1 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:53,000 THE LINCOLN CONSPIRACY 2 00:00:59,600 --> 00:01:01,193 (EXPLOSIONS IN DISTANCE) 3 00:01:02,480 --> 00:01:04,118 FREDERICK: Two men standing at the Pearly Gates. 4 00:01:04,720 --> 00:01:06,233 (MOANS) 5 00:01:06,320 --> 00:01:09,039 First man says, "How'd you die?" 6 00:01:10,440 --> 00:01:14,274 Second says, "I froze to death. How about you?" 7 00:01:14,800 --> 00:01:17,440 (GASPING) The second man says, 8 00:01:17,520 --> 00:01:21,115 "Well, I thought my wife was being unfaithful to me, 9 00:01:21,200 --> 00:01:24,079 "so, I ran all the way home." Come on. 10 00:01:24,160 --> 00:01:25,958 (NICHOLAS GASPS) 11 00:01:26,040 --> 00:01:27,235 "I burst into the bedroom, 12 00:01:28,120 --> 00:01:30,350 -"she's just..." -(SOLDIERS TALKING, INDISTINCT) 13 00:01:32,320 --> 00:01:35,312 Here! We're here! 14 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:38,071 (GASPING) 15 00:01:41,360 --> 00:01:42,350 You take him first. 16 00:01:42,520 --> 00:01:43,555 But Captain, he's as good as... 17 00:01:43,680 --> 00:01:45,193 That's an order. 18 00:01:51,520 --> 00:01:53,193 Watch his leg. 19 00:01:53,440 --> 00:01:55,272 (GRUNTING) 20 00:02:01,720 --> 00:02:03,279 (SOLDIERS GRUNTING) 21 00:02:07,300 --> 00:02:10,900 Two years later 22 00:02:10,760 --> 00:02:12,353 {\an8}(FIREWORKS EXPLODING) 23 00:02:17,560 --> 00:02:19,233 (CHEERFUL PIANO MUSIC PLAYING) 24 00:02:26,240 --> 00:02:28,151 {\an8}ALL: Hip, hip, hurrah! 25 00:02:28,240 --> 00:02:32,393 Hip, hip, hurrah! Hip, hip, hurrah! 26 00:02:32,480 --> 00:02:34,596 Victory! 27 00:02:36,640 --> 00:02:38,836 (LAUGHING) 28 00:02:38,920 --> 00:02:40,991 Getting a little ahead of ourselves, don't you think? 29 00:02:41,080 --> 00:02:43,117 Will, Lee surrendered to Grant, 30 00:02:43,200 --> 00:02:45,237 so, have a drink. Freddie, have you seen him? 31 00:02:45,320 --> 00:02:47,675 A dozen rebel armies still in the field. I'd say peace is far from in hand. 32 00:02:47,760 --> 00:02:51,674 Hamilton, you could put frost on a fire. No, I haven't, but half his Cabinet's here. 33 00:02:51,760 --> 00:02:52,795 -Mmm. -There's Interior 34 00:02:53,600 --> 00:02:54,874 and Postmaster. 35 00:02:56,280 --> 00:02:57,395 -Treasurer. -Mmm-hmm. 36 00:02:57,480 --> 00:02:58,800 Secretary of the Navy. 37 00:02:58,880 --> 00:03:01,520 FREDERICK: Where's War? WILL: Oh, there he is. 38 00:03:02,560 --> 00:03:04,233 God, what I wouldn't give to meet him. 39 00:03:05,560 --> 00:03:07,597 What? Wait... Where are you going? 40 00:03:08,560 --> 00:03:09,834 You comin' or not? 41 00:03:09,960 --> 00:03:11,359 Are you... Are you mad? 42 00:03:11,440 --> 00:03:13,556 You can't approach Edwin Stanton without an introduction. 43 00:03:13,640 --> 00:03:15,233 FREDERICK: Really? 44 00:03:15,320 --> 00:03:16,390 (LAUGHING) 45 00:03:16,480 --> 00:03:17,675 -Frederick Aiken. -Oh. 46 00:03:17,800 --> 00:03:19,598 I've been to creation and back looking for you. 47 00:03:19,720 --> 00:03:22,439 Senator. Uh, Baker, Hamilton. 48 00:03:22,520 --> 00:03:26,753 Allow me to introduce the distinguished Senator from Maryland, Mr Reverdy Johnson. 49 00:03:26,840 --> 00:03:27,875 Great honour, Senator. 50 00:03:27,960 --> 00:03:30,474 Gentlemen, you've done this nation proud. 51 00:03:30,880 --> 00:03:31,870 Thank you, sir. 52 00:03:32,280 --> 00:03:33,270 Ladies. 53 00:03:33,560 --> 00:03:35,995 Ladies, may I present two genuine war heroes? 54 00:03:36,080 --> 00:03:37,070 (LAUGHING) 55 00:03:37,160 --> 00:03:39,356 Now, y'all get acquainted while I introduce the Counsellor 56 00:03:39,440 --> 00:03:42,273 to some of my esteemed associates. 57 00:03:42,400 --> 00:03:43,674 WILL: Ladies. WOMAN: Hello. 58 00:03:43,760 --> 00:03:47,799 -It's quite a turnout. -Victory is like shit to flies, Freddie. 59 00:03:49,120 --> 00:03:51,475 Why, Ed, what a delightful surprise. 60 00:03:51,560 --> 00:03:53,756 Life's full of them, Reverdy. 61 00:03:53,840 --> 00:03:56,832 This is our War Secretary, Mr Edwin Stanton. 62 00:03:56,920 --> 00:04:00,117 Yeah. It's a... It's a very great pleasure, sir. 63 00:04:00,520 --> 00:04:04,150 Mr Aiken had two horses shot from under him and never quit the field. 64 00:04:06,960 --> 00:04:09,839 Could use a loyal man like you over at the War Department, Captain. 65 00:04:09,920 --> 00:04:10,910 Sir. 66 00:04:11,000 --> 00:04:13,037 REVERDY: Captain's back to being a lawyer. 67 00:04:13,440 --> 00:04:16,353 Time to heal the nation, Ed, not wage more war. 68 00:04:17,360 --> 00:04:19,749 Pleasure as always, Senator. Captain. 69 00:04:20,200 --> 00:04:21,349 Sir. 70 00:04:21,440 --> 00:04:24,114 I'm sorry you won't be able to meet the President this evening. 71 00:04:24,520 --> 00:04:25,510 Will he not be attending? 72 00:04:25,600 --> 00:04:30,197 It seems Mrs Lincoln prefers an evening of theatre to a room full of soldiers. 73 00:04:34,040 --> 00:04:35,633 NICHOLAS: Anything! I can play anything. 74 00:04:35,720 --> 00:04:37,233 -WOMAN: Poor Blind Boy? -I don't know that one. 75 00:04:37,520 --> 00:04:39,158 -Uh, anything... -Well, thank you, Nicholas. 76 00:04:39,240 --> 00:04:42,517 Sarah... Oh, my God! You look beautiful. 77 00:04:42,760 --> 00:04:44,478 Sarah, glad to see you. 78 00:04:44,560 --> 00:04:46,278 Fred didn't mention you'd be joining us this evening. 79 00:04:46,360 --> 00:04:48,431 -That sounds like Fred. -What sounds like Fred? 80 00:04:48,520 --> 00:04:51,512 -Nothing you need to worry about. -(CHUCKLES) 81 00:04:51,600 --> 00:04:53,193 How many bottles is that now, Nick? 82 00:04:53,480 --> 00:04:56,040 Uh... Nothing you need to worry about, Fred. 83 00:04:56,560 --> 00:04:58,437 -Shall we take a stroll? -Mmm-hmm. 84 00:04:59,040 --> 00:05:00,678 It's good to have you boys back. 85 00:05:01,160 --> 00:05:02,150 It's good to be back. 86 00:05:05,880 --> 00:05:07,154 It's very good to be back. 87 00:05:10,960 --> 00:05:11,950 (HORSE WHINNYING) 88 00:05:13,200 --> 00:05:14,679 (THEATRE AUDIENCE LAUGHING) 89 00:05:15,520 --> 00:05:17,477 (ACTORS PERFORMING LINES, INDISTINCT) 90 00:05:40,520 --> 00:05:42,557 -MAN: Mr Vice President? -Yes, sir? 91 00:05:42,640 --> 00:05:45,359 I'm sorry to bother you, sir, but I need your authorisation on this. 92 00:05:45,440 --> 00:05:46,555 VICE PRESIDENT: Is it really necessary right now? 93 00:05:46,640 --> 00:05:48,597 -l have so many guests. -I'm afraid it's relatively urgent. 94 00:05:48,680 --> 00:05:53,038 MAN 1: You have to keep the sun out of your eyes, look straight, 95 00:05:53,120 --> 00:05:57,557 pull strong, calculate the distance, and you'll hit the mark every time. 96 00:06:02,280 --> 00:06:03,793 (KNOCKING) 97 00:06:06,960 --> 00:06:08,837 -What? -(GROANING) 98 00:06:12,520 --> 00:06:13,715 -Sir? -Yes. Hello. 99 00:06:13,800 --> 00:06:15,199 Package for Secretary Seward. 100 00:06:15,360 --> 00:06:20,753 We are old friends, Mr Trenchard, and you needn't be afraid of us. 101 00:06:20,840 --> 00:06:21,955 I ain't afraid of you. 102 00:06:22,480 --> 00:06:24,312 Both of you together. 103 00:06:24,400 --> 00:06:25,993 (AUDIENCE LAUGHS) 104 00:06:26,840 --> 00:06:29,400 (PEOPLE CHATTERING, INDISTINCT) 105 00:06:43,960 --> 00:06:47,351 BARTENDER: Another? Sir? 106 00:06:49,040 --> 00:06:50,474 (CLEARS THROAT) 107 00:06:53,160 --> 00:06:54,719 (FREDERICK EXHALES) 108 00:06:56,800 --> 00:06:58,871 Secretary Stanton is a smart man. 109 00:07:00,600 --> 00:07:02,876 The War Department would be lucky to have you. 110 00:07:02,960 --> 00:07:06,396 It was an honour to meet the man but... 111 00:07:06,480 --> 00:07:08,790 I'm eager to put the war behind me. 112 00:07:12,360 --> 00:07:14,670 You do look awfully handsome in your uniform. 113 00:07:15,240 --> 00:07:16,514 Oh? 114 00:07:18,200 --> 00:07:21,318 I suppose I'm going to have to get used to you in civilian clothing again. 115 00:07:23,200 --> 00:07:25,191 So, you did miss me? 116 00:07:27,040 --> 00:07:28,189 On occasion. 117 00:07:36,360 --> 00:07:40,274 MR TRENCHARD: Now, I've no fortune, but I am filled over with affection 118 00:07:40,360 --> 00:07:45,958 that I am ready to pour over you like apple sauce over roasted pork. 119 00:07:46,040 --> 00:07:48,475 -(AUDIENCE LAUGHS) -WOMAN: Mr Trenchard! 120 00:07:48,560 --> 00:07:51,791 You're addressing my daughter, and in my presence! 121 00:07:51,880 --> 00:07:52,950 MR TRENCHARD: Yes! 122 00:07:53,040 --> 00:07:56,874 I'm offering her my heart and my hand just as she wants them, 123 00:07:56,960 --> 00:07:58,314 with nothing in ‘em. 124 00:07:58,400 --> 00:07:59,629 (AUDIENCE LAUGHS) 125 00:07:59,720 --> 00:08:02,394 WOMAN: Now, I'm aware, Mr Trenchard, 126 00:08:02,480 --> 00:08:05,950 that you are not used to the manner of politeness. 127 00:08:06,040 --> 00:08:07,917 (PEOPLE CHATTERING) 128 00:08:16,920 --> 00:08:18,593 (COINS CLINKING) 129 00:08:21,920 --> 00:08:23,752 -Pardon us. -Oh! 130 00:08:30,760 --> 00:08:32,034 -(GUN CLICKS) -Shit! 131 00:08:34,240 --> 00:08:36,277 (GRUNTING) 132 00:08:38,560 --> 00:08:40,392 -Oh, no! -Hold it! 133 00:08:42,920 --> 00:08:44,593 (WOMAN SCREAMS) 134 00:08:44,680 --> 00:08:47,433 WOMAN: Stop! No, no, please! 135 00:08:52,600 --> 00:08:53,556 Help! 136 00:08:53,720 --> 00:08:56,360 -(MAN GROANING) -WOMAN: Somebody help! 137 00:08:57,440 --> 00:08:58,794 (GRUNTING) 138 00:08:59,840 --> 00:09:00,875 WOMAN: Help! 139 00:09:01,440 --> 00:09:04,080 ...to which you have fallen guilty. 140 00:09:04,160 --> 00:09:05,798 (AUDIENCE LAUGHS) 141 00:09:07,920 --> 00:09:12,153 MR TRENCHARD: Well, I guess I know enough to turn you inside out, old gal, 142 00:09:12,280 --> 00:09:14,556 you sockdologising old man-trap! 143 00:09:14,680 --> 00:09:15,829 (GUNSHOT) 144 00:09:15,920 --> 00:09:17,069 (WOMEN SCREAMING) 145 00:09:17,560 --> 00:09:18,709 (EXCLAIMS) 146 00:09:23,440 --> 00:09:24,794 (AUDIENCE SCREAMING) 147 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:33,311 Sic semper tyrannis! The South is avenged! 148 00:09:35,120 --> 00:09:36,155 MAN: Stop him! 149 00:09:45,720 --> 00:09:48,109 -Come on! -Come here, you son of a bitch! 150 00:09:59,520 --> 00:10:01,113 WOMAN: What is it? 151 00:10:02,840 --> 00:10:04,478 Major, what's happened? 152 00:10:04,560 --> 00:10:05,516 -Lincoln's been shot. -What? 153 00:10:05,640 --> 00:10:06,550 He's been shot. 154 00:10:06,680 --> 00:10:07,829 You stay here. 155 00:10:08,520 --> 00:10:10,238 (PEOPLE TALKING URGENTLY) 156 00:10:11,280 --> 00:10:12,270 MAN 1: Open the door! 157 00:10:12,720 --> 00:10:15,360 MAN 2: Out of my way! MAN 3: Stand aside. Over there. 158 00:10:15,960 --> 00:10:17,394 Across the street. 159 00:10:17,480 --> 00:10:18,595 Make way! 160 00:10:19,320 --> 00:10:21,391 Wait. Stand aside, please. Wait. 161 00:10:23,720 --> 00:10:24,710 MAN 4: Move back, please! 162 00:10:25,960 --> 00:10:27,712 (ALL CLAMOURING) 163 00:10:39,400 --> 00:10:40,720 MAN: Clear the way! 164 00:10:42,560 --> 00:10:44,073 Can you see anything? 165 00:10:48,880 --> 00:10:50,075 Open the door! 166 00:10:50,720 --> 00:10:52,040 MAN 2: Open the door! 167 00:10:52,240 --> 00:10:53,389 They're not home! 168 00:10:54,080 --> 00:10:55,229 Try the other door! 169 00:10:59,640 --> 00:11:01,233 Stand aside. 170 00:11:05,200 --> 00:11:06,793 (ALL CLAMOURING) 171 00:11:09,080 --> 00:11:12,311 Over here, over here! 172 00:11:14,920 --> 00:11:16,035 MAN: Stand aside! 173 00:11:19,080 --> 00:11:21,356 To the side, to the side. 174 00:11:30,240 --> 00:11:31,958 MAN: Back here. Back here. 175 00:11:36,360 --> 00:11:37,839 Set him down easy. 176 00:11:40,640 --> 00:11:43,280 MAN 2: Where's the doctor? MAN 1: Put him down. 177 00:11:43,360 --> 00:11:44,794 (ALL CLAMOURING) 178 00:11:55,800 --> 00:11:57,029 Make way! 179 00:11:59,560 --> 00:12:02,951 Out of my way! Move aside! 180 00:12:03,800 --> 00:12:06,872 Out! Move! Move! 181 00:12:15,520 --> 00:12:16,840 -Where is he? -He's down there, sir. 182 00:12:16,920 --> 00:12:18,149 There, sir. 183 00:12:20,280 --> 00:12:21,953 (WOMAN WEEPING) 184 00:12:24,840 --> 00:12:26,638 Excuse me, Mr Secretary. 185 00:12:44,360 --> 00:12:46,829 Mr Secretary, it was the actor, John Wilkes Booth. 186 00:12:48,360 --> 00:12:49,350 Are you certain? 187 00:12:49,440 --> 00:12:51,590 They've performed with him many times. They're positive. 188 00:12:53,840 --> 00:12:57,117 We haven't done anything wrong. It's going to be fine. It'll be fine. 189 00:12:57,200 --> 00:12:58,190 Well... 190 00:12:58,720 --> 00:13:01,439 one man did not orchestrate all of this on his own. 191 00:13:01,520 --> 00:13:04,273 -Where's Grant? -He's on a train to Philadelphia. 192 00:13:04,360 --> 00:13:05,475 Bring him to me. 193 00:13:05,560 --> 00:13:07,437 I want the Commander of the Union Army here. 194 00:13:07,520 --> 00:13:08,476 -Move. -Yes, sir. 195 00:13:08,600 --> 00:13:10,477 Put the forts on alert, all guns manned. 196 00:13:10,880 --> 00:13:13,520 And find out which members of the Cabinet are still unaccounted for. 197 00:13:13,600 --> 00:13:16,319 Sir, we should move to the War Department to facilitate operations. 198 00:13:17,880 --> 00:13:19,473 -( WOMAN CRYING) -I'm not leaving him. 199 00:13:20,440 --> 00:13:21,430 Yes, sir. 200 00:13:24,240 --> 00:13:25,230 (WOMAN CRYING) 201 00:13:25,320 --> 00:13:26,310 STANTON: Damn the rebels. 202 00:13:26,840 --> 00:13:27,910 Damn them all to hell. 203 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,434 MAN: Mr Secretary, sir? 204 00:13:29,880 --> 00:13:32,474 Several names have come up, sir, including an intimate of Booth's, 205 00:13:32,560 --> 00:13:33,994 a John Surratt. 206 00:13:34,080 --> 00:13:35,195 What is known of him? 207 00:13:35,280 --> 00:13:38,398 21 years old, lives here. His mother runs a boarding house in town. 208 00:13:39,200 --> 00:13:41,555 Find him. I want the city closed. 209 00:13:41,640 --> 00:13:44,075 If any of these assassins get south of the Potomac or up into Canada, 210 00:13:44,160 --> 00:13:45,434 they will never be found. 211 00:13:45,520 --> 00:13:46,555 Right away, sir. 212 00:13:46,720 --> 00:13:48,916 Also, the Vice President wishes to pay his respects. 213 00:13:49,000 --> 00:13:52,959 When I say it is safe for him to do so. And keep him away from the liquor. 214 00:13:53,040 --> 00:13:54,030 Yes, sir. 215 00:13:54,120 --> 00:13:55,110 (WOMAN CRYING) 216 00:13:56,200 --> 00:13:58,999 Get that woman out and do not let her in again. 