Fackeln im Sturm - Folge 8

A Confederate victory at Bull Run bolsters the South's belief that they's won their independence, while Northerns are shocked and sobered by their defeat. Lincoln's hope to preserve the Union remains unchanged. Both sides realize that this may not be a short war after all.

George........................ General McDowell is in full retreat on his way back to the capital. His mission now is to save Washington and what's left of his army.

Lincoln....................... Losses?

George........................ Over three-thousand. And fifteen-hundred men threw down their arms and let themselves be marched off to prison.

Leincoln..................... Were we that green? (1)

George........................ Well, I was there, Sir. Some of the men hid in the woods on the way to the front. Others threw down their arms at the first sight of blood and fighting. But the majority of those green troops fought courageously until they were ordered to retreat.

Lincoln....................... How many canon did we lose?

George........................ Twenty-eight. Seventeen of them were rifled. It's a desaster, Sir.

Lincoln....................... Maybe I shouldn't have interfered.

George........................ Well, Mr. President...

Lincoln....................... I reckon, a captain of volunteers in the Black Hawk war is not a military man. When I gave my first order, my men shouted back, 'go to hell'. I finally had to offer to whip each volunteer personally to get'em to do what I wanted. But somehow, those rowdy frontier yahoos and I - poor excuse for a soldier to the man - got the job done. And so will this army. I know them, these citizen soldiers. They will not allow the Union to die. Nor must we. Will the South be allowed to take by violence what they could not win in an election? The issue here is not just a fate to the United States, but of the whole family of man. (4)

(1) Historical: The common expression "to be green" for "to have no experience" correspondents with Lincoln's remark on the commanding general McDowell ahead of this battle: "You are green, it is true, but they are green also; you are all green alike."

(4) Historical: Abraham Lincoln's only personal military experience was at the Black Hawk War, an armed clash in 1832 between the U.S. army and several indian tribes under Chief Black Hawk, executed in Lincon's home country of Illinois and the southern Michigan Territory (today Wisconsin). Lincoln volunteerd to the army on April 21st, 1832 and was elected captain. His unit participated in the Battle of Stillman's Run but saw no combat and was disbanded on June 16. Lincoln mustered in again and served as a simple private of a spy unit until July 10, 1832. This experiences formed him for life.

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08.03 - Brett's Dangerous Journey

Start 5.15, Length 4.15

Participants:

> Brett Hazard

> Semiramis

> US Lieutenant

> US Sergeant

> Supporting roles: 2 US soldiers

> Statists: US troops riding by

Location: countryside in Virginia

Brett und Semiramis versuchen derweil, unerkannt nach South Carolina zu gelangen. Semiramis wird von Yankees geschnappt und als verdächtigte Spionin in ihr Lager mitgenommen.

Brett............................ (calms the horse) Whooh. (to Semiramis) With these troops all headed this way, we'll have to stay on the back road. (drives on, wheel breakes in the creek, they cry out, she hands over the reign to Semiramis) Here. (climbs down) There's now way we can fix it.

Semiramis................... Nothing else to do but leave the wagon and take the horse and whatever else we can carry.

Brett............................ I'll unhitch him. (unhitches the horse, they walk over the the other bank)

Semiramis................... I gonna go and get the rest of the bags.

Brett............................ But we'll never be able to take everything now.

Semiramis................... Just what we can't do without. (walks back to the wagon)

US Sergeant............... (appears in a four man patrol) What are you doing, honey child? (laughes) Stealing out of somebody's wagon? Look what we got here, Lieutenant. Pretty little wench, got her hand caught in the cookie jar. Or maybe she's a Reb spy. Is that what you are, darky? Maybe a little pleasuring will loosen your tongue.

US Lieutenant........... (to Semiramis) We're still bound by the Fugitive Slave Laws, so you're considered contraband. You'll be taken to headquaters in the morning. (to the sergeant) Put her under guard. (1)

US Sergeant............... Yes, Sir. (laughes)

US Lieutenant........... Don't let her get away. Come on, get her. So come on, get her. (laughes) Getting wet, Missy?

US Sergeant............... Get around there.

US Lieutenant........... Come on, Missy. Come on, get up.

Semiramis................... Ahhh! Ahhh!

US Lieutenant........... Don't you be screaming. (laughes)

Semiramis................... No!

US Lieutenant........... Get up! Pack her up, Sanders! Alright, men, back to camp. Move out! (all soldiers ride off with Semiramis)

(1) Historical: To treat slaves in Union-held territory or those having fled there as "contraband" was originated by the political U.S. general and lawyer Benjamin Butler. This way, it was possible, to take run-away slaves under governmental sanctuary and not have to deliver them back to the South.

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08.04 - Rescue From The Yankee Camp

Start 9.30, Length 3.15

Participants:

> US Sergeant

> Semiramis

> Brett Hazard

> Statists: US soldiers

Location: US encampment in Virginia, at night

With an uniform trick, Brett succeeds to get Semiramis from the Union camp. Without carriage and saddle, they ride on.

US Sergeant............... Be real nice to me later on, gal, and I might see if I can fix it so you can slip away before morning.

Semiramis................... I be dead before I be nice to you.

US Sergeant............... You got a lot of sass, ain't you, wench? We gonna change your tune. Get in there. (pushes her into a tent). Everett, Jake, guard her!

Brett............................ (slips into the tent from the backside) Shhh! (whispers) Put these on.

Semiramis................... Alright.

US Soldier.................. Corporal of the guards!

US Soldier.................. Sir!

US Soldier.................. Detail leaving. Guards, detail arriving!

US Soldier.................. Yes, Sir.

Brett............................ (they ride off) We can change later.

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08.05 - The Right Way

Start 12.45, Length 1.00

Participants:

> Brett Hazard

> Semiramis

> Supporting roles: 2 colored people

Location: countryside

Ein altes Negerpaar deutet ihnen den Weg nach Süden.

Semiramis................... We done took so many roads, I ain't know one from the other.

Brett............................ The sun's still on our left, we're heading south. (sees the colored folks) Semiramis, look. Maybe they can help us. Hello! (with Semiramis) Wait! (Brett) Wait please. We're lost.

Semiramis................... (dismounts, runs to them) Wait, wait please, wait! (talks to them, returns, mounts) They say we going the right way. (they ride on) (1)

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08.06 - Deliberations Despite Victory

Start 13.45, Length 2.14

Participants:

> President Jefferson Davis, CS

> Brigadier General Orry Main, CS

> Davis' assistant

Location: Richmond, Davis' Office and front foom

Orry discusses strategy with Jefferson Davis, when he receives a letter that makes him embark for home at once.

Orry............................. Mr. President, it's Christmas in July out there. I had no idea, our victory at Manassas was so impressive.

Davis.......................... The Yankee battleflag, one of our colonels just gave me. It was taken, when Jackson stood there like a stone wall. (1)

Orry............................. My cousin Charles was with Beauregard.

Davis.......................... Ah, no doubt he covered himself in glory, as did all of our boys. If only our supply system could do as well.

Orry............................. That is our problem. Most of our railroads run north to south, making it difficult to best supply our western troops. All of the gauges are different, so cars cannot be transferred from one line to another. So we might have to use wagon trains as a link. Unfortunately, each state claims souvereignity over any Confederate right to command rolling stock.

Davis.......................... Those states' rights we fight for could end up plaguing us. The frustration, General Main, of trying to get the various governors the give me their state militias for our army.

Orry............................. I understand, that after Mannassas we could've taken Washington, had those militia supported our Potomac forces.

Davis.......................... That's true. Jackson swore, that if he had ten-thousand fresh troops, he could have smashed the last defenders and captured the Yankee capital. If only we could have gathered our forces in time. But our army was in as much chaos from victory as the Yankees were in defeat. Then the rain came, and our chance of ending the war in one bold stroke was lost.

Orry............................. (while leaving the office with Davis) Yet this proves to the world, that we ARE an independent nation.

Assistant................... (rises) Mr. President, General Main. General Main, two days ago your sister Brett stopped by on her way back to South Carolina. She left you this note. She seemed upset.

Orry............................. Thank you. (reads) --

Davis.......................... Is there a problem, General Main?

