1 00:00:45,730 --> 00:00:49,050 'It was certainly a city right at the centre of things, 2 00:00:49,090 --> 00:00:52,569 'brim-full of tourists, bustling with activity. 3 00:00:52,609 --> 00:00:54,889 'And no-one would have guessed that the Emperor Napoleon 4 00:00:54,929 --> 00:00:56,249 'was on the march 5 00:00:56,289 --> 00:00:59,850 'and might encamp by the edge of the town at any moment. 6 00:00:59,889 --> 00:01:03,890 'But then, the past, as we have been told so many times, 7 00:01:03,929 --> 00:01:05,569 'is a strange country.' 8 00:01:05,610 --> 00:01:08,330 Do come on. I'm going as fast as I can, Miss. 9 00:01:09,569 --> 00:01:12,330 Don't be so feeble. Hurry! 10 00:01:17,970 --> 00:01:19,130 Can I help you ladies? 11 00:01:19,169 --> 00:01:21,330 I am here to see my father, Mr Trenchard. 12 00:01:25,569 --> 00:01:26,970 You stay here. 13 00:01:31,850 --> 00:01:34,289 Who the devil has come to interrupt me... 14 00:01:34,330 --> 00:01:35,847 Captain Cooper, you must excuse me. 15 00:01:35,872 --> 00:01:37,490 That's all very well, Trenchard... 16 00:01:37,530 --> 00:01:39,929 - Trenchard? - Mr Trenchard. 17 00:01:39,970 --> 00:01:41,490 But we must have the flour by tonight. 18 00:01:41,530 --> 00:01:44,770 And I promise I will do my level best, Captain. 19 00:01:44,809 --> 00:01:46,729 Now, if you'll just wait outside for a moment. 20 00:01:50,490 --> 00:01:51,970 Have you got them? 21 00:01:52,009 --> 00:01:55,850 Three. One for you, one for Mama and one for me. 22 00:01:58,970 --> 00:02:02,770 I suppose Lord Bellasis will be dining there, before the ball? 23 00:02:02,809 --> 00:02:05,050 - She is his aunt. - Of course. 24 00:02:05,089 --> 00:02:07,690 Edmund says there's to be a supper sometime after midnight. 25 00:02:07,729 --> 00:02:09,889 Don't call him Edmund to anyone but me. 26 00:02:09,930 --> 00:02:12,250 Now go to your mother. She'll need every minute to prepare. 27 00:02:12,289 --> 00:02:13,729 It's too late to have anything made. 28 00:02:13,769 --> 00:02:16,329 But not too late to have things brought up to scratch. 29 00:02:16,370 --> 00:02:19,489 - She won't want to go. - She will, because she must. 30 00:02:19,530 --> 00:02:21,930 Well... when shall we tell her the rest of it? 31 00:02:21,970 --> 00:02:24,690 Not yet. It must all be properly managed. 32 00:02:24,729 --> 00:02:27,049 We must take our lead from him. Now go. 33 00:02:28,250 --> 00:02:29,889 And send that blithering idiot back in. 34 00:02:31,410 --> 00:02:33,970 - We won't know a soul there. - Papa knows these people. 35 00:02:34,009 --> 00:02:35,616 He'll know officers who come to 36 00:02:35,641 --> 00:02:37,690 his place of work to give him orders. 37 00:02:37,729 --> 00:02:40,370 And they will be very surprised to find they're sharing a ballroom 38 00:02:40,410 --> 00:02:42,970 with a man who supplies their men with bread and ale. 39 00:02:43,009 --> 00:02:45,169 I hope you won't take this tone with Lord Bellasis. 40 00:02:47,370 --> 00:02:50,210 Beware of castles in the air, my darling. 41 00:02:50,250 --> 00:02:53,530 Of course, you won't believe him capable of honourable intentions. 42 00:02:53,569 --> 00:02:55,370 He is the eldest son of an earl, my child. 43 00:02:55,410 --> 00:02:58,130 He cannot choose his wife to suit his heart. 44 00:02:58,169 --> 00:03:02,609 You have enjoyed a flirtation that has harmed neither of you, so far, 45 00:03:02,650 --> 00:03:03,769 but it must end, 46 00:03:03,810 --> 00:03:06,729 before there is damaging talk, Sophia, 47 00:03:06,769 --> 00:03:08,250 or you will be the one to suffer. 48 00:03:09,690 --> 00:03:11,009 And it doesn't tell you anything? 49 00:03:11,049 --> 00:03:13,650 That he has secured us invitations to his aunt's ball? 50 00:03:13,690 --> 00:03:15,329 It tells me that you're a lovely girl 51 00:03:15,370 --> 00:03:17,049 and he wishes to please you. 52 00:03:17,090 --> 00:03:18,810 He couldn't have managed it in London, 53 00:03:18,850 --> 00:03:21,090 but in Brussels everything is coloured by war. 54 00:03:21,130 --> 00:03:23,090 And so, the normal rules do not apply. 55 00:03:23,130 --> 00:03:24,690 You mean that by the normal rules 56 00:03:24,729 --> 00:03:27,729 we are not acceptable as company for the Duchess's friends? 57 00:03:27,769 --> 00:03:30,210 That is exactly what I mean and you know it to be true. 58 00:03:30,250 --> 00:03:31,650 Papa would not agree. 59 00:03:33,609 --> 00:03:35,130 Your father has travelled a long way 60 00:03:35,169 --> 00:03:37,329 and so he does not see the natural barriers 61 00:03:37,370 --> 00:03:39,289 that will prevent him from going much further. 62 00:03:39,329 --> 00:03:42,049 Be content with who we are. 63 00:03:42,090 --> 00:03:44,769 Your father has done well. Don't look down on us. 64 00:03:44,810 --> 00:03:47,489 You're the one who looks down. 65 00:03:47,530 --> 00:03:49,930 The schoolmaster's daughter who was too good 66 00:03:49,970 --> 00:03:52,090 for her market trader husband. 67 00:03:52,130 --> 00:03:56,650 I don't look down on anyone! Least of all your father. 68 00:03:56,690 --> 00:03:57,810 I do not care to place myself 69 00:03:57,850 --> 00:03:59,569 in situations I don't feel comfortable. 70 00:03:59,609 --> 00:04:01,569 You see, that to me, is another kind of snobbery! 71 00:04:01,609 --> 00:04:04,970 - Am I too early, Ma'am? - No, no, Ellis. Come in. 72 00:04:09,049 --> 00:04:12,049 - We're finished here, aren't we? - If you say so, Mama. 73 00:04:21,929 --> 00:04:24,090 We've been asked to the Duchess of Richmond's ball. 74 00:04:24,129 --> 00:04:25,129 Never! 75 00:04:26,970 --> 00:04:29,770 That is, we should make a decision about your gown, Ma'am. 76 00:04:29,809 --> 00:04:31,970 I'll need some time, if it's to be just so. 77 00:04:38,809 --> 00:04:41,249 Miss Sophia seems, um... 78 00:04:41,289 --> 00:04:42,650 excited. 79 00:04:42,689 --> 00:04:45,330 I expect Lord Bellasis arranged the tickets for the ball? 80 00:04:45,369 --> 00:04:48,129 It may have been the Duke of Wellington. 81 00:04:48,169 --> 00:04:51,169 Mr Trenchard is a great favourite of his 82 00:04:51,210 --> 00:04:53,369 and the ball is being given in the Duke's honour. 