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00:00:31Dearest gentle reader
00:00:33Of all the sweet nothings a man can whisper in a woman's ear
00:00:41This author believes the three most common words in Mayfair
00:00:47May be
00:00:48Be my mistress
00:00:54This author knows of at least one mister
00:00:59Whose wife is not the only woman in his life
00:01:02Certainly such auxiliary pairings are expected
00:01:07But if word has reached this author's ears
00:01:12Then a certain mister should perhaps learn to be
00:01:16More discreet
00:01:24Beings from opposing worlds are often drawn to one another
00:01:31Cut
00:01:42But though a moth may love a slave
00:01:46A letter for you got mixed in with the family's mail this morning
00:01:49Thank you
00:02:02It will burn
00:02:05Should they meet
00:02:07Oh, no, no
00:02:24A letter for you got mixed in with the family's mail this morning
00:02:25I will burn
00:02:25I may love a slave
00:02:25If you're a slave
00:03:10I am concerned that Mrs. Wilson may have overslept.
00:03:13Mrs. Wilson never overslept.
00:03:16Yes, but...
00:03:17And it is very unlikely that she would fail to wake you in time for me to sneak away.
00:03:21In fact, I think Mrs. Wilson would sooner walk naked through Mayfair.
00:03:26Marcus.
00:03:27Viola.
00:03:28It's merely that Hyacinth is hosting her ball this week.
00:03:32No, it is not a ball.
00:03:34It is a rehearsal for her and her peers to practice what they have learned in their dance lessons.
00:03:39But she thinks that they get his ball.
00:03:42I enjoy seeing how much you enjoy your children's happiness.
00:03:45And I think they would so much enjoy seeing your happiness.
00:03:59This Mr. and Mistress you write about, it is Mr. Hiscox, is it not?
00:04:03Well, please, you don't ask me that.
00:04:04No, I thought it was a finely written issue.
00:04:06Well, surely you can tell me.
00:04:08Because I know it is Mr. Hiscox.
00:04:10Half the ton knows.
00:04:12And I thought the whole point of Whistledown is that she always names names.
00:04:16She is rather tired of everyone in the ton expecting her to write whatever they please.
00:04:20I cannot tell you the number of people who told me that gossip.
00:04:23So many people that I decided to write about it.
00:04:25If only to warn Mr. Hiscox to be more cautious.
00:04:28That's to ruin the reputation of his entire family.
00:04:30So it is Mr. Hiscox.
00:04:32Oh.
00:04:35Thanks, Miss.
00:04:37I felt safe in London knowing that Penwood house is on the outskirts of town.
00:04:40Would that praise be?
00:04:41Well, whoever the new Lady Penwood is, let us hope for your sake she is less...
00:04:44Less of a she-devil.
00:04:46Alfie!
00:04:46Oh, that felt good to say.
00:04:48Now we shall have to see about the new Lady Penwood next week after renovations are complete.
00:04:52She's yet to show her face.
00:04:54And your new employers?
00:04:55You have not said who they are.
00:04:57A very pleasant family.
00:05:00Whose name is?
00:05:02The Bridgers.
00:05:03What?
00:05:04Who?
00:05:05The Bridgetons.
00:05:06Oh, so fair.
00:05:08I knew I recognised those colours.
00:05:11The Bridgetton uniform really suits you.
00:05:13How did this happen?
00:05:15Well, it's just...
00:05:17Sophie.
00:05:21I found employment at Cavender House in the countryside.
00:05:24Philip Cavender turned out to be a knave.
00:05:25I threw a glass of water in his face.
00:05:27And then Benedict Bridgetton appeared and we squished at Cavender's face.
00:05:30We fled together, got caught in a downpour, took refuge at his cottage.
00:05:33Which is not a cottage at all, may I add.
00:05:35I nursed him back to health.
00:05:36He asked me to kiss him while he was asleep.
00:05:37And then I somehow kissed him while we were both awake.
00:05:39He well-nigh kidnapped me and brought me to London.
00:05:41Forced me into a job at his mother's house.
00:05:43We avoided each other until it all became too much to bear.
00:05:45And now he has asked me to be his...
00:05:49His...
00:05:50Good God, his what?
00:05:51His mistress.
00:05:57And, so, what did you say?
00:06:01We cannot be together, Alfie.
00:06:03It's a terrible thing to have been asked.
00:06:07Is it?
00:06:10You would be given lodging, an allowance, the freedom to come and go as you please.
00:06:15And no real duties besides the duty of keeping Mr. Bridgetton happy.
00:06:18And am I wrong to imagine that would please you as well?
00:06:22It would certainly please me.
00:06:25What is so terrible about it?
00:06:28Nearly every high society gentleman has a mistress, so.
00:06:31I know that.
00:06:33Better than anyone, surely.
00:06:39Well, what do you mean to do?
00:06:42That is why I sent Faye to meet me.
00:06:44To inquire if you know of a position elsewhere.
00:06:47Now that the maid wars have subsided, I hear London has been flooded with more hands than there are positions.
00:06:53There is an opening under the new Lady Penwood.
00:06:55It would be excellent to have you home.
00:06:58But I thought the old Lady Penwood spread the word that you were not to be hired.
00:07:01A letter of introduction from Violet Bridgetton means far more in this town than gossip from Armin to Garnton.
