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00:00:01The fastest courtship upon record occurred during the markedly wet season of 1804,
00:00:08when Miss Mary Leopold secured a betrothal over a plate of sugared almonds and licorice in just four and a
00:00:16half minutes.
00:00:18Of course, Miss Leopold and her new husband would leave London mere hours after their wedding. Reason unknown.
00:00:28Of all that I have imparted to you, dear reader, there is but one bit of wisdom you must heed
00:00:34most.
00:00:35One can never know the truth of a marriage hiding behind closed doors.
00:00:43Beware indeed, blushing newlyweds. You know not the future that awaits.
00:00:49Will there be hardship?
00:00:53Or indignity?
00:00:55Go away! Leave me alone!
00:01:06Or will one's future see the rarest accomplishment of all?
00:01:12A true love match.
00:01:17As for which of these fates await the eager matches of the season of 1813, only two things will tell.
00:01:26Time, and as always, this author.
00:01:31You are permitted to smile, your graces.
00:01:38Might you both move a bit closer as well?
00:01:45Better.
00:01:50Once this portrait business is settled, I shall quit London. Tonight, perhaps.
00:01:55And draw new whispers about the state of our marriage. I would prefer otherwise, now that we know I am
00:02:00not with child.
00:02:02You should depart London at the end of the season, with the rest of the ton, as planned.
00:02:07It is but a few more days.
00:02:08Very well.
00:02:15And as to the matter of the Hastings Ball on Friday, might I count on your attendance?
00:02:20It seems I have little choice in the matter, seeing as I am one of the hosts.
00:02:23That should be your last such commitment. This time next week, our ruse will be well and truly over.
00:02:28Uh, um, apologies, but this is not working.
00:02:33Perhaps His Grace might place his hand on the Duchess's shoulder, so that you both can look as happy as
00:02:38you surely must be.
00:03:00My word. The very picture of devotion.
00:03:30And where did you meet her?
00:03:31About town.
00:03:32Are they sure?
00:03:33Should you not be off somewhere, getting ready to attend your very first ball?
00:03:38Brother, might I be able to join in on the phone this summer at Aubrey Hall?
00:03:44Brother!
00:03:46Provided you stay clear of my lucky mullet, I think you'd have a fine idea.
00:03:49You cannot be in earnest.
00:03:50I shall begin practicing straight away.
00:03:52What other places might Madame Delacroix frequent, besides her shop?
00:03:55Many places, Eloise, for her many interests.
00:03:58You mean her many secrets?
00:04:01You need to be careful, Benedict. Madame Delacroix may not be who you think she is, and consorting with her
00:04:06wealth, there may be consequences.
00:04:09I would have expected this from anyone but you.
00:04:11You think just because Madame Delacroix has a paid occupation, or because she does not reside within the bounds of
00:04:16Grosvenor Square, she's different, is that it?
00:04:17She's somehow less deserving of my attention, because she's not who polite society deems appropriate.
00:04:22That is not what I'm saying at all.
00:04:24What are you saying?
00:04:30You are right.
00:04:31Perhaps you should go and prepare for our sisters.
00:04:32Perhaps you should.
00:04:34Aunt Winnie has sent word.
00:04:36Francesca will be arriving home tomorrow.
00:04:37How exciting!
00:04:38Perhaps she can tell us of time well spent far from London.
00:04:41If I must miss so much.
00:04:42Indeed.
00:04:43It certainly has been an eventful season, with Daphne and the Duke and then Anthony and...
00:04:49Yes, well, never mind.
00:04:54Marina!
00:04:55Pen, come in.
00:04:59What are you doing, my master? Do you must rest?
00:05:01I'm already feeling much improved.
00:05:03Marina.
00:05:03What?
00:05:04Penelope, I assure you, I am well.
00:05:07That tea has accomplished what I needed it to.
00:05:09And now, if it's season over, I can finally go home.
00:05:14So that means you are no longer...
00:05:16With child.
00:05:17I would have felt something by now, I'm certain.
00:05:22You caused quite a flutter.
00:05:25That was not my intention.
00:05:28But I am sorry.
00:05:29For everything I've done and said.
00:05:33You were right.
00:05:35About Colin.
00:05:37He is a good man, with a good heart.
00:05:40You were very good to him.
00:05:42I am certain one day he will see it.
00:05:50That is odd.
00:05:51I wasn't expecting any callers today.
00:06:00Oh.
00:06:02Marina.
00:06:03Are you quite well?
00:06:10I have made my decision.
00:06:13The Duke and I are going all separate ways.
00:06:16It is for the best, truly.
00:06:19I know I do not always say the right things.
00:06:22And then, the things I do say, well, they are not always what you wish to hear.