83 00:04:53,410 --> 00:04:54,809 Yes. That must be it, ma'am. 84 00:04:56,210 --> 00:04:57,929 She told you, then? He's done it. 85 00:04:57,970 --> 00:05:00,289 Thank you, Ellis. If you could come back later. 86 00:05:06,970 --> 00:05:09,489 What a chance it is. The Duke himself will be there. 87 00:05:09,530 --> 00:05:11,090 Two dukes, for that matter. 88 00:05:11,129 --> 00:05:13,090 My commander and our hostess' husband. 89 00:05:13,129 --> 00:05:14,570 Reigning princes, too. 90 00:05:14,609 --> 00:05:17,609 James Trenchard, who started at a stall in Covent Garden, 91 00:05:17,650 --> 00:05:19,929 must get himself ready to dance with a princess. 92 00:05:20,970 --> 00:05:23,929 You will do no such thing. You would embarrass us both. 93 00:05:23,970 --> 00:05:25,650 - We'll see. - I mean it. 94 00:05:25,689 --> 00:05:28,090 It's bad enough that you encourage Sophia. 95 00:05:28,129 --> 00:05:31,689 Anne, I believe the boy is sincere. I'm sure of it, in fact. 96 00:05:31,729 --> 00:05:33,129 You are nothing of the sort. 97 00:05:33,169 --> 00:05:35,570 Lord Bellasis, himself, might even think he's sincere. 98 00:05:35,609 --> 00:05:38,970 He is not his own master and nothing proper can come of it. 99 00:05:45,570 --> 00:05:47,450 How strange that we should be discussing a ball 100 00:05:47,489 --> 00:05:50,609 when we're on the brink of war. How ridiculous. 101 00:05:50,650 --> 00:05:53,809 I don't agree. With that, or about Lord Bellasis. 102 00:05:53,850 --> 00:05:55,289 Just know this, 103 00:05:55,330 --> 00:05:57,489 if Sophia comes to any harm through this nonsense 104 00:05:57,530 --> 00:05:59,689 I will hold you personally responsible. 105 00:05:59,729 --> 00:06:00,809 Very well. 106 00:06:00,850 --> 00:06:04,410 And as for blackmailing him into begging his aunt for invitations, 107 00:06:04,450 --> 00:06:08,010 - I feel so humiliated. - Anne, you won't spoil this. 108 00:06:08,049 --> 00:06:11,410 - I won't allow you to. - I don't need to. 109 00:06:11,450 --> 00:06:13,169 It will spoil itself. 110 00:06:22,330 --> 00:06:25,330 I hope this isn't a mistake. 111 00:06:25,369 --> 00:06:26,809 Too late for that sort of talk. 112 00:06:27,890 --> 00:06:29,609 What's so funny? 113 00:06:29,650 --> 00:06:32,010 Only that we came to Brussels to escape Society 114 00:06:32,049 --> 00:06:34,210 and now we appear to be giving the ball of the season. 115 00:06:35,169 --> 00:06:36,970 The Duke insisted. 116 00:06:37,010 --> 00:06:40,570 He said we needed to show that nothing Boney could do, 117 00:06:40,609 --> 00:06:42,330 could rattle the British. 118 00:06:43,850 --> 00:06:47,410 Edmund! You're the very first. How nice. 119 00:06:47,450 --> 00:06:49,410 I thought I'd come early to lend you support. 120 00:06:51,489 --> 00:06:55,689 I must say, Aunt, you've made these dreary rooms feel very splendid. 121 00:06:55,729 --> 00:06:58,330 No-one would know people were choosing which coach to buy in here, 122 00:06:58,369 --> 00:06:59,890 only a few months ago. 123 00:06:59,929 --> 00:07:03,770 Mr and Mrs James Trenchard. Miss Sophia Trenchard. 124 00:07:07,729 --> 00:07:10,970 - You've not invited the Magician? - What do you mean? 125 00:07:11,010 --> 00:07:14,210 He's Wellington's main supplier. What's he doing here? 126 00:07:14,249 --> 00:07:16,650 The Duke of Wellington's victualler? 127 00:07:16,689 --> 00:07:18,850 I've invited a merchant supplier to my ball? 128 00:07:18,890 --> 00:07:22,369 My dear aunt, you've invited one of the Duke's most loyal helpers 129 00:07:22,410 --> 00:07:25,410 - in his fight for victory. - You have tricked me, Edmund. 130 00:07:25,450 --> 00:07:28,010 And I do not like to be made a fool of. 131 00:07:28,049 --> 00:07:30,049 I hope your mother isn't going to be cross with me. 132 00:07:33,289 --> 00:07:38,650 - This is good of you, Duchess. - Not at all, Mrs Trenchard. 133 00:07:38,689 --> 00:07:41,530 I gather you've been so kind to my nephew. 134 00:07:41,570 --> 00:07:43,530 It's always a pleasure to see Lord Bellasis. 135 00:07:43,570 --> 00:07:47,410 All those young men, so far from home, poor things. 136 00:07:48,890 --> 00:07:50,330 Well, if it isn't our Magician. 137 00:07:51,330 --> 00:07:54,970 Good evening, um, your, um, Great, Great, um... 138 00:07:56,210 --> 00:08:00,010 - Duke. - May I present my daughter, Sophia? 139 00:08:01,970 --> 00:08:04,729 Miss Trenchard, may I escort you into the ballroom? 140 00:08:09,090 --> 00:08:10,644 I thought you'd never get here. 141 00:08:10,669 --> 00:08:12,489 Don't be silly. We're very early. 142 00:08:12,530 --> 00:08:14,210 An hour away from you is like a lifetime. 143 00:08:14,249 --> 00:08:15,890 You read that in a book. 144 00:08:15,929 --> 00:08:18,650 Can Edmund really be serious? 145 00:08:20,450 --> 00:08:22,419 The mother isn't too ridiculous, 146 00:08:22,444 --> 00:08:24,450 the father is simply grotesque. 147 00:08:24,489 --> 00:08:26,249 I'll talk to Edmund later on. 148 00:08:26,289 --> 00:08:29,169 Wait until the ball is over and the girl is gone. 149 00:08:30,249 --> 00:08:33,090 And pray Caroline never finds out I invited her here. 150 00:08:34,330 --> 00:08:38,529 His Royal Highness, the Prince of Orange. 151 00:08:57,170 --> 00:08:59,369 Why don't you call him Your Grace? 152 00:08:59,409 --> 00:09:01,570 Your Grace is for servants and officials. 153 00:09:01,609 --> 00:09:03,729 Not for a private party. 154 00:09:03,769 --> 00:09:06,330 But I've always called the Duke of Wellington Your Grace. 155 00:09:06,369 --> 00:09:09,090 - Because you are his victualler. - Then I shouldn't do it tonight? 156 00:09:09,129 --> 00:09:11,009 If you hadn't procured our invitations, 157 00:09:11,050 --> 00:09:13,369 you wouldn't be in this invidious position now. 158 00:09:13,409 --> 00:09:15,769 What brings the Magician here tonight? 159 00:09:15,810 --> 00:09:19,090 - Er, the Duchess invited us. - Did she, indeed? 160 00:09:19,129 --> 00:09:22,129 And has the evening been enjoyable so far? 161 00:09:22,170 --> 00:09:23,690 Oh, yes, Your Grace. 162 00:09:24,769 --> 00:09:26,769 But there has been a good deal of talk 163 00:09:26,810 --> 00:09:28,786 about the advance of Bonaparte. 