Simmerson Lies About His Cowardice | Sharpe

After fleeing from the French, Simmerson attempts to make himself look like a hero.
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In the Peninsular War, a British sergeant is field promoted to a lieutenant in charge of a disrespectful rifle company.

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[@stephensmith9696]

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[@anathar8830]

“Well, sir, on first being questioned by a superior officer, I naturally lied my ass off, that’s my style, sir!”

[@EnlightendOak]

“Well, sir, on first being questioned by a superior officer, I naturally lied my ass off in advance, that’s my style, sir!” "The South Essex under my commanded engaged the enemy and got destroyed." "Major Lennox panicked" "So I sold my King's Colors and fell back in bad order"

[@MrCurbinator]

Remember people, in the military, people dont ask you what happened unless they already know.

[@Peoples_Republic_of_Devonshire]

They're giving you the opportunity to act with honour and integrity. If you lie or try to blame others you make it a hundred times worse

[@TheGroundedAviator]

@@MasterChief-sl9ro Also a reverse air ace, destroyed 5 American aircraft.

[@TheGroundedAviator]

@@MasterChief-sl9ro I don't really know much about him as I'm not American, I remember that from somewhere. He also nearly destroyed MMA in the US.

[@SantomPh]

@@MasterChief-sl9ro trumptard.

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

@R G I stated . He lied 3 times. Got caught at it. "While In the Military:" knot head. So unless you got a reading disorder. You can lookup all his shady past.... None of it was good.... And anybody that defends John McCain. Must be a liar and cheat too...As once the insiders helped him get off from being convicted. In the Savings and Loan scandal.. He was compromised. And his voting record compared to his Gum Flapping campaign ads shows how much...Said one thing to get elected. Then once in. He did the very opposite. And everybody in Arizona knows it. Whining how he was mistreated and POW..So what.. 50k other people didn't come back alive. I hated John McCain. He isn't any War Hero. Had no integrity. Least of which he had no Shame...Glad he is gone. He got to see if Jesus really does exist..As then Justice might prevail.. Damn Scumbag...

[@tonymoysi7835]

"A man who loses the kings colours loses the kings friendship" I love that line!

[@schizoidboy]

This line shows that Wellington is not going to be intimidated by someone who uses connections to get where they are, he has people he knows he can rely on when it comes to information, and this means he's not what is called in government circles an "empty suit," unlike Simmerson who lies to a commanding officer and tries to play the system. This is the reason Wellington is known as a great commander in history; for him the buck stops right at that desk.

[@KillerKane0]

Simmerson made the biggest mistake by thinking that he can go over Wellington's head. The latter also had connections at court: the King. Winning battles that saved the country made that possible.

[@schizoidboy]

I once read that Wellington had a mistress who was going to publish his name in her book. She offered to take his name out of if he paid her. His response was this: "Publish and be damned!" Wellington was not someone so easily cowed.

[@dreadlindwyrm]

Especially one who loses the king's colours by incompetence and negligence. Losing the colours because you got cut off from your colour sergeants and the colour party, attempting a pursuit and being beaten back wouldn't be looked on favourably, *but at least you'd tried* to recover them, and could socially recover - you were unlucky, or had been defeated, but you hadn't functionally abandoned them and your men. Letting them cross a bridge you intended to blow with only a token force, blowing it without letting them retreat, and not even providing covering fire of any sort is beyond belief, and beyond negligent. Even taking into account the inaccuracy and range of musketry of the day, there's not even a token attempt to defend the advance party.

[@dstblj5222]

@@dreadlindwyrm Sometimes the color party would advance in front of the regiment which was looked at as aggressive and maybe foolhardy but recoverable.

[@evillink1]

" You've disgraced us, sir! You've shamed us, sir!" Before my term on this Earth is up, I will use that line in a conversation.

[@Shadowman4710]

Everybody should use it at least once a year...

[@MrPink-ys8oq]

You kind of already did

[@Kedbuka]

Lol

[@TankUni]

Practise it on your children first to hone the delivery.

[@evillink1]

@@TankUni that's a good idea. I should work on my English accent though.

[@ottokarl5427]

"i have friends at court" Yeah, sure. The dude commanding the biggest british army on the continent surely has no connections to the king and/or court whatsoever. Total nobody, probably won his command in a lottery. Great plan, Simmerson!

[@austinseven4720]

Not as many as you might think. Wellington had many political enemies among the British elite. His unflinching competence and continuous success in the peninsular war acted as a shield of sorts. They couldn't act against him.

[@ironsideeve2955]

@@austinseven4720 meritocracy vs aristocracy hey

[@mine9120]

@@ironsideeve2955 actually Wellington’s career depended a lot on his family and wealth as the British army was pretty corrupt. Wellington only managed to keep his command in India cause his brother was a governor in India and Wellington also purchased many of his ranks

[@Fearsome_Gonad]

@@mine9120 Good job that he did I suppose.

[@dazeyndrowsy]

@@mine9120 Wellington's career was given to him because he was wealthy. He kept it because he was wealthy *and* he was good at it

[@tanall5959]

Wellington: "Major Hogan's coat buttons up tight over a number of other duties, Sir Henry" Hogan: (Did he just call me fat?)

[@augustwinterman6952]

Sounds more like Wellington said he wasn't fat, and that his clothes were packed with the assorted duties and tasks he undertakes, making Hogan only appear to be fat.

[@Ciccigreen]

Incredibly funny line, and Brian Cox’ reaction is pitch perfect

[@willh2690]

This scene is set before his peerage. So he is just Sir Arthur Wellesley.

[@SwitchTF2]

He’s alluding to Hogans’ role as an Exploring Officer.

[@kentallard8852]

Hogan is a spy

[@restlessbeing1398]

I don't know why I keep coming back to this. Wellingtons rage is addictive

[@JnEricsonx]

It helps that he's played by the son of a Doctor. The second one at that.

[@swiftmatic]

I would NOT want to be called onto HIS carpet.

[@DogSerious]

It's called great writing, and an even better moment of tv genius!

[@or10nsharkfin]

"I have a cousin at Horse Guards, sir. And I have friends at court." Wellesly: "u focken wot m8”

[@nickmetroid]

Ahaaaa someone needs to make a voiceover of that.

[@MrImastinker]

Seriously, that look Wellington gave him afterwards, like " Are you really stupid enough to threaten *me?* "

[@RoonMian]

@@MrImastinker Even LeRoy behind him lowered his head as if thinking "aaaaw shit, here we go again..."

[@RaferJeffersonIII]

“R u kicking off fam, you wanna go do ya?”

