> 00:17:34,300 - Hold on. - Doctor: he is losing too much blood. 180 00:17:34,400 --> 00:17:36,100 Take his pulse. 181 00:17:36,100 --> 00:17:38,500 - I can't tell. - His pulse! 182 00:17:38,500 --> 00:17:40,000 Check! Does he have a pulse? 183 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:42,200 Don't leave me, sir. Don't leave me, sir. 184 00:17:42,300 --> 00:17:44,300 Doctor: no? 185 00:17:44,300 --> 00:17:46,800 - Man - ( Cannons firing ) 186 00:17:52,400 --> 00:17:57,200 - ( Men cheering ) - Man: she's struck her colors! 187 00:18:09,000 --> 00:18:11,200 Mr. Adams, the ship is ours. 188 00:18:35,100 --> 00:18:37,400 When will we know? 189 00:18:37,400 --> 00:18:39,900 I cannot say. 190 00:18:41,700 --> 00:18:44,500 Must not let your mind wander to fear. 191 00:18:44,500 --> 00:18:47,100 It is hard not to. 192 00:18:49,000 --> 00:18:50,900 Put your faith in god, 193 00:18:50,900 --> 00:18:54,000 And trust in his providence. 194 00:18:56,100 --> 00:18:59,200 I did not think i would miss john quincy. 195 00:19:02,800 --> 00:19:04,500 No. 196 00:19:04,600 --> 00:19:06,800 Do you think he will like paris? 197 00:19:06,800 --> 00:19:10,500 I am sure he will. 198 00:19:10,600 --> 00:19:13,000 Why do boys have all the pleasure? 199 00:19:13,100 --> 00:19:16,000 Because we let them. 200 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:19,000 When they come home, we will be very strict with them. 201 00:19:20,200 --> 00:19:22,100 When they come home, my darling, 202 00:19:22,200 --> 00:19:24,000 We will be so happy to see them, 203 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,700 We will be far too accommodating. 204 00:19:30,900 --> 00:19:33,800 Charles, put some water on my hand. 205 00:20:26,500 --> 00:20:28,300 Here, john. 206 00:20:29,500 --> 00:20:32,800 This is rather strange. 207 00:20:32,900 --> 00:20:34,700 Hello! 208 00:20:36,500 --> 00:20:38,000 Hello, dr. Franklin? 209 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:40,500 Woman: bonjour. 210 00:20:40,500 --> 00:20:44,600 Monsieur! 211 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:54,500 ( Man speaking french ) 212 00:21:01,000 --> 00:21:03,700 - Mr. Adams, welcome. - Ah. 213 00:21:03,700 --> 00:21:07,100 Dr. Franklin. 214 00:21:07,200 --> 00:21:09,800 You'll forgive me if i don't rise. 215 00:21:09,800 --> 00:21:14,800 I trust your crossing was uneventful. 216 00:21:14,800 --> 00:21:17,600 This is my secretary, mr. Bancroft. 217 00:21:17,700 --> 00:21:20,100 Mr. Adams. 218 00:21:20,100 --> 00:21:23,400 This is monsieur houdon, the celebrated sculptor. 219 00:21:23,400 --> 00:21:24,800 Bonjour. 220 00:21:24,800 --> 00:21:27,400 Oh, my son, 221 00:21:27,500 --> 00:21:30,600 John quincy. 222 00:21:30,600 --> 00:21:33,200 Well well. A fine boy. 223 00:21:33,200 --> 00:21:34,800 Thank you, sir. 224 00:21:34,900 --> 00:21:37,800 I shall rely upon your judgment as to a proper school for him. 225 00:21:37,800 --> 00:21:40,300 Why, all of paris is a school, master adams. 226 00:21:40,300 --> 00:21:44,200 A young man need only to avail himself of the lessons. 227 00:21:45,600 --> 00:21:48,700 Excuse me, could you keep the pose, dr. Franklin? 228 00:21:48,800 --> 00:21:50,900 A moment, monsieur. ( Speaking french ) 229 00:21:54,100 --> 00:21:57,000 Have you ever been sculpted, mr. Adams? 230 00:21:57,000 --> 00:21:58,700 No, sir, no. 231 00:21:58,700 --> 00:22:02,200 No, i've never been one for sitting still. 232 00:22:02,200 --> 00:22:05,600 Well, you may sit still presently. 233 00:22:05,600 --> 00:22:07,700 General johnny burgoyne has done 234 00:22:07,700 --> 00:22:10,100 All the negotiations necessary 235 00:22:10,200 --> 00:22:13,600 When he blundered into saratoga with his 7,000 redcoats. 236 00:22:15,400 --> 00:22:18,000 The treaty with france is, as parisians say, 237 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:21,900 A fait accompli. 238 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:25,500 A treaty? 239 00:22:25,500 --> 00:22:29,200 ( Stammers ) 240 00:22:33,500 --> 00:22:36,400 Why was i not told of this? 241 00:22:37,700 --> 00:22:39,500 Doctor, i have not braved the atlantic 242 00:22:39,500 --> 00:22:42,600 In the middle of winter and been pursued by the british-- 243 00:22:42,600 --> 00:22:46,400 News travels slowly over the ocean. 244 00:22:54,200 --> 00:22:56,900 Well, i-- A treaty. 245 00:22:56,900 --> 00:22:59,500 A treaty. 246 00:22:59,500 --> 00:23:02,800 What kind of a treaty, sir? What are the details? 247 00:23:02,800 --> 00:23:05,200 Well, they have declared themselves our ally 248 00:23:05,200 --> 00:23:07,800 And pledged to stand in our defense. 249 00:23:07,800 --> 00:23:11,200 Yes, how much provision is made for naval support? 250 00:23:11,200 --> 00:23:13,400 ( Stammers ) 251 00:23:13,500 --> 00:23:15,400 And what of our joint venture-- 252 00:23:15,500 --> 00:23:18,600 No doubt you require a bath, 253 00:23:18,600 --> 00:23:20,900 Mr. Adams. 254 00:23:20,900 --> 00:23:24,800 French set great store by hygiene when it comes to other nations. 