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What kind of a trial you wouldn't stand a chance? That speaks well for justice. Don't be no justice, and you know it. You've made enemies. Because I speak my mind against tyranny and oppression. Don't argue principles now, John. Just listen. There's a horse for you outside, and passage on a ship leaving an hour for North Carolina. America. But what could I do there? Stay alive, which is more than you do here. Now, get out of the West Indies, John, and stay out or you'll dangle from the end of a rope. 1773. This is a story they tell in North Carolina. A mysterious tale of one young man who came to Edenton in a time of storm. A wanderer from the sea. A stranger. Without home. Without friends. Sorry. Say where you are. What the devil? Don't shout. I'm no highwayman. And why the pistol, sir? I mistook you for an enemy, and unfortunately, sir, I have many. I couldn't help our collision on the walk here, but you certainly can help pointing that pistol at my stomach. Do you mind? I'm sorry, sir. It's a dark night. My apologies. It's quite all right. Good night, sir. Well, you and good morning. Good evening, sir. Good evening, sir. Well, I'm glad you're here. Why? What's the matter, sir? That young man hurrying off the dock. Do you know him? Aye, he took passage from Tobago. West Indies, eh? Aye. And curious it was, Mr. Jones. Coming aboard in the middle of night near Misters at that. Hurrying away from Tobago, eh? What's his name? Well, he said it was Smith. Smith. Eh, not likely, though. What's he like? Well, it didn't get much of a chance to find out he kept to himself. But he did seem to know the sea and ships. I'd take it he was a seam in one time or another. Yeah, I see. Well, I'll see about my cargo in the morning, Captain. We'll discuss terms then. I'm going to the tavern. Tell me, bartender, did you see a young man coming here a minute ago? A seam on in a hurry? I did that. He went in that room. Thank you. Keep a bright look out. I'd say he was looking for a squall. Careful, Mr. Jones. Meet again, Mr. Smith. Oh, it's you. May I join you? If you'll excuse me, sir, I was just leaving. Oh, wait a minute. Why the hurry, Mr. Smith? Is there something wrong with that name, sir? Wrong? I don't know. Is there? Sir, as neither of us was hurt earlier in our encounter, why can't we let the matter stand? Because I'm curious. I'm sorry. I can't satisfy that curiosity. I could call the watch, Mr. Smith. Then go ahead and call them and have it over with, sir. I'm sick of running and hiding. Call the watch and tell them that John Paul is here. Return me to Tobago. I'd rather hang a hundred times than hide my head in my name. Go ahead and call them, sir. Mr. Paul, will you join me in a drink? I... What are you going to do? Mind my own business, of course. Whatever made you run from Tobago is none of my affair. Thank you, sir. Good. Now, I'm Wiley Jones, planter. My home's not far from here. My name is John Paul. That's my home. Nowhere. Well, you're in America. Why not make it your home? Doing quite well. Probably your old profession. Anyway, you know my name, Wiley Jones. If ever I can help you, please don't hesitate. America's a wonderful place, Mr. Paul. Someday, perhaps soon, it will be even more wonderful. What do you mean, brother? Good night, Mr. Paul. I hope we meet again soon. Mr. Jones, sir. Yes, what is it, Billy? There's a man to see you, sir. Oh, who? He won't give no name, sir. Well, what do you look like? Do you know him? I never saw him before, Mr. Jones. But he's a... Well, he's kind of ragged. And it looks like he ain't it for a long time. All right, Billy, thanks. Send him in. In here, sir? In the sitting room? Yes, Billy, in the sitting room. Yes, sir. Well, I'll be staying right outside the door, sir. All right. The gentleman, sir... I must apologize for this intrusion, Mr. Jones. God, Lord, Mr. Paul! Here, sit down, man. Billy, get some food quickly. Yes, sir. Right away, sir. I'm not very presentable, am I? What happened? I've walked here... From where? From all over. What have you been doing these past few months? Oh, a little bit of everything. Working on the docks? Docks. But why, ma'am? I suppose because it was near the sea. And why didn't you take a birth on a ship? I tried. But I... But you... What? I couldn't, Mr. Jones. You've never been a captain, sir. No. So you wouldn't know how it feels to stand on the bridge of your own ship, giving orders, watching her canvas spread to the wind, and her wake flying white behind you. And you wouldn't know how it feels to take a birth as a seaman with every bone inside