1 00:00:00,010 --> 00:00:03,450 - France be a terrible place now. - For I am no friend of revolution, 2 00:00:03,500 --> 00:00:06,850 - to be governed by the mob. - Common folk do need someone on their side. 3 00:00:06,900 --> 00:00:08,710 Would you not use your power wisely? 4 00:00:08,760 --> 00:00:10,230 I cannot be another man's puppet. 5 00:00:10,280 --> 00:00:12,150 - The voting begins at two. - He won?! 6 00:00:12,200 --> 00:00:13,870 So, my dear, you're to go to Westminster! 7 00:00:13,920 --> 00:00:15,950 I should not have told him. 8 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:18,670 Since the day of her death he's been icy towards me. 9 00:00:18,720 --> 00:00:21,670 - What does he imagine? - That Valentine is not his child. 10 00:00:21,720 --> 00:00:23,510 Then deny it, lie if necessary. 11 00:00:23,560 --> 00:00:25,270 He has no proof that Valentine is mine. 12 00:00:25,320 --> 00:00:26,590 Do you not love him? 13 00:00:26,640 --> 00:00:27,710 I must find a way. 14 00:00:27,760 --> 00:00:29,030 Close your eyes and submit. 15 00:00:29,080 --> 00:00:32,190 - Of course I've resumed the marital relations! - Then you must cease forthwith. 16 00:00:32,240 --> 00:00:33,670 Should you like me to sit on your lap? 17 00:00:33,720 --> 00:00:35,070 I'm not sure I... 18 00:00:35,120 --> 00:00:37,350 Of course you would. 19 00:00:37,400 --> 00:00:40,190 You went to visit Aunt Agatha's grave? What did you find there? 20 00:00:40,240 --> 00:00:41,590 Things I needed to attend to. 21 00:00:41,640 --> 00:00:43,030 I wish I could be two people. 22 00:00:43,080 --> 00:00:44,990 - One, your loving wife. - And the other? 23 00:00:45,040 --> 00:00:47,960 Someone new -- who could love another just for a day. 24 00:01:31,680 --> 00:01:34,070 ? The old grey duck 25 00:01:34,120 --> 00:01:36,550 ? She stole her nest 26 00:01:36,600 --> 00:01:39,160 ? And laid up in the fields 27 00:01:40,520 --> 00:01:43,670 ? And when the young ones They came forth 28 00:01:43,720 --> 00:01:47,550 ? They had no tails nor beels 29 00:01:47,600 --> 00:01:50,310 ? They had no tails nor... ? 30 00:01:50,360 --> 00:01:52,040 What's that? Out there? 31 00:01:53,440 --> 00:01:54,630 What? 32 00:01:54,680 --> 00:01:56,080 Be they ours? 33 00:02:04,560 --> 00:02:06,000 French. 34 00:02:07,760 --> 00:02:09,360 Lord save us! 35 00:02:10,920 --> 00:02:12,630 Attack. Attack! 36 00:02:12,680 --> 00:02:15,110 The Frenchies are coming! Ring the bells! 37 00:02:15,160 --> 00:02:17,400 The Frenchies are coming! 38 00:02:18,240 --> 00:02:19,350 Attack! 39 00:02:20,800 --> 00:02:23,390 The Frenchies are coming! The Frenchies are coming! 40 00:02:23,440 --> 00:02:25,940 The Frenchies are coming! The Frenchies are coming! 41 00:02:40,200 --> 00:02:42,160 The Frenchies are coming! 42 00:02:53,760 --> 00:02:55,150 Where they gone? 43 00:02:55,200 --> 00:02:58,350 They'll be spying out our defences, but... 44 00:02:58,400 --> 00:02:59,440 they'll be back. 45 00:03:03,200 --> 00:03:06,070 This threat from the French cannot be ignored. 46 00:03:06,120 --> 00:03:10,910 Cornwall is woefully unprepared for an enemy which is now at our door. 47 00:03:10,960 --> 00:03:12,990 Those men with military experience 48 00:03:13,040 --> 00:03:15,590 will form and train companies of volunteers 49 00:03:15,640 --> 00:03:19,870 to quell threat and disorder wherever it appears. 50 00:03:19,920 --> 00:03:23,750 When the hour comes -- and come it will -- 51 00:03:23,800 --> 00:03:25,320 we must not be found wanting. 52 00:03:30,440 --> 00:03:32,000 Truro is a key location... 53 00:03:53,640 --> 00:03:58,350 If she whom I desire would stoop to love me, 54 00:03:58,400 --> 00:04:00,950 I would come hand-in-hand, and, kneeling, 55 00:04:01,000 --> 00:04:02,760 ask that she kindly receive me... 56 00:04:04,600 --> 00:04:08,360 .. and deign to understand that all I have is hers... 57 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,040 .. forever and a day. 58 00:04:12,240 --> 00:04:14,000 Press but her lips to mine... 59 00:04:16,240 --> 00:04:17,840 .. and never let love decay. 60 00:04:25,800 --> 00:04:27,280 You should not be here alone. 61 00:04:29,680 --> 00:04:31,270 The French have been sighted, 62 00:04:31,320 --> 00:04:33,270 and there's rumours of invasion. 63 00:04:33,320 --> 00:04:36,520 No doubt you'll take up the flag and lead the charge against them. 64 00:04:40,840 --> 00:04:42,200 And become a leader of men? 65 00:04:43,200 --> 00:04:45,230 I happen to agree with Sir Francis. 66 00:04:45,280 --> 00:04:47,350 I've seen what chaos revolution brings, 67 00:04:47,400 --> 00:04:49,120 and I do not wish that on Cornwall. 68 00:04:50,640 --> 00:04:53,110 I intend to visit Drake, Mama. 69 00:04:53,160 --> 00:04:54,430 My love, as you know, 70 00:04:54,480 --> 00:04:56,990 I've no objection to your visiting Mr Carne. 71 00:04:57,040 --> 00:04:59,430 He has a respectable trade 72 00:04:59,480 --> 00:05:01,030 and you seem fond of him. 73 00:05:01,080 --> 00:05:02,830 But delay a while -- 74 00:05:02,880 --> 00:05:04,830 Uncle George returns from Westminster today 75 00:05:04,880 --> 00:05:07,360 and I know he'd wish us to spend some time with him. 76 00:05:47,520 --> 00:05:49,870 Remember what we agreed, my love. Uncle George... 77 00:05:49,920 --> 00:05:53,550 "Is a kind and generous man who only wishes to be a good father to me." 78 00:05:53,600 --> 00:05:55,270 Even though what he did to Drake... 79 00:05:55,320 --> 00:05:57,910 Was wrong. And I'm sure he regrets it. 80 00:05:57,960 --> 00:06:01,950 But if you and he quarrel, it will distress me beyond words. 81 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:04,280 For your sake, Mama. I'll be civil. 