255 00:23:24,900 --> 00:23:27,500 Yes. 256 00:23:28,900 --> 00:23:31,400 Our mission here requires expedition, doctor. 257 00:23:31,400 --> 00:23:34,500 No, here in france 258 00:23:34,500 --> 00:23:37,500 You must practice the art of accomplishing much 259 00:23:37,600 --> 00:23:41,200 While appearing to accomplish little. 260 00:23:41,200 --> 00:23:42,800 ( Chuckles ) 261 00:23:44,900 --> 00:23:46,600 Well, i intend to secure an audience 262 00:23:46,600 --> 00:23:48,300 With king louis at the earliest opportunity. 263 00:23:48,400 --> 00:23:50,600 He and i clearly have much to discuss. 264 00:23:52,100 --> 00:23:55,800 You do n demand an audience at versailles, mr. Adams. 265 00:23:55,900 --> 00:23:57,900 One is invited. 266 00:24:00,100 --> 00:24:02,200 Excuse me. 267 00:24:02,200 --> 00:24:03,900 Please, dr. Franklin, 268 00:24:03,900 --> 00:24:06,600 Could you keep your chin up? 269 00:24:06,600 --> 00:24:07,900 ( Speaks french ) 270 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:10,700 - Good. - Bancroft: mr. Adams, 271 00:24:10,800 --> 00:24:13,800 The maitre d' is inside. He will show you to your rooms. 272 00:24:23,500 --> 00:24:28,400 Mardi, mardi. Lutuesday.Day. 273 00:24:28,400 --> 00:24:32,600 ( Speaking french ) 274 00:24:37,000 --> 00:24:39,700 Rarely has a man endured so much 275 00:24:39,700 --> 00:24:42,100 To so little point. 276 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:51,300 But it is a good thing, is it not, father? 277 00:24:51,300 --> 00:24:52,800 The treaty? 278 00:24:54,100 --> 00:24:57,100 Yes yes, of course. Yes. 279 00:24:57,200 --> 00:24:59,800 It's a fine thing. 280 00:25:01,800 --> 00:25:04,500 Ah. Well well. 281 00:25:04,600 --> 00:25:07,800 My congratulations, mr. Adams. 282 00:25:07,900 --> 00:25:09,700 You must give me the name of your tailor. 283 00:25:09,700 --> 00:25:12,500 You'll be quite the toast of the beaumont. 284 00:25:14,300 --> 00:25:17,300 Well, you appear to have been tailored by a taxidermist, doctor. 285 00:25:17,300 --> 00:25:20,900 The french are determined to see all americans as rustic, 286 00:25:20,900 --> 00:25:22,200 So i dress the part. 287 00:25:22,300 --> 00:25:25,600 We are all actors here, mr. Adams, 288 00:25:25,600 --> 00:25:29,100 And so far my performance has been well-Received. 289 00:25:29,100 --> 00:25:33,500 I see. Well, shall we go? 290 00:25:33,500 --> 00:25:36,100 Indeed we should. We must not keep 291 00:25:36,100 --> 00:25:38,100 Madame helvetius waiting. 292 00:25:38,200 --> 00:25:40,300 Good day, master adams. 293 00:25:40,300 --> 00:25:42,600 Doctor. 294 00:25:44,200 --> 00:25:46,300 Terence is a difficult poet, 295 00:25:46,400 --> 00:25:47,900 But there's no better model for good taste, 296 00:25:47,900 --> 00:25:49,800 Good morals and good latin. 297 00:25:49,800 --> 00:25:51,300 That's a good boy. 298 00:25:53,100 --> 00:25:55,200 ( Chatting in french ) 299 00:26:19,200 --> 00:26:23,100 You are a very good man, john adams, a very moral man, 300 00:26:23,200 --> 00:26:26,300 But you are not a man for paris. 301 00:26:26,300 --> 00:26:30,000 Paris requires a certain amount 302 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:34,600 Of indecency in thought and action. 303 00:26:34,700 --> 00:26:36,400 How good is your french? 304 00:26:36,500 --> 00:26:38,500 ( Stammers ) 305 00:26:38,600 --> 00:26:41,000 ( Speaks french ) 306 00:26:41,100 --> 00:26:44,200 ( Chuckles ) that is easily remedied. 307 00:26:44,300 --> 00:26:46,500 You must attend the theatre 308 00:26:46,500 --> 00:26:47,900 Or take a mistress. 309 00:26:47,900 --> 00:26:51,300 Oh, dr. Franklin, good heavens. 310 00:26:51,300 --> 00:26:55,300 Well, do not underestimate the educational possibilities 311 00:26:55,300 --> 00:26:57,500 Of the boudoir, mr. Adams. 312 00:27:00,400 --> 00:27:03,100 Oh, to be 70 again. 313 00:27:03,100 --> 00:27:05,700 ( Chuckles ) 314 00:27:07,900 --> 00:27:10,000 Alas, franklin. You're always late. 315 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:13,800 ( Speaking french ) 316 00:27:13,800 --> 00:27:16,900 The least interesting kind of affairs. 317 00:27:17,000 --> 00:27:20,500 May i present my colleague, 318 00:27:20,600 --> 00:27:22,600 Mr. Adams? 319 00:27:22,600 --> 00:27:24,800 Madame helvetius, la comtesse 320 00:27:24,800 --> 00:27:26,700 Ligniville d'autricourt. 321 00:27:26,700 --> 00:27:29,300 Very good. Madame. 322 00:27:29,300 --> 00:27:32,400 The famous sam adams? 323 00:27:32,400 --> 00:27:34,800 Sam adams? No. 324 00:27:36,800 --> 00:27:39,100 John adams, his cousin. 325 00:27:42,300 --> 00:27:44,300 ( Whispers ) john adams. 326 00:27:44,300 --> 00:27:46,400 ( Giggling ) 327 00:27:46,400 --> 00:27:48,500 ( Chatting in french ) 328 00:28:04,600 --> 00:28:07,700 Franklin: it seems my face is as well-Known in france 329 00:28:07,800 --> 00:28:10,500 As that of the man in the moon. 330 00:28:10,600 --> 00:28:12,500 I want to know, adams... 