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This movie is dedicated to Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, heir to ...

... the tradition of John Paul Jones.

We owe him enormous gratitude for his firm encouragement and inspiration.

We appreciate your cooperation in Defense Department...

... and the officers and sailors of the Navy of the United States.

Also to the sailors of the Spanish Navy.

And we thank Victor Oswald, counselor of production, its many services.

When embarking on a ship ...

... in foreign waters ...

... you gentlemen are they are giving ...

... new and important responsibilities.

Each one of you is now ...

... an ambassador of good will.

According to his behavior ...

... our nation will be judged.

This is a legacy that goes back ...

... to the first days of our Navy.

The first of our ships in hoisting ...

... our flag in a European port ...

... I was in charge of a man who contributed ...

... your best traditions of hero smo and victory.

John Paul Jones.

It was him, more than any other ...

... who laid the foundations ...

... of our way of acting.

They did not favor him or his birth ...

... nor the circumstances.

In fact, everything did ...

... in the most difficult way.

He came from a humble Scottish family ...

... and went to sea when I was 12 years old.

This happened in 1759.

High! High!

Those bagpipes are instruments for music ...

... of war and therefore they are prohibited.

My father already touched ...

... and his father before him.

And I'm sure I wore those same "skirts" ...

... that you carry now.

But for that "kilt" you ...

... can be sent to prison or banished.

I command you to disperse ...

... in the name of the King.

We've heard him perfectly.

But our king has another name.

Disp rsense, get ready!

In the name of "your" King!

Now we will drink for the true king.

For the king... On the other side of the sea.

Yes. God bless you.

By King Jimmy!

And by Bonnie Prince Charles!

God bless you.

Another, John.

Call our kilt skirt!

That we are a threat!

What do you think, zagal?

In that I do not care about kings ...

... but cross the sea.

You talk to the right man, John.

Mr. Younger knows everything about the sea

He is a ship owner.

But being a shipowner is not so nice ...

... like being a captain, is not it?

No, sir.

The shipowner stays in the account office.

They are not for foreign ports ...

... or feel the covers under your feet.

Do you want to sail in the open sea, boy?

Oh, yes sir!

Well, we'll see what we can do.

Look, kid.

In a few days you will be in a boat like se.

Wait here, boy.

And so the dream came true of a boy

His career started on a ship coasting.

I learned how to make sailor knots ...

... to handle the rudder and give pitch.

Everything a sailor needs to know.

At 17 he was already a seasoned navigator

Always eager to learn, working hard.

For that I served in all the possible boats.

He even enrolled in a slave ship.

But soon I decided that kind of traffic ...

... although lucrative, It was not for him.

Arrived at the age of majority, John knew ...

... the distant seas, the splendor of ports ...

... exotic and knew how to send to men.

Three years before the Declaration ...

... of Independence, it was not only ...

... captain of a ship, but co-owner.

It thrived in the West Indies.

The future seemed bright.

But there were problems on the horizon.

How is the second one?

It's getting better, sir.

The fever has dropped since the last night.

Take a look before go to sleep.

What are you worried about?

The boatswain and the first officer ...

... they have returned from earth.

I sent them to prepare the download.

If you go on deck, be careful.

Problems are coming.

Several men entered the rum store.

I think the time has come...

... to have a talk with These gentlemen.

Order that they return to their rooms.

We want our pay.

According to the contract we signed ...

... they will have their pay when we return ...

... to the port where they boarded.

We leave the port of embarkation ...

... more than a year ago ...

... and we wanted to disembark tonight ...

... with money in your pocket.

We will discuss that tomorrow.

But now come back immediately to the bow.

We will not move from here, captain, ...

... until he gave us the money what's wrong with it...

... stored in the safe from your cabin.

I told them to get out.

And I tell him to separate.

Ati ndale.

You, che a hand.

This man will not serve you anymore, captain.

He has broken the skull.

Put him on deck.

GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE TOBAGO

Ah, captain ... Paul.

Mr.

I think a man has died on your boat.

And I understand that it was you who killed him.

A mot n, in self defense. Kill or die.

Already. I understand all the problems what's wrong with it...

... the captain of a merchant ...

... to maintain authority on board.

However, a man has been killed ...

... in this port and as in every colony ...

... of His Majesty, a process must be opened.

I'm ready to face it, sir.

It is not as simple as that.

He will be charged with murder.

And in those circumstances ...

... provisional freedom is not allowed.

So he will have to be imprisoned.

At least I'll be safe there inside.

That mutinous rubbish will not stop ...

... until you stick a knife between the ribs.

At least until I can prove ...

... the accusation of motions against them.

So I'll have to put him in jail.

Sit down

While, We will wait for the military tribunal.

Be present!

And there is a problem, young man.

Know the time it takes so that a ...

... court of the Admiralty Does he meet here?

A year? Two years?

And while, what will happen to ...

... discipline in other ships?

When any pelagatos finds out ...

... that a captain can rot in the ...

... prison only to be enforced your authority.

You have a problem, young, but ...

... also creates me to another big problem.

I trust your advice, Excellency.

Si nte ... se!

He says here that he has a brother in Virginia.

Yes. Emigrated from Scotland after embark me.

Virginia is not too far away.

There you can buy a boat for a few pounds.

You are not officially yet under arrest.

Get out right away and change your name before.

Smith, Brown, Jones, it does not matter but get back.

And stay away for a year or two, While...

... the Admiralty court judge your case.

I will send you to call.

In the meantime, good trip ... Lord?

John Paul ...

Eeeeh?

... Jones, sir ... John Paul Jones.

It's not a very distinguished name, is it?

Peter Wooley, accountant, at your service.

I'm looking for William Paul.

I'm afraid I will not be able to find your ...

Why?

...whereabouts.

I want to say yes, sir.

The fact is that the captain Paul fell ill.

Certainly... He rests in the cemetery ...

... of the Fredericksburg church.

When?

Three months ago.

It must feel very strange ...

... for being here without knowing anything.

Yes, I am.

William Paul was all my family in Virginia.

Does it say family?

I am William's brother.

Really, sir?

Then you are John Paul.

The attorneys of Captain William were ...

... very concerned about trying to find him.

But they did not meet anyone as captain Paul.

Now I'm known for the name of Jones.

Mr. Wooley! Oh, excuse me, sir.

These are Scipio and Cato.

His brother was very fond of them.

I thought to release them when they were older.

But now the lawyers They plan to sell them ...

... as soon as it runs the Heritage.

William was right. They will be released.

I have never endured this unworthy ...

... trade in human beings.

Do they have family?

No, sir.

I will give you my name.

From now on they will be Cato and Scipio Jones.

I am a captain of a ship.

I went to sea when I was ...

... a little older than you.

I will have a boat again.

Would you like to get on board?

Yes, sir.

Guys, the food has a Waiting for a while

He is Duncan MacBean.

He worked with his brother the Last 5 years

You are also Scottish, for what I see.

Right, and I'm proud of it.

What kind of work did For my brother?

Help you the best I could in everything ...

... and play the bagpipes some party nights.

I have not heard bagpipes for a long time.

I would love it if I played a song when ...

... finish your meal and me with Mr. Wooley.

With pleasure, sir.

Come on guys.

You said something about another ship, captain.

If you allow me, He owns a very rich farm.

