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A daring Dutch prince harbouring loyalties to France sets out to defeat the Spanish Armada.
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00:01:00At the beginning of the 16th century, Spain's dream of world conquest bogged down in the grim terrain of the Pyrenees.
00:01:18Along the mountain range, stretching the length of the French and Spanish border, an outnumbered force of French and sympathetic volunteers turned back every Spanish attack.
00:01:33Fighting among the volunteers was a small band of men from the Netherlands, led by Prince Roland of Harkin.
00:01:49Hold your fire. Now try this pass again.
00:02:00It's ruined!
00:02:02Help!
00:02:04It's ruined!
00:02:05It's ruined!
00:02:06Come on!
00:02:07Come on!
00:02:08Come on!
00:02:09Come on!
00:02:10Come on!
00:02:11ΠΎΡΠΏhet coach
00:02:28As he met as the south soldiers.
00:02:30Come on!
00:02:31Ah!
00:03:01My father was a brave man.
00:03:28You're all brave men, Nita.
00:03:38You know a king of his own will.
00:03:41We all take our chances against death.
00:03:45Prince Roland, General Dubois, request your presence.
00:03:50I'll arrange to send you home to Hagen.
00:04:02Bad news from Hagen.
00:04:04King Oswald.
00:04:05King Oswald?
00:04:06Prince Roland's brother, Stefan, is now king.
00:04:24I'm sorry, Roland.
00:04:25Believe me, your great loss is shared by all of France.
00:04:29We have lost a wonderful friend and neighbor.
00:04:33My father leaves many friends.
00:04:40I'm sorry we have to leave you at this time, General Dubois, when you're so desperately
00:04:43in need of men.
00:04:45We can hold Spain off here in the Pyrenees.
00:04:47We've proved that for five years.
00:04:49But I'm worried about defending another front.
00:04:53You know, your country could be the back door for an invasion of France.
00:04:58Roland, look at me.
00:05:00Shoes from a sergeant's wife, dress from his daughter, petticoats from a major's niece,
00:05:05and just guess where these came from.
00:05:08I have a good idea.
00:05:09I feel like a walking scarecrow.
00:05:11Look, Nita, your father taught you everything he knew as a soldier of fortune.
00:05:15But now you must behave as a countess or word.
00:05:17You can start by learning to wear dresses.
00:05:19You're growing up.
00:05:21The other men have noticed that for quite some time.
00:05:23The horses are saddled and men are ready, Roland.
00:05:26I will return from Hagen with even more men to help you.
00:05:29I'm riding to Hagen with Prince Roland.
00:05:31Goodbye, General Dubois.
00:05:32As befits a countess, you'll ride back in the coach the general is arranging for you.
00:05:35As befits a countess, why can't I make my own decisions?
00:05:38Because I won't have time to be a nursemaid.
00:05:40I'm sure your worries about my country are groundless, General.
00:05:43I will have my brother send a note of assurance to France.
00:05:46General, Your Grace.
00:05:55And should your answer to France's condolences on the death of your father be couched in friendly terms, Your Majesty,
00:06:00a Spain's attack on France through the Hagen border would be an even greater surprise.
00:06:06I already know Spain's advantages.
00:06:09I would rather discuss mine with Spain's most eminent ambassador.
00:06:15Your gains are in this agreement with King Philip of Spain.
00:06:20The terms as we discussed.
00:06:22We are to supply ships, arms, ammunition, and a token force of soldiers.
00:06:26And in return, we shall receive three northern provinces of France to add to the kingdom of Hagen.
00:06:31I know that, Trigue.
00:06:33But let us now discuss the security of these promises.
00:06:37For my word is Spain's word of honor.
00:06:39I need more.
00:06:41I just gave you my promise, Your Majesty.
00:06:43As you did Genoa and Venice.
00:06:46And you will forget the promises easily when you get what you want.
00:06:50You question Spain's honor?
00:06:53Count, if you would like to return to Spain with your tongue in your mouth, take your hand from your sword.
00:07:04What further assurances do you demand from Spain, Your Majesty?
00:07:08The hand of the Princess Maria in marriage.
00:07:11Princess Maria?
00:07:12This union of royal houses would, I feel, make Spain more inclined to honor her agreements.