331 00:28:12,600 --> 00:28:14,800 ( Speaking french ) 332 00:28:22,200 --> 00:28:25,700 Madame helvetius observes 333 00:28:25,700 --> 00:28:29,600 That by your name-- Adam-- 334 00:28:29,600 --> 00:28:32,900 You are descended from the first couple in paradise. 335 00:28:32,900 --> 00:28:36,600 Ah. Yes, i see. Very good, yes. 336 00:28:36,600 --> 00:28:38,800 - ( Chuckles ) - No? 337 00:28:40,400 --> 00:28:43,000 Yes, madame. 338 00:28:44,900 --> 00:28:46,500 Well, yes. 339 00:28:46,500 --> 00:28:49,500 My family resembles the first couple 340 00:28:49,600 --> 00:28:52,300 Both in name and frailty, 341 00:28:52,300 --> 00:28:54,400 So much that i have no doubt 342 00:28:54,400 --> 00:28:58,100 That we are descended from that in paradise. 343 00:28:58,200 --> 00:29:00,800 ( Speaking french ) 344 00:29:05,000 --> 00:29:07,200 Chevalier de la luzerne 345 00:29:07,300 --> 00:29:10,400 Is to be france's first ambassador 346 00:29:10,400 --> 00:29:13,600 - In the united states. - Oh, excellent. 347 00:29:13,600 --> 00:29:15,800 Well, i trust that you will press his majesty 348 00:29:15,800 --> 00:29:17,500 For a greater commitment on our behalf. 349 00:29:19,000 --> 00:29:21,800 The immediate support of the french navy is required. 350 00:29:24,100 --> 00:29:26,100 A promise of ships is all very well and good, but-- 351 00:29:26,200 --> 00:29:28,700 ( Speaking french ) 352 00:29:37,900 --> 00:29:39,900 ( All laughing ) 353 00:29:41,300 --> 00:29:44,400 Even in america we like to keep our pleasures 354 00:29:44,400 --> 00:29:47,100 Unsullied by business. 355 00:29:48,800 --> 00:29:50,700 Helvetius: tell me please, 356 00:29:50,800 --> 00:29:55,600 How did adam and eve discover the art of love? 357 00:30:06,100 --> 00:30:09,400 Well, i suppose it was simply by instinct, no? 358 00:30:14,500 --> 00:30:18,200 Whenever a man and woman would approach within... 359 00:30:19,800 --> 00:30:21,800 Striking distance 360 00:30:21,800 --> 00:30:23,700 Of each other, 361 00:30:23,700 --> 00:30:26,100 I suppose that they would simply fly together, no? 362 00:30:28,600 --> 00:30:33,000 Like two objects in one of dr. Franklin's electric experiments, yes? 363 00:30:33,100 --> 00:30:35,900 ( All laughing ) 364 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:40,400 I know not how it was, 365 00:30:40,500 --> 00:30:45,000 But i know it must have been a very happy shock. 366 00:30:45,000 --> 00:30:47,300 Boom! 367 00:30:53,300 --> 00:30:55,500 Luzerne: madame helvetius wishes to inquire 368 00:30:55,500 --> 00:30:58,500 If you have had occasion to attend the opera 369 00:30:58,500 --> 00:31:01,400 And les danseurs. 370 00:31:01,500 --> 00:31:05,100 No no no. 371 00:31:05,100 --> 00:31:07,500 I regret to say i have no ear 372 00:31:07,600 --> 00:31:09,900 For la musique. 373 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:12,500 No, i'm afraid my occupation allows me 374 00:31:12,600 --> 00:31:14,400 Little time for the finer arts. 375 00:31:17,400 --> 00:31:19,400 ( All chuckling ) 376 00:31:22,100 --> 00:31:25,600 No, i must study politics and war, 377 00:31:25,600 --> 00:31:30,200 You see, so that my sons will have the liberty 378 00:31:30,200 --> 00:31:34,300 To study mathematics and philosophy. 379 00:31:34,300 --> 00:31:39,200 My sons must study navigation, commerce and agriculture, 380 00:31:39,200 --> 00:31:41,600 So that their children... 381 00:31:42,600 --> 00:31:45,000 Will have the right 382 00:31:45,100 --> 00:31:49,300 To study painting, poetry 383 00:31:49,300 --> 00:31:52,900 - And music. - ( Luzerne speaking french ) 384 00:32:05,300 --> 00:32:07,600 ( People laughing ) 385 00:32:10,100 --> 00:32:12,100 Bravo, mr. Adams. 386 00:32:14,100 --> 00:32:16,200 Bravo, mr. Adams. 387 00:32:24,400 --> 00:32:26,600 ( Helvetius singing ) 388 00:32:27,400 --> 00:32:29,600 ( Man speaking french ) 389 00:32:38,900 --> 00:32:42,300 Mr. Adams, give a flag to everybody who gives money. 390 00:32:42,400 --> 00:32:44,600 - They pay for the flags? - They pay for the flags. 391 00:32:44,600 --> 00:32:46,600 Oh, that is absurd. Doctor! 392 00:32:46,700 --> 00:32:48,500 All right, where's my hat? Here it is. 393 00:32:48,500 --> 00:32:51,900 ( All singing in english ) 394 00:32:58,000 --> 00:33:00,200 ( Grunts ) 395 00:33:01,100 --> 00:33:03,300 ( Speaking french ) 396 00:33:11,600 --> 00:33:14,500 Mr. Adams, give one there. 397 00:33:14,500 --> 00:33:16,800 - No, but he did not pay. - All right. 398 00:33:16,800 --> 00:33:18,700 Thank you. Merci merci. 399 00:33:18,800 --> 00:33:21,300 Merci merci. 400 00:33:22,600 --> 00:33:25,300 - Yes. - Take his money. 401 00:33:29,000 --> 00:33:31,900 Bless you, monsieur. ( Speaking french ) 402 00:33:52,700 --> 00:33:54,600 Bravo! 403 00:33:54,600 --> 00:33:56,600 - ( Laughing ) - Bravo. 404 00:34:09,600 --> 00:34:11,800 ( Woman giggles ) 405 00:34:11,800 --> 00:34:14,000 ( Crickets chirping ) 406 00:35:40,800 --> 00:35:44,400 ( Speaking french ) 407 00:35:44,400 --> 00:35:46,400 ( Chatting ) 408 00:35:53,000 --> 00:35:54,900 Man: dr. Franklin and monsieur adams. 