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busy.

David, the heel's down.

Please, keep that back straight.

What do you think you look like?

No, no, no, David.

To shorten the gate, keep pulling his head up.

But gently, boy, gently.

Balance, boy.

Balance and grace.

I'm sorry.

It seems unnatural.

I do not know.

What skill is there in being natural?

When we want to ride a horse, sir,

what we do is jump on the horse and ride.

Perhaps I expect too much too soon.

Shall we race home, then?

Good night, David.

Good night, David.

Good night, Mama. Good night, sir.

Good night, my treasure. Good night, Mama.

Good night, Elizabeth.

I did enjoy our walk today.

Good night, Mama. Sorry, darling.

Ah, my good French scholar, Duncan.

Good night.

Bonsoir metin. Let me see.

Really, Sarah.

I mean, I have to write to be patient, but it happens day after day.

Each day since we've been here.

Anyone must not lower one's standards,

even out here in the wilderness.

Louis, darling, I have no idea what you're talking about.

Have I said something wrong to the children?

Done something to offend?

There's nothing you've said or done.

That's how you look.

How I look?

How do I look?

That dress.

It's the same simple cotton garment that you wore when you were out walking with Elizabeth this afternoon.

Louis?

I'd change every evening to appear at my best for my wife,

and it would be very pleasant and only civilized

if she showed her husband the same courtesy.

Very well.

As of tomorrow, I shall change for dinner every evening.

But you'd best not have too much for Teder, Malley, to do.

I shall need him to take me into town tomorrow.

Thank you, Mr. Silvis.

Home, Ted.

Oh, Madam, there's a message from me, over, sir.

What was it, Madam?

Oh, yes, the drainage.

You see, the drainage in the lower paddock is all suited up.

Oh.

Oh.

Anyway, I'll need attention first thing in the morning.

Could you put one of the workmen onto it?

Yes, of course. Thank you, Annie.

Why?

When we're seated at the table and about to save one of my remarkable wines,

must you talk with her about drainage?

Somebody has to take an interest in the property.

You imply that I don't.

I bow to your superior prowess as a farmer, but would point out

that working hours are over, that you are my wife,

and that we are a dinner.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Well, I'm sorry.

Well, I'm sorry.

Let it show me, Gowne.

Sarah.

If you're pleased, Miss.

Thank you, Molly.

Why?

You always begin your accusations by shouting why at me.

Please explain.

You are mistress of this beautiful property.

You have everything done for you.

Why must you return to that squalid store on the key?

Perhaps you didn't take it in when I told you this morning.

Ted brought a letter from young Mr. Clappmore.

He is ill.

The other staff are not used to taking responsibility,

and one of our ships is due.

Besides, I sometimes miss that squalid store.

You are impossible.

You have absolutely no concept of how a woman,

a wife, is supposed to behave.

I never have had.

Which is precisely how I became the woman, the wife you chose to marry.

I am not a woman.

I have made up your bed with fresh linen.

There is a jug of warm lime juice beside it.

And you are to retire there immediately.

Mom, what the hope do so soon.

And so much work to do.

We are not between us entirely incapable, Mr. Clappmore.

And you will do as I say.

Yes, Mom.

Can't get it.

Up.

And he is not to come down those stairs until he's really well again.

Yes, Madam.

Now, Captain Thorn.

Mrs. D'Mada.

Never mind, Captain.

Now, the inventory.

I know how you like things, don't you?

The lists, the prices, the bills,

everything in need is laid out waiting for you in my cabin with a bottle of rum.

I think perhaps, for the sake of my reputation in this scandal mongering town,

we'd better do without the bottle of rum.

The compliments on your marriage, Mom.

Doubtless mad if suits a woman will.

But, come, Captain.

I hear a note of doubt in your voice.

Well, it's not my place, Mom, but, sir.

I'm afraid that I don't trade in ships successfully.

You need to be wedded to your desk.

Too late.

I'm wed to a very distinguished man.

Of course.

What a fool I am.

He's part owner of the vessel, is he not?

He will assist you, naturally.

Naturally.

I do not intend to become a slave, though.

The land is so wild and untouched, you know.

We made it ours.

You laugh at me.

Props, cheap and cattle do bind one to a place.

I know. I know. But... you do too much.

Those damnable places and their problem are never out of your mind.

You know, a woman can't possibly look after them and raise a family, too.

