1 00:00:03,003 --> 00:00:05,838 ( chattering ) 2 00:00:12,012 --> 00:00:14,805 - ( violin playing ) - ( chatter continues ) 3 00:00:16,350 --> 00:00:17,808 How much are these? 4 00:01:13,615 --> 00:01:17,118 Simcoe: These spies are even more cunning than l thought. 5 00:01:17,286 --> 00:01:20,037 They appear to have been operating for some time 6 00:01:20,205 --> 00:01:21,831 right under our noses. 7 00:01:21,999 --> 00:01:24,500 ( whickering ) 8 00:01:25,919 --> 00:01:27,586 Spies? 9 00:01:27,754 --> 00:01:30,673 Now they've been promoted from conspirators to spies? 10 00:01:30,841 --> 00:01:33,217 Well, the distinction is hardly great. 11 00:01:33,385 --> 00:01:34,760 And yet still no evidence. 12 00:01:34,928 --> 00:01:37,805 No names, just conjecture and gossip. 13 00:01:37,973 --> 00:01:40,725 Gossip is how these things start. 14 00:01:40,892 --> 00:01:44,520 Scripture tells us that the tongue is a restless evil 15 00:01:44,688 --> 00:01:46,939 - full of deadly poison. - And it tells us that 16 00:01:47,107 --> 00:01:49,442 "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor." 17 00:01:49,609 --> 00:01:51,235 lt's been a month, Captain Simcoe. 18 00:01:51,403 --> 00:01:53,696 Where is this mythical Patriot petition 19 00:01:53,864 --> 00:01:54,864 that l was promised? 20 00:01:55,032 --> 00:01:58,576 l've yet to uncover it. l fear it's likely been destroyed. 21 00:01:58,744 --> 00:02:00,619 So then all you have is gossip. 22 00:02:11,173 --> 00:02:13,299 Simcoe: l have a sense the conspirators 23 00:02:13,467 --> 00:02:15,134 know that l'm coming for them. 24 00:02:16,678 --> 00:02:19,972 ( stomping, whickering ) 25 00:02:21,058 --> 00:02:22,266 Calm down, Bucephalus. 26 00:02:22,434 --> 00:02:24,060 ( breathing heavily ) 27 00:02:24,227 --> 00:02:25,269 ( whinnies ) 28 00:02:25,437 --> 00:02:27,480 Shh, calm down. Calm, boy. 29 00:02:27,647 --> 00:02:29,065 Simcoe: He's gone mad! 30 00:02:31,485 --> 00:02:33,611 - ( whinnies ) - Easy! Easy! Boy! Easy! 31 00:02:33,779 --> 00:02:37,156 ( breathing heavily ) 32 00:02:38,658 --> 00:02:40,868 - Bucephalus, calm. - ( whinnies ) 33 00:02:41,036 --> 00:02:42,995 - Bucephalus! - Out! 34 00:02:45,540 --> 00:02:47,833 ( moaning ) 35 00:02:48,001 --> 00:02:49,627 - ( Bucephalus whinnying ) - ( clatter ) 36 00:02:49,795 --> 00:02:51,295 Ah! 37 00:02:51,463 --> 00:02:53,923 ( whinnying continues ) 38 00:02:56,593 --> 00:03:00,429 - ( panting ) - Someone was in a hurry. 39 00:03:02,224 --> 00:03:04,183 Oh, believe me. l wish we had more time. 40 00:03:07,604 --> 00:03:10,856 lf l could, l'd leave this place with you tomorrow. 41 00:03:15,070 --> 00:03:17,071 But you can't. 42 00:03:22,494 --> 00:03:25,955 And neither can l. 43 00:03:26,123 --> 00:03:28,040 You've your obligation to your family... 44 00:03:29,793 --> 00:03:33,170 and we both have our roles to play for Washington... 45 00:03:33,338 --> 00:03:35,631 - Mr. Culpepper. - Mm. 46 00:03:37,008 --> 00:03:39,093 - l hate that name. - ( laughs ) 47 00:03:39,261 --> 00:03:41,095 Oh, l don't know. 48 00:03:41,263 --> 00:03:42,596 l quite like it. 49 00:03:42,764 --> 00:03:45,141 Oh, really? 50 00:03:45,308 --> 00:03:48,227 After all, if l can't be Mrs. Woodhull, 51 00:03:48,395 --> 00:03:50,646 perhaps l can be Mrs. Culpepp-- 52 00:03:50,814 --> 00:03:52,064 No, don't say it. 53 00:03:52,232 --> 00:03:54,859 - Don't say it. - ( laughing ) 54 00:04:11,334 --> 00:04:14,503 ( Bucephalus snorting, whickering ) 55 00:04:25,557 --> 00:04:28,392 Oh, God. Oh, God. 56 00:04:28,560 --> 00:04:31,395 Bucephalus. Bucephalus. 57 00:04:31,563 --> 00:04:33,939 Shh, shh, shh. 58 00:04:34,107 --> 00:04:36,400 Bucephalus. 59 00:04:36,568 --> 00:04:39,111 Bucephalus, shh, shh. 60 00:04:39,279 --> 00:04:40,488 Easy, boy. 61 00:04:40,655 --> 00:04:43,574 Easy. Be still. Be still. 62 00:04:52,626 --> 00:04:54,376 ( cocks gun ) 63 00:05:02,886 --> 00:05:05,012 Hush, hush 64 00:05:05,180 --> 00:05:06,639 There's snakes in the garden 65 00:05:06,806 --> 00:05:10,392 Soul for sale 66 00:05:10,560 --> 00:05:13,479 Blood on the rise 67 00:05:14,773 --> 00:05:17,316 Hush, hush 68 00:05:17,484 --> 00:05:22,613 - l can't wait anymore - Soul for sale 69 00:05:22,781 --> 00:05:26,325 l can't wait anymore 70 00:05:29,079 --> 00:05:31,747 Hush, hush. 71 00:05:36,086 --> 00:05:38,087 Doctor: You did him a mercy. 72 00:05:40,215 --> 00:05:42,424 His heart was under great stress. 73 00:05:45,053 --> 00:05:47,721 And l've little doubt of the cause. 74 00:05:47,889 --> 00:05:50,391 Are you suggesting poison? 75 00:05:50,559 --> 00:05:53,727 Well, l don't know much about them, but there's-- 76 00:05:53,895 --> 00:05:57,648 there's a foreign smell to this apple, like almonds. 77 00:05:57,816 --> 00:05:59,733 Of course he was poisoned. 78 00:05:59,901 --> 00:06:01,360 What else could it be? 79 00:06:01,528 --> 00:06:04,238 He was-- he was in perfect health. 80 00:06:04,406 --> 00:06:06,490 Just perfect. Perfect. 81 00:06:06,658 --> 00:06:09,243 This was murder. 82 00:06:09,411 --> 00:06:11,161 This was a senseless murder. 83 00:06:11,329 --> 00:06:15,416 l doubt Bucephalus was the intended target, Major. 84 00:06:15,584 --> 00:06:17,960 Didn't you often eat the same apples you fed him? 85 00:06:19,796 --> 00:06:23,799 Someone was trying to kill you, sir. 86 00:06:23,967 --> 00:06:26,176 Do you know where this fruit came from? 87 00:06:26,344 --> 00:06:29,597 Uh, Brewster-- Lucas Brewster. 88 00:06:29,764 --> 00:06:33,058 He has the biggest orchard in town. 89 00:06:33,226 --> 00:06:36,645 Brewster is one of the names at the top of my list. 90 00:06:36,813 --> 00:06:38,188 A miscreant in his youth, 91 00:06:38,356 --> 00:06:40,983 vocal in his rejection of any authority. 92 00:06:42,527 --> 00:06:46,030 l'll detain him while we search his farm. 93 00:06:47,073 --> 00:06:48,449 Ben: The answer was here all the time. 94 00:06:48,617 --> 00:06:50,242 Sir, we merely needed the key. 95 00:06:50,410 --> 00:06:53,329 The cipher key, from Major Andre's own code book no less, 96 00:06:53,496 --> 00:06:55,205 courtesy of our friend in New York. 97 00:06:55,373 --> 00:06:59,168 Mr. Culpepper does not shy away from the bold play. 98 00:06:59,336 --> 00:07:01,003 And once Mr. Sackett deciphered it, 99 00:07:01,171 --> 00:07:03,672 we were able to apply it to the encrypted dispatches 100 00:07:03,840 --> 00:07:05,382 that we intercepted last month. 