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FULL MOVIES ENGLISH SUB (2026) - FULL | Reelshort
#drama #cdrama #romantic #love #movie #shortdrama #showhots #2026
FULL MOVIES ENGLISH SUB (2026) - FULL | Reelshort
#drama #cdrama #romantic #love #movie #shortdrama #showhots #2026
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00:00:17I
00:00:17fear we cannot go any faster in this weather.
00:00:21I have a cottage not far from here.
00:00:23We can wait out the rain there.
00:00:28Are you well?
00:00:29I'm well.
00:00:32Excellent, in fact.
00:00:33You are injured.
00:00:33I'm not injured.
00:00:40I may have earned a small bruise from my conversation with Cavender.
00:00:51And here we are.
00:00:53Is this your cottage?
00:00:55That is my stable.
00:00:57My cottage is farther up the way.
00:01:05The cottage feels somewhat...
00:01:08...misleading.
00:01:30The crab trees should be here.
00:01:32They take care of the house and ground.
00:01:34You do have the keys to your own cottage, do you not?
00:01:36They do not need to carry keys.
00:01:38Someone simply is here.
00:01:45Perhaps the crab trees could spare keys somewhere.
00:01:48I'm certain they will return at any moment.
00:01:52If they did leave, it's as likely they got caught in the storm as well.
00:01:57In which case, we can all wait until it keeps you there.
00:02:02Serpents?
00:02:07How old did you...?
00:02:09I climbed through the window.
00:02:10Servants are resourceful.
00:02:19Hmm.
00:02:33I need to get warm.
00:02:35Shall build us a fire.
00:02:37You...
00:02:38You do not have to do the housework.
00:02:40I shall do it.
00:02:41Have you ever lit a fire before?
00:02:42There's not like a genius.
00:02:45Wood.
00:02:46Meet flame.
00:02:49The fire...
00:02:51Oh.
00:02:53...needs kindling.
00:03:00I see.
00:03:26Very well.
00:03:28Where are the servants' rooms?
00:03:30That is where the crab trees stay.
00:03:32You will be sleeping in your guest bedroom.
00:03:34That is unnecessary.
00:03:35I am more than happy to sleep upstairs.
00:03:37But if you knew Mrs. Crabtree, you would know that she would not be happy with a stranger in her
00:03:40part of the house.
00:03:41Follow me.
00:03:49The bed is decent enough.
00:03:55And you are welcome to wear anything in the wardrobe.
00:04:16You did not mention there was a lady of the house.
00:04:18It would not be right for me to wear her clothing.
00:04:20No.
00:04:20Those dresses belong to my sisters.
00:04:22And they are old.
00:04:23They will not mind.
00:04:24Oh.
00:04:28I am going to bed.
00:04:30Your injury.
00:04:30I can make a compress if...
00:04:31Oh, thank you.
00:04:32But I assure you, it is nothing.
00:04:33Goodnight.
00:05:02You, a woman.
00:05:03Oh.
00:05:06Those are my children.
00:05:07Oh.
00:05:07Oh.
00:05:18Oh, my God.
00:05:22Oh, my God.
00:05:27Oh, I'm not going to bed.
00:05:28Oh, sure.
00:05:32Are you unwell?
00:05:35Sir?
00:05:40Mr. Bridgerton, you are burning up.
00:05:45This is hardly a bruise. Why did you not say anything?
00:06:00Mr. Bridgerton, you are burning up.
00:06:03This will hurt.
00:06:06Forgive me.
00:06:48Kiss me.
00:06:51What?
00:06:55What did you say?
00:06:57No.
00:07:03Do not leave me.
00:07:07Do not leave me again.
00:07:10My lady.
00:07:32Kiss me.
00:07:33Do not leave me again.
00:07:35Do not leave me again.
00:07:36Do not leave me again.
00:07:51This is crass I knobby.
00:07:56What theuje ass!
00:08:01that flaps its wings in London, causing a tempest at Land's End, it seems that the dismissal
00:08:09of a single housemaid from Penwood House some months ago has invited disorder even this
00:08:16author could not have anticipated.
00:08:20So skilled was this maid, apparently, that Lady Penwood was in need of four new maids
00:08:28to replace her.
00:08:30And where better to find new maids than amongst the well-trained staff of neighbours and friends?
00:08:42Lady Penwood is said to have enticed Lady Keswick's ladies' maids with promises of better pay.
00:08:52One of Lady Hamilton's laundry maids with the allure of prettier dresses, and poached not
00:09:02two but three housemaids from the Marquess of Leicester.
00:09:08With a shortage of capable staff already plaguing the ton, it seems Mayfair has fallen into disarray.
00:09:18I hear Lady Keswick has even resorted to asking her scullery maid to do her hair, leading to
00:09:26rather unpleasant results.
00:09:29Now the demand for the best health has soared to new heights, the tempest growing as each
00:09:38household attempts to replenish their ranks.
00:09:41And so, the great maid war has begun.
