That Hamilton Woman Page #6

Marquess Compiani the old harpy,

and the French Ambassador -

we'll put him there between them.

Oh, he'll have a nice time.

Beg pardon, My Lady, but Sir William informs

me the French Ambassador cannot be invited.

- Why ever not?

- Sir William mentioned

Sir William mentioned... Sir William mentioned

there's a difference between the er...

William, what's this absurd business

about the French Ambassador?

l need him for the party on Sunday night.

My dear, may I introduce

the captain of the Agamemnon?

How do you do? But William, I need him.

He's amusing and he's a bachelor and I need

a single man to make my number even.

I'm sorry, my dear, but we won't be seeing

the French Ambassador for quite some time.

Why? What's the matter with him?

The captain can explain that.

- He has a message.

- We're at war with France.

War? That's torn it.

Bang goes the French Ambassador.

Oh, dear. Who can I get to sit between

these two dreary old ladies?

My dear captain, we shall be so delighted

if you will dine with us on Sunday night.

You will sit between the two most amusing

and charming ladies in Naples.

You're very kind, but I sail tonight.

Oh, then I gather you must be in a hurry.

Don't let me disturb your conference. I'm going.

Well, Captain, you were saying

that the Admiral of the Fleet wanted...

Yes, sir.

Lord Hood advised me to instruct you...

It's all right, Captain,

I have no secrets from Lady Hamilton.

I'm very sorry, Sir William. You must forgive me.

I'm not used to discussing matters of this kind

in the presence of ladies.

Oh. Is it as wicked as all that? Good gracious.

I promised to be with the Queen at 1 2.

She won't order a single new dress

until I've discussed the patterns with her.

That's a very great responsibility, my dear.

- Goodbye, William.

- Goodbye.

We've captured Toulon.

The Admiral needs 10 000 troops to hold it

It would take three weeks from England

From here, they should be in Toulon in two

days.

The treaty between England and Naples

provides full co-operation

and the Admiral expects you to secure those

troops from the King of Naples.

I'll apply for an audience with the King.

But surely in a matter as urgent as this,

we could see the King at once.

At once? I can't just walk into the Royal Palace.

Well, when will you get the audience?

Friday may be possible.

Saturday almost certain.

But we must have these troops immediately.

You must leave this in my hands.

You see, I know these people and you don't.

I'll make out the application at once.

EMMA:
Yes, that's me too.

Do you like it? It's a Romney.

Circe watching her lover sail away.

Is it?

You know, I could get you those troops like that.

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