409 00:35:54,900 --> 00:35:57,500 - ( Knocks on door ) - ( Door opens ) 410 00:35:59,000 --> 00:36:01,300 ( Man 411 00:36:01,300 --> 00:36:04,300 Monsieur adams, dr. Franklin. 412 00:36:04,300 --> 00:36:07,500 ( Man 413 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:20,400 Dr. Franklin. 414 00:36:27,300 --> 00:36:29,700 ( All giggling ) 415 00:37:03,800 --> 00:37:06,400 You don't speak french? 416 00:37:06,400 --> 00:37:10,300 ( Man 417 00:37:23,900 --> 00:37:25,800 - ( Whispers ) put your hat on. - What? 418 00:37:25,900 --> 00:37:27,400 Put your hat on. 419 00:37:43,800 --> 00:37:46,600 I hope you shall remain long enough in france 420 00:37:46,700 --> 00:37:48,800 To perfect your french, mr. Adams. 421 00:37:48,900 --> 00:37:52,700 Yes, well, if i were here as a private citizen, 422 00:37:52,700 --> 00:37:56,000 Monsieur le comte, nothing would please me more. 423 00:37:57,700 --> 00:37:59,900 France is the very region for happiness, 424 00:37:59,900 --> 00:38:02,200 If human nature could be made happy 425 00:38:02,200 --> 00:38:05,700 By anything that pleases the senses. 426 00:38:05,700 --> 00:38:10,400 I trust that you will find our alliance equally agreeable. 427 00:38:12,400 --> 00:38:16,800 The treaty of amity ane is both liberal and generous, 428 00:38:16,800 --> 00:38:18,700 But i feel duty-Bound 429 00:38:18,700 --> 00:38:21,600 To press for greater commitment of french naval power. 430 00:38:21,600 --> 00:38:25,400 Admiral d'estaing is now sailing toward your new england. 431 00:38:25,400 --> 00:38:28,200 I am aware of admiral d'estaing's expedition, 432 00:38:28,200 --> 00:38:32,000 And i deem it... insufficient. 433 00:38:36,300 --> 00:38:38,500 Insufficient? 434 00:38:41,400 --> 00:38:43,900 12 ships of the line, and five frigates? 435 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:47,900 This will hardly dislodge the british fleet from our shores. 436 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:50,900 Nothing will bring this war to a speedier conclusion 437 00:38:50,900 --> 00:38:53,100 Than naval superiority. 438 00:38:54,400 --> 00:38:57,000 And america needs more ships. 439 00:38:58,200 --> 00:39:00,800 General washington is of the same opinion. 440 00:39:00,800 --> 00:39:04,500 Mr. Adams is of course aware that france is at war with england. 441 00:39:04,600 --> 00:39:07,500 Our navy is needed to defend our own shores. 442 00:39:07,600 --> 00:39:09,900 And his majesty has been more than generous. 443 00:39:09,900 --> 00:39:12,800 Our independence cannot be achieved 444 00:39:12,800 --> 00:39:14,700 If we are to be nothing more than a pawn 445 00:39:14,700 --> 00:39:17,300 In france's never-Ending game with our common enemy. 446 00:39:19,700 --> 00:39:23,800 Now i respectfully ask that his majesty be informed of my opinion. 447 00:39:33,400 --> 00:39:36,200 ( Speaking french ) 448 00:39:56,800 --> 00:39:59,000 ( Sighs ) 449 00:40:08,800 --> 00:40:12,200 Is it your purpose to destroy everythint we've accomplished? 450 00:40:12,200 --> 00:40:16,000 To engineer the recall of the fleet under admiral d'estaing? 451 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:20,000 Or is this some new kind of diplomatic initiative? 452 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:22,900 The direct insult followed by the petulant whine? 453 00:40:22,900 --> 00:40:25,400 What are you thinking of? 454 00:40:25,400 --> 00:40:27,900 A good diplomat, mr. Adams, 455 00:40:27,900 --> 00:40:30,000 Observes much, acts little 456 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:32,100 And speaks softly. 457 00:40:32,100 --> 00:40:36,000 The compte de vergennes means to keep his hand beneath our chin 458 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:37,700 To prevent us from drowning, 459 00:40:37,700 --> 00:40:39,900 But not to keep our heads above the water. 460 00:40:39,900 --> 00:40:41,600 Have you learned nothing, mr. Adams? 461 00:40:41,700 --> 00:40:45,300 If you continue to exasperate and antagonize these people-- 462 00:40:45,300 --> 00:40:48,900 As i did in philadelphia and we declared independence, you recall. 463 00:40:49,000 --> 00:40:51,800 In philadelphia we negotiated independence. 464 00:40:53,600 --> 00:40:57,000 Well, you may be as patient and accommodating as you like, doctor, 465 00:40:57,000 --> 00:40:59,500 But for myself, 466 00:40:59,500 --> 00:41:03,000 I will not voluntarily put on the chains of france 467 00:41:03,000 --> 00:41:06,600 While i am struggling to throw off those of great britain! 468 00:41:19,800 --> 00:41:21,900 ( Classical instrumental music playing ) 469 00:41:59,400 --> 00:42:03,200 When do you sail to rhode island, admiral d'estaing? 470 00:42:03,200 --> 00:42:04,800 We leave boston tomorrow. 471 00:42:04,800 --> 00:42:07,200 We hope to engage the british fleet at newport, 472 00:42:07,200 --> 00:42:09,400 Where your army awaits us. 473 00:42:10,700 --> 00:42:13,800 A victory will do much to rally our people. 474 00:42:13,800 --> 00:42:16,000 For france as well, monsieur. 