As accountant of the deceased Mr. William ...

... I assure you that I will have enough ...

... to buy a nice ship.

Before I need a good lawyer that clear ...

... my inheritance without too many questions.

Do you have a name?

Patrick Henry, the best lawyer in Virginia.

Although some consider that ...

... is something "free" with words.

Are you interested in politics, captain?

His brother was interested.

I see.

"Common sense", "American Crisis" ...

... "Patrick Henry's speeches".

How can I find this Patrick Henry?

Especially in the Chamber of the citizens.

I'll be happy to guide you there.

"They are so precious life or the peace so sweet ...

... to be bought ...

... at the price of chains and slavery?

Prob belo, Almighty God!

I do not know what decision they will take ...

... but with respect to me freedom or death!"

As it says, it's a bit free with the words.

If it is still free after write this ...

... he must be a good lawyer.

I appreciate your words, sir.

Patrick Henry, at your service.

I'm William Paul's brother ...

... John Paul Jones.

Jones?

It is a long story.

I would like to talk about it with you in private

Then it will be better in my house.

You are very kind.

I'll be back in a few hours, Mr. Wooley.

What good luck it stays ...

... tonight in Fredericksburg!

Why, sir?

Because that will allow me to show you ...

... the best hospitality in Virginia.

I hope you are my guest ...

... in the dance of the Chamber of the citizen.

I'll be happy.

Mr. Wooley.

Tom, you've had enough.

Why not? They are not going to dance.

Colleagues of yours, captain.

Of some ship of His Majesty.

Ladies and gentlemen of Virginia.

Ladies and gentlemen, it's midnight.

And at nightfall ...

... let me ask you to fill ...

... your glasses and raise them for something more.

As it is done in the best occasions.

For freedom!

Traici n!

But they are only words.

Colonial value, which is not better ...

... that the virtue of colonial women.

Quiet!

Put him on his feet.

Can I answer this?

A sober answer!

Follow him from here.

He is not in condition, but maybe ...

... one of your friends wants to respond.

What he says does not bother me ...

... but Parker is my companion.

If it is not to pu etazos, Maybe it's not so hard.

Jones, sir. John Paul Jones.

There are many Jones, gentleman. But...

... Lieutenant Parker is a commissioner of the King.

I answer for Mr. Jones and I do not ...

... it matters if it has bothered you what he said.

Gentlemen!

Knights cry.

Mr. Henry convencer ...

... to your young friends from that are controlled?

And I will guarantee ...

... the behavior of my men.

But, sir.

Silence! They pay attention when I speak!

I will see you outside when I present my apologies.

To those who want my apologies.

But there was an aggression, sir.

It's my orders!

Excuse me.

Congratulations, captain ... Very well done.

It's a pleasure, sir.

Me too.

A glass of wine?

Dorothea, I present the hero of the evening.

Captain John Paul Jones, Miss Danders.

Would you give me the honor of this dance?

I'm afraid that already ...

I promised it but given the circumstances...

... I'm honored to give him his turn.

I suppose a sailor ...

... can name all the stars.

It's part of the trade, sir.

I have sailed twice to South of Ecuador ...

... and along the coasts of India.

I have seen all the constellations ...

But I swear I never saw a so pretty...

... like the one I'm looking at at this time.

I heard you were a buccaneer, captain.

Maybe even a pirate.

Now I see that he uses the words as a poet.

What your eyes provoke me is ...

... mainly an inspiration.

Capiton, you can believe that a sudden ...

... and fast attack is the best strategy.

But I assure you that with me it is not so.

"Accompany me, Captain Jones?"

As I told you, it's a sum considerable, sir.

It's enough to buy a new boat?

Maybe.

But now I have no intention to buy it.

What? Yesterday you said ...

Yesterday was yesterday!

Wooley, I'm going to drop anchor.

I do not understand well, sir.

I renounce the sea. Buy a nice farm and ...

... will be a respectable member of the community.

He thinks I make a mistake looking for a home

Oh, it's not exactly that, sir.

It's just that Cato, Scipio ...

... and Mr. MacBean ...

... they were looking forward to sailing with you.

And, disclose me, me too.

Well, in return we will be farmers.

Now I will visit Danders house.

Patrick, I've investigated your new friend.

And I've heard about piracy.

If we come to a rebellion we may need ...

... some experienced pirates.

Our defense in the sea ...

... can not depend on adventurers.

Sir, that adventurer showed his pasta last night.

"Captain Jones, sir!

I'm glad you accepted the invitation, John.

Thank you.

I met Mr. Danders last night.

I had the honor.

Allow me to congratulate you for his behavior.

Please take a seat.

Thank you.

His punch was a blow for Liberty.

No Scots is alien ...

... to the cause of freedom, sir.

I would add that like most of the English.

England respects and loves freedom.

The settlers are descendants of English.

You are not alien to the Burke's words.

Unfortunately, Edward Burke ...

... even if he is a member of Parliament ...

... he is not prime minister of England.

You like to speak clearly ...

... as much as we do.

The resistance in the colonies ...

... grows day by day.

I understand that.

We have courageous officers in the Army.

But we are missing sailors experts and brave.

I would accept being named ...

... officer of the Continental Navy?

I did not know there was a Continental Marina.

Only in name, but in its moment it will be ...

... necessary to have competent officers.

My roots are Scottish.

And my house is the bridge of a ship.

My sympathy is for the fight for Liberty.

But I did not come to Virginia for an appointment.

And why have you come?

To escape from prison.

Is it enough response for you?

Any court can acquit you.

Only one Crown Court You can judge me.

But right now I am accused of homicide.

Gentlemen, I support you with all my heart.

But right now there is no war.

And also I have made a decision ...

... that prevents me from accepting his offer.

What is it about?

I have spent almost all my life in the sea.

And now I would like to spend my days like you.

A house with a nice farm in Virginia.

So with my brother's inheritance ...

... I can forget my problems ...

... as captain and Enjoy my property.

It's all over now ...

I hope you do not feel ...

... too much nostalgia for the sea.

Nostalgia of icy winds and storms ...

... when do I have all this?

Do not say crazy things.

Come, let's toast for a life of ...

... rest, contemplation and poetry.

Why so many roosters?

Hens.

What is that smell?

Pigs

Is it necessary?

Uh-uh So it has eggs and bacon.

They must scrub those sheds every morning.

The pigs are pigs.

What is that?

Shit. The most recent

There is nothing better to fertilize the earth.

This is your horse, sir.

I arranged to have it ready to leave.

If you notice nervous, Do not try to jump hurdles.

What a nice day, captain.

Definitely. It is a great pleasure to see them.

I hope to see you soon on better occasion.

He has lost the horse.

Yes, I did.

Will not he try to mount it again?

I know he will.

Friday, Saturday and morning in the morning.

It's my hat!

Yes.

Where did you find it?

Miss Dorothea ... By the way, he said ...

... that it would be tomorrow the afternoon on the river ...

...at three, near the Harper Bridge.

Did he say anything else?

Something that a boat will be ...

... a vehicle best suited for you.

Do you still want to go out and ride tomorrow?

No. This afternoon.

Invoices, invoices, purchases, purchases...

And also sales, sir.

But everything is papers.

So much paperwork to run a farm?

No accounting on a ship?

