The African Queen (film) Allnut (Humphrey Bogart), whose coarse behavior they tolerate in a rather stiff manner. When Charlie warns them that war has broken out between Germany and Britain, the Sayers choose to stay on, only to witness the Germans burn down the mission village and herd the villagers away. When Samuel protests, he is beaten by a German soldier. After the Germans leave, Samuel becomes delirious with fever and soon dies. Charlie returns shortly afterward. He helps Rose bury her brother, and they set off in the "African Queen". Charlie mentions to Rose that the Germans have a gunboat, the "Königin Luise"
George Sayer (MP) George Sayer (MP) George Sayer (c. 1655 – 21 May 1718) was an English courtier and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1695 to 1705. Sayer was the son of Sir John Sayer of Bourchers Hall in Essex and his wife Katherine Van Piershill, daughter of John van Hossen van Piershill of Zealand. His father was page to the Prince of Orange and colonel of a foot regiment. Sayer was vice chamberlain to Queen Catherine, consort of Charles II and to Queen Mary. He became sub-governor and gentleman of the bedchamber to William Duke of Gloucester. In