475 00:42:20,900 --> 00:42:24,000 I have discovered, madame, that your husband has deceived us. 476 00:42:26,300 --> 00:42:29,400 I was told that his zeal for our alliance 477 00:42:29,400 --> 00:42:31,000 Was born out of his eagerness 478 00:42:31,000 --> 00:42:32,500 To defeat the british. 479 00:42:32,500 --> 00:42:35,800 But now i see... 480 00:42:35,800 --> 00:42:40,100 It is his desire to be reunited with you that drives him so. 481 00:42:49,400 --> 00:42:53,100 Another adams falls victim to the french. 482 00:42:55,000 --> 00:42:58,700 They have been most hospitable. 483 00:42:58,700 --> 00:43:02,300 I scarcely think that one can form a lasting impression 484 00:43:02,300 --> 00:43:06,000 Of a people based on one evening's entertainment. 485 00:43:08,700 --> 00:43:12,900 I cannot tell you how much i respect your husband, mrs. Adams. 486 00:43:12,900 --> 00:43:16,900 There is no one who has given as much to our cause as he. 487 00:43:16,900 --> 00:43:19,400 I confess 488 00:43:19,400 --> 00:43:22,000 I am less roman than mr. Adams. 489 00:43:22,100 --> 00:43:25,800 While he would sacrifice all for the good of our country, 490 00:43:25,800 --> 00:43:27,000 I cannot but miss him. 491 00:43:27,100 --> 00:43:31,100 You must feel his absence greatly. 492 00:43:33,000 --> 00:43:35,100 My sons are of an age 493 00:43:35,100 --> 00:43:37,700 Where they need a father's guidance. 494 00:43:37,700 --> 00:43:41,100 Dr. Rush, i am most eager 495 00:43:41,100 --> 00:43:45,400 For the any news of my husband. 496 00:43:45,400 --> 00:43:48,000 The chevalier de la luzerne is in philadelphia, 497 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:52,100 And he spoke of mr. Adams's reception at the french court. 498 00:43:52,200 --> 00:43:56,800 His letters are full of refinement and taste of the society, 499 00:43:56,900 --> 00:44:00,200 Though not insensible of its debaucheries. 500 00:44:04,300 --> 00:44:06,200 I did not mean to suggest-- 501 00:44:06,300 --> 00:44:08,300 Mr. Adams's character is beyond reproach. 502 00:44:08,300 --> 00:44:11,400 You do not need to reassure me 503 00:44:11,500 --> 00:44:13,300 Of my husband's character, dr. Rush. 504 00:44:13,400 --> 00:44:14,700 I apologize, mrs. Adams, if-- 505 00:44:14,700 --> 00:44:17,500 You are surgeon general 506 00:44:17,600 --> 00:44:20,500 Of the army, are you not? 507 00:44:20,500 --> 00:44:23,600 Yes, and i have found the condition 508 00:44:23,600 --> 00:44:27,500 Of our military hoitals to be utterly deplorable. 509 00:44:27,500 --> 00:44:30,500 Their administration is a crime, 510 00:44:30,500 --> 00:44:33,200 And congress will not attend the problem. 511 00:44:33,200 --> 00:44:35,200 I have brought the subject to them repeatedly, 512 00:44:35,300 --> 00:44:37,400 But they refuse to act. 513 00:44:37,400 --> 00:44:40,200 3,000 men... 514 00:44:40,300 --> 00:44:43,000 Rendered unfit for duty at valley forge. 515 00:44:43,000 --> 00:44:47,100 All because congress allowed our supply lines to wither. 516 00:44:48,200 --> 00:44:50,600 ( Sighs ) 517 00:44:53,900 --> 00:44:56,100 From your sister? 518 00:44:56,100 --> 00:44:59,700 Yes, she asks about you. 519 00:44:59,700 --> 00:45:02,200 Tell her i'm well. 520 00:45:03,700 --> 00:45:05,600 Say otherwise, we'll only worry her. 521 00:45:05,600 --> 00:45:09,100 She asks why you do not write to mother more often. 522 00:45:11,300 --> 00:45:12,600 And what should i write? 523 00:45:12,700 --> 00:45:15,800 That i'm unable to accomplish anything here? 524 00:45:19,600 --> 00:45:22,500 Does she want a catalogue of my frustration and failure? 525 00:45:22,600 --> 00:45:25,000 My idiotic wrangling with dr. Franklin? 526 00:45:25,000 --> 00:45:28,000 ( Sighs ) 527 00:45:28,000 --> 00:45:30,800 ( Footsteps approach ) 528 00:45:31,800 --> 00:45:34,100 From philadelphia, sir. 529 00:46:17,400 --> 00:46:20,300 Mr. Adams? Mr. Adams! 530 00:46:22,700 --> 00:46:24,500 Mr. Adams. 531 00:46:25,900 --> 00:46:29,100 Dr. Franklin is... not to be disturbed. 532 00:46:29,100 --> 00:46:32,400 He is, uh-- He's conducting an experiment 533 00:46:32,400 --> 00:46:34,800 Of a very delicate nature. 534 00:46:34,900 --> 00:46:36,800 Mr. Adams! 535 00:46:40,000 --> 00:46:41,900 Mr. Adams! 536 00:46:41,900 --> 00:46:43,700 Please, no! 537 00:46:43,800 --> 00:46:46,400 Mr. Adams, this is most irregular. 538 00:46:46,400 --> 00:46:49,000 Mr. Bancroft! 539 00:47:06,900 --> 00:47:10,400 Well, mr. Adams? 540 00:47:17,100 --> 00:47:19,700 The, uh... 541 00:47:22,100 --> 00:47:24,500 The congress has... 542 00:47:26,300 --> 00:47:30,200 The congress have named you 543 00:47:30,200 --> 00:47:32,700 The sole minister plenipotentiary 544 00:47:32,700 --> 00:47:35,700 To the court of king louis, sir. 545 00:47:38,900 --> 00:47:41,400 - Franklin: indeed. - Huh. 546 00:47:43,300 --> 00:47:45,400 Well. 547 00:47:46,700 --> 00:47:49,200 Thank you, mr. Adams. 