1 00:00:00,087 --> 00:00:01,646 Why have I never noticed this before? 2 00:00:01,647 --> 00:00:03,806 Is he not the very spit and image of Uncle Ross? 3 00:00:03,807 --> 00:00:05,862 My child is due in December. 4 00:00:05,887 --> 00:00:08,110 I'd prefer it to be born in November. 5 00:00:08,135 --> 00:00:09,271 I shall make up a medicine 6 00:00:09,272 --> 00:00:11,694 to produce a living child in the manner you desire. 7 00:00:11,695 --> 00:00:13,360 I will have you expelled from parliament! 8 00:00:13,361 --> 00:00:15,094 Will you, George? 9 00:00:15,095 --> 00:00:16,894 And how will you manage that? 10 00:00:16,895 --> 00:00:18,774 Promise me you won't go after George. 11 00:00:18,775 --> 00:00:21,574 I couldn't bear to have the feud stoked up again. 12 00:00:21,575 --> 00:00:25,094 Both of us have been afflicted by the loss of our daughter. 13 00:00:25,095 --> 00:00:26,664 Our abiding love for each other 14 00:00:26,689 --> 00:00:28,358 will mend what has been broken. 15 00:00:30,605 --> 00:00:32,054 You have a daughter. 16 00:00:32,055 --> 00:00:35,414 Do you not think there be more to life than carnal love? 17 00:00:35,415 --> 00:00:39,574 Be my wife in name only, I'll never ask you for more. 18 00:00:39,575 --> 00:00:42,654 Why is it so dark, George? I'm afraid of the dark. 19 00:00:42,655 --> 00:00:44,260 Do not be afraid, my love. 20 00:00:45,135 --> 00:00:46,494 Elizabeth is dead. 21 00:00:46,495 --> 00:00:48,660 Go! See what we have brought her to! 22 00:00:50,575 --> 00:00:53,054 Why would I want any of this 23 00:00:53,055 --> 00:00:56,054 if she is not here to share it with me? 24 00:00:56,055 --> 00:00:58,134 Elizabeth was your first love. 25 00:00:58,135 --> 00:00:59,974 But not my last. 26 00:00:59,975 --> 00:01:02,334 I made that choice long ago. 27 00:01:02,335 --> 00:01:03,375 And I. 28 00:01:40,015 --> 00:01:41,534 They had no chance. 29 00:01:41,535 --> 00:01:43,254 By the time we arrived, it was all over. 30 00:01:43,255 --> 00:01:44,414 Any other survivors? 31 00:01:44,415 --> 00:01:45,974 None. 32 00:01:45,975 --> 00:01:48,214 And if you lose this one, you'll have me to answer to. 33 00:01:48,215 --> 00:01:49,495 I'll do my best, colonel. 34 00:01:51,255 --> 00:01:52,894 Stay with us, friend. 35 00:01:52,895 --> 00:01:56,574 You're a mad fool, but we need mad fools here! 36 00:01:56,575 --> 00:01:58,054 Colonel Despard... 37 00:01:58,055 --> 00:01:59,534 Ensign Poldark. 38 00:01:59,535 --> 00:02:02,574 I think you'll find you're Captain Poldark now. 39 00:02:02,575 --> 00:02:04,014 Stitch him up, Enys. 40 00:02:04,015 --> 00:02:05,540 His war's not over yet. 41 00:02:42,775 --> 00:02:44,974 You've got an hour. 42 00:02:44,975 --> 00:02:46,252 Thank you. 43 00:02:53,335 --> 00:02:55,300 Those who would help cannot. 44 00:02:55,975 --> 00:02:58,100 Those who could help will not. 45 00:03:13,095 --> 00:03:14,255 Perhaps this one will. 46 00:03:21,855 --> 00:03:23,140 Will he remember? 47 00:03:25,175 --> 00:03:26,420 He'll remember. 48 00:05:03,215 --> 00:05:04,500 Valentine? 49 00:05:11,895 --> 00:05:13,814 Bessie, go and fetch the boy. 50 00:05:13,815 --> 00:05:15,254 I won't go. 51 00:05:15,255 --> 00:05:17,814 I won't, I won't. 52 00:05:17,815 --> 00:05:19,414 I don't want to go to Truro. 53 00:05:19,415 --> 00:05:20,698 That's enough. 54 00:05:27,755 --> 00:05:29,120 Drive on! 55 00:05:48,615 --> 00:05:50,540 There's someone waiting for you. 56 00:05:52,495 --> 00:05:53,774 Geoffrey Charles. 57 00:05:53,775 --> 00:05:55,814 Geoffrey Charles, where have you been? 58 00:05:55,815 --> 00:05:57,180 We've missed you. 59 00:05:58,255 --> 00:05:59,740 Aunt Demelza! 60 00:06:03,455 --> 00:06:05,620 So dull, being an orphan. 61 00:06:06,695 --> 00:06:09,460 No home, no funds, no estate. 62 00:06:10,055 --> 00:06:12,100 No Mama to complain to. 63 00:06:13,455 --> 00:06:14,660 You have us. 64 00:06:15,940 --> 00:06:18,054 Don't think I'm not grateful. 65 00:06:18,055 --> 00:06:21,500 But now, having only myself to please... 66 00:06:22,655 --> 00:06:24,774 ...I think I shan't return to Harrow 67 00:06:24,775 --> 00:06:26,540 nor go on to Oxford. 68 00:06:26,975 --> 00:06:28,934 I shall look to make my own way in the world. 69 00:06:28,935 --> 00:06:30,374 And go where? 70 00:06:30,375 --> 00:06:33,014 The new Military Academy at Great Marlow. 71 00:06:33,015 --> 00:06:35,574 I thought to enrol as a cadet. 72 00:06:35,575 --> 00:06:38,454 Which will require considerable funds. 73 00:06:38,455 --> 00:06:39,734 No! 74 00:06:39,735 --> 00:06:42,654 I swear, I'll starve before I take a penny from that man. 75 00:06:42,655 --> 00:06:44,220 We'll see. 76 00:06:46,655 --> 00:06:48,814 Wheal Plenty. 77 00:06:48,815 --> 00:06:50,494 Yes? 78 00:06:50,495 --> 00:06:55,780 Nicknamed Wheal Scarcity since you savaged wages. 79 00:06:57,735 --> 00:06:59,134 Was that wise? 80 00:06:59,135 --> 00:07:02,095 Why should we pay more for labour when we can get it for less? 81 00:07:03,535 --> 00:07:06,380 When was the last time you entertained? 82 00:07:07,255 --> 00:07:09,460 I've no taste for company. 83 00:07:11,775 --> 00:07:14,940 Captain Ross Poldark and Mr Geoffrey Charles Poldark. 84 00:07:22,415 --> 00:07:23,894 How are you, George? 85 00:07:23,895 --> 00:07:25,934 Positively joyous. 86 00:07:25,935 --> 00:07:29,340 As befits a man shortly to be ennobled by the king. 87 00:07:30,335 --> 00:07:32,294 So it is true, you quit Trenwith? 88 00:07:32,295 --> 00:07:33,894 Mm. Without a backward glance. 89 00:07:33,895 --> 00:07:35,974 For all I care, it can rot where it stands. 90 00:07:35,975 --> 00:07:37,134 Well, in that case... 91 00:07:37,135 --> 00:07:38,829 It can tolerate some neglect till 92 00:07:38,854 --> 00:07:40,374 Geoffrey Charles comes of age. 93 00:07:40,375 --> 00:07:42,510 Speaking of which, your stepson has 94 00:07:42,535 --> 00:07:43,934 decided to leave Harrow 95 00:07:43,935 --> 00:07:46,014 and train for the military. 96 00:07:46,015 --> 00:07:47,774 Well, I wish him a speedy bullet! 97 00:07:47,775 --> 00:07:49,014 And I wish you a... 98 00:07:49,015 --> 00:07:52,774 As you know, his father left him without capital. 