164 00:09:28,811 --> 00:09:31,009 Well, that's why we're so late. 165 00:09:31,050 --> 00:09:32,729 It looks as if we'll be off tomorrow. 166 00:09:35,090 --> 00:09:37,649 Am I to understand, the charming lady is Mrs Trenchard? 167 00:09:38,850 --> 00:09:42,489 - Your calm is very reassuring, Duke. - Ponsonby. 168 00:09:43,889 --> 00:09:45,850 Are you acquainted with the Magician? 169 00:09:46,889 --> 00:09:49,290 I spend a good deal of time outside Mr Trenchard's office, 170 00:09:49,330 --> 00:09:51,570 waiting to plead the cause of my men. 171 00:09:51,609 --> 00:09:54,489 Mrs Trenchard, may I present Sir William Ponsonby? 172 00:09:54,529 --> 00:09:57,170 Ponsonby, this is the Magician's wife. 173 00:09:57,210 --> 00:09:59,609 I hope he's kinder to you than he is to me. 174 00:10:13,090 --> 00:10:15,210 A splendid touch, Duchess. 175 00:10:15,249 --> 00:10:18,450 My father did raise the Gordon Highlanders after all, 176 00:10:18,489 --> 00:10:21,050 so how could their Commanding Officer refuse? 177 00:10:21,090 --> 00:10:22,489 How indeed? 178 00:10:46,649 --> 00:10:48,249 Have some, if you'd like to. 179 00:10:49,690 --> 00:10:51,690 My mother is coming to break us apart. 180 00:10:53,009 --> 00:10:54,489 Why is she so against me? 181 00:10:54,529 --> 00:10:57,129 She's convinced nothing good can come of it. 182 00:10:57,170 --> 00:11:00,450 Well, then we shall prove her wrong. 183 00:11:00,489 --> 00:11:03,489 You mustn't let Sophia monopolise you, Lord Bellasis. 184 00:11:03,529 --> 00:11:04,810 You must have many friends here 185 00:11:04,850 --> 00:11:07,330 who would be glad of the chance to hear your news. 186 00:11:07,369 --> 00:11:10,729 Never fear, Mrs Trenchard. I am where I want to be. 187 00:11:10,769 --> 00:11:13,330 That is all very well, my lord. 188 00:11:13,369 --> 00:11:15,529 But Sophia has a reputation to protect 189 00:11:15,570 --> 00:11:18,930 and the courtesy of your attention may be putting it at risk. 190 00:11:18,970 --> 00:11:21,170 I wish you would give me credit for a little sense, Mama. 191 00:11:22,249 --> 00:11:23,330 I wish I could. 192 00:11:23,369 --> 00:11:29,129 My lords, ladies and gentleman, supper is served. 193 00:12:13,810 --> 00:12:15,930 You, Magician. Come with us. 194 00:12:15,970 --> 00:12:19,210 Your Royal Highnesses, your Graces, my Lords, ladies and gentlemen, 195 00:12:19,249 --> 00:12:22,970 much as I regret to interrupt the Duchess' wonderful entertainments, 196 00:12:23,009 --> 00:12:25,649 I must ask those of you in uniform to prepare to leave. 197 00:12:25,690 --> 00:12:28,409 The moment is almost upon us. 198 00:12:45,129 --> 00:12:48,050 May we have the room for a moment? Ponsonby, you have the map? 199 00:12:48,090 --> 00:12:49,450 I do indeed. 200 00:12:53,529 --> 00:12:55,450 Orange has had a message from Baron Rebecque. 201 00:12:55,489 --> 00:12:59,330 Bonaparte has pushed up the road from Charleroi to Brussels 202 00:12:59,369 --> 00:13:00,649 and he's getting nearer. 203 00:13:00,690 --> 00:13:03,290 I've given orders for the army to concentrate at Quatre Bras, 204 00:13:03,330 --> 00:13:04,769 but we shall not stop him there. 205 00:13:04,810 --> 00:13:07,970 You may. You have some hours before daylight. 206 00:13:08,009 --> 00:13:10,690 If I do not, then I shall have to fight him here. 207 00:13:10,729 --> 00:13:13,729 At Waterloo. I shall need your help, Magician. 208 00:13:13,769 --> 00:13:16,129 We will not fail for lack of supplies. 209 00:13:16,170 --> 00:13:18,170 You're a bright man, Trenchard. 210 00:13:18,210 --> 00:13:20,450 You must use your talents well when the wars are done. 211 00:13:20,489 --> 00:13:22,769 I believe you have the potential to go far. 212 00:13:22,810 --> 00:13:24,450 Your Grace is very kind. 213 00:13:24,489 --> 00:13:27,409 But don't be distracted by the gewgaws of society. 214 00:13:27,450 --> 00:13:29,170 You're cleverer than that, or should be. 215 00:13:31,249 --> 00:13:32,889 Enough. 216 00:13:32,930 --> 00:13:34,290 Let us get ready. 217 00:13:46,409 --> 00:13:47,729 I must go to the depot. 218 00:13:47,769 --> 00:13:50,290 I'll put you and Sophia in the carriage and I'll walk. 219 00:13:50,330 --> 00:13:52,690 - Is it the final struggle? - I think so. 220 00:13:52,729 --> 00:13:55,409 We've told ourselves every skirmish was the last battle for years, 221 00:13:55,450 --> 00:13:58,970 but this time I truly believe it is. Where is Sophia? 222 00:13:59,009 --> 00:14:01,970 At least no-one will remember their folly and indiscretion. 223 00:14:02,009 --> 00:14:05,450 Just bring her to the door, my dear, whilst I fetch the shawls. 224 00:14:05,489 --> 00:14:08,170 Don't be silly, my darling, nothing can happen to us, 225 00:14:08,210 --> 00:14:09,987 we are the luckiest couple alive! 226 00:14:10,012 --> 00:14:11,450 We're the most in love. 227 00:14:11,489 --> 00:14:13,090 And when I get back, 228 00:14:13,129 --> 00:14:15,769 we'll laugh at your fears and make merry. I give you my word. 229 00:14:15,810 --> 00:14:17,489 And no gentleman would break his word. 230 00:14:17,529 --> 00:14:18,729 Precisely. 231 00:14:22,090 --> 00:14:23,570 Sophia... 232 00:14:25,570 --> 00:14:27,050 Take care of her. 233 00:14:49,009 --> 00:14:52,729 - What is it? You knew he must go. - It's not that. 234 00:14:54,889 --> 00:14:58,290 My dear, you must control yourself. Come with me. Quickly. 235 00:15:06,889 --> 00:15:09,170 Go now. I will return when I can. 236 00:15:36,934 --> 00:15:41,135 - How long can it go on? - Until one side is victorious. 237 00:15:41,174 --> 00:15:43,334 But I don't believe it can last much longer now. 238 00:15:44,694 --> 00:15:47,054 If Papa had sent news, you'd tell me, wouldn't you? 239 00:15:47,095 --> 00:15:50,615 Of course, but he'll be far too busy to think of us. 240 00:15:51,735 --> 00:15:53,382 If Napoleon wins, should we escape 241 00:15:53,407 --> 00:15:54,958 before his troops sack the city? 242 00:15:56,895 --> 00:15:59,454 Oliver, dear, will you run and fetch Mama a shawl? 243 00:16:10,574 --> 00:16:12,215 You mustn't frighten him. 244 00:16:12,255 --> 00:16:13,495 How can you be so calm? 245 00:16:14,654 --> 00:16:16,015 What option is open to me? 246 00:16:16,054 --> 00:16:19,255 I want to run into the street and scream. 