217 00:14:02,400 --> 00:14:05,750 {\an8}President Lincoln murdered - nation shocked 218 00:14:07,700 --> 00:14:11,600 {\an8}$ 100,000 reward - killers at large 219 00:14:13,500 --> 00:14:16,400 {\an8}Washington cordoned off 220 00:14:17,000 --> 00:14:18,593 SOLDIER: Get him out of that hole. 221 00:14:20,240 --> 00:14:22,231 It wasn't me, it wasn't me. 222 00:14:24,280 --> 00:14:26,396 -(GRUNTING) -Move it! 223 00:14:27,480 --> 00:14:28,675 -Get up, you No! 224 00:14:29,500 --> 00:14:32,500 {\an8}Assassin caught 225 00:14:41,400 --> 00:14:45,000 {\an8}Raid on Surratt boarding house 226 00:14:49,500 --> 00:14:53,000 {\an8}Mary Surratt - boarding house conspirator arrested 227 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:58,400 {\an8}Soldiers tracking Booth Believed to be heading south 228 00:15:07,800 --> 00:15:09,359 (WHISPERING) Booth. 229 00:15:45,280 --> 00:15:46,839 (COUGHING) 230 00:15:48,280 --> 00:15:49,270 (EXCLAIMS) 231 00:15:58,640 --> 00:15:59,675 (GUNSHOT) 232 00:16:01,720 --> 00:16:03,154 (GROANING) 233 00:16:03,500 --> 00:16:07,500 {\an8}Booth shot in barn 234 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:11,800 {\an8}Nation mourns Lincoln 235 00:16:12,500 --> 00:16:15,300 {\an8}A million people say goodbye 236 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:19,300 {\an8}Lincoln reaches his final resting place 237 00:16:44,280 --> 00:16:45,395 (KNOCK ON DOOR) 238 00:16:46,520 --> 00:16:48,750 -Sir. -Well, nice of you to show, Mr Aiken. 239 00:16:48,840 --> 00:16:51,309 I'm sorry for being late, Senator. 240 00:16:51,400 --> 00:16:54,358 You aware the trial of the conspirators begins today? 241 00:16:54,440 --> 00:16:56,351 (LAUGHING) Yes, sir. There's not a seat to be had. 242 00:16:57,040 --> 00:16:58,269 Well, now you have one. 243 00:16:58,960 --> 00:16:59,950 How's that, sir? 244 00:17:00,400 --> 00:17:03,836 I've taken one of the cases and I want you to be my second chair. 245 00:17:04,520 --> 00:17:06,909 I thought the government was planning a military tribunal? 246 00:17:07,000 --> 00:17:12,074 Oh, indeed. Stanton has chosen nine of his most loyal officers to be judges. 247 00:17:12,160 --> 00:17:13,195 All for Union. 248 00:17:13,600 --> 00:17:16,592 In fact, he's picked one of Lincoln's pallbearers to head the Commission. 249 00:17:17,000 --> 00:17:18,035 Uh, let's go. 250 00:17:18,120 --> 00:17:21,829 Uh, I'm sorry, sir, I might be being a little slow, 251 00:17:21,920 --> 00:17:24,673 but won't the War Department be handling the prosecution? 252 00:17:24,760 --> 00:17:28,674 Stanton's most trusted Judge Advocate General Joseph Holt 253 00:17:28,800 --> 00:17:29,790 will be in charge. 254 00:17:29,880 --> 00:17:32,838 -Well, then, what are we to do? -Defend one of the eight. 255 00:17:32,960 --> 00:17:35,520 (LAUGHING) Defend one of the assassins? 256 00:17:36,760 --> 00:17:39,115 Alleged assassins, Counsellor. 257 00:17:39,840 --> 00:17:43,151 I had a letter from the lady this morning. She runs a boarding house. 258 00:17:43,240 --> 00:17:45,231 -A Mrs Mary... -Surratt? 259 00:17:45,320 --> 00:17:47,960 -Yes, that's it. -Sir, her son John was Booth's right hand. 260 00:17:49,520 --> 00:17:52,638 Well, if they suspect her son, they should try him. 261 00:17:53,360 --> 00:17:54,919 (LAUGHING) They would if they could find him 262 00:17:55,000 --> 00:17:57,310 but they've got 250 agents out looking for him. 263 00:17:57,880 --> 00:18:02,033 She built the nest that hatched this plot. President Johnson said it himself. 264 00:18:03,440 --> 00:18:06,910 Well, I know this goes hard with you, Freddie, but what they're planning, 265 00:18:07,000 --> 00:18:10,630 which is a military trial of civilians, is an atrocity. 266 00:18:10,720 --> 00:18:12,393 No, no. What she did is an atrocity. 267 00:18:12,480 --> 00:18:15,074 There's no presumption of innocence, no burden of proof, 268 00:18:15,160 --> 00:18:17,276 no jury of your peers and no appeal. 269 00:18:17,360 --> 00:18:20,000 All right, you were one of Lincoln's pallbearers, too. 270 00:18:20,080 --> 00:18:21,434 How can you represent her? 271 00:18:21,520 --> 00:18:24,239 She's entitled to a defence, Freddie. 272 00:18:24,320 --> 00:18:25,754 So I shall defend her. 273 00:18:55,640 --> 00:18:57,074 (MUTTERING) 274 00:19:04,840 --> 00:19:06,592 Mary E Surratt, 275 00:19:06,680 --> 00:19:09,718 in aid of the existing armed rebellion against the United States, 276 00:19:10,120 --> 00:19:14,114 you are charged with having received and detained, harboured, concealed, 277 00:19:14,200 --> 00:19:17,511 aided and assisted John Wilkes Booth, 278 00:19:17,600 --> 00:19:20,114 John H Surratt and their confederates, 279 00:19:20,800 --> 00:19:24,919 David E Herold, Lewis Payne, 280 00:19:26,280 --> 00:19:28,840 George A Atzerodt, 281 00:19:30,760 --> 00:19:32,194 Michael O'Laughlen, 282 00:19:34,280 --> 00:19:35,679 Edman Spangler, 283 00:19:38,120 --> 00:19:39,793 Samuel A Mudd, 284 00:19:41,000 --> 00:19:45,517 and Samuel Arnold, in traitorous and murderous conspiracy 285 00:19:45,600 --> 00:19:47,910 to kill then president Abraham Lincoln, 286 00:19:48,040 --> 00:19:52,238 Vice President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of State William Seward. 287 00:19:53,760 --> 00:19:57,071 Pursuant to special orders number 211 and 216, 288 00:19:57,160 --> 00:19:59,037 how do you plead? 289 00:20:02,280 --> 00:20:05,193 What say you, madam? Guilty or not? 290 00:20:08,960 --> 00:20:10,359 I am innocent. 291 00:20:10,440 --> 00:20:11,475 (CROWD MUTTERING) 292 00:20:13,200 --> 00:20:16,716 In that case, as each of the defendants has entered a "not guilty" plea, 293 00:20:16,800 --> 00:20:17,790 we will begin. 294 00:20:17,880 --> 00:20:19,791 Judge Advocate Holt, please proceed. 295 00:20:21,640 --> 00:20:22,994 Just a moment, Your Honour. 296 00:20:23,960 --> 00:20:25,030 What is it, Senator? 297 00:20:25,160 --> 00:20:27,720 -l1 wish to request an adjournment. -(PEOPLE MURMURING) 298 00:20:27,800 --> 00:20:29,234 An adjournment? 299 00:20:29,320 --> 00:20:30,435 We just got here. 300 00:20:31,160 --> 00:20:33,720 My client has been in custody for a month, 301 00:20:33,800 --> 00:20:36,269 wasn't allowed to contact counsel until yesterday. 302 00:20:37,280 --> 00:20:41,160 General Hunter, a delay will only serve to prolong the nation's sorrow. 303 00:20:41,800 --> 00:20:44,155 My learned colleague, you've had over four weeks 304 00:20:44,240 --> 00:20:47,392 to prepare your case, no doubt assisted by the entire War Department. 305 00:20:47,480 --> 00:20:50,871 I believe the defendant is entitled to equal consideration. 306 00:20:50,960 --> 00:20:53,759 HUNTER: Senator Johnson, our fellow citizens must be permitted 307 00:20:54,360 --> 00:20:56,829 -to put this tragedy to rest. -(SPECTATORS AGREEING) 308 00:20:56,920 --> 00:20:59,560 The sooner we dispose of this matter, the better. For everyone. 309 00:20:59,640 --> 00:21:01,597 Everyone but my client. 310 00:21:01,880 --> 00:21:03,473 (SPECTATORS LAUGHING) 311 00:21:03,560 --> 00:21:05,995 Judge Advocate Holt, please proceed. 312 00:21:06,080 --> 00:21:08,151 In that case, I move for termination. 313 00:21:08,240 --> 00:21:09,230 (SPECTATORS EXCLAIMING) 314 00:21:09,320 --> 00:21:13,279 -Termination? -On the grounds this trial is unconstitutional. 315 00:21:13,360 --> 00:21:16,432 The defendant is a civilian entitled to a public trial 316 00:21:16,520 --> 00:21:18,557 before a jury of her peers. 317 00:21:19,400 --> 00:21:23,189 The Attorney General has affirmed the legitimacy of this proceeding. 318 00:21:23,280 --> 00:21:25,556 Has he furnished a verdict as well? 319 00:21:25,880 --> 00:21:27,837 -(SPECTATORS LAUGHING) -Senator! 320 00:21:29,280 --> 00:21:32,079 You will mind the horror which summons us. 321 00:21:33,200 --> 00:21:34,759 Indeed. 322 00:21:34,840 --> 00:21:37,719 We all mourn the loss of our leader. 323 00:21:37,800 --> 00:21:41,350 But in our grief, let us not betray our better judgement 324 00:21:41,440 --> 00:21:43,556 and partake in an inquisition. 325 00:21:43,640 --> 00:21:45,392 -(ALL MURMURING) -Inquisition? How dare you? 326 00:21:45,480 --> 00:21:48,074 Sounds to me like we have the enemy among us. 327 00:21:48,840 --> 00:21:52,629 Maryland not being among our most loyal of states during the war, 328 00:21:52,720 --> 00:21:55,473 its senator ought to certify his allegiance to this court. 329 00:21:55,560 --> 00:21:57,676 I have served this nation as its Attorney General, 330 00:21:57,800 --> 00:21:59,313 that is certification enough. 331 00:21:59,400 --> 00:22:04,918 Nevertheless, we may require counsel to sign this oath of loyalty, 332 00:22:05,000 --> 00:22:06,638 as prescribed by Congress. 333 00:22:06,760 --> 00:22:08,876 I am a member of Congress. 334 00:22:09,760 --> 00:22:14,960 The same body that creates armies, authorises military tribunals 335 00:22:15,040 --> 00:22:17,156 and makes Major Generals like you. 336 00:22:17,240 --> 00:22:21,677 Our authorisation comes from the War Secretary, Edwin Stanton, 337 00:22:21,760 --> 00:22:23,239 and by order of the President. 338 00:22:23,360 --> 00:22:27,831 If our founding fathers had desired tyranny to prevail, 339 00:22:27,920 --> 00:22:29,991 the President and his War Secretary 340 00:22:30,080 --> 00:22:32,674 would have been granted such indiscriminate powers, 341 00:22:32,760 --> 00:22:37,072 but they drafted a constitution with laws against such powers. 342 00:22:37,600 --> 00:22:41,275 They did so precisely for times like this. 343 00:22:41,920 --> 00:22:43,319 (SPECTATORS CLAMOURING) 344 00:22:47,360 --> 00:22:48,953 (BOOING AND HISSING) 345 00:22:50,160 --> 00:22:51,275 Order! Order! 346 00:22:52,280 --> 00:22:53,918 REVERDY: I really want you to do this for me, Freddie. 347 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,035 (LAUGHING) You're not serious? 348 00:22:55,160 --> 00:22:58,073 As serious as the charges against our client. 349 00:22:58,160 --> 00:23:00,117 Me, defend her? 350 00:23:03,120 --> 00:23:04,758 (FREDERICK LAUGHS) 351 00:23:06,720 --> 00:23:10,076 She doesn't stand a chance with an old southerner like me defending her. 352 00:23:10,200 --> 00:23:12,032 She needs a Yankee Captain like you. 353 00:23:12,160 --> 00:23:15,790 -I'm sorry, sir, I can't do it. -No, you'll do fine, son. 354 00:23:16,120 --> 00:23:18,589 Experience matters for nothing when they're making up the rules 355 00:23:18,680 --> 00:23:19,670 as they go along. 356 00:23:21,000 --> 00:23:23,514 Besides, this government has never executed a woman. 357 00:23:23,600 --> 00:23:26,035 They've never considered a woman, nor a man, for that matter, 358 00:23:26,120 --> 00:23:28,270 capable of murdering the President. 359 00:23:29,200 --> 00:23:32,079 Sir, I can find you a rebel to defend her, 360 00:23:32,160 --> 00:23:33,309 but I can't... I won't do it. 361 00:23:33,800 --> 00:23:36,918 There is no court in the Union that would fairly judge that woman 362 00:23:37,000 --> 00:23:38,434 with a confederate counsel. 363 00:23:38,560 --> 00:23:39,550 I won't betray my country. 364 00:23:39,640 --> 00:23:41,950 I won't betray my friends who died defending it. 365 00:23:42,240 --> 00:23:44,754 I'm not asking you to betray your allegiances, Freddie. 366 00:23:44,840 --> 00:23:49,038 I'm simply asking you, rather telling you, to obey your oath 367 00:23:49,120 --> 00:23:51,999 as an attorney and do your job. 368 00:23:52,720 --> 00:23:54,836 (SIGHING) 369 00:23:57,000 --> 00:23:59,196 He wants me to represent Mary Surratt. 370 00:24:00,320 --> 00:24:01,674 What? 371 00:24:05,320 --> 00:24:06,719 -What? -Yeah. 372 00:24:06,840 --> 00:24:08,160 He can't be serious. 373 00:24:40,360 --> 00:24:42,431 SOLDIER: They're the actors from the theatre. 374 00:25:21,840 --> 00:25:23,353 Open up. 375 00:25:28,120 --> 00:25:29,554 Thank you, soldier. 376 00:25:30,600 --> 00:25:32,193 That'll be all. 377 00:25:40,040 --> 00:25:41,474 This conversation is privileged. 378 00:25:42,800 --> 00:25:44,120 Sorry sir, orders. 379 00:25:44,640 --> 00:25:46,358 Where is Senator Johnson? 380 00:25:47,880 --> 00:25:50,349 The Senator's instructed me to handle your case. 381 00:25:53,480 --> 00:25:54,800 You understand what you've been charged with? 382 00:25:56,040 --> 00:26:00,034 Conspiring to murder the President, Secretary of State 383 00:26:00,160 --> 00:26:02,071 and the Vice President? 384 00:26:03,080 --> 00:26:06,072 If found guilty, you could hang. 385 00:26:09,000 --> 00:26:10,673 No disrespect, Mr... 386 00:26:12,400 --> 00:26:13,390 Aiken. 387 00:26:14,160 --> 00:26:15,514 Mr Aiken. 388 00:26:15,600 --> 00:26:17,193 How many years have you? 389 00:26:19,320 --> 00:26:20,435 27. 390 00:26:21,280 --> 00:26:23,396 So, you've handled cases like this before? 391 00:26:23,840 --> 00:26:25,672 There's never been a case like this before. 392 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,513 But you have defended others? 393 00:26:30,160 --> 00:26:31,389 (CLEARS THROAT) 394 00:26:32,680 --> 00:26:34,671 They've left nothing to chance. 395 00:26:35,360 --> 00:26:36,350 Very well. 396 00:26:37,280 --> 00:26:38,270 (EXHALES) 397 00:26:38,360 --> 00:26:41,318 You own a boarding house on 541 H Street? 398 00:26:41,520 --> 00:26:42,590 Is that correct? 399 00:26:42,680 --> 00:26:43,954 Yes. 400 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:46,990 How long you been there? 401 00:26:49,560 --> 00:26:50,994 M a' am? 402 00:26:51,080 --> 00:26:53,720 All I know about you is what I read in the papers. 403 00:26:53,840 --> 00:26:54,989 It's not flattering. 404 00:26:57,800 --> 00:27:01,111 I moved to Washington a year ago 405 00:27:01,200 --> 00:27:04,033 with my son and daughter after my husband passed. 406 00:27:04,120 --> 00:27:07,556 And the assassins were frequent visitors to your home? 407 00:27:08,360 --> 00:27:09,350 Yes. 408 00:27:10,520 --> 00:27:13,114 Well, you don't even deny having been acquainted 409 00:27:13,200 --> 00:27:15,032 with John Wilkes Booth and the others behind bars? 410 00:27:15,640 --> 00:27:17,119 No, sir, I do not. 411 00:27:21,160 --> 00:27:23,310 My husband died a drunk, Mr Aiken, 412 00:27:23,960 --> 00:27:26,270 and left me loads of debt. 413 00:27:26,360 --> 00:27:28,795 I had to support my family, so I rented rooms to boarders. 414 00:27:28,880 --> 00:27:31,076 Those men were customers, nothing more. 415 00:27:31,360 --> 00:27:33,397 And you never considered their allegiances? 416 00:27:33,800 --> 00:27:35,950 I didn't ask about their allegiances. 417 00:27:36,640 --> 00:27:38,438 What about yours, ma'am? 418 00:27:38,520 --> 00:27:41,399 I am a southerner, I'm a Catholic 419 00:27:42,920 --> 00:27:45,514 and a devoted mother, above all else. 420 00:27:46,920 --> 00:27:48,991 But I am no assassin. 421 00:27:49,080 --> 00:27:52,152 Your freedom is going to require greater assurances than that. 422 00:27:58,080 --> 00:28:00,833 Then, you tell me what I should say to those generals. 423 00:28:00,920 --> 00:28:02,593 Oh, you can't say a thing. 