you aching to take the quarter-deck and... Hell, pride goeth before a fall, I suppose. I see. Well... Put it down, Hanson. Yes, Billy, in front of our guest. Guest? But I stopped only to see you, Mr. Jones. Oh, then you have a place to go? No, sir. Billy? Yes, sir, Mr. Jones. We'll have a guest for a while, Billy. Mr. Paul will use the big room upstairs. Better get it ready. Yes, sir. Mr. Jones, I can't. Why not? I'm a stranger to you. You don't know why I had to leave Tobago. I may be a murderer for all you know. I'll risk it, Mr. Paul. Why? Well, let's say that someday you may be able to do me a favor. Anything, sir. Anything. Oh, you'd better hold that answer until you find out what the favor may be, Mr. Paul. Must be a strange sight. Yeah, let's stop you at a moment. Look where my plantation ends. Isn't it beautiful? That view of the sea. Smell it, Wiley. It gets in a man's blood. I'll hate to leave this place. Don't then. Wiley, I'd been your guest for three months. And it's time I told you why I had to leave Tobago. There's no need. I want to. Very well. I killed a man aboard my own ship. Oh? He was a mutineer. I was captain. He attacked me, and I ran him through with my sword. Oh, I didn't just stand trial. The Admiralty would have cleared you mutineers of crime. But for me, trial would have meant prison. You see, I had enemies. They wanted to ruin me. But that's past. What worries me is the future if I have one. I'd say you had a good deal of future. Have you thought about making America your home, John? My home's where my flag is, sir. Well, your flag flies over America. Does it? Don't you think so? Wiley, I don't like all this talk about fighting against the crown. You think it's just talk, sir? Well, now it is, yes. But it's dangerous. It's treason. No one would be fool enough to risk his neck. There must be a lot of fools, then. Fools there aren't, then, Wiley. No one but a fool would think of treason. I wonder if it is treason, John. This is colony. It's not a rebellion and it's treason. It wouldn't be rebels. Our quarrel isn't with England. Only a small group in power who won't grant us the rights of free men. Well, anyway, it'll probably all blow over. At any rate, it's nothing for you to think about. John, if the colonists are forced to resort to strong measures, where would you stand? I'd be bound in honor to fight for my king. Without knowing the fact, there is no other fact than loyalty to the mother country. Liberty is a very important fact, John. Liberty? You left Tobago to keep yours. Well, that's not fair, Wiley. You received their treatment if I'd stood trial. All right, you rebelled against injustice, so might the colonists. You're trapping me, twisting the argument. Anyway, mine was an isolated case. It has nothing to do with a general rebellion against the clown. And if that struggle takes place, it will mean fighting among ourselves. You and... Wiley, we're arguing. That's no good. No, it's not. Words won't convince either of us. The truth has to come from inside. It has to be felt, of course. Besides, you're not a rebel. What if I were? No, but you're not. How would you feel about a rebel, John? The same as I felt against that muconeer. That I was destroying a dangerous thing. Particularly with my daughter. Where did he come from? Scotland. Oh, I see. Mr. Reynolds, sir. Wiley, John. Good evening, Mr. Paul. Well, Dr. Pierre, having a nice time? Wonderful, Father. Mr. Paul is an excellent partner. I think the next dance is mine, if that'll be it. Why, it's an honor, Mr. Jones. Well, Mr. Paul, enjoying yourself? Very much, thank you. Yes, sir. You must come over again. Perhaps right around the plantation with us. Oh, thank you, sir. Keeping an eye on my daughter, sir. What? Oh. She's very lovely. Yes, she is. Well, Mr. Paul, I suppose you've had all this talk about rebellion. I have. What do you think about it? That it'll blow over, sir? Mr. Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds. Yes, what is it? I have a message for you, sir. Let me see. Excuse me, Mr. Paul. Yes, sir. What? The idiots. The fools. They can't be true. What is it, Mr. Reynolds? Mr. Paul, something has happened. Excuse me. Will you stop the music, please? Please, stop the music. Where on spot is it? Jones, Smith. Gentlemen, please come into my library. John, what's happening? I don't know. Mr. Reynolds received some sort of message. The ladies will excuse us for a few moments. This way, gentlemen. Thank you, Mr. Reynolds. Gentlemen, if you please. If you please. A moment ago, I received a message. One of the most important things I've ever seen. I've seen it. I've