Yes, but in another way.

This is a sextant, Mr. Wooley.

Do you know what it is?

Something related to navigation, I suppose.

Exact.

With this "paperwork" any navigator ...

... can know the position of the ship ...

... at any time of the day or at night.

Come on, I'll show you how it works.

With the sextant, the distance from the Sun ...

... or a star to the horizon.

Go, here there is no horizon.

That's the horizon, sir.

That is a false horizon.

I need a true horizon ...

... defined, strong ...

... of course, cutting an open sky.

I have a message for you.

About Mr. Danders?

Yes.

Will you receive me this afternoon?

Yes, at four o'clock.

All right.

I think a suitor respectable must ...

... be taken into account for yourself ...

... and not just for the wealth of his family.

I ask your blessing for it, Mr.

Did your father have property in Scotland?

One of the largest. He was the gardener.

Dorothea is related to the ...

... more illustrious names in England.

Two ancestors were royal governors.

She is a cousin of Martha Washington.

But the most important thing is who is my daughter

You are alien to our land and customs.

He has served on slave ships ...

... and is accused of murder in high sea.

Lord, let's admit we have little in common.

We both love the same woman.

You gave him ancestors, I will give him heirs.

You have given it a name of owners.

I will give you one that we can build together.

And more, it will give you the strongest love ...

... that a man has never given.

When I leave this house ...

... do not try to see my daughter again.

Suppose I do not accept your orders.

It is a probability that I'm not going to argue...

... because Dorothea does not want to see him.

Have you talked to her?

I have done.

And you agree with what what do you say?

It is.

John!

You have heard what your father He told me?

He considers you an adventurer.

A pirate.

John!

I would not want to disappoint you.

The pirate would kidnap you, Dorothea.

We're going to Carolina or Georgia. We will get married.

I know what my feelings are ... and yours.

You must know that I love my father too.

That does not change anything, of course.

But you must understand it!

I can not give up everything I have.

It's the only world I know.

Maybe ... I ...

Do you love me or not?

Dorothea, please, Go up to your room.

John, there's news. A commission has departed ...

... with Colonel Washington to represent...

... to Virginia ...

... in the extraordinary session congressional.

The campaigns touch alarm.

Are you going to start the war?

It's already started. It fights in Lexington and Concord.

And the coasts are blocked. It has arrived.

Will you fight for your new homeland?

Y t ?

Of course.

I hope to be the first governor ...

... of the free Virginia.

Let's make a toast.

It will be harder to find ...

... to the governor's wife.

You've already had your eye on some lucky?

She still does not know ...

... but my goal is Dorothea.

I just put the house for sale.

Why?

It is a long story.

Let's drink for my new ship.

That will carry the flag of a new nation.

You are ordered to report Captain Dudley ...

... Saltonstall, Commander of the ship "Alfred".

We have discussed with the Marine Committee ...

... for two days until have you understood ...

... that you should assume the command.

We only have four ships, many ...

... aspirants and many relatives.

The Committee may decide that the water ...

... salty is more dense than blood.

Dashboards must be formed ...

... according to the model and the competition.

What happens?

The admiral is arriving.

Very well.

This flag will fly on a ship ...

... American for the first time.

I will hoist it with my own hands.

And formulate the oath that will serve ...

... to our cause with fidelity and honor.

Have weapons!

Welcome aboard, admiral.

I request your permission to hoist the flag, sir.

You can proceed, Mr. Jones.

On the shoulder!

Have weapons!

Fire the two!

Fire three!

Fire the four!

Fire the five!

Fire on the six!

Fire seven!

Fire on the eight!

Fire on the nine!

Fire on ten!

Sit down, please.

You sit down too.

Thank you, sir.

The ship is ready and now that we're alone...

... can I ask where Is the captain?

A few will be detained more days, sir.

This happens because of political influences.

A captain absent from his ship ...

... on an occasion like this.

Stopped for a few days! Please!

How do they hope to make a Navy thus?

At least, admiral, we have given him ...

... an excellent second in command.

The boat is pretty clean.

Everything was in order this morning.

The men were trained in the canyons?

In theory and practice, admiral.

Only the objective is missing.

I think you will find it in these orders.

He is ordered to capture weapons and ammunition ...

... for the Washington Army ...

... and sink the ships that they exercise the blockade.

Go to ... Abaco!

Where the hell is Abaco?

Northeast of New Providence, in the Bahamas.

All the batteries of Fort Nassau ...

... will point to us.

I guess the only alternative is to skirt ...

... the south of the island to enter by land.

Any question?

No, sir.

Two observations, sir.

First: there you can not anchor.

Second: if we disembark here ...

... we will have to cross the whole island.

Since the fort awaits us ...

... we must disembark in the other part ...

... and attack the fort of Montagu, ...

... where there is only a small garrison.

Then we will march 3 miles ...

... and we will take Nassau from behind.

But there are dangerous reefs, it's not possible.

We captured a Nassau pilot yesterday.

Do you think it wise to trust an enemy?

I trust in me. And besides, I'll be stuck to him.

I know these waters well.

If we use that pilot, we will anchor ...

... in front of Fort Montagu without a scratch.

Are you persuasive, Jones, but if it fails ...

We will not fail.

We will anchor out of reach of the ca ones.

Give me 200 Marines, small boats for ...

...land, and dinner tonight in Nassau.

He will have you hang on the stick greater if it fails.

And when has it been said that send sailors ...

... from a ship to fight on land?

The Vikings, admiral, a thousand years ago

His audacity amazes me, but, ...

...somehow, He has convinced me.

Gentlemen, We will adopt Jones' plan.

We're done.

Fund, six.

Fleet to port!

Starboard, a point.

Starboard to a point, sir.

Surface water avante!

Starboard, a point.

Starboard to a point, sir.

And half, five.

Slow progress

Slow progress, sir.

Background, four.

Starboard, a point.

Starboard, a point, sir.

Three and three quarters.

Romps to the bow!

Get candles, secure sheets!

Get candles, secure sheets!

And half, three.

Reef to starboard.

Port, a point.

Port one point, sir.

To the brand, three.

Deep water avante!

"Fund in the chain, sir!

Drop the anchor!

Drop the anchor!

They have not made a single shot against us.

What is what you see above of the fort?

Can you distinguish it?

It is our flag. The fort is ours.

When in the course of events ...

... it is necessary for a people to dissolve ...

... the political link that had with another ...

... an honest respect for opinions ...

... of humanity requires declare ...

... the causes that drive them to separation.

These truths are evident in themselves:

That all men are created equal.

That the Creator gave them inalienable rights.

That life is between them, freedom...

... and the search for happiness.

What to ensure these rights ...

... governments are instituted Between the men.

Deriving its just powers ...

... of the consent of the governed.

Can I come in, sir?

Come in, Wooley.

As order , sent the documents to ground.

Now Scipio and Cato are legally free.

I just received my first independent command.

The AtlÃntico will be the theater of our runs.

This is a small ship.

We only have 12 canons.

But we are fragile and fast.

Dance in the middle of a fleet ...

... as a "prima ballerina".

Think about it: we will comply Soon the mission.

We'll have lots of dams from New ...

... Scotland to the West Indies.

While a whole fleet of ships ...

... of His Majesty watches and wait for us.

Even better. They say that discretion ...

