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00:00:05Princess Hyacinth has risen and it is a boot print in the entry hall
00:00:29They are here
00:00:51Welcome home Miss Beelton
00:00:52Good day John
00:00:55Oh it is good to be home
00:00:58Have you forgotten Scotland so quickly
00:01:00I am sure we all miss Kilmartin Castle great view
00:01:07Though I am glad to be home as well
00:01:15Is that daddy? Is that daddy?
00:01:17Oh thank you that is perfect just like you
00:01:20But you are not perfect Elliot
00:01:22I am just like his mother
00:01:27I shall hold Lord Featherington
00:01:30We do not want anyone spilling tea on the air to our great man
00:01:41Oh Penelope I have missed you
00:01:43Well how is Scotland?
00:01:47There are not nearly enough people in Scotland then I had to take to talking to sheep
00:01:52Could you not just eat his cheeks?
00:01:55They are sweet as long as you are not the one who has to look after them and mind their
00:01:58cries
00:01:59I for one am glad the Viscountess had her baby in India
00:02:03Mrs Wilson I cannot wait to meet the little heir when they return
00:02:07You certainly needed more boys
00:02:09It is getting rather girlish around here with Gregory off at Eton
00:02:12If you mind
00:02:14Well I would not count on Miss Bridgerton to have any young men around
00:02:17But if Miss Hyacinth has her way she shall make her debut any day now
00:02:22Mama finally let me lower my hands
00:02:24Did she?
00:02:37Is everything well mom?
00:02:40Oh everything is perfect
00:02:41It should be perfect
00:02:43It would be perfect
00:02:44Where is Benedict?
00:02:52It's nice
00:02:57Please fetch my carriage
00:03:17Of course
00:03:19Lady Bridgerton are you sure you would not prefer for me to fetch him for you?
00:03:22You've had to fetch him for me one too many times these last months John
00:03:25Perhaps if he is awakened from his inebriated slumber by the face of his mother
00:03:29He will learn to be on time for once
00:03:31Lady Bridgerton
00:03:32I require an audience with my son
00:03:34Unfortunately the room is in a state of disarray
00:03:37Mama perhaps we should send a maid in first
00:03:40I assure you I have often witnessed Benedict's disarray
00:03:43Move!
00:03:49On second thoughts do fetch a maid
00:03:52Or two
00:03:55Benedict Bridgerton
00:03:55Oh my word
00:03:57Where is your chaperone young lady?
00:03:59Mother?
00:04:00How are you here?
00:04:01Good lord
00:04:01Hatch draw back the curtains
00:04:02It is time for my son to wake up
00:04:04No no no please please do not
00:04:05Oh
00:04:07That is so bright
00:04:08Dear god
00:04:10Who are you?
00:04:11I am
00:04:11We really should not
00:04:12No no no it does not signify who I am
00:04:14Because I am leaving
00:04:15Mother
00:04:15That is your mother
00:04:16We shall have a discussion later
00:04:18John
00:04:19John
00:04:19Sure is good
00:04:19I am
00:04:19I am
00:04:25I am
00:04:27I am
00:04:28I am
00:04:28I am
00:04:30I am
00:04:30I am
00:04:35I am
00:04:47I am
00:05:36Come on, boy.
00:05:40A letter from the solicitor asking if you should like to continue the family's investment in copper.
00:05:46I remember the Viscount was quite insistent it was a wise investment.
00:05:50Very well, then.
00:05:52Letters from the tenants.
00:05:53Mr Boyle writes to ask for a loan to reinforce his cattle fence.
00:05:58Of course.
00:05:58Are you certain, Mr Bridgerton?
00:05:59The Viscount would not usually grant such a request until the finances for the tenants are on secure footing.
00:06:12I shall be...
00:06:15Elsewhere.
00:06:21Mother.
00:06:26I apologise.
00:06:29For what?
00:06:30For constantly missing family events or turning up late?
00:06:34Usually smelling of liquor?
00:06:36For taking advantage of my forgiving nature?
00:06:37Or for debauching yourself?