99 00:07:52,775 --> 00:07:55,370 There was, I believe, an undertaking 100 00:07:55,395 --> 00:07:57,334 from you to provide for him 101 00:07:57,335 --> 00:07:58,820 until he came of age. 102 00:08:00,135 --> 00:08:02,131 A spoiled brat who makes no effort 103 00:08:02,156 --> 00:08:03,614 to disguise his loathing? 104 00:08:03,615 --> 00:08:06,294 Why would I lay out a penny for him? 105 00:08:06,295 --> 00:08:07,815 Because you loved his mother. 106 00:08:11,775 --> 00:08:13,054 Get out. 107 00:08:13,055 --> 00:08:17,020 George, I sympathise more than you know. 108 00:08:18,295 --> 00:08:21,300 If you dislike the military, I have another suggestion, 109 00:08:22,028 --> 00:08:23,068 Wheal Leisure. 110 00:08:24,615 --> 00:08:25,854 Wheal Leisure? 111 00:08:25,855 --> 00:08:27,934 The boy once demonstrated an interest in mining. 112 00:08:27,935 --> 00:08:30,820 Perhaps he could revive her fortunes? 113 00:08:32,328 --> 00:08:34,208 We both know she was never worked out. 114 00:08:42,415 --> 00:08:44,220 Take this as my final word. 115 00:08:45,375 --> 00:08:47,384 Wheal Leisure... 116 00:08:47,385 --> 00:08:50,660 ...will never again be a Poldark mine. 117 00:08:59,215 --> 00:09:01,055 Remove these persons from my house. 118 00:10:34,895 --> 00:10:36,220 A toast... 119 00:10:37,015 --> 00:10:38,340 ...to this house. 120 00:10:39,815 --> 00:10:41,420 And to my mother... 121 00:10:42,594 --> 00:10:43,634 ...Elizabeth. 122 00:10:44,615 --> 00:10:45,694 To Elizabeth. 123 00:10:45,695 --> 00:10:47,374 To Elizabeth! 124 00:10:47,375 --> 00:10:48,580 Elizabeth. 125 00:10:52,695 --> 00:10:55,854 And to my father, and Aunt Agatha, 126 00:10:55,855 --> 00:10:59,494 and all who bear the Poldark name, past and present. 127 00:10:59,495 --> 00:11:01,300 To Poldarks, past and present. 128 00:11:05,255 --> 00:11:07,054 And to the king! 129 00:11:07,055 --> 00:11:09,854 Soon to be honoured by meeting Sir George. 130 00:11:09,855 --> 00:11:11,620 What's the king done to deserve it? 131 00:11:14,295 --> 00:11:16,614 Here's to the new century. 132 00:11:16,615 --> 00:11:18,420 What do it hold for us? 133 00:11:20,895 --> 00:11:24,174 The Royal College of Surgeons has invited me to join their ranks. 134 00:11:24,175 --> 00:11:26,294 And their inaugural dinner in London. 135 00:11:26,295 --> 00:11:27,854 Which Caroline has declined. 136 00:11:27,855 --> 00:11:29,654 Horace prefers summer in Cornwall. 137 00:11:29,655 --> 00:11:31,574 Well, I shall join you. 138 00:11:31,575 --> 00:11:33,334 I have friends in London. 139 00:11:33,335 --> 00:11:36,614 And I must try to persuade the Academy to hold my place 140 00:11:36,615 --> 00:11:38,935 until I can beg, steal or borrow funds. 141 00:11:40,375 --> 00:11:43,494 Speaking of begging, may I ask a favour? 142 00:11:43,495 --> 00:11:45,734 Will you look in here from time to time? 143 00:11:45,735 --> 00:11:47,060 Light a fire? 144 00:11:48,375 --> 00:11:50,814 Put winter primroses in the window? 145 00:11:50,815 --> 00:11:51,934 If you wish it so. 146 00:11:51,935 --> 00:11:53,380 I wish it. 147 00:11:53,895 --> 00:11:55,460 This is a Poldark house. 148 00:11:56,215 --> 00:11:59,260 Keep it safe for us, please. 149 00:12:04,335 --> 00:12:06,774 So strong and full of life. 150 00:12:06,775 --> 00:12:08,100 Elizabeth. 151 00:12:15,655 --> 00:12:17,415 So cruel to have her snatched away. 152 00:12:19,775 --> 00:12:21,500 Childbirth can be hazardous. 153 00:12:22,455 --> 00:12:23,620 So can motherhood. 154 00:12:25,135 --> 00:12:27,060 One thing I guarantee... 155 00:12:28,935 --> 00:12:30,780 ...you will not share her fate. 156 00:12:37,775 --> 00:12:39,700 I pity Geoffrey Charles. 157 00:12:41,255 --> 00:12:42,900 The loss of his mother... 158 00:12:45,128 --> 00:12:46,608 He'll recover. 159 00:12:47,455 --> 00:12:49,340 Now he's found a way forward. 160 00:12:50,855 --> 00:12:54,860 Or at least, a distraction. 161 00:12:56,321 --> 00:12:57,881 Life must go forward. 162 00:12:59,135 --> 00:13:00,620 Nothing is constant. 163 00:13:02,415 --> 00:13:03,660 Except me. 164 00:13:06,788 --> 00:13:08,060 Except you. 165 00:13:11,295 --> 00:13:13,694 And sometimes, perhaps, I take that for granted. 166 00:13:13,695 --> 00:13:15,454 I think perhaps you do. 167 00:13:15,455 --> 00:13:16,485 Sometimes you give me grief. 168 00:13:16,486 --> 00:13:18,495 Sometimes you give the like to me! 169 00:13:20,982 --> 00:13:22,022 But... 170 00:13:23,375 --> 00:13:27,020 ...for better or for worse... 171 00:13:27,961 --> 00:13:30,140 ...in contentment or... 172 00:13:31,775 --> 00:13:32,980 ...or in strife... 173 00:13:34,535 --> 00:13:37,540 ...nothing in my life has meaning without you. 174 00:13:40,895 --> 00:13:43,374 Nor mine without you. 175 00:13:43,375 --> 00:13:46,500 And no matter what the future brings... 176 00:13:47,781 --> 00:13:49,301 ...and what may come between us... 177 00:13:52,061 --> 00:13:53,580 ...that you can rely on. 178 00:14:30,095 --> 00:14:31,934 Forgive me, the London coach was early. 179 00:14:31,935 --> 00:14:33,774 I came here directly. 180 00:14:33,775 --> 00:14:36,180 My husband bid me bring this letter. 181 00:14:37,055 --> 00:14:39,294 He said I should warn you, 182 00:14:39,295 --> 00:14:43,260 if you take on his case, it may be the rashest thing you ever do. 183 00:14:44,855 --> 00:14:47,180 My name is Catherine Despard. 184 00:14:48,295 --> 00:14:49,660 Ned's wife? 185 00:14:50,495 --> 00:14:52,534 He said you'd remember. 186 00:14:52,535 --> 00:14:53,780 Show me the letter. 187 00:14:56,215 --> 00:15:00,494 "Dear friend, I hesitate to appeal to you, 188 00:15:00,495 --> 00:15:02,980 "the task being perilous and uncertain. 189 00:15:04,255 --> 00:15:07,140 "But I am desperate and you are my last hope." 190 00:15:14,535 --> 00:15:16,094 So, erm... 191 00:15:16,095 --> 00:15:18,014 ...your husband, he know'd mine... 192 00:15:18,015 --> 00:15:19,340 In America. 193 00:15:22,895 --> 00:15:27,054 When yours came home, mine went on to fight on the Spanish Main. 194 00:15:27,055 --> 00:15:30,500 Was much decorated, then made governor. 195 00:15:31,775 --> 00:15:34,140 - How... How did you come to...? - Be his wife? 196 00:15:35,808 --> 00:15:37,448 I was his kitchen maid. 197 00:15:39,895 --> 00:15:41,294 No, no... 198 00:15:41,295 --> 00:15:44,380 No, I, too! To Captain Poldark. 