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Horatio Hornblower - Reception With The Czar

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Duration:: 22m
Broadcast on:: 30 Jun 2024
Audio Format:: mp3

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(loud thudding) (dramatic music) - Presenting Michael Redgrave as C.S. foresters, indomitable man of the sea, a ratio of horn blower. (dramatic music) (loud thudding) (dramatic music) (loud thudding) (dramatic music) (loud thudding) (loud thudding) (dramatic music) (loud thudding) (dramatic music) (loud thudding) (loud thudding) (loud thudding) (loud thudding) (loud thudding) - Sailing brazenly into a Russian port had been a gamble. Yet my orders from the Admiralty had stated two objectives. Impress the Russians and the Swedes with Britain's enable strength and ingenuity, and at the same time, bring them into the war on our side, if you can. Orders which might of course prove somewhat contradictory on occasion. So, once we'd entered Comstad Harbour, the Tsar and Salford come aboard in Cognito. Even though he hadn't once admitted his identity, I'd hoped he'd been impressed with the fine show we'd staged for him. My old comrade Captain Bush was still puzzling about all this the next morning on our quarter deck. Sir, was it actually the Tsar and Salford, are you quite sure? Yes, of course, I'm sure. But all that talk about the Comte du Nord, they themselves called the visit of that, sir. A million ami uses when he's circling her. Oh, Bush, Bush, what an old skeptic you've become. I tell you, look forward, Bush, that smart little like her with the insignia. Now, perhaps our answer's on the way. Mr. Earth, sail there and focus on the shore. Hi, sir, I know just one. Let me know in the moment she has the wrong side, Mr. Earth. If she carries the messenger, make him welcome. Hi, sir. She's with a bumper, sir. Your crop seems interested too, sir. Over there, the starboard rail. He's just come from the road. Oh, so are you mean? There's a peculiar fellow there. Did you know he was a thinned and caught himself a man without a country now because of what the Russians did to Finland? Do you like him, sir? What do you mean? Well, you don't. Well, sir, it's a bit shifting. You're right. It amuses me, the admiralty, posting hidden. They help me win the Russians over. Oh, well, well, well, at least he speaks all these weird Baltic tongues. Yes, Mr. Earth? I've got a long side, sir, because I love his report. Bringing you this letter, sir. You waste your answer. Thank you, Mr. Earth. Give him a drink of rum, or something. No, no, sir. What did I tell you, Bush? Oh, look at that coat of arms, will you? Imperial Palace of Bedo. Oh, it's in French. I am bitten to die with his imperial majesty and his royal highness to the Prince of Sweden. This afternoon at four o'clock. Oh, oh, there's a company by my staff. The officer who conveys this letter will serve as guide. Ah, Mr. Mann. Oh, tell me, would you, uh, would you care to dine with a czar this afternoon? What, sir? His imperial majesty, the czar of all the Russia's Mann. At Peter's office, Palace, on the Iranian-bound shore over the four o'clock. Sir, I-- naturally, I die. But I'm in there. There's ten of those. I think you need a little change. You still look a bit seated. This preposterous, oriental document mentions a star. Well, we must create one, since Captain Bush will stay here with the squadron. Now, who do you suggest, as I deserve? Well, sir, I-- I beat the helmet. I'm excited. You will need Miss Sorgach. They all go. Out of the clock, sir. Well, can you post it as your interpreter? Yes, it was. Just why they settle me with that club, fellow, I-- Oh, yes, yes, we must-- we must have her along, of course. Then, her, Ms. Goers, first Lieutenant, uh, protocol, and one midshipman. Which one, Mann? Uh, the sermons is the brightest. I may say some of that one. Well, very good. Some as it is. Well, please point the word to her, and then you'll return to change her clothes. So, at this uniform, of course, we must-- we must be off in, uh-- Oh, half an hour. I-- we're ready, sir. Thank you, sir. [DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING] [DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING] Peter Hoff Palace definitely was not near the water. We docked amid saluting then-adheres in monstrous baskins, and then were ushered into carriages, in which we drove for what seemed miles and miles past parks, and terraced lawns, and marble fountains. I couldn't help thinking how much my dear wife Barbara would enjoy all this. At every turn, there was centuries on guard, just representing arms, as we whirled by. Oh, there and hour lost. The Peter Hoff. Just round the next curve, you see? Which would, careful, remark about assassination. A turn might vote, so I need to live back to the soldier, and that pistol. I remember the man's brooding hatred of Russia, his bitter sense of oppression. And suddenly, great, hence why I hadn't had occurred to me before. Could he be? Could he be in a timber? Yeah, I grew cold. As we drew up before the palace, and were met by swarms of liberated footmen, I contrived to have a word alone with Mound, who was soger, and the others, who didn't occupy the mother carriage. For all