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Thank you.

Thank you.

I declare, I wish I could go out exactly like this.

Ashton, I've just had the most wonderful news.

Oh, I beg your pardon.

Goodness, little sister. You act as though people were born with clothes on.

Ashton, I've had a message from Billy. He got here three days ago.

He hasn't bothered to get in touch till now? Not very gallant.

Well, I'm sure that he had good reason, but that doesn't matter.

All that's important is that he's at Fort Moultrie, and he'll be here in

Charleston this afternoon.

My, how grand!

Oh, botheration.

What's the matter?

Well, it's just that I didn't prepare James for Billy.

Oh, don't worry. I'll meet Billy outside.

James won't even have to know that he's here.

Of course, you know, I'd love to see him, too, but I have one of my silly old

meetings. And I'm sure you two lovebirds would rather be alone anyways.

So you just give Betty my special lovey here?

I will.

And I'll fix it for next time with James.

Now you listen here, little sister.

You be extra careful on those streets today.

Both of you.

It's election day and this town is just bound to go crazy.

Especially if those stupid yanks put that illiterate in the White House.

Ashton?

Oh, Brett, honey, I didn't mean that Billy was a stupid yank.

I know you didn't. And thank you.

We will be careful.

Get back up north where you belong, Bluebelly.

I missed you.

I wrote to Charles weeks ago, but I... I still haven't received an answer, if he

sent one.

I'm sure Charles was delighted that you asked him to be your best man.

Unless he's begun to think I'm just another no-good Yankee.

He's your friend, Billy.

He'd never think that.

I know.

Even if he chooses to fight for the South.

Well, I'd miss him very much if he did choose that.

Very much.

You're thinking about Ori, aren't you?

I love him, Billy.

I really don't want to hurt him.

I was furious the night I left, and I said...

A lot of things that I'm sorry for now.

So we're back to waiting for his permission?

No.

Just hoping for his approval.

My family means as much to me as yours does to you. I know.

And it means more to Ora than you can imagine.

Brett, we can't wait for your brother to get his life in order. We've got our own

lives to think about.

No. I don't know when I'm going to get Lee, but when I do... When I do, I want

us to get married right away. Do you understand?

You sound so angry, Billy.

I love you, Brett, but we've waited long enough.

St. Michael's Church Bears.

Must be the last election returns.

I'd like to see what's going on.

Would you...

Feel uneasy walking outside with a Yankee officer?

Not uneasy.

Proud.

All right.

Listen, Billy, it's the Marseillaise.

Salk and the French Revolution, are they crazy?

It's the American Revolution, the act of 1860.

Cannon fire.

It's the cadets of the Citadel. It's just a salute.

Don't seem to be too friendly.

Excuse me.

Stay with me. Hello, Yank.

Just stay back, all right?

You ain't gonna risk firing into this crowd.

Don't try me.

Look, I never ran for the fight before in my life, but one night...

He wasn't even on the ballot in 10 of the southern states. I say that

secession is a matter of southern honor now. You're damn right, Gedney. We must

have seen it now.

Red went right off to sleep.

Then she always was a scaredy cat.

I'd never get the vapors over something like that. Well, maybe she learned a

lesson showing herself on the street with a Yankee.

I say she asked for it. I couldn't agree with you more.

But right now I want to hear all about this special convention.

It's about to happen. Secession. What I've been working for for so long.

And not just South Carolina.

When we secede, six other states are about to follow.

Freedom. A new government.

And I'll be at the top. So will you.

James, you're going to spill my champagne. It's expensive.

Who cares? Soon you'll be able to bathe in it if you like.

Miss Aston, a gentleman want to meet you at the front door.

Who is it, Rex?

I don't know, ma'am.

He said he got to talk to you about a job.

Oh, all right.

It's probably my dressmaker's husband.

I won't be more than a moment, James, dear.

And then I want you to tell me everything about today.

I told you to come tomorrow.

I want my money for going after the Yank.

My husband is home. Come back tomorrow.