Get rid of some of your property, sir.

Sell it.

Sell it.

But those farms are my son's investment for the future.

You talk like a shopkeeper.

Precisely what I am, of course.

There's no controlling you.

Shall we race?

Good Canada back to Glenbark?

No, Louis, let's just walk quietly.

Quietly? You?

What is it? Are you willing?

No.

As you say, a woman raising a family, increasing her family needs to be...

Come on, dear. Sarah, a child?

A child?

Yes.

Say, a woman.

You must stop all work at once.

I will not.

You must rest.

Leave the store to Mr. Clappmore.

We shall retire to Benon.

Oh, Benon is too removed.

Perhaps, yes, for having a child.

No, I'm in for keeping an eye on the business.

I will not agree to your staying in the town.

Perhaps we should come to an agreeable compromise.

I really want to go to King Tyre.

He was my first and happiest home.

Very well.

King Tyre.

Oh, Sarah.

That is very fine quality wall, Sebastian.

One day, everyone in the world will want to buy it from us.

David, you sound quite like Mr. MacArthur.

I believe Mr. MacArthur, Mama.

I've heard him say such things since I was quite small.

We'd best go into the house.

Boys!

I am not at all happy about going in just now.

I can take care of myself.

Can you deal with the ships capped in the cargo and the prices?

That's what worries me.

Well, I must, mustn't I.

You can possibly make the truth.

It is my duty to make myself a man of commerce.

I shall be ruthless.

They can get through to Sydney town, that is.

Oh, I'm sure you will, dear.

These are the usual seasonal floods.

In fact, not as bad as they can be.

Well, the other one that knows the land.

I'll tell Ted to come and help you with your luggage.

Oh, madam!

Oh, madam, we can't look after all of those.

We must take the finale.

We can't, you know.

They're our neighbors.

We must take the finale.

Servants.

Lolly and a barby in front of the fire.

It's fine for them.

Well, what else is there for them to do?

Oh, now I wouldn't have had that chair.

I mean, it is a farmhouse.

She does kill the lily, don't she?

She skips on food.

That's true. Last night was almost all war.

Yes, doesn't any do wonders, making a little go a long way.

Your little boy ran up the verandra again.

Could you try to keep him in hand?

Not here. I'm sure we don't make a little phone.

Oh, I'm sure we'll all manage somehow.

Hey, get out from underneath feet.

There's much flavor in the soup with possible, Annie.

I guess this is...

Oh, complaining.

Madam, I think they're that ungrateful.

Oh, it rains don't end soon.

They'll not be able to feed them all.

They really will have something to tell you about.

Oh, they have so little at the best of time.

Those smaller settlers?

No doubt, they've looked at us.

On our high ground, missing the floods.

It must seem so wealthy.

I'm comfortable.

Well, you had your troubles to begin with, Madam.

Just think they're that ungrateful.

Oh!

Oh, Ian, Madam, you shouldn't be overdoing things.

Oh, I don't think so.

Oh, and this is Bedlamani.

He's just as well as he is.

I want to do it. Let me have it.

No, Sebastian. I want to do it.

Please, let me have it.

Sebastian, do stop.

This is it.

Mama. It's the first time in days it stopped raining.

Can't we stay outside?

I've told all the children that they must not move from the veranda.

But we will stay near the house.

Please, Mama.

Very well.

But as soon as it starts raining inside, please.

Promise. Come on, Sebastian.

My horse!

Give me up! Give me up!

Everyone's in from the veranda, Mama.

Thank you, David. Sit down, children.

There's some good hot soup.

Where's Sebastian?

Where is Sebastian?

We, er... killed the snake.

You've no right to. You know I've told you.

I'm sorry. I didn't notice where he got to.

It's my fault.

Well, show me where you were. Quickly.

Sebastian!

Sebastian!

Sebastian!

You boys, go back to the house.

Tell the men to come and help. Do hurry.

Yes, Mama. We will find him, Mama.

Do hurry, David.

Sebastian!

Sebastian!

Sebastian!

Sebastian!

From all!

David, you must stay with me. You must funder off.

In my boat! From the eldest!

Now I promise you I'll look after him.

If he's lost his mind, stop!

No way!

Sebastian!

He didn't know where he pulled.

Sebastian!

Sebastian!

Sebastian!

Sebastian!

Sebastian!

Come on!

Come on!

Oh, God, come on!

The water's rising everywhere.

