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00:00In episode 1, titled The Waltz, at the Bridgerton Estate, the entire staff was hard at work, preparing for the arrival of the young ladies of the house.
00:07Both sisters arrived commenting on how nice it felt to be back home.
00:09Everyone was delighted with baby Penelope.
00:11Dawson was set to take on the care of Lord Featherington for the first time, a responsibility seen as a gift.
00:16And no one wanted any rumors to start around the young heir.
00:19As the family members greeted each other with enthusiasm, the staff quietly remarked on how stressful it was to have a crying baby in the house and admitted they were glad the Viscountess had given birth in India.
00:28At the same time, they expressed their hope that the Viscount would return soon to meet his heir.
00:32They continued chatting among themselves while the family shared a warm moment right in front of them.
00:36They noted they never expected Miss Bridgerton, Eloise, to have a gentleman close to her, though they joked that if Hyacinth had her way, she might eventually take a liking to someone.
00:45The lady of the house then approached, and the housekeeper asked if everything was in order.
00:49She confirmed it was, congratulated them, and asked after Benedict.
00:52Catching the uncomfortable look on the man standing nearby, she realized he knew something about the matter
00:56and promptly ordered a carriage to be prepared.
01:00The butler offered to go look for him, but she replied that she had already searched for him far too much over the past few months,
01:05adding that maybe seeing his mother's face would finally teach him to give up his drunken fantasy and start showing up on time.
01:11The secretary tried to block her from entering the room, insisting he was in no condition to receive anyone,
01:16but she demanded to see her son immediately because of his lateness.
01:18Once inside, she pulled back the sheets and found Benedict with a woman.
01:22Stunned, she avoided looking, but when she ordered the curtains open, she realized there was yet another woman in the room.
01:27Deeply displeased, she told him to get dressed at once and left with John.
01:30Benedict, far from feeling ashamed, treated the whole situation lightly.
01:34Later, in his study, as his assistant asked about investments, Lady Bridgerton entered the room.
01:38The secretary withdrew at once.
01:40Benedict apologized, and his mother asked him what exactly he was apologizing for.
01:43His lack of punctuality, the constant smell of alcohol, his distraction, his absence from family gatherings,
01:49or the indulgence she herself had shown him.
01:51She also asked what he would do if one of his acquaintances were to become pregnant.
01:55Benedict replied that they were not lovers, merely acquaintances, which she considered even worse.
02:00Although he claimed he was being careful, his mother insisted on how serious the situation was,
02:04reminding him that she still had daughters to marry and that the family's reputation was on the line.
02:09Benedict replied that such responsibility belonged to Anthony,
02:12but she reminded him that as the second son, he too would have to marry someday and behave like a gentleman,
02:17not a libertine, and also take care of his health.
02:19Benedict shot back that many young women simply did not appeal to him,
02:23and that he wanted a life that was free and true to himself.
02:26His mother countered that what he needed was common sense and to fulfill his social role.
02:30When he protested, she reminded him that he was a Bridgerton,
02:33and that the family would be in the spotlight as hosts of the ball, so he must not bring them shame.
02:38At Queen Charlotte's court, the Bridgerton's ball became the topic of conversation.
02:41The queen remarked that masquerades held little interest for her,
02:44yet asked Lady Whistledown why she had not hosted the first ball of the season.
02:48The exchange was cut short by the arrival of Penelope Bridgerton.
02:51The queen pointed out her lateness, accepted her apologies,
02:54and voiced her hope that the season would unfold in harmony, hinting at what the next column would reveal.
02:59Penelope assured her that everything would change after the ball,
03:02and once back home, shared news of various infidelities with her maids,
03:05fully aware of the secrets that circulate among servants.
03:09With a mask on, everyone was free to meet one another,
03:11and no evening compared to a masquerade where anything could happen.
03:14Before the ball, Benedict was at a bar looking for distraction.
03:17Though he claimed he would have to leave soon for family matters, he ended up staying a little longer.
03:21Meanwhile, at the Bridgerton mansion, final preparations were underway.
03:25Guests were required to register and wear an identifying token,
03:27and masks were to remain on until midnight.
03:30The house soon filled with costumed guests.
03:32Among them arrived a mysterious woman, visibly nervous before stepping down from her carriage.
03:36Her coachman advised her to enjoy the night and leave before identities were revealed.
03:40Inside, she pretended to blend into a small group.
03:42John handed her an identification card.
03:44She accepted another and avoided explaining the absence of her escort.
03:48Lady Bridgerton encountered Lady Danbury and praised her attire.
03:51Lord Marcus Anderson joined them, remarking on the coincidence of their costumes.
03:55Their laughter was cut short when John announced the Queen's arrival,
03:58and both ladies stepped forward to receive her.
04:00From the center of the ballroom, the Queen asked to see Penelope,
04:03and expressed her wish to find that very night a suitor who stood above the rest.
04:06Having grown tired of disappointing options,
04:08Penelope scanned the room and pointed out several men as potential matches,
04:12only to quickly note flaws that could ruin their chances,
04:14dismissing them one by one in the Queen's presence.
04:18Some were simply not interesting enough, while others lacked the necessary wealth.
04:21After spending a good while at the bar,
04:23Benedict finally made his way to the mansion.
04:25He greeted a few young ladies outside with easy charm, drawing attention right away.
04:29Upon entering, he was met by his mother, who scolded him for arriving two hours late.
04:33Eloise stepped in to greet them,
04:34and jokingly remarked that she found it amusing he had never lost his trademark lateness.
04:39Benedict wished to enjoy the party,
04:40but his mother insisted he go speak with a few debutantes concerned about his future.
04:44At that moment, Lady Penwood approached, accompanied by her two daughters,
04:48whom she introduced as debutantes of the season.
04:50She had remained away from society after the deaths of her two husbands,
04:53Viscount Lee and Viscount Penwood.
04:55Lady Bridgerton offered her condolences,
04:57and asked after the young women, who were introduced as Rosamund Lee and Posey.