199 00:15:55,455 --> 00:15:57,295 How long do we stay here in Cornwall? 200 00:15:58,295 --> 00:16:00,214 Until my business here is concluded. 201 00:16:00,215 --> 00:16:02,214 Why am I needed, Papa? 202 00:16:02,215 --> 00:16:04,494 I've got nothing to do with that business. 203 00:16:04,495 --> 00:16:08,374 We have been strangers for much of your life, my dear. 204 00:16:08,375 --> 00:16:10,900 I'm simply making up for lost time. 205 00:16:11,975 --> 00:16:15,814 Besides, I do have calls to make today, 206 00:16:15,815 --> 00:16:18,140 of which I won't require your presence. 207 00:16:19,041 --> 00:16:20,219 Shall we? 208 00:16:21,695 --> 00:16:23,534 Why did he wait so long? 209 00:16:23,535 --> 00:16:25,934 At first, we thought it was a mistake. 210 00:16:25,935 --> 00:16:28,174 To be falsely accused, imprisoned without trial? 211 00:16:28,175 --> 00:16:30,134 How could this be? 212 00:16:30,135 --> 00:16:34,260 Lately, it seems as if there are dark forces at work. 213 00:16:34,815 --> 00:16:39,574 But Ned, he dislikes to ask for aid or favour. 214 00:16:39,575 --> 00:16:40,900 I recall! 215 00:16:41,855 --> 00:16:48,454 So, if I'm not mistook, he asks me to take on the government, 216 00:16:48,455 --> 00:16:53,814 the Crown, the Empire, the slave trade. 217 00:16:53,815 --> 00:16:55,220 Did I omit anything? 218 00:16:56,975 --> 00:16:58,260 What is your view? 219 00:16:59,375 --> 00:17:01,454 That your mind is already made up. 220 00:17:01,455 --> 00:17:02,700 But you agree? 221 00:17:04,175 --> 00:17:06,774 Dear Lord, Ross. 222 00:17:06,775 --> 00:17:09,820 Why didn't I marry an ordinary man? 223 00:17:12,695 --> 00:17:13,940 When do we leave? 224 00:17:17,015 --> 00:17:20,201 May I present, Mr Ralph Hanson Of 225 00:17:20,213 --> 00:17:23,694 the Mosquito Shore Mahogany Company? 226 00:17:23,695 --> 00:17:25,414 Mosquito Shore...? 227 00:17:25,415 --> 00:17:27,260 Bay of Honduras, sir. 228 00:17:28,135 --> 00:17:29,654 In the West Indies. 229 00:17:29,655 --> 00:17:31,260 Ah, of course. 230 00:17:32,455 --> 00:17:34,700 My daughter, Cecily. 231 00:17:35,702 --> 00:17:36,822 Charmed. 232 00:17:41,895 --> 00:17:43,175 How may I assist you, sir? 233 00:17:45,335 --> 00:17:48,294 So, will you resign your seat? 234 00:17:48,295 --> 00:17:50,060 I'm still in two minds. 235 00:17:50,615 --> 00:17:52,054 And meanwhile... 236 00:17:52,055 --> 00:17:54,534 ...will you and the children join me? 237 00:17:54,535 --> 00:17:56,780 If I promise not to fight anyone this time? 238 00:17:57,735 --> 00:18:00,294 And what would such a promise be worth? 239 00:18:00,295 --> 00:18:03,654 Since you must always be battlin' for some cause or other? 240 00:18:03,655 --> 00:18:06,054 - This latest... - Is for a friend. 241 00:18:06,055 --> 00:18:09,180 Which makes it more or less likely you'll fight? 242 00:18:14,575 --> 00:18:15,780 Morning! 243 00:18:17,935 --> 00:18:19,174 We need to eat... 244 00:18:19,175 --> 00:18:20,415 Get us some money. 245 00:18:23,815 --> 00:18:25,614 Plaguey Warleggans! 246 00:18:25,615 --> 00:18:27,334 Halved wages at Wheal Plenty. 247 00:18:27,335 --> 00:18:29,454 Six made complaint. Every one dismissed. 248 00:18:29,455 --> 00:18:31,054 And now, they come to us for work. 249 00:18:31,055 --> 00:18:33,700 I tell them there's none, they won't believe me. 250 00:18:34,175 --> 00:18:36,174 These folk will be persistent when I'm gone. 251 00:18:36,175 --> 00:18:38,055 They need to know who is in charge. 252 00:18:50,615 --> 00:18:55,134 As much as we wish to help, we're a small concern. 253 00:18:55,135 --> 00:18:58,214 And can scarce find pitches for those already employed. 254 00:18:58,215 --> 00:19:00,854 That don't mean we don't greatly sympathise... 255 00:19:00,855 --> 00:19:02,820 That'll put bread in our mouths. 256 00:19:06,415 --> 00:19:08,814 But I will make enquiries hereabouts, 257 00:19:08,815 --> 00:19:10,215 see what can be done for you. 258 00:19:11,815 --> 00:19:13,220 You have my word. 259 00:19:23,175 --> 00:19:24,854 Begging your pardon, mistress. 260 00:19:24,855 --> 00:19:26,814 It's a mistake to make promise. 261 00:19:26,815 --> 00:19:29,380 If anyone will hold you to it, Tess Tregidden will. 262 00:19:30,935 --> 00:19:32,775 Well, I intend to honour my promise. 263 00:19:34,495 --> 00:19:36,054 In full. 264 00:19:36,055 --> 00:19:38,780 I understand you're to be knighted next month. 265 00:19:39,735 --> 00:19:43,854 Must be gratifying to see your efforts in parliament rewarded. 266 00:19:43,855 --> 00:19:48,100 Well, naturally, one does not seek such honours. 267 00:19:48,815 --> 00:19:52,134 I myself am but a humble man of business. 268 00:19:52,135 --> 00:19:54,494 Aye, but what a business! 269 00:19:54,495 --> 00:19:56,494 Mahogany! 270 00:19:56,495 --> 00:19:59,654 Worth its weight in gold, they say. 271 00:19:59,655 --> 00:20:04,414 Yes, and the beauty of it is, that unlike gold, one can grow it, 272 00:20:04,415 --> 00:20:06,894 at very little cost to oneself. 273 00:20:06,895 --> 00:20:10,014 Though, at great cost to those who labour for it. 274 00:20:10,015 --> 00:20:14,820 My daughter has a somewhat naive grasp of business matters. 275 00:20:16,415 --> 00:20:18,614 When do you return to Westminster? 276 00:20:18,615 --> 00:20:21,054 I'm told your sway in the House is considerable. 277 00:20:21,055 --> 00:20:24,134 Oh, I believe I have some influence, yes. 278 00:20:24,135 --> 00:20:26,814 On the Irish Question, where do you stand? 279 00:20:26,815 --> 00:20:30,334 On governance from Westminster, with the firmest possible hand. 280 00:20:30,335 --> 00:20:33,854 Ah, now there, we agree. 281 00:20:33,855 --> 00:20:37,014 Heaven save me from upstart Irishmen. 282 00:20:37,015 --> 00:20:43,340 In Honduras, I was plagued by a most vexatious specimen. 283 00:20:54,855 --> 00:20:58,460 If the mahogany business interests you, we should talk further. 284 00:21:00,215 --> 00:21:02,854 Perhaps you'd care to dine with us? 285 00:21:02,855 --> 00:21:04,574 Miss Cecily, too? 286 00:21:04,575 --> 00:21:06,734 Miss Cecily's returning to London. 287 00:21:06,735 --> 00:21:08,260 Really? 288 00:21:08,575 --> 00:21:10,254 For the season, Papa. 289 00:21:10,255 --> 00:21:11,940 I must have new gowns. 