1 00:00:00,733 --> 00:00:02,460 That man! He has stirred up the mob, 2 00:00:02,485 --> 00:00:03,860 he has set them on a rampage! 3 00:00:03,861 --> 00:00:05,913 Well, what did you expect, when you closed a working mine? 4 00:00:05,914 --> 00:00:08,839 Have a care. You may be taken at your word. 5 00:00:08,840 --> 00:00:10,862 - This is not London. - Do you suppose there are spies here? 6 00:00:10,863 --> 00:00:13,558 Dear God, the twisted quirk of fate that gives the girl I love 7 00:00:13,559 --> 00:00:15,759 - to the man I loathe. - George? 8 00:00:15,760 --> 00:00:16,999 If that is what you desire. 9 00:00:17,000 --> 00:00:19,359 I do not believe I will feel desire ever again. 10 00:00:19,360 --> 00:00:22,159 Is it really so terrible? The thought of a child? 11 00:00:22,160 --> 00:00:24,719 No. But the loss is. 12 00:00:24,720 --> 00:00:26,959 Can a mother truly forget a son she birthed? 13 00:00:26,960 --> 00:00:29,279 I am your mistress no longer, Tess. 14 00:00:29,280 --> 00:00:30,840 Pack your things and go. 15 00:01:07,100 --> 00:01:13,100 *CREDITS* 16 00:01:24,613 --> 00:01:27,342 I think the time has come to return Ned to Honduras. 17 00:01:27,837 --> 00:01:29,780 I think 'tis for the best. 18 00:01:31,480 --> 00:01:33,970 We've served our penance for embarrassing the crown 19 00:01:33,971 --> 00:01:36,880 and the Prime Minister has signalled his support. 20 00:01:38,720 --> 00:01:40,620 With any luck, those who conspired 21 00:01:40,645 --> 00:01:42,519 against him have now lost interest 22 00:01:42,520 --> 00:01:44,119 and, besides, 23 00:01:44,120 --> 00:01:47,600 the longer he remains in Cornwall, the more restless he becomes. 24 00:01:51,280 --> 00:01:53,999 In truth, he has made himself almost as unpopular 25 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:56,660 with the powers that be here as he did in London. 26 00:01:57,440 --> 00:01:59,760 He has been that unruly these last few months. 27 00:02:03,400 --> 00:02:05,319 'Tis the best for Kitty too. 28 00:02:05,320 --> 00:02:06,480 Indeed. 29 00:02:08,200 --> 00:02:10,600 I promise he will depart with the New year. 30 00:02:16,080 --> 00:02:18,119 Doubtless you'll be reporting him to Wickham? 31 00:02:18,120 --> 00:02:19,679 At the earliest opportunity! 32 00:02:19,680 --> 00:02:23,199 Then let's hope 'twill pass without consequence. 33 00:02:23,200 --> 00:02:24,340 Yes. 34 00:02:24,720 --> 00:02:26,439 And it's Cornwall, 35 00:02:26,440 --> 00:02:28,220 and it's Christmas 36 00:02:29,520 --> 00:02:32,220 and folk have better things to think about. 37 00:02:32,520 --> 00:02:35,159 Here's to our imminent return to London! 38 00:02:35,160 --> 00:02:36,319 - To London. - London. 39 00:02:36,320 --> 00:02:37,600 And Honduras. 40 00:02:40,640 --> 00:02:43,719 ? Boar's head in hand bear I, ? 41 00:02:43,720 --> 00:02:46,540 ? Bedecked with bay and rosemary ? 42 00:02:46,680 --> 00:02:50,060 ? Caput apri defero, ? 43 00:02:50,320 --> 00:02:53,335 ? Reddens laudes domino ? 44 00:02:53,360 --> 00:02:56,740 ? Caput apri defero... ? 45 00:02:56,765 --> 00:02:57,804 Bye! 46 00:02:57,829 --> 00:03:00,020 - Bye, Papa! - Goodbye, Papa! 47 00:03:01,440 --> 00:03:03,879 Why do you not go to London, Mama? 48 00:03:03,880 --> 00:03:05,319 If I did, who would see to Cornwall? 49 00:03:05,320 --> 00:03:06,879 And us! 50 00:03:06,880 --> 00:03:08,320 Especially you! 51 00:03:11,987 --> 00:03:14,626 I wonder if we'll ever see Cornwall again. 52 00:03:14,651 --> 00:03:16,131 I sincerely hope not. 53 00:03:17,140 --> 00:03:18,840 He means, with any luck, we should 54 00:03:18,865 --> 00:03:20,564 soon be bound for the West Indies. 55 00:03:25,280 --> 00:03:27,877 If Ross is set on escorting Ned to London, 56 00:03:27,878 --> 00:03:29,357 I must be there to keep watch. 57 00:03:29,358 --> 00:03:31,677 Of course, Ross would not suspect me. 58 00:03:31,678 --> 00:03:33,054 I am a vacuous creature, 59 00:03:33,055 --> 00:03:35,997 my inability to survive without London fashions is well known. 60 00:03:35,998 --> 00:03:37,837 Well, I have no such excuse, 61 00:03:37,838 --> 00:03:41,117 and he will know I come to London with one purpose only. 62 00:03:41,118 --> 00:03:42,638 Walk on. 63 00:03:43,718 --> 00:03:46,220 I'm sure Kitty will appreciate the gesture. 64 00:04:00,558 --> 00:04:02,220 More scholars than ever! 65 00:04:03,478 --> 00:04:06,300 Plenty's open, Grace a-thriving. 66 00:04:06,838 --> 00:04:09,597 You know 'tis maybe time to start asking folk 67 00:04:09,598 --> 00:04:11,197 for a share of their earnings, 68 00:04:11,198 --> 00:04:12,317 help build our school? 69 00:04:12,318 --> 00:04:13,678 Reckon so. 70 00:04:17,438 --> 00:04:18,517 I? 71 00:04:18,518 --> 00:04:20,757 Folk heed Preacher Carne. 72 00:04:20,758 --> 00:04:22,317 When he's about God's work. 73 00:04:22,318 --> 00:04:24,197 Is this not God's work? 74 00:04:24,198 --> 00:04:26,900 'Tis good work, but not holy work. 75 00:04:27,478 --> 00:04:30,117 Besides, the connection teaches that all men be equal. 76 00:04:30,118 --> 00:04:31,997 How then can I declare myself the leader? 77 00:04:31,998 --> 00:04:34,437 But someone must take the lead. 78 00:04:34,438 --> 00:04:37,370 And not every man have the wisdom and the selflessness 79 00:04:37,396 --> 00:04:39,309 to take authority. 80 00:04:39,938 --> 00:04:41,298 But you do. 81 00:04:49,798 --> 00:04:52,197 Our business empire is built in the colonies, 82 00:04:52,198 --> 00:04:55,140 so these uprisings threaten its very existence. 83 00:04:55,638 --> 00:04:58,517 The government must continue to support the slave trade. 84 00:04:58,518 --> 00:05:01,997 And I'm sure Sir George will prove most able in our cause. 85 00:05:01,998 --> 00:05:04,717 No, if you'd secured his signature on that contract! 86 00:05:04,718 --> 00:05:06,157 It's time I met him. 87 00:05:06,158 --> 00:05:07,989 Yes, yes, of course. 88 00:05:07,990 --> 00:05:09,158 Of course. 89 00:05:13,398 --> 00:05:17,670 Sir, I believe the Prime Minister and I are of one mind, 90 00:05:17,671 --> 00:05:21,037 predisposed to justice, equality, liberty. 91 00:05:21,038 --> 00:05:24,557 Let me, in his name, return to Honduras 92 00:05:24,558 --> 00:05:26,306 and rid it of the corrupt influences 93 00:05:26,318 --> 00:05:28,077 which have flourished in my absence. 94 00:05:28,078 --> 00:05:32,937 I need hardly say that I seek not authority for its own sake, 95 00:05:32,938 --> 00:05:35,983 but for the good I can do managing any rebellion in the service 96 00:05:35,984 --> 00:05:37,117 of the Crown. 97 00:05:37,420 --> 00:05:39,837 And the Prime Minister would thank you for such service, and might 98 00:05:39,838 --> 00:05:44,317 indeed endorse your reinstatement, were it not for one thing. 99 00:05:44,583 --> 00:05:46,343 It's no longer in his gift. 100 00:05:47,838 --> 00:05:49,397 Because? 101 00:05:49,637 --> 00:05:51,557 He's no longer Prime Minister. 102 00:05:53,598 --> 00:05:54,637 What? 103 00:05:54,638 --> 00:05:58,837 In protest at His Majesty's refusal to endorse Catholic emancipation, 104 00:05:58,838 --> 00:06:01,300 he has this very day resigned. 105 00:06:09,478 --> 00:06:10,877 This way, my dear. 106 00:06:10,878 --> 00:06:14,717 I have a matter of some delicacy to communicate. 107 00:06:14,718 --> 00:06:16,460 A little port? 108 00:06:16,958 --> 00:06:18,118 Will I need it? 109 00:06:19,518 --> 00:06:22,717 The fact is a surprising, 110 00:06:22,718 --> 00:06:27,917 some would say disquieting, situation has arisen. 