I can't help it if he got away, Missy. Pulled a gun, he did.

Somebody could have got killed.

Now I still got to pay my boys.

You didn't kill him, and you still expect to be paid?

Now.

You said $20 in gold.

be too careful these days.

Much obliged, Missy.

Ashton, who is it?

No one important, dear.

Just someone wanting something for nothing.

Caught a bug.

Is it really you, George?

Well, get the cinders out of my hair and wash my face, and maybe we'll both be

sure.

Jed, get Mr. Haz's bags up to the guest bedroom.

And make sure Semiramis turns down the bed.

Why didn't you let me know you were coming?

Because I didn't want you to tell me not to.

I know I haven't written, but I'm extremely busy with the harvest and all

this political turmoil.

Yes.

When I got off the train in Charleston, it reminded me of Mexico, only I felt

more welcome there.

How are things up north?

Just where they are down here.

There's some people up north who can't wait for South Carolina to secede so we

can all go to war But

war fever is not why I came down here

Why they to try and save our

friendship Georgia now hear me out Ori

I've thought about apologizing and writing, but that's never been good

enough for me. So I'm here to say it face to face.

I'm sorry.

Please don't let a fanatic like my sister or the ones down here kill our

feelings for each other.

Have you heard from Virginia?

No.

Not since that night.

That's another matter.

I shouldn't have taken her part.

I lost my temper.

So did I.

Now you put me to shame, Joyce.

God, I'm glad you came.

I can apologize.

I have missed you, George.

That's grand, George.

Congratulations. Thank you. I always knew you'd be a wonderful father.

Next March, if all goes well.

Of course it will.

Well, I think so.

Constance is an amazing woman.

My brother Stanley and his Isabel, on the other hand, are enough to try the

patience of a saint.

But it's a waste of time to talk about them. You haven't told me anything about

yourself.

Not much to say.

What about Madeline?

Haven't you been able to see her?

Madeline is not the same woman, George. She's... always distant now.

I often hear it from what I hear, and no one I know has seen it for months.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have brought it up.

There's nothing anyone can do but change the subject.

Laurie, we've talked about everybody else.

Now, what about Billy and Brett?

What about them?

They want to get married here, Ori.

Mount Royal.

What about this war fever, George?

I mean, can't you see what they would be up against if it happened?

Sure, I know the obstacles.

So do they.

But they're young.

They're in love.

They'll make it through.

Ora, you know what it's like not to be able to marry the person that you love.

Yes, I do.

All right.

All right, George, I still have my doubts.

But I will give Brett my permission to marry Billy.

That's grand.

Why don't we go to Charleston together?

So we can tell them both at the same time.

You mean it?

You're really saying yes? Thank you. I'm just sorry it took me so long.

Oh, Art.

Thank you.

I'm sorry about our quarrel. Hush. It's all forgotten.

I can't wait to tell Ashton. Oh, Ashton. Yes, where is our sister?

She went to see James.

Institute Hall to watch him speechify with the other secessionists.

Horry.

I'm sorry. I shouldn't spoil the day.

Nothing could spoil today.

Nothing at all.

Close a toast to your undying happiness.

Yes. Yes.

Meade.

Hazard. I've come from Major Anderson.

The garrison has been placed on alert.

What?

The expectant violence of secession is announced.

You should know, sir, you are obviously a southerner.

Lieutenant Meade, this is my future brother-in-law, Mr. Ori Main.

And my fiancée, Miss Brett Main. I believe you know my brother, George

Hazard. You're to proceed with me at once back to the fort.

But he has leave.

All leaves are cancelled, miss.

I'll wait for you outside.

Lieutenant.

When will I see you again?

I don't know.

I don't know.

Goodbye.

I love you Billy. Take care of yourself Billy. Goodbye Billy.

Goodbye.

Yes, they've done it.

What's the session?

You want to go outside, George, and watch the South celebrate its own

funeral?

Wait. I'm going with you.

Raider might be dangerous.