290 00:21:12,375 --> 00:21:14,214 Ah, well, in that case... 291 00:21:14,215 --> 00:21:15,654 A pity. 292 00:21:15,655 --> 00:21:16,980 Isn't it? 293 00:21:26,135 --> 00:21:28,340 The advantage must be obvious. 294 00:21:28,975 --> 00:21:33,300 A man in your position should not remain single. 295 00:21:48,095 --> 00:21:50,734 May I introduce my battlefield saviour, 296 00:21:50,735 --> 00:21:52,614 and your husband's most esteemed surgeon, 297 00:21:52,615 --> 00:21:53,774 Dr Dwight Enys. 298 00:21:53,775 --> 00:21:55,134 Mrs Catherine Despard. 299 00:21:55,135 --> 00:21:56,534 I'm honoured to meet you, sir. 300 00:21:56,535 --> 00:21:57,974 The honour's entirely mine, ma'am. 301 00:21:57,975 --> 00:22:00,780 Knowing your husband, you're already assured of my admiration. 302 00:22:06,215 --> 00:22:09,614 And you're certain it's wise to get embroiled with Ned again? 303 00:22:09,615 --> 00:22:11,975 When was it ever wise to get embroiled with Ned? 304 00:22:14,975 --> 00:22:16,214 Goodbye, my dear. 305 00:22:16,215 --> 00:22:18,374 Can't thank you enough for lending me your husband. 306 00:22:18,375 --> 00:22:19,734 When you know my husband better, 307 00:22:19,735 --> 00:22:22,094 you'll discover he never does what he don't want to! 308 00:22:22,095 --> 00:22:23,940 Nor mine! Vexing, is it not? 309 00:22:28,575 --> 00:22:31,060 - Take care of Mama for me. - I will, Papa! 310 00:22:31,815 --> 00:22:33,174 Come see me soon. 311 00:22:33,175 --> 00:22:36,140 I promise I'll not stay a moment longer than I need to. 312 00:22:44,488 --> 00:22:45,568 Come on. 313 00:22:54,895 --> 00:22:57,057 And He will come again, He will 314 00:22:57,069 --> 00:22:59,734 come again in all his glory to judge 315 00:22:59,735 --> 00:23:05,734 both the living and the dead, and His kingdom, it will have no end! 316 00:23:05,735 --> 00:23:07,094 No end! 317 00:23:07,095 --> 00:23:10,695 The Lord says that this is the condemnation... 318 00:23:11,895 --> 00:23:17,580 His assaults upon our freedoms, laws to stamp out free speech! 319 00:23:36,895 --> 00:23:38,860 On your feet, renegade. 320 00:23:41,655 --> 00:23:43,180 At ease, Ensign. 321 00:23:47,535 --> 00:23:49,454 And salute when you see a superior. 322 00:23:49,455 --> 00:23:50,980 When I see one, I will. 323 00:23:56,935 --> 00:23:59,620 That troublesome Irishman I mentioned... 324 00:24:00,335 --> 00:24:02,494 Nailed the Spanish at Black River. 325 00:24:02,495 --> 00:24:05,574 Fought countless skirmishes all the way to Honduras. 326 00:24:05,575 --> 00:24:08,694 Made governor of the new colony at Mosquito Shore. 327 00:24:08,695 --> 00:24:10,380 As punishment or reward? 328 00:24:11,575 --> 00:24:15,094 Then tasked with allocating land to the new colonists, 329 00:24:15,095 --> 00:24:17,660 convicts, pirates, deserters... 330 00:24:18,855 --> 00:24:20,734 ...freed slaves. 331 00:24:20,735 --> 00:24:23,534 As much right as any to a second chance. 332 00:24:23,535 --> 00:24:27,934 My colleagues, the old colonists, occupied the land, 333 00:24:27,935 --> 00:24:30,374 and cut its timber, for generations. 334 00:24:30,375 --> 00:24:34,454 And although it wasn't strictly theirs, 335 00:24:34,455 --> 00:24:36,238 they felt they'd earned the right to call it so. 336 00:24:36,263 --> 00:24:37,316 Quite right. 337 00:24:37,317 --> 00:24:39,953 So, when that upstart began to hand it out to every rag, 338 00:24:39,954 --> 00:24:45,094 tag and bobtail, well, he put our entire business in jeopardy. 339 00:24:45,095 --> 00:24:48,654 Now, the Crown, takes a share of the profits. 340 00:24:48,655 --> 00:24:50,854 So anything which threatens the profits, is, 341 00:24:50,855 --> 00:24:53,214 ipso facto, an enemy of the Crown. 342 00:24:53,215 --> 00:24:56,540 Or so I argued, when I denounced the man! 343 00:24:58,215 --> 00:24:59,694 So I'm recalled to London, 344 00:24:59,695 --> 00:25:02,454 accused of acting against the interests of the Crown. 345 00:25:02,455 --> 00:25:03,894 By interfering with its profits. 346 00:25:03,895 --> 00:25:06,374 - You're a traitor. - Guilty as charged. 347 00:25:06,375 --> 00:25:10,054 And have since lain, without trial, in this delightful residence. 348 00:25:10,055 --> 00:25:14,214 Where he may contemplate his mistakes... 349 00:25:14,215 --> 00:25:16,414 ...at leisure. 350 00:25:16,415 --> 00:25:18,860 And you may continue to grow gold. 351 00:25:21,335 --> 00:25:25,860 My darling Kitty, she's without means, without friends. 352 00:25:26,855 --> 00:25:28,455 Take her under your wing. 353 00:25:30,455 --> 00:25:32,254 She's a remarkable woman. 354 00:25:32,255 --> 00:25:34,100 I can see that, Ned. 355 00:25:37,935 --> 00:25:42,500 So, needless to say, you have a plan? 356 00:25:43,815 --> 00:25:48,854 New laws to stamp out free speech and forbid political meetings? 357 00:25:48,855 --> 00:25:51,894 And if the law forbids we now to make complaint, 358 00:25:51,895 --> 00:25:55,814 can any be surprised, rather than quelling the fire, 359 00:25:55,815 --> 00:25:58,014 it only adds fuel to it? 360 00:25:58,015 --> 00:26:01,780 Then, do we damn the law or take it into our own hands? 361 00:26:04,615 --> 00:26:05,980 What have you in mind? 362 00:26:06,855 --> 00:26:08,694 Like they done in France. 363 00:26:08,695 --> 00:26:11,974 By teaching the "haves" what it is to "have not"! 364 00:26:11,975 --> 00:26:14,734 By razing their fancy houses to the ground! 365 00:26:14,735 --> 00:26:16,334 And how will that serve? 366 00:26:16,335 --> 00:26:18,080 It'll serve to make them afraid! 367 00:26:19,095 --> 00:26:22,260 Do we know of a better way to make them sit up and take note? 368 00:26:31,895 --> 00:26:34,174 Steer well away from that one. 369 00:26:34,175 --> 00:26:36,694 But if the Lord commands to save her... 370 00:26:36,695 --> 00:26:38,454 What, then? 371 00:26:38,455 --> 00:26:41,015 The greater the sinner, the sweeter the victory. 372 00:26:52,895 --> 00:26:55,420 Papa, look what I found. 373 00:26:57,775 --> 00:26:59,694 Take it away. 374 00:26:59,695 --> 00:27:01,100 - But Papa... - Take it away! 375 00:27:22,135 --> 00:27:23,580 Out alone, missis? 376 00:27:25,495 --> 00:27:28,180 Should you not be safe at home, sippin' tea? 377 00:27:29,695 --> 00:27:33,214 I find I have little time for such diversions. 