111 00:06:28,057 --> 00:06:31,576 Gold being in ever-decreasing supply, 112 00:06:32,020 --> 00:06:36,717 the Cornish Bank has been obliged to issue paper instead of coin. 113 00:06:36,718 --> 00:06:38,038 Paper? 114 00:06:39,820 --> 00:06:41,917 I don't rightly understand. 115 00:06:41,918 --> 00:06:47,797 The paper is in effect a promise to pay the bearer the same value 116 00:06:47,798 --> 00:06:50,902 as writ upon the note, so it is in 117 00:06:50,914 --> 00:06:54,120 effect worth the same as hard coin. 118 00:06:54,121 --> 00:06:59,180 This watermark here guarantees its value and authenticity. 119 00:07:00,118 --> 00:07:02,797 Well, will folk believe it? 120 00:07:02,798 --> 00:07:06,037 There may be some initial suspicion. 121 00:07:06,264 --> 00:07:10,464 I should add, we're not the only bank to take this decision. 122 00:07:11,158 --> 00:07:12,597 Even Warleggan's... 123 00:07:12,598 --> 00:07:14,957 Oh, and there was I about to trot off to George and ask him 124 00:07:14,958 --> 00:07:16,557 to hand over hard guineas! 125 00:07:16,558 --> 00:07:19,764 I'm afraid, while the war continues, 126 00:07:19,776 --> 00:07:22,820 no-one has gold to be giving away. 127 00:08:08,598 --> 00:08:10,037 My sweet boy! 128 00:08:19,238 --> 00:08:21,237 Now the Prime Minister has resigned, 129 00:08:21,238 --> 00:08:22,637 who will be Pitt's successor? 130 00:08:22,638 --> 00:08:24,397 Addington. 131 00:08:24,398 --> 00:08:26,717 A friend of his, but cut from a very different cloth. 132 00:08:26,718 --> 00:08:27,837 Should we petition him? 133 00:08:27,838 --> 00:08:28,877 At once. 134 00:08:28,878 --> 00:08:32,157 Before he becomes distracted by grovelling to Napoleon. 135 00:08:32,158 --> 00:08:34,917 Dwight, Caroline, you're in London! 136 00:08:34,918 --> 00:08:36,197 How did we not know this? 137 00:08:36,198 --> 00:08:37,357 My fault entirely. 138 00:08:37,358 --> 00:08:39,357 Necklines are lower, waistlines are higher, 139 00:08:39,358 --> 00:08:42,237 and my gowns are out of fashion, so there was no remedy but to make 140 00:08:42,238 --> 00:08:43,758 for London without delay. 141 00:08:45,838 --> 00:08:47,597 So Pitt's resigned. 142 00:08:47,598 --> 00:08:49,797 Yes, it's a bitter blow for Ned, 143 00:08:49,798 --> 00:08:52,837 but I'll pursue his cause with Addington. 144 00:08:52,838 --> 00:08:54,557 Is that wise? 145 00:08:54,558 --> 00:08:56,517 Rumours of George's injury are everywhere. 146 00:08:56,518 --> 00:08:59,637 In Cornwall he took every opportunity to parade his arm, 147 00:08:59,638 --> 00:09:01,066 and to complain how Ned "broke into 148 00:09:01,078 --> 00:09:02,557 his house and threw him downstairs." 149 00:09:02,558 --> 00:09:04,197 We both know he did not. 150 00:09:04,198 --> 00:09:05,677 Do we know that? 151 00:09:05,678 --> 00:09:07,420 Ned assured us. 152 00:09:07,900 --> 00:09:10,637 Surely, you can see that continuing to champion a man who assaulted 153 00:09:10,638 --> 00:09:14,021 a Member of Parliament could severely compromise you? 154 00:09:14,022 --> 00:09:15,877 Yes, I can see that. 155 00:09:15,878 --> 00:09:18,118 And it's a chance I'm willing to take. 156 00:09:19,904 --> 00:09:21,344 Ross... 157 00:09:24,998 --> 00:09:26,878 Would you like a pamphlet, sir? 158 00:09:27,838 --> 00:09:29,837 Uprising in Haiti as well? 159 00:09:29,838 --> 00:09:32,077 Damn plaguey revolution! 160 00:09:32,078 --> 00:09:35,197 Now every slave on Earth will want their liberty! 161 00:09:35,198 --> 00:09:39,517 And they may get it too, thanks to meddling idiots like Wilberforce. 162 00:09:39,518 --> 00:09:40,637 And Despard. 163 00:09:40,638 --> 00:09:41,677 Ah! 164 00:09:41,678 --> 00:09:45,226 Not while there are those in the House ready to muster 165 00:09:45,227 --> 00:09:47,198 a stiff rebuff. 166 00:09:49,037 --> 00:09:50,940 News of the uprising, sir? 167 00:09:58,798 --> 00:09:59,837 Influence? 168 00:09:59,838 --> 00:10:02,368 Yes, sir, with the new Prime Minister, Addington, 169 00:10:02,369 --> 00:10:07,917 and, as magistrate who presided over Colonel Despard's hearing, 170 00:10:08,180 --> 00:10:10,837 might you help persuade the Prime Minister to return Ned 171 00:10:10,838 --> 00:10:12,398 to his post as governor? 172 00:10:14,118 --> 00:10:15,620 Such things do happen. 173 00:10:16,558 --> 00:10:21,077 However, you may overestimate my power of influence. 174 00:10:21,078 --> 00:10:23,117 Let me see what can be done. 175 00:10:23,118 --> 00:10:24,717 But, erm... 176 00:10:24,718 --> 00:10:27,357 ...I recommend you have an alternative plan, 177 00:10:27,358 --> 00:10:28,718 just in case. 178 00:10:31,358 --> 00:10:32,740 Thank you, sir. 179 00:10:33,318 --> 00:10:36,437 So I'm trapped here while slavery flourishes, 180 00:10:36,438 --> 00:10:40,380 and in my own country, Catholics remain equally oppressed. 181 00:10:41,438 --> 00:10:43,797 The King's stubbornness beggars belief. 182 00:10:43,798 --> 00:10:46,597 And my family are Protestant landowners, 183 00:10:46,598 --> 00:10:49,877 but why should that allow them to vote, hold public office, 184 00:10:49,878 --> 00:10:52,780 own property, when their Catholic neighbours may not? 185 00:10:54,078 --> 00:10:55,837 He should take to the stage. 186 00:10:55,838 --> 00:10:57,980 He certainly knows how to hold an audience. 187 00:11:01,220 --> 00:11:02,837 Will you not intervene? 188 00:11:02,838 --> 00:11:05,197 These opinions, which he takes no pains to disguise... 189 00:11:05,198 --> 00:11:06,557 Are sincere! 190 00:11:06,558 --> 00:11:07,957 Why should he not speak them? 191 00:11:07,958 --> 00:11:10,278 Without these rights, they're no better than slaves. 192 00:11:11,500 --> 00:11:13,517 And slavery is an abomination. 193 00:11:13,518 --> 00:11:14,557 Colonel Despard... 194 00:11:14,558 --> 00:11:16,437 We happen to agree with him but others do not, 195 00:11:16,438 --> 00:11:19,354 and to be seen in public to be openly critical of King and country... 196 00:11:19,355 --> 00:11:21,437 I agree, sometimes, his passion get the better of him. 197 00:11:21,438 --> 00:11:23,320 - Ned? - Is that not unjust... 198 00:11:23,345 --> 00:11:24,397 Ned! 199 00:11:24,398 --> 00:11:25,877 Have a care. 200 00:11:25,878 --> 00:11:28,477 It takes little to be called a revolutionary these days. 201 00:11:28,478 --> 00:11:32,157 We must make our voices heard, and I've little to lose, 202 00:11:32,158 --> 00:11:35,357 so what harm can it do to say what everyone else is thinking? 203 00:11:35,358 --> 00:11:37,437 The King is mad! 204 00:11:48,665 --> 00:11:51,837 Gentlemen, may I present my esteemed partner in 205 00:11:51,838 --> 00:11:55,797 the Mosquito Shore Mahogany Company, Mr Joseph Merceron? 206 00:11:55,798 --> 00:11:58,398 And soon to be your esteemed partner, gentlemen. 207 00:12:00,204 --> 00:12:02,124 I believe you know Ross Poldark. 208 00:12:09,038 --> 00:12:10,438 Thank you. 209 00:12:17,998 --> 00:12:19,558 Here we are. 210 00:12:24,038 --> 00:12:26,158 What in the 'obs of 'ell do you call this? 211 00:12:31,918 --> 00:12:34,677 As we did fear, they'll 'ave none of it. 212 00:12:34,678 --> 00:12:36,237 It isn't real money, they say. 213 00:12:36,238 --> 00:12:37,637 Says who? 214 00:12:37,638 --> 00:12:38,917 Tess Tregidden? 215 00:12:38,918 --> 00:12:40,678 And who's to gainsay 'er? 216 00:12:41,598 --> 00:12:43,157 This isn't your fight, Tess. 217 00:12:43,158 --> 00:12:45,117 This is betwix' the mine and its workers. 