05:01When asked about Lady Bridgerton's sons, she explained that Anthony was still in India,
05:04and that Benedict was present.
05:06Lady Penwood inquired whether she believed her son would succeed this season.
05:09Lady Bridgerton replied that she was uncertain,
05:11as young men could be unpredictable,
05:13and excused herself bringing the conversation to an end.
05:17From a distance, the three of them watched Benedict.
05:19The younger daughter found him handsome,
05:21but her mother warned her not to be carried away by surface impressions.
05:24They acknowledged that he was a gambler,
05:26though they remarked that reformed rakes often made good husbands.
05:28Penelope noticed Eloise speaking with a few debutantes and approached her,
05:32telling her she did not need to pretend interest.
05:34Eloise admitted that her time in Scotland had led her to reflect,
05:37and that she now wished to be more socially engaged.
05:39She then asked whether Penelope planned to write about Benedict.
05:42Penelope replied that the queen was in search of suitors,
05:44and the last thing they wanted was for her attention to fall on her brother.
05:47Benedict moved through the crowd in search of debutantes,
05:50when he noticed a woman dressed in white,
05:51standing apart, absorbed in the sight of the ballroom chandelier.
05:54The moment struck him as intriguing, and he drew closer.
05:57As he approached, he saw another gentleman ask her for her dance card.
06:00She slipped it into one of her gloves and claimed she had misplaced it.
06:03Without hesitation, Benedict picked up a nearby card and declared he had found it,
06:06pointing to her name written upon it.
06:08To avoid awkwardness, the young woman confirmed the claim,
06:10and the suitor withdrew.
06:11She asked him why he had helped her.
06:13Benedict replied that it was rare to see someone enjoy such an event with such natural ease.
06:18He then offered her his hand to dance,
06:19but as the music began, she confessed she did not know how.
06:22He assumed it was shyness, heightened by the nature of a masquerade,
06:25and remarked with dry humor that he would be her instructor for the evening.
06:29When she pointed out that it was hardly proper to learn in the middle of the floor,
06:32he suggested moving somewhere more discreet.
06:34He asked whether she had an escort.
06:35After a brief pause, she said she would trust him.
06:38The queen watched Benedict and the enthusiasm he stirred among the debutantes,
06:41and decided he would be the ideal suitor.
06:43Penelope tried to dissuade her, but upon learning he was a Bridgerton,
06:46the queen deemed the choice perfect, given his looks, wealth, and social standing.
06:50Among the guests, Eloise discovered her younger sister sneaking into the party
06:53when she should have been asleep.
06:55She pulled her aside and ordered her back to her room.
06:57The girl, annoyed, snapped that she would have preferred Eloise to stay in Scotland.
07:01At the same time, Lady Bridgerton crossed paths with Lord Marcus,
07:04who attempted to kiss her hand, though they parted as several people passed between them.
07:08In the ballroom, the queen confided to Lady Danbury her wish for the season to prove more entertaining.
07:13Danbury admitted she intended to retire after years spent matchmaking,
07:16eager to travel and return to her childhood home.
07:19The queen dismissed the idea and refused to grant her permission to retire.
07:22Out on the balcony, Benedict spoke with the mysterious woman.
07:25He told her she was different, and she replied that the young women surrounding him
07:28had been raised to find a husband.
07:30Benedict seemed puzzled by the fact that she made no attempt to win him over.
07:33She admitted she had come only to have fun and enjoy the small details,
07:37which made her feel out of place.
07:38He promised not to tell his mother.
07:40When she learned he was Lady Bridgerton's son,
07:41she confessed she had not recognized him,
07:43and explained that she knew him only through Lady Whistledown's descriptions.
07:46Benedict found it odd that she neither danced nor tried to stand out.
07:49As he attempted to uncover her identity, she avoided giving clues,
07:53and he admitted he felt like an imposter,
07:55as the young women were more interested in his status than in who he truly was.
07:59To ease the tension, they practiced a few dance steps.
08:01When Benedict leaned in to kiss her,
08:03he stopped himself and kissed only her cheek and her hand.
08:06He asked her to tell him her name.
08:07At that moment, a stir arose.
08:09The unmasking was approaching.
08:10She made up an excuse to leave.
08:12Torn between confessing the truth or running away,
08:14she kissed him and hurried off, leaving one of her gloves behind.
08:17Upon arriving home, she slipped out of the gown and returned to her servant's attire.
08:20A maid and a footman asked her about the evening.
08:23She replied that it had been exceptional.
08:25When she was called by name,
08:27Sophie Beck carried tea to the two young debutantes and their mother for whom she worked.
08:31The girl spoke excitedly about how Benedict had paid them attention.
08:34Their mother insisted that he would eventually give in to one of them.
08:37Uncomfortable, Sophie withdrew.
08:38Benedict later spoke with the queen,
08:40who hinted that he had not proven himself the best of suitors
08:42and seemed uninterested in marriage, framing it as a quiet challenge.
08:45Later on, Lady Bridgerton told Eloise she hoped both she and Benedict would find matches this season.
08:51Hurt, Eloise walked away.
08:52Benedict then surprised his mother by echoing the mysterious woman's thoughts
08:55about how hard young ladies tried to attract him.
08:57She remarked that he seemed renewed, though he insisted he was still the same.
09:01While Lady Bridgerton searched for Eloise,
09:03Benedict remained behind, gazing at the glove he had kept.
09:05Lady Whistledown reflected that fantasy could reshape reality
09:08and break the spell of routine,
09:10though even dreams sooner or later demanded an awakening.
09:13And so, this episode comes to an end.
09:17Sophie is finishing a mask for the ball,
09:19and when she tries it on, mentions that it's not perfect, but it could be worse.
09:22Alfie asks her what the problem is with the mask she made earlier,
09:25to which Sophie replies that there was absolutely nothing wrong.
09:28But she left it in the ladies' room that morning,
09:30and it mysteriously disappeared 10 minutes before the ball.
09:33So she rushes to finish the last details of the mask.
09:35Just then, the bell rings, signaling the arrival of the ladies' carriage,
09:39and Sophie finds herself in the position of going to her service.