I have a right, Art.

It's my country, too.

sister Ashton.

She and Billy are to be married.

Can't celebrate that in secession at the same time.

you're drunk as a skunk uh yes but i intend to be now listen billy and brent

are gonna be married oh i finally gave his consent when will this happen

sure no soon enough the question is what are we gonna do about it i think

we should go to bed and discuss we'll come along

then

She's around somewhere.

This is our celebration to your taste, Mr. Hazard.

What do you think, Huntoon?

George and I fought for the Union. You people have just torn it apart.

We have declared our freedom to the world.

Of course, we'll have to protect it. No foreign power can maintain bases here.

That means that all federal property, including the forts, will have to be

surrendered immediately.

Our commissioners will settle that before President Buchanan leaves office.

What if old Buck doesn't see it that way?

Then we'll deal with it our way.

And if I were you, sir, I would keep my mouth shut in Charleston. Your Yankee

accent is more offensive than ever.

Brett, dear, what do you think?

This will be the hazard brand to the family when you and Billy are married.

If we're ever married.

It's been almost two months since Ari gave his consent.

I haven't seen Billy once.

Not even on Christmas.

Your brother said that Billy's garrison left Fort Moultrie over Christmas and

moved to Fort Sumter. They had to slip out secretly, Mother.

In the dead of the night.

They burned all of Fort Moultrie's gun carriages before they left. The people

of Charleston were furious.

Now they want to starve them out of Fort Sumter.

Perhaps they'll just let them leave the harbor and sail back up north.

Orris says that Billy's commander, Major Anderson, swears to hold Fort Sumter at

any cost.

Even though every gun in Charleston seems to be aimed right at him.

Brett, try not to lose faith.

President Davis doesn't want war.

He just wants the Confederacy to be left alone.

Maybe we will be. I am trying, Mother.

But I've almost given up hope of ever marrying Billy.

I just pray that he'd be sent to some safer place.

Even if it is far away from me.

I'm worried about your cousin Charles, too.

Now that Texas has seceded, I wonder... will he remain loyal to the Union, or

will his blood call him home?

Everybody roll.

I just can't believe it's come to this.

Neither can I.

And I'm supposed to lead the Union contingent to the Gulf.

Suddenly we're on different sides because some politicians say we are.

Well, I'm not choosing any side.

I'm staying right here.

Makes no sense, does it?

We've shed blood together, eaten the same rotten food together.

We've been closer than brothers.

Now I'm supposed to look at you and see an enemy.

Well, I can't do that.

Take care of yourself, Charlie.

You too.

I'll have your hide, soldier.

I'll walk you out.

Better let me go first.

Half the men have already decided the other half is capable of anything.

Move out, gang.

Good riddance, you blue bellies.

We don't need you, Yankees.

Corporal, I'll never forget you saving my scalp when the Comanche had other

ideas. I'm grateful.

Whatever else changes, that won't.

Too bad, ain't it?

Because now I'm thinking I should have let him have it.

I'm sorry you feel that way.

Because any man who stays ain't fit to wear the army blue.

What was that, Corporal?

I said, if you stay, you're a yellow traitor.

No one calls me a traitor,

Corporal. Dismount.

Go to hell.

Let them fight it out.

You traitor!

What's that you're riding, sir?

My resignation.

There's no regular army officer here left to accept it. I reckon I'll just

leave it here.

I'm headed home.

What made you change your mind, Lieutenant Maine?

I don't know.

Never been much for reasons.

I'm just a hell-raiser and a horse soldier.

But I think the South has got enough philosophers.

Maybe they're gonna need someone like me.

Sir? Lieutenant.

Those are dispatchers for General Scott.

I want you to carry them.

To Washington, sir?

I think you'll be glad to get off this island for a change.

Well, I wouldn't want to be gone, sir, in the event of hostility.

There will be no hostilities that we initiate.

I refuse to go down in history as the man who fired the first shot.