101 00:07:05,550 --> 00:07:07,092 "And immediately there fell from his eyes 102 00:07:07,260 --> 00:07:08,969 as it had been scales, 103 00:07:09,137 --> 00:07:10,929 and he received sight forthwith." 104 00:07:11,097 --> 00:07:12,306 Mr. Sackett, it seems, 105 00:07:12,474 --> 00:07:14,558 has undergone a conversion to faith. 106 00:07:14,726 --> 00:07:16,685 Hmm, perhaps because, for the first time, 107 00:07:16,853 --> 00:07:19,355 we are able to see their movements as a deity might-- 108 00:07:19,522 --> 00:07:20,981 from on high. 109 00:07:21,149 --> 00:07:25,319 Sir, the enemy will try to take Philadelphia by sea, 110 00:07:25,487 --> 00:07:27,446 via the Delaware Bay. 111 00:07:27,614 --> 00:07:30,949 All of our scouting reports argue that the attacks 112 00:07:31,117 --> 00:07:32,368 will come by land from the north. 113 00:07:32,535 --> 00:07:33,952 That's what they want you to think. 114 00:07:34,120 --> 00:07:36,955 lt's a feint, sir. The dispatches indicate 115 00:07:37,123 --> 00:07:39,541 that General Howe has ordered 3,000 men 116 00:07:39,709 --> 00:07:42,544 to be withdrawn from Cornwallis's troops 117 00:07:42,712 --> 00:07:45,381 and quietly marched to Staten lsland, 118 00:07:45,548 --> 00:07:47,966 where the Royal Navy has secretly gathered 119 00:07:48,134 --> 00:07:51,011 over 100 boats for an expeditionary force. 120 00:07:51,179 --> 00:07:53,889 The order reportedly left Cornwallis in high dudgeon, 121 00:07:54,057 --> 00:07:55,974 anxious as he was to personally thank you 122 00:07:56,142 --> 00:07:58,268 for disrupting a visit to his wife with that, uh, 123 00:07:58,436 --> 00:08:00,688 Trenton affair. 124 00:08:02,357 --> 00:08:05,901 Major Tallmadge, you are to ready a detachment 125 00:08:06,069 --> 00:08:08,821 to rendezvous with General Arnold in Connecticut, 126 00:08:08,988 --> 00:08:10,656 dragoons and militia, immediately. 127 00:08:10,824 --> 00:08:11,949 North? 128 00:08:12,117 --> 00:08:14,368 But, sir, we've just proven 129 00:08:14,536 --> 00:08:15,911 that the attack will be coming from-- 130 00:08:16,079 --> 00:08:18,080 From the south, 131 00:08:18,248 --> 00:08:19,456 which is why l will make plans 132 00:08:19,624 --> 00:08:22,626 to shore up our defenses on the Delaware, if you agree. 133 00:08:22,794 --> 00:08:25,129 - Of course, sir. - Good, 134 00:08:25,296 --> 00:08:29,049 then unless you think it's wise to inform the enemy of our plan, 135 00:08:29,217 --> 00:08:31,176 perhaps you will join me in convincing them 136 00:08:31,344 --> 00:08:33,554 that their plan is working. 137 00:08:33,722 --> 00:08:36,140 A counter-feint. 138 00:08:40,270 --> 00:08:43,439 You have discretion to act as you see fit 139 00:08:43,606 --> 00:08:45,190 to advance the mission. 140 00:08:49,612 --> 00:08:51,071 l'll stay here. 141 00:09:25,648 --> 00:09:27,399 ( giggles ) 142 00:09:29,694 --> 00:09:31,820 ( door closes ) 143 00:09:38,870 --> 00:09:40,954 ( silverware clatters ) 144 00:09:46,127 --> 00:09:48,045 Oh, Mrs. Woodhull, l didn't know you were coming. 145 00:09:48,213 --> 00:09:49,671 l'm sorry to startle you, Mr. Baker. 146 00:09:49,839 --> 00:09:51,757 l thought you were my husband. 147 00:09:53,301 --> 00:09:55,135 Would you like me to cook something? 148 00:09:55,303 --> 00:09:56,345 Oh, no, no. 149 00:09:56,513 --> 00:09:57,971 - l couldn't ask that. - lt's-- it's fine. 150 00:09:58,139 --> 00:10:01,183 l'd do it for Abraham, but he's not here. 151 00:10:02,644 --> 00:10:05,312 l can hazard a guess of where he is, of course. 152 00:10:05,480 --> 00:10:07,022 Or who he's with. 153 00:10:07,190 --> 00:10:09,441 Perhaps l should leave. 154 00:10:09,609 --> 00:10:12,069 Why? 155 00:10:12,237 --> 00:10:14,822 You're the only one who really lives here now. 156 00:10:18,952 --> 00:10:21,203 Tell me, Mr. Baker... 157 00:10:24,457 --> 00:10:25,666 did your parents marry for love 158 00:10:25,834 --> 00:10:28,001 or did their parents decide for them? 159 00:10:29,546 --> 00:10:32,673 l never knew my parents. 160 00:10:32,841 --> 00:10:35,801 l was told my father was a sailor and my mother... 161 00:10:38,638 --> 00:10:41,265 l was raised in an orphanage. 162 00:10:41,432 --> 00:10:42,933 l never had the luxury of growing up 163 00:10:43,101 --> 00:10:46,395 in a home like this, as your son will. 164 00:10:49,148 --> 00:10:51,108 There is love here, Mrs. Woodhull. 165 00:10:53,236 --> 00:10:55,988 l know because l know what its absence feels like. 166 00:10:58,658 --> 00:11:01,410 ( chattering ) 167 00:11:07,333 --> 00:11:08,876 ( door opens ) 168 00:11:09,043 --> 00:11:12,963 - ls the owner here? DeJong? - No, but l can get him. 169 00:11:13,131 --> 00:11:15,173 Whatever they said l did, it's not true. 170 00:11:15,341 --> 00:11:16,383 That's enough out of you. 171 00:11:16,551 --> 00:11:18,552 Tell him we're taking his cellar as a temporary jail. 172 00:11:18,720 --> 00:11:21,054 Orders of the major. l need you to open it. 173 00:11:22,974 --> 00:11:25,309 Man: Was that Lucas Brewster? 174 00:11:27,979 --> 00:11:29,897 Man #2: They arrested Lucas Brewster. 175 00:11:32,942 --> 00:11:37,279 Richard: l admit the evidence is damning, 176 00:11:37,447 --> 00:11:39,531 though l find it hard to imagine 177 00:11:39,699 --> 00:11:41,533 a man afflicted with palsy 178 00:11:41,701 --> 00:11:45,162 would have the steady hand to mix poison. 179 00:11:45,330 --> 00:11:47,331 A weak constitution is an excellent cover 180 00:11:47,498 --> 00:11:48,832 for a devious mind. 181 00:11:49,000 --> 00:11:52,169 - Abraham? - Forgive the intrusion. 182 00:11:52,337 --> 00:11:54,254 l heard Lucas Brewster's been arrested. 183 00:11:54,422 --> 00:11:55,714 Are the charges serious? 184 00:11:55,882 --> 00:11:58,133 Very, Captain Simcoe believes that Brewster 185 00:11:58,301 --> 00:12:00,636 killed Major Hewlett's horse with a poisoned apple 186 00:12:00,803 --> 00:12:03,972 intended for the major himself. 187 00:12:04,140 --> 00:12:06,475 He died for me. 188 00:12:08,227 --> 00:12:09,645 These are serious charges. 