my company, I felt Mound was the most reliable. Oh, you see what I mean, eh, Mound? I do, see, sir. Of course. Quite shocking, sir. A member of my own ship's company, my own Clark. So I've been conceivable, isn't it? Oh, well, perhaps I'm imagining the whole thing. I hope so, sir. Well, help me keep an eye on him. It looks as if they're their crush of people. Now, watch out, here he comes out. Who's this with him, and all the gold lace? Please, you have the kindness to accompany me, sir, old boy. I trust that I see you in good health, sir, Commodore Hondor. Thank you. I'm in the birth of Ellekenship. And your squadron, which I had the pleasure of visiting, but yesterday, the company will be gone, you know. My squadron's in the birth of Ellekenship. Yeah. Yesterday, aboard your clerkship, we discussed his very briefie. This men went apart, eh, his policies. Yes? It was, I believe, your opinion that his troops might constitute a real threat to Russia. Might, sir. I fear it's less conditional than that. Bonaparte overran Swedish Pomerania the other day. And 50,000 troops in the moment he got news of our appearance in the Baltic. Yeah. Trins Bernard of Sweden is here even now. This evening, he'll be concurring with his Imperial Majesty. Yes, I had heard so. Now, sir, Bonaparte now controls the entire Baltic coast, right to the Russian frontiers. That would be most convenient to him in one particular event, in the event of his deciding to attack you. Perhaps you are right. And yet, you know, we've hit a treaty with him. How Bonaparte respects no treaty is excellency. And now he's taken Pomerania. There's no base for an attack on his rear. He can march an army against some Petersburg with no fear of it being cut off anywhere. Ah, perhaps, perhaps. There are so many, now, considerations. Pro-insconned. For our history, it has to be a very difficult decision. Then what's an excellency is saying to me is, come along. I am merely advising patients. Since there is no decision yet by those responsible for higher policies, I did not wish you to draw premature conclusions nor to be overhasty and communicating with your government. That was why I asked you to communicate. And we must not seek to hasten the slow steps of history. And now, if I can take you longer, you'll be late for the imperial reception. There are lovely ladies waiting to meet you. Ah, there will soon be days that travel from the old high and certain. [MUSIC PLAYING] [SIREN WAILING] How come this, sir? [SIREN WAILING] Sir, closely, my friend, and you will see the prince of freedom enter with his imperial legacy, our star. [SIREN WAILING] Then suddenly, I did see Soga. He stood quite unobtrusively at one end of the gallery beside a pillar. But there was something in his attitude. Fierce inner intensity that throws my blood. Alexander had conquered Finland. Prince Bernardot had condemned the act, and there stood Soga, 18 birds of them. I turned a puppet from the Countess, and found the gallery's pearls. I had to push my way through a dense crowd. Where was Monde? I might need help. Oh, there you are, sir. Well, nothing's going to miss. I kept him in sight pretty steadily. Don't be fooled, Monde. Look at him now. Come follow me, hurry. I felt an agony and suspense now. It was almost impossible to move through the background because I was standing there, gaping at the celebrities below. Oh, thank you. Excuse me. You're pardon, Monde? I'm sorry, Madam. You're pardon, sir. Oh, come on, hurry. There stood Soga by his pillar. So absorbed, he didn't even notice our approach. His hand went to his waistband beneath his coat. He was drawing my pistol. Shall I shoot, sir? No, no, don't. Can't cause a commotion. There's just one way, one silent way. My sword, stand back. Put my sword out of its scabbard. Now, come to Ford to miss my mark at the first stroke. Flashed quickly at the wrist that held the pistol. Oh, with tendon severed, the man's fingers opened mercilessly. The gun fell heavily to the carpet, and Soga turned in open mouth surprise, staring first at the spurting blood, and then at me, venomously. All right, Soga, that does it. Make one more move and you'll feel a blade somewhere to observe it, point it at your heart. Mother, do anything to say, Soga. Welcome, Adore. I have nothing to say. Take the pistol, man. Look after him. Tie that wrist up. Get him out somehow. Nobody's noticed yet. They're all much too absorbed in their precious royalties down there. I'll find zombies and huts. A trick we can stow him somewhere. Good lad, good lad. Sorry, but I've got to get back down below. Act the untroubled emissive from old England. Don't worry, sir. How see he causes no more trouble. If I have to sit on his thick head all the afternoon. Ah! Well, turn back, Phil, come on door. I have extremely sorry. I can't decide. I have no intention. It's also a great taste. You've showed in leaving me this year. I couldn't help but think I had offended you. Oh, no, no, no, nothing like that. You see, well-- No, never mind. I have forgiven you already. And please, do not look so austere. But see, here come the royal party. They make the tour of the great company speaking a word to each. Oh, finger on the screen, isn't it? The grand master will soon present you to his Imperial