218 00:12:45,118 --> 00:12:48,157 Its workers, who must now make do with worthless paper, 219 00:12:48,158 --> 00:12:49,597 instead o' hard coin? 220 00:12:49,598 --> 00:12:50,837 The worth is the same! 221 00:12:50,838 --> 00:12:53,397 - If you read what's writ thereon... - I can't read. 222 00:12:53,398 --> 00:12:54,717 Then perhaps you should learn. 223 00:12:54,718 --> 00:12:57,397 What I know is, if twas me, 224 00:12:57,398 --> 00:13:02,940 I'd not lift another pick or shovel till I'd real money in my 'and. 225 00:13:12,958 --> 00:13:14,637 They truly believe it isn't real? 226 00:13:14,638 --> 00:13:16,037 Oh, 'tis real enough! 227 00:13:16,038 --> 00:13:18,517 In Truro, all the banks be giving them out. 228 00:13:18,518 --> 00:13:20,997 So why did thee pretend to Mistress Poldark? 229 00:13:20,998 --> 00:13:22,958 Why should I make life easy for 'er? 230 00:13:26,180 --> 00:13:28,317 But I could make it harder. 231 00:13:28,318 --> 00:13:29,757 An' better for we. 232 00:13:29,758 --> 00:13:31,157 Hm? 233 00:13:31,158 --> 00:13:35,300 How hard can it be to make like notes? 234 00:13:36,798 --> 00:13:39,238 Do we not know a man with the needful skillage? 235 00:13:40,678 --> 00:13:41,957 Mr Trencrom. 236 00:13:41,958 --> 00:13:45,478 Do he not have a man who can forge documents? 237 00:13:46,557 --> 00:13:48,717 Knows we'd makes it worth his while. 238 00:13:50,350 --> 00:13:52,350 Then let's make it worth 'is while! 239 00:13:53,198 --> 00:13:57,157 Well, they've not downed tools yet but they'll take some convincing 240 00:13:57,158 --> 00:13:58,877 about the value of their notes. 241 00:13:58,878 --> 00:14:03,277 Ah, especially with Missy Tregidden spewing poison in their ears! 242 00:14:03,278 --> 00:14:05,837 I dearly wish Ross were here to advise me. 243 00:14:05,838 --> 00:14:08,077 Beg your pardon, 244 00:14:08,078 --> 00:14:11,037 but I believe you underestimate yourself. 245 00:14:11,038 --> 00:14:12,157 Do I? 246 00:14:12,158 --> 00:14:15,277 If there's a more capable woman in these parts, 247 00:14:15,278 --> 00:14:16,718 I've yet to meet her. 248 00:14:27,198 --> 00:14:30,517 I arrived in London last night and thought I would call to see 249 00:14:30,518 --> 00:14:32,340 how your recovery goes. 250 00:14:35,577 --> 00:14:36,777 As you see. 251 00:14:37,638 --> 00:14:40,037 No thanks to the madman who pitched me down my own stairs! 252 00:14:40,038 --> 00:14:42,677 Ah, no, I was actually referring to your other indisposition... 253 00:14:42,678 --> 00:14:43,718 Fully recovered. 254 00:14:45,358 --> 00:14:49,157 A lucky consequence of the fall, no doubt. 255 00:14:49,158 --> 00:14:51,637 I'm presenting a paper to the Royal College of Surgeons, 256 00:14:51,638 --> 00:14:54,037 without naming Sir George, of course, 257 00:14:54,038 --> 00:14:56,717 detailing the various treatments which enabled his recovery. 258 00:14:56,718 --> 00:14:59,357 Should this paper, 259 00:14:59,358 --> 00:15:03,917 indeed any further mention of the subject, ever occur, 260 00:15:03,918 --> 00:15:08,957 I will cheerfully sue you and your charming wife for every 261 00:15:08,958 --> 00:15:10,660 penny you possess. 262 00:15:12,664 --> 00:15:13,704 Good day. 263 00:15:21,358 --> 00:15:26,808 These recent slave uprisings in the West Indies must be a concern 264 00:15:26,809 --> 00:15:28,717 to all of us at home, 265 00:15:28,718 --> 00:15:31,420 and surely requires our attention. 266 00:15:32,998 --> 00:15:38,236 It is intolerable that human beings should be sold into slavery. 267 00:15:38,237 --> 00:15:42,157 Yet it still continues, to the detriment of humanity... 268 00:15:42,158 --> 00:15:43,275 Order, order! 269 00:15:43,276 --> 00:15:47,686 Therefore it is the responsibility of everyone of us in this House 270 00:15:47,687 --> 00:15:50,412 today to table a motion to discuss 271 00:15:50,424 --> 00:15:53,317 slavery, its long overdue abolition, 272 00:15:53,318 --> 00:15:56,038 and show some compassion for these slaves! 273 00:16:22,817 --> 00:16:24,257 Who is Jonas Pettigrew? 274 00:16:25,318 --> 00:16:28,660 He is the new assistant overseer on the North Plantation. 275 00:16:29,358 --> 00:16:32,038 Clearly unsuited for the task, given his squeamishness. 276 00:16:33,438 --> 00:16:37,620 "Sir, your enterprise here is no less than a grove of death. 277 00:16:38,238 --> 00:16:43,633 "I counted 57 souls in the most pitiable state, begging for water 278 00:16:43,634 --> 00:16:45,526 in "their death throes and being denied 279 00:16:45,538 --> 00:16:47,300 it in order to hasten their demise." 280 00:16:48,604 --> 00:16:49,644 And? 281 00:16:50,831 --> 00:16:51,871 Precisely. 282 00:16:53,444 --> 00:16:54,684 Get rid of him. 283 00:17:17,078 --> 00:17:20,482 Jesus tells us 'tis easier for a camel to pass 284 00:17:20,483 --> 00:17:23,360 through the eye of a needle than 'tis for a rich man 285 00:17:23,385 --> 00:17:24,862 to enter the kingdom of heaven. 286 00:17:26,278 --> 00:17:28,917 Here we be not rich in worldly goods, 287 00:17:28,918 --> 00:17:31,997 but how if we were rich in knowledge? 288 00:17:32,540 --> 00:17:34,917 Would that not greatly serve us? 289 00:17:35,180 --> 00:17:37,057 And would it not be worth laying out 290 00:17:37,069 --> 00:17:38,957 a little of our earnings to gain it? 291 00:17:39,180 --> 00:17:42,477 We could build our school, pay for teachers, books... 292 00:17:42,478 --> 00:17:46,517 And in return, our children would have the means to rise, 293 00:17:46,518 --> 00:17:49,180 and claim parity with their richer fellows. 294 00:17:58,878 --> 00:18:01,660 My love, I know where you've been. 295 00:18:05,318 --> 00:18:07,917 Do it not torment 'ee, being so near the child, 296 00:18:07,918 --> 00:18:09,900 yet not able to bring 'im home? 297 00:18:16,697 --> 00:18:18,057 It breaks my heart. 298 00:18:20,798 --> 00:18:23,597 But how could I expect it? 299 00:18:24,020 --> 00:18:26,838 To ask you to take in another man's child? 300 00:18:29,271 --> 00:18:30,511 Especially... 301 00:18:32,657 --> 00:18:34,337 ...that man. 302 00:18:37,078 --> 00:18:40,797 It would not be his child... 303 00:18:40,798 --> 00:18:42,358 ...if he came to us. 304 00:18:45,684 --> 00:18:47,260 Drake... 305 00:18:49,598 --> 00:18:50,999 ...forgive me. 306 00:18:51,000 --> 00:18:52,717 For what? 307 00:18:52,718 --> 00:18:54,957 - That I've not been able... - Morwenna. 308 00:18:54,958 --> 00:18:57,040 - ...may never be able... - My love. 309 00:18:57,065 --> 00:18:58,582 ...to give you a child of our own. 310 00:19:01,118 --> 00:19:02,718 Will 'ee not believe it? 311 00:19:05,097 --> 00:19:09,657 To know that you're my wife is more than enough. 312 00:19:21,838 --> 00:19:23,797 Good day to you, children. 313 00:19:23,798 --> 00:19:26,037 Good day, Mrs Carne. 314 00:19:26,038 --> 00:19:27,797 Shall we proceed to our lessons? 315 00:19:27,798 --> 00:19:30,020 Yes, Mrs Carne. 316 00:19:43,758 --> 00:19:46,620 Drake Carne... to see her Ladyship. 317 00:20:10,238 --> 00:20:16,307 Your Ladyship, I come in all humility to ask, 318 00:20:17,580 --> 00:20:20,998 is it right for a mother to be parted from her son? 319 00:20:21,958 --> 00:20:27,037 I know we can't give him rich food or fine clothes, 320 00:20:27,038 --> 00:20:31,637 but Morwenna would teach him, and he'd have a family 321 00:20:32,084 --> 00:20:33,644 and comfort... 322 00:20:34,897 --> 00:20:36,217 ...and love. 323 00:20:42,340 --> 00:20:44,917 Are you suggesting he lacks that here? 324 00:20:44,918 --> 00:20:48,100 Oh, no, not at all. 325 00:20:49,437 --> 00:20:52,957 Only, 'tis surely natural for a child to be with his mother. 