[@TheBohbayashi]

Reminds me of one Sir Janos Slynt. . .

[@epimetheaus1214]

Damn that was some good acting from the bloke playing Wellington, no matter how many times I watch it, I forget entirely that he's acting.

[@davidsirett5560]

the bloke playing Wellington is David Troughton the son of Patric Troughton who played the second Doctor Who.

[@epimetheaus1214]

@@davidsirett5560 I love little trivia facts like that.

[@bensmith1689]

@@davidsirett5560 Also the brother of Michael Troughton who played Piers Fletcher-Dervish in The New Statesman.

[@scrubsrc4084]

And simmerson, such a nice bloke playing an utter scum bag so well.

[@amadeusamwater]

@@davidsirett5560 David's version is a bit more crusty than Hugh Fraser's version, but both are good. Just takes a bit of adjusting from one to the other.

[@dastemplar9681]

Watching Wellington lose it on Simmerson was by far one of the most satisfying moment in the whole Sharpe’s Series.

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

Even more than Sharpe placing Girdwood under arrest?

[@dastemplar9681]

Garret LeBuis That’s a good moment too, but I was talking about how even someone with a higher rank (Wellington) has a much competence when it comes to integrity and honesty. Girdwood basically pissed his pants the moment Sharpe revealed himself to him and realized he fucked up badly. Here we see Wellington basically call out Simmerson not just for being incompetent, but straight up lying to his face on a mission that went very wrong based alone on his responsibility.

[@gazof-the-north5708]

Simmerson was proper prick

[@richardhockey8442]

@@dastemplar9681 And Simmerson was daft enough to pull the 'I have powerful friends' threat on Wellesley, not a clever move at all.

[@Mephiston]

Hakeswill being executed was another one that was intensely satisfying.

[@95thRiflesOCI]

"The fault was not mine sir! Major Lennox mixed up the recycling!" "Major Lennox went through and pulled out all the cardboard! As you should have done if you had any sense of honour! You've set our bin collection back by another two weeks! You've disgraced us Sir! You've shamed us sir! You will answer!"

[@stephenle-surf9893]

I salute you as a fellow home owner who has often forgotten to put the bins out! Hussars!🧐🧐🧐🧐

[@neverstreamer4875]

I keep coming back to watch Wellington explode on Simmerson.

[@MrCurbinator]

Shit I’m gonna start talking like that around the house. We’re about to turn this half acre into an empire

[@miafillene4396]

I love you.

[@engasal]

Lmfao

[@SergeantExtreme]

2:30 "Major Hogan is merely an Engineer." I'm here to report that nothing has changed in the Army by the year 2021.

[@don_5283]

Never disparage the guys who build the roads you travel on, the bridges that prevent you from dealing with hostile river crossings, the airfields that bring you your supplies, and the buildings you sleep in.

[@willh2690]

"Major Hogan is merely an engineer", meaning he earned his commission unlike Simmerson who bought his way into command. The British Army was a real mess back then. Mind you, Sir Arthur Wellesley, later Lord Wellington, even later His Grace the Duke of Wellington, purchased his way up to Lieutenant Colonel far quicker then he could have done by seniority or merit.

[@SwitchTF2]

Will H I hadn’t thought of this distinction, it’s very ironic then that Wellington chose Hogan as one of his Exploring Officers in this show. Probably wouldn’t have dreamed of it in person.

[@GustavoOliveira-xt2pm]

​@@willh2690 well I am sorry to say it was impossible to buy a position of command on front line; though you could "buy" one ONCE inside the army and with the permission of the commander of the unity, which was a common way of climbing the ranks since once you get out of your position you could sell it the same way you bought it

[@willh2690]

@@GustavoOliveira-xt2pm up until 1871 anyone with enough money could purchase a commission up to Lieutenant Colonel. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purchase_of_commissions_in_the_British_Army

[@gino14]

I'm mesmerized by how many detestable traits you could cram into a single character into a single scene. From a writing standpoint it's simply glorious. In a single conversation Simmerson displayed(in order)... ▪︎Cowardice (Cutting and Running) ▪︎Lack of Integrity (Blatantly lying) ▪︎Sociopathy (Lying with gusto) ▪︎Nepotism (Trying to promote family) ▪︎Stupidity (Lying when an unaffiliated officer was right there with you and is _right there in the same room_ as you lie) ▪︎Arrogance (Assuming that said officer's word wouldn't be worth shit even though said officer is directly attached to his lord) ▪︎Malice (Smearing the only competent officer) ▪︎Hypocrisy (Blaming the one KIA officer for cowardice) ▪︎Lack of Accountability (Blaming said officer for losing colors) ▪︎Persistent Nepotism (Insisting on Gibbons promotion despite having nothing left to stand on) You couldn't make a character more hateable if you tried - and this show manages to achieve it in a *single scene!*

[@MrSniperfox29]

Also trying to threaten Wellesley with your "powerful friends" when it's clear you have lost the argument.

[@Fluor66]

Great scene and masterful acting. Intense and compelling.

[@spudeleven5124]

Brilliant theater criticism, that.

[@LtCWest]

It takes a good actor to portray likable character. It takes an even better one to portray someone truely despicable. Mad respect for Mr Michael Cochrane (actor playing Simmerson) for pulling that one of ^^

[@adagietto2523]

That's why I love Simmerson so much. He's the ultimate cad.

[@bdrummond7102]

"A man who lose the King's colours, loses the King's friendship" Such a well delivered line!

[@SamaritanPrime]

It’s the venom with which the actor delivers it, I think. It carries a note of warning: if you test me, you will fail.

[@Firan25]

I'm just looking at leroy during all this, I'm pretty sure he's thinking "Dude, you are making it worse, shut up already!"

[@stephenle-surf9893]

Leroy was a gentleman, his civility to Sharpe as a fellow officer, his desire to rise to the fight when he thought he was ambushed and his joining the chosen men in their moment of need. Classic American .

[@mikearmbruster2171]

Also probably scared Wellington is going to talk to him

[@cogidubnus1953]

@Jack Tangles Whatever...his instincts were always honourable and correct...

[@RCAvhstape]

As an American I would say Leroy seems like a decent guy and a good officer, despite his loyalist heart. Certainly better than the jackass he's serving under.

[@cogidubnus1953]

@@RCAvhstape absolutely!

[@siegfriedarmory6271]

This is a great scene. I love the subtle touches they threw in. At 1:30 when Simmerson says "Major Lennox panicked" Wellington stops writing for a moment and his frown deepens. Little details like that make a great scene. It would be easy to have just had him keep writing and not react to what Simmerson was saying, but those little angry/disapproving reactions make the scene.