seen it. I've seen it. I've seen it. I've seen it. I've seen it. A moment ago, I received a message. One of the most serious content. What is it, Reynolds? The crowd of hotheaded fools destroyed a cargo of tea. What? Dumped it overboard into Boston Harbor. Oh, wait, wait, wait. Where? Not over two days ago. This is free. Exactly. The rebels have made the first move. They have deliberately confiscated his Majesty's cargo. Now, we'd better wait until we get all of that. What more do we need to make us realize that a few hotheads can bring 100 billion? But let us consider what prompted this action. Crumped? Jones, that tea belonged to his Majesty. It was destined for the colonies and the duty of their throne to go to the crown. Yes. Duty to the crown and without proper representation of the colonies. Gentlemen, it's time we renewed our allegiance to the King. Rewind, please. Fill your glasses, gentlemen. Gentlemen, I give you the King God Blessing. That's right. No, Wiley. You're not thinking. You'll have to excuse me, John. Gentlemen, you'll excuse me now. Wiley, wait. Why didn't you drink that toast in there? Whatever I am, John, I'm not a hypocrite. You can't mean that you're... No, Wiley. No. Shocked, John. Not you, Wiley. And why not? A rebel against King and country. I believe her in human rights. You'd sacrifice everything you have for a dream. John, there's nothing for us to argue about. I've made up my mind as yours has made up. I thought I'd found a friend. You have. I thought I'd found a friend. Instead, I found a traitor. To the admiral who had no name. Starring Robert Montgomery as John Paul on the Cavalcade of America, sponsored by the Dupont Company. Maker of better things for better living through chemistry. That is, benefactor Wiley Jones is one of those who favor the revolution. John Paul turns bitterly against Jones. As the second part of our story opens, it is the day after. John is about to leave Jones' home when... You're leaving, John? Yes. So am I, Wiley. It's not necessary for you to leave, because our principles differ. Do you think I could stay here after last night? All right, leave if you want to. Wiley, why must you risk everything you have? Do you think a rich man loves liberty any less than anyone else? It's a question of loyalty. That's right, and I remain loyal to my principles. Wiley, Wiley. All right, Joseph, I'll be right in. I wanted you to meet a friend, John, one who might have helped you. I don't need any help. Someday you may. Is this the young man you were telling me about, Wiley? Yes, Joseph. John, this is Joseph Hughes. I've got to get to the Continental Congress when it's called. Joseph, this is my friend, John Paul. I've had a lot about you, young man. I'm honored, Mr. Hughes, but now if you'll excuse me... I'll see you later, Mr. Paul. No, I'm leaving. Leaving? But Wiley told me that you might have a talk with me. Joseph, Mr. Paul does not agree with our ideas. Oh, I see. I'm sorry. Gentlemen, apart from ideas and principles, do you realize what price you will pay for this rebellion? You have no army, no navy. The English navy will choke your coast and the ships will drive yours from the sea. Think how foolish it is. The Royal Navy will blockade your ports. Our guns train on your sea coast. She can land troops, supplies. You have strong opinions. I know where my speak, gentlemen. I've served in the Royal Navy. Thank you for telling us, John. That explains a lot. Now I must go. I wish you luck, Wiley. I owe you much. I wish I could repay you. Once I thought you could, John, and I think I know how you mean. I'm grateful, Wiley, that you've never asked me. That decision must come from you. And perhaps someday it will. Goodbye, John. God bless you. Goodbye, Wiley. God grant we never meet his enemies. Anything. From the looks of you, I'd say you've come far. Is there news from other parts about the way things are going? What things? Oh, will there be a revolution? Do you want to fight and die? It ain't the dying, sir. The living left, John. What do you mean? The living. Living free with your own country that you built. I see. Thank you. Well, I'll bring some food and we'll talk more. Oh, no, never mind. I'm going. There must be someplace free of fools. We's away, sir. I can help you. Oh, you'll shoe my horse? I can do it, sir. Is that your job? No, sir. It's my father's and my brother's. I'll wait for them. Oh, they won't be back today, sir. They're meeting. Meeting? Well, yes, you haven't heard, sir. Heard what, miss? Well, they're asking those that can to be ready to fight. Here, too? Oh, it's all over the colony, sir. Yes, I