00:07:05Lady Bridgetton has written your letter of introduction.
00:07:09She will.
00:07:11I am certain she will.
00:07:13Hopefully before I have to see Mr. Bridgetton again.
00:07:24And how is Mrs. Modridge?
00:07:27She is at the palace being fitted for her lady-in-waiting position.
00:07:32She's at the palace?
00:07:34Palace at the palace.
00:07:36Very well.
00:07:39What is it?
00:07:43There is a woman.
00:07:44Of course there is.
00:07:46Is it the woman from the masquerade?
00:07:47No.
00:07:48She does not exist, remember?
00:07:50I found a new woman to inspire my foolishness.
00:07:53And I believe that I have upset her.
00:07:57Except it was all I could do.
00:08:00Who is she?
00:08:04And what you did was?
00:08:07She is not a person of any rank and I asked her to be with me.
00:08:13You mean...
00:08:16As your mistress?
00:08:17I cannot ask her to marry me.
00:08:20Making her your mistress is the only way tolerated by society.
00:08:24But, no matter her rank, no woman, no man, no person, truly desires to be hidden.
00:08:35Did you at least make it clear that you wish in some fantastical world that the two of you could
00:08:41be together, legitimately?
00:08:43No.
00:08:46But we are not in a fantastical world.
00:08:49So would not that have been dishonest?
00:08:51It is not about honesty, it is about gesture.
00:08:55How can a woman trust you to navigate a complicated life with her when she cannot trust you even to
00:09:00navigate her feelings?
00:09:28It is quite tight.
00:09:31It is quite tight.
00:09:31You look magnificent.
00:09:35Stand taller.
00:10:04Who is this?
00:10:05This is your new lady in waiting, Your Majesty.
00:10:09Mrs. Alice Mondridge.
00:10:13You may remember it was she who offered a suggestion as to Mr. Bridgerton's unknown lady.
00:10:21You may take your place.
00:10:27And was her suggestion well-founded?
00:10:36Your Majesty, I...
00:10:40I have not heard.
00:10:43Surely you will find out for me, Lady Danbury.
00:10:46You and I have such crowded diaries of engagements, Your Majesty.
00:10:51Lady, I assure you, Mrs. Mondridge will deal with this.
00:11:04She's a broken ass.
00:11:06That can't have happened.
00:11:10Uncle was here.
00:11:12Uncle was here.
00:11:12I have never seen his face like that.
00:11:18Good evening.
00:11:19Or should I say good morning?
00:11:22Nearly.
00:11:23Ah, my deepest apologies.
00:11:25Did we keep you up?
00:11:27I have not wanted to break up the festivities, but it is four in the morning.
00:11:32We are planned to have breakfast at 9.30.
00:11:34Is there a reason we are breaking our fast at 9.30?
00:11:37Perhaps we could push it a little later.
00:11:39I fear that would be most unkind to our cook, who will already be up at six.
00:11:45Considering we have probably kept the entire house awake.
00:11:48Apologies, truly.
00:11:49We did not notice the time.
00:11:51Perhaps we could give everyone the morning off and find some fruit and bread ourselves.
00:11:55We used to plunder the kitchen all the time when we were children.
00:11:58Yes, it was great fun.
00:12:00I do not wish to do that.
00:12:05Let us keep to our usual time.
00:12:09And we will come to bed now.
00:12:28I do not want Eloise to be present during any of my lessons after my rehearsal,
00:12:32as she is not in the least interested in my future.
00:12:35That is not exactly true.
00:12:37I simply...
00:12:38I do realise, Eloise, that if you are no longer sitting in on finishing lessons,
00:12:41then you must return to the marriage mat.
00:12:43That was our arrangement.
00:12:45What?
00:12:46No, you cannot do that.
00:12:48Well, I believe I just did.
00:12:49Mrs. Wilson, Sophie, shall we make a survey of the Grand Hall for the recital?
00:12:53Hyacinth, let us convene.
00:12:55Hyacinth, surely we can...
00:12:57Hyacinth.
00:12:58I will be there shortly.
00:13:04Lady Bridgerton, may I steal a moment of your time?
00:13:06Of course.
00:13:07Of course.
00:13:07Sith, please.
00:13:09Is Hyacinth driving you mad with this recital planning?
00:13:12She acts as if she were making her debut.
00:13:15No, my lady.
00:13:16I am enjoying her enthusiasm.
00:13:21Mum, I know I have not been here for long, and I am so grateful to you for your many
00:13:26kindnesses,
00:13:26but I am also aware that this position was created for me, and I should not like to tax
00:13:30her generosity any longer.
00:13:32Sophie, there is no tax, truly.
00:13:33I have been made aware of a suitable position elsewhere, and I wondered if you might be so
00:13:39kind as to write me a letter of introduction.
00:13:41Has something occurred to make you wish to leave?
00:13:48No, Mum.
00:13:50My desire to leave has nothing to do with anyone in this house.
00:13:55I simply have an opportunity to work again in the house I grew up in, and I should like
00:13:58to return to that familiar place.
00:13:59And what house is that again?
00:14:02You mentioned you grew up in Aylesbury, yes?
00:14:06Yes, Mum.
00:14:07I have not been to Aylesbury.
00:14:09It's famous for its owls, no?
00:14:15Yes.