00:06:39So much so this summer that you apparently have ended up with not one, but two mistresses?
00:06:45Benedict.
00:06:45What happens if one of these mistresses gets with a child?
00:06:48They are not my mistresses.
00:06:49They are simply acquaintances.
00:06:50That is even worse!
00:06:51Mother, I am careful.
00:06:53Oh, the fact that you find this a laughing matter.
00:06:56You still have two sisters who must marry and their fate depends on the family reputation.
00:07:02Do you not even consider it?
00:07:04Antony must consider it.
00:07:06Antony is the Viscount.
00:07:07His reputation secures the Bridgerton name.
00:07:09I am merely a second son.
00:07:11Who also must marry someday.
00:07:12Who will need to seek approval of the father of an eligible young lady.
00:07:17Which requires you to be a gentleman and not a...
00:07:21A rake.
00:07:22A young witch mother.
00:07:22You will make yourself unwell if you carry on as you have.
00:07:25Health is my concern.
00:07:26And you needn't worry about my reputation.
00:07:28It is unlikely that I will ever marry.
00:07:30Benedict Bridgerton...
00:07:31I am only saying, the eligible ladies of the town, many of them are lovely.
00:07:35But they all have the same dream of marriage.
00:07:37They display no true animation.
00:07:38No zest for life.
00:07:39No personality.
00:07:41I am charting a more venturesome course outside good society.
00:07:44In doing so, I am being true to myself.
00:07:46Is not that the point?
00:07:47Should not that be enough for you?
00:07:53Please?
00:08:03No, absolutely not.
00:08:04You simply have not met the right young lady yet.
00:08:06And you never will if you do not settle down and join society.
00:08:10Enough is enough.
00:08:11Mother.
00:08:11Enough, Benedict.
00:08:13You wish to be true to yourself, then be who you are.
00:08:17A member of this family.
00:08:20All the eyes of the town will be on us hosting the first ball.
00:08:25So, please, do not humiliate me.
00:08:30And, um, be on time.
00:08:33I am.
00:08:33I am.
00:08:35I am.
00:08:52I am.
00:09:03where is she you have only just sent for her your majesty have you yet decided whether you
00:09:10will attend lady bridgerton's ball it is a masquerade i have no interest in dressing as
00:09:16someone other than myself how long does it take for one to arrive at the palace she is late well
00:09:25your presence would mean a great deal to lady bridgerton in confirming her as the new hostess
00:09:31of the season's first ball why is lady bridgerton hosting the first ball instead of you
00:09:40lady whistle down your majesty
00:10:02your majesty mrs bridgerton you are late you have only just sent for me your majesty
00:10:08late my deepest apologies
00:10:16well we begin another season this time as great friends and it shall stay that way as long as
00:10:24you bring me great gossip i shall certainly try
00:10:27very well i should like a foretaste before your first issue is distributed today
00:10:39of course your majesty
00:10:46tomorrow night the social season shall begin but things might look a little different
00:10:50oh no no mrs bridgerton you must begin how it begins the proper way
00:11:02oh yes your majesty
00:11:07dearest gentle reader
00:11:14tomorrow night the social season begins but it might look a little different from what
00:11:23our fair ton has come to expect because tomorrow night is lady bridgerton's masquerade ball an
00:11:32event sure to transport its guests into fantasy
00:11:39and the luton footman told me that lord harley has a weekly rendezvous with lady luton every friday
00:11:45oh the queen will relish that and if i print it lady luton's daughters will be ruined
00:11:54am i interrupting no not at all
00:11:58oh my dear son
00:12:06how was the queen
00:12:09terrifying
00:12:09she made me recite my column from memory
00:12:12hmm i'm certain you were superb
00:12:15now can i help you take your mind off whistle down for a little while
00:12:20that is most kind of you
00:12:24behind the cover of a mask
00:12:28we are free to be anyone we so choose
00:12:33i'm feeling rather powerful tonight
00:12:36perhaps i shall go dress as the duke of wellington tomorrow
00:12:39well then i shall have to overpower you
00:12:41and go dress as the queen
00:12:43which queen
00:12:44could possibly
00:12:47overpower our great war hero
00:12:49perhaps queen margaret
00:12:51the one who said off with his head
00:12:53and free to make the acquaintance of anyone we so desire
00:13:11all that is certain
00:13:14is that a masquerade is like no other event
00:13:23prepare yourself gentle reader
00:13:34for anything can happen
00:13:38the other event
00:13:38the other event
00:13:38in the spring
00:13:38the other event
00:13:45the other event
00:14:024.