Orry............................. Ah, Sir, I must ask for leave. There's a... an emergency with my family.

Davis.......................... I'm sorry, Sir. Have a safe journey.

Orry............................. Thank you, Sir. (walks off)

(1) Historical: Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson, see episode 7 scene 36

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08.07 - Madeline In Custody Again

Start 15.59, Length 1.54

Participants:

> Colonel Justin LaMotte, South Carolina Militia

> Madeline LaMotte

> Supporting roles: slave, Captain. Durham

Location: Resolute, dining room

During this time, Justin is locking up Madeline and shows him to her generous and bossy alternately.

Justin.......................... A little surprise for you, Madeline my dear. But first, a toast. To one Union shattered at Manassas and another restored at Resolute. (drinks) With one battle, we've won a war and our freedom. Surely you can spare a smile for your husband for that, if not for this magnificent dessert. You know, Durham told me an amusing comment that an English journalist made just after the victory message was sent to the telegraph office in Charleston. He said, 'The American Union was so short-lived that a man might be present at it's birth and still be alive at it's death.' (eats) Excellent. Try it.

Madeline.................... I don't want any.

Justin.......................... I had them make it just for you.

Madeline.................... (arouses) I want my freedom! You can't force me to love you!

Justin.......................... I have been damn good to you, Mrs. LaMotte. I have tried to court you. I have offered you everything but my life to gain your favor. Defy me if you wish, but you will do as I want. I promise you. (leaves)

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08.08 - Orry Frees Madeline

Start 17.53, Length 2.22

Participants:

> Brigadier General Orry Main, CS

> Colonel Justin LaMotte, South Carolina Militia (†)

> Madeline LaMotte

> Supporting roles: Captain. Durham, militia man at Orry's horse

Location: Resolute, outside, hall, stairs, corridor, room

Orry rides into Resolute, challenges Justin to a fight and wins it by Justin falling out of an upstairs window and dies by brocken neck.

Orry............................. (to the militia men outside) Gentlemen. (beats them down)

Durham....................... Justin!

Justin.......................... (upstairs) Would you like to watch while I kill your lover? Madeline! (pushes her back)

Madeline.................... Justin!

Orry............................. (rushes upstairs) Madeline? (1)

Madeline.................... (steps out of her room) Orry. (Justin appears) Ahh! (fight) Orry! (2)

Justin.......................... (falls through a glass window) Aaaaahhhh! (dies)

Orry............................. (embraces Madeline) It's over.

(1) Actor's error: Orry storms up the stairs of Resolute to free Madeline. In that he obviously can bend his stiff knee, albeight being somewhat conceled by the stair railing. Also in other scenes - especially in the saddle, he uses his leg elastically sometimes (as it is necessary when riding so the horse acts accordingly).

(2) Director's error: The saber scar at Justin's face gets over his left eye, but during the dealy fight with Orry it is seen over his right eye in times. Was this an error of the makeup artist, or was the film stripe flipped in post production at the cutting table?

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08.09 - Back Safely

Start 19.55, Length 0.51

Participants:

> Brigadier General Orry Main, CS

> Madeline LaMotte

> Cuffey

> Clarissa Main

> Supporting roles: slave

Location 1: Mont Royal, driveway

Location 2: Mont Royal, parlor

Orry kehrt mit Madeline endgültig nach Mont Royal zurück. Clarissa begrüßt sie erleichtert.

Cuffey......................... (takes Orry's horse) Miss Madeline.

Madeline.................... Thank you. (they walk inside)

Orry............................. Mama?

Clarissa....................... Orry! Madeline, thank God! My prayers have been answered.

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08.10 - Ashton's Party

Start 21.06, Length 3.42

Participants:

> Ashton Huntoon

> Vice President Alexander Stephens, CS

> Mrs. Stephens

> James Huntoon

> Elkanah Bent

> Statists: guests

Location: Richmond, Huntoon's house, parlor and adjecting rooms

November 1861, Elkanah Bent appears at a reception hosted by James and Ashton in Richmond and reports on the progress of his blockade runner ships importing luxury goods from Europe.

Ashton....................... Mr. Vice President, Mrs. Stephens. May I concratulate you and President Davis on your victorious election. We are so very honored to have you here at my little party.

Stephens.................... It's our pleasure, Mrs. Huntoon. You know in time like these then men need to enjoy themselves whenever they can. (1)

Ashton....................... Why, that's just what I was telling James. Although I think he was enjoyed himself a little too much at President Davis' reception a few month ago. Some of his friends thought, it was right funny to get him all liquored up and into a... discussion with the president.

Mrs. Stephens........... Yes, we'd heard of that, my dear.

Ashton....................... Some men have no more sense then a June bug. I wish, you and I were running the war. Why, it'd be over in no time at all. (laughes)

Stephens.................... Don't you think that'll be a little difficult in your hoop skirts, ladies?

Mrs. Stephens........... No more so than in those hot uniforms our men have to wear.

Ashton....................... (laughes) - James darling, why don't you come over here.

James.......................... (to his listener) Excuse me. (walkes over)

Ashton....................... (to James) Why don't you offer our guests of honor some of that wonderful champagne from France. It was the last we could get before the blockade.

James.......................... I am so honered that you could join us (handkiss). We have not only the election to celebrate, but also the panic in the ranks of our enemies.

Stephens.................... Panic, Sir?

James.......................... Why, those fools in Washington are so busy for accusing fingers at one another over their last defeat, they may tear each other apart and save us the bother. (laughter)

Ashton....................... James dear, let's not talk about the war.

James.......................... Oh yes, yes. Let me have the honor of serving you one of that wonderful champagne myself, before my colleagues from the treasury drink it all up. This way. (leads them off)

Ashton....................... (sees Bent arriving) Mr. Bent, Sir. I wasn't at all sure you'd be here today.

Bent............................ I don't believe that for a moment, Mrs. Huntoon. (handkiss)

Ashton....................... I presume, you've made good use with my money?

Bent............................ That champagne you're serving, that's getting everybody inebriated, came right off our ship, yours and mine.

Ashton....................... Shhh! I told vice president Stephens that it was the last we could get before the blockade.

Bent............................ The man's as gullible as Jefferson Davis. He'll believes anything he hears. (looks straight at her)

Ashton....................... I suppose I should see to my other guests.

Bent............................ Ashton, when are you gonna see to me?

Ashton....................... Soon, Mr. Bent, very soon. In fact, the minute you're ready to discuss my profits.

Bent............................ I don't like to be kept waiting. I have little patience where women are concerned.

Ashton....................... Well, Mr. Bent, maybe I shouldn't bother, then. Because I like a man with a lot of patience.

Bent............................ Well then, considering all your attributes, patience may be a virtue I could make an effort to acquire.

Ashton....................... Well, I think the effort is worth finding out, don't you, Mr. Bent? -- James, you remember Mr. Bent, don't you? Why, he was just telling me the most amusing story about a man who learned to be patient. Mr. Bent, won't you tell James the story. I have to see to my other guests. (goes off)

Bent............................ You have a lovely wife, Sir.

James.......................... Thank you, Sir.

(1) Historical: Alexander Stephens, 11.02.1812 - 04.03.1883, 1843-1859 U.S. Representative, 1861-1865 Vice President of the Confederate States (Wikipedia)

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08.11 - Nightly Visit

Start 24.28, Length 3.17

Participants:

> Ashton Huntoon

> Elkanah Bent

> Statists: coach driver (opening)

Location opening: Bent's house, outside, at night

Location scene: Bent's house, hall and parlor

Bald darauf erscheint Ashton abends in Bent's Haus und sie fallen gierig übereinander her.

Ashton....................... (Bent answers the door) A gentlemen shouldn't act as though he expected such a surprise, Mr. Bent. – (in the living room) Why, I didn't know that chess is your game. But doesn't it require more than one player?

Bent............................ (laughes a little)

Ashton....................... What's so funny?

Bent............................ Your games. Your little intrigues.

Ashton....................... Yes. But I know you want me.