You must try and get back to that house.

I remember we must find him.

Sebastian!

Sebastian!

Sebastian!

Sebastian!

Look!

I'll go back now.

You must be here somewhere.

We'll find him!

Quickly!

Sebastian!

Sebastian!

Sebastian!

Sebastian!

Sebastian!

Sebastian!

It's Jeremy!

That's me!

Keep up with me!

thank you!

Sebastian!

Just open. I need your help. It's the babe. The little thing, it is little girl. But she

won't take the child, won't even look at it. If she doesn't tackle it.

Well you must be too. Oh I pleaded and it pleaded she wanted to see to me. If you could just

rouse her, Mr. Hogan. Cause I know all she's thinking about is her little lost boy. But

she must keep going and you'll find.

A little girl Sarah.

Sarah you must.

It's then you.

It's the bust. The men are all back having their breakfast. They'll go out again.

There's a chance yet, Sarah. It stopped raining.

You've not looked at your new daughter.

Jeremy, you came. I thought for days how I needed your help.

I know I'm here Sarah. And I'm down if I leave this room until I've seen you take your new

babe in your arms.

I wonder if it's any use going on. We must. Who is that?

Sorry to be so glad. It's Mr. Louis.

Miss you.

You are the father of the daughter, Miss you.

Thank you. And you've heard?

Sebastian? I have news. His body has been found.

About six miles down the river caught in a tree.

I found him when the water went down. What a poor lique so.

I've been hurrying to get home to my wife. Otherwise I... No, no. I'll fetch his body, Miss you.

Surely you must be anxious about your own property.

I've been a friend to the children. All their lives.

Of course.

Sebastian must have his friends bring him home.

I've darling Sarah. We have a daughter.

Sebastian.

He's been found.

I've been found.

I've been found.

I've been found.

Thank you, Miss you. Thank you.

And when your wife recovers, you'll thank her from us.

Yes, yes, I promise. And we're very sorry about...

Who's this man?

She speaks to no one, not even me. And I had understood.

Yes. There was some disagreement under the circumstances. You hear. I prefer to go in alone.

Thank you.

Julia? Sarah. I had that your news. I'm so sorry.

I thought you'd wish to know. In the flood I... I lost my husband too.

Jane?

Trying to save some of our stock.

He was drowned. You...

You were... first person I thought of.

And then I heard about Sebastian. I heard to come.

Here, flatten yourselves out quick. If God will apply, see you like that.

They're going to die before he even gets.

He either reckon the past has changed the prayer book, so he doesn't have to say we thank thee for thy bounty.

Hey, up. Look in.

Thank you, sir.

What is that? A footstool, your Excellency. Governor King liked to rest his leg.

Gout. Gout. From consuming too much rum.

Get rid of it.

Thank you, sir.

Good. I'm ready to start work.

Thank you. Good day. I should.

Sarah, I've not seen you since Sebastian.

The time passes. How is Alison?

Always frail, but she has great spirit.

And how do you treat her?

As a devoted husband should. The other problem is all over.

What do you do, Sarah, in the Sydney time?

I have business this day with our new governor.

The demon himself. Mr. Bly tries to manage this colony as though he was still on the deck of the books.

We know what happened to that.

It seems hardly fair to bring up the mutiny every time the poor man is mentioned.

Why, almost 20 years ago.

Whatever you want from Bly, he'll get short-triffed from him.

You know what is said of him. He is always ready to sign a death warrant, but hardly ever grants a pardon.

That's the sort of man he is.

Well, I shall judge for myself. But thank you, Richard.

Oh, my gosh! Madam de Boucher!

Yes, you are Madam de Boucher! I know your story. How I admire you. Thank you.

Right!

Oh, sorry! I am a widow. Mrs. Putland. Governor Bly's daughter. How do you do?

Well, that's all there is to know about me.

Madam de Boucher, you're excellency. Sit down, sit down.

I shall tell you, I have made it my business to know as much as I can about the history of the colonies.

More prominent citizens.

Then you will be aware, your excellency, that I arrived to convict. And now a wealthy woman.

Madam, I have come here not to pamper such persons, but to curb their privileges, which are proving an unwarranted financial burden on the community.

You know when I speak home?

Rum. What kind of a society have we here, when an eminent surgeon can approach the governor himself and offer 3,000 gallons of rum at one pound per gallon?