... is the best part of the value.

We will make the daring ...

... be the best part of discretion.

Between!

Mr. MacBean is on board, sir.

MacBean?

What are you doing out of the plantation?

MacBean, welcome on board.

But who authorized you to leave the plantation?

Captain, there is no more plantation.

The buildings burned, the crops...

... razed, dead cattle.

The troops of Lord Dunmore and his friends...

... "Tories" have not stopped stone on stone.

Lord Dunmore can have his own ...

... concept of civilized war.

He knows what I am and what am I doing?

But for men, the farm was his house.

What has become of them?

Deported and sold in Jamaica.

What knaves!

I have orders to sail tomorrow.

Capture, sink, burn or destroy all ...

... ship, transport and effective of the enemy.

For the Continental Congress ...

... and with the help of God ...

... I will.

Captain, I think that also will interest this.

Miss Dorothea is committed ...

... with Mr. Patrick Henry.

Am I still at your service?

Now I have no more fortune than my sword.

I have no future but to fight to the enemy

The gun is not new in my hands ...

... and I bring the bagpipe with me and the "kilt".

Go see Wooley.

Tell him I gave him a bed.

Barco in sight!

How far?

Two miles ahead!

Zafarrancho combat!

Prepared for the boarding.

Sunken, burned or captured, 18 ships.

In a merchant, near Newfoundland, ...

... we appropriated 18,000 uniforms ...

... 7,000 blankets ...

... 1,400 tents ...

... about two million cartridges ...

... sanitary material and surgical with ...

... destiny to the army of General Burgoyne.

Earth in sight, sir.

Very well. I am coming right away.

Understood, sir.

Drop the anchor.

Take a seat, sir.

Here is the report of my mission ...

... for the Navy Commission.

The button has already reached port.

Magnificent work.

A few weeks to repair and ...

... replenish and we will sail again.

A better crew for a better ship.

You will no longer be in charge.

Other ship?

I was fond of this.

It will not be another ship, at least for now.

While you were at sea ...

... the Commission prepared the naval list.

We have eighteen captains available ...

... and you are the eighteenth.

In a nutshell: more commanders than ships.

And you are the youngest ...

We could take a thousand things Useful from ...

... Marina del Rey, but to start we take ...

... your worst flaw: the appointments ...

... by political and family influence.

But forget about me.

It is much more important than ...

... every appointment in this Marina ...

... that is from a new country ...

... depends on favoritism and corruption.

That must be eliminated from the beginning ...

... or not having Marina.

I'm sorry, sir.

Why do not you talk to who signed ...

... your appointment: John Hancock?

It's in Philadelphia.

That's what it will do.

I need a clear answer of someone...

... from the Navy Commission, Mr. Hancock.

Why have not I been given a new command?

The members of the Commission are already ...

... way to Baltimore.

Go see me there.

And lose more weeks?

And deprive the army of Washington ...

... of what I can capture?

I need more orders and you can sign them.

The truth is that I can not.

The Committee has approved a new scale.

I am perfectly aware that my ...

... name is the last one on the list. Why?

The list has been made in a hurry ...

... without paying attention to mritos or capacity.

Lee, Hopkins and Adams approved it.

So it's Lee who has left without a ship

Fourteenth among thieves, cowards and ...

... captains who have never sailed!

It can be changed.

Hewes, Morris and Tom Jefferson They are your friends.

Me too.

Trust us and come to Baltimore.

I do not plan to go.

Before captain without ship, begging before ...

...The congress, I feel obliged to resign.

I will send my resignation from the Continental Marina ...

... to General Washington, in Valley Forge.

The general will be awake. Work ...

... almost all night. It will take you to him.

Captain John Paul Jones, sir.

He knew about his arrival. I beg you to have the ...

... patience to wait for let this letter end.

Yes, sir.

"Misery and suffering to the that we are already ...

... used for a long time.

Today, an officer informed me that ...

... the situation of the camp It is such that ...

... very likely ...

... the Army will have to dissolve soon.

The love of freedom, that once nested in ...

... the chest of those who support this ...

... country, is now controlled for hunger, ...

... one of the most urgent human needs.

Now a future of total need.

Something that will prevent you from keeping my authority ...

... beyond the disintegration.

Even the mot sen adds to my worries.

And day and night, the surgeons ...

... they do their bloody work ...

... since the freezes, ...

... more terrible than enemy cannons, ...

... they make massive amputations necessary.

Sir, you have no need to ...

... listen to this litany of pessimism.

And I do not have to remind you that the load ...

... that you captured was a great help.

You are going to be recommended.

But, tell me why it is here.

I have come to offer my services.

In any position.

You are a Navy officer.

Why do not you continue with your ship?

I do not have a boat, sir.

I know my job as Naval officer,...

... but what's that for? when you choose ...

... at the controls only for recommendations.

Seventeen captains are above me.

That's why, sir, I resign from my position in the ...

... Marina Continental de the United States.

Why are you fighting, Jones?

For freedom or for a promotion?

He talks to me about the Continental Marina of the USA

But there will not be the United States unless ...

... that all of us remain united ...

... for the vision of freedom and independence ...

... to which we have sworn dedicate ourselves with ...

... all our strength to make it happen

And it will be reality.

We will achieve our goal.

And we will lay the foundations for the news...

... generations of free men who ...

... I'm sure it's will benefit from the ...

... ideals instituted in this blessed earth.

The United States will continue existing ...

... while we have faith!

And you have lost your faith. So...

... suggest that his resignation be accepted

I'm embarrassed, general, that my bitterness ...

... personal made him wasting time.

I would like to go back to any ship ...

... in any position.

It does not disappoint me.

Even though he sees a disastrous army ...

... I am sure that the victory ...

... will be ours in the spring.

The news of that victory ...

... will favor an alliance with France.

Of course, the enemy will try ...

... block our coasts.

We must build a ship that break the siege ...

... and take my news to Ben Franklin in Paris.

At your orders, sir.

You know that the "Ranger" is in Portsmouth?

Yes, sir. Out of service.

Without candles and without crew.

If I could do it with the "Ranger" ...

... I can fix it, recruit the crew ...

... and be ready to carry News...

... of the victory I'm sure of?

With the help of Providence and with...

... the inspiration of my Commander in chief...

... yes, sir.

The "Ranger", in opinion of those who have seen it, ...

...is one of the best American cruises.

Any volunteer who I want to surf ...

... aboard the mentioned "Ranger" ship ...

... will have all the comforts I can wait.

All expenses of reasonable trip ...

... and the advancement of money will be paid now.

How much?

It is paid in advance when you sign up.

40 dollars for professional sailors ...

... and 20 for all the others.

Are you American, friend?

Totally. I'm an Indian Narraganset.

I'm not a sailor, but I'm very good with this.

Leave that and put your mark here.

My name is Gunner Lowrie. I was the head of the battery.

I had already dropped anchor, but...

... a night of problems with the local police ...

... makes me travel for no have more problems

Better that you also make a mark.

The crew is practically complete.

They are almost all inmates, as he asked me.

We will make them work and train ...

... and we will have you happy.

What is that?

We already have a whip?

Yes, sir.

Orders more.

I will stay with this article, for now

Mr. Simpson come to my cabin, please.

There must be discipline in the crew.