00:09:48Who could have imagined that so very much would be upended by one unassuming maid?
00:10:01Perhaps the lady came over for tea.
00:10:05But the tea made her drowsy.
00:10:07Too drowsy to retire to her own room.
00:10:15Oh, good morning.
00:10:17Pay me no heed.
00:10:20Good morning, Mrs. Crabtree.
00:10:25Oh, this is Sophie.
00:10:28An unchaperoned lady, and unidentified injuries.
00:10:33He's on the mend, I assure you.
00:10:40Mr. Crabtree, Sophie, would you give us a moment?
00:10:50If your mother knew how you would be...
00:10:54We went to visit our daughter, but we got caught in the storm.
00:10:58But had we known Mr. Bridgerton was here, we would have returned at once.
00:11:03And she was nearly assaulted at her house, and then let go of her.
00:11:07Oh.
00:11:09Oh, that poor dear girl.
00:11:11And she came to my aid last night, so she should be treated as our guest.
00:11:14Of course.
00:11:16Of course.
00:11:16Of course.
00:11:24Mrs. Watson.
00:11:26A moment.
00:11:28You are happy here, are you not?
00:11:30Of course, my lady.
00:11:32This is maid wars business.
00:11:33You have nothing to worry about, ma'am.
00:11:35This is my household.
00:11:36If there were ever any rumblings, they would be dealt with by me.
00:11:46Francesca, would you and Lord Kilmartin like to accompany me in my carriage to the garden party tomorrow?
00:11:50We would, but we have planned an outing with Penelope and Colin.
00:11:54Have you?
00:11:54I hope you do not feel left out.
00:11:56It is simply that...
00:11:57No, you are both married, aren't you?
00:11:58Is that what you were going to say?
00:11:59Well, if Mama has her way, I will also be by the end of tomorrow's party.
00:12:03Well, in fact, I did not accept the invitation on your behalf.
00:12:06Benedict spoke to me before he left, and he convinced me to give you some respite from Sousa's.
00:12:13Mother, thank you.
00:12:15You are sensible, and truly ever-wise.
00:12:18I am glad you think so.
00:12:19I hope you will agree with me, then, that if you are not going out into society,
00:12:23it is perfect timing to chaperone Hyacinth's finishing lessons.
00:12:30No?
00:12:31What a delightful idea, Mama!
00:12:33Unless, of course, you would prefer to speak to suitors today?
00:12:41Very well.
00:12:43I do have some reading to get through.
00:12:45Well, perhaps you will benefit from the lessons, too, Eloise.
00:12:48Certainly the tutorial on posture.
00:12:56That is not a feather duster.
00:12:58What is madness out there?
00:13:01Yesterday, I watched Lady Abercorn trip over her own dress
00:13:04because her maid quit before hemming her garments.
00:13:08She fell over on Rotten Row.
00:13:11Oh, it is all rather amusing.
00:13:14Not that I would laugh at another's misfortune.
00:13:17Oh, no.
00:13:18Of course not.
00:13:19May I have some more tea, Varley?
00:13:22Another.
00:13:23Thankfully, that disorder will never affect our household.
00:13:26That is why we treat our staff as members of our family.
00:13:30Is that not true, Varley?
00:13:34As a matter of fact, there is something I must discuss with you, Ma'am.
00:13:39In private.
00:13:41Well, we're all women here.
00:13:42Yep.
00:13:53I have received an offer to work from the household.
00:14:01Oh, I would have loved to have seen the looks on their faces
00:14:06when you rejected them.
00:14:08Oh, God.
00:14:11You did reject them, did you not?
00:14:13Oh, of course.
00:14:15But the offer, the rate for housekeepers has gone up in 20 years.
00:14:21And I hoped that you might consider, well, increasing my salary.
00:14:30Well, Varley, it is unseemly to discuss matters of money amongst families.
00:14:35Of course, Ma'am.
00:14:36But it is only because I know you know how often I go beyond my ordinary duties.
00:14:41Varley, you do not need to cheapen yourself by selling yourself to me.
00:14:46I know your value.
00:14:48If it will make you happier, I will take your request into consideration.
00:14:52Is that satisfactory?
00:14:54Oh, quite.
00:14:55Oh, thank you, Mom.
00:14:58Oh, another?
00:15:00Uh, please.
00:15:01Oh.
00:15:18That is a lovely pendant.
00:15:22Is there a story behind it?
00:15:26Oh, no.
00:15:27I'm not accustomed to such a low neckline.
00:15:29I usually tuck it behind my collar.
00:15:33Come along for breakfast, dear.
00:15:52Good day?
00:15:59This looks excellent.
00:16:02It's no trouble.
00:16:22We shall stay while you eat with your guest.
00:16:28How thoughtful of you, Mrs Crabtree.
00:16:29Please, sit.
00:16:35The Crabtrees have been with me 20 years.
00:16:37Oh, 23.
