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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:01:50,920 --> 00:01:54,515 (Woman shouts out in fury) 2 00:01:54,600 --> 00:01:55,715 (Smash) 3 00:02:14,640 --> 00:02:15,993 Variatinsky is out! 4 00:02:16,080 --> 00:02:18,036 (Ladies all talk at once) 5 00:02:20,600 --> 00:02:22,352 Countess Anna! Please. 6 00:02:22,440 --> 00:02:24,271 Excuse me. 7 00:02:24,360 --> 00:02:27,352 - His Excellency wants to see you immediately. - Yes, of course. 8 00:02:28,760 --> 00:02:32,150 - All right, Anna, let's hear what happened. - You know, Your Excellency, 9 00:02:32,240 --> 00:02:34,754 Variatinsky has been taking everything for months. 10 00:02:34,840 --> 00:02:38,913 Criticisms, insults, inkwells, slippers, vases and some beautiful glassware. 11 00:02:39,000 --> 00:02:41,434 - It was really a shame. - Yes, it was. 12 00:02:41,520 --> 00:02:43,511 After all, Variatinsky's a primitive man. 13 00:02:43,600 --> 00:02:47,195 And to throw all those lovely things at him, I'm sure he didn't appreciate it. 14 00:02:47,280 --> 00:02:48,838 He certainly didn't today. 15 00:02:48,920 --> 00:02:50,478 I'm not exaggerating. 16 00:02:50,560 --> 00:02:53,313 Variatinsky actually talked back to Her Majesty. 17 00:02:54,480 --> 00:02:56,391 Oh, then Her Majesty got really furious. 18 00:02:56,480 --> 00:02:59,119 And she called him something. A word I never heard of. 19 00:02:59,200 --> 00:03:01,714 - I'm glad, Anna. - So I looked it up in the dictionary. 20 00:03:01,800 --> 00:03:03,552 - Huh? - Then he called her something 21 00:03:03,640 --> 00:03:05,710 which I couldn't even find in the dictionary. 22 00:03:05,800 --> 00:03:09,679 Then words seemed to fail Her Majesty. And she picked up that porcelain horseman... 23 00:03:09,760 --> 00:03:13,799 - That monstrosity Frederick the Great gave her? - Yes, and she threw it at him. 24 00:03:13,880 --> 00:03:17,350 Good! Even in her most furious moments, Her Majesty shows exquisite taste. 25 00:03:17,440 --> 00:03:21,319 - That's nothing, Your Excellency! - Don't say Variatinsky threw something back? 26 00:03:21,400 --> 00:03:25,951 Worse. Suddenly he reached out and gave Her Majesty a push. 27 00:03:26,040 --> 00:03:31,160 And for the first time in the history of Russia, an empress landed flat on her imperial back. 28 00:03:31,240 --> 00:03:32,992 But now he made his greatest mistake. 29 00:03:33,080 --> 00:03:36,390 Instead of standing by his guns, he knelt down like a scared little boy 30 00:03:36,480 --> 00:03:38,516 and begged for Her Majesty's forgiveness. 31 00:03:38,600 --> 00:03:40,556 Well, a moment later, he was out. 32 00:03:40,640 --> 00:03:42,198 What a fool. 33 00:03:42,280 --> 00:03:45,033 One more push and he might have been tsar of all the Russias. 34 00:03:45,120 --> 00:03:47,076 (Gunshot) 35 00:03:49,360 --> 00:03:51,396 - It is Variatinsky! - Firing squad? 36 00:03:51,480 --> 00:03:53,994 - No, he shot himself! - He did, eh? 37 00:03:54,080 --> 00:03:56,355 - He seems to have missed! - Yes, he missed himself. 38 00:03:56,440 --> 00:03:59,000 That man misses every opportunity. 39 00:04:00,480 --> 00:04:05,156 - (Shouting) - Friends, brothers! How can we possibly fail? 40 00:04:05,240 --> 00:04:07,037 (Shouting continues) 41 00:04:07,120 --> 00:04:10,590 Variatinsky is out. The position of Command of the Palace Guard is vacant. 42 00:04:10,680 --> 00:04:12,716 My nephew is here, with my influence. 43 00:04:12,800 --> 00:04:14,199 - Need I say more? - Yes. 44 00:04:14,280 --> 00:04:15,349 (Shouting) 45 00:04:15,440 --> 00:04:19,035 - But what if the Chancellor...? - The Chancellor! That doddering old idiot! 46 00:04:19,120 --> 00:04:22,317 But if he refuses to introduce your nephew to the tsarina, what then? 47 00:04:22,400 --> 00:04:25,312 Then I say to him, "Look here, you know to whom you are talking?" 48 00:04:25,400 --> 00:04:26,628 (Shouts of agreement) 49 00:04:26,720 --> 00:04:29,871 But if he will say he does not know to whom he is talking? 50 00:04:29,960 --> 00:04:32,394 Then I say to him, "Look here, I am General Ronsky! 51 00:04:32,480 --> 00:04:34,835 Mikhail Nicolai Vladimirovich Ronsky, 52 00:04:34,920 --> 00:04:37,195 son of Gregori Vladimir lvanovic Ronsky, 53 00:04:37,280 --> 00:04:40,113 - grandson of... - That's enough. That should scare anybody. 54 00:04:40,200 --> 00:04:43,431 And after he has introduced my nephew to that woman on the throne... 55 00:04:43,520 --> 00:04:45,590 I want to go back to the Ural Mountains. 56 00:04:47,920 --> 00:04:50,753 Boris, beloved nephew of mine, 57 00:04:50,840 --> 00:04:53,274 son of my favourite sister, Petrushka, 58 00:04:53,360 --> 00:04:56,955 did I not give you my precious Arab steed and that wolfhound dear to my heart? 59 00:04:57,040 --> 00:05:01,238 Would I suggest to the blood of my own blood anything that is not good for you? 60 00:05:01,320 --> 00:05:03,754 How can you be so ungrateful, Boris Nikitin? 61 00:05:03,840 --> 00:05:07,150 Who got you out of your little country house in the Ural Mountains? 62 00:05:07,240 --> 00:05:11,233 Who brought you here and paved your way for one of the greatest careers in our country? 63 00:05:11,320 --> 00:05:13,595 Successor to Variatinsky! 64 00:05:13,680 --> 00:05:15,636 Command of the Palace Guard! 65 00:05:15,720 --> 00:05:17,153 You know what that means? 66 00:05:17,240 --> 00:05:19,310 You will have the whole guard at my disposal! 67 00:05:19,400 --> 00:05:22,949 - (Disgruntled muttering) - I beg your pardon, friends. At our disposal. 68 00:05:23,040 --> 00:05:25,076 Beloved Uncle Mikhail Vladimirovich, 69 00:05:25,160 --> 00:05:28,197 I know it's true that I am the son of your favourite sister. 70 00:05:28,280 --> 00:05:31,158 I appreciate that you have given me your precious Arab steed 71 00:05:31,240 --> 00:05:33,071 and that wolfhound dear to your heart. 72 00:05:33,160 --> 00:05:35,833 I know that I am blood of your blood. 73 00:05:35,920 --> 00:05:37,956 But I want to go back to the Ural Mountains. 74 00:05:38,040 --> 00:05:40,315 Now look here, you ungrateful swine of a nephew! 75 00:05:40,400 --> 00:05:43,198 I took you out of your stinking hut in the Ural Mountains... 76 00:05:43,280 --> 00:05:46,431 - But, Uncle, think of Variatinsky. - I am thinking of him! 77 00:05:46,520 --> 00:05:48,556 - He shot himself. - The gifts he got! 78 00:05:48,640 --> 00:05:50,039 The graft he took! 79 00:05:50,120 --> 00:05:53,749 - How can you throw away such an opportunity? - But I don't want to shoot myself. 80 00:05:53,840 --> 00:05:55,796 He didn't shoot himself! 81 00:05:55,880 --> 00:05:58,474 He missed! Missed himself! You understand? 82 00:05:58,560 --> 00:06:00,869 But I wouldn't miss, Uncle. I'm a good shot. 83 00:06:00,960 --> 00:06:04,032 - Imbecile! - Look, Ronsky, this is very embarrassing. 84 00:06:04,120 --> 00:06:06,076 It places us in a very peculiar situation. 85 00:06:06,160 --> 00:06:08,230 We know he's the son of your favourite sister, 86 00:06:08,320 --> 00:06:11,949 and you gave him your precious Arab steed and the wolfhound dear to your heart. 87 00:06:12,040 --> 00:06:15,237 But, just between ourselves, don't you think he's too dumb? 88 00:06:15,320 --> 00:06:16,673 How can he be too dumb? 89 00:06:16,760 --> 00:06:19,832 Let us consider some of the former Commanders of the Palace Guard. 90 00:06:19,920 --> 00:06:22,195 For instance, Gorlokov couldn't read nor write. 91 00:06:22,280 --> 00:06:23,952 - Bosnarovsky. - Could read. 92 00:06:24,040 --> 00:06:25,189 But not write. 93 00:06:25,280 --> 00:06:27,157 - What about Dobrinsky? - He could write. 94 00:06:27,240 --> 00:06:29,470 - But nobody could read it. - Oh, keep out of this! 95 00:06:29,560 --> 00:06:31,915 I want to go back to the Ural Mountains. 96 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:34,833 And, friends, brothers, if we get the guards in our hands... 97 00:06:34,920 --> 00:06:37,878 - Let's drink to the uprising! - Uprising! 98 00:06:37,960 --> 00:06:39,154 Let us start big! 99 00:06:39,240 --> 00:06:41,390 - To the revolution! OTHERS: To the revolution! 100 00:06:43,240 --> 00:06:47,233 I know exactly what Ronsky has in mind, but that must never happen. 101 00:06:47,320 --> 00:06:49,595 Malakoff, until the pact with France is signed, 102 00:06:49,680 --> 00:06:53,195 we must not introduce Her Majesty to any possible hostile elements. 103 00:06:53,280 --> 00:06:55,032 We mustrt introduce her to anyone. 104 00:06:55,120 --> 00:06:58,669 - By the way, where is that French ambassador? - He left Warsaw two days ago. 105 00:06:58,760 --> 00:07:03,311 I work my head off for an alliance with France, and King Louis sends an ambassador! 106 00:07:03,400 --> 00:07:07,951 A fine ambassador! Who wastes two days in Warsaw with a little Polish dancer. 107 00:07:08,040 --> 00:07:11,396 Oh, that Louis. He is really ruining France. 108 00:07:11,480 --> 00:07:12,913 He's worse than Louis XIV. 109 00:07:13,000 --> 00:07:15,150 And Louis XIV was worse than Louis Xlll. 110 00:07:15,240 --> 00:07:17,549 That's the trouble with France - too many Louis. 111 00:07:17,640 --> 00:07:18,993 MAN: Get after him! 112 00:07:26,360 --> 00:07:29,193 - Who is that fellow? - It's the third time it happened. 113 00:07:32,920 --> 00:07:35,832 - Are you here again? - This time he tried to climb over the wall. 114 00:07:35,920 --> 00:07:37,319 The next time, I'll get over it! 115 00:07:37,400 --> 00:07:39,038 I tell you, I have to see Her Majesty! 116 00:07:39,120 --> 00:07:40,348 Get out, get out, get out! 117 00:07:41,400 --> 00:07:43,960 Now, look here. You're an officer. A brother officer. 118 00:07:44,040 --> 00:07:47,476 - How can you do this thing to me? - I must see Her Majesty! You have to let me in! 119 00:07:47,560 --> 00:07:49,949 How can I let you in when it's my duty to keep you out? 120 00:07:50,040 --> 00:07:53,669 Don't you understand I have to guard the east gate? I don't want any trouble. 121 00:07:53,760 --> 00:07:56,149 - You love Her Majesty, don't you? - Of course I do! 122 00:07:56,240 --> 00:07:58,674 - Do you know what's going on in Russia? - Don't tell me. 123 00:07:58,760 --> 00:08:02,116 I'm not getting mixed up in anything. All I want to do is guard the east gate. 124 00:08:02,200 --> 00:08:04,668 If only I could tell you what news I bring Her Majesty. 125 00:08:04,760 --> 00:08:06,830 - Then apply for an audience. - It can't wait! 126 00:08:06,920 --> 00:08:10,310 - I have to see Her Majesty today! This moment! - I don't even know who you are. 127 00:08:10,400 --> 00:08:12,197 - I am... - Don't tell me. I don't want to know. 128 00:08:12,280 --> 00:08:14,999 If you have any credentials, please don't show them to me. 129 00:08:15,080 --> 00:08:19,790 As one brother officer to another brother officer, for heavers sakes, get out of my life. 130 00:08:19,880 --> 00:08:22,075 - You know who my fianc�e is? - I don't want to. 131 00:08:22,160 --> 00:08:24,549 It might save Russia. All of us. It might save you! 132 00:08:24,640 --> 00:08:26,119 But I don't want to be saved. 133 00:08:26,200 --> 00:08:28,953 All I want to do is to guard the east gate and be left alone. 134 00:08:29,040 --> 00:08:31,873 I don't believe Russia can be saved if I know your fianc�e. 135 00:08:31,960 --> 00:08:33,871 Please! Send for her. She can identify me. 136 00:08:33,960 --> 00:08:37,077 Countess Anna Jaschikoff, one of Her Majesty's ladies-in-waiting. 137 00:08:37,160 --> 00:08:39,196 The French ambassador's arriving, sir. 138 00:08:55,280 --> 00:08:56,633 Monsieur le Marquis, 139 00:08:56,720 --> 00:08:59,075 in the name of Her Majesty, Empress Catherine II, 140 00:08:59,160 --> 00:09:00,957 I have the high honour of welcoming you, 141 00:09:01,040 --> 00:09:03,634 the representative of His Majesty, the King of France. 142 00:09:03,720 --> 00:09:07,508 The 15th in that royal succession of Louis which has adorned the throne of France. 143 00:09:07,600 --> 00:09:09,591 May I add Her Majesty's and my personal wish 144 00:09:09,680 --> 00:09:13,434 that France is blessed with as many Louis in the future as it has been in the past. 145 00:09:13,520 --> 00:09:17,479 In the name of my sovereign, I thank Your Excellency for the expression of friendship. 146 00:09:17,560 --> 00:09:20,279 My monarch and the whole French people unite in respect 147 00:09:20,360 --> 00:09:22,954 for your grand empress, Her Majesty, Catherine II. 148 00:09:23,040 --> 00:09:24,758 - Vive la Russie! - Vive la France! 149 00:09:24,840 --> 00:09:26,717 - And how are you, Marquis? - Bien, merci. 150 00:09:26,800 --> 00:09:29,473 I can't tell you how happy I am to make your acquaintance. 151 00:09:29,560 --> 00:09:31,232 And how are you, my dear Excellency? 152 00:09:31,320 --> 00:09:33,595 - Frankly, I haven't slept for days. - Ah? 153 00:09:33,680 --> 00:09:36,513 Our alliance is at stake. And you, my dear Marquis, 154 00:09:36,600 --> 00:09:40,388 at one of the most important moments in world history, you waste two days in Warsaw. 155 00:09:40,480 --> 00:09:44,758 Your Excellency is right about the important moment in history, but wrong about the waste. 156 00:09:44,840 --> 00:09:48,913 I am lover of the dance, and the lady is the most artistic dancer I have ever seen. 157 00:09:49,000 --> 00:09:52,675 Now that you've practically ruined my health, at least tell me, who was it? 158 00:09:52,760 --> 00:09:56,639 This must be treated not as diplomatic secret but really confidential. 159 00:09:56,720 --> 00:09:58,995 - Madame Polonskaya. - You mean Olga? 160 00:09:59,080 --> 00:10:02,152 - Votre Excellency, vous connaissez Olga? - Mais, oui. 161 00:10:02,240 --> 00:10:04,196 - Elle est une de mes vieilles amies. - Non! 162 00:10:04,280 --> 00:10:07,716 - Est-elle aussi jolie qu'autrefois? - Je rai jamais vu des yeux aussi beaux. 163 00:10:07,800 --> 00:10:09,518 Oh, Olga. 164 00:10:09,600 --> 00:10:11,318 Elle ry en a pas de m�me. 165 00:10:11,400 --> 00:10:13,436 Il ry a pas de son comme Olga. 166 00:10:13,520 --> 00:10:15,078 - Olga. - Olga. 167 00:10:18,040 --> 00:10:21,715 And now, my dear Marquis, I'll introduce you to Her Majesty immediately. 168 00:10:21,800 --> 00:10:25,634 - You'll escort her to a state banquet. - A privilege to accompany Mother Russia. 169 00:10:25,720 --> 00:10:27,790 Never address Her Majesty as Mother Russia. 170 00:10:27,880 --> 00:10:30,189 In France, we always think of her as Mother Russia. 171 00:10:30,280 --> 00:10:33,875 My dear Marquis, you may think of her as a mother, but don't call her a mother. 172 00:10:33,960 --> 00:10:36,952 About the etiquette. I wonder if it is the same as in Versailles. 173 00:10:37,040 --> 00:10:39,838 Shall I always keep seven steps' distance from Her Majesty? 174 00:10:39,920 --> 00:10:43,629 My dear Marquis, you have been sent here to bring our countries closer together. 175 00:10:43,720 --> 00:10:46,109 Dear Excellency, I think I know exactly what to do. 176 00:10:46,200 --> 00:10:50,034 Dear Marquis, don't do it. Let Her Majesty take the first step towards the alliance. 177 00:10:50,120 --> 00:10:52,156 - And I make the second? - Not even the third. 178 00:10:52,240 --> 00:10:54,037 - In other words, do nothing. - Right. 179 00:10:54,120 --> 00:10:56,793 But not too early, and not too late. And, by the way, 180 00:10:56,880 --> 00:10:58,950 Her Majesty hates the wearing of wigs. 181 00:10:59,040 --> 00:11:01,474 Of course, on formal occasions, it can't be helped. 182 00:11:01,560 --> 00:11:03,994 But in general, Her Majesty, being a true autocrat, 183 00:11:04,080 --> 00:11:06,640 naturally doesn't believe in the equality of all men. 184 00:11:06,720 --> 00:11:09,314 And she feels the wig puts everybody on the same hairline. 185 00:11:09,400 --> 00:11:12,437 Monsieur, the wig is the essence of our civilisation. 186 00:11:12,520 --> 00:11:13,953 It is the symbol of our century. 187 00:11:14,040 --> 00:11:15,996 It is the rococo of the rococo. 188 00:11:16,080 --> 00:11:19,629 But I will make the grand sacrifice for the future of humanity. 189 00:11:19,720 --> 00:11:22,598 Believe me, Marquis, men have gone down in history for less. 190 00:11:22,680 --> 00:11:24,033 Now I'll announce you. 191 00:11:27,920 --> 00:11:30,388 - Where am I? - How did you get in here? 192 00:11:30,480 --> 00:11:33,995 - Please, take me to Her Majesty! - Who are you? How did you get in here? 193 00:11:34,080 --> 00:11:36,958 - What's all this about? - Questions, questions, questions! 194 00:11:37,040 --> 00:11:39,474 Everybody wants to know, everybody's chasing me, 195 00:11:39,560 --> 00:11:42,711 everybody's arresting me and Russia's going to pieces. 196 00:11:42,800 --> 00:11:44,153 Russia, my poor Russia. 197 00:11:44,240 --> 00:11:48,279 My dear Marquis, I'm so embarrassed! A perfect stranger coming out of the wall! 198 00:11:48,360 --> 00:11:51,193 Do not even mention. In Paris, nothing but secret entrances. 