00:06:27I'm only able to offer you what I know.
00:06:31However difficult forgiving someone may be, it is necessary to move forward.
00:06:36That is not up to me, Mama.
00:06:40The Duke is choosing to nurture some grudge against his father instead of allowing himself any, any kind of happiness.
00:06:48However am I supposed to forgive that?
00:06:51However are we supposed to move forward from there?
00:06:55Grace.
00:06:58I do hope you are finding everything you need for Friday's ball.
00:07:02It will certainly be the event of the season.
00:07:06Of course, my young ladies will have to hear about the wondrous festivities the next day.
00:07:12See how they did not receive an invitation.
00:07:16Prudence in particular is in tears about it.
00:07:18Is she not, Mrs. Varley?
00:07:21Oh, absolute worship, not that, Mum.
00:07:24Then perhaps you might explain to your young ladies, Lady Featherington,
00:07:27how they ended up in such an unfortunate situation and who exactly put them there.
00:07:31Or perhaps we can make room.
00:07:35I certainly would have no problem extending my invitation.
00:07:39As I am sure all of us would like to forgive the errors of the past and move forward.
00:07:44Yes, Mama?
00:07:47That is what you wish.
00:07:49How long?
00:07:51Apologies, Ma'am.
00:07:52But it seems a carriage has arrived back at the house.
00:07:55And Mr. Crane is there.
00:07:58I beg your pardon, but did you say Crane?
00:08:02Would that be a Sir George, Crane?
00:08:09Mr. Crane, how delightful to make your acquaintance.
00:08:12I had no idea soldiers such as yourself was coming to town.
00:08:16And, well, Miss Thompson has not received any correspondence from you in quite some time.
00:08:22Nor would I have expected her to, my lady.
00:08:25I beg your pardon?
00:08:26That man is not who you believe him to be, Lady Featherington.
00:08:28It is not George, but his brother, Sir Philip.
00:08:35I have come bearing grim news today.
00:08:39My brother George died on the battlefield.
00:08:45Several weeks ago.
00:08:47And, er...
00:08:49Marina.
00:08:51Marina, please.
00:08:52Wait.
00:08:56He was writing to me.
00:08:59George.
00:09:01To tell me he loved me.
00:09:05To tell me we could run away together, and marry, and have our child.
00:09:13Sir Philip found this half-written letter amongst George's belongings after he, um...
00:09:22If it were not for your recent inquiries, Sir Philip never would have known I was here.
00:09:29And I never would have known George.
00:09:33He loved me.
00:09:37All this time, he loved me.
00:09:39All this time, he loved me.
00:09:43I thought him a villain.
00:09:45But he was not.
00:09:53He had a perfectly reasonable explanation for not writing back to me.
00:10:03And I was wrong.
00:10:21Rizé-Louis, you should come back another day when the shop is open.
00:10:25Oh, I had hoped you'd make an exception for me.
00:10:28I need a dress for my sister's ball.
00:10:32You already have a dress for your sister's ball.
00:10:34I need another one.
00:10:35A young lady can never have too many dresses.
00:10:43Or, perhaps this one.
00:10:45Would make me look quite in fashion.
00:10:47The eyes of the Featheringtons, I rather think.
00:10:50Unfortunate young ladies.
00:10:51They are still quite stung from Lady Whistledown's recent exposé.
00:10:55How I wish the author would write something flattering about them.
00:10:58Perhaps she will.
00:11:00What makes you say that?
00:11:01Because she knows what is good for her business and angering loyal customers is not good.
00:11:09No.
00:11:10No, it is not.
00:11:12Whether those loyal customers be Featheringtons.
00:11:15Or Bridgitons, even.
00:11:18Lady Whistledown might wish to examine what she writes about both.
00:11:21Indeed.
00:11:24I have heard people say that men, such as my brother, if you will, can withstand rumour and gossip.
00:11:32But I'm not always so sure.
00:11:37I know where you are here, Miss Eloise.
00:11:41You are very smart and you care very much about the people in your life, as you should.
00:11:47But you must know, I have no intention of compromising anyone.
00:11:56That is good.
00:11:58Because the Queen is enraged.
00:12:00So whoever whistledown is should be careful.
00:12:03I would hate her to be silenced before she has a chance to change her ways and make things right.
00:12:08I believe Whistledown is smart enough to take care of herself.
00:12:13Yes.
00:12:14She certainly is.
00:12:17Charming chatting with you, Madame Delacroix.
00:12:24Lock the door.
00:12:38Yes, that's fine.
00:12:40Yes.
00:12:41I don't know.
00:13:07Your Grace.
00:13:08Your Grace.
00:13:11Heading to Will's boxing match.
00:13:13Will you be accompanying me?
00:13:15No. I have much to do for the ball.