[@JnEricsonx]

I think Wellington was a friend of Lennox's, so he knew THAT was bullshit.

[@JamesTobiasStewart]

Well we see Leroy subtly react to Simmerson's more brazen nonsense, without him saying a word, we have enough to know how unhappy he is to be serving this man just from this scene. Meanwhile Simmerson gives Hogan a glare at one point, which further highlights how badly he underestimates Hogan if he actually thinks he can intimidate Hogan. A load of little detail showing that while military protocol is being followed, these people are still human and have opinions on what is being said.

[@tomservo5347]

@@JnEricsonx In the books I think Wellington served with Lennox in India and knew Lennox was a competent, brave, and good officer. He knew Simmerson was lying but calmly let him hang himself with his own rope.

[@ARDG89]

Where at 1:30 did his frown change?

[@Sigma0283]

@@JnEricsonx He also said Major Lennox was a fine officer, showing he had great respect for the man.

[@ishitunot5152]

The guy who acts the part of Simmerson..is brilliant he captures his cowardice with perfection

[@TheOverseer2077]

Michael Cochrane

[@ieuanhunt552]

It takes a good actor to be so reprehensible and easily hated.

[@patrickmcshane7658]

Yes he does. Many great performances in this series.

[@diegomarquez4340]

Just like the kid that played Joffery in GoT

[@ElZilchoYo]

Cowardice yet arrogance in the belief of his own lie to hold together his ego.

[@RCAvhstape]

In 1942 when the Japanese invaded the Philippines and were about to take Corregidor, the general commanding the US forces knew there would be no relief and was forced to order his troops to surrender. The US 4th Marine Regiment, almost completely wiped out by combat at this point, actually burned their regimental colors to prevent the enemy from capturing them. As a result the regiment did not disgrace itself and was later reconstituted and continues to serve to this day.

[@jeo228]

@@TheCoolCucumber why would iraqis blow up a truck full of food and rifles? Who woulda thought

[@yvc9]

As it bloody should.

[@JnEricsonx]

@@jeo228 I love that show.

[@WHYJ35]

@@jeo228 maybe some big Fourth of July party

[@MrBrianboisselle]

They remained friends of the king

[@wesfowler5133]

I'm not even British, but when Wellington gets done with his speech even I'm pissed off about Simmerson losing the King's colors. Good God, man!

[@RaferJeffersonIII]

Wes Fowler colours! Not colors

[@heatcheck3]

Jack Tangles limey impudence!

[@heatcheck3]

Jack Tangles ok, penal colony impudence!

[@heatcheck3]

Jack Tangles you need to read up on sarcasm.

[@crossloveslife]

My, my and I thought the American revolution ended in 1783

[@vietrumpet123]

I love how Simmerson steps forward as if he thought he could seriously intimidate one of the greatest military commanders of the period.

[@kaczynskis5721]

He is stupid and thinks his link to Horse Guards means he has the world by the tail.

[@deanderekant1]

@@kaczynskis5721 Well he was a close friend of Lord Fenner and apparantly was related to General Banestre Tarleton who was a rival to Wellington.

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

@@deanderekant1 Tarleton? The butcher? The only British officer excluded from the dinner put on to celebrate the surrender at Yorktown?

[@deanderekant1]

@@eldorados_lost_searcher Yes, that is the one. Tarleton couldn't not hande the fact that not him but Wellington was given the command of the Peninsula War.

[@wkcia]

When he was Prime Minister a madman burst into his office, brandishing a pistol, and threatened to kill him. Apparently Wellesley's only response was to curtly demand, "does it have to be *right* now???" and order the madman to report to his orderlies outside to take an appointment, which he promptly did and was arrested. Gonna need a high intimidation check.

[@commanderdon4300]

That's what this show was really about, not the wonky fight choreograph not the lack of special effects and not the historical inaccuracies. It was about the fantastic costumes and the sublime acting talent, I mean that is where almost all the budget went. Anything else can be forgiven.

[@fishyc150]

I fully agree with you. that is exactly how Shakespeare worked. In the opening scenes of Henry V they apologise for "one or two brawl ridiculous" (two or three men pretending to sword fight) and "for shame we try to recreate in this cock pit (tiny room) the glorious battlefields..." That "our imagination must create the armies and clothe the knights etc..." "Work, work your thoughts and in them see a siege... Imagine the reply has come from the town offering some small concessions, that the king likes not..." Sharpe is like that. Small low budget skirmishes pretending to be big battles. Relying on acting, costumes and good writing.

[@willmakesvids]

@@fishyc150 reading comments like this restore my faith that people still appreciate this sort of telly and can enjoy it in its entirety and enjoy the little flaws and inaccuracies as one full piece. Also the "HE ANSWERED WITH HIS LIFE SIR" line is also amazing and has such power. Awesome.

[@Jack0trades]

Excellent point. I have thrown my share of shade at the combat melodrama, but scenes like this one really define the show for me.

[@chriswarburtonbrown1566]

Actually I thought considerng the small budget and shortage of extras the fight scenes were ok. I mean it's not Troy or Saving Private Ryan but they do just enough to keep the battles watchable.

[@tartanguy8714]

That point of acting talent can be backed up with names like Mark Strong, Douglas Henshall, Daniel Craig and Paul Bettany

[@jeffodonnell8354]

51 dislikes... All Simmersons relatives in court.. God save Ireland!!!

[@ynakoliai5146]

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[@iagoporto5522]

Don't forget his cousin in Horse Guards, sir!

[@Maulinator69]

😂😂😂

[@fishyc150]

@@ynakoliai5146 What did you say you old snoddy???

[@liberatetutemeexinferis5902]

LOUDER!

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

This is where this series shines, it’s budget didn’t allow big dramatic battle scenes, they tried but by modern standards they aren’t great, but stuff like this is so well written and acted.

[@MADhorseKD]

Look at Leroy during the conversation. Love the detail the actor put into it. Not just some body standing in the background but legit reacting and betraying his characters thoughts and worries while the scene plays out. Masterful scene all in all ^^

[@michaelemberley2767]

Gavan O'Herlihy is a decent actor. He did a great job as the despicable Dan Suggs in the Lonesome Dove miniseries/

[@bigdrew565]

@Ulfang999 Brad Wilson, superman 3. He convinced me that he was really a douchebag bully in that role.

[@lordomacron3719]

aye some actors seem to think they only need to 'Act' when they are dilvering thier own lines.

[@sentinel1280]

Look at his eyes. Dude went from "Yeah, I hitched my horse to the right wagon" to "Oh s**t, I f****d up..."