09:42Alfie, understanding what's happening, decides to help his friend,
09:45telling her that he'll take care of it, since he knows how to sew.
09:48Upon arriving at the room and bowing,
09:50he explains to his lady that the carriage has arrived,
09:52and the making of Miss Rosamund's mask is almost finished.
09:55The lady looks at her sharply,
09:56and explains that they have already found Rosamund's mask.
09:59The young woman reproaches Sophie,
10:00saying it was under her dressing table,
10:02and adding that it's an unusual place for a mask.
10:04Posey tries to defend Sophie,
10:05saying it couldn't have been intentional,
10:07since perhaps it fell, and she didn't notice,
10:09but the lady and Rosamund tell her to be quiet.
10:12Miss Rosamund rebukes them,
10:13accusing them of clearly trying to ruin her debut,
10:16and calling the envious women foolish.
10:18When Rosamund tries to excuse herself,
10:20Lady Penwood interrupts,
10:21saying that a woman shouldn't make excuses,
10:23and that when she's wrong, she should apologize.
10:25Having no other option,
10:26Rosamund apologizes to her,
10:27asking her to accept her apology.
10:29Immediately, Lady Penwood and her daughters leave in their carriage.
10:32Upon returning to her friends,
10:33Sophie explains that they found the mask,
10:35and is angry because of the lady and her daughter's complaint.
10:37She's going to a ball where they won't appreciate anything,
10:40and she imagines,
10:41wondering aloud what it would be like to attend a ball
10:43where she's seen as one of them,
10:44and not just a piece of furniture.
10:46At that moment,
10:46the others convince Sophie to go,
10:48preparing her with the mask Alfie had just finished,
10:50and giving her a dress he found in the attic,
10:52since they never look there.
10:53Alfie also gives her matching gloves and shoes.
10:56Sophie immediately recognizes them as Lady Penwood's slippers,
10:58so the young woman tells him that the lady has many slippers,
11:01so she won't notice,
11:02thus completing her preparations for the ball.
11:04Days after the ball,
11:06Lady Penwood impatiently summons Sophie,
11:08and shows her the stains on the slippers,
11:10ordering her to polish them,
11:11and do the same for Rosamond's.
11:12Sophie tries to explain that there are over 100 pairs,
11:15but without a hint of remorse,
11:16the lady tells her it's perfect,
11:18as this will help her become an expert.
11:20While with Irma and Alfie,
11:21Sophie is upset about her work,
11:23and confesses that she's angry.
11:24Alfie tells her that if it were up to the shoes,
11:26she'd be the cheerful Sophie,
11:27but instead, she's the sad Sophie.
11:29He concludes that she's changed since the dance.
11:31Noticing Sophie's thoughtful expression,
11:33Irma asks if she met a man.
11:35Sophie, feeling trapped,
11:36confesses that she met Benedict,
11:38but that she has no intention of seeing him again,
11:40and couldn't.
11:40Upon meeting his mother and sister,
11:42Benedict approaches them and greets them warmly.
11:44His mother tells him he looks very handsome today,
11:46to which his sister replies that she's actually surprised to see him up at this hour.
11:50Benedict explains that he's going to be Eloise's chaperone today,
11:53as he understands she needs it now that she's decided to leave the game.
11:57His mother steps aside for a moment as she's with Baron Henderson.
11:59Benedict kindly offers his arm to his sister,
12:03though she tells him he must be joking,
12:04and that it's surely a trap.
12:06Her brother assures her it's not,
12:07which cheers her up,
12:08prompting her to reply,
12:09It's so nice to see you today.
12:11Walking down the hall with his sister,
12:12he tells her he won't force her to talk to anyone,
12:14but that he needs her help to find the owner of the glove.
12:16His sister, surprised,
12:18stops him and asks why he has a woman's glove,
12:20to which Benedict replies that a young lady lost it.
12:22He wants to return it,
12:23but tells her not to tell their mother.
12:25Eloise, looking at him intently,
12:26replies that he knows perfectly well he shouldn't play with feelings,
12:29since that must be what she did,
12:31and she doesn't want their mother to find out.
12:32Surprised, Benedict says he isn't doing any such thing,
12:35as he simply wants to thank the young lady for a pleasant conversation,
12:38and in return,
12:39he'll protect her from their mother and her dreadful reign of love.
12:42Eloise happily accepts the proposal and asks what they will do first.
12:45Benedict and his sisters meet with Penelope.
12:47The young man admits that he wants to see her.
12:50At that moment,
12:51Eloise tells him that he has fallen in love,
12:53though Benedict's response shocks her,
12:55as he only wants to return a young lady's glove.
12:57Penelope mischievously asks if it belongs to the woman
13:00with whom he disappeared all night at the ball,
13:02adding that she didn't recognize her and asking who she is.
13:05The young man replies that he doesn't know,
13:06but asks her to contact Whistledown to return the glove,
13:09mentioning him and his intention to find someone.
13:11Sometime later, Penelope sends the message,
13:13which her mother reads,
13:14leaving her astonished.
13:16Meanwhile, Lady Penwood immediately seeks out Rosamund
13:18to prepare her for her upcoming visit to Benedict.
13:20Several ladies attend the meeting with Benedict,
13:22but he observes the shape of their mouths,
13:24remembering the time he saw Sophie.
13:26He begins comparing smiles and moves from woman to woman,
13:28trying to finally find the right one.
13:30At that moment, Rosamund appears and says she loves swimming.
13:33Benedict asks if that's true,
13:34since he doesn't think they've spoken,
13:36so he asks her name.
13:37Rosamund answers with a friendly smile,
13:39managing to catch Benedict's attention for a moment.
13:42But seconds later,
13:43Rosamund goes back to her mother
13:44and tells her that she doesn't understand what happened
13:46since she talked to her about her dress,
13:48but Benedict ignored her.
13:49So Penwood tells her not to worry
13:51and knows she will work it out.
13:52Despite their attempts to find the woman,
13:54Benedict had no luck at the numerous dances they attended.
