1 00:00:10,477 --> 00:00:13,113 [musical swirl] 2 00:00:19,519 --> 00:00:21,654 [electric chimes] 3 00:00:29,562 --> 00:00:31,464 [orchestra tuning] 4 00:00:42,509 --> 00:00:44,844 [soft music] 5 00:01:01,628 --> 00:01:03,363 [muffled sounds] 6 00:01:04,931 --> 00:01:07,534 [music swells] 7 00:01:09,669 --> 00:01:11,571 [birds chirping] 8 00:01:18,678 --> 00:01:20,113 [soft snoring] 9 00:01:20,413 --> 00:01:23,160 [distant Indian war whoops and gunfire] 10 00:01:26,152 --> 00:01:27,854 [canon fire and yelling] 11 00:01:33,560 --> 00:01:34,894 [cannon fire booms] 12 00:01:36,796 --> 00:01:38,640 [cannon fire booms] 13 00:01:40,600 --> 00:01:43,300 [gasping] 14 00:01:47,974 --> 00:01:49,642 [cacophony of gunfire and yelling] 15 00:01:52,612 --> 00:01:53,947 [horse neighs] 16 00:01:56,983 --> 00:01:59,552 Where is the General? Where is he? 17 00:02:09,295 --> 00:02:10,864 Where is Braddock? 18 00:02:13,366 --> 00:02:14,367 [gun *****] 19 00:02:15,669 --> 00:02:16,536 What happened? 20 00:02:16,636 --> 00:02:17,804 We've been ambushed! 21 00:02:17,904 --> 00:02:18,605 From where? 22 00:02:18,772 --> 00:02:19,773 Over the hill! 23 00:02:29,282 --> 00:02:30,717 [panting] 24 00:02:31,151 --> 00:02:32,952 [sounds muffle, gasping as ringing starts] 25 00:02:34,254 --> 00:02:35,955 [grunts, sounds returning] 26 00:02:41,428 --> 00:02:42,829 [dramatic music] 27 00:02:49,690 --> 00:02:50,637 [cannon fire booms] 28 00:02:50,970 --> 00:02:52,605 [dramatic music intensifies] 29 00:02:58,812 --> 00:02:59,846 [coughing] 30 00:03:03,450 --> 00:03:04,884 I wouldn't bother, Washington. 31 00:03:05,585 --> 00:03:06,786 The battle is lost. 32 00:03:06,920 --> 00:03:08,880 Where is the General? 33 00:03:08,254 --> 00:03:09,389 Ordered a full retreat. 34 00:03:09,656 --> 00:03:11,591 That way lies nothing but death. 35 00:03:11,725 --> 00:03:12,592 And my men? 36 00:03:14,160 --> 00:03:14,928 You have no men. 37 00:03:15,280 --> 00:03:16,229 The Virginians. 38 00:03:16,996 --> 00:03:19,666 They were at the front of the line. 39 00:03:21,534 --> 00:03:23,970 If you go that way, you will die. 40 00:03:24,671 --> 00:03:26,506 You look like death already. 41 00:03:26,673 --> 00:03:27,807 Listen to me. 42 00:03:30,110 --> 00:03:31,811 You'll never find them, and even if you did, 43 00:03:31,911 --> 00:03:33,279 you'd never make it back. 44 00:03:33,813 --> 00:03:35,480 [cannon fire booms] 45 00:03:35,415 --> 00:03:36,149 Washington. 46 00:03:37,500 --> 00:03:38,118 Washington! 47 00:03:38,985 --> 00:03:40,120 Come, my friend. 48 00:03:41,254 --> 00:03:43,356 What could be worth the risk? 49 00:03:43,490 --> 00:03:45,558 [dramatic stinger] 50 00:03:55,568 --> 00:03:57,203 [solemn music] 51 00:04:05,211 --> 00:04:06,846 [solemn music continues] 52 00:04:21,327 --> 00:04:22,562 -[Lawrence] Mary. 53 00:04:22,996 --> 00:04:23,930 I'm so sorry. 54 00:04:25,932 --> 00:04:27,233 This must be Jack. 55 00:04:27,367 --> 00:04:29,736 This is...our Jack 56 00:04:29,869 --> 00:04:31,204 [Mary whispers to baby] 57 00:04:32,205 --> 00:04:33,306 Where is he? 58 00:04:34,207 --> 00:04:35,750 He's there. 59 00:04:35,608 --> 00:04:37,544 He’s not spoken since... 60 00:04:38,545 --> 00:04:40,413 [Mary] since his father died. 61 00:04:43,216 --> 00:04:44,784 [solemn music continues] 62 00:04:54,527 --> 00:04:55,729 Hello, George. 63 00:05:04,838 --> 00:05:07,700 Do you remember me? 64 00:05:07,574 --> 00:05:09,242 I'm your half-brother. 65 00:05:09,676 --> 00:05:10,477 Lawrence. 66 00:05:12,112 --> 00:05:13,546 You're an officer? 67 00:05:13,847 --> 00:05:15,810 I was, yes. 68 00:05:16,516 --> 00:05:18,852 Captain in his Majesty's Navy. 69 00:05:21,287 --> 00:05:23,890 I have something for you. 70 00:05:27,527 --> 00:05:29,229 It’s a surveyor’s compass. 71 00:05:29,362 --> 00:05:32,650 It measures distances of land and sea. 72 00:05:33,330 --> 00:05:34,634 This was our father's. 73 00:05:35,368 --> 00:05:36,770 And now it's yours. 74 00:05:37,103 --> 00:05:38,605 Won’t you need it? 75 00:05:39,806 --> 00:05:43,430 Well, my next adventure is here with you, George. 76 00:05:44,444 --> 00:05:47,914 I have been appointed Adjutant General of the Virginia militia. 77 00:05:48,214 --> 00:05:50,550 So, you will command soldiers? 78 00:05:50,684 --> 00:05:52,519 I'm to organize militia. 79 00:05:54,320 --> 00:05:55,455 Volunteers, really. 80 00:05:57,357 --> 00:05:59,726 [wagon wheels rumbling] 81 00:06:02,328 --> 00:06:03,963 [mournful music plays] 82 00:06:16,609 --> 00:06:19,212 [George] Do Washington men die young? 83 00:06:19,312 --> 00:06:20,280 [Lawrence] What? 84 00:06:20,613 --> 00:06:23,450 [George] I heard them say Washington men die young. 85 00:06:23,583 --> 00:06:25,752 That it's a curse to our name. 86 00:06:26,986 --> 00:06:27,987 Is that true? 87 00:06:30,790 --> 00:06:32,359 Are you afraid to die? 88 00:06:44,170 --> 00:06:47,107 [George] Mother says I will not be going back to school. 89 00:06:47,240 --> 00:06:49,476 [Lawrence] There's nothing wrong with tenant farming. 90 00:06:49,609 --> 00:06:50,944 It's an honorable profession. 91 00:06:51,770 --> 00:06:52,812 [George] But that is not what I want. 92 00:06:53,246 --> 00:06:54,914 [Lawrence] It's what duty demands. 93 00:06:55,448 --> 00:06:57,884 Time and circumstance have changed. 94 00:06:58,451 --> 00:07:00,720 William Fairfax is attending school. 95 00:07:00,954 --> 00:07:01,855 Why can I not? 96 00:07:02,122 --> 00:07:04,824 The Fairfaxes are of a superior class. 97 00:07:05,392 --> 00:07:08,428 With advantages we will never possess, George. 98 00:07:08,628 --> 00:07:11,264 The world is often an unfair place. 99 00:07:12,599 --> 00:07:16,603 And you must take what it gives you and make it yours. 100 00:07:16,803 --> 00:07:17,904 Now come inside. 101 00:07:20,400 --> 00:07:22,800 [bright music plays] 102 00:07:24,100 --> 00:07:25,712 George, where are you going? 103 00:07:25,879 --> 00:07:26,913 To school! 104 00:07:28,682 --> 00:07:30,316 Stubborn child. 105 00:07:37,590 --> 00:07:38,725 [Lawrence] It's two miles. 106 00:07:39,392 --> 00:07:40,193 I know. 107 00:07:41,594 --> 00:07:43,363 They will not let you in. 108 00:07:43,530 --> 00:07:44,597 [George] They will. 109 00:07:48,401 --> 00:07:50,360 [axe thuds] 110 00:07:52,472 --> 00:07:53,973 Don't take it out on the tree. 111 00:07:54,274 --> 00:07:56,209 George. Stop, stop! 112 00:07:57,100 --> 00:07:57,911 [Mary sighs] 113 00:07:58,445 --> 00:08:00,814 They turned me away. Because of you. 114 00:08:00,914 --> 00:08:02,549 And now I have nothing. 115 00:08:03,550 --> 00:08:04,451 Nothing? 116 00:08:04,551 --> 00:08:05,385 [scoffs] 117 00:08:05,685 --> 00:08:08,922 We have 250 acres. 118 00:08:09,550 --> 00:08:11,791 Ten slaves in bondage to feed. 119 00:08:11,925 --> 00:08:14,527 And one widow's purse, near empty. 120 00:08:15,595 --> 00:08:17,731 You're the eldest son in this house, 121 00:08:17,831 --> 00:08:19,466 and you have a duty to it. 122 00:08:19,632 --> 00:08:21,935 That is not what I want. I want more than this. 123 00:08:22,680 --> 00:08:24,904 And I want a husband, back from his fever. 124 00:08:25,105 --> 00:08:26,773 Providence denied me this. 125 00:08:26,873 --> 00:08:28,675 Then Providence is cruel! 126 00:08:32,412 --> 00:08:35,949 God raises what is well grounded. 127 00:08:37,717 --> 00:08:40,520 You'll not abandon what is yours, nor will I. 128 00:08:40,954 --> 00:08:42,389 You're my son, 129 00:08:42,522 --> 00:08:46,493 and a Washington, and you'll behave like both. 130 00:08:48,495 --> 00:08:50,300 [Mary sighs deeply] 131 00:08:52,932 --> 00:08:53,800 [sighs] 132 00:08:56,803 --> 00:08:58,304 [door creaks open] 133 00:09:09,683 --> 00:09:11,518 [Lawrence breathes deeply] 134 00:09:20,694 --> 00:09:21,361 Here. 135 00:09:22,429 --> 00:09:25,265 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior. 136 00:09:25,398 --> 00:09:28,601 That will teach you how to be a proper gentleman. 137 00:09:28,768 --> 00:09:32,706 Then Cato. Plutarch. Essential readings. 138 00:09:33,973 --> 00:09:35,642 Seneca and Cincinnatus. 139 00:09:36,710 --> 00:09:40,880 If one desires to be great, he must study those that were. 140 00:09:42,480 --> 00:09:44,500 It’s a lot of books, I know-- 141 00:09:46,586 --> 00:09:49,356 I am sorry for your misfortune, George. 142 00:09:50,557 --> 00:09:54,961 If no one else will teach you, I'll teach you. 143 00:09:56,290 --> 00:09:57,831 But I could loan you these, 144 00:09:58,398 --> 00:10:00,330 one by one, 145 00:10:02,202 --> 00:10:03,770 if you do your chores. 146 00:10:05,672 --> 00:10:07,273 [bright music] 147 00:10:08,775 --> 00:10:11,344 [Lawrence] “Every public action should” what? 148 00:10:11,478 --> 00:10:13,713 [George] “Show respect to those who are present.” 149 00:10:13,880 --> 00:10:15,682 What do you think respect means? 150 00:10:15,849 --> 00:10:19,486 [George] To listen to or obey the one you are respecting. 151 00:10:20,153 --> 00:10:21,870 [Lawrence] Perhaps. 152 00:10:21,921 --> 00:10:24,124 But obedience can be commanded. 153 00:10:24,824 --> 00:10:26,593 Respect must be earned. 154 00:10:28,940 --> 00:10:30,430 That is why I became a soldier. 155 00:10:30,563 --> 00:10:32,766 [bright music continues] 156 00:10:33,967 --> 00:10:36,803 Aristocracy is a game, George. 157 00:10:36,903 --> 00:10:39,706 But, you could learn to play it, I suppose. 158 00:10:39,839 --> 00:10:41,241 What piece are we? 159 00:10:41,808 --> 00:10:43,309 We are pawns, George. 160 00:10:45,945 --> 00:10:48,281 But even a pawn can take a king. 161 00:10:49,282 --> 00:10:50,316 Play again? 162 00:10:51,184 --> 00:10:52,850 Yeah. 163 00:10:52,752 --> 00:10:53,486 Up. 164 00:10:55,755 --> 00:10:57,223 [Lawrence] Very nice, George. 165 00:10:58,158 --> 00:11:00,360 [Lawrence] Remember, heels down, chest up. 166 00:11:01,361 --> 00:11:03,530 I think it's now time you ride alone. 167 00:11:04,264 --> 00:11:05,432 Wouldn't you agree? 168 00:11:05,598 --> 00:11:06,232 Yes. 169 00:11:06,366 --> 00:11:07,267 Very well. 170 00:11:07,400 --> 00:11:08,201 Go on then. 171 00:11:08,802 --> 00:11:10,603 [adventurous music] 172 00:11:11,370 --> 00:11:12,272 [Lawrence] Not too fast now. 173 00:11:13,506 --> 00:11:14,774 Steady. 174 00:11:18,211 --> 00:11:19,479 [young George] “To obtain the applause of 175 00:11:19,612 --> 00:11:23,516 deserving men is a heartfelt satisfaction...” 176 00:11:26,686 --> 00:11:28,588 [adventurous music swells] 177 00:11:28,722 --> 00:11:32,992 [George] “...to merit them is my highest wish...” 178 00:11:44,104 --> 00:11:46,600 [indistinct chatter] 179 00:11:48,475 --> 00:11:49,776 [Col. Gooch] So, here he is. 180 00:11:49,876 --> 00:11:52,312 The boy who writes all the letters... 181 00:11:52,479 --> 00:11:54,514 petitioning for a ‘royal’ commission? 182 00:11:54,647 --> 00:11:55,281 Yes, sir. 183 00:11:55,882 --> 00:11:57,717 I dream of becoming a British officer. 184 00:11:57,884 --> 00:12:00,653 Ensign or lieutenant, as his Majesty sees fit. 185 00:12:01,521 --> 00:12:03,957 I believe my brother communicated this on my behalf. 186 00:12:04,391 --> 00:12:05,692 Lawrence Washington. 187 00:12:05,792 --> 00:12:07,160 He served under the-- 188 00:12:07,293 --> 00:12:09,896 If I were to allow it... the purchase price 189 00:12:10,300 --> 00:12:13,133 for an ensigncy in the Coldstreams is £700. 190 00:12:13,233 --> 00:12:14,567 Do you possess that, sir? 191 00:12:14,734 --> 00:12:15,969 No, sir. I do not. 192 00:12:16,690 --> 00:12:18,380 Then why not seek to join the militia? 193 00:12:18,171 --> 00:12:20,807 Well, I wish to serve the Crown as an actual officer. 194 00:12:20,907 --> 00:12:23,343 Then how much land do you possess? 195 00:12:23,510 --> 00:12:26,212 I am a custodian, um, under my brother's estate 196 00:12:26,312 --> 00:12:27,247 at Mount Vernon. 197 00:12:27,347 --> 00:12:28,348 Tenant farmer. 198 00:12:29,215 --> 00:12:30,250 Education? 199 00:12:30,383 --> 00:12:33,920 I received no formal schooling after my father died, sir. 200 00:12:34,540 --> 00:12:35,989 But I recently obtained my surveyor's license. 201 00:12:36,122 --> 00:12:37,791 To be a British officer, 202 00:12:38,240 --> 00:12:40,160 you must first be a gentleman. 203 00:12:40,493 --> 00:12:43,960 If I may, sir, how is it that my brother qualified yet I do not? 204 00:12:43,229 --> 00:12:44,464 He owns Mount Vernon. 205 00:12:44,597 --> 00:12:47,167 He was properly educated in England. 206 00:12:47,267 --> 00:12:48,868 And what's more, he's married to a Fairfax. 207 00:12:49,200 --> 00:12:51,438 Yes, and he has been a great mentor to me. 208 00:12:51,571 --> 00:12:53,707 I-I've studied to become a gentleman. 209 00:12:53,840 --> 00:12:55,809 I've even compiled all I've learned. 210 00:12:56,900 --> 00:12:58,645 Goodness, man, how much do you write? 211 00:12:58,945 --> 00:13:00,313 Well, I've compiled it from other books. 212 00:13:00,447 --> 00:13:02,215 It's called Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour. 213 00:13:02,315 --> 00:13:04,250 Which is to say you plagiarised it. 214 00:13:04,351 --> 00:13:05,151 No. No, no-- 215 00:13:05,885 --> 00:13:07,870 Well, yes, but, err... 216 00:13:08,540 --> 00:13:11,224 Imitation of great men does not make you one. 217 00:13:15,595 --> 00:13:16,496 I... I ask again, sir. 218 00:13:16,596 --> 00:13:18,398 How may I become a British officer of the Crown? 219 00:13:18,531 --> 00:13:19,833 -You cannot-- -There must be a path. 220 00:13:19,966 --> 00:13:22,569 There is not for you. 221 00:13:23,903 --> 00:13:27,730 And please, stop writing me letters. 222 00:13:33,947 --> 00:13:34,647 Go! 223 00:13:35,415 --> 00:13:36,683 [dramatic music] 224 00:14:06,312 --> 00:14:07,414 [George] Hello, Jack. 225 00:14:09,249 --> 00:14:10,483 Good to see you. 226 00:14:11,985 --> 00:14:13,653 Are you an officer now? 227 00:14:14,454 --> 00:14:15,121 Not yet. 228 00:14:16,189 --> 00:14:16,923 But someday. 229 00:14:17,624 --> 00:14:18,591 [Mary] Or never. 230 00:14:20,193 --> 00:14:22,128 If God hears my prayers. 231 00:14:35,909 --> 00:14:37,444 “Be not tedious in discourse.” 232 00:14:37,877 --> 00:14:39,112 [exhales] 233 00:14:39,245 --> 00:14:40,647 Especially tonight. 