Bent............................ I want you. I want you more than any woman I've ever known. (pulls her close) And I want you – (grabs her) on my own terms. (sex)

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08.12 - Bent's Plan For Insurrection

Start 28.16, Length 4.23

Participants:

> Ashton Huntoon

> Elkanah Bent

> Statists: coach driver (opening)

Location opening: Richmond, Bent's house, outside

Location scene: Richmond, Bent's house, hall, stairs, room

Bent presents part of the imported luxury goods to Ashton and lays out his plan to eliminate the allegedly inept President Davis and take over power by himself and Ashton.

Ashton....................... Where is it? Where's my surprise? I ever want my surprise. (1)

Bent............................ Your surprise is right up there. Now, you wait. Slow down, there. You watch your step.

Ashton....................... Now, El...

Bent............................ Be careful now, you'll trip on your dress.

Ashton....................... Move out of my way, El.

Bent............................ Now, if you don't show a little patience, I'm not gonna show you. Now you stop right here. Now, I cannot trust you not to peek. Come here. (puts a blind on her eyes)

Ashton....................... Oh, El, you know I'm afraid of the dark.

Bent............................ You used to be afraid of me, but I think you've gotten over that.

Ashton....................... What made you up to think that I've ever been afraid of any man.

Bent............................ Now you hush up, or I won't show you a thing. Come on.

Ashton....................... This is silly. I don't like doing this.

Bent............................ Just you watch your step. Give me your hand.

Ashton....................... This is silly...

Bent............................ Right in here. Alright? (Ashton nods, he takes off the blind)

Ashton....................... Hhhh! I don't believe it. I've died and gone to heaven.

Bent............................ The couturiers of Paris honed their skills for lifetime expressly for your pleasure.

Ashton....................... Oh El, you make me feel just like I'm royalty, which means...(nibbles) is that I can have absolutely everything in the world that I want. (laughes) Right?

Bent............................ I don't ever think I've ever seen you so excited before. You know, I'm so pleased to have found somebody whose dedication to the pursuit of luxury, pleasure and power is as singular as my own. Makes us a perfect couple, don't you think?

Ashton....................... Oh, ah... yes yes, just perfect.

Bent............................ So I have decided to make you my first lady.

Ashton....................... (laughes) El, I'm no-one's first lady. Are you just saying, you wanna marry me?

Bent............................ What I am saying is, when the time is right I want you to be my consort. What I am saying is, when Jefferson Davis has shown his true cowardly colors, a man more fit will take over the Confederacy. Future voyages as of our ships will provide for a small but disciplined army under my leadership. A weak fool like Jefferson Davis can't lead the South to victory. He has no taste for war. I have the taste, and I have the military ability. And I will do whatever is necessary to eliminate him and put us in his place.

Ashton....................... Why, El, that's treason.

Bent............................ When my plans have come to fruition, your marriage to that buffoon will be taken care of. And when I have consolidated my power, we will rule, we will rule together. We will have royal privileges and luxuries fit for an emperor and his empress.

Ashton....................... (laughes) El, you make it sound just like Napoleon and Josephine.

Bent............................ (sternly) Don't you laugh at me. Don't you ever laugh at me, or I will kill you.

Ashton....................... (arousing) Get your hands off me.

Brett............................ (amused) I do admire your spirit. Your temperament reminds me of a horse I used to have. Now you hear me: We are a pair, we are a real pair. And we will be exactly like Napoleon and Josephine, lovers and rulers of an empire. (sex)

(1) Director's error: Big wardrobe error: when disembarking the carriage, Bent wears a beige jacket, bright vest and white necktie. After passing the front door, he wears a dark grey jacket, brown vest and black necktie. Only the hat remains the same.

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08.13 - Brett Returns Home

Start 32.39, Length 2.45

Participants:

> Brigadier General Orry Main, CS

> Ezra

> Cuffey

> Statists: slaves

Location 1: Mont Royal, parlor

Location 2: Mont Royal, driveway

Orry removes Madeline's remaining doubts about their upcoming wedding, when Brett arrives with Semiramis, exhausted but glad. Orry sincerely thanks Semiramis for supporting Brett, and the deep friendship between the two young women having been developed on this trip gets visible.

Orry............................. What's wrong? Well, you're not having second thoughts, are you, Lady?

Madeline.................... Oh, I'm just been foolish, about who I am and how it might affect you.

Orry............................. Madeline, we have settled all that.

Madeline.................... But if we have children...

Orry............................. Don't say 'if'. We WILL have children.

Madeline.................... When the war ends, you're gonna have to live here, in this county, where your happiness and your success will depend on what people think of you.

Orry............................. Look at me. Will you look at meeee? My happiness depends on only one person: you. Now we are gonna be man and wife.

Madeline.................... Oh yes. (kiss)

Ezra............................. (outside) Miss Clarissa! Mr. Orry! Miss Clarissa! Mr. Orry! Miss Clarissa, it's Miss Brett and Semiramis. They come home.

Orry............................. (rushes out of the house) Brett?

Brett............................ Orry...

Orry............................. Are you alright? What happened? (helps her off the horse)

Brett............................ We're here, that's all that matters. - Mother!

Clarissa....................... (they embrace) Oh, dear child, you're safe. Are you alright?

Ezra............................. (to Semiramis) It sure is good to see you, Semi.

Cuffey......................... Look at your clothes. What you been doing?

Orry............................. (to Semiramis) Semiramis, we were so worried.

Semiramis................... Oh Mr. Orry, that was a trip I ain't never gonna forget.

Orry............................. I'm glad you're alright.

Semiramis................... Thank you, Sir. (embraces with Brett)

Madeline.................... I have my Maid of Honor.

Brett............................ Oh, I'd love to be.

Orry............................. Now come on, little sister, let's get you in the house.

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08.14 - Orry And Madeline Get Married

Start 35.24, Length 2.03

Participants:

> Brigadier General Orry Main, CS

> Madeline LaMotte à Main

> Clarissa Main

> Brett Hazard

> Semiramis (no text)

> Pfarrer

> Statists: guests, slaves

Location: Mont Royal, green at driveway

In a small ceremony, Orry marries Madeline. Though Brett expressing sorry that so many friends cannot attend this because of the war, Clarissa sees this marriage as a guarantee for the continuation of Mont Royal.

Pastor......................... Do you take Madeline Eugenie to be your lawfully wedded wife, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to have and to hold from this day forward?

Orry............................. I do.

Pastor......................... Do you promise to love, honor and keep her, forsaking all others, as long as you both shall live?

Orry............................. I do.

Pastor......................... And you, Madeline Eugenie, do you take Orry Main to be your lawfully wedded husband, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to have and to hold from this day forward?

Madeline.................... I do.

Pfarrer......................... Do you promise to love, honor and obey him, forsaking all others, as long as you both shall live?

Madeline.................... I do.

Pfarrer......................... So in the sight of Almighty God and by the authority vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife.

Madeline.................... (kiss, laughes, embraces)

Clarissa....................... Dear?

Brett............................ Oh, I was just thinking, so many people aren't here who should be. All of Orry's friends, cousin Charles, and the Hazard's.

Clarissa....................... I'm sure, they're with us in their hearts. I know how much you miss Billy.

Brett............................ But today is a happy occasion, mother, for all of us.

Clarissa....................... Oh, it's more than that, Brett. Your brother's marriage is an act of faith and hope, that Mont Royal will go on.

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08.15 - Wedding Night

Start 37.27, Length 1.37

Participants:

> Brigadier General Orry Main, CS

> Madeline Main

Location: Mont Royal, Orry's room

Orry and Madeline enjoy their wedding night.

Madeline.................... We've had so little time together. I don't wanna let you go. The Confederacy is just gonna have to manage without you.

Orry............................. (laughes shortly)

Madeline.................... You're so serious. What are you thinking about?

Orry............................. The best day of my life.

Madeline.................... And when was that.

Orry............................. The day I was born (laughes, Madeline tickles him) Don't... don't... Madeline, quit... --

Madeline.................... Now stop teasing me. Tell me.

