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THE PIRATE OF THE BLACK HAWK

All aboard!

A pirate! An assassin!

A man without honor and without scruples!

How can our Prime Minister seriously consider entrusting him with

such an important mission for England?

Our eminent colleague, the First Lord of the Admiralty,

forget that it's not the first time

that England calls on the services of a pirate.

If Spain really signed a secret treaty with the Dutch,

It is vital for us to know its content.

And if for this purpose we must use a pirate,

It doesn't matter.

Agree with the Prime Minister.

If the Dutch ship, which was bringing back the Spanish ambassador,

was actually captured by pirates,

I believe that no one other than a pirate will be able to find such a document.

Believe me: every man must be judged

depending on the place and period in which it operates.

In this place and in these circumstances,

the best man who can serve the interests of England

is the Black Sparrowhawk.

Your officers are rather moved, Don Pedro.

Less than me, Your Excellency.

Is this your first ball too, Commander?

Alas, no. But it is for my daughter.

Don Pedro.

- How are you? - Fairly.

But the atmosphere is not so bad for a colony.

Said by a gentleman of your rank, Marquis,

This compliment fills me with pride.

They go down.

Come forward, riders. Take your places for the dance.

You dance well, Leonora.

But when we get married, you'll still have to study

this discipline enormously.

They are very demanding at the court of Madrid.

So, I'd better study for a long time before marrying you.

His Excellency has to excuse him, but Leonora is very moved.

I was too at my first official ball

with my fiance.

He's not here yet.

Good evening, Captain Herrera. Do you need anything?

I think so.

Captain, your coat, please.

All the officers of the garrison are there.

Why not him?

Maybe he's on duty?

With your permission, Excellency.

I want to be left alone!

Captain Herrera! Stop this immediately!

Disarm him!

What manners!

- Please... - Take him away!

He was completely drunk.

I just invited him to check himself before entering the living room.

Odd...

- He's always been a good officer. - That won't be enough to save him.

We need a lot of discipline here.

And officers must be exemplary.

In the name of His Excellency

the Governor of New Spain in America,

Hello, Don Pedro Ordigosa,

Port commander Caballo de Melida,

degrades Captain Carlos Herrera,

guilty of a serious act of insubordination and indiscipline.

Carlos Herrera. Give me back your sword.

Leonora...

I will never forgive you!

Haven't I been punished enough?

You have not only violated military regulations.

I loved you so much...

I was even ready to refuse the wedding organized by my father!

Don't come any closer, I hate you!

Something tells me that's not true.

Otherwise, you wouldn't have come all this way to tell me.

Wait, Leonora.

You are really shocked, but time will change many things.

Hey you!

Come with me.

Goodbye, Leonora.

I was ordered to bring you here.

We were expecting you, Captain.

Allow me, Captain Herrera, to express my admiration

for your sense of duty and your strength of character.

You already know Don Antonio Alvarez De Fontejuna,

special envoy of His Majesty King Philippe.

We have had this honor before, but I am happy to repeat it.

I confess to you that I would never have thought

having to be demoted to be so appreciated by my superiors!

Rest assured, my friend,

I'm sure you'll have the opportunity to do many other things.

I think the Captain is eager to know more.

on the reasons that forced us to put on such a comedy.

This morning I wouldn't have suffered more if I had been in your place, Captain.

If it can reassure you, Captain Herrera,

know that His Majesty King Phillip has granted you a promotion,

You will be a Colonel when you return.

I am grateful to His Majesty.

What do I need to do to earn my stripes?

Forget your past as a Spanish officer and gentleman.

Live among pirates, blend in among fences,

gain the trust of the women they date,

live in dives and disreputable houses.

And this, until you have learned who owns and where it is located

a ship that was captured by pirates

a few weeks ago, off the coast of Jamaica.

This is the Santa Maria,

a three-masted brigantine under the Dutch flag.

On board was an ambassador returning from a secret mission.

Our ambassador carried with him

a document of extreme importance.

I'm beginning to understand, Your Excellency.

We need to find this document and now.

If we learn its contents in England,

not only will you have to face pirates, but also the English.

An enticing prospect.

You won't be alone in this endeavor, rest assured.

We thought about pairing you with a man

who knows the whole area perfectly

and who fought under my command.

This is Sergeant Rodriguez.

He is waiting for you tomorrow at the ruins of the Inca temple,

in the center of the Tonquelo forest.

A question, Colonel.