234 00:14:42,150 --> 00:14:43,383 [distant footfalls] 235 00:14:46,720 --> 00:14:48,388 Where are you off to? 236 00:14:50,323 --> 00:14:51,424 To see Lawrence. 237 00:14:52,250 --> 00:14:56,162 At Belvoir? You're not invited. How do you expect to get in? 238 00:14:56,296 --> 00:14:58,264 Is it a sin to seek advancement? 239 00:14:58,398 --> 00:14:59,399 It is to them. 240 00:15:01,167 --> 00:15:02,602 You're just a pawn to them. 241 00:15:05,271 --> 00:15:08,174 Well, even a pawn can take a king. 242 00:15:12,112 --> 00:15:13,680 [noble fanfare] 243 00:15:14,470 --> 00:15:15,482 [classical music plays] 244 00:15:25,492 --> 00:15:26,493 [Steward] Invitation, sir. 245 00:15:26,593 --> 00:15:29,929 I am Mr. Washington, uh, George Washington. 246 00:15:30,797 --> 00:15:32,132 Half-brother to Lawrence, 247 00:15:32,265 --> 00:15:35,201 who is married to Anne, formerly Fairfax. 248 00:15:35,635 --> 00:15:39,506 Thank you for the genealogy. Now, your invitation, sir? 249 00:15:39,639 --> 00:15:40,306 Ah. 250 00:15:41,675 --> 00:15:43,760 Um...I don't have it. 251 00:15:44,411 --> 00:15:46,790 The guests for this party have been chosen 252 00:15:46,212 --> 00:15:49,416 with great specificity, so I suggest you find it. 253 00:15:49,516 --> 00:15:50,583 Mr. Washington. 254 00:15:52,520 --> 00:15:52,719 Sir. 255 00:15:54,287 --> 00:15:55,288 Ah... 256 00:15:55,755 --> 00:15:56,923 -Good evening. -Thank you. 257 00:16:00,894 --> 00:16:03,630 [curious music] 258 00:16:10,970 --> 00:16:12,906 [laughter] 259 00:16:32,625 --> 00:16:33,493 Good evening. 260 00:16:33,593 --> 00:16:34,327 -Good evening. -Evening, sir. 261 00:16:34,427 --> 00:16:35,895 We need more ice. 262 00:16:37,130 --> 00:16:38,598 Uh, can I, can I carry that upstairs? 263 00:16:38,732 --> 00:16:39,866 Uh, no need, sir. 264 00:16:43,703 --> 00:16:45,605 How-how do I get in the house? 265 00:16:47,574 --> 00:16:49,576 [string music plays] 266 00:17:07,961 --> 00:17:09,329 [woman] You don't belong here. 267 00:17:12,650 --> 00:17:14,000 Clever entrance, though. 268 00:17:14,968 --> 00:17:17,203 Most guests just enter through the front door. 269 00:17:17,303 --> 00:17:19,839 My brother spoke to me of this gathering. He is-- 270 00:17:19,973 --> 00:17:21,608 Married to Ann Fairfax. 271 00:17:22,208 --> 00:17:23,309 Yes, I know. 272 00:17:24,511 --> 00:17:26,813 You, on the other hand, are not. 273 00:17:27,247 --> 00:17:28,815 A child of one of Virginia's 274 00:17:28,915 --> 00:17:31,384 largest fortunes and family estates? 275 00:17:31,518 --> 00:17:33,860 You're right. I'm not. 276 00:17:33,787 --> 00:17:35,789 And you were right. I'm rich. 277 00:17:36,523 --> 00:17:37,524 But... 278 00:17:37,691 --> 00:17:39,359 I also don't feel like I belong. 279 00:17:39,492 --> 00:17:42,328 Well, that's like saying a rose doesn't belong in a garden. 280 00:17:45,198 --> 00:17:47,670 I'll take that compliment. 281 00:17:47,333 --> 00:17:49,803 I'd be happy if there were more. 282 00:17:51,504 --> 00:17:55,308 Here's the problem with trying to sneak into a party. 283 00:17:55,508 --> 00:17:58,912 You, sir, stand out in a crowd. 284 00:18:01,147 --> 00:18:02,515 Then dance with me. 285 00:18:02,749 --> 00:18:05,118 I only dance with invited guests. 286 00:18:05,585 --> 00:18:08,855 Well, perhaps you should make room for someone truly worthy. 287 00:18:08,955 --> 00:18:12,250 Because, I don’t see anyone like that here. 288 00:18:12,959 --> 00:18:16,329 Mr. Washington, aren't you bold? 289 00:18:19,366 --> 00:18:20,367 Well, I'm off. 290 00:18:20,467 --> 00:18:21,201 To where? 291 00:18:23,300 --> 00:18:25,205 To fulfill my solemn duty. 292 00:18:27,640 --> 00:18:28,641 Charm. 293 00:18:33,790 --> 00:18:35,482 [Lawrence] Gently does it, George. 294 00:18:36,282 --> 00:18:38,651 Best to proceed with caution. 295 00:18:39,520 --> 00:18:41,540 It would profit Sally's family greatly 296 00:18:41,154 --> 00:18:43,556 if she were to marry a Fairfax. 297 00:18:43,723 --> 00:18:44,924 Like you did? 298 00:18:45,759 --> 00:18:46,893 [Lawrence chuckles] 299 00:18:47,627 --> 00:18:48,328 Yes. 300 00:18:49,629 --> 00:18:53,199 And until I did, I held all my hopes very loosely. 301 00:18:54,634 --> 00:18:56,803 The odds were against me. 302 00:18:59,372 --> 00:19:02,442 Well, the odds have always been against us. 303 00:19:02,575 --> 00:19:03,476 Wish me luck. 304 00:19:05,110 --> 00:19:05,712 Good luck. 305 00:19:08,715 --> 00:19:10,316 [indistinct conversation] 306 00:19:12,252 --> 00:19:15,188 William. Thank you for having me in your home. 307 00:19:15,321 --> 00:19:17,157 George, what a surprise. 308 00:19:17,924 --> 00:19:20,527 I didn't expect to see you in a place like this. 309 00:19:20,627 --> 00:19:22,128 How ever did you get in? 310 00:19:22,228 --> 00:19:25,398 I was enticed by the promise of beautiful women. 311 00:19:25,532 --> 00:19:27,400 Well, we'd hate to disappoint you. 312 00:19:27,567 --> 00:19:28,601 You haven't. 313 00:19:29,602 --> 00:19:31,370 Meet Thomas Gage. 314 00:19:31,237 --> 00:19:34,674 Newly minted Major, recently arrived from London 315 00:19:34,808 --> 00:19:36,420 by order of the Crown. 316 00:19:37,770 --> 00:19:37,744 Pleasure. 317 00:19:37,877 --> 00:19:38,611 Pleasure is mine. 318 00:19:39,790 --> 00:19:40,947 I, too, one day hope to serve His Majesty. 319 00:19:41,247 --> 00:19:43,950 Tell me, Washington, what is your opinion 320 00:19:44,840 --> 00:19:46,886 of the French building forts on our land? 321 00:19:46,986 --> 00:19:49,656 Well, I think the Ohio is a frontier. 322 00:19:49,756 --> 00:19:51,358 It belongs to the one who tames it. 323 00:19:51,491 --> 00:19:52,592 -[William] Ah. -Well said. 324 00:19:53,360 --> 00:19:57,831 But in reality, it belongs to the one who buys it. 325 00:19:58,431 --> 00:20:00,200 That is the way of things, is it not? 326 00:20:00,333 --> 00:20:01,634 [a minuet begins to play] 327 00:20:02,350 --> 00:20:06,600 Ah, a minuet. I love a minuet. 328 00:20:06,806 --> 00:20:10,677 I believe I have the first dance, if you'll excuse us. 329 00:20:15,849 --> 00:20:17,951 Pleasure to meet you. I hope we meet again. 330 00:20:18,840 --> 00:20:18,952 Pleasure. 331 00:20:23,323 --> 00:20:24,791 -Where are you off to? -Sally. 332 00:20:25,250 --> 00:20:26,426 My solemn duty. 333 00:20:36,269 --> 00:20:37,671 [deep sigh] 334 00:20:43,243 --> 00:20:44,210 Ah! 335 00:20:46,146 --> 00:20:48,114 Lord Fairfax. Begging your pardon. 336 00:20:48,848 --> 00:20:51,384 I've dreamed of seeing your library. 337 00:20:53,319 --> 00:20:55,188 These are my true tenants. 338 00:20:57,323 --> 00:20:58,391 Who are you? 339 00:20:58,525 --> 00:21:01,194 George Washington, sir. Brother to Lawrence. 340 00:21:01,361 --> 00:21:02,929 I didn't know he'd invited you. 341 00:21:03,290 --> 00:21:04,731 Neither did he, if you must know. 342 00:21:04,831 --> 00:21:08,668 Ah! So, I've caught you slipping in. 343 00:21:08,935 --> 00:21:10,103 And you... 344 00:21:10,704 --> 00:21:12,806 caught me slipping out. Come. 345 00:21:14,174 --> 00:21:15,608 I can't take much of these soirées. 346 00:21:15,709 --> 00:21:17,344 So, I hide. 347 00:21:18,345 --> 00:21:21,681 Until my wife finds me and rousts me back out. 348 00:21:23,216 --> 00:21:26,720 "When vice prevails, and impious men bear sway, 349 00:21:26,853 --> 00:21:29,723 the post of honor is a private station." 350 00:21:29,889 --> 00:21:30,824 Cato. 351 00:21:31,391 --> 00:21:32,392 You've seen the play? 352 00:21:32,559 --> 00:21:34,928 No, but I've read it 50 times over. 353 00:21:35,280 --> 00:21:37,263 "Tis not in mortals to command success. 354 00:21:37,864 --> 00:21:39,766 But we'll do more. We'll deserve it." 355 00:21:39,966 --> 00:21:41,368 Well said. [chuckles] 356 00:21:42,680 --> 00:21:44,604 Do you happen to have Pope's Essay on Man? 357 00:21:44,704 --> 00:21:46,639 Would it be imposing if I asked to borrow it? 358 00:21:47,440 --> 00:21:49,642 I obtained a letter of introduction from your cousin. 359 00:21:50,677 --> 00:21:52,812 An eccentric fellow, isn't he? 360 00:21:53,346 --> 00:21:54,280 Indeed he is. 361 00:21:54,914 --> 00:21:57,450 He lent me a book on surveying from his library. 362 00:21:57,550 --> 00:21:59,352 Not nearly as grand as yours. 363 00:21:59,486 --> 00:22:01,688 I put it to good use and obtained my license. 364 00:22:01,788 --> 00:22:03,823 I know you own five million acres now. 365 00:22:04,424 --> 00:22:06,493 The only thing a landowner ever desires... 366 00:22:08,328 --> 00:22:10,300 is the plot next to his. 367 00:22:11,798 --> 00:22:12,465 Yes, I do. 368 00:22:13,833 --> 00:22:16,536 I also know a great amount of that land 369 00:22:16,636 --> 00:22:20,730 is in the Ohio Valley and has not been charted. 370 00:22:20,440 --> 00:22:23,843 I sense a looming storm over the Ohio Territory. 371 00:22:25,478 --> 00:22:26,613 Inevitable, I'm afraid. 372 00:22:26,946 --> 00:22:28,415 I could go there. 373 00:22:28,515 --> 00:22:30,583 Survey it and map it for you. 374 00:22:30,917 --> 00:22:32,252 A land that isn't properly measured 375 00:22:32,352 --> 00:22:33,553 cannot be properly valued, 376 00:22:33,687 --> 00:22:34,854 or protected. 377 00:22:34,954 --> 00:22:36,956 Much of that territory is unexplored. 378 00:22:37,123 --> 00:22:39,192 Many have traveled there, never to be seen again. 379 00:22:39,325 --> 00:22:39,993 Yes. 380 00:22:41,161 --> 00:22:43,430 But no man who lived a life of ease 381 00:22:43,563 --> 00:22:46,332 ever left a name worth remembering, sir. 382 00:22:46,433 --> 00:22:48,134 I'll take the risk upon myself. 383 00:22:48,234 --> 00:22:49,135 I'll make it to the furthest 384 00:22:49,235 --> 00:22:51,504 reaches of your plot and report back. 385 00:22:51,671 --> 00:22:53,707 And I'll put my name to that promise. 386 00:22:53,840 --> 00:22:56,420 Is this man bothering you, sir? 387 00:23:00,613 --> 00:23:01,247 Hardly. 388 00:23:02,215 --> 00:23:04,451 I accept your proposal, George. 389 00:23:04,784 --> 00:23:05,885 Thank you, sir. 390 00:23:06,953 --> 00:23:08,955 [spirited, upbeat music] 391 00:23:13,226 --> 00:23:15,228 Enjoy the party, Washington. 392 00:23:18,131 --> 00:23:20,200 [indistinct chatter] 393 00:23:24,700 --> 00:23:25,472 [man] Get out of the way. 394 00:23:32,512 --> 00:23:33,747 Christopher Gist. 395 00:23:35,682 --> 00:23:36,616 George? 396 00:23:37,517 --> 00:23:38,184 George. 397 00:23:42,188 --> 00:23:43,560 Good to see you. 398 00:23:43,156 --> 00:23:44,290 It's good to see you. 399 00:23:44,824 --> 00:23:48,361 George, these are the brothers Frisk. Henry, the oldest, 400 00:23:48,628 --> 00:23:50,630 And his baby brother, David. 401 00:23:50,964 --> 00:23:52,799 [Christopher] My two most loyal friends. 402 00:23:53,800 --> 00:23:54,467 Do not trust them. 403 00:23:54,601 --> 00:23:55,802 [laughs] 404 00:23:56,169 --> 00:23:57,771 That's a nice coat you got there. 405 00:23:57,904 --> 00:23:59,439 Careful! He's a thief! 406 00:23:59,572 --> 00:24:00,306 Shut your-- 407 00:24:00,440 --> 00:24:01,675 Leave him alone! 408 00:24:03,243 --> 00:24:05,612 Where are you coming from, all... 409 00:24:06,112 --> 00:24:07,414 fresh and plucked? 410 00:24:09,449 --> 00:24:10,116 Belvoir. 411 00:24:10,483 --> 00:24:12,252 [mockingly] Ooh! 412 00:24:13,153 --> 00:24:16,756 That mean you too fancy to, uh, place a little wager? 413 00:24:21,161 --> 00:24:22,429 How bout you place one for me? 414 00:24:22,595 --> 00:24:23,396 [laughs] 415 00:24:23,563 --> 00:24:25,432 Oh, I like him. 416 00:24:25,565 --> 00:24:26,933 What are you doing here? 417 00:24:27,330 --> 00:24:28,468 I have a job for us. 418 00:24:28,768 --> 00:24:30,403 I'm too drunk for work. 419 00:24:30,570 --> 00:24:32,872 Ambition waits for no man. 420 00:24:33,730 --> 00:24:33,873 What is it? 421 00:24:34,740 --> 00:24:36,276 Surveying the Ohio territory. 422 00:24:36,409 --> 00:24:38,278 I need someone who can keep me alive. 423 00:24:39,245 --> 00:24:39,879 For who? 424 00:24:40,313 --> 00:24:41,247 Lord Fairfax. 425 00:24:43,483 --> 00:24:44,551 What part? 426 00:24:44,684 --> 00:24:45,885 Most all of it. 427 00:24:46,252 --> 00:24:47,487 He pays by the acre. 428 00:24:48,388 --> 00:24:49,389 [Henry laughs] 429 00:24:53,930 --> 00:24:54,127 Well... 430 00:24:55,128 --> 00:24:56,396 let's get it done. 431 00:24:56,596 --> 00:24:57,564 [laughs] 432 00:24:58,365 --> 00:24:59,232 To Virginia! 433 00:24:59,866 --> 00:25:00,767 To Virginia! 434 00:25:02,335 --> 00:25:04,404 [spirited, upbeat music continues] 435 00:25:04,571 --> 00:25:06,906 That is the last time, Henry! 436 00:25:07,173 --> 00:25:07,841 David! 437 00:25:08,174 --> 00:25:09,209 [incoherent yelling] 438 00:25:09,309 --> 00:25:10,944 She's your mother, too! 439 00:25:11,611 --> 00:25:13,279 Yeah, we don't know that for sure. 440 00:25:13,513 --> 00:25:14,447 [men yelling fades out] 441 00:25:16,490 --> 00:25:19,152 [adventurous music] 442 00:25:20,987 --> 00:25:22,489 [George] It's beautiful, isn't it? 443 00:25:23,156 --> 00:25:23,790 Yeah. 444 00:25:27,160 --> 00:25:29,950 But it don't belong to you. 445 00:25:29,696 --> 00:25:33,600 Well, if we go far enough, it doesn't belong to anyone. 446 00:25:38,972 --> 00:25:40,206 [George] Dear madam, 447 00:25:40,707 --> 00:25:44,277 Gazing at the new world, I now write to express my joy. 448 00:25:44,844 --> 00:25:45,812 I was honored with your short 449 00:25:46,120 --> 00:25:49,649 but very agreeable favor of our first acquaintance. 450 00:25:50,750 --> 00:25:51,718 In this case, 451 00:25:51,851 --> 00:25:54,654 the one who is too sensible of her charms to deny the power, 452 00:25:54,754 --> 00:25:57,390 whose influence I feel and must ever submit to. 453 00:25:57,824 --> 00:26:00,427 I am aware of how impossible this is. But... 454 00:26:00,760 --> 00:26:02,162 if you will allow me to prove myself, 455 00:26:02,328 --> 00:26:04,597 I pledge to rule out all disappointment. 456 00:26:09,402 --> 00:26:12,172 I wish I could be with you. Or rather, you here with me. 457 00:26:12,472 --> 00:26:16,760 So you could witness the beauty of this land. 458 00:26:17,477 --> 00:26:18,845 Let's see who this is. 459 00:26:18,945 --> 00:26:20,513 Pass it-- pass it back. Pass it back. 460 00:26:20,680 --> 00:26:22,415 Miss Sally Cary? 461 00:26:25,552 --> 00:26:28,588 You might as well petition the Queen of England, George. 