424 00:28:03,320 --> 00:28:05,516 You're prohibited from testifying in your own defence. 425 00:28:05,600 --> 00:28:08,353 Perhaps your son could speak for you? 426 00:28:08,440 --> 00:28:09,714 Any idea where he's hiding? 427 00:28:10,280 --> 00:28:11,953 No, I don't. 428 00:28:13,600 --> 00:28:16,956 All right. Is there anyone who will give your version of events? 429 00:28:17,440 --> 00:28:18,794 You mean, the truth? 430 00:28:19,400 --> 00:28:21,960 Well, obviously the government believes your version is not the truth. 431 00:28:22,400 --> 00:28:23,435 Based on what? 432 00:28:24,200 --> 00:28:25,998 Well, they're not releasing their list of witnesses 433 00:28:26,080 --> 00:28:27,798 or the evidence they'll use against you. 434 00:28:28,200 --> 00:28:29,838 And can they do that? 435 00:28:29,920 --> 00:28:32,799 In this kind of proceeding, they can do to you whatever they want. 436 00:28:33,240 --> 00:28:36,551 Well, then what difference does it make? Those generals have made up their minds. 437 00:28:39,480 --> 00:28:41,312 I can tell by the way they look at me. 438 00:28:41,840 --> 00:28:44,070 The way they look at you? 439 00:28:44,200 --> 00:28:46,919 Just the same way you're looking at me. 440 00:28:49,640 --> 00:28:51,153 I have to go. 441 00:28:55,320 --> 00:28:57,072 Good day. 442 00:28:57,160 --> 00:29:00,232 Mr Aiken, I haven't a word from my daughter since I've been here. 443 00:29:00,880 --> 00:29:02,553 Would you look in on her for me? 444 00:29:03,560 --> 00:29:04,789 I'd be most grateful. 445 00:29:06,520 --> 00:29:07,749 Thank you. 446 00:29:32,400 --> 00:29:33,595 Soldier. 447 00:29:34,240 --> 00:29:37,710 Frederick Aiken, lawyer to Mary Surratt. 448 00:30:17,280 --> 00:30:18,918 It's perfect. 449 00:30:19,000 --> 00:30:20,399 Pardon? 450 00:30:20,960 --> 00:30:23,031 -Anna Surratt? -Mmm-hmm. 451 00:30:23,840 --> 00:30:26,434 My name is Frederick Aiken, I'm representing your mother. 452 00:30:27,480 --> 00:30:29,198 What's perfect? 453 00:30:29,280 --> 00:30:32,033 (LAUGHS) Oh, nothing. 454 00:30:32,120 --> 00:30:34,191 No. Do tell. 455 00:30:35,760 --> 00:30:37,671 I'm sure I've heard much worse. 456 00:30:38,640 --> 00:30:40,870 Well, I was just thinking that this would be the perfect place 457 00:30:40,960 --> 00:30:42,792 to conspire to overthrow the government. 458 00:30:43,320 --> 00:30:44,879 No one would ever suspect. 459 00:30:46,960 --> 00:30:47,950 Right? 460 00:30:49,240 --> 00:30:52,153 -You alone here? -Yes. 461 00:30:52,840 --> 00:30:55,559 Why? Are you afraid to be seen with me? 462 00:30:55,800 --> 00:30:56,756 Uh... 463 00:30:58,200 --> 00:31:00,271 Your mother asked that I look in on you. 464 00:31:02,160 --> 00:31:03,195 Please tell her not to worry. 465 00:31:04,320 --> 00:31:06,994 Since I'm a prisoner in my own house. 466 00:31:07,600 --> 00:31:08,715 Where's your brother's room? 467 00:31:09,000 --> 00:31:10,673 Second floor, on the left. 468 00:32:32,520 --> 00:32:33,874 ANNA: Did you find what you were looking for? 469 00:32:37,520 --> 00:32:40,911 Uh, yes. Did your brother share a room with an LJW? 470 00:32:42,760 --> 00:32:44,478 Louis J Weichmann. 471 00:32:44,560 --> 00:32:47,200 He was like a son to my mother. He'll swear she's innocent. 472 00:32:47,280 --> 00:32:49,590 I suppose he's disappeared, too? 473 00:32:51,720 --> 00:32:54,599 Did you fight in the war, Mr Aiken? 474 00:32:55,080 --> 00:32:56,479 Uh-huh. 475 00:32:57,440 --> 00:32:59,670 Kill any on our side? 476 00:33:02,040 --> 00:33:04,680 Miss, do you have any documents indicating who stayed here 477 00:33:04,760 --> 00:33:06,353 or a ledger of accounts? 478 00:33:09,600 --> 00:33:11,796 Do you want me to help your mother or not? 479 00:33:25,800 --> 00:33:27,711 Is there anything else you're concealing? 480 00:33:27,800 --> 00:33:28,915 Such as? 481 00:33:29,000 --> 00:33:30,991 -Your brother, to start. Look, if you know... -(GLASS SHATTERING) 482 00:33:31,080 --> 00:33:32,434 (ANNA GASPS) 483 00:33:33,960 --> 00:33:36,270 (HORSE GALLOPING AWAY) 484 00:33:41,680 --> 00:33:44,149 AIKEN: Did you see who threw that? GUARD: No, sir. 485 00:33:50,160 --> 00:33:52,117 -Are you hurt? -I'm fine. 486 00:33:55,320 --> 00:33:57,470 Mr Aiken, if you have no further need of me... 487 00:34:18,800 --> 00:34:20,996 (PEOPLE TALKING, INDISTINCT) 488 00:34:28,240 --> 00:34:29,674 (VENDOR CALLING OUT) 489 00:34:30,480 --> 00:34:33,313 -Can I interest you in this one? -That? I'll take two. 490 00:34:34,600 --> 00:34:36,193 VENDOR: Cigars. Cigars! 491 00:34:40,200 --> 00:34:42,111 Who wants a cigar? 492 00:35:00,720 --> 00:35:03,633 SOLDIER: Left, left, right, left... 493 00:35:03,720 --> 00:35:05,233 Left... 494 00:35:09,440 --> 00:35:13,195 Left, left, left, right, left. 495 00:35:17,600 --> 00:35:19,318 Arms, rest. 496 00:35:19,400 --> 00:35:21,914 Forward, hut. 497 00:35:23,280 --> 00:35:24,600 Left. 498 00:35:25,320 --> 00:35:27,277 Left, right, left. 499 00:35:27,360 --> 00:35:29,237 (TALKING, INDISTINCT) 500 00:35:34,240 --> 00:35:36,436 NICHOLAS: There he is. Fred! 501 00:35:38,240 --> 00:35:40,117 Hamilton here has offered to be your second chair. 502 00:35:40,240 --> 00:35:42,595 -Not a chance in hell. -No? You sure? 503 00:35:42,680 --> 00:35:44,717 Oh, yeah. I'll carry his briefcase but I'm not going to sit... 504 00:35:44,800 --> 00:35:45,915 (NICHOLAS LAUGHING) 505 00:35:49,560 --> 00:35:50,789 Sarah? 506 00:35:50,880 --> 00:35:52,473 -Fred. -Why are you here? 507 00:35:53,440 --> 00:35:55,431 I'm trying to understand why you're here. 508 00:35:55,520 --> 00:35:57,033 (GAVEL STRIKING) 509 00:35:59,840 --> 00:36:01,592 I suppose I should wish you luck. 510 00:36:12,720 --> 00:36:14,438 JUDGE: Come to order. (STRIKING GAVEL) 511 00:36:15,120 --> 00:36:17,509 How is Anna, Mr Aiken? 512 00:36:17,600 --> 00:36:20,877 She's fine. Looking forward to when you come home. 513 00:36:25,520 --> 00:36:27,670 That's very nice of you to say, Mr Aiken. 514 00:36:29,160 --> 00:36:31,470 Judge Advocate Holt, will you please proceed? 515 00:36:33,720 --> 00:36:35,233 In the matter of Mary Surratt, 516 00:36:35,320 --> 00:36:38,472 the prosecution call as its first witness Mr Louis Weichmann. 517 00:36:51,600 --> 00:36:53,591 I thought he was like family, why are they calling him? 518 00:36:53,680 --> 00:36:55,478 HOLT: Place your right hand on this Bible... MARY: I don't know. 519 00:36:55,840 --> 00:36:59,117 Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God? 520 00:36:59,840 --> 00:37:01,638 -I do. -Please. 521 00:37:05,080 --> 00:37:07,640 Are you acquainted with the defendant, Mary Surratt? 522 00:37:08,520 --> 00:37:10,318 Yes. Yes, I am. 523 00:37:10,400 --> 00:37:12,596 I attended divinity college with her son John. 524 00:37:13,120 --> 00:37:17,591 And until recently you resided at the boarding house owned by Mary Surratt, is that correct? 525 00:37:18,120 --> 00:37:19,349 That is correct, sir. 526 00:37:21,200 --> 00:37:24,511 Were any of these men ever present in her home? 527 00:37:25,720 --> 00:37:27,870 Yes, sir. These three over there. 528 00:37:29,160 --> 00:37:30,719 On several occasions. 529 00:37:32,840 --> 00:37:35,753 Let the record reflect that the witness has identified 530 00:37:35,840 --> 00:37:38,753 the prisoners Herold, Payne and Atzerodt. 531 00:37:43,400 --> 00:37:45,516 -Who invited the men? -John Surratt. 532 00:37:45,880 --> 00:37:46,870 Objection. 533 00:37:48,240 --> 00:37:49,435 -Objection? -Uh... 534 00:37:52,160 --> 00:37:54,231 There's no way to prove that John Surratt even knew these men, 535 00:37:54,320 --> 00:37:56,118 let alone invited them. 536 00:37:58,560 --> 00:38:02,315 Mr Surratt's absence from this proceeding is Mr Surratt's problem. 537 00:38:02,400 --> 00:38:04,550 Objection overruled. Continue, Mr Holt. 538 00:38:06,920 --> 00:38:09,992 Was John Wilkes Booth also a frequent guest 539 00:38:10,080 --> 00:38:11,070 of John Surratt? 540 00:38:11,600 --> 00:38:13,591 Indeed. But all the Surratts adored him. 541 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:16,674 John, his sister Anna and their mother, too. 542 00:38:16,760 --> 00:38:20,435 Were there ever meetings held at the boarding house involving Mr Booth? 543 00:38:20,920 --> 00:38:27,030 Many. Sometimes lasting two, three hours and always in secret, behind closed doors. 544 00:38:29,280 --> 00:38:33,274 And did you ever see Mary Surratt object to these meetings? 545 00:38:34,120 --> 00:38:35,155 No, sir. 546 00:38:35,240 --> 00:38:36,753 Or to the presence of those men? 547 00:38:37,760 --> 00:38:38,955 No, she did not. 548 00:38:41,280 --> 00:38:43,078 -Thank you. -She appeared to welcome them. 549 00:38:44,400 --> 00:38:46,516 Thank you. That'll be all, Mr Weichmann. 550 00:38:51,680 --> 00:38:53,034 (CLEARS THROAT) 551 00:39:16,920 --> 00:39:21,437 How long did you say these secret meetings lasted? 552 00:39:22,040 --> 00:39:24,111 At least two, three hours. 553 00:39:25,520 --> 00:39:26,874 You were timing them? 554 00:39:29,480 --> 00:39:31,073 If you were timing them, 555 00:39:31,160 --> 00:39:35,154 I suppose these secret meetings were not, in fact, kept secret from you. 556 00:39:35,680 --> 00:39:36,909 I knew about them, sir, 557 00:39:37,000 --> 00:39:38,991 but I had no knowledge of what they were about. 558 00:39:39,560 --> 00:39:42,518 And that is because you never attended any yourself, correct? 559 00:39:43,320 --> 00:39:44,390 Exactly. 560 00:39:46,560 --> 00:39:47,880 Why was that? 561 00:39:48,640 --> 00:39:49,914 I thought them suspicious. 562 00:39:50,360 --> 00:39:51,509 Suspicious? 563 00:39:52,400 --> 00:39:54,357 Well, then, you see you did know what they were about. 564 00:39:55,360 --> 00:39:57,351 No, sir, I did not. 565 00:39:59,000 --> 00:40:01,276 Then why were your suspicions aroused? 566 00:40:01,360 --> 00:40:04,273 By the snatches of rebel conversation I overheard in the hallways 567 00:40:04,640 --> 00:40:06,278 and by their frequent whisperings. 568 00:40:07,200 --> 00:40:09,794 Well, in that case, if it was of such great concern to you, 569 00:40:09,880 --> 00:40:13,669 why did you not report your suspicions to your superiors at the War Department? 570 00:40:14,320 --> 00:40:15,310 I did. 571 00:40:15,880 --> 00:40:17,553 -Excuse me? -I did reveal my suspicions. 572 00:40:18,240 --> 00:40:20,709 I made a confidant of Captain Gleeson in the War Department. 573 00:40:21,800 --> 00:40:23,029 (SPECTATORS LAUGHING) 574 00:40:30,520 --> 00:40:32,716 HUNTER: Mr Aiken, if there's nothing else... 575 00:40:35,920 --> 00:40:37,479 Counsellor, will that be all? 576 00:40:38,760 --> 00:40:39,955 Uh, yes. 577 00:40:40,520 --> 00:40:41,669 Uh, no. 578 00:40:43,240 --> 00:40:45,151 No. No, I do have something else. 579 00:40:49,240 --> 00:40:51,914 Tell me, Mr Weichmann, tell us all, 580 00:40:53,120 --> 00:40:54,554 -you ever been to Richmond? -HOLT: Objection. 581 00:40:55,240 --> 00:40:58,915 I merely wish to know if the witness has ever visited the capital of the Confederacy. 582 00:40:59,640 --> 00:41:00,755 I don't recall. 583 00:41:01,720 --> 00:41:04,189 Then perhaps this train receipt will refresh your memory. 584 00:41:04,280 --> 00:41:07,079 It indicates passage to Richmond 585 00:41:07,680 --> 00:41:09,079 and it has your initials on it. 586 00:41:10,760 --> 00:41:12,797 Yes, that's right. 587 00:41:14,920 --> 00:41:18,231 I considered continuing my divinity studies there after the war. 588 00:41:19,160 --> 00:41:20,798 I plan on becoming a priest. 589 00:41:20,880 --> 00:41:22,314 That's very nice. 590 00:41:22,400 --> 00:41:26,473 Do you recall, Mr Weichmann, at which institute in Richmond 591 00:41:26,560 --> 00:41:27,959 you were thinking of enrolling? 592 00:41:28,440 --> 00:41:30,317 -The name? -Yes, Mr Weichmann, the name. 593 00:41:30,680 --> 00:41:32,398 -Well, uh... -There is no academy of the kind 594 00:41:32,480 --> 00:41:34,039 -in Richmond, is there, Mr Weichmann? -Objection. 595 00:41:34,120 --> 00:41:35,599 -In fact, perhaps you visited Richmond... -Objection, General! 596 00:41:35,720 --> 00:41:37,552 ...for another purpose entirely. 597 00:41:37,680 --> 00:41:39,353 HUNTER: Objection sustained. 598 00:41:42,160 --> 00:41:44,834 You worked for the general in charge of rebel prisoners, did you not? 599 00:41:45,280 --> 00:41:47,112 Yes. So? 600 00:41:47,440 --> 00:41:51,593 Perhaps a distinguished clerk like yourself knew certain information. 601 00:41:51,680 --> 00:41:53,079 What sort of information? 602 00:41:53,160 --> 00:41:56,471 Information that might have been of divine interest 603 00:41:56,560 --> 00:41:58,995 to certain rebels within the capital of the Confederacy? 604 00:41:59,120 --> 00:42:01,760 Objection General, the witness is not on trial here. 605 00:42:01,840 --> 00:42:03,877 -Well, he ought to be! -(SPECTATORS EXCLAIMING) 606 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:06,640 Objection sustained, the witness is not on trial. 607 00:42:07,120 --> 00:42:10,078 Sir, I am merely trying to establish the witness' credibility 608 00:42:10,160 --> 00:42:13,391 or rather the lack of credibility of this man. 609 00:42:13,480 --> 00:42:16,074 Mr Aiken, you are incriminating the witness. 610 00:42:16,160 --> 00:42:17,389 Incriminating? 611 00:42:17,480 --> 00:42:20,518 Sir, Louis Weichmann shared a room with John Surratt. 612 00:42:20,640 --> 00:42:23,075 I have a ticket that puts him in Richmond. 613 00:42:23,160 --> 00:42:25,800 I think it reasonable to assume that he knows more about this plot 614 00:42:25,880 --> 00:42:28,679 to assassinate our President than he supposedly reported. 615 00:42:29,320 --> 00:42:31,709 What Mr Aiken thinks is entirely immaterial. 616 00:42:31,800 --> 00:42:34,997 Counsellor, unless you have something more relevant to ask, 617 00:42:35,080 --> 00:42:36,434 the witness will step down. 618 00:42:36,520 --> 00:42:37,669 FREDERICK: No. 619 00:42:38,240 --> 00:42:41,517 No, I have nothing more relevant to ask. 620 00:42:43,200 --> 00:42:45,191 (SPECTATORS MUTTERING) 621 00:42:59,680 --> 00:43:03,196 You never, you never ask a question you don't know the answer to. 622 00:43:03,280 --> 00:43:04,600 I know. I know. 623 00:43:05,200 --> 00:43:07,510 How did you know Weichmann was lying about Richmond, Fred? 624 00:43:07,960 --> 00:43:09,189 -I didn't. -You didn't? 625 00:43:09,880 --> 00:43:12,918 (CHUCKLES) So you gambled twice? 626 00:43:13,040 --> 00:43:14,235 -How did you pass the bar? -(ALL LAUGHING) 627 00:43:15,120 --> 00:43:16,315 NICHOLAS: Well, it worked. 628 00:43:16,400 --> 00:43:19,279 I mean, Fred made Weichmann look as guilty as the others. 629 00:43:19,360 --> 00:43:20,680 -It was perfect. -You're right. 