If I manage to meet the ambassador,

How will he recognize me?

The ambassador is Don Juan Azorin.

Don Juan!

It's 11 p.m. and everything is fine!

Rodriguez!

Sergeant Rodriguez!

Rodriguez!

Sergeant Rodriguez!

- Hello, Captain. - Who are you?

Sergeant Antonio Rodriguez, at your command.

Weren't you supposed to be here since yesterday?

Yes, but my horse lost a shoe.

and I had to spare him a little.

Why did you go to sleep without waking me up?

You slept so well, Captain. And my eyelids were heavy too.

I can?

What then?

Of course, rest.

Do you know what awaits us?

The Commander spoke well of you, but our mission is very difficult.

Really? The Commander also spoke well of you!

If he didn't exaggerate, we'll get there.

Let's hope so.

We must not be identifiable.

Start by not calling me Captain anymore.

Yes, Captain!

Then free yourself from anything that might betray you.

Oh, I have nothing but unimportant things.

And this.

The Colonel told me you know the area well.

Like no one else.

- Then this is useless. - Isn't it better to keep it?

If we found the ambassador, it would help us identify ourselves.

The ambassador was friends with my father, I have known him for years.

I didn't know that...

This changes everything about the situation.

Let's hope the shoe holds until Puerto Bello.

Have you been there yet?

Yes, twice.

A bit of a hectic place, but...

Pretty nice. We see all sorts of things!

This is where the pirates sell everything they have plundered to the merchants,

or that they trade for other loot.

Could the Santa Maria also be located in Puerto Bello?

It's unlikely, but...

Anyway, a three-master

can't hide for too long.

Let's get going.

How long will it take us?

Well...

Going slowly...

Four days.

Three days, at a brisk pace.

With a quick step, then.

Let's water the horses here.

All right.

I'll take a look around.

Go away, you bunch of creeps!

You really terrified them!

This area is infested with bandits, but they were wimps.

As soon as they saw two energetic guys like us, they ran away.

To me they were neither wimps nor brigands,

more than pirates.

Pirates?

Finding pirates so far from the sea is not common.

This is the tavern we were looking for.

It couldn't get any more beautiful than this!

Let's see what you can do for tonight.

I'm sleepy too, Captain.

Out!

I'm going to board.

Violetta! God bless you!

I see that in recent years you have become a woman.

Who is worth two?

I've never seen you, nor your friend!

Dear Violetta, I knew you when you were a beautiful child.

But not as beautiful as now.

What do you want?

Nothing, just a shelter and a room to sleep in.

- I don't have any more rooms. - Don't go! Look...

We can pay.

And not just a little.

And that's just an advance!

Well there you have it!

Come on, come in.

But behave yourself, eh?

I'm almost done tidying up.

Wind!

Do you do this every night?

No, just once a year, luckily.

But where are you coming from? From the moon?

Tomorrow is Saint Anthony's Day.

You're not merchants, then?

Because they come from all sides that day.

Who are you?

Travelers. My friend...

Had some run-ins with Portuguese law enforcement.

Non!

Please...

Handsome man....

He looks romantic.

Come on, handsome man! Finish wiping the glasses.

Carlos!

We have two rooms, provided they are free tomorrow morning.

- The boarding is successful. - Be careful not to run aground.

Rodriguez!

What's going on, Captain?

The Black Hawk. It was him.

By the devil! Are you sure?

He tried to put his hands in my bag.

It would have been better if I had slept with you.

The Black Sparrowhawk...

Curious.

By this time, he should be 1,000 miles away.

What could this pirate possibly want from you, Captain?

There was no point in going through my things,

everything needed for the mission is in my head.

I can offer you 2,000 crowns at most.

But it cost me three men!

- What can I do with these canvases? - They are painted!

Cocoa, that's what we need these days.

I can't know the merchandise in advance!

What do you want me to tell you?

I stayed hidden in a bush, without making a noise.

I saw it all!

L'Olonais defended himself with his saber, but there were many of them.

They caught him, tied him to the tree,

and by biting him, they begin to tear his flesh away.

- Who were they? - The Indios Bravos.

I know well that firearms are worth more than sabers,

but if I order my men to open fire,

they would kill each other!

You must educate them!

Look who came in: Morgan himself.

Welcome!

Since he ransacked Maracay,

he doesn't want to be called "Captain" anymore.

He wants to be called "Admiral."

Sit down, Admiral. Please!

This way.