00:14:03Here you go.
00:14:05Let's go there.
00:14:06Hurray.
00:14:07That's how you got here.
00:14:09Yes.
00:14:10Oh, yeah.
00:14:12Yes.
00:14:12Yes.
00:14:12Yes.
00:14:13Yes.
00:14:13Yes.
00:14:14Yes.
00:14:15Yes.
00:14:16Yes.
00:14:16Yes.
00:14:20Yes.
00:14:21Yes.
00:14:31Louie.
00:14:33Hmm.
00:14:34You look well.
00:14:35Of course I do.
00:14:37As do you.
00:14:39Mm-mm.
00:14:40I cannot tonight.
00:14:42Of course.
00:14:44You are meant to attend some sort of shocking society event, surely.
00:14:49My mother's shocking society event.
00:14:51I've only come for a dose of merriment to sustain me.
00:14:55I cannot stay long.
00:14:56Well, I do not need you for a long time.
00:14:59Much merriment can be had in a rather short time.
00:15:21Oh, those bouquet's upstairs, flanking the musicians, the navy linens on the small tables, and...
00:15:28Oh, dear.
00:15:57Oh, dear.
00:15:57Where the devil is that going?
00:15:57The clock strikes midnight.
00:15:58The clock strikes midnight.
00:15:59Sounds thrilling.
00:15:59Thrilling for them.
00:16:01Chaos for us.
00:16:28Oh, thank you very much.
00:16:32I'll tell you what you've got.
00:16:53I can do this.
00:16:55I can do this.
00:17:28We have arrived, my lady.
00:17:47There is a large group arriving.
00:17:49Just conceal yourself behind them and just be out by midnight.
00:18:16Here is a large group of people's guests.
00:18:18I have a large group of guests.
00:18:19I have a large group of guests.
00:18:47My lady.
00:18:50My lady.
00:18:52Yes.
00:18:54Forgive me, I came in with that rather large group.
00:18:59Of course.
00:19:00I'm certain we've given them their dance cards as well.
00:19:03Oh, yes, of course.
00:19:08Would you like me to tie it on instead of your chaperone?
00:19:12Oh, no.
00:19:13I have lost them.
00:19:16There are many, but I will...
00:19:26Is this what a ball is like?
00:19:28I did not expect so many shoulders.
00:19:32How many balls exactly do we get to attend this season?
00:19:34I think I shall like society.
00:19:36Young ladies are not meant to ramble on, Posey.
00:20:24Thank you so much for coming and please enjoy yourself.
00:20:35Violet Bridgerton.
00:20:38This is a very fine party.
00:20:42Lady Tamri.
00:20:44Are you certain you have no regrets?
00:20:46Not one bit.
00:20:47Hosting the first ball of the season has always meant a great deal to me, but I am looking
00:20:51forward to stepping back.
00:20:53Who is missing?
00:20:56Benedict.
00:20:57Seems he is late again.
00:21:00Ladies.
00:21:02Are we?
00:21:03You are matching.
00:21:05Who exactly do you think you are?
00:21:07I'm Zeus.
00:21:09Are you a hero?
00:21:10I most certainly am not.
00:21:12I am Zeus.
00:21:14Perhaps the Greek gods would still be in charge up there if Zeus had been a woman.
00:21:19I think we look rather good.
00:21:21I could not agree more.
00:21:23Ruth.
00:21:36This will be an amusing night.
00:21:38Indeed.
00:21:40Though, if you see any vipers, let us make haste for her.
00:21:50Are those Bridgertons I see behind those masks?
00:21:54Pardon me, I unfortunately must find my son.