378 00:27:33,215 --> 00:27:37,774 I have my work cut out with a farm, a mine, a family. 379 00:27:37,775 --> 00:27:39,974 I know who you be. 380 00:27:39,975 --> 00:27:43,414 Scullery maid from Luggan who wed her master. 381 00:27:43,415 --> 00:27:46,660 Got grand and forgot what it's like to sicken and starve. 382 00:27:48,580 --> 00:27:51,214 No, I recollect well what it means to go hungry. 383 00:27:51,215 --> 00:27:52,860 And I'd not wish it on anyone. 384 00:27:55,100 --> 00:27:59,220 Which is why it is my aim to find honest work for you all. 385 00:28:00,935 --> 00:28:04,020 Bless thee, Lady Bountiful. 386 00:28:05,295 --> 00:28:08,460 Alms for the poor, to salve thy conscience. 387 00:28:09,655 --> 00:28:11,340 What if we don't want charity? 388 00:28:13,535 --> 00:28:15,180 What do you want, then? 389 00:28:19,095 --> 00:28:20,135 Sister? 390 00:28:43,135 --> 00:28:44,454 What did they want? 391 00:28:44,455 --> 00:28:45,774 Er... 392 00:28:45,775 --> 00:28:48,414 They were just saying how grateful they was 393 00:28:48,415 --> 00:28:50,575 that we're looking to find work for them. 394 00:28:51,775 --> 00:28:54,294 Indeed, Captain, I was the presiding magistrate 395 00:28:54,295 --> 00:28:56,855 when Despard was detained on charges of sedition. 396 00:28:57,975 --> 00:28:59,694 Is he a friend of yours? 397 00:28:59,695 --> 00:29:01,854 We fought together in America. 398 00:29:01,855 --> 00:29:04,494 Knowing him as I do, 399 00:29:05,340 --> 00:29:07,534 I feel there's been a miscarriage of justice. 400 00:29:07,902 --> 00:29:09,222 Unwitting, no doubt. 401 00:29:10,655 --> 00:29:12,574 Such things do happen. 402 00:29:12,575 --> 00:29:16,174 And I remember at the time speaking in his favour. 403 00:29:16,175 --> 00:29:18,614 But the other magistrates over-ruled me. 404 00:29:18,615 --> 00:29:20,620 What could be done to secure his release? 405 00:29:21,495 --> 00:29:23,534 Or at least have the matter come to trial? 406 00:29:23,535 --> 00:29:25,854 As there's no basis for the accusations. 407 00:29:25,855 --> 00:29:28,094 - You know that for certain? - Yes. 408 00:29:28,620 --> 00:29:30,494 And I intend to use what influence I have 409 00:29:30,495 --> 00:29:32,054 to discover who falsely accused him. 410 00:29:32,055 --> 00:29:33,814 Influence? 411 00:29:34,234 --> 00:29:35,380 As an MP. 412 00:29:39,975 --> 00:29:42,500 You say Colonel Despard feared a conspiracy? 413 00:29:43,975 --> 00:29:45,791 That's true. His Majesty's government, 414 00:29:45,816 --> 00:29:47,454 and indeed the Crown itself, 415 00:29:47,455 --> 00:29:50,925 work in ways which we mere mortals can scarce comprehend. 416 00:29:52,094 --> 00:29:53,300 But, erm... 417 00:29:54,775 --> 00:29:56,414 ...let me see what can be done. 418 00:29:56,415 --> 00:29:58,055 I'm obliged to you, Mr Merceron. 419 00:30:04,255 --> 00:30:07,094 The girl would be an excellent choice. 420 00:30:07,095 --> 00:30:08,135 Girl? 421 00:30:09,255 --> 00:30:11,254 Hanson's daughter. 422 00:30:11,255 --> 00:30:12,814 Prime breeding stock. 423 00:30:12,815 --> 00:30:14,500 Impressive fortune. 424 00:30:15,895 --> 00:30:17,894 Elizabeth should be here. 425 00:30:17,895 --> 00:30:18,935 What? 426 00:30:20,655 --> 00:30:21,815 Her portrait... 427 00:30:22,815 --> 00:30:25,340 ...should not remain at Trenwith. 428 00:30:26,455 --> 00:30:28,334 I omitted to have it brought, I must remedy that. 429 00:30:28,335 --> 00:30:30,123 Valentine would like to say goodnight, sir. 430 00:30:30,148 --> 00:30:34,020 I wanted Opie to paint her again, with Ursula and Valentine. 431 00:30:35,215 --> 00:30:39,340 George? Will you not say goodnight to your son? 432 00:30:40,735 --> 00:30:42,414 Elizabeth? 433 00:30:42,415 --> 00:30:43,455 Sir? 434 00:30:54,895 --> 00:30:56,694 Thank you, Bessie. 435 00:30:57,060 --> 00:30:58,814 Goodnight, boy. 436 00:30:58,815 --> 00:30:59,855 Goodnight, Papa. 437 00:31:44,495 --> 00:31:48,140 - Goodnight, my love. - Goodnight. 438 00:32:05,262 --> 00:32:06,462 Get off me. 439 00:32:11,015 --> 00:32:12,574 Is it usually this rowdy? 440 00:32:12,575 --> 00:32:15,534 - No. - What's changed? 441 00:32:15,535 --> 00:32:17,134 London has changed. 442 00:32:17,135 --> 00:32:18,694 You mark it, too? 443 00:32:18,695 --> 00:32:21,500 When Kitty first spoke of conspiracy, 444 00:32:21,935 --> 00:32:23,415 I thought she was mistook. 445 00:32:25,975 --> 00:32:29,774 There's a strange mood abroad, an edge. 446 00:32:29,775 --> 00:32:32,214 I sometimes wonder who can be trusted. 447 00:32:32,215 --> 00:32:34,174 God and the King? 448 00:32:34,175 --> 00:32:35,854 They do say the King's an ass. 449 00:32:35,855 --> 00:32:38,054 Ned would doubtless agree. 450 00:32:38,055 --> 00:32:39,694 How did you find him? 451 00:32:39,695 --> 00:32:40,974 Does he bear up well? 452 00:32:40,975 --> 00:32:43,094 Remarkably so, considering... 453 00:32:43,095 --> 00:32:45,774 Considering he has the temperament of a powder keg? 454 00:32:45,775 --> 00:32:47,374 When we first knew him he was... 455 00:32:47,375 --> 00:32:49,534 Headstrong? Reckless? 456 00:32:49,535 --> 00:32:52,374 ...impatient to right the wrongs of the world. 457 00:32:52,375 --> 00:32:54,414 By whatever means. 458 00:32:54,415 --> 00:32:57,900 I think you'll find he's older and wiser now. 459 00:33:15,135 --> 00:33:16,500 Shall you attend this? 460 00:33:17,775 --> 00:33:20,774 Your presence would add much to the proceedings. 461 00:33:20,775 --> 00:33:23,254 Your own account, as told from the heart. 462 00:33:23,255 --> 00:33:24,935 A heart which is much afflicted. 463 00:33:26,535 --> 00:33:30,294 The sure remedy for a sore heart is a mission. 464 00:33:30,295 --> 00:33:31,540 Always. 465 00:34:32,887 --> 00:34:34,119 Sh, Garrick. 466 00:34:40,695 --> 00:34:44,294 Perhaps I was mistook, though Garrick did bark. 467 00:34:44,295 --> 00:34:46,214 But 'twas more likely a dream. 468 00:34:46,215 --> 00:34:47,654 Maybe not. 469 00:34:47,655 --> 00:34:50,454 Two panes were broke last night at Werry House. 470 00:34:50,455 --> 00:34:51,934 And some at Mingoose Lodge. 471 00:34:51,935 --> 00:34:54,294 I be thinking, maybe I should heed Geoffrey Charles 472 00:34:54,295 --> 00:34:56,214 and stay over some nights at Trenwith? 