But degradation and brutality ...

... should not be part of the punishment.

In my last journey in the "Providence" ...

... we did not have to take a only once the whip.

And we did not use it because I pulled to the sea the only ...

... that we had the first day of navigation.

Do the same, Simpson. Immediately.

I will not detour with you, Mr. Simpson.

His friends make him be my second.

But since you will sail with me, I will ask you ...

... have the efficiency that I consider necessary.

And I am very demanding about to efficiency.

We will follow a route to the north.

In this time of year?

Yes. We will have the difficulty of winds and ...

... storms, but the journey will be fast.

We will sail with all the sail ...

... without wasting a single blow of wind.

Between!

The marines are ready to the inspection.

I leave right away.

Go back to your job, Mr. Simpson.

Attend!

They raise the flag!

Have weapons!

Arms on the shoulder!

PETER WOOLEY'S JOURNAL

"The captain was right when He said to the Lord ...

... Simpson we would have a hard journey.

But he did not worry The elements...

Your big concern is if ...

... the new flag of the U.S...

... will be recognized by French authorities.

We'll know tomorrow when get to Brest. "

Save from greeting number six.

If they do not respond soon, they are going to hear me.

Save from greeting number seven.

Greeting completed.

Very well.

We will have to wait for your answer.

They return the greeting, sir.

Write in the bitbook, Mr. Wooley:

"The first salute to the flag of the USA ".

To the order, sir!

When can I see you?

The commissioner does not receive at this time.

If you are so kind to leave me your card.

Card? I do not have a card.

But, sir ... Lord.

It is not possible, sir.

Mr. Intendant.

Mr. Intendant, please.

What is there?

A Navy officer.

What do you want?

I'm the captain John Paul Jones ...

... from the "Ranger" navigator, of the US Navy.

And I'm here to talk with the doctor...

... Benjamin Franklin of an urgent matter.

Yes ... My dear sir ...

Many people ... diplomats, bankers ...

... scientists, ordinary citizens, etc, etc ...

... they always want to see commissioned by ...

... matters that they consider very urgent.

But this is your time to rest and meditation.

But I bring some letters ...

I will take them ...

I have traveled 3,000 miles to reach ...

... this message in person, sir!

So I'm going to notify the Dr. Franklin ...

... that I'm here!

Immediately!

Have I heard the name of John Paul Jones?

That's right, sir.

At your service.

Welcome, captain.

I wanted to know him since he found out ...

... of his brilliant deed with the "Providence".

Come on! Between!

He must have made a quick crossing ...

... but quite stormy, given the season.

This is my cargo, sir.

Thank you.

Sailing is a vocation that ...

... I honestly can not understand.

I agree whit you on that thing...

... with the great Dr. Johnson, who said ...

... that life on board a ship offers ...

... all the restrictions of a prison ...

... without having the protection nor security.

A great victory!

Captain ... you have made the sun ...

... come out twice this morning.

We will celebrate it!

I'm going to ask for champagne, captain.

Champ n?

I was about to order t .

Is that today is a great day, Aim e.

I'll tell you everything, but first let me ...

... introduce you to Captain John Paul Jones.

Miss Aim e from Tellison.

Your server, sir.

Champ n And fast.

Aim e, the American Army Has obtained...

... a great and I would say that decisive victory.

And this gallant officer comes to bring the news.

Munici n for me in the Court, eh?

Your Majesty will be very impressed.

And you, captain ...

Where will you stay while Are you in Paris?

Well, sir, I ...

He will stay here, with me. It is appropriate.

I imagine that I will be very fatigued ...

... after such a long trip.

What do you need right now, captain?

A bathroom.

And a bigger ship and better armed.

Your requests will put us both in ...

... a difficult situation, my ardent friend

They are building a frigate in Holland.

But you can not take it.

That would compromise the king of France.

He thought that King Luis was sympathetic with our cause.

Definitely. But it has excellent relations with Holland.

And the Dutch have a Treaty with England.

You, sir, He has a lot to learn.

I did not come to do politics, senorita.

I have come here to fight.

Sir, if you can not give me a better ship ...

... leave with the "Ranger".

I'm authorized to set sail when I want.

Patience, captain. Patience.

I have to deal with the Court.

And while I'm in those matters ...

This is your first visit To Paris, captain?

Yes, sir.

Then, the senorita is right.

The formation of a gentleman It is not complete ...

... without good knowledge of this beautiful city.

While I carry out my duties in the Court, ...

... and that will take me some time, ...

... maybe you, miss, I would accept to act ...

... as a guide and instructor.

And now a toast: for the magnificent ...

... news that he has brought, captain.

Truly intend to invade the British island?

Yes, really.

With your little boat?

With my little boat.

That has not been done since William the ...

...Conqueror, that "only" was a king.

I suspect you are crazy.

Do not get angry, I love crazy people.

Nothing is impossible for them.

I like that he thinks so.

Dr. Franklin knows your plans?

He knows them.

And has he given his approval?

He said that if he were 50 years younger ...

... would have enrolled in my crew.

Do not be skeptical.

The mine is not an absurd plan and useless.

A landing on the English coast, no matter...

... how small it is, will cause a great impression ...

... to the Admiralty because it will be a huge surprise

The Royal Navy will have to monitor its own waters ...

... while I move like a ghost.

Public opinion will oppose to a war ...

... that many citizens they do not understand anymore

Lloyds and its partners will go up both your insurance ...

... that the merchants will protest.

While the captain John Paul Jones ...

... will play the ghost ship game.

Exactly.

When will you leave with your boat?

Morning.

Early.

"You'll take care of yourself a lot, captain?

Come back safe and sound.

Mr. Simpson!

S , sir?

Stay on course until nightfall.

And call the officers in my cabin.

Yes, sir.

Gentlemen, the land that we have bow ...

... is the port of Whitehaven, that I know well.

During the night we will enter in the roadstead and ...

... we will burn all the boats that we see.

I understand that there is a fort.

Right. And I intend to capture it.

How?

We will load two chalupas with volunteers before dawn.

You, Simpson, will go with a boat to burn the boats.

Wallingford will lead the assault on the strong.

Any comment?

I think it's crazy.

If they catch us, They will hang us like pirates.

In my plan, I do not foresee being captured.

Your plan needs volunteers.

And I do not intend to be one of them

I have command of this ship, Mr. Simpson.

By virtue of my graduation and of the mission ...

... it has given me the Congress.

But you will not use those considerations with you.

Dir only I command this ship ...

... because of the fact that I am the best man.

A fact that I am willing to ...

... show you where and Cundo he pleases.

Wallingford, you will take command of ...

... the chalupa assigned to the Lord Simpson.

And I myself will direct the attack on the fort.

That's it, gentlemen.

Write a report in the Bit cora notebook.

Yes, sir.

Captain, I would like to volunteer.

I do not accept you as a volunteer, Wooley.

I'm afraid it does not suit the party ...

... of the kangaroo that I'm going to give tonight.

Deployment to men in the key points.

Wait to see my sign for start to burn.

Yes, sir.

Stay with the boats and have your eyes open.

Yes, sir.

What is that?

I'm sorry, sir, it's that ...

Do you want action, Mr. Wooley?

Yes, sir.

Well, try to use it well.

Thank you, sir.

Do not move.

Ross and Brown, stay with him.