00:22:05Her Royal Highness, the Queen!
00:22:19Bring her to me.
00:22:27Your Majesty.
00:22:41Oh, well done, well done.
00:22:44Bridgertons, where might I locate the Honourable Mrs Colin, Bridgerton?
00:23:03Mrs Bridgerton, I am here.
00:23:05It is so generous of you to grace us with your presence tonight, Your Majesty.
00:23:09Well?
00:23:10Your Majesty, the season has only just begun.
00:23:13But I am sure we will find a debutante or two tonight for you to champion.
00:23:18I tire of debutantes.
00:23:20They have been so unreliable in the past.
00:23:22Let us turn our attention this year instead to offering up a leading suitor to fire the competition.
00:23:29Oh.
00:23:32Certainly.
00:23:36Oh, Lord Napier has said he will marry.
00:23:38He is rather handsome.
00:23:40But also exceptionally dull, unfortunately.
00:23:44Who else?
00:23:45Mr Fry might be eligible.
00:23:47If one squints.
00:23:49What of him?
00:23:50Baron Hamilton.
00:23:51Not really rich enough, I fear.
00:23:54Is there anyone here worthy of my interest?
00:24:06Has anyone seen Mr Bridgerton?
00:24:18Good evening, ladies.
00:24:21What?
00:24:25Mr Bridgerton?
00:24:28Mike.
00:24:30Well, fine.
00:24:33Oh, fine.
00:24:40That's fine.
00:24:47Benedict.
00:24:49Hello.
00:24:51Mother you are two hours late yet again
00:24:55You were meant to chaperone Eloise. I have been here perhaps you did not recognize me in my mask
00:24:59You know
00:25:00I do not believe that we are serving Jim this evening and yet I can smell it all over you
00:25:04good to see nothing has changed here
00:25:08How is it you are the one later mumbled when I traveled all the way from the Highlands?
00:25:12I had to go to my bachelor lodgings to change and our timeliness and neatness not rather old-fashioned same
00:25:17old Benedict
00:25:18No, perhaps not tonight tonight we can be anyone we want oh, well if by anyone you mean someone who
00:25:23will speak to those debutants over there
00:25:25Mother I have planned this carefully your very presence here implies at the time that you're back in society
00:25:30Now you must make it a fact for them by speaking with the debutants
00:25:34I only just-
00:25:35Debutants
00:25:36Now
00:25:42Good evening ladies you all look exceptionally lovely tonight
00:25:44Mr. Bridgerton your disguise tonight is superb
00:25:47Is it and yet you recognize me immediately well, I could discern the Bridgerton bill from anywhere you brothers do
00:25:54all look so much alike
00:25:55uh-huh
00:25:57Yes
00:25:59You are number two yes, that is my name and yet you are the last unmarried
00:26:05Have you any thoughts of that of changing you must not forget about Gregory mm-hmm in fact you quite
00:26:11certain I'm not him
00:26:13Mm-hmm there is mr. Lewis he might be a catch, but
00:26:19uh
00:26:20He tends to smell
00:26:22No, not to say
00:26:22Baby Bridgerton
00:26:27Ah
00:26:28Uh
00:26:29Lady Bridgerton
00:26:31Uh
00:26:32It is a fine evening
00:26:34Oh indeed
00:26:34Indeed.
00:26:39We have not seen much of you lately.
00:26:42No. I have absented myself from society since my husband's deaths.
00:26:47The first and the second. Husbands, that is.
00:26:50Of course. By Count Lee and then the Earl of Penwood.
00:26:54I am so sorry for your losses.
00:27:00And are these your daughters?
00:27:02They are. They have recently made their debuts.
00:27:05May I present my daughter, Miss Rosamund Lee.
00:27:09It is a fine evening.
00:27:11And this is Miss Posey.
00:27:14I am very much enjoying your party.
00:27:16You are most kind.
00:27:18How are your children?
00:27:19Oh, very well, thank you.
00:27:21Anthony is off in India with his bride, with Colin and Penelope.
00:27:24Do you think you will succeed this season?
00:27:27Excuse me?