[@aidanmagill6769]

And breathing heavily out of barely contained anger.

[@gaolmiralis2247]

I absolutely love Captain Leroy in this scene 1:20 : so it begins... wait what? 1:45 : what an idiot... 1:51 : I hate you 2:02 : really? 2:06 : for christ's sake 2:20 : *looking at Hogan* yeah, right 2:30 : I'm not on that train 3:10 : what am I doing here? I was there and I already heard the story twice 3:20 : don't you blame Lennox... oh god 3:30 : damn, Wellesley is nicer with Bonie 3:54 : they sure did. I'll miss Lennox 4:00 : you are hitting the nail in the coffin with the bridge you just blew up 4:15 : don't you do it, don't you do it... oh for fuck's sake

[@rodrigohdavila]

This was awesome. Made me appreciate the scene in a whole new light. 👍🏽

[@ireviewshtuff]

Dudes soul left his body the moment that horse guards comment left Simmerson’s mouth

[@deand8070]

Those reactions and those time stamps made that scene so much better!

[@randomacousticthoughts]

Brilliant comment, that's youtubering

[@obi-wankenobi1233]

4:22 *Looks at the floor* Could you swallow me, please? I don't want to witness this anymore.

[@santoslittlehelper06]

Wellington's rage is epic, but his charisma shines through when he switches gears almost instantly back to calm. Then when Simmerson tries to threaten him, he pauses and shoots him down very softly. Wellington channeled Tywin Lannister for this scene... or rather, Tywin Lannister always channeled Wellington in this scene.

[@Nehfarius]

Tywin lannister wishes he was as good as Wellington. If he was, he wouldn't have caused Tyrion to have reason to shoot him on the loo, do that very thing, and then defect.

[@ANARKOTEROR]

Shame we didn't actually see the "You've disgraced us, Sir! You've shamed us, Sir!"

[@charleshemphill6923]

Very well said sir. You have my compliments

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

good actor

[@danieldickson8591]

Threatening Wellington after such an epic dressing-down highlights how big a fool Simmerson really was.

[@DeltaEcho303]

At the beginning of the episode; Wellington and Hogan gave Simmerson this 'easy' assignment because they knew he was a coward and suspected he was spying on them for his "friends at court." Hogan set up destroying the bridge as a Win-Win: if Simmerson succeeded, he'd be a hero and not report anything malicious. If he failed (which they fully expected him to do so they sent Sharpe as insurance), he'd be forced to stay quiet. Even though Wellington predicted he would screw it up, I think there were five things in Simmerson's B.S. report that sent him over the edge: 1. Claiming Major Lennox panicked (Wellington served with Lennox in India and repeatedly called him an outstanding soldier). 2. Saying his nephew, Lt. Gibbons, acted bravely and deserved a promotion (He knew Gibbons was a milksop just like his uncle). 3. Devaluing Hogan's contradicting report by saying he was "only an engineer" (Figuratively hanging himself by admonishing his Intelligence officer). 4. Destroying the bridge after Sharpe, the Chosen Men and Capt. Leroy charged in to help Lennox (This cut off both a retreat and any backup to recover the Colours). 5. Blaming Lennox for losing the King's Colours (It wasn't enough his incompetence got him killed, he tried hiding behind a braver man's sacrifice to cover up his own cowardice).

[@theatagamer90]

Also Hogan being "just an Engineer" would have overseen the bridge's destruction in addition to being the Intel officer so would have seen Sharpe trying to get over and save Lennox. Lovely thing engineers.

[@clairestark9024]

I think also exceeded expectations of how much he fowled up.

[@DieFlabbergast]

@@clairestark9024 *fouled up (I know he is a coward, but you don't have to tell us he was ...err... chicken)

[@manaboutit1594]

@@DieFlabbergast I see what you did there...

[@anthonyglass170]

@@theatagamer90 prior to,during,and even after the Napoleanic War, British Officers of the Infantry and Cavalry "bought" their commissions,no military training, experience or aptitude required. Officers of the Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers on the other hand went to the ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY at Woolwich (founded in 1741.) and had to PASS their respective course of study. RMA Woolwich turned out professionally trained officers who knew their jobs. The equivalent school for Infantry and Cavalry (Sandhurst) was not established until 1801,and even then attendance was NOT mandatory to obtain a commission,until much later in the1800's.

[@rickyred001]

Michael Cochrane as Simmerson, absolutely brilliant portrayal, fantastic actor

[@XCrawlFan]

Wellington's rage is the yardstick by which I measure all others.

[@rippspeck]

Great actor.

[@samconduct1356]

That's a big yardstick.

[@crom1701]

Oh yeah. That was fantastic. Wish he was kept on for the rest of the series.

[@SamHodkin23]

@@crom1701 Gather he left the series due to ill health, hence the change to Hugh Fraser, but I may be wrong.

[@JnEricsonx]

Could only imagine seeing his dad show that kind of anger as the Second Doctor.

[@tmage7042]

That actor playing Simmerson is superb. It's rare I hate a character so thoroughly.

[@mikehill1114]

This is a criminally underrated comment in this thread. Michael Cochrane is THE reason this scene works. Clearing his throat, his cheery "that's my style, sir". His sneering "merely an engineer, sir" The one careful step forward coming to a complete stop to deliver his line about friends at Horse Guards. He goes through an entire panoply of emotion and each one is real and believable. Not a forced moment in the entire scene. Not to take away a thing from anyone else, but even if you have never watched any of the rest of this series, and you don't know the backstory, you hate this guy. You want to see him skewered. So when David Troughton cuts loose it means something.

[@OmegaPaladin144]

@@mikehill1114 This is one of the first scenes of Sharpe I watched. I ended up buying the full series on Amazon.

[@randalthor1327]

One of Sean Bean's most iconic roles and he does not die. Love this series.

[@wetlettuce4768]

He used up all his extra lives in this series.

[@rachels9598]

He was perfectly cast as Sharpe!!

[@Isildun9]

Its because of the Chosen Men. They acted as his ablative wounds and plot armor.

[@burnstick1380]

@@rachels9598 yes but the author later changed sharpe to match more sean bean, so it goes both ways but Sean Bean is an outstanding actor

[@rachels9598]

@@burnstick1380 I worked out quite well in the end imo.

[@kevingouldrup9265]

What arrogance to lose the Kings colors and to ask for a promotion for a relative what complete insolence!

[@michalsoukup1021]

It would not be insolent if the Luitenant GIbbons did well, he was not responsible for the lose of colours. In fact if Gibbons did well, you might look at it as an effort to protect the innocent officer from being shamed by an acquaintance. But for that Simmerson would have to accept ALL the responsibility.