00:07:17But it is not possible.
00:07:19Already there are plans for the betrothal of the Princess Maria to England's royal house.
00:07:23Then use England's borders for a surprise move on France.
00:07:29I can only send word to Spain, Your Majesty.
00:07:33Advise then that this romantic alliance is to be effected immediately.
00:07:37If Spain and Hagen are to enjoy a long and honorable relationship.
00:07:42Your Majesty, in the interests of Spain, will the people of Hagen cooperate in this move against France?
00:07:49I am their king.
00:07:52They obey my decrees.
00:07:53And your brother, Prince Roland, I understand he is fighting with the French.
00:07:57He has been recalled.
00:07:59But his sympathies, have they been recalled?
00:08:01Prince Roland's sympathies are subject to the demands of his king.
00:08:07Gentlemen, I am late for an engagement.
00:08:09The Countess Veronica?
00:08:13Her husband is on an errand for me.
00:08:16I feel responsible for her loneliness.
00:08:18We are clear, I hope, on my reward for influencing this alliance.
00:08:23King Philip has agreed to your terms.
00:08:24Sheik, I am worried about Prince Roland.
00:08:25I am worried about his cooperation.
00:08:26One word of warning to France and we lose the advantage of surprise.
00:08:28I share your doubts.
00:08:29But I have arranged a special welcome for our Prince.
00:08:31The Countess β
00:08:45Be careful, Nita.
00:09:04If Roland sees you, he'll flay us alive.
00:09:11French troops.
00:09:12This close to the Hagen border?
00:09:15The Hagen border?
00:09:16The Hagen border?
00:09:17The Hagen border?
00:09:18The Hagen border?
00:09:19The Hagen border?
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00:09:43Oh!
00:10:13Oh!
00:10:43Oh!
00:10:45Welcome home!
00:10:46Nina, what are you doing here?
00:10:47What's more important, what are they doing here?
00:10:53Rolling!
00:10:58I found this on him, evidently the leader.
00:11:00What is it?
00:11:03That is from Hagen.
00:11:04You see, they plan to kill you.
00:11:06But why would our own countrymen be disguised as French soldiers?
00:11:10Someone doesn't want me to reach Hagen.
00:11:14Why, I don't know.
00:11:16But I think it's better for your safety if you don't travel in my company.
00:11:19I'll go along with you, Prince Roland.
00:11:20Me too. All of us.
00:11:22No, wait. We'll separate.
00:11:24I'll trust you to care for the wounded.
00:11:26Now, where can we meet in Hagen?
00:11:28We can meet at my brother's inn.
00:11:30The row isn't off good. That's close to the palace.
00:11:33Well, you better get started.
00:11:36Jan, you stay with me.
00:11:38Uh, what about her?
00:11:41I'm afraid she stays with us.
00:12:08The men are down below.
00:12:15The men are down below.
00:12:17Very good.
00:12:18This insomma.
00:12:19Ah, but ...
00:12:20You see what happens.
00:12:21Now, what was happening up there?
00:12:22My brother.
00:12:24In fact nearly all of the townsmans impressed him to the army.
00:12:27Impressed?
00:12:28now what was happening up there my brother in fact nearly all of the townsmen impressed
00:12:38into the army impressed and also my son your highness he was barely 16 passing through my
00:12:45village they told me 23 were taken 23 out of a village of 40 men but hagen has never used
00:12:52anyone in the army but volunteers at my father's farm there was a visit from his majesty's tax
00:12:57collector half of his crop was taken for the army jan take nita to her home the rest of you stay here
00:13:04until i return keep out of sight i think i better see my brother
00:13:09we must look into this roland
00:13:25now tell me about yourself about spain france pyrenees oh you remember count treague he's now my prime
00:13:37minister majesty your highness you're looking well through no fault of some cutthroats you met along
00:13:45the way read this
00:13:46what do you make of it treague
00:13:50obviously an organized plot to kill the prince you will make an immediate inquiry into this matter
00:13:56majesty
00:13:57stephan what's happening in hagen i left a happy contented country now i find great unrest
00:14:04it's natural give the people time to get used to a new regime regime our father was quite
00:14:11old so were many of his ideas he was a wise ruler the prosperity of hagen was evidence of it his ambition
00:14:17was watered by senility new leaders with a vigor of youth strive for progress look at spain
00:14:23look at her expansion spain her expansion of what in it whose expense
00:14:27it's obvious roland that you and i are not going to be able to discuss the advantages of our
00:14:34alliance with spain
00:14:37our alliance with spain so
00:14:38i am going to allow you the comforts of the palace
00:14:42but i want no interference in the plans of your king
00:14:47do you understand
00:14:49your excuse
00:14:52what if the prince should try to escape and warn france
00:15:07he will receive the same treatment as any commoner who breaks my laws
00:15:10sorry your highness his majesty's orders
00:15:30you
00:15:35you
00:15:37you
00:15:53you
00:15:53Your Highness.