462 00:26:28,722 --> 00:26:30,523 She's above your station. 463 00:26:31,910 --> 00:26:31,958 Permanently. 464 00:26:33,993 --> 00:26:36,730 Fight battles you can win, George. 465 00:26:38,398 --> 00:26:39,833 Nice signature, though. 466 00:26:41,134 --> 00:26:44,370 “I am your humble devoted servant”. 467 00:26:46,406 --> 00:26:47,507 [rushing water] 468 00:26:55,915 --> 00:26:57,183 [horse neighing] 469 00:26:58,952 --> 00:27:00,754 [Christopher] We're not going to make it back 470 00:27:00,954 --> 00:27:02,455 before winter sets in. 471 00:27:02,989 --> 00:27:04,758 [George] The horses have done all they can. 472 00:27:05,592 --> 00:27:06,960 We must leave them. 473 00:27:07,727 --> 00:27:09,950 There’s a village, 474 00:27:09,229 --> 00:27:12,320 about a half a day’s journey from here. 475 00:27:12,799 --> 00:27:14,000 We could shelter. 476 00:27:14,567 --> 00:27:15,268 Ride out the cold. 477 00:27:15,435 --> 00:27:17,370 No, no, that's too long a time. 478 00:27:17,170 --> 00:27:19,706 [shivering] I suppose you'd rather freeze to death. 479 00:27:21,107 --> 00:27:22,475 We have to return. 480 00:27:23,900 --> 00:27:24,770 So you can see your woman? 481 00:27:24,344 --> 00:27:25,712 So we can get paid. 482 00:27:26,713 --> 00:27:30,250 It’s unbecoming of a gentleman to lie to himself. 483 00:27:31,484 --> 00:27:32,452 [whistles] 484 00:27:35,789 --> 00:27:37,724 [ominous music] 485 00:27:42,896 --> 00:27:44,998 [Christopher speaks Seneca] 486 00:27:51,237 --> 00:27:52,972 [speaking Seneca] 487 00:27:57,430 --> 00:27:59,479 He's not too fond of your compass. 488 00:28:01,114 --> 00:28:02,415 Offer them the horses. 489 00:28:02,515 --> 00:28:03,316 George? 490 00:28:03,450 --> 00:28:05,510 They’re no longer of use to us... 491 00:28:05,185 --> 00:28:07,721 but they could still be saved to serve them. 492 00:28:07,854 --> 00:28:09,489 You offer dying horses? 493 00:28:11,558 --> 00:28:14,294 For the land given to me by my father? 494 00:28:15,762 --> 00:28:17,130 To him by his father? 495 00:28:17,230 --> 00:28:18,598 Hey... hey. 496 00:28:20,433 --> 00:28:24,104 You have no right to take what we possess for generations. 497 00:28:24,237 --> 00:28:26,773 We are not here to claim this land. 498 00:28:29,509 --> 00:28:31,111 We are surveyors only. 499 00:28:53,833 --> 00:28:56,236 I know what you want, Englishman. 500 00:28:57,303 --> 00:28:58,672 And I offer something more. 501 00:29:02,509 --> 00:29:04,244 Something for your king. 502 00:29:10,784 --> 00:29:12,552 [dramatic music] 503 00:29:23,329 --> 00:29:24,564 Whose fort is that? 504 00:29:26,533 --> 00:29:27,634 The French. 505 00:29:32,172 --> 00:29:34,400 [dramatic music continues] 506 00:29:36,876 --> 00:29:38,211 [Christopher] Are you sure 507 00:29:38,311 --> 00:29:40,146 this is the fastest way home? 508 00:29:41,140 --> 00:29:42,315 [George] Saves us two days. 509 00:29:42,449 --> 00:29:43,850 [Christopher] If we fall off this raft, 510 00:29:43,950 --> 00:29:45,251 we'll freeze to death. 511 00:29:45,352 --> 00:29:46,953 No, no. We have to get this information back. 512 00:29:48,121 --> 00:29:48,788 [grunts] 513 00:29:48,922 --> 00:29:50,990 You're full of surprises, you know. 514 00:29:51,124 --> 00:29:52,392 Speaking their tongue? 515 00:29:53,126 --> 00:29:54,828 Well...”know thy enemy.” 516 00:29:55,195 --> 00:29:56,596 Are they the enemy? 517 00:29:56,830 --> 00:29:57,931 They let us go. 518 00:29:58,231 --> 00:30:00,400 Only because they hate the French more than-- 519 00:30:00,533 --> 00:30:02,202 More than they hate us. 520 00:30:05,638 --> 00:30:06,306 George. 521 00:30:06,439 --> 00:30:07,574 George, look! 522 00:30:07,807 --> 00:30:08,808 Look, look. 523 00:30:16,820 --> 00:30:17,830 Get to the shore! 524 00:30:17,183 --> 00:30:18,451 [both grunt with effort] 525 00:30:19,285 --> 00:30:19,986 Push! 526 00:30:20,186 --> 00:30:20,920 I'm trying. 527 00:30:21,540 --> 00:30:21,721 Get to the shore! 528 00:30:21,921 --> 00:30:23,590 The current is too strong. 529 00:30:25,725 --> 00:30:26,526 No. 530 00:30:28,895 --> 00:30:29,896 Christopher... 531 00:30:30,630 --> 00:30:31,310 Hold on, hold on. 532 00:30:31,164 --> 00:30:32,532 [both yell] 533 00:30:33,967 --> 00:30:35,235 [music intensifies] 534 00:30:36,169 --> 00:30:37,303 [gasps] 535 00:30:46,212 --> 00:30:47,213 [George] Swim! 536 00:30:48,448 --> 00:30:49,315 [Christopher] The maps! 537 00:30:49,616 --> 00:30:50,884 [George] Christopher! 538 00:30:51,840 --> 00:30:54,540 [dramatic music] 539 00:30:58,910 --> 00:30:59,192 Did you get the maps? 540 00:31:00,593 --> 00:31:02,128 [grunts] 541 00:31:14,307 --> 00:31:15,642 [grunts] 542 00:31:15,775 --> 00:31:16,810 [both shivering] 543 00:31:17,210 --> 00:31:20,800 George, you think you could swim across? 544 00:31:22,480 --> 00:31:23,283 [grunts] 545 00:31:28,555 --> 00:31:30,290 Stay awake, George. 546 00:31:35,562 --> 00:31:37,130 Save your strength. 547 00:31:56,316 --> 00:31:57,183 Christopher. 548 00:31:59,386 --> 00:32:00,687 Christopher, wake up. 549 00:32:00,787 --> 00:32:01,454 Wake up! 550 00:32:02,555 --> 00:32:03,390 Christopher! 551 00:32:05,492 --> 00:32:07,127 [Christopher breathes raggedly] 552 00:32:09,529 --> 00:32:11,197 You believe in miracles? 553 00:32:18,400 --> 00:32:18,705 Get up. 554 00:32:18,838 --> 00:32:20,173 How did it freeze? 555 00:32:23,176 --> 00:32:25,110 Do we risk it? 556 00:32:34,254 --> 00:32:35,855 [gasps] 557 00:32:44,564 --> 00:32:45,999 [Lawrence coughs] 558 00:32:51,171 --> 00:32:52,672 You can confirm this? 559 00:32:53,707 --> 00:32:54,407 Yes. 560 00:32:54,974 --> 00:32:56,810 So can Christopher Gist. 561 00:32:57,143 --> 00:32:58,144 [coughs] 562 00:32:59,245 --> 00:33:03,490 If you have these delivered to Governor Dinwiddie, he can... 563 00:33:06,186 --> 00:33:07,320 Consumption. 564 00:33:08,555 --> 00:33:09,289 They say. 565 00:33:09,689 --> 00:33:10,890 [Lawrence coughs] 566 00:33:15,628 --> 00:33:17,397 All men die, George. 567 00:33:18,398 --> 00:33:20,400 I can't go to the governor in my state. 568 00:33:21,601 --> 00:33:22,802 [coughs] 569 00:33:23,470 --> 00:33:25,872 You wish to advance your station? 570 00:33:27,240 --> 00:33:29,576 My condition may be your answer. 571 00:33:29,676 --> 00:33:31,544 [coughs] 572 00:33:36,983 --> 00:33:38,551 [coughs] 573 00:33:39,586 --> 00:33:41,187 [coughs] 574 00:33:45,125 --> 00:33:46,192 [church bells toll] 575 00:33:46,359 --> 00:33:47,627 [indistinct chatter] 576 00:33:53,660 --> 00:33:55,268 You saw these things with your own eyes. 577 00:33:55,402 --> 00:33:56,536 Yes, Your Excellency. 578 00:33:56,770 --> 00:33:58,872 On land owned rightly and duly by us -- 579 00:33:59,500 --> 00:34:00,707 Well, the-- the Fairfaxes. 580 00:34:00,840 --> 00:34:03,643 I also own a significant share of land there. 581 00:34:03,743 --> 00:34:05,612 This French encroachment cannot stand. 582 00:34:05,712 --> 00:34:07,213 They must be told to abandon it. 583 00:34:07,313 --> 00:34:09,883 By whom, sir? We don't even know where they are. 584 00:34:10,160 --> 00:34:11,317 I do, sir. 585 00:34:11,785 --> 00:34:13,753 I could lead this expedition. 586 00:34:13,887 --> 00:34:16,890 To deliver your demands to the French. 587 00:34:16,189 --> 00:34:18,910 I know the land, sir, better than anyone. 588 00:34:18,224 --> 00:34:19,192 You? 589 00:34:19,359 --> 00:34:21,428 In the 15 years since the Crown sent me to serve, 590 00:34:21,561 --> 00:34:24,464 I've yet to have a good experience with a...colonist. 591 00:34:24,597 --> 00:34:26,166 Well, I look forward to changing your opinion. 592 00:34:26,266 --> 00:34:27,934 If there used to be a colonial expedition, 593 00:34:28,680 --> 00:34:29,836 it would be led by your own brother. 594 00:34:30,300 --> 00:34:31,438 He commands the militia. 595 00:34:31,571 --> 00:34:33,390 Lawrences health fails him, sir. 596 00:34:33,173 --> 00:34:36,760 And he is no longer able to fulfill the duties of his post. 597 00:34:36,376 --> 00:34:37,344 Here. 598 00:34:38,111 --> 00:34:40,714 He recommends me as his replacement. 599 00:34:44,384 --> 00:34:46,520 So you have ambition? 600 00:34:46,152 --> 00:34:47,687 Yes, sir. I do. 601 00:34:48,288 --> 00:34:50,724 I see you met the savage we call the Half-King. 602 00:34:50,824 --> 00:34:52,192 I have met the man. 603 00:34:52,325 --> 00:34:54,494 He led me to this information, but... 604 00:34:54,594 --> 00:34:57,197 whether he can be trusted... I’m not certain. 605 00:34:57,364 --> 00:34:59,632 I should be alarmed if you were. 606 00:35:01,201 --> 00:35:03,370 Go and parley with this Half-King, 607 00:35:03,470 --> 00:35:05,500 learn all you can from him. 608 00:35:05,171 --> 00:35:06,706 Then take your men to Fort LeBoeuf, 609 00:35:06,840 --> 00:35:08,575 demand the French leave. 610 00:35:09,476 --> 00:35:12,545 My...my...my men, sir? 611 00:35:12,679 --> 00:35:16,216 Yes. Recruit 150 of your fellow Virginians. 612 00:35:16,516 --> 00:35:19,386 Lead them and deliver this message. 613 00:35:20,320 --> 00:35:21,955 Which says what, sir? 614 00:35:22,880 --> 00:35:24,900 That they leave immediately. 615 00:35:24,691 --> 00:35:25,992 And if the French refuse? 616 00:35:26,126 --> 00:35:27,627 Do not permit them to refuse. 617 00:35:27,761 --> 00:35:29,290 So, then I am to fight? 618 00:35:29,162 --> 00:35:32,320 You are to deliver a message and await further orders. 619 00:35:32,165 --> 00:35:33,333 [Gage] Your Excellency, if I may. 620 00:35:33,466 --> 00:35:34,834 Will he not need the assistance 621 00:35:34,968 --> 00:35:36,803 of professional soldiers of the Crown? 622 00:35:37,170 --> 00:35:41,408 No, militia will do. Especially under one of such ambition. 623 00:35:42,442 --> 00:35:45,745 You shall receive the rank of Major in the Virginia militia, 624 00:35:45,879 --> 00:35:47,947 which is not a royal commission, understood? 625 00:35:48,114 --> 00:35:49,820 Mmm. 626 00:35:50,183 --> 00:35:54,487 There is an interpreter here. Van Braam. Dutchman. Take him. 627 00:35:55,588 --> 00:35:58,191 Will my men and I receive equal pay, sir? 628 00:35:58,425 --> 00:35:59,125 To whom? 629 00:36:00,226 --> 00:36:02,495 British officers of the Crown. 630 00:36:02,595 --> 00:36:04,831 Mr. Washington, you've just advanced from farmer 631 00:36:04,964 --> 00:36:06,566 to Major in a matter of seconds. 632 00:36:06,733 --> 00:36:09,336 What you ask for is offensive to me. 633 00:36:09,436 --> 00:36:11,838 Then I will volunteer my service. 634 00:36:12,238 --> 00:36:13,773 I have no need to pay that is not equal 635 00:36:13,873 --> 00:36:16,943 to those of whom I will prove myself equal. 636 00:36:17,444 --> 00:36:18,780 Sir. 637 00:36:19,879 --> 00:36:21,147 God save the King. 638 00:36:27,354 --> 00:36:28,521 [uplifting music] 639 00:36:31,591 --> 00:36:33,526 [Sally] I can't say red becomes you, George. 640 00:36:34,270 --> 00:36:35,195 You don't think so? 641 00:36:35,328 --> 00:36:38,164 Well, even if I did, I wouldn't say. 642 00:36:38,665 --> 00:36:40,660 [Sally] Thank you for your letters. 643 00:36:40,934 --> 00:36:42,402 I read them all ten times over. 644 00:36:44,404 --> 00:36:48,800 At the river's fork, the world widened as though God himself 645 00:36:48,108 --> 00:36:51,711 had drawn back the curtain and whispered, "Begin." 646 00:36:53,913 --> 00:36:55,715 These are not surveyor’s notes. 647 00:36:55,849 --> 00:37:00,253 No. You love the frontier the way poets love their first muse. 648 00:37:00,520 --> 00:37:01,521 Why? 649 00:37:02,122 --> 00:37:05,759 It loved me first, I guess. Offered fairness. 650 00:37:06,292 --> 00:37:06,926 Fairness? 651 00:37:07,270 --> 00:37:10,630 Yes. Because the frontier is new, wild, unclaimed. 652 00:37:11,197 --> 00:37:13,533 Vast enough to outrun the old ways. 653 00:37:13,633 --> 00:37:17,704 And old rules? Like dowries and fathers who barter daughters. 654 00:37:17,837 --> 00:37:22,175 Rules that say a man is measured by ancestors you never met. 655 00:37:25,245 --> 00:37:28,314 Do you ever fear of choosing incorrectly? 656 00:37:29,249 --> 00:37:32,952 That the path you seek might vanish if you hesitate? 657 00:37:33,553 --> 00:37:36,823 The fear of not being able to choose is worse. 658 00:37:38,992 --> 00:37:40,694 My fear is choosing. 659 00:37:41,494 --> 00:37:44,330 Then being told it was never my choice to begin with. 660 00:37:44,431 --> 00:37:47,333 Then what would your choice be? 661 00:37:59,813 --> 00:38:03,883 If we were to follow the river west, just you and I, 662 00:38:05,485 --> 00:38:07,554 what would we call that life? 663 00:38:09,155 --> 00:38:12,892 Wild. Beautiful. 664 00:38:13,593 --> 00:38:16,730 Dangerous. But, but free. 665 00:38:20,266 --> 00:38:23,269 I yearn for the courage I see in you. 666 00:38:24,400 --> 00:38:26,906 And I, for the grace you carry with ease. 667 00:38:30,477 --> 00:38:32,479 I should be getting back. 668 00:38:35,882 --> 00:38:36,683 Where? 669 00:38:37,317 --> 00:38:40,453 Another party. Another performance. 670 00:38:43,757 --> 00:38:45,250 My solemn duty. 671 00:38:51,798 --> 00:38:53,233 [romantic music] 672 00:38:53,733 --> 00:38:55,135 [adventurous music] 673 00:39:12,252 --> 00:39:14,320 Congratulations on your first command, Major. 674 00:39:14,454 --> 00:39:18,825 An army of outlaws, debtors, slaves, and... 675 00:39:19,793 --> 00:39:20,560 [chuckles] well, patriots. 676 00:39:20,694 --> 00:39:22,429 Got any rum in those carts? 677 00:39:22,562 --> 00:39:23,763 Only what’s rationed. 678 00:39:23,930 --> 00:39:25,398 Well, then ration us some. 679 00:39:25,632 --> 00:39:27,000 Back in line, Frisk. 680 00:39:27,133 --> 00:39:28,268 [Henry] Ain't no line. 681 00:39:28,635 --> 00:39:30,470 That snake trail is the best we can do. 682 00:39:30,603 --> 00:39:32,439 It ain’t wide enough for the carts. 683 00:39:32,572 --> 00:39:33,606 We should leave ‘em. 684 00:39:33,773 --> 00:39:35,842 Then how would we carry the rum? 685 00:39:35,975 --> 00:39:36,910 Fair point. 686 00:39:38,311 --> 00:39:39,245 Tucker! 