13:57His sister chided him,
13:58saying they had walked so much their feet were swollen
14:00and there was still no sign of the young lady.
14:02Edith's mother interrupts Penelope,
14:04demanding she reveal the reason for the message.
14:06Upon hearing the answer,
14:07she confronts her son.
14:08Entering the room,
14:09she asks if he may sit down.
14:10Benedict replies that of course he may
14:12and asks if he wanted to tell her something.
14:14His mother responds that he did not,
14:16but that she would be interested to know
14:17he had just had a wonderful conversation with Penelope.
14:19He revealed that the bachelor who wrote about him in Whistledown
14:22is looking for a wife.
14:23In fact,
14:24it was he who asked her to write about him.
14:25He said it was because he met someone at his masquerade ball,
14:28adding that a gentleman would never do such a thing
14:30to his poor mother,
14:31like speak behind her back,
14:32never mention that perhaps her son's greatest wish
14:34could come true
14:35because he had met a young lady
14:36and was ready to marry.
14:38Benedict Trapped confesses to his mother
14:40that nothing bad has happened,
14:42but he didn't see the young lady without her mask,
14:44doesn't even know her name
14:45and lost it while running away.
14:46His mother examines the glove
14:48and notices the Penwood house symbol,
14:50so when she tells her son,
14:51he says he's spoken to Rosamund
14:52and doesn't think it's her.
14:53His mother adds that she's not the only young lady
14:55in that house.
14:56Posey tells Sophie that a gentleman
14:57has finally taken an interest in her
14:59and that she is about to see him.
15:01As Sophie slips through a crack in the door,
15:03she recognizes Benedict.
15:04Just as she's about to enter,
15:05she stops,
15:06admitting she has work to do
15:07and steps aside.
15:08Benedict begins questioning Posey
15:09about the costume she wore to the ball.
15:11Rosamund confesses that she dressed as a mermaid,
15:13to which Benedict asks if they had any cousins
15:16or close friends who wore a silver dress that night.
15:18Lady Penwood denies this.
15:19As they leave,
15:20they notice Benedict examining Posey's glove,
15:22prompting her to recall bumping into a woman
15:24who perfectly matches the description
15:26the young man gave.
15:28Moments later,
15:29the lady approaches Sophie
15:30and asks her to try on the slippers,
15:32as she suspects Sophie is responsible.
15:34She tells Sophie she knows how much
15:36she enjoys the luxuries of this society.
15:38Sophie replies with a no thanks,
15:40but the lady says it's not a suggestion
15:42and releases her from her duties
15:43until she does as she's told.
15:45She orders Sophie to put them on again
15:46and throws them to the floor aggressively.
15:48When Sophie puts them on,
15:49the lady notices how perfectly they fit
15:51and tells her so.
15:52Sophie replies that she hadn't expected that,
15:54prompting Penwood to tell her
15:55to imagine her surprise
15:56when she saw that Sophie knows how to dress decently
15:58and that, in fact,
16:00the shoes didn't clash
16:01with the silver dress she found under her bed.
16:03She confronts Sophie,
16:04accusing her of staining the slippers
16:05and sneaking into the masked ball.
16:07Sophie retorts,
16:08reproaching her for all the years
16:09she served her without pay or complaint.
16:11The lady responds aggressively,
16:12saying that she has offered her far more protection
16:14than she would have had
16:15and certainly more than she deserves.
16:17The young woman asks why,
16:18approaching her and telling her
16:19that she has no soul
16:20and that it's clear she's hated her from the start,
16:22asking why she's still there
16:24if she's only ever been a burden.
16:26When asked,
16:27the lady orders him to leave Mayfair,
16:29telling him to forget who he is
16:30and where he comes from.
16:31Sophie packs her belongings
16:32and leaves home
16:33with no particular destination in mind.
16:35That same night,
16:36Benedict is at a party
16:37where some gentlemen are abusing some of the maids.
16:39Seeing this,
16:40he lunges at one of them
16:41and punches him in the face,
16:42asking Cavender
16:43if he doesn't want to play anymore.
16:44Cavender pushes him,
16:46causing them both to fall to the ground
16:47and a fight breaks out.
16:49Benedict yells at Cavender,
16:50demanding an apology.
16:51Cavender, startled, apologizes,
16:53prompting Benedict to warn him
16:54that if he ever treats a woman that way again,
16:56he will ensure he is never allowed back in society.
16:59He then releases Cavender
17:00and warns the others.
17:01Helping the maid
17:02who had fallen during the commotion,
17:03Benedict thanks him,
17:04mentioning her name.
17:05Benedict asks if they know each other.
17:07The young woman replies that they don't,
17:09so upon hearing this,
17:10he asks how she knows his name.
17:11The woman stammers slightly
17:12and replies that she simply overheard him,
17:15since someone will have mentioned it,
17:16leaving it in that same place.
17:18The gentleman follows Sophie
17:20because she tells him she's just lost her job,
17:22as Cavender's parents are arriving soon
17:24and she only had one night stay.
17:25She asks him if he thinks she has any other options,
17:28angrily walking away.
17:29But Benedict follows her,
17:30saying he'll find her a new job in London,
17:32somewhere safe,
17:32admitting he has connections
17:33and warning her not to walk through the woods,
17:35as it's unsafe.
17:36Seeing the dimness of the path,
17:38Sophie stops,
17:38hearing Benedict assure her
17:39he won't lay a finger on her,
17:41since unlike Cavender,
17:42he was raised to respect
17:43and shouldn't even look at her.
17:44With no other choice,
17:45the servant gets into the carriage,
17:46taking Benedict's hand,
17:47prompting him to ask
17:48if they haven't met before.
17:50Sophie replies that she's just a servant,
17:52sitting beside him,
17:52and they begin their carriage journey.
17:56In episode three,
17:57titled The Field Beside the Other Road,
17:59during the carriage ride to London,
18:00Benedict asked the woman
18:02if she could remind him of her name.
18:03She answered curtly that it was Sophie Beck.