189 00:12:09,812 --> 00:12:12,314 ls there any evidence to support them? 190 00:12:12,482 --> 00:12:13,941 We have the matter well in hand. 191 00:12:14,108 --> 00:12:15,275 Thank you, Farmer Woodhull. 192 00:12:15,443 --> 00:12:18,862 Has Brewster in any way confessed? 193 00:12:19,030 --> 00:12:20,614 No. 194 00:12:20,782 --> 00:12:23,200 But l expect a noose will make an honest man of him. 195 00:12:23,368 --> 00:12:27,371 Perhaps before rushing to that conclusion, 196 00:12:27,538 --> 00:12:28,997 we should send for someone more 197 00:12:29,165 --> 00:12:31,333 expert than Dr. Mabbs. 198 00:12:32,835 --> 00:12:36,004 lf we are gonna hang a citizen of Setauket, 199 00:12:36,172 --> 00:12:38,632 the accusation should be confirmed. 200 00:12:38,800 --> 00:12:42,886 Of course, Your Honor. Every care should be taken. 201 00:12:44,305 --> 00:12:46,098 l'll advise the major. 202 00:12:51,771 --> 00:12:52,854 Oh, damn. 203 00:12:53,022 --> 00:12:55,649 Mary borrowed my coach to visit you with Thomas. 204 00:12:55,817 --> 00:12:57,484 That's all right, l can give you a ride into town. 205 00:12:57,652 --> 00:12:59,194 - Right. - Could l accompany you? 206 00:12:59,362 --> 00:13:01,279 Abe: Wouldn't your own horse be faster? 207 00:13:01,447 --> 00:13:03,156 Simcoe: l'm in no rush. 208 00:13:03,324 --> 00:13:04,741 And l'd appreciate the chance to discuss the case 209 00:13:04,909 --> 00:13:06,368 against Brewster with Your Honor. 210 00:13:06,536 --> 00:13:08,036 l must say, l'm pleased to see you two 211 00:13:08,204 --> 00:13:09,621 have moved past your differences. 212 00:13:09,789 --> 00:13:11,748 lndeed. 213 00:13:11,916 --> 00:13:13,709 l've learned that patience and forbearance 214 00:13:13,876 --> 00:13:17,713 are much preferred to anger and rash action. 215 00:13:17,880 --> 00:13:20,215 l agree, especially when personal grudges 216 00:13:20,383 --> 00:13:22,009 end up affecting those who are innocent. 217 00:13:22,176 --> 00:13:23,802 Yes, the innocent must be protected at all costs. 218 00:13:23,970 --> 00:13:26,179 That must be the foremost concern of any justice-- 219 00:13:26,347 --> 00:13:27,514 - ( gunshot ) - Ah! 220 00:13:27,682 --> 00:13:29,558 Father! Father! 221 00:13:30,560 --> 00:13:32,602 Stay down! 222 00:13:32,770 --> 00:13:34,438 Oh, Jesus. 223 00:13:34,605 --> 00:13:36,898 lt came from over there. 224 00:13:37,066 --> 00:13:39,901 Father, look at me. Look at me! 225 00:13:40,069 --> 00:13:41,361 Help! 226 00:13:41,529 --> 00:13:43,238 Soldier: Behind the fence! 227 00:13:43,406 --> 00:13:45,365 Father! 228 00:13:48,703 --> 00:13:49,995 Wait, let him drink. Let him drink. 229 00:13:50,163 --> 00:13:51,705 Drink, drink, drink. 230 00:13:51,873 --> 00:13:53,790 Now hold him. Hold him down. 231 00:13:53,958 --> 00:13:55,625 ( grunting ) 232 00:13:55,793 --> 00:13:57,419 Look at me, Father. Look at me. 233 00:13:57,587 --> 00:14:00,422 Just breathe. Just breathe. 234 00:14:00,590 --> 00:14:02,424 - Put pressure, pressure. - Hold him down. 235 00:14:02,592 --> 00:14:03,884 Oh, my God. 236 00:14:05,261 --> 00:14:07,054 Please, take him away. 237 00:14:07,221 --> 00:14:08,680 What happened? 238 00:14:10,016 --> 00:14:11,767 He's been shot-- 239 00:14:11,934 --> 00:14:13,852 just outside a few hours ago. 240 00:14:14,020 --> 00:14:16,772 Whoever it was has escaped for the moment, 241 00:14:16,939 --> 00:14:17,939 but will be found soon. 242 00:14:18,107 --> 00:14:20,776 Abe: Come on, hurry up. 243 00:14:20,943 --> 00:14:22,986 l'll be right there. 244 00:14:26,407 --> 00:14:28,784 ( grunting ) 245 00:14:34,957 --> 00:14:37,292 That's good. All right, he's done. 246 00:14:37,460 --> 00:14:38,668 Praise be to God. 247 00:14:38,836 --> 00:14:40,128 lf that ball had punctured his stomach 248 00:14:40,296 --> 00:14:42,589 or had shattered on a rib, he'd be gone. 249 00:14:42,757 --> 00:14:44,925 ( whispers ) 250 00:14:45,093 --> 00:14:46,760 ( pants ) 251 00:14:47,762 --> 00:14:49,638 Wh-- 252 00:14:49,806 --> 00:14:51,807 - ls he dead? - No. 253 00:14:51,974 --> 00:14:54,434 He's just overcome. 254 00:14:54,602 --> 00:14:58,021 We found the place where he was shot from. 255 00:14:58,189 --> 00:15:00,899 A fence rail still spotted with his powder, 256 00:15:01,067 --> 00:15:04,111 and we found this nearby. 257 00:15:04,278 --> 00:15:06,905 Must've used it as wadding for a shot. 258 00:15:07,073 --> 00:15:09,366 lt appears to be torn from a book. 259 00:15:09,534 --> 00:15:10,867 The wadding survived? 260 00:15:11,035 --> 00:15:14,162 lt's not any book. A Bible. 261 00:15:14,330 --> 00:15:17,207 A verse from Judges. 262 00:15:17,375 --> 00:15:19,876 Hmm. 263 00:15:20,044 --> 00:15:22,838 An assassin who wraps his boulette 264 00:15:23,005 --> 00:15:24,256 in the word of God. 265 00:15:24,423 --> 00:15:27,634 l want every firearm 266 00:15:27,802 --> 00:15:29,928 in this town surrendered tomorrow 267 00:15:30,096 --> 00:15:32,305 and anyone who does not comply 268 00:15:32,473 --> 00:15:35,142 must be considered a suspect and arrested. 269 00:15:35,309 --> 00:15:37,352 Simcoe: l'll post the order immediately. 270 00:15:39,772 --> 00:15:42,232 l promise you, we'll find the man who did this 271 00:15:42,400 --> 00:15:45,694 and the rest of this league of assassins. 272 00:15:56,038 --> 00:15:57,914 Hewlett: State your name. 273 00:15:58,082 --> 00:16:00,250 Walter Havens. 274 00:16:00,418 --> 00:16:03,044 Havens. One blunderbuss. 275 00:16:03,212 --> 00:16:05,922 The rebel whaleboats are ranging further up the coast. 276 00:16:06,090 --> 00:16:08,466 Without my shot, they'll take my catch. 277 00:16:08,634 --> 00:16:10,093 Your weapon will be returned to you 278 00:16:10,261 --> 00:16:12,721 when l'm reassured the town is once again safe. 279 00:16:14,182 --> 00:16:16,808 Safe for whom? 280 00:16:18,644 --> 00:16:22,063 Make a note-- "Less than fully cooperative." 281 00:16:22,231 --> 00:16:24,816 Oh, this is hardly necessary in your case, Abraham. 282 00:16:24,984 --> 00:16:27,569 The law applies to me the same as anyone else, sir. 283 00:16:30,573 --> 00:16:33,950 Mark him down-- "Very cooperative." 284 00:16:34,118 --> 00:16:36,077 ( murmuring ) 285 00:16:42,043 --> 00:16:43,668 State your name. 286 00:16:43,836 --> 00:16:45,086 You know who l am. 287 00:16:45,254 --> 00:16:47,255 State your name. 288 00:16:47,423 --> 00:16:50,217 Nathaniel Tallmadge. 