1 00:00:00,049 --> 00:00:03,003 Merchants grow fat on trade while people die. 2 00:00:03,028 --> 00:00:05,456 Work for reform from the House. 3 00:00:05,483 --> 00:00:08,365 You will do as I command. Then I will kill your son! 4 00:00:08,512 --> 00:00:12,112 My wife is beyond help and would be better off in an institution. 5 00:00:12,471 --> 00:00:15,711 Sarah will not live. She has a defect of the heart. 6 00:00:15,813 --> 00:00:17,293 You've been stricken in love 7 00:00:17,318 --> 00:00:19,998 but there be no better young woman than Rosina Hoblyn. 8 00:00:20,023 --> 00:00:22,223 When does your husband visit his family? 9 00:00:22,248 --> 00:00:24,488 Every Thursday at eight for three hours. 10 00:00:24,555 --> 00:00:26,341 That might be the better arrangement. 11 00:00:26,366 --> 00:00:28,396 While I remain in this house 12 00:00:28,421 --> 00:00:31,061 I will never come to grips with the loss of her. 13 00:00:31,086 --> 00:00:32,770 Where will you go? To London. 14 00:00:32,795 --> 00:00:35,435 I will do my best to bring Caroline back to you. 15 00:01:10,460 --> 00:01:16,151 *CREDITS* 16 00:01:21,763 --> 00:01:26,279 Dearest Ross, you are sorely missed by your children, your wife, 17 00:01:26,280 --> 00:01:29,720 your dog and by all at home for whom you speak. 18 00:01:30,400 --> 00:01:33,025 Order! Order! Gentlemen! 19 00:01:33,154 --> 00:01:37,634 Mr Speaker, the Honourable Member for Ilchester has suggested that 20 00:01:37,720 --> 00:01:42,240 poverty is a condition that Christianity may condone. 21 00:01:42,280 --> 00:01:46,360 May I inform him that his arguments are repellent 22 00:01:46,400 --> 00:01:49,000 as... as they are fatuous! 23 00:01:49,040 --> 00:01:50,440 Sit down. 24 00:01:50,480 --> 00:01:52,014 This week we've heard again how 25 00:01:52,026 --> 00:01:53,920 scarcity of food does take its toll. 26 00:01:53,960 --> 00:01:56,720 There's fever in Sawle. Six failing, four dead. 27 00:01:56,760 --> 00:01:59,360 If they were stronger they could fight it, but... 28 00:01:59,400 --> 00:02:01,719 ..they've barely a crust between them. 29 00:02:01,720 --> 00:02:04,960 Shamefully, some here consider it acceptable 30 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:09,320 for small children to be regarded as inevitable casualties 31 00:02:09,360 --> 00:02:11,880 of our current food shortages! 32 00:02:13,760 --> 00:02:17,240 Some blame the war, some the poor harvest, 33 00:02:17,280 --> 00:02:19,679 yet how can it be that a man has work 34 00:02:19,680 --> 00:02:22,720 yet still can't afford to feed his family? 35 00:02:22,760 --> 00:02:27,640 Mr Speaker, yet again this House declines to endorse the Bill 36 00:02:27,680 --> 00:02:31,039 to enforce a fixed price for grain. 37 00:02:31,040 --> 00:02:34,120 Is it a mere coincidence that many of our Members 38 00:02:34,160 --> 00:02:36,120 are also corn merchants? 39 00:02:36,160 --> 00:02:37,959 And how long... 40 00:02:37,960 --> 00:02:43,040 How long will we turn a blind eye to the suffering of the needy?! 41 00:02:43,280 --> 00:02:46,400 If they're that needy, let them apply to the Poor House! 42 00:02:47,520 --> 00:02:50,439 Nothing the House dislikes more than inconvenient truths 43 00:02:50,440 --> 00:02:51,960 thrust in its face. 44 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:54,239 How does one ever get anything done? 45 00:02:54,240 --> 00:02:55,919 Patience, stealth... 46 00:02:55,920 --> 00:02:57,680 ..compromise. 47 00:02:58,720 --> 00:03:00,120 Guineas. 48 00:03:02,720 --> 00:03:04,760 The child is malnourished. 49 00:03:04,800 --> 00:03:07,279 Captain Ross did vow to put an end to this. 50 00:03:07,280 --> 00:03:10,439 Nay, Sam, he went to Westminster to begin the process. 51 00:03:10,440 --> 00:03:14,720 But what have he achieved since he went away? Have aught changed? 52 00:03:15,800 --> 00:03:18,840 How is your wife? Commanding the House at home? 53 00:03:18,880 --> 00:03:21,680 With more distinction than I can do here. 54 00:03:21,720 --> 00:03:25,000 For all the use I am, I might as well be in Cornwall. 55 00:03:25,040 --> 00:03:27,719 Well, you can surely be of use to His Lordship? 56 00:03:27,720 --> 00:03:30,159 Is not his Bill due to come before the House? 57 00:03:30,160 --> 00:03:31,999 The new road through St Day. 58 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:34,959 And the demolition of half a village to make way for it. 59 00:03:34,960 --> 00:03:38,080 He'll be counting on your support. Yes. He's made that very clear. 60 00:03:41,960 --> 00:03:44,479 So, it appears we are heartless brutes. 61 00:03:44,480 --> 00:03:46,999 Who says so? The "starving poor"? 62 00:03:47,000 --> 00:03:50,279 Apparently, by conspiring to keep grain prices high, 63 00:03:50,280 --> 00:03:53,240 we are "filling our coffers at their expense". 64 00:03:53,280 --> 00:03:55,920 Surely the starving poor should be thanking you 65 00:03:55,960 --> 00:03:57,720 for providing employment. 66 00:03:57,760 --> 00:04:00,639 And how do I do that? By ensuring my businesses remain in profit. 67 00:04:00,640 --> 00:04:02,079 Quite. 68 00:04:02,080 --> 00:04:05,279 Of course, if the starving poor require me to make less profit 69 00:04:05,280 --> 00:04:08,559 by demanding a fall in the price of grain, then I will be unable 70 00:04:08,560 --> 00:04:11,399 to employ so many of them and they will be all the poorer. 71 00:04:26,160 --> 00:04:27,400 Ah. 72 00:04:27,440 --> 00:04:31,519 Captain Poldark, are you here to look after your constituents? 73 00:04:31,520 --> 00:04:34,400 That is the task of an MP, is it not? 74 00:04:34,440 --> 00:04:36,240 Have we met? 75 00:04:36,280 --> 00:04:38,240 Not in the House at any rate. 76 00:04:40,640 --> 00:04:43,919 My Lord, will you and the Captain join me this evening? 