Wake up, gentlemen. They have guests.

Boys, You are my prisoners.

Do not cause us problems and everything will be fine.

If a fly moves, You dispatched it.

Lowrie, Thomas, on duty!

Wooley, make the signal.

Occupy the canyons.

Pirates! Pirates!

Pirates!

We are not pirates!

King George's soldiers have plundered ...

... our coasts in America.

And I'm returning those visits.

Nobody will be hurt if they allow us ...

... pass without bothering us.

Leave free passage!

Let them go.

Why do we have to let them through?

We do not want blood on our streets.

Let them go!

Long!

Get off! Hurry!

"Pirate landing in Whitehaven"

"Rebel frigate attacks port"

"Alarm in the city of London"

LLOYDS OF LONDON

Silence please.

Silence please.

Gentlemen, the insurer Lloyds ...

... can not accept this risk.

Our coasts have been even threatened ...

... and an increase in premiums is certain.

C MARA DE LOS COMUNES

This war, which violates Our Constitution, ...

... now threatens to explode in our faces.

The Americans have suffered a lot.

But they endure their suffering with character and courage.

Because they look for a common benefit.

The war, on the other hand, is based on ...

... the main ideas of self-defense and justice.

Let me go to the words ...

... from my honorable colleague, Mr. Burke.

First, the inhabitants of the colonies ...

... are descendants of English.

Therefore, not only are they delivered to freedom ...

... but to freedom of agreement to English ideas ...

... and on English principles.

For the first time after Many centuries...

... England has been invaded.

But this is not the first time that ...

... Scotland fights for a cause that is dear to us.

Let me tell you that in the long story ...

... of the maritime war ...

... it is difficult to find a so daring company ...

... like that of this brave captain.

My friends, let's raise our glasses ...

... to the health of John Paul Jones.

John Paul Jones!

You're American, are not you?

Indeed.

And why he has not raised his glass ...

... to the health of Captain Jones?

We are abstainers, sir. Abstemios

It is shameful.

He is not more than an adventurer.

And also dangerous.

Waving our flag at your whim.

Listen to our French friends:

They think that of Whitehaven, actually a ...

... minor expedition, History has changed.

Many Englishmen also They think the same.

Gentlemen, I have summoned this commission ...

... because the captain wishes submit a request.

It's very kind of the captain ...

... take time off from your celebrations.

Sir, I will let you know my intentions.

And my only purpose when coming to Paris ...

... is asking for money.

Money for my boat and my crew.

My men are hungry ...

... because they have not received their payments ...

... and the ship needs urgent repairs.

This commission has no funds ...

... for your purposes, captain.

We already made it present to Dr. Franklin.

The whole adventure was carried out ...

... without our authorization.

God gave us the authority ...

... to declare our independence.

You will take your authority to kill with hunger ...

... to men or to Fight for them, Mr. Lee?

I prefer to confront facts, doctor.

In a sworn report, his first lieutenant ...

... says that Captain Jones ...

... he can not handle his men.

What do you say, Jones?

Mr. Simpson will have to explain ...

... your lies before a military court.

I do not advise it, captain.

Lieutenant Simpson belongs to one of ...

... the best families from New England.

I do not care if he's a relative yours or the devil, Mr. Adams ...

... but I'm still commanded by the "Ranger".

There are changes you may not know.

Congress has ordered return to the "Ranger".

By our recommendation, the mission ...

... the "Ranger" here is over.

Finished!

It has just begun!

The landing of Whitehaven has given us ...

... an advantage that we should not lose.

Leave those decisions to our French allies.

Your ship returns to America.

It is true that we can not keep the "Ranger" here.

But, if you choose stay here without your boat ...

... we can not help it.

Could we?

I'll leave Simpson in command ...

... of the "Ranger" on the return?

Withdraw the charges against Simpson ...

... if you pay the crew.

Resign to your ship?

In these circumstances ... Yes.

The crew will receive their salaries ...

... but you are far away of another command.

Good morning, sir.

Good morning, gentlemen.

If you have enough patience ...

... I can have what you want.

Stay here, John.

I have a plan.

Have I played well?

Who taught you?

Dr. Franklin.

Aim e, how did you meet the good of the doctor?

In the court.

The king in person asked him to ...

... instructed me in so many things.

Sciences, philosophy ...

We became very good friends.

It horrifies me to think that You can go back to America.

I love him very much.

For me, it's almost like a father.

You have never mentioned your family.

Where is your father?

I...

I do not have a father

I want to say that...

... my mother did not take her name.

Does it surprise you?

Neither is my real name Jones.

I've talked for four hours ...

... with the Minister of the Navy.

He refuses to take you letter to the King.

They reject my plan to embark ...

... French troops in charge of Lafayette?

Lafayette has been sent to the border with Spain.

And the French Royal Navy does not can you do that ...

... your ships sail under American flag.

So I must stay on land in Paris.

Unless you accept Become a French officer.

I'm the captain of the Navy Continental of the USA

But temporarily unemployed, my friend

If the Minister of the Navy rejects take your letters to the King, ...

... I can not pass over him.

We will try again, Of course.

We try to create a new naval power.

Above politics and of favoritism.

We must resign now, Dr. Franklin?

Nobody can answer to That question, John.

Attend!

Greetings!

What does this mean?

With the "Ranger" under Simpson, ...

... we gave ourselves permission to desert, captain.

This is the first group.

The rest will arrive tomorrow.

And we've brought the flag, sir.

The flag that you were the first to hoist.

I see you still have crew, captain.

Fortunately, I know.

Now more than ever I am determined to ...

... get another boat, with God's help.

Three cheers for the captain!

-Hip, hip! Hurra!

-Hip, hip! Hurra!

-Hip, hip! Hurra!

"I'm not an adventurer in look for fortune ...

... I seek to serve the cause ...

... that His Majesty sponsors ...

... and that makes him a protector ...

... of the rights of man ...

... and in the best of kings. "

This letter happened ...

... from Mrs. Tellison to the queen and to me.

It's a very strange protocol. No, Doctor Franklin?

If the door is closed, you have to enter ...

... through the back window, Majesty.

A closed door, maybe, by the Minister of the Navy.

We sympathize with your letter, captain ...

... but the help he asks us it's not possible.

It's not possible.

We can not steal material to own Marina.

For his victory he will be rewarded.

But this ship ...

... I'll have to get it by myself.

One last word, Sire.

Well?

Her Majesty is allowed the Queen make investments?

His Majesty has a necklace of diamonds...

... that, by itself, It's worth three regiments.

A frigate is better investment than diamonds

You can capture a fleet.

A prize, Mrs.

The doctor is right.

A frigate is better investment than all your diamonds

So, I want the captain have your boat.

His Majesty grants him the Grace to help you.

It will give that ship a dignified fame ...

... of the generosity of His Majesty.

The captain hopes that the reputation ...

... of your ship be worthy of your generosity.

Thanks, captain.

But, I put a condition.

Your boat should sail under your own flag.

And with an American name.

What name will you put on your boat?

The one of an American?

Your Majesty wants to know if your ship ...

... will have the name of some American lady

No, Majesty.

With your permission, I would like to honor ...

... to my dear friend, Dr. Franklin.

I have never sailed without his famous ...

... almanac, that of "Poor Ricardo".