18:05He remarked that there were still hours left
18:07before they arrived,
18:08and that silence would only make the journey feel longer.
18:10But Sophie pointed out that London was still far away,
18:13told him to look at the constellations,
18:15and warned him that it was going to rain soon.
18:17Benedict thought it was unlikely,
18:18and even joked that it might snow instead.
18:20But not long after,
18:21raindrops began to fall,
18:22proving Sophie right.
18:23The rain quickly grew heavier,
18:25turning into a full downpour,
18:26and forcing them to move on completely soaked.
18:28Benedict explained that with weather like that,
18:30they couldn't go any faster,
18:31and decided to divert to a nearby house
18:33to wait out the storm.
18:34When he complained about the pain,
18:35Sophie asked if he was hurt,
18:37and he admitted that he might have a bruise
18:38from his encounter with Cavender.
18:40When they arrived,
18:41Sophie thought it would be a small house,
18:42just as he had described,
18:43but instead they found a large mansion.
18:45Benedict explained that it belonged to the family
18:47responsible for managing his lands and carriages,
18:49though they were not there at the moment.
18:51After knocking and getting no answer,
18:53Benedict noticed that Sophie had disappeared,
18:55until she opened the door from the inside,
18:56and explained that she had climbed in through a window,
18:59showing the cleverness of maids.
19:00They both took shelter inside the house,
19:03and agreed they needed to light a fire.
19:05Sophie moved to do it,
19:06but Benedict told her she didn't need to act like a maid.
19:08She asked if he even knew how to start a fire.
19:10He tried and failed,
19:11until Sophie explained the need for tinder,
19:13and managed to light the fireplace herself.
19:15Benedict watched her,
19:16clearly impressed.
19:17Feeling uncomfortable,
19:18Sophie suggested going to rest,
19:19and asked where the servants' quarters were.
19:21Benedict clarified that he would sleep in the guest room,
19:23and asked her to take some dry clothes from the wardrobe,
19:26so she wouldn't get sick.
19:27He assured her it wasn't a problem,
19:29since they were old dresses that belonged to his sisters.
19:31Sophie accepted and changed.
19:33Later that night,
19:34Benedict realized his injury was deeper than he had thought,
19:37but chose to ignore it.
19:38During the night,
19:38Sophie heard him groaning,
19:39and when he didn't answer,
19:41she went into his room.
19:42She found him burning with fever,
19:43and realized how serious the wound was.
19:45Desperate,
19:46she cleaned it with alcohol,
19:47reduced the infection,
19:48and bandaged it.
19:49Benedict calmed down a little,
19:50and half asleep,
19:51asked her to kiss him.
19:52Sophie froze,
19:52unsure how to react to his condition.
19:54In her column,
19:55Lady Whistledown commented on the unexpected dismissal of a maid from the Penwood household.
19:59The young woman had been so efficient,
20:00that Lady Penwood was forced to hire four servants to replace her,
20:03yet none of them managed to match her work.
20:06Desperate,
20:06she began bribing maids from other households with better pay.
20:09The shortage of servants spread across high society,
20:12forcing some ladies to rely even on their dishwashers for personal tasks,
20:15with disastrous results.
20:17All of it had been triggered by the dismissal of a single maid.
20:19The following morning,
20:20the Crabtrees returned to Benedict's house and found Sophie sitting beside him as he slept.
20:25Mrs. Crabtree was irritated that Sophie had not gone back to her room and abruptly woke Benedict.
20:29He asked to speak with her in private and explained that he had brought Sophie along to protect her,
20:33and that she had saved him the night before by tending to his wound.
20:36For that reason,
20:37he asked that Sophie be treated as a guest.
20:39Mrs. Crabtree agreed.
20:40At the Bridgerton house,
20:41the Lady of the House spoke with the maid,
20:43Wilson,
20:43concerned about the so-called servants' war.
20:45Wilson reassured her,
20:46saying she was satisfied with her treatment and her wages.
20:49Meanwhile,
20:49the daughters discussed a double date in which Eloise was not included.
20:52Although they clarified that they had not meant to exclude her,
20:55their mother admitted she had considered arranging Eloise's engagement before the season ended.
20:59However,
21:00she explained that she had cancelled the date after speaking with Benedict,
21:02and that instead,
21:03Eloise would begin attending etiquette lessons alongside Hyacinth.
21:07At Benedict's house,
21:08Sophie was getting ready with Mrs. Crabtree's help,
21:10who asked her about her pendant.
21:12Sophie replied that it wasn't important,
21:13and that she usually kept it hidden.
21:15Mrs. Crabtree then invited her to breakfast.
21:16The meal was served in Benedict's room as he was still recovering.
21:20They both thanked the Crabtree's,
21:21and Benedict remarked on how long they had been working for his family.
21:24Mrs. Crabtree corrected him,
21:25reminding him it had been 23 years.
21:27Later,
21:28Benedict asked to have the carriage prepared,
21:29but Mrs. Crabtree insisted he shouldn't travel in his condition,
21:32so they decided to stay.
21:34Sophie tried to help with the cleaning,
21:35but Benedict reminded her that she was a guest and encouraged her to rest instead.
21:39Sophie went out into the garden,
21:40hoping to distract herself by looking at the flowers,
21:42but stopped when she noticed a weed and tried to pull it out,
21:44dirtying her dress in the process.
21:46Feeling defeated,
21:47she sat down,
21:47realizing she didn't know how to rest or enjoy herself.
21:50Even so,
21:50she decided to keep trying.
21:52Benedict watched her from the window,
21:53finding the sight unexpectedly endearing.
21:55At the palace,
21:56the queen complained that Lady Whistledown was writing only about maids.
21:59Her right hand pointed out that there were 142 staff members working at the palace,
22:03which left the queen silent for a moment.
22:05She then asked what activities were planned for the day,
22:07and Lady Danbury replied that she was ready for whatever the queen desired.
22:11Meanwhile,
22:12Francesca was with her husband,
22:13John,
22:14worried that they still hadn't conceived a child.
22:16He tried to reassure her,
22:17reminding her that they had only been married for a year.