630 00:43:22,640 --> 00:43:24,233 And that's the problem. 631 00:43:25,400 --> 00:43:26,799 They all look guilty. 632 00:43:26,880 --> 00:43:27,995 Freddie, I'm sorry. 633 00:43:28,080 --> 00:43:30,435 First the Senator drops your client like a load 634 00:43:30,520 --> 00:43:33,319 and then with all these secret meetings taking place... 635 00:43:33,400 --> 00:43:36,916 -Either she knew what was going on... -Or she damn well should have known. 636 00:43:43,960 --> 00:43:46,474 -Senator? -REVERDY: In here. 637 00:43:55,600 --> 00:43:57,989 I think she's as guilty as Booth. 638 00:43:58,080 --> 00:43:59,753 How can I possibly defend her? 639 00:44:01,640 --> 00:44:03,870 You assume that she's guilty, like the Commission. 640 00:44:05,280 --> 00:44:06,634 You don't have any proof. 641 00:44:06,720 --> 00:44:10,031 Proof or no, don't give a damn what happens to her. 642 00:44:15,040 --> 00:44:16,678 I'll tell you what. 643 00:44:16,760 --> 00:44:18,956 If you can prove that she's guilty, 644 00:44:19,800 --> 00:44:21,518 you can take yourself off the case. 645 00:44:22,440 --> 00:44:23,839 Thank you, sir. 646 00:44:23,960 --> 00:44:25,917 You think it'll be that easy? 647 00:44:26,240 --> 00:44:28,197 I know it. 648 00:44:39,080 --> 00:44:40,070 Pardon me, Father. 649 00:44:41,160 --> 00:44:42,309 I wish to confer with the prisoner. 650 00:44:43,120 --> 00:44:44,793 Alone, if you don't mind. 651 00:44:46,760 --> 00:44:49,878 It's quite all right, Mary. I must be going, anyway. 652 00:44:50,040 --> 00:44:51,758 All right. Well, thank you for visiting, Father. 653 00:44:52,720 --> 00:44:54,438 I'll see you soon. 654 00:44:54,520 --> 00:44:56,909 Your words were most comforting. 655 00:44:57,000 --> 00:44:58,559 The Lord's with you. 656 00:45:06,400 --> 00:45:08,437 She's refusing to eat. 657 00:45:09,480 --> 00:45:11,790 I tried to convince her, to no avail. 658 00:45:12,720 --> 00:45:14,677 Perhaps you could help her? 659 00:45:15,440 --> 00:45:16,919 Mmm-hmm. 660 00:45:21,520 --> 00:45:23,352 "Search me and know my heart. 661 00:45:23,920 --> 00:45:25,911 "Try me and know my thoughts 662 00:45:26,000 --> 00:45:28,355 "and see if there be any wicked way in me." 663 00:45:32,360 --> 00:45:35,990 "The Lord knows the way of the wicked. The way of the wicked will perish." 664 00:45:37,040 --> 00:45:39,350 -You know your Proverbs, young man. -Mmm-hmm. 665 00:45:39,880 --> 00:45:42,872 My father was a minister who taught them to me as a child. 666 00:45:46,480 --> 00:45:50,269 So, what is it you wish to know? 667 00:45:50,360 --> 00:45:53,318 Why Booth and his associates were constants in your home. 668 00:45:53,920 --> 00:45:55,957 I ran a boarding house, Mr Aiken. 669 00:45:56,560 --> 00:45:59,518 Forgive me if I chose to fill it with boarders. 670 00:45:59,600 --> 00:46:01,318 I checked your registry, ma'am. 671 00:46:01,400 --> 00:46:04,518 There's no record Booth ever stayed at your home. 672 00:46:04,600 --> 00:46:07,319 No, the fact is he stayed at the National whenever he came to Washington, 673 00:46:07,400 --> 00:46:10,392 so why was Booth in your home? 674 00:46:11,120 --> 00:46:13,714 I suppose my son invited him. They were friends. 675 00:46:13,800 --> 00:46:18,431 (CHUCKLES) Famous actor like Booth, engaging your son out of friendship. 676 00:46:18,520 --> 00:46:20,909 Mr Aiken, my son is no less a gentleman than you 677 00:46:21,720 --> 00:46:25,111 and very capable of forming acquaintances in society. 678 00:46:25,600 --> 00:46:28,160 I've read all about your family's acquaintances, ma'am. 679 00:46:29,480 --> 00:46:33,110 About how your late husband contributed to the Confederate cause 680 00:46:33,240 --> 00:46:35,072 and about your gentleman Johnny. 681 00:46:36,040 --> 00:46:37,678 What about him? 682 00:46:37,760 --> 00:46:41,958 He made quite a sum as a courier carrying rebel secrets across Union lines. 683 00:46:43,000 --> 00:46:46,470 Oh, I'm well aware of what your family's capable of, Mrs Surratt. 684 00:46:47,560 --> 00:46:50,279 So I know you're not telling me the truth. 685 00:46:51,160 --> 00:46:52,912 Well, then, you know what I do not. 686 00:46:53,000 --> 00:46:55,594 You were despondent over losing the war 687 00:46:55,680 --> 00:46:57,830 and you would have done anything you could to save the Confederacy, 688 00:46:57,960 --> 00:47:00,679 -including using your own son John. -Honestly, Mr Aiken... 689 00:47:00,760 --> 00:47:03,036 So you arranged a meeting with Booth, 690 00:47:03,120 --> 00:47:05,191 figuring he'd befriend your son because of what he knew, 691 00:47:05,280 --> 00:47:06,793 what expert couriers do know. 692 00:47:07,240 --> 00:47:09,197 And what might that be? 693 00:47:09,280 --> 00:47:11,317 The best escape routes out of town. 694 00:47:13,120 --> 00:47:16,636 Your son was supposed to lead the others to freedom that night, wasn't he? 695 00:47:16,720 --> 00:47:18,393 Except he was the only one that got away. 696 00:47:19,760 --> 00:47:21,558 My son was in Canada that day. 697 00:47:21,960 --> 00:47:23,280 Can you prove that? 698 00:47:23,400 --> 00:47:25,596 I received a letter on April 14th. 699 00:47:26,800 --> 00:47:28,711 Same day as the assassination. 700 00:47:29,640 --> 00:47:31,199 Sent from Montreal. 701 00:47:32,040 --> 00:47:33,030 Where is this letter? 702 00:47:33,920 --> 00:47:35,433 -I don't know. -I'm done. 703 00:47:36,720 --> 00:47:37,835 Done defending your lies. 704 00:47:37,920 --> 00:47:41,595 You're so blind with hatred, Mr Aiken, you can't even see the truth. 705 00:47:42,680 --> 00:47:45,240 Yes, my son hated the North, we all did. 706 00:47:45,640 --> 00:47:49,429 How can a Southerner feel anything but bitterness towards your side? 707 00:47:49,520 --> 00:47:52,114 But my son did not conspire to kill your President. 708 00:47:52,960 --> 00:47:54,871 He conspired to kidnap him. 709 00:48:00,480 --> 00:48:01,959 (HORSE GALLOPING) 710 00:48:02,800 --> 00:48:04,950 All right, here he comes. 711 00:48:05,880 --> 00:48:07,439 Ready your mount. 712 00:48:08,800 --> 00:48:11,030 -Where the hell's Booth? -He'll be here. 713 00:48:15,480 --> 00:48:16,834 All right, steady. 714 00:48:21,200 --> 00:48:22,474 BOOTH: Wait! 715 00:48:23,840 --> 00:48:25,353 He's not coming. 716 00:48:27,320 --> 00:48:28,879 Lincoln's changed his plans. 717 00:48:29,000 --> 00:48:30,559 -What? -He's still in town. 718 00:48:31,040 --> 00:48:32,838 He just gave a speech at the National. 719 00:48:46,240 --> 00:48:47,878 Anna, back upstairs. 720 00:48:58,520 --> 00:48:59,954 (MEN ARGUING) 721 00:49:00,080 --> 00:49:02,230 ATZERODT: What matters is that he wasn't in the carriage. 722 00:49:02,320 --> 00:49:03,754 You should've known. 723 00:49:03,840 --> 00:49:05,956 BOOTH: What about the weapons? PAYNE: We need to hide these weapons. 724 00:49:06,040 --> 00:49:07,360 -We can take them to Lloyd's. -ATZERODT: I'll do it. 725 00:49:07,440 --> 00:49:09,272 -You'd shoot your own foot off. -I said I'll do it. 726 00:49:10,560 --> 00:49:12,312 -Don't push me. -Enough! 727 00:49:13,360 --> 00:49:16,079 Fools like you are the reason we can lose this fight. 728 00:49:24,600 --> 00:49:26,671 MARY: Johnny Surratt, I'd like a word with you, please. 729 00:49:28,000 --> 00:49:30,355 Well, answer, Johnny, your mama's calling. 730 00:49:33,040 --> 00:49:35,350 MARY: They planned on ransoming Lincoln 731 00:49:35,440 --> 00:49:38,398 in exchange for all the Confederate soldiers in your prisons. 732 00:49:39,080 --> 00:49:40,673 Why didn't you report them to the authorities? 733 00:49:41,080 --> 00:49:43,037 Because one of them was my son. 734 00:49:43,120 --> 00:49:44,633 So rather than kidnap him, 735 00:49:44,720 --> 00:49:46,791 your son helped murder the President instead. 736 00:49:46,920 --> 00:49:47,990 No. 737 00:49:48,080 --> 00:49:50,117 They nearly got the Vice President and the Secretary of State. 738 00:49:50,200 --> 00:49:51,713 No. It's not true. It's not my Johnny... 739 00:49:51,840 --> 00:49:54,275 Damn it, ma'am. You just said he was Booth's right hand. 740 00:49:54,360 --> 00:49:56,715 My son is not a murderer, Mr Aiken! 741 00:49:56,800 --> 00:49:58,199 All right, then. 742 00:49:59,080 --> 00:50:00,354 Swear to it. 743 00:50:04,600 --> 00:50:06,273 ANNA: Supper will be ready shortly. 744 00:50:07,560 --> 00:50:08,630 MARY: John? 745 00:50:09,440 --> 00:50:12,910 Can't stay, Mama, have to leave town straightaway. 746 00:50:13,600 --> 00:50:16,274 -What's so pressing? -Nothing that need worry you. 747 00:50:17,120 --> 00:50:19,111 Just some cotton speculating, that's all. 748 00:50:19,520 --> 00:50:21,272 Don't sport with me, son. 749 00:50:21,600 --> 00:50:23,079 You're not stepping outside this house. 750 00:50:23,160 --> 00:50:27,996 Don't talk to me like I'm a child! Richmond's falling. Something must be done. 751 00:50:28,080 --> 00:50:31,038 Johnny, I'm aware of the news from Richmond 752 00:50:31,880 --> 00:50:33,996 -and it pains me terribly. -Supper's ready. 753 00:50:36,160 --> 00:50:37,116 What is it? 754 00:50:37,800 --> 00:50:39,279 -I'm leaving town. -MARY: No, you're not leaving town. 755 00:50:39,360 --> 00:50:40,350 Yes, I am. 756 00:50:40,440 --> 00:50:42,158 You and Anna are the only family I've got left 757 00:50:42,240 --> 00:50:44,709 and I'll be damned if I let you go out there and do something else foolish. 758 00:50:44,800 --> 00:50:45,995 -Foolish? -Johnny! 759 00:50:46,080 --> 00:50:48,435 -What I'm fighting for is far more important... -Your family's more important than anything. 760 00:50:48,520 --> 00:50:49,715 JOHN: You know it. 761 00:50:49,800 --> 00:50:51,199 *That is your responsibility. 762 00:50:51,960 --> 00:50:54,998 All of our men are buried underground right now. The war is over. 763 00:50:55,080 --> 00:50:57,071 -Oh, you're wrong about that, Mother. -There is nothing left for you to do. 764 00:50:57,160 --> 00:50:59,356 The war is far from over and there's still plenty I can do. 765 00:50:59,440 --> 00:51:00,714 -Johnny, please. -Unhand me, Mother. 766 00:51:00,800 --> 00:51:01,915 -Unhand me, Mother. -Please, Anna. 767 00:51:02,000 --> 00:51:02,990 ANNA: John! 768 00:51:03,200 --> 00:51:05,111 -Mother? -BOOTH: John, are you coming or not? 769 00:51:05,920 --> 00:51:06,990 Johnny, please. 770 00:51:07,080 --> 00:51:10,277 If this cause ain't fighting for, then what is? 771 00:51:13,040 --> 00:51:15,839 -So, that was the last time you saw your son? -Yes. 772 00:51:15,920 --> 00:51:18,389 Less than two weeks before the assassination? 773 00:51:18,480 --> 00:51:19,675 Yes. 774 00:51:19,760 --> 00:51:23,151 So don't you see, you admit that your son conspired to kill President Lincoln. 775 00:51:23,680 --> 00:51:24,829 I don't know. 776 00:51:27,640 --> 00:51:28,835 May God help you. 777 00:51:29,480 --> 00:51:31,676 Honestly, Mr Aiken, I don't know. 778 00:51:35,600 --> 00:51:37,318 Lord, I pray not. 779 00:51:38,040 --> 00:51:39,439 All I know 780 00:51:41,000 --> 00:51:42,479 is that I did not. 781 00:51:46,600 --> 00:51:47,795 I swear. 782 00:52:09,360 --> 00:52:10,680 Miss Surratt? 783 00:52:12,440 --> 00:52:14,078 (EXHALES) You have to tell me exactly... 784 00:52:14,200 --> 00:52:15,634 -How's my mother? -She's managing. 785 00:52:15,720 --> 00:52:17,836 You have to tell me exactly what happened. 786 00:52:17,920 --> 00:52:19,035 What do you mean? 787 00:52:19,120 --> 00:52:23,478 Did you know that Louis Weichmann, your friend, testified against your mother 788 00:52:23,560 --> 00:52:26,313 after you told me he was like a son to her? 789 00:52:27,240 --> 00:52:28,594 What went on here? 790 00:52:29,320 --> 00:52:31,709 -Why should I trust you? -Because your mother told me everything. 791 00:52:32,720 --> 00:52:34,154 She told me about John. 792 00:52:36,240 --> 00:52:38,675 She told me about the plot to kidnap President Lincoln. 793 00:52:40,880 --> 00:52:41,870 Anna, 794 00:52:43,240 --> 00:52:44,913 did you try and stop him? 795 00:52:45,000 --> 00:52:48,072 -How was I supposed to do that? -'Cause you're his older sister. 796 00:52:48,160 --> 00:52:49,958 You don't know how stubborn my brother can be. 797 00:52:50,040 --> 00:52:52,998 All right. Did your brother conspire to kill the President? 798 00:52:53,080 --> 00:52:55,799 -My brother left town weeks before... -That proves nothing. 799 00:52:55,920 --> 00:52:57,752 -Look, the night he left the boarding house... -I've said all I will. 800 00:52:57,840 --> 00:52:59,831 Miss Surratt, I'm trying... 801 00:52:59,920 --> 00:53:01,593 I'm trying to help! 802 00:53:01,680 --> 00:53:03,751 By condemning my brother? 803 00:53:04,440 --> 00:53:08,070 Mr Aiken, my mother would never allow that and neither would I. 804 00:53:08,160 --> 00:53:10,151 All right. All right, look. 805 00:53:10,240 --> 00:53:12,390 You knew about Weichmann. 806 00:53:12,480 --> 00:53:16,030 If you know any potential witnesses the prosecution might call 807 00:53:16,120 --> 00:53:19,590 or what evidence they'll use against her, you must tell me. 808 00:53:22,280 --> 00:53:24,112 (SIGHS) Will you help me? 809 00:53:25,000 --> 00:53:28,311 HOLT: Let us proceed with events following the assassination of President Lincoln. 810 00:53:28,960 --> 00:53:32,191 On the night of April 17th what were your duties, Major Smith? 811 00:53:32,280 --> 00:53:33,873 I was charged with finding John Surratt 812 00:53:34,920 --> 00:53:36,479 and we were searching the house. 813 00:53:37,480 --> 00:53:39,153 Major, I found these. 814 00:53:39,240 --> 00:53:41,470 They were here in the daughter's bedroom. 815 00:53:50,680 --> 00:53:54,435 Major Smith, please read aloud what's inscribed here. 816 00:53:54,520 --> 00:53:56,272 "Sic semper tyrannis."” 817 00:53:57,960 --> 00:53:59,314 Could you translate? 818 00:53:59,400 --> 00:54:01,198 Of course. "Thus always for tyrants." 819 00:54:02,120 --> 00:54:03,554 Are those words familiar to you? 820 00:54:03,640 --> 00:54:07,235 Indeed. Booth yelled them after he cut down our President. 821 00:54:07,760 --> 00:54:10,070 You found the same three days later, 822 00:54:10,160 --> 00:54:11,389 in her daughter's bedroom, 823 00:54:11,480 --> 00:54:13,710 next to a photograph of the assassin himself. 824 00:54:15,200 --> 00:54:16,634 Like a shrine, sir. 825 00:54:16,960 --> 00:54:17,995 Uh... 826 00:54:18,720 --> 00:54:19,710 Please, continue. 827 00:54:20,000 --> 00:54:21,638 Uh... Objection. 828 00:54:22,800 --> 00:54:25,110 Sic Semper Tyrannis is the state motto of Virginia. 829 00:54:25,240 --> 00:54:27,993 It hardly constitutes proof of a shrine to Booth. 830 00:54:28,080 --> 00:54:30,117 No further proof is needed, Mr Aiken. 831 00:54:30,200 --> 00:54:31,634 Proceed, Mr Holt. 832 00:54:33,160 --> 00:54:34,559 HOLT: Continue, Major Smith. 