I would like to give that name to my ship.

Thanks, John.

Poor Ricardo in French should be ...

Bonhomme Richard.

It is a very pretty name.

The "Bonhomme Richard".

"Bonhomme Richard."

It seems rickety and slow.

Probably navigate sideways like a crab.

This crab, Mr. MacBean, ...

... will have very strong pincers.

Will be armed, at least, with 28 ca ones.

Yes, captain.

I do not want to offend the ship ...

... but these canyons that have given us ...

... they are all pieces of discarding.

Yes.

Capit n Jones?

Yes.

I'm Lieutenant Landais. I have orders ...

... from Mr. Lee, of the American Commission, ...

... to command the "Alliance" in your squad.

Your orders seem in order, but they are strange.

You are assigned to my squad ...

... but, according to this, you will decide according to ...

... his opinion, how and when you want

This mission will measure the effectiveness from all of us.

We will respond to the devil if we fail.

When will we sail?

I will give you notice.

In the meantime, prepare your ship as soon as possible.

And who are you?

Lieutenant Richard Dale, showing up on board.

And, if I can say it, happy to be under his command.

Pleasure is mine, Mr. Dale.

You will be the second in command.

Wooley!

S , sir!

Lieutenant Dale, This is my secretary ...

... that prefers the gun to the inkwell.

Also on this mission, with the permission of the commander.

No!

Mr. Dale will be second in command.

Let's go to my cabin to celebrate his appointment.

This ship is the old "Duras" Is not that so, sir?

Yes.

It was built by the Line of the Indies ...

... only to transport spices.

The ca ones are waste material.

The crew are former sailors of the "Ranger" ...

... and the worst trash in the port.

In spite of everything, it will give battle.

It is well known that you He has never lost one.

I still have not fought as I want.

And the rest of the squad, sir?

I prefer this to be left for you.

I do not want to lose the crew before sailing.

I'm forced to accept that two other officers ...

... have the independent command of their ships.

That means they will not obey me if you do not want

And it may happen that when there is ...

... teach the teeth We have to fight alone.

You have all kinds of enemies, captain.

Yes.

And the English are the best.

I do not pretend to understand your religion.

But I know I light a candle ...

... it symbolizes making a request.

Why did you light two candles?

I had two requests.

One, for John to come back safe and sound.

And the other one?

It's very private, sir.

We've lost contact again ...

... with the rest of the squad, Mr.

Every once in a while we glimpse your candles ...

... but they do not respond to our signals.

I'm not surprised.

It is more difficult to follow the trace to Landais ...

... that the convoy we are looking for.

If I could find that damn convoy.

Mr. Dole, imagine what it would mean to arrest ...

... those ships with supplies for a whole fleet?

We have to find it.

We must get to Flamborough Head soon.

Watch it!

It could be the convoy.

Give it!

I have written two letters.

One for Dr. Franklin and another ...

... for Senorita Aim e de Tellison.

They are on this desk.

Understood, sir.

Let's go on deck.

Mr. Dale ...

... ready to attack.

To order, sir.

Zafarrancho combat!

The vig a shows two ships armed in the distance.

It's probably the squad by John Paul Jones.

If so, we have work.

Mr. Kelly!

S , sir?

Signal the convoy to ...

... that is dispersed according to the plan.

The "Countess of Scarborough" will give them coverage.

To order, sir.

We will face them.

We will be shooting at nightfall.

One against three, sir.

We will fight.

Combat drill.

To order, sir.

Lowrie!

Lord?

Are the cannons ready?

They are, captain.

We are also prepared for the action.

Capit.

We have identified it

It's the "Serapis".

Brand new, solid and with More canes than us.

We have to act with astuteness.

We will approach it and we will fight on your bridge.

Fire!

They try to block our rigging.

We have to sink him first!

Fire of all weapons at your discretion!

Yes, sir.

We have to get closer.

All the boarding!

AbordaA boarding! Hurry!

Wallingford!

Let your marines go up to the rigging.

Let them shoot as they have never done before.

I want to clean those covers.

To order, sir.

It's the "Alliance". Shoot against us

And it also leaves us.

If I survive, Mr. Landais I will pay dearly.

P lvora!

P lvora!

They scatter on that deck!

Se or

Lord Dale!

Call them down.

To order, sir.

Capit n!

Does he give up?

Do you ask for a barracks?

No, sir!

I have not started to fight yet!

Prepared for boarding!

Raise the flag to the flagpole.

Yes, sir.

Dispatch the sticks!

AbordaA boarding!

You have to cure him, doctor!

The captain made him a free man!

God has freed him forever, Scipio.

Grilled to the hatches!

Grilled to the hatches!

A battery out of combat.

We have a waterway.

Put the gunners in the bilge pumps.

To the order!

Commander!

The fire approaches the santab rbara.

We need everyone men to suffocate him ...

... or the ship will jump through the air.

What will he do?

It is useless to shed more blood.

Mr. Trumble, bring up the flag.

Yes, sir.

Capit n!

They are lowering the flag.

They surrender.

Stop the fire!

Stop the fire!

Stop the fire!

Stop the fire!

Put down all the weapons!

He will not accept his sword, captain.

Thank you, sir.

I do not have time for the courts.

My Santa Barbara is in danger.

Capit n!

We can not close the waterway.

And the pumps do not work. The boat is sinking.

Transfer the wounded.

And try to put out the fire.

To order, sir.

It will not take long to sink by the bow.

Today we have seen die too many men.

But I can not stand watching my ship die.

Take control.

To order, sir.

Excuse the interruption, sir.

Everything is prepared for the service f nebre.

Invit to come to Captain Pearson?

Yes, sir.

How many casualties have there been?

87 dead and 130 seriously injured.

77 of our dead, and 106 seriously injured.

Seventy-seven dead.

Including my faithful Wallingford ...

... "Red Cherry" ...

... Lowrie, MacBean ...

... and little Cato.

How is Wooley?

The surgeon amputated an arm.

But he will recover.

This is Captain Pearson.

Did he send for me?

That's it.

Last night, destiny ...

... made us fight against each other.

As a result, Many of my men ....

... and many of their people lie on the deck ....

... united in death.

Since there is no priest On board, it would be an honor ...

... join me for read the phrasing sentences.

The honor is mine, sir.

Thank you.

I am the resurrection and life, says the Lord.

He who believes in M ...

... even if he died, he will live.

And everyone who lives and believes in me, will not die?

To You, omnipotent God, ...

... we entrust you the souls ...

... of our deceased brothers and ...

... we give their bodies to the depths ...

... in certain and certain hope ...

... from the Resurrection to eternal life ...

... through our Lord Jesus Christ.

To whose coming in glorious majesty ...

... to judge the world ...

... the sea will give its dead ...

... and the corruptible bodies of those who ...

... they sleep in it will be transformed ....

... and facts similar to his glorious body ...

... according to the powerful work why ...

... you can hold yourself everything.

In testimony of our admiration for ...

... your courage, your zeal and your audacity ...

... my dear captain, on behalf of France, ...

... we named him Knight of the Order of the Military Army.

And as a testimony of our personal esteem ...

... let us offer you this sword.

Thank you, Sir.

Let's stop working for today.

John, today you should be very proud.

He has received an honor that ...

... very few foreigners have achieved.