247 00:16:19,294 --> 00:16:22,174 Be my guest. I doubt anyone would notice. 248 00:16:23,495 --> 00:16:25,615 But while you're there... 249 00:16:25,654 --> 00:16:27,174 just pray they come home safe. 250 00:17:37,334 --> 00:17:39,814 I was beginning to wonder if I was ever going to see you again. 251 00:17:40,854 --> 00:17:42,655 We've done it. 252 00:17:42,695 --> 00:17:43,935 Boney's on the run. 253 00:17:43,975 --> 00:17:46,134 I say again, thank God. 254 00:17:49,614 --> 00:17:51,015 There's more news. 255 00:17:55,814 --> 00:17:57,975 Not everyone came through the fighting. 256 00:17:58,015 --> 00:18:00,334 So I should imagine, poor souls. 257 00:18:01,775 --> 00:18:04,094 The Duke of Brunswick is dead. 258 00:18:04,134 --> 00:18:08,094 - Lord Hay, Sir William Ponsonby... - Oh. 259 00:18:08,134 --> 00:18:10,094 Well, we should pray for them. 260 00:18:10,134 --> 00:18:12,814 I feel our presence there that night ties us to them all. 261 00:18:12,854 --> 00:18:14,255 Indeed. 262 00:18:14,294 --> 00:18:15,415 Indeed... 263 00:18:18,695 --> 00:18:20,495 There is another casualty that... 264 00:18:21,894 --> 00:18:24,294 you won't have to imagine a link with. 265 00:18:27,255 --> 00:18:28,814 Viscount Bellasis. 266 00:18:32,655 --> 00:18:35,894 Don't say so. Do not say so. 267 00:18:37,094 --> 00:18:39,255 - Are they sure? - I went to the battlefield. 268 00:18:40,255 --> 00:18:42,015 After the fighting was finally over. 269 00:18:43,814 --> 00:18:45,614 And a very awful sight it was, too. 270 00:18:47,215 --> 00:18:50,455 Bodies everywhere, groans from the wounded... 271 00:18:52,415 --> 00:18:55,695 scavengers picking at the corpses... 272 00:18:56,975 --> 00:18:58,655 Why did you go? 273 00:19:00,294 --> 00:19:02,255 Business. 274 00:19:02,294 --> 00:19:03,574 Why do I ever do anything? 275 00:19:04,695 --> 00:19:06,854 I had to quantify what had been lost. 276 00:19:09,415 --> 00:19:11,655 I heard Bellasis was on the list of fatalities. 277 00:19:11,695 --> 00:19:12,975 I asked to see him. So... 278 00:19:14,134 --> 00:19:15,935 yes, I'm sure. 279 00:19:20,015 --> 00:19:21,094 How is Sophia? 280 00:19:21,134 --> 00:19:23,255 A shadow of herself since the ball. 281 00:19:24,574 --> 00:19:26,248 No doubt dreading the very news 282 00:19:26,273 --> 00:19:27,838 which now we must take her. 283 00:19:28,935 --> 00:19:30,614 I will tell her. 284 00:19:32,175 --> 00:19:34,334 I, I think it must be me. I am her mother. 285 00:19:34,374 --> 00:19:36,255 No. I will tell her. 286 00:19:36,294 --> 00:19:39,574 You can go to her afterwards. Where is she? 287 00:19:39,614 --> 00:19:40,975 In the garden. 288 00:20:25,000 --> 00:20:27,000 _ 289 00:20:33,000 --> 00:20:35,000 _ 290 00:21:00,374 --> 00:21:01,894 Mrs Trenchard. 291 00:21:01,935 --> 00:21:03,935 The Duchess of Bedford is expecting me. 292 00:21:13,775 --> 00:21:15,455 Mrs James Trenchard. 293 00:21:20,175 --> 00:21:23,094 Mrs Trenchard, how good of you to come. 294 00:21:23,134 --> 00:21:25,150 The Duke tells me that Mr Trenchard 295 00:21:25,175 --> 00:21:27,054 was most anxious that you should. 296 00:21:27,094 --> 00:21:30,415 The Duke has always been good to Mr Trenchard, Duchess. 297 00:21:30,455 --> 00:21:32,175 Now, do you know anyone here? 298 00:21:32,215 --> 00:21:34,374 Please don't worry. I shall manage perfectly. 299 00:21:34,415 --> 00:21:37,854 I am so interested by your invention of afternoon tea. 300 00:21:37,894 --> 00:21:39,374 It does seem to have taken wing. 301 00:21:40,975 --> 00:21:43,655 - Your Grace. - Please excuse me? 302 00:21:55,374 --> 00:21:56,574 Thank you. 303 00:22:02,935 --> 00:22:05,374 Oh! Well saved. 304 00:22:05,415 --> 00:22:08,614 Really, what is this new-fangled tea? 305 00:22:08,655 --> 00:22:10,374 It's not that I dislike a light nuncheon 306 00:22:10,415 --> 00:22:11,749 to carry one through to dinner, 307 00:22:11,774 --> 00:22:13,255 but why can't one sit at a table? 308 00:22:13,294 --> 00:22:15,054 I think the point is that one isn't trapped. 309 00:22:15,094 --> 00:22:17,495 We can all move about and talk to whom we like. 310 00:22:17,534 --> 00:22:19,655 Well, I'd like to talk to you. 311 00:22:21,054 --> 00:22:23,248 Mrs Trenchard, let me introduce you 312 00:22:23,273 --> 00:22:25,015 to Mrs Carver and Mrs Shute. 313 00:22:25,054 --> 00:22:26,839 They are so anxious to know you. 314 00:22:26,864 --> 00:22:28,918 Aren't you going to introduce me? 315 00:22:31,814 --> 00:22:34,015 This is the Dowager Duchess of Richmond. 316 00:22:34,054 --> 00:22:37,495 May I present Mrs James Trenchard? 317 00:22:37,534 --> 00:22:39,194 And now, please let me introduce you 318 00:22:39,219 --> 00:22:40,495 to Mrs Carver and Mrs Shute. 319 00:22:40,534 --> 00:22:44,415 Don't snatch her away. I think I know Mrs Trenchard. 320 00:22:44,455 --> 00:22:46,374 You've a wonderful memory, Duchess. 321 00:22:46,415 --> 00:22:48,975 I would have thought I was changed past all recognition, 322 00:22:49,015 --> 00:22:51,255 but you're right, we have met. 323 00:22:51,294 --> 00:22:54,854 I was at your ball, in Brussels, before Waterloo. 324 00:22:54,894 --> 00:22:57,134 - You were at the famous ball?! - I was. 325 00:22:57,175 --> 00:22:59,054 But I thought you had only lately... 326 00:23:01,814 --> 00:23:04,015 I must see if everyone has what they want. 327 00:23:06,294 --> 00:23:07,614 I remember you well. 328 00:23:07,655 --> 00:23:09,255 I'm impressed, if you do. 329 00:23:09,294 --> 00:23:12,054 Of course, we didn't really know each other, did we? 330 00:23:12,094 --> 00:23:13,175 No. 331 00:23:13,215 --> 00:23:15,614 My husband and I were wished upon you. 332 00:23:15,655 --> 00:23:19,935 I remember. My late nephew was in love with your daughter. 333 00:23:19,975 --> 00:23:22,975 Perhaps. She was certainly in love with him. 334 00:23:23,015 --> 00:23:25,334 How is your daughter these days? 335 00:23:25,374 --> 00:23:28,334 You see, I remember, she was a beauty. 336 00:23:28,374 --> 00:23:29,894 What became of her? 337 00:23:31,334 --> 00:23:33,854 Like Lord Bellasis, Sophia is dead. 338 00:23:33,894 --> 00:23:35,814 Not many months after the ball. 339 00:23:37,175 --> 00:23:40,574 - So, she never married? - No. She never married. 