00:13:18But of course you should go and express your support.
00:13:24Simon.
00:13:28What did your father do to make you take that vow in the first place?
00:13:33We do not need to have this conversation.
00:13:35Do I not deserve an explanation as your wife?
00:13:38I deserve more than that indeed.
00:13:44You may not understand this now, but Daphne, you must know.
00:13:47I am doing this for your own good.
00:13:49I can decide for myself what is...
00:13:51...without me.
00:14:303-1 on the Iron Fist to win.
00:14:321-2 in favour of Iron Fist.
00:14:35Here, sir.
00:14:35Here, sir.
00:14:38Win this fight and perhaps we leave this city.
00:14:41We can take our exhibitions all over England if we wish.
00:14:44To continue living fight to fight.
00:14:46We should be planning for our future, Alice.
00:14:49I cannot fight forever.
00:14:51Our circumstances solely depend on how well I can handle and grovel to the max of them.
00:14:59Will, what are you saying?
00:15:01Perhaps I lose.
00:15:05Perhaps that purse will be enough to keep us happy.
00:15:24Thank you for meeting me.
00:15:26Always interested in a good fight.
00:15:28Why did you want us here?
00:15:29I want to place a sizable wager on this match.
00:15:33And I'm told you two can manage serious transactions.
00:15:38My money's on the beast.
00:15:40With Mondric heavily favoured.
00:15:42There's only one reason a flesh coal lord would come to us for such a bit.
00:15:46Anyone who knows you must know your word is worthless.
00:15:52You don't need to take my word.
00:15:57Instead, you can take the deed to my house.
00:16:00What I should use is yours.
00:16:01Should I use it?
00:16:01It's yours.
00:16:28Come on!
00:16:32I figured you'd have been here an hour ago.
00:16:34Well, it would have been.
00:16:36As long as if you needed me here to wish you luck.
00:16:38You ready?
00:16:42As I shall ever be.
00:16:48Ladies and gentlemen, take your seats.
00:16:51The match is about to begin.
00:16:55Our credit at the Modis, it is still rather precarious, as in it is non-existent.
00:17:03Well, the young ladies will just have to wear something they've worn before.
00:17:07Before? Mama, I would rather not attend.
00:17:09You won't even wear a dress worn before?
00:17:15I beg your pardon, my lady, but it seems my business here is not quite finished.
00:17:20I would very much like to speak to Miss Thompson.
00:17:23I have a question for her.
00:17:26Marry you?
00:17:29I do not understand.
00:17:31After my brother clearly took liberties with your...
00:17:34virtue,
00:17:36I would merely be doing my duty.
00:17:42Respectful marriage.
00:17:43Miss Thompson.
00:17:45What a fine thing.
00:17:47Sir Philip inherited the Crane title.
00:17:49He has a perfectly adequate estate to support you and perhaps your distant cousins, too.
00:17:56I cannot.
00:17:58I do not know this man.
00:18:00I do not love this man.
00:18:03I cannot marry this man.
00:18:11George cared for you very much, Miss Thompson.
00:18:14And that will never change.
00:18:16But he would have wanted you to be looked after.
00:18:19He would have wanted you to be supported.
00:18:22Allow me to realize my late brother's wishes.
00:18:32I thank you for your offer, Sir Philip, but I believe you should now take your leave.
00:18:40Very well.
00:18:43I wish you all the best, Miss Thompson.
00:19:00What have you done?
00:19:02That was a perfectly acceptable proposal.
00:19:07I am no longer with child, Lady Featherington.
00:19:10So it is neither necessary nor acceptable for me to participate in any more unwanted arrangements or disingenuous schemes.
00:21:42You can do this!
00:21:49Come on!
00:21:50Come on, the beast!
00:21:51Come on!
00:22:09Come on!
00:22:14Come on!
00:22:16Come on!
00:22:39Come on!
00:22:40I won!
00:23:09You're Grace!
00:23:10I had no idea that Simon had trouble speaking as a child.
00:23:44What could you have done?
00:23:45When that was not achieved?
00:23:50Well, I shall leave it to you to imagine.
00:23:55Simon cannot be any more different from a man such as that.
00:23:58Of course.
00:23:59Of course.
00:23:59We know that to be true, Your Grace.
00:24:03You helped him overcome his impediment.
00:24:08I merely showed him what he was capable of all along.
00:24:13And if he needed some encouragement, a push from time to time, that was something I was happy to provide.
00:24:21But at the end of the day, the Duke's triumph was his and his alone.
00:24:28It had to be.
00:24:47It appears I could have used that luck of yours today.
00:24:50Your Grace.
00:24:51Indeed.
00:24:53And he still managed to put on quite a performance.