00:16:39I was a maid at Bridgerton House when Mr Bridgerton was little.
00:16:53Yes?
00:16:54I've never seen anyone eat a meal with such enthusiasm.
00:17:01This is delicious.
00:17:02Mmm.
00:17:02It has been far too long since I've had Mrs Crabtree's breakfast.
00:17:05Well, what has kept you away?
00:17:07He loves his time here in the country.
00:17:10Oh.
00:17:10Um, well, I suppose I have been consumed by my obligations in London.
00:17:19Various affairs.
00:17:25In fact, will you prepare the carriage, Mr Crabtree?
00:17:27We should be making our way back after breakfast.
00:17:29Oh, no.
00:17:30No, no, no.
00:17:31You are injured and in no condition to travel.
00:17:34I'm keeping you in bed until you have made a full recovery.
00:17:37Mrs Crabtree, you are being unreasonable.
00:17:38I am feeling much improved with every bite.
00:17:41If your wound does not heal properly, it could become infected again.
00:17:45You need rest.
00:17:47I've learned it's best to do as she says.
00:17:52I shall assist Mrs Crabtree.
00:17:55You'll do no such thing.
00:17:56I've already said.
00:17:57You are my guest.
00:18:02My guest.
00:18:04Then what do you suggest I do?
00:18:06Are you incapable of leisure?
00:18:09I know how to leisure.
00:18:12I know how to leisure perfectly.
00:18:15Perfect.
00:18:35I know how to do that.
00:18:42It's all too good.
00:18:43It's all too good.
00:18:45I know how to do it.
00:18:55Oh, goodness.
00:19:23Oh, goodness.
00:19:56Why is Lady Whistledown writing of maids?
00:19:59I am not interested in maids.
00:20:01I do not even think we have them here, Brimsley.
00:20:04We have 142 maids and manservants, Your Majesty.
00:20:11Well, Lady Whistledown should not be concerning herself with maids.
00:20:15I want gossip.
00:20:17Maids are gossip.
00:20:19This is all anyone can talk about.
00:20:22These maid wars are wreaking havoc in every household of the tongue.
00:20:26Yours?
00:20:27No.
00:20:28I pay my maids well and treat them with respect.
00:20:32Brimsley.
00:20:33The royal household is royal, Your Majesty.
00:20:37Maids clamour to get in, not out.
00:20:39Of course.
00:20:41Imagine wanting to leave here.
00:20:43Imagine.
00:20:44What shall we do today?
00:20:45Another game of chess.
00:20:47I have a rope dancer standing by.
00:20:49And there is also a flautist.
00:20:51Whatever amuses Her Majesty most.
00:20:55Rope dancer, then.
00:21:12That was very nice.
00:21:28John.
00:21:31Yes?
00:21:34Do you think it's unusual we are not yet with child?
00:21:41We are not yet even a year married.
00:21:43And we have only been recommitted these last few months.
00:21:48Do you think there is anything I should be doing?
00:21:52Look, I...
00:21:55Well, I have heard a woman is more likely to conceive if she achieves her pinnacle.
00:22:04You are achieving a pinnacle, are you not?
00:22:08Of course.
00:22:09Yes.
00:22:11Good.
00:22:43Pardon me.
00:22:45Please.
00:22:46Take any book that interests you.
00:22:51Unless you cannot read.
00:22:52Oh, forgive me.
00:22:54I know how to read.
00:22:56Ah.
00:22:57Forgive me.
00:22:58Again.
00:22:59It is rare to encounter a man who reads.
00:23:02The first family I worked for allowed me to be present during their children's lessons.
00:23:06Are you not supposed to be in bed?
00:23:08Do you know what is interesting about spending all day in bed?
00:23:11What?
00:23:11Nothing.
00:23:12If I do not die of infection, I shall die of boredom.
00:23:16A terrible fate indeed.
00:23:19But I did manage to send word back to London in search of work for you and your friend,
00:23:26Hazel.
00:23:32Yeah.
00:23:32And thank you for your help with the situation at Cavendor House, Mr. Bridgerton.
00:23:36Please.
00:23:37We are past the formality.
00:23:39Call me Benedict.
00:23:43If we are past the formality, then perhaps you could tell me more about this fine library.
00:23:50Well.
00:23:51What is the story here?
00:23:55Hmm.
00:23:56I have not seen this in ages.
00:23:58I told my brother Gregory I would mend it for him, but I never got round to it.
00:24:03I think little Gregory would love this kite.
00:24:05Gregory is at Eton now.
00:24:07Ah.
00:24:10And these paintings?
00:24:12Uh, unfortunate.
00:24:15It was a passion of mine.
00:24:18For a little while anyway.
00:24:21This is the one.
00:24:23The style is unrestrained, but it gives the impression of real feeling.
00:24:29Yes.
00:24:32That was my intention.
00:24:35You are an artist.
00:24:36Well, no.
00:24:37I, no.
00:24:38All my paintings are unfinished, and most of them aren't even any good.