687 00:39:39,846 --> 00:39:40,613 Yes, sir. 688 00:39:40,714 --> 00:39:42,549 We’ll camp here for the night. 689 00:39:42,682 --> 00:39:45,552 Ride ahead. Make sure the road is clear. 690 00:39:52,425 --> 00:39:53,693 [Christopher] I wake up at midnight, 691 00:39:53,793 --> 00:39:55,929 George is staring into the woods. 692 00:39:55,995 --> 00:39:57,864 Propped against a tree, musket in his lap. 693 00:39:58,264 --> 00:40:00,633 He says he's been keepin' watch. 694 00:40:00,967 --> 00:40:02,435 You scared of the dark, George? 695 00:40:02,836 --> 00:40:04,704 George, you remember? 696 00:40:04,838 --> 00:40:06,206 [men laugh] 697 00:40:06,473 --> 00:40:07,607 Another love letter. 698 00:40:07,707 --> 00:40:09,175 [laughing] 699 00:40:09,876 --> 00:40:11,811 [Christopher] That woman's gonna make you soft. 700 00:40:12,145 --> 00:40:13,847 [horse neighs] 701 00:40:18,785 --> 00:40:20,286 It's Tucker's horse. 702 00:40:31,531 --> 00:40:32,632 [muskets cracking] 703 00:40:34,340 --> 00:40:35,135 Van Braam. 704 00:40:37,370 --> 00:40:39,239 What business do you have with us? 705 00:40:40,240 --> 00:40:42,809 We have no conflict with you. 706 00:40:43,109 --> 00:40:45,780 We are only here... 707 00:40:45,111 --> 00:40:46,746 To speak to the French. 708 00:40:48,648 --> 00:40:50,500 We meet again. 709 00:40:52,385 --> 00:40:54,320 I'm Tanacharison. 710 00:40:54,387 --> 00:40:55,989 Of the Seneca nation. 711 00:40:56,122 --> 00:40:58,124 You ride on land we call home. 712 00:40:58,224 --> 00:41:01,761 The Governor assures me you're willing to aid us. 713 00:41:02,595 --> 00:41:06,232 Many Indians are aligned with the French. Why aren't you? 714 00:41:06,366 --> 00:41:07,801 I know their nature. 715 00:41:09,690 --> 00:41:10,603 And their intentions. 716 00:41:11,671 --> 00:41:12,772 What are yours? 717 00:41:13,390 --> 00:41:14,574 To demand they leave. 718 00:41:14,874 --> 00:41:16,409 And when they do not? 719 00:41:17,243 --> 00:41:18,211 That's not my decision. 720 00:41:18,278 --> 00:41:19,450 And yet you are here. 721 00:41:19,212 --> 00:41:21,815 Yes, and I would greatly appreciate 722 00:41:21,915 --> 00:41:23,850 any help you could give us. 723 00:41:29,723 --> 00:41:31,157 What are you called? 724 00:41:32,759 --> 00:41:33,426 George. 725 00:41:35,228 --> 00:41:37,300 Major George Washington. 726 00:41:49,642 --> 00:41:52,112 The French fort is a day from here. 727 00:41:54,314 --> 00:41:55,548 We can take you. 728 00:41:56,249 --> 00:41:57,884 [ominous music] 729 00:42:27,747 --> 00:42:29,282 Why are you here? 730 00:42:48,334 --> 00:42:51,304 Why do you hate them? 731 00:42:53,506 --> 00:42:55,675 When I was a child 732 00:42:55,675 --> 00:43:00,847 I was taken captive by the French 733 00:43:00,880 --> 00:43:05,518 I watched them boil my father. 734 00:43:05,518 --> 00:43:09,356 And eat him. 735 00:43:16,396 --> 00:43:19,866 From the royal Governor of Virginia: 736 00:43:19,866 --> 00:43:25,171 Sir, the lands upon the Ohio River are notoriously known 737 00:43:25,205 --> 00:43:29,420 to be the property of the Crown of Great Britain 738 00:43:29,750 --> 00:43:32,412 that it is a matter of equal concern and surprise to hear that a body of 739 00:43:32,445 --> 00:43:38,251 French forces are erecting fortresses within His Majesty's dominions. 740 00:43:38,284 --> 00:43:39,686 His dominion? 741 00:43:41,921 --> 00:43:43,423 Continue. 742 00:43:44,491 --> 00:43:48,762 In the name of the King, my master, I have sent the bearer hereof, 743 00:43:48,828 --> 00:43:50,430 Major George Washington, 744 00:43:50,530 --> 00:43:55,268 one of the Adjutants-General of this British Dominion. 745 00:43:58,710 --> 00:43:59,572 You are the Major? 746 00:43:59,906 --> 00:44:01,307 or his aide? 747 00:44:01,775 --> 00:44:03,343 I am Major Washington. 748 00:44:06,713 --> 00:44:07,847 [speaking French] 749 00:44:07,914 --> 00:44:10,500 [men laugh] 750 00:44:14,870 --> 00:44:16,156 [speaking French] 751 00:44:24,464 --> 00:44:27,267 He's inviting us to dine with them. 752 00:44:34,107 --> 00:44:37,277 [ominous music] 753 00:44:45,652 --> 00:44:47,387 Can we speak in private? 754 00:44:49,322 --> 00:44:50,790 [speaking French] 755 00:44:54,561 --> 00:44:57,630 He says there's no need to leave the table. 756 00:44:57,764 --> 00:44:58,732 We are all friends here. 757 00:44:59,399 --> 00:45:00,633 [Christopher speaking Seneca] 758 00:45:03,503 --> 00:45:05,205 Know thy enemy indeed. 759 00:45:10,910 --> 00:45:14,514 So, how is it you are a Major? 760 00:45:16,983 --> 00:45:18,151 Do you even shave? 761 00:45:18,284 --> 00:45:19,786 [men laugh] 762 00:45:20,520 --> 00:45:22,589 You have no military service. 763 00:45:22,689 --> 00:45:23,823 Is it true? 764 00:45:24,824 --> 00:45:26,626 Magnifique. You are not British, 765 00:45:26,760 --> 00:45:28,962 yet they send you to speak for them. 766 00:45:29,763 --> 00:45:31,564 Why do you think that is? 767 00:45:32,799 --> 00:45:37,370 So that when you fail, they'll have someone to blame. 768 00:45:39,472 --> 00:45:42,976 The King emphatically demands you leave the Ohio country, 769 00:45:44,277 --> 00:45:46,479 and the territories altogether. 770 00:45:47,614 --> 00:45:50,984 This land has long been claimed by the British Crown. 771 00:45:51,117 --> 00:45:52,952 And when was this? 772 00:45:53,530 --> 00:45:54,540 [in French] When? 773 00:45:54,954 --> 00:45:56,890 When did they claim it? 774 00:45:58,191 --> 00:45:59,726 You must withdraw. 775 00:45:59,826 --> 00:46:02,429 Because you think you own this land? 776 00:46:04,431 --> 00:46:06,366 Who does own this land, 777 00:46:06,466 --> 00:46:08,668 if not the one who has the will to tame it? 778 00:46:08,802 --> 00:46:10,370 [fists banging on the table] 779 00:46:11,871 --> 00:46:13,306 [indistinct chatter] 780 00:46:24,918 --> 00:46:26,786 I accept your message. 781 00:46:27,887 --> 00:46:29,589 You have delivered it. 782 00:46:30,557 --> 00:46:31,491 Now go. 783 00:46:33,626 --> 00:46:35,395 The King demands a reply. 784 00:46:41,468 --> 00:46:44,771 Then tell your King we have claimed it. 785 00:46:46,606 --> 00:46:48,274 We will never leave. 786 00:46:49,420 --> 00:46:51,344 Then we will force you to leave. 787 00:46:52,412 --> 00:46:53,546 Oh. 788 00:46:56,616 --> 00:46:59,119 You do not want to start a war. 789 00:47:04,124 --> 00:47:06,526 Take your pet savage and go. 790 00:47:10,263 --> 00:47:11,798 [tense music] 791 00:47:15,869 --> 00:47:17,704 [George] Camp 15 miles south of here. 792 00:47:17,871 --> 00:47:19,773 I’m going to ride ahead and deliver the message. 793 00:47:19,873 --> 00:47:21,410 Should we send a scout? 794 00:47:21,107 --> 00:47:23,276 I'm the fastest scout we have. 795 00:47:23,443 --> 00:47:25,512 [ominous music] 796 00:47:49,803 --> 00:47:50,637 [door opens] 797 00:47:50,804 --> 00:47:51,771 Major. 798 00:47:53,106 --> 00:47:56,176 You will deliver this ultimatum at once. 799 00:47:58,745 --> 00:48:01,140 The French spit in my face. 800 00:48:01,448 --> 00:48:02,682 Governor, with respect, could you clarify-- 801 00:48:02,816 --> 00:48:04,651 Transcribe all you have, so I can report this 802 00:48:04,751 --> 00:48:06,886 to the council in the morning. 803 00:48:07,954 --> 00:48:08,888 Very well. 804 00:48:09,956 --> 00:48:11,725 Grant me one night’s rest and fresh mounts. 805 00:48:11,825 --> 00:48:13,159 I’ve ridden 300 miles to-- 806 00:48:13,326 --> 00:48:16,830 You will rest when His Majesty's frontier rests. 807 00:48:16,963 --> 00:48:18,198 Before dawn, you'll present a 808 00:48:18,331 --> 00:48:19,966 full transcription of your journal. 809 00:48:20,133 --> 00:48:22,802 Maps, strength estimates, every scratch of observation, 810 00:48:22,936 --> 00:48:26,720 for the council's brief at ten o'clock. Understood? 811 00:48:26,206 --> 00:48:26,973 Understood, sir. 812 00:48:27,730 --> 00:48:27,974 Good. 813 00:48:28,174 --> 00:48:30,210 Now go and prove the Crown correct 814 00:48:30,310 --> 00:48:32,645 in placing trust in a provincial. 815 00:48:37,183 --> 00:48:40,530 This is a dangerous escalation, George. 816 00:48:41,870 --> 00:48:42,922 You are to deliver this? 817 00:48:44,324 --> 00:48:46,192 I've been ordered to deliver this. 818 00:48:46,326 --> 00:48:47,727 You volunteered. 819 00:48:51,965 --> 00:48:52,632 No. 820 00:48:53,466 --> 00:48:55,335 - No, perhaps I can speak-- - No, no. 821 00:48:55,402 --> 00:48:57,370 This is the moment I've been waiting for. 822 00:48:57,203 --> 00:48:59,205 I don't think it is, George. 823 00:49:01,574 --> 00:49:04,770 Why has no one else volunteered? 824 00:49:05,512 --> 00:49:09,490 Why does no British officer lead this expedition? 825 00:49:13,653 --> 00:49:15,522 They’re using you, George. 826 00:49:15,989 --> 00:49:19,392 As a proxy. To claim land for them. 827 00:49:20,393 --> 00:49:23,730 If you succeed, they will rob you of the glory. 828 00:49:23,830 --> 00:49:26,199 If you fail, they'll have a colonial to blame. 829 00:49:26,332 --> 00:49:27,200 Then I will not fail. 830 00:49:27,333 --> 00:49:28,935 If you do, it could start a war. 831 00:49:29,350 --> 00:49:31,710 Thank you for your trust in me. 832 00:49:31,204 --> 00:49:32,906 That's not what I meant. 833 00:49:33,673 --> 00:49:37,770 I will claim it, and I will earn their respect. 834 00:49:37,344 --> 00:49:40,460 That is what you taught me, is it not? 835 00:49:40,213 --> 00:49:42,148 Besides, this is a new world. 836 00:49:42,282 --> 00:49:43,216 A new world? 837 00:49:43,683 --> 00:49:44,884 The soil may be new, 838 00:49:45,510 --> 00:49:47,120 but it’s owners still write their ledgers in old ink. 839 00:49:47,253 --> 00:49:48,455 Let them write. 840 00:49:53,260 --> 00:49:57,864 You're betting your life on a system designed to deny you. 841 00:49:58,798 --> 00:50:01,868 Every triumph you have will be chalked up to luck, 842 00:50:02,100 --> 00:50:05,372 or the Native allies or the British themselves. 843 00:50:05,605 --> 00:50:06,573 Never you. 844 00:50:06,639 --> 00:50:08,241 So I should stay here, 845 00:50:08,375 --> 00:50:12,112 mind the crops and live quietly because I was born quietly? 846 00:50:12,245 --> 00:50:13,646 Do nothing with my life? 847 00:50:13,813 --> 00:50:15,415 Better alive and quiet 848 00:50:16,216 --> 00:50:17,951 than dead and forgotten in the Alleghenies. 849 00:50:18,840 --> 00:50:19,252 You sound like mother. 850 00:50:19,319 --> 00:50:20,320 I speak the truth. 851 00:50:20,453 --> 00:50:21,988 [laughs] Well I would rather die unknown than live 852 00:50:22,155 --> 00:50:24,290 believing the world’s measure of me is fixed. 853 00:50:24,391 --> 00:50:26,393 That...that is pride. 854 00:50:26,493 --> 00:50:28,628 No, that is faith in what a man can forge with his own hands. 855 00:50:28,762 --> 00:50:30,630 You cannot forge your way into their system. 856 00:50:30,764 --> 00:50:31,464 And why not? 857 00:50:31,598 --> 00:50:33,199 Because that is not the way the world works. 858 00:50:33,333 --> 00:50:34,567 Then someone should remake it. 859 00:50:34,634 --> 00:50:35,935 [Lawrence coughs] 860 00:50:39,305 --> 00:50:42,842 George, you cannot change these things. 861 00:50:45,110 --> 00:50:47,514 You may well die trying. 862 00:50:50,784 --> 00:50:51,484 George-- 863 00:50:51,584 --> 00:50:53,887 I wish you believed in me. 864 00:50:57,757 --> 00:50:59,893 [coughing] 865 00:51:05,965 --> 00:51:08,635 [soft string music] 866 00:51:08,768 --> 00:51:10,303 [indistinct chatter] 867 00:51:33,560 --> 00:51:34,627 [Sally] Major Washington. 868 00:51:34,728 --> 00:51:36,863 I thought you were leading your men to the frontier. 869 00:51:36,996 --> 00:51:38,131 Tomorrow I am. 870 00:51:38,231 --> 00:51:39,999 But I have returned on an urgent matter. 871 00:51:40,133 --> 00:51:41,468 I'll go back in the morning. 872 00:51:41,634 --> 00:51:43,870 But, tonight, I am here for you. 873 00:51:44,370 --> 00:51:45,438 [inaudible whispers] 874 00:51:46,573 --> 00:51:49,109 George, there is no fairness here. 875 00:51:49,242 --> 00:51:51,711 Miss Cary—may I have this dance? 876 00:51:52,112 --> 00:51:53,646 [string music plays] 877 00:51:54,800 --> 00:51:55,480 Yes, Major. 878 00:52:32,152 --> 00:52:35,588 George, I see you found a tailor. 879 00:52:35,955 --> 00:52:36,823 Yes. 880 00:52:37,230 --> 00:52:39,192 Tonight I wear His Majesty's commission. 881 00:52:39,325 --> 00:52:40,927 At dawn, I am to lead 150 soldiers 882 00:52:41,270 --> 00:52:43,229 to demand the French leave our land. 883 00:52:43,363 --> 00:52:46,733 Well, our land, to be precise. 884 00:52:47,167 --> 00:52:49,969 And this is not exactly His Majesty's commission. 885 00:52:50,103 --> 00:52:52,772 Your uniform, however, crimson, still prints colonial. 886 00:52:52,872 --> 00:52:53,606 William. 887 00:52:53,807 --> 00:52:56,810 It is a point I make intentionally, Sally. 888 00:52:56,943 --> 00:52:59,546 I fear for you, George. 889 00:53:00,447 --> 00:53:03,783 And I question our Governor's decision. 890 00:53:04,918 --> 00:53:08,288 If the situation with the French is so dire, 891 00:53:08,388 --> 00:53:09,489 why would they not 892 00:53:09,589 --> 00:53:12,359 send professional soldiers of the Crown? 893 00:53:12,492 --> 00:53:14,940 Because I volunteered. 894 00:53:15,950 --> 00:53:17,530 And if you care so much, why didn't you? 895 00:53:17,630 --> 00:53:19,999 Because I have an estate to run. 896 00:53:21,000 --> 00:53:23,269 And I have a fortune to manage. 897 00:53:23,970 --> 00:53:25,905 And people depend on me. 898 00:53:27,607 --> 00:53:28,608 But... 899 00:53:29,776 --> 00:53:34,748 I can send along two of my best slaves, Charles and Sam. 900 00:53:35,348 --> 00:53:39,486 Charles knows horses better than most grooms in Virginia. 901 00:53:39,686 --> 00:53:43,390 Well, I wouldn't want to deprive you of their labor. 902 00:53:43,556 --> 00:53:44,958 We have plenty. 903 00:53:45,325 --> 00:53:46,593 [Lord Fairfax] Major Washington. 904 00:53:48,928 --> 00:53:52,365 Congratulations on your rank and assignment. 905 00:53:52,599 --> 00:53:54,000 An astonishing rise. 906 00:53:55,168 --> 00:53:56,236 Thank you, sir. 907 00:53:56,603 --> 00:54:00,373 So, what think you of our young William and Sally? 