Orry............................. The day I met you was the day I was born. (kiss)

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08.16 - Call Of Duty

Start 39.04, Length 0.34

Participants:

> Brigadier General Orry Main, CS (no text)

> Madeline Main (no text)

> Statist: slave at the horse

Location: Mont Royal, veranda and driveway, at night

Soon after, Orry leaves the plantation for returning to Richmond.

(no dialogue)

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08.17 - George Quarrels

Start 39.38, Length 1.57

Participants:

> Colonel George Hazard , US

> Constance Hazard

Location: Washington, bedroom

In February of 1862, George complains to Constance about his discontent to not actively engaging with the events rather than burning his time up at a desk, while reports of high losses keep coming in.

Constance.................. (enters) Hope said to give Papa another kiss.

George........................ She did? (kiss)

Constance.................. That's from both of us. We're going to miss you, George.

George........................ (breathes hard) The casualty list came in from our latest desaster at Valverde. The president wept when he read it. His good friend Colonel Meeker was on the dead. So is Andrew Langley. (1)

Constance.................. He graduated with you.

George........................ He was a good friend of both Orry and me. One of our agents in the South reports that Orry's doing the same work for their president that I'm doing for Lincoln. I guarantee you, he's ever be as anxious to get out of Richmond as I am of Washington.

Constance.................. George, you're not going to ask for a field command?

George........................ Every day I sit and hand out fat army contracts to greedy war profiteers while good men die.

Constance.................. I understand how you feel.

George........................ No, you don't. I am angry, and I am frustrated, and I can't hide it any more.

Constance.................. You're doing what the president wants you to do. Isn't that important enough?

George........................ (arouses) I should be with the real army, not this regiment of paper-shufflers. - I'm sorry, I'm really sorry.

Constance.................. I do understand how you feel. Your loyalties are beeing torn apart by this war but please don't let that happen to us. I couldn't bear it. (kiss)

(1) Historical: Battle of Valverde, NM (a.k.a Fort Craig), 20.02.1862, CS victory, US Colonel Edward Richard Sprigg Canby, killes 68, wounded 160, missed 35 / CS Brigadier General Henry Hopkins Sibley and Colonel Thomas Green, killed 36, wounded 150, missed 1. (Wikipedia)

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08.18 - Fight The Corruption

Start 41.35, Length 1.58

Participants:

> President Jefferson Davis, CS

> Brigadier General Orry Main, CS

> Davis' assistant

Location: Richmond, Davis' office

About the same time, Orry is discontent as well, because securing the supply chain is getting increasingly difficult, and his investigations over the men behind some blockade runners hasn't developed over a mere suspicion.

Davis.......................... I wanted a word with you, General. This seems to be the only place in Richmond where we could escape that army of dignitaries.

Orry............................. It's not every day, Sir, that a new nation inaugurates his first permanent president.

Davis.......................... I only hope that our new congress will be more decisive than the provisional one. They must approve my enlistment bill.

Orry............................. We also need a law against importing luxury items to the exclusion of arms, Sir.

Davis.......................... Any further word about who's behind that damnable cartel?

Orry............................. Well, I know the name of one of them, but I still have no proof. Just what they're doing is not yet illegal. I have to find another way to stop.

Davis ......................... That sort of corruption can bring down my government.

Orry............................. If I could just smash this one ring, maybe it'd be a warning to others who'd built their fortunes on our army's sacrifice.

Assistant................... (appears) Excuse me Sir, the dispatch from General Johnston in Tennessee. (1)

Davis.......................... Thank you. (reads)

Orry............................. Fort Donelson, Sir? (2)

Davis.......................... Grant has forced Buckner to surrender unconditionally. (shattered) Two-thousand dead and wounded, and more than twelve-thousand are now prisoners. --

Orry............................. The North recovered from Manassas, Sir. We shall from this. There'll be no more talk now of an easy victory.

Davis.......................... George Washington's statue has always been an inspiration to me. That's why I chose his birthday to become the first president of the Confederacy. That great man refused to give up. In spite of everything, he brought to birth a new nation. So will I. So will I.

(2) Historical: Albert Sidney Johnston, 02.02.1803 - 06.04.1862, West Point class of 1826, Mexican-American War, good friend of Jefferson Davis, 08/1861 General, killed at Shiloh. (Wikipedia)

(3) Historical: Siege of Fort Donelson, TN, 12.-16.02.1862, siege ans U.S. victory, Brigadier General Ulyssus S. Grant and Flag Officer Andrew Hull Foote, killed 244, wounded 2152, missed 510 / Brigadier Generals Gideon Pillow, John Buchanan Floyd and Simon Bolivar Buckner, captured 12.000-15.000, further numbers unclear. (Wikipedia)

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08.19 - Orry Manages Supplies

Start 43.33, Length 0.38

Participants:

> Brigadier General Orry Main, CS

> Lieutenant Roberts

Location: small depot in Virginia

Orry organizes supplies for the troops, then takes off to look for the blockade runners.

Orry............................. Finish loading these supplies. Deliver them to the quartermaster corps at Fredericksburg.

Roberts....................... You'll meet us an Bell Plain with more railcars, Sir?

Orry............................. No. Apprearently there doesn't seem to be any more available. I'm headed north on another matter.

Roberts....................... North, Sir? You know, we're not that far from the frontline.

Orry............................. An agent who'd been working on that cartel investigation found out that they're be running luxury goods past the Yankee blockade.

Roberts....................... You know who's behind it, Sir?

Orry............................. (nods) And it is urgent that we stop him as soon as possible. I'll meet you in Fredericksburg, Lieutenant, when my business is finished. Good luck. (salutes, rides off)

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08.20 - Conspiratorial Meeting

Start 44.11, Length 1.22

Participants:

> Brigadier General Orry Main, CS

> Captain at Sea

Location: wooden shack, inside

At a secret place, Orry meets a sea captain who provides collected informations on Bent's activities.

Informer...................... Sorry about bringing you here, Sir. The last time I used this place, there weren't so many Yankee patrols around.

Orry............................. I was lucky none of them saw me. What more have you learned?

Informer...................... Major Bent has bank accounts in New York, getting fatter by the day.

Orry............................. That is still no proof. It's not going to stand up in court.

Informer...................... He's the cleverest swindler that ever drew breath. And he's paying off all the right people.

Orry............................. Any word from France about his ships?

Informer...................... They're running a steady trade, from all accounts.

Orry............................. Where does he offload?

Informer...................... He puts them in at small coves along the Virginia and South Carolina coasts. It avoids the Yankee blockade and any question from us about what he's transporting.

Orry............................. That may work to our advantage. If we could find one of those coves and wait for him to anchor his ships...

Informer...................... (laughes) ...we might me able to put him out of business, without troubling a court about it.

Orry............................. Now, we will keep these thoughts to ourself, won't we, Captain?

Informer...................... Of course, General.

Orry............................. Sounds like storm's letting up. Better make a run for it while we still can.

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08.21 - Old Friends Meet

Start 45.33, Length 3.19

Participants:

> Brigadier General Orry Main, CS

> Captain at Sea (†)

> US Lieutenant

> Colonel George Hazard, US

Supporting roles: US patrol

Location: wooden shack, outside, countryside, at night

When Orry and the captain leave their meeting place, the informant is shot by a Yankee patrol that turns to follow Orry. George, randomly passing by, recognizes the situation just in time and gets the patrol lieutenant to give up and turn off.

Informer...................... Best not to ride out together.

Orry............................. Just hope those Yankees have sense enough to stay by their fires tonight. Good luck.

(Informer rides off, gets shot, Orry rides off)

US Lieutenant........... There's another one. (chase, Orry hides, Union soldiers meet with George) Stand where you are. - I beg your pardon, Sir.

George........................ No harm done, Lieutenant. But it's a hell of a night to be out on patrol.

US Lieutenant........... Yes Sir, but we were looking for a rebel. Might be a spy. Could've sworn his trail led this way.

George........................ Wish I can help you, but I'm on my way back from a long inspection tour. I haven't seen anybody for hours. I think, your rebel's probably long gone by now.

US Lieutenant........... Yes, Sir, I was thinking that myself. Well, we'll get back to camp. You're welcome to join our fire, Sir.

George........................ I'm much obliged, but I've got to be going. I've got a lot of ground to cover.