00:24:41I dabble.
00:24:43I am no artist.
00:24:44You need not be so modest.
00:24:47Consider Michelangelo.
00:24:48We may know him for his great works, but he made so many sketches that he deemed inferior
00:24:53that he had them destroyed in a bonfire.
00:24:55Two bonfires, in fact.
00:24:56I never met a maid who knew so much about art.
00:24:59Tell me, then, about this family who gave you art and reading lessons.
00:25:03Ah, there is not much to say, really.
00:25:05I do not grow sheepish now.
00:25:07I do intend to learn your secrets while we're here.
00:25:12I should retire to my room.
00:25:17Sophie.
00:25:19That is my French grammar book.
00:25:31Ah, Raymond.
00:25:34On peut parler en français, c'est tu préfère?
00:25:38Hmm.
00:25:40My pronunciation is exquisite.
00:25:45What is wrong with my pronunciation?
00:25:47It would be better if you keep your jaw perfectly still and rely on your lips.
00:25:50I do not even know how that would...
00:25:56Focus on the lips.
00:26:02Si tu préfère?
00:26:07Regardez-moi.
00:26:09Si vous prΓ©fΓ©rez.
00:26:16Mr. Bridgerton.
00:26:18Mr. Bridgerton.
00:26:18My good wife is bringing your dinner shortly.
00:26:21And if she sees you out of bed,
00:26:23she may force you to stay in there
00:26:25till next year.
00:26:33Good night, Mr. Bridgerton.
00:26:36Will you please call me Benedict?
00:26:51You call for me, Mum?
00:26:54Yes.
00:27:00Well, go on, then.
00:27:02Open it.
00:27:05A gift.
00:27:07For me.
00:27:08I've considered your request.
00:27:11Conscientiously.
00:27:12But, unfortunately,
00:27:14there is a precedent in this household.
00:27:17And if we raise your wages,
00:27:19we'll have to raise the wages of everyone underneath you.
00:27:22And, well,
00:27:23we simply are not in the financial position to do so.
00:27:27I understand, Mum.
00:27:29But I wanted to give you a token of my appreciation.
00:27:32A gift to let you know
00:27:35how valued you are.
00:28:02I do not know what to say.
00:28:04I knew it.
00:28:06You love them so much
00:28:07that you're speechless.
00:28:08That is quite all right.
00:28:10There is no need to thank me.
00:28:15Your old dresses, Mum.
00:28:17Only two seasons out of date.
00:28:19You will be the star amongst your peers
00:28:22on your day off
00:28:23when you...
00:28:25do what you do.
00:28:27Now, I know you must be eager to try it on,
00:28:29but would you please first fetch me my tea?
00:28:33I'm exhausted from
00:28:35sorting through the back of my wardrobe.
00:28:41Of course, Mum.
00:28:50do what you do.
00:28:56Do what you do.
00:28:57Come on!
00:28:58Come on!
00:28:59Come on!
00:29:00Come on!
00:29:06Come on!
00:29:09Come on!
00:29:18Come on, sirs.
00:29:44Francesca, Lord Kilmartin.
00:29:46There you are.
00:29:47Ah, sincerest apologies.
00:29:49We were delayed at home.
00:29:53Shall we head inside for ice cream?
00:29:55I must say, I could use a cool refreshment.
00:29:58After you.
00:30:05Is it terrible how obvious we are?
00:30:08Never mind, of course, you understand.
00:30:10You and John are newlyweds after all.
00:30:13Yes.
00:30:15And what is it exactly that all newlyweds understand?
00:30:20Well, thankfully for me it is what keeps Whistledown in business.
00:30:24Constant desire for one another.
00:30:26That sensation when two bodies...
00:30:29Yes, thank you, Penelope.
00:30:30Figure me.
00:30:31Sometimes I do forget that I am indeed married to your brother.
00:30:38Without going into details...
00:30:41Do you experience the...
00:30:47Menacle?
00:30:50Yes, of course.
00:30:53Do you not?
00:30:54Here we are.
00:30:55Ice cream all round.
00:30:56Your usual.
00:30:57Vanilla.
00:31:12You are most quiet today.
00:31:15My apologies, my dear.
00:31:17I have much on my mind.
00:31:21I can be a discreet here.
00:31:22If you wish.
00:31:28Her Majesty.
00:31:32She likes to keep me close.
00:31:35We spend our afternoons together.
00:31:39It is pleasant.
00:31:42She is my friend.
00:31:45But I am no longer one of her ladies-in-waiting.
00:31:48I have not been for years.
00:31:50She has many ladies-in-waiting.
00:31:53And yet...
00:31:53You remain her only lady-in-waiting.
00:31:56It is no secret that the Queen enjoys little familiarity with her ladies.
00:32:00I wonder why she keeps them.
00:32:03Being a lady-in-waiting is an honour, Alice.
00:32:06One that most would only ever dare to dream of, of course.