77 00:04:43,920 --> 00:04:47,280 A small gathering. No more than a hundred of your closest friends. 78 00:04:48,360 --> 00:04:49,800 A pleasure, ma'am. 79 00:04:51,640 --> 00:04:54,160 What a tiresome fellow. 80 00:04:55,520 --> 00:04:57,920 A lost child is not easily forgot. 81 00:04:58,960 --> 00:05:01,000 Unless one comes to London. 82 00:05:05,720 --> 00:05:08,480 A slight fever but no cause for alarm. 83 00:05:09,720 --> 00:05:11,600 I know I worry overmuch. 84 00:05:17,640 --> 00:05:19,640 Forgive me, Mrs Whitworth... 85 00:05:20,960 --> 00:05:23,919 ..you're aware your husband once suggested 86 00:05:23,920 --> 00:05:26,680 that you might harm the child? 87 00:05:26,720 --> 00:05:28,599 I would never do so. 88 00:05:28,600 --> 00:05:30,640 I entirely believe you... 89 00:05:31,640 --> 00:05:33,680 ..but why say it? 90 00:05:33,720 --> 00:05:36,680 It's the only weapon I have against my husband's... 91 00:05:37,760 --> 00:05:39,480 ..attentions. 92 00:05:49,560 --> 00:05:53,600 'Tis a little bare and cheerless but a woman's touch... 93 00:05:54,960 --> 00:05:56,640 Rosina's? 94 00:05:58,880 --> 00:06:00,920 You have a taking for her, don't you? 95 00:06:00,960 --> 00:06:02,640 Somewhat. 96 00:06:03,760 --> 00:06:06,159 But it isn't love, sister. 97 00:06:06,160 --> 00:06:08,508 Least not what I recollect of love. 98 00:06:08,520 --> 00:06:10,880 But that love can never come again. 99 00:06:11,960 --> 00:06:13,279 I know it. 100 00:06:13,280 --> 00:06:15,920 And Rosina don't rattle away like other girls. 101 00:06:15,960 --> 00:06:18,360 She's quiet, thoughtful and kind. 102 00:06:19,400 --> 00:06:21,199 And in time, love might grow. 103 00:06:21,200 --> 00:06:23,160 Is that how it was for you? 104 00:06:23,200 --> 00:06:25,239 No. 105 00:06:25,240 --> 00:06:27,919 No, it was with me always, but... 106 00:06:27,920 --> 00:06:29,959 ..not with Ross. 107 00:06:29,960 --> 00:06:32,959 He did not love me when first we wed. 108 00:06:32,960 --> 00:06:34,760 But he came to. 109 00:06:41,080 --> 00:06:43,246 Do you not think, Vicar, that my new 110 00:06:43,258 --> 00:06:45,200 gown deserves matching slippers? 111 00:06:46,200 --> 00:06:47,600 Oh... 112 00:07:07,920 --> 00:07:11,560 I... may be obliged to limit these visits. 113 00:07:11,600 --> 00:07:12,999 Yes, Vicar. 114 00:07:13,000 --> 00:07:16,879 In fact, it will be for the best when I no longer visit at all. 115 00:07:16,880 --> 00:07:18,640 Whatever you say, Vicar. 116 00:07:35,400 --> 00:07:39,399 Mrs Parkins, do you know, is there a Poor House hereabouts? 117 00:07:39,400 --> 00:07:41,239 St Leonard's, sir. 118 00:07:41,240 --> 00:07:44,679 My nephew's there, to my shame. 119 00:07:44,680 --> 00:07:46,440 Is he in debt? 120 00:07:46,480 --> 00:07:48,359 Has he lost employment? 121 00:07:48,360 --> 00:07:53,040 Oh, no, sir. He had wages, just not enough to live on. 122 00:08:07,680 --> 00:08:09,680 Miss Cane... 123 00:08:09,720 --> 00:08:14,160 ..your experience in dealing with unstable and aggressive patients 124 00:08:14,200 --> 00:08:16,120 will prove invaluable. 125 00:08:17,200 --> 00:08:19,772 Every time I approach my wife to... 126 00:08:19,784 --> 00:08:22,440 comfort her as only a husband can... 127 00:08:23,720 --> 00:08:26,160 ..she vows to murder our son. 128 00:08:26,200 --> 00:08:28,080 What can be done? 129 00:08:37,720 --> 00:08:39,439 No, please. 130 00:08:39,440 --> 00:08:41,360 Please... Please don't... 131 00:09:20,840 --> 00:09:24,240 'Ee must know that I've a liking for thee. 132 00:09:25,960 --> 00:09:30,120 And 'tis on that account that I wish to explain what's in my heart. 133 00:09:31,120 --> 00:09:35,600 For ye've maybe heard rumours of a girl I did once love. 134 00:09:36,720 --> 00:09:39,440 And maybe it was ill-wished from the start... 135 00:09:40,480 --> 00:09:42,120 ..but love her I did. 136 00:09:43,480 --> 00:09:45,560 And love her I always shall. 137 00:09:50,680 --> 00:09:53,160 'Tis a hard thing to hear, I know. 138 00:09:55,520 --> 00:09:59,159 But I can't abare to say what next I wish to say 139 00:09:59,160 --> 00:10:01,600 without ye knowing the truth. 140 00:10:03,440 --> 00:10:05,160 I like ye. 141 00:10:06,480 --> 00:10:08,720 Take pleasure in your company. 142 00:10:10,960 --> 00:10:12,840 I can offer ye a home. 143 00:10:13,960 --> 00:10:15,440 A hearth. 144 00:10:16,640 --> 00:10:20,120 A quiet yet comfortable living. 145 00:10:33,920 --> 00:10:36,920 Maybe you'll go off and think it over... 146 00:10:37,960 --> 00:10:40,600 ..and in due time give me your answer. 147 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:42,840 No, Drake... 148 00:10:44,880 --> 00:10:46,520 ..I need no time. 149 00:10:48,720 --> 00:10:51,599 You're a brave and honest man 150 00:10:51,600 --> 00:10:55,320 and I believe our life together will be good. 151 00:11:05,240 --> 00:11:09,640 May I call tomorrow to ask your father's permission? 152 00:11:56,960 --> 00:11:58,719 Who are these people? 153 00:11:58,720 --> 00:12:01,880 My new acquaintances from London, Oxford, Bath... 154 00:12:01,920 --> 00:12:03,679 Not from Cornwall. 155 00:12:03,680 --> 00:12:06,919 Sometimes the last thing one wants is to be reminded of home. 156 00:12:06,920 --> 00:12:09,360 Ah, here's Captain Adderley. 157 00:12:20,960 --> 00:12:22,400 You see his game? 158 00:12:22,440 --> 00:12:24,199 Squiring her around London 159 00:12:24,200 --> 00:12:27,160 so as to ingratiate himself further into high society. 160 00:12:28,240 --> 00:12:30,200 Enys would not be impressed. 161 00:12:30,240 --> 00:12:31,920 Nor Demelza. 162 00:12:40,480 --> 00:12:42,280 Is there scurvy in Mellin? 