289 00:16:50,384 --> 00:16:53,428 This is my church that you now call your stables. 290 00:16:53,596 --> 00:16:56,556 l think it suits the town better as a defensive fortification 291 00:16:56,724 --> 00:16:58,892 rather than a pulpit for seditious sermons. 292 00:16:59,060 --> 00:17:02,312 A fine fowling piece. 293 00:17:02,480 --> 00:17:04,105 lf you say so. 294 00:17:04,273 --> 00:17:06,483 But what does a man of the cloth 295 00:17:06,651 --> 00:17:07,943 need weapons for? 296 00:17:08,110 --> 00:17:10,695 Are we now practicing the insurrection 297 00:17:10,863 --> 00:17:11,947 that we preached? 298 00:17:12,114 --> 00:17:14,699 l never minded fighting for a just cause. 299 00:17:14,867 --> 00:17:18,078 Or speaking against an unjust one. 300 00:17:22,833 --> 00:17:24,167 "For all they that take the sword 301 00:17:24,335 --> 00:17:26,378 shall perish by the sword." 302 00:17:28,923 --> 00:17:31,216 ( gun clatters ) 303 00:17:31,384 --> 00:17:33,927 ( quietly ) Everything is set, Captain. 304 00:17:39,267 --> 00:17:41,643 Now they've taken our guns, we're at their mercy. 305 00:17:41,811 --> 00:17:42,894 You mean the mercy of the rebels 306 00:17:43,062 --> 00:17:44,854 like the one they've got locked up down below. 307 00:17:45,022 --> 00:17:46,314 Figures that it's a Brewster. 308 00:17:46,482 --> 00:17:47,607 l'm married to a Brewster. 309 00:17:47,775 --> 00:17:50,318 Moses? 310 00:17:50,486 --> 00:17:51,903 Moses, do you still have it? 311 00:17:52,071 --> 00:17:54,489 - What? - You know what l mean. 312 00:17:56,117 --> 00:17:58,076 The petition. 313 00:17:58,244 --> 00:17:59,828 You do, don't you? 314 00:17:59,996 --> 00:18:01,413 Well, l suggest you put it to the fire 315 00:18:01,580 --> 00:18:03,081 and run while you can. 316 00:18:03,249 --> 00:18:04,958 Run? And just leave everything? 317 00:18:05,126 --> 00:18:06,918 Well, what've you got? 318 00:18:07,086 --> 00:18:08,336 You have no family. 319 00:18:08,504 --> 00:18:10,297 You can start over in Connecticut 320 00:18:10,464 --> 00:18:12,382 orjoin the Continentals. 321 00:18:12,550 --> 00:18:16,678 Walter, look at me. Look at me. 322 00:18:16,846 --> 00:18:18,680 l just-- l can't just leave-- 323 00:18:18,848 --> 00:18:21,433 Just meet me at moonrise by my boat. 324 00:18:21,600 --> 00:18:23,852 The cove beyond Crane Neck Point. 325 00:18:26,147 --> 00:18:28,106 Ludlow: You always were an empty bottle, Robeson. 326 00:18:28,274 --> 00:18:29,816 lf you had as much brains as you have guts, 327 00:18:29,984 --> 00:18:31,443 what a clever fellow you'd be. 328 00:18:31,610 --> 00:18:32,986 Guts enough to brain you. 329 00:18:33,154 --> 00:18:35,363 ( men shouting ) 330 00:18:37,700 --> 00:18:40,076 Enough. 331 00:18:40,244 --> 00:18:43,121 Whatever our grievances, 332 00:18:43,289 --> 00:18:44,956 we have more in common with each other 333 00:18:45,124 --> 00:18:46,916 than we do with those men perched like vultures 334 00:18:47,084 --> 00:18:48,168 up on that hill. 335 00:18:48,336 --> 00:18:51,963 First, they took our church. 336 00:18:52,131 --> 00:18:54,966 Then they took our headstones. 337 00:18:55,134 --> 00:18:57,302 Now the means to defend ourselves? 338 00:18:57,470 --> 00:18:58,928 What will they take next? 339 00:18:59,096 --> 00:19:00,305 - ( man pounds on table ) - Hear, hear. 340 00:19:00,473 --> 00:19:04,142 Don't you see who your real enemies are? 341 00:19:04,310 --> 00:19:07,145 Spoken like a true rebel. 342 00:19:09,565 --> 00:19:11,816 Might we have a word, Reverend Tallmadge? 343 00:19:25,790 --> 00:19:27,457 ( door closes ) 344 00:19:27,625 --> 00:19:29,584 Hewlett: Good news. Good news. 345 00:19:29,752 --> 00:19:31,461 We have found the man responsible-- 346 00:19:31,629 --> 00:19:34,214 your father's old nemesis, Reverend Tallmadge. 347 00:19:34,382 --> 00:19:36,466 The reverend? 348 00:19:36,634 --> 00:19:38,843 Major, with all due respect, the reverend would more likely 349 00:19:39,011 --> 00:19:40,720 shoot you than my father. 350 00:19:40,888 --> 00:19:42,806 His attitude when he turned in the weapons 351 00:19:42,973 --> 00:19:44,641 was highly combative. 352 00:19:44,809 --> 00:19:46,017 Captain Simcoe found that his musket 353 00:19:46,185 --> 00:19:47,310 had recently been fired, 354 00:19:47,478 --> 00:19:49,687 so l ordered his house to be searched. 355 00:19:49,855 --> 00:19:51,940 l found this on his person. 356 00:19:52,108 --> 00:19:55,735 Judges 3, a most appropriate selection. 357 00:19:55,903 --> 00:19:58,696 lt seems the reverend is an artist who cannot resist 358 00:19:58,864 --> 00:20:00,156 signing his work. 359 00:20:00,324 --> 00:20:01,950 A Mr. Moses Paine to see you, sir. 360 00:20:02,118 --> 00:20:03,785 With urgent information, he says. 361 00:20:03,953 --> 00:20:05,787 Very well. 362 00:20:10,042 --> 00:20:12,085 Major, Captain. 363 00:20:12,253 --> 00:20:14,129 What have you for us, Mr. Paine? 364 00:20:14,296 --> 00:20:16,589 The petition you've been looking for 365 00:20:16,757 --> 00:20:19,467 backing Selah Strong to the New York Congress. 366 00:20:22,680 --> 00:20:24,097 l confess my name is on it. 367 00:20:24,265 --> 00:20:26,975 A foolish mistake in a moment of drunken weakness. 368 00:20:27,143 --> 00:20:28,351 But l suspect there are others 369 00:20:28,519 --> 00:20:30,478 who will prove of more interest to you. 370 00:20:30,646 --> 00:20:33,231 - The petition? - Yes. 371 00:20:34,900 --> 00:20:37,026 lt seems we finally have the means 372 00:20:37,194 --> 00:20:39,654 to capture the rest of the cabal. 373 00:20:39,822 --> 00:20:42,198 Arrest every name on this list 374 00:20:42,366 --> 00:20:43,867 if they are still in town. 375 00:20:44,034 --> 00:20:47,495 Order Appleton to start building gallows for 10. 376 00:20:47,663 --> 00:20:50,707 And arrest Mr. Paine. 377 00:20:50,875 --> 00:20:52,625 But l brought you this information 378 00:20:52,793 --> 00:20:53,835 of my own free will. 379 00:20:54,003 --> 00:20:55,295 Hewlett: No doubt to save your own skin. 380 00:20:55,463 --> 00:20:56,754 lf you'd have brought it earlier, 381 00:20:56,922 --> 00:20:58,548 you could've saved another life. 382 00:20:58,716 --> 00:21:00,383 Go. 383 00:21:01,594 --> 00:21:03,136 These men will require prosecution. 