Stand up from the middle!

Please sit down.

Let's try this one.

Hey Hey, what!

Have you heard of a Dutch ship lately?

Never heard of ships.

Drink then!

What ship are you looking for?

Well...

His name was...

Santa Maria.

Never heard of it.

Listen, Violetta...

Who among these merchants sells paint?

Painting?

Him!

Thanks.

My ship needs repairs and a refresh.

I sold all my painting. I'll have some in two or three months.

And who bought it?

Him over there. Calico Jake's second in command.

- We call it "Cat's Paw." - That's right.

No one else bought any?

It wouldn't have been possible. He took everything.

Thanks.

Well, we're on the right track.

Whoever took the Santa Maria must be thinking about camouflaging it.

She's quite big.

My compliments, Captain.

Which one is it, Calico Jake?

He is not here, he still remains on his island.

He is a man with delusions of grandeur.

Let's listen to what Cat's Paw says.

So, guys: no loot, no money.

That's our rule.

Looks like Calico Jake's second in command is looking for men.

This is proof that they have one more ship.

That's right, Captain.

Don't get your hands dirty, Captain!

Where did you learn to speak Chinese?

During a mission in Shanghai.

He says his name is Chang Lee.

He says Calico Jake is looking for men.

Does he know anything about the Black Sparrowhawk?

Let him not dare to touch us again.

I feel

that we will have to get ourselves enlisted by Calico Jake.

Turn us into pirates?

That's not bad!

This is the only way to reach the ship.

It won't be easy.

A worthy pirate puts newcomers to the test.

Do you feel up to it?

What do you think?

I am ready to do anything for the good of my country.

First of all, you have to make friends with Calico Jake.

I have a surefire way.

I toast to the greatest of pirates:

Calico Jake!

You don't know anything, you miserable worms!

Morgan is the greatest of them all!

Never heard of it.

I've never heard of this Morgan in my area either.

Come on, my dear.

And sorry for taking you to such a place!

- Bah! Pirates! - Admiral, don't leave!

I had never been treated like this!

They fight for us.

Help them.

Well done, just like that!

Come on, get your nerve!

- Thank you. - Thank you!

But stop them!

You're breaking everything for me!

Thanks, huh?

Thanks for giving me the chance to beat up Morgan's men.

Are you new around here?

We arrived this morning.

And you've already started a war between buccaneers.

Better leave quickly.

To tell the truth, we thought we would stay for a while.

Yes.

We were looking for a boat and...

Maybe I can help you.

For the loss of the left arm, the compensation is 200 ecus.

For the loss of the right arm: 300 ecus.

For the loss of a finger or an ear: only 100 ecus.

For the loss of a foot or a leg: 400 ecus.

For one eye: 150 crowns.

And for both?

600 crowns.

Paint is heavier than rum, damn it!

According to the rules of brotherhood

You must have a companion you never part with.

I already have one.

Do you agree to become his companion?

I accept.

If one of you dies,

the other inherits his property, pays his debts and avenges him.

Alright.

Alright.

If two related pirates see a woman at the same time,

They should not argue, but toss a coin.

- Okay? - Okay.

All right.

Don't consider yourself committed yet.

Calico Jake will decide.

Pay me for your trip.

If Calico Jack wants to keep you, I'll give you the money back.

This morning we will reach the island. Take out the money for the trip.

One less crown. We ate little.

You will eat...

If Calico Jack takes you.

This is the island.

Yes, but... I don't see any ships.

It must be hidden in a cove.

Who knows if the ambassador you told me about

is still alive.

Calico Jake usually can't stand nobles.

Maybe he hasn't discovered who he really is.

It's almost certain.

Before leaving, Cat's Paw learned about many things.

Who told you that?

Violetta.

Groundhogs, do you think you're on vacation?

To the moorings!

If I have to see such a mooring again,

I grab one at random and strangle it with my hands.

How many times do I have to repeat that we must lower all sails?

before dropping anchor?

We lost our best sailors in Panama, remember?

Yes, yes... Did you take men with you?

- Yes... - Sailors?

Some are.

What did you learn about the prisoner?

He is not an explorer.

I suspected as much.

His name is Don Juan Azorin. A nobleman, no doubt.

A nobleman?

What was he doing around here on a Dutch ship?

We don't know. Maybe a pleasure trip.

So you lied to me. You're Don Juan... what was that?

Azorin.

Rotten Spaniard Nobleman.