199 00:11:51,280 --> 00:11:53,714 Only the husbands and servants use the regular doors. 200 00:11:53,800 --> 00:11:57,475 In the salon of Madame de Paris, the best people come out of the bookshelves. 201 00:11:57,560 --> 00:12:00,916 - Do you know what's going on in Russia? - No, but I'd like to know. 202 00:12:01,840 --> 00:12:04,400 No, I can't tell you. It's only for Her Majesty's ears. 203 00:12:04,480 --> 00:12:06,789 See, this is the first time I've ever been at court. 204 00:12:06,880 --> 00:12:10,316 All this is unfamiliar to me. I don't know who you are, but please help me. 205 00:12:10,400 --> 00:12:14,552 Look, I'll give you everything I have. Here are 50 roubles. Please take me to Her Majesty. 206 00:12:14,640 --> 00:12:17,950 You can't bribe the Chancellor of Russia! Not with 50 roubles. 207 00:12:18,040 --> 00:12:21,157 You're the Chancellor? The man everybody says is ruining Russia? 208 00:12:21,240 --> 00:12:22,992 - You're from the east. - No, the west. 209 00:12:23,080 --> 00:12:25,230 How things do get around. It's amazing. 210 00:12:25,320 --> 00:12:27,675 - Now, look here, young man... - Your Excellency! 211 00:12:27,760 --> 00:12:31,230 - Alexei! Darling! - Anna! Sweetheart! 212 00:12:32,280 --> 00:12:34,475 - Monsieur, I don't know what to think. - I do. 213 00:12:34,560 --> 00:12:36,073 How did you get here? 214 00:12:36,160 --> 00:12:38,116 What happened? 215 00:12:38,200 --> 00:12:41,590 Why did you leave...? When did you leave? How did you meet His Excellency? 216 00:12:41,680 --> 00:12:43,033 Oh, come tell me everything. 217 00:12:43,120 --> 00:12:45,475 I can understand your not having confidence in me, 218 00:12:45,560 --> 00:12:48,393 after all, I'm only the Chancellor, but she's your fianc�e. 219 00:12:48,480 --> 00:12:51,153 - Ask him why he wants to see Her Majesty. - Her Majesty? 220 00:12:51,240 --> 00:12:54,198 - You want to see Her Majesty? - Anna, you know I love you, but... 221 00:12:54,280 --> 00:12:57,113 - Is something wrong, Alexei? - I don't want you involved. 222 00:12:57,200 --> 00:12:59,919 - I don't want any harm to come to you. - What is it all about? 223 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:02,833 - Is it a military matter? - Yes. And no. 224 00:13:02,920 --> 00:13:05,354 - Is it yes, or is it no? - It's more an affair of state. 225 00:13:05,440 --> 00:13:07,670 Affair of state? Do you understand these things? 226 00:13:07,760 --> 00:13:09,751 A very sound question, Anna. 227 00:13:13,240 --> 00:13:15,959 Just a moment! Close those doors and keep them guarded! 228 00:13:16,040 --> 00:13:18,759 And if the lieutenant tries to escape, use your rifles. 229 00:13:18,840 --> 00:13:21,912 - You're a lucky young man. - Please forgive him, Your Excellency. 230 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:24,753 If I werert so fond of Anna, I'd deal differently with you. 231 00:13:24,840 --> 00:13:27,559 I'm not thinking about myself. I'm only thinking of Russia. 232 00:13:27,640 --> 00:13:30,518 Nobody asked you to think! Stop taking yourself so seriously. 233 00:13:30,600 --> 00:13:33,160 You are the most impolite, rude young man I've ever met. 234 00:13:33,240 --> 00:13:36,630 Your lovely fianc�e asked you a perfectly sensible and civil question. 235 00:13:36,720 --> 00:13:39,109 - What do you answer? "I love you." - But I do love her! 236 00:13:39,200 --> 00:13:40,918 And I love you too, believe me, but... 237 00:13:41,000 --> 00:13:42,353 - Oh! - What's wrong now? 238 00:13:42,440 --> 00:13:46,149 I forgot to tell you, Your Excellency. Her Majesty's expecting you immediately. 239 00:13:46,240 --> 00:13:47,389 All right, Anna. 240 00:13:47,480 --> 00:13:50,153 - And don't you dare move. - He won't, Your Excellency. 241 00:13:50,240 --> 00:13:53,869 Please forgive him for being so stubborn and unruly. He's been impossible. 242 00:13:53,960 --> 00:13:55,393 That's what I like about him. 243 00:13:55,480 --> 00:13:56,674 But don't move! 244 00:13:56,760 --> 00:13:59,399 - And now, my dear Marquis... - Please, Your Excellency, 245 00:13:59,480 --> 00:14:03,075 will you announce me to Her Majesty before somebody drops from the chandelier? 246 00:14:03,160 --> 00:14:04,309 Come. 247 00:14:12,280 --> 00:14:14,236 Good morning, Your Majesty. 248 00:14:17,440 --> 00:14:19,158 I hope Your Majesty rested well. 249 00:14:19,240 --> 00:14:22,312 And may I add that Your Majesty is looking beautiful this morning. 250 00:14:22,400 --> 00:14:26,154 That doesn't by any means imply that Your Majesty doesn't always look beautiful. 251 00:14:26,240 --> 00:14:30,153 What I'm trying to say is that Your Majesty looks extremely beautiful this morning. 252 00:14:30,240 --> 00:14:32,196 Shut up. I look awful. 253 00:14:32,280 --> 00:14:34,316 I feel rotten and I slept abominably. 254 00:14:34,400 --> 00:14:36,914 And if you don't know it, you bribed the wrong people. 255 00:14:37,000 --> 00:14:38,558 - Yes, Your Majesty. - Shut up. 256 00:14:38,640 --> 00:14:40,995 Come here, Nicolai Illytch. 257 00:14:42,880 --> 00:14:45,440 - We have a secret fund, haven't we? - Yes, Your Majesty. 258 00:14:45,520 --> 00:14:47,033 For secret purposes. 259 00:14:47,120 --> 00:14:50,078 I assure Your Majesty, I've always kept it strictly secret. 260 00:14:50,160 --> 00:14:53,948 Is it possible that sometimes you not only keep the secret, but also the money? 261 00:14:54,040 --> 00:14:56,429 - Does Your Majesty imply that I am stealing? - Yes. 262 00:14:56,520 --> 00:14:58,078 That, I most emphatically deny. 263 00:14:58,160 --> 00:15:02,199 I've carried out Your Majesty's orders to do everything for the welfare of the people. 264 00:15:02,280 --> 00:15:05,317 It may be that, once in a while, I included myself with the people. 265 00:15:05,400 --> 00:15:09,393 Nicolai Illytch, if all these accusations are true, you'll have to be shot. 266 00:15:09,480 --> 00:15:10,879 Five times. 267 00:15:10,960 --> 00:15:13,110 Why doesn't Your Majesty investigate? 268 00:15:15,160 --> 00:15:17,958 I'm afraid you might be guilty, Nicolai. And I need you. 269 00:15:18,040 --> 00:15:20,918 Your Majesty can easily find someone as capable as I am. 270 00:15:21,000 --> 00:15:22,513 You're lying again, Nicolai. 271 00:15:22,600 --> 00:15:25,433 It would be very difficult to find anyone as clever as you. 272 00:15:25,520 --> 00:15:27,476 And he might steal even more. 273 00:15:27,560 --> 00:15:31,155 But please, Nicolai, take it easy. 274 00:15:32,440 --> 00:15:33,953 Thank you, Your Majesty. 275 00:15:34,040 --> 00:15:37,396 With Your Majesty's guidance, our government has been very successful. 276 00:15:37,480 --> 00:15:41,359 Otherwise, why would a powerful country like France try to make an alliance with us? 277 00:15:41,440 --> 00:15:44,079 I'm not so sure I want to make an alliance. I... 278 00:15:44,160 --> 00:15:46,993 Look! What's that man doing on the roof? 279 00:15:47,080 --> 00:15:48,752 - Man on the roof? Where? - On the roof! 280 00:15:48,840 --> 00:15:51,798 On the roof? I wish I could see that far. Probably a workman. 281 00:15:51,880 --> 00:15:53,836 - Why is he wearing a uniform? - Is he? 282 00:15:53,920 --> 00:15:56,229 - Very strange, isn't it? - Well, not to me. 283 00:15:56,320 --> 00:15:58,993 Your Majesty, people standing on the roof don't worry me, 284 00:15:59,080 --> 00:16:03,517 it's people in cellars with candles stuck in vodka bottles that I'm concerned about. 285 00:16:03,600 --> 00:16:05,670 But a man standing on the roof in sunlight... 286 00:16:05,760 --> 00:16:07,671 - Shut up. - Yes, Your Majesty. 287 00:16:07,760 --> 00:16:10,115 Tell me, what do we need an alliance with France for? 288 00:16:10,200 --> 00:16:13,317 - To protect our back. - You think the Prussians may attack us again? 289 00:16:13,400 --> 00:16:16,631 They always do. And they will, when we get into trouble with the Turks. 290 00:16:16,720 --> 00:16:18,756 - What do we want from the Turks? - The Crimea. 291 00:16:18,840 --> 00:16:21,513 What do we need with the Crimea? We have enough territory. 292 00:16:21,600 --> 00:16:24,398 It would be nice to have a little peninsula on the Black Sea. 293 00:16:24,480 --> 00:16:25,674 Exactly, Your Majesty. 294 00:16:25,760 --> 00:16:29,389 And I don't think the Turkish sultan will wrap up that peninsula in silver paper 295 00:16:29,480 --> 00:16:31,516 and hang it on Your Majesty's Christmas tree. 296 00:16:31,600 --> 00:16:34,273 - I don't want to be pushed into any war. - No, Your Majesty. 297 00:16:34,360 --> 00:16:36,430 - I don't want war! - No, Your Majesty. 298 00:16:36,520 --> 00:16:39,080 - I hate war, do you understand me? - Yes, Your Majesty. 299 00:16:39,160 --> 00:16:41,355 I humbly apologise. I shart bring it up again. 300 00:16:41,440 --> 00:16:44,557 I take cognisance of the fact that Your Majesty, once and for all, 301 00:16:44,640 --> 00:16:47,029 has definitely given up the idea of the Crimea. 302 00:16:47,120 --> 00:16:49,111 I never said any such thing, and you know it! 303 00:16:49,200 --> 00:16:52,670 Stop being too clever. Of course we need a port on the Black Sea, and badly. 304 00:16:52,760 --> 00:16:56,116 - Then we'll have to take the Crimea. - Are you pushing me again? Stop it! 305 00:16:56,200 --> 00:16:58,714 - Call in the French ambassador. - Yes, Your Majesty. 306 00:16:58,800 --> 00:17:00,995 - Look! - Is that man still standing on the roof? 307 00:17:01,080 --> 00:17:03,514 - No, he seems to be gone. - Oh, that's good. I'm glad. 308 00:17:03,600 --> 00:17:06,956 What are those soldiers doing up there? This is outrageous! 309 00:17:07,040 --> 00:17:10,396 What a disgrace! It couldn't happen in any other court in Europe. 310 00:17:10,480 --> 00:17:14,678 You know what's going on behind every door, but you don't know what's going on on the roof! 311 00:17:14,760 --> 00:17:16,159 If the French ambassador... 312 00:17:24,480 --> 00:17:26,436 My most gracious empress, 313 00:17:26,520 --> 00:17:29,239 my tsarina, Mother Russia! 314 00:17:30,480 --> 00:17:32,198 Get up! 315 00:17:32,280 --> 00:17:35,556 Lt Alexei Chernoff of the 5th Hussars, reporting to Her Majesty. 316 00:17:35,640 --> 00:17:39,155 - How dare you force yourself into my presence! - Shall I call a guard? 317 00:17:39,240 --> 00:17:41,117 Please, he wants to keep me away from you. 318 00:17:41,200 --> 00:17:43,998 - They all do. They're all afraid. - Afraid? Of what? 319 00:17:44,080 --> 00:17:46,469 - Could I talk to Your Majesty alone? - Alone? Why? 320 00:17:46,560 --> 00:17:48,835 Very simple, Your Majesty. He doesn't trust me. 321 00:17:48,920 --> 00:17:51,229 Doesrt trust you? Are you out of your mind? 322 00:17:51,320 --> 00:17:54,835 How dare you insult His Excellency, the most trusted advisor to the throne! 323 00:17:54,920 --> 00:17:57,309 - Thank you, Your Majesty. Shall I call a guard? - No! 324 00:17:57,400 --> 00:18:00,870 - May I remind you, the ambassador is waiting. - Let him wait. 325 00:18:00,960 --> 00:18:04,111 - Thank you, Your Majesty. - There's no reason for you to be so happy. 326 00:18:04,200 --> 00:18:06,953 - No, Your Majesty. - There's every reason to be unappy. 327 00:18:07,040 --> 00:18:10,316 I can only hope the importance of your news justifies your behaviour, 328 00:18:10,400 --> 00:18:12,675 otherwise, you shall be severely punished. 329 00:18:12,760 --> 00:18:15,957 Now, what is this important news that you're bringing? 330 00:18:16,040 --> 00:18:18,679 Your Majesty, Russia is full of traitors. 331 00:18:18,760 --> 00:18:21,228 The throne is in danger. Your Majesty's in danger. 332 00:18:21,320 --> 00:18:23,993 That's no news. Go on. 333 00:18:25,160 --> 00:18:27,390 Your Majesty, I'm ready to die for you. 334 00:18:27,480 --> 00:18:30,313 That's no news, either. I expect that from my soldiers. 335 00:18:31,080 --> 00:18:33,913 The hussars, dragoons, grenadiers - the whole army is yours, 336 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:37,037 - but Generals Varkovsky and Gashin... - Two of my best generals? 337 00:18:37,120 --> 00:18:40,351 Don't trust them. They have evil thoughts. They're planning treason. 338 00:18:40,440 --> 00:18:43,000 - Do you believe this is true? - I know it's true. 339 00:18:43,080 --> 00:18:44,308 I swear it's true. 340 00:18:44,400 --> 00:18:48,154 How is it that a young lieutenant has to ride all the way from the Western Front 341 00:18:48,240 --> 00:18:52,119 to tell me what is happening in my empire? No doubt I expect too much. 342 00:18:52,200 --> 00:18:55,476 I beg Your Majesty not to waste your precious energy. 343 00:18:55,560 --> 00:18:58,233 We have these minor revolutions every day. 344 00:18:58,320 --> 00:19:00,788 One week it's the army, next week it's the navy. 345 00:19:00,880 --> 00:19:03,678 What about General Varkovsky and General Gashin? 346 00:19:03,760 --> 00:19:07,753 I knew their plans. Early enough for my men to approach them. Separately, of course. 347 00:19:07,840 --> 00:19:12,197 We promised General Varkovsky 50,000 roubles for taking care of General Gashin. 348 00:19:12,280 --> 00:19:16,193 We promised General Gashin 50,000 roubles for taking care of General Varkovsky. 349 00:19:16,280 --> 00:19:19,989 - Have they taken care of each other? - Not only have they taken care of each other, 350 00:19:20,080 --> 00:19:21,991 both were buried with military honours. 351 00:19:22,080 --> 00:19:24,958 So, this is your news, your great news. 352 00:19:25,040 --> 00:19:27,156 I most humbly beg forgiveness, Your Majesty. 353 00:19:27,240 --> 00:19:29,959 Forgiveness? You may expect the severest punishment! 354 00:19:30,040 --> 00:19:33,396 - I deserve it, Your Majesty. - Look at you! Dirty. Uncombed. 355 00:19:33,480 --> 00:19:34,833 Your uniform torn. 356 00:19:34,920 --> 00:19:37,150 Who gave you permission to leave your regiment? 357 00:19:37,240 --> 00:19:39,800 - I left it on my own account. - You deserted, you mean. 358 00:19:39,880 --> 00:19:42,394 - I shall have to teach you discipline. - I deserve it. 359 00:19:42,480 --> 00:19:45,677 Is this the sort of example an officer should set before his men? 360 00:19:45,760 --> 00:19:48,115 - I'm not so sure I won't have you shot! - I deserve it. 361 00:19:48,200 --> 00:19:51,670 - Oh, stop deserving it! - Whatever Your Majesty decides will be just. 362 00:19:51,760 --> 00:19:53,273 But if I had to, I'd do it again. 363 00:19:53,360 --> 00:19:56,750 I'd rather face the firing squad than take a chance on my tsarina's life. 364 00:19:56,840 --> 00:19:59,673 Nothing could stop me when my empress is in danger. 365 00:20:01,440 --> 00:20:05,035 - He seems to be honest, don't you think so? - I do. But the French ambassador... 366 00:20:05,120 --> 00:20:06,473 Oh, let him wait. 367 00:20:07,520 --> 00:20:10,353 Tell me, Alexei, when did you leave your regiment? 368 00:20:10,440 --> 00:20:12,396 Wednesday morning, Your Majesty. 369 00:20:12,480 --> 00:20:15,631 Do you mean that you rode from the border to here within three days? 370 00:20:15,720 --> 00:20:19,110 Yes! I rode three horses to death and many more broke down under me. 371 00:20:20,280 --> 00:20:21,713 Quite a horseman, isn't he? 372 00:20:21,800 --> 00:20:23,756 And the French ambassador can wait. 373 00:20:25,640 --> 00:20:27,596 You must have ridden day and night. 374 00:20:27,680 --> 00:20:29,716 I thought Your Majesty was in danger. 375 00:20:29,800 --> 00:20:33,634 Three days and three nights and you're not tired? 376 00:20:33,720 --> 00:20:35,676 Not a bit, Your Majesty. 377 00:20:35,760 --> 00:20:37,796 - He's not a bit tired. - No, he isn't. 378 00:20:39,560 --> 00:20:42,393 - How old are you, Alexei? - 24 years, Your Majesty. 379 00:20:42,480 --> 00:20:44,436 24 years. 380 00:20:45,760 --> 00:20:47,512 24 years. 381 00:20:49,520 --> 00:20:51,795 - Nice, isn't he? - Very nice, Your Majesty. 382 00:20:52,840 --> 00:20:56,469 Three days and three nights, because you thought my life was in danger. 383 00:20:56,560 --> 00:20:58,039 Yes, Your Majesty. 384 00:21:00,240 --> 00:21:02,276 What is it, Anna? What do you want? 385 00:21:03,320 --> 00:21:05,117 - The book, Your Majesty. - What book? 386 00:21:05,200 --> 00:21:08,795 You told me you wanted to be reading Voltaire when the ambassador entered. 387 00:21:08,880 --> 00:21:11,269 If I didn't have my Anna, I wouldn't know what to do. 388 00:21:11,360 --> 00:21:12,554 Thank you, Your Majesty. 389 00:21:12,640 --> 00:21:15,313 - Now, about the French ambassador. - Yes, Your Majesty? 390 00:21:15,400 --> 00:21:16,753 I'm not in the mood today. 391 00:21:16,840 --> 00:21:20,799 How can I be interested in foreign affairs when domestic problems are so pressing? 392 00:21:20,880 --> 00:21:24,555 The news this young man has brought may be no news, but I'd like to know more about it. 393 00:21:24,640 --> 00:21:26,995 - You are to remain in the palace. - Yes, Your Majesty. 