[@harrisonmcarthur7816]

@@michalsoukup1021 And that'll happen when Hell freezes over.

[@RCAvhstape]

Simmerson has zero shame. He doesn't feel bad at all about what happened to his men or to the regiment or how he failed to serve his country, only about his personal advancement and his cronies. And a sadist to boot. An absolute piece of shit from end to end, the kind of guy who really needs to catch a "French" bullet on the next skirmish.

[@Gothic7876]

He is the poster child for nobility at that point in history.

[@christopherblanchard2099]

@@Gothic7876 No, right now!!!!!

[@jasonmiles2819]

“I have friend at court.” Did this guy know Janos Slynt?

[@OrionThomas30]

🤣😅

[@Isildun9]

According to the books, Simmerson is the cousin of Banastre Tarlton, old "Bloody Ben" himself, of the American Revolution fame.

[@Bufoferrata]

@@Isildun9: There's a bit of a contradiction there. Simmerson claims to be a gentleman with high court connections. Tarleton's family had no pretensions to gentility. They were slave traders from Liverpool. And while the "Butcher," had a sinister reputation, no one ever doubted his courage in battle. Simmerson, on the other hand is as yellow as dog piss.

[@ethanramos4441]

Because of this connection Simmerson simply weaseled his way out trouble.

[@woodwyrm]

*B U R N*

[@Cybermat47]

Fun fact: Simmerson’s actor, Michael Cochrane, was in the final episode of the original run of _Doctor Who_ to be recorded, 1989’s _Ghost Light_ (which was not the final one to be broadcast). ‘Well, sir, upon sighting the creepy alien woman who’d been living in the cellar, I naturally began to give her tips on acting ladylike. That’s my style, sir.’ Wellington’s actor, David Troughton, also appeared on TV _Doctor Who_ in 1968, 1969, 1972, and 2008 (and even more times in audio stories). His father, Patrick, of course played Doctor Who himself from 1966 to 1969, returning in 1973, 1983, and 1985.

[@franceleeparis37]

‘Far be it for tie of blood to tie up my tongue to rob a man of just rewards’… ‘Major Hogans coat buttons up tight over a number of other duties sir’ Brilliant writing, brilliant acting, brilliant series…. You can feel the Napoleonic period with each line..🙂

[@iagoporto5522]

Captain Leroy face during Wellington's rant is priceless.

[@SantomPh]

@Paddy O'Yakkin in the show he was only around for this episode and thus little investment was made in his character. in the books he rises to Major and then Lieutenant Colonel, becoming the South Essex's last CO before dying in Sharpe's Honor.

[@Kwak444]

Paddy O'Yakkin well worth the read, especially if you are a fan of history.

[@KAPITANRHYS]

@@Kwak444 I wouldn't say history, just a historical based novel

[@Kwak444]

KAPITANRHYS you’re absolutely right. It’s not 100% history, just history with a big twist of fiction/creative liberty.

[@KAPITANRHYS]

@@Kwak444 Still good stories though :D

[@bamarine247]

No disrespect to Hugh Fraser, but I wish the later episodes had kept David Troughton as Wellesley. He perfectly captured the stern professionalism, and in this scene the rage, I imagined from Wellesley in the books

[@TankUni]

I agree - although looking at portraits of Wellesley, a middle aged Christopher Lee might have been closer in likeness. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Wellesley,_1st_Duke_of_Wellington#/media/File:Sir_Arthur_Wellesley,_1st_Duke_of_Wellington.png www.imdb.com/title/tt0071807/mediaviewer/rm1780042496

[@MostlyPennyCat]

Stephen fry did a good Wellington...

[@ForgottenHonor0]

@@TankUni He only lacks the beak nose that Wellington was so famous for having.

[@davidknight2104]

Agreed 100% I've always thought that as well

[@matty101yttam]

Only seen this clip, but the actor is brilliant, stares are like laser beams and definitely gives the impression of someone you want to be on the good side of.

[@NixonRules963]

4:19 I love how Captain Leroy looks away when Simmerson threatens Wellington like "Oh man you fucked up I can't watch this."

[@jamesmasztalerz5930]

"Major Lennox answered with his life, as you should have done if you had any sense of honour", hearing Wellington chew out Sir Henry was the simple best bit of the entire series

[@Longs81]

I love Sharpe's relationship with Harper. Hatered - Respect - Friendship - Family

[@ImmersiveFPS]

What an absolutely astounding performance by Michael Cochrane here. The weight and strength behind every line is truely a work of art.

[@jdelark6428]

It's a testament to an actor that they can pull off a rougish but not super-evil villain that you like to see reappear again and again. And if I recall reading it right, some actors had a lot more fun playing the villain.

[@nolanolivier6791]

Aaaah, good old Simmerson! The cartoon cutout of an aristocratic bad officer... soooooo much fun watching him fall flat on his face.

[@NealX]

You say cartoon but people worse than Simmerson are routinely given leadership positions even today, the world over. Donald Trump makes Sir Henry look like a gentleman and a scholar.

[@Fr0st1989]

@@NealX At least back then it was easily blamed on the fact that people could buy command positions in the military instead of working towards them, which obviously gave rise to monumental displays of incompetence

[@freebeerfordworkers]

@@Fr0st1989 quite so if you read "The Reason Why" by Woodham-Smith it sets out why the disasters in the Crimea were due to rich men buying their position. To be fair, some of the aristocratic commanders were not complete fools and were sure to have experienced officers from the Indian army on their staffs.

[@BlackIce3190]

Neal X Oh shut up. Trump has got our economy doing great and is well on the way to ending the Korean War.

[@carl5381]

@@NealX you spelled Obama wrong.

[@nathanmorgan7949]

It's truly mind boggling that Simmerson just got called out for his cowardice, lying to his superior, and had his battalion disbanded, and yet he still tried to weasel an undeserved promotion for Gibbons from Wellington.

[@Simmerson-eh6lb]

'Friends at court' sir

[@wkcia]

You can see at 1:33 that Wellington pauses for just a second when Simmerson says that Major Lennox "panicked." He *just* manages to contain his rage. Brilliant acting.

[@tomservo5347]

"Major Hogan's coat buttons up tight over a number of other duties Sir Henry." (Hogan looks down at his coat lol.)

[@Kwak444]

James Robert and that glance back up at him like, “sorry, mate...but you’re fucked!”

[@tomservo5347]

@@Kwak444 IKR? Hogan also knew what kind of man he was dealing with from the get go. Morgan huh? My great-great grandparents were Morgans from Caernarfon.