US Lieutenant........... Well, have a safe journey, Sir. (salutes, they ride off)

Orry............................. (returns) You saved my life, George, again.

George........................ You damn fool. How the hell did you happen to get this far north?

Orry............................. Well, I'm not sure I should tell you, Colonel Hazard.

George........................ This little truce might not be so easy.

Orry............................. I guess, not. But since we have it, why didn't we find a dry place to talk.

George........................ Why don't we. We're too damn old to bivouac in the rain like we did in Mexico. Come on. (they ride off together)

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08.22 - About Harmony And Dissent

Start 48.52, Length 2.22

Participants:

> Brigadier General Orry Main, CS

> Colonel George Hazard, US

Location: stable, inside

Orry reports on his marriage to George. But the conversation soon escalates over their different points of view, and Orry rides off again.

George........................ So, you tell Billy, that my little sister isn't as fragile as he thinks. She arrived at Mont Royal smiling like a true Main.

George........................ Now, he's worried sick about her, so you just make sure she's safe.

Orry............................. Well, you just promise to keep your Yankee troops out of South Carolina.

George........................ -- What's that on your finger? (1, 2)

Orry............................. (laughes) Madeline and I were finally married.

George........................ Oh, Congratulations, man.

Orry............................. I wish you'd been there to be my Best Man.

George........................ I'll make it up to you about it, throwing you the damnedest party you ever saw after the war.

Orry............................. Great.

George........................ We'll make it a West Point reunion. I'll even invite Marcus Hasler. Remember him?

Orry............................. He was killed by a Union sharpshooter last week.

George........................ Orry, Lincoln bent over backwords to accommodate the South.

Orry............................. Then why did he invade Virginia? Do you call Bull Run accommodating?

George........................ Wait a minute, I was there, I saw it. There was an entire rebel army waiting to invade the capital. What was Lincoln supposed to to? He took an oath to preserve the Union. The South started it by firing on Sumter.

Orry............................. We did not start anything. We just wanted to be left alone.

George........................ You never even gave him a chance. You refused to compromize. He just could not extend slavery into the new territories.

Orry............................. That is not the issue, George. We both agree, that slavery is an outmoded institution that will only holds the South back.

George........................ Dear God, what has happened to us?

Orry............................. Well, I think, under the circumstances (rises) that it was best that we ended our business partnership.

George........................ Orry...

Orry............................. You should've turned me in to your Yankee troops. That would have been one less Reb you had to fight. (Orry gets his horse)

George........................ Orry, you don't mean that. -- Take care of yourself, Orry. (Orry leaves)

(1) Director's error: George offers a sip from his flask to Orry, screws it up again and puts it away. In the next camera angle, he suddenly has the bottle in his hand again, and then equally suddenly warms both empty hands over the fire again.

(2) Director's error: The same camera anges contain another error. George spots the ring while Orry is blowing into his hands holding his fingers entangled. Viewing from the other side, Orry has his hands on top of one another with the fingers in parallel fashion.

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08.23 - Virgilia Becomes A Nurse

Start 51.14, Length 3.52

Participants:

> Virgilia Grady

> old couple

> Dorothea Dix, chief nurse

> Statists: nurses, patients

Location: Washington, hospital, corridor and Ms. Dix' office

After a deep conversation, Mrs. Dix hires Virgilia as a nurse to her hospitals.

Old man...................... Pardon me, Ma'am. We've been here all day. We've haven't heard from our son. We heard that he was wounded. Can you help us find him?

Virgilia........................ I'm sorry, I don't work here. Perhaps a nurse could...

Old man...................... Thank you, Ma'am. (to the nurse) Yes, Ma'am, we're looking for our son...

Virgilia........................ Miss Dix? Excuse me, I'm Virgilia Hazard Grady.

Miss Dix..................... Ah, Mrs. Grady. Congressman Green speaks very highly of you. We've never had fighting like this before on this continent. Skirmishes maim and kill more than major battles in earlier wars. We're not prepared for such casualties. Only yesterday, two-hundred men were wounded on the bluffs of the Potomac. (1)

Virgilia........................ I want to do whatever I can to help ease the suffering, Miss Dix.

Miss Dix..................... Nurses are scarce, Mrs. Grady, especially good ones. Some of them can't stand the blood and the filth and the constant shortage of medicines. And some them have been called home to families who have lost husbands and brothers.

Virgilia........................ I assure you, I can stand a great deal. And as for my family...

Miss Dix..................... I understand you are related to Colonel George Hazard, and that your family owns the Hazard Iron Works in Pennsylvania.

Virgilia........................ (sits down) Yes. We're all helping in the war effort.

Miss Dix..................... Well, Congressman Greene seems to feel that you are equal to the hardships of a war nurse. (sits down)

Virgilia........................ Congressman Greene understands my deep desire to serve my country. I read your book, Miss Dix, and several others. And I've always been very very quick to learn.

Miss Dix..................... You will have to learn, Mrs. Grady, if I override Mrs. Reilly's recommendation and admit you into the Nurses' Corps. And I'm not speaking only of medical knowledge. You must be prepared for insults from the men and hostility from the doctors, who will sometimes treat you no better than a common servant or...

Virgilia........................ Or a slave? I've endured being treated like a slave before - in my abolitionist work.

Miss Dix..................... I'm not referring to parades and speeches.

Virgilia........................ I have seen horrors as bad or worse than any war. Atrocities inflicted by Southern slaveholders on their black victims, I've wittnessed that. I've touched them with my own hands, bodies burned, beaten with whips, woulds, scars, hideous disfigurement...

Miss Dix..................... You realize that many of the patients are Southern wounded, and that a nurse's duty is to treat all victims of war with compassion?

Virgilia........................ Of course.

Miss Dix..................... You must put aside all personal feelings and give equal treatment to all.

Virgilia........................ I have always believed in equality, for all men and women.

Miss Dix..................... (rises) Then let us talk about particulars, Mrs. Grady. Compensation, transportation and living allowance.

(1) Historical: Dorothea Dix, see episode 7 scene 15.

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08.24 - Visitation By Sam

Start 55.06, Length 3.15

Participants:

> Virgilia Grady

> Sam Greene

> Mr. Fielding

> Statists: nurses, patients

Location: Washington, hospital, room and corridor

When Sam Greene stopps by for a visitation of the hospital, Virgilia asks him for support - this time to increase the morphine shippings - but declines any requests of courtesy in return. Green gives in for a final time.

Fielding...................... I think, Gentlemen, you'll find that this ward is typical of our military hospitals. Our staff of doctors is extremely capable.

Greene........................ It would appear that your nursing staff is capable as well, Mr. Fielding. These men seem to be getting the finest possible care.

Fielding...................... Yes. Congressman Greene, may I present Mrs. Grady, one of our nurses.

Greene........................ Thank you, Mr. Fielding. I already have the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Grady. In fact it was my privilege to recommend her to the Nursing Corps.

Virgilia........................ We're honored to have you here, Sir. Not many men of your stature seem fit to personally inspect our hospital.

Greene........................ That is inexcusable. This work is second only to serving in the field. It's our duty to restore soldiers - like this fine young lad - to the battlegrounds.

Virgilia........................ Congeressman, there's so much you could do to help us here. The government moves very slowly in answering our requests.

Fielding...................... That will be enough, Mrs. Grady. Congressman, we'd better be going along.

Greene........................ Mr. Fielding, I think the point of view of your staff is extremely important. After all, they have the day-to-day task of caring for the wounded. I - for one - am very interested about what Mrs. Grady has to say about the current situation. (steps aside with her)

Virgilia........................ I'll be joining a field hospital, Sir. I've read, there's a terrible shortage of morphine powder. That's the only thing that quites the gangrene cases when they have to amputate.

Greene........................ Virgilia, I did not make this trip to talk about morphine powder. I came to see you.

Virgilia........................ Your committee makes appropriations, Sam. You could see to it that we got more money for the medications we need.

Greene........................ Allright, Virgilia. I'll do what you want. Question is, what are you willing to do for me?

Virgilia........................ Correct me if I'm wrong, Sam. You are married and you have a family in Indiana. You know my views, they haven't changed.