163 00:12:42,320 --> 00:12:44,719 I sent my steward with potatoes and carrots. 164 00:12:44,720 --> 00:12:47,239 There's no oranges to be had for love nor money. 165 00:12:47,240 --> 00:12:50,400 This is for the mine, but how many it'll feed...? 166 00:12:59,920 --> 00:13:02,199 Do it not make a body wonder 167 00:13:02,200 --> 00:13:04,919 what they London folk get up to? 168 00:13:04,920 --> 00:13:07,240 I hope they have a care for one another, 169 00:13:07,280 --> 00:13:09,680 as your mistress and I do here. Hmm. 170 00:13:12,920 --> 00:13:14,560 'Tin't proper. 171 00:13:19,800 --> 00:13:22,919 It's true that of late I've come to regard this 172 00:13:22,920 --> 00:13:24,959 as more of a home than Killewarren. 173 00:13:24,960 --> 00:13:27,759 The children's laughter consoles me. 174 00:13:27,760 --> 00:13:31,560 Sometimes at Killewarren I find the silence oppressive. 175 00:13:31,600 --> 00:13:33,479 Nights especially. 176 00:13:33,480 --> 00:13:35,280 Do you picture them ever, 177 00:13:35,320 --> 00:13:38,440 Ross and Caroline, together, in a world of which we have no part? 178 00:13:38,480 --> 00:13:40,800 I might not fit as they fit in. 179 00:13:43,920 --> 00:13:45,440 You know, I sometimes wonder... 180 00:13:45,480 --> 00:13:47,480 If they'd met each other before they met us? 181 00:13:47,520 --> 00:13:49,640 They'd be better matched. Would we? 182 00:13:55,280 --> 00:13:58,960 Happy ever, sister. Rosina said yes. Oh... That's cheerful news. 183 00:13:59,000 --> 00:14:02,279 And a blessing, for though Rosina be not of the connection, 184 00:14:02,280 --> 00:14:05,239 she's a God-fearing girl and will surely mend his ways. 185 00:14:05,240 --> 00:14:08,000 And his heart, it's to be hoped. That especially. 186 00:14:27,720 --> 00:14:29,719 Ah, Mrs Warleggan, 187 00:14:29,720 --> 00:14:32,359 Captain P is out of favour. 188 00:14:32,360 --> 00:14:34,120 What makes you say so? 189 00:14:34,160 --> 00:14:36,639 Well, relations between you seem less warm 190 00:14:36,640 --> 00:14:38,680 than that night at Trenwith. 191 00:14:39,680 --> 00:14:41,199 Ross... 192 00:14:41,200 --> 00:14:43,519 ..was at my house? 193 00:14:43,520 --> 00:14:45,160 In your gardens. 194 00:14:46,200 --> 00:14:48,400 I took him for an errant troubadour. 195 00:14:48,440 --> 00:14:50,440 You don't recall me telling you? 196 00:14:51,680 --> 00:14:54,399 Because your mind was more agreeably occupied. 197 00:14:54,400 --> 00:14:57,360 It was the night you vowed to return to Parliament. 198 00:14:58,360 --> 00:15:00,040 Ah. 199 00:15:00,080 --> 00:15:02,640 Of course. That would account for it. 200 00:15:10,240 --> 00:15:14,040 I do wonder that such a thing escaped me. 201 00:15:14,080 --> 00:15:16,439 The thought of Ross and my property... 202 00:15:16,440 --> 00:15:18,680 My dear, must we revisit this subject? 203 00:15:19,680 --> 00:15:21,360 Did we not agree? 204 00:15:22,960 --> 00:15:25,479 Suspicion has no place in a marriage. 205 00:15:25,480 --> 00:15:27,200 We did agree. 206 00:15:32,080 --> 00:15:33,640 Your hat, sir. 207 00:15:36,960 --> 00:15:38,760 The night is young. 208 00:15:38,800 --> 00:15:41,959 And I am not. I have a full day in Parliament tomorrow. 209 00:15:41,960 --> 00:15:44,079 Well, I have no intention of retiring 210 00:15:44,080 --> 00:15:46,720 until I fall asleep the moment I close my eyes. 211 00:15:47,920 --> 00:15:49,360 I see that. 212 00:16:09,680 --> 00:16:10,880 Ossie? 213 00:16:12,680 --> 00:16:14,320 Why are you here? 214 00:16:17,200 --> 00:16:19,200 What are you doing, Ossie? 215 00:16:19,240 --> 00:16:21,240 You know what I told you. 216 00:16:21,280 --> 00:16:24,120 Yes, my dear, that you would murder our son. 217 00:16:25,200 --> 00:16:27,240 But Miss Cane is here now. 218 00:16:27,280 --> 00:16:29,680 She will never let him out of her sight 219 00:16:29,720 --> 00:16:32,400 so your threat is quite futile. 220 00:16:33,680 --> 00:16:36,160 But your duty remains... 221 00:16:37,200 --> 00:16:39,960 ..so let us say a little prayer... 222 00:16:41,040 --> 00:16:43,160 ..and then you will submit to me. 223 00:17:13,640 --> 00:17:15,120 Next. 224 00:17:24,640 --> 00:17:26,160 Oi, you! 225 00:17:29,720 --> 00:17:32,160 Hey... move on. 226 00:17:56,120 --> 00:17:59,160 So, we thought Easter week. 227 00:17:59,200 --> 00:18:00,960 In haste, are we? 228 00:18:01,000 --> 00:18:02,919 Not at all, sir. 229 00:18:02,920 --> 00:18:05,439 My Rosie be a fitty maid. Yes, sir. 230 00:18:05,440 --> 00:18:07,479 Handy with needle and thread. 231 00:18:07,480 --> 00:18:10,279 By rights I should be recompensed. 232 00:18:10,280 --> 00:18:12,960 Is not a well-matched daughter recompense? 233 00:18:13,000 --> 00:18:17,640 Look, how if I offer to mend all thy tools free of charge? 234 00:18:17,680 --> 00:18:20,200 Oh, so it's bribery now? Father... 235 00:18:20,240 --> 00:18:22,599 My brother Tom warned me of thee. 236 00:18:22,600 --> 00:18:26,320 Saying what? What a sneavy, snivey little worm ye be! 237 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:29,639 Rosina... 238 00:18:29,640 --> 00:18:32,679 ..you and I talk over arrangements for the wedding breakfast. 239 00:18:32,680 --> 00:18:36,719 She'll not find a truer, honester man than my brother. 240 00:18:36,720 --> 00:18:38,080 Amen to that! 241 00:18:41,000 --> 00:18:45,279 How the joy of resuming one's conjugal duty 242 00:18:45,280 --> 00:18:48,920 pales beside the pleasure of the act itself. 243 00:18:52,200 --> 00:18:57,160 Is it not a blessing to know we are about God's holy work? 244 00:19:11,440 --> 00:19:15,240 A Poor House? To my shame, I've never set foot inside one. 245 00:19:15,280 --> 00:19:18,239 I wish every Member of this House could do so. 246 00:19:18,240 --> 00:19:20,720 They would soon see why men would rather starve 247 00:19:20,760 --> 00:19:23,680 than commit themselves to such a degrading institution. 