What does it matter what I am?

You played me,

telling me that you draw maps!

I didn't lie.

Alright.

I got tired of feeding you for free.

I'll transfer you somewhere else, where you can admire the whole island.

You can draw it this way. It's comfortable and very high.

Noble Spaniard...

So you won't be able to say in the other world

that I have not satisfied your desires.

Is this the ambassador?

It's him.

Long live Spain!

The documents are located here, on this Island.

Let us keep this drawing in mind.

Devil... How can I think of making pirates of you?

I served three years under François L'Olonais.

The first thing you will need to learn,

is not to speak until I authorize you to do so.

I don't really like yellow faces.

Calico Jack!

Who are you?

My name is Maspez, Captain.

Antonio Maspez.

What were you doing before coming here?

I am Portuguese.

I had a domain

and a small inheritance.

But I like to play.

And I especially like to win when I play.

A certain affair broke out in Lisbon and I had to go to the colonies.

Then there was another matter...

And you, what's your name?

I can give you the name I like best, Captain.

I changed it often,

but I'm not attached to any one in particular.

I don't think I'll keep you.

But I want to give you a chance. Let's see what you're made of.

Damn, I like you!

It is not easy to see knives coming from the blade side.

Indeed!

You are really nice to me.

I grant you the honor of fighting me.

Guys, take your time and say your prayers.

It's looking bad.

The leader has the strength of a bull!

He will have you hanged if he puts you on the

ground, because you will not have passed the test.

- What if we won? - It would be worse!

He would disembowel you for humiliating him in front of us.

It's really hopeless.

You, bald guy!

Show me if you have as many muscles as names.

Enough!

Enough. You're too strong for me.

So I beat you?

To tell the truth, no! I surrendered.

You could never have beaten me.

No, but you were a good opponent.

Tope is!

I think the other one is tougher.

I don't think so!

Go away!

These are not the arms of a professional player.

And you're not Portuguese.

You are Captain Carlos Herrera of the Spanish army.

Do you take us for children?

And that we take everything at face value?

I know you got drunk, hit a superior

and that you were kicked out of the army.

Standing.

Come on.

Do you know what I would like to do to you?

Put out your eyes,

cut out your tongue

and finally hang yourself.

But I cannot lose two men as gifted as you.

So, I hire you!

Move, you sons of dogs!

Gather the paint barrels here.

You two, aboard.

You others, upstairs for repairs.

I saw the ship's plan before leaving.

The safe was located...

is-bas.

Good blood!

They won.

Hey you!

My name is Sancho!

Spanish?

Of course, if my name is Sancho.

Our eyes have also been opened to our beautiful Spain.

I plan to close them there too.

This hole must be plugged.

- Who supplies us with the wood? - Cat's paw.

What a blow!

A little further down, the ship was lost.

And where did the safe go?

It all ends up in Calico Jake's hands.

His cave is full as an egg.

Calico Jake despises merchants and sells on his own.

If he doesn't sell, he gives it away.

- He gives a gift? - To his wives.

I was one of the first to enter this cabin.

How beautiful she was!

Illuminated by a beautiful chandelier.

There was a chest covered with velvet with gold ornaments,

a carved table and numerous weapons.

All of value.

And the safe, of course.

- And he offered everything to the women? - Not everything.

But the chest, and all its contents, headed for a tent.

And who is under this tent? Guess!

Will you stop with your coaxing?

I have to think for now.

Here. Come back tomorrow.

Thanks.

What are you doing in my tent?

Forgive me, Yvette, for daring to come here, but...

I just think...

In your arms,

to your mouth,

in your eyes.

You'd better think about your own eyes.

I'm sure Calico Jake will burn them for you.

when I tell him what you dared to do.

How beautiful you are!

Go away. People are coming.

This time you won't get away with it.

Don't interfere, Cat's Paw.

I won't hold back like I did with Calico Jake.

Let's take him before the chief.

Calico Jake!

He thinks he's a heartbreaker

with that bald head and that bootlicker look.

No, my dear,

You're not the type that women like, don't kid yourself.

No, you know, women...

Do you want to tell me about your adventures?

The only way you'll get a woman is if she's tied down.

No! Maybe you...

Me, me, me?

What do you say?

I don't know! I was talking about myself!

I was saying that women...

They all fall into my arms like ripe fruit.

Alright!

I want all women to see you.

Let's see who falls in love with you.

What did you do?

Nothing, I just looked at a woman.