548 00:47:50,900 --> 00:47:53,500 Is there anything else? 549 00:48:06,100 --> 00:48:10,500 I have been left kicking and sprawling in the mire, 550 00:48:10,600 --> 00:48:13,400 Neither at liberty to serve my country 551 00:48:13,500 --> 00:48:15,700 Nor at liberty to go home. 552 00:48:15,700 --> 00:48:17,300 If i have committed some crime 553 00:48:17,300 --> 00:48:20,200 That deserved to hang me in a gibbet in the face of all europe, 554 00:48:20,300 --> 00:48:22,900 I think i ought to have been told what it was. 555 00:48:23,000 --> 00:48:25,000 Quite right, sir. 556 00:48:28,800 --> 00:48:31,600 You know, it is universally believed 557 00:48:31,600 --> 00:48:34,900 That dr. Franklin has accomplished our revolution entirely by himself 558 00:48:35,000 --> 00:48:37,400 With a simple wave of his electric wand. 559 00:48:37,400 --> 00:48:38,800 ( Speaks french ) 560 00:48:38,800 --> 00:48:40,400 Whatever merits he may have as a philosopher, 561 00:48:40,400 --> 00:48:44,100 As a legislator he has done very little, sir. 562 00:48:44,200 --> 00:48:45,800 Very little indeed. 563 00:48:46,800 --> 00:48:49,200 Au revoir, mr. Adams. 564 00:49:19,000 --> 00:49:20,600 Mama. 565 00:49:24,800 --> 00:49:27,000 You should be in bed. 566 00:49:30,600 --> 00:49:32,800 So should you. 567 00:49:35,700 --> 00:49:37,700 That is not for you to say. 568 00:49:41,100 --> 00:49:42,800 - Mama. - Bed. 569 00:49:42,800 --> 00:49:45,400 Mama, please. Come up with me. 570 00:49:45,500 --> 00:49:47,500 That can wait. 571 00:49:48,600 --> 00:49:51,500 ( Sniffles ) i cannot. 572 00:49:51,500 --> 00:49:54,600 I cannot wait. 573 00:49:54,700 --> 00:49:57,700 There will be something tomorrow... 574 00:49:57,700 --> 00:49:59,500 From papa. 575 00:50:08,300 --> 00:50:10,900 It is of no matter. 576 00:50:11,000 --> 00:50:12,700 You do not mean that. 577 00:50:12,700 --> 00:50:15,400 Do not presume to tell me what i mean! 578 00:50:31,500 --> 00:50:35,400 His letters grow more and more infrequent. 579 00:50:36,800 --> 00:50:38,900 The one letter i did receive 580 00:50:38,900 --> 00:50:40,700 Gave me no assurance of his affection. 581 00:50:40,700 --> 00:50:43,600 You know father's afraid his letters will be intercepted. 582 00:50:43,600 --> 00:50:46,400 What if they are? 583 00:50:46,500 --> 00:50:49,900 What do i care for british ridicule? 584 00:50:56,900 --> 00:50:59,700 How can he not know what his silence costs me? 585 00:50:59,700 --> 00:51:04,000 Have i fallen so far from his heart and his thoughts 586 00:51:04,000 --> 00:51:06,500 That he cannot find the time to write? 587 00:51:13,100 --> 00:51:16,500 To assure me that we have not been forgotten? 588 00:51:21,400 --> 00:51:23,300 He has not forgotten us. 589 00:51:54,500 --> 00:51:57,000 If ever there was a natural alliance, 590 00:51:57,100 --> 00:51:59,600 Surely it is between the republics of the netherlands 591 00:51:59,600 --> 00:52:01,400 And the united states. 592 00:52:08,000 --> 00:52:11,600 The dutch first gave asylum to the pilgrims. 593 00:52:11,600 --> 00:52:14,900 New york and new jersey were first settled by your countrymen. 594 00:52:14,900 --> 00:52:16,500 Man: may i remind you 595 00:52:16,500 --> 00:52:18,600 That the netherlands were a republic 596 00:52:18,700 --> 00:52:21,100 Long before america was even an idea? 597 00:52:25,100 --> 00:52:27,700 Indeed, indeed, sir. If i may, 598 00:52:27,800 --> 00:52:31,400 America and holland are so close 599 00:52:31,400 --> 00:52:34,100 In history, in religion, in government, 600 00:52:34,100 --> 00:52:37,800 That every dutchman instructed in the subject 601 00:52:37,800 --> 00:52:42,300 Must pronounce the american revolution just and necessary, 602 00:52:42,400 --> 00:52:46,800 Or pass censure on the greatest actions of his immortal ancestors. 603 00:52:46,800 --> 00:52:51,000 How much money do you seek, mr. Adams? 604 00:52:53,600 --> 00:52:56,400 An initial loan of $10 million. 605 00:52:56,400 --> 00:52:58,900 ( Speaking dutch ) 606 00:53:04,000 --> 00:53:07,200 You have approval of your congress to ask this sum? 607 00:53:07,300 --> 00:53:11,200 The congress will, of course, approve my mission, sir. 608 00:53:16,400 --> 00:53:20,400 An american victory in this war 609 00:53:20,400 --> 00:53:24,400 Would naturally be of great benefit. 610 00:53:24,400 --> 00:53:26,700 Yeah, naturally. 611 00:53:26,800 --> 00:53:30,000 Man: but with admiral d'estaing's defeat at newport, 612 00:53:30,000 --> 00:53:31,900 The loss of charleston 613 00:53:32,000 --> 00:53:34,600 And general arnold's treachery at west point-- 614 00:53:34,700 --> 00:53:37,900 It was most unfortunate, sir, yes. 615 00:53:37,900 --> 00:53:40,600 ( Speaks dutch ) 616 00:53:40,600 --> 00:53:43,100 Man 617 00:53:43,100 --> 00:53:45,700 That america will settle for a negotiated peace. 618 00:53:45,700 --> 00:53:48,100 No, sir. No. 619 00:53:51,200 --> 00:53:54,900 The only acceptable outcome is complete and irrevocable independence. 620 00:53:55,000 --> 00:53:57,200 ( Coughing ) 621 00:54:04,000 --> 00:54:06,600 Are you ill, mr. Adams? 622 00:54:13,200 --> 00:54:17,000 No, i find the climate here is somewhat insalubrious. 623 00:54:20,700 --> 00:54:23,400 Man say that american credit 624 00:54:23,400 --> 00:54:26,200 Is not-- Forgive me-- 625 00:54:26,300 --> 00:54:28,300 Well established. 