833 00:54:35,280 --> 00:54:37,840 SMITH: As I was fixing to take the Surratts to headquarters for questioning, 834 00:54:37,960 --> 00:54:40,315 -there was a knock at the door. -You all right, Mary? 835 00:54:53,040 --> 00:54:54,792 I must be mistaken. 836 00:54:54,880 --> 00:54:56,314 SMITH: Wait a minute. 837 00:54:57,240 --> 00:54:58,753 Whom do you wish to see? 838 00:54:59,440 --> 00:55:00,635 Miss Surratt. 839 00:55:01,040 --> 00:55:02,838 This is her place. Bring him in. 840 00:55:12,560 --> 00:55:14,073 Is she expecting you? 841 00:55:14,160 --> 00:55:17,312 She sent for me. Asked me to dig a gutter for her. 842 00:55:17,400 --> 00:55:18,629 At this time of night? 843 00:55:18,720 --> 00:55:22,076 In the morning. I just wanted to know what time. 844 00:55:23,240 --> 00:55:25,117 Bring Mrs Surratt in here. 845 00:55:30,600 --> 00:55:33,592 Ma'am, did you hire this man to dig a gutter for you? 846 00:55:34,880 --> 00:55:36,359 No, sir. 847 00:55:36,520 --> 00:55:37,874 Do you know this man? 848 00:55:43,280 --> 00:55:44,714 No, sir. 849 00:55:47,600 --> 00:55:49,432 Is this the man she denies knowing? 850 00:55:50,800 --> 00:55:51,915 No, sir. 851 00:55:56,120 --> 00:55:58,031 Is this the man she denies knowing? 852 00:55:58,760 --> 00:55:59,750 Yes, sir. 853 00:56:01,400 --> 00:56:03,357 Lewis Payne. 854 00:56:04,160 --> 00:56:06,276 The same man boarded at the Surratts' 855 00:56:07,000 --> 00:56:09,276 prior to daggering the Secretary of State 856 00:56:10,000 --> 00:56:11,593 -and his Kin. -Yes. 857 00:56:12,080 --> 00:56:13,753 Thank you, Major. Nothing further. 858 00:56:33,600 --> 00:56:35,034 Major Smith, 859 00:56:35,160 --> 00:56:39,358 are you aware that Lewis Payne boarded at the Surratts' under an alias, 860 00:56:39,440 --> 00:56:41,875 claiming to be a Baptist minister from Baltimore named Wood? 861 00:56:42,000 --> 00:56:43,559 That's what she claimed. 862 00:56:43,640 --> 00:56:45,039 She claimed? 863 00:56:45,120 --> 00:56:47,111 I would like to submit into evidence 864 00:56:47,960 --> 00:56:50,349 this ledger of guest accounts 865 00:56:50,800 --> 00:56:52,279 from the Surratt Boarding House. 866 00:56:52,720 --> 00:56:55,633 Supposing, as this evidence would seem to suggest, that that were the truth. 867 00:56:55,720 --> 00:56:58,678 Suppose Mrs Surratt simply failed that night 868 00:56:58,760 --> 00:57:02,515 to recognise Wood the preacher in the guise of Payne the ditch-digger? 869 00:57:03,160 --> 00:57:06,152 He was standing in full view of her, not three paces. 870 00:57:08,000 --> 00:57:09,399 General Hunter, 871 00:57:09,480 --> 00:57:14,190 since accepting this case, I have come to learn that my client's eyesight is defective. 872 00:57:14,280 --> 00:57:15,429 (HOLT CLEARING THROAT) 873 00:57:16,640 --> 00:57:20,156 I have here a sworn affidavit from her doctor stating just that. 874 00:57:20,240 --> 00:57:21,992 Major Smith, it was dark, 875 00:57:22,680 --> 00:57:24,273 it was night-time. 876 00:57:24,360 --> 00:57:26,476 Isn't it possible Mary Surratt simply 877 00:57:27,480 --> 00:57:28,629 failed to see him? 878 00:57:29,840 --> 00:57:32,275 If I saw a man dressed as a preacher 879 00:57:32,360 --> 00:57:35,751 and two months later a labourer, then I would recognise him as the same person. 880 00:57:35,840 --> 00:57:38,593 Thank you, Major Smith, a simple yes or no will do. 881 00:57:38,680 --> 00:57:41,593 Is it possible she failed to see him properly? 882 00:57:42,160 --> 00:57:43,992 Yes, I suppose it's possible. 883 00:57:44,880 --> 00:57:46,598 No further questions. 884 00:57:46,680 --> 00:57:49,832 The prosecution seems unable to present any proof of guilt 885 00:57:50,800 --> 00:57:52,518 beyond a reasonable doubt. 886 00:58:01,000 --> 00:58:04,994 Could somebody bring me the transcript of today's trial? 887 00:58:05,840 --> 00:58:08,354 -Shall I read it aloud to you? -Oh, Ed. 888 00:58:10,240 --> 00:58:13,437 Your young associate is putting up a spirited defence. 889 00:58:14,200 --> 00:58:17,716 Reminds me of a certain lawyer I had to face 25 years ago. 890 00:58:18,080 --> 00:58:19,878 Well, he learned to fight in your army. 891 00:58:20,720 --> 00:58:21,869 Can I get you a drink? 892 00:58:21,960 --> 00:58:24,395 No, no. No, I won't be staying long. Reverdy... 893 00:58:29,440 --> 00:58:32,114 You've done as much for this nation as any man I know. 894 00:58:32,560 --> 00:58:34,676 Well, feeling's mutual, Ed. 895 00:58:35,720 --> 00:58:39,031 Don't you think it's time for us two old war horses to call a truce? 896 00:58:39,160 --> 00:58:40,594 (CHUCKLES) 897 00:58:40,680 --> 00:58:43,513 Not if you insist on staging this travesty. 898 00:58:43,600 --> 00:58:48,674 This trial will do more to keep the peace than any paper treaty could. 899 00:58:49,080 --> 00:58:51,196 How did you convince yourself of that? 900 00:58:51,440 --> 00:58:53,954 Because justice swift and firm 901 00:58:54,040 --> 00:58:56,634 will help deter the South from ever conspiring again, 902 00:58:56,760 --> 00:58:59,798 as well as discouraging the North from seeking revenge. 903 00:58:59,880 --> 00:59:01,598 What about the rule of law? 904 00:59:01,680 --> 00:59:03,318 My first responsibility 905 00:59:03,400 --> 00:59:05,391 is to ensure that this war stays won. 906 00:59:05,520 --> 00:59:09,434 Oh, and this is how you do it? By keeping fear alive as long as you see fit? 907 00:59:09,520 --> 00:59:12,273 Look, "Stanton warns of future rebel plots." 908 00:59:13,080 --> 00:59:17,074 "Water supplies poisoned." "Fire bomb in cities." 909 00:59:18,080 --> 00:59:20,356 Yellow fever spreading all over the place. 910 00:59:20,440 --> 00:59:21,919 This is a frightened country. 911 00:59:22,320 --> 00:59:24,709 Ed, you don't need to scare us any more. 912 00:59:24,800 --> 00:59:26,757 And who is to say that none of these things could happen? 913 00:59:27,960 --> 00:59:29,519 The unspeakable already has. 914 00:59:29,600 --> 00:59:33,230 Our President assassinated. 600,000 dead. 915 00:59:33,320 --> 00:59:35,470 The world has changed, Reverdy. 916 00:59:35,560 --> 00:59:39,155 Abandoning the Constitution is not the answer. 917 00:59:43,640 --> 00:59:45,153 You may prefer dining alone. 918 00:59:46,120 --> 00:59:48,475 I just hope your young associate does as well. 919 00:59:49,120 --> 00:59:52,875 If he pushes too hard, he will make enemies who will not soon forget. 920 00:59:54,120 --> 00:59:55,758 On this you know I'm right. 921 01:00:09,480 --> 01:00:11,278 (MARY COUGHS) 922 01:00:16,160 --> 01:00:18,037 (COUGHING) 923 01:00:34,920 --> 01:00:36,752 I'm here to see Secretary Stanton, boys. 924 01:00:36,840 --> 01:00:39,400 Stand down. I'm sorry, sir. 925 01:00:39,480 --> 01:00:41,437 Mr Stanton doesn't see anyone without an appointment. 926 01:00:41,520 --> 01:00:43,272 -Well... -Well, Good morning, Mr Aiken. 927 01:00:43,360 --> 01:00:45,590 -Good morning. -Perhaps I can be of some assistance? 928 01:00:46,360 --> 01:00:49,273 If you can arrange an appointment for me with the Secretary, you can. 929 01:00:49,360 --> 01:00:51,670 Well, unfortunately, he's quite busy right now. 930 01:00:51,760 --> 01:00:54,593 Perhaps you'd care to have a word with me instead? 931 01:00:54,680 --> 01:00:55,875 Please. 932 01:00:56,480 --> 01:00:57,675 (FREDERICK SIGHS) 933 01:00:58,840 --> 01:01:00,638 My client is unwell. 934 01:01:00,800 --> 01:01:03,110 So I hear. Touch of the woman's curse. 935 01:01:03,200 --> 01:01:06,113 Unfortunately, well enough to continue her trial in a few days. 936 01:01:06,200 --> 01:01:09,079 She's been in solitary confinement for over a month. 937 01:01:09,160 --> 01:01:11,231 She hasn't eaten in over a week. 938 01:01:11,320 --> 01:01:14,358 She's refusing to eat. All the prisoners are fed daily. 939 01:01:14,520 --> 01:01:17,831 Soft bread and solid meat, and unless she has a proper meal and some fresh air, 940 01:01:17,920 --> 01:01:19,752 I can't guarantee she'll be fit for trial. 941 01:01:19,840 --> 01:01:22,992 One of the conspirators refuses to be guarded by a negro, 942 01:01:23,080 --> 01:01:25,515 the other insists on only eating his mother's cooking, 943 01:01:25,600 --> 01:01:26,874 we can't accommodate every whim... 944 01:01:26,960 --> 01:01:30,351 Come now, I'm merely asking for you to stop treating her like a savage. 945 01:01:31,120 --> 01:01:33,350 How dare you accuse us of savagery? 946 01:01:34,560 --> 01:01:37,154 Have you forgotten how our own were treated by the rebels? 947 01:01:37,560 --> 01:01:39,358 Of course not. 948 01:01:39,440 --> 01:01:42,080 But Mary Surratt is in serious decline. 949 01:01:42,360 --> 01:01:45,751 If this treatment of her continues, she will not be sound of mind. 950 01:01:46,480 --> 01:01:49,313 And I trust that is something the government wishes to avoid. 951 01:01:51,960 --> 01:01:55,032 I may have a way to serve all interests. 952 01:01:56,280 --> 01:01:58,556 I will deny ever telling you this. 953 01:01:58,640 --> 01:01:59,914 Understood? 954 01:02:18,320 --> 01:02:19,913 -Father. -Counsellor. 955 01:02:24,040 --> 01:02:25,599 Feel that sun. 956 01:02:25,720 --> 01:02:27,199 (BIRDS CHIRPING) 957 01:02:28,800 --> 01:02:30,313 Do I have you to thank for this? 958 01:02:34,040 --> 01:02:35,633 Well, thank you. 959 01:02:36,960 --> 01:02:39,793 Well, if I can just get you to start eating... 960 01:02:47,720 --> 01:02:50,553 Mary, there's something I need to ask you. 961 01:02:51,880 --> 01:02:52,995 Um... 962 01:02:53,120 --> 01:02:55,839 I've never seen you at a loss for words, young man. 963 01:02:59,320 --> 01:03:01,960 -Do you know where your son is hiding? -Johnny? 964 01:03:02,720 --> 01:03:05,633 -Of course not. -The government believes you do. 965 01:03:09,760 --> 01:03:11,273 What do you believe? 966 01:03:13,440 --> 01:03:15,511 I believe you know more than you're willing to tell me. 967 01:03:16,520 --> 01:03:17,715 No... 968 01:03:18,280 --> 01:03:22,353 Have you ever cared for something greater than yourself? 969 01:03:25,520 --> 01:03:30,674 I've spent these last four years fighting for something greater than myself, so don't... 970 01:03:32,760 --> 01:03:34,558 Then we are the same. 971 01:03:41,440 --> 01:03:44,353 Mary, you have to tell us where your son is. 972 01:03:45,040 --> 01:03:46,314 "Us"? 973 01:03:47,560 --> 01:03:49,278 I have to tell "us"? 974 01:03:50,200 --> 01:03:52,271 -Whose side are you on? -I'm trying to defend you. 975 01:03:52,560 --> 01:03:55,439 By suggesting I trade my son for myself? 976 01:03:57,080 --> 01:03:59,913 You're trying to save you, Mr Aiken. 977 01:04:00,440 --> 01:04:03,796 I wish I could give you what you need, I truly do. 978 01:04:04,280 --> 01:04:07,318 But if you want out, you'll have to find another way. 979 01:04:12,720 --> 01:04:17,874 I'm going to take a walk. It's so nice out. Do you care to walk with me? 980 01:04:22,120 --> 01:04:23,997 So we're stuck in these shallow trenches. We're surrounded on all sides. 981 01:04:24,080 --> 01:04:25,832 Nobody knows what to do, nobody knows what to say. 982 01:04:25,920 --> 01:04:27,638 We're frozen. Completely petrified. 983 01:04:28,560 --> 01:04:32,315 Then from somewhere up in the hill, we hear this loud, booming Southern voice. 984 01:04:32,400 --> 01:04:34,038 It's the rebel general. He yells, 985 01:04:34,120 --> 01:04:35,679 "Y'all boys better say your prayers 986 01:04:35,760 --> 01:04:38,229 "because there are 400 of us and only 100 of you." 987 01:04:38,320 --> 01:04:39,435 You can stop right there, Baker. 988 01:04:39,560 --> 01:04:43,599 And so then this madman, he stands up and he yells back to him. He says... 989 01:04:43,680 --> 01:04:45,876 He says, "100? Heck! We've got less than that! 990 01:04:46,400 --> 01:04:48,630 "But we don't surrender, so come and get us!" 991 01:04:48,720 --> 01:04:51,599 And with that, he pulls down his pants and bares his arse. 992 01:04:51,680 --> 01:04:53,557 (ALL LAUGHING) 993 01:04:53,640 --> 01:04:55,677 -You didn't? -I didn't. 994 01:04:55,760 --> 01:04:57,353 What? 995 01:04:57,480 --> 01:04:59,869 It doesn't seem as though Fred ever intends to surrender. 996 01:05:00,000 --> 01:05:02,753 Oh, it appears he already has. She's fair, fit and forty. 997 01:05:03,840 --> 01:05:05,353 (WOMEN LAUGHING) 998 01:05:05,440 --> 01:05:09,354 Is it true Mrs Surratt is a Catholic? Wears black from head to toe? 999 01:05:09,440 --> 01:05:12,796 I heard she spits in the faces of every Union soldier she encounters. 1000 01:05:12,880 --> 01:05:16,191 Apparently, she wears a necklace made from the bone of a Union soldier. 1001 01:05:16,280 --> 01:05:19,159 Seriously, friend, do you honestly doubt she's guilty? 1002 01:05:23,760 --> 01:05:25,956 So, okay, who would like to dance? 1003 01:05:27,080 --> 01:05:28,639 -Yes. -Yes. Good! 1004 01:05:31,040 --> 01:05:32,235 (CLEARS THROAT) 1005 01:05:33,560 --> 01:05:35,836 (NICHOLAS PLAYING PIANO) 1006 01:05:36,160 --> 01:05:40,438 ♪ Upon the field of Gettysburg 1007 01:05:40,520 --> 01:05:43,751 ♪ When morning shone again... ♪ 1008 01:05:44,880 --> 01:05:47,520 Dance? It's more like a wake. 1009 01:05:47,600 --> 01:05:50,319 I suppose I should have dressed more like Mrs Surratt. 1010 01:05:52,480 --> 01:05:53,754 Fred, what are you doing? 1011 01:05:54,640 --> 01:05:57,075 I'm enduring the pain of having to listen to Baker. 1012 01:05:57,160 --> 01:05:58,639 You know what I mean. 1013 01:05:59,400 --> 01:06:01,835 If she's found guilty, they'll say you weren't up to the task. 1014 01:06:04,000 --> 01:06:05,877 And God forbid you prevail. 1015 01:06:05,960 --> 01:06:08,190 They'll think you just as much a traitor as she. 1016 01:06:09,240 --> 01:06:11,516 Baker, how about something a little happier? 1017 01:06:12,080 --> 01:06:13,070 ♪ And none... ♪ 1018 01:06:13,640 --> 01:06:15,074 -Little happier? -Yeah. 1019 01:06:15,200 --> 01:06:18,670 All right, Fred. Happier he wants. Uh... 1020 01:06:18,760 --> 01:06:20,319 (PLAYING CHEERFUL TUNE) 1021 01:06:25,400 --> 01:06:29,109 William's right, you know. Either outcome, you cannot prevail. 1022 01:06:29,880 --> 01:06:31,200 Sarah. 1023 01:06:31,320 --> 01:06:34,312 What is it about Mary Surratt you find so compelling? 1024 01:06:35,360 --> 01:06:38,751 These are criminal, despicable people, Fred. They're... 1025 01:06:38,840 --> 01:06:41,514 They're the same sort of people you risked your life fighting against. 1026 01:06:41,920 --> 01:06:45,675 -She helped killed your commander-in-chief. -I don't know what she's guilty of. 1027 01:06:50,720 --> 01:06:53,917 -May I ask you one more thing? -What is it, Sarah? 1028 01:06:55,160 --> 01:06:57,276 Does the Captain remember how to dance? 