- Where was she? - Under her tent.

What did you do? Tell the truth.

Nothing!

Even if I had wanted to, I was not given the time.

- I'll take care of it. - Thank you.

Where are you going?

See Calico Jake.

For Rodriguez?

Obviously.

Calico Jake isn't in a good mood. I'd stay away if I were you.

I'm going anyway.

He has no reason to keep Rodriguez up there.

Be careful.

I will get there.

Carlos!

You are stubborn!

You shouldn't have intervened!

Here we go.

Captain Jake wants to see you.

Son of a bitch!

And me, you won't untie me?

I'm talking to you!

I'm sick of being up there!

Carlos!

- Don't forget me! - Don't worry.

Anyway, Calico Jake...

Enough talk! You had 10 days to repair the Santa Maria,

And how long has this been going on? Don't interrupt me!

And why is the work not finished yet?

For you are not sailors, but fishermen!

- But... - Silence!

Another leader would have hanged you.

But I am generous.

I will only give you...

50 lashes.

Don't thank me!

And out of my sight. Get out of my sight!

Advance.

I got you freed

and I will now have food and water brought to you.

When you have finished your meal, you will go to Santa Maria.

I need this ship. And fast!

You know what to do, you will tell them what to do,

and I'll take care of putting those damned bandits to work!

Yvette, make him something to eat.

Non.

Comment?

Why, aren't you hungry?

No.

If you want me to go to Santa Maria,

You must accept one of my conditions.

Are you dictating terms to me?

Miserable maggot, you dare say to your captain, Calico Jake,

that you refuse his orders?

I'll have your eyes gouged out, you'll be hanged and quartered!

What is the condition?

Release Rodriguez immediately.

It's useless... You'll never be a good pirate!

You're just a gentleman!

Don't worry, I'll send you news as soon as I arrive.

Having to separate from my daughter... What's going on?

Nothing! Ines is going to Madrid for a little while, that's all.

If we have to go to war with England, you will join her.

My dear child,

It worries me to know you've been at sea for so long,

then alone in Madrid.

I would have preferred to keep you with me.

I would have protected you well.

I know that, Dad, but don't worry,

Oliviero will take care of me.

I doubt he can take care of anyone else but himself.

As soon as he learned that a war might break out,

He was the first to leave for Spain.

To be at Her Majesty's disposal.

No! A real man serves His Majesty in combat, not at court.

But he is a grandee of Spain and he is a good catch.

I'll marry her, Dad.

Leonara...

- What's wrong with you? - Leonora?

What?

Are these tears?

Are they for your old father?

Forgive me, Dad. I haven't been a proper daughter.

I fell in love with another man.

An officer.

I was ready to go against you to marry her.

Until...

Calm down, Leonora.

I didn't know.

I never imagined...

But if you love another man

and that he is worthy of you... - It's useless, Dad.

Who is this officer?

Captain Herrera.

Quick, girls.

And above all, discipline, so that we can do our college proud.

My dear Leonora, the time to part has come.

Yes. And this is the first time this has happened.

Listen, Leonora,

Since I'm alone to take care of you,

I tried to be a good father.

But I didn't always succeed.

What are you saying? You've always been loving and understanding.

I hope so. But answer one question.

And you have to be sincere.

Listening...

Is your decision to marry Oliviero,

after being in love

of Captain Herrera,

has something to do with what happened at the Governor's?

My dear, I was sure of it.

Now listen to me carefully.

I may fail in my duty as an officer,

but my duty as a father obliges me not to sacrifice you.

I chose you Oliviero,

but I have absolutely no intention of imposing it on you.

If you are in love with Carlos,

so wait for him confidently.

Everything he did was ordered by His Majesty himself.

He gave him a mission requiring dishonorable precedents.

I can't tell you more except

that he is a man of honor and a true soldier.

They travel along the warm current, they want to move quickly.

We will soon see a white spot.

And it won't be a ghost,

but the sails of the Spanish ship.

Get ready everyone!

I came to know

that the Spanish ship has a large but mysterious cargo.

I am very curious.

How do you know about this?

When you know these things, you can take my place.

To you.

Hold.

Caught.

Turn off the lights.

Everyone to your stations!

There's no point in turning off the lights.

when you sail with white sails.

You're right.

Calico Jake is definitely not the Black Hawk.

How does the Black Sparrowhawk do it?

This scoundrel dyes the sails black.

When you see it, it's already too late.