326 00:20:55,460 --> 00:20:58,517 This man forced his way onto my property. 327 00:20:58,518 --> 00:20:59,815 No... 328 00:20:59,840 --> 00:21:02,677 - Threatened me with violence... - Wait, it isn't so. No, I never... 329 00:21:02,678 --> 00:21:04,317 ...and attacked my servants. 330 00:21:04,318 --> 00:21:07,557 Lock him in the stables and call the constables. 331 00:21:07,558 --> 00:21:09,557 Your Ladyship, 332 00:21:09,558 --> 00:21:11,020 I beg of thee... 333 00:21:25,918 --> 00:21:28,158 Shouldn't have done that, Ladyship. 334 00:21:34,918 --> 00:21:38,597 So, the deeds of partnership. 335 00:21:38,891 --> 00:21:41,171 When can we expect your signature? 336 00:21:41,998 --> 00:21:47,117 A venture based on slavery does seem a risk in the present climate. 337 00:21:47,118 --> 00:21:50,860 All the more reason, then, for you to speak in the Abolition debate. 338 00:21:51,860 --> 00:21:55,157 Ah. Unlike some persons, I'm not so enamoured with the sound 339 00:21:55,158 --> 00:21:59,157 of my own voice as to be constantly braying out opinions. 340 00:21:59,158 --> 00:22:02,317 And, yet, forgive me, as a highly influential member of the House, 341 00:22:02,318 --> 00:22:04,797 your eloquence could be put to good use. 342 00:22:04,798 --> 00:22:07,597 They'll take little persuading, and the rewards for us 343 00:22:07,598 --> 00:22:08,740 will be bountiful. 344 00:22:09,398 --> 00:22:13,557 Your intimate knowledge of the mahogany trade gives you a unique 345 00:22:13,558 --> 00:22:17,300 perspective on the necessity for its continuance... 346 00:22:18,380 --> 00:22:22,020 ...which it could not do were its workforce liberated. 347 00:22:31,517 --> 00:22:34,837 Gentlemen, you'll excuse me. A matter requiring my attention. 348 00:22:36,278 --> 00:22:38,460 - It should not take long. - Hm. 349 00:22:48,150 --> 00:22:49,270 Sir... 350 00:22:51,820 --> 00:22:54,237 ...I have the honour to ask for the hand of your daughter Cecily 351 00:22:54,238 --> 00:22:56,020 in marriage. 352 00:22:56,638 --> 00:23:01,820 Perhaps the time has come for me to make my maiden speech. 353 00:23:02,118 --> 00:23:06,637 Perhaps my recent elevation requires me to be more... 354 00:23:06,638 --> 00:23:08,557 Visible? 355 00:23:08,558 --> 00:23:10,837 So that my views carry more... 356 00:23:10,838 --> 00:23:12,438 Sway. 357 00:23:14,558 --> 00:23:18,609 And our name, in every sense, becomes more... 358 00:23:18,610 --> 00:23:19,798 Prominent. 359 00:23:20,918 --> 00:23:22,597 Valentine shall accompany me. 360 00:23:22,598 --> 00:23:27,557 He will not want to miss such an auspicious occasion. 361 00:23:27,558 --> 00:23:30,717 And, lastly, may I assure you of my undying devotion 362 00:23:30,718 --> 00:23:32,666 to your daughter, which I'm assured 363 00:23:32,691 --> 00:23:34,421 she returns in equal measure... 364 00:23:35,718 --> 00:23:37,957 ...and hope for your blessing upon our engagement 365 00:23:37,958 --> 00:23:40,998 - and eventual nuptials. - Get out of my house, you idiot. 366 00:23:47,678 --> 00:23:50,077 On the matter of my daughter's hand... 367 00:23:50,078 --> 00:23:52,237 Are we in haste to settle this? 368 00:23:52,238 --> 00:23:56,036 I have received another offer from one whose... 369 00:23:56,784 --> 00:24:00,437 undying affection is apparently matched only by her own. 370 00:24:00,438 --> 00:24:02,717 In that case, perhaps I should withdraw. 371 00:24:02,718 --> 00:24:04,198 Your stepson. 372 00:24:16,864 --> 00:24:19,464 Let us waste no further time in naming a day. 373 00:24:20,518 --> 00:24:22,797 Poor boy. 374 00:24:22,798 --> 00:24:24,598 Leave your stepson to me. 375 00:24:31,397 --> 00:24:33,837 Sir George is keen to move matters forward. 376 00:24:37,284 --> 00:24:39,324 Is that really a priority, Papa? 377 00:24:40,238 --> 00:24:42,637 Would not a long engagement be preferable? 378 00:24:42,638 --> 00:24:43,957 Does one need to wait? 379 00:24:44,420 --> 00:24:46,837 One either means to marry, 380 00:24:46,838 --> 00:24:48,420 or one does not. 381 00:24:54,144 --> 00:24:55,584 Not. 382 00:24:56,518 --> 00:25:00,477 On my honour, I swear I would never steal from a fellow cadet. 383 00:25:00,478 --> 00:25:02,637 I am a gentleman. An officer! 384 00:25:03,130 --> 00:25:04,770 You cannot expel me. 385 00:25:43,251 --> 00:25:44,651 Is that...? 386 00:25:45,924 --> 00:25:47,540 John Conan, aye. 387 00:25:48,238 --> 00:25:50,077 I'm taking him home to his mother. 388 00:25:50,078 --> 00:25:51,860 You stole him away? 389 00:25:53,060 --> 00:25:55,917 Drake, dear God, what are you thinking? 390 00:25:55,918 --> 00:26:00,477 I'm thinking Morwenna and I may never have a child of our own. 391 00:26:00,478 --> 00:26:02,717 And this one already belonged to her. 392 00:26:02,718 --> 00:26:05,237 No, he do not! 393 00:26:05,238 --> 00:26:08,117 Morwenna left him with Lady Whitworth. 394 00:26:08,118 --> 00:26:09,598 Margaret? 395 00:26:11,198 --> 00:26:12,980 Where is my grandson? 396 00:26:14,118 --> 00:26:15,677 My grandson, where is he? 397 00:26:15,678 --> 00:26:17,597 I haven't seen him, ma'am. 398 00:26:17,598 --> 00:26:20,037 Morwenna had no choice but to let him go, 399 00:26:20,038 --> 00:26:22,597 but she has no rights to him that Lady Whitworth could not 400 00:26:22,598 --> 00:26:23,677 contest in court. 401 00:26:23,678 --> 00:26:26,157 - So we'll take him without her consent. - And live where? 402 00:26:26,158 --> 00:26:27,917 Not in Sawle. 403 00:26:27,918 --> 00:26:31,357 You'd have to leave all of us behind, your forge, your home, 404 00:26:31,358 --> 00:26:34,357 and start anew somewhere she could never find you. 405 00:26:34,358 --> 00:26:35,437 Jeremy! 406 00:26:35,438 --> 00:26:37,117 John Conan? 407 00:26:37,660 --> 00:26:39,317 Where are you? John Conan! 408 00:26:39,318 --> 00:26:40,358 Drake? 409 00:26:42,558 --> 00:26:44,517 You have to take him back. 410 00:26:44,518 --> 00:26:48,557 Now, before Lady Whitworth finds him gone. 411 00:26:48,558 --> 00:26:50,460 It might even be too late. 412 00:26:52,117 --> 00:26:54,140 Brother, if you do not, I will. 413 00:26:57,038 --> 00:26:58,478 John Conan! 414 00:26:59,398 --> 00:27:01,397 Where are you, boy? John Conan! 415 00:27:01,398 --> 00:27:02,477 Ma'am? 416 00:27:02,478 --> 00:27:04,277 John Conan is missing. 417 00:27:04,278 --> 00:27:07,317 Search the attics, the stables the cellars. 418 00:27:07,318 --> 00:27:09,677 Well, don't just stand there, gaping like fools, 419 00:27:09,678 --> 00:27:10,957 search the orchards. 420 00:27:10,958 --> 00:27:12,837 John Conan! 421 00:27:12,838 --> 00:27:14,437 Where are you, boy? 422 00:27:14,438 --> 00:27:16,437 John Conan! 423 00:27:16,438 --> 00:27:18,117 Jo... 424 00:27:18,118 --> 00:27:20,877 John Conan! Where have you been? 425 00:27:21,282 --> 00:27:22,557 Come along. 426 00:27:22,700 --> 00:27:24,317 Come along. 427 00:27:24,620 --> 00:27:26,540 It's too cold to stand out here. 428 00:27:34,557 --> 00:27:37,077 I am innocent and I will clear my name. 429 00:27:39,398 --> 00:27:40,797 I will assure your father. 430 00:27:40,798 --> 00:27:41,878 My father? 431 00:27:43,398 --> 00:27:45,078 Are you so naive? 432 00:27:46,438 --> 00:27:48,718 Do you think it's an accident that you were expelled? 433 00:27:49,857 --> 00:27:51,257 What can you mean? 434 00:27:52,740 --> 00:27:55,597 I warned you not to ask for my hand. 435 00:27:55,598 --> 00:27:57,517 I was honour bound. 436 00:27:57,518 --> 00:27:58,997 I am a gentleman. 