:53:08
Do you know what will happen to me
if the bridge is not ready in time?
:53:13
l haven't the foggiest.
:53:15
I'd have to kill myself.
:53:18
What would you do if you were me?
:53:21
l suppose if I were you...
:53:24
...I'd have to kill myself.
:53:28
Cheers.
:53:30
l warn you, colonel...
:53:33
...if I am to die,
others will die before me.
:53:38
Do you understand?
:53:39
Clipton did mention that.
:53:42
That won't solve your problem.
:53:44
I'm sure we can
arrive at a solution.
:53:47
Please sit down.
:53:52
Now. Tell me, colonel...
:53:55
...do you agree that the first job
of an officer is command?
:53:59
-Of course.
-Good.
:54:03
Now.
:54:07
Take this bridge of yours.
:54:09
It's quite an enormous undertaking.
:54:12
Frankly, I doubt whether
your Lieutenant what's-his-name...
:54:16
Miura.
:54:19
...is capable of tackling
a job of such importance.
:54:23
On the other hand, I have officers,
Reeves and Hughes for instance...
:54:28
...who have built bridges
all over India.
:54:33
The men respect them.
:54:34
It's essential for an officer
to have that respect.
:54:38
If it's gone, he ceases to command.
:54:40
What then?
Demoralization and chaos.
:54:43
A poor commander I would be if
l allowed that to happen.
:54:47
Perhaps you are not aware that
the bridge is now under my command.
:54:52
Really? And may I ask, are you
satisfied with the work?
:54:56
-l am not!
-You've proved my point.
:54:58
l hate the British!