Greene........................ You know, I'd divorce my wife for you, if only Indiana weren't such an unforgiving state. I can't afford the scandal.

Virgilia........................ And I can't belong to you. Not like that. Sam, I don't want to loose you as a friend. Please say that I haven't.

Greene........................ No, you haven't. I'll get you the medicine you need.

Virgilia........................ Thank you.

Greene........................ But Virgilia, the next time, you need a favor for me, expect to do me one in return. That's the way it works, even between friends. (leaves)

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08.25 - Peaceful Live In Camp

Start 58.21, Length 1.16

Participants:

> Captain Charles Main, CS

> 1st Lieutenant Amprose Pell, CS

> Statists: US soldiers in camp

Location: US encampment in Virginia

In Northern Virginia in 1862, Captain Charles Main and his partner Lieutenant Pell are out collecting intelligence.

(Music with banjo, guitar and singing, song "Cotton Bell") (3)

Charles....................... (to Ambrose, while secretly observing a Yankee camp) They may have given us a bloody nose in the West. But with Jackson tearing up Shenandoah, he could make a dash to Washington at any time. (1, 2)

Ambrose.................... That's must be why Lincoln took a whole corps away from McClellen, below Richmond, moved it up here to protect the capital. (3)

Charles....................... Still gonna be a lot of Yankees coming up that peninsula towards Richmond.

Ambrose.................... Yeah, but not as many as we thought. I figure, five of them for each one of us.

Charles....................... We gotta get back. Johnston's gotta be told he's gonna be facing a few more Yankees than he figured on.

(1) Historical: Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson, see eposide 7 scene 36

(2) Historical: talking about the Jackson's Shenandoah-Feldzug, 23.03. – 09.06.1862, where Jackson showed much courage and outmanouvered and beat three U.S. armies with his outnumbered and very mobile unit. This way, he not only indirectly threatened the U.S. capitol, but weakened McClellan's approach up the Virginia peninsula onto Richmond by Lincoln holding back and diverting units to the Shenandoah valley that his general had planned on. This campaign brought enormous fame in the South to Jackson and the swiftness of his movements gave the honory name of "foot cavalry" to his units. (Wikipedia)

(3) Historical: George Brinton McClellan, 03.12.1826 - 29.10.1885, West Point class of 1846, Mexican American War, 04/1861 Major General (Volunteers), 05/1861 Major General (Regulars), 11/1861 U.S. General in Chief until 1862, 1864 presidential candidate (is shown here as cadet in episodes 1 and 2) (Wikipedia)

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08.26 - Chased And Shot

Start 59.37, Length 1.22

Participants:

> Captain Charles Main, CS

> 1st Lieutenant Amprose Pell, CS

> Supporting roles: US patrol

Location: countryside in Virginia

A Yankee patrol spots Charles and Ambrose. They split up and Charles receives a bullet wound.

Charles....................... (laughes)

Ambrose.................... What's so funny?

Charles....................... I seem to remember a Lieutenant Ambrose Pell who thought he was the best turned-out officer in the whole Confederate Army.

Ambrose.................... He was, until he let his captain talk him into being a scout.

Charles....................... You wanted to be a hero.

Ambrose.................... I thought, I'd look better. (shot, they ride off quickly)

Charles....................... If we split up, one of us might get through! (they part, Charles gets shot) Ahh! (escapes)

US Soldier.................. Files left, right!

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08.27 - Saved

Start 1.00.59, Length 1.18

Participants:

> Augusta Barclay

> Washington

> Boz

> Captain Charles Main, CS (no text)

Location: Barclay's farm, outside

Badly wounded, Charles reaches Augusta Barclay's farm, who takes care of him instantly.

Augusta..................... Try again, Boz.

Boz.............................. (reads slowly) 'A soldier of the...'

Augusta..................... Legion

Boz.............................. '...legion lay dying in Al... All...'

Augusta..................... Algiers. It's a city in Africa.

Boz.............................. 'Algiers.'

Augusta..................... Go ahead.

Boz.............................. 'There was lack of woman's nursing, there was - dearth?' (looks up, Augusta nods) '... dearth of woman's tears.'

Augusta..................... (laughes) That's good. You're reading better than I did after two years of schooling. Much better.

Washington.............. (hears a horse snorting, rises) Look like a soldier, Miss Augusta.

Augusta..................... Captain Main! Oh oh, careful. Oh my God. Watch out, he's got a bullet wound.

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08.28 - Augusta Nurses Charles

Start 1.02.17, Length 1.04

Participants:

> Augusta Barclay

> Captain Charles Main, CS (no text)

Location: Barclay's farm, kitchen

Augusta looks after the bullet wound and offers to forward Charles' intelligence to the Confgederates until he is able to ride himself again.

Charles....................... This was almost worth getting shot for.

Augusta..................... You were lucky, Captain Main. You lost a lot of blood. But the wounded cell shouldn't take too long to heal. (1)

Charles....................... I hope not. I have to be on my way in the morning.

Augusta..................... You're not going anywhere, at least not for a few days till that shoulder heals.

Charles....................... If I don't make it back with what Pell found out...

Augusta..................... There are other ways to get your information to headquaters. I'll see that it gets done. Good night, Charles, sleep well. (leaves the room)

(1) Director's error: Augusta bandaged Charles' wound and helps him dressing his shirt by putting it over his right shoulder and around his neck. When Charles takes a quick glipse to the ceiling enjoying her care, his shoulders were bare again. After that, Augusta continues dressing him from the point she was before this camera switch.

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08.29 - On Augusta's Farm

Start 1.03.21, Length 1.51

Participants:

> Augusta Barclay

> Captain Charles Main, CS

> Washington

> Statists: Boz

Location: Barclay's farm, outside

Charles enjoys some carefree days at Augusta's farm waiting for his wound to heal. The colored worker Washington hints to Charles that Augusta is very sensitive on relationships after having lost some before.

Charles....................... The farm is beautiful. A man can almost forget, there's a war going on.

Augusta..................... After Tom died, I still had so much to give.

Charles....................... It shows. Not just in this farm. Not many people teach their slaves to read.

Augusta..................... Oh, Washington and Boz aren't slaves. They worked as hard as we did, so my husband and I freed them and gave them a share of the farm.

Charles....................... I've never met anyone quite like you, the way you care about people. Maybe that's why I find you so attractive.

Washington.............. (appears) Miss Augusta, Miss Augusta! Excuse me, Captain. Miss Augusta, your mare's starting to foal right now.

Augusta..................... Oh, she's my pride and joy. I hid her from the troops. You'll have to excuse me. (runs off)

Charles....................... Go ahead. But if it's a boy, you better name him after me. -- Something I can do for you, Washington?

Washington.............. No, Sir, ain't for me, it's for her. You might think, I'm stepping outta line, Captain, but Boz and me, we're the only family Miss Augusta got left now.

Charles....................... So she's told me. Go on, say your piece.

Washington.............. Well, she... Miss Augusta took it real hard when the baby was stillborn. And then Mr. Tom died. And you being a soldier and all, and the war still goes on and on. I don't know if she can live to mourning somebody else, Captain. See what I mean?

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08.30 - New Life

Start 1.05.12, Length 0.50

Participants:

> Augusta Barclay

> Captain Charles Main, CS

Location: Barclay's farm, outside

On the joyful event of a new-born foal, Augusta offers Charles a bottle of wine for dinner.

Augusta..................... A little wobbly on her legs, but a year from now, he'll be chasing the wind. This calls for a celebration. I've been saving a bottle of wine for a special occasion, and this is it.

Charles....................... I'd enjoy that, Augusta. It'd be a nice way to say goodbye. I have to leave tomorrow.

Augusta..................... (nods)

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08.31 - The Unused Offer

Start 1.06.02, Length 2.01

Participants:

> Augusta Barclay

> Captain Charles Main, CS

Location 1: Barclay's farm, outside, living room, upper corridor, Augusta's room (interchanging)

Location 2: Barclay's farm, outside, at night

Charles lets pass Augusta's unspoken offer for a night together but rides off back to the army without goodbye.