394 00:21:27,080 --> 00:21:31,995 See that he gets some quarters. I think um... the Prince Variatinsky's suite will do. 395 00:21:32,080 --> 00:21:34,435 Instruct the major-domo to get him a new uniform. 396 00:21:34,520 --> 00:21:36,875 - Yes, Your Majesty. - A dress uniform. 397 00:21:36,960 --> 00:21:39,474 Er... White. 398 00:21:39,560 --> 00:21:42,120 Yes, I think white will be very becoming to him. 399 00:21:42,200 --> 00:21:44,236 And, by the way, a captairs uniform. 400 00:21:44,320 --> 00:21:48,074 - Oh, Your Majesty! - I congratulate you, Captain Alexei Chernoff. 401 00:21:53,360 --> 00:21:55,316 Thank you, Your Majesty! 402 00:21:55,400 --> 00:21:57,356 - Captain Chernoff. - Yes, Your Majesty! 403 00:21:57,440 --> 00:22:01,558 I want a report from you on the Western Army. You will present yourself tonight at ten o'clock. 404 00:22:01,640 --> 00:22:04,154 - Bring the facts and figures with you. - Yes, Your Majesty. 405 00:22:04,240 --> 00:22:07,152 - But the banquet for the ambassador... - There'll be no banquet. 406 00:22:07,240 --> 00:22:09,356 I beg Your Majesty, take into consideration, 407 00:22:09,440 --> 00:22:12,034 the Marquis brings greetings from King Louis himself. 408 00:22:12,120 --> 00:22:13,314 Perhaps he does. 409 00:22:13,400 --> 00:22:17,473 But this Russian boy risked his life because he thought harm might come to his tsarina. 410 00:22:17,560 --> 00:22:20,028 You can tell the representative of the King of France 411 00:22:20,120 --> 00:22:23,192 that I value the love and devotion of this simple Russian soldier 412 00:22:23,280 --> 00:22:25,953 more than all the greetings from all the kings of Europe. 413 00:22:26,040 --> 00:22:27,996 - Do you understand? - Yes, Your Majesty. 414 00:22:28,080 --> 00:22:29,638 But don't tell him. 415 00:22:29,720 --> 00:22:31,517 That's all. 416 00:22:40,080 --> 00:22:42,958 - Yes, white is very becoming to you. - Oh, Your Excellency! 417 00:22:43,040 --> 00:22:44,996 Good evening, Captain. 418 00:22:45,080 --> 00:22:48,311 Many thanks for the wonderful stallion you sent me. What a horse! 419 00:22:48,400 --> 00:22:51,198 I want you to know there are five more at your disposal. 420 00:22:51,280 --> 00:22:52,918 Well, that's very generous of you, 421 00:22:53,000 --> 00:22:55,958 but I really wouldn't know what to do with half a dozen horses. 422 00:22:56,040 --> 00:22:58,873 I thought they might come in handy when you decide to go back. 423 00:22:58,960 --> 00:23:01,315 I don't know what Her Majesty's commands will be. 424 00:23:01,400 --> 00:23:04,949 - I suppose everything will be decided tonight. - Yes, I suppose it will be. 425 00:23:05,040 --> 00:23:08,316 Oh, Your Excellency, I have something I'd like to show you. 426 00:23:09,360 --> 00:23:12,158 Here's the report I'm going to read to Her Majesty tonight. 427 00:23:12,240 --> 00:23:15,789 - What's wrong with Russia in 15 pages. - You got all that in 15 pages? 428 00:23:15,880 --> 00:23:18,075 And 20 pages of what should be done with Russia. 429 00:23:18,160 --> 00:23:19,513 That makes 35 pages. 430 00:23:19,600 --> 00:23:22,558 And you're determined to read 35 pages to Her Majesty tonight? 431 00:23:22,640 --> 00:23:25,757 - Naturally. - Those six horses might come in very handy. 432 00:23:25,840 --> 00:23:28,229 (Clock chimes) - It's a quarter to ten. 433 00:23:28,320 --> 00:23:31,949 Sorry, Your Excellency, I'm sure you'll understand, but I have to get ready. 434 00:23:32,040 --> 00:23:34,554 Listen, Alexei, I like you very much. 435 00:23:34,640 --> 00:23:37,677 I like your audacity. I like your overenthusiasm. 436 00:23:37,760 --> 00:23:39,955 I liked you the moment you came out of the wall. 437 00:23:40,040 --> 00:23:42,713 You're a soldier, a good one and a brave one. 438 00:23:42,800 --> 00:23:46,998 The parquet floor of a palace is not for you. It's too slippery, too tricky. 439 00:23:47,080 --> 00:23:50,914 For your sake, and for the sake of the girl who loves you, try to go back. 440 00:23:51,000 --> 00:23:52,592 But if Her Majesty... 441 00:23:52,680 --> 00:23:55,478 Are you suggesting I disobey Her Majesty's orders? 442 00:23:55,560 --> 00:23:59,838 Oh, no, no, no, no, no. But, you see, I'm used to these parquet floors. I can walk on them. 443 00:23:59,920 --> 00:24:02,559 I can dance on them. I can slide on them. 444 00:24:02,640 --> 00:24:04,710 So, you see, with all this experience, 445 00:24:04,800 --> 00:24:08,873 I may be able to advise you how to approach Her Majesty and what to say to her. 446 00:24:10,200 --> 00:24:12,475 No, Your Excellency, I don't want to be studied. 447 00:24:12,560 --> 00:24:15,757 I want to say what I feel and... l'm going to say it. 448 00:24:16,840 --> 00:24:18,990 Her Majesty's waiting for the captain. 449 00:24:26,280 --> 00:24:28,236 (Sighs) 450 00:24:29,640 --> 00:24:31,870 Oh, it's too much for a woman. 451 00:24:31,960 --> 00:24:33,916 Any woman. 452 00:24:36,040 --> 00:24:37,996 (Sighs) 453 00:24:40,480 --> 00:24:43,438 - You wanted to see me? - Your Majesty commanded me to come here. 454 00:24:43,520 --> 00:24:45,795 Oh, yes, of course I did, dear. What was it about? 455 00:24:45,880 --> 00:24:48,110 About the condition of the Western Army. 456 00:24:48,200 --> 00:24:50,350 You know, white is very becoming to you. 457 00:24:50,440 --> 00:24:54,319 Er... Now, let me see, I asked you to make some sort of report, didn't I? 458 00:24:54,400 --> 00:24:57,312 - Yes, Your Majesty. I have it right here. - Leave it there. 459 00:24:57,400 --> 00:25:01,951 - So, you rode three days and three nights. - Yes, Your Majesty. 460 00:25:02,040 --> 00:25:04,508 - You must be thirsty. - Oh, no, Your Majesty. 461 00:25:04,600 --> 00:25:06,556 You are thirsty. 462 00:25:08,040 --> 00:25:11,077 - Have a glass of champagne. - Thank you, Your Majesty. 463 00:25:17,160 --> 00:25:18,639 Thank you, Your Majesty. 464 00:25:18,720 --> 00:25:20,438 And now, Alexei... 465 00:25:21,520 --> 00:25:23,476 ...what should we drink to? 466 00:25:23,560 --> 00:25:26,518 To my most gracious tsarina. 467 00:25:27,680 --> 00:25:30,319 The greatest empress the world has ever known. 468 00:25:30,400 --> 00:25:31,549 To Mother Russia! 469 00:25:33,680 --> 00:25:36,240 - Let's drink to something else. - Yes, Your Majesty. 470 00:25:36,320 --> 00:25:38,356 Let's drink to something beautiful. 471 00:25:38,440 --> 00:25:40,078 Something lovely. 472 00:25:40,160 --> 00:25:43,948 I know. Let's drink to the spring. 473 00:25:44,040 --> 00:25:46,759 Yes, to the spring. 474 00:25:46,840 --> 00:25:48,796 Yes, Alexei. 475 00:25:48,880 --> 00:25:51,440 The chill of winter's disappeared. 476 00:25:51,520 --> 00:25:53,829 It's getting warmer and warmer. 477 00:25:54,920 --> 00:25:57,878 - Do you feel that too? - Yes, Your Majesty. Much warmer. 478 00:25:58,960 --> 00:26:00,313 Let's drink to it. 479 00:26:06,840 --> 00:26:08,114 (Glass smashes) 480 00:26:11,320 --> 00:26:12,958 Sit down, Alexei. 481 00:26:14,800 --> 00:26:15,835 (Glass smashes) 482 00:26:15,920 --> 00:26:18,798 Now, you must tell me all about yourself. 483 00:26:18,880 --> 00:26:21,474 - You must tell me where you were born... - Well, I was... 484 00:26:21,560 --> 00:26:25,997 I want to know all about your mother and your father, your uncles and your aunts. 485 00:26:26,080 --> 00:26:27,752 - Do you have a sister? - I have... 486 00:26:27,840 --> 00:26:29,512 Everything about you interests me. 487 00:26:29,600 --> 00:26:32,672 I want to know who your friends are, who you go about with, and er... 488 00:26:32,760 --> 00:26:36,230 er... Oh, yes. What about the girls? 489 00:26:37,400 --> 00:26:39,356 Well, there have been a few, Your Majesty. 490 00:26:39,440 --> 00:26:42,079 - And you liked them? - Some of them, yes. 491 00:26:42,160 --> 00:26:44,628 I'm sure they liked you, Alexei. 492 00:26:44,720 --> 00:26:46,676 Some of them, yes. 493 00:26:46,760 --> 00:26:48,716 But that's all past. 494 00:26:48,800 --> 00:26:50,756 - That was before... - Before what? 495 00:26:50,840 --> 00:26:52,796 Before I met her. 496 00:26:52,880 --> 00:26:54,029 Oh. 497 00:26:55,080 --> 00:26:57,913 - Oh, you're in love. For the first time? - Yes, Your Majesty. 498 00:26:58,000 --> 00:27:01,151 How do you know? How can you be sure? You've nothing to compare it with. 499 00:27:01,240 --> 00:27:04,949 Well, I don't know what to say, Your Majesty. It's... 500 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:08,719 - I just have a feeling which... - Describe that feeling. 501 00:27:09,760 --> 00:27:12,149 Your Majesty, I don't know how to put it into words. 502 00:27:12,240 --> 00:27:14,196 Describe it. I command it. 503 00:27:15,480 --> 00:27:17,436 Well... 504 00:27:17,520 --> 00:27:19,476 Go on. 505 00:27:19,560 --> 00:27:21,516 - Well... - You said that before. 506 00:27:23,320 --> 00:27:24,673 Now I know. 507 00:27:24,760 --> 00:27:27,593 You see, Your Majesty, when I'm in a room and she comes in... 508 00:27:27,680 --> 00:27:29,636 That's enough. 509 00:27:31,200 --> 00:27:34,317 - So, you're in love. - Yes, Your Majesty. 510 00:27:34,400 --> 00:27:36,436 Well, why shouldn't you be? It's natural. 511 00:27:36,520 --> 00:27:39,637 - She's pretty, of course? - Beautiful, Your Majesty. Beautiful. 512 00:27:39,720 --> 00:27:41,551 She has the most wonderful complexion. 513 00:27:41,640 --> 00:27:43,278 Her hair has the most lovely shine. 514 00:27:43,360 --> 00:27:45,669 - Her eyes... - All that is covered by beautiful. 515 00:27:45,760 --> 00:27:47,113 Yes, Your Majesty. 516 00:27:47,200 --> 00:27:49,156 - How old is she? - 22. 517 00:27:50,760 --> 00:27:51,909 22. 518 00:27:52,960 --> 00:27:54,712 Captain Chernoff, about this report. 519 00:27:54,800 --> 00:27:57,109 - Yes, Your Majesty. I have it here. - Give it to me. 520 00:28:05,560 --> 00:28:07,915 Yes, very interesting. Very interesting. 521 00:28:08,000 --> 00:28:11,231 - So, she's 22. - But she doesn't look it. 522 00:28:11,320 --> 00:28:15,154 Captain Chernoff, I think you'd better return to the Western Army. 523 00:28:15,240 --> 00:28:17,196 Yes, Your Majesty. 524 00:28:17,280 --> 00:28:22,400 And yet I don't know. You... you might be very useful here. 525 00:28:23,440 --> 00:28:24,953 What would you like to do? 526 00:28:25,040 --> 00:28:29,591 Well, of course, to be close to the throne of my monarch is more than I ever dreamed. 527 00:28:30,840 --> 00:28:34,992 But I'd also like to be out in the field, fighting to add glory to the name of Catherine II, 528 00:28:35,080 --> 00:28:36,593 our little mother. 529 00:28:36,680 --> 00:28:37,669 Ha- 530 00:28:38,760 --> 00:28:40,716 You will return to the western garrison. 531 00:28:40,800 --> 00:28:43,792 I need someone trustwon'thy there, someone I can depend upon. 532 00:28:43,880 --> 00:28:47,156 - Thank you, Your Majesty. - Report my decision to the Chancellor. 533 00:28:47,240 --> 00:28:50,835 I guess those six horses will come in handy after all. 534 00:28:50,920 --> 00:28:54,151 - What six horses? - The ones His Excellency put at my disposal. 535 00:28:54,240 --> 00:28:56,196 Oh, he did? Good. 536 00:28:56,280 --> 00:28:57,633 That's all. 537 00:28:59,400 --> 00:29:00,674 Just a minute! 538 00:29:02,520 --> 00:29:05,956 - Who put six horses at your disposal? - His Excellency, the Chancellor. 539 00:29:06,040 --> 00:29:07,758 - Why? - For my return to my regiment. 540 00:29:07,840 --> 00:29:11,276 - What made him so certain you would return? - He seemed to think I should. 541 00:29:11,360 --> 00:29:13,999 - Do you mean he suggested you should leave? - He did. 542 00:29:14,080 --> 00:29:18,073 And he gave you six horses? Which he has probably stolen from my stables? 543 00:29:18,160 --> 00:29:20,230 I should have thrown him out years ago! 544 00:29:20,320 --> 00:29:22,390 I'll have him whipped. I'll whip him myself! 545 00:29:22,480 --> 00:29:25,313 I'll have him hanged. I'll hang him myself! I'll show him! 546 00:29:26,880 --> 00:29:31,032 He's not only trying to govern Russia, now he's trying to dominate my life. 547 00:29:32,080 --> 00:29:34,514 Nobody has a right to tell you to go back except me. 548 00:29:34,600 --> 00:29:36,352 And if I want you to go back, you go back. 549 00:29:36,440 --> 00:29:39,591 And I'll tell you when to go back, where to go back, and how to go back. 550 00:29:39,680 --> 00:29:41,033 And you're not going back. 551 00:29:41,120 --> 00:29:43,076 I give orders here, and nobody else. 552 00:29:43,160 --> 00:29:46,277 And if I want to make you tsar of all the Russias, you will be tsar! 553 00:29:46,360 --> 00:29:48,316 Yes, Your Majesty! 554 00:29:48,400 --> 00:29:50,675 - Forget what I said. - Yes, Your Majesty. 555 00:29:50,760 --> 00:29:52,716 Give me a glass of champagne. 556 00:29:52,800 --> 00:29:55,189 - And have one yourself. - Thank you, Your Majesty. 557 00:30:00,920 --> 00:30:02,876 That senile old idiot. 558 00:30:04,080 --> 00:30:06,036 He's full of gout, that's what he is. 559 00:30:07,160 --> 00:30:10,197 - What else did he say? - Oh, I think His Excellency meant well. 560 00:30:10,280 --> 00:30:11,633 I didn't ask you that. 561 00:30:11,720 --> 00:30:14,632 I don't believe His Excellency has a very high opinion of me. 562 00:30:14,720 --> 00:30:17,075 Frankly, he seems to think I'm some sort of a fool. 563 00:30:17,160 --> 00:30:19,594 That's a lot of nonsense. You're brilliant. 564 00:30:19,680 --> 00:30:23,958 You think clearly, you speak intelligently, you look simply divine in that uniform. 565 00:30:25,000 --> 00:30:28,197 - I drink to you, Major. - Captain, Your Majesty. 566 00:30:28,280 --> 00:30:31,113 - It's Major. - Your Majesty! 567 00:30:36,080 --> 00:30:38,036 (Glasses smash) 568 00:30:38,120 --> 00:30:40,588 - May I say something, Your Majesty? - Why, of course. 569 00:30:40,680 --> 00:30:44,389 - When Your Majesty got so upset... - I don't understand it. I very seldom do that. 570 00:30:44,480 --> 00:30:49,110 Then I had the privilege of being present at one of those rare moments. It was thrilling. 571 00:30:49,200 --> 00:30:51,998 Your Majesty was a picture of strength and determination. 572 00:30:52,080 --> 00:30:53,877 No wonder our enemies are frightened. 573 00:30:53,960 --> 00:30:55,712 No wonder our soldiers are inspired. 574 00:30:55,800 --> 00:30:58,712 I'll never forget the moment Your Majesty smashed that vase. 575 00:30:58,800 --> 00:31:01,439 You looked like... like Hannibal crossing the Alps. 576 00:31:02,920 --> 00:31:04,751 Your Majesty was born to be a conqueror. 577 00:31:04,840 --> 00:31:06,398 Yes, a conqueror! 578 00:31:06,480 --> 00:31:09,517 - Do you think so, Alexei? - I know it. I feel it. 579 00:31:09,600 --> 00:31:11,556 Oh, Alexei. 580 00:31:11,640 --> 00:31:13,596 I could kiss you for that. 581 00:31:14,720 --> 00:31:19,669 Oh, you don't know how good it is to meet someone really devoted to the throne. 582 00:31:20,720 --> 00:31:22,995 Someone I can talk to as a friend. 583 00:31:23,080 --> 00:31:25,674 Someone I can open my heart to. 584 00:31:25,760 --> 00:31:28,479 - You can, Your Majesty. - I knew it. 585 00:31:28,560 --> 00:31:30,915 I knew it the moment I looked into your eyes. 586 00:31:31,000 --> 00:31:32,956 Let me look at them again. 587 00:31:33,040 --> 00:31:34,996 Come nearer. 588 00:31:37,480 --> 00:31:38,879 Nearer. 589 00:31:46,120 --> 00:31:49,635 Yes... they're honest and good. 590 00:31:49,720 --> 00:31:52,792 Very honest. Very good. 591 00:31:55,440 --> 00:31:58,000 - Oh, Alexei. - Yes, Your Majesty. 592 00:31:58,080 --> 00:32:00,036 I'm so unappy. 593 00:32:00,120 --> 00:32:01,712 (Sympathetically) Your Majesty. 594 00:32:01,800 --> 00:32:06,954 I'm surrounded by thousands of people in glittering uniforms. I'm never alone. 595 00:32:07,040 --> 00:32:12,558 And yet I'm lonelier than the loneliest creature in the loneliest corner of all my lands. 596 00:32:13,800 --> 00:32:15,518 I'm lonely, Alexei. 597 00:32:15,600 --> 00:32:17,591 Oh, Your Majesty. 598 00:32:17,680 --> 00:32:20,717 (Chuckles) Perhaps you'd better go. 599 00:32:20,800 --> 00:32:24,509 Go out into the spring, where it's gay, where people laugh. 600 00:32:24,600 --> 00:32:26,830 Why should I trouble you with my burdens? 601 00:32:26,920 --> 00:32:29,957 - Trouble me? Believe me, Your Majesty, I... - Alexei! 602 00:32:31,120 --> 00:32:33,076 Did you hear something? 603 00:32:33,160 --> 00:32:36,630 - No, Your Majesty. - It's probably nothing, just my nerves. 604 00:32:36,720 --> 00:32:40,190 But don't misunderstand. I'm not afraid. It isn't my life that worries me. 605 00:32:40,280 --> 00:32:43,431 - I know, Your Majesty. It's Russia. - Yes. 606 00:32:43,520 --> 00:32:47,593 There's still a few little things I want to accomplish, then let them do their worst. 607 00:32:47,680 --> 00:32:50,433 - It won't matter. - It won't matter? 608 00:32:50,520 --> 00:32:53,114 But in the meanwhile, whenever a door opens, believe me, 609 00:32:53,200 --> 00:32:55,350 I never know whether it's a friend or an enemy. 