248 00:19:23,720 --> 00:19:25,920 But if people lack employment... Many do not. 249 00:19:25,960 --> 00:19:28,759 They only lack the sufficiency to meet the price of bread 250 00:19:28,760 --> 00:19:31,080 and Parliament lacks the will to remedy that. 251 00:19:31,120 --> 00:19:32,999 Perhaps there is no remedy. 252 00:19:33,000 --> 00:19:35,440 Perhaps I should throw up my hands and go home. 253 00:19:48,240 --> 00:19:49,959 Is that new? 254 00:19:49,960 --> 00:19:52,120 How can we afford such fine things? 255 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,759 How do you think, my love? 256 00:19:55,760 --> 00:19:58,599 Every week I save a few pence of your earnings 257 00:19:58,600 --> 00:20:01,840 so that we may allow ourselves these little indulgences. 258 00:20:05,200 --> 00:20:07,360 You're too good for me, Rowella. 259 00:20:09,760 --> 00:20:12,800 Every day I think to marry such a goddess. 260 00:20:12,840 --> 00:20:14,639 You are Artemis... 261 00:20:14,640 --> 00:20:16,920 ..Athena, Aphrodite. 262 00:20:16,960 --> 00:20:21,559 My love, your mother and sisters. So kind, always thinking of others. 263 00:20:21,560 --> 00:20:23,160 Give them my love. 264 00:20:23,200 --> 00:20:25,200 Tell them I will visit next week. 265 00:20:59,960 --> 00:21:01,399 No more wagers. 266 00:21:01,400 --> 00:21:03,799 Come to try your luck, sir? 267 00:21:03,800 --> 00:21:06,239 Do you have a reckless streak? 268 00:21:06,240 --> 00:21:08,480 Only with my own money. 269 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:20,479 Dr Enys? Oh, Mr Solway, your sisters have the ague. 270 00:21:20,480 --> 00:21:23,240 It's nothing to be concerned about but they are resting 271 00:21:23,280 --> 00:21:25,720 and should not be disturbed. I thank you, sir. 272 00:21:25,760 --> 00:21:27,640 I'll visit them tomorrow. 273 00:21:32,520 --> 00:21:34,879 The house wins. 274 00:21:34,880 --> 00:21:38,959 I really am quite hopeless. Should I quit the field? 275 00:21:38,960 --> 00:21:41,960 Well, that seems a pity when it affords you such pleasure. 276 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,240 Interesting advice. 277 00:21:43,280 --> 00:21:45,239 Entirely disinterested. 278 00:21:45,240 --> 00:21:48,639 Having nothing to lose, I have nothing to gain. 279 00:21:48,640 --> 00:21:51,200 How often we see those with nothing to lose 280 00:21:51,240 --> 00:21:53,559 assisting others to lose all they have. 281 00:21:53,560 --> 00:21:55,000 No more wagers. 282 00:21:58,440 --> 00:22:02,279 Damn it, sir, you will pay me in full or give me satisfaction! 283 00:22:02,280 --> 00:22:05,959 Do I make myself clear, Poldark? Are these gentlemen annoying you? 284 00:22:05,960 --> 00:22:07,680 Who the devil are you? 285 00:22:09,960 --> 00:22:11,959 Interesting manoeuvre. 286 00:22:11,960 --> 00:22:16,120 Not one I'd recommend after two bottles of port. 287 00:22:17,760 --> 00:22:20,159 I don't believe we've been introduced. 288 00:22:20,160 --> 00:22:22,199 The Honourable Jasper Inchcliffe. 289 00:22:22,200 --> 00:22:24,160 And I am Viscount Bollington. 290 00:22:25,280 --> 00:22:28,519 Oh, I have the honour of being acquainted 291 00:22:28,520 --> 00:22:31,160 with both your fathers at Westminster. 292 00:22:32,760 --> 00:22:37,160 So, how may we resolve this to everyone's satisfaction? 293 00:24:02,320 --> 00:24:04,880 Players, take your chances, please. 294 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:10,920 I hope this will recompense you for your trouble. 295 00:24:10,960 --> 00:24:14,759 No trouble at all, sir. Truth be told, it's why I work here. 296 00:24:14,760 --> 00:24:18,200 There's always some gent paying me to swab up after their relations. 297 00:24:18,240 --> 00:24:21,160 Were it not for that, I'd never make ends meet. 298 00:24:37,720 --> 00:24:39,720 Do I look dreadful? 299 00:24:41,960 --> 00:24:43,560 Goodnight. 300 00:24:55,560 --> 00:24:57,599 Ross? Fortunate misunderstanding. 301 00:24:57,600 --> 00:25:01,240 Fortunate? In that I was the target, not Geoffrey Charles. 302 00:25:01,280 --> 00:25:03,640 Where is he? Returned to Harrow. 303 00:25:04,720 --> 00:25:06,239 Lesson learnt. 304 00:25:06,240 --> 00:25:10,199 Are you quite sure he was gambling? I myself discharged the debt. 305 00:25:10,200 --> 00:25:13,560 I must repay you. It's the least I can do for my nephew. 306 00:25:25,240 --> 00:25:26,760 Ross, do you suppose... 307 00:25:27,880 --> 00:25:30,199 Will this become a habit? Is he like... 308 00:25:30,200 --> 00:25:31,920 Like his father? 309 00:25:31,960 --> 00:25:33,480 I hope so. 310 00:25:33,520 --> 00:25:36,640 For a truer, more generous heart would be hard to find. 311 00:25:36,680 --> 00:25:38,839 I shall write and reprimand him. 312 00:25:38,840 --> 00:25:40,239 No, do not. 313 00:25:40,240 --> 00:25:43,519 If he thinks I've informed on him, he will no longer trust me. 314 00:25:43,520 --> 00:25:46,759 If I can keep an eye on him... That role should fall to George. 315 00:25:46,760 --> 00:25:48,959 We both know he would not want it. 316 00:25:48,960 --> 00:25:50,840 Nor would Geoffrey Charles. 317 00:25:52,920 --> 00:25:55,279 I'm obliged to you, Ross. 318 00:25:55,280 --> 00:25:59,159 And I agree, Geoffrey Charles does not need to be told of our meeting 319 00:25:59,160 --> 00:26:00,959 any more than George does. 320 00:26:00,960 --> 00:26:02,920 Then the subject is closed. 321 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:18,240 My dearest Demelza, 322 00:26:18,280 --> 00:26:21,920 thoughts of you console me and bolster my resolve 323 00:26:21,960 --> 00:26:24,439 against the challenges of the House 324 00:26:24,440 --> 00:26:26,640 where I find I have few allies. 