1029 01:07:01,920 --> 01:07:03,274 Of course. 1030 01:07:08,040 --> 01:07:11,271 REVERDY: Few people will forget what side you fought on. 1031 01:07:11,360 --> 01:07:14,273 -(TOILET FLUSHING) -Trust me, it can be lonely. 1032 01:07:15,440 --> 01:07:18,114 I'm just upholding my oath as an attorney and doing my job. 1033 01:07:18,240 --> 01:07:20,356 That's what you asked, that's what you told me to do. 1034 01:07:20,440 --> 01:07:23,990 This habit of quoting me back to me could become most irritating. 1035 01:07:24,080 --> 01:07:27,675 You have your mother's convictions and your father's annoying habits. 1036 01:07:27,760 --> 01:07:30,832 "Well, Mary Surratt is entitled to a defence, Freddie, 1037 01:07:30,920 --> 01:07:32,718 "so I shall defend her." 1038 01:07:35,320 --> 01:07:38,950 If they want John Surratt, 1039 01:07:40,640 --> 01:07:43,029 then you should serve him up on a platter. 1040 01:07:45,120 --> 01:07:48,556 I... I don't mean physically, I mean in spirit. 1041 01:07:48,640 --> 01:07:53,555 You have to prove to the Commission that he is responsible, not her. 1042 01:07:54,600 --> 01:07:56,591 (SIGHS) 1043 01:07:56,680 --> 01:07:58,512 She's not going to like that. 1044 01:07:58,600 --> 01:08:01,353 Mr Lloyd, you are a tenant of Mary Surratt, are you not? 1045 01:08:01,440 --> 01:08:06,674 Yes, sir. I run a tavern some 10 miles from the city on property she owns. 1046 01:08:08,120 --> 01:08:12,034 On the afternoon that President Lincoln was assassinated, 1047 01:08:12,120 --> 01:08:14,031 did Mary Surratt pay you a visit? 1048 01:08:14,800 --> 01:08:18,270 Yes, sir. In the company of Louis Weichmann. 1049 01:08:22,760 --> 01:08:24,558 And she brought you a package, did she not? 1050 01:08:24,640 --> 01:08:27,792 Yes, sir, that's correct, sir. A small package wrapped in newspaper. 1051 01:08:32,640 --> 01:08:34,711 Did she tell you where the package came from? 1052 01:08:35,160 --> 01:08:37,151 She said it came from John Wilkes Booth. 1053 01:08:37,240 --> 01:08:39,151 (SPECTATORS MURMURING EXCITEDLY) 1054 01:08:39,240 --> 01:08:41,231 John Wilkes Booth! 1055 01:08:43,080 --> 01:08:45,276 -And what exactly did she give you? -FREDERICK: Objection! 1056 01:08:45,360 --> 01:08:47,112 There's no way the defender could have known what's inside. 1057 01:08:47,200 --> 01:08:49,316 He just testified the package was wrapped. 1058 01:08:50,520 --> 01:08:52,636 Overruled. The witness may answer the question. 1059 01:08:54,600 --> 01:08:57,319 Mr Lloyd, what was inside the package? 1060 01:08:58,360 --> 01:09:00,556 -Field glasses, sir. -Field glasses? 1061 01:09:00,640 --> 01:09:02,916 -Field glasses like these? -Exactly. 1062 01:09:03,840 --> 01:09:07,356 With the initials JWB inscribed in them. 1063 01:09:09,520 --> 01:09:11,352 Did she give you any instructions? 1064 01:09:12,880 --> 01:09:13,995 Sir? 1065 01:09:15,200 --> 01:09:18,477 Instructions, Mr Lloyd. Instructions which may affect this trial. 1066 01:09:21,320 --> 01:09:23,709 Oh! Yes, sir. She told me, 1067 01:09:24,680 --> 01:09:27,638 "Lloyd, get those shooting irons ready. 1068 01:09:27,720 --> 01:09:31,076 "There will be parties here tonight who will call for them." 1069 01:09:31,160 --> 01:09:32,480 You liar! 1070 01:09:32,560 --> 01:09:34,233 -HUNTER: Order! Order! -He's a liar! 1071 01:09:34,320 --> 01:09:36,038 -It's a lie! -Order! 1072 01:09:37,760 --> 01:09:39,717 Control yourself, madam. 1073 01:09:40,200 --> 01:09:42,840 Such outbursts will only prejudice your case. 1074 01:09:42,920 --> 01:09:44,558 Oh, Lord. 1075 01:09:46,320 --> 01:09:49,870 I just don't see how I could possibly further prejudice this case, sir. 1076 01:09:49,960 --> 01:09:52,998 Counsellor, you will control your client. 1077 01:09:57,960 --> 01:10:01,191 Shooting irons! Shooting irons. 1078 01:10:02,280 --> 01:10:04,590 -And to what was she referring? -Army rifles, sir. 1079 01:10:05,080 --> 01:10:07,833 Hidden in the joist above the dining room. 1080 01:10:08,160 --> 01:10:09,878 And what else did she tell you? 1081 01:10:09,960 --> 01:10:12,713 She said I was to get two bottles of whisky ready, too. 1082 01:10:13,200 --> 01:10:14,918 (SPECTATORS MURMURING) 1083 01:10:15,880 --> 01:10:19,999 And were these things called for as per the defendant's instructions? 1084 01:10:20,080 --> 01:10:24,438 Yes, sir. About midnight, sir, the night of the assassination, 1085 01:10:24,520 --> 01:10:26,591 by two men on horses, one... 1086 01:10:28,240 --> 01:10:29,560 I'd seen before. 1087 01:10:32,440 --> 01:10:34,716 The other was a stranger to me. 1088 01:10:35,800 --> 01:10:40,192 Well, I brought the irons, thinking these were the parties Mrs Surratt meant. 1089 01:10:57,480 --> 01:10:59,039 The two of 'em rode off so fast, 1090 01:10:59,120 --> 01:11:02,715 they could outrun creation and give it two miles to start. 1091 01:11:02,800 --> 01:11:04,552 (ALL LAUGHING) 1092 01:11:06,600 --> 01:11:07,954 Your witness. 1093 01:11:10,040 --> 01:11:11,633 (MARY MURMURING) 1094 01:11:14,520 --> 01:11:15,999 Mr Lloyd. 1095 01:11:20,760 --> 01:11:21,909 Mr Lloyd, 1096 01:11:22,000 --> 01:11:26,119 you just testified that Louis Weichmann accompanied the defendant that afternoon. 1097 01:11:26,560 --> 01:11:28,119 Right. 1098 01:11:28,200 --> 01:11:31,875 So then I can correctly assume that he would also testify to having heard 1099 01:11:31,960 --> 01:11:33,075 her instructions to you. 1100 01:11:33,760 --> 01:11:37,674 Nope. She took me out by the woodpile, out of earshot. 1101 01:11:38,360 --> 01:11:42,069 So you're saying that nobody heard this conversation, 1102 01:11:42,680 --> 01:11:45,559 -just you and her? -The way it happened, sir. 1103 01:11:46,080 --> 01:11:49,118 Of course it is. Of course it is. 1104 01:11:50,880 --> 01:11:55,192 When did you learn of President Lincoln's assassination? 1105 01:11:55,280 --> 01:11:57,237 Who can forget when they heard? 1106 01:11:58,040 --> 01:12:01,112 The next morning, a Captain Cottingham told me. 1107 01:12:01,720 --> 01:12:04,234 He was searching for the assassins. 1108 01:12:04,680 --> 01:12:06,353 No doubt you were most upset. 1109 01:12:07,480 --> 01:12:08,754 Indeed. 1110 01:12:08,840 --> 01:12:11,275 I got myself right smart in liquor. 1111 01:12:11,360 --> 01:12:13,636 (ALL LAUGHING) 1112 01:12:13,720 --> 01:12:16,792 Yes, you're right smart in liquor most days, aren't you, Mr Lloyd? 1113 01:12:16,880 --> 01:12:17,915 Objection! 1114 01:12:18,000 --> 01:12:20,435 In fact, I hear that you're your own best customer. 1115 01:12:20,520 --> 01:12:21,794 -(SPECTATORS LAUGHING) -Objection! 1116 01:12:21,880 --> 01:12:23,200 Sustained. 1117 01:12:25,240 --> 01:12:27,277 This Captain Cottingham, 1118 01:12:28,200 --> 01:12:31,909 did he ask you anything in reference to the assassins? 1119 01:12:32,840 --> 01:12:37,198 He asked if any parties had passed through. Naturally, I told him about the two I knew. 1120 01:12:38,240 --> 01:12:40,072 Actually, you did not. 1121 01:12:43,400 --> 01:12:45,755 According to this witness report, 1122 01:12:46,720 --> 01:12:49,838 you said nothing for two days. 1123 01:12:49,920 --> 01:12:51,638 I was frightened, is all. 1124 01:12:51,760 --> 01:12:54,036 I feared the assassin might come for me. 1125 01:12:54,680 --> 01:12:58,799 Perhaps, though, you were afraid that the authorities might consider you an accessory. 1126 01:12:59,400 --> 01:13:04,076 Well, it was through the Surratts that I got myself in such difficulty. 1127 01:13:04,160 --> 01:13:08,199 The Surratts? Don't you mean John Surratt, to be more precise? 1128 01:13:08,920 --> 01:13:12,879 Wasn't it he who brought the shooting irons to your tavern door in the first place? 1129 01:13:12,960 --> 01:13:15,679 -Yeah. -And he showed you where to hide them? 1130 01:13:15,760 --> 01:13:18,957 -l didn't want to. -So you're saying 1131 01:13:19,080 --> 01:13:22,960 that he asked you, forced you, to do so against your will. 1132 01:13:25,120 --> 01:13:28,238 -Yes. -So, he brought them to you, 1133 01:13:29,240 --> 01:13:31,117 he showed you where to hide them 1134 01:13:31,200 --> 01:13:34,352 and he forced you to hide them against your will? 1135 01:13:34,440 --> 01:13:36,556 That's right. Yes, exactly! 1136 01:13:37,120 --> 01:13:40,112 If John Surratt was capable of putting 1137 01:13:40,200 --> 01:13:43,192 Mr Lloyd, Louis Weichmann and Lord knows how many others at risk, 1138 01:13:43,280 --> 01:13:45,157 who's to say he didn't do the same to his mother? 1139 01:13:45,240 --> 01:13:46,310 -Objection! -Stop this! 1140 01:13:46,440 --> 01:13:48,511 -FREDERICK: Sir, it seems that... -Stop it right now, Mr Aiken. 1141 01:13:48,600 --> 01:13:50,477 -Objection! -It seems the only thing 1142 01:13:50,560 --> 01:13:54,599 that Mary Surratt might be guilty of is having given birth to her son John. 1143 01:13:54,680 --> 01:13:56,637 -How dare you? -HUNTER: Objection sustained. 1144 01:13:56,960 --> 01:13:58,314 That will be all, Mr Aiken. 1145 01:14:04,560 --> 01:14:06,153 HOLT: Just to be clear, Mr Lloyd, 1146 01:14:06,240 --> 01:14:10,438 it was the defendant, Mary Surratt, who just hours before the assassination 1147 01:14:10,520 --> 01:14:15,196 brought you field glasses and instructed you to prepare rifles and two bottles of whisky? 1148 01:14:18,160 --> 01:14:19,798 -Yeah. -Thank you. 1149 01:14:22,000 --> 01:14:25,277 General Hunter, members of the Commission, 1150 01:14:26,040 --> 01:14:29,271 the government rests its case against Mary Surratt. 1151 01:14:30,040 --> 01:14:32,475 That'll be all, Mr Lloyd. You may step down. 1152 01:14:35,800 --> 01:14:38,030 What did they promise you to say that, Mr Lloyd? 1153 01:14:38,160 --> 01:14:39,195 Counsellor, I'm warning you. 1154 01:14:40,560 --> 01:14:42,198 Bet a case of whisky was all it took. 1155 01:14:42,280 --> 01:14:44,556 You best hush up. I'll put you in the ground, boy! 1156 01:14:44,640 --> 01:14:46,597 HUNTER: Mr Aiken, you will sit down, sir! 1157 01:14:47,200 --> 01:14:49,794 -LLOYD: You shut him up. -Sit down, sir! 1158 01:14:57,960 --> 01:14:59,234 Now, 1159 01:15:00,520 --> 01:15:02,193 we will adjourn. 1160 01:15:02,280 --> 01:15:05,432 When we resume, the defence may call its first witness. 1161 01:15:27,800 --> 01:15:30,633 Excuse me, sirs. Uh, Captain Cottingham? 1162 01:15:30,720 --> 01:15:33,519 -Yes? -Can I have a word with you, please? 1163 01:15:36,600 --> 01:15:38,830 And did you interview John Lloyd? 1164 01:15:38,920 --> 01:15:41,070 The man who runs a tavern on Mrs Surratt's property? 1165 01:15:41,720 --> 01:15:43,279 Yes, right after the assassination. 1166 01:15:43,360 --> 01:15:49,436 And did he tell you that Mrs Surratt asked for rifles and whisky? 1167 01:15:49,640 --> 01:15:52,712 Yes. Lloyd said Mrs Surratt asked him to do all those things. 1168 01:15:55,880 --> 01:15:57,473 Uh, excuse me? 1169 01:16:00,520 --> 01:16:03,239 -Did we not talk just yesterday? -We did. 1170 01:16:04,360 --> 01:16:09,514 And did you not say that Mrs Surratt never asked for whisky or rifles of John Lloyd? 1171 01:16:11,040 --> 01:16:12,553 I do not deny that. 1172 01:16:12,640 --> 01:16:15,359 And now you're swearing, under oath, 1173 01:16:15,440 --> 01:16:17,556 -that what you told me then was a lie? -Yes. 1174 01:16:18,160 --> 01:16:20,834 I lied to you because I thought you had no business to ask me. 1175 01:16:20,920 --> 01:16:22,069 No business? I... 1176 01:16:23,080 --> 01:16:25,390 You're my witness! 1177 01:16:25,480 --> 01:16:26,914 Should I not expect the truth? 1178 01:16:27,640 --> 01:16:30,200 I state here that I did lie to you. 1179 01:16:30,280 --> 01:16:33,193 But under oath, now I'm telling the truth. 1180 01:16:36,720 --> 01:16:38,393 (SIGHS) 1181 01:16:39,440 --> 01:16:41,875 HUNTER: Mr Holt, do you wish to question the witness? 1182 01:16:41,960 --> 01:16:45,430 No, I believe what we've heard is more than sufficient. 1183 01:16:46,360 --> 01:16:48,431 HUNTER: Captain, you may step down. 1184 01:16:49,800 --> 01:16:54,590 As you know, tonight marks Washington's celebration honouring our troops. 1185 01:16:54,680 --> 01:16:56,432 So we will adjourn. 1186 01:17:03,280 --> 01:17:05,430 It's not enough, is it, Mr Holt? 1187 01:17:06,520 --> 01:17:07,794 It's not enough that you... 1188 01:17:08,560 --> 01:17:13,316 you set the rules, you picked the judges, now you have to turn my witness as well. 1189 01:17:13,440 --> 01:17:14,555 Counsellor, control yourself. 1190 01:17:14,680 --> 01:17:16,956 -Control the prosecution! -Mr Aiken. 1191 01:17:17,040 --> 01:17:20,635 Every witness I wish to call has either been turned by jail or the threat of it. 1192 01:17:20,720 --> 01:17:21,710 That's enough! 1193 01:17:21,800 --> 01:17:24,519 There is no limit to how far the prosecution is willing to go! 1194 01:17:24,600 --> 01:17:27,319 Stand down, Counsellor, or I will hold you in contempt. 1195 01:17:30,640 --> 01:17:34,076 You had better comport yourself in a more appropriate manner 1196 01:17:34,160 --> 01:17:36,310 or you will find yourself incarcerated with the others. 1197 01:17:40,120 --> 01:17:41,315 (ALL MURMURING) 1198 01:17:46,080 --> 01:17:47,514 Good evening. 1199 01:17:51,280 --> 01:17:52,509 -Good evening, Douglas. -Ma'am. 1200 01:17:52,600 --> 01:17:54,989 -Good evening. -Mr Aiken. 1201 01:17:55,080 --> 01:17:58,198 -May I have a word with you? -Of course. Would you excuse me? 1202 01:18:05,200 --> 01:18:06,918 (INDISTINCT) 1203 01:18:17,480 --> 01:18:21,110 -I'm sorry, Mr Aiken. -It's all right, Douglas. It's not your fault. 1204 01:18:21,200 --> 01:18:22,190 NICHOLAS: Frederick! 1205 01:18:22,840 --> 01:18:26,470 Uh, Nick, would you escort Sarah upstairs for me, please? 1206 01:18:26,880 --> 01:18:29,235 NICHOLAS: Sure, but... Is everything all right? 1207 01:18:29,320 --> 01:18:31,277 Everything's fine. 1208 01:18:31,360 --> 01:18:34,990 Come on, Sarah. Even with one good leg, I can still outdance him. 1209 01:18:35,080 --> 01:18:36,593 Another night. 1210 01:18:42,880 --> 01:18:45,872 Sarah? Sarah, where are you going? 1211 01:18:47,440 --> 01:18:50,159 -"Conduct unbecoming". -I'm sorry about the party. 1212 01:18:50,240 --> 01:18:51,674 You think I care about the party? 1213 01:18:51,760 --> 01:18:54,593 -Everything will be all right. I promise you. -You are just like that woman. 1214 01:18:55,200 --> 01:18:58,556 Ready to go to the gallows for the most pointless cause. 1215 01:18:58,920 --> 01:19:00,911 People do get left behind when you do that. 1216 01:19:01,000 --> 01:19:02,559 I can't ignore what's going on in that courtroom. 1217 01:19:03,080 --> 01:19:06,038 -But you can ignore me? Us? -I didn't say that. 1218 01:19:06,120 --> 01:19:08,589 -Please, I have to do this. -Do you? 1219 01:19:08,720 --> 01:19:11,519 I find your devotion to this frightening. 