[@kurtgreaser8439]

Maybe a difference in Armies but in the States the best in class from West Point usually got their commissions in Engineering Corps. Were engineers looked down upon in British Army? I know that aristocrats could buy their commissions, so was this clip more of a clash of class versus experience.

[@Fragileone1]

At this period engineers and artillery were professionals, their commissions couldn’t be bought and sold and they had to pass out of the Royal Military academy. All of their promotions were also by seniority. Therefore engineer and artillery officers at this time were often qualitatively better than their infantry counterparts. However they were usually not aristocrats, as wealthy or of the same class of “gentlemen”. Therefore whilst you got some very good officers who bought commissions and didn’t as obviously play favourites with other gentlemen, like Wellington himself to an extent, you had others who hated those who had actually earned their rank and status as lesser.

[@kurtgreaser8439]

William Signs Good point have only started watching this series and did not know Hogan was Irish.

[@akimi2003]

‘Should a tie by blood tie a mans tongue?’ Lamest excuse for nepotism ever.

[@patrickturner6878]

"Lennox answered with his life! Which is what you should have had you any sense of honor!" How many of us in a corporate environment have seen these kinds of smarmy blame shifters who try to pass off their obvious failures onto subordinates? I love this scene so much because I have been the fly on the wall in such a discussion.

[@kurtwpg]

Apparently "Major Lennox must answer" was not the correct response.

[@renesegat235]

If it wasn't for KZbin, I never would've discovered this amazing series. Thank you, thank you. "That's my style sir." Priceless

[@numbersix100]

Rene Segat it’s on iTunes, £34 for all 14 episodes

[@John-ob7dh]

Yes it's a great series .I have watched it over and over again .

[@gloriamureau9542]

Have. YOU. Found. THE. Movie's. That. Finalize. THE. Series 1. SHARPES. PERIL 2. SHARPES. CHALLENGE IF. YOU. ENJOYED. THE. SERIES. THESE FOLLOW. AFTER. WATERLOO. IN. PEACETIME

[@dyslxeic]

When you roll 1 on your deception check

[@rael7298]

And a 1 on your persuasion check to promote your nephew

[@thenomad4936]

Lmfao, ty my friend

[@Latingunner1]

And a 1 in intimidation. Dont forget that

[@LordInter]

ha GM ain't giving you any dice roll on that one!

[@Lasarius]

He rolls a 1 on everything

[@thebandage5422]

"Major Hogan's coat buttons-up 'tight over a number of other duties, Sir Henry."

[@RS250Squid]

"The fault was not mine, sir". The brief stiffening in Leroy's back and glare in his eyes, suggests that Leroy knows otherwise.

[@lovethedupstep111111]

I can't stop watching this, this is literally some of the best acting I have ever witnessed in my life

[@yourtruereview3621]

ditto. I next to never make a comment to a video / comment, but when I watched this clip, that same thing went though my mind.

[@mrc1737]

Yes it’s classic alright!

[@evildano1313]

4:18 lol Leroy's face. You can almost hear him thinking STFU dude.

[@inwyrdn3691]

Wellington's reaction to losing the colors is anger. His reaction to losing Major Lennox is unbridled fury. His mention of losing the colors feels, to me, as a cover for the loss of an officer he deeply and passionately respected. If he could trade every flag in the whole of England for Lennox back, Wellington would have done it. Sharpe could stand and fight the Imperial Guard. Lennox could have stared down Napoleon himself, had a fool with more money than sense not gotten him killed.

[@fozzy1004]

100% agreed, "Dam fine officer Major Lennox". Wellington could not protect him from a privileged and connected idiot of an officer but he can make sure he pays for his incompetence.

[@boyscouts83712]

​@@fozzy1004the cousin Simmerson is referring to is none other than the butcher of South Carolina in the American revolution.. Tarleton

[@nl5494]

It's a damn shame Troughton and Cox couldn't continue their roles for the rest of the series. Their replacements were certainly excellent actors but something about those two worked exceedingly well for the show.

[@WildCard0315]

Are we sure that this show isn't named after the actor playing Wellington? His facial expressions and rant could cut glass.

[@JnEricsonx]

Should have seen what his father did! The actor is the son of Patrick Troughton, second at Doctor Who.

[@forlorndream1400]

Major Lennox answered with his life as you should have done if you had any sense of honour.

[@Fitch93]

Best line of the of the whole scene.

[@davidknight2104]

Epic

[@allways28]

amazing delivery

[@Lasarius]

Always28 to bad he was replaced after this movie because he swore he never film in Ukraine again (yes this was filmed in Ukraine not in actual Spain)

[@oteliogarcia1562]

I didn't know that was the reason for his replacement. Amazing scene.

[@AceMoonshot]

The actor that played Simmerson did such a great job. Must be fun to be such a weaselly character.

[@lordomacron3719]

in was in person he was the nicest man you could ever meet but loved to play villians and he was Good at it

[@benjin0311]

I love the way in the debrief scene at 3:22 you can actually see the actor who plays Captain Leroy is totally gripped by the powerful acting of David Troughton when he shows his anger and disgust as Simmerson tries to pass the blame. Honestly one of my favourite scenes in any programme or film, acting at its finest.

[@captain_misaki]

David Troughton's acting... that's a bit of his father showing in him.

[@benjin0311]

@@captain_misaki 😯 I didnt know his father was an actor, it was only when I googled it I realised I realised he was a former Doctor and realised I did know his fathers name from the DW timeline, id never put the two together at all. Now I'm going to watch some Patrick Troughton episodes and try and see it for myself. Thanks mate 🙂👍

[@stevemccann4166]

@@benjin0311 Had a son who was an England cricketer too!!

[@JnEricsonx]

@@benjin0311 His Doctor getting mad is a blue moon from what I saw.

[@Zombiewithabowtie]

3:38 I know it's a trick of the light as opposed to any intentional effect, but the way the sunlight gives a sort of heterochromia, casting half his face in shadow and darkening his right eye, whilst washing out his left til just the maddening pinprick of a pupil is visible, makes Wellington look genuinely terrifying.

[@nsort3009]

It might not be as unintentional as it seems. Cameras need more then natural lighting

[@romanspearhead]

To me, the building rage in Wellington's eyes when he exclaims "He says you lost the Kings colours" and then lets this rage fly like a cannon at a French column show how masterful David Troughton was with his character!

[@zzirSnipzz1]

The guy that played simmerson is some actor. He literally made me h8 him every episode he was in. Greats acting

[@NewGuy2534]

Simmerson: I have friends at court. Wellington: Well good for you.