00:27:28In persuading your second son to take a wife.
00:27:32I cannot say.
00:27:35Well, you know how young men are.
00:27:37So unpredictable.
00:27:38Well, please.
00:27:40Enjoy yourselves.
00:27:45Did you study your miniatures this morning?
00:27:47Hmm.
00:27:48There he is.
00:27:51He is so handsome.
00:27:53Do not be shallow.
00:27:55What matters most is his surname.
00:27:58There are rumours of rakish behaviour, but everyone knows reformed rapes make the best husbands.
00:28:04That's it.
00:28:09That's it.
00:28:13Cheers.
00:28:17Do you think the fairy was Lord Arliss?
00:28:19It's his mistress.
00:28:20It would have to be rather bold to bring her right under the nose of our majesty.
00:28:23And his wife.
00:28:25Oh-ho.
00:28:27Oh, my.
00:28:30Oh, my.
00:28:39Oh, my.
00:28:40Oh, my.
00:28:46Bye-bye.
00:28:47I have thought that the news of Lord Arliss bringing his mistress would be the most scandalous gossip I would
00:28:51overhear from the War.
00:28:52But Miss Eloise Bridgerton eagerly chatting with debutants
00:28:56is the most scandalous news of all.
00:28:58Why is Penelope Bridgerton keeping to the wall to begin with?
00:29:01Penelope Bridgerton is not, but Whistledown is.
00:29:03The Queen insists on great gossip this year.
00:29:06And I am surprised you've not had Lady Whistledown write about Benedict.
00:29:09She is looking for a gentleman to champion this year.
00:29:12The last thing this family needs is for her to choose Benedict.
00:29:15She will never win, which will outrage her.
00:29:17And your mother...
00:29:18My mother will explode and burst into flames at the feet of an outraged monarch.
00:29:21And for your sake, I do hope you've overheard something better on the wall.
00:29:26I had thought that after last season you had had your fill
00:29:28of pretending to be engaging with debutants.
00:29:30I do not pretend.
00:29:33Pen, there may not have been enough people in Scotland,
00:29:36but time spent amidst so much astounding natural beauty
00:29:40did give me considerable time to reflect.
00:29:42And what I realise is that there is no need for me
00:29:45to antagonise suitors or debutants.
00:29:47I can be entirely pleasant to all.
00:29:49It matters not because I have made a decision.
00:29:53I am on the shelf.
00:29:55You on the shelf.
00:29:58Oh, here we are.
00:29:59Why, thank you.
00:30:21What if we were to stay for the season?
00:30:25What about Scotland?
00:30:27What about your cousin?
00:30:29Yeah, I noticed the two of you kept your distance from one another this summer.
00:30:35Which is understandable.
00:30:38We are newlyweds, and yet we began our married life together
00:30:42in a home that Michaela considers hers as much as ours.
00:30:47Perhaps I should have thought of that before suggesting it.
00:30:52We will eventually return to Scotland,
00:30:54but I should like to make a contribution to Parliament this year.
00:30:58We could set up Kilmartin House, make it just ours,
00:31:02and you could be closer to your family.
00:31:04Yes, I would love it.
00:31:11Benedict Bridgerton's here.
00:31:12Who is?
00:31:13Oh my, I think it's my Benedictine.
00:31:15Oh my.
00:31:16Wait, which one is here again?
00:31:21Mr. Bridgerton.
00:31:22Oh, Mr. Bridgerton.
00:31:23Mr. Bridgerton.
00:31:24Over here.
00:31:53Pardon me, young lady.
00:31:54Could I trouble you for the next dance?
00:31:57Uh, sir, you see, I would love to,
00:32:01but I have misplaced my dance card.
00:32:04Oh, that is unlucky.
00:32:07Lord Napier, forgive me for interrupting.
00:32:09I have just found this young lady's dance card.
00:32:11But unfortunately, my name is next.
00:32:24That is true.
00:32:37What is your name?
00:32:38Why did you rescue me?
00:32:40It is rare to see someone beaming with joy
00:32:42at one of these things.
00:32:44It is positively spilling out of you.