908 00:54:00,473 --> 00:54:01,174 Yes. 909 00:54:01,274 --> 00:54:03,877 Do they not make a, a handsome couple? 910 00:54:04,477 --> 00:54:07,514 We are gathered here to celebrate this. 911 00:54:07,947 --> 00:54:10,750 Their betrothal is scarcely a week old. 912 00:54:12,352 --> 00:54:13,353 Uh... 913 00:54:13,486 --> 00:54:14,788 Indeed they do. 914 00:54:14,888 --> 00:54:16,560 Splendid! 915 00:54:16,156 --> 00:54:18,240 Now, may I propose a toast? 916 00:54:19,250 --> 00:54:22,529 To Major Washington— who rides at first light... 917 00:54:22,629 --> 00:54:24,397 [speech fades behind music] 918 00:54:28,601 --> 00:54:30,203 [low rumbling sound] 919 00:54:30,370 --> 00:54:31,571 [Fairfax] Major Washington. 920 00:54:33,807 --> 00:54:35,241 William, Miss Cary. 921 00:54:35,809 --> 00:54:36,643 Forgive the stir. 922 00:54:36,743 --> 00:54:40,130 I look forward to returning worthy of your investment... 923 00:54:40,800 --> 00:54:41,614 and your care. 924 00:54:43,350 --> 00:54:45,652 [soft music] 925 00:54:54,527 --> 00:54:56,290 [George] Act on the defensive 926 00:54:56,496 --> 00:54:59,332 But if any attempts are made to disrupt our work or settlements, 927 00:54:59,466 --> 00:55:00,867 restrain all such offenders, 928 00:55:01,000 --> 00:55:04,671 and make prisoners of, or kill and destroy, them. 929 00:55:06,600 --> 00:55:07,374 Well, that’s clear as mud. 930 00:55:07,474 --> 00:55:08,708 He cannot be serious. 931 00:55:08,842 --> 00:55:09,909 “Destroy them?” 932 00:55:10,430 --> 00:55:11,911 If it’s war he wants, it's best to reinforce us 933 00:55:12,450 --> 00:55:13,279 with proper British soldiers. 934 00:55:13,413 --> 00:55:14,514 We ain't here to fight. 935 00:55:14,647 --> 00:55:15,448 Then why are you? 936 00:55:15,548 --> 00:55:16,449 To get paid. 937 00:55:16,649 --> 00:55:17,450 This is our duty. 938 00:55:17,550 --> 00:55:18,752 No, it ain't. 939 00:55:19,519 --> 00:55:22,880 We delivered his little letter. We should leave. 940 00:55:22,188 --> 00:55:23,123 You will not. 941 00:55:23,823 --> 00:55:26,760 Or I will have you flogged as a deserter. 942 00:55:27,927 --> 00:55:29,763 Now, we didn't sign up for no war. 943 00:55:29,896 --> 00:55:31,364 You put on the coat! 944 00:55:32,232 --> 00:55:33,433 You took an oath. 945 00:55:34,801 --> 00:55:37,103 You have a duty, as do I. 946 00:55:40,640 --> 00:55:42,976 If this goes wrong, he’ll blame Virginia. 947 00:55:43,109 --> 00:55:45,545 [George] Dinwiddie speaks for the Crown. 948 00:55:47,470 --> 00:55:50,517 It's decided. This is a direct order and we will obey it. 949 00:55:50,650 --> 00:55:51,851 It's not direct at all. 950 00:55:51,951 --> 00:55:53,920 Then your gods have delivered you to war. 951 00:55:54,587 --> 00:55:55,588 It is not our intent. 952 00:55:55,722 --> 00:55:57,524 [Tucker] I found their encampment. 953 00:55:58,758 --> 00:56:00,927 It’s much further south. Much closer. 954 00:56:01,940 --> 00:56:01,761 How close? 955 00:56:02,162 --> 00:56:02,962 Five miles. 956 00:56:03,329 --> 00:56:05,965 [Tanacharison] He searches for land to build another fort. 957 00:56:06,660 --> 00:56:09,469 To demand you abandon the land he calls his own. 958 00:56:10,704 --> 00:56:11,838 Take me to him. 959 00:56:13,640 --> 00:56:16,760 A simple reconnaissance. Agreed? 960 00:56:25,852 --> 00:56:28,355 [tense music] 961 00:56:55,348 --> 00:56:56,983 [Tanacharison] Drunk with his own pride. 962 00:56:57,117 --> 00:57:00,720 He defies you and your King by traveling this far. 963 00:57:05,792 --> 00:57:07,930 What will you do? 964 00:57:12,799 --> 00:57:14,200 Hold your ground. 965 00:57:15,368 --> 00:57:16,903 I'll tell them once again to leave. 966 00:57:17,370 --> 00:57:19,239 What will you do when they refuse? 967 00:57:19,372 --> 00:57:20,407 -Pray they-- -[gunshot] 968 00:57:25,845 --> 00:57:27,247 Who fired that shot? 969 00:57:28,915 --> 00:57:30,830 [gunshot] 970 00:57:33,530 --> 00:57:34,387 Hold your ground! 971 00:57:34,554 --> 00:57:35,388 Hold your ground! 972 00:57:35,522 --> 00:57:36,556 [yelling in French] 973 00:57:40,927 --> 00:57:42,228 [indian whoops and yells] 974 00:57:44,864 --> 00:57:46,232 [gunshots] 975 00:57:47,400 --> 00:57:49,169 [yelling in French] 976 00:58:02,749 --> 00:58:03,950 Forward! 977 00:58:10,690 --> 00:58:12,892 [yelling] 978 00:58:12,992 --> 00:58:15,595 [gunshots] 979 00:58:22,802 --> 00:58:23,870 Hold your fire! 980 00:58:24,371 --> 00:58:25,438 Hold your fire! 981 00:58:25,605 --> 00:58:26,639 Prisoners only! 982 00:58:26,806 --> 00:58:28,740 Prisoners only! 983 00:58:28,208 --> 00:58:28,875 Prisoners-- 984 00:58:29,900 --> 00:58:31,211 [yelling] [gunshot] 985 00:58:31,277 --> 00:58:32,812 [sigh] 986 00:58:32,912 --> 00:58:34,140 [sound of heartbeat] 987 00:58:37,484 --> 00:58:39,319 [sound of heartbeat] 988 00:58:39,452 --> 00:58:41,540 [soldier yells] 989 00:58:43,323 --> 00:58:45,825 [yelling] [gunshots] 990 00:58:51,264 --> 00:58:53,466 We should have killed everyone of you. 991 00:58:59,472 --> 00:59:01,574 Thou art not yet dead, my father. 992 00:59:06,212 --> 00:59:07,447 -Wait! -[Jumonville groans] 993 00:59:07,914 --> 00:59:09,150 Wait! 994 00:59:10,684 --> 00:59:12,519 [indian whoops and cheers] 995 00:59:17,157 --> 00:59:20,260 [George] I do not know who fired that first shot, 996 00:59:20,493 --> 00:59:22,629 but in light of these unfortunate events, 997 00:59:22,762 --> 00:59:26,366 I fear a war with the French is indeed imminent. 998 00:59:27,233 --> 00:59:31,371 We are building a fort and taking up a defensive position. 999 00:59:31,471 --> 00:59:33,406 In the spirit of mutual benefit, 1000 00:59:33,506 --> 00:59:36,876 please send reinforcements to aid our endeavor. 1001 00:59:39,612 --> 00:59:41,470 [David] Hey, why don't we arm them? 1002 00:59:41,314 --> 00:59:43,516 We need all the men we can get. 1003 00:59:44,884 --> 00:59:46,386 They might shoot us. 1004 00:59:47,320 --> 00:59:48,388 Wouldn't you? 1005 00:59:49,122 --> 00:59:50,900 Fair point. 1006 00:59:50,557 --> 00:59:51,725 -Gist! -Yep. 1007 00:59:54,494 --> 00:59:56,396 Permission to speak my mind. 1008 00:59:56,529 --> 00:59:57,564 Never stopped you? 1009 00:59:57,664 --> 00:59:58,665 [sarcastic laugh] 1010 00:59:59,366 --> 01:00:01,267 Building this fort too low. 1011 01:00:01,568 --> 01:00:03,200 What do you mean? 1012 01:00:03,570 --> 01:00:04,637 The walls? 1013 01:00:06,206 --> 01:00:07,707 No, not the walls-- 1014 01:00:07,841 --> 01:00:10,477 This here, this is a dry lake bed. 1015 01:00:11,244 --> 01:00:14,114 One good rain, it’ll flood out. 1016 01:00:14,481 --> 01:00:18,385 Besides, I could shoot every one of us from them trees. 1017 01:00:22,389 --> 01:00:24,357 Major know what he’s doin? 1018 01:00:28,294 --> 01:00:29,496 What you writing? 1019 01:00:29,763 --> 01:00:31,765 Another plea for reinforcements. 1020 01:00:32,332 --> 01:00:33,199 From who? 1021 01:00:33,933 --> 01:00:34,868 Colonies. 1022 01:00:36,236 --> 01:00:39,472 Pennsylvania don't care about Virginia's problems. 1023 01:00:39,606 --> 01:00:42,609 The French are the concern of all. Agreed? 1024 01:00:44,477 --> 01:00:46,446 This area lies awfully low. 1025 01:00:47,313 --> 01:00:49,215 The forest gives us cover. 1026 01:00:49,749 --> 01:00:51,840 The great meadows offer plenty of space 1027 01:00:51,184 --> 01:00:53,119 and a clear view of any oncoming threats. 1028 01:00:53,253 --> 01:00:55,880 If they attack, it'll be from the front. 1029 01:00:55,188 --> 01:00:58,892 Or, we'll be easy targets, when the fort floods. 1030 01:01:02,195 --> 01:01:04,300 Well, Gist, what would you have me do? 1031 01:01:04,164 --> 01:01:05,365 Major Washington. 1032 01:01:06,660 --> 01:01:07,330 The King's troops. 1033 01:01:07,167 --> 01:01:08,268 What about them? 1034 01:01:08,802 --> 01:01:10,203 [Tucker] They're here. 1035 01:01:32,792 --> 01:01:34,227 Where's Washington? 1036 01:01:34,527 --> 01:01:35,628 I am Major Washington. 1037 01:01:35,795 --> 01:01:36,563 [scoffs] 1038 01:01:36,963 --> 01:01:38,431 Captain James Mackay. 1039 01:01:39,599 --> 01:01:41,835 Orders from Governor Dinwiddie. 1040 01:01:43,269 --> 01:01:46,172 We are here to reinforce the Virginia Regiment 1041 01:01:46,272 --> 01:01:49,843 and deal with this... situation you’ve created. 1042 01:01:51,111 --> 01:01:53,813 French and Indian soldiers. Professional soldiers. 1043 01:01:53,913 --> 01:01:55,515 Are nearly upon us. 1044 01:01:55,648 --> 01:01:57,550 Over a thousand in total. 1045 01:01:57,684 --> 01:02:00,854 They are commanded by Louis Coulon de Villiers. 1046 01:02:00,954 --> 01:02:04,424 Brother to Joseph Coulon de Villiers de Jumonville. 1047 01:02:04,557 --> 01:02:06,693 The man who you killed. 1048 01:02:11,631 --> 01:02:13,666 This letter says Colonel Joshua Fry is in command. 1049 01:02:13,833 --> 01:02:15,368 Oh, the boy can read. 1050 01:02:15,668 --> 01:02:16,603 Where is he? 1051 01:02:16,669 --> 01:02:17,704 Dead. 1052 01:02:18,304 --> 01:02:21,441 Fell from his horse two days ago and broke his neck. 1053 01:02:21,574 --> 01:02:25,445 You are to assume his rank as Colonel, Mr. Washington. 1054 01:02:27,347 --> 01:02:28,748 [George] Well then, welcome. 1055 01:02:29,490 --> 01:02:31,317 We need all the help we can get. 1056 01:02:31,451 --> 01:02:33,153 I do not take orders from you. 1057 01:02:33,286 --> 01:02:34,287 But... 1058 01:02:34,854 --> 01:02:36,723 you said I was to assume the rank is Colonel. 1059 01:02:36,823 --> 01:02:38,491 My commission is royal. 1060 01:02:38,725 --> 01:02:41,728 You could be a general and I wouldn't have to listen to you. 1061 01:02:41,828 --> 01:02:42,629 Praise God. 1062 01:02:43,730 --> 01:02:47,133 Now, what do you call this... fort? 1063 01:02:47,967 --> 01:02:50,300 Well, it was made by necessity. 1064 01:02:50,103 --> 01:02:51,504 So I think that's a fitting name. 1065 01:02:51,638 --> 01:02:52,639 Mmm. 1066 01:02:53,306 --> 01:02:55,608 We will camp 100 yards to the front. 1067 01:02:55,709 --> 01:02:58,812 No doubt the French will engage us there. 1068 01:02:59,120 --> 01:03:00,547 Colonel. 1069 01:03:00,747 --> 01:03:01,748 Van Braam. 1070 01:03:06,886 --> 01:03:07,787 [Mackay] The boy can read. 1071 01:03:07,921 --> 01:03:08,988 [Mackay chuckles] 1072 01:03:13,226 --> 01:03:15,228 [water splashing] 1073 01:03:16,663 --> 01:03:18,398 [thunder booms] 1074 01:03:35,248 --> 01:03:36,616 How's the progress? 1075 01:03:36,783 --> 01:03:39,552 Ditch is taking in water faster than we can throw it. 1076 01:03:39,686 --> 01:03:42,389 I say, this keeps up. 1077 01:03:42,589 --> 01:03:46,393 I’ll commission my men to construct a Royal Navy. 1078 01:03:46,526 --> 01:03:47,594 Keep trying. 1079 01:03:50,463 --> 01:03:52,232 I could shoot you from the trees. 1080 01:03:52,365 --> 01:03:54,200 The French won’t fire from the trees. 1081 01:03:54,267 --> 01:03:58,271 They’ll assemble in open fields. To fight with honor. 1082 01:03:58,505 --> 01:04:00,674 You call this land the New World? 1083 01:04:00,807 --> 01:04:02,642 Yet you live by the old ways. 1084 01:04:02,776 --> 01:04:04,744 They will lead you to death. 1085 01:04:04,944 --> 01:04:07,800 Any recruits among the Shawnee? 1086 01:04:07,213 --> 01:04:07,881 No. 1087 01:04:07,947 --> 01:04:09,916 What about the Delaware or the Mingo? 1088 01:04:10,500 --> 01:04:12,452 No. Some have even joined the French. 1089 01:04:12,552 --> 01:04:13,953 None will aid you. 1090 01:04:15,955 --> 01:04:17,390 Neither will we. 1091 01:04:18,391 --> 01:04:19,759 You will not leave! 1092 01:04:21,728 --> 01:04:23,396 Your vengeance started this. 1093 01:04:23,530 --> 01:04:25,398 And your stubbornness will be the end of it. 1094 01:04:25,532 --> 01:04:27,167 The French are cowards. 1095 01:04:27,267 --> 01:04:28,868 The British are fools. 1096 01:04:29,200 --> 01:04:31,400 You do not know how to fight here. 1097 01:04:31,104 --> 01:04:33,506 I was born here on this land, as were you. 1098 01:04:33,640 --> 01:04:36,900 Can we not fight for it together? 1099 01:04:36,743 --> 01:04:40,647 This land does not belong to you. 1100 01:04:40,747 --> 01:04:42,649 While you kill each other, 1101 01:04:43,316 --> 01:04:44,918 we wait to reclaim it. 1102 01:04:47,320 --> 01:04:50,490 [Christopher] George, you made the wrong choice of ground. 1103 01:04:50,790 --> 01:04:54,894 Admit it. That's it, It's alright, it's alright. Admit it. 1104 01:04:54,994 --> 01:04:56,363 Our supplies are exhausted. 1105 01:04:56,496 --> 01:04:58,465 We’ve two days' rations at best. 1106 01:04:58,598 --> 01:05:02,569 Move camp and save the men. 1107 01:05:05,705 --> 01:05:07,440 We will stand our ground. 1108 01:05:14,681 --> 01:05:16,316 Any sign of the French? 1109 01:05:16,750 --> 01:05:18,852 Nothing. No doubt the arrival of actual soldiers 1110 01:05:18,952 --> 01:05:20,487 put a stop to their advancements. 1111 01:05:20,653 --> 01:05:24,324 But listen, my men are camping in what is now a swamp. 1112 01:05:24,424 --> 01:05:25,992 What do you want me to do? 1113 01:05:26,126 --> 01:05:27,293 Find solid ground. 1114 01:05:27,360 --> 01:05:29,963 Or better yet, an experienced commander. 1115 01:05:30,630 --> 01:05:32,650 Are you challenging my authority? 1116 01:05:32,198 --> 01:05:33,733 [scoffs] You have no authority. 1117 01:05:33,867 --> 01:05:35,350 -[gunshot] -[Mackay grunts] 1118 01:05:41,641 --> 01:05:44,644 Trees! They're in the trees! Take cover! 1119 01:05:44,744 --> 01:05:46,460 -[horse neighs] -[gunshots boom] 1120 01:05:50,830 --> 01:05:51,384 [yelling and gunshots] 1121 01:05:52,519 --> 01:05:53,687 Move, move. 1122 01:05:53,920 --> 01:05:54,788 Go, go, go. 1123 01:05:54,921 --> 01:05:55,689 Grab a musket. 1124 01:05:56,523 --> 01:05:58,158 Move, move, move, move! 1125 01:05:59,920 --> 01:06:00,260 [George] Hold the line. 1126 01:06:00,393 --> 01:06:01,761 Form a line on me. 1127 01:06:01,895 --> 01:06:03,830 A line? Yeah, a smart idea. 1128 01:06:07,967 --> 01:06:08,968 Fire! 1129 01:06:13,373 --> 01:06:14,874 They’re firing from all sides. 1130 01:06:15,800 --> 01:06:16,509 To the front with me! 1131 01:06:18,611 --> 01:06:20,814 Form up! On me, on me. 1132 01:06:23,683 --> 01:06:24,351 Christopher. 