Start loading those crates. Be careful with them. Quickly, quickly.
Come on. Faster. Let's go.
Careful!
Muskets to the back.
Quickly!
Where are you going?
To take a piss.
There's a whole ocean.
I've never seen you before.
And I know everyone who works this dock.
The press was smuggled into France.
He's already printed 300 copies of his book.
- Do you want me to confiscate the machine? - Not just yet.
Let's pretend we're unconcerned,
while he pretends not to care about our lack of concern.
I'd recommend a more direct method.
Of course you would, Lieutenant.
But indulge me, won't you?
Some of this is very clever.
Have you bothered to read it?
I never read the books, Monsieur le Comte.
I only forbid them.
"Force shits upon reason's back."
- I expect you'd agree with that. - I've made a career of it.
- Have you seen Miss-- - Jupin?
Is that her name?
That is the name of our governess, yes.
Is that who you seek?
I sent her away for the evening.
That's what I was going to do.
Too many people hanging about as it is.
Husband!
You have my undying affection.
Did you really like my singing?
It was like a bird in my hand.
Is the bird still alive?
Yes. A living bird.
That landed in my hand
and sang.
I didn't really understand what I was singing anyway.
It was about sadness
and love.
Cunégonde, where are you?
I have to go.
Give me your strong arms. Your brave souls.
There's a heavy crate for the toughest man!
What is it-- Oh! Greetings, friend!
Welcome to our little enterprise.
You swore to exercise caution.
And so I am.
Only legal exports are loaded by day.
Everything else goes under cover of darkness.
Sir, there is make-believe, and there is business.
You pay no heed to cost, no mind to discretion.
These are my ships!
And if this goes awry?
What will happen to me?
Your name appears nowhere in the records of Hortalez and Company.
Any danger falls on me, Rodrigue Hortalez of Valencia.
Any loss is mine to repay.
You don't have a million livres to lose.
And neither do the insurgents.
That's true. But they have goods.
Cotton, tobacco, indigo to fill the holds when our ships return.
If they return.
I have faith, sir. The Americans will win.
The weapons we are providing will secure that victory.
And we will profit by it handsomely.
Not that such things matter to you.
You will give me your assurance that from this moment on--
Nothing to worry about. Men are stabbed here all the time.
So tell us, Temple. Is she pretty?
Is she rich?
- You didn't say you weren't. - The thing speaks for itself.
He's after your sister!
Madame, my most humble apologies.
Fuck off, you prick! Can't you see I'm working?
- Don't start anything. - They can start. We'll finish it.
All hail the great defender of liberty!
Charles. What tavern were you thrown out of today?
None. But it's early yet. When are you off to save America?
Any day now. The court is honoring me with a commission.
- And my ass can play the flute. - That must keep your boyfriend interested.
I'll do for you right now, you little asshole.
Ready when you are.
What are you supposed to be?
I'm Gilbert's friend.
"I'm Gilbert's friend."
How did you get a monkey to talk?
He is the king's brother.
To victory, General!
A duel at dawn. All I want is a duel at dawn.
- Calm down, Philippe. - For the ladies!
So that Dr. Franklin's face may be the first they see every morning!
Yes, young gentlemen! Delight your paramours!
Even their droppings are like honey!
If I got his blessing--
Give it up, Gilbert. Our families will never consent.
Glory ends all arguments.
So does a cannonball.
Why would he know Dr. Franklin?
He's American, isn't he?
Yes. And you're best friends with Voltaire.
Oh, yes! That's him.
Don't you think so, Monsieur Chaumont?
What?
Suriname is adjacent to our colony in Guyana, Mother.
It's where the sugar in this bowl comes from.
No Frenchman turns his hand to it, of course.
It's all left to the Black Africans.
You uncivil whelp!
You will leave this table.
Out with you.
It's a...
It's only his way of jesting.
Please.
Leave us.
We have all been young, sir.
I take no offense.
His throat slashed.
I couldn't think of anything funny.
Do you take me for a complete imbecile, Count Vergennes?
Ah, Lindor!
I'll seal it now, though I don't know when or how
I shall be able to get it into his hands.
I saw him through the veil of my own jealousy, speaking with Figaro the barber.
He's a good man.
A man who at times showed me sympathy.
If only I could foster his attention. Just for a moment!
I'm so glad to see you!
Are you well?
Not very well, Monsieur Figaro.
I'm dying of boredom.
I can believe it. Only imbeciles get fat on boredom.
Who were you talking to just now?
A young bachelor. A relative of mine.
He has a way with words, and he's very handsome.
A young man such as your friend won't go unnoticed for long.
He has one big failing.
A failing! Are you sure?
He's in love.
In love?
And you call that a failing?
It is when you haven't got any money.
Life's so unfair!
Yes, of course.
I am very sorry.
My little dog.
What a shame.
Anything to declare?
See for yourself.
- Where are you headed? - Passy.
Together?
How dare you.
The Englishman will await Dr. Franklin in his coach near the Passy barrier.
Should Dr. Franklin prefer, he has also suggested
the gallery at the Luxembourg Palace, or the Bois de Boulogne.
I want observers in each place.
Two-man teams.
One man watches Franklin.
The other covers the surroundings.
Do not intervene, but don't let him out of your sight.
I want to know who this Mr. Williams is, how long they met for
and, if possible, what they talked about.
I'm told it might be of some importance to Versailles.
How splendid you all were.
What a performance!
So what about our money?
Soon.
Good luck!
Go ahead!
She translated it herself.
Ladies and gentlemen...
Might you briefly spare Beaumarchais a Franklin or two?
It's just like one of his plays!
You don't need to be so excited about it.
You have to admit it's interesting.
I think I'm going to be sick.
Perhaps someone who took offense at your recent publication?
Our censors do not go so far
as to overturn printing presses, Dr. Franklin.
Could the intruder have taken certain documents?
Documents which might compromise you or His Majesty's government?
Round up the servants.
Let's see what they know about this.
With your permission, Mr. Bancroft.
Just a few questions.
Yes, of course.