00:33:04But I will have you know,
00:33:05I was doing rather well
00:33:06fending off the gentleman on my own.
00:33:08Does he not possess the qualities you seek?
00:33:13Oh, I am not looking for a husband.
00:33:19You are not?
00:33:21No.
00:33:26Excuse me, I meant to be somewhere.
00:33:28Have I offended you?
00:33:29Oh, no.
00:33:30I did not mean to cry.
00:33:31No, do not concern yourself.
00:33:32Have you lost your chakra?
00:33:32No.
00:33:33Is it that we've met?
00:33:34No, I cannot dance.
00:33:36That is the truth.
00:33:37I cannot dance.
00:33:41A lady who cannot dance?
00:33:46Huh.
00:33:48Is this a part of the character you're playing tonight?
00:33:51A silver ingenue.
00:33:53You have seen through me.
00:33:57Clearly, this is my first masquerade.
00:33:59And what role are you playing?
00:34:02Evidently, that of your dancing master.
00:34:04As much as we were all pretending here tonight,
00:34:07I think that Ton might be bewildered
00:34:08by the sight of us conducting dance lessons
00:34:10in the centre of the ballroom.
00:34:12Well, there's always the private terrace.
00:34:14I mean nothing untoward.
00:34:15I'm simply avoiding my mother.
00:34:17Of course, I could ask for a chaperone
00:34:19if it would make you more comfortable.
00:34:20Surely there is a maid nearby.
00:34:22I shall have to trust you for tonight.
00:34:34What of him?
00:34:36Um, must he be kind?
00:34:38Of course.
00:34:40Then no.
00:34:58He is a fine choice.
00:35:01Oh, no.
00:35:03That is Benedict Bridgerton, Your Majesty.
00:35:06Excellent.
00:35:07He is rich, handsome, and a Bridgerton.
00:35:10But perhaps there are other gentlemen...
00:35:13We have talked enough.
00:35:32Pardon me, Mamie.
00:35:35You're welcome.
00:35:41Ow!
00:35:44That is my arm.
00:35:48You are mistaken.
00:35:49Right.
00:35:51Excuse me.
00:35:53A clever attempt,
00:35:54but I would recognise my busybody little sister anywhere.
00:35:57No-one else will ever know who I am in the mask.
00:35:59Please.
00:36:00Can I have just one dance with the suitor?
00:36:02One dance will be your last
00:36:03if my mark gets so much as an inkling
00:36:05that you are in attendance.
00:36:07Upstairs.
00:36:09I wish you had stayed in Scotland.
00:36:26No.
00:36:42Looking for me, I hope.
00:36:46It is certainly a pleasant surprise to find you.
00:37:13Lord Anderson, thank you for attending.
00:37:17Pleasure to be had, Lady Bridgerton.
00:37:18Mm.
00:37:25Shall we approach?
00:37:27She did make quite the compliment for our ball last season.
00:37:31Do you remember what she said?
00:37:33Not bad.
00:37:34Not bad.
00:37:36She likes us, and Lady Danbury is there.
00:37:39Let us present ourselves.
00:37:46Mr. and Mrs. Mondrich, your majesty.
00:37:50Your majesty.
00:37:52Your majesty.
00:37:52Where is that Bridgerton boy?
00:38:02Are you enjoying the party, your majesty?
00:38:06Like the Greeks, your torch has been passed.
00:38:09Lady Bridgerton has hosted the first ball,
00:38:11and I have graced it.
00:38:14You are welcome.
00:38:15Indeed.
00:38:16And I am most grateful you chose to attend.
00:38:20I hope next time, Mr. Bridgerton will show more of his face.
00:38:23Well, the other gentlemen need to be more interesting.
00:38:27Where is the fun?
00:38:30I would like for you and me to enjoy ourselves this season.
00:38:34In fact, on that, your majesty,
00:38:38I have been meaning to speak with you.
00:38:41There is a reason I handed over the first ball of the season.
00:38:48I am considering playing less of a part in society this year.
00:38:56As you know, I have contributed much to society and to our young couples,
00:39:02and I have enjoyed it deeply.