Sir? But I am advising General Scott that in my estimation, you'll need 20

,000 men to penetrate the harbor defenses and reinforce this garrison.

You'll be carrying that and other confidential papers.

Sir, I'll leave it once. I wish that you could.

First Captain Hart will have to obtain clearance from the governor.

I understand.

If he does get clearance, you'll leave at dusk tomorrow.

Pack everything, Lieutenant.

You won't be coming back.

Sir?

Sir? You're being transferred to Washington.

Permanently.

But, sir, I'm engaged to be married, sir, to a local girl. I think we're all

aware of that, Lieutenant.

How long would it take? Is she nearby?

Near enough, sir, if I could get a message to her.

Bart might get one delivered, if you write it now.

Yes, sir. Does this mean that I... You're on leave till tomorrow night.

What you do in the meantime is your business, Lieutenant.

By 9 o'clock tomorrow, you will be on a northbound train, married or single.

Yes, sir.

Major Anderson, sir?

I'm gonna enjoy putting a bullet between Billy Hazlitt's eyes.

I surely believe you will, Forbes.

You have the pistols?

Yes.

But be careful how you load them.

We wouldn't want too much powder in one of them, would we?

Preston, let me refresh your drink.

Thank you, sir.

What time is Hazard planning to marry the main girl?

Noon, according to Ashton.

Then you better than to invite us, huh?

Southern girl marrying Yankee trash.

Don't matter.

We'll get to go to the Yankees' funeral.

Ashton will send us another message as soon as she finds out what time the

train leaves.

Then we'll meet them halfway.

Good.

And after that, there'll be one less Yankee to fight.

Think up, gentlemen.

You'll get plenty of time for another round.

Whom God hath joined together, let no man...

Put her son there.

Thank you. My very best wishes, Brett.

And you know I mean it.

Charles, you make a great wedding present. I thought you were still in

Texas. Thank God I'm not. You and Brett, what'd they tell you?

Thank you.

I want to think this marriage will keep our families together, no matter what

happens. So do I.

Billy, congratulations.

Too bad George couldn't be here to see you on a great day. You make the most

beautiful bride.

It's the dress.

It made me feel beautiful when I wore it.

It almost broke my heart when Ashton wanted hers made.

Well, I'm glad.

That way you were able to give it to me.

Red! Honey, you were so sweet to invite me to your wedding.

Especially after the awful way I behaved in Charleston.

You were very wrong, Ashton.

Very wrong.

I'm afraid I had a little touch of the secession fever that night.

But James and I just insist on coming to the flag stop and seeing you two off.

Well, thank you. Thank you, Ashton, but it's not necessary.

Oh, you hush now.

We wouldn't have it any other way.

Know what time's your train leave?

Half past four, Mr. Forbes.

I waited around back for Miss Ashton, just like you told me.

She said train gonna leave by half past four.

You did just fine, Clarence.

Now go get yourself some hot cornbread.

Thank you, sir.

You're welcome. Thank you.

4.30.

Best get started.

Wouldn't want to miss them.

Good luck to you boys now.

You're performing a public service.

Fine comeuppance for those Yankee-loving mains, too.

What were you doing, my dear?

You were listening, weren't you?

I didn't mean to, Justin.

I misunderstood.

You're not sending your nephew to murder anyone, are you?

You're sick.

You should be in your room.

You need more of your medicine.

No.

I said go to your room.

No, I'm going.

You're not going anywhere.

Let me pass.

You're not leaving this house.

Justin.

What are you staring at?

Get back into the kitchen or I'll peel your hide!

Now we'll see you at the flag stop we'll see you there be happy

And Ryan is care of the War Department in Washington.

Washington? Yes, Washington.

Bye.

Take care, everybody.

All right.

Thank you, Horn.

Bye.

Bye, everybody.

To Mr. and Mrs. William Hazard.

Oh, my God.

Madeline?

Lieutenant Hoffman, come.

Hold up.

Had to pay our respects, ma'am.

You remember my friend Preston Smith?