1133 01:06:24,451 --> 01:06:25,151 Yeah? 1134 01:06:25,552 --> 01:06:27,787 Divide the men. Keep 50 in the fort and fire to the trees. 1135 01:06:27,921 --> 01:06:29,756 50 won’t fit in the fort, it’s flooded out. 1136 01:06:29,889 --> 01:06:30,990 As many as you can, then. 1137 01:06:31,124 --> 01:06:33,930 All right men on me! Move, move, move, move. 1138 01:06:33,193 --> 01:06:34,527 Everyone to the front line. 1139 01:06:34,594 --> 01:06:35,295 Present. 1140 01:06:36,296 --> 01:06:37,263 Fire! 1141 01:06:39,799 --> 01:06:41,601 [Henry] George, cannons! 1142 01:06:46,639 --> 01:06:48,410 [David] George, what's the plan, here? 1143 01:06:48,641 --> 01:06:49,709 Second rank! 1144 01:06:49,843 --> 01:06:51,440 Forward! 1145 01:06:52,712 --> 01:06:53,713 Present! 1146 01:06:56,820 --> 01:06:56,950 Make ready! 1147 01:06:57,484 --> 01:06:58,651 Fire! 1148 01:07:00,987 --> 01:07:02,455 [bullets whizzing] 1149 01:07:04,924 --> 01:07:06,226 Fire! 1150 01:07:11,331 --> 01:07:12,799 [men yell] 1151 01:07:15,769 --> 01:07:16,636 Retreat! 1152 01:07:17,804 --> 01:07:19,390 Back to the fort. 1153 01:07:30,830 --> 01:07:32,152 Back to the fort. Get inside! 1154 01:07:39,759 --> 01:07:40,694 [George] Move! 1155 01:07:40,794 --> 01:07:43,363 Get inside! Get inside! 1156 01:07:44,230 --> 01:07:44,864 [George] Move! 1157 01:07:46,966 --> 01:07:49,690 [men yelling] 1158 01:07:52,305 --> 01:07:53,840 Come on. Get in! 1159 01:07:54,841 --> 01:07:55,775 Get in there! 1160 01:07:56,743 --> 01:07:57,510 [George] Get inside! 1161 01:07:58,678 --> 01:07:59,813 Inside! Move, move! 1162 01:07:59,879 --> 01:08:00,680 [Christopher] George! George! 1163 01:08:00,880 --> 01:08:02,248 [George] Barricade the door! 1164 01:08:02,415 --> 01:08:03,316 [George] Hold! 1165 01:08:03,883 --> 01:08:05,452 -[cannon fire booms] -[men yelling] 1166 01:08:07,520 --> 01:08:08,888 [Henry] Powder’s wet. 1167 01:08:09,550 --> 01:08:10,123 Nothing's firin'! 1168 01:08:10,223 --> 01:08:11,825 We’re sittin’ ducks here, Colonel. 1169 01:08:11,958 --> 01:08:13,360 We keep fighting! 1170 01:08:13,526 --> 01:08:14,627 Attach bayonets! 1171 01:08:14,894 --> 01:08:16,229 The battle is lost. 1172 01:08:16,496 --> 01:08:17,630 The battle is just begun. 1173 01:08:17,731 --> 01:08:18,398 George! 1174 01:08:18,865 --> 01:08:19,866 Man your post! 1175 01:08:20,330 --> 01:08:20,834 Man your posts! 1176 01:08:20,967 --> 01:08:21,735 Washington! 1177 01:08:21,835 --> 01:08:22,669 Save your men! 1178 01:08:22,802 --> 01:08:25,505 I will not surrender my first command. 1179 01:08:25,872 --> 01:08:26,706 Advance troops! 1180 01:08:27,273 --> 01:08:28,575 They're coming in. 1181 01:08:29,709 --> 01:08:30,844 Man your posts! 1182 01:08:35,715 --> 01:08:37,183 Hold, hold, hold! 1183 01:08:37,317 --> 01:08:38,385 [Christopher grunts] 1184 01:08:46,526 --> 01:08:47,427 Gist! 1185 01:08:47,761 --> 01:08:49,295 Gist! 1186 01:08:52,532 --> 01:08:54,134 Just breathe, just breathe. 1187 01:08:54,834 --> 01:08:55,935 Hey, hey. 1188 01:08:56,669 --> 01:08:58,405 You're gonna be okay. You're gonna be okay. 1189 01:08:58,505 --> 01:09:02,442 Breathe, breathe, breathe, I'm sorry. 1190 01:09:03,410 --> 01:09:06,120 [sound muffles behind music] 1191 01:09:28,134 --> 01:09:29,169 Major! 1192 01:09:32,972 --> 01:09:33,973 Yes. 1193 01:09:35,775 --> 01:09:36,910 [George] Surrender. 1194 01:09:37,811 --> 01:09:39,646 [solemn music] 1195 01:09:42,749 --> 01:09:44,384 I'm sorry, Christopher. 1196 01:09:44,584 --> 01:09:45,919 I am so sorry! 1197 01:10:32,632 --> 01:10:33,767 [Jacob] Washington. 1198 01:10:40,240 --> 01:10:42,475 Terms are somewhat favorable. 1199 01:10:43,900 --> 01:10:45,450 It's a mutual withdrawal. 1200 01:10:45,478 --> 01:10:47,213 They take our artillery, 1201 01:10:47,447 --> 01:10:49,490 we'll remove the flag. 1202 01:10:49,716 --> 01:10:52,585 And also they demand you take responsibility 1203 01:10:52,752 --> 01:10:55,655 for their commander's unfortunate death. 1204 01:10:58,124 --> 01:10:59,826 We didn't start this. 1205 01:11:01,895 --> 01:11:04,664 Nobody knows who fired that first shot. 1206 01:11:07,534 --> 01:11:09,836 I've offered myself as security. 1207 01:11:09,969 --> 01:11:11,438 I will go with them. 1208 01:11:13,573 --> 01:11:16,643 This is the best possible outcome, Colonel. 1209 01:11:27,320 --> 01:11:28,521 Colonel. 1210 01:11:39,599 --> 01:11:41,201 What is the date today? 1211 01:11:41,835 --> 01:11:43,200 July third. 1212 01:11:43,436 --> 01:11:45,805 July the third will be etched in my memory forever. 1213 01:11:57,584 --> 01:11:59,486 [solemn music] 1214 01:13:05,251 --> 01:13:06,486 I'm so sorry. 1215 01:13:08,121 --> 01:13:09,656 I'm so, so sorry. 1216 01:13:20,333 --> 01:13:21,801 [Dinwiddie] Assassination. 1217 01:13:22,268 --> 01:13:25,672 You confessed to assassinating a French Officer! 1218 01:13:26,206 --> 01:13:27,807 It was not my intention, Your Excellency. 1219 01:13:27,974 --> 01:13:29,876 Is this not your signature? 1220 01:13:32,450 --> 01:13:34,114 Our intention had never been to trouble peace, 1221 01:13:34,214 --> 01:13:35,615 but only to revenge 1222 01:13:35,749 --> 01:13:38,752 the assassination of one of our officers. 1223 01:13:38,885 --> 01:13:39,953 The translator failed me, sir. 1224 01:13:40,860 --> 01:13:41,488 I didn't realize. I thought that-- 1225 01:13:41,654 --> 01:13:42,756 Washington. 1226 01:13:42,956 --> 01:13:46,192 To lead is to forfeit the right to make excuses. 1227 01:13:46,993 --> 01:13:49,329 Have you any idea what you've done? 1228 01:13:49,529 --> 01:13:51,464 You've started a war! [slams desk] 1229 01:13:53,566 --> 01:13:55,100 I'll report that the battle was lost 1230 01:13:55,135 --> 01:13:57,237 due to poor munitions and lack of supplies. 1231 01:13:57,404 --> 01:13:59,572 But that is not the truth, sir. 1232 01:13:59,806 --> 01:14:02,308 That is the truth that suits me, otherwise-- 1233 01:14:02,409 --> 01:14:05,412 Sir, I came here to resign my commission. 1234 01:14:08,715 --> 01:14:10,483 I am not fit to lead. 1235 01:14:11,551 --> 01:14:13,553 I was never fit to lead. 1236 01:14:17,991 --> 01:14:19,225 God save the King. 1237 01:14:22,996 --> 01:14:26,566 And your resignation would say that I'm not fit to choose. 1238 01:14:26,666 --> 01:14:28,868 Washington, you abandon this office, 1239 01:14:29,200 --> 01:14:31,838 you abandon your ambition with it. 1240 01:14:32,305 --> 01:14:33,440 Understood, sir. 1241 01:15:07,607 --> 01:15:09,900 Where's Lawrence? 1242 01:15:14,547 --> 01:15:16,490 I'm sorry. 1243 01:15:37,837 --> 01:15:39,105 [screams] 1244 01:15:54,654 --> 01:15:57,123 He wanted you to have his journals. 1245 01:16:00,427 --> 01:16:01,795 You were right. 1246 01:16:03,363 --> 01:16:05,165 You knew I would fail. 1247 01:16:06,332 --> 01:16:08,168 It's not your fault, George. 1248 01:16:08,268 --> 01:16:11,671 You did not lay your brother low. Nor those men. 1249 01:16:13,973 --> 01:16:15,308 I chose the ground. 1250 01:16:15,842 --> 01:16:17,877 I put on the coat. I gave the order. 1251 01:16:18,110 --> 01:16:19,879 And now because of that... 1252 01:16:22,482 --> 01:16:23,983 Good men are dead. 1253 01:16:32,959 --> 01:16:34,794 When your father died, 1254 01:16:35,729 --> 01:16:39,799 there were accounts I could not read, 1255 01:16:40,667 --> 01:16:45,505 acres I could not plow. But I learned, as women do, 1256 01:16:46,439 --> 01:16:51,244 to keep a tally with one hand and a prayer with the other. 1257 01:16:51,344 --> 01:16:56,683 I hardened because the wind here is hard. 1258 01:16:57,384 --> 01:16:59,786 Put iron in my voice. 1259 01:17:01,287 --> 01:17:03,189 I was hard on you, George. 1260 01:17:04,491 --> 01:17:08,928 I see you learned to be hard on yourself. 1261 01:17:09,763 --> 01:17:11,131 That was my sin. 1262 01:17:21,241 --> 01:17:23,743 You said Providence placed me here. 1263 01:17:28,515 --> 01:17:29,449 Why? 1264 01:17:31,251 --> 01:17:32,752 For me to fail? 1265 01:17:33,720 --> 01:17:34,554 Perhaps. 1266 01:17:36,956 --> 01:17:39,359 Failure is the tutor sent by God. 1267 01:17:40,393 --> 01:17:42,696 If you don't learn from it, you've failed twice. 1268 01:17:42,762 --> 01:17:46,266 If you do learn from it, you've earned wisdom. 1269 01:17:47,967 --> 01:17:48,802 So... 1270 01:17:50,370 --> 01:17:51,871 What did it tell you? 1271 01:17:54,207 --> 01:17:55,241 To go back. 1272 01:17:59,446 --> 01:18:00,814 But I'm afraid... 1273 01:18:01,915 --> 01:18:03,383 of making the same mistakes. 1274 01:18:07,954 --> 01:18:12,926 War is not the path I would choose for you. But... 1275 01:18:13,893 --> 01:18:14,761 Oh... 1276 01:18:15,228 --> 01:18:17,230 On your feet, son. 1277 01:18:20,767 --> 01:18:26,306 If you must return to soldiering, go. 1278 01:18:29,209 --> 01:18:33,313 As God's servant. Do it with your whole heart. 1279 01:18:34,948 --> 01:18:36,216 Find your path. 1280 01:18:37,150 --> 01:18:38,151 Make it yours. 1281 01:18:38,752 --> 01:18:39,953 Make it straight. 1282 01:18:42,756 --> 01:18:44,357 And prove them wrong. 1283 01:18:49,496 --> 01:18:52,766 Because even a pawn can take the king. 1284 01:19:05,879 --> 01:19:08,548 [dramatic music] 1285 01:19:31,370 --> 01:19:32,839 [drum beat plays] 1286 01:19:55,228 --> 01:19:56,863 I'm sorry to disturb, sir. 1287 01:19:57,630 --> 01:19:59,320 I am George Washington. 1288 01:19:59,165 --> 01:19:59,833 Ah! 1289 01:20:01,234 --> 01:20:02,936 The reason I am here. 1290 01:20:04,204 --> 01:20:06,390 Meet Colonel Thomas Gage. 1291 01:20:07,240 --> 01:20:09,409 Gage has recently been promoted to colonel 1292 01:20:09,509 --> 01:20:10,910 by Royal Commission. 1293 01:20:11,411 --> 01:20:12,345 We’ve met. 1294 01:20:12,645 --> 01:20:15,749 I'm assuming you seek your previous command. 1295 01:20:15,882 --> 01:20:18,251 Gage has been tasked with leading your militia 1296 01:20:18,351 --> 01:20:20,520 and is far more qualified. 1297 01:20:21,540 --> 01:20:22,255 I'm sure he is. 1298 01:20:22,522 --> 01:20:24,557 I neither ask for rank nor pay. 1299 01:20:24,691 --> 01:20:26,693 I'm here to volunteer as your aide-de-camp. 1300 01:20:26,793 --> 01:20:28,294 I believe I could be of some assistance to you. 1301 01:20:28,395 --> 01:20:29,763 Oh, do not worry. 1302 01:20:30,300 --> 01:20:33,199 Young Washington. These uh, these French and their savages 1303 01:20:33,266 --> 01:20:36,803 may have been a formidable enemy to you and your militia, 1304 01:20:36,903 --> 01:20:41,410 but to the King's troops, they are more of a nuisance, really. 1305 01:20:41,107 --> 01:20:43,243 Bit of a waste of powder. 1306 01:20:43,610 --> 01:20:45,912 We will prevail. With ease. 1307 01:20:46,460 --> 01:20:47,113 But with all due respect, sir, 1308 01:20:47,247 --> 01:20:49,416 I do not think it will be with ease. 1309 01:20:49,516 --> 01:20:51,451 -Having fought-- -And lost. 1310 01:20:51,651 --> 01:20:53,453 Having fought within the region, sir, 1311 01:20:53,553 --> 01:20:55,288 I believe I could be of some help to you. 1312 01:20:55,388 --> 01:20:56,823 Fort Duquesne is difficult. 1313 01:20:56,956 --> 01:21:00,927 Duquesne can hardly detain me above three or four days. 1314 01:21:01,940 --> 01:21:03,530 Sir, this is a very different type of battle. 1315 01:21:03,630 --> 01:21:05,565 Just the trip to the fort alone is treach-- 1316 01:21:05,665 --> 01:21:06,733 A week at most. 1317 01:21:06,833 --> 01:21:07,567 A month. 1318 01:21:08,468 --> 01:21:09,269 A month? 1319 01:21:09,536 --> 01:21:10,437 If lucky. 1320 01:21:11,705 --> 01:21:12,439 For most of the journey, 1321 01:21:12,572 --> 01:21:13,673 you'll be traveling a single file. 1322 01:21:13,840 --> 01:21:15,608 over what is barely a trail. 1323 01:21:15,775 --> 01:21:17,677 Not even wide enough for wagons. 1324 01:21:17,811 --> 01:21:18,745 I've surveyed the land. 1325 01:21:18,878 --> 01:21:20,800 I know this land. 1326 01:21:20,613 --> 01:21:22,916 The French are located here, where the three rivers meet. 1327 01:21:23,160 --> 01:21:25,318 Because of the land, the style of warfare is, uh, 1328 01:21:25,485 --> 01:21:26,920 it's different. 1329 01:21:27,287 --> 01:21:28,555 These are not the open battlefields 1330 01:21:28,688 --> 01:21:29,556 to which you're accustomed. 1331 01:21:29,689 --> 01:21:32,625 I have fought on a great many battlefields. 1332 01:21:32,759 --> 01:21:34,940 Not in the new world, sir. 1333 01:21:34,160 --> 01:21:36,162 You lost in the new world. 1334 01:21:40,200 --> 01:21:41,468 Yes. 1335 01:21:41,634 --> 01:21:42,769 You're right. 1336 01:21:43,200 --> 01:21:45,271 But failure is a great teacher. 1337 01:21:47,674 --> 01:21:49,750 I desire to serve under someone of your ability 1338 01:21:49,209 --> 01:21:51,277 and experience to learn more. 1339 01:21:51,745 --> 01:21:52,512 Sir. 1340 01:21:58,184 --> 01:22:01,654 You may come. As advisor and aide. That is all. 1341 01:22:02,756 --> 01:22:04,124 Thank you, General Braddock. 1342 01:22:04,190 --> 01:22:06,893 Colonel Gage see that he is accommodated. 1343 01:22:06,993 --> 01:22:08,940 Yes, sir. 1344 01:22:11,831 --> 01:22:14,134 [drum beat plays] 1345 01:22:44,300 --> 01:22:45,331 [Braddock] What is the delay? 1346 01:22:45,532 --> 01:22:46,599 Move these wagons. 1347 01:22:46,733 --> 01:22:48,340 So, Washington. 1348 01:22:49,369 --> 01:22:53,440 From colonel to aide-de-camp, How the mighty have fallen. 1349 01:22:53,673 --> 01:22:56,676 Well, I was never given the Royal Commission as colonel, 1350 01:22:56,810 --> 01:22:58,445 so did it truly matter? 1351 01:23:00,130 --> 01:23:01,514 This is important to you? 1352 01:23:01,614 --> 01:23:02,816 Fairness? Yes. 1353 01:23:03,850 --> 01:23:07,153 Gage, what on God's earth is the delay here? 1354 01:23:07,520 --> 01:23:08,688 Fallen tree, I believe, sir. 1355 01:23:08,788 --> 01:23:10,123 Well, how-how do you expect to win a battle 1356 01:23:10,223 --> 01:23:11,725 if you can't even defeat a tree? 1357 01:23:11,825 --> 01:23:12,525 Yes, sir. 1358 01:23:13,260 --> 01:23:16,963 I have fought the King's battles on three continents, 1359 01:23:17,197 --> 01:23:20,133 but never have I been defeated by a tree. 1360 01:23:21,340 --> 01:23:22,836 [Braddock] This is no army. 1361 01:23:23,360 --> 01:23:25,405 This is a centipede with gout. 1362 01:23:27,640 --> 01:23:30,343 [Tucker] Henry, David. Look who's here. 1363 01:23:33,279 --> 01:23:34,247 Major? 