Where is she?

They have sent it away.

Why?

For all this.

I know Aim e told him something About your family.

But I did not tell him everything.

His father is of real blood.

It will be impossible for you to get married with a commoner.

This does not mean anything.

It is an honor that very few They have gotten.

However, in this kingdom currently ...

... the titles of nobility prevail over ...

...the capacity, the value or the intellect.

Even if I have to go all of France, I will find it.

I do not think I'll have time.

Congress orders you I'm going back to the United States.

I do not care what Congress orders.

First I have to find Aim e.

Discipline, as often has underlined me, ...

... captain ...

... is an indispensable element of your profession.

The ability to give orders, according to what I see, you must ...

... go partner with a good disposition to receive them.

I'm right, John?

This is what my ministers want ...

... read to Parliament?

Yes, Your Majesty.

"My peers and knights, ...

... I have the satisfaction of informing you ...

... that they have been signed peace treaties ...

... with the courts of France and Spain ...

... and with the United States of America. "

"PEACE STRATEGY!"

"King George III renounces all claims about the government of the United States of America. Defined borders. "

"Peace has come to the nation, but...

... the captain has continued with another battle

That of an adequate naval force ...

... to protect peace.

He has found a great opposition ...

... and had to appear before the Committee ...

... from the Navy to explain their points of view".

I have continually suggested what I think ...

... would promote an honorable Navy

... that would do great service to our country.

But my voice is like a scream in the desert.

The finances of the nation they do not allow us ...

... follow your suggestions.

We can not afford not be a naval power.

We need to build and keep the ships.

Prepare crews and officers at the highest level.

Captain, we all agree ...

... that you have been essential for what...

... the American flag be respected ...

... for all European nations.

But, definitely, we can not afford...

... a fleet like the one you propose ...

... if it is not in case of emergency.

The way to prevent that emergency ...

... is to have this fleet.

We disagre.

Should I deduce that I'm fired?

Not necessarily, captain.

In the near future, Congress can ...

... authorize funds for follow their suggestions.

And while that day arrives, It can also serve ...

... gaining more experience in his profession.

Empress Catherine of Russia, through ...

... our ambassador in Paris, has requested ...

... the provision of your services.

The grade will be granted of Rear Admiral ...

... and send part of the Russian fleet.

What do you think, sir?

I will be allowed to keep my position ...

... in the United States Navy?

Without the slightest doubt, sir.

Thank you gentlemen.

How long have we been here?

Thirty-two days, sir.

And still His Imperial Majesty ...

... he does not see fit to receive me.

Be patient, sir.

Patience is a commodity that ...

... I have always found difficult to digest.

Good afternoon, Excellency.

I have good news, admiral.

Your Imperial Majesty has consented ...

... graciously to grant an audience

When will it take place and where?

In the Imperial Palace, and at one o'clock.

Pay our bill, Wooley.

We have a night to rest and prepare...

... our best outfit to go to the Palace.

Oh, no sir!

The audience is not for tomorrow.

It's for two hours.

At one o'clock in the morning?

At one o'clock in the morning.

It's when the day starts for His Imperial Majesty.

Here are many generals and admirals.

They have never heard a bang.

Are reserved for the greeting sometimes...

... like the birthday of Your Imperial Majesty

Room promotion.

I have the great honor to present ...

... before His Imperial Majesty To His Excellency ...

Rear Admiral John Paul Jones.

His Imperial Majesty gives him ...

... welcome to your service.

There's something funny in me presence, sir?

Unlike, Your Excellency has caused ...

... an excellent and profound impression.

It is true that this is not Par s.

But we hope to comfort you, admiral.

There will be many parties, a lot of joy ...

... and many things that You will like it, admiral.

Your Imperial Majesty hopes that ...

... you enjoy your stay here.

There will be many parties, a lot of joy

I had the impression that I came to Russia ...

... to fight in a war, Not like dancing.

Please, tell His Majesty What do i consider...

... my duty to present myself on my boat as soon as possible.

His Excellency demonstrates a great nobility ...

And he expresses his desire to return to combat ...

... as quickly as possible.

As you please!

You should also inform His Majesty ...

... that I do not unwrap in the French language.

And I say: speak English!

Before making a decision hurried, admiral ...

... think.

Everyone prefers to show up on your boat ...

... as quickly as possible?

It's my duty, Se ora.

We are not disappointed.

This is the Black Sea.

Here is the base of the fleet under your command.

The boats are in very poor conditions.

The missing crews all discipline.

You will correct those abuses, admiral.

The enemy is deployed here.

He is as brave as he is bold.

Their ports protect them Well equipped forts.

You will destroy your boats and its ports.

Those are my instructions, admiral.

Yes, Majesty.

It's a shame to send the dancers home so soon.

But maybe it's not contrary to your principles ...

... return soon to lift the glasses and make a toast.

Making a toast?

For the success of the victory, what will it be for ...

... the fleet of His Imperial Majesty.

"As usual, the admiral deploys ...

... brilliance and bravery.

Work day and night, not only fighting with ...

... enemy, but also reorganizing and ...

... training the personnel under his command.

He meets all kinds of obstacles ...

... on land and on board ...

... and both friends and enemies.

I have news of our friend.

Some good and others bad.

I'll tell you the good ones first.

Despite the constant interference ...

... and some very good ships ...

... has won a great battle in the Black Sea.

The campaign is over ...

... and he has left the service in Russia.

As you know, King Luis has granted him ...

... the title of knight.

Our Republic is firmly opposed ...

... for its citizens to receive diplomas.

However, in this case, The congress...

... has voted an exception.

John Paul Jones will be allowed ...

... accept the honor.

That way, young lady, I consider that...

... one has been important obstacle ...

... to proceed to your union.

You also spoke of bad news.

Since childhood, Jones has lived between litigations and battles.

Embarked and on land.

Not only fighting against everyone your enemies ...

... but also challenging your own physicist.

Sooner or later, It was inevitable that it would happen.

This morning I received a letter from ...

... your assistant, Mr. Wooley.

Aim e, for the first time in your life ...

... John Paul Jones is sick.

Seriously ill.

Doctor, my friend.

My two friends.

Aim e, that cheers!

I should be in bed, John.

Where is Wooley?

He went to the doctor for more medicine.

I am a navigator.

And I know my position well.

The route is set for me.

I would like to dictate a brief brief.

Doctor, will I ask you to come?

Of course, John.

Wooley must bring pen and paper.

I will write it for you.

The true secret of our new Marina ...

... must be in the selection from the list of officers.

Under no concept is enough ...

... that an officer is a capable seaman.

It must be that, of course, ...

... but it must also be much more.

He must also be a gentleman ...

of liberal education ...

... in elegant ways ...

... of exquisite courtesy ...

... and a deep sense of personal honor.

Must have at the same time touch, patience, ...

... decision, fairness and understanding.

He must be so impartial in the reward ...

... as fair in punishment.

When a commander has exercised ...

... properly these features ...

... it will only be expected to stand firm ...

... the arrival of the enemy.

Your ship and your men will be ready.

The spirit of John Paul Jones ...

... continues to serve and inspire us.

The spirit of a man who said:

"I have not started to fight yet."

Subtitles: Pablo and Alberto Rubio. Thanks to Lee Hines for his help.