And you, sir, must be the groom.

Lieutenant Hazard.

I'm Forbes Lamont.

We've never met officially, but I've had the pleasure of your wife.

No wonder that is.

Before you did.

Lieutenant, we best be getting on.

Don't want to miss that train.

Boy, you're not going anywhere till I give you leave.

Homer, drive on.

You touch those reins, boy, and there's gonna be blood all over this road.

Forbes, you're a fool.

I declare, sweet, I still have a fondness for you, even if you do talk

like a Charleston whore.

Lamont, you trash.

Get off that horse.

Get off!

Do you hear what I think I heard?

Did this Yankee pigmeat insult me?

That's right.

I do believe he did, in that case.

I demand satisfaction.

Billy, Billy, don't.

It's what they came for.

In that case, I'd be happy to oblige.

Lily, please, don't.

Ignorant donkey, second stands over there.

Ready gentlemen?

Turn and fire on the count of ten.

One, two, three, four, five,

six, seven.

What?

Are you alright?

Oh, Billy.

Jackasses gave you a short load.

What? That's why the ball only carried halfway.

Madeline got to Mount Royal and told us how they plotted this whole thing.

Thank you, Cousin Charles.

We better get you to the train station fast.

Homer, before Preston Smith rouses the whole countryside,

Ashton, I still can't understand why we drove halfway to Columbia.

I thought we were seeing Brett off. Don't be tiresome, James. I just didn't

feel like we needed some godforsaken flag stop.

Because you thought Billy and Brett would never get there, didn't you,

Ashton? I don't know what you mean.

Well, I am sorry to disappoint you, but Billy and Brett were on that train, in

spite of everything you did to prevent it. Now, look here, Ori. What's this all

about? That is what your wife is gonna tell me.

He looked just like an old thundercloud.

It was your idea, wasn't it?

A nice legal way for Forbes to murder Billy.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Ashton, you can't lie your way out of this one.

Oh, you're frightening me. What if mother heard you talk to me like that?

Stop it. It won't work.

Madeline heard Forbes get the message from you about what time the train left.

If you think I'll lower myself to deny the ratings of some sick-headed woman.

Shut your mouth or I will!

Whether you deny it or not, it doesn't matter. You plotted with Forbes.

Who told you that? Not Forbes!

Forbes can't tell anybody anything.

He's dead, Ashton!

Thanks to your scheming!

Gladly. But you remember this.

My husband has part of the new government, and he'll make sure it knows

how to deal with traitors!

I don't know what happened to her.

I do.

It's happening all over the country.

Bad apples taking over the barrel, all right?

You'll get better here.

We'll take good care of you.

And you'll never go back to him.

No, never.

I feel so weak.

What was he giving you?

He got it from his doctor.

It was some kind of drug.

So you'll probably feel a lot worse before you better.

But I'll be with you all the time.

That's all that matters.

Don't dismount, gentlemen, until you tell me what you want. I want my wife,

and you're standing in my way.

I wouldn't do that.

What do you want Smith you ask me that after that Yankee murdered my friend

Forbes killed After accepting a challenge to a duel Rest of you stay

where you are You may dismount Justin my cousin or I'd like to speak to you alone

I've given Madeline sanctuary here at Mont Royal.

Sanctuary?

From her own husband?

You haven't been a husband.

You've beaten her, locked her up, drugged her, treated her worse than you

would an animal or a slave, and you treat them worse than any man I know.

Now, you listen to me, man.

No, you listen.

If you ever try to take Madeline back, you'll have to kill me first.

And if you ever set foot on my property again, I will take it that you've come

for that, and I'll kill you on sight.

What will Justin do?

Nothing if he wants to live.

I told you he's safe in Mont Royal.

You're gonna get a divorce on grounds of physical cruelty, and then we're gonna

be married.

I almost believe it.

It's as true as my love for you.

In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow countrymen, and not in mine, is a

momentous issue of civil war.

The government will not assail you.