Here it is!

Get ready to shoot. Let's wait until they see us.

Look over there.

A ship!

Ship to port!

Fire!

He gave the order to fire too soon.

Calm down, girls. Calm down!

Don't shout!

Don't be afraid.

- Stay here for now. - And the luggage?

It doesn't matter right now. And don't cry!

We are here to defend you.

Don't shout! Pirates must not hear women.

Everyone to your stations!

Calm down, girls! And above all, don't shout!

Forward! Go!

If Calico Jake wins, the ship will have to be destroyed.

- How? - They must not take it.

- It's an unnecessary risk! - Find a fuse on the Santa Barbara.

- I'm going to the hold. - Yes.

So this is the cargo?

What do you say? Do you like loot?

You're lucky, Calico Jake

Stop your men.

For what?

Because you have a treasure in your hands.

Stop! Who ordered you to take them away?

Leave them alone! Get out!

Get out!

Get out of here!

Enough!

I'm the Captain. I decide!

In your opinion, how am I lucky?

These girls come from wealthy Spanish families.

If we had found gold, silver and jewels,

It was the Spanish who decided the value of the booty.

But there, it's up to you.

That's to say?

You can ask the Spanish whatever you want.

You can set whatever ransom you want to get these girls released.

In gold.

But yes...

That you are bad!

Without taking any further risks,

you will get all the gold you want.

It's true...

How long will it take them to send us the gold?

They will do it very quickly.

Their mothers will go whining to the Governor to get them back.

But you must guarantee to return them intact.

That's right: unused goods are worth more.

Very good! Let no one touch them!

To our ship.

Let's tow the Spanish ship.

Move forward!

Get out before I change my mind.

It's better this way. They were all skinny.

Stop! Don't let anyone touch them!

It's done, Captain. In a few minutes...

Good.

There are still Spaniards who believe in paradise!

When we get the gold, I want to taste all the merchandise.

Stop!

- Don't touch them! - They're just hats!

If it itches too much, I'll pierce your skin!

Move forward.

Come on!

Move forward.

I can't take it anymore. How can you still talk to him?

After joining forces with his bandits!

He could help us,

he remains a Spaniard, a friend.

Get me a knife.

- Why? - I prefer death to...

- Maybe they're not bad? - Shh!

Listen to me carefully!

Who will dare to touch these girls, even with a single finger,

or will annoy them in any way,

will be hung by his feet!

When you captured me, you weren't so caring.

You were just a washerwoman.

These ladies are worth their weight in gold.

And it is their families who will give us this gold.

But we must not damage them.

These are Calico Jake's orders!

And I promise to enforce them.

And now, go. Out!

Now it's our turn.

We are on an island. It is therefore useless to try to escape.

You can move around as you please.

My men have orders not to touch you.

But it's up to you not to provoke them by walking alone.

Just take care of yourself. That's all.

You will have all your homes.

But you will have to work too.

You will have to earn your keep.

We will do whatever you order us to do.

Wise words.

- Who are you? - Don Pedro Mendoza's daughter.

Ah, well...

Senorita, would you be so kind as to give me this necklace?

- But... - Please don't argue.

Adorable.

Really.

Girls, let's go.

I can't explain my presence to you yet,

but trust me, I will protect you at the risk of my life.

Attention.

You don't have to explain anything to me. Dad told me you're on a mission.

He told you?

I confessed my feelings to him, - and as I was leaving for Spain...

I'm so glad we were taken away.

If I had reached Spain, - how many years would have passed

before meeting again?

But now we will be together, no matter what happens.

My dear and tender Leonora,

when we said goodbye to Melida,

I swore to come back alive to win you back.

I have a thousand reasons not to do it anymore.

Carlos!

I'm asked. Go.

The boss wants to talk to you.

Let's go.

Ah, there you are, Carlos.

I write to the Governor of Melida for the ransom of the girls,

but the feathers do not write.

That's unfortunate, Captain.

Indeed...

Try it. Take it!

Sit down.

This is what you need to write:

"Governor of Melida, I have seized your daughters.

"But don't be afraid, I told my men

"that I will hang them if they touch it.

"But you must send me a purse of gold

"for every girl you want back:"

What, you can't write?

I just thought it would be of good use.

to call the Governor, "Excellency"

and be less familiar.

I'm on first name terms with Morgan! Is the Governor worth more?

Of course not...

But it's to show the Governor

that Calico Jake knows good manners.