340 00:23:41,655 --> 00:23:43,975 I'm sorry. 341 00:23:44,015 --> 00:23:45,215 Truly. 342 00:23:46,735 --> 00:23:50,094 Funnily enough, I remember her quite well. 343 00:23:51,094 --> 00:23:52,814 A real beauty. 344 00:23:53,935 --> 00:23:56,175 - Do you have other children? - Oh, yes. 345 00:23:56,215 --> 00:23:58,054 A son, Oliver, but... 346 00:23:58,094 --> 00:24:00,054 But Sophia was the child of your heart. 347 00:24:01,455 --> 00:24:03,775 I know we're supposed to support the fiction 348 00:24:03,814 --> 00:24:05,415 that we love all our children equally... 349 00:24:05,455 --> 00:24:09,655 Oh, I don't even try. I am fond of some of my children, 350 00:24:09,695 --> 00:24:12,134 on reasonably good terms with most of the rest, 351 00:24:12,175 --> 00:24:16,175 but, I have two I actively dislike. 352 00:24:17,455 --> 00:24:19,415 - How many are there? - 14. 353 00:24:19,455 --> 00:24:21,695 Heavens. 354 00:24:21,735 --> 00:24:24,495 - So, the Richmond dukedom is safe. - It would seem so. 355 00:24:26,975 --> 00:24:31,534 Well, I have stayed too long and I will pay for it. 356 00:24:35,655 --> 00:24:38,975 I've enjoyed our talk, Mrs Trenchard, 357 00:24:39,015 --> 00:24:42,495 as a nice reminder of more exciting times. 358 00:24:42,534 --> 00:24:44,912 But I suppose this is the advantage 359 00:24:44,937 --> 00:24:46,894 of the pick-up, put-down tea. 360 00:24:46,935 --> 00:24:49,334 We may go when we please. 361 00:24:49,374 --> 00:24:51,894 I wish you and your family well, my dear... 362 00:24:53,054 --> 00:24:55,775 whatever sides we may once have been on. 363 00:24:55,814 --> 00:24:58,495 I say the same to you, Duchess. 364 00:25:31,344 --> 00:25:33,304 You had a lot to say to my sister. 365 00:25:35,025 --> 00:25:39,225 Our hostess tells me that you were at the famous ball in Brussels. 366 00:25:39,265 --> 00:25:40,705 I was, Lady Brockenhurst. 367 00:25:40,745 --> 00:25:42,265 Yes. I am Lady Brockenhurst. 368 00:25:43,745 --> 00:25:45,472 And you are Mrs Trenchard, I think. 369 00:25:45,497 --> 00:25:47,104 I'm flattered you've heard of me. 370 00:25:47,144 --> 00:25:48,624 I certainly have. 371 00:25:52,225 --> 00:25:53,985 These are too delicious to resist. 372 00:25:57,344 --> 00:25:59,304 It feels strange to eat at this time, 373 00:25:59,344 --> 00:26:02,064 but I suppose we will still want dinner when it comes. 374 00:26:03,705 --> 00:26:04,745 Please... 375 00:26:09,064 --> 00:26:10,584 Tell me, why were you at the ball? 376 00:26:10,624 --> 00:26:12,544 Did you know my sister and her husband? 377 00:26:13,945 --> 00:26:15,265 No. Not really. 378 00:26:15,304 --> 00:26:17,824 I'd always heard of you both 379 00:26:17,864 --> 00:26:20,304 as the Duke of Wellington's victualler and his wife. 380 00:26:21,344 --> 00:26:24,505 Seeing you here today, I wonder if I was misinformed. 381 00:26:24,544 --> 00:26:27,584 No. The report was accurate enough. 382 00:26:27,624 --> 00:26:31,344 Is Mr Trenchard still supplying foodstuffs to his customers? 383 00:26:31,384 --> 00:26:33,265 He... must be very good at it. 384 00:26:33,304 --> 00:26:36,144 He went into partnership with Mr Cubitt and his brother, 385 00:26:36,185 --> 00:26:39,304 when we returned from Brussels. He manages their projects. 386 00:26:40,384 --> 00:26:43,064 - The great Thomas Cubitt? - Heavens. 387 00:26:43,104 --> 00:26:46,104 I assume he was no longer a ship's carpenter by that time? 388 00:26:46,144 --> 00:26:48,344 You're right. He started as a carpenter, 389 00:26:48,384 --> 00:26:50,665 but he devised a new method for building. 390 00:26:50,705 --> 00:26:53,304 He undertook to employ all the different trades involved, 391 00:26:53,344 --> 00:26:54,705 bricklayers, plasterers. 392 00:26:54,745 --> 00:26:56,194 So, the people he worked for... 393 00:26:56,219 --> 00:26:57,784 Had only to give the commission. 394 00:26:57,824 --> 00:26:59,624 He and his brother saw to everything. 395 00:26:59,665 --> 00:27:01,584 Very impressive. 396 00:27:01,624 --> 00:27:03,784 They were building the London Institution 397 00:27:03,824 --> 00:27:06,384 in Finsbury Circus when they met Mr Trenchard. 398 00:27:06,425 --> 00:27:08,265 I remember the Institution being opened. 399 00:27:08,304 --> 00:27:10,705 We find it magnificent. 400 00:27:10,745 --> 00:27:14,064 After that, they worked on Tavistock Square 401 00:27:14,104 --> 00:27:16,985 - and various other ventures. - Until they built Belgravia. 402 00:27:18,064 --> 00:27:22,265 This spangled city for the rich, where we all live now. 403 00:27:24,544 --> 00:27:26,064 Well, what a story. 404 00:27:27,304 --> 00:27:30,905 You are a woman of the New Age, Mrs Trenchard. 405 00:27:30,945 --> 00:27:33,745 - I hope I do not offend you. - Not in the least. 406 00:27:35,824 --> 00:27:37,144 As for why we were at the ball... 407 00:27:38,265 --> 00:27:41,624 we were friendly with a favourite of your sister 408 00:27:41,665 --> 00:27:44,425 - and he got us invited. - And, who was this favourite? 409 00:27:45,505 --> 00:27:46,745 Might I have known him? 410 00:27:48,985 --> 00:27:51,584 Come, Mrs Trenchard, don't be bashful. Please. 411 00:27:51,624 --> 00:27:53,624 You knew him very well. 412 00:27:53,665 --> 00:27:56,505 It was Lord Bellasis. 413 00:27:56,544 --> 00:27:58,384 And you? Did you know my son well? 414 00:28:00,025 --> 00:28:02,864 Mrs Trenchard, would you like to come and meet... 415 00:28:02,905 --> 00:28:05,265 Forgive me, my dear, Mrs Trenchard and I are talking. 416 00:28:13,144 --> 00:28:14,624 So, you were saying? 417 00:28:15,745 --> 00:28:18,905 Only that my daughter knew Lord Bellasis better than we did. 418 00:28:19,985 --> 00:28:22,784 Brussels was quite a hothouse at that time. 419 00:28:22,824 --> 00:28:24,265 We none of us knew what was coming. 420 00:28:25,425 --> 00:28:27,745 The enslavement of England, or a British victory. 421 00:28:28,905 --> 00:28:31,505 The uncertainty created an atmosphere that was... 422 00:28:32,665 --> 00:28:35,344 heady, wild and exciting. 