384 00:21:03,304 --> 00:21:05,138 Yes. 385 00:21:05,306 --> 00:21:06,806 We can hardly ask your father 386 00:21:06,974 --> 00:21:09,517 to manage such proceedings in his condition, 387 00:21:09,685 --> 00:21:12,228 even if it is just a formality. 388 00:21:12,396 --> 00:21:14,063 l'll do it. 389 00:21:14,231 --> 00:21:16,691 l studied the law at King's College. 390 00:21:16,859 --> 00:21:18,651 l have watched my father dispense justice 391 00:21:18,819 --> 00:21:19,861 since l could stand. 392 00:21:20,029 --> 00:21:22,155 lf he will trust me to act in his stead, 393 00:21:22,323 --> 00:21:25,992 it'll be swifter than to wait for another magistrate. 394 00:21:28,370 --> 00:21:29,787 Richard? 395 00:21:34,835 --> 00:21:37,253 lt's time l assumed some of the burden. 396 00:22:07,409 --> 00:22:11,246 Caleb: Hey, look at the boy. 397 00:22:11,413 --> 00:22:13,414 Army life suiting you, Mr. Strong? 398 00:22:13,582 --> 00:22:16,292 Better since you swiped me a decent pair of boots. 399 00:22:16,460 --> 00:22:17,585 ( chuckles ) 400 00:22:17,753 --> 00:22:19,796 - How far is the coast? - The coast? 401 00:22:19,964 --> 00:22:22,215 Five miles, give or take. 402 00:22:22,383 --> 00:22:23,925 You thinking of home, Selah? 403 00:22:24,093 --> 00:22:26,302 Well, with the men we have here, 404 00:22:26,470 --> 00:22:28,096 we outnumber Hewlett's garrison. 405 00:22:28,264 --> 00:22:31,140 l say we return there, take back what's ours. 406 00:22:31,308 --> 00:22:33,601 Right, and after we take it, we can stay there 407 00:22:33,769 --> 00:22:37,355 till, oh, at least suppertime before the Navy smokes us out. 408 00:22:37,523 --> 00:22:39,232 lt'd be a good meal, though. 409 00:22:39,400 --> 00:22:42,569 Yeah, l'm with you there. ( clicks tongue ) 410 00:22:48,742 --> 00:22:51,119 Fraternizing with the enlisted men? 411 00:22:51,287 --> 00:22:53,162 Not sure he'd be so full of spunk 412 00:22:53,330 --> 00:22:55,456 if he knew his wife thinks him dead. 413 00:22:55,624 --> 00:22:57,333 l coulda sorted this out if your pal Sackett 414 00:22:57,501 --> 00:22:58,876 let me and Culpepper meet up 415 00:22:59,044 --> 00:23:00,044 instead of having him stash his letters 416 00:23:00,212 --> 00:23:01,296 in the hollow of an old tree. 417 00:23:01,463 --> 00:23:03,881 Sackett's procedures are intended to keep you both safe. 418 00:23:04,049 --> 00:23:06,843 But these are our friends we're lying to, Ben. 419 00:23:07,011 --> 00:23:08,052 They're agents. 420 00:23:08,220 --> 00:23:09,596 They only know what they need to know. 421 00:23:09,763 --> 00:23:10,972 Any more could put them in danger. 422 00:23:11,140 --> 00:23:12,640 Right, so Anna doesn't need to know 423 00:23:12,808 --> 00:23:14,892 her husband's still alive. 424 00:23:15,060 --> 00:23:18,104 This isn't personal, Caleb. lt's a discipline-- 425 00:23:18,272 --> 00:23:20,273 a craft, as Mr. Sackett calls it. 426 00:23:20,441 --> 00:23:21,858 The more we stick by the rules, 427 00:23:22,026 --> 00:23:23,610 the better it will be for all of us. 428 00:23:31,368 --> 00:23:33,703 ( door opens ) 429 00:23:33,871 --> 00:23:35,955 ( footsteps approaching ) 430 00:23:44,340 --> 00:23:46,174 What are you doing here? 431 00:23:46,342 --> 00:23:48,092 l heard a rumor l couldn't imagine is true. 432 00:23:48,260 --> 00:23:49,677 Well, just let me explain. 433 00:23:49,845 --> 00:23:52,180 Moses Paine has turned in the petition 434 00:23:52,348 --> 00:23:53,348 that backed Selah for Congress. 435 00:23:53,515 --> 00:23:56,392 They're out looking for the others who signed it. 436 00:23:56,560 --> 00:23:58,936 So, why in God's name 437 00:23:59,104 --> 00:24:00,688 are you helping Hewlett to swing the axe? 438 00:24:00,856 --> 00:24:02,231 The charges are false. 439 00:24:02,399 --> 00:24:03,858 Simcoe has created the threat. 440 00:24:04,026 --> 00:24:06,361 All l have to do is present the case 441 00:24:06,528 --> 00:24:09,072 and then just see it fall apart. 442 00:24:09,239 --> 00:24:12,241 - You're planning to lose? - Do you have a better idea? 443 00:24:12,409 --> 00:24:14,327 Gather those loyal, 444 00:24:14,495 --> 00:24:16,120 raid the armory, storm the church, 445 00:24:16,288 --> 00:24:17,330 and shoot Hewlett and Simcoe-- 446 00:24:17,498 --> 00:24:18,623 And then hang the Grand Union Flag 447 00:24:18,791 --> 00:24:21,042 - over the church? - Mm. 448 00:24:21,210 --> 00:24:23,044 And then what? 449 00:24:23,212 --> 00:24:25,421 Then we bring the war here to Setauket? 450 00:24:25,589 --> 00:24:28,216 The war is already here, can't you see that? 451 00:24:31,720 --> 00:24:33,930 l have to study this. 452 00:24:34,098 --> 00:24:35,723 All right? 453 00:24:38,811 --> 00:24:40,645 ( Abe sighs ) 454 00:24:43,816 --> 00:24:45,233 ( door closes ) 455 00:24:46,652 --> 00:24:48,695 Abe's voice: Law, in its most general 456 00:24:48,862 --> 00:24:50,071 and comprehensive sense, 457 00:24:50,239 --> 00:24:52,573 signifies a rule of action 458 00:24:52,741 --> 00:24:56,285 and is applied indiscriminately to all kinds of action... 459 00:24:56,453 --> 00:24:58,371 whether animate or inanimate, 460 00:24:58,539 --> 00:25:01,416 rational or irrational. 461 00:25:01,583 --> 00:25:02,667 ( "Katie Cruel" playing ) 462 00:25:02,835 --> 00:25:04,419 When l first came to town 463 00:25:04,586 --> 00:25:06,379 They called me roving jewel... 464 00:25:06,547 --> 00:25:08,047 Open in the name of the king! 465 00:25:08,215 --> 00:25:09,674 Now they've changed their tune 466 00:25:09,842 --> 00:25:12,385 They call me Katie Cruel... 467 00:25:12,553 --> 00:25:13,886 Soldier: Open! 468 00:25:14,054 --> 00:25:16,055 Woman: Where are you taking him? 469 00:25:16,223 --> 00:25:18,599 Abe's voice: But laws, in their more confined sense, 470 00:25:18,767 --> 00:25:20,393 denote the rules. 471 00:25:21,979 --> 00:25:23,646 Not of action in general, 472 00:25:23,814 --> 00:25:26,274 but of human action or conduct. 473 00:25:31,488 --> 00:25:33,406 When l first came to town 474 00:25:33,574 --> 00:25:36,743 They gave me drinks aplenty 475 00:25:36,910 --> 00:25:38,870 Now they've changed their tune 476 00:25:39,037 --> 00:25:42,039 Bring me bottles empty 477 00:25:44,168 --> 00:25:46,169 Through the woods l'm going 478 00:25:46,336 --> 00:25:49,255 Through the bogs and mire 479 00:25:49,423 --> 00:25:51,549 Straightaway down the road 480 00:25:51,717 --> 00:25:55,386 To my heart's desire... 