00:32:11It is only...
00:32:13Well, if she does not enjoy them, how can they be useful to her?
00:32:17How can they hope ever to fill your shoes?
00:32:20Hmm.
00:32:32No.
00:32:33Absolutely not.
00:32:35I am nearly finished.
00:32:36Put down that pot.
00:32:38Mr Bridgerton says you are his guest, and so you are his guest.
00:32:46That is the comfortable chair.
00:32:48There.
00:32:48Put yourself in it.
00:32:54Not accustomed to leisure time, are you?
00:32:58I am the same.
00:33:00Sit.
00:33:00How far is the walk into the village?
00:33:02Much too far.
00:33:04Especially with the mud after the storm.
00:33:06I would like to see if there is a mail coach that can take me to the nearest town to
00:33:09seek employment.
00:33:10If Mr Bridgerton told you he would find you work, I assure you he will.
00:33:14He is a man of his word.
00:33:17I suppose if he uses his charm he may be successful finding something.
00:33:21Hmm.
00:33:22It can be rather...
00:33:26Compelling.
00:33:30Has Mr Bridgerton been improper toward you?
00:33:36No.
00:33:37No.
00:33:39The opposite.
00:33:42Mr Bridgerton is most kind, but I would not mistake his kindness for familiarity.
00:33:50It is important for all of us to remember our place.
00:34:20We almost had to cancel when Lady Hamilton poached our footman.
00:34:24We almost had to cancel when Lady Hamilton poached our footman.
00:34:24I, in turn, had to post a footman from our neighbour's estate just to carry up the heavier furnishing.
00:34:29I hear it has been mayhem.
00:34:31But today shows no indication of it.
00:34:36Your garden is lovely.
00:34:39Oh.
00:34:46What a delightful surprise.
00:34:49I did not know that you would be here today.
00:34:51I was hungry to see your smiling face.
00:34:55And I wish to know if you were avoiding me.
00:34:57Avoiding you?
00:34:58I've heard little from you ever since I suggested we spend time alone.
00:35:01Oh.
00:35:02Well, I...
00:35:03Erm...
00:35:03I...
00:35:04I have been contemplating it.
00:35:06It is not my wish to compel you.
00:35:08You need not avoid me if you are not ready.
00:35:10I am ready, but I'm...
00:35:13I'm ready.
00:35:13I am...
00:35:16Ready.
00:35:16It has been some time...
00:35:18It is warm.
00:35:19Is it not?
00:35:20Would you like to move to another subject?
00:35:22Yes, please.
00:35:28There is nothing like a garden in Fort Bloom, is there?
00:35:51Lady Penwood.
00:35:52Welcome.
00:35:54We did plan this so long ago.
00:35:56The invitations went out before you stole my coachman.
00:36:01It was a wonder finding the place, by the way.
00:36:03He is quite clever, is he not?
00:36:24Mr. Bridgerton.
00:36:26Benedict.
00:36:27Mr. Bridgerton.
00:36:28Benedict.
00:36:28You know, you do not have to wear the same dress every day.
00:36:32There is plenty in that wardrobe.
00:36:34I do not wish to dirty any of his sister's other frocks.
00:36:37May I help you with something?
00:36:38I have been staring at the same wall for days.
00:36:40I have committed the cobwebs to memory.
00:36:42I am going outside.
00:36:44Absolutely not, Mrs. Crabtree.
00:36:46You will not like it.
00:36:46You need to heal.
00:36:47You may not condemn my actions, but you will have to keep my secret.
00:36:50No.
00:36:51No?
00:36:52I suppose you will have to come with me.
00:36:53I do not think it prudent.
00:36:55Is fresh air not meant to be restorative?
00:36:56I am strong enough to manage standing outside.
00:36:59I don't have an idea.
00:37:02Come.
00:37:08Are kites not for children?
00:37:11Perhaps.
00:37:12And how will I know if I've fixed this one if I do not fly it?
00:37:18Do you know where Mrs. Crabtree is?
00:37:20You worry far too much.
00:37:24Here we are.
00:37:35Well, perhaps I prefer it this way.
00:37:37When it is in the air, it is much too far away to admire.
00:37:41May I have a look?
00:37:42I have humiliated myself in front of you enough.
00:37:46I will mend it.
00:37:48Just give me a moment.
00:37:50Oh.
00:38:00There.
00:38:01That does not look right.
00:38:05Is this your secret?
00:38:07That you are in fact an expert in kite making?
00:38:09I know kites.
00:38:11Do you know how many kites I have flown?
00:38:12I have seven brothers and sisters.
00:38:15It will fly.
00:38:29Whoa!
00:38:32Hmm.
00:38:35Ha.
00:38:37My apologies for doubting you.
00:38:39Hmm.
00:38:47I've forgotten how much I enjoyed this.
00:38:51I have not flown a kite since I was a little girl.
00:38:55It is good to be reminded of such happy memories.
00:39:04Go on then.