Of course, very good!

I told you what to say, it's up to you to do it properly.

Sancho!

- Is Jose here? - Yes.

Shall I let him in?

And hurry up.

Tomorrow you are going to Puerto Bello.

You will take a horse there to go to Melida.

You will meet the Governor and show him this.

It belongs to the daughter of the Garrison Commander.

And you will give him a letter.

You will wait until they give you the purses of gold.

Tell him they can pick up the girls in Puerto Bello,

two days after your return,

with a dozen soldiers at most.

That's all.

Captain, I don't have a horse!

You will pick it up in Puerto Bello.

Captain, I have no money!

I didn't tell you to buy it, but to take it.

If they catch me, who will go to the Governor?

It's true.

It's true, it's true...

This is the first time I've bought something.

Okay, I'm done. If you want to sign...

Jake?

Oh no!

In Spain, a man of your status and intelligence

would be at least First Admiral.

It's true!

Well done, you're right. I trust you.

Premier Admiral, Jake.

Gentlemen...

Captain Carlos Herrera

is there.

Under the signature,

there is a coded message there.

So...

"The ship...

"Is on the island.

"The ambassador was killed

"by pirates.

"The girls

are all unharmed!"

Captain Herrera asks

that we send our fleet out to sea as quickly as possible.

He wants us to intervene.

This is a strategic issue that we will examine.

Anything else?

No, nothing else.

This attack could discourage hackers for a while.

His Majesty does not want the fleet to engage against the pirates.

He needs as many ships as possible at his disposal,

in the event of a new conflict against England.

But Governor, the pirates are doing more damage than the English!

Listen...

I think we can intervene on the island,

without exposing the fleet.

Feed the pirate who delivered this message,

then bring him to me.

You're a gentleman, Calico Jake. I didn't know you well enough.

Yeah...

By this time, Jose should have already returned with the gold.

- Where is he? - He is not late.

The bad weather must have slowed him down.

I don't want to wait any longer.

Calico Jake, realize they'll have to come to an agreement.

Perhaps they wonder if only the affected families

or the whole colony must participate in the ransom demanded?

You know me well. I don't like to talk.

I can't hold my men back too long.

You're not a pirate like the others.

You can afford to wait.

Of course, girls are always scared and nervous.

Invite them here.

On their way home,

they will be able to report what a gentleman you are.

Yes, but what will it be for?

Remember that Drake was made a Lord by the Queen of England.

I like this idea!

I want to give a real party!

Yvette!

We're going to transform this hole into a beautiful, illuminated living room.

Look at.

I didn't sell it because I liked it. It was on the Dutch ship.

Yvette!

Yvette!

Yvette!

Here I am.

I want to give a big party.

Bring all the fabrics and objects you have,

and my new coat. Do you understand?

I'm also going to invite about fifteen men, right?

No, I don't think it's necessary.

For what?

I want everyone to become gentlemen like me.

Come on, girls! Take what you want!

You only live once!

Caught.

Take care of this, you know how to do it better than me.

Forgive me.

Take off your hats!

Morgan's men are all gentlemen!

We must act tonight while Calico Jake sleeps.

And then?

Collect the documents and put them in a safe place.

No thanks.

For what?

I killed him with my own hands.

As you wish.

So, some music?

Come on. Are there any girls who can sing?

Let us sing what we have prepared for Mother Superior.

Gentlemen, come forward.

Come with your dirty faces!

Stop!

Not like that, you animals!

Behave like gentlemen.

Each of these maidens is like a queen.

Do you understand?

Carlos!

Please show them how to do it.

- I know where the documents are. - So?

Tonight they will be safe, after I have escorted you back.

- Calico Jake will sleep. - Has the messenger returned?

No, but we have time.

Good guard, Carlos.

Carlos...

Excuse me, Captain, but it's time.

Wait for me in your hut. I'll join you in fifteen minutes.

At your command, Captain.

If this man reports to his chief that he saw us together,

you will be in danger.

- And why does he call you Captain? - Don't worry, he's my friend.

Do you trust a hacker?

He's not a pirate, but a soldier on a mission like me.

By order of the Governor.

You don't know him, because he's not from Melida.

He was in your father's service, his name is Antonio Rodriguez.

I know Antonio Rodriguez. It's not him.

- What are you saying? - I can assure you!

This is not Sergeant Rodriguez.

Excuse me, Leonora. I have to go.

Give them to me.