00:25:01If you needed another investor or more money, Will, you could have come to me.
00:25:05I appreciate the offer, friend, but I do not need your charity.
00:25:09What happened to your honor?
00:25:10My honor!
00:25:13Tell me, Your Grace, whatever could be more honorable besides taking care of one's family?
00:25:20Besides doing what needs to be done.
00:25:22Is that what you hope to tell Alice?
00:25:23You truly believe she will come to understand your deceit?
00:25:26Perhaps you should stop worrying about my marriage and instead put your mind to your own.
00:25:31That is not what this is about.
00:25:32Is it not?
00:25:32Because I'll be willing to wager your wife says differently.
00:25:35Wage yourself.
00:25:39You're angry.
00:25:41But not with me.
00:25:43So take it somewhere else and finally do something about it.
00:26:01What is this?
00:26:02More importantly, how did you get it?
00:26:05I had an inside tip.
00:26:06What kind of tip?
00:26:07A good kind.
00:26:08But where did you get it?
00:26:09Does it matter?
00:26:09Portia, our problems are solved.
00:26:11And this is only half the winnings.
00:26:14Well, where's the other half?
00:26:16I used it to pay off my man.
00:26:18No matter.
00:26:19Because this is more than enough.
00:26:25Farley!
00:26:27We're off to the Muddy straight away in the morning.
00:26:30The young ladies shall have new dresses after all.
00:26:47I thought you enjoyed breakfast in the morning room.
00:26:50I wish for different scenery today.
00:26:53I can go if you would like.
00:26:55No.
00:26:56You've already begun.
00:27:26There's something.
00:27:26I'm going to Bridgeton House this morning.
00:27:29Dear Francesca has returned from Bath.
00:27:32It seems my entire family is gathering.
00:27:36Would you care to join me?
00:27:39I must admit my brothers will think it odd if you do not.
00:27:45Yes.
00:27:48Yes.
00:27:48I shall join you.
00:27:57I am confident I could last a few rounds in a box.
00:28:00Well, that is certainly much I'd like to see you.
00:28:03Sister!
00:28:05Francesca!
00:28:06Welcome home.
00:28:07It is so wonderful to see you.
00:28:09And you, Your Grace.
00:28:11I thought four brothers enough, but returning to five is quite nice.
00:28:14Simon!
00:28:15When will I be able to visit Cliveden?
00:28:16Oh, I'm dead.
00:28:17I sent him to allow the Duke to find this seat before you trouble him.
00:28:19You are welcome to visit at any time.
00:28:24Come, show me what you've been learning all summer, sister.
00:28:27I do not share my food.
00:28:29You are not to do what you did the other morning ever again.
00:28:31Do you understand that, Louise?
00:28:33Oh, you mean visiting my new acquaintance, Madame de la Croix?
00:28:35She's not your...
00:28:35I was wrong about her, brother.
00:28:37She's wonderful.
00:28:38You have nothing to worry about.
00:28:38I was not worried about anything.
00:28:40Not worried about what?
00:28:43I...
00:28:45I...
00:28:45I have a friendship with Genevieve de la Croix.
00:28:52The...
00:28:53Modiste.
00:29:01Good for you, brother.
00:29:02You deserve contentment.
00:29:04We all do.
00:29:05If the lady contributes to that, then I'm happy for you.
00:29:07Sister, your piano forte is quite interesting.
00:29:10Join me, brother.
00:29:11Yes.
00:29:12Pardon, why not at all?
00:29:13If I must.
00:29:14Whatever is in those candies.
00:29:16Now we are let, let mother bound
00:29:18And let the catch and toast go round
00:29:22And then the catch, and then the catch
00:29:25And let the catch and toast go round
00:29:29Now we are let, let mother round
00:29:32And let the catch and toast go round
00:29:35Lou, how are you done with Genevieve de la Croix?
00:29:37The catch and then the catch
00:29:38And then the catch
00:29:39And then the catch and toast go round
00:29:44I finally found her.
00:29:45Lady Whistledown.
00:29:46Who is she?
00:29:47She is Madame de la Croix.
00:29:49Madame de la Croix is her.
00:29:51The Modiste and Whistledown are one and the same.
00:29:53And she is going to print something in your family's favour, Penn.
00:29:56She told me so.
00:29:57Well, that certainly is an impressive feat to running two businesses.
00:30:00Oh, we should both aspire to be just like her.
00:30:03Unmarried, earning our own money.
00:30:04Look, I'm happy you found her, Elle.
00:30:07But I do not think I can ever be like that.
00:30:10You know how a duchess for a sister
00:30:12That makes achieving the life you wish for all the more easier.
00:30:15The status of my family or ever is an entirely different story
00:30:18Which will not be changing in the foreseeable future.