437 00:27:59,330 --> 00:28:00,810 We have no choice. 438 00:28:01,830 --> 00:28:03,553 We must find a way to drive a wedge 439 00:28:03,578 --> 00:28:05,204 between my father and Sir George. 440 00:28:20,198 --> 00:28:22,237 I have evidence from Honduras. 441 00:28:22,238 --> 00:28:24,340 Will you use it in your Abolition debate? 442 00:28:26,780 --> 00:28:28,460 Thank you. It is a great help. 443 00:28:29,603 --> 00:28:30,803 May God be with you. 444 00:28:34,038 --> 00:28:35,237 Thank you, brother. 445 00:28:35,238 --> 00:28:37,437 I can only afford half. 446 00:28:37,438 --> 00:28:39,157 Thank you, sir. 447 00:28:39,880 --> 00:28:41,117 - Thank you, brother. - Keep that all. 448 00:28:41,118 --> 00:28:42,518 - Good luck to you. - Thank you. 449 00:28:52,731 --> 00:28:56,571 I did a thing today for which you'll despise me. 450 00:28:57,750 --> 00:28:59,550 I could never despise you. 451 00:29:04,597 --> 00:29:06,437 I stole John Conan. 452 00:29:10,718 --> 00:29:11,997 What? 453 00:29:11,998 --> 00:29:15,197 I seen how your heart do ache for him, 454 00:29:15,620 --> 00:29:18,477 and I thought to ease that ache I would steal him away. 455 00:29:18,478 --> 00:29:20,757 But... where is he? 456 00:29:20,758 --> 00:29:22,678 Demelza bid me return him. 457 00:29:23,798 --> 00:29:27,477 She told me I'd be caught and punished, and thee along of I, 458 00:29:27,478 --> 00:29:28,797 and that I couldn't bear... 459 00:29:28,798 --> 00:29:30,717 You risked... 460 00:29:30,980 --> 00:29:32,597 ...everything. 461 00:29:32,940 --> 00:29:35,036 I know I done a terrible thing. 462 00:29:35,037 --> 00:29:36,478 A monstrous thing. 463 00:29:37,798 --> 00:29:42,197 I-I cannot even begin to tell you how... 464 00:29:42,198 --> 00:29:43,838 Please! 465 00:29:45,158 --> 00:29:46,758 Say nothing. 466 00:29:48,780 --> 00:29:55,100 I know you meant well but, please, do not even speak to me. 467 00:30:03,478 --> 00:30:05,797 - Oh! - Oh, Judas! 468 00:30:05,798 --> 00:30:07,660 Sorry, Sam. 469 00:30:14,684 --> 00:30:16,004 Sam... 470 00:30:16,878 --> 00:30:18,884 Mr Pascoe told me that if a note has 471 00:30:18,896 --> 00:30:20,860 no watermark then it's not genuine. 472 00:30:21,518 --> 00:30:23,318 This have no watermark. 473 00:30:25,740 --> 00:30:27,797 Well, be they all like that? 474 00:30:27,798 --> 00:30:29,118 This one is. 475 00:30:30,478 --> 00:30:32,157 This ain't. 476 00:30:32,158 --> 00:30:33,477 Nor this. 477 00:30:33,623 --> 00:30:34,943 But this. 478 00:30:36,868 --> 00:30:39,517 So many forgeries! 479 00:30:39,771 --> 00:30:41,331 They're worthless? 480 00:30:42,017 --> 00:30:44,217 But why would a body do such a thing? 481 00:31:05,337 --> 00:31:06,857 Valentine, come here! 482 00:31:11,958 --> 00:31:14,780 The honourable member for St Michael. 483 00:31:19,260 --> 00:31:20,877 Gentlemen. 484 00:31:21,340 --> 00:31:24,580 Let me commend to you the mahogany trade. 485 00:31:25,500 --> 00:31:28,477 Now, who amongst us does not benefit from it? 486 00:31:28,820 --> 00:31:32,397 Or is ignorant of its worth to the nation and the Crown? 487 00:31:32,398 --> 00:31:34,901 How could we fail to applaud the 488 00:31:34,926 --> 00:31:37,717 valiant efforts of those merchants 489 00:31:37,718 --> 00:31:39,118 who bring it to our shores? 490 00:31:40,798 --> 00:31:42,197 This is a real note. 491 00:31:42,198 --> 00:31:43,795 This is a forgery. 492 00:31:46,260 --> 00:31:48,477 You can tell by the watermark, see. 493 00:31:48,478 --> 00:31:50,819 When you hold it up to the light, there. 494 00:31:50,820 --> 00:31:53,477 So you've paid us with useless scraps of paper, then, eh? 495 00:31:53,478 --> 00:31:56,277 No, all my notes are genuine, they come direct from the Cornish Bank. 496 00:31:56,278 --> 00:31:58,557 And now we're meant to feed our families on fresh air? 497 00:32:05,878 --> 00:32:08,597 The folks are saying if we hadn't paid notes in the first place, 498 00:32:08,598 --> 00:32:11,558 - this'd never have happened. - Oh, so now we're to blame? 499 00:32:13,278 --> 00:32:16,785 Such a valued trade would not be possible 500 00:32:16,786 --> 00:32:19,180 if certain members have their way. 501 00:32:20,118 --> 00:32:24,037 The felling, processing and transporting of this 502 00:32:24,038 --> 00:32:27,837 precious commodity is filthy, backbreaking work, 503 00:32:27,838 --> 00:32:31,757 made possible because those who labour in its forests 504 00:32:31,758 --> 00:32:37,637 are happily more robust, less sensitive to pain than you or I. 505 00:32:37,638 --> 00:32:41,117 The esteemed professor, Carl Linnaeus, asserts that your 506 00:32:41,118 --> 00:32:46,637 Africanus Niger is a breed apart, eminently suitable for hard labour. 507 00:32:46,638 --> 00:32:49,637 His view is endorsed by the worthy Edward Long, 508 00:32:49,638 --> 00:32:51,433 colonial administrator, 509 00:32:51,888 --> 00:32:54,677 who believes that the entire Africanus species, 510 00:32:54,678 --> 00:32:59,837 characterised by "bestial manners, stupidity and vices", 511 00:32:59,838 --> 00:33:04,846 has no redeeming features, and so the most humane thing to do 512 00:33:04,847 --> 00:33:09,700 is control it and give it useful activities to engage with. 513 00:33:10,678 --> 00:33:16,597 Let us, then, be cautious of the sentimental view of slavery 514 00:33:16,598 --> 00:33:18,557 which is sometimes espoused in this House. 515 00:33:18,558 --> 00:33:23,077 The fact is, slavery is a necessity, 516 00:33:23,078 --> 00:33:26,753 for our economy, for the preservation of our colonies... 517 00:33:27,798 --> 00:33:30,977 ...and for the supremacy of our nation in the world. 518 00:33:39,118 --> 00:33:42,781 The honourable member will correct me if I'm wrong, but 519 00:33:42,782 --> 00:33:46,645 he appears to be saying that slaves are actually quite fortunate, 520 00:33:46,646 --> 00:33:49,280 because they have food on the table, 521 00:33:49,305 --> 00:33:52,117 a roof over their heads and a purpose in life. 522 00:33:52,118 --> 00:33:53,397 That is correct. 523 00:33:53,398 --> 00:33:55,397 Except when they die. 524 00:33:55,398 --> 00:33:59,037 Which they do, with alarming frequency, 525 00:33:59,038 --> 00:34:02,517 in the most inhuman conditions, as detailed, for example, 526 00:34:02,518 --> 00:34:06,757 in this recent report by a Mr Jonas Pettigrew, 527 00:34:06,758 --> 00:34:10,698 assistant overseer in the mahogany forests of Honduras, 528 00:34:10,699 --> 00:34:15,220 which he refers to as a "grove of death". 529 00:34:15,980 --> 00:34:22,597 He details the abject suffering of slaves, dying of malaria, 530 00:34:22,598 --> 00:34:27,557 deliberately deprived of medical assistance, or even water, 531 00:34:27,558 --> 00:34:30,993 so that they may "die sooner and no 532 00:34:31,005 --> 00:34:34,357 longer inconvenience their owner", 533 00:34:34,590 --> 00:34:36,830 in this case a Mr Ralph Hanson. 534 00:34:38,917 --> 00:34:40,637 Should this concern us? 535 00:34:42,118 --> 00:34:45,402 Is this not a small price to pay for 536 00:34:45,414 --> 00:34:48,620 our gleaming new tables and chairs? 537 00:34:49,718 --> 00:34:54,780 Or should we instead endorse other values, 538 00:34:55,780 --> 00:35:01,077 humanity, compassion, care for our fellow men, 539 00:35:01,078 --> 00:35:04,134 and nip... nip this canker in the 540 00:35:04,146 --> 00:35:07,484 bud by returning to Honduras the man 541 00:35:07,485 --> 00:35:10,916 who was falsely accused, doubtless by Hanson himself, 542 00:35:10,917 --> 00:35:13,840 because he tried to stamp out such greed and brutality, 543 00:35:13,865 --> 00:35:15,900 Colonel Edward Despard? 