1364 01:23:34,481 --> 01:23:36,116 Aide-de-camp. 1365 01:23:36,916 --> 01:23:39,486 It seems you're my superiors, actually. 1366 01:23:40,553 --> 01:23:42,989 Take up an axe and help us with this tree. 1367 01:23:43,490 --> 01:23:44,391 Gladly. 1368 01:23:51,631 --> 01:23:53,466 [Gage] What seems to be the delay? 1369 01:23:53,633 --> 01:23:55,168 I'm sorry, Colonel. 1370 01:23:55,635 --> 01:23:57,170 There's no **** road. 1371 01:23:58,204 --> 01:23:59,406 That's the delay. 1372 01:24:00,874 --> 01:24:03,900 [Gage] Washington, these are your friends? 1373 01:24:03,476 --> 01:24:05,311 Why do they not wear the King’s red? 1374 01:24:05,478 --> 01:24:06,312 Or at least try? 1375 01:24:06,446 --> 01:24:08,615 You stole our last uniforms. 1376 01:24:09,115 --> 01:24:10,950 Thievin' ********. 1377 01:24:11,451 --> 01:24:14,521 See, uh, indigo grows wild around here. 1378 01:24:15,550 --> 01:24:16,322 We use it for blue dye. 1379 01:24:16,523 --> 01:24:17,691 That's the color of Virginia. 1380 01:24:17,824 --> 01:24:19,250 You boys go’head, 1381 01:24:19,159 --> 01:24:22,195 wear all them pretty colors and get shot first. 1382 01:24:22,362 --> 01:24:25,532 I’ll blend into the woods and die an ol’ man. 1383 01:24:31,671 --> 01:24:34,307 What happened with your grand design? 1384 01:24:35,375 --> 01:24:36,810 Royal commission. 1385 01:24:38,110 --> 01:24:39,212 Little rich girl. 1386 01:24:39,679 --> 01:24:43,116 I buried those plans when I buried Christopher. 1387 01:24:50,490 --> 01:24:51,891 Why'd you come back? 1388 01:24:52,559 --> 01:24:54,561 Came back to apologize. 1389 01:24:55,729 --> 01:24:57,464 My ambition was selfish. 1390 01:24:57,964 --> 01:25:00,633 I owe a debt to every single one of you. 1391 01:25:00,734 --> 01:25:02,836 A debt I cannot repay, but... 1392 01:25:04,170 --> 01:25:08,708 When the time comes for battle, I will be there. 1393 01:25:09,209 --> 01:25:11,144 Fighting beside you. 1394 01:25:14,247 --> 01:25:15,315 Works for me. 1395 01:25:17,717 --> 01:25:18,918 [Henry chuckles] 1396 01:25:28,561 --> 01:25:29,929 [low rumbling sound] 1397 01:25:30,630 --> 01:25:31,331 [metal clinking] 1398 01:25:34,367 --> 01:25:36,870 [David] You need to place a wager, George. 1399 01:25:40,507 --> 01:25:44,770 How about you, uh, how about you place one for me? 1400 01:25:47,313 --> 01:25:49,315 You sure you're all right? 1401 01:25:50,684 --> 01:25:52,552 Yeah, never better. 1402 01:25:56,560 --> 01:25:58,291 -Thank you. -Of course. 1403 01:26:02,595 --> 01:26:04,230 Excuse me. 1404 01:26:07,670 --> 01:26:08,601 Why are y'all here? 1405 01:26:09,269 --> 01:26:10,370 We were sent. 1406 01:26:10,570 --> 01:26:11,237 By who? 1407 01:26:11,571 --> 01:26:12,872 The Fairfaxes. 1408 01:26:13,390 --> 01:26:14,474 You'll fight for nobles? 1409 01:26:14,641 --> 01:26:16,376 We fight in their stead. 1410 01:26:23,950 --> 01:26:26,186 [piano plays softly] 1411 01:26:26,653 --> 01:26:28,540 Is that a piano? 1412 01:26:30,890 --> 01:26:31,958 Braddock's. 1413 01:26:32,625 --> 01:26:35,328 Hauled it all the way from Alexandria. 1414 01:26:35,428 --> 01:26:36,396 I'm sorry. 1415 01:26:36,529 --> 01:26:40,200 We're cuttin' a road all the way through the Ohio territory... 1416 01:26:40,333 --> 01:26:41,968 for a piano. 1417 01:26:46,806 --> 01:26:48,740 God help us. 1418 01:26:48,842 --> 01:26:51,244 [George] One. Two. Three! 1419 01:26:51,344 --> 01:26:52,846 [men groan with effort] 1420 01:26:54,214 --> 01:26:55,348 -[David] Tucker! -[Henry] Watch your feet. 1421 01:26:55,648 --> 01:26:56,683 [David] It's gettin' stuck. 1422 01:26:56,783 --> 01:26:58,284 [overlapping chatter] 1423 01:26:58,752 --> 01:26:59,919 [David] Keep goin'! 1424 01:27:00,353 --> 01:27:01,454 [men groan with effort] 1425 01:27:01,554 --> 01:27:02,522 [George groans in pain] 1426 01:27:02,655 --> 01:27:03,590 [George coughs] 1427 01:27:03,690 --> 01:27:05,225 Hey, George. You sure you're all right? 1428 01:27:06,526 --> 01:27:07,327 I'm fine. 1429 01:27:07,427 --> 01:27:08,495 Keep pushing, keep pushing. 1430 01:27:08,595 --> 01:27:09,429 We're nearly there. 1431 01:27:09,562 --> 01:27:11,664 [Braddock] You will acquaint Mr. Hunter 1432 01:27:11,798 --> 01:27:14,434 that His Majesty’s service requires the further sum 1433 01:27:14,567 --> 01:27:17,170 of 10,000 pounds sterling. 1434 01:27:18,271 --> 01:27:21,775 [Braddock] How else are we to deal with the lack of roads 1435 01:27:22,420 --> 01:27:25,545 in a wilderness that is proven formidable? 1436 01:27:26,212 --> 01:27:27,313 Did you get that? 1437 01:27:27,447 --> 01:27:28,548 Yes, Your Excellency. 1438 01:27:28,682 --> 01:27:30,500 Now, where was I? 1439 01:27:32,185 --> 01:27:34,721 The siege had been the longest and the bloodiest... 1440 01:27:34,854 --> 01:27:35,655 [warbling voices] 1441 01:27:35,755 --> 01:27:36,523 Washington? 1442 01:27:36,690 --> 01:27:38,558 oh man, you’re pale as a ghost. 1443 01:27:41,628 --> 01:27:42,896 [Braddock muffled] Washington. 1444 01:27:43,797 --> 01:27:44,864 [Braddock] Washington! 1445 01:27:45,310 --> 01:27:45,865 Deliver the dispatch! 1446 01:27:46,320 --> 01:27:50,360 Sorry, Your Excellency, I was lost in your story. 1447 01:27:58,411 --> 01:27:59,245 Gist! 1448 01:28:05,752 --> 01:28:06,920 [Gage] How is he? 1449 01:28:09,923 --> 01:28:11,224 Dysentery. 1450 01:28:11,624 --> 01:28:13,360 His case is very severe. 1451 01:28:13,993 --> 01:28:16,229 High fever, terrible nightmares. 1452 01:28:16,396 --> 01:28:17,630 He calls out names. 1453 01:28:17,764 --> 01:28:19,632 How long will he be down? 1454 01:28:19,766 --> 01:28:23,903 Days, a week, forever. 1455 01:28:24,637 --> 01:28:25,872 Forever? 1456 01:28:26,720 --> 01:28:28,800 He'll survive, won't he? 1457 01:28:36,820 --> 01:28:37,830 Washington. 1458 01:28:40,754 --> 01:28:41,721 You're awake. 1459 01:28:42,288 --> 01:28:43,289 Where are we? 1460 01:28:43,690 --> 01:28:45,959 Five miles south of the river, past the great meadows, 1461 01:28:46,920 --> 01:28:47,193 where you fought. 1462 01:28:47,293 --> 01:28:48,895 At Necessity. Yes. 1463 01:28:48,962 --> 01:28:52,966 I’ve been tasked with a command of a flying column and 900 men. 1464 01:28:53,133 --> 01:28:54,968 We cross the Monongahela River tomorrow. 1465 01:28:55,680 --> 01:28:57,670 The next day we reach Fort Duquesne. 1466 01:28:57,971 --> 01:28:59,372 You should rest. 1467 01:28:59,506 --> 01:29:00,473 No! 1468 01:29:07,280 --> 01:29:08,648 Look to the trees. 1469 01:29:09,616 --> 01:29:12,519 This is a new world, treat it that way. 1470 01:29:12,652 --> 01:29:14,387 Do you not think me up to the task? 1471 01:29:14,521 --> 01:29:15,789 You weren't there. 1472 01:29:16,956 --> 01:29:18,792 I question the strategy. 1473 01:29:19,392 --> 01:29:20,527 [Nurse] That's enough. 1474 01:29:20,760 --> 01:29:22,629 Gage, look to the trees. 1475 01:29:23,963 --> 01:29:27,467 I've been preparing for this all my life, George. 1476 01:29:32,238 --> 01:29:33,273 Courage, man. 1477 01:29:36,710 --> 01:29:38,780 God please help us. 1478 01:29:46,753 --> 01:29:49,155 [dramatic music] 1479 01:29:53,793 --> 01:29:55,161 Hold the advance. 1480 01:29:55,328 --> 01:29:56,996 [Soldier] Hold the advance! 1481 01:29:57,330 --> 01:29:58,865 [Soldier] Hold the advance. 1482 01:30:03,336 --> 01:30:05,171 [eerie music plays] 1483 01:30:07,207 --> 01:30:08,575 Advance the column. 1484 01:30:08,875 --> 01:30:10,343 [Soldier] Advance the column. 1485 01:30:21,354 --> 01:30:23,623 [eerie music continues] 1486 01:30:30,530 --> 01:30:31,731 [bird call sound] 1487 01:30:32,650 --> 01:30:33,133 Halt! 1488 01:30:33,400 --> 01:30:34,467 [Soldier] Halt. 1489 01:30:38,571 --> 01:30:41,241 [man] Whoo! 1490 01:30:42,509 --> 01:30:44,744 [overlapping chatter] 1491 01:30:47,414 --> 01:30:48,481 [gunshot] 1492 01:30:50,160 --> 01:30:51,840 Ambush! 1493 01:30:51,317 --> 01:30:52,252 [men yelling] 1494 01:30:52,385 --> 01:30:53,353 [guns ****] 1495 01:30:53,486 --> 01:30:54,921 In line formation. 1496 01:30:56,656 --> 01:30:58,358 [Gage] In line formation! 1497 01:31:01,940 --> 01:31:02,950 [men whooping] 1498 01:31:02,195 --> 01:31:03,960 Form square! 1499 01:31:03,396 --> 01:31:04,230 Form square! 1500 01:31:04,831 --> 01:31:07,233 Form square, protect the column! 1501 01:31:08,168 --> 01:31:09,669 [gunshots impacting] 1502 01:31:10,503 --> 01:31:12,380 [men yelling and whooping] 1503 01:31:21,470 --> 01:31:22,949 Number one section, number two section. 1504 01:31:23,830 --> 01:31:24,384 In line formation. 1505 01:31:25,118 --> 01:31:28,455 Number one section, present... fire. 1506 01:31:32,920 --> 01:31:35,428 Number two section, present... fire. 1507 01:31:36,162 --> 01:31:38,565 Number one section, number two section. 1508 01:31:38,665 --> 01:31:40,330 To my rear! 1509 01:31:40,600 --> 01:31:42,135 Protect the colors! 1510 01:31:42,869 --> 01:31:44,300 Get 'em to the river. 1511 01:31:44,204 --> 01:31:45,805 -[David] To the river! -[Henry] To the river! 1512 01:31:45,905 --> 01:31:47,607 [inaudible yelling] 1513 01:31:47,974 --> 01:31:48,975 [Henry] To the river! 1514 01:31:49,750 --> 01:31:51,440 Get 'em to the river. Come on! 1515 01:31:51,711 --> 01:31:53,246 We'll regroup at the river! 1516 01:31:53,346 --> 01:31:55,115 [cacophony of yelling and gunfire] 1517 01:31:55,248 --> 01:31:56,282 Retreat! 1518 01:31:56,883 --> 01:31:57,984 [horse neighing] 1519 01:31:58,885 --> 01:32:00,787 [intense drum beats] 1520 01:32:05,325 --> 01:32:07,394 [Braddock] Make ready! Present... 1521 01:32:08,328 --> 01:32:08,962 Fire! 1522 01:32:10,630 --> 01:32:11,931 [gunfire] 1523 01:32:12,650 --> 01:32:13,600 Build a rank, build a rank! 1524 01:32:13,733 --> 01:32:14,634 Build a line! 1525 01:32:15,135 --> 01:32:15,769 Move forward! 1526 01:32:15,935 --> 01:32:16,870 Move forward! 1527 01:32:18,380 --> 01:32:18,772 [gunfire] 1528 01:32:20,600 --> 01:32:21,441 Build a rank! 1529 01:32:21,808 --> 01:32:23,760 [Braddock] Hold the line! Hold the line! 1530 01:32:23,910 --> 01:32:25,445 [intense, epic music] 1531 01:32:26,913 --> 01:32:28,415 [gunfire] 1532 01:32:30,316 --> 01:32:31,317 [cannon fire booms] 1533 01:32:40,694 --> 01:32:41,695 [cannon fire booms] 1534 01:32:44,364 --> 01:32:45,665 [gasping] 1535 01:32:51,871 --> 01:32:53,673 [cacophony of gunfire and yelling] 1536 01:32:53,840 --> 01:32:55,241 [explosion] 1537 01:32:55,375 --> 01:32:56,509 What happened? 1538 01:32:57,110 --> 01:32:58,111 We've been ambushed! 1539 01:32:58,244 --> 01:32:59,790 From where? 1540 01:32:59,212 --> 01:33:00,213 Over the hill! 1541 01:33:01,348 --> 01:33:03,490 [gunfire] 1542 01:33:06,953 --> 01:33:10,390 [sounds muffle, gasping as ringing starts] 1543 01:33:10,523 --> 01:33:11,891 [grunts with effort] 1544 01:33:15,962 --> 01:33:16,863 [gunfire] 1545 01:33:17,664 --> 01:33:19,332 [cannon fire] 1546 01:33:20,433 --> 01:33:22,469 [epic music] 1547 01:33:29,476 --> 01:33:30,844 I wouldn't bother, Washington. 1548 01:33:31,444 --> 01:33:32,712 The battle's lost. 1549 01:33:33,813 --> 01:33:34,681 Where's the General? 1550 01:33:34,814 --> 01:33:36,316 Ordered a full retreat. 1551 01:33:36,449 --> 01:33:37,250 And my men? 1552 01:33:37,450 --> 01:33:38,351 You have no men. 1553 01:33:38,485 --> 01:33:39,552 The Virginians. 1554 01:33:40,487 --> 01:33:42,550 They were at the front of the line. 1555 01:33:42,155 --> 01:33:44,124 It's nearly four miles from here. 1556 01:33:44,724 --> 01:33:46,993 If you go that way, you will die. 1557 01:33:47,894 --> 01:33:49,896 You look like death already. 1558 01:33:50,263 --> 01:33:51,464 Listen to me. 1559 01:33:53,466 --> 01:33:54,434 You'll never find them. 1560 01:33:54,601 --> 01:33:56,603 And even if you did, you'd never make it back. 1561 01:33:57,270 --> 01:33:58,571 [bullet whizzes] 1562 01:33:58,671 --> 01:33:59,673 Washington. 1563 01:34:00,407 --> 01:34:01,307 Washington. 1564 01:34:02,208 --> 01:34:03,343 Come, my friend. 1565 01:34:04,411 --> 01:34:06,479 What could be worth the risk? 1566 01:34:09,749 --> 01:34:11,351 [dramatic stinger] 1567 01:34:11,484 --> 01:34:12,752 My men. 1568 01:34:17,757 --> 01:34:19,192 [epic music] 1569 01:34:24,164 --> 01:34:26,866 [explosions thunder] 1570 01:34:32,639 --> 01:34:33,640 [soldier grunts] 1571 01:34:38,645 --> 01:34:39,746 [cannon booms] 1572 01:34:40,947 --> 01:34:41,948 [groans] 1573 01:34:42,820 --> 01:34:43,383 [epic music continues] 1574 01:34:50,123 --> 01:34:51,491 [Indistinct yelling] 1575 01:34:51,791 --> 01:34:53,260 Where is the General? 1576 01:34:53,193 --> 01:34:54,494 Where is Braddock? 1577 01:34:54,594 --> 01:34:56,396 Hey! Listen to me! 1578 01:34:56,529 --> 01:34:57,964 -[bullet whizzes by] -[horse neighs] 1579 01:34:58,398 --> 01:34:59,566 [groans] 1580 01:35:00,467 --> 01:35:02,969 Number one section. Number two section. 1581 01:35:03,690 --> 01:35:04,371 Fix bayonets. 1582 01:35:06,600 --> 01:35:07,107 [cacophony of gunfire and screams] 1583 01:35:07,240 --> 01:35:09,209 [yelling] 1584 01:35:09,409 --> 01:35:10,543 [indistinct yelling] 1585 01:35:12,780 --> 01:35:13,790 [groans] 1586 01:35:22,956 --> 01:35:24,824 [ominous tones] 1587 01:35:32,832 --> 01:35:34,434 [gunshots crack] 1588 01:35:36,803 --> 01:35:38,571 Where is the General? 1589 01:35:38,705 --> 01:35:40,173 [soldier] He's over here! 1590 01:35:40,407 --> 01:35:41,441 Over here! 1591 01:35:44,411 --> 01:35:45,311 General. 1592 01:35:45,679 --> 01:35:46,346 General. 1593 01:35:46,680 --> 01:35:49,149 [panting] 1594 01:35:49,549 --> 01:35:50,650 Washington. 1595 01:35:51,184 --> 01:35:52,185 Sir. 1596 01:35:53,286 --> 01:35:54,354 You ordered a retreat? 1597 01:35:54,854 --> 01:35:57,323 I ordered no retreat. 1598 01:36:00,994 --> 01:36:03,596 Rally the men and fall back. 1599 01:36:05,865 --> 01:36:06,566 Wear... 1600 01:36:06,866 --> 01:36:07,600 Wear this. 1601 01:36:07,767 --> 01:36:09,469 They'll know it's mine. 1602 01:36:13,807 --> 01:36:19,412 Take my horse and save as many as you can. 1603 01:36:22,820 --> 01:36:23,160 Yes, sir. 1604 01:36:24,718 --> 01:36:26,453 I won't let you down. 1605 01:36:28,154 --> 01:36:29,556 [dramatic music] 1606 01:36:31,891 --> 01:36:33,493 Who would have thought? 