610 00:32:55,440 --> 00:32:59,228 Why, the very sentry at my gates - how do I know that his mind isn't poisoned against me? 611 00:32:59,320 --> 00:33:01,276 Will his bayonet protect me or... 612 00:33:01,360 --> 00:33:03,954 (Sighs) I don't want to think about it. 613 00:33:04,040 --> 00:33:07,715 You don't have to think about it. No-one will harm you, believe me. 614 00:33:07,800 --> 00:33:10,917 Let them come! All of them, and right now! 615 00:33:11,000 --> 00:33:13,514 Those traitors! Those scoundrels! 616 00:33:13,600 --> 00:33:16,433 Let them try to shake the throne, I'll cut them to ribbons! 617 00:33:21,000 --> 00:33:22,228 (Glass smashes) 618 00:33:22,320 --> 00:33:26,074 Your Majesty, if there's any excuse for these two legs to be in this world, 619 00:33:26,160 --> 00:33:28,435 it's to rush to your rescue whenever you need me. 620 00:33:28,520 --> 00:33:32,308 If there's any reason for these two arms to be in existence, it's to protect you. 621 00:33:32,400 --> 00:33:35,472 - And if these arms have any strength... - And I'm sure they have. 622 00:33:35,560 --> 00:33:37,312 ...then you'll be safe, Your Majesty. 623 00:33:37,400 --> 00:33:39,755 Oh, Alexei, I could kiss you for that. 624 00:33:40,840 --> 00:33:43,400 And this time I will. Come here. 625 00:33:59,560 --> 00:34:01,596 I kissed Catherine the Great. 626 00:34:03,840 --> 00:34:05,796 Why did you do it? 627 00:34:05,880 --> 00:34:07,950 I wish you hadrt. 628 00:34:46,880 --> 00:34:48,233 (Decanter smashes) 629 00:34:49,360 --> 00:34:50,793 (Glass smashes) 630 00:34:52,800 --> 00:34:54,153 Look, I'll be frank. 631 00:34:54,240 --> 00:34:58,028 When I first came in here, I was a little timid. But now I feel entirely different. 632 00:34:58,120 --> 00:35:00,554 - I'm glad, Alexei. - This is a great moment of my life, 633 00:35:00,640 --> 00:35:03,598 and I'm not going to let it go by without taking advantage of it. 634 00:35:03,680 --> 00:35:05,511 - Your Majesty... - Call me Catherine. 635 00:35:05,600 --> 00:35:08,876 Catherine, I'm going to tell you what's wrong with Russia. 636 00:35:20,320 --> 00:35:22,675 - How is the revolution? - Fine, thank you. 637 00:35:22,760 --> 00:35:24,591 Revolution? What revolution? 638 00:35:24,680 --> 00:35:27,353 - How are you, my dear general? - Are you insinuating...? 639 00:35:27,440 --> 00:35:30,477 I deny everything. And, by the way, how is your nephew? 640 00:35:30,560 --> 00:35:33,074 Nephew? Is there anything wrong in having a nephew? 641 00:35:33,160 --> 00:35:35,151 You've sent him back to the Ural Mountains. 642 00:35:35,240 --> 00:35:37,754 - Are you spying on me? - Certainly. I deny everything. 643 00:35:37,840 --> 00:35:40,752 Excellency, this is sheer persecution. You are hounding me. 644 00:35:40,840 --> 00:35:43,149 You know, somehow I can't get you out of my mind. 645 00:35:43,240 --> 00:35:45,879 - I even dreamed about you last night. - Something bad? 646 00:35:45,960 --> 00:35:48,599 I don't know yet. I'm going to dream the end tonight. 647 00:35:48,680 --> 00:35:50,033 Oh, by the way, 648 00:35:50,120 --> 00:35:53,351 your henchman, Colonel Ganov, is waiting for you on the stairway. 649 00:35:53,440 --> 00:35:56,398 Colonel Ganov is not my henchman and he's not waiting for me! 650 00:35:56,480 --> 00:35:58,710 I'm very glad to know it, and I apologise. 651 00:35:58,800 --> 00:36:01,792 May I express one wish in all sincerity? 652 00:36:01,880 --> 00:36:04,519 - Your head. - My head? What's the matter with my head? 653 00:36:04,600 --> 00:36:08,195 I just want to tell you, it looks so much better on you than it would off you. 654 00:36:08,280 --> 00:36:10,748 (Gulps) This is monstrous! This is infamous! 655 00:36:10,840 --> 00:36:13,308 - You know what you are? - I know, but I deny it. 656 00:36:18,520 --> 00:36:19,669 (Whistles) 657 00:36:19,760 --> 00:36:21,113 (Whistles impatiently) 658 00:36:26,520 --> 00:36:28,158 Don't talk to me. 659 00:36:36,480 --> 00:36:38,436 Good morning, Colonel. 660 00:36:38,520 --> 00:36:40,476 (Yawns) 661 00:36:43,240 --> 00:36:45,708 - I didn't go to bed here. - Oh, yes, you did, Colonel. 662 00:36:45,800 --> 00:36:48,075 I had the honour of helping to undress you. 663 00:36:48,160 --> 00:36:51,311 The Colonel forgets that he was moved in here yesterday. 664 00:36:51,400 --> 00:36:52,549 Oh, yes. 665 00:36:52,640 --> 00:36:55,200 Well, look, whoever's responsible for moving me... 666 00:36:55,280 --> 00:36:57,794 for moving me constantly from one room into another, 667 00:36:57,880 --> 00:37:01,839 would you tell them I'm a simple soldier? I'm used to sleeping in tents and barracks. 668 00:37:01,920 --> 00:37:05,230 - This room's really big enough. - Well, the anteroom certainly isn't. 669 00:37:05,320 --> 00:37:08,756 It hardly can hold the people who are waiting to pay their respects to you. 670 00:37:08,840 --> 00:37:12,116 - General Ronsky. - Ronsky? The famous Ronsky? 671 00:37:12,200 --> 00:37:15,237 He happens to be outside, and is very eager to meet you. 672 00:37:15,320 --> 00:37:18,312 - Why keep him waiting? Let him in right away. - Yes, Colonel. 673 00:37:21,640 --> 00:37:23,596 General Ronsky, please! 674 00:37:25,440 --> 00:37:27,590 My dear Colonel, let me shake your hand. 675 00:37:27,680 --> 00:37:29,636 Let me shake both your hands. 676 00:37:29,720 --> 00:37:32,792 I'm General Ronsky. You've probably never heard of me. 677 00:37:32,880 --> 00:37:36,316 Never heard of General Ronsky? Mikhail Nicolai Vladimirovich Ronsky? 678 00:37:36,400 --> 00:37:39,153 - Has the Chancellor been talking to you? - No, not recently. 679 00:37:39,240 --> 00:37:42,198 But if he should talk to you, and no doubt he will, make sure he... 680 00:37:42,280 --> 00:37:46,114 Now, don't misunderstand me. I love him, and wish more people would, 681 00:37:46,200 --> 00:37:49,078 but as one military man to another, he's a civilian. 682 00:37:49,160 --> 00:37:51,116 What's even worse, he's a dreamer. 683 00:37:51,200 --> 00:37:54,590 And what Russia needs right now is a practical man. Someone like you. 684 00:37:54,680 --> 00:37:57,194 Oh, but, General, just because I'm a good horseman... 685 00:37:57,280 --> 00:38:00,113 You're just like your father. Always belittling yourself. 686 00:38:00,200 --> 00:38:02,350 How is your father? How is the old fellow? 687 00:38:02,440 --> 00:38:05,079 - My father died... - He did? When did it happen? 688 00:38:05,160 --> 00:38:06,718 - Ten years ago. - Incredible. 689 00:38:06,800 --> 00:38:08,153 Ten years ago? 690 00:38:08,240 --> 00:38:11,630 Now I know why he never answered my last letter. Your father and I were... 691 00:38:11,720 --> 00:38:14,473 Her Majesty wants to see you in her study, Colonel. 692 00:38:21,840 --> 00:38:23,796 - Hello, Anna. - Hello, Alexei. 693 00:38:23,880 --> 00:38:26,952 - Are you waiting to see Her Majesty too? - Yes, Colonel. 694 00:38:27,040 --> 00:38:30,874 Oh, by the way, the last time I congratulated you, you'd just become a captain. 695 00:38:30,960 --> 00:38:33,599 Then they told me you were a major. For a moment. 696 00:38:33,680 --> 00:38:37,514 Then you were a lieutenant colonel... Oh, no, no, you jumped that. 697 00:38:37,600 --> 00:38:39,670 Now you're Commander of the Palace Guards. 698 00:38:39,760 --> 00:38:42,832 - Congratulations, Colonel. - I don't blame you for being angry. 699 00:38:42,920 --> 00:38:46,390 - I know I should have seen you before, but I... - Please, don't apologise. 700 00:38:46,480 --> 00:38:47,833 I know how busy you are. 701 00:38:47,920 --> 00:38:51,959 It's quite a responsibility to suddenly find yourself in charge of the Palace Guards. 702 00:38:52,040 --> 00:38:56,033 I imagine the issues involved must be terrific. And the decisions you have to make. 703 00:38:56,120 --> 00:38:59,192 On Monday, will the guards wear a white uniform or a blue uniform? 704 00:38:59,280 --> 00:39:02,556 On Saturday, will they march with or without plumes in their helmets? 705 00:39:02,640 --> 00:39:05,996 - Anna, you're being cruel. - And I'm going to be crueller, much crueller. 706 00:39:06,080 --> 00:39:08,514 - How does it feel to be Her Majesty's new toy? - Anna! 707 00:39:08,600 --> 00:39:11,831 Be sure you're always amusing. Always have a funny story to tell her. 708 00:39:11,920 --> 00:39:15,993 And don't forget, you're expected to have every bit of gossip at your fingertips. 709 00:39:16,080 --> 00:39:18,036 What a wonderful career! 710 00:39:18,120 --> 00:39:21,078 When you came here, you were a soldier. You were a man. 711 00:39:21,160 --> 00:39:23,720 Someone I could respect. Someone I could love. 712 00:39:23,800 --> 00:39:25,756 Someone I did love. 713 00:39:25,840 --> 00:39:28,593 And now you're a puppet. A plaything. 714 00:39:29,760 --> 00:39:31,716 Oh, what a fool you are. 715 00:39:31,800 --> 00:39:33,756 I can't even hate you. 716 00:39:33,840 --> 00:39:36,229 I just feel sorry for you. 717 00:39:37,320 --> 00:39:39,754 - Good morning, Anna. - Good morning, Your Majesty. 718 00:39:39,840 --> 00:39:42,434 Good morning, Colonel. How are my Palace Guards today? 719 00:39:42,520 --> 00:39:45,114 - In excellent order, Your Majesty. - Very gratifying. 720 00:39:45,200 --> 00:39:48,954 - About your report. We'll finish it this afternoon. - Thank you, Your Majesty. 721 00:39:49,040 --> 00:39:52,635 If only one werert always interrupted. One can't concentrate on anything. 722 00:39:52,720 --> 00:39:54,995 I know, we'll go for a drive in the country. 723 00:39:55,080 --> 00:39:57,036 Yes, there's the most lovely spot. 724 00:39:57,120 --> 00:40:00,476 Yes, Anna, I'd like to wear something light, something appropriate. 725 00:40:00,560 --> 00:40:02,471 I feel like being rural this afternoon. 726 00:40:02,560 --> 00:40:05,632 I'll let you select something for me. She has such good taste. 727 00:40:05,720 --> 00:40:08,280 - Thank you, Your Majesty. - That's all, Anna. 728 00:40:08,360 --> 00:40:12,638 And now, Colonel, we must go over the plans for the parade next week. 729 00:40:14,320 --> 00:40:16,276 (Door closes) 730 00:40:17,400 --> 00:40:20,472 - Good morning, darling. - Good morning, Your Majesty. 731 00:40:20,560 --> 00:40:22,118 I don't think I heard you right. 732 00:40:22,200 --> 00:40:24,350 - Good morning, Catherine. - That's better. 733 00:40:26,400 --> 00:40:29,358 And now, Alexei, about this afternoon. 734 00:40:29,440 --> 00:40:33,592 There'll be no ladies-in-waiting, no adjutants, just the two of us. 735 00:40:33,680 --> 00:40:35,636 We'll have a little picnic, huh? 736 00:40:36,760 --> 00:40:39,797 What's the matter, Alexei? What is it? 737 00:40:39,880 --> 00:40:43,156 Please listen to me, Your Majesty. Catherine. 738 00:40:43,240 --> 00:40:44,958 - I'm a soldier. - And a very good one. 739 00:40:45,040 --> 00:40:47,554 That's why I made you Commander of the Palace Guards. 740 00:40:47,640 --> 00:40:49,870 Yes, I know, but I'm a different kind of soldier. 741 00:40:49,960 --> 00:40:53,316 Don't misunderstand me. I'll be grateful till the end of my life, but... 742 00:40:53,400 --> 00:40:56,039 Alexei, has someone been putting ideas into your head? 743 00:40:56,120 --> 00:41:01,114 No, of course not. But I just feel I belong back in the field, where I can do something important. 744 00:41:02,160 --> 00:41:06,631 - So, guarding your empress is unimportant. - No, there's no greater responsibility, but... 745 00:41:06,720 --> 00:41:09,712 I don't think I was born to be amusing at the dinner table. 746 00:41:09,800 --> 00:41:11,631 I'm not good at telling funny stories. 747 00:41:11,720 --> 00:41:14,154 - Did I ever suggest you become court jester? - No. 748 00:41:14,240 --> 00:41:16,196 - Then who did? - Well, I... 749 00:41:16,280 --> 00:41:19,716 Oh, Alexei. You are hurting me. 750 00:41:22,120 --> 00:41:26,272 I thought at last I'd found the one person who could help me with the terrific problems. 751 00:41:26,360 --> 00:41:27,918 I wanted you to be my advisor. 752 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:31,037 Someone who would give me counsel without any selfish motives. 753 00:41:31,120 --> 00:41:35,318 I was so happy when yesterday you said something should be done for the people. 754 00:41:35,400 --> 00:41:37,914 - I didn't think you listened. - I remember every word. 755 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:40,719 - You heard what I said about the peasants? - How can you ask? 756 00:41:40,800 --> 00:41:44,270 I thought of nothing else but peasants. Peasants, peasants and peasants. 757 00:41:44,360 --> 00:41:48,558 I'm glad I made an impression, Catherine. The peasants deserve it. They are good. 758 00:41:48,640 --> 00:41:51,996 - The backbone of the nation. - Yes, there's nothing like a good peasant. 759 00:41:52,080 --> 00:41:54,878 They're the pillars of your throne, but taken advantage of. 760 00:41:54,960 --> 00:41:58,589 - If only we could do something for them. - We are going to do something for them. 761 00:41:58,680 --> 00:42:00,955 And you're going to do it. And right away. 762 00:42:01,040 --> 00:42:04,157 - Thank you, Catherine. I could kiss you for that. - Well, do it. 763 00:42:07,560 --> 00:42:09,596 At last, a peasant comes into his own. 764 00:42:14,160 --> 00:42:16,276 Where shall I go? What am I going to do? 765 00:42:17,360 --> 00:42:21,672 Oh, well, now let me see. Um... Er... Go to the Ministry of the Interior. Get all the facts. 766 00:42:21,760 --> 00:42:24,593 How many peasants do we have? Why do we have so many peasants? 767 00:42:24,680 --> 00:42:27,433 Why do we have so much trouble with the peasants? Go and ask. 768 00:42:27,520 --> 00:42:31,911 - That'll keep you busy until this afternoon. - Catherine, this can't be done in one morning. 769 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:35,276 - This may keep me busy for months. - That's wonderful, darling. Now... 770 00:42:35,360 --> 00:42:37,316 go and look after the peasants. 771 00:42:39,000 --> 00:42:40,558 (Door closes) 772 00:42:43,800 --> 00:42:45,756 (Snores) 773 00:42:49,480 --> 00:42:52,358 Wake up! Wake up! A fine Chancellor! 774 00:42:52,440 --> 00:42:55,398 England, Austria, France are awake, the whole world's awake, 775 00:42:55,480 --> 00:42:58,119 and our foreign policy takes a nap in the middle of the day! 776 00:42:58,200 --> 00:42:59,599 - Your Majesty... - Shut up! 777 00:42:59,680 --> 00:43:02,672 - Have you been giving advice to the Colonel? - No, Your Majesty. 778 00:43:02,760 --> 00:43:04,352 Now, look here, and don't deny it. 779 00:43:04,440 --> 00:43:07,398 - Someone's been putting ideas in his head. - Deny it? 780 00:43:07,480 --> 00:43:09,038 I quite agree with Your Majesty. 781 00:43:09,120 --> 00:43:12,590 If the Colonel has any ideas in his head, someone must have put them there. 782 00:43:12,680 --> 00:43:14,636 Shut up! Find out who it is. 783 00:43:14,720 --> 00:43:18,633 I want to know every conversation the Colonel has had since he came here. Every word! 784 00:43:18,720 --> 00:43:21,393 - I want you to check up on everybody. - Yes, Your Majesty. 785 00:43:21,480 --> 00:43:23,516 And I'll have everybody check up on you. 786 00:43:31,120 --> 00:43:32,678 Mercy, Your Majesty! Mercy! 787 00:43:32,760 --> 00:43:34,990 I've a wife. I have children. Seven children! 788 00:43:35,080 --> 00:43:36,195 Get up! 789 00:43:36,280 --> 00:43:37,838 How dare you molest me in this way! 790 00:43:37,920 --> 00:43:40,434 Kneeling down on the dusty floor in that new uniform! 791 00:43:40,520 --> 00:43:43,671 That's not your uniform, it's my uniform! It's only lent to you! 792 00:43:43,760 --> 00:43:45,751 Look what you've done to my trousers! 793 00:43:45,840 --> 00:43:49,799 How dare you molest Her Majesty! You have committed an offence. You are under arrest. 794 00:43:49,880 --> 00:43:51,757 - Shut up! - Thank you, Your Majesty. 795 00:43:51,840 --> 00:43:53,273 Come with me. 796 00:43:55,560 --> 00:43:57,516 Your face is very familiar. 797 00:43:57,600 --> 00:44:00,990 - I've seen you before, haven't I? - Yes, Your Majesty. At the east gate. 798 00:44:01,080 --> 00:44:03,878 For ten years, I had the honour to salute Your Majesty. 799 00:44:03,960 --> 00:44:06,030 - Then, three days ago... - What did you do? 800 00:44:06,120 --> 00:44:09,874 - I didn't do it. He just got in. - Oh, you mean Colonel Chernoff? 801 00:44:09,960 --> 00:44:13,236 Please, Your Majesty, don't let them take me away from the east gate. 802 00:44:13,320 --> 00:44:17,359 They're going to punish me, degrade me. Your Majesty, nobody could have done more. 803 00:44:17,440 --> 00:44:20,671 I threw him out. I kicked him out. I pleaded to him as a brother officer. 804 00:44:20,760 --> 00:44:24,275 Yes, I even refused to send so much as a message to his fianc�e in the palace. 805 00:44:24,360 --> 00:44:26,316 You only did your duty. 806 00:44:27,440 --> 00:44:30,113 - What did you say? Fianc�e? - Yes, Your Majesty. 807 00:44:31,200 --> 00:44:33,191 - In the palace? - Yes, Your Majesty. 