544 00:35:31,118 --> 00:35:34,037 Despard and his supporters are proving costly. 545 00:35:34,038 --> 00:35:37,517 Sir, I realise you've already laid out considerable funds. 546 00:35:37,518 --> 00:35:40,437 To induce your fellow planters to denounce him, 547 00:35:40,438 --> 00:35:44,259 to have him recalled to London, to persuade my fellow magistrates 548 00:35:44,260 --> 00:35:46,117 to incarcerate him without trial. 549 00:35:46,118 --> 00:35:48,437 And now we must lay out more to be rid of him? 550 00:35:48,438 --> 00:35:52,460 Yes, I realise it's not ideal, but something needs to be done. 551 00:35:53,518 --> 00:35:55,957 The trouble with leaving someone to do one's dirty work, 552 00:35:55,958 --> 00:35:58,598 one often has to clean up after them. 553 00:37:00,678 --> 00:37:05,860 You know that my visits to see you have given me great joy. 554 00:37:06,518 --> 00:37:09,140 I thank you for keeping them secret. 555 00:37:09,558 --> 00:37:11,997 I think you have enjoyed them too. 556 00:37:11,998 --> 00:37:13,238 Yes. 557 00:37:14,638 --> 00:37:16,317 So... 558 00:37:16,580 --> 00:37:19,180 ...what I have to tell you now might make you sad. 559 00:37:20,757 --> 00:37:22,877 It makes me very sad. 560 00:37:25,158 --> 00:37:28,957 Your Ladyship! Your Ladyship, I beg of thee, hear me out. 561 00:37:28,958 --> 00:37:31,437 'Twas mine idea alone that John Conan should leave thee, 562 00:37:31,438 --> 00:37:33,597 and when I tell'd Morwenna she was furious. 563 00:37:33,598 --> 00:37:36,317 She's come now to make amends, to put an end to it 564 00:37:36,318 --> 00:37:37,677 once and for all. 565 00:37:37,678 --> 00:37:40,117 Nay, please, don't disturb her. 566 00:37:40,118 --> 00:37:42,197 So I come now to take my leave, 567 00:37:42,580 --> 00:37:45,557 and I'll cherish the time we had together. 568 00:37:45,860 --> 00:37:47,758 But I have to go away now. 569 00:37:48,838 --> 00:37:54,020 And I am leaving you with the kindest, most loving grandmother... 570 00:37:55,878 --> 00:37:59,358 ...who will love you and give you the most wonderful life. 571 00:38:08,950 --> 00:38:10,940 Goodbye, my beloved boy. 572 00:38:54,030 --> 00:38:55,550 I have news. 573 00:38:56,478 --> 00:39:00,437 They forgeries, Sally Chill-Off had one in the Kiddley last night. 574 00:39:00,438 --> 00:39:02,117 Does she recollect who tendered it? 575 00:39:02,118 --> 00:39:03,157 She do. 576 00:39:03,158 --> 00:39:06,517 The same person as was seen the other night with Mr Trencrom. 577 00:39:06,790 --> 00:39:08,270 Tess Tregidden. 578 00:39:33,838 --> 00:39:36,198 I said farewell to my son today. 579 00:39:40,164 --> 00:39:41,764 For good? 580 00:39:43,500 --> 00:39:45,037 Yes. 581 00:39:45,291 --> 00:39:46,571 I will never go back. 582 00:39:50,250 --> 00:39:51,690 I love him. 583 00:39:54,737 --> 00:39:57,057 I will always love him. 584 00:39:59,117 --> 00:40:03,157 I've have tried to lock away the pain of losing him. 585 00:40:04,497 --> 00:40:06,977 But in doing so, I've locked away other love. 586 00:40:13,797 --> 00:40:15,597 Love for my husband. 587 00:40:16,998 --> 00:40:19,277 Love I would give my husband, 588 00:40:19,278 --> 00:40:23,020 but could not give whilst I would not grieve the loss of my child. 589 00:40:26,038 --> 00:40:28,100 Today I did grieve 590 00:40:29,420 --> 00:40:30,878 and let him go. 591 00:40:36,350 --> 00:40:38,750 Tonight my heart is sore. 592 00:40:41,878 --> 00:40:44,277 But it is free... 593 00:40:44,864 --> 00:40:46,304 ...to love you. 594 00:41:05,678 --> 00:41:08,077 Mr Hanson and Mr Merceron. 595 00:41:08,078 --> 00:41:11,317 I take it you've rallied after the, uh, unfortunate events. 596 00:41:11,318 --> 00:41:12,837 "Unfortunate"? 597 00:41:13,100 --> 00:41:14,637 I've been denounced. 598 00:41:15,140 --> 00:41:17,082 My reputation within the House... 599 00:41:17,083 --> 00:41:18,317 And out of it. 600 00:41:18,318 --> 00:41:20,357 ...has been utterly ruined. 601 00:41:20,358 --> 00:41:23,837 Thanks to Ross, I am viewed as a friend of heartless slave-owners, 602 00:41:23,838 --> 00:41:26,597 apologist for a corrupt and brutal system. 603 00:41:26,598 --> 00:41:29,220 He is the hero. I am the villain. 604 00:41:29,980 --> 00:41:32,020 So what's the solution? 605 00:41:34,751 --> 00:41:36,391 Make him the villain. 606 00:41:41,260 --> 00:41:43,357 How, exactly? 607 00:41:43,358 --> 00:41:45,198 Well, what exactly would you seek? 608 00:41:47,904 --> 00:41:50,824 Reparation of my reputation. 609 00:41:53,297 --> 00:41:54,737 Revenge. 610 00:41:57,078 --> 00:41:59,957 On Ross, for that debacle in the House. 611 00:41:59,958 --> 00:42:01,918 On Despard, for my injury at Trenwith. 612 00:42:03,730 --> 00:42:04,970 And in return? 613 00:42:06,878 --> 00:42:09,797 I will be most generous in my gratitude, 614 00:42:10,260 --> 00:42:13,860 and see no further impediment to making our venture official. 615 00:42:15,278 --> 00:42:17,077 Revenge is easy, 616 00:42:17,311 --> 00:42:19,911 reputation more dearly bought. 617 00:42:21,318 --> 00:42:24,397 But I think there's a way to achieve one by way of the other 618 00:42:24,660 --> 00:42:26,977 by reminding the world that Mad Ned 619 00:42:27,002 --> 00:42:29,358 has a relish for settling matters with his fists. 620 00:42:33,038 --> 00:42:35,757 You need to put an end to this forging business, sister. 621 00:42:35,758 --> 00:42:38,357 Tess will surely deny it, Sam. 622 00:42:38,751 --> 00:42:40,311 So what more can I do? 623 00:42:42,398 --> 00:42:44,580 You know fine well what you can do. 624 00:42:45,724 --> 00:42:46,764 No. 625 00:42:49,097 --> 00:42:52,257 Who was it lectured me about leadership? Authority? 626 00:42:53,443 --> 00:42:55,843 'Tis maybe time to take a leaf out your own book. 627 00:43:04,718 --> 00:43:05,998 Hand me that one... 628 00:43:07,524 --> 00:43:08,844 Friends... 629 00:43:10,611 --> 00:43:12,251 Friends! 630 00:43:13,838 --> 00:43:16,397 I regret that I must ask you to give ear to my sister. 631 00:43:16,398 --> 00:43:18,740 Not as much as we regret it! 632 00:43:19,238 --> 00:43:21,980 What I regret is the need to speak at all. 633 00:43:23,078 --> 00:43:26,837 But I can't, in all conscience, allow this forgery business 634 00:43:26,838 --> 00:43:28,437 to go further. 635 00:43:28,980 --> 00:43:31,797 You've all been told how to tell them apart. 636 00:43:31,798 --> 00:43:34,517 Hold them up to the light and the forgery is plain, 637 00:43:34,518 --> 00:43:38,516 but what is not plain is why anyone'd wish to do this 638 00:43:38,517 --> 00:43:39,557 in the first place. 639 00:43:39,558 --> 00:43:41,117 Oh, let me think. 640 00:43:41,118 --> 00:43:43,277 Cos 'tis one in the eye for the rich. 641 00:43:43,278 --> 00:43:44,997 How? 642 00:43:44,998 --> 00:43:48,222 Surely it's one in the eye for any poor soul who's paid 643 00:43:48,223 --> 00:43:50,677 a worthless piece of paper? 644 00:43:50,678 --> 00:43:55,100 Tommy Breward, Sally Chill-Off, Mabel Bolitho. 645 00:43:55,838 --> 00:43:58,940 How do it feel to know that your hard work is worth nought? 646 00:44:00,438 --> 00:44:03,077 This is no blow against the rich. 647 00:44:03,420 --> 00:44:05,837 This is punishment of your own friends and neighbours, 648 00:44:05,838 --> 00:44:08,717 and whoever is behind it, 649 00:44:09,020 --> 00:44:12,700 to you I say enough. 