82 00:06:13,840 --> 00:06:15,910 The old smithy on the edge of Trenwith land -- 83 00:06:15,960 --> 00:06:17,230 who owns it now? 84 00:06:17,280 --> 00:06:20,030 I believe Ross purchased it for his brother-in-law. 85 00:06:20,080 --> 00:06:21,440 And very splendid it is! 86 00:06:36,320 --> 00:06:38,110 You permit him to visit? 87 00:06:38,160 --> 00:06:40,830 Yes, that was my decision. 88 00:06:40,880 --> 00:06:42,390 What harm can it do? 89 00:06:42,440 --> 00:06:45,350 Morwenna is wed, Geoffrey Charles will soon return to school. 90 00:06:45,400 --> 00:06:48,310 How is Drake Carne in any way a threat? 91 00:06:48,360 --> 00:06:52,000 The smithy is adjacent to my land -- it's deliberate provocation by Ross. 92 00:06:53,160 --> 00:06:56,470 My dear, must we forever be imagining 93 00:06:56,520 --> 00:06:58,320 some Trenwith-Nampara feud? 94 00:06:59,320 --> 00:07:02,030 I doubt Ross wastes a moment thinking of us, 95 00:07:02,080 --> 00:07:03,960 so I suggest we do likewise. 96 00:07:08,800 --> 00:07:13,560 I trust you've suffered no insolence from him since I left? 97 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:18,510 I can't remember the last time I saw him. 98 00:07:18,560 --> 00:07:21,240 Come, my dear, you must be weary from your journey. 99 00:07:25,600 --> 00:07:27,160 I am, indeed. 100 00:07:31,560 --> 00:07:32,920 It's good to be home. 101 00:07:37,800 --> 00:07:39,470 It is not his home! 102 00:07:39,520 --> 00:07:41,550 It's a Poldark house. 103 00:07:41,600 --> 00:07:43,270 And he is a usurper! 104 00:07:43,320 --> 00:07:46,470 Let him be, Master Geoffrey. He can't touch you here. 105 00:07:46,520 --> 00:07:47,710 No, he cannot. 106 00:07:47,760 --> 00:07:51,230 Mama says I may visit, and I shall do so every day. 107 00:07:51,280 --> 00:07:55,470 Drake Carne has had the impudence to set up shop on my boundary. 108 00:07:55,520 --> 00:07:58,830 Tonight, you will begin to show him how unwise that was. 109 00:07:58,880 --> 00:08:02,110 You will find ways of ensuring his residence there 110 00:08:02,160 --> 00:08:03,640 is of short duration. 111 00:08:05,040 --> 00:08:06,440 Rely on me, sir. 112 00:08:16,200 --> 00:08:17,480 Good boy. 113 00:08:42,800 --> 00:08:43,910 Following my last visit, 114 00:08:43,960 --> 00:08:46,430 I'm pleased to say Mrs Whitworth continues to improve. 115 00:08:46,480 --> 00:08:48,870 Ah. Yes, indeed. God be praised. 116 00:08:48,920 --> 00:08:53,110 Though I would recommend a further period of abstinence. 117 00:08:53,160 --> 00:08:54,550 Of course! 118 00:08:54,600 --> 00:08:56,270 I'm relieved to hear you say so. 119 00:08:56,320 --> 00:08:59,350 But if I might suggest -- some more of that helpful tincture? 120 00:08:59,400 --> 00:09:01,630 To ensure her rest is undisturbed. 121 00:09:01,680 --> 00:09:03,880 If Mrs Whitworth has no objection. 122 00:09:05,880 --> 00:09:07,160 As you wish. 123 00:09:20,640 --> 00:09:24,310 My dear, why not rest a while before you enjoy my first sermon 124 00:09:24,360 --> 00:09:26,750 at Sawle Church this afternoon? 125 00:09:26,800 --> 00:09:28,400 I will bring you your sedative. 126 00:09:29,760 --> 00:09:31,600 That's kind of you, Ossie. 127 00:10:09,440 --> 00:10:12,040 So I'm thinking of moving the family home to London. 128 00:10:13,880 --> 00:10:15,510 Why? 129 00:10:15,560 --> 00:10:19,310 If the French invade, there's no telling how this house, 130 00:10:19,360 --> 00:10:22,510 or our bank, or our grain stores might be ransacked. 131 00:10:22,560 --> 00:10:23,950 We must protect ourselves. 132 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:26,200 Whilst abandoning our tenants and servants? 133 00:10:27,240 --> 00:10:28,600 Every man for himself. 134 00:10:30,800 --> 00:10:33,320 I suspect Sir Francis might disagree with you. 135 00:10:35,400 --> 00:10:36,920 Present your firelocks! 136 00:10:51,560 --> 00:10:52,920 Order your firelocks! 137 00:10:56,200 --> 00:10:58,150 Couldn't pay me to enlist. 138 00:10:58,200 --> 00:11:00,320 You're naught but a puppet. 139 00:11:01,880 --> 00:11:06,030 Gentlemen, you have responded to the call to maintain order 140 00:11:06,080 --> 00:11:07,380 and defend your country. 141 00:11:09,080 --> 00:11:10,390 You are under my command, 142 00:11:10,440 --> 00:11:11,800 you will obey my orders. 143 00:11:13,800 --> 00:11:16,430 If you find this unacceptable, 144 00:11:16,480 --> 00:11:18,480 now is the moment to depart. 145 00:11:22,640 --> 00:11:24,590 'Ross Poldark?' 146 00:11:24,640 --> 00:11:27,640 I must ask you -- is he the right man? 147 00:11:28,760 --> 00:11:31,590 In view of his recklessness, lawlessness, 148 00:11:31,640 --> 00:11:33,070 previous contempt for authority. 149 00:11:33,120 --> 00:11:35,270 He IS the authority. 150 00:11:35,320 --> 00:11:36,950 And what is his remit? 151 00:11:37,000 --> 00:11:40,240 To quell threat and disorder wherever it appears. 152 00:11:43,080 --> 00:11:46,790 And can he be trusted to carry out your instructions? 153 00:11:46,840 --> 00:11:49,240 More to the point, can you? 154 00:11:50,480 --> 00:11:52,310 In your first term at Westminster 155 00:11:52,360 --> 00:11:56,470 you voted against a bid to increase the legal rights of commoners. 156 00:11:56,520 --> 00:11:59,670 You have challenged all proposals for lowering interest rates 157 00:11:59,720 --> 00:12:02,150 and opposed a bill for enforcing a fixed price for grain. 158 00:12:02,200 --> 00:12:03,870 In voting according to my conscience... 159 00:12:03,920 --> 00:12:06,040 You have ignored our explicit agreement! 160 00:12:08,160 --> 00:12:10,790 Meanwhile, you conspire with other grain merchants 161 00:12:10,840 --> 00:12:12,350 to keep prices high, 162 00:12:12,400 --> 00:12:16,120 despite the failed harvest and recent rioting. 