1607 01:36:35,228 --> 01:36:37,664 [inspiring music] 1608 01:36:39,999 --> 01:36:41,000 Retreat! 1609 01:36:41,670 --> 01:36:42,836 [booming thuds] 1610 01:36:44,871 --> 01:36:47,307 [George] Hold your ground, there is no retreat. 1611 01:36:47,474 --> 01:36:48,608 This way! 1612 01:36:50,430 --> 01:36:51,478 There is no retreat. 1613 01:36:53,213 --> 01:36:55,150 Fall back! Fall back! 1614 01:36:55,810 --> 01:36:57,851 Hold your ground, there is no retreat! 1615 01:36:58,510 --> 01:36:59,386 Hold fast! 1616 01:37:02,455 --> 01:37:03,556 Forward! 1617 01:37:05,959 --> 01:37:07,270 On me! 1618 01:37:07,627 --> 01:37:08,628 [Tucker] George! 1619 01:37:09,963 --> 01:37:11,231 Their advance ends here. 1620 01:37:11,364 --> 01:37:13,199 We will hold this line. 1621 01:37:13,466 --> 01:37:14,667 Fire and move! 1622 01:37:16,136 --> 01:37:17,437 Find cover in the trees. 1623 01:37:17,570 --> 01:37:18,972 Fire from the trees. 1624 01:37:19,720 --> 01:37:19,873 Spread out. 1625 01:37:20,400 --> 01:37:20,840 Spread out. 1626 01:37:21,708 --> 01:37:24,844 Men this is our land and we will fight for it. 1627 01:37:24,944 --> 01:37:25,945 Independent fire. 1628 01:37:26,790 --> 01:37:26,946 Independent fire! 1629 01:37:28,848 --> 01:37:29,849 George! 1630 01:37:30,283 --> 01:37:30,950 Tucker. 1631 01:37:31,785 --> 01:37:32,719 Where are the others? 1632 01:37:32,852 --> 01:37:33,887 Where's David? Where's Henry? 1633 01:37:33,953 --> 01:37:35,555 By the river, surrounded. 1634 01:37:35,689 --> 01:37:37,323 If they're still alive. 1635 01:37:37,490 --> 01:37:38,892 I'm going to try to reach them. 1636 01:37:38,958 --> 01:37:41,227 Tucker, rally as many as you can and move to the river. 1637 01:37:41,327 --> 01:37:42,696 Wait for my signal. 1638 01:37:42,796 --> 01:37:44,264 I won't let you down, sir. 1639 01:37:44,397 --> 01:37:45,465 I'm no officer. 1640 01:37:45,632 --> 01:37:47,567 You are the only leader on this field. 1641 01:37:47,667 --> 01:37:48,935 Buy me some time. 1642 01:37:51,104 --> 01:37:51,771 You there... 1643 01:37:51,905 --> 01:37:53,573 You, you, and you, follow me. We'll get to the river. 1644 01:37:53,673 --> 01:37:54,641 On my command! 1645 01:37:54,808 --> 01:37:55,675 [groans] 1646 01:37:55,842 --> 01:37:56,876 Make ready. 1647 01:37:57,544 --> 01:37:58,545 [horse neighs] 1648 01:37:58,712 --> 01:37:59,813 Fire! 1649 01:38:00,146 --> 01:38:01,881 [gunshots ring out] 1650 01:38:04,984 --> 01:38:07,320 [loud booming thuds] 1651 01:38:09,122 --> 01:38:10,623 [men yelling] 1652 01:38:11,991 --> 01:38:12,892 [gunshot] 1653 01:38:13,927 --> 01:38:16,329 Argh! You **** British guns. 1654 01:38:17,831 --> 01:38:18,832 [Sam whimpers] 1655 01:38:18,965 --> 01:38:20,834 No, No, No. Sam, stay with me, son. 1656 01:38:20,967 --> 01:38:23,203 Brits left us here to die. 1657 01:38:23,436 --> 01:38:24,904 You sound surprised. 1658 01:38:25,605 --> 01:38:26,606 [Charles] Sam... 1659 01:38:30,110 --> 01:38:31,311 [Henry] How many rounds left? 1660 01:38:31,478 --> 01:38:33,747 My gun doesn't even work, Henry. 1661 01:38:34,614 --> 01:38:35,849 [gunshots ringing] 1662 01:38:36,916 --> 01:38:38,118 Check for powder. 1663 01:38:41,755 --> 01:38:42,655 [horse neighs] 1664 01:38:43,423 --> 01:38:44,624 Henry, look. 1665 01:38:45,625 --> 01:38:46,893 [Henry] Is that... 1666 01:38:47,160 --> 01:38:48,828 [epic music] 1667 01:38:52,165 --> 01:38:53,466 It's Washington. 1668 01:38:53,566 --> 01:38:54,868 Man's a **** fool. 1669 01:38:59,105 --> 01:39:00,400 [grunts] 1670 01:39:00,173 --> 01:39:02,750 Come on. 1671 01:39:02,242 --> 01:39:03,410 [gunshots] 1672 01:39:03,510 --> 01:39:04,744 [grunting] 1673 01:39:09,849 --> 01:39:11,251 [yelling] 1674 01:39:11,885 --> 01:39:13,153 [gunshot] 1675 01:39:24,764 --> 01:39:25,799 -They're behind us. -[David] Huh? 1676 01:39:26,320 --> 01:39:27,734 They flanked you from the right side. 1677 01:39:27,834 --> 01:39:28,968 Well, what do we do? 1678 01:39:29,690 --> 01:39:29,769 We fight. 1679 01:39:29,869 --> 01:39:31,404 We're all out of power. 1680 01:39:32,806 --> 01:39:34,441 Has anybody got powder? 1681 01:39:34,607 --> 01:39:35,241 Who has powder? 1682 01:39:35,442 --> 01:39:36,509 Here! I got it! 1683 01:39:38,912 --> 01:39:40,460 Let's make 'em pay. 1684 01:39:41,348 --> 01:39:42,949 Reload every weapon you can find. 1685 01:39:43,830 --> 01:39:45,251 Men of Virginia, reload your weapons. 1686 01:39:45,352 --> 01:39:46,920 To the right, follow me. 1687 01:39:47,530 --> 01:39:49,389 Keep that powder on you and keep it dry. 1688 01:39:49,589 --> 01:39:51,591 Let's go, let's go! Let's give'em ****. 1689 01:39:52,592 --> 01:39:53,993 [David] Keep your head down, Henry. 1690 01:39:54,227 --> 01:39:55,195 [grunting] 1691 01:39:55,295 --> 01:39:57,564 [George] Virginians, take cover along the berm! 1692 01:39:59,666 --> 01:40:01,568 Keep your heads down. 1693 01:40:02,350 --> 01:40:03,870 [cacophony of gunfire and cannon explosions] 1694 01:40:09,175 --> 01:40:11,277 Reload your muskets. 1695 01:40:13,747 --> 01:40:15,949 Ahh... you *******. 1696 01:40:16,649 --> 01:40:17,717 Make ready. 1697 01:40:19,520 --> 01:40:20,120 Ready? 1698 01:40:20,253 --> 01:40:21,321 Present arms! 1699 01:40:23,723 --> 01:40:24,758 Fire! 1700 01:40:26,493 --> 01:40:27,394 Second rank. 1701 01:40:31,640 --> 01:40:31,831 Make ready. 1702 01:40:32,632 --> 01:40:33,600 Present arms. 1703 01:40:34,467 --> 01:40:35,468 Fire! 1704 01:40:39,439 --> 01:40:42,609 On my signal, take the men as fast as you can to the right. 1705 01:40:42,776 --> 01:40:44,477 What are you going to do? 1706 01:40:47,414 --> 01:40:48,815 George. 1707 01:40:49,416 --> 01:40:50,850 [epic music] 1708 01:40:55,321 --> 01:40:56,589 [gunfire] 1709 01:41:03,763 --> 01:41:05,632 He's makin’ himself a target. 1710 01:41:07,934 --> 01:41:09,669 [epic music] 1711 01:41:13,390 --> 01:41:14,407 [speaking Seneca] 1712 01:41:19,120 --> 01:41:20,347 [bullets whizzing] 1713 01:41:29,956 --> 01:41:30,890 Now! 1714 01:41:31,157 --> 01:41:31,991 Now! 1715 01:41:34,160 --> 01:41:35,161 [Tucker] Present! 1716 01:41:36,496 --> 01:41:37,397 Fire! 1717 01:41:39,632 --> 01:41:40,567 [Tucker] Freedom! 1718 01:41:40,734 --> 01:41:42,369 Independent fire! 1719 01:41:42,969 --> 01:41:45,472 [muskets cracking] 1720 01:41:45,705 --> 01:41:48,740 Men of Virginia, to the right! 1721 01:41:49,900 --> 01:41:50,410 [George] Go! Go! 1722 01:41:50,944 --> 01:41:52,479 [triumphant music] 1723 01:41:55,415 --> 01:41:57,500 [explosions thunder] 1724 01:42:05,625 --> 01:42:07,894 [dramatic music intensifies] 1725 01:42:26,513 --> 01:42:28,148 [distant gunshots] 1726 01:42:35,588 --> 01:42:39,920 Only tend to the ones who you can see breathing. 1727 01:42:39,192 --> 01:42:40,126 What is that? 1728 01:42:43,290 --> 01:42:45,965 [triumphant music] 1729 01:42:47,867 --> 01:42:49,169 [birds chirping] 1730 01:43:12,959 --> 01:43:15,161 [triumphant music continues] 1731 01:43:35,215 --> 01:43:36,750 What's wrong, sir? 1732 01:43:37,751 --> 01:43:38,952 Seen a ghost? 1733 01:43:39,552 --> 01:43:41,254 [triumphant music] 1734 01:43:51,331 --> 01:43:52,132 There was no order. 1735 01:43:52,265 --> 01:43:52,932 What? 1736 01:43:53,199 --> 01:43:54,267 To retreat. 1737 01:43:59,906 --> 01:44:02,420 The battle was lost, George. 1738 01:44:03,900 --> 01:44:06,460 I see no point in joining him in the grave. 1739 01:44:07,470 --> 01:44:09,215 Whose land is this, anyway? 1740 01:44:10,183 --> 01:44:11,384 It's our land. 1741 01:44:11,885 --> 01:44:14,120 Well, my land is an ocean away. 1742 01:44:21,761 --> 01:44:24,764 See, that is the difference between us. 1743 01:44:32,872 --> 01:44:34,700 You all right? 1744 01:44:34,174 --> 01:44:35,575 How are the others? 1745 01:44:35,975 --> 01:44:37,143 We lost a lot of men. 1746 01:44:37,243 --> 01:44:38,244 How many? 1747 01:44:39,412 --> 01:44:40,547 Hundreds. 1748 01:44:42,480 --> 01:44:43,850 [solemn music] 1749 01:44:51,591 --> 01:44:56,363 Thank you for coming back for us. 1750 01:45:02,402 --> 01:45:05,905 Major Washington, the Half-King. 1751 01:45:11,911 --> 01:45:14,800 [ominous music] 1752 01:45:30,530 --> 01:45:32,132 So, now you fight for the French? 1753 01:45:32,866 --> 01:45:35,802 I no longer fight wars that are not my own. 1754 01:45:35,935 --> 01:45:37,470 Then why are you here? 1755 01:45:37,971 --> 01:45:38,872 To find you. 1756 01:45:40,774 --> 01:45:41,775 Follow me. 1757 01:45:43,643 --> 01:45:44,944 [ominous music builds] 1758 01:45:51,685 --> 01:45:53,860 [speaking Native language] 1759 01:45:53,953 --> 01:45:56,389 He wants to know who you are. 1760 01:45:58,910 --> 01:45:59,250 Why? 1761 01:46:01,940 --> 01:46:02,729 [speaking Native language] 1762 01:46:08,268 --> 01:46:11,104 I ordered my warriors to shoot you. 1763 01:46:11,571 --> 01:46:12,806 All of them. 1764 01:46:14,441 --> 01:46:15,975 My men never miss. 1765 01:46:17,770 --> 01:46:19,879 [speaking Native language] 1766 01:46:28,388 --> 01:46:31,758 Our people have a legend. 1767 01:46:32,559 --> 01:46:35,628 A spirit of protection that shields those chosen, 1768 01:46:35,762 --> 01:46:37,630 those who walk in destiny. 1769 01:46:37,797 --> 01:46:41,334 [speaking Native language] 1770 01:46:41,801 --> 01:46:43,269 Creator chose you. 1771 01:46:43,703 --> 01:46:45,872 You've been shielded by the spirit. 1772 01:46:46,500 --> 01:46:49,750 [speaking Native language] 1773 01:46:49,209 --> 01:46:50,310 So, I ask again. 1774 01:46:50,510 --> 01:46:52,120 What are you called? 1775 01:46:55,115 --> 01:46:57,183 My name is George Washington. 1776 01:46:59,319 --> 01:47:00,787 [speaking Native language] 1777 01:47:03,623 --> 01:47:05,492 I will remember this name. 1778 01:47:09,195 --> 01:47:11,531 [Dinwiddie] Are those bullet holes in your jacket? 1779 01:47:11,798 --> 01:47:12,532 Apologies, 1780 01:47:12,665 --> 01:47:13,933 sir, this is the only uniform I own-- 1781 01:47:14,340 --> 01:47:15,769 You misunderstand my statement. 1782 01:47:15,869 --> 01:47:16,803 And your hat? 1783 01:47:17,404 --> 01:47:19,406 Yes, it's the only one I own as well. 1784 01:47:19,572 --> 01:47:20,573 The militia is in general-- 1785 01:47:20,707 --> 01:47:23,309 It also has a bullet hole in it. 1786 01:47:26,413 --> 01:47:28,140 How are you alive? 1787 01:47:29,549 --> 01:47:31,384 A divine hand, perhaps. 1788 01:47:31,651 --> 01:47:32,552 Perhaps. 1789 01:47:32,986 --> 01:47:34,120 That says maybe. 1790 01:47:35,880 --> 01:47:37,824 But you are the man of the hour. 1791 01:47:38,910 --> 01:47:39,159 That's certain. 1792 01:47:39,392 --> 01:47:41,528 Your journals to the council, they've been published 1793 01:47:41,628 --> 01:47:42,829 and have made you quite well known. 1794 01:47:42,962 --> 01:47:44,564 They've even awakened London 1795 01:47:44,731 --> 01:47:46,766 to the situation our colonies now face. 1796 01:47:46,866 --> 01:47:48,601 The way you describe the frontier 1797 01:47:48,735 --> 01:47:52,500 has sparked the imagination of many. 1798 01:47:53,807 --> 01:47:57,944 And, um... to your recent actions, 1799 01:47:59,846 --> 01:48:02,849 Mr. Washington's exemplary courage 1800 01:48:02,949 --> 01:48:06,386 was on full display as he evaded many attacks on his person 1801 01:48:06,519 --> 01:48:09,923 while he felled Indian and French enemies alike. 1802 01:48:10,900 --> 01:48:14,940 He also selflessly rescued hundreds of his men 1803 01:48:14,194 --> 01:48:15,995 during a most impressive retreat, 1804 01:48:16,129 --> 01:48:18,932 during which he continued to battle the enemy with fervor, 1805 01:48:19,320 --> 01:48:20,867 despite his infirm condition. 1806 01:48:21,000 --> 01:48:22,602 Well, we were defeated. 1807 01:48:23,690 --> 01:48:25,872 Sir, 450 lives lost, another 500 wounded. 1808 01:48:26,500 --> 01:48:27,700 But you have won. 1809 01:48:27,841 --> 01:48:29,442 Because you endured. 1810 01:48:30,543 --> 01:48:32,445 For most, failure is the end. 1811 01:48:32,612 --> 01:48:35,615 For you, it seems only to be the beginning. 1812 01:48:35,715 --> 01:48:38,485 And since leadership is the problem, 1813 01:48:40,954 --> 01:48:44,624 I'm going to give you the opportunity to answer. 1814 01:48:44,958 --> 01:48:46,292 A second chance. 1815 01:48:48,328 --> 01:48:50,230 We're forming a Virginia regiment, 1816 01:48:50,330 --> 01:48:52,465 1500 men, first of its kind in the colonies, 1817 01:48:52,632 --> 01:48:54,000 and want you to lead it. 1818 01:48:54,134 --> 01:48:55,769 I'm reinstating your rank as Colonel 1819 01:48:55,869 --> 01:48:57,270 in the Virginia Regiment. 1820 01:48:57,404 --> 01:48:59,272 And Commander in Chief of all forces 1821 01:48:59,406 --> 01:49:02,409 raised in defense of His Majesty's colony. 1822 01:49:03,900 --> 01:49:06,212 Do you accept this great honor? 1823 01:49:09,490 --> 01:49:11,151 Yes, sir. I do. 1824 01:49:11,384 --> 01:49:12,318 Well then. 1825 01:49:12,752 --> 01:49:13,887 We have much to discuss. 1826 01:49:13,987 --> 01:49:16,156 I have...but one request. 1827 01:49:17,190 --> 01:49:20,694 Washington, if you ask for equal pay or a royal commission-- 1828 01:49:20,794 --> 01:49:21,628 No, sir. 1829 01:49:22,962 --> 01:49:25,532 I would like to discuss the uniform. 1830 01:49:30,637 --> 01:49:31,638 Fall in! 1831 01:49:55,428 --> 01:49:57,664 Form up on Colonel Washington! 1832 01:50:02,402 --> 01:50:04,304 I am not a British officer. 1833 01:50:07,307 --> 01:50:09,709 I am not a gentleman of England. 1834 01:50:11,644 --> 01:50:15,148 I have no title, no royal commission. 1835 01:50:17,784 --> 01:50:19,886 But what I do have is you. 1836 01:50:21,988 --> 01:50:23,890 All of you. 1837 01:50:25,892 --> 01:50:27,327 I am a Virginian. 1838 01:50:30,230 --> 01:50:32,832 And it is my honor to serve you. 1839 01:50:33,767 --> 01:50:35,235 To Virginia! 1840 01:50:35,435 --> 01:50:36,770 [men] To Virginia! 1841 01:50:37,300 --> 01:50:38,772 [men yell and cheer] 1842 01:50:49,883 --> 01:50:51,317 To Virginia. 1843 01:50:59,592 --> 01:51:01,361 [dramatic music] 1844 01:51:42,535 --> 01:51:45,238 [dramatic music]