473 00:34:56,215 --> 00:34:57,959 And maybe I'll come stay with thee, 474 00:34:57,971 --> 00:34:59,775 sister, till the ructions be abated. 475 00:35:01,175 --> 00:35:03,414 No. I can take care of myself. 476 00:35:04,017 --> 00:35:06,820 Besides, I have a remedy. 477 00:35:15,108 --> 00:35:16,148 Tess. 478 00:35:22,261 --> 00:35:23,861 I'm in need of a farm-hand. 479 00:35:25,188 --> 00:35:26,508 What's the catch? 480 00:35:28,348 --> 00:35:30,468 There's no catch. Why would there be? 481 00:35:37,575 --> 00:35:39,134 Tess. 482 00:35:39,135 --> 00:35:43,580 You and I come of common stock, and share a common hope, I think. 483 00:35:47,615 --> 00:35:49,180 To see better times ahead. 484 00:35:53,421 --> 00:35:54,621 Tomorrow, then. 485 00:35:56,561 --> 00:35:58,241 That'd be most convenient. 486 00:36:15,775 --> 00:36:18,054 Remind me to buy some ribbons, 487 00:36:18,055 --> 00:36:19,904 so my father will think we have been 488 00:36:19,916 --> 00:36:21,575 about suitably girlish pursuits! 489 00:36:28,575 --> 00:36:30,174 Are we abolitionists now? 490 00:36:30,175 --> 00:36:31,494 As it happens, yes. 491 00:36:31,495 --> 00:36:34,374 But our presence today is in support of Mrs Despard. 492 00:36:34,375 --> 00:36:35,654 Will it take long? 493 00:36:35,655 --> 00:36:37,294 Are we keeping you from your drinking? 494 00:36:37,295 --> 00:36:38,934 I drink to forget. 495 00:36:38,935 --> 00:36:40,633 I'm still no nearer to funding my studies. 496 00:36:40,634 --> 00:36:42,238 Nor will you be, if you swill what 497 00:36:42,250 --> 00:36:43,820 little you have down your throat. 498 00:37:08,495 --> 00:37:11,334 I understand the speaker's a former slave, 499 00:37:11,335 --> 00:37:14,054 - from Honduras. - Hideous place. 500 00:37:14,055 --> 00:37:15,220 You know it? 501 00:37:17,175 --> 00:37:19,214 I lived there till I was ten. 502 00:37:19,215 --> 00:37:22,015 Then my mother caught a fever, so we returned to London. 503 00:37:23,255 --> 00:37:25,980 Frankly, I'd sooner die than set foot there again. 504 00:37:31,495 --> 00:37:36,060 The accounts of the Mosquito Shore Mahogany Company. 505 00:37:38,055 --> 00:37:42,580 As you will see, the yield is considerable. 506 00:37:43,935 --> 00:37:47,134 Ah, my dear, would you favour us with your opinion? 507 00:37:47,135 --> 00:37:49,334 Let me introduce you to Mr Hanson. 508 00:37:49,335 --> 00:37:50,534 May I present... 509 00:37:50,535 --> 00:37:54,974 Nephew, does Bessie need to be involved with our discussions? 510 00:37:54,975 --> 00:37:56,974 She must always be consulted. 511 00:37:57,420 --> 00:37:58,894 It's a personal rule of mine. 512 00:37:58,895 --> 00:38:00,580 I'm sure you'll understand. 513 00:38:02,495 --> 00:38:04,974 Mr Hanson, would you permit us 514 00:38:04,975 --> 00:38:08,134 to look over these accounts for a few days? 515 00:38:08,135 --> 00:38:09,940 There is much to consider. 516 00:38:12,014 --> 00:38:13,180 Yes, of course. 517 00:38:14,761 --> 00:38:15,841 By all means. 518 00:38:23,288 --> 00:38:24,768 Pack for Trenwith. 519 00:38:29,695 --> 00:38:32,504 Ask yourselves, what is it that 520 00:38:32,516 --> 00:38:35,974 corrupts the milk of human kindness, 521 00:38:35,975 --> 00:38:41,294 turns the just and tender-hearted into vile, rapacious brutes? 522 00:38:41,295 --> 00:38:46,134 It is the single-minded pursuit of profit. 523 00:38:49,415 --> 00:38:51,974 How long can this continue? 524 00:38:51,975 --> 00:39:00,300 Do not our senses cry out for liberty, equality, brotherhood? 525 00:39:03,015 --> 00:39:05,414 - Most eloquent. - And dangerous. 526 00:39:05,415 --> 00:39:07,414 They'll be calling her a Jacobin next. 527 00:39:07,415 --> 00:39:12,374 Before my husband freed me, first, he bought me. 528 00:39:12,375 --> 00:39:14,614 Was I a piece of meat? 529 00:39:14,615 --> 00:39:16,654 Chattel to be traded? 530 00:39:16,655 --> 00:39:21,494 An object without sense or humanity? 531 00:39:21,495 --> 00:39:26,894 My former master thought so, used me viciously. 532 00:39:26,895 --> 00:39:32,414 But my husband taught me that if we truly seek a better world, 533 00:39:32,415 --> 00:39:35,374 we should not wait for the life hereafter, 534 00:39:35,375 --> 00:39:38,460 we should build it. here on Earth! 535 00:39:39,855 --> 00:39:41,740 And how do we do that? 536 00:39:43,135 --> 00:39:45,214 - How? - Be quiet. 537 00:39:45,215 --> 00:39:48,294 By preparing for the second coming of our Lord! 538 00:39:48,295 --> 00:39:51,014 - Oh, leave it out! - Let him speak! 539 00:39:51,015 --> 00:39:53,894 Do we not hope for a time when all voices can be heard, 540 00:39:53,895 --> 00:39:55,135 and none suppressed? 541 00:40:00,775 --> 00:40:02,306 Well, my friends... 542 00:40:02,307 --> 00:40:05,575 - A force to be reckoned with. - ..let us all ask ourselves... 543 00:40:19,935 --> 00:40:21,460 How peaceful it is! 544 00:40:29,215 --> 00:40:31,455 - Don't touch me. - Forgive me. 545 00:40:35,628 --> 00:40:37,028 Forgive me. 546 00:40:48,194 --> 00:40:49,834 Will I light us a fire? 547 00:41:09,335 --> 00:41:11,815 So, you're actually acquainted with her? 548 00:41:14,535 --> 00:41:16,295 Would you like me to introduce you? 549 00:41:21,535 --> 00:41:23,854 Yes, she is quite the firebrand. 550 00:41:23,855 --> 00:41:27,020 - Like her husband. - Indeed. 551 00:41:28,415 --> 00:41:30,774 Forgive me, Ross. I must ask you again, 552 00:41:30,775 --> 00:41:33,214 is it wise to embroil yourself with Ned? 553 00:41:33,215 --> 00:41:34,934 He's always been a law unto himself. 554 00:41:34,935 --> 00:41:37,014 And has clearly acquired powerful enemies. 555 00:41:37,015 --> 00:41:38,667 When dealing with such enemies, 556 00:41:38,679 --> 00:41:40,934 one must have something to bargain with. 557 00:41:40,935 --> 00:41:43,375 - What have you? - Nothing. 558 00:41:44,695 --> 00:41:47,300 Except the debt I owe to the man who saved my life. 559 00:41:47,895 --> 00:41:50,334 Colley Cibber's play's at Drury Lane. 560 00:41:50,335 --> 00:41:52,094 The King has seen it four times. 561 00:41:52,095 --> 00:41:54,940 - Has he? - I propose we all go tonight. 562 00:41:57,621 --> 00:41:58,820 By all means. 