163 00:12:27,640 --> 00:12:31,590 If unrest should again rear its ugly head, 164 00:12:31,640 --> 00:12:35,800 it is comforting to know that a hero is on hand to save us. 165 00:12:47,880 --> 00:12:49,510 And finally, Lord, 166 00:12:49,560 --> 00:12:53,790 thank you for granting your humble servant the living of St Sawle. 167 00:12:53,840 --> 00:12:58,720 Further parishes would be most gratefully received. Amen. 168 00:12:59,880 --> 00:13:03,040 Vicar, I have some disquieting news. 169 00:13:04,840 --> 00:13:06,280 I'm with child. 170 00:13:09,120 --> 00:13:12,320 I waited and waited to be sure there's no mistake. 171 00:13:13,920 --> 00:13:15,520 There is no mistake. 172 00:13:17,080 --> 00:13:18,430 Dear God! 173 00:13:18,480 --> 00:13:19,830 What shall we do? 174 00:13:19,880 --> 00:13:22,310 - "We"? - Perhaps I should run away. 175 00:13:22,360 --> 00:13:24,190 - Might you? - No, you're right. 176 00:13:24,240 --> 00:13:26,120 We must face this together. 177 00:13:33,800 --> 00:13:36,030 I came to report, sir. 178 00:13:36,080 --> 00:13:39,110 Spare me the details. Is the matter handled? 179 00:13:39,160 --> 00:13:40,480 Well and truly, sir. 180 00:13:41,720 --> 00:13:43,000 That's all I need to know. 181 00:13:52,640 --> 00:13:54,310 Drake! 182 00:13:54,360 --> 00:13:56,670 Must've happened in the night. 183 00:13:56,720 --> 00:13:58,270 Judas! Who would do such a thing? 184 00:13:58,320 --> 00:13:59,830 Nay, 'tis not all. 185 00:13:59,880 --> 00:14:01,870 This day already, four folks sent word 186 00:14:01,920 --> 00:14:04,470 saying they'll not be needing my services more. 187 00:14:04,520 --> 00:14:06,870 Yet I must carry on. 188 00:14:06,920 --> 00:14:11,640 Your work is good, your price fair, you've made no enemies. 189 00:14:16,520 --> 00:14:19,950 Bet it's George, up to his old tricks again. 190 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:21,430 Gettin' at Drake to get at you. 191 00:14:21,480 --> 00:14:23,710 George is a Member of Parliament. 192 00:14:23,760 --> 00:14:27,280 He could hardly risk his reputation by harassing a lowly blacksmith. 193 00:14:28,400 --> 00:14:31,950 And besides, Elizabeth would never permit such behaviour. 194 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:33,590 And you know that for a fact? 195 00:14:33,640 --> 00:14:34,880 I know Elizabeth. 196 00:14:51,360 --> 00:14:53,840 Shall I answer as a friend or a physician? 197 00:14:55,760 --> 00:14:57,790 Which will tell me what I most want to hear? 198 00:14:57,840 --> 00:14:59,960 There's no kindness in giving false hope. 199 00:15:03,600 --> 00:15:04,880 So I must surrender? 200 00:15:06,280 --> 00:15:08,560 My vision and... 201 00:15:10,480 --> 00:15:12,080 .. my heart's desire? 202 00:15:14,040 --> 00:15:16,680 The latter you never possessed, nor ever could. 203 00:15:20,680 --> 00:15:23,510 So what do you prescribe, my friend? 204 00:15:23,560 --> 00:15:25,080 Acceptance. 205 00:15:39,320 --> 00:15:40,990 Satisfied, are 'ee? 206 00:15:41,040 --> 00:15:43,000 I could wish my rum was less depleted. 207 00:15:44,480 --> 00:15:48,470 Stand by while high-an'-mighties set their ruffians on the meek? 208 00:15:48,520 --> 00:15:53,910 If it is George, confrontation and aggression is fruitless. 209 00:15:53,960 --> 00:15:56,510 He will deny it and we have no proof. 210 00:15:56,560 --> 00:15:58,750 All we can hope is he will soon become bored 211 00:15:58,800 --> 00:16:01,590 and find some other innocent to torment! 212 00:16:01,640 --> 00:16:03,590 Is what we hope? Some other victim? 213 00:16:03,640 --> 00:16:05,590 So we can say, "Naught to do with we". 214 00:16:05,640 --> 00:16:10,360 Demelza, this week there were three French ships on the horizon! 215 00:16:11,560 --> 00:16:14,120 I may soon have a real battle to fight. 216 00:16:16,880 --> 00:16:18,360 Spare me this one! 217 00:16:34,120 --> 00:16:37,520 I think, Vicar, I may have found a solution. 218 00:16:39,800 --> 00:16:42,190 If I were to marry someone else. 219 00:16:42,240 --> 00:16:45,550 There is a young man -- of course, he does not know of my condition. 220 00:16:45,600 --> 00:16:47,830 Perhaps he would utterly spurn me if he did. 221 00:16:47,880 --> 00:16:49,510 Who is this person? 222 00:16:49,560 --> 00:16:51,710 Arthur Solway, from the library. 223 00:16:51,760 --> 00:16:53,390 And have you been intimate with him? 224 00:16:53,440 --> 00:16:55,280 Oh, Vicar, how could you think so? 225 00:16:56,600 --> 00:16:58,630 Then how can you think he will marry you? 226 00:16:58,680 --> 00:17:00,360 Because he asked me last week. 227 00:17:01,440 --> 00:17:04,790 Ah. And he is quite unaware of... 228 00:17:04,840 --> 00:17:05,830 Quite unaware. 229 00:17:05,880 --> 00:17:08,190 And you think if you marry him he never need know? 230 00:17:08,240 --> 00:17:09,430 Of course he must know. 231 00:17:09,480 --> 00:17:11,960 I'm amazed you would even suggest that I lie! 232 00:17:13,760 --> 00:17:16,470 Obviously, I will not tell him whose child it is. 233 00:17:16,520 --> 00:17:17,560 Might he agree? 234 00:17:18,880 --> 00:17:20,720 I think he could be persuaded. 235 00:17:21,920 --> 00:17:23,440 With the right inducement. 236 00:17:25,080 --> 00:17:26,630 £1,000. 237 00:17:26,680 --> 00:17:31,000 Rowella, escort this person from my house and see that he never returns. 238 00:17:47,600 --> 00:17:51,430 Do you not think, if even the likes of Tholly grow discontented 239 00:17:51,480 --> 00:17:53,470 and find they must speak out... 240 00:17:53,520 --> 00:17:55,920 Tholly loves the sound of his own voice. 241 00:17:57,800 --> 00:18:01,430 If you do not challenge the corrupt and unjust, 242 00:18:01,480 --> 00:18:04,430 then commoners will rise -- and then you'll be powerless to help them. 243 00:18:04,480 --> 00:18:07,030 What would you have me do? 244 00:18:07,080 --> 00:18:08,910 I'd have you step up. 245 00:18:08,960 --> 00:18:10,910 I'd have you be great! 