A good price. Rum can fetch up to six, even eight pounds a gallon.

And how much per gallon does it cost them to make it in their analysis tills?

About six or seven shillings.

That is what I am talking about.

Do you know whom I admire in this colony? The small settlers, with their modest land grants long horse-bree.

Their unremitting efforts have virtually fed this population for years. And are they appreciated?

Oh, they are not. They receive the lowest possible price, when they try to sell their wheat to the rum gore.

Of course, push the price up unmercally when they sell that same wheat to the public.

As you and your husband are not poor settlers, that however does not affect you.

Every farmer is affected by the price of wheat. That is, in fact, the very matter I wish to discuss with you.

Oh, madam, the government's toll, as the proper pays to wish to sell your grain.

Their authories to offer no more than the new and fair price that I have stipulated.

I have been shocked and appalled by a merchant class that would look to make a profit from floods,

which in some cases has taken their own family's lives.

Your excellency.

It is precisely because I lost a child of my own in the floods, that I am distressed at the plight of mothers and children,

now that food is expensive and scarce.

You affect compassion for their suffering, but want to make a profit from their misery.

Mr. Bly! You mention the price. I have not once touched upon it.

I came here not to sell my grain, but to give it.

To give it?

My husband intends we both do, to sell some of our crops we need to.

The bulk of it, we wish to give to you, to distribute as you see fit.

Please sit down now.

I don't disguise such a donation.

Well, greatly assist me at this time.

I admit my surprise.

You have a reputation as a woman with a hard-headed money, Mrs..

Quite.

And I ask your discretion, Excellency.

I have no choice but to give you a chance to pay attention to the money.

I am not a good person.

And I ask your discretion, Excellency.

I have no desire to have this gossiped about.

It would be bad for business.

I will keep you secret, but allow me to be touched by your generosity.

And what Madame de Bourget?

As the colonist, how about me?

It is thought, Excellency, that you run a tight ship.

Indeed, I try to.

But I must be harsh.

This town is a brothel.

As well. Oh, I make no apology for my language.

No new society can be built on such foundations. It must be stopped.

For many of the hoax-free settlers, I have this petition.

Complaining of the infringement on their rights and liberties by John MacArthur,

Esquire and certain offices of the New South Wales Court.

I do not see the names of you or your husband on this document.

On the other hand, Excellency, the same Mr. MacArthur tried to gather a body of persons together to join him in an address of welcome,

clearly designed to influence you in their favor.

Our names do not appear on that list either.

I wish you well in steering a neutral course.

That they may come when every person in this colony will have to decide where his or her loyalty lies.

Can your husband, I am deeply grateful for your gift.

I understand why you are doing this.

I hope the good it does will help you bear your loss.

And forgive my sharp tongue. It has been getting me to trouble all my life.

Thank you.

Thank you.

What is that? The government's house has fallen?

For you, my dear.

You will recognize the seal.

The governor's.

Louis.

Although I have promised to keep your handsome donation a secret, there is no reason why government should not show its gratitude.

I trust that you and your husband will accept a grant of land adjacent to the district known as the cow pastures.

That's near MacArthur's land.

That's some of the richest grazing land in the colony, mother.

I'm surprised that the governor's generosity.

I'm not.

Oh, the governor doesn't like the big land owners, but he needs us to balance out MacArthur's influence.

Oh, you're very cynical.

Not entirely.

I think Bligh is a man who wants to do its right.

It's just his blunt, almost callous manna that turns people against him.

Well, come, Sarah, because the man has been good to us, let us not blind ourselves to his faults.

Bad temper.

A dogmatic cruel streak.

And even if he is right, must he be so inflexible?

He's certainly provoked Mr. MacArthur.

Every minor infringement makes Bligh furious.

Minor infringements.

He imports and operates illicit stills, refuses to comply with the shipping laws when his ships are in thought.

And if MacArthur breaks the law, as he does openly and insolently, any governor must come down on him.

But Mr. MacArthur knows how he must.

Excuse me.

You may speak, David.

I think the governor's always try to do what is laid down in London.

But Mr. MacArthur being here knows how he must develop.

Oh, the famous vision one hears of.

Oh, dear.

Mr. MacArthur has precious little vision.

He always acts out of self-interest.

The pity is that Bligh enforces the law so fiercely, a plague on both their houses.

Is not so much a case of right against wrong, boys, a case of one unbending fanatic against another.