808 00:44:34,400 --> 00:44:36,675 - (Sobs) - I bet your pardon, Excellency. 809 00:44:36,760 --> 00:44:39,479 Her Majesty wants to see you. Immediately. 810 00:44:40,600 --> 00:44:42,272 - What's the matter? - I don't know. 811 00:44:42,360 --> 00:44:44,316 I've never seen her that angry. 812 00:44:44,400 --> 00:44:46,630 I'm sorry, Anna, but you'd better hurry. 813 00:44:53,040 --> 00:44:54,519 She knows. 814 00:44:54,600 --> 00:44:58,354 I don't understand it. I thought I'd covered every possible source. 815 00:44:59,400 --> 00:45:01,356 I must be getting old. 816 00:45:18,600 --> 00:45:20,158 Your Majesty sent for me? 817 00:45:20,240 --> 00:45:22,196 Oh, it's nothing important. 818 00:45:22,280 --> 00:45:25,556 It just seems that I can't get along without my little Anna. 819 00:45:25,640 --> 00:45:28,200 Tell me, Anna. I'm not sure, do you like this dress? 820 00:45:28,280 --> 00:45:29,952 - Very much, Your Majesty. - You do? 821 00:45:30,040 --> 00:45:32,474 Well, if you say so. You have such good taste. 822 00:45:33,600 --> 00:45:36,114 What's the matter, Anna? You don't look yourself. 823 00:45:36,200 --> 00:45:40,478 - Maybe I put on too much rouge? - No, on the contrary. You look pale. Very pale. 824 00:45:40,560 --> 00:45:43,393 - Is anything wrong? - No, Your Majesty. 825 00:45:43,480 --> 00:45:46,040 Come, Anna, don't be afraid. Tell me the truth. 826 00:45:46,120 --> 00:45:49,954 - Am I, by any chance, overworking you? - Of course not, Your Majesty. 827 00:45:50,040 --> 00:45:53,510 Well, that's very sweet, but... I'm afraid I've been selfish. 828 00:45:53,600 --> 00:45:55,556 You do everything for me, while I... 829 00:45:57,160 --> 00:45:59,913 - Is this the ring you admire so much? - Yes, Your Majesty. 830 00:46:00,000 --> 00:46:02,389 - Well, it's yours. - Oh, Your Majesty, I couldn't! 831 00:46:02,480 --> 00:46:05,552 Anna, it is your empress's wish that you take this ring. 832 00:46:05,640 --> 00:46:08,234 Anna, you really don't look well. 833 00:46:08,320 --> 00:46:10,914 I really think you should take a rest. 834 00:46:11,000 --> 00:46:12,956 Rest? 835 00:46:13,040 --> 00:46:14,996 Oh, I see. Rest. 836 00:46:15,080 --> 00:46:20,200 But, Your Majesty, I feel wonderful. I've never felt better. I'm just bursting with health. 837 00:46:20,280 --> 00:46:22,236 You're deceiving yourself, Anna. 838 00:46:22,320 --> 00:46:26,791 Now, I'm speaking not as the empress, but as one friend to another. You look terrible. 839 00:46:26,880 --> 00:46:29,678 Whether you like it or not, you're going to take a vacation. 840 00:46:29,760 --> 00:46:31,557 A long, long vacation. 841 00:46:31,640 --> 00:46:33,870 I'm overcome by Your Majesty's concern. 842 00:46:33,960 --> 00:46:36,793 It proves that under that jewelled crown and royal ermine, 843 00:46:36,880 --> 00:46:40,873 there's a warm heart beating and beating... and beating. 844 00:46:42,200 --> 00:46:43,838 Thank you, Anna. Thank you. 845 00:46:43,920 --> 00:46:47,230 But with Your Majesty's permission, I don't think I look pale at all. 846 00:46:47,320 --> 00:46:51,518 Anna, my mind is made up. You look pale. Definitely pale. 847 00:46:51,600 --> 00:46:53,352 Now, where would you like to go? 848 00:46:53,440 --> 00:46:57,399 - Of course, you'd like to go home, wouldn't you? - Not particularly, Your Majesty. 849 00:46:57,480 --> 00:46:59,118 Anna, you surprise me. 850 00:46:59,200 --> 00:47:03,478 - Here's a girl who has a chance to go home... - If I may say so, it's all Your Majesty's fault. 851 00:47:03,560 --> 00:47:07,758 Your Majesty's graciousness, Your Majesty's benevolence, has really made this my home. 852 00:47:07,840 --> 00:47:11,071 A home which I didn't even have at home, so why should I want to go home? 853 00:47:11,160 --> 00:47:13,913 Those are very affectionate words indeed, Anna, but er... 854 00:47:14,000 --> 00:47:17,595 after all, you do want to see your mother, don't you? Your dear little mother? 855 00:47:17,680 --> 00:47:21,116 - Not particularly, Your Majesty. - You ought to be ashamed of yourself! 856 00:47:21,200 --> 00:47:22,553 What kind of a girl are you? 857 00:47:22,640 --> 00:47:26,235 I generously offer you a chance to go home and see your dear little mother... 858 00:47:26,320 --> 00:47:28,709 - Have I been mistaken in you all this time? - But... 859 00:47:28,800 --> 00:47:31,872 Anna, you're going home and see your dear little mother. 860 00:47:31,960 --> 00:47:33,712 And you're going to be very nice to her. 861 00:47:33,800 --> 00:47:36,951 You're going to be a loving daughter. That is my command. 862 00:47:37,040 --> 00:47:40,191 If it is Your Majesty's command, there is nothing I can do about it. 863 00:47:40,280 --> 00:47:43,716 Oh, Anna, believe me, it's for the best. I know what's good for you. 864 00:47:43,800 --> 00:47:47,190 Not that I think I'm any more intelligent than you, it's just that er... 865 00:47:47,280 --> 00:47:52,149 well, as the years go by, one gets wiser and er... after all, let's admit it, 866 00:47:52,240 --> 00:47:54,196 I am a few years older than you. 867 00:47:54,280 --> 00:47:56,236 Yes, I'm 33. 868 00:47:56,320 --> 00:47:58,276 37, Your Majesty. 869 00:47:58,360 --> 00:48:00,316 And he is 24. 870 00:48:00,400 --> 00:48:02,470 Why, you little...! 871 00:48:02,560 --> 00:48:05,677 Please, Your Majesty, you'll regret it! It's your favourite vase. 872 00:48:05,760 --> 00:48:08,274 May I most respectfully suggest that you throw this one. 873 00:48:08,360 --> 00:48:11,079 Is this really happening? Are you defying your empress? 874 00:48:11,160 --> 00:48:12,593 Yes, Your Majesty. 875 00:48:12,680 --> 00:48:14,238 Down! Down on your knees! 876 00:48:14,320 --> 00:48:17,756 For the sake of your family, I give you one more chance. Beg my forgiveness. 877 00:48:17,840 --> 00:48:21,469 Your Majesty, for the sake of my family, I humbly beg your forgiveness. 878 00:48:21,560 --> 00:48:24,711 But kneeling, sitting, standing or lying down, 879 00:48:24,800 --> 00:48:27,712 he is still 24 and I am 20. 880 00:48:27,800 --> 00:48:28,949 22! Get up! 881 00:48:29,040 --> 00:48:30,359 Get out! 882 00:48:30,440 --> 00:48:33,557 - No, stay here! Come here! Now, listen... - Your Majesty... 883 00:48:33,640 --> 00:48:35,278 - Shut up! - I'm not going to shut up! 884 00:48:35,360 --> 00:48:38,238 And I'm not going to listen. You are going to listen for once! 885 00:48:38,320 --> 00:48:40,914 As my monarch, I have to pay you respect and reverence. 886 00:48:41,000 --> 00:48:43,434 But if you were just a woman like me, I would say to you 887 00:48:43,520 --> 00:48:45,715 that Your Majesty's actions smell to heaven. 888 00:48:47,160 --> 00:48:50,470 - I must be dreaming. I must be. - You've been dreaming too long. 889 00:48:50,560 --> 00:48:52,232 He's mine, and I won't give him up. 890 00:48:52,320 --> 00:48:54,959 He's not in love with you. He never was and never will be. 891 00:48:55,040 --> 00:48:56,598 He's just dazzled by the throne. 892 00:48:56,680 --> 00:48:59,638 When he embraces you, he embraces the crown, and nothing else. 893 00:48:59,720 --> 00:49:03,508 You think you can take him away from me. But he'll come back to me, and stay with me, 894 00:49:03,600 --> 00:49:06,034 because we love each other and belong to each other. 895 00:49:06,120 --> 00:49:08,076 Siberia. Siberia! 896 00:49:08,160 --> 00:49:10,116 I'll send you to Siberia! 897 00:49:10,200 --> 00:49:12,555 No, that's too good for you. 898 00:49:12,640 --> 00:49:16,155 I'll put you in the coldest, darkest dungeon of the Peter and Paul Fortress! 899 00:49:16,240 --> 00:49:18,356 Where you'll never see the light of day again. 900 00:49:18,440 --> 00:49:21,671 But before I do, I'm going to do something your mother neglected to do. 901 00:49:21,760 --> 00:49:24,718 I am going to give you a spanking, box your ears and pull your hair! 902 00:49:24,800 --> 00:49:27,997 - Your Majesty's pulling it right now. - Oh, what am I to do with you? 903 00:49:28,080 --> 00:49:30,878 You stupid, idiotic squirrel! You pitiful little mouse! 904 00:49:30,960 --> 00:49:32,916 I'm going to slap your face! 905 00:49:34,000 --> 00:49:35,069 No. 906 00:49:36,120 --> 00:49:37,189 No. 907 00:49:38,320 --> 00:49:40,276 Guards! 908 00:49:40,360 --> 00:49:42,316 Guards, come in! 909 00:49:42,400 --> 00:49:44,356 Close the door. 910 00:49:45,520 --> 00:49:47,078 Go to the dressing table. 911 00:49:48,160 --> 00:49:50,116 Sit down. 912 00:49:51,640 --> 00:49:53,596 Fix your hair. 913 00:49:53,680 --> 00:49:55,910 Yes, you look pretty. Very pretty. 914 00:49:57,840 --> 00:50:00,673 She's not to leave this room. You're responsible for her. 915 00:50:00,760 --> 00:50:02,910 Yes, Your Majesty. 916 00:50:05,680 --> 00:50:07,432 - Alexei, darling. - Oh, Catherine. 917 00:50:07,520 --> 00:50:10,239 I have some facts about the peasants that will delight you. 918 00:50:10,320 --> 00:50:12,436 Put the peasants out of your mind for a second. 919 00:50:12,520 --> 00:50:14,954 Alexei, I told you that I was in need of an advisor. 920 00:50:15,040 --> 00:50:17,713 Well, the moment's come. I need your help and guidance. 921 00:50:17,800 --> 00:50:20,598 - Your decision will by my decision. - Thank you, Catherine. 922 00:50:20,680 --> 00:50:22,875 I hope I justify your faith. Believe me, I... 923 00:50:22,960 --> 00:50:25,235 - Catherine, you look pale. - Do I? 924 00:50:25,320 --> 00:50:27,914 - Tell me, what happened? - Oh, Alexei. 925 00:50:29,160 --> 00:50:32,630 I've been insulted. It's too dreadful. I can't even repeat it. 926 00:50:32,720 --> 00:50:34,676 I've been openly defied. 927 00:50:34,760 --> 00:50:36,716 My actions smell to heaven. 928 00:50:36,800 --> 00:50:39,234 Her very Majesty of Russia's been spat upon. 929 00:50:39,320 --> 00:50:41,880 - Oh, Alexei. - Catherine! 930 00:50:48,640 --> 00:50:51,313 Catherine... Catherine, speak to me. 931 00:50:51,400 --> 00:50:53,356 Speak to me, Catherine. 932 00:50:54,880 --> 00:50:56,836 Where am I? 933 00:50:56,920 --> 00:50:59,639 Oh. It's you, Alexei. 934 00:50:59,720 --> 00:51:03,269 - What happened? - Someone defied you. Insulted you. 935 00:51:03,360 --> 00:51:05,271 Yes. Yes. 936 00:51:06,320 --> 00:51:08,276 - Oh, let's forget it. - No! 937 00:51:08,360 --> 00:51:10,316 You said my decision would be yours. 938 00:51:10,400 --> 00:51:13,039 Oh, please, Alexei. Let's be a little merciful. 939 00:51:13,120 --> 00:51:16,556 I say death. Death, and nothing but death, and torture them first! 940 00:51:16,640 --> 00:51:20,030 - But I've abolished the torture chamber. - Then let's restore it! 941 00:51:20,120 --> 00:51:23,908 Alexei, for the last time, don't... don't you really think we should forget it? 942 00:51:24,000 --> 00:51:25,638 No! And that's final! 943 00:51:25,720 --> 00:51:28,439 All right. But it's your doing, Alexei... 944 00:51:29,560 --> 00:51:31,232 ...not mine. 945 00:51:31,320 --> 00:51:33,276 Come with me. 946 00:51:36,000 --> 00:51:37,353 Wait outside. 947 00:51:37,440 --> 00:51:38,919 Come in, Colonel. 948 00:51:39,000 --> 00:51:40,956 Anna! 949 00:51:42,200 --> 00:51:44,953 Well, Colonel, I assume you've come to arrest me. 950 00:51:45,040 --> 00:51:48,749 I was wrong. Her Majesty finally found something important for you to do. 951 00:51:48,840 --> 00:51:50,398 But, Anna, this is horrible. 952 00:51:50,480 --> 00:51:54,029 Her Majesty accuses you of things I... Well, I can't believe it! 953 00:51:54,120 --> 00:51:56,429 Your Majesty, you must have misunderstood Anna. 954 00:51:56,520 --> 00:51:58,476 I did not, Colonel. 955 00:51:59,680 --> 00:52:02,797 - Anna, you certainly didn't mean what you said. - I did, Colonel. 956 00:52:03,920 --> 00:52:05,638 You must be out of your mind. 957 00:52:05,720 --> 00:52:08,917 Your Majesty, she must be out of her mind. I beg you to be lenient. 958 00:52:09,000 --> 00:52:10,558 It's your decision, Colonel. 959 00:52:10,640 --> 00:52:15,395 If you think insulting the majesty of Russia deserves leniency, I have no more to say. 960 00:52:16,760 --> 00:52:18,796 Anna, help me. You must help me, Anna. 961 00:52:18,880 --> 00:52:21,348 - Tell Her Majesty you regret what you said. - Regret? 962 00:52:21,440 --> 00:52:23,510 I said it before, and I'll say it again. 963 00:52:23,600 --> 00:52:25,670 That Her Majesty's actions smell to heaven. 964 00:52:25,760 --> 00:52:28,911 And I'm not so sure I'm right about the direction. And furthermore... 965 00:52:29,000 --> 00:52:32,549 Please don't listen to her, Your Majesty! She's out of her mind! 966 00:52:33,680 --> 00:52:37,229 - Anna, I'll protect you, I promise. - You don't have to protect me! Let me go! 967 00:52:37,320 --> 00:52:40,517 Anna, get hold of yourself! Or you'll ruin yourself, your family. 968 00:52:40,600 --> 00:52:44,718 You don't seem to realise that what you've done is treason. People have been shot for less. 969 00:52:44,800 --> 00:52:47,268 Don't worry, Alexei. She's going to live. 970 00:52:47,360 --> 00:52:48,918 I won't even put her in prison. 971 00:52:49,000 --> 00:52:52,629 No. Just let her go home, where she can't hurt me any more. 972 00:52:53,920 --> 00:52:56,229 Go home. Just go home. 973 00:52:57,400 --> 00:52:58,674 That's all. 974 00:52:58,760 --> 00:53:01,354 - Go home? I'll tell her! - Don't get in any more trouble. 975 00:53:01,440 --> 00:53:03,829 You must listen to me. Believe me, I want to help you. 976 00:53:03,920 --> 00:53:06,195 You help me? You can't even help yourself. 977 00:53:06,280 --> 00:53:07,918 Just don't bother with me any more. 978 00:53:08,000 --> 00:53:10,594 I don't even want to exist, as far as you're concerned. 979 00:53:10,680 --> 00:53:12,636 Goodbye, Colonel Chernoff. 980 00:53:13,840 --> 00:53:15,796 Or maybe I should say General by now. 981 00:53:15,880 --> 00:53:17,836 - Anna, please! - Aah! 982 00:53:21,640 --> 00:53:22,868 Catherine! 983 00:53:23,800 --> 00:53:25,028 Catherine! 984 00:53:48,560 --> 00:53:50,516 I'm surprised at you, Nicolai. 985 00:53:50,600 --> 00:53:53,558 - Tear it up. - Please, Your Majesty, let me go. 986 00:53:53,640 --> 00:53:58,077 - It's best for the country. I'm getting old. - You're not getting old, Nicolai. 987 00:53:58,160 --> 00:53:59,513 You are old. 988 00:53:59,600 --> 00:54:02,034 Much too old to let yourself be upset by the Colonel. 989 00:54:02,120 --> 00:54:04,190 - The general, Your Majesty. - Which general? 990 00:54:04,280 --> 00:54:06,350 - The Colonel. - Oh, yes, of course, I forgot. 991 00:54:07,160 --> 00:54:10,232 If you tell that to anyone, I'll deny everything. Give me a vodka. 992 00:54:10,320 --> 00:54:13,630 Be honest. Arert you the one man in Russia who can do what he wants to do? 993 00:54:13,720 --> 00:54:15,950 Well, let's say what Your Majesty wants. 994 00:54:16,040 --> 00:54:17,553 And that's as it should be. 995 00:54:17,640 --> 00:54:20,029 I'm not complaining about the things I have to do. 996 00:54:20,120 --> 00:54:22,475 I'm worried about the things I have to undo. 997 00:54:22,560 --> 00:54:24,516 If he has his way, in a few weeks, 998 00:54:24,600 --> 00:54:28,991 we'll be at war with any nation that has as much as one shootable cannon at its disposal. 999 00:54:29,080 --> 00:54:31,514 (Laughs) He means well. 1000 00:54:31,600 --> 00:54:33,556 Give me another vodka. 1001 00:54:33,640 --> 00:54:38,919 Do you know, Nicolai, when he first came here, I thought he looked wonderful in a white uniform. 1002 00:54:39,000 --> 00:54:41,673 Today, I know he looks wonderful in any uniform. 1003 00:54:41,760 --> 00:54:45,435 And people should realise that anyone who looks so attractive in a uniform 1004 00:54:45,520 --> 00:54:47,192 shouldn't be taken so seriously. 1005 00:54:47,280 --> 00:54:50,955 - But, Your Majesty, I... - Have a little understanding, Nicolai. 1006 00:54:51,040 --> 00:54:53,918 I've worked so hard during all these years. 1007 00:54:54,000 --> 00:54:57,834 Your Majesty has. And history will reward you in its grandest manner. 1008 00:54:57,920 --> 00:55:01,799 All I want to do is anticipate history and do a little of the rewarding myself. 1009 00:55:01,880 --> 00:55:04,110 Now, why should you want to begrudge me that? 1010 00:55:04,200 --> 00:55:08,239 Have I said anything when, again and again, you ate yourself into the gout? 1011 00:55:08,320 --> 00:55:11,357 Really, Nicolai. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. 1012 00:55:13,280 --> 00:55:15,919 What's this? It's Alexei's handwriting. 1013 00:55:16,000 --> 00:55:19,037 Yes, Your Majesty. Edict No.52. 1014 00:55:19,120 --> 00:55:20,712 But this is a dreadful thing to do. 1015 00:55:20,800 --> 00:55:24,429 Supposing he should find it here, or some troublemaker should take it to him? 1016 00:55:24,520 --> 00:55:27,273 - Anyway, what's it about? - I don't know. I didn't read it. 1017 00:55:27,360 --> 00:55:30,397 - You didn't read it? Then why throw it away? - I read the other 51. 1018 00:55:31,600 --> 00:55:33,079 Oh, well, I'll read it myself. 