246 00:18:10,960 --> 00:18:12,910 I'd have you declare what you stand for! 247 00:18:12,960 --> 00:18:16,950 You would have me pontificate and play the hero -- 248 00:18:17,000 --> 00:18:19,230 and make some grand dramatic gesture. 249 00:18:19,280 --> 00:18:22,560 I am not that man, Demelza. I have never been that man. 250 00:18:24,480 --> 00:18:28,040 And if that's what you seek, I suggest you look elsewhere. 251 00:20:00,760 --> 00:20:02,790 Mama, may I beg a favour? 252 00:20:02,840 --> 00:20:04,160 What is it, my sweet? 253 00:20:05,160 --> 00:20:07,080 Will you hear what my friend has to say? 254 00:20:15,160 --> 00:20:18,750 A petition. From the people of Grambler, Sawle and Mellin. 255 00:20:18,800 --> 00:20:21,750 Will I sell them grain at 30 shillings a bushel? 256 00:20:21,800 --> 00:20:23,230 Are they mad? 257 00:20:23,280 --> 00:20:25,350 Do they not realise my family has a business to run? 258 00:20:25,400 --> 00:20:26,590 Expenses to cover? 259 00:20:26,640 --> 00:20:29,390 If the people of Grambler, Sawle and Mellin cannot afford it, 260 00:20:29,440 --> 00:20:31,040 we will sell it to these who can. 261 00:20:33,560 --> 00:20:35,110 If the landing happens here, 262 00:20:35,160 --> 00:20:37,750 we need to evacuate the cottages close to the shore 263 00:20:37,800 --> 00:20:39,750 and get the tenants out of harm's way. 264 00:20:39,800 --> 00:20:42,430 If need be... 265 00:20:42,480 --> 00:20:44,360 Ross, you have a visitor. 266 00:20:51,360 --> 00:20:53,270 "A natural leader". 267 00:20:53,320 --> 00:20:54,870 What fool told you that? 268 00:20:54,920 --> 00:20:57,750 "Daring, resourceful, courageous." 269 00:20:57,800 --> 00:21:00,550 Courage is often confused with having nothing to lose. 270 00:21:00,600 --> 00:21:03,150 We have much to lose here, if the French descend. 271 00:21:03,200 --> 00:21:07,230 If they do, I trust we will rise to the occasion. 272 00:21:07,280 --> 00:21:09,430 That is my hope, too. 273 00:21:09,480 --> 00:21:13,790 Yet, as we both know, sometimes, when occasion beckons, 274 00:21:13,840 --> 00:21:16,360 the chalice is offered -- and declined. 275 00:21:17,880 --> 00:21:19,910 Sometimes the chalice is poisoned. 276 00:21:19,960 --> 00:21:21,720 One never knows until one tries. 277 00:21:23,360 --> 00:21:26,360 My second choice of candidate had no such scruples. 278 00:21:27,600 --> 00:21:29,750 George is a first-rate politician. 279 00:21:29,800 --> 00:21:31,990 I doubt you mean that as a compliment. 280 00:21:32,040 --> 00:21:35,280 Yet the event often proves the worth of the man. 281 00:21:38,320 --> 00:21:39,760 Cometh the hour? 282 00:21:45,680 --> 00:21:48,350 Are you suggesting that this persecution 283 00:21:48,400 --> 00:21:50,190 is the work of our servants? 284 00:21:50,240 --> 00:21:51,950 I'm sorry to say so, ma'am. 285 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:54,470 And I know it must be unbeknown to you. 286 00:21:54,520 --> 00:21:59,110 To me? Are you saying it is known to Mr Warleggan? 287 00:21:59,160 --> 00:22:01,150 I can't say that, ma'am. 288 00:22:01,200 --> 00:22:04,870 All I do know is, Tom Harry have threatened my customers, 289 00:22:04,920 --> 00:22:07,750 breek'd my forge and set light to my workshop. 290 00:22:07,800 --> 00:22:09,200 What is this man doing here? 291 00:22:10,960 --> 00:22:12,350 He asked to speak to me and... 292 00:22:12,400 --> 00:22:13,440 Get out of my house. 293 00:22:17,720 --> 00:22:19,470 I meant no offence, ma'am. 294 00:22:19,520 --> 00:22:20,710 None has been taken. 295 00:22:20,760 --> 00:22:23,120 Now! Before I have you thrown out. 296 00:22:37,640 --> 00:22:39,030 Why was that upstart here? 297 00:22:39,080 --> 00:22:41,550 To ask me to intervene on his behalf. 298 00:22:41,600 --> 00:22:43,270 Intervene? 299 00:22:43,320 --> 00:22:46,310 Is it true that you've been attempting 300 00:22:46,360 --> 00:22:48,510 to drive him from his forge? 301 00:22:48,560 --> 00:22:51,600 His presence there is a deliberate affront by Ross! 302 00:22:52,760 --> 00:22:55,190 And that justifies this harassment? 303 00:22:55,240 --> 00:22:58,390 Wrecking a man's workshop, threatening his customers? 304 00:22:58,440 --> 00:23:01,550 Good God, I know no details, I leave the minutiae to Tom Harry! 305 00:23:01,600 --> 00:23:03,270 If the details are beneath you, 306 00:23:03,320 --> 00:23:05,910 is not also the intimidation of a young man 307 00:23:05,960 --> 00:23:09,070 whose only crime is to be related to Ross Poldark? 308 00:23:09,120 --> 00:23:11,030 Drake Carne defied me. 309 00:23:11,080 --> 00:23:13,550 He brought toads to our pond. 310 00:23:13,600 --> 00:23:14,950 Whatever Tom saw fit to do... 311 00:23:15,000 --> 00:23:18,280 Tom Harry is a brute and I want him dismissed. 312 00:23:34,160 --> 00:23:35,790 I want no trouble. 313 00:23:35,840 --> 00:23:37,350 Should've thought about that 314 00:23:37,400 --> 00:23:39,470 before you came trespassing on private property. 315 00:23:39,520 --> 00:23:43,030 I aren't trespassin'. I came to speak to Mrs Warleggan. 316 00:23:43,080 --> 00:23:44,440 Do we believe him? 317 00:23:48,360 --> 00:23:49,960 Right, lads. 318 00:23:51,680 --> 00:23:52,760 Scat him up! 319 00:24:10,960 --> 00:24:12,280 Tom! 320 00:24:28,680 --> 00:24:31,360 Best hope your blessed toads come save 'ee! 321 00:24:38,520 --> 00:24:41,790 I took the liberty, Vicar, of visiting Arthur 322 00:24:41,840 --> 00:24:44,990 to see if he would be willing to accept a smaller sum. 323 00:24:45,040 --> 00:24:46,080 And? 324 00:24:52,480 --> 00:24:57,070 In consideration of the very great sacrifice I would be making, 325 00:24:57,120 --> 00:24:58,630 to my principles, 326 00:24:58,680 --> 00:25:00,520 to my reputation... 