00:39:06Oh no, I am content to observe.
00:39:08I insist.
00:39:10I fixed it for you.
00:39:14Unless...
00:39:16What?
00:39:16You are concerned you might have a bit of fun.
00:39:23What?
00:39:33You are concerned you might have a bit of fun.
00:39:35Go on, go on.
00:39:36If you do not, I will and I am injured.
00:39:39Go on!
00:39:40Go!
00:39:43Oh!
00:39:45Oh!
00:39:45Oh!
00:39:47Oh!
00:39:47You are alright?
00:39:48Oh!
00:39:49Because it is wonderful.
00:39:50Thank you Mr. Bridgety.
00:39:51Benefic!
00:39:52Keep going!
00:39:53Go!
00:39:54Go!
00:39:57No!
00:39:58No!
00:39:59No, no, no!
00:40:01Do you see what I'm seeing?
00:40:13I imagine there's a kite at the end of that string.
00:40:18Not the kite.
00:40:21What is happening between him and her?
00:40:25The maid?
00:40:25He certainly does not treat her like a maid.
00:40:28Well, perhaps he likes her.
00:40:32He cannot like her.
00:40:34Do you know what happens to a maid if word spread she has been defiled by a gentleman?
00:40:40My God, woman, who said anything about defiling?
00:40:43Even the rumor of such a thing could ruin her reputation for life.
00:40:49What lady would want to employ such a maid in her home?
00:40:58While your servants may set the table, it is your duty as a hostess to ensure all is in order.
00:41:02An elegantly laid table can be just as important to the success of your dinner as the guests who have
00:41:06been invited.
00:41:07Because one could never be real friends with someone with poor taste in spoon.
00:41:11Exactly correct, Miss Bridgerton.
00:41:13And do you know what is even more important than what goes on top of your table?
00:41:18The seating plan?
00:41:19The seating plan is the best way to display your exquisite discernment and refinement.
00:41:26It is imperative to know the rank of each guest beforehand.
00:41:30The hostess sat at the head of the table with the two highest ranking ladies on each side of him.
00:41:35The husbands of these ladies are sat next to the hostess at the other end of the table.
00:41:39Correct. And everyone else?
00:41:41Married couples are to be seated near one another.
00:41:44As well as eligible bachelors and debutantes active in the marriage mart to encourage conversation.
00:41:49Spinsters and the elderly are sat somewhere in the middle.
00:41:53Do you mean that I would have to sit with Great Uncle Eli?
00:41:55Could you hand me the last cards please, Eloise?
00:41:59Ah.
00:42:02Well, at least the spinsters get to be the flashy silver tassel.
00:42:06Miss Bridgerton, that is grey.
00:42:19In fact, we hardly ever use the West sitting room anymore.
00:42:22So, if you wanted to take some paintings from there for your entrance hall, then I'm sure Mrs. Wilson could
00:42:26help.
00:42:26Mother, what is a pinnacle?
00:42:31A pinnacle?
00:42:32In, are you speaking of?
00:42:34In the bedroom.
00:42:36Oh.
00:42:51Well.
00:42:54Um.
00:42:57I wish to explain this as best I can.
00:43:03I did your sister, Daphne, something of a disservice in this matter.
00:43:07I simply need information.
00:43:09It has been quite some time for me.
00:43:13But, uh, a pinnacle?
00:43:16It is pleasant.
00:43:18It is more than pleasant.
00:43:20It is a delightful, um, closeness, that is, um, it is nearly impossible to describe.
00:43:33It's like a shared language, and when you speak the same language, you are able to feel, um, magical, special.
00:43:48Failing.
00:43:52Inside.
00:43:53Inside.
00:43:54Inside.
00:44:05Inside.
00:44:07Inside.
00:44:16Inside.
00:44:16Inside.
00:44:20Inside.
00:44:22Inside.
00:44:23Inside.
00:44:23Inside.
00:44:23Inside.
00:44:23Inside.
00:45:31Who's there?
00:46:07I'm not famed for my patience, though my curiosity is rather strong, so I can wait here forever.
00:46:16You might as well show yourself.
00:46:34What are you doing out here?
00:46:36I am taking my daily walk.
00:46:37How convenient that your daily walk should take you right to where I happen to be swimming.
00:46:44Would you?
00:46:55You are finally wearing a new dress.
00:47:00This suits you.
00:47:04Sir.
00:47:04You know, I would not be offended if in fact you followed me here.
00:47:07I didn't.
00:47:09Of course I did not follow you.
00:47:10I wished to take a walk and Mr. Crabtree informed me there was a lake nearby to which he provided
00:47:15directions.
00:47:16And as I'm a keen listener, I found it.
00:47:21Hmm.
00:47:21A thorough explanation is not always the most commuting one.
00:47:24You should not have been in the lake anyhow.
00:47:25The water was freezing.
00:47:26It isn't in fact quite temperate.
00:47:27And you should not be swimming when you have been unwell.