22:19Sophie went into the library and ran into Benedict.
22:21She asked why he wasn't resting,
22:23and he awkwardly asked if she knew how to read,
22:25immediately apologizing.
22:26Sophie explained that a family she once worked for
22:28had allowed her to take reading lessons.
22:30Benedict then reflected on how little rest really meant,
22:33and mentioned that he had used the time to send letters to London,
22:35hoping to find work for her and her friend Hazel.
22:38Sophie thanked him for what he had done for her at Cavender's house,
22:40but Benedict brushed it off.
22:42As Sophie looked through the library,
22:43she came across some paintings he had made.
22:45Benedict insisted they were just a hobby,
22:47though she praised his talent.
22:48She then picked up a book at random,
22:50which turned out to be in French.
22:51Benedict said he was studying it,
22:53but Sophie replied in French,
22:54explaining that she spoke several languages.
22:56He continued in French,
22:57though she laughed at his pronunciation and showed him how to improve it.
23:00They both became absorbed in the moment,
23:01until Mr. Crabtree interrupted to announce dinner,
23:04and warned that Benedict needed to keep resting.
23:06Sophie then said she would return to her room.
23:07At the Featherington house,
23:09a maid asked for a raise after receiving an offer from another household.
23:13Mrs. Featherington said she would think about it,
23:14but instead handed her some old dresses as a token of appreciation.
23:18She then asked her to serve the tea.
23:19The maid, clearly dissatisfied, took the dresses in silence.
23:22Penelope and Colin were traveling by carriage to visit Francesca and John.
23:26They shared a romantic moment that did not go unnoticed by Francesca when they arrived.
23:30Penelope apologized and remarked that perhaps Francesca would understand,
23:33given her recent marriage.
23:35Francesca admitted that she still didn't know what truly made a relationship work.
23:39Penelope said that affection, passion, and closeness were essential,
23:42but Francesca chose not to hear any more.
23:44Then, driven by curiosity,
23:45she asked whether Penelope had already experienced the pinnacle.
23:48Penelope answered yes, surprised that Francesca had not.
23:51The conversation was interrupted when their husbands arrived carrying ice cream.
23:55Meanwhile, Lady Danbury was walking with her companion Alice,
23:57and commented on how strange it felt that the Queen always wanted her nearby,
24:01without ever offering her the position of lady-in-waiting.
24:03Alice remarked that being her right hand was even better.
24:06Danbury acknowledged that lady-in-waiting was a very high position,
24:09though she admitted that the Queen held her in great affection.
24:12At Benedict's house, Sophie was washing the dishes when Mrs. Crabtree asked her to leave that task and get some rest,
24:17reminding her that she was a guest.
24:18Sophie admitted she wasn't used to having so much free time,
24:21and asked how far the village was, as she wanted to look for work.
24:24Mrs. Crabtree assured her that if Benedict had set his mind on helping her, he would succeed.
24:28Sophie remarked that he could be very persuasive,
24:30which led Mrs. Crabtree to ask whether he had been improper with her.
24:32Sophie denied it at once.
24:34At a social event, Albert Yorkston ran into Markle's,
24:36and asked why she had been avoiding him ever since he suggested they see each other more often.
24:40She asked to change the subject, and he respected her decision,
24:42inviting her to take a walk instead.
24:44The arrival of Lady Penwood and her daughters caused a stir.
24:47The hostess remarked ironically that the invitations had been sent out well in advance,
24:51and Lady Penwood replied haughtily, praising her driver's intelligence.
24:54Back at Benedict's house, tired of resting, he tried to get up.
24:57Sophie reminded him that he still needed to keep resting.
24:59Seeing her in the same blue dress, he mentioned that there were more clothes available,
25:02but she explained that she didn't want to keep borrowing his sister's dresses for fear of making them uncomfortable.
25:08Sophie asked if she could help him.
25:09Benedict replied that he'd already spent far too long staring at the same wall,
25:13and announced that he was going outside.
25:14Sophie warned that Mrs. Crabtree would be angry,
25:16but he countered that she could either keep the secret or come along with him.
25:19Sophie chose to go with him.
25:21Benedict wanted to fly a kite he had repaired,
25:23though he didn't really know how, which made Sophie laugh.
25:26After a few sarcastic remarks, he tried again, and managed to get it up in the air.
25:30Keeping it there was harder, but the wind worked in their favor.
25:33Sophie apologized for doubting him, and they both watched it fly.
25:36Benedict offered her the string, but she preferred to just look on.
25:39Taking it as a challenge, they started running until the kite finally came crashing down.
25:43From the kitchen, Mrs. Crabtree watched the scene in amazement,
25:46as it was uncommon to see a gentleman behaving so familiarly with a maid.
25:49Mr. Crabtree dismissed it, pointing out that Benedict seemed fond of her.
25:52His wife, however, warned that even rumors could ruin a gentleman's reputation and doom a maid.
25:57During an etiquette lesson, Eloise and her younger sister were learning the proper seating of guests at the table,
26:02and Eloise noticed that spinsters were placed beside the elderly.
26:05Later on, Francesca asked her mother what the pinnacle was, leaving her completely taken aback.
26:10Unable to explain it clearly, the conversation drifted into an awkward moment that they both tried to ease by drinking wine.
26:16That same day, Sophie was walking through the woods collecting seeds when she reached a river and discovered Benedict swimming.
26:21He noticed someone there and asked who it was.
26:24Stepping out of hiding, Sophie explained that she hadn't known he was there,
26:27and reminded him that he shouldn't be swimming with an open wound.
26:30Benedict replied that he was fine and asked if she had followed him.
26:33Sophie denied having any intention other than concern,
26:36though she eventually admitted she couldn't help but look at him.
26:38After a silent exchange, they kissed.
26:40Sophie returned to the house in good spirits and greeted Mrs. Crabtree.
26:43As the older woman tended to Benedict's wound,
26:45she warned him that his behavior could bring trouble, since he wasn't treating Sophie like a servant.