Majesty. I've already met, er, er, no, no, my mistake, I-- I wonder if they can't do no, not to be here, too, this afternoon. They can't do no, all right. I do not know you. Your Imperial Majesty, this is Commodore Sir O'Rishu Hornblower. Your Imperial Majesty. His royal Majesty, Prince of Sweden. Your royal Majesty, your royal Highness. It is a privilege to meet Commodore Hornblower. Of whom I have heard so much. Indeed, we have all heard of his exploits. Oh, you know, your Majesty is much too kind. I really appreciate your-- I'm here with us today, Commodore. Tuck me as odd, everyone standing up to dine. For them, one certain question, other's customs. A long table's literally grown with food of all descriptions. So it was quite odd, too. Perhaps I appear to try for mis-divided, especially on some gray, unappetizing-looking stuff was handed us by a footman. So the countries came to my rescue. That is caviar. Try, you've been approved, I think. And what this in the glasses, it looks like water. No, no, it is not water. You'll discover. Mudcat, Commodore. Mudcat, a drink of the deepens. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. That's very interesting, sir. Uh, this other stuff, this is caviar. Mm, delicious, it's truly delicious. You know, it seems a bit unusual to a stranger to each standing up, but you know, this is one of the jollyest parties I ever attended, can't it? [LAUGHTER] Laughter, bright lights, beautiful women music, or, you know, I'm feeling quite certain. Like exhilarating. And that's innocuous-looking, transparent stuff. What did you call it? Mudcat, Commodore. Yes, everyone here seems to toss it down in quantity. Most casually, I must say. [LAUGHTER] Yes, I have been sometime at sea, you know. So there's a different kind of life. And then all this sort of thing. Well, you know, good with harsh compared with this. And I'm sure. Well, I think I'll have some more of that salad and some cheese. It's extremely good. Thank you, sir. You're a very nice and enjoyable gentleman. You know, I'm a good sir. Oh, boy, oh, how many courses can you-- Don't be concerned. At least you've now discovered you like Russian preliminary. I shall gladly advise you on which courses to neglect. Ah, you have a kind heart, but I know. [MUSIC PLAYING] Do pictures interest you very much? Pictures. Yes, same thing. Oh, yes, yes, yes. The picture gallery of this salad is considered very fine. This evening, after dinner, I could show it to you. Come on, Les, of course. You would prefer to join the car, please. Oh, no, no. Much prefer to see pictures, can't you, sir? [LAUGHTER] After the royal party has withdrawn, if you are by the door on the far side, I shall show you the wing. Oh, that would be delightful, madam. My husband, the count, used to be quite interested in pictures of him. I married him as a mere child. But after all, he is now quite elderly. He has lost interest in the minus phrase. Just as we rose and left the dining hall, man slipped up to outside the door. I thought you'd want to know, sir. We had him in the side room up a lot. Good, good, good. You I could trust you, ma'am. He fanged it with the loss of blood. We had to use a 20K, half of my shirt. Some wasn't hurt regarding him. Everyone find out about it, ma'am? No, sir. Nobody saw us get rid of him. I bought him liquor on his coat, and from the smell of him, anyone will think he's drunk. All right, we'll snuggle him out somehow. But, uh, the sooner we get him away, the better, sir. Yes, you're right, sir. Well, uh, except that, uh, no, I, uh, I don't think we can hurry off at once, you know? No, hold the fort, ma'am. We'll have to stay here another hour, at least, courtesy to my, uh, sir. All right, I thought, just as you say. Here you are, Komodo. I've waited, as you see. I've said you had a kind heart come to come here. [LAUGHS] The Italian pictures of the Cincottento are in the farthest gallery. But, um, perhaps you'd care to see the more modern ones first. Their gallery isn't quite so lighty. Unfortunately, it's just come to me that-- well, I must return to my ship with the others. Yes, I'm afraid, any in times like these. There are so many duties weighing heavily on me. And it is not only now that you remember them? Well, I must. Thank you so very much for your great kindness to a two-and-a-half awkward guest, and also for your-- your friendliness. For me, today, the Russians are the most delightful people in the world, but-- but I must be getting back about my ship. [MUSIC PLAYING] [MUSIC PLAYING] My dear is Barbara. Dear wife, I want to just return from her other extort in the rede at the czar's course. You would have been amused, I think, to see me, to turn into a whole of the dignity of Britain amid all that gold lace and pomp and circumstances. I must amazing people, these Russians. Highly ambiguous as to their intentions in this war. Yet going some lengths today to show me friendliness and sympathy. Oh, yes, yes, there was a rather attractive little country, sir. Well, I forget that exact name. Well, for a time, made herself especially amiable in showing courtesy to our strangers. None of them here, however, can begin to compare with our English women. Either an appearance or a deportment. 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