00:47:29But if we are quite so concerned with suits, then you should not have been spying.
00:47:32I was most certainly not spying.
00:47:34I think you were.
00:47:34I was not.
00:47:35You assuredly were.
00:47:35I was not.
00:47:36So you did not notice me?
00:47:37I cannot help but notice you.
00:48:19I apologise.
00:48:21I should not have...
00:48:22No, I apologise.
00:48:24I should.
00:48:28After you.
00:48:32I shall continue my walk.
00:48:35And we shall...
00:48:39Later...
00:48:40Conve-
00:48:45Indeed.
00:48:56Good day, Mrs. Crabtree.
00:49:00Good day, Sophie.
00:49:09Mrs. Crabtree.
00:49:11It's a blind day in the country, is it not?
00:49:16Indeed.
00:49:33Thank heavens, you are healing quite nicely, even though you disobeyed direct orders to stay out of that lake.
00:49:49Yes, Mrs. Crabtree?
00:49:53I have tried to hold my tongue.
00:49:55Well, you need not silence yourself.
00:49:56You're like a mother to me, in that it is impossible for you not to share your opinions as well.
00:50:04You bring a maid to this house, yet you do not treat her as such.
00:50:13Sophie has been through an ordeal.
00:50:15It is only right we treat her as a guest.
00:50:17Is that all you are treating her as?
00:50:21That she is merely a friend, Mrs. Crabtree.
00:50:24Oh, you may see her as a friend, but her station does not allow her a choice in the matter,
00:50:29does it?
00:50:30Whatever there is between the two of you, she must acquiesce, because it is what you wish.
00:50:42Of course.
00:50:47You're a fine young man, Mr. Bridgerton.
00:50:52And one day, you will meet a suitable young lady.
00:50:56Hmm. I did, in fact, meet one.
00:50:59In London.
00:51:00Oh.
00:51:02What is she called?
00:51:03Well, I met her at the Masqueray Ball my mother hosted, but she left before I could learn her name.
00:51:12Ah, yes, ma'am.
00:51:13I was searching for her, but since I've been held hostage at my own cottage...
00:51:19If this lady is important to you, do not let her be like one of the projects in your study.
00:51:26Something you were passionate about today, but forget about tomorrow.
00:51:31You owe it to yourself to dedicate yourself to something.
00:51:56Oh, a pleasing colour, Ma'am.
00:51:59Thank you, Varley.
00:52:00Since I made room by giving you some of my old dresses, I've had to purchase a few replacements.
00:52:08Mum.
00:52:10I thought you said that money was scarce.
00:52:13And I thought I made myself clear that discussing money with family is unseemly.
00:52:19But we are not family.
00:52:21I am your employee.
00:52:23I assist Mrs Bridgerton with Lady Whistledown.
00:52:26I keep your many secrets.
00:52:27I have seen this through the worst of times.
00:52:30And my reward is witnessing you disport yourself in your new wares,
00:52:34while I can barely afford to buy anything practical to wear, on my rare day off.
00:52:40I care dearly for you and your girls.
00:52:44But in spite of all that I do,
00:52:48I am not a member of this family, Ma'am.
00:52:57Oh.
00:53:02If you believe that you will be happier in another household,
00:53:06then I shall not beg you to stay.
00:53:12I shall leave.
00:53:14Go.
00:53:37These are from Switzerland, and these are French.
00:53:41Hmm.
00:53:42I do not know where these are from,
00:53:43but I had those brought to me from Germany.
00:53:47They are delightful.
00:53:48Your Majesty, have you replaced Lady Baird,
00:53:52the lady-in-waiting whom you dismissed?
00:53:56I was sharing my bonbons.
00:53:58And they are exquisite.
00:54:00Your taste is discerning.
00:54:02I was only thinking that perhaps it is time to find you a new lady-in-waiting.
00:54:08You deserve a full court.
00:54:10Yes, yes.
00:54:11I shall talk to the Royal Secretary.
00:54:14If you do not mind, Your Majesty,
00:54:17I should very much like the honour of choosing your new lady-in-waiting.
00:54:22I believe I may have some idea of what you might need.
00:54:26Do you?
00:54:29Agatha.
00:54:30Agatha.
00:54:32I do not need any of them.
00:54:34They are all dull.
00:54:36Then let me find you someone who is not.
00:54:41If you wish, you may make the attempt.
00:54:45But you will fail.
00:54:46I believe my taste in ladies may be as discerning as your taste in bonbons.
00:54:56I shall bring you someone whose presence you will enjoy.
00:55:08Heavenly.
00:55:22Sophie.
00:55:23Mr. Bridgerton.
00:55:27It is good to see you at the easel.
00:55:28Yes.
00:55:29I am finally starting to feel more like myself.
00:55:37You will be relieved to know Mrs. Crabtree gave me a clean bill of health.
00:55:42I am glad to hear it.
00:55:46For I have been thinking that I should like to return to London.
00:55:50Oh.