00:39:06And your friendship.
00:39:10It has been the honor of my life that you chose me.
00:39:16I treasure every moment.
00:39:22But it is time.
00:39:27I long to travel.
00:39:32To visit my ancestral home.
00:39:36I have not been there since I was four years old.
00:39:41So,
00:39:44I would like to leave
00:39:46at the end of this season.
00:39:49Of course, you and I shall write,
00:39:50and I will be back for visits.
00:39:52But I am leaving.
00:39:55I
00:39:58should like
00:40:00to leave
00:40:02for a time.
00:40:10No.
00:40:11No.
00:40:35Are you laughing at me?
00:40:39No.
00:40:40No, it is all just so...
00:40:46It is a spectacular night.
00:40:52You're not like the other young ladies, you know.
00:40:54It is a relief.
00:40:56And what is wrong with the other young ladies?
00:40:59Well...
00:41:02I'm only...
00:41:03They are...
00:41:05Constantly pursuing you.
00:41:08While I can imagine that is taxing for you,
00:41:10you must remember that those young ladies have spent their entire lives preparing for the pursuit.
00:41:15Hundreds of hours acquiring their accomplishments, endless fittings,
00:41:18not to mention the three hours alone it takes to do up their hair for the five or six hours
00:41:22they will be at this ball.
00:41:23All in the hope that you might simply notice them.
00:41:26Them?
00:41:27Are you not also hoping to be noticed?
00:41:32Truly?
00:41:33Truly.
00:41:36I am merely hoping to enjoy myself.
00:41:39When you seem to be very much.
00:41:47Or...
00:41:48not.
00:41:48Not.
00:41:49It is a lovely evening, but in truth I...
00:41:53cannot help but feel a little out of place at a society function.
00:41:57How can that be true?
00:42:01Perhaps I...
00:42:02feel more comfortable appreciating the details of an event than I do participating.
00:42:09Well...
00:42:09do not worry.
00:42:11I will not tell my mother.
00:42:14Your mother?
00:42:17So this is your home then, which...
00:42:21makes you a Bridgerton.
00:42:23But...
00:42:24you really did not know who I am?
00:42:26Not until now.
00:42:28Well...
00:42:29if I cannot have your name then you cannot have...
00:42:31Benedict, I presume.
00:42:32You were just as Whistledown describes both in appearance and nature.
00:42:37You know me from Whistledown but not from society.
00:42:39You are at a ball but cannot dance and you are singularly self-possessed
00:42:43and yet you do not feel as if you fit in.
00:42:46Who are you?
00:42:47Where did you grow up?
00:42:48Here.
00:42:49In England.
00:42:50In the city or countryside?
00:42:51Between the two.
00:42:52Who are your parents?
00:42:52Mother and father.
00:42:54You know you have managed not to tell me a single thing about yourself.
00:42:58Is that something you do?
00:43:00Put all of the attention on others so that no one might see beneath your surface?
00:43:07Sometimes it is easier to stay in shallow water.
00:43:11Warmer.
00:43:11More pleasant.
00:43:13I like warm and pleasant.
00:43:15Well, it is dull to swim in the same waters day after day even if they are warm and pleasant.
00:43:24Will you not wade out deeper with me?
00:43:29Well, while your point is well taken about the efforts made by tonight's young ladies,
00:43:35I cannot help but feel that their pursuit has very little to do with me.
00:43:40So, perhaps the reason I stay in shallow water
00:43:46is that I too feel like an imposter.
00:43:51But this is your family home.
00:43:59Even more so, here.
00:44:06I believe I still owe you a dance lesson.
00:44:09Why me? Why is it that you wish to dance with me?
00:44:12Uh, because I am a mere mortal.
00:44:14And I do not question what the dance card tells me to do.
00:44:21Very well.
00:44:23First, we bow.
00:44:33Then, you put your hand in mine.
00:44:48Now, you move a little closer.
00:44:51Now, you move a little closer.
00:45:15Then, a simple box step.
00:45:22Mm-hmm.
00:45:27Mm-hmm.