Certainly a serious matter for all of us.

The governor may move to arrest Mr. MacArthur at any time.

If the governor does that, surely Louis MacArthur's supporters will be forced to respond.

And if that happened monofil, which side do you think we should take?

Don't speak to him as a child, Louis.

He isn't anymore.

Mr. Raley.

Gerald Kippel.

Mr. Raley.

Mr. Raley.

Someone may be coming to visit me soon.

Be a good fellow when I teem in.

Mr. Raley.

Look out!

I'll keep this to where you're going.

Mr. Dippins needs to clap with you back.

Anytime.

Where are the shutters and clears the storm?

Come on, Mike.

Please, come on.

Why?

No!

You won't take him.

You won't take my father.

You may stab me to the heart, but you won't take him.

Don't you dare!

Tell!

Find him.

Get him down the old.

What, Mike?

Get him.

Get him, come with me.

There's the service, what is it?

You got it here?

This is empty too, sir.

Let's be cold!

Let's be cold, gentlemen.

Let's sit.

Be cold!

Mr. Johnson has declared himself Lieutenant Governor and is now in charge of this colony.

We are here, sir, to place you under arrest.

This is rebellion.

Mr. MacArthur.

Open rebellion.

Yes, Mr. Blime.

Another mutiny.

It's quiet now.

Well, they banned down government house, do you think, ma'am?

Oh, dear, you don't think they'll kill Mr. Blime?

Half of them seem to be drunk.

Who knows what they'll do now?

Sarah!

Sarah, open up!

It's Missy.

Missy, close it again, Mr. Clappmore.

I've left the horses behind the store.

Let yourself out and make you wait home as quickly as possible.

Aren't you coming?

There's something I must do first.

I'll tell you later.

No, no, tell me now.

David is missing.

Duncan says David ran off to march with the rebels.

I've seen a revolution.

It's no respecter of persons.

Hurry now.

Louis.

I'll search for him.

Aah!

Maxmusic!

Oh, wait!

Get down!

Oh, my God!

Give me your hand!

Annie?

Madame?

Tell the servants to stay in the house.

They mustn't go to the town however curious they may be.

There's some foolish and drunk and very dangerous people about.

David!

Oh!

Fortunately, he'd come to know harm.

And in the general confusion, no one noticed him.

Could you be so foolish? It seemed right. The right thing to do.

Right or wrong? You are not old enough or responsible enough to decide such things.

Though you almost convinced us at one point that you were.

You're on the governor's side. You're on the governor's side.

You don't understand how we feel.

I understand that this, the first and only military exploit the rum core has ever undertaken, must bring reprisals.

And you are not to involve us.

David, you may leave the room.

Think Lord, I found him.

The stubbornness of the giant.

Well, he is my son.

Louis, what's the temper of the town?

Rioters.

White will maybe months away by sea, but eventually the London government must decide on law and order.

Louis, what should we do?

MacArthur and his clique will rule for what? A year?

Should we throw in our lot with them?

Well, they're rash and vicious enough to destroy anyone who's against them.

Yes, but if we go in with them, we're in a very weak position once proper government is restored.

So, whatever we do, we're at risk.

Richard!

Sarah, do more sure you forgive me.

My only regret is that your horse cannot be accommodated in the drawing room.

What is it? Come inside.

MacArthur is already trying to involve every wealthy person on his side.

If he can get the signatures of all the prominent landowners, he'll have a stronger case when this whole business is taken up in London.

I beg you, leave Sydney now tonight.

He will want to involve us.

A document is being circulated at this moment.

MacArthur will use it to legitimize his revolt.

You refuse to sign last time if they come to you tonight.

But surely they don't need to see us immediately.

If they move quickly, they can pretend that the signator has signed the documents before the rebellion and demanded the Blight be removed.

Once our names are on the paper, we are officially part of the conspiracy.

They're armed. They're excited. They're drunk. If anyone stands up to them, Dubuuge, Sarah should not be involved.

Aren't you taking a risk in coming here?

Yes, of course.

I believe Captain Barwell is right, Sarah.

I'm a...

Michael?

Have the boys dressed and ready to leave in ten minutes.

Yes, Michael.

We'll go to Banel?

Yes.

It may be far enough away for us to be left in peace.

Thank you, sir.

He's like a clumsy boy in his love for you.

My darling, any fool could have seen it years ago.

And I am not a fool.

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