423 00:28:36,465 --> 00:28:38,304 And the knowledge must have hung in the air 424 00:28:38,344 --> 00:28:42,064 that some of those smiling, young men would not be coming home. 425 00:28:43,185 --> 00:28:44,265 Yes. 426 00:28:46,425 --> 00:28:47,705 They must have enjoyed it... 427 00:28:49,624 --> 00:28:52,225 the glamour and the danger, 428 00:28:52,265 --> 00:28:54,665 because danger is glamorous when you're young. 429 00:28:56,425 --> 00:28:57,864 So, where is she now? 430 00:29:02,344 --> 00:29:03,624 Sophia died. 431 00:29:08,344 --> 00:29:09,864 Now that I did not know. 432 00:29:09,905 --> 00:29:12,864 It was quite soon after the battle, so a long time ago now. 433 00:29:14,384 --> 00:29:15,425 I'm so sorry. 434 00:29:18,544 --> 00:29:21,344 Everyone claims to understand what you're going through, but I do. 435 00:29:22,745 --> 00:29:24,905 And I've learned that it never goes away. 436 00:29:28,505 --> 00:29:30,624 Oddly, I find that comforting. 437 00:29:31,624 --> 00:29:34,344 They say misery loves company. And perhaps it does. 438 00:29:34,384 --> 00:29:35,384 Hmm. 439 00:29:38,225 --> 00:29:39,745 So, you remember Edmund? 440 00:29:41,104 --> 00:29:42,985 Very well. 441 00:29:43,025 --> 00:29:45,185 He would come to the house with the other young people. 442 00:29:46,344 --> 00:29:48,344 He was very popular, charming. 443 00:29:48,384 --> 00:29:51,905 Good-looking and funny as could be. 444 00:29:51,945 --> 00:29:54,784 Oh, yes. All that and more. 445 00:30:08,265 --> 00:30:10,985 Do you have other children? I'm so sorry. 446 00:30:11,025 --> 00:30:13,505 I remember now, you do not. Please forgive me. 447 00:30:13,544 --> 00:30:16,344 No. When we go, there will be nothing left of us. 448 00:30:17,384 --> 00:30:18,584 Not a trace. 449 00:30:20,784 --> 00:30:24,705 - But we are proud of Edmund still. - Of course you are. 450 00:30:26,465 --> 00:30:28,705 I'm going now, Mrs Trenchard. 451 00:30:28,745 --> 00:30:31,025 I've enjoyed our talk more than I anticipated. 452 00:30:34,144 --> 00:30:35,745 Who told you I'd be here? 453 00:30:37,905 --> 00:30:39,824 No-one. I... 454 00:30:39,864 --> 00:30:43,384 I asked our hostess who it was speaking with my sister 455 00:30:43,425 --> 00:30:46,544 and she told me your name. I was curious. 456 00:30:48,225 --> 00:30:50,425 I've spoken of you and your daughter so many times, 457 00:30:50,465 --> 00:30:53,864 it seemed a shame to miss the chance of a meeting. 458 00:30:53,905 --> 00:30:55,225 I hope you're not sorry. 459 00:30:56,624 --> 00:30:57,824 I'm glad. 460 00:30:59,905 --> 00:31:01,784 You've made me feel like I've seen him again... 461 00:31:03,225 --> 00:31:06,225 dancing and flirting and having fun in his last hours. 462 00:31:08,225 --> 00:31:09,544 I like to think of that. 463 00:31:11,544 --> 00:31:13,144 I will think of that. 464 00:31:14,985 --> 00:31:16,505 So, thank you. 465 00:31:27,624 --> 00:31:30,144 - What was Mr Wilkie like? - Civil enough. 466 00:31:31,225 --> 00:31:33,665 A year after he painted my portrait, 467 00:31:33,705 --> 00:31:36,705 he painted the young Queen at her first Council meeting. 468 00:31:36,745 --> 00:31:39,104 You'd have to pay twice what I gave to get him now. 469 00:31:40,745 --> 00:31:42,265 You only encourage her to beg. 470 00:31:43,465 --> 00:31:46,304 Mama, you know I was alone all afternoon? 471 00:31:46,344 --> 00:31:48,985 I'm sure there are plenty of things that could use your attention. 472 00:31:49,025 --> 00:31:50,025 That's not the point. 473 00:31:50,064 --> 00:31:52,025 What I mean is I could have easily accompanied you 474 00:31:52,064 --> 00:31:54,064 if I'd been told where you were going. 475 00:31:54,104 --> 00:31:57,144 - But you weren't invited. - What difference does that make? 476 00:31:57,185 --> 00:32:00,025 Most women would have replied saying they'd be happy to accept 477 00:32:00,064 --> 00:32:02,905 - and they'll bring their daughter. - You're not my daughter. 478 00:32:04,784 --> 00:32:06,784 She is your daughter-in-law, Mother, 479 00:32:06,824 --> 00:32:09,104 which would mean the same as daughter in any other house. 480 00:32:09,144 --> 00:32:12,144 I don't think I would be justified in taking someone, anyone, 481 00:32:12,185 --> 00:32:14,344 to the house of a woman I barely know. 482 00:32:14,384 --> 00:32:17,104 A Duchess you barely know and I don't know at all. 483 00:32:18,864 --> 00:32:20,425 So, who was there? Anyone interesting? 484 00:32:21,665 --> 00:32:24,745 I talked to the old Duchess of Richmond. 485 00:32:24,784 --> 00:32:27,665 We reminisced about our time in Brussels at the ball. 486 00:32:27,705 --> 00:32:29,945 - Oh, yes? - Her sister was there, too. 487 00:32:31,665 --> 00:32:33,544 - You mean the mother of... - Yes. 488 00:32:35,384 --> 00:32:37,945 - Did you speak with her? - Yes. 489 00:32:37,985 --> 00:32:39,985 - And what did she say? - I'll tell you later. 490 00:32:40,025 --> 00:32:42,144 We mustn't bore Oliver and Susan. 491 00:32:42,185 --> 00:32:43,985 I'm only bored, because I wasn't there. 492 00:32:45,265 --> 00:32:47,025 I didn't see you at the office today, Oliver. 493 00:32:47,064 --> 00:32:49,025 - I didn't come in. - Why not? 494 00:32:49,064 --> 00:32:50,905 I went to inspect the work at Chapel Street. 495 00:32:50,945 --> 00:32:52,705 Why have you made the houses so small? 496 00:32:52,745 --> 00:32:54,370 Won't it put a dent in the profits? 497 00:32:54,395 --> 00:32:55,544 When you develop an area, 498 00:32:55,584 --> 00:32:57,265 you must build for the whole picture. 499 00:32:57,304 --> 00:33:00,344 You can't only have palaces. You must house the supporters 500 00:33:00,384 --> 00:33:02,624 of the princes who live in the palaces, 501 00:33:02,665 --> 00:33:05,025 their clerks and managers and upper servants. 502 00:33:05,064 --> 00:33:07,304 Then there must be a mews for the coaches and coachmen. 503 00:33:07,344 --> 00:33:10,104 They all take space, but it is space well used. 504 00:33:10,144 --> 00:33:13,064 Have you given any more thought to where we might live, Father? 505 00:33:13,104 --> 00:33:14,584 Well, I'd be happy to give you the pick 506 00:33:14,624 --> 00:33:16,064 of anything empty in Chester Row. 507 00:33:17,265 --> 00:33:18,344 Aren't they a little poky? 508 00:33:18,384 --> 00:33:20,784 She's right. They're too small for entertaining 509 00:33:20,824 --> 00:33:23,544 and I suppose I have a position to keep up, as your son. 510 00:33:23,584 --> 00:33:27,144 They're less poky than the first house I shared with your mother. 