(no dialogue)

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08.32 - Requisition At Mont Royal

Start 1.08.03, Length 1.40

Participants:

> Clarissa Main

> Madeline Main (no text)

> Brett Hazard

> Lieutenant Samuel Barstow, CS

> Statists: slaves building a new cotton barn, soldiers on carts

Location: Mont Royal, outside at the back yard

At Mont Royal, just when erecting the structure of the new cotton barn, Lieutenant Barstow appears and requisits three quarters of the plantations storage supplies and nearly all of the live stock for the Southern army. Clarissa accepts it sadly as her patriotic duty.

Barstow...................... (rides up) Column - halt! (dismounts) Good afternoon, Ladies. Which of you is Mrs. Main?

Clarissa....................... I'm Mrs. Tillet Main. Mrs. Orry Main, Mrs. William Hazard. And whom do we have the honor of receiving?

Barstow...................... My appologies, Ma'am. Second Lieutenant Samuel Barstow, First Quatermaster's Corps out of Charleston. We're here to requisiting supplies.

Brett............................ What will you be needing, Lieutenant?

Barstow...................... A great deal, I'm afraid.

Brett............................ (soon after, shattered) Three-quaters of what was left, and most of the animals.

Clarissa....................... We had no choice, Brett. It was our duty to obey the order. Our troops need those supplies.

Brett............................ So do we, Mother. I don't know, how we're gonna feed everyone now.

Barstow...................... (rolls of with waggons of supplies and cattle pulled behind)

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08.33 - Fight Over A Southern Woman

Start 1.09.43, Length 2.16

Participants:

> 1st Lieutenant Billy Hazard, USSS

> Private Tom Larson, USSS

> 1st Lieutenant Stephen Kent, USSS

> 1st Lieutenant Rudy Bodford, USSS

> Colonel Hiram Berdan, USSS

> Statists: more U.S. soldiers

Location: U.S. sharpshooters camp in Virginia

Billy Hazard gets into a fight with comrade officer Kent mocking Billy over his wife from the South. Colonel Berdan ends it and orders both officers into his tent.

Tom............................. Don't mean to interrupt, but...

Billy............................. Hm?

Tom............................. Have you heard from Miss Brett yet?

Billy............................. I'll just keep trying to get letters through the lines.

Tom............................. You sure love her, don't you? I sure hope I find somebody when I grow up.

Billy............................. You will. I wanna get this done before we move out. Run along. (Tom turns off)

Kent............................ (walks up) Never seen, a man could write so many letters. What do you find to say? (fetches the paper, reads) 'All I think about is having you back in my arms. You probably never get my letters and I know you can't write to me from...' -- South Carolina? Your wife is from South Carolina?

Billy............................. That's right. Now, just give me the letter.

Kent............................ Well, you're a damn rebel lover.

Bodford...................... That's his business. Give him the letter.

Billy............................. Give me the letter. (Kent blocks him)

Bodford...................... You give him back the letter, Kent!

(fist fight Billy and Kent, cheers) (1)

Berdan........................ (appears) Hazard! Kent! You have five minutes to appear in my tent! (turns off)

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08.34 - Berdan Reprimands His Officers

Start 1.11.59, Length 1.46

Participants:

> Colonel Hiram Berdan, USSS

> 1st Lieutenant Billy Hazard, USSS

> 1st Lieutenant Stephen Kent, USSS

Location: U.S. sharpshooters camp in Virginia, in tent

Berdan orders both officers to keep peace within the unit, while Robert E. Lee has taken command of the enemy's army and as such has become a very unpredictable opponent.

Berdan........................ You are supposed to be officers and gentlemen who set a proper example for your men.

Kent............................ I didn't start it, Sir.

Billy............................. Colonel...

Berdan........................ Gave I either you permission to talk?

Billy............................. No, Sir.

Kent............................ No, Sir.

Berdan........................ We have pushed the rebels up the peninsula, and we're about to knock at the gates of Richmond. And here I have two officers who would rather fight each other than the enemy. If another battle wasn't in prospect, I'd court-martial you both. I will not tolerate fueds under my command. Now save your fight for the rebels.

Kent............................ Might not be much fighting, now that they've got a new commander, Sir.

Berdan........................ When Robert E. Lee is ready, Sir, he'll come after us with everything he has. And we better damn well be ready. You're dismissed, Mr. Kent. (1)

Kent............................ (salutes, leaves the tent)

Berdan........................ I had high hopes for you, Lieutenant Hazard. In spite our first meeting, you've proved yourself a responsible officer. Now, what was this misunderstanding all about?

Billy............................. Sir, Lieutenant Kent seems to resent it that my wife is from the South, and I haven't heard from her in months.

Berdan........................ We're all under a lot of pressure, Billy, from the generals on down. We can't let it affect our judgement. As sooner we win this war, the faster we'll all get back home. (2)

Billy............................. Yes, Sir.

Berdan........................ You're dismissed, Lieutenant.

Billy............................. (salutes, leaves)

(1) Historical: After the wounding of General Joseph E. Johnston, General Robert E. Lee, former military advisor of President Davis, took command of the Army of Northern Virginia around Richmond and thereby was elevated to the most important commander of the Southern States. He will retain this command until the end of the war.

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08.35 - George Summoned To The President

Start 1.13.45, Length 0.48

Participants:

> Colonel George Hazard, US

> Lincoln's assistant

> Statists: pedestrians (opening), co-workers and visitors at the front hall

Location opening: US War Department, outside

Location scene: Washington, front hall to cabinet room

George enters the War Department and hears from Lincoln's assistant about McClellan being bogged down in Virginia.

George........................ Good Morning, Willy.

Assistant................... Colonal Hazard.

George........................ I got a message that the president wanted to see me.

Assistant................... Yes, he could use an ally just now. A pack of wolves, the damn newspapers and preachers, blaming him for McClellan.

George........................ Where is he?

Assistant................... In the Cabinet Room with Stanton, Seward, the others.

George........................ What's happened?

Assistant................... You haven't heard?

George........................ No.

Assistant................... McClellan is sitting in Harrison's Landing and refuses to move. (3)

(3) Historical: The end of the Peninsula Campaign in which George B. McClellan tried with a huge army to reach the Confederate capital of Richmond via the Virginia Peninsula and take it. In this, he proceeded very cautiously. When standing at the gates of Richmond, Robert E. Lee took over the Confederate army and beat him bach to the banks at Harrison's Landing, where McClellan remained motionless for some time, while Lee prepared for his next moves. See footnote to the next scene.

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08.36 - Deliberations With The Cabinet

Start 1.14.33, Length 2.08

Participants:

> President Abraham Lincoln, US

> Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, US

> Secretary of State William H. Seward

, US

> Colonel George Hazard, US

> Lincoln's assistant

Location: Washington, US War Department, cabinet room and back room

Lincoln mentiones his proclamation to free the slaves to his cabinet. To George he compains the lack of generals with leading abilities for hs army.

Stanton....................... General McClellan has been outthought and outfought, and our one chance for an early end to this... terrible rebellion - gone. (1)

Lincoln....................... Now, what do you suggest, Mr. Secretary, that we negotiate a surrender?

George........................ (enters the room) Is that what you're thinking, Mr. President?

Lincoln....................... Gentlemen, we must begin to see this war for what it is. Bloody Shiloh and the nightmare of the peninsula should prove to us that this fight will be to the death. (2, 3)

George........................ And now, their General Lee has proven himself to be a great strategist.

Seward........................ If we don't do something decisive, then I believe England will join France in support of the south.

George........................ And that would change the whole course of the war.

Lincoln....................... Our Europeean friends would never abide slavery. Nor any longer should we.

George........................ Are you going ahead with your plan to free the slaves in the rebel states, Sir?

Stanton....................... Your own people don't want the Negroes free to roam the streets and take their jobs.

Lincoln....................... Regardless, we must now put our fight on the side of human rights. An emancipation proclamation would do just that.

Stanton....................... If you do, Sir, it could cost you the Border States, possibly the election and probably the war, Sir.

Lincoln....................... It may, anyway.