1019 00:55:33,160 --> 00:55:35,310 And if I find one good idea in it, then... 1020 00:55:36,720 --> 00:55:38,358 Give me another vodka. 1021 00:55:39,760 --> 00:55:41,716 (Raucous laughter) 1022 00:55:45,480 --> 00:55:49,029 But, fellows, why are we laughing? 1023 00:55:49,120 --> 00:55:50,473 You drunken idiot, you! 1024 00:55:50,560 --> 00:55:53,552 Our beloved friend Alexei just told one of the funniest stories 1025 00:55:53,640 --> 00:55:56,518 ever told by any Commander of the Palace Guard! Understand? 1026 00:55:56,600 --> 00:55:58,556 (Shouting) 1027 00:55:58,640 --> 00:56:01,518 Friends, friends, did I tell you too much about him? 1028 00:56:01,600 --> 00:56:02,953 - No! - Oh, no! 1029 00:56:03,040 --> 00:56:08,273 Still in his 20 years, and already a statesman, a great soldier and, I don't have to remind you, 1030 00:56:08,360 --> 00:56:10,316 the Commander of the Palace Guard. 1031 00:56:10,400 --> 00:56:14,234 Alexei, why have I been denied a son like you? Let me kiss you. 1032 00:56:14,320 --> 00:56:16,276 MEN: Let me kiss you. 1033 00:56:18,880 --> 00:56:20,836 - Let me kiss you! - Go away! 1034 00:56:22,520 --> 00:56:24,988 Leave me alone, you drunken idiot, you! 1035 00:56:25,080 --> 00:56:27,514 Alexei, tell us another story, uh? 1036 00:56:27,600 --> 00:56:30,433 - Yes, please, come on! - Come on, tell us another one. 1037 00:56:30,520 --> 00:56:32,476 Please, Alexei, please! 1038 00:56:32,560 --> 00:56:36,712 My precious Arab steed and that wolfhound dear to my heart, they are yours. 1039 00:56:37,760 --> 00:56:39,716 - Well... - Ssh! 1040 00:56:39,800 --> 00:56:42,189 Well, once there was a Cossack who got so bored... 1041 00:56:42,280 --> 00:56:44,236 ...that he talked to his horse. 1042 00:56:44,320 --> 00:56:46,390 - Oh, I'm sorry. - (Shouts of disgust) 1043 00:56:50,880 --> 00:56:53,917 I could break every bone in your body, you drunken imbecile! 1044 00:56:54,000 --> 00:56:55,956 You jackass! 1045 00:56:56,040 --> 00:56:59,112 - When he tells a story, you haven't heard it! - But I have heard it. 1046 00:56:59,200 --> 00:57:02,033 So have I! So have all of us! A hundred times! 1047 00:57:02,120 --> 00:57:05,271 But don't you understand? He's the Commander of the Palace Guard. 1048 00:57:05,360 --> 00:57:08,432 He can enforce any joke he makes with 3,000 men! 1049 00:57:08,520 --> 00:57:11,751 Don't you see? We must get him on our side. 1050 00:57:11,840 --> 00:57:13,398 We have to! 1051 00:57:13,480 --> 00:57:17,155 Now, you stupid son of a half-witted father, get in there and laugh! 1052 00:57:17,240 --> 00:57:20,232 Laugh till your eyes are wrecked with tears! 1053 00:57:20,320 --> 00:57:22,914 Laugh till your midriff bursts wide open! 1054 00:57:23,000 --> 00:57:28,120 Laugh, I tell you, or I'll kick your brain right out of your riding breeches! Get in there! 1055 00:57:29,440 --> 00:57:31,396 (Laughter) 1056 00:57:33,000 --> 00:57:36,436 Alexei, there must be some stories about that great Chancellor of ours. 1057 00:57:36,520 --> 00:57:38,476 (Shouts of encouragement) 1058 00:57:38,560 --> 00:57:41,597 Yes, but they're not funny. They're tragic. Tragic for Russia. 1059 00:57:41,680 --> 00:57:43,238 Did I tell you too much about him? 1060 00:57:43,320 --> 00:57:47,438 How many years did it take us to find that out, and this young man in a few weeks! 1061 00:57:47,520 --> 00:57:49,112 What a head he has on his shoulders. 1062 00:57:49,200 --> 00:57:51,316 - Let me kiss you again. - Let me kiss you, too! 1063 00:57:51,400 --> 00:57:53,356 That's enough! Go on, Alexei. 1064 00:57:53,440 --> 00:57:56,989 - Brothers, I know I can trust you. - Yes, of course! 1065 00:57:58,040 --> 00:58:01,032 Friends, all I can say is, it's going to be a different Russia. 1066 00:58:01,120 --> 00:58:03,918 - Now, don't let this get out of this room. MEN: Oh, no. 1067 00:58:04,000 --> 00:58:05,592 We're all going to be happy. 1068 00:58:05,680 --> 00:58:08,752 I've arranged the whole thing. Everybody in Russia will be happy. 1069 00:58:08,840 --> 00:58:09,909 - Good. - Wonderful! 1070 00:58:10,000 --> 00:58:13,231 In the good old days, when you opened the door to the house of a peasant, 1071 00:58:13,320 --> 00:58:15,595 you were greeted by the friendly grunt of a swine. 1072 00:58:15,680 --> 00:58:17,910 Those days are gone. But I'll bring them back. 1073 00:58:18,000 --> 00:58:20,230 There's going to be a pig in every family! 1074 00:58:20,320 --> 00:58:23,995 - That's nothing new. There always is. - Shut up and get out of here! 1075 00:58:24,080 --> 00:58:27,755 Fortunately, Her Majesty agrees with me. I have her full support. 1076 00:58:27,840 --> 00:58:30,832 Arert we fortunate to have such a great ruler at such a moment? 1077 00:58:30,920 --> 00:58:32,273 ALL: Yes! 1078 00:58:32,360 --> 00:58:35,477 ALEXEl: She thinks of nothing but Russia. She works 18 hours a day. 1079 00:58:35,560 --> 00:58:38,711 Let me tell you a story about her- a story that'll warm your hearts. 1080 00:58:38,800 --> 00:58:40,677 Count Variatinsky has just arrived! 1081 00:58:40,760 --> 00:58:43,638 - Count Variatinsky? - Count Variatinsky! 1082 00:58:43,720 --> 00:58:46,188 Count Variatinsky! How nice to see you! - Yes. 1083 00:58:46,280 --> 00:58:48,236 Gentlemen! Good to see you! 1084 00:58:48,320 --> 00:58:50,276 Hello! 1085 00:58:50,360 --> 00:58:53,591 May I introduce the former Commander of the Palace Guard, 1086 00:58:53,680 --> 00:58:55,716 the present Commander of the Palace Guard. 1087 00:58:55,800 --> 00:58:57,836 - I'm very happy to meet you. - So am I. 1088 00:58:57,920 --> 00:58:59,990 Well, so, finally I meet Count Variatinsky. 1089 00:59:00,120 --> 00:59:03,157 - Her Majesty's talked so often about you. - Favourably, I hope. 1090 00:59:03,240 --> 00:59:04,753 Nothing but the highest praise. 1091 00:59:04,840 --> 00:59:08,515 It was too bad you had to leave the guards. It was a terrible blow to Her Majesty. 1092 00:59:08,600 --> 00:59:10,113 I'm sure it must have been to you. 1093 00:59:10,200 --> 00:59:12,555 But I suppose there was nothing else you could do. 1094 00:59:12,640 --> 00:59:14,596 - By the way, how do you feel? - I feel fine. 1095 00:59:14,680 --> 00:59:17,672 That's wonderful news. Her Majesty will be delighted to hear it. 1096 00:59:17,760 --> 00:59:19,910 - To hear what, General? - About your recovery. 1097 00:59:20,000 --> 00:59:22,912 - Why, was I sick? - Oh, very sick, I understand. 1098 00:59:23,000 --> 00:59:25,275 - Her Majesty told me that... - Oh, she did. I see. 1099 00:59:25,360 --> 00:59:28,272 It's flattering that Her Majesty takes such an interest in me. 1100 00:59:28,360 --> 00:59:31,909 But it's not surprising, when the whole world knows what a big heart she has. 1101 00:59:32,000 --> 00:59:34,798 - Oh, yes, a heart that big. - Yes, very big. 1102 00:59:34,880 --> 00:59:39,032 Let me tell you a story. When I had the honour and pleasure of being in your position, I er... 1103 00:59:39,120 --> 00:59:42,271 - Yes, tell us. - Gentlemen, there are certain things 1104 00:59:42,360 --> 00:59:45,033 which can be told only by one Commander of the Palace Guard 1105 00:59:45,120 --> 00:59:47,873 to another Commander of the Palace Guard. 1106 00:59:47,960 --> 00:59:49,313 Sorry, sorry. 1107 00:59:49,400 --> 00:59:52,517 Come, General. This is between ourselves. 1108 00:59:54,080 --> 00:59:56,594 - Now, as soon as we win him over... - You think we will? 1109 00:59:56,680 --> 01:00:00,355 We have already. We have to persuade him to move the guards out of the palace. 1110 01:00:00,440 --> 01:00:02,795 - And then, gentlemen, we move in. - We move in! 1111 01:00:02,880 --> 01:00:06,111 We know what we are going to do with that woman on the throne, don't we? 1112 01:00:06,200 --> 01:00:08,760 ALL: Yes! - But, brothers, when we get to the palace... 1113 01:00:08,840 --> 01:00:12,799 - I know. No looting. - Yes, friends. No disorganised looting, please. 1114 01:00:12,880 --> 01:00:15,872 It doesn't mean that we cannot pick up a souvenir here and there. 1115 01:00:15,960 --> 01:00:18,713 - As for myself... - You want the chandelier in the ballroom. 1116 01:00:18,800 --> 01:00:21,917 No. Much less. All I want is the Chancellor. 1117 01:00:22,000 --> 01:00:25,629 - I'm going to take His Excellency... (Clattering) 1118 01:00:47,040 --> 01:00:48,996 Oh, are you back already? 1119 01:00:50,920 --> 01:00:52,353 Who was there? 1120 01:00:52,440 --> 01:00:55,830 Oh, Ronsky, Doskov, lots of people. 1121 01:00:55,920 --> 01:00:58,195 This Voltaire's too wonderful. (Laughs) 1122 01:00:59,880 --> 01:01:01,836 - Catherine. - Yes, darling? 1123 01:01:01,920 --> 01:01:05,117 - Catherine, I believe in you. - Well, thank you, darling. 1124 01:01:05,200 --> 01:01:09,671 That traitor! That... that scoundrel! That skunk! That dirty skunk! 1125 01:01:09,760 --> 01:01:10,590 Who? 1126 01:01:10,680 --> 01:01:12,910 You don't need an advisor, you need a guardian. 1127 01:01:13,000 --> 01:01:15,389 How could you have had a good word for Variatinsky? 1128 01:01:15,480 --> 01:01:17,391 - Variatinsky? - Yes, Variatinsky. 1129 01:01:17,480 --> 01:01:18,959 Was he there too? 1130 01:01:19,040 --> 01:01:20,996 The whole thing's clear to me now. 1131 01:01:21,080 --> 01:01:24,038 Ronsky and his friends brought him there on purpose. 1132 01:01:24,120 --> 01:01:26,076 But I'm not that simple. 1133 01:01:27,360 --> 01:01:28,998 Oh, Catherine, I believe in you. 1134 01:01:29,080 --> 01:01:32,277 I want you to know that I believe in you completely. I believe in you! 1135 01:01:32,360 --> 01:01:35,352 Well, if you're through believing in me, tell me what happened. 1136 01:01:35,440 --> 01:01:38,079 I can't, Catherine. I won't soil my lips with it. 1137 01:01:38,160 --> 01:01:41,357 All I can say is he slandered you, dragged your name through the mud. 1138 01:01:41,440 --> 01:01:45,194 I'm going to hold every one of them responsible for it. I promise you, they'll pay! 1139 01:01:46,440 --> 01:01:49,750 Well, Alexei, this is really most unpleasant. 1140 01:01:49,840 --> 01:01:51,751 - Unpleasant? - No, I mean it's terrible. 1141 01:01:51,840 --> 01:01:54,559 I can't imagine what he could have possibly said about me. 1142 01:01:54,640 --> 01:01:56,471 - You'd be surprised. - Oh. 1143 01:01:56,560 --> 01:01:58,073 So he spoke badly of me, did he? 1144 01:01:58,160 --> 01:02:00,993 Variatinsky of all people! That ungrateful swine! 1145 01:02:01,080 --> 01:02:03,230 Why, when I think of what I did for that man. 1146 01:02:03,320 --> 01:02:05,595 When he came here, he was nothing. Just like you. 1147 01:02:05,680 --> 01:02:08,114 I mean, not even as much as you. You can't compare it. 1148 01:02:08,200 --> 01:02:09,758 He didn't have a shirt to his back. 1149 01:02:09,840 --> 01:02:12,752 No, I want to be just. He had one. Exactly one. And what a shirt. 1150 01:02:12,840 --> 01:02:16,958 Let's arrest him. All of them! The whole group! Make an example of them in front of the world. 1151 01:02:17,040 --> 01:02:19,315 That's what we should do, but don't be too hasty. 1152 01:02:19,400 --> 01:02:22,710 Of course they deserve it, but don't let's be swept away by emotions. 1153 01:02:22,800 --> 01:02:26,315 - I'd say let's sleep on it. - Catherine, I warn you, if you let this go by... 1154 01:02:26,400 --> 01:02:29,995 Then nothing may come of it. But if we make an issue of it, call attention to it... 1155 01:02:30,080 --> 01:02:33,436 Oh, Alexei, don't let's have a scandal. That would be too horrible. 1156 01:02:33,520 --> 01:02:36,557 Catherine, I don't agree with you. I don't agree with you at all. 1157 01:02:36,640 --> 01:02:39,359 Well, that's too bad, Alexei. That's most unfortunate. 1158 01:02:39,440 --> 01:02:42,989 I shall handle this thing myself. And if Variatinsky should talk again... 1159 01:02:43,080 --> 01:02:44,991 I doubt that he will. I doubt that he can. 1160 01:02:45,080 --> 01:02:47,958 - What do you mean? - I hit him. I hit him again and again. 1161 01:02:48,040 --> 01:02:50,679 I hit him so hard, he went right through a glass cabinet. 1162 01:02:50,760 --> 01:02:53,274 All this happened in front of Ronsky and my generals? 1163 01:02:53,360 --> 01:02:56,432 Yes, and if they want supper, they'll have to eat it from the floor. 1164 01:02:56,520 --> 01:02:59,910 - I gave them a lesson they won't forget. - I wish you hadrt lost your head. 1165 01:03:00,000 --> 01:03:02,594 Lose my head? Stand there and let people slander you? 1166 01:03:02,680 --> 01:03:04,636 No, of course not, naturally. 1167 01:03:04,720 --> 01:03:07,792 Of course I'm grateful to you for rushing to my defence. 1168 01:03:07,880 --> 01:03:11,509 It was very chivalrous. You acted as a real friend, a true friend. 1169 01:03:11,600 --> 01:03:13,511 You proved my trust in you was justified. 1170 01:03:14,560 --> 01:03:16,471 But, darn it, I wish you'd stayed out of it! 1171 01:03:16,560 --> 01:03:18,471 Now we really have a scandal on our hands. 1172 01:03:18,560 --> 01:03:22,599 Tomorrow, the whole palace will be buzzing. My name, your name, Variatinsky's name. 1173 01:03:22,680 --> 01:03:24,875 - It's too awful. Why did you do it? - I'm sorry. 1174 01:03:24,960 --> 01:03:26,951 Sorry? That doesn't help much. 1175 01:03:27,040 --> 01:03:29,918 Now my enemies really have something to talk about. 1176 01:03:30,000 --> 01:03:33,675 You've provided enough gossip for all the drawing rooms of Europe! You idiot! 1177 01:03:34,720 --> 01:03:37,712 I've taken care of my business pretty well. And in the future... 1178 01:03:37,800 --> 01:03:40,837 I don't understand you. He insults you and you call me an idiot. 1179 01:03:40,920 --> 01:03:44,071 Why should you be so nervous when everybody knows Variatinsky lies? 1180 01:03:44,160 --> 01:03:46,390 - I'm not nervous. - You are! And I'm not an idiot! 1181 01:03:46,480 --> 01:03:47,959 I'm sorry. You're not an idiot. 1182 01:03:48,040 --> 01:03:51,828 But a scandal is a scandal. It isn't good for anybody. Certainly not an empress. 1183 01:03:51,920 --> 01:03:53,876 Let's keep the throne clean. 1184 01:03:55,560 --> 01:03:58,074 Catherine, he did lie, didn't he? 1185 01:03:59,160 --> 01:04:01,116 Yes, of course he did. 1186 01:04:01,200 --> 01:04:03,156 Oh, Alexei. 1187 01:04:03,240 --> 01:04:06,437 If I was a little unjust, you know I didn't mean it. 1188 01:04:06,520 --> 01:04:08,351 Don't think that deep down inside of me 1189 01:04:08,440 --> 01:04:12,672 I don't appreciate having a knight in shining armour who takes up his spear for me. 1190 01:04:12,760 --> 01:04:15,718 Alexei... My little Alexei. 1191 01:04:16,840 --> 01:04:20,355 I think the Order of the Golden Bear would be very nice on you. 1192 01:04:20,440 --> 01:04:23,238 Right here. And I think you've earned it. 1193 01:04:23,320 --> 01:04:26,551 I congratulate you, my little golden bear. 1194 01:04:29,760 --> 01:04:31,716 Now, let's drop the whole subject. 1195 01:04:31,800 --> 01:04:34,553 Let's talk about something cheerful for a change. 1196 01:04:36,120 --> 01:04:38,588 As a matter of fact, I have some very good news. 1197 01:04:38,680 --> 01:04:42,434 When I was introduced to Variatinsky, I was pleasantly surprised. 1198 01:04:42,520 --> 01:04:45,034 - He looked very well, Catherine. - Why shouldn't he? 1199 01:04:45,120 --> 01:04:49,113 - Don't you remember he was sick? Very sick? - Oh, yes. Yes, of course. 1200 01:04:49,200 --> 01:04:53,352 - Catherine, did Variatinsky tell the truth? - I've answered that question once before. 1201 01:04:53,440 --> 01:04:57,558 - And you're going to answer it again. Now! - I won't be called to account, General Chernoff. 1202 01:04:57,640 --> 01:05:00,154 I demand that Variatinsky be tried. Tried openly. 1203 01:05:00,240 --> 01:05:02,196 - And if you refuse... - Then what? 1204 01:05:04,760 --> 01:05:07,194 Catherine, I... I can't believe it. 1205 01:05:08,640 --> 01:05:10,596 My whole world is collapsing. 1206 01:05:10,680 --> 01:05:15,117 I worshipped you. I put you on a pedestal. You were my ideal. Yes, I idolised you. 1207 01:05:15,200 --> 01:05:17,236 Then keep on idolising me and shut up! 1208 01:05:17,320 --> 01:05:21,393 Oh, Alexei, this is not the kind of evening I'd planned. 1209 01:05:21,480 --> 01:05:25,473 I was so looking forward to seeing you. I've been waiting for you. 1210 01:05:26,800 --> 01:05:28,756 What's this? 1211 01:05:28,840 --> 01:05:30,796 It's my 52nd edict! 1212 01:05:31,960 --> 01:05:34,394 What's my 52nd edict doing in a trash basket? 1213 01:05:34,480 --> 01:05:37,278 - Well, I was just reading it. - I'm not interested in that. 1214 01:05:37,360 --> 01:05:38,952 Answer me. Did you throw it there? 1215 01:05:39,040 --> 01:05:42,077 No, it got there by itself. It knew where it belonged. 1216 01:05:42,160 --> 01:05:46,039 - Catherine, I demand an explanation. - You're not going to demand anything more! 1217 01:05:46,120 --> 01:05:49,112 But I'll tell you something. You were not meant to rule a country. 