325 00:26:27,680 --> 00:26:30,239 I have a scheme in mind 326 00:26:30,240 --> 00:26:32,680 but doubt it will be well received. 327 00:26:32,720 --> 00:26:36,120 Yet, all the while, the food shortages continue. 328 00:26:45,240 --> 00:26:47,120 My dearest Ross... 329 00:26:48,280 --> 00:26:51,239 ..our fortunes here are yet to improve. 330 00:26:51,240 --> 00:26:54,920 In Sawle, the fever carried off three young Nanfans. 331 00:26:56,040 --> 00:26:59,440 Dwight could do nothing for they were weak with starvation. 332 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:09,639 The loss of innocent lives makes me feel more keenly... 333 00:27:09,640 --> 00:27:11,840 our own loss... 334 00:27:13,240 --> 00:27:15,360 ..and the distance between us. 335 00:27:23,280 --> 00:27:25,160 You seem very far away. 336 00:27:26,320 --> 00:27:28,160 Where are you? 337 00:27:28,200 --> 00:27:29,959 Nampara, 338 00:27:29,960 --> 00:27:32,199 thinking of my daughter. 339 00:27:32,200 --> 00:27:34,919 Dear Clowance? No, no. 340 00:27:34,920 --> 00:27:36,440 Julia. 341 00:27:37,480 --> 00:27:40,519 Oh, forgive me. I have no wish to intrude. 342 00:27:40,520 --> 00:27:42,920 Did I tell you how she died in my arms? 343 00:27:45,480 --> 00:27:47,440 How I watched her... 344 00:27:48,640 --> 00:27:50,400 ..take her last breath? 345 00:27:54,760 --> 00:27:57,880 I could not conceive how the life could go out of her... 346 00:27:58,960 --> 00:28:01,200 ..when the day before I'd... 347 00:28:02,240 --> 00:28:04,160 ..danced her on my knee. 348 00:28:06,480 --> 00:28:08,640 We are taught to be strong. 349 00:28:10,440 --> 00:28:12,400 To betray no weakness, but... 350 00:28:13,480 --> 00:28:18,120 ..that night I learned to be strong IS weakness. 351 00:28:21,480 --> 00:28:23,600 Pain should not be avoided. 352 00:28:32,120 --> 00:28:34,320 Tears must fall. 353 00:29:11,720 --> 00:29:14,160 I shall visit Nat Pearce today. 354 00:29:15,200 --> 00:29:17,840 Extraordinary how he lingers on. 355 00:29:22,720 --> 00:29:25,719 Extraordinary too that you find not the smallest pleasure 356 00:29:25,720 --> 00:29:27,360 in our congress. 357 00:29:28,440 --> 00:29:30,880 Quite... baffling. 358 00:29:39,960 --> 00:29:42,600 God's blessing be upon you. 359 00:29:49,880 --> 00:29:52,160 You'll need them where you're going. 360 00:29:52,200 --> 00:29:53,959 Yet... 361 00:29:53,960 --> 00:29:56,600 ..I must thank you for lingering on. 362 00:29:57,720 --> 00:30:00,959 My visits here have provided the perfect cover for me 363 00:30:00,960 --> 00:30:04,120 to service my ardent young sister-in-law. 364 00:30:05,280 --> 00:30:10,199 Of course, now that I've prevailed upon my wife to resume her duties, 365 00:30:10,200 --> 00:30:12,640 I'll no longer require those services. 366 00:30:13,720 --> 00:30:16,919 So today will be the last time I visit either of you. 367 00:30:16,920 --> 00:30:19,280 And may I cheerfully say, 368 00:30:19,320 --> 00:30:21,400 the devil take you both. 369 00:30:25,240 --> 00:30:27,880 And you, sir. 370 00:30:37,240 --> 00:30:39,079 I've been thinking on this. 371 00:30:39,080 --> 00:30:42,519 Suppose you're a waiter, you earn a pittance, 372 00:30:42,520 --> 00:30:45,959 but with my small gratuity and that of others like me 373 00:30:45,960 --> 00:30:48,519 you go some way towards making ends meet. 374 00:30:48,520 --> 00:30:52,679 Yes. Thus saving yourself from the Poor House. 375 00:30:52,680 --> 00:30:54,000 And? 376 00:30:54,040 --> 00:30:56,719 Thus saving the state from having to pay out even more 377 00:30:56,720 --> 00:30:59,239 to fund an institution which everyone hates. 378 00:30:59,240 --> 00:31:01,999 In other words... Help the workers to keep working... 379 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:03,840 By helping them to eat. 380 00:31:08,280 --> 00:31:11,960 Oh, Vicar, did I mention, the roof has begun to leak. Good to know. 381 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:14,719 It must be why Arthur's been laid so low, 382 00:31:14,720 --> 00:31:17,680 shivering and weeping in his bed all week. 383 00:31:17,720 --> 00:31:20,680 But repairs are so expensive. However will you manage? 384 00:31:21,720 --> 00:31:26,000 Well, I was hoping... Blessed are they who live in hope, 385 00:31:26,040 --> 00:31:28,999 for they shall receive God's benison. 386 00:31:29,000 --> 00:31:33,120 Go forth, saith the Lord, and count thy blessings... 387 00:31:34,720 --> 00:31:37,120 ..for you have had the last of them. 388 00:31:43,680 --> 00:31:46,240 I never thought I'd see you smile again. 389 00:31:46,280 --> 00:31:48,720 'Tis not something comes easy, even now. 390 00:31:48,760 --> 00:31:52,199 Then you must practise more, for tomorrow you're to be wed 391 00:31:52,200 --> 00:31:55,199 and, in time, like Ross and me... 392 00:31:55,200 --> 00:31:57,880 Love may grow? Love will grow. 393 00:32:22,240 --> 00:32:23,879 Reverend Whitworth. 394 00:32:23,880 --> 00:32:25,920 Yes? Who is it? 395 00:32:26,920 --> 00:32:28,440 What do you want? 396 00:32:28,480 --> 00:32:30,360 This is what I want. 397 00:32:42,040 --> 00:32:43,600 You? 398 00:32:51,120 --> 00:32:52,920 Aaargh! 399 00:32:52,960 --> 00:32:55,160 Aaargh! Aaargh! 400 00:33:04,960 --> 00:33:08,360 You're later than usual. Were your sisters well? 401 00:33:12,680 --> 00:33:14,160 Arthur? 402 00:35:46,200 --> 00:35:47,600 Dead? 403 00:36:04,080 --> 00:36:07,199 ? She's out in the meadow flower 404 00:36:07,200 --> 00:36:08,520 ? Gathering 405 00:36:09,560 --> 00:36:13,600 ? In the merry morning of May... ? 406 00:36:21,120 --> 00:36:23,200 Why tell me, sister? 