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-An invasion, sir?

-Mr. Kennedy,four ships could hardly-

-constitute an invasion, sir.

-Then what is the point, sir?

The point, Mr. Bowles, is that we are

at war, sir;

and when at war, we react to an order

without hesitation.

I understand, Gentlemen, that this

plan may seem somewhat...

...cavalier.

However, it is the general's plan,

once landed,to raise an army

with which to march on Paris and

place King Louis on the throne

That would mean an end to

the war, sir.

I believe that is the intention,

Mr. Bracegirdle.

Sir, are we permitted to know

where the general's troops-

-will be landing?

-No, our destination will remain

secret-

until we set sail and then

there is no chance of word-

reaching the French until we arrive.

In the meantime, I want-

all dispatch in the loading of

the general's men and supplies-

as soon as they arrive.

Thank-you, Gentlemen.

Perhaps next week we could

be toasting the downfall-

of the French Republic, sir.

Yes, Mr. Hornblower.

That is the plan, at least.

Styles, let's get those bales loaded

as soon as possible

Frogs! What in the world

are they doing here?

Well, what do you make of

them, Horatio?

They seem a little disorderly.

The word, "shambles" might be

more appropriate.

Look out for the lobsters!

Battalions...halt!

Good morning, Gentlemen.

Major Edrington, 95th Foot.

I have been told someone here

can see to the embarkation-

-of my men onto the Indefatigable.

-Lieutenant Hornblower.

Acting Lieutenant Kennedy, sir.

-I will see to it myself.

-Excellent.

Your men look very fine, Major.

Almost too good for battle.

Really? I usually find that

the more able the officer,-

the better-turned out the men.

Battalions...

-At least in the army.

-...right face!

Charette! Charette!

Bloody Frogs!

-Any idea what the general's saying?

-He's saying today-

is a great day.

They are on a crusade-

to free their beloved France.

Together we will fight, perhaps

to the death

But it will be for the greatest cause

in the world

Every one of us

Will be remembered by history as

men who were not afraid-

to lay down their lives

For France.

Yea! Vive le roi!

I suppose what the men lack

in discipline, they make up for-

-in enthusiasm.

-Major,

if you would like your personal

baggage transferred-

to the jollyboat, I'll see it reaches

the Indefatigable.

Very well. By the by, it might

be better-

if you were to address me as,

"My lord."

I am, in fact, the Earl of Edrington.

You see, Horatio, had you been rich

enough to buy a commission,

as well as a new uniform,

you could have joined the army

instead.

Please monsieur, I have, I think,

English sufficient-

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