:42:01
By some mischance it was on its way
to Spain when I diverted it.
:42:05
You might say I came between Phillip
and the oyster.
:42:09
I fear Wolfingham is right.
You are an incorrigible pirate.
:42:13
No, Madam.
But I do have a conscience about pearls.
:42:17
They should only be worn by one
whose throat matches their own luster.
:42:20
And have you any other scruples?
:42:23
One only, Madam.
That is never willfully to displease you.
:42:26
But have you?
:42:27
I trust not, but one can be mistaken.
:42:32
I should not advise you
to make a practice...
:42:35
of diverting Spanish ambassadors.
:42:37
The ambassador's galleass
was already propelled by English oars.
:42:40
I merely substituted English sails.
:42:43
We have moral rights on our side.
Spain has the law on hers.
:42:47
- Bear that in mind in your future ventures.
- Yes, Madam.
:42:52
Now to business.
:42:55
I understand your voyage
was very profitable.
:42:57
Unusually so, Madam.
:43:02
An inventory of the treasure,
with the crown's share at your disposal.
:43:08
Excellent. I shall put it to good use.
:43:11
If what I've done has pleased Your Grace,
I have a favor to ask.
:43:15
That our contributions induce you
to begin work on the fleet.
:43:19
- Fleet. Must I listen to that from you, too?
- The Armada, Your Grace.
:43:23
- Are you so sure that Phillip will attack?
- Have you any assurance that he won't?
:43:28
With all the contributions
of the Sea Hawks...
:43:30
we cannot possibly match
Phillip's vast resources.
:43:32
Our safety lies in diplomacy, not force.
:43:35
Madam, suppose Phillip's vast resources,
or at least a large portion of them...
:43:40
were not to reach him?
:43:41
Were to be, shall I say, diverted?
:43:44
What then?
:43:47
Just what is going on
in that piratical mind of yours?
:43:51
Your Grace, the lifeblood of Spain
lies in her New World treasure.
:43:55
Within three months, a year's plunder
in gold leaves Panama, bound for Spain.
:43:59
- With 10 good privateering ships...
- I forbid it.