511 00:33:27,185 --> 00:33:30,144 I have been brought up differently from the way you began your lives. 512 00:33:30,185 --> 00:33:31,569 If I have grander expectations, 513 00:33:31,594 --> 00:33:33,265 it is you who have given them to me. 514 00:33:33,304 --> 00:33:34,905 Well, well. 515 00:33:34,945 --> 00:33:38,064 We seem to be failing on every count tonight. 516 00:33:38,104 --> 00:33:40,584 We'll be at Glanville next month. I hope you'll come down. 517 00:33:40,624 --> 00:33:42,864 Perhaps you might stay for a week or two? 518 00:33:44,104 --> 00:33:46,104 We will if we can. 519 00:33:46,144 --> 00:33:48,784 - It's such a way. - Well, what about you, Oliver? 520 00:33:48,824 --> 00:33:51,104 - You've always loved Glanville. - That is true. 521 00:33:52,185 --> 00:33:54,784 But I'm, er, I'm afraid Susan is not a good traveller. 522 00:33:54,824 --> 00:33:57,465 I'm ashamed to admit it, but he's right. 523 00:33:57,505 --> 00:34:00,225 Two hours in a carriage and it takes me a day to recover. 524 00:34:00,265 --> 00:34:02,825 So, three days in a carriage must be a trial, indeed. 525 00:34:02,865 --> 00:34:06,224 I hate to disappoint you when I know you love it so. 526 00:34:06,264 --> 00:34:07,985 I suppose I feel I brought it back to life. 527 00:34:08,025 --> 00:34:09,945 And in return, the house brought me back to life. 528 00:34:09,985 --> 00:34:11,905 After Sophia's death, you mean? 529 00:34:13,584 --> 00:34:14,785 I'm going up. 530 00:34:19,224 --> 00:34:20,886 Don't stay too long over your port. 531 00:34:20,911 --> 00:34:22,248 The servants need to get in. 532 00:34:31,664 --> 00:34:33,064 Can't you control her? 533 00:34:34,385 --> 00:34:36,064 Apparently not. 534 00:34:36,104 --> 00:34:38,025 "Not Chester Row," she says, 535 00:34:38,064 --> 00:34:40,224 as if he'd threatened her with cholera. 536 00:34:40,264 --> 00:34:43,305 "It's much too poky for fine folks like we." 537 00:34:43,345 --> 00:34:45,264 And you should have seen the look the Master got 538 00:34:45,305 --> 00:34:48,184 when he suggested Mr Oliver did a hand's turn! 539 00:34:49,264 --> 00:34:51,584 I hope there's nothing untoward on display in this room. 540 00:34:51,624 --> 00:34:53,104 No, Mr Turton. 541 00:34:53,144 --> 00:34:55,985 Mr and Mrs Trenchard pay our wages and for that, 542 00:34:56,025 --> 00:34:59,465 they are entitled to be treated with respect, Morris. 543 00:34:59,505 --> 00:35:00,744 Yes, Mr Turton. 544 00:35:06,744 --> 00:35:08,905 Of course, they're not what they like to pretend, 545 00:35:08,945 --> 00:35:11,664 it's only the more obvious when they're alone. 546 00:35:11,704 --> 00:35:15,064 Mr Trenchard is respectable, polite and honest to deal with, Mr Turton. 547 00:35:15,104 --> 00:35:18,025 Mr Myles is the Master's valet, Mr Turton, so he must know. 548 00:35:18,064 --> 00:35:21,305 I've known far worse in households headed by a coronet. 549 00:35:21,345 --> 00:35:22,905 I don't like to disagree, Mr Myles, 550 00:35:22,945 --> 00:35:25,305 but my sympathies are with Mr Oliver. 551 00:35:25,345 --> 00:35:27,025 They've brought him up as a gentleman, 552 00:35:27,064 --> 00:35:29,385 but now they seem to resent him for wanting to be one. 553 00:35:29,425 --> 00:35:31,584 Why should Mr Oliver ask for houses and estates 554 00:35:31,624 --> 00:35:32,945 that are grander than his parents'? 555 00:35:32,985 --> 00:35:35,224 What's he done to earn them? That's what I'd like to know. 556 00:35:35,264 --> 00:35:38,184 Gentlemen don't earn their houses, Mr Myles. 557 00:35:38,224 --> 00:35:40,544 - They inherit them. - I agree. 558 00:35:40,584 --> 00:35:44,025 Why shouldn't Mrs Oliver have a decent house to entertain? 559 00:35:44,064 --> 00:35:45,945 She's brought enough money to the table. 560 00:35:45,985 --> 00:35:47,345 It's illogical for the Master 561 00:35:47,385 --> 00:35:49,385 to force them to live in a rabbit hutch. 562 00:35:49,425 --> 00:35:50,945 I'm sorry to say it, Miss Speer, 563 00:35:50,985 --> 00:35:53,905 and I'm glad you think her a good employer, 564 00:35:53,945 --> 00:35:57,144 but I find Mrs Oliver very hard to please. 565 00:35:57,184 --> 00:35:58,305 She's got a point. 566 00:35:58,345 --> 00:36:00,184 You'd think she was an Infanta of Spain 567 00:36:00,224 --> 00:36:01,785 with all her airs and graces. 568 00:36:01,825 --> 00:36:04,584 But I've never had any trouble with the Mistress. 569 00:36:04,624 --> 00:36:07,985 She's straightforward and I've no reason to complain. 570 00:36:08,025 --> 00:36:09,144 I am glad to hear it. 571 00:36:09,184 --> 00:36:11,345 We must feel some sympathy for the Master. 572 00:36:11,385 --> 00:36:14,544 It's hard to get the trick of it in a single generation. 573 00:36:14,584 --> 00:36:16,104 I agree with you there, Miss Ellis. 574 00:36:16,144 --> 00:36:19,144 We don't see these things in the same way, Mr Turton, 575 00:36:19,184 --> 00:36:20,584 we'll have to agree to differ. 576 00:36:26,494 --> 00:36:28,735 Of course you can't tell her! What are you talking about? 577 00:36:28,775 --> 00:36:31,575 But when she said, "There'll be nothing left of us." 578 00:36:31,615 --> 00:36:33,414 You'd have been as touched as I was. 579 00:36:33,454 --> 00:36:34,735 What, so you'd like the idea 580 00:36:34,775 --> 00:36:38,175 that Sophia should be remembered as a... as a harlot? 581 00:36:38,215 --> 00:36:40,615 I would ask her to keep the secret. 582 00:36:40,655 --> 00:36:42,215 Of course I couldn't force her, but... 583 00:36:44,175 --> 00:36:48,535 do we have a right to hide from her that she has a grandson? 584 00:36:48,575 --> 00:36:50,735 We've hidden it for more than a quarter of a century. 585 00:36:52,135 --> 00:36:53,775 I forbid it. 586 00:36:53,814 --> 00:36:55,974 I will not have the memory of our daughter defaced. 587 00:36:56,014 --> 00:36:59,854 Certainly not by her own mother. And get that dog off the bed! 588 00:37:59,135 --> 00:38:00,175 What is it? 589 00:38:02,095 --> 00:38:03,814 I'm going to have a child. 