407 00:36:23,240 --> 00:36:27,919 Why not keep me in the dark and let me wed that sweet, sweet girl? 408 00:36:27,920 --> 00:36:29,679 Drake, 409 00:36:29,680 --> 00:36:31,680 you know why. 410 00:36:48,560 --> 00:36:50,199 This was no accident. 411 00:36:50,200 --> 00:36:53,440 I cannot tell you, ma'am. I was not there. No, I'm telling you. 412 00:36:54,640 --> 00:36:57,480 These lacerations and bruises... 413 00:36:57,520 --> 00:37:00,480 Are consistent with a fall and the headlong bolt of a horse. 414 00:37:00,520 --> 00:37:02,880 For which he could not possibly be at fault. 415 00:37:03,960 --> 00:37:07,360 My son was an excellent horseman. Did he not ride to hounds? 416 00:37:09,240 --> 00:37:11,519 But clearly someone is to blame 417 00:37:11,520 --> 00:37:14,440 and I will not rest till I discover who it is. 418 00:37:38,320 --> 00:37:41,360 I went to the smithy, found no sign of him. 419 00:37:42,400 --> 00:37:44,600 Zacky seen him with Rosina. 420 00:37:45,640 --> 00:37:47,680 Then he left - none knows where. 421 00:37:48,680 --> 00:37:51,840 Judas, Sam, should I have told him? 422 00:37:51,880 --> 00:37:54,160 Should I first have let him wed Rosina? 423 00:37:54,200 --> 00:37:57,719 Yes, for she'd have made him a good and proper wife 424 00:37:57,720 --> 00:38:01,160 and they'd have grown happy and served Christ together. Yes. 425 00:38:03,280 --> 00:38:06,160 But then he'd never have forgiven me. 426 00:39:00,440 --> 00:39:02,200 Demelza. 427 00:39:05,920 --> 00:39:07,879 Drake's gone. 428 00:39:07,880 --> 00:39:10,239 And Rosina? Rosina's brave. 429 00:39:10,240 --> 00:39:13,159 Jack is raging, as is half the village. I don't wonder. 430 00:39:13,160 --> 00:39:16,719 To jilt a girl on her wedding day? Dwight, what shall I do? 431 00:39:16,720 --> 00:39:19,080 I'm that weary of keeping the peace... 432 00:39:20,200 --> 00:39:23,960 ..I just wish somebody would take care of me. Yes. 433 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:26,440 Ross should be here. 434 00:39:26,480 --> 00:39:28,400 And Caroline. 435 00:39:37,520 --> 00:39:40,919 So first you torment me and then you abandon me? 436 00:39:40,920 --> 00:39:43,160 Return with me to Cornwall. 437 00:39:44,280 --> 00:39:46,279 Sir Francis has room in his carriage. 438 00:39:46,280 --> 00:39:48,720 We will have the swiftest possible journey. 439 00:39:48,760 --> 00:39:51,960 Dwight would not thank me for returning with my demons intact. 440 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:55,960 You know very well he will embrace you, demons and all. 441 00:40:02,960 --> 00:40:04,680 I did not weep. 442 00:40:04,720 --> 00:40:06,200 Could not. 443 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:10,640 Even when Sarah grew cold in my arms. 444 00:40:12,680 --> 00:40:15,400 I thought, if I could only keep hold of her... 445 00:40:16,440 --> 00:40:18,880 ..I could will her back to life. 446 00:40:22,280 --> 00:40:25,400 When Dwight finally prised her from me, the agony was... 447 00:40:26,720 --> 00:40:28,360 ..so overwhelming. 448 00:40:33,440 --> 00:40:35,440 I had to remove myself 449 00:40:35,480 --> 00:40:38,720 from even the possibility of ever feeling that again. 450 00:40:38,760 --> 00:40:40,919 By coming to London? 451 00:40:40,920 --> 00:40:44,199 You know, there's nowhere like London for numbing the senses. 452 00:40:44,200 --> 00:40:46,200 Is that what you desire? 453 00:40:47,240 --> 00:40:48,440 Still? 454 00:40:49,480 --> 00:40:51,160 For now. 455 00:40:53,480 --> 00:40:55,800 But I have begun to weep, Ross. 456 00:40:59,200 --> 00:41:01,160 And I will do so again. 457 00:41:06,400 --> 00:41:08,680 Are you hungry? Help yourself. 458 00:41:08,720 --> 00:41:11,199 Here, take some bread. 459 00:41:11,200 --> 00:41:13,120 Ha, mistress or no, 460 00:41:13,160 --> 00:41:15,639 don't you think you'll buy our favour! 461 00:41:15,640 --> 00:41:17,488 Whenever he shows his face, brother 462 00:41:17,500 --> 00:41:19,360 of yours will pay for what he done! 463 00:41:27,640 --> 00:41:31,040 It's unfortunate we cannot attend the funeral. 464 00:41:31,080 --> 00:41:33,239 I will write to my sister, 465 00:41:33,240 --> 00:41:35,880 commiserating with her on the terrible news. 466 00:41:38,200 --> 00:41:40,440 Some people think it was murder. 467 00:41:41,480 --> 00:41:43,279 Do they? 468 00:41:43,280 --> 00:41:47,160 But if that were the case, would not a weapon have been found? 469 00:42:03,800 --> 00:42:05,400 True, yes. 470 00:42:06,440 --> 00:42:11,199 Plans have been made. I shall take charge of John Conan. 471 00:42:11,200 --> 00:42:14,999 As my grandson and heir, he will be properly educated. 472 00:42:15,000 --> 00:42:19,440 His mother is wholly incapable. No wonder Osborne despaired of her. 473 00:42:24,960 --> 00:42:27,469 Miss Cane, fetch the smelling salts. 474 00:42:27,481 --> 00:42:29,320 Mrs Whitworth has fainted. 475 00:42:29,360 --> 00:42:30,840 Morwenna. 476 00:43:06,880 --> 00:43:09,839 Sincere condolences. 477 00:43:09,840 --> 00:43:12,040 You must feel the loss keenly. 478 00:43:13,080 --> 00:43:14,920 I feel nothing... 479 00:43:15,920 --> 00:43:17,720 ..but relief. 480 00:43:18,760 --> 00:43:22,200 I loathed him with every bone in my body. 481 00:43:24,240 --> 00:43:26,880 He sought to have me committed. 482 00:43:28,240 --> 00:43:30,160 He took away my son. 483 00:43:32,400 --> 00:43:34,200 He violated me... 484 00:43:35,280 --> 00:43:37,280 ..again and again... 485 00:43:38,360 --> 00:43:39,880 ..and again. 486 00:43:44,160 --> 00:43:46,200 I did not know. 487 00:43:47,760 --> 00:43:50,680 We could not possibly have known, cousin. 488 00:43:50,720 --> 00:43:54,400 Our only thought was to provide you with an advantageous match. 