327 00:25:01,760 --> 00:25:05,590 .. the very least I could accept is £700. 328 00:25:05,640 --> 00:25:07,150 I've pleaded with him, Vicar, 329 00:25:07,200 --> 00:25:09,870 but he says there are things I do not understand. 330 00:25:09,920 --> 00:25:11,430 We will need a cottage. 331 00:25:11,480 --> 00:25:13,670 With furnishings. 332 00:25:13,720 --> 00:25:14,710 And a garden. 333 00:25:14,760 --> 00:25:17,550 Perhaps you'd like a carriage too? And several footmen? 334 00:25:17,600 --> 00:25:21,120 This is extortion of the grossest kind. Get out! 335 00:25:34,200 --> 00:25:36,510 I remember when I first saw you do that. 336 00:25:36,560 --> 00:25:37,550 A lifetime ago. 337 00:25:37,600 --> 00:25:40,990 How I saw you go from raw ensign and scourge of authority 338 00:25:41,040 --> 00:25:42,520 to able young captain. 339 00:25:45,360 --> 00:25:48,030 You'll also recall how I earned that promotion. 340 00:25:48,080 --> 00:25:51,990 By being the last man standing after the ambush at James Creek. 341 00:25:52,040 --> 00:25:53,590 One thing remains consistent -- 342 00:25:53,640 --> 00:25:55,710 your propensity for self-deprecation. 343 00:25:55,760 --> 00:25:57,630 You're principled and high-minded. 344 00:25:57,680 --> 00:26:01,640 But, sometimes, in order to affect change, hands must be dirtied. 345 00:26:21,440 --> 00:26:22,990 Forgive me, Vicar. 346 00:26:23,040 --> 00:26:25,920 I wish to let you know that I've written to the Bishop. 347 00:26:27,200 --> 00:26:28,590 I've asked him to pray for me. 348 00:26:28,640 --> 00:26:30,840 You haven't told him about your condition? 349 00:26:32,400 --> 00:26:34,150 He will never believe you. 350 00:26:34,200 --> 00:26:36,870 He will think you an hysterical child. 351 00:26:36,920 --> 00:26:40,150 I've also mentioned the mole you have on your left buttock. 352 00:26:40,200 --> 00:26:43,070 Shaped like a pig's tail? 'Tis very distinctive. 353 00:26:43,120 --> 00:26:44,590 I've drawn it for him. 354 00:26:44,640 --> 00:26:46,550 You are the most evil... 355 00:26:46,600 --> 00:26:49,870 I think, Vicar, that Arthur would be willing 356 00:26:49,920 --> 00:26:51,680 for me to give you this letter. 357 00:26:53,800 --> 00:26:56,240 In exchange for £500. 358 00:27:03,120 --> 00:27:04,510 You should never've let him go. 359 00:27:04,560 --> 00:27:06,480 'Twas but a courtesy call, he said. 360 00:27:11,800 --> 00:27:12,840 Drake! 361 00:27:16,720 --> 00:27:17,950 Dear God. 362 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:22,830 - Is he dead? - He's breathing. He's still breathin'! Get help! 363 00:27:22,880 --> 00:27:24,720 Go to Killewarren and fetch Dwight. 364 00:27:39,360 --> 00:27:40,880 You're lucky to be alive. 365 00:27:42,320 --> 00:27:43,360 Who did this? 366 00:27:48,200 --> 00:27:50,270 Can't rightly say. 367 00:27:50,320 --> 00:27:51,870 I never see'd their faces. 368 00:27:51,920 --> 00:27:54,790 'Twas George's brutes! Who else would it be? 369 00:27:54,840 --> 00:27:56,390 Then there'll be no recourse. 370 00:27:56,440 --> 00:27:59,840 George will deny all knowledge, and who can challenge him? 371 00:28:02,320 --> 00:28:05,790 Must we truly stand by while the rich and mighty 372 00:28:05,840 --> 00:28:08,230 ride roughshod across we? 373 00:28:08,280 --> 00:28:11,200 I don't believe God means for I to do it. 374 00:28:13,040 --> 00:28:14,080 Nor I, lad. 375 00:28:16,240 --> 00:28:19,960 To see a young tacker basted to within an inch of his life? 376 00:28:20,960 --> 00:28:23,750 And none call'd to answer for it? 377 00:28:23,800 --> 00:28:26,430 And Warleggan a Member of Parliament? 378 00:28:26,480 --> 00:28:29,990 All the more reason for him and his enterprises to be held to account. 379 00:28:33,760 --> 00:28:35,360 'Tis time... 380 00:28:38,360 --> 00:28:39,590 .. to hit him where it hurts. 381 00:28:39,640 --> 00:28:41,320 - Yeah! - Hear, hear. 382 00:29:09,960 --> 00:29:11,320 When shall we go to London? 383 00:29:13,800 --> 00:29:15,120 Go when you please. 384 00:29:19,440 --> 00:29:21,710 You cannot still be angry? 385 00:29:21,760 --> 00:29:23,710 Because of the incident with the boy? 386 00:29:23,760 --> 00:29:25,430 You surely don't suggest... 387 00:29:25,480 --> 00:29:26,840 That we're incompatible? 388 00:29:28,080 --> 00:29:31,240 That our marriage is foundering on suspicion and jealousy? 389 00:29:33,120 --> 00:29:36,440 That your objection to the boy is really your hatred of Ross? 390 00:29:38,280 --> 00:29:40,110 I wondered when that name would occur. 391 00:29:40,160 --> 00:29:42,510 Are you not jealous of him? 392 00:29:42,560 --> 00:29:45,390 Is suspicion not eating you up? 393 00:29:45,440 --> 00:29:47,110 Poisoning your family life? 394 00:29:47,160 --> 00:29:49,760 Turning your achievements to bitterness and gall? 395 00:29:51,280 --> 00:29:54,400 There can be no future for our marriage if that is the case. 396 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:08,480 Make haste. Quiet about it. 397 00:30:09,880 --> 00:30:12,400 That's it. Heave. One, two, three, heave. 398 00:30:15,600 --> 00:30:16,920 Make fast. 399 00:30:20,920 --> 00:30:23,720 Secure it at the back. Be quick about it. Quick about it. 400 00:30:25,120 --> 00:30:26,230 Ready? 401 00:30:26,280 --> 00:30:27,480 And heave! 402 00:31:02,400 --> 00:31:03,830 Oh, maid, come home. 403 00:31:03,880 --> 00:31:05,230 There's a visitor! 404 00:31:05,280 --> 00:31:06,840 I can't now. Drake needs me. 405 00:31:08,120 --> 00:31:11,320 Beggin' yer pardon. 'Tis one I b'la you'd wish to see. 406 00:31:14,920 --> 00:31:17,520 I can stay and make myself useful. 407 00:31:19,160 --> 00:31:20,990 No, tidn't right, Prudie. 