626 00:54:31,300 --> 00:54:34,800 Yes, but you will establish it, gentlemen. 627 00:54:51,700 --> 00:54:55,700 Man business of lending money, 628 00:54:55,700 --> 00:54:57,900 But only to those capable 629 00:54:58,000 --> 00:55:01,100 Of paying us back, mr. Adams. 630 00:55:01,100 --> 00:55:02,900 I understand, sir. 631 00:55:06,200 --> 00:55:08,200 ( Speaking dutch ) 632 00:55:10,700 --> 00:55:12,600 ( Mutters ) 633 00:55:12,600 --> 00:55:14,800 "...Matter that has come to my attention. 634 00:55:18,000 --> 00:55:21,200 Mr. Adams has given extreme offense to the french court. 635 00:55:22,800 --> 00:55:25,200 Having nothing else with which to employ himself..." 636 00:55:25,200 --> 00:55:26,700 ( Harrumphs ) 637 00:55:26,800 --> 00:55:28,600 "...He seems to have endeavored to supply 638 00:55:28,600 --> 00:55:31,500 What he may suppose my negotiations defective in. 639 00:55:34,100 --> 00:55:36,100 He thinks that america has been too free 640 00:55:36,100 --> 00:55:38,100 In expressions of gratitude to france, 641 00:55:38,100 --> 00:55:41,100 And that she is more obliged to us than we to her. 642 00:55:41,200 --> 00:55:45,100 Mr. Adams's character and turn of mind are inappropriate 643 00:55:45,200 --> 00:55:47,100 To proper diplomacy." 644 00:55:47,200 --> 00:55:48,600 ( Laughs ) 645 00:55:48,700 --> 00:55:51,100 "And sometimes and in some things 646 00:55:51,100 --> 00:55:53,500 He is quite out of his senses. 647 00:55:53,500 --> 00:55:57,400 Your humble servant, 648 00:55:57,400 --> 00:55:59,500 Benjamin franklin." 649 00:56:02,700 --> 00:56:05,100 His letter was read to the congress 650 00:56:05,200 --> 00:56:08,500 In the presence of the chevalier de la luzerne. 651 00:56:08,500 --> 00:56:10,500 There are many in boston 652 00:56:10,500 --> 00:56:13,100 Who say dr. Franklin has greatly wronged you. 653 00:56:13,100 --> 00:56:16,600 Let the artful old knave have his cursed french. 654 00:56:20,900 --> 00:56:23,000 I am left with holland... 655 00:56:24,400 --> 00:56:27,200 For all the good that will do us. 656 00:56:27,200 --> 00:56:29,500 You have had no success? 657 00:56:30,800 --> 00:56:35,900 Do you mean, have i failed here as well? 658 00:56:52,300 --> 00:56:54,500 We have reason to be optimistic. 659 00:56:54,500 --> 00:56:58,100 Thousands of men under rochambeau joined general washington. 660 00:56:58,100 --> 00:57:02,500 Admiral de grasse is said to be sailing with a large fleet. 661 00:57:05,200 --> 00:57:07,700 Well, at long last. 662 00:57:07,800 --> 00:57:11,000 Dr. Franklin's efforts have been amply rewarded. 663 00:57:11,100 --> 00:57:14,300 Yes, i have no doubt dr. Franklin himself will be. 664 00:57:17,800 --> 00:57:20,900 If this war is won, he will have secured his place in our history 665 00:57:20,900 --> 00:57:23,300 And be celebrated for his statesmanship. 666 00:57:27,100 --> 00:57:29,100 Are you unwell, mr. Adams? 667 00:57:33,700 --> 00:57:36,400 I had hoped to seek your advice 668 00:57:36,400 --> 00:57:39,400 Before taking up my appointment in st. Petersburg. 669 00:57:39,400 --> 00:57:42,900 How may i help you? 670 00:57:42,900 --> 00:57:46,800 The language of queen catherine's court is french, 671 00:57:46,800 --> 00:57:48,700 And i have none of it. 672 00:57:48,800 --> 00:57:53,100 I was hoping to engage a secretary to assist me. 673 00:58:00,000 --> 00:58:02,600 Come come come come come. 674 00:58:04,600 --> 00:58:08,400 Russia, here. 675 00:58:09,800 --> 00:58:12,200 Very good. 676 00:58:12,200 --> 00:58:15,500 Will it be very cold there, father? 677 00:58:15,600 --> 00:58:18,200 Good heavens, no. 678 00:58:18,200 --> 00:58:20,800 Not for a massachusetts man. 679 00:58:22,700 --> 00:58:27,200 You must not let the idea of going to russia frighten you. 680 00:58:27,200 --> 00:58:30,400 You're 14 years old, johnny. 681 00:58:30,400 --> 00:58:32,800 Already a man, 682 00:58:32,900 --> 00:58:35,700 And never one for childish pursuits. 683 00:58:35,700 --> 00:58:38,500 - Yes? - Mmm. 684 00:58:38,600 --> 00:58:42,400 And i have confidence that you will make both of us very proud. 685 00:58:42,400 --> 00:58:45,200 I would rather stay here with you, father. 686 00:58:49,900 --> 00:58:52,600 Son, i would rather that you stay here as well. 687 00:58:52,600 --> 00:58:57,100 But it is time that you put your accomplishments to use 688 00:58:57,100 --> 00:58:59,900 In the service of your country. 689 00:59:06,000 --> 00:59:09,600 And you must not mind being sad. 690 00:59:09,700 --> 00:59:12,900 I would think less of you if you were not. 691 00:59:12,900 --> 00:59:16,100 There are times... 692 00:59:17,300 --> 00:59:19,800 When we must act against our inclinations. 693 00:59:24,200 --> 00:59:25,900 And at those times, 694 00:59:26,000 --> 00:59:28,500 We may pain those that we love. 695 00:59:32,200 --> 00:59:35,000 I left your mother, 696 00:59:35,000 --> 00:59:38,500 Who i love more than anything in the world, 697 00:59:38,600 --> 00:59:42,000 In order to shake europe by the scruff of the neck. 698 00:59:43,700 --> 00:59:47,000 That-- That was my choice. 