481 00:25:55,554 --> 00:25:57,638 ( gunshot ) 482 00:26:02,436 --> 00:26:04,729 Abe's voice: That is the precepts by which man, 483 00:26:04,897 --> 00:26:08,608 the noblest of all sublunary beings... 484 00:26:12,446 --> 00:26:15,907 a creature of both reason and free will... 485 00:26:16,074 --> 00:26:17,742 Ooh... 486 00:26:17,910 --> 00:26:20,036 Abe's voice: ...has no rule to pursue, 487 00:26:20,204 --> 00:26:22,580 but such as he prescribes to himself. 488 00:26:33,675 --> 00:26:36,928 - ( men chattering ) - ( hammering ) 489 00:26:47,397 --> 00:26:50,441 ( hammering ) 490 00:26:53,403 --> 00:26:56,447 These men betrayed our trust. 491 00:26:56,615 --> 00:26:58,825 These men plotted murder. 492 00:26:58,992 --> 00:27:01,244 These men conspired. 493 00:27:03,163 --> 00:27:06,165 Now, what is the nature of conspiracy? 494 00:27:06,333 --> 00:27:07,542 What defines it? 495 00:27:07,709 --> 00:27:09,460 Secrecy. 496 00:27:09,628 --> 00:27:12,505 Betrayal. 497 00:27:12,673 --> 00:27:17,468 The conspirator walls himself from friend and neighbor 498 00:27:17,636 --> 00:27:19,428 and he lives a secret life, 499 00:27:19,596 --> 00:27:23,933 pretending to be a part of the God-fearing community of man, 500 00:27:24,101 --> 00:27:28,187 the community of laws and of shared values, 501 00:27:28,355 --> 00:27:31,482 even as he plots its overthrow. 502 00:27:31,650 --> 00:27:34,068 Now, the evidence against these men is clear. 503 00:27:34,236 --> 00:27:35,903 Of their guilt, there is no doubt. 504 00:27:36,071 --> 00:27:40,324 But it is their salvation that we are about today. 505 00:27:40,492 --> 00:27:44,662 Only by their confession can they repent their sins 506 00:27:44,830 --> 00:27:48,958 and, in return, solicit a measure of our mercy. 507 00:27:51,086 --> 00:27:53,296 Lucas Brewster, stand and face the bench. 508 00:28:03,849 --> 00:28:06,142 Do you swear to tell the truth, 509 00:28:06,310 --> 00:28:07,560 the truth being your only defense 510 00:28:07,728 --> 00:28:09,562 against these charges against you? 511 00:28:09,730 --> 00:28:11,272 All right. 512 00:28:11,440 --> 00:28:14,609 l-- l suppose l... 513 00:28:14,776 --> 00:28:17,987 Yes. Yes, l do. 514 00:28:20,032 --> 00:28:23,284 Did you conspire with Nathaniel Tallmadge 515 00:28:23,452 --> 00:28:26,537 and these other men to assassinate Major Hewlett 516 00:28:26,705 --> 00:28:27,747 and Judge Richard Woodhull? 517 00:28:27,915 --> 00:28:30,166 No. 518 00:28:30,334 --> 00:28:32,668 - Of course not. - ( all laugh ) 519 00:28:32,836 --> 00:28:37,548 And yet this vial of cyanide poison was found in your house. 520 00:28:37,716 --> 00:28:40,801 Those Redcoats claim they found it. 521 00:28:40,969 --> 00:28:42,470 - lt's nothing of mine. - Mr. Brewster, 522 00:28:42,638 --> 00:28:46,098 it is pointless to impugn the words of these good men. 523 00:28:46,266 --> 00:28:48,267 These are officers. 524 00:28:48,435 --> 00:28:49,477 They are sworn to protect us 525 00:28:49,645 --> 00:28:50,728 and they have earned our trust. 526 00:28:50,896 --> 00:28:53,481 Yeah, and what about my word? 527 00:28:53,649 --> 00:28:56,317 Your word? The word of a poisoner? 528 00:28:56,485 --> 00:28:58,194 The lowest form of assassin? 529 00:28:58,362 --> 00:29:00,237 He who strikes like a viper from the shadows, 530 00:29:00,405 --> 00:29:02,823 too fearful to face his enemy? Your word, sir? 531 00:29:02,991 --> 00:29:04,700 These are lies cooked up by them. 532 00:29:04,868 --> 00:29:06,786 Why would they lie? What possible motive 533 00:29:06,954 --> 00:29:08,663 - would they have? - Damned if l know. 534 00:29:08,830 --> 00:29:11,624 You conspired against the Crown! You provided aid 535 00:29:11,792 --> 00:29:13,459 - and comfort to the enemy! - No, no. 536 00:29:13,627 --> 00:29:14,961 - You tried to murder these men... - No, no! 537 00:29:15,128 --> 00:29:16,420 ...and you tried to kill my father! 538 00:29:16,588 --> 00:29:18,506 Leave the poor man alone! 539 00:29:18,674 --> 00:29:20,841 Can't you see he's sick? 540 00:29:21,009 --> 00:29:23,344 ( banging ) 541 00:29:23,512 --> 00:29:25,388 Mr. Brewster may be seated. 542 00:29:25,555 --> 00:29:27,807 We will resume when order is restored. 543 00:29:27,975 --> 00:29:31,519 ( murmuring ) 544 00:29:37,150 --> 00:29:38,567 An unfortunate turn. 545 00:29:38,735 --> 00:29:41,237 And yet l wonder if it was just bad luck 546 00:29:41,405 --> 00:29:44,865 that let you rouse such sympathy for a killer. 547 00:29:45,033 --> 00:29:46,158 Should l have been gentler with him? 548 00:29:46,326 --> 00:29:49,370 This is just a formality, as you said. 549 00:29:49,538 --> 00:29:51,706 You and l are merely players in a comedy 550 00:29:51,873 --> 00:29:53,207 whose ending has already been written. 551 00:29:56,461 --> 00:29:59,797 But, by all means, continue the performance. 552 00:30:12,019 --> 00:30:14,812 Sip slowly, Father. l'm not going anywhere. 553 00:30:14,980 --> 00:30:16,313 You should. 554 00:30:16,481 --> 00:30:18,441 Your husband may have need of a friendly face 555 00:30:18,608 --> 00:30:21,068 during his first foray as a magistrate. 556 00:30:22,070 --> 00:30:23,904 l'm afraid Abraham does not feel much 557 00:30:24,072 --> 00:30:26,240 like a husband these days, nor l a wife. 558 00:30:27,576 --> 00:30:30,661 Mary, whatever distance 559 00:30:30,829 --> 00:30:33,205 has grown between you and my son, 560 00:30:33,373 --> 00:30:35,374 perhaps it's time you acknowledge 561 00:30:35,542 --> 00:30:37,334 the part you have played in it. 562 00:30:38,920 --> 00:30:40,379 My part? 563 00:30:40,547 --> 00:30:43,007 You convinced me to pardon Selah Strong. 564 00:30:43,175 --> 00:30:44,967 Yes, and that only worsened the problem. 565 00:30:45,135 --> 00:30:48,220 Because it was a subterfuge when you should've been direct. 566 00:30:50,098 --> 00:30:52,767 Do you truly want Abraham? 567 00:31:00,275 --> 00:31:01,275 ( sighs ) 568 00:31:01,443 --> 00:31:04,028 Aberdeen will take care of me. 569 00:31:04,196 --> 00:31:06,530 Go be with him. 570 00:31:06,698 --> 00:31:08,908 Go be with your husband. 