1220 01:19:11,880 --> 01:19:15,157 I waited such a long time for you. 1221 01:19:15,240 --> 01:19:17,959 I'm so sorry. I know. I'm back now. 1222 01:19:18,800 --> 01:19:20,871 -No, you're not. -I am. I... 1223 01:19:21,240 --> 01:19:23,629 Sarah, please. We just... We have to... 1224 01:19:23,720 --> 01:19:25,757 We have to talk about this. 1225 01:19:25,840 --> 01:19:29,799 Fred, I love you, I.. I wish I could do this. I-I just... 1226 01:19:29,880 --> 01:19:32,554 I can't. I just can't. 1227 01:19:32,640 --> 01:19:35,712 Wait. Let me see you home, at least. Please wait? 1228 01:19:45,720 --> 01:19:48,439 Uh, Mr Secretary? May I speak with you? 1229 01:19:49,200 --> 01:19:51,430 Mr Aiken, perhaps this isn't the best time. 1230 01:19:51,520 --> 01:19:53,830 What is happening to Mary Surratt is an abomination. 1231 01:19:53,920 --> 01:19:56,150 -Stand down, Captain. -It's all right. 1232 01:19:56,680 --> 01:20:00,116 Will you escort Mrs Stanton in? I'll just be a moment. 1233 01:20:02,600 --> 01:20:03,920 Young man, 1234 01:20:04,760 --> 01:20:06,751 always indebted to you for your courage in the field, 1235 01:20:06,840 --> 01:20:08,319 but you must learn to tread lightly. 1236 01:20:08,400 --> 01:20:09,629 -Tread lightly? -Hmm. 1237 01:20:09,720 --> 01:20:12,758 I will not tread lightly. You have predetermined her fate. 1238 01:20:12,840 --> 01:20:15,639 Mary Surratt's fate rests entirely with the Commission. 1239 01:20:15,720 --> 01:20:17,791 My concern is preserving our Union. 1240 01:20:17,880 --> 01:20:21,191 Why did I fight for the Union if my rights aren't assured? You tell me. 1241 01:20:21,280 --> 01:20:24,113 Fine words for rallying the troops, not for running a nation. 1242 01:20:24,920 --> 01:20:26,115 They assassinated our president. 1243 01:20:26,920 --> 01:20:30,356 And someone must be held accountable. The people want that. 1244 01:20:30,440 --> 01:20:33,000 It's John Surratt you want. You don't even want Mary. 1245 01:20:33,280 --> 01:20:36,796 I'll settle for either one. If you'll excuse me, my wife is waiting. 1246 01:21:31,960 --> 01:21:34,349 -Mr Aiken? -May I come in? 1247 01:21:34,920 --> 01:21:36,672 -It's late. -I know. 1248 01:21:45,400 --> 01:21:47,038 I need you to testify. 1249 01:21:48,880 --> 01:21:51,918 Very well. I'll tell them my mother's innocent. 1250 01:21:52,920 --> 01:21:55,480 I need you to tell them that your brother is not. 1251 01:21:56,400 --> 01:21:57,913 I won't do it. 1252 01:21:58,720 --> 01:22:00,711 You know what will happen to her if you don't? 1253 01:22:04,680 --> 01:22:08,116 Anna, your brother does not need to be saved right now. 1254 01:22:09,560 --> 01:22:11,153 Your mother does. 1255 01:22:17,000 --> 01:22:19,958 Mr Aiken, are there any other witnesses you wish to call? 1256 01:22:20,960 --> 01:22:21,950 Uh... 1257 01:22:22,560 --> 01:22:24,119 Yes, the... 1258 01:22:25,160 --> 01:22:29,393 The defence would like to call Miss Anna Surratt. 1259 01:22:36,600 --> 01:22:38,398 General Hunter, what is... 1260 01:22:44,840 --> 01:22:46,877 Place your right hand on this Bible. 1261 01:22:46,960 --> 01:22:49,236 -Where's my mother? -Anna, she's just right here, 1262 01:22:49,400 --> 01:22:50,993 behind these men. 1263 01:22:51,480 --> 01:22:53,153 Why won't they let me see her? 1264 01:22:53,280 --> 01:22:54,759 I don't know. 1265 01:22:55,040 --> 01:22:56,838 Please, Miss Surratt. 1266 01:23:02,240 --> 01:23:05,278 Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God? 1267 01:23:08,120 --> 01:23:09,269 Miss Anna? 1268 01:23:11,600 --> 01:23:12,715 I do. 1269 01:23:19,400 --> 01:23:21,152 It'll be all right. 1270 01:23:22,640 --> 01:23:24,278 Miss Surratt, can you tell us 1271 01:23:24,360 --> 01:23:27,751 when your brother first became acquainted with John Wilkes Booth? 1272 01:23:34,320 --> 01:23:36,470 Miss Surratt, you will answer the question. 1273 01:23:38,480 --> 01:23:41,313 I believe my brother met him January last. 1274 01:23:42,600 --> 01:23:44,671 Three months before the assassination. 1275 01:23:44,760 --> 01:23:48,310 He must have been be mighty pleased to have befriended such a famous actor. 1276 01:23:49,600 --> 01:23:52,558 You'll have to ask him. -Well, I'm sure we'd all like to ask him. 1277 01:23:54,000 --> 01:23:58,358 Your brother proudly called himself a friend of Booth's, did he not? 1278 01:23:58,440 --> 01:24:00,590 -Mr Aiken, what are you doing? -(GAVEL BANGING) 1279 01:24:00,720 --> 01:24:02,472 -Mother? -Miss Surratt, Miss Surratt, please. 1280 01:24:03,840 --> 01:24:05,274 Miss Surratt. 1281 01:24:07,080 --> 01:24:11,631 I never asked what my brother's relationship was to Booth. 1282 01:24:11,760 --> 01:24:16,038 It was at John's invitation that he first came to your home, was it not? 1283 01:24:16,680 --> 01:24:18,159 Yes. 1284 01:24:25,160 --> 01:24:26,958 Does this picture of Booth belong to you? 1285 01:24:29,640 --> 01:24:33,793 I found it in a gallery one day and I bought it. 1286 01:24:36,120 --> 01:24:39,192 Your brother must have been pleased that you held his friend in such high regard. 1287 01:24:39,960 --> 01:24:41,678 -No. -No? 1288 01:24:42,760 --> 01:24:46,151 -No. He told me to tear it up and throw it away. -Why? 1289 01:24:47,040 --> 01:24:50,396 Why did your brother tell you to destroy a photograph of his friend Booth? 1290 01:24:50,960 --> 01:24:53,634 -No, Mr Aiken! I beg of you. -FREDERICK: Please, please! 1291 01:24:53,720 --> 01:24:54,755 HUNTER: Order! 1292 01:24:54,840 --> 01:24:57,639 Miss Surratt, please. Answer my question. 1293 01:25:00,640 --> 01:25:03,280 I suppose he was trying to protect us. 1294 01:25:04,040 --> 01:25:06,554 He was trying to protect you and your mother? 1295 01:25:06,640 --> 01:25:07,789 Yes. 1296 01:25:07,880 --> 01:25:09,996 Why would he need to protect his family? 1297 01:25:15,560 --> 01:25:17,551 (QUIETLY) Anna, you have to choose. 1298 01:25:22,760 --> 01:25:27,231 I suppose he and Booth were planning something. 1299 01:25:29,280 --> 01:25:31,317 He was planning something. 1300 01:25:32,200 --> 01:25:33,429 Did you know what? 1301 01:25:34,760 --> 01:25:36,239 Of course not. 1302 01:25:36,920 --> 01:25:38,240 When did you last see your brother? 1303 01:25:39,360 --> 01:25:41,636 He left at the beginning of April. 1304 01:25:42,280 --> 01:25:43,395 Days before the assassination. 1305 01:25:43,520 --> 01:25:45,955 Did he tell you where he was going or what he might be planning? 1306 01:25:46,640 --> 01:25:48,119 He only said he had to leave. 1307 01:25:49,360 --> 01:25:51,556 And did you or your mother try to stop him? 1308 01:25:52,400 --> 01:25:55,791 Yes. But we couldn't. 1309 01:25:55,920 --> 01:25:58,230 How could you? He was angry. 1310 01:25:59,160 --> 01:26:02,039 He was frustrated with the war. He hated the Union. 1311 01:26:02,120 --> 01:26:03,872 He would have done anything in his power, 1312 01:26:03,960 --> 01:26:07,271 even risk his own family to aid Booth in his cause. 1313 01:26:07,360 --> 01:26:11,069 But Miss Surratt, did your mother conspire with John Wilkes Booth? 1314 01:26:11,440 --> 01:26:12,953 Absolutely not. 1315 01:26:15,640 --> 01:26:16,630 Thank you. 1316 01:26:17,800 --> 01:26:19,871 There are no more questions. 1317 01:26:20,000 --> 01:26:21,559 (SPECTATORS MURMURING) 1318 01:26:22,840 --> 01:26:26,390 General Hunter, the government understands why Miss Surratt would be moved 1319 01:26:26,480 --> 01:26:29,438 to the most extraordinary lengths to conceal her mother's guilt. 1320 01:26:30,600 --> 01:26:33,319 Including incriminating her own brother. 1321 01:26:33,600 --> 01:26:37,514 -My mother is innocent. -HUNTER: Miss Surratt, you're dismissed. 1322 01:26:37,920 --> 01:26:39,957 The government no longer deems it necessary to hold you, 1323 01:26:40,040 --> 01:26:41,553 you are free to leave. 1324 01:26:41,640 --> 01:26:43,756 I just want to see my mother. 1325 01:26:43,840 --> 01:26:46,195 Please. I'm sorry, Mother. 1326 01:26:46,680 --> 01:26:50,958 I'm sorry. Please! Please let me see her. 1327 01:26:54,920 --> 01:26:59,073 Sir, the defence would push for the Commission to show some compassion 1328 01:26:59,160 --> 01:27:03,074 and allow a mother to see her daughter for a brief moment only? 1329 01:27:05,760 --> 01:27:08,639 Mmm-hmm. We will reconvene in the morning. 1330 01:27:43,560 --> 01:27:45,870 -Frederick, it's me. -Anna. 1331 01:27:47,000 --> 01:27:48,957 What are you doing here? 1332 01:27:51,640 --> 01:27:55,520 You never asked why I had this photo. 1333 01:27:59,600 --> 01:28:01,557 Tear that up and throw it away. 1334 01:28:01,640 --> 01:28:04,792 That man is going to get us all in trouble. If not worse. 1335 01:28:12,440 --> 01:28:15,398 ANNA: I should have thrown it away but I didn't. 1336 01:28:25,400 --> 01:28:27,755 So, you were infatuated with Booth. 1337 01:28:28,920 --> 01:28:32,595 I swear, I didn't know what he was capable of. 1338 01:28:33,040 --> 01:28:35,759 I believe you. But your brother did. 1339 01:28:38,120 --> 01:28:40,236 Can you save my mother without him? 1340 01:28:41,440 --> 01:28:43,158 Can you, Frederick? 1341 01:28:45,720 --> 01:28:47,199 Probably not. 1342 01:28:53,640 --> 01:28:54,960 Father Walter? 1343 01:28:55,120 --> 01:28:56,440 (LAUGHING) 1344 01:28:57,640 --> 01:28:58,789 Father? 1345 01:29:02,280 --> 01:29:03,793 If you'll excuse us, Father. 1346 01:29:05,800 --> 01:29:08,599 -Counsellor. -I need to see John Surratt right away. 1347 01:29:11,080 --> 01:29:12,309 Anna Surratt sent me. 1348 01:29:12,960 --> 01:29:15,952 Well, as I told Miss Surratt, I can only pass along a message. 1349 01:29:16,600 --> 01:29:17,954 Where is he? 1350 01:29:19,240 --> 01:29:20,878 I don't know. 1351 01:29:21,000 --> 01:29:23,992 Only that some in the church have chosen to provide him sanctuary. 1352 01:29:24,560 --> 01:29:26,312 You don't seem troubled by their choice. 1353 01:29:27,040 --> 01:29:29,475 You prefer he be crucified by this mob? 1354 01:29:29,840 --> 01:29:31,956 John is hardly the prince of peace. 1355 01:29:32,040 --> 01:29:33,314 He's wanted for murder and treason. 1356 01:29:33,400 --> 01:29:36,153 Harbouring him is not only immoral, Father, it's illegal. 1357 01:29:37,080 --> 01:29:40,914 Our laws are written here, Counsellor, our allegiance to God. 1358 01:29:41,000 --> 01:29:43,640 You'll forgive me, Father, but that's a bunch of cock and bull. 1359 01:29:43,720 --> 01:29:46,553 The Bible bears as many interpretations as anything else. 1360 01:29:47,800 --> 01:29:50,269 Is there a message you wish me to pass along? 1361 01:29:50,360 --> 01:29:52,920 My case summary is tomorrow, so you tell John Surratt 1362 01:29:53,000 --> 01:29:54,434 that unless he surrenders himself, 1363 01:29:54,520 --> 01:29:57,672 his mother will most likely be punished for his crimes. 1364 01:30:02,840 --> 01:30:03,989 HUNTER: Mr Aiken? 1365 01:30:16,760 --> 01:30:22,278 For the lawyer, as well as the soldier, there is an equally imperative command. 1366 01:30:23,720 --> 01:30:27,475 That duty is to shelter from injustice the innocent, 1367 01:30:28,840 --> 01:30:32,834 to protect the weak from oppression, and when necessity demands, 1368 01:30:34,240 --> 01:30:37,278 to rally to the defence of those being wronged. 1369 01:30:40,200 --> 01:30:44,080 After the most thorough investigation in our nation's history, 1370 01:30:45,040 --> 01:30:48,795 the government's entire case against Mary Surratt rests on three acts. 1371 01:30:48,920 --> 01:30:50,991 One, her acquaintance with Booth. 1372 01:30:51,400 --> 01:30:54,472 Two, her alleged instructions to Lloyd. 1373 01:30:54,560 --> 01:30:57,120 And three, her non-recognition of pain. 1374 01:30:57,680 --> 01:31:03,312 It is these three acts that constitute the sum total of Mary Surratt's part 1375 01:31:03,400 --> 01:31:06,313 in this traitorous and murderous conspiracy. 1376 01:31:07,640 --> 01:31:10,393 By themselves, they constitute no crime. 1377 01:31:11,240 --> 01:31:13,356 Any one of you or I might have done the same. 1378 01:31:13,440 --> 01:31:16,990 But the government insists she did them with evil intent, 1379 01:31:18,080 --> 01:31:21,960 largely based on the testimony of two men, John Lloyd and Louis Weichmann. 1380 01:31:22,880 --> 01:31:28,080 Yet at best, the actions of these men undermine their credibility, and at worse, 1381 01:31:28,960 --> 01:31:30,598 they have done the unspeakable. 1382 01:31:30,720 --> 01:31:35,476 They have gained their freedom by falsely accusing another of their crime. 1383 01:31:37,080 --> 01:31:42,871 There can be no doubt as to the principle and real reason that Mary Surratt is here today. 1384 01:31:42,960 --> 01:31:44,997 It's because of her son John Surratt. 1385 01:31:46,200 --> 01:31:49,272 He invited Booth into her home, she did not. 1386 01:31:49,360 --> 01:31:53,354 And he hid rifles and ammunition in Lloyd's tavern, she did not. 1387 01:31:54,840 --> 01:31:56,558 If John Surratt was part of this conspiracy, 1388 01:31:56,640 --> 01:31:59,393 I pray to God that he receives every punishment known to man. 1389 01:31:59,480 --> 01:32:04,156 But if his mother can be convicted on such insufficient evidence, I tell you, 1390 01:32:04,720 --> 01:32:06,393 none of you are safe. 1391 01:32:09,040 --> 01:32:10,553 Members of the Commission, 1392 01:32:12,000 --> 01:32:18,155 do not permit this injustice to Mary Surratt by sacrificing our sacred rights out of revenge. 1393 01:32:19,920 --> 01:32:22,673 Too many of us have laid down our lives to preserve them. 1394 01:32:34,440 --> 01:32:35,760 HOLT: Gentlemen. 1395 01:32:38,840 --> 01:32:40,194 Gentlemen, 1396 01:32:42,640 --> 01:32:43,755 one bullet, 1397 01:32:44,560 --> 01:32:46,676 they have killed our beloved president. 1398 01:32:47,960 --> 01:32:49,837 One bullet, 1399 01:32:50,000 --> 01:32:51,832 but not one man! 1400 01:33:01,320 --> 01:33:02,719 Sit with me. 1401 01:33:12,880 --> 01:33:14,553 Is there any word? 1402 01:33:16,440 --> 01:33:18,113 No, they're still deliberating. 1403 01:33:18,920 --> 01:33:20,718 I mean about my son. 1404 01:33:24,040 --> 01:33:25,838 I held him too close. 1405 01:33:29,560 --> 01:33:33,394 I didn't want John turning out like his father, so I kept him near. 1406 01:33:36,720 --> 01:33:39,678 And when the war broke out, he wanted to enlist 1407 01:33:41,600 --> 01:33:43,511 and I wouldn't let him. 1408 01:33:45,360 --> 01:33:46,634 My son just needed 1409 01:33:48,320 --> 01:33:49,833 to break free, 1410 01:33:51,280 --> 01:33:52,839 be his own man. 1411 01:33:55,560 --> 01:33:57,790 And this is the way he did it. 1412 01:34:04,560 --> 01:34:06,836 All those in favour? 