1218 01:05:49,200 --> 01:05:51,077 - You've changed your mind. - I have not. 1219 01:05:51,160 --> 01:05:54,709 I said you looked wonderful in a white uniform. You should wear it more often. 1220 01:05:54,800 --> 01:05:59,237 That's your greatest talent, your greatest gift. Stick to it. A white uniform. 1221 01:05:59,320 --> 01:06:03,108 Well... I guess... I was a fool. 1222 01:06:03,920 --> 01:06:05,592 You were right to call me an idiot. 1223 01:06:05,680 --> 01:06:08,478 I go on working, night and day, wasting my time... 1224 01:06:08,560 --> 01:06:12,394 - And wasting my paper and my ink. - I thought I meant something to you. To Russia. 1225 01:06:12,480 --> 01:06:14,436 - Now I find out you tricked me! - Shut up! 1226 01:06:14,520 --> 01:06:15,873 - You swindled me! - Shut up! 1227 01:06:15,960 --> 01:06:19,635 You ought to be ashamed! I put you on a pedestal and you put me in a trash basket! 1228 01:06:19,720 --> 01:06:21,233 It's too much for any man! 1229 01:06:25,760 --> 01:06:27,478 General Chernoff! 1230 01:06:30,280 --> 01:06:31,599 I didn't dismiss you yet. 1231 01:06:31,680 --> 01:06:35,036 You'll go to your quarters. You'll return here tomorrow morning. 1232 01:06:35,120 --> 01:06:39,830 And if you find the right words, humble words, very, very humble words, 1233 01:06:39,920 --> 01:06:43,549 and if you should be able to convince me that they are more than just mere words, 1234 01:06:43,640 --> 01:06:45,596 then perhaps I may forgive you. 1235 01:06:45,680 --> 01:06:47,636 - That's all. - Yes, Your Majesty. 1236 01:06:57,880 --> 01:06:59,438 Go to bed. 1237 01:07:05,440 --> 01:07:07,874 Come, my son, drink. Wash away your sorrows. 1238 01:07:07,960 --> 01:07:11,350 Russia needs you. We need you. Drink. It'll do you good. 1239 01:07:12,840 --> 01:07:13,955 (Sighs) 1240 01:07:16,320 --> 01:07:18,038 Oh, Alexei, you may not be tomorrow, 1241 01:07:18,120 --> 01:07:20,588 but tonight, you are still in command of the Palace Guard. 1242 01:07:20,680 --> 01:07:23,638 So go back there right now, and as soon as the empress is asleep, 1243 01:07:23,720 --> 01:07:25,438 you order the guard out of the palace. 1244 01:07:25,520 --> 01:07:27,590 Order everybody out. Clear the whole place. 1245 01:07:27,680 --> 01:07:30,638 And if she should wake up, keep her there by force till we arrive. 1246 01:07:30,720 --> 01:07:33,314 - I idolised that woman. - So did I. 1247 01:07:36,520 --> 01:07:39,193 - I'm sorry, Variatinsky. - You don't have to be sorry. 1248 01:07:39,280 --> 01:07:41,191 You meant well. Variatinsky knows that. 1249 01:07:41,280 --> 01:07:43,236 - Don't you? - Of course, of course. 1250 01:07:43,320 --> 01:07:46,357 - He told the truth and I cut him to pieces. - Nonsense, nonsense. 1251 01:07:46,440 --> 01:07:49,876 You just gave him a little push. From then on, he was on his own. 1252 01:07:49,960 --> 01:07:52,713 - Tell me, my friend, how do you feel? - I feel fine. 1253 01:07:52,800 --> 01:07:55,678 - He's never felt better. - I'm very happy to hear it. 1254 01:07:55,760 --> 01:07:58,274 - Let's be friends. - No! Oh, no! 1255 01:07:58,360 --> 01:08:00,316 Stop making our friend nervous. 1256 01:08:00,400 --> 01:08:01,958 Now let's come to the point. 1257 01:08:02,040 --> 01:08:06,079 - As soon as the guard has left the palace... - I arrive with my regiment from the woods. 1258 01:08:06,160 --> 01:08:08,549 And my men join you on the second bridge of the Neva. 1259 01:08:08,640 --> 01:08:11,108 At dawn, we all meet at the palace, and Russia is ours. 1260 01:08:11,200 --> 01:08:13,668 ALL: Russia is ours! - I idolised that woman. 1261 01:08:13,760 --> 01:08:15,716 Alexei, we must come to a decision. 1262 01:08:15,800 --> 01:08:18,837 If we don't move right now, we are lost, every one of us. 1263 01:08:18,920 --> 01:08:20,876 What is your answer? 1264 01:08:34,360 --> 01:08:36,316 - I'm with you. - Alexei! 1265 01:08:36,400 --> 01:08:38,356 (Men all talk at once) 1266 01:08:48,240 --> 01:08:50,196 We certainly got him on our side. 1267 01:08:50,280 --> 01:08:52,236 (Excited chatter) 1268 01:08:55,200 --> 01:08:57,668 Good evening, gentlemen. 1269 01:08:57,760 --> 01:09:00,035 - Good evening. - What are you doing here? 1270 01:09:00,120 --> 01:09:02,395 I want to be on the right side. The winning side. 1271 01:09:02,480 --> 01:09:04,152 Well? Who's going to be the new tsar? 1272 01:09:04,240 --> 01:09:06,037 I presume he's right here in this room. 1273 01:09:06,120 --> 01:09:09,510 - You would like to know, wouldn't you? - Certainly. I'm an old diplomat. 1274 01:09:09,600 --> 01:09:12,478 I've spent my whole life bowing to the right person. 1275 01:09:12,560 --> 01:09:14,516 I've given my spine to my career. 1276 01:09:14,600 --> 01:09:17,637 For instance, I wouldn't like to kiss Paskovich's hand 1277 01:09:17,720 --> 01:09:19,711 and then find out that Ronsky is to be tsar. 1278 01:09:19,800 --> 01:09:23,395 And I certainly wouldn't want to kiss Ronsky's hand until he'd washed. 1279 01:09:23,480 --> 01:09:25,596 Besides, gentlemen, I'm the only man in Russia 1280 01:09:25,680 --> 01:09:29,150 who knows that the money in the treasury is not in the treasury. 1281 01:09:29,240 --> 01:09:31,196 Where is it? Where is it? 1282 01:09:31,280 --> 01:09:32,998 (Shouting) 1283 01:09:35,120 --> 01:09:37,076 (Footsteps) 1284 01:09:43,360 --> 01:09:45,316 (Footsteps continue) 1285 01:09:48,440 --> 01:09:50,396 What's going on out there? Stop it! 1286 01:09:55,680 --> 01:09:56,795 (Sighs) 1287 01:09:57,840 --> 01:09:59,796 (Footsteps) 1288 01:10:14,960 --> 01:10:18,350 Oh, it's you. I see you couldn't wait to apologise. 1289 01:10:18,440 --> 01:10:21,000 So, my little spanking improved your manners. 1290 01:10:21,080 --> 01:10:23,913 All the same, just because you say you're sorry... 1291 01:10:24,000 --> 01:10:26,594 Oh, no, it's not going to be that easy. 1292 01:10:26,680 --> 01:10:31,435 So, like a good boy, go to your quarters, and say good night very nicely. 1293 01:10:53,160 --> 01:10:54,513 Are you crazy? 1294 01:11:00,400 --> 01:11:02,436 You are crazy! Or maybe you're drunk. 1295 01:11:02,520 --> 01:11:06,354 Or did someone, by any chance, suggest that you come here and play the strong man? 1296 01:11:06,440 --> 01:11:09,796 Well, if you must be a lion, just roar once and get out of here. 1297 01:11:09,880 --> 01:11:13,555 If you have any idea of tearing down the palace, if you should try to be Sampson, 1298 01:11:13,640 --> 01:11:16,996 you'll end up with a haircut, and a short one! Good night! 1299 01:11:22,440 --> 01:11:24,590 Now, look here. I've had enough of this. 1300 01:11:24,680 --> 01:11:28,753 Just because I condescend to bestow my favours on a little lieutenant... 1301 01:11:28,840 --> 01:11:30,796 Stand at attention! 1302 01:11:30,880 --> 01:11:34,111 Don't you ever forget that you're my subject and I'm your monarch. 1303 01:11:34,200 --> 01:11:38,079 And whatever I say and wherever I say it, I speak from the throne! 1304 01:11:38,160 --> 01:11:39,513 Dismissed! 1305 01:11:56,880 --> 01:11:58,836 - Guards! - Guards! 1306 01:12:03,040 --> 01:12:06,316 - Guards! Guards! - Guards! Guards! 1307 01:12:11,880 --> 01:12:14,348 - Where is everybody? - Where is everybody? 1308 01:12:23,720 --> 01:12:25,676 Nicolai! Nicolai! 1309 01:12:25,760 --> 01:12:28,752 Go ahead, call. Shout. Scream. There's nobody here to answer. 1310 01:12:28,840 --> 01:12:32,594 Just imagine, the almighty empress and not a soul to answer her. Just you and I. 1311 01:12:32,680 --> 01:12:36,036 Sit down, Mother Russia. Make yourself comfortable while you still can. 1312 01:12:36,120 --> 01:12:37,519 - Will you explain? - Gladly. 1313 01:12:37,600 --> 01:12:41,070 Have you ever tried to sit on a chair and somebody snatched it from under you? 1314 01:12:41,160 --> 01:12:44,038 That's what they'll do to you. Snatch the throne from under you. 1315 01:12:44,120 --> 01:12:45,678 - A rebellion? - No, a revolution. 1316 01:12:45,760 --> 01:12:46,829 Now, Alexei... 1317 01:12:46,920 --> 01:12:50,674 When Ronsky and his men get here, you will pass into the waste basket of history. 1318 01:12:50,760 --> 01:12:53,069 - Be sensible. - Don't have any illusions, madame. 1319 01:12:53,160 --> 01:12:55,833 You're not going to be a glorious page in a history book. 1320 01:12:55,920 --> 01:12:57,672 You're not even going to be half a page. 1321 01:12:57,760 --> 01:13:01,878 Before I get through with you, you'll end up as a footnote in very small print. The smallest. 1322 01:13:01,960 --> 01:13:05,714 However much you may hate me, Alexei, I'm sure you don't want to see me killed. 1323 01:13:05,800 --> 01:13:09,076 - They're going to do it, Alexei. - Oh, no, madame. I have their promise. 1324 01:13:09,160 --> 01:13:11,879 They wanted to, but when we discussed the loot, I claimed you. 1325 01:13:11,960 --> 01:13:15,509 I could have had an old sofa. A genuine antique. The mother of all the sofas. 1326 01:13:15,600 --> 01:13:18,160 - But I prefer the Mother of all the Russias. - I know them. 1327 01:13:18,240 --> 01:13:22,074 They never kept their word. They're not going to now. They'll kill me, Alexei. 1328 01:13:22,160 --> 01:13:24,594 Don't you understand? You're under my protection. 1329 01:13:24,680 --> 01:13:27,592 I'm sending you to a place where you'll be safe from everybody. 1330 01:13:27,680 --> 01:13:31,389 And everybody will be safe from you. With no men around for a thousand miles. 1331 01:13:31,480 --> 01:13:33,232 Imagine, Catherine. No men to look at. 1332 01:13:33,320 --> 01:13:35,754 You'll regret this, you little nincompoop! 1333 01:13:35,840 --> 01:13:37,796 I made you and I'll break you. 1334 01:13:37,880 --> 01:13:41,270 I still wear the crown, and I still hold the sceptre. 1335 01:13:41,360 --> 01:13:43,191 And if it should be my last imperial act, 1336 01:13:43,280 --> 01:13:47,159 I'll clout you over the head so hard with that sceptre, you'll never look good again! 1337 01:13:47,240 --> 01:13:49,390 Not even in a white uniform! Why you...! 1338 01:13:49,480 --> 01:13:52,552 Sorry. That's the property of the new tsar. 1339 01:13:52,640 --> 01:13:56,758 But if you behave yourself in the future, I'll see you're provided with some cheap china 1340 01:13:56,840 --> 01:13:59,559 which, on Sundays and holidays, you can throw at yourself. 1341 01:14:00,800 --> 01:14:03,519 - Let me out of here! - How can I? I have to protect you. 1342 01:14:03,600 --> 01:14:06,114 Alexei, why can't we behave like civilised people? 1343 01:14:06,200 --> 01:14:08,555 Take me away from here where we can talk this over. 1344 01:14:08,640 --> 01:14:10,790 - You mean to some hidden place? - Yes, Alexei. 1345 01:14:10,880 --> 01:14:13,314 You mean just you and me and a bottle of champagne? 1346 01:14:13,400 --> 01:14:17,109 - No, madame. This is a revolution, not a picnic. - Don't forget that you love me. 1347 01:14:17,200 --> 01:14:19,873 And I still love you. Perhaps you werert so wrong at all. 1348 01:14:19,960 --> 01:14:22,713 Maybe the whole thing is my fault. Yes, I'm sure it is. 1349 01:14:22,800 --> 01:14:24,995 - Madame is too gracious. - No, I mean it, Alexei. 1350 01:14:25,080 --> 01:14:28,959 The more I think of it, I see your point. I should have listened to your suggestions. 1351 01:14:29,040 --> 01:14:31,679 It's not too late, Alexei. For instance, your edicts! 1352 01:14:31,760 --> 01:14:34,558 Yes, 52 edicts! Whatever happened to them? Where are they? 1353 01:14:34,640 --> 01:14:36,631 - Why don't you write them again? - You...! 1354 01:14:36,720 --> 01:14:40,679 I am sincere, Alexei. I swear. I promise. No Chancellor will ever interfere again. 1355 01:14:40,760 --> 01:14:43,672 - By the way, do you want to be Chancellor? - I haven't the gout. 1356 01:14:43,760 --> 01:14:45,716 (Horses approach) 1357 01:14:48,640 --> 01:14:49,959 Yes, they're coming, madame. 1358 01:14:52,040 --> 01:14:53,553 Alexei, I can't believe it! 1359 01:14:53,640 --> 01:14:57,315 You won't let those traitors get me! I beg you to save me! Take me away from here! 1360 01:14:57,400 --> 01:15:01,393 I implore you! I'll do anything you want. I'll make you head of the army! 1361 01:15:01,480 --> 01:15:02,959 I'll marry you and make you tsar! 1362 01:15:03,040 --> 01:15:05,429 I'll make you tsar and you won't have to marry me. 1363 01:15:05,520 --> 01:15:07,636 Save me! They're going to kill me! Have mercy! 1364 01:15:07,720 --> 01:15:10,632 You're just where you belong, getting just what you deserve. 1365 01:15:10,720 --> 01:15:12,358 MAN: Long live our empress! 1366 01:15:12,440 --> 01:15:14,396 MEN: Long live our empress! 1367 01:15:19,840 --> 01:15:23,469 - Long live the empress! - Long live Catherine the Great! 1368 01:15:28,920 --> 01:15:30,876 Good morning, Your Majesty. 1369 01:15:33,880 --> 01:15:35,836 Rather a hot night, wasrt it? 1370 01:15:35,920 --> 01:15:39,071 Oh, by the way, General Chernoff is under arrest. 1371 01:15:42,440 --> 01:15:47,195 Well, General Chernoff, things are different now, aren't they? 1372 01:15:47,280 --> 01:15:49,794 Now you're under my protection. 1373 01:15:49,880 --> 01:15:52,474 And I'm going to protect you. 1374 01:15:52,560 --> 01:15:55,950 Mercy, Your Majesty. Mercy! Forgive me! 1375 01:15:56,040 --> 01:15:58,600 You swine! You dirty traitor! I'll have you hanged! 1376 01:15:58,680 --> 01:16:00,875 Please, Your Majesty, don't. I want him. 1377 01:16:00,960 --> 01:16:02,473 This is my share of the loot. 1378 01:16:02,560 --> 01:16:06,030 And please don't kick him, Your Majesty. I want him undamaged. 1379 01:16:06,120 --> 01:16:08,076 You swine! 1380 01:16:08,160 --> 01:16:10,116 - Captain. - Yes, Excellency? 1381 01:16:10,200 --> 01:16:12,919 Take this big piece of loot to my house. 1382 01:16:24,360 --> 01:16:26,316 Take him away. 1383 01:16:32,440 --> 01:16:33,873 (Marching footsteps) 1384 01:16:35,080 --> 01:16:37,275 GUARD: Halt! About face! 1385 01:16:42,160 --> 01:16:44,151 A... a... 1386 01:16:45,200 --> 01:16:46,269 atchoo! 1387 01:16:49,080 --> 01:16:52,470 May I most humbly ask permission to say something to Your Excellency? 1388 01:16:52,560 --> 01:16:54,676 - Go ahead, Ronsky. - I am deeply depressed. 1389 01:16:54,760 --> 01:16:58,799 For the last few days, Your Excellency hasn't slept well, hardly eaten. 1390 01:16:58,880 --> 01:17:01,997 - You Excellency seems worried. - I am, Ronsky. 1391 01:17:02,080 --> 01:17:04,833 At this very moment, Alexei's fate is being decided. 1392 01:17:04,920 --> 01:17:07,753 If this audience doesn't succeed, I don't know what to do. 1393 01:17:07,840 --> 01:17:11,389 For his sake, and even more for Anna's sake, I'd like to save him. 1394 01:17:11,480 --> 01:17:15,234 - Oh, Ronsky, Ronsky. Give me a vodka. - Please, Your Excellency, the gout. 1395 01:17:15,320 --> 01:17:16,673 I haven't any. 1396 01:17:16,760 --> 01:17:21,197 But only this morning, when I had the honour and pleasure of washing Your Excellency's feet, 1397 01:17:21,280 --> 01:17:25,956 Your Excellency's big toe didn't look at all as I would like Your Excellency's big toe to look. 1398 01:17:26,040 --> 01:17:29,510 - Ronsky, you're the best servant I've ever... (Clock chimes) 1399 01:17:30,640 --> 01:17:33,234 This audience has been going on for over half an hour. 1400 01:17:33,320 --> 01:17:35,311 I don't like it. See what you can find out. 1401 01:17:35,400 --> 01:17:38,437 - Go ahead, do a little spying. - Yes, Your Excellency. 1402 01:17:44,720 --> 01:17:46,676 (Smash) 1403 01:17:49,560 --> 01:17:51,516 Your Excellency! 1404 01:17:57,120 --> 01:17:59,076 (Sobs) 1405 01:18:03,920 --> 01:18:05,353 Anna, what happened? 1406 01:18:05,440 --> 01:18:07,908 I failed, failed miserably. 1407 01:18:08,000 --> 01:18:09,956 Made it even worse. 1408 01:18:10,040 --> 01:18:11,996 I'll never see Alexei again. 1409 01:18:12,080 --> 01:18:15,038 She banished me all the way to the Crimean Peninsula. 1410 01:18:15,120 --> 01:18:16,633 Poor little Anna. 1411 01:18:16,720 --> 01:18:18,676 Just a moment. 1412 01:18:18,760 --> 01:18:21,433 - She banished you to the Crimea? - Yes. For life. 1413 01:18:21,520 --> 01:18:23,875 But we don't own the Crimea. Not yet. 1414 01:18:23,960 --> 01:18:25,916 What can you expect from her? 1415 01:18:26,000 --> 01:18:30,790 A woman who takes away someone else's fianc� won't respect anybody's peninsula. 1416 01:18:34,320 --> 01:18:36,276 Alexei! 1417 01:18:37,680 --> 01:18:40,717 Look, I'm not inuman, but I have to get back to the east gate. 1418 01:18:40,800 --> 01:18:42,392 Give them a minute. Two minutes. 1419 01:18:43,440 --> 01:18:46,989 Anna, sweetheart, can you ever forgive me? 1420 01:18:47,080 --> 01:18:49,878 Forgive you? Because you were silly? 1421 01:18:49,960 --> 01:18:53,236 You were always silly. You were the silliest boy I ever met. 1422 01:18:53,320 --> 01:18:55,276 That's why I fell in love with you. 1423 01:18:58,560 --> 01:19:02,109 - Look, Her Majesty is waiting. - Give them a minute. Don't be so afraid. 