here,
and pass word on to my servant
to find him
-some old clothing of mine.
-Aye, aye, sir.
I would welcome your presence
at dinner in my quarters,Captain
Why, I shall be honoured
to attend, sir.
Pass word on to the other
officers, Hornblower.
Oh, get that off me man.
Take me to the rum.
I fear our captain is not
counted amongst
-our guest's admirers, Mr. Hornblower
-The man is a legend.
Indeed, but there are some who might
consider his methods reckless.
Well, I was merely a passenger
on the schooner
on my way to Gibraltar to resume
command of the Dreadnought
when this, this Spanish frigate
blocked our path.
We were out-manned and out-gunned,
and should we have run,
we should certainly have been
outpaced.
Did they fire without warning, sir?
Oh, they had the decency
to fire a warning shot.
The audacity of them!
Three supply ships taken by
the French in as many weeks,
and now the Spanish think
they can do the same?
Well, this was one ship they
would never take. So...
I assumed command of the schooner,
gave the order we should
attempt to rake her.
Now, of course, I knew our
chances were slim,
but I took comfort from the fact
that they would be forced
to destroy their prize,
and had I not acted,
the schooner and her supplies
would at this very moment
-be in the hands of the Spanish.
-What of the crew?
You have a question, Captain?
I was merely wondering how many of
the crew
-did the Spanish take from the sea?
-I have no idea.
At the time, my mind was engaged
in more important matters
than arithmetic.
Am I to presume Captain Pellew
that you would have surrendered?
This is neither the time or
the place, sir, to discuss tactics.
Nonsense!  We're all men
of the sea here.
-You!
-Yes, sir?
How would you have reacted
to such circumstances?
-I think perhaps…
-Come on man, out with it.
I am pleased the Spanish have been
deprived of our supplies,sir
I take my leave, sir.
I fancy you shall go far, young man,
I fancy you shall.
-Algeciras.
-Sir?
A cruel hand dealt by the Almighty
to set a Spanish anchorage
six miles off Gibraltar,
don't you think?
Report, if you please.
Eight ships, I think, sir.
-Nine, with their yards crossed.
-Thank-you.
Captain Pellew, sir.
I believe I might have offended
you earlier.
Yes, Mr. Hornblower?
Might I offer my apologies, sir?
Your apology is noted.
Thank-you, sir.
Let go!
-Mr. Hornblower.
-Sir.
When we next meet,I believe
you will have your commission, sir.
-Sir?
-Well, I presume you are putting
yourself forward
for examination for lieutenant.
That is my captain's decision, sir.
The port admiral awaits.
You're much taken with our famous
Captain Foster
and he with you.
He's a truly great man, sir.
To be half the man that he is
would see my life fulfilled.
Careful, Mr. Hornblower.
Such greatness always has its price.
Come.
You wish to see me, sir?
Mr. Hornblower. Yes, I hope
you consider this good news.
-You're ready to take your
examination for lieutenant?
-Yes,sir.
Good. Then I shall put you forward
for next month's round.
-I would be honoured, sir.
-Should you do well,
you will already have two
months seniority. Do badly,
and it's back with the midshipmen
for six months at least.
-I understand that, sir.
-Well, you'd better spend
-your spare time in study.
-Yes, sir.
You're on a run, Mr. Bowles.
I do believe your hands are
tied, Mr. Bracegirdle.
No prison's held me yet, sir.
Yes!
Your throw, sir.
The tables are turning.
Hold still lad.
Don't want to waste it.
I see you've taken me at
my word, Mr. Hornblower.
But, could you not find a place
to study below decks?
No sir, I was searching for
some peace and quiet.
Oh yes, of course. I apologize
for disturbing you.
-No sir, I, I didn't mean…
-As you were, Mr. Hornblower.
Yes, you'll find time to study,
when these high spirits are dulled.
-Why is that, sir?
-Captain Foster's recent engagement
with our Spanish