408 00:31:21,040 --> 00:31:24,550 How oft do the men take a fancy to another woman 409 00:31:24,600 --> 00:31:25,830 and sometimes act on it? 410 00:31:25,880 --> 00:31:28,110 I would never. It would break Ross's heart. 411 00:31:28,160 --> 00:31:30,350 No, I must give up all thoughts of him. 412 00:31:30,400 --> 00:31:33,710 As Ross gave up all thought of Elizabeth for me. 413 00:31:33,760 --> 00:31:36,600 Did he? Are 'ee sure? 414 00:32:02,200 --> 00:32:04,920 I only tell 'ee of it for I know it means naught. 415 00:32:07,440 --> 00:32:08,630 'Tis but a dalliance. 416 00:32:08,680 --> 00:32:09,720 A "dalliance". 417 00:32:11,440 --> 00:32:15,150 So 'ee may have one of yer own, 418 00:32:15,200 --> 00:32:17,440 without troublin' yer conscience. 419 00:32:23,440 --> 00:32:24,880 Go home, Prudie. 420 00:32:37,560 --> 00:32:41,510 Well, my dear, I trust you're feeling rested 421 00:32:41,560 --> 00:32:43,760 - and ready to resume your... - No, Ossie. 422 00:32:46,440 --> 00:32:48,630 My dear, I think you forget yourself. 423 00:32:48,680 --> 00:32:50,710 I come in all friendliness, 424 00:32:50,760 --> 00:32:52,630 intending to give the natural... 425 00:32:52,680 --> 00:32:53,880 I said no. 426 00:32:57,080 --> 00:33:00,440 You will leave this room and never return. 427 00:33:03,560 --> 00:33:04,960 Can I believe my ears? 428 00:33:06,280 --> 00:33:07,990 Are you so wilful? 429 00:33:08,040 --> 00:33:10,110 So headstrong? So... 430 00:33:10,160 --> 00:33:11,280 Blind? 431 00:33:12,560 --> 00:33:14,520 No. Nor half-witted neither. 432 00:33:19,240 --> 00:33:22,360 My sister is with child. 433 00:33:26,120 --> 00:33:27,960 Your child. 434 00:33:29,440 --> 00:33:31,190 Despite your attempts to sedate me, 435 00:33:31,240 --> 00:33:33,990 I have not been deaf all of the time. 436 00:33:34,040 --> 00:33:36,150 You must realise it was not my fault! 437 00:33:36,200 --> 00:33:39,950 That girl has some evil in her which makes a man possessed! 438 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:42,910 But now, by the grace of God, 439 00:33:42,960 --> 00:33:45,270 I've returned to you. 440 00:33:45,320 --> 00:33:46,670 So let us pray together 441 00:33:46,720 --> 00:33:49,990 and then happily resume our marital.. 442 00:33:50,040 --> 00:33:51,080 Never. 443 00:33:54,400 --> 00:33:57,840 You have no right to deny me. 444 00:34:00,760 --> 00:34:05,070 I am your husband and you will do as I command. 445 00:34:05,120 --> 00:34:06,360 And I will kill your son! 446 00:34:09,200 --> 00:34:12,830 So help me God, if you do so much as approach me again, 447 00:34:12,880 --> 00:34:14,510 I will smother him. 448 00:34:14,560 --> 00:34:15,870 Merciful heaven! 449 00:34:15,920 --> 00:34:17,400 You don't believe I'll do it? 450 00:34:18,720 --> 00:34:20,680 Do you really want to take that chance? 451 00:34:25,800 --> 00:34:29,150 You've been ill, Morwenna, 452 00:34:29,200 --> 00:34:31,560 and I've no wish to see you relapse. 453 00:34:32,760 --> 00:34:37,920 I will leave you to think over your duty to me... 454 00:34:40,640 --> 00:34:43,990 .. and will pray to our Lord to grant you forgiveness. 455 00:35:00,480 --> 00:35:02,960 I didn't mean it. Of course I didn't mean it. 456 00:35:04,160 --> 00:35:05,950 But Drake be no harm to anyone. 457 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,190 It beggars belief. 458 00:35:07,240 --> 00:35:08,990 Had he been found an hour later. 459 00:35:09,040 --> 00:35:11,110 Of course Demelza asked me not to tell you. 460 00:35:11,160 --> 00:35:13,190 She's afraid of what I might do to George. 461 00:35:13,240 --> 00:35:14,230 As well she may be. 462 00:35:14,280 --> 00:35:15,990 Will you go to Trenwith? 463 00:35:16,040 --> 00:35:17,400 This instant. 464 00:35:26,200 --> 00:35:29,310 What is it? Is it Drake? 465 00:35:29,360 --> 00:35:30,800 Agatha's grave. 466 00:35:33,520 --> 00:35:35,230 Need we discuss that now? 467 00:35:35,280 --> 00:35:37,680 Things you need to attend to -- what things? 468 00:35:39,000 --> 00:35:41,270 None that need concern you. 469 00:35:41,320 --> 00:35:43,150 That's convenient, Ross. 470 00:35:43,200 --> 00:35:46,510 No concern of mine who you meet, who you talk to... 471 00:35:46,560 --> 00:35:47,840 who you kiss. 472 00:35:51,760 --> 00:35:53,790 It is not what you imagine. 473 00:35:53,840 --> 00:35:55,790 Ross, I'm weary of it. 474 00:35:55,840 --> 00:35:58,710 Secret kisses, secret smiles. 475 00:35:58,760 --> 00:36:01,560 How many other secrets must there be between us? 476 00:36:04,800 --> 00:36:07,800 Keep them, Ross. Keep them all. 477 00:36:10,560 --> 00:36:11,960 And I will keep mine. 478 00:36:15,960 --> 00:36:17,000 Demelza. 479 00:36:23,120 --> 00:36:24,720 Urgent word from Truro, Captain. 480 00:36:31,600 --> 00:36:33,910 What is it? The French? 481 00:36:33,960 --> 00:36:36,070 The peace and safety of our country is threatened. 482 00:36:36,120 --> 00:36:38,510 We are ordered to the northern road. 483 00:36:38,560 --> 00:36:40,080 We must mobilise at once! 484 00:37:14,720 --> 00:37:16,030 Well... 485 00:37:16,080 --> 00:37:17,920 can I make it any plainer? 486 00:37:19,360 --> 00:37:22,630 I abandon my squadron, in the middle of a war, 487 00:37:22,680 --> 00:37:24,240 to throw myself at your feet. 488 00:37:26,400 --> 00:37:29,480 Is there a more extravagant way I could declare my love? 489 00:37:30,760 --> 00:37:33,000 A longer poem would've sufficed! 490 00:37:34,440 --> 00:37:35,720 Not for me. 491 00:37:42,280 --> 00:37:44,240 Shall we walk to Hendrawna Sands? 492 00:38:04,560 --> 00:38:05,600 May I take your hand? 493 00:38:06,960 --> 00:38:08,320 But if someone should see? 494 00:38:09,560 --> 00:38:11,880 I will tell them that I need you to guide me. 495 00:38:14,440 --> 00:38:16,160 And very soon it will be true. 496 00:38:18,400 --> 00:38:20,440 I've been discharged from the Navy. 497 00:38:21,600 --> 00:38:23,190 For what? 498 00:38:23,240 --> 00:38:25,680 In six months' time I'll be completely blind. 