590 00:38:06,934 --> 00:38:07,974 What? 591 00:38:09,775 --> 00:38:11,175 When? 592 00:38:12,414 --> 00:38:13,735 The end of February, I think. 593 00:38:14,854 --> 00:38:16,454 - Don't you know? - The end of February. 594 00:38:19,655 --> 00:38:21,814 Do I have Lord Bellasis to thank for this? 595 00:38:27,775 --> 00:38:30,974 You foolish, stupid, stupid fool. 596 00:38:32,294 --> 00:38:35,575 How did it happen? How... how could you have let it happen? 597 00:38:35,615 --> 00:38:36,854 I thought we were married. 598 00:38:36,894 --> 00:38:39,055 Didn't you know you needed your father's permission 599 00:38:39,095 --> 00:38:41,454 for it to be legal? You're only 18! 600 00:38:41,494 --> 00:38:42,974 Papa gave his permission. 601 00:38:46,055 --> 00:38:47,735 Your... 602 00:38:47,775 --> 00:38:48,894 your father knew? 603 00:38:48,934 --> 00:38:51,575 He knew that Edmund wanted to marry me 604 00:38:51,615 --> 00:38:54,294 before he went back to the fighting and he gave permission. 605 00:38:54,334 --> 00:38:58,535 Edmund found a parson to marry us in a little chapel near the city. 606 00:38:59,575 --> 00:39:03,535 I now pronounce you man and wife. 607 00:39:04,934 --> 00:39:07,775 - May we kiss? - With my blessing. 608 00:39:13,255 --> 00:39:16,014 - Are we truly married? - Most definitely. 609 00:39:20,775 --> 00:39:23,055 Then we left and went back to his lodgings. 610 00:39:23,095 --> 00:39:25,215 That's when it happened. 611 00:39:25,255 --> 00:39:26,974 I assume the ceremony was false? 612 00:39:28,215 --> 00:39:30,655 I never suspected it, not for a moment. 613 00:39:32,135 --> 00:39:34,334 Edmund spoke of his love and our future, 614 00:39:34,374 --> 00:39:37,215 right up until the moment we were leaving his aunt's ball 615 00:39:37,255 --> 00:39:40,135 - on the night of the battle. - So, when did you find out? 616 00:39:41,894 --> 00:39:43,775 As we came out into the street... 617 00:39:43,814 --> 00:39:46,655 there was a group of mounted officers, 618 00:39:46,695 --> 00:39:49,535 in the uniforms of the 52nd Light Infantry, 619 00:39:49,575 --> 00:39:51,215 Edmund's regiment... 620 00:39:53,374 --> 00:39:54,934 And? 621 00:39:54,974 --> 00:39:57,255 One of them was the parson who had married us. 622 00:40:00,535 --> 00:40:01,775 He was a soldier. 623 00:40:01,814 --> 00:40:04,894 A friend of Edmund's, who turned his collar round to deceive me! 624 00:40:04,934 --> 00:40:08,494 Now I understand what put you in such a state that night. 625 00:40:08,535 --> 00:40:09,974 I thought it was simply 626 00:40:10,014 --> 00:40:11,575 Lord Bellasis leaving for the battle. 627 00:40:11,615 --> 00:40:14,494 The moment I saw the man I knew I'd been duped. 628 00:40:14,535 --> 00:40:17,215 I was not heading for a golden future. 629 00:40:17,255 --> 00:40:19,974 I was a stupid girl who'd been used as a streetwalker. 630 00:40:21,135 --> 00:40:24,175 I suppose I clung to the idea that Edmund might explain, 631 00:40:24,215 --> 00:40:26,414 but he was killed before he had the chance. 632 00:40:28,175 --> 00:40:30,095 When did you know you were carrying his child? 633 00:40:31,454 --> 00:40:33,655 I wouldn't admit it at first. 634 00:40:33,695 --> 00:40:36,934 I was like a mad woman. I took foolish remedies, 635 00:40:36,974 --> 00:40:38,534 I gave a gypsy a sovereign 636 00:40:38,559 --> 00:40:40,719 for what I'm sure was sugar water. 637 00:40:41,735 --> 00:40:43,894 But they all failed. I am still enceinte. 638 00:40:45,454 --> 00:40:46,974 What have you told your father? 639 00:40:48,575 --> 00:40:50,175 He knows I was tricked. 640 00:40:51,374 --> 00:40:53,535 I told him that morning he brought me the news 641 00:40:53,575 --> 00:40:56,255 of Edmund's death. But he thinks I got away with it. 642 00:41:03,854 --> 00:41:06,655 We must go north, out of sight, 643 00:41:06,695 --> 00:41:08,655 while James makes arrangements for the child. 644 00:41:10,414 --> 00:41:12,255 I'll have a story ready by tomorrow, but... 645 00:41:13,894 --> 00:41:15,575 tonight I will speak with your father. 646 00:41:15,615 --> 00:41:17,148 Don't be too hard on him. 647 00:41:17,173 --> 00:41:19,294 It was his dream as much as mine. 648 00:41:19,334 --> 00:41:21,494 You are a young girl. You're supposed to have dreams. 649 00:41:21,535 --> 00:41:22,735 He's a parent. 650 00:41:24,014 --> 00:41:26,615 He is your father, for God's sake! 651 00:41:26,655 --> 00:41:28,655 He should have protected you from believing them! 652 00:41:59,374 --> 00:42:01,854 Mrs Casson, you're back. 653 00:42:01,894 --> 00:42:04,055 I'm afraid the baby came very quickly, 654 00:42:04,095 --> 00:42:06,535 - not long after you set out. - Is it healthy? 655 00:42:06,575 --> 00:42:07,775 Seems to be. 656 00:42:09,494 --> 00:42:11,014 But, Mrs Casson... 657 00:42:13,894 --> 00:42:15,494 we can't stop the bleeding. 658 00:42:20,494 --> 00:42:25,575 - I'm here. Tell me what I can do. - Have you seen him? 659 00:42:25,615 --> 00:42:29,615 The doctor says he's very healthy and spry, my darling, 660 00:42:29,655 --> 00:42:32,215 but now we must concentrate on you. 661 00:42:32,240 --> 00:42:34,159 Look after him, won't you? 662 00:42:35,255 --> 00:42:39,014 - Well, we'll look after him together. - Promise me, Mama. 663 00:42:39,055 --> 00:42:42,414 Whoever takes him in, make sure they love him. 664 00:42:44,854 --> 00:42:48,095 Let's talk about all that when you are well and rested. 665 00:42:48,135 --> 00:42:52,655 Give my best love to Papa and try not to blame him. 666 00:42:52,695 --> 00:42:54,655 Not for any of it. Please. 667 00:43:00,894 --> 00:43:02,454 And remember me. 668 00:43:05,854 --> 00:43:07,334 Oh, my darling child... 669 00:43:08,695 --> 00:43:11,374 as if I would not think of you every day of my life. 670 00:43:12,894 --> 00:43:17,095 But now, you need to rest and when you wake... 671 00:43:21,095 --> 00:43:22,615 Sophia... 672 00:43:23,854 --> 00:43:25,695 oh... 673 00:43:25,735 --> 00:43:27,135 oh, dearest one. 674 00:43:28,454 --> 00:43:32,014 - Sophi-Sophia! - I'm afraid it is over, Mrs Casson. 675 00:43:34,055 --> 00:43:35,894 I'm afraid it is finished. 676 00:44:19,000 --> 00:44:26,981 Subtitles by ITV SignPost