00:14:16Though I do not much like owls, they are quite frightening.
00:14:26I would be happy to write you a letter if that is what you wish.
00:14:29But do you mind if you wait until after Hyacinth's recital?
00:14:34Of course, Mum.
00:14:36Thank you, Lady Bridget, and I am most grateful.
00:15:04Mrs. Wilson, do you ever get the sense that Sophie is hiding something?
00:15:08Do you think she is taking advantage somehow?
00:15:11No, the opposite.
00:15:13I wonder if her history is less lowly than she admits with her education, her manner of
00:15:17speaking.
00:15:18Sometimes governesses turn out to be the runaway daughters of nobility, do they not?
00:15:22Governesses, yes, but I have never met a maid of noble origins.
00:15:28Shall I make inquiries?
00:15:29Oh, please.
00:15:32She mentioned that she was from Aylesbury, but when I mentioned the famous owls, she was unbothered.
00:15:38Aylesbury is famous for its doves.
00:15:39Exactly.
00:15:41Oh.
00:15:42Oh, Mrs. Wilson, um, would you mind extending an invitation to Lord Anderson for the recital?
00:15:48Well, I think it is time for me to come around.
00:15:51Of course, Mum.
00:16:04In my nearly four decades as butler, not once has the family moved in before the decoration
00:16:09was complete.
00:16:10It is, uh, unusual.
00:16:12Oh, most unusual.
00:16:14But you see, Lady Penwood, when a husband died, his cousin inherited the title.
00:16:20The new Lord Penwood prefers the country, so he let our ladyship stay at Penwood House
00:16:24in London all these years.
00:16:26Until the new Lord Penwood took a wife.
00:16:28And so he wrote to tell our ladyship and her girls to vacate to a rented house immediately.
00:16:37I do like it here.
00:16:38I much prefer a old home.
00:16:42Yes, well...
00:16:44At least we are next door to the Bridgertons.
00:16:46Who do still have one very unmarried son.
00:16:49Two unmarried sons.
00:16:51A, B, C, D, E, F.
00:16:55Gregory, I believe is his name.
00:16:57Who perhaps will be eligible by the time you are ready to marry.
00:17:02Has there been any progress between you and Mr. Bridgerton?
00:17:06Mrs. Varley?
00:17:07Uh, yes, my lady.
00:17:09Have you yet searched through all the crates for my missing shoe clips?
00:17:12Ma'am, we have.
00:17:14We could not locate an additional pair.
00:17:17I had 37 pairs of shoe clips before the move.
00:17:19I now only have 36.
00:17:21I counted the last time my shoes were all cleaned.
00:17:23Perhaps you double counted a pair then?
00:17:25The shoe clips do all look so alike.
00:17:29These were diamond French clips.
00:17:31I do not have another pair like them.
00:17:33If you wish, I drove a hard bargain for some clips from my previous ladyship.
00:17:38I have an idea about where they went.
00:17:41I believe they were stolen.
00:17:43By one of the household's servants.
00:17:49Sophie Beck.
00:18:02I cannot go back on the marriage mart.
00:18:05But I cannot avoid it if she will not speak to me.
00:18:07And it seems she will not speak to me if it is about anything other than the marriage mart.
00:18:12Perhaps we should introduce Hyacinth to John's cousin.
00:18:16I don't want to tire her out.
00:18:18Sterling is certainly tiring me out.
00:18:29Is that Benedict?
00:18:30Ah, yes.
00:18:31He sent for me.
00:18:32But now I have run into you, so he will have to make do with the two of us.
00:18:35Eloise.
00:18:36Francesca.
00:18:37And Sophie.
00:18:39Good day.
00:18:40Shall we walk?
00:18:41In fact, I wish to speak with Eloise.
00:18:43I've been thinking how we might get you back into Hyacinth's good graces.
00:18:47Have you?
00:18:48I believe the answer is a feather.
00:18:51A feather?
00:18:52A feather?
00:18:52You know how she was always trying to steal both of your presentation feathers?
00:18:55I thought we could send you into the shop to purchase her one of her own.
00:18:58To wear for her recycling.
00:19:00Was that truly your idea?
00:19:02Hmm.
00:19:02No.
00:19:03I had Hatch asked Mrs. Wilson, but it is a good one, is it not?
00:19:06You two go on ahead.
00:19:07I will keep Sophie company.
00:19:08But I do not know-
00:19:09Surely your heart will guide you to select the correct one.
00:19:13Don't flirt.
00:19:15Francesca has exquisite taste.
00:19:23Sophie.
00:19:24You knew I would not speak to you at the house.
00:19:27You made Miss Bridgerton your pawn in order to see me.
00:19:29Forgive me.
00:19:31I had to see you.
00:19:32You did not answer my letter.
00:19:33Because I do not wish to see you.
00:19:35You did not answer my letter, and I understand why.
00:19:39When we were in the stairwell, I was so taken by the moment.
00:19:44Yes, I understand.
00:19:45We were both carried away.
00:19:50Is that all it was to you?
00:20:04Why have you brought me here?
00:20:06What do you want?
00:20:07Oh.
00:20:08I...
00:20:10I had hoped for an answer.
00:20:14To whether or not I will be your mistress.
00:20:16What?
00:20:16You truly do not know me at all.