00:30:21Yes, darling.
00:30:25Let the catch and let the catch
00:30:28And let the catch and toast go round
00:30:32Oh, wow.
00:30:33And you're all good.
00:30:34Yes.
00:30:35How many horses do you have?
00:30:37Might I have an extra one?
00:30:38Your horses are the prettiest.
00:30:40Hi, I do believe the Duke has had nothing.
00:30:42Would a pony do?
00:30:43Your Grace.
00:30:44Oh, I could not fathom.
00:30:49Now, here's the tricky one.
00:30:55And...
00:30:57You do realise it is only made of paper.
00:31:00Is it?
00:31:08Oh, astonishing, Madame Delacroix.
00:31:12Well, because you were able to pay in advance this time
00:31:15And since I happen to have some fabrics no one else seemed to want.
00:31:20There are two others just like it, Lady Featherington.
00:31:23Mine will have to be taken in, of course.
00:31:25Mine's perfect.
00:31:27And mine is yellow.
00:31:28Is he, young ladies?
00:31:30Everything works out in the end.
00:31:32Oh, and Philippa.
00:31:33Perhaps Mr. Finch might even reconsider his proposal
00:31:36Now that, um, you have your diary again.
00:31:40Again?
00:31:40Yes.
00:31:41Well, did I lose it somewhere the first time?
00:31:58Miss Carson?
00:32:00Miss Carson?
00:32:01What is it?
00:32:04I believe I need a doctor.
00:32:07The final wall of any season is distinguished by one of two things.
00:32:12Anticipation or dread.
00:32:44The final wall of any season is true.
00:32:45Those who have been successful in the year's marriage market look forward to flaunting their perfect, joyous unions.
00:32:54Others shudder at the thought of spending one last night before the discerning eyes of the Ton.
00:33:04As they know indeed just what the evening signifies.
00:33:09That their time is officially up.
00:33:15So does that mean...
00:33:16You truly believed a tea would rectify the situation, madam?
00:33:21As if that ever works.
00:33:25And yet, to those who may still find themselves out of both choices and hope, fear not.
00:33:32For who knows when and where one's fortunes may change.
00:33:37He was completely in his cups.
00:33:42I'd wait if the both of you were.
00:33:44Well, I would take you, but...
00:33:47Oh, we must pass.
00:33:56I should prepare for my show.
00:33:58And you, well, I believe there is a bull somewhere requiring your presence.
00:34:05The last one, yes?
00:34:06Of the season.
00:34:09Though, unfortunately, not the last of mine.
00:34:12Does that mean you'll dance tonight, my lord?
00:34:16Perhaps the cordial?
00:34:19Oh, do not tell me you shall find some young lady to lead in a waltz all evening.
00:34:24I shall not be anywhere near that dance floor.
00:34:29At least not if I have a say in it.
00:34:31No, whatever is the fun in that.
00:34:32Perhaps.
00:34:42Come with me.
00:34:45Tonight.
00:34:48Sienna, I am a Viscount.
00:34:50My sister is now a Duchess, and the Duke, my brother-in-law.
00:34:55There is no one that would dare say a thing.
00:34:58No, not to you
00:35:02This is preposterous
00:35:04And fantastical
00:35:07And you know it
00:35:08I want you there by my side
00:35:14Come with me
00:35:17Come with me
00:35:52Come with me
00:35:56Mr. Granville did seem to omit the grey hair or two I surely gained from the emotions of the past
00:36:00few weeks
00:36:04Perhaps a few wrinkles, too
00:36:06Oh, you wound me
00:36:10We should discuss the order of events this evening
00:36:13Naturally
00:36:14I think it wise for us to engage in three dances, would you say?
00:36:19Two
00:36:20It is our ball, Your Grace
00:36:22I do fear two dances may leave our guests terribly, but unexcited
00:36:26Much better than the opposite, I rather think
00:36:28Leaving them overly excited and terribly unruly
00:36:30Two dances at most
00:36:41You were wonderful today
00:36:43With Gregory and Hyacinth
00:36:46They adore you
00:36:51Children always have done
00:36:53It still does not mean I want any of my own
00:36:58Of course
00:37:01Your Grace's
00:37:02Your guests are arriving
00:37:10One last dance it is
00:37:11One last dance it is
00:37:12He's theŃŃŃ
00:37:14One last dance it is
00:37:30This is all
00:37:30One last dance it is
00:37:34You will now
00:37:34One last dance it is
00:37:38One last dance it is
00:38:12Perhaps you should like to meet a picture.
00:38:18Dearest, you must see this as a rehearsal.
00:38:22Until you are officially out, you need not feel so strange tonight.
00:38:26It's as if I shall feel anything with the inability to breathe in this corset.