Seward........................ Mr. President, I approve of such a proclamation. But it might seem like a cry of desperation. Hold off the measure till you can give it to the country supported by a military success.

Lincoln....................... That's good poker, Mr. Seward, play from strength. Gentlemen, I need time to think on this. (walks in another room with George) George, Seward is right. And so is Stanton about McClellan. He's mismanaged the best-equipped force in Western history. Give me more background on our top generals, including those Western fellas, Thomas, Grant, Sherman.

George........................ Yes, Sir.

Lincoln....................... I need me a Lee, a Jackson, a commander who can get me a victory. Then I can free the slaves.

(1) Historical: Edwin McMasters Stanton, 19.12.1814 - 24.12.1869, lawyer and politician, 1860-61 Atourney General, 1862-69 Secretary of War following Simon Cameron (Wikipedia)

(2) Historical: Battle of Shiloh, TN, 06.-07.04.1862, indecisive, US Major General Ulyssus S. Grant and Major General Carlos Buell, strength 53.000, killed 1.745, wounded 8.408, missing 2.885 / CS General Albert Sidney Johnston and General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard, strength 40.000, killed 1.778, wounded 8.012, missed 959 (Wikipedia)

(3) Historical: Peninsula Campaign, VA, 05.04.-01.07.1862, indecisive and U.S. retreat, US Major General George B. McClellan, strength up to 121.500, naval passage to the southern tip and march up the Virginia peninsula to take Richmond and end the war quickly, acts very cautious, makes tactical errors outside of Richmond and brings the onslaught to a halt / General Joseph E. Johnston, later replaced by General Robert E. Lee, strength 13.000 and growing to 68.000, gets McClellan outside of Richmond to a standstill, feigns supriority, pushes U.S. back in Seven Days Battles. (Wikipedia)

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08.37 - Stanley Does Dirty Business

Start 1.16.41, Length 1.39

> Statists: coach driver, pedestrians

Location: Lehigh Station, in the streets

At Lehigh Station, Maude Hazard is engaged in a war effort committee, while Stanley and Isabel are on their way to some shady business.

Stanley....................... (carriages halts) What time shall we pick you up, Mother?

Maude........................ Three o'clock should be fine. (disembarkes) I doubt, even the volunteers' commitee could dither longer than that. I never saw such a fuss over how to roll bandages.

Stanley....................... You'll get them organized, Mother, you always do.

Maude........................ Thank you, Stanley. What are you and Isabel going to do today?

Isabel.......................... Oh, Stanley's got a business meeting, and I've got some shopping to do.

Maud.......................... As usual. Well, goodbye then, dear. See you a three. (turns off, carriage drives on)

Stanley....................... It still worries me, Isabel. I know she wouldn't approve of us dealing with a man like Morgan, especially on military contracts.

Isabel.......................... Your mother pays very little attention to Hazard Iron these days. She's gotten so busy with her war-effort committee. George and your mother don't run the company now. We do. And it's up to us to decide what's best for it.

Stanley....................... I don't know that this is best for the company. Morgan has a bad reputation, and he has to cut corners to sell alloys at such prices. Now, if we buy from him, who's to say our cannon won't be defective?

Isabel.......................... Nonsens. Morgan quoted us a low price, because he wants to undercut his competition and make some money out of this war. Just like we do. It's simply good business, Stanley.

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08.38 - The Shady Mr. Morgan

Start 1.18.20, Length 1.48

> Supporting roles: host

> Statists: guests

Location: Dillard's Tavern, outside and inside

The shady Mr. Morgan not only undercuts market prices for raw iron but also offers Stanley to organize a dummy company "Axol Iron Works" to divert backlashes expected to come from cheaply produced canins.

Barkeeper................... Mr. Morgan.

Morgan...................... You drive a hard bargain, Mr. Hazard.

Stanley....................... Well, those were our terms, Mr. Morgan. You take them or leave them.

Morgan...................... At that price per ton it stands to make a pretty profit, considering what you'll charge the army for your cannon.

Isabel.......................... We're all in business to make money, Mr. Morgan. I'm sure, you'll make enough, even at the price we're offering.

Morgan...................... You're a very perceptive woman, Mrs. Hazard. So let's drink to our contract. (the men drink)

Stanley....................... What if someone finds out about this?

Morgan...................... We'll take certain precautions. I've designed a trademark for a fictitious company. We'll stamp it on all the cannon.

Stanley....................... Well, you've certainly thought of everything.

Isabel.......................... So no-one would find out. And even if they do, who's to say that George isn't the one responsible? There's nothing to worry about.

Morgan...................... Barkeep! Set up another round.

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08.39 - Burdetta Surprises Bent

Start 1.20.08, Length 2.43

> Statist: coach driver

Location opening: Richmond, Bent's house, outside

Location scene: Richmond, Bent's house, room

In Richmond, Bent and Ashton were surprised in bed by Burdetta Halloran

Burdetta..................... (appears) Hello, Elkanah. I take it, you're surprised to see me.

Ashton....................... Who are you? What are you doing here?

Burdetta..................... Why don't you tell her? Tell her, it's my place she's taking, as your mistress. Oh yes, I used to come here quite often until he tired of me. I even have my own key that he gave me.

Bent............................ Ashton, I'd like you to meet Burdetta Halloran, a former business associate. Burdetta, this is Ashton.

Burdetta..................... Oh yes, I know all about the famous Mrs. Huntoon, although somehow I rather doubt that her husband does. But he will soon, I promise you that.

Bent............................ I don't think you'd be that stupid. First of all, coming from a lady of your character, I don't think he would believe you. Second of all, you'd be just making things unpleasant for everybody.

Burdetta..................... And why shouldn't I make things unpleasant for you. You used me. I could kill you for that. (pulls a pocket pistol)

Bent............................ We used each other. We had a business arrangement. I never pretended it as anything else.

Burdetta..................... You let me believe...

Bent............................ That was your misfortune..

Burdetta..................... Yes, I see that now. I suppose that's one reason I came here tonight, just to prove to myself what a mistake you really were. Hardly worth going to prison for. (puts the pistol away)

Bent............................ Now that you reallized that, I think you should be leaving. First...

Burdetta..................... Get your hands off me!

Bent............................ ...I would like my house key back. I just want you to know what I can do to you in case you decide to be indiscreet about this evening.

Burdetta..................... (ironically) My best whishes, Mrs. Huntoon. I do hope you both get what you deserve.

Ashton....................... Same to you, Mrs. Halloran. (Burdetta leaves, disparaging) Ah, I thought you had better taste than that.

Bent............................ Taste, my dear, can be acquired.

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08.40 - Intelligence For The Confederacy

Start 1.22.51, Length 1.28

Participants:

> Brigadier General Orry Main, CS

> Burdetta Halloran

Location: Richmond, women's boarding house, outside

Burdetta turns to the Confederate government and reveals her knowledge on Bent's actions to Orry.

Burdetta..................... (answers the door) Thank you for coming, General Main. I'm Burdetta Halloran and I've been expecting you.

Orry............................. Ma'am.

Burdetta..................... I'm sorry to bring you out on such short notice, but I'm leaving in the morning.

Orry............................. You said you had some important information that could help our war effort.

Burdetta..................... Yes. I believe, you know Elkanah Bent.

Orry............................. All too well.

Burdetta..................... He and I used to be a very special friends, but I've been replaced by someone I believe you also know: Mrs. Huntoon.

Orry............................. Ashton, my sister?

Burdetta..................... I'd be concerned too, if she were my sister. And since I used to be partners with Mr. Bent, I know rather intimately just how ruthless he can be. But I think, there is a way to stop Mr. Bent from doing any further harm to the Confederacy. Are you interested?

Orry............................. I most certainly am.

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08.41 - Bockade Runner Intercepted

Start 1.24.19, Length 2.19

Participants:

> Brigadier General Orry Main, CS

> Lieutenant Hurt, CS

> Seaman

> Supporting roles: more CS soldiers, more seemen

Location: at the coat, at nightat the coast, at night

In August 1862, Orry and Lieutenant Hurt lead the capture of a secret land going of smuggled luxury goods, leading to a fire fight with the smugglers with the cargo going up in flames.