571 00:31:18,335 --> 00:31:21,754 A page torn from a Bible to help propel a bullet. 572 00:31:21,922 --> 00:31:24,715 A bullet that nearly ended my father's life. 573 00:31:24,883 --> 00:31:27,968 A page from Judges to help kill a judge. 574 00:31:28,136 --> 00:31:30,096 Do you deny it? 575 00:31:30,263 --> 00:31:33,307 Deny a page was torn from it, no, but not by my hands. 576 00:31:33,475 --> 00:31:36,102 lf not yours, Mr. Tallmadge, then whose? 577 00:31:36,269 --> 00:31:38,479 That man visited me with one of his men 578 00:31:38,647 --> 00:31:40,314 to ask questions. 579 00:31:40,482 --> 00:31:42,191 l'm guessing when my back was turned-- 580 00:31:42,359 --> 00:31:43,943 l suppose you also credit Captain Simcoe 581 00:31:44,111 --> 00:31:45,694 with firing the round, despite the fact 582 00:31:45,862 --> 00:31:47,780 that he was with myself and my father 583 00:31:47,948 --> 00:31:49,615 at the time of the shooting. 584 00:31:49,783 --> 00:31:53,119 - But where were you? - ln my home. 585 00:31:53,286 --> 00:31:55,913 And can any here testify to that? 586 00:31:57,165 --> 00:31:58,249 l was alone. 587 00:31:58,416 --> 00:32:00,793 Of course. 588 00:32:00,961 --> 00:32:03,170 You were alone. 589 00:32:05,215 --> 00:32:08,592 You've been alone for some time now, haven't you? 590 00:32:08,760 --> 00:32:11,470 Because of the choices that you've made, 591 00:32:11,638 --> 00:32:14,974 preaching rebellion until your congregation walked away. 592 00:32:15,142 --> 00:32:17,518 Your father walked away. The rest followed like sheep. 593 00:32:17,686 --> 00:32:19,770 Abe: Because their shepherd went astray! 594 00:32:19,938 --> 00:32:22,314 And where did that leave you? 595 00:32:22,482 --> 00:32:26,026 Abandoned and angry, and at one man in particular. 596 00:32:26,194 --> 00:32:29,947 So you went way beyond sermonizing, didn't ya? 597 00:32:30,115 --> 00:32:32,533 Huh? Colluding with all of these men 598 00:32:32,701 --> 00:32:33,868 to overthrow the powers 599 00:32:34,035 --> 00:32:35,286 that you blamed for destroying your life! 600 00:32:35,453 --> 00:32:37,830 You preach against me in my own church? 601 00:32:38,999 --> 00:32:40,833 Well, then repent. 602 00:32:41,001 --> 00:32:42,835 Just repent and silence me. 603 00:32:43,003 --> 00:32:44,128 How dare you, boy? 604 00:32:44,296 --> 00:32:45,629 l dare because l'm the son of the man 605 00:32:45,797 --> 00:32:47,631 that you almost killed. 606 00:32:49,301 --> 00:32:52,386 You were well-equipped for the task as well, weren't you? 607 00:32:52,554 --> 00:32:56,056 l remember the war stories you told when l was a boy. 608 00:32:56,224 --> 00:32:59,143 His years fighting the French and the lroquois. 609 00:32:59,311 --> 00:33:02,688 This is your musket, is it not? 610 00:33:02,856 --> 00:33:04,273 l don't deny the weapon's mine, 611 00:33:04,441 --> 00:33:06,817 but l deny l used it against your father or any man. 612 00:33:06,985 --> 00:33:10,946 l swore an oath after that war never to take another life. 613 00:33:11,114 --> 00:33:15,534 l see that you cannot be induced to confess. 614 00:33:15,702 --> 00:33:19,622 Shall l then show these good people 615 00:33:19,789 --> 00:33:23,542 how you used musket and ball together so shamefully? 616 00:33:25,503 --> 00:33:28,964 First, the primer, yes? 617 00:33:31,801 --> 00:33:34,094 And then the firing charge. 618 00:33:39,059 --> 00:33:41,644 Then the ball that was extracted from my father's body. 619 00:33:41,811 --> 00:33:44,271 ( crowd murmuring ) 620 00:33:44,439 --> 00:33:48,150 And then to ram it home, just a... 621 00:33:48,318 --> 00:33:50,236 ( crowd chuckling ) 622 00:33:50,403 --> 00:33:52,321 lt seems our farmer-turned-barrister 623 00:33:52,489 --> 00:33:54,281 is in need of some assistance. Allow me. 624 00:33:54,449 --> 00:33:56,867 - ( crowd laughing ) - Allow me. 625 00:34:02,749 --> 00:34:03,749 Ball? 626 00:34:14,302 --> 00:34:16,178 ( all gasp ) 627 00:34:29,776 --> 00:34:32,403 l'm guessing you've never seen a Pennsylvania rifle, Captain. 628 00:34:32,570 --> 00:34:34,488 The barrel's grooved. 629 00:34:34,656 --> 00:34:37,700 lt takes a smaller round than your Brown Bess. 630 00:34:37,867 --> 00:34:40,202 That one you're trying to jam down her muzzle, 631 00:34:40,370 --> 00:34:42,830 the one our young Hotspur here says almost killed his father, 632 00:34:42,998 --> 00:34:45,791 well, that's a musket round. 633 00:34:45,959 --> 00:34:47,334 The kind a king's man might use 634 00:34:47,502 --> 00:34:50,087 - if he was bent on murder. - ( murmuring ) 635 00:34:51,256 --> 00:34:53,090 After hearing all my war stories, 636 00:34:53,258 --> 00:34:55,301 l'm surprised you didn't know that, boy. 637 00:34:55,468 --> 00:34:57,011 ( bangs ) 638 00:34:57,178 --> 00:35:00,180 That is enough evidence for today. 639 00:35:00,348 --> 00:35:03,642 l will now retire and consider my ruling. 640 00:35:03,810 --> 00:35:06,437 You have no right to sit in judgment. 641 00:35:06,604 --> 00:35:07,896 No? 642 00:35:08,064 --> 00:35:10,065 l am the authority here. 643 00:35:10,233 --> 00:35:12,776 The only authority l recognize is that of God's, 644 00:35:12,944 --> 00:35:14,403 and you, sir, are not He. 645 00:35:14,571 --> 00:35:15,904 Reverend, l believe this proceeding-- 646 00:35:16,072 --> 00:35:17,406 No, no, no. lt's all right. 647 00:35:17,574 --> 00:35:18,657 Let him speak. 648 00:35:18,825 --> 00:35:21,577 This will be his last sermon. 649 00:35:27,000 --> 00:35:30,336 A man may believe 650 00:35:30,503 --> 00:35:32,713 in freedom from tyranny 651 00:35:32,881 --> 00:35:37,009 and not be a rebel or a traitor. 652 00:35:37,177 --> 00:35:40,971 lf he is not free to make up his own mind, 653 00:35:41,139 --> 00:35:43,974 that is the worst form of tyranny. 654 00:35:44,142 --> 00:35:46,643 - Aye. - Hear, hear. 655 00:35:49,064 --> 00:35:51,899 These men were sent here to subjugate us. 656 00:35:53,526 --> 00:35:57,196 But l never would've expected 657 00:35:57,364 --> 00:36:02,576 the boy who grew up best friends with my son Benjamin 658 00:36:02,744 --> 00:36:05,245 to turn against his own. 659 00:36:05,413 --> 00:36:07,247 ( murmuring ) 660 00:36:07,415 --> 00:36:11,668 Abraham, what did you do 661 00:36:11,836 --> 00:36:14,963 that day your father walked out of my church? 