650 00:44:15,940 --> 00:44:17,477 Do thee know who is behind it? 651 00:44:17,478 --> 00:44:20,157 What if we all empty our pockets now 652 00:44:20,158 --> 00:44:22,380 and see who have the most forgeries? 653 00:44:23,918 --> 00:44:27,557 I do know, Jacka, since you ask. 654 00:44:27,558 --> 00:44:29,157 Name him, then. 655 00:44:29,158 --> 00:44:31,157 I say we've a right to be told. 656 00:44:31,158 --> 00:44:33,038 We should be told. 657 00:44:34,718 --> 00:44:37,244 I'd like to think the persons responsible 658 00:44:37,864 --> 00:44:40,380 had not understood the damage they'd cause. 659 00:44:42,943 --> 00:44:44,663 So I'll give them another chance. 660 00:44:45,918 --> 00:44:50,700 Destroy all forged notes, swear there'll be no more 661 00:44:52,097 --> 00:44:53,937 and let that be the end of it. 662 00:44:56,198 --> 00:44:59,780 But if I find another note... 663 00:45:02,478 --> 00:45:04,837 ...I'll be forced to name those persons, 664 00:45:05,151 --> 00:45:07,191 and turn them over to the authorities. 665 00:45:08,583 --> 00:45:10,860 And lest there be any doubt... 666 00:45:13,604 --> 00:45:15,804 ...forgery is a hanging offence. 667 00:45:31,438 --> 00:45:37,117 The first step in Mr Merceron's plan to defame Ross and Despard, 668 00:45:37,357 --> 00:45:39,637 a treasonous oath of loyalty. 669 00:45:41,940 --> 00:45:46,317 "The bearer will endeavour to the utmost of his power to obtain 670 00:45:46,318 --> 00:45:49,637 "the objects stated in this oath." 671 00:45:49,638 --> 00:45:53,677 Overturn the King's veto and grant Catholic emancipation, 672 00:45:53,678 --> 00:45:54,997 at whatever cost. 673 00:45:54,998 --> 00:45:57,757 And to think, merely having such a document in one's possession 674 00:45:57,758 --> 00:46:02,117 would ensure immediate arrest on charges of treason. 675 00:46:02,118 --> 00:46:05,317 - And will these oaths be signed? - Oh, yes. 676 00:46:05,318 --> 00:46:08,077 Like oaths are now being prepared for signature. 677 00:46:08,078 --> 00:46:10,180 I think we can guess the names. 678 00:46:10,758 --> 00:46:14,677 So I am vindicated, yet the Catholics remain enslaved. 679 00:46:14,678 --> 00:46:18,477 The King I say is mad! 680 00:46:18,478 --> 00:46:20,837 Ned, not so loud. 681 00:46:20,838 --> 00:46:23,757 Mad, call I it, for to define true madness, 682 00:46:23,758 --> 00:46:26,717 what is it but to be nothing else but mad? 683 00:46:26,718 --> 00:46:28,877 Please, my love, refrain. 684 00:46:28,878 --> 00:46:31,477 - People will think you're serious. - I am serious! 685 00:46:31,478 --> 00:46:34,357 The nation is being held to ransom by a madman, 686 00:46:34,358 --> 00:46:36,717 and we should stay silent in the face of it? 687 00:46:36,718 --> 00:46:40,399 Get him away from here. If his own wife cannot restrain him, 688 00:46:40,400 --> 00:46:42,877 I, for one, will not allow my wife to be endangered by his ranting! 689 00:46:42,878 --> 00:46:44,877 - I think you overestimate... - Do I? 690 00:46:45,300 --> 00:46:47,637 This is a man whose peaceful march on Trenwith became 691 00:46:47,638 --> 00:46:50,597 a full-scale riot. Weapons were used. 692 00:46:50,598 --> 00:46:52,677 Where did they come from? 693 00:46:52,678 --> 00:46:54,677 Who sent the men who brought them? 694 00:46:55,020 --> 00:46:57,837 Do you not see that Ned was set up, barely escaped arrest, 695 00:46:57,838 --> 00:47:00,037 and now he's setting himself up without anyone's aid, 696 00:47:00,038 --> 00:47:01,932 and will take down all who stand by him? 697 00:47:01,957 --> 00:47:03,037 I will stand by him. 698 00:47:03,038 --> 00:47:05,197 Of course, as you have always done, and blindly so. 699 00:47:05,198 --> 00:47:09,157 And I say this as one who shares his opinions, admires him. 700 00:47:09,158 --> 00:47:10,757 Do you? 701 00:47:10,758 --> 00:47:12,917 Why do I think you resent him? 702 00:47:12,918 --> 00:47:15,797 As far back as James River, I sensed a cooling... 703 00:47:15,798 --> 00:47:18,277 What you sensed is a lack of adoration, 704 00:47:18,278 --> 00:47:21,037 a refusal to follow him blindly into whatever reckless adventure 705 00:47:21,038 --> 00:47:23,197 he chose to plunge himself, taking you with him. 706 00:47:23,198 --> 00:47:25,060 Do you do recollect he saved my life? 707 00:47:25,638 --> 00:47:27,917 I recollect that he dragged you from the battlefield 708 00:47:27,918 --> 00:47:29,837 and dumped you on a surgeon's table. 709 00:47:29,838 --> 00:47:32,438 The life-saving portion fell to someone else. 710 00:47:41,638 --> 00:47:44,060 How tiresome are the idle rich. 711 00:47:46,758 --> 00:47:49,429 Shall we retire to the Oakley Arms 712 00:47:49,454 --> 00:47:52,124 for some intelligent conversation? 713 00:47:53,438 --> 00:47:57,677 A man named Stone frequents the Oakley Arms, 714 00:47:57,678 --> 00:47:59,769 a nest of known radicals, but 715 00:47:59,794 --> 00:48:02,437 assumed by them to be a safe house. 716 00:48:02,438 --> 00:48:06,317 Merceron's agents tell him that Despard drinks there, 717 00:48:06,318 --> 00:48:09,758 and in his cups is known to be most unguarded. 718 00:48:13,878 --> 00:48:16,277 Now, them Frenchies, they had the right idea! 719 00:48:16,278 --> 00:48:19,197 Liberte, egalite, fraternite! 720 00:48:19,198 --> 00:48:20,917 Madame la Guillotine! 721 00:48:20,918 --> 00:48:22,580 Death to the monarchy! 722 00:48:23,758 --> 00:48:26,262 This Stone is Joseph's man? 723 00:48:26,263 --> 00:48:28,357 And hitherto his task has been to observe, 724 00:48:28,358 --> 00:48:30,077 whilst posing as a fellow radical. 725 00:48:30,078 --> 00:48:32,158 Now he will assist in planting our 726 00:48:32,183 --> 00:48:34,237 signed oath about Despard's person 727 00:48:34,238 --> 00:48:36,877 and then inform the authorities. 728 00:48:36,878 --> 00:48:39,077 - Excellent. - There is a further plan. 729 00:48:39,078 --> 00:48:43,740 More hazardous, but could yield spectacular results. 730 00:48:47,740 --> 00:48:50,397 Joseph Merceron's men should be visiting Ross's lodgings 731 00:48:50,398 --> 00:48:51,980 as we speak. 732 00:48:52,540 --> 00:48:55,107 Freedom of speech is the only power 733 00:48:55,132 --> 00:48:57,341 we have within our fraternity. 734 00:48:57,820 --> 00:49:01,197 These days, I doubt that words alone have any effect. 735 00:49:01,198 --> 00:49:03,037 In my case, they have none. 736 00:49:03,038 --> 00:49:05,220 And that, my friend, is a disgrace. 737 00:49:07,598 --> 00:49:10,317 I'm saddened, Horace, that Dr Enys seems so ready to flout 738 00:49:10,318 --> 00:49:12,357 the Hippocratic Oath. 739 00:49:12,358 --> 00:49:13,957 In what particular? 740 00:49:13,958 --> 00:49:15,797 "First, do no harm." 741 00:49:15,798 --> 00:49:17,077 How is that pertinent? 742 00:49:17,078 --> 00:49:18,357 It is pertinent to Ross. 743 00:49:18,358 --> 00:49:21,437 At a time when his dearest friend should be his most loyal. 744 00:49:21,864 --> 00:49:24,197 - You think I was wrong to challenge him? - Not at all. 745 00:49:24,198 --> 00:49:25,757 But you were wrong to step away. 746 00:49:25,758 --> 00:49:27,643 What possible use could you be in a 747 00:49:27,655 --> 00:49:29,500 carriage with your wife and a pug? 748 00:49:33,758 --> 00:49:36,717 Number 6 George Street, just off the Strand. 749 00:49:36,718 --> 00:49:40,797 Were I so used, I'd want vengeance! 750 00:49:40,798 --> 00:49:42,517 Justice is all I seek. 751 00:49:42,518 --> 00:49:43,917 Yeah, but how's it to be got? 752 00:49:43,918 --> 00:49:45,197 Look at France. 