1413 01:34:06,920 --> 01:34:08,593 ALL: Aye. 1414 01:34:10,800 --> 01:34:15,192 Well, then, we are all agreed on the penalty of death 1415 01:34:15,280 --> 01:34:19,513 for the prisoners Herold, Atzerodt and Payne. 1416 01:34:22,320 --> 01:34:23,799 What about the woman? 1417 01:34:28,880 --> 01:34:33,238 Regarding Mary Surratt, all those in favour, gentlemen. 1418 01:34:51,160 --> 01:34:52,150 No. 1419 01:34:53,600 --> 01:34:55,193 Damn it! 1420 01:34:55,640 --> 01:34:56,994 No! 1421 01:34:59,240 --> 01:35:03,473 No, she must be punished to the full extent. I want these people buried and forgotten. 1422 01:35:04,320 --> 01:35:07,915 The majority prefer a more merciful sentence. 1423 01:35:09,320 --> 01:35:12,472 Life in prison, on account of her age, gender. 1424 01:35:14,000 --> 01:35:17,516 STANTON: I give Mr Aiken credit, he knew just how to use the daughter. 1425 01:35:18,000 --> 01:35:19,274 It seems so. 1426 01:35:19,880 --> 01:35:22,599 You made my sentiments known to the Commission? 1427 01:35:23,520 --> 01:35:25,238 Their minds are made. 1428 01:35:29,800 --> 01:35:31,757 Then let us change them. 1429 01:35:43,440 --> 01:35:46,353 After mature consideration of the evidence, 1430 01:35:47,400 --> 01:35:51,473 the Commission finds you, Mary E Surratt, guilty. 1431 01:35:53,080 --> 01:35:57,472 Guilty of conspiring to kill and murder President Abraham Lincoln. 1432 01:35:57,560 --> 01:35:59,995 Guilty of conspiring to kill and murder 1433 01:36:00,080 --> 01:36:03,232 Andrew Johnson, Vice President of the United States. 1434 01:36:03,360 --> 01:36:09,595 Guilty of conspiring to kill and murder William H Seward, Secretary of State. 1435 01:36:10,720 --> 01:36:12,552 The Commission does therefore sentence you 1436 01:36:13,880 --> 01:36:16,793 to be hanged by the neck until you be dead. 1437 01:36:28,200 --> 01:36:30,476 NEWSPAPER BOY: Mary Surratt to meet her doom! 1438 01:36:30,560 --> 01:36:33,313 Four assassins die tomorrow at noon! 1439 01:36:33,400 --> 01:36:34,993 Here you go, sir. 1440 01:36:35,080 --> 01:36:37,230 Mary Surratt to meet her doom! 1441 01:36:37,320 --> 01:36:40,119 Four assassins die tomorrow at noon! 1442 01:36:52,080 --> 01:36:54,196 Mr Surratt? For you, sir. 1443 01:37:15,760 --> 01:37:19,196 -There must be something we can do. -You have three options. 1444 01:37:19,280 --> 01:37:21,271 Petition the President for a stay of execution, 1445 01:37:21,360 --> 01:37:23,237 but he won't do that, 1446 01:37:23,320 --> 01:37:26,153 because if he did, people would think he was part of the conspiracy. 1447 01:37:26,880 --> 01:37:31,556 Uh, two, apply for a writ of habeas corpus to retry her in a civilian court, 1448 01:37:31,640 --> 01:37:35,156 but no judge would oppose Stanton or the might of the War Department. 1449 01:37:35,800 --> 01:37:37,154 And three, 1450 01:37:38,560 --> 01:37:42,440 John Surratt shows himself before noon tomorrow. 1451 01:37:42,520 --> 01:37:43,919 Are you going somewhere? 1452 01:37:44,480 --> 01:37:46,153 I have business in Baltimore. 1453 01:37:46,240 --> 01:37:47,355 What? 1454 01:37:47,440 --> 01:37:49,477 You can't leave now! 1455 01:37:51,520 --> 01:37:52,874 It's over. 1456 01:37:56,080 --> 01:37:58,833 Freddie, she's not your mother. 1457 01:37:59,760 --> 01:38:04,357 If John Surratt won't give himself up for her, then why should you? 1458 01:38:10,360 --> 01:38:12,556 WILL: (KNOCKING) Freddie! 1459 01:38:13,360 --> 01:38:15,192 Frederick Sebastian Aiken! 1460 01:38:15,320 --> 01:38:17,914 NICHOLAS: We know you're in there! Open the door, now, come on! 1461 01:38:18,800 --> 01:38:21,519 Fred... Ah, here he is. 1462 01:38:21,600 --> 01:38:26,231 Well, if it isn't the reclusive Master Aiken. We thought you could use this. 1463 01:38:27,360 --> 01:38:30,273 Hamilton, how well do you know Judge Alwyn? 1464 01:38:30,360 --> 01:38:31,430 What are you doing? 1465 01:38:31,520 --> 01:38:33,591 Do you think he will give me a writ of habeas corpus? 1466 01:38:33,720 --> 01:38:35,119 You can't pursue a writ. 1467 01:38:35,200 --> 01:38:37,999 He won't allow me to appeal his verdict, so I'm going to appeal for a new trial. 1468 01:38:38,080 --> 01:38:40,959 If you do this, you will humiliate Stanton and he will destroy you. 1469 01:38:41,240 --> 01:38:42,389 The hell with Stanton. 1470 01:38:43,240 --> 01:38:45,311 Why do you insist on standing by her? 1471 01:38:45,960 --> 01:38:48,076 Hey, hey! It makes no sense! 1472 01:38:48,280 --> 01:38:49,873 What they're doing to her is wrong. 1473 01:38:49,960 --> 01:38:52,554 If John Wilkes Booth himself was tried in the same manner, 1474 01:38:52,640 --> 01:38:54,790 it would still be wrong. 1475 01:38:55,680 --> 01:38:59,036 Hamilton, she's to hang in less than 12 hours. 1476 01:39:00,800 --> 01:39:02,074 Judge Alwyn's out of town. 1477 01:39:02,560 --> 01:39:05,154 -He would have been my first choice. -What about Wylie? 1478 01:39:05,240 --> 01:39:06,230 Maybe Wylie. 1479 01:39:07,040 --> 01:39:09,190 He's always been known as a free thinker. 1480 01:39:09,280 --> 01:39:12,398 Yes, he's been around for ages. But he was the closest to Lincoln. 1481 01:39:12,480 --> 01:39:13,470 Then what about Carter? 1482 01:39:13,560 --> 01:39:16,712 Not a chance. He was with Stanton on the night of the assassination. 1483 01:39:16,800 --> 01:39:18,757 Besides, they have dinner together once a week. 1484 01:39:19,200 --> 01:39:21,237 Then you're saying that Wylie is my best option? 1485 01:39:21,320 --> 01:39:23,675 No. Your best option is to stop this nonsense 1486 01:39:23,760 --> 01:39:25,637 and help us empty this bottle. 1487 01:39:25,720 --> 01:39:27,711 WILL: Better listen to the man. 1488 01:39:37,560 --> 01:39:38,880 (KNOCKING) 1489 01:39:43,200 --> 01:39:48,195 Judge Wylie? I, uh... I need to apply for a writ of habeas corpus. 1490 01:39:49,040 --> 01:39:51,873 -At this hour of the night? -I'm sorry, sir. It can't wait. 1491 01:39:51,960 --> 01:39:54,236 Interrupting an old man's sleep? 1492 01:39:54,800 --> 01:39:56,950 I'd say you're getting off on the wrong foot, son. 1493 01:39:57,040 --> 01:39:59,350 Sir, it's for Mary Surratt. 1494 01:40:12,480 --> 01:40:13,800 A new trial. 1495 01:40:14,480 --> 01:40:17,154 In a civil court, by a jury of her peers. 1496 01:40:18,360 --> 01:40:21,352 -Is that what you want, Mr Aiken? -Yes, please, Your Honour. 1497 01:40:21,480 --> 01:40:25,075 So we can relive our President's assassination all over again? 1498 01:40:25,160 --> 01:40:27,595 -That's not my intention. -Then to what intent? 1499 01:40:28,880 --> 01:40:31,554 Might not this result in exactly the same thing? 1500 01:40:31,640 --> 01:40:35,679 Perhaps, but results should not be our only measure of justice. 1501 01:40:35,800 --> 01:40:38,030 Are you going to lecture me on justice? 1502 01:40:38,160 --> 01:40:39,434 Sorry, sir. 1503 01:40:39,520 --> 01:40:43,957 You realise that I was personally appointed by President Lincoln. 1504 01:40:44,040 --> 01:40:45,314 Yes, sir. 1505 01:40:45,400 --> 01:40:47,152 And yet you still come to me? 1506 01:40:49,240 --> 01:40:54,110 Forgive me, Your Honour, but are we not obligated to follow the law 1507 01:40:54,200 --> 01:40:56,669 at all times, regardless of our emotions? 1508 01:40:57,000 --> 01:40:59,913 And is this not driven by emotions? Isn't that what this is all about? 1509 01:41:00,000 --> 01:41:02,753 It's about preventing injustice. 1510 01:41:02,840 --> 01:41:06,435 -Now, I know that the people are still angry... -Yes, they are, and so am I. 1511 01:41:06,520 --> 01:41:10,434 But I hope, I trust, that President Lincoln appointed you 1512 01:41:10,520 --> 01:41:13,319 because you hold the Constitution sacred. 1513 01:41:13,880 --> 01:41:16,679 Whether you believe Mary Surratt is guilty or innocent, 1514 01:41:16,760 --> 01:41:17,830 the Constitution was intended to protect... 1515 01:41:17,920 --> 01:41:19,399 Now you're going to lecture me on the Constitution? 1516 01:41:19,480 --> 01:41:23,189 ...the rights of all citizens at all times, in peace or war. 1517 01:41:24,040 --> 01:41:28,876 And in a matter of hours, it will have failed to protect her unless you sign that writ. 1518 01:41:31,320 --> 01:41:32,833 Do you believe she's innocent? 1519 01:41:33,480 --> 01:41:34,914 I don't know. 1520 01:41:36,400 --> 01:41:39,552 But if we don't get a proper trial, we never will. 1521 01:41:41,880 --> 01:41:44,679 GUARD: You can't go in there! Wait! 1522 01:41:47,360 --> 01:41:50,557 I'm so sorry, Mr Secretary, I tried to stop him. 1523 01:41:52,000 --> 01:41:53,513 It's all right. 1524 01:42:03,920 --> 01:42:05,991 -Good morning, Joseph. -Good morning. 1525 01:42:06,560 --> 01:42:11,157 It appears that Mr Aiken has procured a writ signed by Judge Wylie. 1526 01:42:11,240 --> 01:42:13,914 -Good day. -Before you go, Captain, 1527 01:42:15,520 --> 01:42:16,794 tell me... 1528 01:42:17,640 --> 01:42:18,675 (SIGHING) 1529 01:42:18,760 --> 01:42:21,434 When you first learned that our Secretary of State had been butchered 1530 01:42:21,520 --> 01:42:22,669 to within an inch of his life, 1531 01:42:22,760 --> 01:42:25,229 and that they had put a bullet in the back of our President's head, 1532 01:42:25,320 --> 01:42:27,311 when this city was in chaos, 1533 01:42:27,400 --> 01:42:30,756 did you not wish to see order restored and justice served? 1534 01:42:30,840 --> 01:42:34,754 Or were you just concerned with the rights of the assassins? 1535 01:42:35,600 --> 01:42:38,558 It's not justice you're after, it's revenge. 1536 01:42:39,120 --> 01:42:42,556 I would never go to such lengths out of vengeance, 1537 01:42:43,440 --> 01:42:47,479 but to ensure the survival of this nation, I would do anything. 1538 01:42:49,520 --> 01:42:53,514 Mary Surratt was a party to the most grievous crime in our history. 1539 01:42:54,240 --> 01:42:59,474 Necessity demands that she be given a swift, sure and harsh sentence. 1540 01:43:00,560 --> 01:43:03,871 I, too, hold sacred our rights, Counsellor. 1541 01:43:03,960 --> 01:43:09,160 But they count not at all if our nation ceases to exist. 1542 01:43:10,680 --> 01:43:13,877 Please see to it that Mary Surratt is delivered to Judge Wylie's courtroom 1543 01:43:14,000 --> 01:43:16,640 no later than noon, sir. 1544 01:43:21,120 --> 01:43:22,235 (SIGHING) 1545 01:43:27,480 --> 01:43:29,153 -Let's go. -Come on! 1546 01:43:40,280 --> 01:43:44,672 You will have to stand trial again, but it will be a civilian trial. 1547 01:43:44,840 --> 01:43:47,798 -And a civilian trial has no generals? -That's correct, no generals. 1548 01:43:47,920 --> 01:43:48,910 (SIGHING) 1549 01:43:50,080 --> 01:43:52,594 Bless you, son. Bless you. 1550 01:43:52,800 --> 01:43:53,790 Anna. 1551 01:43:54,520 --> 01:43:55,874 Anna. 1552 01:43:57,320 --> 01:43:59,277 -Oh, Mama! -There, there. 1553 01:44:05,600 --> 01:44:07,398 There should only be three. 1554 01:44:11,800 --> 01:44:13,029 It's time, ma'am. 1555 01:44:14,200 --> 01:44:16,635 -What are you doing? -We need to prepare her with the others. 1556 01:44:16,720 --> 01:44:21,032 No... No, she is to be transferred to Judge Wylie's court. 1557 01:44:21,120 --> 01:44:22,918 I advise sedating the young lady. 1558 01:44:23,000 --> 01:44:25,355 -He'll do no such thing! -Enough. 1559 01:44:25,440 --> 01:44:28,432 I have procured a writ that says she is to get a new trial. 1560 01:44:31,520 --> 01:44:33,033 The President just suspended your writ. 1561 01:44:39,680 --> 01:44:42,479 I'm sorry. She's to hang with the others. 1562 01:44:42,560 --> 01:44:45,791 No. No, Frederick, do something. 1563 01:44:47,640 --> 01:44:51,554 I... I'm so sorry. 1564 01:44:52,880 --> 01:44:56,157 Oh, no. No, no, no, no, no, Mama, no! 1565 01:44:56,240 --> 01:44:57,514 I'll always be with you. 1566 01:44:57,600 --> 01:45:00,353 No, no! Oh, Mama, no! 1567 01:45:00,480 --> 01:45:03,154 I love you, Anna. I love you! 1568 01:45:03,240 --> 01:45:04,275 ANNA: No! 1569 01:45:04,760 --> 01:45:07,195 Oh, God, no! 1570 01:45:08,280 --> 01:45:09,918 Mama! 1571 01:45:10,000 --> 01:45:11,229 (ANNA SOBBING) 1572 01:45:12,040 --> 01:45:13,838 (SIGHS) 1573 01:45:27,200 --> 01:45:28,634 (SIGHING) 1574 01:45:30,480 --> 01:45:33,518 HOLT: Inter arma silent leges. 1575 01:45:36,120 --> 01:45:38,396 "In times of war, the law falls silent." 1576 01:45:39,560 --> 01:45:40,994 It shouldn't. 1577 01:45:45,720 --> 01:45:49,554 Word is the last Confederate general surrendered to Union troops. 1578 01:45:49,640 --> 01:45:52,439 Peace. Peace at last. 1579 01:48:04,960 --> 01:48:06,519 SOLDIER: I am hereby commanded 1580 01:48:07,080 --> 01:48:10,198 to cause David E Herold, GA Atzerodt, 1581 01:48:11,280 --> 01:48:14,238 Lewis Payne and Mary E Surratt 1582 01:48:15,680 --> 01:48:17,353 to be executed, 1583 01:48:17,440 --> 01:48:22,435 in accordance with the order of the President of the United States, Andrew Johnson. 1584 01:48:32,240 --> 01:48:34,550 May Almighty God bless you. 1585 01:49:15,720 --> 01:49:17,074 SOLDIER: Stand your prisoners up. 1586 01:49:20,520 --> 01:49:22,272 Step up to the noose. 1587 01:49:40,320 --> 01:49:41,799 (SHUDDERING) 1588 01:50:53,000 --> 01:50:53,990 (WOMAN GASPS) 1589 01:51:02,700 --> 01:51:06,500 {\an8}16 months later 1590 01:51:05,400 --> 01:51:06,879 (DOOR OPENING) 1591 01:51:06,960 --> 01:51:10,191 -Okay, sir, I'll show you where he is. -No, I know where. 1592 01:51:31,320 --> 01:51:32,640 Mr Aiken? 1593 01:51:34,440 --> 01:51:35,839 I didn't think you'd come. 1594 01:51:36,880 --> 01:51:39,599 I don't know what help I can be to you. 1595 01:51:39,680 --> 01:51:40,954 I've left the law. 1596 01:51:41,960 --> 01:51:45,351 I just want to thank you for the kindness that you showed my mother. 1597 01:51:47,160 --> 01:51:50,755 Believe me, Mr Aiken, I never thought they'd kill her. 1598 01:52:02,040 --> 01:52:04,190 Father Walter asked that I give you these. 1599 01:52:05,440 --> 01:52:07,238 They were your mother's. 1600 01:52:10,240 --> 01:52:13,073 I hope they can be of some comfort to you. 1601 01:52:15,080 --> 01:52:16,798 They belong to you. 1602 01:52:18,600 --> 01:52:21,399 You were more of a son to her than I ever was. 1603 01:52:32,040 --> 01:52:33,030 Thank you. 1604 01:53:09,040 --> 01:53:17,400 {\an8}A year after the trial of Mary Surratt was ruled on by the Supreme Court, every citizen was granted the right of a jury trial, even in times of war. 1605 01:53:19,750 --> 01:53:27,750 {\an8}A jury made up of Northern and Southern nationals could not, in the case of John Surratt, agree on a judgment. 1606 01:53:30,500 --> 01:53:35,000 {\an8}He was released. 1607 01:53:38,000 --> 01:53:44,500 {\an8}Frederick Aiken gave up the legal profession. He became the local editor of the newly formed Washington Post.