26:49Benedict explained that Sophie had suffered greatly and that he wanted her to feel like a guest.
26:54Mrs. Crabtree accepted the situation, called him a kind man,
26:57and said she hoped he would meet a woman of his own standing.
27:00Benedict replied that he already had, at a masquerade ball, but had never managed to find her again.
27:04The old woman advised him not to let her fade away like so many other abandoned pursuits.
27:09In London, Mrs. Featherington appeared wearing a new dress.
27:12A maid reminded her that she had claimed there was no money for raises.
27:15Mrs. Featherington replied that among family, one didn't talk about money,
27:19and the maid answered that they were not family.
27:21In the end, Mrs. Featherington allowed her to leave, and the maid accepted in silence.
27:25At the royal palace, the queen was offering chocolates to Lady Danbury,
27:29who spoke about ladies-in-waiting and promised to introduce her to someone suitable,
27:33leaving her quite pleased.
27:34At Benedict's house, he was sketching when Sophie came in and suggested resuming their journey to London.
27:38They both agreed.
27:39Sophie voiced her anxiety about the kind of work she might find,
27:42and Benedict expressed his wish to return to his own affairs.
27:45He then apologized for the kiss, calling it inappropriate, but Sophie brushed it off and withdrew.
27:50Later on, Francesca tried to pick up the conversation about the pinnacle with Penelope,
27:54but Eloise interrupted them.
27:55At Lord Marcus' house, Mrs. Richardson clarified the terms of their relationship
27:59and her concern for her children.
28:01Lord Marcus reassured her, saying he shared her feelings and that there was no rush.
28:05They kissed before parting.
28:06Finally, Sophie prepared to leave for London.
28:08Lady Whistledown wrote that there was a force capable of changing the course of things,
28:12but that if the wind blew in the wrong direction, everything could return to how it once was.
28:16And that is how this episode comes to an end.
28:20Benedict and Sophie travel along several roads to reach the young man's house.
28:23Sophie asks him if he knows his employers.
28:25The gentleman replies with a steady gaze that he knows them very well.
28:29Sophie, to clarify her doubts about the attitude of her new employers, asks if they are kind.
28:33Benedict, confident, tells her that he thinks so.
28:35Upon arriving at the house and getting out of the carriage,
28:37Benedict suggests to Sophie that she continue on foot, as it will be a short journey.
28:41The young woman, somewhat hesitant, looks at him intently and asks how short the journey is.
28:45Benedict, almost smiling, replies that it is so short that his new job is right where he lives.
28:50Sophie, shocked, tells him that she cannot work for him.
28:52But Benedict tells her that technically his mother is his boss and that she will love it.
28:56The young woman, without returning his gaze, turns her back on him and walks a few steps away from the gentleman,
29:01telling him that she sincerely appreciates the ride and the offer, but that she will look for work elsewhere.
29:05At that moment, the gentleman tells her that the wives of some friends were advised not to hire her,
29:10so he has nowhere else to go.
29:11Sophie, seeing this, tells him that she's going back to the countryside, since they're less demanding.
29:17Worried, he asks her what will happen if she doesn't find anything either,
29:20or worse, if she works for someone like Cavender.
29:22Sophie replies that if she had known she would be working there, she would still be at Cavender's.
29:26In a final attempt to convince her to stay, the young man tells her he has things to do at the house these days,
29:31but he has no intention of getting in her way, as it's a large house and they won't cross paths.
29:35He explains that he only wants to help, especially since he sees she has no other options.
29:39The woman, understanding the situation, says she doesn't know what her friends' wives have been told,
29:42but it must be a misunderstanding.
29:44The young man, with a steady gaze and a gentle smile, confirms that it's true, as he knows her.
29:48They enter the house through the flower-filled front door and into the main hall,
29:51where they are greeted by Lady Bridgerton.
29:53Cheerful, but slightly worried, she asks if he has mastered the art of disappearing.
29:57The woman introduces herself to Sophie and asks for a moment with her son.
30:00As they walked away, Benedict asked her if she hadn't received his letter,
30:03to which his mother replied that she had.
30:05But she returned before receiving his answer, which was that they weren't seeking help,
30:08and she should tell him that Mrs. Wilson had heard that she wasn't trustworthy.
30:13However, her son tells her to disregard the rumors because he trusts her enough to save his life.
30:17Seeing the scar, his mother is shocked and asks if he's hurt,
30:20but the young man tells her he's better thanks to Sophie.
30:22Saying she's desperate for work, the lady approaches Sophie and thanks her for saving her son's life,
30:27asking if she has a letter of introduction from her last employer.
30:29Before Sophie can reply, Benedict tells her that her last employer was rude,
30:33referring to Philip Cavender.
30:34The lady, looking at Sophie, confesses that she never trusted him,
30:37but asks him to tell her a little about his skills.
30:39At that moment, Sophie tells her that she was just telling Mrs. Wilson that she can do everything.
30:44Cleaning, mending, writing, reading, speaking French, and Latin,
30:47attributes that leave Lady Bridgerton amazed,
30:49who, looking at her son, tells him that perhaps it will help her daughters to have a maid,
30:52ordering Mrs. Wilson to accompany the new employee to her new room.
30:55After dressing appropriately, Mrs. Wilson takes her to the work areas,
30:59where Sophie is greeted by John, a footman, who offers her a jello.
31:02The young woman politely declines.
31:05One of the maids, who was across the table with the food,
31:07tells her that finally someone has resisted John's charms and thinks they'll be good friends.
31:11John asks Sophie where she works,
31:13noticing her surprised expression upon arriving at such a large place.
31:16The young woman tells him there were only eight of them in the house where she worked,
31:19to which the other woman asks who did the cleaning, laundry, and other chores.
31:22Sophie, a little incredulous, replies that she did everything,
31:25leaving them surprised, but offers to help carry the gelatin desserts.
31:28Mrs. Wilson tells her that's not her job,
31:30but her new friend says her help will be very useful, so Mrs. Wilson accepts.
31:34They both welcome Gregory, noticing how warmly he is received by the family.