00:20:19But if you did, you would know that being your mistress is the last thing I would ever want.
00:20:22My answer is no.
00:20:25Miss Bridgerton.
00:20:26I simply picked the first one I saw.
00:20:28I think it is an excellent choice.
00:20:34It is not proper for you to enter this way, Miss.
00:20:37My ladyship cannot meet with you.
00:20:39If she refuses to come down, I will scream.
00:20:41She has written about me and disrupted my life.
00:20:43I now have a right to disrupt hers.
00:20:46Ray.
00:20:48Mrs Bridgerton, I tried to send her away, but she was making a scene, so I had to bring her
00:20:52in.
00:20:52Very well.
00:20:53Trust you make sure no one saw.
00:20:55You are Lady Whistledown.
00:20:57I am.
00:20:57What you have written about me...
00:20:59I did not name names.
00:21:00It does not matter.
00:21:02Everyone knows I'm the mistress to whom you referred.
00:21:05The moth drawn to the flame.
00:21:06I only wrote what I wrote because word had already spread.
00:21:09I hope to warn you on Mr Hiscox.
00:21:11And what about me?
00:21:12Did you not think of me?
00:21:14Everyone may have been speculating, but Whistledown made it real.
00:21:18Real for the ton.
00:21:19Real for his family.
00:21:21And now my plan to save small sums so that I could be independent the day he inevitably dropped me
00:21:26for someone prettier and younger.
00:21:28It is all gone.
00:21:32It is a terrible position that he has left you in.
00:21:36But I am not sure there is anything I can do.
00:21:40Help me.
00:21:42Please.
00:21:43Fight again.
00:21:45Say it is untrue.
00:21:47Say the ton has confused me for someone else.
00:21:49Please.
00:21:50Miss Virginia, I...
00:21:52It would not change anything.
00:21:54My readers would not believe me.
00:21:56You were seen together far too much.
00:21:59We were careless.
00:22:01But it is because we love one another.
00:22:07Loved.
00:22:09But it is your quill that has ruined me.
00:22:19It is unsurprising you are not feeling your best.
00:22:22Miss Sterling has kept you up nearly every night.
00:22:24We will hardly sleep tonight in preparation for her soiree tomorrow.
00:22:27It is not the lack of sleep.
00:22:30It is Parliament.
00:22:32You know, I enjoy Michaela immensely.
00:22:36She has always brought out a certain lightness in me.
00:22:40A lightness which I could use at the moment.
00:22:44Because of Parliament.
00:22:47Because of Parliament.
00:22:49Because of Parliament.
00:22:49The Seditious Meetings Act.
00:22:50The Clergy Residence Act.
00:22:52And on.
00:22:54And you are certain it is not because you are disappointed that we remain childless?
00:22:59I assure you.
00:23:01It is Parliament.
00:23:04It is only that we were getting along so well before she became our guest.
00:23:08Now it seems we hardly have any time together.
00:23:10I understand.
00:23:12I do miss our routine.
00:23:14But I also hate to leave Michaela unattended.
00:23:19Michaela will be well.
00:23:24Perhaps we could introduce her to some gentlemen tomorrow night.
00:23:27Then she might make her own routine.
00:23:29Please, let us not.
00:23:31I believe she is quite insistent on marching in dispenserhood.
00:23:35That is all.
00:23:44I realise I must prove myself to the Queen, but I do not love the idea of spying on the
00:23:48Bridgertons.
00:23:49I do not wish to betray their confidence.
00:23:52What?
00:23:54Mr. Bridgerton can use all the help he can get.
00:23:57Trust me, he is a little confused at the moment.
00:24:00Lady Bridgerton's interests align with those of Her Majesty.
00:24:04If you are a true friend to the Bridgertons,
00:24:06you will realise that all this intrigue is in their best interest.
00:24:11Could you not talk to Lady Bridgerton for me?
00:24:14No, my dear.
00:24:15The point is for me to step back.
00:24:24Nicky did have an invitation to Miss Hysen's recital.
00:24:27He has not had a single dance lesson.
00:24:29Well, we all have to start somewhere.
00:24:34Hello.
00:24:47Piscotts.
00:24:48Are you well?
00:24:49Oh, Bridgerton.
00:24:51Two more.
00:24:52Oh.
00:24:53Um, would you like one as well?
00:24:56No.
00:24:56I shall help you with yours.
00:24:58What?
00:24:59What has happened?
00:25:00You do not look well.
00:25:01You are not a reading man.
00:25:03If you were, you would know of my plight.
00:25:07And my stupidity.
00:25:09You speak of Miss Virginia?
00:25:12I was forced to end things.
00:25:15To protect her, in truth.
00:25:17But, uh...
00:25:18She does not understand.
00:25:23What will you do?
00:25:25What can I do?
00:25:28As I see it,
00:25:31I have two options.
00:25:34There is...
00:25:35Giving up.
00:25:37And there is giving in.
00:25:40Returning to the Demimonde.
00:25:42To a midday drunk.
00:25:44To chasing sorrows in the bottom of the bottle.
00:25:48Would you like to join me in one?
00:25:56Not just yet.
00:26:23You're welcome.
00:26:26You're welcome.
00:26:33I'mста Therese.
00:26:40Give us an interview again.
00:26:40You're welcome with the Sermon in the bottle.