know. It's like a disease. I suppose you'll be proud when your men folk are fighting. No, sir. Not proud. Just glad. Glad of what? Of war? No, I'll be glad like they are, sir, that someday this will all be free, like a new country, my father says. One where a man can have a voice in the government he elects. But, sir, you're not willing to have your horse shot. Sir? Will you tell me why you want to fight? I have no quarrel with England or the king. I follow my conscience. The reasons that night at war is, what are you doing in Philadelphia? I don't know, sir. I thought you'd gone back home, overseas. Do you want something, John? I don't know. I started back to England, but I couldn't leave. Somehow I couldn't leave. There's still time? I know, but there's no time for me. I'm confused. About what? About myself, I guess. What I want. What's right and what's wrong. First, I thought it was all madness, that you and all the others, Franklin, Adams, all of them, that they and their followers were mad. Perhaps they are mad to rise up against the odds that face them. But it's a fine and wonderful madness, John. The same that made them cut a country out of wilderness. Fail or succeed, they're right. Because they believe in liberty. Liberty? Yes, you'll be hearing a lot about freedom and liberty these days, John. But remember this. Those words don't mean a thing, unless they give you the right to have a voice in government. That's what this is all about. Mr Hughes, for many months I've been traveling all over the countryside. A man hears things from people. I've talked and I've listened to them. To lots of Americans. What did you hear? That there's a fight against tyranny coming. That there's something remarkable about it. How do you mean remarkable? Well, it's something new, sir. Right here, it's going to be proved. And proved so that men in all lands will see it. That the people are capable of making their own decisions. And it's right. It's right, sir. John, you have defined what we are fighting for. I'm glad you feel that way. It's what the people feel, sir. And they made me feel it. As I said, there's something new in the land. And in the sky. Something more than a word. Sometimes it's a look, a smile, a gesture. What is it? It's hope, John. The hope that someday our country will be the ideal of men who love freedom. What will be your choice? Where will your allegiance lie? I think I know, Mr. Hughes. And I think you know. Mr. Paul! Mr. Paul! Is Mr. Wiley in, Billy? Yes, sir. Yes, you come right in, Mr. Paul. Thank you, Billy. You better come see, Mr. Jones. You better come see. All right. John. I've come back, Wiley. I knew you would, and I knew you would be wearing that. It fits, doesn't it, yes? Outside and inside. Lieutenant John Paul, United States Navy. Mr. Hughes could appoint one officer. He named me. Well, that's fine. You know, John, I've come to regard you as a son. And I know that I'm going to be very proud of my son. Thank you. Wiley, you once asked me to do you a favor. Now, since you feel the way you do, I have one to ask in return. Anything, John? I don't know what lies ahead for me, Wiley. Whatever it is, I want you to be part of it. You are the man who first taught me that honor must change its course to include not a single conscience, but that of all mankind. What do you want, John? Wiley, I came to this country for refuge. John Paul, a stranger. Without friend, without home. Now, in this time of divided loyalties, I want to declare mine to America and to you. I want to adopt your name, not John Paul anymore, but John Paul Jones in the service of our Navy and our country. Just a moment, our star, Robert Montgomery, will return. But first, here is Gain Whitman. 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Cavalcade presents the first lady of the theater, Helen Hayes. Miss Hayes will play the thrilling role of Kerry Chapman Katz who devoted her life to fighting for the political freedom of American women. Next Monday night, be sure to hear Helen Hayes as Kerry Chapman Katz in the flame on the Dupont Cavalcade of America. The music for the Dupont Cavalcade was composed by Arden Cornwell and conducted by Don Brian. Our play was written by Russell Hughes. Robert Montgomery is star and director of the current Universal International production Ride the Pink Horse. Featured with Robert Montgomery in tonight's play was House Jameson as Wiley Jones. This is Bill Hamilton inviting you to listen next week to the flame starring Helen Hayes on the Cavalcade of America brought to you by the Dupont Company of Wilmington, Delaware. See the national broadcasting company.