[@thehistoryteen9323]

I love how the scene shifts. Simmerson goes on and on, and eventually Wellington just calmly shuts him down. Even better is the timing of the explosion as Wellington reveals his true scorn of Simmerson. The ending is simply gold as Simmerson feels all important with his threat, but Wellington shuts him up so simply, making his threat a moot point.

[@jonathanmillings9683]

I’ve watched this scene more times than I can count , but when Wellington yells “Major Lennox paid for it with his life!”... I still jump a little

[@philipchiu9835]

I loved how Wellington says "hero" to Simmerson...he actually means for Simmerson to die in Spain.

[@DerOberfeldwebel]

Well, it was basically win-win. Either Simmerson cleans up his act and succeeds (which would be nice, but is not really expected) or he carries on as before and is either killed or blunders again and can be kicked out. Any which way, Wellington wins.

[@forrestpenrod2294]

“Gazetted Officer” For those wondering, as I was, here is an explanation. “An officer's commission was not considered official until he was "gazetted" - meaning that he was listed in the London Gazette. From the late 17th century until very recent times the London Gazette recorded the date on which the English officers of state took their oaths of office. This date may range from a day or two to several weeks after the date of the letters patent of appointment. The creation of peers, baronets and knights are also recorded. A list of officers killed and wounded at Waterloo appeared as a supplement to the Gazette on 1 July 1815 but other ranks did not normally appear until about the time of the Crimean War when full lists of casualties were given. Lists of money due to their dependents were also publicized there, as they were in the First World War.”

[@SeatBill]

Thanks for the background info!

[@RaferJeffersonIII]

Thanks

[@capie44]

Great! Thanks!

[@edphillips2998]

Very nice, thank you.... But you should cite your source, IMHO

[@pierrebrisson1094]

Forrest Penrod, while all you say is true it does not apply to this situation. What Simmerson is asking for Gibbons but Wellington (Wellesley still at this point) will give to Sharpe is what we now call a 'Battelfield promotion' subject to approval by Horse Guards (Ministry of the Army or Army National Command). Later in the series Sharpe loses that promotion and is returned to his 'subtantive' rank of Lieutenant. `Sharpes Company'

[@alecadanglao8386]

Damn Wellington's outrage is some of the the best acting I've seen

[@TheAmazingSpiderman87]

Captain Leroy would later write in his diary "I don't what possessed Simmerson that day to lie so blatantly to Wellington. Perhaps it was arrogance, maybe feigned ignorance, or perhaps never having to answer for his faults before. Either way, that shit was crazy!".

[@mike7236]

4:20 I like Leroy looking down when Simmerson brings up his cousin at horse guard... "Sir please shut up."

[@oteliogarcia1562]

My favorite Arthur Wellesley moment in the series.

[@davidian7787]

I think we all know what "Help you to be a hero" means and it isn't a parade and generous pension. Brilliant acting from both men. If you hate Simmerson then it means Michael Cochrane is doing an excellent job.

[@TheophilusPWildbeest]

An example of why Wellington is a national hero.

[@AJKam1kaz3]

Looking up, I can see why he was made Prime Minister twice later on in his life.

[@pault1964]

In the end he was disliked he was called the iron duke because he used iron to protect his windows from being broken,e everybody fails in the end war was his success peace was his failure,Churchill was the same

[@pault1964]

thesnoopmeisterer to many people with fingers in to many pies,the same now the EU money goes a long way

[@tomfarrelly4552]

A great Irishman 😁

[@jcmidnight666]

What we needed back then. The world was a different animal, at least with people like him we we're at the top back then. Look at Britain, France and Spain now.... nothing. The world was cooler when it appeared bigger.

[@akamiguelsanchez9985]

I've watched this like 20 times this week just for Wellington’s rage

[@TherealSBlair]

I thought Capt Leroy was going to burst into laughter. While he kept his composure you could tell he was loving this.

[@cgavin1]

Welcome back

[@grimoknobel]

Agreed

[@mandarkastronomonov2962]

Same here.

[@randomobserver8168]

From 3:10, one of the greatest moments of carefully directed and fully warranted rage and contempt ever depicted. Captain Leroy, already standing silent and hangdog behind Simmerson, visibly staring in awe when Wellesley opens fire.

[@kylrapture]

Aye he put across he was incorrigibly angry, almost to the point of choking on his own words-he sold those very well indeed.

[@MartiniPinball]

This scene truly is the best of the whole series, this bloke should have done wellington for all episodes.

[@HenriHerbert88]

Leroy's face during the whole scene..

[@Batowl1]

Lmao, he looks stoned as fuck

[@foreveremoatheart]

Deep face the whole time ahahaa

[@tomservo5347]

This whole 'aristocracy' thing is new to him-he's staying neutral. At least he acted like a gentleman towards Sharpe and became a good combat leader.

[@soakingbook]

I know that look; trying to get out of the diffficult meeting without getting caught up in the discussion.

[@LRM23936]

@Dan Strayer He has a basketball to bounce.

[@TheArgieH]

I know someone said it somewhere but I love the last little interplay. Wellington's parting words to Simmerson: "Today we had a skirmish, tomorrow we shall have a battle. You will be the first to see a French column, it is not a pretty sight. What you do then is up to you Sir. Good Morning." Or words to that effect. Now that is putting the boot in. Simmerson's grand action as he reported it to Horse Guards dismissed as a mere skirmish. Reading between the lines: And if you ran yesterday, just you wait until you see blue uniforms en masse. I am fairly sure you will be on the first ship home as soon as you stop running.

[@MrSniperfox29]

Which is actually what happened, when Simmerson saw the French approaching, he turned and ran (or rode) for his life

[@capie44]

"...and I have friends in court." king, queen, Jack "A man who loses the colors..." Ace of Spades upside the head.

[@Aloenam]

David Troughton did such a great job as Wellington. I wish he could have done the whole series instead of getting replaced.

[@smnbee75]

"Major Hogan's coat tightens up over a number of other duties, Sir Henry." Love that line. I use it at work.

[@Taooflu]

I like how they say sir even when they’re angry

[@RyanHDR]

4:18 I love how Captain Leroy in the background basically facepalms when he realizes what Simmerson is about to try. He lowers his head thinking, "REALLY?!"

[@craigedwards3899]

This was a stunning scene. Brilliantly written and acted also. Two great actors of the highest calibre.

[@dogred431]

Totally agree. Two incredible actors. One of the greatest scenes made for UK television. It's even more incredible when you think of the budget 10-15 years later that pretty much ended productions like this.

[@winternow2242]

Major Hogan's coat buttons up tight over a number of other duties - just a great line.

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

I wonder if he looked down for a second, wondering if he'd just been called corpulent.