00:26:41There is a microphone as well.
00:26:42There is a microphone as well.
00:26:43I'm sorry.
00:26:43You're welcome.
00:26:46I'm sorry.
00:26:47You're welcome.
00:27:36What are you doing?
00:27:37What are you doing in here?
00:27:39I was... I was... I was cleaning.
00:27:45And you?
00:27:46I was around the corner.
00:27:48And I could not stand the thought of passing by without seeing you.
00:27:58Who is this woman to you?
00:28:04She is...
00:28:05Someone I met one night at a ball some months ago.
00:28:11Do you have feelings for her?
00:28:14No, I did.
00:28:17Until I met you.
00:28:21Is she...
00:28:22Someone you would have married?
00:28:24It does not matter.
00:28:28It is you that I want now, Sophie.
00:28:37Why do you find it suitable to kiss me?
00:28:43Because you are irresistible.
00:28:48But why is it suitable?
00:28:50Why was it suitable to kiss me by the lake or in the stairwell?
00:28:55Would he have found it suitable to kiss the lady that she met at that ball?
00:28:59Or would he have been a gentleman and refused to ruin her?
00:29:02Would he have asked her to be your mistress?
00:29:04Do you truly understand what you're asking me with that question?
00:29:08You are asking me to relinquish my virtue, my dignity, my self-respect,
00:29:12or to be reduced to a glorified courtesan who will never be able to marry.
00:29:16I may not be as high as a lady, but I refuse to be that low.
00:29:21As a maid, I am respectable.
00:29:26I am necessary, and now here you stand attempting to rob me off that too, and for what?
00:29:31Tell me, please, for what?
00:29:33I apologise.
00:29:34Forgive me.
00:29:35I will go.
00:29:51I do not believe I've heard the name.
00:29:53Sophie Beck.
00:29:54I knew a Mrs Brock once.
00:29:57Ah.
00:29:58Thought I might come across you a lot.
00:30:00Oh, Mrs Farley.
00:30:01What a pleasure to see you.
00:30:03You have been missed.
00:30:04Yes.
00:30:05Well, my new employer used to live on the other side of town,
00:30:08but we have just moved into the square.
00:30:11Oh, that's right.
00:30:12You're no longer at Featherington House.
00:30:15You must feel like you're on holiday with your new employer,
00:30:18compared to Lady Featherington.
00:30:20What are you implying, Rebecca?
00:30:23Well, she may not have been perfect, but neither is Lady Penwood.
00:30:28Penwood?
00:30:29I heard she runs through staff faster than tea leaves.
00:30:32She has had me dismiss more servants over the last few months
00:30:35than I have had in the rest of my career.
00:30:37Perhaps one of them is your Mrs Brock.
00:30:39Beck.
00:30:40Sophie Beck.
00:30:41Have you heard anything about her?
00:30:43We have recently hired her at Bridgerton House.
00:30:47Mmm, I'm not certain.
00:30:50Um, has there been some trouble with her?
00:30:52Heavens no.
00:30:53She is one of the finest maids I've ever hired.
00:30:56Diligent to a fault.
00:30:57Oh.
00:30:58I'm afraid I cannot tell you anything.
00:31:02Sophie Beck.
00:31:03I cannot say I know her, but I did used to work with another Miss Beck, many years ago.
00:31:23Very good.
00:31:24Oh, Benedict.
00:31:25Oh, the boys and I were just partaking in our monthly dining club when Gregory happened
00:31:31to stop by.
00:31:32Our wives are gathered at Dankworth House so that we might enjoy our imported cheeses.
00:31:37Mmm.
00:31:37Would you like a slice of taleggio?
00:31:42No, thank you.
00:31:43I woke up thinking today is a very good day for day drinking and came to see if you'd come
00:31:46with me, but I do not wish to interrupt.
00:31:49Oh, stay.
00:31:50We can have Barnes bring you a brandy if you wish.
00:31:54Gentlemen.
00:31:55We were just giving Gregory some advice on the matters of the heart.
00:31:59Ah.
00:31:59Before he attends Hisense recital, he hears a few charming young ladies will be in attendance.
00:32:06We do not often encounter the fair sex of Teetan.
00:32:08Why have you not asked me?
00:32:10Clearly I am the more seasoned brother.
00:32:12Yes, but you are not married, so you clearly have not been the most successful.
00:32:17When I met my Philippa, I knew immediately she was the one.
00:32:21Well, I courted Mrs. Dankworth an entire summer.
00:32:26Sometimes affection does take time to grow.
00:32:28That is the thing.
00:32:29Once I meet someone, how do I know if she's interested?
00:32:32You cannot.
00:32:33Not truly.
00:32:34But you must be brave.
00:32:36You do what our eldest brother told me to do with Penelope.
00:32:39You tell her your own feelings.
00:32:42I know there's nothing more terrifying, but once you've met that young lady who is meant
00:32:48for you, who challenges you, sees you as you are, you cannot let any amount of fear stop
00:32:54you from letting your heart speak.
00:33:14You simply decided it was a sign to continue on sailing.
00:33:17And that is how one ends up on an island.
00:33:25It is a delightful party, Lady Kilmartin.
00:33:28Kind of you introduced your cousin to society.
00:33:31Yes, well, I am missing my baby sister's recital tonight, but we were obliged to act as hosts.