489 00:43:54,440 --> 00:43:56,320 Advantageous to whom? 490 00:44:27,200 --> 00:44:28,840 He's gone. 491 00:44:30,680 --> 00:44:32,400 But where? 492 00:44:56,080 --> 00:44:58,320 Morwenna. Do not... 493 00:44:58,360 --> 00:45:00,560 What is it? Please. 494 00:45:00,600 --> 00:45:02,480 Leave me. Go away. 495 00:45:02,520 --> 00:45:05,440 I had to come. I've been sleeping rough. 496 00:45:05,480 --> 00:45:09,080 I know I don't look seemly. I beg ye to excuse that. I cannot... 497 00:45:09,120 --> 00:45:10,999 I cannot bear it. 498 00:45:11,000 --> 00:45:14,720 If it's too soon, I can come again tomorrow. 499 00:45:14,760 --> 00:45:16,760 Just tell me when... Never. 500 00:45:16,800 --> 00:45:18,240 What? 501 00:45:21,880 --> 00:45:23,680 I'm sick. 502 00:45:25,520 --> 00:45:26,920 Tainted. 503 00:45:28,160 --> 00:45:30,120 It's done with. 504 00:45:30,160 --> 00:45:31,840 Ended. 505 00:45:33,000 --> 00:45:35,759 Please leave me now and never come back. 506 00:45:35,760 --> 00:45:38,520 No, Morwenna, we can't part like this. 507 00:45:41,720 --> 00:45:43,600 Who is this person, Morwenna? 508 00:45:45,240 --> 00:45:47,160 Begging your pardon, ma'am. 509 00:45:48,880 --> 00:45:51,319 I'm a friend. 510 00:45:51,320 --> 00:45:52,960 A well-wisher. 511 00:45:54,120 --> 00:45:56,559 I come to enquire... Go inside, Morwenna. 512 00:45:56,560 --> 00:45:59,439 So please you, ma'am. Elliot! Clegg! 513 00:45:59,440 --> 00:46:03,640 Morwenna... Horsewhip this person, then remove him from the premises. 514 00:46:12,640 --> 00:46:15,920 Drake Carne was found lurking outside the vicarage? 515 00:46:15,960 --> 00:46:18,720 Osborne's death may not be an accident after all. 516 00:46:18,760 --> 00:46:21,160 You surely don't suggest... Where is Harry? 517 00:46:27,280 --> 00:46:29,679 Should we not send for Captain Ross? 518 00:46:29,680 --> 00:46:33,239 He've London matters to attend to. Besides, what could he do here? 519 00:46:33,240 --> 00:46:36,600 Well, 'tis hoped the thing will blow over soon enough. 520 00:46:37,680 --> 00:46:39,439 And no harm done. 521 00:46:47,200 --> 00:46:50,120 Mr Warleggan did send me in his stead. 522 00:46:50,160 --> 00:46:54,080 Thy little brother is wanted. I have orders to search the house. 523 00:46:54,120 --> 00:46:56,919 George Warleggan don't give orders here - I do - 524 00:46:56,920 --> 00:46:59,479 and you'll not set foot across this threshold. 525 00:46:59,480 --> 00:47:01,600 Care to wager that, missus? 526 00:47:09,920 --> 00:47:12,920 Hey! Hey! 527 00:47:19,760 --> 00:47:22,279 Lunch at Ashbourne or shall we press on? 528 00:47:22,280 --> 00:47:23,920 The latter. 529 00:47:23,960 --> 00:47:25,940 If we're to succeed with this, the 530 00:47:25,952 --> 00:47:28,000 sooner we put forward the scheme... 531 00:47:28,040 --> 00:47:31,040 You will of course require Lord Falmouth's agreement. 532 00:47:32,480 --> 00:47:34,719 As foremost landowner in the district, 533 00:47:34,720 --> 00:47:36,640 nothing will pass without him. 534 00:47:43,000 --> 00:47:44,735 He had no business to threaten them. 535 00:47:44,747 --> 00:47:46,399 If they were sheltering a felon... 536 00:47:46,400 --> 00:47:49,519 What proof had you that they were, or that Drake Carne IS a felon? 537 00:47:49,520 --> 00:47:53,159 You go too far, George! My dear, I merely wish to see justice done. 538 00:47:53,160 --> 00:47:55,200 For whose benefit? Morwenna's? 539 00:47:55,240 --> 00:47:58,279 You heard her. She's glad Osborne is dead. Nonetheless... 540 00:47:58,280 --> 00:48:02,320 George, the man was a monster and we forced her to wed him. 541 00:48:03,360 --> 00:48:05,559 If you value my love... You know I do! 542 00:48:05,560 --> 00:48:07,400 Do not pursue Drake Carne. 543 00:48:13,720 --> 00:48:15,640 As you wish, my dear. 544 00:48:27,920 --> 00:48:30,439 We will call off the search for Drake Carne. 545 00:48:30,440 --> 00:48:32,199 Yes, sir. 546 00:48:32,200 --> 00:48:34,640 There will be other ways to punish him. 547 00:48:40,280 --> 00:48:42,759 See thee, Jacka, it's a terrible thing 548 00:48:42,760 --> 00:48:45,200 young Carne did to thy daughter. Don't I know it! 549 00:48:45,240 --> 00:48:47,919 Last time, Tom let him wriggle off the hook. 550 00:48:47,920 --> 00:48:50,160 This time, we'll do a proper job. 551 00:49:05,480 --> 00:49:08,880 Dear God, it gets worser and worse. 552 00:49:10,680 --> 00:49:12,200 What can we do? 553 00:49:13,480 --> 00:49:16,679 Pray for forgiveness, for sins and sinners. 554 00:49:16,680 --> 00:49:18,279 Why? 555 00:49:18,280 --> 00:49:21,440 Is it a sin to seek happiness for ourselves and others? 556 00:49:22,520 --> 00:49:24,919 Only our merciful Father knows that. 557 00:49:24,920 --> 00:49:26,479 Do he? 558 00:49:26,480 --> 00:49:29,880 Sometimes it do feel like he don't think about happiness at all. 559 00:49:30,920 --> 00:49:33,360 What a wicked thing to have happened. 560 00:49:34,640 --> 00:49:36,799 I can't think it was an accident. 561 00:49:36,800 --> 00:49:38,600 Nor we, maid. 562 00:49:40,040 --> 00:49:42,160 Rosina, 563 00:49:42,200 --> 00:49:46,039 when Drake came to you, did he... he tell you where he was going? 564 00:49:46,040 --> 00:49:47,640 No, ma'am. 565 00:49:48,760 --> 00:49:51,199 Only what had happened and that he had to go 566 00:49:51,200 --> 00:49:53,640 because of what he called his "prior love". 567 00:49:56,200 --> 00:49:57,920 Rosina, I'm that sorry. 568 00:49:57,960 --> 00:50:01,560 To think if it had happened only an hour later, we'd be wed now. 569 00:50:02,680 --> 00:50:05,160 And I know he'd never have left me. 570 00:50:22,680 --> 00:50:24,719 So, if I understand you correctly, 571 00:50:24,720 --> 00:50:29,199 after a year in which you have not once voted as I directed 572 00:50:29,200 --> 00:50:32,239 and ignored my proposal for a road through St Day, 573 00:50:32,240 --> 00:50:35,839 you now come to me seeking my support for a proposal of your own, 574 00:50:35,840 --> 00:50:39,840 which will cost me dear and deliver me nothing in return? 