More...

Do you want to ruin everything?

Listen! You have to listen to me first.

There is a fortune at stake for whoever brings back these documents.

I am willing to split it in two.

You could even bring your Senorita.

Let's leave quietly before we screw everything up.

And who should they be worn by?

What does it matter?

It is madness for you to oppose me.

You killed Sergeant Rodriguez to take his place,

you'll pay for this!

I did better than that:

the bandits who attacked us,

They were my men.

I saved your life,

just because you told me you were the ambassador's friend.

Do you know who you're fighting?

The Black Hawk!

To think we lived side by side!

What's going on? What do you want?

He's a thief. A miserable thief.

Come on, talk. Say who you are.

I...

I am... a thief.

Outside, at the post.

This is how he thanks you for your generosity.

You behaved like a true friend.

Hold.

One day you will become my right hand man.

The Chinese man betrayed him and took Rodriguez away.

Take cover, Calico Jake.

Yvette! Yvette!

The Black Hawk is attacking us!

Quick, with me!

Commit your soul to the devil.

Your time has come.

You?

No way!

To begin with, I give you back what you gave me.

Do you remember when I arrived? I surrendered!

And you, what are you doing now?

I don't give up.

Thank you, friends.

Now I'm the boss!

Our situation is serious.

But stay calm, help is coming.

We are with you.

Who knows how to use a gun?

I!

Give me one.

Quickly, up the hill. And without shouting.

Wait!

Wait.

We are here too.

The Black Hawk killed Calico Jake.

We are all with you.

Let's go.

Sorry, Captain.

We are friends.

Watch this side.

Prepare a pile of wood.

Let's signal to the sea.

Who has a gun? I'll teach you how to use it.

Why this fire?

If the Governor received my message, the Spanish fleet must be offshore.

She could join us in less than an hour.

We must resist.

This is our only hope.

- Still no Spanish fleet? - No.

Down below, under cover.

Carlos!

Who knows what he wants? Let's try to save time.

Carlos, come down! I need to talk to you.

Don't go there, it's a trap.

This is the way to delay the attack.

Captain.

What do you have to say?

It seems that the Spanish fleet missed the meeting.

If I shoot a little higher with my guns,

you are all dead and the documents are mine.

But having no desire to kill you,

I suggest this to you:

you give me the documents

and I withdraw with my men.

- If that's all you have to say to me... - Carlos!

Carlos, try not to act stupidly, just for once in your life.

Think about yourself and the woman you love.

I have a boat, even my men don't know.

Let's all three leave with the documents.

You're crazy.

I don't understand.

You will lose your life, the documents and the girl.

Why is this so beneficial?

Needless to say, sometimes we also act to our own disadvantage.

There is nothing to do.

You are a true gentleman.

It's up to you to listen to me,

I also have a proposition to make to you.

This story is not about girls or pirates.

It's just between us.

If you are not a coward, fight me alone.

Are you kidding?

Why fight for something I can get whenever I want!

So come and get her!

Alright.

If you want the honor of dying in defiance of the Black Hawk,

I can't refuse you.

In the name of our old friendship.

I will fight the Sparrowhawk.

If I should lose, hide the documents.

Commander, why take risks?

if we can settle their fate with cannon shots?

I'm the one who makes the decisions.

You can't put our lives at risk for a personal whim!

It's my business too. And I won't let you...

Enough!

I'm not arguing with you.

Beware...

Pirate!

You're a coward too!

You shouldn't have interfered! Who gives the orders here?

Me, from now on! You've gone too far, Black Hawk.

You betrayed us all! You are no longer our leader!

- Give me the documents! - They're here.

Calico Jake's cabin is filled with Spanish flags.

Let's go.

Excellent idea, Don Pedro.

They will be surprised if we take them from behind.

Captain Herrera must be contacted as soon as possible.

The pirate demands to be released, as promised.

We will keep our word.

He showed us the way,

but it can only be released at the end of the operation.

One.

Ahead!

Turn the cannons!

You and your men,

up there.

As for you...

Over there.

I couldn't let him kill you like a dog, Captain.

Rodriguez!

Farewell, Captain. It's over.

You could have become...

an excellent pirate.

And you, an excellent sergeant.

We pretended to burn them, we were ready for anything.

My engagement present.

Commandant.

Thank you, Captain.

Or rather...

Colonel!

Sergeant Rodriguez

He was a funny guy.

He now sleeps forever,

with his secret.