00:33:38She is quite a woman of passion, do you not think?
00:33:50I cannot wait for tonight.
00:33:52Daphne told me that if a young man takes a fancy to you, he will offer to obtain a lemonade
00:33:57for you.
00:33:58We must make sure to have enough.
00:34:00What does lemonade have to do with it?
00:34:01No one told me about lemonade.
00:34:02There will be plenty, I assure you.
00:34:05I shall check that everything is in order.
00:34:06Oh, before you go, I should like to tell you both that I have a friend attending tonight
00:34:16and he is called Lord Anderson.
00:34:19Lady Danbury's brother?
00:34:20Yes, yes.
00:34:22Lady Danbury cannot attend tonight, but he will because he is my friend.
00:34:29I have a friend.
00:34:34I must ensure the footman will come by with the lemonade regularly.
00:34:37What is this about lemonade?
00:34:39I don't know.
00:34:39Oh, I isn't.
00:34:40I, er, I brought you something for tonight.
00:34:43You do love feathers.
00:34:46But Sophie has already arranged my hair to my liking, and I do not wish to look like the
00:34:50silly girl you think I am.
00:34:55We can begin your return to the marriage mart tonight.
00:34:58I believe there are several older brothers here as chaperones.
00:35:05Lady Bridgerton.
00:35:06Yes.
00:35:07I have information about Sophie.
00:35:10How?
00:35:11The housekeeper at Lady Luton's house once worked with another Miss Beck.
00:35:15Sophie's mother, surely.
00:35:17Who is from London, and not Aylesbury.
00:35:21Sophie has her mother's name, which likely means that she is illegitimate, I would imagine.
00:35:29I find I am disappointed.
00:35:31I had hoped perhaps she was a legitimate nobility so that she may be suitable.
00:35:37Uh, suitable?
00:35:39For what?
00:35:40Oh, I do not know.
00:35:43It was foolish.
00:35:44Thank you, Mrs. Wilson.
00:35:58Mrs. Varley.
00:35:59My lady.
00:36:01It is tea time.
00:36:03Yes, ma'am.
00:36:05And here is the tea.
00:36:08We should like to take evening tea in the small parlour.
00:36:11We have been waiting in there nearly an hour.
00:36:13My apologies.
00:36:15Ma'am, under my last ladyship...
00:36:17Mrs. Varley, I am not Lady Featherington.
00:36:20And frankly, I am tired of hearing about her.
00:36:24We misunderstand one another so frequently.
00:36:26Mrs. Varley, perhaps this arrangement has run its course.
00:36:32Ma'am, if you could just give me another chance.
00:36:36To do what?
00:36:37Take advantage of my good nature again?
00:36:39To leave me without help while you spend nearly an hour at the market as you did this morning?
00:36:44I was trying to gather information on the maid who wronged you this morning.
00:36:51Sophie Beck.
00:36:59I believe she is working at Bridgerton House.
00:37:27Ha�.
00:37:28Ha!
00:37:28Ha!
00:38:05She is divine.
00:38:08And so you must be brave.
00:38:11We will begin with the long ways.
00:38:13Now the young men may approach.
00:38:30Miss Harrison.
00:38:32Pleasure seeing you again, Lord Kent.
00:38:39Take your places.
00:38:49Posture.
00:38:53And now, your reverence.
00:38:56And now, your reverence.
00:39:29Why?
00:39:36Stop.
00:40:37Thank you, Miss Hyacin.
00:40:38Good evening.
00:40:40Miss Rochelle, is it?
00:40:41May I inquire about your interests?
00:40:44Well...
00:40:45And now we bow and curtsy and take a small break for refreshments.
00:40:59So, how did it go?
00:41:00Did you have a good conversation?
00:41:02I think I may be in love.
00:41:05Yeah.
00:41:06I enjoyed our dance very much.
00:41:08Although I must say, I'm rather thirsty after such activity.
00:41:12As am I.
00:41:13I should've had some lemonade.
00:41:26Sister, your footwork for the long waist was impeccable, of course.
00:41:32Oh.
00:41:32Miss Bridgestone, I've not seen you in society for some time.
00:41:35Are you making a return?
00:41:37Miss Bridgestone, I'll see you later.
00:41:37Oh, wait.
00:41:42Oh.
00:41:44Oh.
00:41:47Oh.
00:41:48Oh.
00:41:49Oh.
00:41:53Oh.