499 00:39:08,560 --> 00:39:11,040 I do not presume to compare myself to Ross. 500 00:39:13,080 --> 00:39:14,350 He's a great man. 501 00:39:14,400 --> 00:39:16,200 My saviour and friend. 502 00:39:25,520 --> 00:39:27,710 But you are... 503 00:39:27,760 --> 00:39:28,870 His wife. 504 00:39:28,920 --> 00:39:30,710 And mother of his children. 505 00:39:30,760 --> 00:39:32,880 And I've no wish to threaten that. 506 00:39:33,920 --> 00:39:35,360 I would not allow it. 507 00:39:37,560 --> 00:39:38,880 Your head might not. 508 00:39:41,200 --> 00:39:42,320 But would your heart? 509 00:39:46,160 --> 00:39:48,630 It is to the heart which I now appeal. 510 00:39:48,680 --> 00:39:51,910 That part which, dare I say it, 511 00:39:51,960 --> 00:39:53,320 has been neglected. 512 00:39:54,920 --> 00:39:56,280 Can you allow me this? 513 00:39:59,000 --> 00:40:01,000 Shall we grant ourselves to each other? 514 00:40:02,240 --> 00:40:04,830 So that I may go into the darkness 515 00:40:04,880 --> 00:40:07,110 knowing that I... 516 00:40:07,160 --> 00:40:08,480 I once tasted heaven? 517 00:41:50,800 --> 00:41:52,390 We're here for the grain. 518 00:41:52,440 --> 00:41:53,480 Stand aside. 519 00:41:54,560 --> 00:41:56,360 Take them home, Tholly. 520 00:41:59,280 --> 00:42:01,240 Yer father'd turn in his grave! 521 00:42:02,680 --> 00:42:04,670 His own son, changin' sides, 522 00:42:04,720 --> 00:42:08,150 panderin' to the pomp an' privileged? 523 00:42:08,200 --> 00:42:11,240 When the French arrive, you may wish to be elsewhere. 524 00:42:12,920 --> 00:42:16,160 There be no French. Only threat to us here is thee. 525 00:42:23,400 --> 00:42:26,280 Will 'ee not take a stand with us, brother? 526 00:42:27,720 --> 00:42:30,270 Will 'ee not show where thy loyalties lie? 527 00:42:30,320 --> 00:42:32,550 You know where this leads, Tholly. 528 00:42:32,600 --> 00:42:34,550 Bloodshed, riot. 529 00:42:34,600 --> 00:42:36,190 We've both seen it. 530 00:42:36,240 --> 00:42:39,830 So go now and no harm will come to you. 531 00:42:39,880 --> 00:42:44,240 Folks are starving! You know who this grain store belong to? 532 00:42:45,600 --> 00:42:48,310 The man who battered thine own kin. 533 00:42:48,360 --> 00:42:49,400 George Warleggan. 534 00:42:51,680 --> 00:42:54,030 Warleggan do think he's above the law. 535 00:42:57,240 --> 00:43:00,830 Is't not thy duty to hold him to account? 536 00:43:00,880 --> 00:43:03,310 My duty is to King and country -- 537 00:43:03,360 --> 00:43:06,240 and I will do whatever it takes to keep the peace. 538 00:43:11,360 --> 00:43:13,920 You have until the count of ten to disperse. 539 00:43:15,560 --> 00:43:16,920 Or what, young Cap'n? 540 00:43:19,480 --> 00:43:21,960 Or what? 541 00:43:30,240 --> 00:43:32,280 Is this what they brought you to? 542 00:43:33,560 --> 00:43:37,150 Are 'ee so enthralled with the establishment 543 00:43:37,200 --> 00:43:41,190 you'd subdue by force your old comrades and friends? 544 00:43:41,240 --> 00:43:42,800 You leave me no choice. 545 00:43:51,000 --> 00:43:53,560 One, two... 546 00:43:56,080 --> 00:43:58,240 .. three, four... 547 00:44:00,080 --> 00:44:03,590 .. five, six, 548 00:44:03,640 --> 00:44:05,350 seven, 549 00:44:05,400 --> 00:44:07,310 eight, 550 00:44:07,360 --> 00:44:08,440 nine... 551 00:44:17,920 --> 00:44:18,960 .. ten. 552 00:44:20,480 --> 00:44:22,430 Terror and bloodshed, 553 00:44:22,480 --> 00:44:24,350 that is not democracy, that is vengeance. 554 00:44:24,400 --> 00:44:26,350 I do not endorse bloodshed and violence. 555 00:44:26,400 --> 00:44:28,910 I am not that man, Demelza, I have never been that man. 556 00:44:28,960 --> 00:44:31,590 If you do not challenge the corrupt and unjust, 557 00:44:31,640 --> 00:44:33,070 then commoners will rise. 558 00:44:33,120 --> 00:44:36,870 You'd subdue by force, your old comrades and friends? 559 00:44:36,920 --> 00:44:38,280 Judas! 560 00:44:50,720 --> 00:44:52,640 You're right, my friend. 561 00:44:54,280 --> 00:44:56,760 Of course I've changed sides. 562 00:44:58,440 --> 00:45:01,550 I'm not here to defend my country, 563 00:45:01,600 --> 00:45:04,870 but to protect the property of my good friend George, 564 00:45:04,920 --> 00:45:08,360 who would like nothing better than for me to pick up arms against you. 565 00:45:10,200 --> 00:45:12,800 But the time has come to take a stand against him. 566 00:45:15,000 --> 00:45:16,240 And not just here. 567 00:45:19,160 --> 00:45:21,200 But in the corridors of Westminster. 568 00:45:22,440 --> 00:45:23,720 That much is clear now. 569 00:45:24,880 --> 00:45:28,960 So the next time I'm asked to stand for public office... 570 00:45:32,640 --> 00:45:35,000 .. can you imagine what my answer will be? 571 00:45:41,200 --> 00:45:42,600 Good lad. 572 00:46:17,720 --> 00:46:19,230 Elizabeth... 573 00:46:19,280 --> 00:46:20,600 I must... 574 00:46:22,840 --> 00:46:25,670 Are you saying that my doubts, 575 00:46:25,720 --> 00:46:26,990 my suspicions, 576 00:46:27,040 --> 00:46:29,280 are completely unfounded? 577 00:46:34,040 --> 00:46:36,280 Name them and I will tell you. 578 00:46:41,600 --> 00:46:43,190 I... 579 00:46:43,240 --> 00:46:44,640 believe... 580 00:46:47,640 --> 00:46:52,720 I believe that you still love Ross. 581 00:46:54,160 --> 00:46:58,190 No, George. That is not all you believe. 582 00:46:58,240 --> 00:46:59,750 Is it not enough? 583 00:46:59,800 --> 00:47:01,350 More than enough! 584 00:47:01,400 --> 00:47:04,070 No doubt it's why you set your creatures 585 00:47:04,120 --> 00:47:05,910 to follow me day and night. 