You can have no conflict without being yourselves the aggressors.

You have no oath registered in heaven to destroy the government.

While I shall have the most solemn one to preserve.

protect, and defend it.

I'm honored that you took my advice and left your pledge to recapture all the

federal forts out of your inaugural address, Mr. President.

You were right, Mr. Seward, in not wanting to alienate the Southern

Unionists.

We can have no peace without them.

Are you sure, sir, that we cannot offer more concessions to the South?

They have their fugitive slave law. As a nun, I have pledged I will not interfere

with states where slavery presently exists. Now, what more

can you want?

They perceive your vow to keep slavery out of the new territories as an

economic threat, Mr. President. They fear it will not allow for southern

expansion.

It's time the South learned to compromise also.

I intend to be president of all the United States.

He looked at us.

I'm glad we came here instead of going to the Capitol to hear his speech.

Yes. I think I'd rather just sing.

Don't you think he's impressive?

Impressive?

The man is incompetent.

Jefferson Davis's is only equal in that respect.

But that's to our advantage.

You said to our advantage.

To our advantage, Hal.

Neither the North nor the South is prepared for war, that they do nothing

but threaten it.

The war, when it comes, will go on and on.

Neither side will know how to fight it or how to end it.

Longer it lasts, better it is... for those of us who serve no side but our

own.

You're counting on a blockade of southern ports.

Very good, Vedetta.

There's one thing I learned in the army. There's nothing like a good wall for

making money.

What if there is no blockade?

Madam, you are talking to a military genius.

Blockade of southern poets is inevitable.

Then your investment will make you richer than your late husband ever did.

Sometimes I think you love his money more than you love me.

Well, I do love his money.

And I don't remember extending the emotion to include you.

You must love me. I could hardly mistake avarice for passion.

My dear, dear Bodetta, if you didn't have the cash to invest in my ship,

I'd be in bed with someone else who did.

You are such a devil. I wonder how wise I am to travel south with you.

Well, once I've shed my uniform, you would be unwise to trust me down there

alone with your late husband's money.

You just suit yourself.

I do have friends who'll be very happy to see me again in the south.

And I have enemies.

who will be surprised.

It's only a matter of time before George is recommissioned.

I understand Lincoln is looking for West Point officers especially.

Oh, I don't suppose George is looking forward to that.

But I am.

And you should be too.

George is a fool not to make all the money he can from this war.

He said that would be profiteering, Isabel.

Who cares what it's called?

As long as it gives us the cash and the power to get Hazard Iron back.

As soon as George leaves for the army, we'll take control again.

And we'll see where that leaves your brother.

And his Irish slut.

Careful. Yeah.

It's infernal that I have to leave so early, especially now.

You can't help it.

All those government orders must be stretching the foundry to the limit.

You're right. You'd think that Hazard Iron was the North's only manufacturer

of cannons, shell casings, and mortars.

You know, it's a pity Mr. Lincoln's speech didn't clear the air.

Well, there wasn't much of a chance of that.

Now that he's been inaugurated, looks like war's more likely than ever.

Now, listen.

If anything happens, you let me know right away.

Dr. McLane said it'd only be a couple of days.

You worry about the foundry, me lad.

We'll be fine.

Virgilia. Raymond will be needing someone else to help get Miss Virgilia

to her room. Go fetch someone.

She can go to a hotel.

Or she can go to a hospital.

Or she can go to hell.

But she cannot stay here.

Stanley, do you think she'd have come here if she had anywhere else to go? And

whose fault is that, Constance?

No matter what she does, you welcome her back with open arms.

In spite of the rest of us.

In spite of the way George may feel about it.

It's George I'm thinking of.

This poor creature is her own worst enemy, and I see terrible tragedy for

her. And I'll tell you, I will not have George blaming himself when that

happens. Oh, now she's got the Irish gift of prophecy.

Well, we will not allow... Be quiet, Isabel.

But Julia's my sister, too.

But she is your responsibility while she's in this house.

What is it, darling?