00:38:29That's my dear.
00:38:34For someone who hates ball gowns, you look exquisite in one.
00:38:40How?
00:38:44If you wish to go up to the library for the rest of the evening, I shall not say a
00:38:47word.
00:38:48Nor shall I blame you.
00:38:51I'm merely glad you came.
00:38:55Yes.
00:38:58I suppose I should thank you.
00:39:01Whatever for?
00:39:03For being so perfect.
00:39:05That's why I do not have to be.
00:39:29Lady Featherington, what a pleasant surprise.
00:39:32We did not expect to see you here.
00:39:34What can I say?
00:39:35The Duchess extended an invitation personally.
00:39:40Circumstances change, ladies.
00:39:42Sometimes overnight.
00:39:43We hear your husband secured himself away the other day.
00:39:46Where is he?
00:39:47Still out celebrating?
00:39:48One circumstance that is most likely not changed, I imagine.
00:39:58Someone special in here for me, I presume?
00:40:00Only the best for you, my lord.
00:40:08Featherington.
00:40:09Join us.
00:40:44Enjoying your evening?
00:40:44What?
00:40:46Are you enjoying your evening?
00:40:48Oh, yes, I just came from the dance floor.
00:40:51I did not see you.
00:40:52I was in the back of the dance floor. It was quite crowded, so...
00:40:59Colin.
00:41:03I owe you an apology.
00:41:05I did not see it at first, but I know you were only trying to prevent me from heartache with
00:41:09Miss Thompson, and...
00:41:12And I was a fool.
00:41:13You were not a fool. You merely believed yourself in love. One should never apologize for that.
00:41:19One finds oneself in such an incredible position, and, well, one should declare it assuredly, fervently, loudly.
00:41:32Colin, I wish to tell you something.
00:41:33I have something I wish to tell you as well, Ben.
00:41:40I'm leaving.
00:41:41First thing tomorrow morning, I begin my tour. I'm to start in the Mediterranean.
00:41:46It was actually you who inspired me.
00:41:49You kept reminding me how much I longed for travel.
00:41:53Oh, um, what was it you wished to say?
00:41:55I don't remember.
00:41:57Should we dance?
00:41:58No, um, I'm all danced out for the night.
00:42:02Colin, good luck on your tour.
00:42:13Ben, look, the Queen, she is here.
00:42:17Now is my chance to find out her plans for Whistledale.
00:42:21Ben, is everything all right?
00:42:23I'm entirely all right.
00:42:26Queen, go over. You miss your chance.
00:42:36One does not approach Her Majesty.
00:42:40I require an audience.
00:42:41Oh, well, in that case, no.
00:42:46I only wish to thank her for the opportunity to investigate Whistledale on her behalf.
00:42:50I imagine she must be coming close to unmasking the author's identity.
00:42:54Especially now she has engaged such esteemed counsel.
00:42:58You have no idea.
00:43:00We shall unmask her this very night.
00:43:02Of course.
00:43:04Of course you shall.
00:43:06That team of Bow Street Runners, that was all your brilliance, was it not?
00:43:09Well.
00:43:10Her Majesty is lucky to have you.
00:43:12A man of such talent, such...
00:43:14genius.
00:43:16We worked out that Whistledale delivers her missives to Apprentice Press on Lombard Street.
00:43:21Or when the rest of society is distracted by big events, like this one.
00:43:25It is how she operates.
00:43:26She will be seized there tonight.
00:43:29Brimsley.
00:43:30I need you.
00:43:35Brother, you must see to Genevieve.
00:43:37I'm sure she stays home tonight.
00:43:38Not now.
00:43:53I need you to take me somewhere straight away.
00:43:55Miss Eloise.
00:43:55I have pin money.
00:43:57A great deal of it.
00:44:27Oh.
00:44:28Apologies.
00:44:29My Lord.
00:44:35Give me a moment, my love, and I shall return upstairs.
00:44:52I thought about coming with you tonight.
00:44:56I envisioned myself in your arm.
00:45:00Dancing the entire night away.
00:45:04But my imagination was the furthest I could allow myself to go.
00:45:08Sienna, what are you doing?
00:45:09What am I doing?
00:45:11What am I...
00:45:13What am I...
00:45:14I am doing the very thing I have always done.
00:45:18I am looking out for myself.
00:45:21I am ensuring my own future.
00:45:24Because I know...
00:45:27In my heart...
00:45:30I know that there is no one else who ever will.
00:45:35I tried.
00:45:38You must know.
00:45:39I...
00:45:41I...
00:45:41I tried.
00:45:42What I know...
00:45:43Is that you are lost.
00:45:46And I cannot allow you to set me adrift as well.
00:45:55Do you need to let me go?