00:16:23I need your help.
00:16:29I'm hardly in a position to give anyone help.
00:16:33Your brother has gone mad with power.
00:16:35We must get word to France at once.
00:16:41You think we should warn France?
00:16:47What of your loyalty to my brother?
00:16:50My first loyalty is to Hagen.
00:16:53What can we do?
00:16:57King Stephan will hesitate in concluding his alliance with Spain
00:17:00if France moves an army to our border.
00:17:03You think I don't know that?
00:17:06And I have friends who will warn France if I don't return to them soon.
00:17:09There can be no delay.
00:17:11You must go to them now.
00:17:12How, on a platter?
00:17:13Father, I prepared the way.
00:17:16I prepared the way.
00:17:16Give me a moment to make sure.
00:17:38Your Excellency.
00:17:53Your Excellency.
00:18:02Your Highness.
00:18:03That should smoke out the rest of these rebels.
00:18:18Wake up!
00:18:44Wake up, man!
00:18:45Roland, we're about to storm the palace.
00:18:54Men, we've come home to a sick country.
00:18:57A country betrayed by...
00:18:59by my brother.
00:19:01We ride for France tonight.
00:19:03At once.
00:19:04Well, I thought you'd never get back.
00:19:10Why didn't you take her home?
00:19:11Why aren't all the tigers in the world behind bars?
00:19:13What did you find out?
00:19:15Found out that what you need is this in the right quarter.
00:19:17You did!
00:19:23You're under arrest!
00:19:28Stand or we shoot.
00:19:28I warned you not to interfere in my plans.
00:19:54But you disobeyed my orders and you killed one of my guards.
00:19:57There was good reason.
00:19:58Then we must try to change your reasoning.
00:20:00And this time, not within the comforts of the palace.
00:20:10For what Prince Roland did tonight, anyone else would be hanged.
00:20:13He is still my brother.
00:20:14Besides, after cooling his heels in prison,
00:20:19he may be willing to name his friends in the palace.
00:20:22Of course, Your Majesty.
00:20:23I hadn't thought of that.
00:20:42Captain Brock, they're here.
00:20:44Get the prisoners aboard.
00:20:46Aye, sir.
00:20:48Load the prisoners.
00:20:53Come on, get them.
00:21:10Into the hold.
00:21:14Try it.
00:21:41It's been seasoned by many former guests.
00:21:44And perhaps next time you'll obey my orders.
00:21:47I find the seat very comfortable, thank you.
00:22:01Close it up in the lager.
00:22:02Well, Captain.
00:22:11You understand.
00:22:12This plan of yours will destroy all of the prisoners.
00:22:16Be sure you understand that, Captain.
00:22:18But it must look like an accident.
00:22:20Any suspicion will mean my head and yours.
00:22:23There will be none, rest assured.
00:22:27And I'm looking forward to my new ship.
00:22:29I'm sick of that tub and its filthy cargoes.
00:22:32Your pick of the Spanish merchantman, Captain.
00:22:34You know, if I can't believe it, my head and I'll be holding it.
00:22:41I'm looking forward to my ship.
00:22:42You know, I'll be pulling it.
00:22:44Go ahead and see you.
00:22:46You know, they'll be a bit Sven.
00:22:49Keep going through yourself.
00:22:52Come here.
00:22:53Come on!
00:22:54Move, move it!
00:22:55Beat it!
00:22:56Come on!
00:22:57Come on.
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