662 00:36:15,131 --> 00:36:18,050 You stayed behind. 663 00:36:18,218 --> 00:36:20,928 You thought for yourself. 664 00:36:23,223 --> 00:36:24,932 A lesson for us all. 665 00:36:25,100 --> 00:36:27,518 ( crowd clamoring ) 666 00:36:29,604 --> 00:36:31,688 That is enough. 667 00:36:31,856 --> 00:36:34,650 Silence! Take the prisoners down. 668 00:36:34,818 --> 00:36:37,277 Take them down now, to the tavern cellar. 669 00:36:48,331 --> 00:36:50,374 Abraham, l wanted to commend you 670 00:36:50,542 --> 00:36:52,501 on your efforts today. 671 00:36:52,669 --> 00:36:54,128 l think your father would be very proud. 672 00:36:54,295 --> 00:36:55,796 Oh, thank you, sir. 673 00:36:57,424 --> 00:36:59,716 Have you reached a decision? 674 00:36:59,884 --> 00:37:01,427 l have. 675 00:37:01,594 --> 00:37:05,222 l expect Mr. Appleton's labors will not go unrewarded. 676 00:37:05,390 --> 00:37:06,890 To tell you the truth, l would like nothing more 677 00:37:07,058 --> 00:37:08,976 than to hang these miscreants. 678 00:37:09,144 --> 00:37:12,938 But given the confusion of today's proceeding, 679 00:37:13,106 --> 00:37:15,524 l think it best to show that measure of mercy 680 00:37:15,692 --> 00:37:17,985 that you spoke of, Abraham. 681 00:37:18,153 --> 00:37:21,363 So, l am sentencing them all to a term 682 00:37:21,531 --> 00:37:24,032 of no less than 10 years on the Jersey. 683 00:37:24,200 --> 00:37:27,536 Um, sir-- ahem-- if l may. 684 00:37:27,704 --> 00:37:29,997 Given the conditions aboard that ship, 685 00:37:30,165 --> 00:37:31,665 that is a death sentence. 686 00:37:31,833 --> 00:37:33,542 You think a hanging more merciful? 687 00:37:33,710 --> 00:37:35,043 No, no. 688 00:37:35,211 --> 00:37:37,588 lt's just that what happened today-- 689 00:37:37,755 --> 00:37:39,673 the business with the rifle-- 690 00:37:39,841 --> 00:37:42,801 So he used a different weapon than the one he turned in. 691 00:37:42,969 --> 00:37:44,470 He's clever, l'll grant him that. 692 00:37:44,637 --> 00:37:46,054 Or perhaps he's innocent. 693 00:37:46,222 --> 00:37:48,348 l acknowledge that there are untidy aspects to this case, 694 00:37:48,516 --> 00:37:51,393 and perhaps some were overzealous in pursuing it. 695 00:37:51,561 --> 00:37:54,146 But the most important thing 696 00:37:54,314 --> 00:37:58,275 is that an arm of disloyal citizens have been identified 697 00:37:58,443 --> 00:38:01,612 and the gangrenous limb will now be cut off 698 00:38:01,779 --> 00:38:02,946 from the rest of the healthy body. 699 00:38:03,114 --> 00:38:06,116 There's just one problem, sir. 700 00:38:08,369 --> 00:38:10,370 lt seems to me that the true assassin 701 00:38:10,538 --> 00:38:12,122 may still be out there. 702 00:38:12,290 --> 00:38:15,542 l shall make it my mission to find him out. 703 00:38:22,592 --> 00:38:24,176 Caleb: l can't feel my legs anymore. 704 00:38:24,344 --> 00:38:28,597 Let alone something else of equal importance. 705 00:38:28,765 --> 00:38:29,932 ( chuckles ) 706 00:38:30,099 --> 00:38:32,059 How much further to Ridgefield? 707 00:38:32,227 --> 00:38:33,810 No more than a day. 708 00:38:33,978 --> 00:38:36,605 l sent a scout ahead to alert General Arnold of our arrival. 709 00:38:36,773 --> 00:38:39,816 Oh, of course you have. 710 00:38:39,984 --> 00:38:42,945 Now, look, don't be injured if Benedict Arnold 711 00:38:43,112 --> 00:38:46,573 ain't as excited to meet the famous Benny Boy Tallmadge. 712 00:38:46,741 --> 00:38:49,535 l will admit, the man impresses. 713 00:38:49,702 --> 00:38:51,203 lmagine having your horse shot out from under you, 714 00:38:51,371 --> 00:38:54,122 your leg pinned beneath it, and instead of surrendering 715 00:38:54,290 --> 00:38:56,375 to the regular standing above you with a bayonet, 716 00:38:56,543 --> 00:38:58,544 you pull his pistol and shoot him dead. 717 00:38:58,711 --> 00:39:02,339 Yeah, it sounds like a tale l'd tell about meself, 718 00:39:02,507 --> 00:39:06,468 which tells me he's taking a bit of license. 719 00:39:06,636 --> 00:39:07,678 Company, halt! 720 00:39:07,845 --> 00:39:10,681 - Man: Company halt! - Man #2: Company halt! 721 00:39:10,848 --> 00:39:12,724 Private. 722 00:39:12,892 --> 00:39:15,394 Caught him hiding in a ditch. Thought he might be a spy, 723 00:39:15,562 --> 00:39:16,603 but when he said he was from Setauket-- 724 00:39:16,771 --> 00:39:18,105 Let him down. 725 00:39:26,322 --> 00:39:27,781 - Mr. Havens. - Ben. 726 00:39:27,949 --> 00:39:29,658 ( both laugh ) 727 00:39:29,826 --> 00:39:32,244 Walt, look at you. How are ya? 728 00:39:32,412 --> 00:39:34,121 What brings you to Connecticut? 729 00:39:34,289 --> 00:39:36,415 A bloody-back named Simcoe. 730 00:39:36,583 --> 00:39:38,333 Ever since he returned to Setauket, 731 00:39:38,501 --> 00:39:40,335 he's had it in for us Whigs. 732 00:39:40,503 --> 00:39:43,005 Your father's been arrested, Ben. 733 00:39:43,172 --> 00:39:46,258 - My father? - And Lucas Brewster, too. 734 00:39:46,426 --> 00:39:48,677 Your father, my uncle. 735 00:39:48,845 --> 00:39:50,095 That's quite the coincidence. 736 00:39:50,263 --> 00:39:51,471 On what grounds could he be arrested? 737 00:39:51,639 --> 00:39:53,056 Conspiracy. 738 00:39:53,224 --> 00:39:54,891 l left town to cheat the hangman. 739 00:39:55,059 --> 00:39:57,102 l doubt the rest will be so lucky. 740 00:40:01,232 --> 00:40:03,692 How many whaleboats could you round up? 741 00:40:03,860 --> 00:40:04,943 What do you mean? 742 00:40:05,111 --> 00:40:08,947 - To carry all this lot? - Aye. 743 00:40:09,115 --> 00:40:12,200 We're going home? 744 00:40:12,368 --> 00:40:14,328 We're going home. 745 00:40:22,712 --> 00:40:24,463 Thank you, Luke. 746 00:40:30,345 --> 00:40:32,763 All right, sweetheart, we'll go upstairs. 747 00:40:32,930 --> 00:40:34,598 Time for your nap. 748 00:41:13,971 --> 00:41:16,723 ( Mary grunting ) 749 00:41:21,312 --> 00:41:24,690 ( Mary panting ) 750 00:41:24,857 --> 00:41:26,650 - ( board thudding ) - Thomas! 751 00:41:28,403 --> 00:41:30,445 Thomas, stop it. 752 00:41:30,613 --> 00:41:32,406 Thomas. 753 00:42:20,788 --> 00:42:24,207 ( theme music playing )