31:37That same evening, Sophie runs into Benedict.
31:40They're moving at the same time, so she apologizes,
31:42and he asks her what she thinks of her new job and if her sisters aren't tiring her.
31:45Sophie smiles and tells him not at all, adding that she finds them quite amazing.
31:48He asks if she's still angry with him for bringing her there.
31:51Sophie politely declines, explaining that everyone has been generous and she actually wanted to thank him.
31:57They approach each other, and the young woman asks if he isn't attending Lady Danbury's party.
32:01The gentleman replies that he isn't, as it's fortunately for ladies only.
32:05As he tries to button his shirt, Sophie asks if he needs help and insists on assisting him.
32:09She approaches him and their eyes meet.
32:11After resolving the button issue, Benedict thanks her, and the new maid leaves.
32:14The next day, Lady Bridgerton invites Sophie for tea, politely asking her to take a seat,
32:19and confessing that she has tried to show her gratitude for Sophie saving her son's life.
32:23The young woman humbly replies that she was only doing her job.
32:26They sit down, and Lady Bridgerton tells Sophie that she has won over the most difficult Bridgerton to impress.
32:31Eloise, who hasn't stopped talking about Sophie, asks if she can tell her more about her life.
32:35They could start with how someone as educated as Sophie ended up in a work camp,
32:39asking if she grew up in the same village as the Cavendars.
32:41Sophie is given a cup of tea, as she replies that she grew up in Aylesbury.
32:45The lady who employed her was considerate, and Sophie took lessons from her daughters.
32:49The Cavendar house was more recent.
32:51At that moment, the lady asks if there was any reason for her leaving her previous family.
32:55Sophie simply replies that she and the lady had a disagreement at the end,
32:59one she'd rather not discuss if it wasn't too much trouble.
33:01After a few more questions, the lady suggests she stay,
33:04to which the young woman replies that she'll considerate.
33:06That night, the new maid was admiring the stars from a window in a room.
33:09Benedict approached her, and noticing him, she apologized, saying she was just about to leave.
33:14The gentleman replied that she didn't have to go, as he had no problem with it.
33:17Sophie confessed that she missed their time in the countryside.
33:20They gazed at each other, sharing a lovely moment together.
33:23But Sophie decided to leave.
33:24Before she could go, the young man asked her not to, saying he didn't want her to leave.
33:28Sophie, looking at him empathetically, said that ever since she was a child,
33:31she had longed to be part of a family like theirs, placing her hand on the back of a chair.
33:35At that moment, young Bridgerton placed his hand on hers and told her she deserved better,
33:39adding that if she wished to stay, he didn't want to jeopardize his job.
33:42They looked at each other intently, and before anything else could happen, Sophie left.
33:47The next morning, Lady Bridgerton approaches her son, telling him she read a note from Lady Danbury.
33:51She adds that Mrs. Mondrick has a neighbor with black curls.
33:54After the event, she left town, and apparently her parents didn't make her attend the dancing lessons.
33:58Benedict smiles excitedly and tells her that's splendid, as it must be her.
34:01His mother tells him it's Miss Hollis.
34:03She also confides that she wants to invite his mother and Miss Hollis for tea.
34:06And then he can arrive, adding that it might be best not to mention the masquerade or the glove.
34:11Young Bridgerton tells her he will be the epitome of charm and grace.
34:14At the gathering, the gentleman asks Miss Hollis if she has lived in the country,
34:17and describes her features, which almost perfectly match the young lady from the ball that night.
34:22After a few more questions, Sophie bursts in, accidentally spilling some tea on Benedict's hand.
34:26He tells her to stop, to which the maid simply replies that she will bring another cup.
34:30After the meeting, Sophie goes back into the room and tries to clean up the mess made by the coffee and tea.
34:34Benedict asks if he can help her, to which the maid tells him not to be ridiculous.
34:39He apologizes, explaining that he didn't know she was going to be serving tea.
34:43Sophie, a little annoyed, asks if it matters, since he's a gentleman and they know decent young ladies.
34:47She's just a maid, and that's how it works.
34:49Benedict tells her he has no intention of courting anyone.
34:52She's no rival.
34:53Sophie asks, rival of whom?
34:55Adding that she's always there, every day, wherever she is, she finds him.
34:58He tells her seriously that this is the best job he's ever had, but he can't stay if he's ruining it.
35:03The bachelors live in their bachelor quarters.
35:05Benedict suggests that perhaps she should start spending more time there, if that makes her more comfortable.
35:10One evening, while the maids are gathered, Mrs. Wilson tells them that the entire family is either at Kilmartin House or elsewhere.
35:16But they can't stay there any longer, so she wants everyone out of the house, giving them the night off.
35:20One of the maids approaches Sophie and says she thinks it's time for her to accompany her to the tavern.
35:24The young woman, excited, agrees.
35:27So they set off, but not before Sophie tells Mrs. Wilson that she has decided to stay at Bridgerton House.
35:32Mrs. Wilson says she is glad to hear it, as people like her there.
35:36Before leaving for the tavern, Sophie tells her friends she thinks she left the coins in her room, so she'll see them there in a moment.
35:42Benedict knocks on Sophie's door, but doesn't find her, so he immediately goes out to look for her, and they bump into each other on the stairs.
35:48Seeing her, they can't resist the temptation and kiss passionately.
35:51He lifts her against a wall and begins kissing her neck and all over her body.
35:54After a passionate moment, Benedict tells her that if she wants him to leave, he will.
35:58But in reality, he only pulls away because she consumes him.
36:01His eyes search for her in every room, and his heart races when she arrives.
36:05He confesses that the reality of his being has become more tempting than any fantasy he's ever imagined, and he can't live without her.
36:11He tells her she truly deserves better, and he's determined to give it to her and more.
36:15They both smile, look into each other's eyes, and the young man asks her if she wants to be his lover.
36:21At that moment, the young woman's expression changes, and she moves away a little, hearing her friends tell her that they are waiting for her.
36:27So she quickly takes her garment and goes downstairs, seeing young Benedict for the last time.
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