00:41:58you are here
00:41:59I am
00:42:02you are here
00:42:03with my family
00:42:05and the world has not
00:42:08fallen apart
00:42:11the time is right
00:42:18Lady Bridget
00:42:19I was wondering how things went
00:42:21with Benedict and Miss Hollis
00:42:23oh by your neighbour
00:42:25we had her and her mother over for tea
00:42:27she is most amiable
00:42:29sadly she is not Benedict's young lady
00:42:33that is unfortunate
00:42:34indeed
00:42:35in fact I do not think he is even looking for his young lady anymore
00:42:39is that because there is someone else
00:42:40no
00:42:42no
00:42:49Sophie
00:42:51Mr Bridgerton
00:42:52do you need something
00:42:55no
00:42:58I found it
00:43:01we will begin the next dance
00:43:03which our girls will dance
00:43:05with their chaperones
00:43:09are you ready brother
00:43:10are you ready hard dance
00:43:22it is always a comfort to have you in the room
00:43:25thank you Lady Danbury
00:43:26you are most welcome
00:43:27I had hoped to be at Hyacinth recital
00:43:29but when the Queen calls
00:43:30yes I had hoped to be there as well
00:43:32but Her Majesty did insist on my bringing you in
00:43:35thank you
00:43:41your Majesty
00:43:43as you requested
00:43:45Mrs Bridgerton
00:43:48Mrs Bridgerton
00:43:49I called you here
00:43:50because I did not like your column this week
00:43:54why are you no longer naming names
00:43:56your Majesty
00:43:57I've
00:43:57and there has not been any news
00:43:59of Mr Bridgerton of late
00:44:01how are we to settle our bet
00:44:03if you do not write of him
00:44:04I've had to employ Lady Danbury
00:44:06to do your job
00:44:12you may answer
00:44:17your Majesty
00:44:19for so long
00:44:20Whistledown has brought me joy
00:44:23and like you
00:44:24I will always believe
00:44:24in the power of gossip
00:44:25but since I have become known publicly
00:44:29there's been a change
00:44:31the power I hold over the ton
00:44:33it is too great
00:44:36there is an imbalance
00:44:38I'm no longer a wallflower
00:44:40an outsider
00:44:42I am a Bridgerton
00:44:44I'm privileged to visit the Queen
00:44:47Whistledown takes up a space
00:44:49which makes it impossible
00:44:50to deliver good
00:44:51true
00:44:52fair
00:44:52gossip
00:44:54and I have considered
00:44:55well
00:44:55I was wondering
00:44:57if you might consider
00:44:59knowing that you are a patron
00:45:01not only of Whistledown
00:45:02but also of the arts
00:45:05if you might consider
00:45:06letting me
00:45:08rest my column
00:45:09and pursue other writing
00:45:18no
00:45:19no
00:45:20no
00:45:21no
00:45:23why does everyone keep asking me these questions
00:45:27I should like to retire
00:45:37Brimsley
00:45:54Francesca
00:45:55I cannot thank you enough for tonight
00:45:57we are most happy to be your hosts
00:45:59I noticed you did not have much of a chance to speak to Lord Taylor
00:46:03Miss Sterling
00:46:05I believe we spoke
00:46:06in fact
00:46:07it was a pleasure hearing about your barley holdings
00:46:10I do love barley
00:46:13may I join your conversation?
00:46:15certainly
00:46:16we may bore you though
00:46:17as my cousin and I cannot stop reminiscing about our childhood
00:46:20yes Lady Kilmartin talked a good deal about how much of a family woman you are
00:46:24and I am a family man myself
00:46:27Lady Kilmartin believes we have much in common
00:46:32if you will excuse me my lord
00:46:33I could use a moment to freshen up
00:46:47I asked you kindly
00:46:49not to force suitism to Michaela
00:46:51he expressed interest
00:46:53I thought perhaps she might be flattered
00:46:54that is not the point
00:46:55Francesca
00:47:01I will find her
00:47:04I will patch this up
00:47:18what are you doing in here?
00:47:20on the floor
00:47:21you will ruin your dress
00:47:22will you please give me a moment
00:47:27you are upset with me
00:47:30why?
00:47:32do you not remember ambushing me just now with an unwanted suitor?
00:47:36I apologise
00:47:38I assumed John was
00:47:41overstating the case
00:47:42when he suggested I should not introduce you to suitors
00:47:45my cousin asked you not to interfere
00:47:47and you did so anyway
00:47:48Lord Taylor is a respectable gentleman
00:47:51I was simply trying to help you find a companion
00:47:53Francesca you do not know me
00:47:55so please draw back
00:47:58and how am I meant to know someone
00:47:59who is determined to be unknowable?
00:48:01the entire time we were in Scotland
00:48:03you could hardly contain your chaos long enough
00:48:05to stay in one place for longer than five minutes
00:48:07and now you turn up here
00:48:08to our home uninvited
00:48:11how do you suggest I respond when you show me
00:48:13my husband so little respect?
00:48:16I assure you
00:48:16John does not feel disrespected
00:48:18he appreciates my chaos
00:48:20you could do with some yourself
00:48:21then why has he been unwell since your return?
00:48:23perhaps your insistence on idleness is to blame?
00:48:26you are causing him distress
00:48:27no
00:48:28I am causing you distress
00:48:29of course you are
00:48:31you cannot understand what it is like being newly married
00:48:34desperately wanting to be a good wife
00:48:36all the while feeling constantly inadequate
00:48:38like there is something wrong with me
00:48:39must you add to that?
00:48:51you have had your housekeeper organise your jigsaw collection numerically
00:48:56what could possibly be wrong with you?
00:49:03he loves you
00:49:05Francesca
00:49:07in John's eyes
00:49:08you need never worry about being inadequate
00:49:12I never intended to cause either of you distress
00:49:15I am only here because I miss my cousin
00:49:17I worry for him when I am away
00:49:21we have been through so much together
00:49:24but as I see now
00:49:25I do not have to worry
00:49:31he is you
00:49:33he cannot be more secure
00:49:36it is only
00:49:40there are very few people I feel secure with
00:49:42and John is one of them
00:49:55truthfully
00:50:01I have never seen him laugh the way he does when he is with you
00:50:05which is why
00:50:07if I am honest
00:50:10I am a little envious of your chaos
00:50:14perhaps I can be open to it
00:50:17as long as you do not expect me to stay up past ten o'clock
00:50:21I may be chaotic
00:50:22but I am not struck with madness
00:50:31are you a little drunk?