00:55:53I woke up thinking the same thing.
00:56:01Well then we are agreed.
00:56:09I am eager to see what employment you are able to find for me, idle hands and all.
00:56:14Yes.
00:56:15I am eager to help you and return to my affairs.
00:56:23Of course.
00:56:28Sophie.
00:56:29I, um...
00:56:31Yes?
00:56:32I hope you do not...
00:56:38I apologise.
00:56:40It was improper.
00:56:45I, I regret it.
00:56:50You need not apologise.
00:56:53As soon as we are on the road we need not speak of it or this episode ever again.
00:57:34It is not that I do not enjoy your company, Francesca, but we have been sitting here for quite some
00:57:40time.
00:57:40Apologies, I simply, um, thank you.
00:57:52At Gunters, the pinnacle we were speaking of...
00:57:58Yes.
00:58:01I do not know what the pinnacle is, or means, or where to find it, or how to acquire it,
00:58:06or...
00:58:06What is a pinnacle?
00:58:09Have you discussed this with John?
00:58:11My husband.
00:58:12I cannot very well admit I have not known this entire time.
00:58:16Francesca, it is common.
00:58:18Think about when you were learning the piano forwarding.
00:58:20Penelope, I beg you, no similes, no analogies, no sentimentalities, I just need answers.
00:58:26Very well.
00:58:28Erm, it is a sensation that occurs between your legs and spreads throughout your entire body.
00:58:39Your heart will begin to race.
00:58:41You may gasp for air or shout into the night.
00:58:43It would feel like the height of pleasure.
00:58:50It can not always only be achieved through the action of love.
00:58:53It can help to be spontaneous, to create a sense of excitement or anticipation like a bird staring at a
00:58:59warm biscuit.
00:59:00Forgive me, no more similes.
00:59:03Oh!
00:59:05Francesca!
00:59:06What a surprise to see you here.
00:59:09Eloise!
00:59:11Yes, we were just discussing...
00:59:15Marriage.
00:59:16Tedious married people things.
00:59:18Now, do not tell me.
00:59:20Are you exhausted by the terribly onerous task of selecting the right spoons?
00:59:25Biscuits, actually.
00:59:27Yes, how to keep them warm.
00:59:29Mm.
00:59:39Sir.
00:59:41Ah, Lady Bridgerton.
00:59:45Apologies for the intrusion.
00:59:47It is anything but.
00:59:48I'm delighted to see you.
01:00:17I, uh, wanted to tell you, well, I feel it would be best if I shared with you...
01:00:24No, let me say this or I shall swoon from embarrassment, I may swoon regardless.
01:00:31It has been a long time since I spent time alone with someone, a man.
01:00:36I have never...
01:00:37Edmund was my husband and there was no one after him, so I put that part of myself away when
01:00:43he died.
01:00:43Well, if you do not wish to...
01:00:44No, I wish to.
01:00:45I wish to very much.
01:00:46Oh, very much.
01:00:48Very much.
01:00:49It is...
01:00:50Well, there are the children.
01:00:51My children and they are marvellous, but all of them, they are like dogs or a fox hunt.
01:00:56I cannot be their fox.
01:00:58We would need to be discreet and I cannot cause them any harm.
01:01:04I certainly cannot answer the questions they will have.
01:01:06I can barely speak to you and you are the person that...
01:01:08I cannot be their fox.
01:01:09If I may.
01:01:10No, there is more.
01:01:11I...
01:01:11No, I am, uh, mature now.
01:01:15My body...
01:01:15Well, I have had eight children with this body and I am different now.
01:01:19All of me is different.
01:01:20How will that be?
01:01:21I have...
01:01:23What will...
01:01:24It worked with Edmund.
01:01:25Very well.
01:01:26But I do not know if it was because it was my Edmund or...
01:01:29Would it feel like that with another Edmund?
01:01:31Well, how could it?
01:01:32But perhaps it can.
01:01:34I want it to.
01:01:35I want to be seen and...
01:01:39Touched...
01:01:41By you.
01:01:47I...
01:01:50I am nervous.
01:01:53I understand if this makes you wish to...
01:01:56I will not blame you if hearing all this you do not want me.
01:02:17I want you.
01:02:20If possible, I want you more.
01:02:24You've shown me yourself.
01:02:27I am grateful.
01:02:31I am grateful.
01:02:31We need to be in no hurry.
01:02:33I am content.
01:02:35As long as I am in your presence.
01:02:37Do not be in your presence.
01:03:02Do not.
01:03:05You are not in your presence.
01:03:52Of tempests and butterflies, this author does believe in the power of a little thing to change the circumstances of
01:04:01the world.
01:04:11But sometimes, no matter how hard a little thing flaps its wings...
01:04:18I assume you have a route to London you wish to offer?
01:04:26If the wind blows the wrong way...
01:04:31No. This would not be my place.
01:04:35Everything goes back to exactly the way it was.
01:05:12THE END
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