You've hardly said a word all day.

I have to go away for a while.

But I've spoken to Charles. He's gonna postpone his enlistment so he can stay

with you while I'm gone.

To protect me from Justin?

I don't trust him.

But he won't dare try anything with Charles around.

Where are you going?

North. I have to see George about our partnership.

North?

But if the war starts, Pennsylvania will be enemy territory.

I know, I know.

But our new government ordered all our mills to start producing war materials,

and George didn't invest money in a mill to have it used against him.

I know you want to repay George.

But where will you get the money?

I've mortgaged Mount Royal.

I got Mother's permission.

She agrees with me. It's a matter of family pride.

Southern pride.

Your pride.

And I love you for it.

We are Southerners, and we still have honor.

And nothing will take it from us.

So this is what a half a million dollars looks like.

Kind of a shabby thing to carry, though.

Exactly.

The less attention it attracts, the better.

Rory, this trip is too dangerous.

I still say you should let me go and you stay here with Madeline. No.

Old George has a lot more than money.

It's my debt. I'll pay it.

There's another reason, isn't there?

I want to see him again.

Maybe the last time I ever will.

Ready, sir?

April 12, 1861.

At 4.30 a.m. on this date, the United States garrison at Fort Sumter was fired

upon. It is now under bombardment by artillery of the Confederate states in

rebellion.

Our nation has been attacked without provocation, and we are now at war.

May God preserve and protect.

the United States of America.

Amen.

Nothing to worry about, folks.

Just a freight train accidentally derailed.

We'll have the track cleared shortly, and we'll be on our way.

How about Oboe? Just gonna blast those Yankees right out of Fort Sumter.

Ain't gonna be easy, though. I mean, that border guard's a good general, but

Major Anderson's stubborn.

Something's fallen!

Something's fallen!

Something's fallen!

It just came over the telegraph!

Something's fallen!

You don't look pleased, sir.

than to sympathize her.

My deepest sympathy is for the South, sir.

Now that's telling him,

Abe.

We know how to whip a Southern's dog.

I beg your pardon. What was that, mister?

I need to get through. I have a train to catch.

Oh, well, we've got ourselves a southern jet.

It's got the bag, Red.

I advise you to let me pass.

Back off.

Excuse me, sir.

My husband and I are from South Carolina, too. I made this bar, and it

shows your support for the union.

You can buy a real one when you get where you're going.

Well, thank you, ma'am, but you really think we need that kind of deception?

You wear it for your own safety.

Thank you.

Good day.

from a sour apple tree.

It was great to see you.

We're both so delighted, Ari.

Thank you, Constance.

We've got a lot to catch up on.

Well, you two start with that.

I'll be right back.

We got your letter about Madeline.

I can't tell you how happy the two of us are that you're both finally together.

George, I never thought it'd happen. It's like a miracle she...

Virgilia?

She's home again?

Yes.

She's sick and destitute.

And Constance didn't have the heart to turn around.

I thought I'd show you the best news of all.

Oh, no.

There she is.

She's beautiful.

You two must be so proud.

You might say George was proud when she was born. Every male citizen of Lehigh

Station got a cigar, and that even includes little Thaddeus Hunter, who

himself is only six months old.

What's your name?

Hope. Hope.

Don't ask stupid questions, Aggie. Just get to Murphy's Saloon as fast as you

can and say what I told you.

Yes, ma'am.

Hurry up.

This is why you risked your life?

To bring me money?

What do you mean, it's your money?

It belongs to you, not the Montgomery government.

You didn't invest it in the South to have it confiscated there. You invested

it because of me.

I don't know what to say. I never expected that.

But then again, knowing you, maybe I should have.

There's not a lot of honor between people these days, are there?

You're a crazy fool, but you've got more than your share

Take

you

and

I sent for them

In the name of God, why?

Because he's a traitor.

He's a southern traitor, and he and his guy murdered Grady. The militia killed

Grady. Justice will be...

There's a local freight train eastbound at 11.