699 00:59:49,800 --> 00:59:51,400 That was my duty. 700 00:59:53,000 --> 00:59:55,400 You see? 701 00:59:55,400 --> 00:59:57,900 And whatever one may say of me, 702 00:59:57,900 --> 00:59:59,800 I always press forward 703 00:59:59,800 --> 01:00:03,200 With any challenge that has ever been given to me. 704 01:00:05,900 --> 01:00:08,000 I know, father. 705 01:00:08,000 --> 01:00:10,500 I know you've tried. 706 01:00:12,600 --> 01:00:15,700 I'm sorry. 707 01:00:15,700 --> 01:00:18,200 I will do my duty. 708 01:00:33,200 --> 01:00:35,200 Now now. 709 01:00:35,200 --> 01:00:37,600 You mind mr. Dana, yeah? 710 01:00:37,600 --> 01:00:39,400 - Yes, sir. - There you go. 711 01:00:43,000 --> 01:00:45,300 Good journey to you, gentlemen. 712 01:01:10,500 --> 01:01:12,600 ( Coughing ) 713 01:01:20,700 --> 01:01:23,900 Congress has learned from the french minister 714 01:01:23,900 --> 01:01:25,900 That i have presented my credentials to the dutch government 715 01:01:26,000 --> 01:01:27,000 Without their permission. 716 01:01:27,000 --> 01:01:28,800 ( Chuckles ) 717 01:01:28,800 --> 01:01:31,600 They are-- They are astonished-- 718 01:01:31,600 --> 01:01:34,700 They are astonished at my ridiculous display-- 719 01:01:34,700 --> 01:01:36,500 Stay still, herr adams. 720 01:01:36,600 --> 01:01:38,700 That i should have the audacity 721 01:01:38,700 --> 01:01:40,500 To present myself to the dutch government 722 01:01:40,500 --> 01:01:43,700 Before they are in any way prepared to receive me. 723 01:01:45,400 --> 01:01:47,300 ( Mutters ) you bastards. 724 01:01:47,300 --> 01:01:48,600 Hold still, sir. 725 01:01:48,700 --> 01:01:51,400 ( Speaking dutch ) 726 01:01:51,400 --> 01:01:53,100 I'm ridiculous, am i? 727 01:01:53,200 --> 01:01:55,300 - ( Grunts ) - ( Fly buzzing ) 728 01:01:57,100 --> 01:02:00,200 Ridiculous. 729 01:02:01,300 --> 01:02:03,300 - The charge of vanity-- - Adams-- 730 01:02:03,300 --> 01:02:05,900 - -The charge of vanity is the last refuge 731 01:02:05,900 --> 01:02:08,700 Of little wits and of mercenary quacks! 732 01:02:08,800 --> 01:02:11,800 I tell you-- I am speaking, sir! 733 01:02:11,800 --> 01:02:14,000 I have long learned 734 01:02:14,000 --> 01:02:17,800 That a man may give offense... 735 01:02:20,200 --> 01:02:22,100 And he may still succeed. 736 01:02:25,300 --> 01:02:26,800 Oh! 737 01:02:34,800 --> 01:02:36,900 ( Speaking dutch ) 738 01:02:42,400 --> 01:02:44,900 Herr adams? 739 01:02:46,000 --> 01:02:48,100 Herr adams? 740 01:03:02,900 --> 01:03:05,000 Glorious news! 741 01:03:17,200 --> 01:03:19,500 Look, mama. 742 01:03:24,800 --> 01:03:26,800 Glorious intelligence. 743 01:03:28,800 --> 01:03:31,300 "Yesterday afternoon arrived in this harbor 744 01:03:31,400 --> 01:03:33,800 Captain lovatt, of the schooner adventure, 745 01:03:33,900 --> 01:03:36,100 From york river in chesapeake bay, 746 01:03:36,200 --> 01:03:38,100 Which he left the 20th instant, 747 01:03:38,200 --> 01:03:41,100 And brought us the glorious news 748 01:03:41,100 --> 01:03:43,500 Of the surrender of lord cornwall-- 749 01:03:43,500 --> 01:03:47,200 And brought us the glorious news of the surrender 750 01:03:47,200 --> 01:03:49,400 Of lord cornwallis; 751 01:03:49,400 --> 01:03:51,300 And his army prisoners of war to the allied army 752 01:03:51,400 --> 01:03:53,300 Under the command of our illustrious general; 753 01:03:53,300 --> 01:03:57,400 And the french fleet under the command of his excellency, the count de grasse." 754 01:03:57,400 --> 01:03:59,600 Is the war over? 755 01:03:59,600 --> 01:04:04,300 Not while there is a single british soldier remaining in america, 756 01:04:04,400 --> 01:04:07,000 But they cannot hold on for long, 757 01:04:07,000 --> 01:04:08,800 Not after this. 758 01:04:09,900 --> 01:04:12,600 God be praised. 759 01:04:12,600 --> 01:04:14,500 And general washington. 760 01:04:14,500 --> 01:04:16,500 Papa will be back? 761 01:04:16,500 --> 01:04:19,400 Yes, charles. Papa will be back. 762 01:04:24,900 --> 01:04:27,700 "Yesterday afternoon arrived in this harbor 763 01:04:27,700 --> 01:04:29,400 Captain lovatt, of the schooner adventure 764 01:04:29,400 --> 01:04:30,700 From york river in chesapeake bay, 765 01:04:30,700 --> 01:04:32,100 Which he left the 20th instant, 766 01:04:32,200 --> 01:04:35,200 And brought us the glorious news of the surrender 767 01:04:35,200 --> 01:04:36,900 Of lord cornwallis, 768 01:04:37,000 --> 01:04:41,100 - And his army prisoners of war." - ( Labored breathing ) 769 01:04:50,700 --> 01:04:52,800 ( Speaking dutch ) 770 01:05:00,000 --> 01:05:01,800 ( Boy speaking dutch ) 771 01:05:09,500 --> 01:05:11,300 Male: Mr. Adams. 772 01:05:14,000 --> 01:05:16,000 - Mr. Adams? - ( Gavel pounds ) 773 01:05:16,100 --> 01:05:18,900 - Man - ( Speaking dutch ) 774 01:05:21,300 --> 01:05:24,600 Abigail. Abigail. 775 01:05:26,900 --> 01:05:28,500 Abigail. 776 01:05:30,800 --> 01:05:33,400 Man: mr adams? Mr. Adams? 777 01:05:34,700 --> 01:05:38,400 Abigail.