Bad news arrives from America. Franklin finds himself ensnared in the traps of Versailles. Temple bows down before a star.Bad news arrives from America. Franklin finds himself ensnared in the traps of Versailles. Temple bows down before a star.Bad news arrives from America. Franklin finds himself ensnared in the traps of Versailles. Temple bows down before a star.
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Olivier Claverie
- Mr. Chaumont
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Xavier Brossard
- Gérard
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Marc Duret
- Monsieur Brillon
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Edward Bancroft: Be hopeful, friend. Circumstances change.
Benjamin Franklin: He that lives on hope, Mr. bancroft, dies fasting.
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Episode 3 begins in Brandywine Creek, Pennsylvania, on September 11th, 1777. Gilbert, a soldier fighting against the British army, suffers a serious injury and is rushed off the battlefield to be treated by doctors. Despite their efforts, Gilbert becomes a martyr. Vergennes, furious at Benjamin for Gilbert's death, tells Monsieur Gerard to give Franklin a talking-to. Gerard recommends using Gilbert's death to promote the alliance between America and France. Franklin also asks Gerard about the destruction of his printing press. Gilbert's death sparks outrage among many, fueling their hatred against the British. They are eager to join the war against the redcoats but fear severe punishment without the king's orders. Temple, deeply affected by Gilbert's death, blames himself and lashes out at Franklin for not doing anything to free his son, who is imprisoned in America. Chaumont meets with Pierre, who informs him that the British navy has confiscated two of their three ships. Pierre suspects a spy is passing information to the British and suggests they inform Franklin about the confiscated ships but leave out the spy part until an investigation can be conducted. Gilbert, a respected general, is alive and well, having been promoted to the rank of general. He sends a letter to his wife about the battle and the Americans' bravery against the redcoats. Benjamin's printing press is destroyed, so he cannot publish Gilbert's story. Franklin leaves the letter with Temple, promising to find a solution.
At dinner, Franklin receives news that the redcoats have taken over Philadelphia and are advancing. He is crushed and his belief in America's victory is weakened. However, Bancroft manages to smuggle in the necessary equipment to build his printing machine. The next morning, news arrives that the Americans have defeated the redcoats at Saratoga, with 6000 English soldiers surrendering. Franklin prints another piece of propaganda with Gilbert as the hero of Saratoga. However, his trusted companion, Bancroft, has turned traitor and is plotting to bring Franklin down. Franklin's luck turns around when he learns that the Americans have won big at Saratoga, forcing 6000 British soldiers to surrender. This news promotes the alliance between the French and Americans, but Franklin is in a pickle as his closest friend and ally, Bancroft, is playing for the British.
At dinner, Franklin receives news that the redcoats have taken over Philadelphia and are advancing. He is crushed and his belief in America's victory is weakened. However, Bancroft manages to smuggle in the necessary equipment to build his printing machine. The next morning, news arrives that the Americans have defeated the redcoats at Saratoga, with 6000 English soldiers surrendering. Franklin prints another piece of propaganda with Gilbert as the hero of Saratoga. However, his trusted companion, Bancroft, has turned traitor and is plotting to bring Franklin down. Franklin's luck turns around when he learns that the Americans have won big at Saratoga, forcing 6000 British soldiers to surrender. This news promotes the alliance between the French and Americans, but Franklin is in a pickle as his closest friend and ally, Bancroft, is playing for the British.
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