563 00:42:28,015 --> 00:42:29,215 Is that...? 564 00:42:30,735 --> 00:42:31,980 That's Valentine. 565 00:42:45,055 --> 00:42:46,180 Valentine. 566 00:42:48,547 --> 00:42:49,947 How came you here? 567 00:42:51,335 --> 00:42:53,780 Are you not now lodged in Truro? 568 00:42:54,255 --> 00:42:55,295 Hm? 569 00:42:57,255 --> 00:42:59,174 - Shall I take you home to your father? - No. 570 00:42:59,175 --> 00:43:00,900 Master Valentine! 571 00:43:06,254 --> 00:43:07,654 Which is worse? 572 00:43:09,735 --> 00:43:12,020 Burying a child or leaving one behind? 573 00:43:15,855 --> 00:43:17,540 She did not deserve her fate. 574 00:43:18,655 --> 00:43:20,500 Nor did her children. 575 00:43:43,255 --> 00:43:44,855 I never meant to affright thee. 576 00:43:46,188 --> 00:43:47,668 You think I did not know that? 577 00:43:50,735 --> 00:43:55,700 Oh, Drake, you are the kindest, most patient of men. 578 00:44:00,015 --> 00:44:01,895 When we married... 579 00:44:03,461 --> 00:44:04,660 ...I thought... 580 00:44:07,935 --> 00:44:08,975 ...hoped... 581 00:44:10,255 --> 00:44:12,854 ...that I could be a proper wife to you. 582 00:44:13,155 --> 00:44:15,620 You are a proper wife. 583 00:44:16,255 --> 00:44:18,654 Waking, yes. 584 00:44:18,994 --> 00:44:20,274 Yet, abed... 585 00:44:22,408 --> 00:44:23,728 ...I cannot... 586 00:44:26,655 --> 00:44:28,374 ...I cannot bring myself... 587 00:44:28,375 --> 00:44:30,135 I cannot. 588 00:44:31,655 --> 00:44:34,100 And it is cruel to so deprive you. 589 00:44:35,335 --> 00:44:37,214 I am not deprived. 590 00:44:37,215 --> 00:44:38,580 I should like... 591 00:44:39,935 --> 00:44:41,500 ...one day... 592 00:44:42,100 --> 00:44:45,214 ...to be a wife to you in every way. 593 00:44:45,215 --> 00:44:46,935 That day may come. 594 00:44:50,021 --> 00:44:51,381 Or not. 595 00:44:52,735 --> 00:44:54,615 It will make no difference to my love. 596 00:45:13,615 --> 00:45:14,814 You heard the news? 597 00:45:14,815 --> 00:45:17,174 An assassination attempt on the King today at Hyde Park. 598 00:45:17,175 --> 00:45:18,734 Attempt? So, it failed? 599 00:45:18,735 --> 00:45:20,574 - Was he caught? - Apparently. 600 00:45:20,575 --> 00:45:22,513 Do you know the identity of the would-be assassin? 601 00:45:22,514 --> 00:45:25,414 No, but a fellow standing close by declared that had the shot 602 00:45:25,415 --> 00:45:28,334 been two inches higher, it would have been mortal. 603 00:45:28,335 --> 00:45:29,854 Damn him! Twas not his destiny. 604 00:45:29,855 --> 00:45:32,654 He had no right! Nay, nay. 605 00:45:32,655 --> 00:45:34,620 But mine is the sacrifice. 606 00:45:35,895 --> 00:45:40,734 Now, I must offer myself up to be executed 607 00:45:40,735 --> 00:45:42,660 for ridding the world of the Tyrant. 608 00:45:43,855 --> 00:45:45,374 And what of the play? 609 00:45:45,375 --> 00:45:47,814 Do we think it is comical or tragical? 610 00:45:47,815 --> 00:45:50,654 The anti-Christ who wears the crown. 611 00:45:50,655 --> 00:45:52,734 Don't we all come to watch the audience? 612 00:45:52,735 --> 00:45:55,374 - You speak for yourself, I assume. - Of course. 613 00:45:55,375 --> 00:45:56,620 Miss Hanson. 614 00:46:00,815 --> 00:46:03,980 He needs tonight to be a public show of defiance. 615 00:46:35,655 --> 00:46:37,014 You? 616 00:46:37,015 --> 00:46:39,580 Get out of my house. Get out of my house! 617 00:46:40,695 --> 00:46:43,374 It's George. It's George. 618 00:46:43,375 --> 00:46:45,987 Drake Carne was here, in this room! 619 00:46:45,988 --> 00:46:47,874 I want him thrashed! I want him shot! 620 00:46:47,899 --> 00:46:49,694 And he will be, rest assured. 621 00:46:49,695 --> 00:46:52,734 He was here, as close to me as you are now! 622 00:46:52,735 --> 00:46:54,055 Of course he was. 623 00:46:56,055 --> 00:46:58,054 Thank you, my brother. 624 00:46:58,055 --> 00:47:00,614 Now, it would take but a second as he struts and... 625 00:47:02,775 --> 00:47:05,534 - Shall we take our seats? - I'll join you directly. 626 00:47:05,535 --> 00:47:07,375 There's something I must attend to. 627 00:47:24,415 --> 00:47:25,974 Any news? 628 00:47:25,975 --> 00:47:27,134 Nothing yet.. 629 00:47:27,135 --> 00:47:28,380 Sir. 630 00:47:42,095 --> 00:47:43,534 Excuse me. 631 00:47:43,535 --> 00:47:44,615 Pardon me. 632 00:48:01,855 --> 00:48:02,895 Excuse me, sir. 633 00:48:23,775 --> 00:48:25,334 Prudie! 634 00:48:25,335 --> 00:48:26,774 Prudie, There's a fire! 635 00:48:26,775 --> 00:48:28,908 There's a fire! Get out, Prudie! 636 00:48:32,247 --> 00:48:34,127 Wake up! 637 00:48:35,535 --> 00:48:37,014 What's happening? 638 00:48:37,015 --> 00:48:38,294 Here. 639 00:48:38,295 --> 00:48:40,335 Hold these over your faces. 640 00:48:41,855 --> 00:48:46,460 Ladies and Gentlemen, please rise for His Majesty, The King! 641 00:48:51,695 --> 00:48:54,495 ? God save our gracious... ? 642 00:48:58,335 --> 00:49:02,655 ? Long live our noble King... ? 643 00:49:10,215 --> 00:49:13,495 ? Send him victorious... ? 644 00:49:19,735 --> 00:49:21,495 ? Happy and glorious... ? 645 00:49:36,215 --> 00:49:37,654 In the hand of God beholden! 646 00:49:37,655 --> 00:49:39,620 The lamb who rids the world of sin. 647 00:49:40,935 --> 00:49:42,780 You're safe now, my darlings. 648 00:49:44,575 --> 00:49:46,174 I am the light... 649 00:49:46,175 --> 00:49:47,774 I am the light. 650 00:49:47,775 --> 00:49:51,534 Behold the lamb who takes away the sins of the world. 651 00:49:51,535 --> 00:49:53,380 Behold the Messiah... 652 00:49:54,535 --> 00:49:56,540 Kitty. Thank you. 653 00:50:00,055 --> 00:50:01,534 God save the King! 654 00:50:01,535 --> 00:50:04,854 In case you were wondering, that wasn't the prologue. 655 00:50:04,855 --> 00:50:06,134 What? 656 00:50:06,135 --> 00:50:07,500 No encore? 657 00:50:08,455 --> 00:50:10,494 How disappointing. 658 00:50:10,495 --> 00:50:12,894 The man's aim was a disgrace. 659 00:50:12,895 --> 00:50:15,855 And the King's performance very undramatic. 660 00:50:29,375 --> 00:50:30,900 My name is Wickham. 661 00:50:31,855 --> 00:50:33,420 Perhaps you've heard of me. 662 00:50:35,801 --> 00:50:36,980 Should I? 663 00:50:40,175 --> 00:50:42,414 It's my business to be aware of persons who may 664 00:50:42,415 --> 00:50:43,694 be of interest to the Crown, 665 00:50:43,695 --> 00:50:46,255 either by rendering it assistance, or the reverse. 