[@smudger746]

Can’t believe this is over 20 years old now...it’s timeless

[@solitarysurreal3652]

Great scene :) A very compelling portrayal of how to deal with incompetence, dishonesty and cowardice. Simmerson firstly tries to lie. Then he tries to discredit. Then he tries to blame everyone else. When this is called out, he tries to threaten. Wellington very simply says: "You stuffed up. You take the consequence. You shut up and deal with it. Or it only gets worse for you."

[@chrisbabaero5147]

Wellington:: "You lost the colours of the king of England. You will answer sir" SImmerson: "I have a cousin at horse guards he has arranged for replacement colours from Crayola"....

[@SageOfHeaven]

For those who haven't read the books, this failure is so much worse in the books than you can imagine. Simmerson has about 1500 infantry with him against 400 cavalry. First Simmerson decides to do battle with the French. Only to realize his infantry can do nothing but stare at the French who just sits and watches. They even applaud the small army for their formations. Then he demands Sharpe's rifles skirmish with that cavalry. 30 men on foot, harassing 400 cavalry. Sharpe refuses this, and for a little while nothing happens. Then, when the French decide to leave while taunting their enemies, the Spanish fired on them from too far away. The French take this opportunity and just charge them. The Spanish just run, and instead of making them go away, Simmerson lets them into his ranks. With the fleeing Spanish comes the 400 cavalry. It does not take long before everyone is fleeing, except for Sharpe and a small detachment of infantry set to guard the bridge. Everyone just tries to force their way across the bridge, losing the King's Colours, and only in the nick of time, Sharpe saves the regimental colors. The French managed to rout 1400 men and take the king's colors. Sharpe defeats them in the end with some cunning. But it is more like a draw. Then Sharpe is arrested for not going full-on suicide with his rifles... Sufficient to say that Wellesley is mad. Because there were devastating losses.

[@cesaralarcon5228]

It’s funny that Simmerson never knew that Wellington knew Major Lennox

[@jadefire2817]

And Simmerson still had the gall to try to curry favor , "To be commanded by the newly gazetted Captain Givens?" I mean, seriously, in what universe did he think that was ever going to happen? 😂

[@MichaelLee-tt7gm]

It's a cliche, but some aristocrats like Simmerson really do live in a world where birth, nepotism and favoritism are the only measure of worth. Even after Wellesley has ripped him a new one, he still believes Wellesley will have to throw him a bone, such as appointing his nephew to a command position, to avoid ticking off his allies back in London. He honestly can't process the fact that Wellesley could care less about his vaunted connections.

[@Nehfarius]

@@MichaelLee-tt7gm Unfortunately for Simmerson, he's not in that world anymore. Instead, he's in a world where merit carries the day, and given that he's blatantly and obviously shown to be VERY lacking in merit...

[@rcslyman8929]

"A Givens, huh? Guess that means you knew my ol' man, Arlo."

[@jadefire2817]

@@rcslyman8929 *Hah!* Arlo seemed *just* about that slimy too, didn't he?

[@rcslyman8929]

@@jadefire2817 A low-down, no good lyin', cheatin' sonuvabitch... but he didn't bawl when he got winged.

[@stevennault5447]

Sharpe was an excellent series, I would love to see it in it's entirety once again...

[@alanmackinnon3516]

The books are better, they change to many thing's in the films.

[@stevennault5447]

@@alanmackinnon3516 , Usually the books are but I'm not much for reading...

[@alanmackinnon3516]

@@stevennault5447 I would highly recommend reading the Sharpe book this is based on. The book is just fantastic.

[@alanmackinnon3516]

@@stevennault5447 just had a thought ,if you haven't got the time are your not keen on reading the books you can purchase audio books .

[@stevennault5447]

@@alanmackinnon3516,You've convinced me to give the book a read, my sister is an avid reader and would know how to find this book, I'll let you know what I thought about the book when I'm done, Thank you and take care...

[@NightSkeptic]

In a different Sharpe video posted to KZbin, someone proclaimed that this program is how you do a period drama on a bugger-all budget. I have to agree. Cinematography holds up. I'm glad my friend told me about this show. Only downside is that I have to continually run to Wikipedia to understand something in every episode...except that's as it should be. Period pieces shouldn't dumb themselves down because the viewer lacks a full understanding of how their language used to be employed. Also, I recognized Daniel Craig in this. I was quite pleased with myself.

[@angustaylor5204]

"HE WAS A CONSUL OF ROME"... damn wrong show :/

[@artygunnar]

Caesar on the death of Pompei when talking to Ptolemy?

[@robertswitzer990]

“He never had the makings of a varsity athlete.”

[@Shreek17]

How funny, I was reminded of the exact same scene!

[@jamesdonoughue4557]

@@robertswitzer990 your looking for borko

[@robertswitzer990]

james donoughue I was actually looking for those two black guys going around and beating on people. Someone has got to do something, they can’t keep getting away with it!

[@AJKam1kaz3]

I don't know why, but the closest analogy to losing the King's colors is like saying, "it's not just a car you've stolen, it's John Wick's car!"

[@MarsFKA]

@@tamamalosi John wasn't exactly the boogeyman. He was the one you send to *kill* the fucking boogeyman.

[@johnwayne2103]

Losing the colors is losing the colors, there is no substitute even now.

[@skymarshallmarz5573]

Lol, yeh

[@nathanracher2911]

more like losing a Roman Eagle.

[@SantomPh]

Losing the King's colours is tantamount to surrendering. Losing the colours and claiming a victory is even worse

[@Vikingr4Jesus5919]

Welly was trembling with rage. The sign that only ever so little keeps him from practically wanting to strangle Simmerson.

[@professorx7398]

185 cowards lost the king's colors

[@Kwak444]

Perfect portrayal of Wellington.

[@DieyoungDiefast]

Also a perfect example of what was wrong with the British officer corps, it depended on who you knew not what you knew.

[@paulreeves7249]

@@DieyoungDiefast And how much money you had to buy a commission!

[@Scottx125Productions]

@@DieyoungDiefast That's always been the case...

[@landfair123]

The actor is the son of Doctor Who Patrick Troughton. Only the best.

[@kaczynskis5721]

@@DieyoungDiefast Commissions were also usually purchased until the 1870s (even Wellington purchased his) and so it was hardly a meritocracy. The French officer corps as a result of the Revolution was far more of a meritocracy and this explains many of the French successes from then up to 1815.

[@chiloko84]

Fucking hell man, that's acting! One of our greatest heroes portrayed with emotion, passion and a true sense of honour. David Troughton, how under appreciated you are.