00:46:03Do you need to let me go?
00:46:12I know I've been unfair.
00:46:17Can I...
00:46:37Can I...
00:46:43I ain't...
00:46:44Do you need to come back to me?
00:46:55You're right.
00:47:00I'm sorry, Sienna.
00:47:04I'm so sorry.
00:47:26I'm so sorry.
00:47:49I really must get back to the party.
00:47:50Not a moment.
00:48:07Lady Whistler.
00:48:23Go, is this a trap?
00:48:27What do you think you're doing?
00:48:28I apologize.
00:48:29I thought you were someone else.
00:48:31Perhaps you might catch up with her.
00:48:39I thought you were someone else.
00:48:49I thought you were someone else.
00:48:50I thought you were someone else.
00:48:53I thought you were someone else.
00:48:54I thought you were someone else.
00:48:55I thought you were someone else.
00:48:58I thought you were someone else.
00:49:00I thought you were someone else.
00:49:02I thought you were someone else.
00:49:08I presume your plans to separate from her grace have not yet changed?
00:49:13They have not.
00:49:15Neither it appears your ability to somehow hear every piece of gossip that transpires in this town.
00:49:20When will you accept it, I know.
00:49:25Pride, your grace.
00:49:28It'll cost you everything and leave you with nothing.
00:49:31You must not allow it to happen to you, too.
00:49:44Is it different for them, men, to know whether they are in love?
00:49:52Everything else seems different to them.
00:49:57We agreed to one dance tonight, a waltz.
00:50:05I miss dancing with your father.
00:50:09The very last time I danced was with him.
00:50:13The ball.
00:50:14There were peacocks present, I believe, real ones.
00:50:23I suppose I miss everything about him, really.
00:50:26The two of you loved each other so very much.
00:50:29It is a rarity, I've come to realize.
00:50:31But that is not to say it was without its trials.
00:50:35Your father and I faced many difficulties indeed, but we overcame them.
00:50:40We made a decision early on to do so.
00:50:43Mama, I do not think...
00:50:45We chose to love each other every single day.
00:50:50It is a choice, dear.
00:50:53One that is never too late to make.
00:50:57I may never be able to see your father again.
00:51:02I may wake every morning and touch the pillow he used to lay his head.
00:51:10But knowing that the two of us made the choice to love and to do all that we could...
00:51:20I cannot tell you how much peace and comfort that brings to me.
00:51:27I wish there was something wrong.
00:51:29I wish I could do this.
00:51:31You are a Bridget.
00:51:33There is nothing you cannot do.
00:51:38I can't do.
00:52:22I wish I could do it.
00:52:55Oh, come on!
00:53:02Nothing.
00:53:06Nothing.
00:53:41Everyone, I believe this evening is complete.
00:53:45We shall thank our gracious hosts for such a splendid soiree in the morning.
00:53:50Now go.
00:53:53Out.
00:53:55At once.
00:54:02Black me.
00:54:05I am so sorry.
00:54:07For what?
00:54:09Even a duke cannot control the weather.
00:54:12I know that this is not what you had envisioned for the evening.
00:54:14Certainly not.
00:54:15For that, I...
00:54:17It is better.
00:54:20I know why you made that vow to your father.
00:54:24I found the letters you wrote to him as a child, and I read them.
00:54:30Definitely.
00:54:31Just because something is not perfect does not make it any less worthy of love.
00:54:39Your father made you believe otherwise.
00:54:43He made you believe that you needed to be without fault in order to be loved, but he was wrong.
00:54:50Should you need any proof of the matter, then look just here.
00:54:55I am tired of pretending.
00:55:01And I cannot continue acting as if I do not love you.
00:55:07Because I do.
00:55:10I love all of you, even the parts that you believe are too dark and too shameful.
00:55:17Every scar, every flaw, every flaw, every imperfection, I love you.
00:55:26You may think you are too damaged and too broken to ever allow yourself to be happy, but you can
00:55:31choose differently, Simon.
00:55:35You can choose to love me as much as I love you.
00:55:40That should not be up to anyone else.
00:55:42That cannot be up to anyone else.
00:55:47It can only be up to you.
00:56:14Mr Finch has such a warm countenance, does he not?
00:56:17And his gaze, it inspires me.
00:56:20Perhaps it might inspire you into silence.
00:56:22Prudence, be kind.
00:56:23We'll have plenty of opportunities to find your match this summer.
00:56:26I'm thinking a full renovation of our country house is in order, this.
00:56:34Where's Miss Thompson?
00:56:41Oh, my lady, there is news.
00:56:44Where is the butter?
00:56:45It is your husband, Mum.
00:56:49Are you saying he is dead?
00:56:53The Bow Street Runners have questions.