753 00:49:45,198 --> 00:49:48,317 Only when commons rise up do the rich take heed. 754 00:49:48,660 --> 00:49:51,957 True. Can anything be done by peaceful means? 755 00:49:51,958 --> 00:49:55,100 Perhaps someone should remove the King. 756 00:49:55,798 --> 00:49:56,957 Perhaps they should. 757 00:49:56,958 --> 00:49:58,198 Ned... 758 00:50:02,523 --> 00:50:03,803 Come away. 759 00:50:07,817 --> 00:50:09,337 Should we not challenge them? 760 00:50:10,278 --> 00:50:12,860 Not if I'm correct in my surmise. 761 00:50:13,478 --> 00:50:15,397 Do I hear you're an expert with explosives? 762 00:50:15,398 --> 00:50:16,837 - Ned... - Yes. 763 00:50:16,838 --> 00:50:20,620 How about exploding His Majesty? 764 00:50:22,958 --> 00:50:25,157 Well, that would certainly solve the problem! 765 00:50:25,158 --> 00:50:26,397 Ned, enough. 766 00:50:26,398 --> 00:50:28,517 This is ridiculous talk. If it were reported... 767 00:50:28,518 --> 00:50:30,157 By whom? 768 00:50:30,158 --> 00:50:31,940 This is a safe house. 769 00:50:32,718 --> 00:50:35,677 These men are comrades and friends. 770 00:50:35,678 --> 00:50:37,917 - We surely are! - Can you doubt it? 771 00:50:37,918 --> 00:50:39,797 Wise to doubt most people these days. 772 00:50:39,798 --> 00:50:41,917 Particularly those who encourage seditious talk. 773 00:50:41,918 --> 00:50:43,158 Shall we go? 774 00:50:44,798 --> 00:50:46,873 - Suit yourself. - Ned... 775 00:50:46,874 --> 00:50:48,074 Kitty, can you help me, please? 776 00:50:48,075 --> 00:50:50,277 - Kitty, you stay where you are. - Ned, it's time to leave. 777 00:50:50,278 --> 00:50:52,757 - We're going. - Get off! 778 00:50:52,758 --> 00:50:54,518 Ah... 779 00:50:56,238 --> 00:50:58,237 Apologies, my friend. 780 00:50:58,238 --> 00:51:01,820 You should know by now, I leave when I'm ready. 781 00:51:23,318 --> 00:51:24,517 Good day to you, Mary. 782 00:51:24,518 --> 00:51:25,717 Shall I take you home? 783 00:51:25,718 --> 00:51:27,717 No, thank you. I must stay. 784 00:51:27,718 --> 00:51:31,260 Please go. There's nothing you can do until he's sober again. 785 00:51:35,100 --> 00:51:36,677 He'll be fine. 786 00:51:37,060 --> 00:51:39,077 He's a Cornish miner, he'll survive. 787 00:52:01,878 --> 00:52:03,557 What do you think they were looking for? 788 00:52:03,558 --> 00:52:05,078 Nothing seems disturbed. 789 00:52:06,220 --> 00:52:08,197 Unless the man was not looking... 790 00:52:08,580 --> 00:52:09,917 ...but leaving something. 791 00:52:09,918 --> 00:52:10,957 But why? 792 00:52:11,264 --> 00:52:12,504 What would it be? 793 00:52:27,398 --> 00:52:29,020 Search the whole building. 794 00:52:39,737 --> 00:52:40,777 What is it? 795 00:52:42,598 --> 00:52:46,237 An oath of allegiance for the liberation of Irish Catholics. 796 00:52:47,678 --> 00:52:48,878 Open up! 797 00:52:56,838 --> 00:52:58,237 Stay where you are! 798 00:52:58,238 --> 00:53:01,077 Anyone found with an oath about their person will be arrested! 799 00:53:01,078 --> 00:53:03,117 One and all, follow me! 800 00:53:03,118 --> 00:53:06,077 Where's your warrant? Show me your warrant. 801 00:53:06,078 --> 00:53:08,597 - Take your... - Let go of my wife! 802 00:53:08,598 --> 00:53:10,038 Come here, you! 803 00:53:12,358 --> 00:53:14,277 Search him! 804 00:53:14,278 --> 00:53:16,837 Search all you like, you'll find nothing on me. 805 00:53:16,838 --> 00:53:19,100 He has nothing. My husband is innocent. 806 00:53:20,118 --> 00:53:21,700 Nothing. There's nothing. 807 00:53:22,238 --> 00:53:23,637 I told you there was nothing. 808 00:53:23,638 --> 00:53:25,357 My husband is not a traitor. 809 00:53:25,358 --> 00:53:26,717 He's a servant of the Crown! 810 00:53:26,718 --> 00:53:28,638 - Madam, please... - Take your hands off me! 811 00:53:44,798 --> 00:53:47,117 Check all drawers and cupboards. 812 00:53:47,118 --> 00:53:48,718 Check under there. 813 00:53:49,838 --> 00:53:52,077 Shh, shh... What's going on? Make yourself scarce. 814 00:53:52,078 --> 00:53:53,800 - Nothing? - There's nothing here. 815 00:53:53,825 --> 00:53:55,020 Double check. 816 00:53:56,998 --> 00:53:59,317 I trust your men will remake that bed once they've 817 00:53:59,318 --> 00:54:00,757 finished dismantling it? 818 00:54:00,758 --> 00:54:03,798 Captain Poldark is most fastidious about his linens. 819 00:54:06,404 --> 00:54:07,444 Are you done? 820 00:54:08,678 --> 00:54:09,917 It would appear so, ma'am. 821 00:54:09,918 --> 00:54:11,757 Then be so good as to read this document. 822 00:54:11,758 --> 00:54:14,477 It affirms that you and your men conducted a thorough search of 823 00:54:14,478 --> 00:54:17,580 these chambers in the presence of witnesses, and found nothing. 824 00:54:19,110 --> 00:54:20,150 Correct? 825 00:54:22,633 --> 00:54:23,912 I suppose. 826 00:54:23,937 --> 00:54:25,017 Kindly sign. 827 00:54:35,277 --> 00:54:36,317 Right. 828 00:54:43,958 --> 00:54:45,238 You were magnificent. 829 00:54:46,318 --> 00:54:47,357 Yes. 830 00:54:47,358 --> 00:54:48,398 I was. 831 00:55:14,917 --> 00:55:16,237 The day is named. 832 00:55:17,918 --> 00:55:20,917 I've considered our situation and believe there's now 833 00:55:20,918 --> 00:55:22,580 only one solution. 834 00:55:32,278 --> 00:55:33,357 Success? 835 00:55:33,358 --> 00:55:34,557 Mixed. 836 00:55:34,558 --> 00:55:35,837 Poldark eluded us. 837 00:55:35,838 --> 00:55:37,237 Someone must have tipped him off. 838 00:55:37,238 --> 00:55:39,957 Damn, blast and set fire to him! 839 00:55:39,958 --> 00:55:41,317 And Despard? 840 00:55:41,318 --> 00:55:43,998 They failed to plant the oath but he was arrested anyway. 841 00:55:45,118 --> 00:55:46,957 So what will happen now? 842 00:55:46,958 --> 00:55:49,238 Well, that we are working on. 843 00:55:50,620 --> 00:55:52,980 The fault was all mine. I was blinkered. 844 00:55:53,398 --> 00:55:58,557 But that man is one of the bravest, most principled I've ever met... 845 00:55:58,558 --> 00:56:01,037 - And I. - But his recklessness, his stubbornness 846 00:56:01,038 --> 00:56:03,517 - will be his undoing... - And could be yours. 847 00:56:03,518 --> 00:56:05,837 And that I cannot stand and watch. 848 00:56:05,838 --> 00:56:07,478 We must get him away from here. 849 00:56:08,900 --> 00:56:10,637 With or without the sanction of the Crown. 850 00:56:10,638 --> 00:56:13,037 The first vessel for Jamaica. 851 00:56:13,038 --> 00:56:14,797 I'll see to it tomorrow. 852 00:56:14,798 --> 00:56:16,220 Kitty will be relieved. 853 00:56:17,060 --> 00:56:18,517 They're very late. 854 00:56:18,518 --> 00:56:21,118 I hope she's not had trouble persuading him home. 855 00:56:23,918 --> 00:56:24,997 Kitty... 856 00:56:26,638 --> 00:56:31,638 ? I'd hold a finger to my tongue ? 857 00:56:32,838 --> 00:56:38,518 ? I'd hold a finger waiting... ? 858 00:56:40,690 --> 00:56:42,250 I wish Papa were here. 859 00:56:44,830 --> 00:56:46,270 So do I, my love. 860 00:56:48,670 --> 00:56:51,550 But Papa must see to important matters in London. 861 00:57:05,217 --> 00:57:06,457 You can't go in. 862 00:57:13,470 --> 00:57:16,780 Well, Ross, here we are again. 863 00:57:17,963 --> 00:57:19,203 Back where it started. 864 00:57:27,678 --> 00:57:31,037 Only this time the charge is seriously impressive. 865 00:57:31,038 --> 00:57:32,357 What is it? 866 00:57:32,637 --> 00:57:33,797 High treason. 867 00:57:35,198 --> 00:57:36,640 I warned you what would happen 868 00:57:36,665 --> 00:57:38,136 if you failed to keep him out of trouble. 869 00:57:38,940 --> 00:57:42,980 Now if he falls, he takes you with him. 870 00:57:46,000 --> 00:57:52,000 *CREDITS*