575 00:50:52,720 --> 00:50:54,799 Oh, praise God. 576 00:50:54,800 --> 00:50:57,960 We've been waiting here, praying for you to come home. 577 00:50:58,000 --> 00:51:00,440 Pay no heed to this, brother. She's changed. 578 00:51:01,680 --> 00:51:04,880 She don't want me. She won't see me ever again. 579 00:51:07,200 --> 00:51:09,680 Hey... It's all right. 580 00:51:09,720 --> 00:51:12,440 Brother, Sam will take you home with him. 581 00:51:41,560 --> 00:51:42,920 Ross! 582 00:52:13,200 --> 00:52:15,440 I wish the world would go away. 583 00:52:17,920 --> 00:52:19,400 What world? 584 00:52:24,240 --> 00:52:26,840 Promise me you won't go after George. 585 00:52:28,000 --> 00:52:31,160 I couldn't bear to have the feud stoked up again. 586 00:52:32,240 --> 00:52:33,920 I'll let it pass this once. 587 00:52:34,960 --> 00:52:36,439 For your sake. 588 00:52:36,440 --> 00:52:38,199 And not for yours? 589 00:52:38,200 --> 00:52:41,439 Will you not need his consent to your scheme today? 590 00:52:41,440 --> 00:52:43,839 Which he'll refuse on principle. 591 00:52:43,840 --> 00:52:46,360 So it will be a wasted journey. 592 00:52:48,480 --> 00:52:50,160 Not entirely. 593 00:52:59,520 --> 00:53:02,159 So, in short, I propose 594 00:53:02,160 --> 00:53:05,999 a means-tested, sliding-scale of wage supplements 595 00:53:06,000 --> 00:53:10,279 in order to mitigate the worst effects of the current food crisis. 596 00:53:10,280 --> 00:53:13,919 And, by doing so, we can keep our mines and our mills working 597 00:53:13,920 --> 00:53:15,759 and our workers fed. 598 00:53:15,760 --> 00:53:17,769 And the cost of all this? Would fall 599 00:53:17,781 --> 00:53:19,639 on the landowners of this parish. 600 00:53:19,640 --> 00:53:22,520 We who are assembled here today. 601 00:53:23,680 --> 00:53:25,817 And where, pray, is the incentive to 602 00:53:25,829 --> 00:53:27,920 work if one pays people to be idle? 603 00:53:27,960 --> 00:53:30,799 I believe, sir, you misunderstand the principle. Do I? 604 00:53:30,800 --> 00:53:34,440 The assistance is temporary, while the price of grain is prohibitive, 605 00:53:34,480 --> 00:53:37,479 to enable people to live and not die. 606 00:53:37,480 --> 00:53:38,719 Of course another solution 607 00:53:38,720 --> 00:53:41,239 would be for the grain merchants to lower their prices. 608 00:53:41,240 --> 00:53:43,759 Why should they? Do they not have a living to make 609 00:53:43,760 --> 00:53:46,080 as well as anyone else? I have no capital to spare. 610 00:53:46,120 --> 00:53:49,079 Because you've spent it all buying up an entire borough. 611 00:53:49,080 --> 00:53:51,719 If the scheme is to work, surely it's only fair 612 00:53:51,720 --> 00:53:53,424 that all landowners in the district 613 00:53:53,436 --> 00:53:55,200 participate. Where is Lord Falmouth? 614 00:53:55,240 --> 00:53:58,400 If he's not willing, why should anyone else be? 615 00:54:01,280 --> 00:54:03,480 Well, I suggest we take a vote. 616 00:54:03,520 --> 00:54:05,120 Those in favour. 617 00:54:10,680 --> 00:54:12,240 And those against. 618 00:54:13,360 --> 00:54:16,480 Since there's no clear majority... I rather think there is. 619 00:54:17,920 --> 00:54:20,800 I believe I'm just in time to cast my vote. 620 00:54:28,680 --> 00:54:32,480 The Bill I have in mind has a particular place in my heart. 621 00:54:32,520 --> 00:54:34,959 Were the road in question to be built, 622 00:54:34,960 --> 00:54:38,239 it would considerably aid my scheme to clear the hovels of St Day 623 00:54:38,240 --> 00:54:41,239 and build in their place an extension to my estate. 624 00:54:41,240 --> 00:54:43,719 And the hovels of St Day, 625 00:54:43,720 --> 00:54:46,160 specifically their inhabitants? 626 00:54:49,240 --> 00:54:51,240 They will be rehoused... 627 00:54:53,240 --> 00:54:55,280 ..at my expense. 628 00:54:57,480 --> 00:54:59,120 You have my word. 629 00:55:00,960 --> 00:55:02,920 You have my vote. 630 00:55:02,960 --> 00:55:05,040 As you have had mine. 631 00:56:12,080 --> 00:56:15,440 I wish I could stay longer. You did what you came to do. 632 00:56:15,480 --> 00:56:17,480 Now you must tell Westminster. 633 00:56:18,720 --> 00:56:20,400 If it will listen! 634 00:56:22,640 --> 00:56:24,400 Make it listen. 635 00:56:55,240 --> 00:57:00,480 So, I propose that this new system of Poor Relief 636 00:57:01,160 --> 00:57:03,679 devised in my own constituency, 637 00:57:03,680 --> 00:57:06,519 implemented with great success, 638 00:57:06,520 --> 00:57:10,999 should be adopted nationally so that health, welfare 639 00:57:11,000 --> 00:57:14,999 and maintenance become the birthright not of the few 640 00:57:15,000 --> 00:57:16,680 but of all! 641 00:57:19,120 --> 00:57:21,520 Have the Honourable Member for Truro call on me. 642 00:57:22,560 --> 00:57:24,960 He has some interesting things to say. 643 00:57:37,200 --> 00:57:39,440 My brother do wish for no trouble. 644 00:57:39,480 --> 00:57:41,759 I doubt George would approve of my visit. 645 00:57:41,760 --> 00:57:44,959 It is you I'm keen to protect, George, from your own imaginings. 646 00:57:44,960 --> 00:57:47,040 I will have you expelled from Parliament! 647 00:57:48,760 --> 00:57:50,064 Morwenna's dead to me. 648 00:57:50,142 --> 00:57:52,062 Oblivion. Can you supply that? 649 00:57:53,440 --> 00:57:56,120 Good gracious! Mrs Warleggan! Dwight, help her! 650 00:57:56,160 --> 00:57:58,400 My carriage! Call for my carriage!