586 00:47:05,960 --> 00:47:07,840 But that is not all, is it? 587 00:47:13,480 --> 00:47:14,760 Is it? 588 00:47:16,560 --> 00:47:17,870 I... 589 00:47:17,920 --> 00:47:19,470 I will dismiss Tom Harry. 590 00:47:19,520 --> 00:47:22,190 I will repair the boy's smithy at my own expense. 591 00:47:22,240 --> 00:47:25,200 Tell me why you treat your son as if he were not your son? 592 00:47:29,440 --> 00:47:30,680 Is he my son? 593 00:47:34,440 --> 00:47:36,560 Who else's could he be? 594 00:47:44,440 --> 00:47:48,270 Now you see how jealousy is eating you up? 595 00:47:48,320 --> 00:47:50,360 I cannot abide it. 596 00:47:51,520 --> 00:47:53,350 I will not abide it. 597 00:47:53,400 --> 00:47:54,920 No. No, Elizabeth, please, I... 598 00:47:59,720 --> 00:48:04,230 I swear that I have never given myself to another man, 599 00:48:04,280 --> 00:48:06,960 except my first husband, Francis, and you. 600 00:48:12,800 --> 00:48:16,270 But of course even that will not satisfy you! 601 00:48:16,320 --> 00:48:18,430 So I will leave Trenwith today, 602 00:48:18,480 --> 00:48:21,310 taking Geoffrey Charles and Valentine. 603 00:48:21,360 --> 00:48:23,550 No, Elizabeth! Wait, I beg you. 604 00:48:23,600 --> 00:48:27,150 Perhaps I was... Perhaps... 605 00:48:27,200 --> 00:48:29,190 Perhaps I was too hasty. 606 00:48:29,240 --> 00:48:32,070 As you say, there have been suspicions -- 607 00:48:32,120 --> 00:48:34,230 unfounded, clearly unjust. 608 00:48:34,280 --> 00:48:37,230 I've been... misguided... 609 00:48:37,280 --> 00:48:41,590 and yet you must see that this is only a reflection of my regard, 610 00:48:41,640 --> 00:48:44,470 of my love, of my very great love. 611 00:48:44,520 --> 00:48:47,230 Is love cruel? 612 00:48:47,280 --> 00:48:49,310 Is love unkind? 613 00:48:49,360 --> 00:48:54,470 Is your bitter, vile coldness towards me and your son... 614 00:48:54,520 --> 00:48:56,590 It will cease. From this moment. 615 00:48:56,640 --> 00:48:57,990 So will my jealousy. 616 00:48:58,040 --> 00:49:00,200 - So my suspicions. - Swear it! 617 00:49:02,760 --> 00:49:04,150 I have sworn. 618 00:49:04,200 --> 00:49:05,240 So must you. 619 00:49:08,320 --> 00:49:13,990 You will never again speak or even harbour such vile suspicions 620 00:49:14,040 --> 00:49:15,950 about your wife and child. 621 00:49:16,000 --> 00:49:18,870 I will not. I will not. I swear it. 622 00:49:18,920 --> 00:49:20,840 I will never again. 623 00:49:21,960 --> 00:49:23,080 Forgive me. 624 00:49:31,240 --> 00:49:32,640 Forgive me. 625 00:49:35,960 --> 00:49:37,080 Forgive me. 626 00:49:42,080 --> 00:49:43,640 I forgive you. 627 00:49:45,320 --> 00:49:47,550 Is Westminster ready for Ross Poldark? 628 00:49:47,600 --> 00:49:49,670 Ready or not, change is long overdue. 629 00:49:49,720 --> 00:49:51,710 When next it's offered, I believe he'll accept. 630 00:49:51,760 --> 00:49:54,630 I have some changes of my own I'd like to propose. 631 00:49:54,680 --> 00:49:56,950 And do they involve less patients? 632 00:49:57,000 --> 00:49:59,190 Less training with the Volunteers? 633 00:49:59,240 --> 00:50:02,870 And in their place -- more kisses, more bonbons, and more lying abed. 634 00:50:02,920 --> 00:50:04,710 Bonbons are bad for the health. 635 00:50:04,760 --> 00:50:06,760 But kisses are the cure for everything! 636 00:50:24,320 --> 00:50:25,750 Where's Demelza? 637 00:50:25,800 --> 00:50:27,040 Out. 638 00:50:29,000 --> 00:50:30,280 Where? 639 00:50:31,920 --> 00:50:33,080 She didn't say. 640 00:50:36,080 --> 00:50:37,280 Alone? 641 00:50:39,640 --> 00:50:41,120 Had a visitor. 642 00:50:52,520 --> 00:50:54,120 Is she coming back? 643 00:50:55,400 --> 00:50:56,440 'Spect so. 644 00:50:58,480 --> 00:50:59,800 She didn't say. 645 00:51:11,600 --> 00:51:13,480 I thought I would die today. 646 00:51:17,840 --> 00:51:19,120 I too. 647 00:51:20,480 --> 00:51:23,230 But when I did not, 648 00:51:23,280 --> 00:51:28,550 I began to think life has some purpose that I knowed not till now. 649 00:51:28,600 --> 00:51:30,760 Why think 'ee so? 650 00:51:32,680 --> 00:51:38,440 For this day I found green shoots coming up out o' season. 651 00:51:41,600 --> 00:51:42,920 And what shoots they be? 652 00:51:45,480 --> 00:51:47,200 Winter primroses. 653 00:52:53,880 --> 00:52:55,200 Well, Ross. 654 00:52:56,320 --> 00:52:57,990 My compliments to the Volunteers. 655 00:52:58,040 --> 00:53:00,120 I believe they were put to good use today. 656 00:53:03,640 --> 00:53:07,030 Oh, did you think you were being summoned to fight the Frenchies? 657 00:53:07,080 --> 00:53:09,350 No, it seems Tom Harry got the better of you. 658 00:53:09,400 --> 00:53:13,270 A little nudge and your muskets protect my grain store. 659 00:53:13,320 --> 00:53:19,390 But you humble foot soldiers must go where your betters decree, 660 00:53:19,440 --> 00:53:20,480 I believe. 661 00:53:23,600 --> 00:53:25,520 And what else do you believe, George? 662 00:53:30,760 --> 00:53:33,200 I believe I have every reason for optimism. 663 00:53:34,680 --> 00:53:39,670 I believe I have a devoted wife, a thriving son, a fine estate 664 00:53:39,720 --> 00:53:42,270 and a parliamentary career which has barely begun. 665 00:53:42,320 --> 00:53:44,480 What is it you believe, Ross? 666 00:53:48,920 --> 00:53:50,720 That belief is a beautiful thing. 667 00:54:49,680 --> 00:54:51,720 Wherever you are... 668 00:54:53,400 --> 00:54:54,920 .. know that I love you. 669 00:56:44,040 --> 00:56:45,640 I thought you might not return. 670 00:56:48,480 --> 00:56:49,840 I thought so too. 671 00:56:54,400 --> 00:56:55,800 Yet here I am. 672 00:57:39,000 --> 00:57:40,120 Demelza. 673 00:57:43,240 --> 00:57:44,960 - May I ask? - No, Ross. 674 00:57:46,680 --> 00:57:48,120 Ask me nothing.