666 00:50:48,895 --> 00:50:51,654 How did you come to know of the assassination attempt? 667 00:50:51,655 --> 00:50:53,214 Which? 668 00:50:53,215 --> 00:50:55,014 I believe there were two today. 669 00:50:55,315 --> 00:50:56,460 The latter. 670 00:50:57,975 --> 00:51:00,934 By a fortunate coincidence, I arrived at the theatre in time 671 00:51:00,935 --> 00:51:02,335 to do His Majesty a service. 672 00:51:03,895 --> 00:51:06,540 But to be frank, it's been a tiresome disruption. 673 00:51:07,961 --> 00:51:11,160 I hope I may now be permitted to join my friends. 674 00:51:11,540 --> 00:51:13,660 Is Catherine Despard your friend? 675 00:51:16,015 --> 00:51:17,734 Her husband is. 676 00:51:18,140 --> 00:51:20,734 On whose account she appealed to me for assistance. 677 00:51:20,735 --> 00:51:21,940 Regarding? 678 00:51:22,975 --> 00:51:24,974 His imprisonment on false charges. 679 00:51:24,975 --> 00:51:27,100 These are difficult times, Captain. 680 00:51:28,375 --> 00:51:31,740 It's wise to be... selective. 681 00:51:33,727 --> 00:51:34,934 Of...? 682 00:51:34,935 --> 00:51:37,374 Those with whom one aligns oneself. 683 00:51:37,375 --> 00:51:39,534 Ned Despard, for instance, 684 00:51:39,535 --> 00:51:44,014 made some unwise connections during his time in the West Indies. 685 00:51:44,015 --> 00:51:45,264 And there was he thinking he was 686 00:51:45,276 --> 00:51:46,774 improving the lot of the common man. 687 00:51:46,775 --> 00:51:49,414 And you're quite sure you know where your loyalties lie? 688 00:51:49,415 --> 00:51:53,420 I'd suggest that was perfectly clear from my actions this evening. 689 00:51:57,735 --> 00:52:01,300 You have indeed rendered the Crown invaluable service tonight. 690 00:52:02,975 --> 00:52:05,580 And it may have further use of you. 691 00:52:07,347 --> 00:52:08,547 What manner of use? 692 00:52:10,415 --> 00:52:12,734 His Majesty's government can always find a covert role 693 00:52:12,735 --> 00:52:16,220 for a person of your... talents. 694 00:52:21,895 --> 00:52:22,975 If... 695 00:52:24,135 --> 00:52:27,094 ...I were willing to consider such a role, 696 00:52:27,095 --> 00:52:29,775 what might the government be willing to do in return? 697 00:52:31,781 --> 00:52:33,021 Have a care, Captain. 698 00:52:34,895 --> 00:52:37,294 It would be reckless to overplay your hand 699 00:52:37,295 --> 00:52:40,140 so early in our acquaintance. 700 00:52:52,588 --> 00:52:53,900 Did I miss anything? 701 00:53:02,855 --> 00:53:05,774 Could someone have left a candle burning? 702 00:53:05,775 --> 00:53:07,614 Don't you give me squinny-eye, maid! 703 00:53:07,615 --> 00:53:10,214 It was deliberate, and no mistake! 704 00:53:10,215 --> 00:53:12,374 But who'd do such a thing? 705 00:53:12,375 --> 00:53:13,900 That, we'd all like to know. 706 00:53:15,548 --> 00:53:16,700 Tess. 707 00:53:20,095 --> 00:53:21,374 You pair could fettle this. 708 00:53:21,375 --> 00:53:23,694 If you work for me, there must be trust. 709 00:53:23,695 --> 00:53:25,854 Each to the other. You understand? 710 00:53:25,855 --> 00:53:27,380 I understand. 711 00:53:28,655 --> 00:53:30,020 Did you do this? 712 00:53:31,988 --> 00:53:33,068 I did not. 713 00:53:50,935 --> 00:53:53,374 I take it you won't be resigning your seat 714 00:53:54,060 --> 00:53:57,460 if by retaining it, you can render a different kind of service? 715 00:53:59,215 --> 00:54:01,734 You understand what's being asked of me? 716 00:54:01,735 --> 00:54:03,934 I understand what covert means. 717 00:54:04,340 --> 00:54:05,826 I also recall how you sprang me from 718 00:54:05,838 --> 00:54:07,214 Quimper without a second thought. 719 00:54:07,215 --> 00:54:08,494 That was different. 720 00:54:08,495 --> 00:54:10,223 - You were my friend. - Is Wickham? 721 00:54:10,224 --> 00:54:13,134 Still, the role may give you scope to serve those causes 722 00:54:13,135 --> 00:54:14,175 close to your heart. 723 00:54:20,075 --> 00:54:21,380 You're free to go. 724 00:54:30,655 --> 00:54:34,494 We should make arrangements for your departure to London. 725 00:54:34,815 --> 00:54:36,140 For what purpose? 726 00:54:38,135 --> 00:54:39,974 Your investiture. 727 00:54:39,975 --> 00:54:42,860 At St James's, by the King himself. 728 00:54:43,415 --> 00:54:45,254 Ah, yes. 729 00:54:45,255 --> 00:54:46,295 Of course. 730 00:54:48,255 --> 00:54:50,975 I'll remind Elizabeth. It must have slipped her mind. 731 00:54:52,415 --> 00:54:55,740 Elizabeth's already there, awaiting us. 732 00:54:57,135 --> 00:54:59,455 Are you quite sane, uncle? Elizabeth is here. 733 00:55:15,695 --> 00:55:17,375 Oh, my love... 734 00:55:25,215 --> 00:55:26,854 How the hell did you manage it? 735 00:55:26,855 --> 00:55:28,260 I'm not entirely sure. 736 00:55:29,615 --> 00:55:31,854 I'm glad to be of service. But now... 737 00:55:31,855 --> 00:55:33,814 What do you recommend? A quiet life? 738 00:55:33,815 --> 00:55:35,494 My head down and my mouth shut? 739 00:55:35,495 --> 00:55:37,334 - Yes!, Well... - Oh, I could do. 740 00:55:37,335 --> 00:55:39,894 And so could you. Behave ourselves. 741 00:55:39,895 --> 00:55:42,094 Not attempt to clear my name. 742 00:55:42,095 --> 00:55:45,774 Ignore the rank corruption which put me here in the first place. 743 00:55:45,775 --> 00:55:47,414 But...? 744 00:55:47,415 --> 00:55:49,500 Where would be the fun in that? 745 00:55:50,135 --> 00:55:51,580 Come on! 746 00:55:53,375 --> 00:55:55,614 Ain't fair, ain't right. 747 00:55:55,615 --> 00:55:57,974 Should be I in that carriage, going to London. 748 00:55:57,975 --> 00:56:00,974 Instead of which, it's left to me to make the house fitty again. 749 00:56:00,975 --> 00:56:02,374 Have I not said? 750 00:56:02,375 --> 00:56:05,014 With all these goings-on, fires and the like, 751 00:56:05,015 --> 00:56:07,294 how could I rest easy without you here? 752 00:56:07,295 --> 00:56:09,934 Indeed, who'd be a common ladies maid...? 753 00:56:09,935 --> 00:56:13,060 When they could be Queen of Nampara? 754 00:56:13,735 --> 00:56:15,700 Queen of Nampara? 755 00:56:19,415 --> 00:56:22,060 Bye. Safe travel. 756 00:57:01,000 --> 00:57:07,000 *CREDITS*