I think it would be best. I'll be on it. I don't want to endanger your family.

Virgilio's already done that.

I could slip out the back.

Like hell you will.

They're probably back there anyway. You leave this to me.

You people get back up to your rooms and stay there, please.

Well, come on, then. It's an old army rule.

Man who gives the order... leads to charge.

Give him up, Hazard. He's a southerner.

This man is no traitor.

We were in the same class at West Point.

He served under General Scott in Mexico at my side.

Now I know most of you.

You're my neighbors.

But the first man who moves against my friend is the first man to die.

back there you put that gun away

we can take

him

take

him yourself it ain't worth getting killed hazard

wouldn't protect the southern

It was close.

We're not out of the woods yet. You'll feel a lot better once you're on that

train.

God go with you, Ari.

Until we're all together again.

I hope we will be.

I know we will be.

Be careful.

I'm going now before George gets back.

I'm sorry it had to come to this, Virgilia.

It's the last time, Constance.

I'll never step foot in this house again. Don't say that.

This is your house much more than it is mine, Virgilia. You were born here.

But what you did tonight was very wrong. Ori Main is our friend, and he had a

right to feel safe in this house. I have no tolerance of my enemies, even when

they come in the shape of a friend.

I know that.

Then more's the pity.

Virgilia, I know you've had a hard time since Grady died.

And perhaps you've had a difficult time balancing things out in your mind. I'll

say this for you, Constance.

You tried.

Time and again, you tried to keep me in this family.

And I thank you for that.

But it didn't work.

And it never will.

Don't say that. They're your blood. Surely someday... No, what's in my blood

isn't in theirs.

Do you know that I look at my brothers and my mother...

And I can't believe that I was ever a part of this family.

They don't know me at all.

They don't care about my cause or my struggle. Oh, yes, they'll pay at lip

service.

But they won't sacrifice anything for it. They will not endure cruelty or

hardship.

I'm afraid those things are coming for Julia, for all of us on both sides. Then

let them come!

Freedom has to be born in blood and fire.

And only they can wash away my sin.

Oh, Virgilio.

Oh, I have sinned.

I married a man with black skin.

That's my sin in the eyes of the world.

But, Constance, do you know what my real guilt is?

That my love for Grady destroyed him.

And I'll never forgive myself for that.

You're not well yet. Where will you go?

Washington, where there power is.

Where there are men committed to my cause.

Men with the power to strike and the power to punish.

That is God's power, Virgilia.

My night.

How will you live?

I have needs.

I believe these are your things, Virgilia.

Now take them and go.

What are you going to do if the South offers you a commission?

They already have.

A brigadier with their new war department.

I guess a bad leg is no handicap at that rank.

But I'm with Madeline now, so thank God for that.

I just hope I don't have to leave my royal till she's divorced and we're

married because I can't let her stay there alone.

I suppose you'll be going to Washington with Constance and the baby.

They've offered me a spot on the general staff.

And I've got to give them an answer, which I don't have yet.

But Stanley can run the foundry.

And Lincoln wants all the academy Manny can find.

So does Jeff Davis.

You know, years ago, John Calhoun said that West Point men would lead great

armies.

He never thought they'd be leading against each other.

Well, if we have to meet like that, I'd...

Rather we never met again.

Do you remember this?

I ten dollar bet that I would graduate from West Point.

That's right.

Maybe it brought us some luck back then.

Why don't we keep each half?

Put it back together when the war is over When the wall is over

George

Can you see anything we could have done to to stop all this

I Don't know I think we had a chance somewhere

along the line

And we missed it.

I threw it away.

What are we stopping for? I'm George Hazard of Hazard Iron. I make those

cannons. Where are you headed?

Washington. President Lincoln thinks the Rebs will attack the Capitol.

Why did you stop us?

Special passenger.

This man's on official business for the War Department.

Plenty of room in that one.

Much obliged.

Now wait just a minute.

You might as well wear the real thing.

Thank you.