00:50:34I knew you were more forthcoming than usual
00:50:37you are not the only one who can be spirited
00:50:41well I could use more spirited friends
00:50:47friends then
00:50:48earlier this week
00:50:51this author wrote at length
00:50:53about beings from opposing worlds
00:50:58the draw of two differing desires
00:51:02can be torture
00:51:03at best
00:51:06this author wonders
00:51:08if perhaps the desire
00:51:11is not the problem
00:51:13but
00:51:15the world
00:51:16itself
00:51:37well my impersonation of Lady Danbury has been a lot of failure
00:51:40perhaps we should leave for home
00:51:46where has Nicky gone?
00:51:50run off with Gregory surely
00:51:52I'll try to find him
00:52:06are you well?
00:52:08are you?
00:52:10I'm sorry I'm not an Eton boy
00:52:13turns out Eton boys are not all that astonishing
00:52:16but surely that will change
00:52:18and I do not wish to miss the moment in front of me
00:52:21and let us make it a decent moment
00:52:29you've ruined it
00:52:30you've ruined it
00:52:32back on track
00:52:33we're back
00:52:34well you finally know who the new neighbour is
00:52:37she left a calling card before the recital began
00:52:39oh
00:52:39what is her name?
00:52:42Araminta Gun
00:52:43the dowager Lady Penwood
00:52:46Araminta Gun is our next door neighbour
00:52:47she was here
00:52:50I'm suddenly feeling poorly
00:52:51oh no
00:52:53will you tell Mrs. Wilson
00:52:54I'm going to lie down for a little while
00:52:58we will take a brief interlude
00:53:00before we begin
00:53:08Benedict
00:53:10please help me
00:53:13I've simply forgotten something in my room
00:53:15whatever is going on between the two of you
00:53:17it is not appropriate
00:53:18mother
00:53:20before you chastise me
00:53:21might I inquire what you're doing with Lord Anderson
00:53:24you are betting a man who is not your husband
00:53:25with your children sleeping down the hallway
00:53:27there's none of my business
00:53:28but nor is mine yours
00:53:40Sophie
00:53:41Sophie
00:53:42Sophie
00:53:42tell me what is wrong
00:53:43it would be easier to inform you of what is right
00:53:45well that is not an answer
00:53:46then I'm afraid I shall not give you one
00:53:48now please leave me alone
00:53:49no I'm not going anywhere
00:53:50not this time
00:53:52I'm here for you
00:53:53but I did not
00:53:54ask you to be
00:53:55do you not understand that
00:54:10I did not ask for any of this
00:54:11I did not ask you to pursue me
00:54:14or to touch me
00:54:15or to kiss me
00:54:17I did not ask you to show me a world that could never be mine
00:54:20or to let me believe it could be
00:54:22each time you show me
00:54:24it hurts me
00:54:26you hurt me
00:54:28so please let us stop this
00:54:30I cannot be subjected to more
00:54:32Sophie please
00:54:33I will leave first and no other servants see me
00:54:34I do not care who sees
00:54:36all I care about is
00:54:36of course you do not care who sees
00:54:37but when do you stop to think about me
00:54:39every moment of every day
00:54:47there is not a single moment
00:54:49you do not fill my mind
00:54:52I've heard every qualm you've raised about being with me
00:54:54and I wish there was some other way for us to be together
00:54:59but the thought of spending a single day without you
00:55:04torments my soul
00:55:06you deserve the very world
00:55:08but how else am I to be with a woman society has made it impossible for me to be with
00:55:12the woman I was foolish enough to fall in love with
00:55:17what?
00:55:20I love you Sophie
00:55:28you cannot
00:55:29no I cannot
00:55:32I cannot love a maid
00:55:34I cannot be with a maid
00:55:35I cannot think of a maid
00:55:37every waking hour
00:55:38longing for a life with her
00:55:40and yet
00:55:43you have
00:55:45taken possession of me
00:55:49shot me back to life
00:55:50turned me from someone who cannot sit still for a moment
00:55:53to one
00:55:54who wishes to be in one single place
00:55:57beside you
00:56:00for as long as I might live
00:56:01but you will have to take a wife
00:56:04society
00:56:05your mother
00:56:06it will be expected eventually
00:56:07I'm the second son
00:56:08I'm not even needed as a spare anymore
00:56:10there is already an heir
00:56:11I would not marry
00:56:13I could not look twice at anyone else
00:56:17if only you would love me back
00:56:22you will change your mind
00:56:24your attention will be drawn elsewhere
00:56:26you were not that kite in my study
00:56:31you're the person I've been searching for
00:56:34all my life
00:56:37I love you
00:56:40I love you
00:56:44I love you
00:56:50of course I love you
00:56:56I love you
00:57:38is it alright
00:57:40I want you
00:57:42I wanted you
00:58:07I want you to go
00:58:41I want you to go
00:58:54slow it fast please
00:58:56I've heard it can hurt
00:58:57I love you
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