:18:02
Influence?
:18:04
When somebody of enormous power
has a mistress...
:18:07
...and that mistress has a son, the
son has great influence at his back.
:18:13
- I see.
- He's a most brilliant young officer.
:18:16
A future Drake with
a vicious streak and a silver spoon.
:18:22
Sir, it could be his making.
:18:27
Good evening.
Can I offer you some Madeira?
:18:30
- Yes.
- I'll be going.
:18:32
Thank you, Mr. Goss.
:18:41
Would you like to know our orders?
:18:43
We join the fleet at Corsica,
report to Admiral Jarvis.
:18:47
Convoy duty. Orders say
"with all possible dispatch."
:18:52
We'll not put in at Gibraltar,
but you'll have time to train.
:18:57
I hope so. I'd like
to practice gunnery next week.
:19:01
Good.
:19:06
I know how hard it is
working up a green crew...
:19:10
...but I'd like you
to go easier on them.
:19:13
The first few weeks,
we use methods none of us like.
:19:17
- You're questioning me.
- I haven't said so.
:19:20
I know the value of discipline.
:19:23
- It's all that matters.
- It's never all.
:19:26
It can exist in a happy ship.
:19:29
The ideal is always possible, sir.
If the men cooperate.
:19:34
I'm sure they will.
I'll give you a toast!
:19:38
To Defiant:
An efficient and happy ship.
:19:42
An efficient ship.
And death to the French.
:19:45
Depends on your gun drill.
:19:48
Mr. D'Arblay, get them into position!
Jumping about like jackrabbits!
:19:55
Fire! Get back!
:19:59
- Oh, sir, I never meant to...
- Sergeant! Put this man under arrest.