00:57:02Oh, my dear.
00:57:04Oh, my god.
00:57:20Oh, my God.
00:57:23Oh, my God.
00:57:24Oh, my God.
00:57:51I do not want to be alone.
00:57:53I know that now, but what I do not know is how to be the man you need me to
00:58:02be, the man
00:58:04you truly deserve.
00:58:08I do not know how to do this.
00:58:10Yes.
00:58:11You do.
00:58:12Daphne.
00:58:12I know you do.
00:58:16You stay.
00:58:19You stay, and we get through this together.
00:58:26If you do this, if we do this, then...
00:58:29Then nothing else will matter.
00:58:55You stay, and we get through this together.
01:00:53As many now leave the city behind for greener pastures, some endings seem more permanent than others.
01:01:15I am here, Ben, to help you to find a reason every day to enjoy the absence of your dear
01:01:23papa.
01:01:24I know.
01:01:25I know.
01:01:26I know you will miss him.
01:01:27Share something good.
01:01:29What happened with Whistledown?
01:01:32Did you save Madame Delacroix?
01:01:36Indeed.
01:01:38And now she will be able to put right what she botched this season, I'm sure of it.
01:01:42Well, I'm sure with Whistledown still on the loose next season it will be far more interesting.
01:02:07How did you do it?
01:02:10How did you endure two and twenty years of marriage without love?
01:02:15You find things to love, my dear.
01:02:20Small things.
01:02:22Small things.
01:02:22Big things too, like your babies, and eventually they add up to be enough.
01:02:29You're strong, Miss Thompson.
01:02:33Perhaps even more so than me.
01:02:37You will do well.
01:03:07Of course, there are other endings that will offer new beginnings.
01:03:25Tell me you have a name.
01:03:26Oh, we located him up.
01:03:28The man who will inherit the Faber-Merton estate.
01:03:33Only, well, look.
01:03:41However uncertain those new beginnings might be.
01:03:47I shall write to you all, from Greece.
01:03:50Do not forget to bring me a gift.
01:03:51It is not a gift if you have to ask.
01:03:54I would fancy anything blue.
01:03:56Or white.
01:04:09Anthony.
01:04:11I do not recall seeing you last night.
01:04:13Yes, I was feeling rather unwell.
01:04:16My apologies, sister.
01:04:16Oh.
01:04:18The two of you are now after Cliveden, I presume?
01:04:20We have decided to stay in London a little longer.
01:04:23Take some time to enjoy ourselves.
01:04:25Just the two of us.
01:04:29And you?
01:04:30What are your plans, brother?
01:04:31Nothing of note.
01:04:32Other than finding and promptly declaring my intentions to my new Viscountess, of course.
01:04:37The Viscount is ready to find and declare his intentions.
01:04:41Did you hear that, Your Grace?
01:04:43And which young lady?
01:04:44Does it matter?
01:04:47I've finally determined the difficulty.
01:04:48Love itself.
01:04:51Removing it from more romantic relations will make me all the better for it.
01:04:53No more distractions from responsibility or being waylaid from the sensible path.
01:04:59At any rate, enjoy your time.
01:05:04Perhaps you alone?
01:05:06Perhaps not.
01:05:12Give my regards to Madame Delacroix.
01:05:14Your regards will have to wait.
01:05:16I'll see if she's making a short trip back to France.
01:05:18Are you going to say goodbye to her?
01:05:21I did last night, if you must know.
01:05:23We went to a party together.
01:05:25A very good party.
01:05:26You were with Madame Delacroix last night?
01:05:28Yes.
01:05:30No, please do not tell our sister that I left her in the middle of the ball, either.
01:05:36What is it?
01:05:38If you were with Madame Delacroix last night, then she is not then.
01:05:42She cannot be.
01:05:45And yet...
01:05:46Oh dear.
01:05:47There is no ending in sight for this author.
01:05:51Who recently became aware of a scheme to unmask her.
01:05:55Lady Mishletown.
01:06:04I have no idea.
01:06:04By one worthy opponent, indeed.
01:06:10Perhaps I will come forward one day.
01:06:15Though you must know, dear reader, that decision shall be left entirely up to me.
01:06:22Yours truly.
01:06:25Lady Christendown.
01:06:28Lady Christendown.
01:06:40She needs you to push, Your Grace.
01:06:46Oh!
01:07:00She needs you to push, Your Grace.
01:07:01Another. Push. Push.
01:07:32Congratulations, your graces. A boy.
01:07:47Do you wish to hold him?
01:08:09You must think of the name.
01:08:11Whatever it is, I believe it must begin with the letter A.
01:08:19We do have fun traditions, do we not?
01:08:21We certainly do, Margaret.
01:08:37Thank you, Margaret.
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