1424 01:19:02,200 --> 01:19:04,031 Please understand, Your Excellency, 1425 01:19:04,120 --> 01:19:07,510 I don't mind risking my life, but I don't want to risk my pension. 1426 01:19:08,600 --> 01:19:11,114 Anna, this is probably the last time... 1427 01:19:12,680 --> 01:19:14,193 Anna, what are you doing here? 1428 01:19:14,280 --> 01:19:16,840 - Did you come here to beg for me? - I failed, Alexei. 1429 01:19:16,920 --> 01:19:20,469 Why did you do it? Havert I caused you enough pain, enough humiliation? 1430 01:19:20,560 --> 01:19:21,913 I wish I hadrt done. 1431 01:19:22,000 --> 01:19:24,912 His Excellency moved heaven and earth to get me an audience. 1432 01:19:25,000 --> 01:19:28,754 He wrote a three-page speech for me. I studied it for days. I knew it by heart. 1433 01:19:28,840 --> 01:19:32,116 I knew exactly at which moment to touch the hem of her robe with my lips. 1434 01:19:32,200 --> 01:19:36,193 There was nothing I wasrt prepared to do. I even wanted to kiss the dust from her shoes. 1435 01:19:36,280 --> 01:19:37,838 Oh, Anna. 1436 01:19:37,920 --> 01:19:41,469 But the moment I came face to face with her, I forgot everything. 1437 01:19:41,560 --> 01:19:43,516 I didn't remember one word. 1438 01:19:43,600 --> 01:19:46,956 When I saw that woman, who caused all the trouble between us, 1439 01:19:47,040 --> 01:19:52,478 I suddenly wished that some supernatural power would give me strength and courage 1440 01:19:52,560 --> 01:19:54,710 to do what she has done to so many others. 1441 01:19:54,800 --> 01:19:57,439 - To throw something at her. - Anna, you didn't! 1442 01:19:57,520 --> 01:20:01,195 All I remember... is that my mind seemed to leave my head, 1443 01:20:01,280 --> 01:20:03,316 and suddenly, everything went dark. 1444 01:20:03,400 --> 01:20:05,356 Then a terrific crash. 1445 01:20:05,440 --> 01:20:07,396 And when it became light again, 1446 01:20:07,480 --> 01:20:11,234 I realised that someone must have thrown something at Her Majesty. 1447 01:20:11,320 --> 01:20:16,348 And with only the two of us in the room, naturally, the suspicion fell on me. 1448 01:20:16,440 --> 01:20:17,793 Naturally. 1449 01:20:17,880 --> 01:20:19,393 Oh, Alexei! 1450 01:20:21,120 --> 01:20:22,758 - Your Majesty. - What is it? 1451 01:20:22,840 --> 01:20:24,432 Private Chernoff. 1452 01:20:25,880 --> 01:20:27,438 Bring him in. 1453 01:20:32,520 --> 01:20:34,476 Wait outside, Lieutenant. 1454 01:20:39,240 --> 01:20:41,196 Come here. 1455 01:20:47,560 --> 01:20:51,997 "It's the decision of the court martial that the defendant is guilty of treason 1456 01:20:52,080 --> 01:20:55,038 and to be put to death at the pleasure of Her Majesty." 1457 01:20:56,440 --> 01:20:59,318 - It's your death warrant. A hard decision. - But a just one. 1458 01:20:59,400 --> 01:21:01,755 I lived here at court at Your Majesty's pleasure, 1459 01:21:01,840 --> 01:21:05,150 and now I'll die at Your Majesty's pleasure. Nothing could be fairer. 1460 01:21:05,240 --> 01:21:06,593 I suppose not. 1461 01:21:06,680 --> 01:21:09,433 I'm glad you feel that way. It makes things so much easier. 1462 01:21:09,520 --> 01:21:12,830 - And there's not much I can do about it. - Nothing. Absolutely nothing. 1463 01:21:12,920 --> 01:21:16,595 No, it's hopeless. Even if I should entertain the thought of pardoning you... 1464 01:21:16,680 --> 01:21:18,636 - Oh, that's impossible. - You're right. 1465 01:21:18,720 --> 01:21:21,109 - It would set a precedent. - A terrible example. 1466 01:21:21,200 --> 01:21:24,317 - It would undermine the army. - Shatter the morale of the country. 1467 01:21:24,400 --> 01:21:25,833 I'm responsible to the people. 1468 01:21:25,920 --> 01:21:28,559 You can't set yourself up against an entire nation. 1469 01:21:28,640 --> 01:21:30,517 - Oh, can't I? - No, you can't afford to. 1470 01:21:30,600 --> 01:21:33,068 Who says what I can afford and what I cannot afford? 1471 01:21:33,160 --> 01:21:35,549 Are you by any chance starting to advise me again? 1472 01:21:35,640 --> 01:21:38,154 No, I have no desire to end up again in a waste basket. 1473 01:21:38,240 --> 01:21:40,549 All I want to do is to get in front of a firing squad. 1474 01:21:40,640 --> 01:21:42,676 - I want to die, that's all. - Shut up. 1475 01:21:42,760 --> 01:21:44,478 You'll die soon enough. 1476 01:21:45,560 --> 01:21:48,916 Well, there's nothing left for me to do but to put my name to this paper. 1477 01:21:49,960 --> 01:21:52,997 Or perhaps you could tell me one single reason why I shouldn't. 1478 01:21:53,080 --> 01:21:55,355 - Now see here, Catherine. - Yes, Alexei? 1479 01:21:56,480 --> 01:21:59,472 Now see here, Your Majesty, I started the whole uprising. 1480 01:21:59,560 --> 01:22:01,118 If anybody's guilty, it's I. 1481 01:22:01,200 --> 01:22:05,239 When I seized the palace, I gave the signal for the troops to march. I shook the throne. 1482 01:22:05,320 --> 01:22:08,915 I didn't turn it over, but you try to sit down on it. You'll find out it squeaks. 1483 01:22:09,000 --> 01:22:11,878 All right, Alexei, if it makes you happy, my throne squeaks. 1484 01:22:11,960 --> 01:22:15,077 If the revolution had succeeded, I would have taken all the glory. 1485 01:22:15,160 --> 01:22:17,879 But since it failed, I'm entitled to the blame. I have to die. 1486 01:22:17,960 --> 01:22:20,633 All right, Alexei, all right. Don't excite yourself. 1487 01:22:20,720 --> 01:22:24,349 I'm going to sign this paper and we won't have any more arguments. 1488 01:22:24,440 --> 01:22:28,479 - Oh, yes. What's your last request? - Last request? 1489 01:22:28,560 --> 01:22:32,155 It's granted the worst criminals. I wouldn't dream of depriving you of it. 1490 01:22:32,240 --> 01:22:35,710 - You know my last wish. I want to die. - Oh, stop dying! Stop being so heroic. 1491 01:22:35,800 --> 01:22:37,950 You're making things very difficult for me. 1492 01:22:38,040 --> 01:22:40,156 Alexei, why do you think I ordered you here? 1493 01:22:41,200 --> 01:22:42,872 Can't you at least make one gesture? 1494 01:22:42,960 --> 01:22:46,236 After all, you committed treason, the greatest crime in the world. 1495 01:22:46,320 --> 01:22:48,709 Is it to much to ask that you get down on your knees? 1496 01:22:48,800 --> 01:22:50,756 On my knees? To beg? 1497 01:22:50,840 --> 01:22:52,796 I never did it in my life. 1498 01:22:52,880 --> 01:22:56,156 Well, there's always a first time for everything. I found that out. 1499 01:22:56,240 --> 01:22:59,312 I'll never forget the humiliation and the shame. 1500 01:22:59,400 --> 01:23:01,356 And yet, a strange thing happened. 1501 01:23:01,440 --> 01:23:04,000 In the midst of all my terror and all the horror, 1502 01:23:04,080 --> 01:23:07,436 when I looked up at you and saw treason just dripping out of your eyes, 1503 01:23:07,520 --> 01:23:09,476 those big, brown eyes, 1504 01:23:09,560 --> 01:23:14,873 I couldn't help saying to myself, "Yes, a traitor, but what an attractive traitor." 1505 01:23:14,960 --> 01:23:16,916 Please, Alexei. 1506 01:23:17,000 --> 01:23:19,719 - Get down on your knees. - Never. 1507 01:23:19,800 --> 01:23:21,756 Just for a moment. 1508 01:23:21,840 --> 01:23:23,796 Get down on one knee. 1509 01:23:25,040 --> 01:23:26,553 At least bow! 1510 01:23:26,640 --> 01:23:28,596 Not even deep, just a little bow. 1511 01:23:30,040 --> 01:23:33,715 For heavers sakes, don't stand there like a frozen statue, say something! 1512 01:23:33,800 --> 01:23:35,153 Say you're sorry. 1513 01:23:35,240 --> 01:23:37,993 I'm very grateful for Your Majesty's efforts to save me, 1514 01:23:38,080 --> 01:23:41,117 but I'm a doomed man, and there's nothing Your Majesty can do. 1515 01:23:41,200 --> 01:23:43,839 Don't be a child. I doomed you, I can undoom you. 1516 01:23:43,920 --> 01:23:46,229 I'm the empress. I make the law. 1517 01:23:46,320 --> 01:23:48,276 I am the law. 1518 01:23:48,360 --> 01:23:50,316 I break the law sometimes. 1519 01:23:50,400 --> 01:23:52,072 I can do anything I want. 1520 01:23:52,160 --> 01:23:54,549 - Except one thing. - What? 1521 01:23:54,640 --> 01:23:56,870 Make me get back in that white uniform. 1522 01:23:58,120 --> 01:23:59,872 You hate me, Alexei, don't you? 1523 01:23:59,960 --> 01:24:01,916 Oh, no, Your Majesty, not at all. 1524 01:24:02,000 --> 01:24:04,958 You've been very kind to me. From your point of view. 1525 01:24:05,040 --> 01:24:07,349 But, you see, during the long hours in prison, 1526 01:24:07,440 --> 01:24:11,274 I had time to take care of something that I had always neglected to do. 1527 01:24:11,360 --> 01:24:12,873 I grew up. 1528 01:24:12,960 --> 01:24:14,598 I'm not a little fool any more. 1529 01:24:14,680 --> 01:24:18,229 I'm convinced of that. I'm afraid now you're a big fool. 1530 01:24:18,320 --> 01:24:21,312 Maybe I am, but at least I know what I want and what I don't want. 1531 01:24:21,400 --> 01:24:25,473 This is my last speech, my last wish, my last will and testament. 1532 01:24:25,560 --> 01:24:27,516 This is final, Your Majesty. 1533 01:24:27,600 --> 01:24:30,160 It's hard to believe this is going to be the end. 1534 01:24:30,240 --> 01:24:32,196 I still hope it won't be. 1535 01:24:32,280 --> 01:24:34,236 Don't answer me now, please. 1536 01:24:35,280 --> 01:24:36,838 Go out and think it over. 1537 01:24:36,920 --> 01:24:38,876 You have one hour's time. 1538 01:24:38,960 --> 01:24:41,235 And nothing would make me happier 1539 01:24:41,320 --> 01:24:44,392 than if you make it possible for me to tear up this paper. 1540 01:24:44,480 --> 01:24:47,438 I won't say goodbye... just dismissed. 1541 01:24:48,480 --> 01:24:49,629 (Clicks heels) 1542 01:25:03,160 --> 01:25:05,116 (Sobs) 1543 01:25:23,320 --> 01:25:25,276 Oh, Nicolai. 1544 01:25:26,400 --> 01:25:28,470 - Nicolai. - What is it, Your Majesty? 1545 01:25:28,560 --> 01:25:31,120 Please open your heart. You can always deny it. 1546 01:25:31,200 --> 01:25:34,875 A little nobody, whom I raised to the heights, preferred to die rather than... 1547 01:25:34,960 --> 01:25:36,916 Oh, it's unthinkable. 1548 01:25:37,000 --> 01:25:39,833 What's worse, I didn't even throw anything at him. 1549 01:25:39,920 --> 01:25:43,549 Oh, Nicolai, the only thing that's broken is my spirit. 1550 01:25:43,640 --> 01:25:46,632 - I'm getting old. - Your Majesty getting old? 1551 01:25:46,720 --> 01:25:49,029 Why, you're only going to be 33. 1552 01:25:49,120 --> 01:25:51,680 No, I have to confess, Nicolai, I lied. 1553 01:25:51,760 --> 01:25:53,955 What woman doesn't, when it comes to her age? 1554 01:25:54,040 --> 01:25:57,191 I'm not going to be 33. I am 33. 1555 01:25:57,280 --> 01:26:00,750 33? Oh, that's very young, Your Majesty. 1556 01:26:00,840 --> 01:26:02,796 Yes, to a man with your gout. 1557 01:26:02,880 --> 01:26:07,158 You underestimate yourself. One doesn't have to have a swollen toe to admire Your Majesty. 1558 01:26:07,240 --> 01:26:10,073 Why, only yesterday, someone saw you in your carriage. 1559 01:26:10,160 --> 01:26:11,718 - Who? - The French ambassador. 1560 01:26:11,800 --> 01:26:13,711 Oh, my goodness, the French ambassador! 1561 01:26:13,800 --> 01:26:17,156 Whatever happened to the French ambassador? Is he still in St Petersburg? 1562 01:26:17,240 --> 01:26:20,915 Not only is he in St Petersburg, but, by coincidence, he's in the anteroom. 1563 01:26:21,000 --> 01:26:22,479 He raved about Your Majesty. 1564 01:26:22,560 --> 01:26:24,915 - Don't you think I ought to see him? - By all means. 1565 01:26:25,000 --> 01:26:27,753 - I'll get him right now. - Just a moment, Nicolai. 1566 01:26:29,560 --> 01:26:32,518 (Sniffs) All right, now, Nicolai. Bring him in. 1567 01:26:42,760 --> 01:26:46,036 Your Majesty, I have the high honour to announce the arrival 1568 01:26:46,120 --> 01:26:48,839 of the emissary of His Royal Majesty, King Louis XV. 1569 01:26:48,920 --> 01:26:50,319 Ambassador plenipotentiary, 1570 01:26:50,400 --> 01:26:53,676 Vicomte de Bayeuls, Comte de Bayon Valez, Baron de Villau, 1571 01:26:53,760 --> 01:26:56,672 and keeper of the king's seal, Marquis de Fleury. 1572 01:26:56,760 --> 01:27:00,196 Vicomte de Bayeuls, Comte de Bayon Valez, Baron de Villau, Marquis de Fleury, 1573 01:27:00,280 --> 01:27:01,633 we welcome you to Russia. 1574 01:27:02,920 --> 01:27:05,070 In the name of my sovereign, I thank Your Majesty 1575 01:27:05,160 --> 01:27:08,835 for the most gracious expression of welcome to the humble servant of my king. 1576 01:27:08,920 --> 01:27:12,196 My monarch and the whole French people united in admiration and respect 1577 01:27:12,280 --> 01:27:14,350 for the grand Empress, the light of the East, 1578 01:27:14,440 --> 01:27:17,352 whose statesmanship is only surpassed by her military genius. 1579 01:27:17,440 --> 01:27:20,591 And, if Your Majesty permits, may I add the personal note 1580 01:27:20,680 --> 01:27:24,912 - to the impersonal formality of the occasion? - Please, Monsieur le Marquis. 1581 01:27:25,000 --> 01:27:27,833 I have seen portraits - many, many of Your Majesty - 1582 01:27:27,920 --> 01:27:32,596 and I have heard reports most glowing about the beauties and charms of Your Majesty, 1583 01:27:32,680 --> 01:27:36,036 but the palette of the painter has not colours enough to paint. 1584 01:27:36,120 --> 01:27:38,873 And the lyre of the poet has strings not tender enough 1585 01:27:38,960 --> 01:27:42,794 so sing about the beauty which my eyes have the good fortune to dazzle at. 1586 01:27:42,880 --> 01:27:44,393 Thank you, Monsieur le Marquis. 1587 01:27:44,480 --> 01:27:48,189 But I want you to know that compliments of that kind don't mean much in Russia. 1588 01:27:48,280 --> 01:27:52,319 They don't mean anything in France. It's just our French way of saying hello. 1589 01:27:52,400 --> 01:27:54,914 Well, that's very forthright, Monsieur le Marquis. 1590 01:27:55,000 --> 01:27:58,959 I hope you're going to be just as outspoken in discussing the political situation. 1591 01:27:59,040 --> 01:28:00,109 Sit down, Marquis. 1592 01:28:00,200 --> 01:28:04,398 The imperial permission to sit in the presence of Your Majesty cannot remain unanswered. 1593 01:28:04,480 --> 01:28:08,314 In the name of my sovereign, I thank Your Majesty for allowing the humble servant... 1594 01:28:08,400 --> 01:28:11,472 - Look, just sit down. - Thank you, Your Majesty. 1595 01:28:11,560 --> 01:28:13,869 Any decision on Private Chernoff, Your Majesty? 1596 01:28:13,960 --> 01:28:15,916 Please don't interrupt me. 1597 01:28:16,000 --> 01:28:19,151 I'm very sorry, Marquis. So, you saw me in my carriage. 1598 01:28:19,240 --> 01:28:22,994 Yes, Your Majesty, and I will always cherish. It is the impression supr�me. 1599 01:28:23,080 --> 01:28:26,436 Your Majesty travelling in her carriage looked like spring on wheels. 1600 01:28:26,520 --> 01:28:29,478 And I mean the season, not the thing which gives a bounce. 1601 01:28:29,560 --> 01:28:31,630 When Your Majesty smiled at the crowd, 1602 01:28:31,720 --> 01:28:34,871 it was putting to shame the smile of the Mona Lisa. 1603 01:28:34,960 --> 01:28:37,110 There is old saying: "See Naples and die." 1604 01:28:37,200 --> 01:28:39,156 I say: "See Catherine and live." 1605 01:28:39,240 --> 01:28:40,992 Vive Catherine the Great. 1606 01:28:41,080 --> 01:28:44,629 Thank you, Monsieur le Marquis. That was charmingly expressed. 1607 01:28:44,720 --> 01:28:47,678 - Wasrt it, Nicolai? - Very charming, Your Majesty. 1608 01:28:47,760 --> 01:28:49,796 Spring on wheels. 1609 01:28:49,880 --> 01:28:52,189 CATHERINE: Smile of Mona Lisa. 1610 01:28:52,280 --> 01:28:54,236 See Catherine and live. 1611 01:28:54,320 --> 01:28:58,916 Of course, I don't believe a word you said, but I'm awfully glad you said it. 1612 01:28:59,000 --> 01:29:00,353 And what about Anna? 1613 01:29:00,440 --> 01:29:02,351 - What Anna? - Anna Jaschikoff. 1614 01:29:02,440 --> 01:29:06,194 Well, what about her? Why do you bother me? Can't you make a decision yourself? 1615 01:29:06,280 --> 01:29:07,554 Must I do everything? 1616 01:29:07,640 --> 01:29:10,837 - For heavers sakes, do what you want. - Thank you, Your Majesty. 1617 01:29:10,920 --> 01:29:12,990 You see, Marquis, that's the trouble. 1618 01:29:13,080 --> 01:29:15,150 I have to attend to everything myself. 1619 01:29:15,240 --> 01:29:17,196 Everybody wants something. 1620 01:29:17,280 --> 01:29:19,635 "Your Majesty" this, "Your Majesty" that. 1621 01:29:19,720 --> 01:29:21,676 My dear Marquis, 1622 01:29:21,760 --> 01:29:26,231 you see me surrounded by thousands of people in glittering uniforms. 1623 01:29:26,320 --> 01:29:28,276 I'm never alone. 1624 01:29:28,360 --> 01:29:33,309 And yet I'm lonelier than the loneliest creature in the loneliest corner of all my lands. 1625 01:29:34,800 --> 01:29:36,153 I'm lonely, Marquis. 1626 01:29:36,240 --> 01:29:41,553 I do not dare to compare myself to Your Majesty, but me, I am lonely too. 144485