00:45:29Mm-hmm.
00:45:35Mm-hmm.
00:45:36One.
00:45:38Two.
00:45:41Three.
00:45:43One.
00:45:45Two.
00:45:46Three.
00:45:48One.
00:45:49Two.
00:45:50Good.
00:45:52You're quite the teacher.
00:45:54And you are quite the pretend student.
00:45:58Oh, oh, excuse me.
00:46:00Oh, do not worry.
00:46:01Please, do not worry.
00:46:04My sisters have done far worse.
00:46:09One.
00:46:11Two.
00:46:12Three.
00:46:15Two.
00:46:16Three.
00:46:18One.
00:46:19Two.
00:46:20Three.
00:46:21One.
00:46:22Two.
00:46:24Impressive.
00:46:25Dancing already with your eyes closed.
00:46:29I am trying to remember this moment exactly so that if I wish, I can escape here.
00:46:41You are perhaps the most intriguing person I've ever met.
00:46:44If I cannot know your name or where you live, how am I meant to call on you tomorrow?
00:46:53That will not be possible.
00:46:56Hmm.
00:46:57A silver ingenue who can never be seen again.
00:47:00Yeah.
00:47:16We should not.
00:47:19We should not what?
00:47:31We should not have seen.
00:47:39We should not...
00:47:58We should not turn into theoutine...
00:48:05Please tell me your name.
00:48:10What does it mean?
00:48:12Well, it is midnight.
00:48:14Time for everyone to reveal themselves, including you, at last.
00:48:19I must go.
00:48:21My shepherd will be looking for me.
00:48:22Please, do not leave.
00:48:40Wait!
00:49:09I can whisk you out of here if you would like.
00:49:11I shall have to face everyone eventually.
00:49:18Oh, excuse me.
00:49:21Watch where you are going.
00:49:31That is Lady Whistledown.
00:49:33Go and make it knowing that there is a diamond here tonight.
00:49:40Miss Bridgety.
00:49:41Miss Rosamund Lee.
00:49:42I am pleased to make your acquaintance.
00:49:44Wonderful to meet you, ma'am.
00:49:45Hello.
00:49:46Oh, hello.
00:49:49Benedict, how are you?
00:49:51It's been an age since I've seen you.
00:49:54I must go.
00:50:04I must go.
00:50:40Well, how was it?
00:50:43Well, tell me everything.
00:50:45Something.
00:50:47Did you enjoy yourself?
00:50:50It was the most extraordinary night of my life.
00:50:53It was...
00:50:55They are here.
00:50:59I've said everything exactly as you would have done it.
00:51:02You've nothing to worry about.
00:51:06Sophie, hey.
00:51:10Both of you, I cannot thank you enough.
00:51:21How horrible it is to be on one's feet all night.
00:51:24There is nothing so taxing as being a debutante.
00:51:27It is better than sitting at home.
00:51:33Sophie, you must have had a pleasurable evening.
00:51:38My evening was like any other, ma'am.
00:51:40Then why is it that you were not waiting here with our tea?
00:51:43My apologies, ma'am.
00:51:45Your beds have been turned down, your hairbrushes cleaned,
00:51:47your nightwear readied, and the tea is here for you now.
00:51:50Please forgive the delay.
00:51:57And how are your evenings?
00:52:00Have you heard of such a thing as a toga?
00:52:02I wish you could have seen...
00:52:04Mr Bridgerton showed considerable interest in me.
00:52:08Did he?
00:52:12Oh, he will.
00:52:14Once his time is not monopolised by that woman he was with.
00:52:18I would not worry, Rosamond.
00:52:20You are my daughter.
00:52:22Whomever he was talking with tonight,
00:52:23she cannot possibly compete.
00:52:34You are excused, Sophie.
00:52:38You are excused, Sophie.
00:52:58Your Majesty, um...
00:53:01I really must tell you,
00:53:02I do not think Benedict Bridgerton is your pick for the season.
00:53:05But he is.
00:53:05Of course.
00:53:06It is just half of the young ladies I observed tonight
00:53:09had their eyes on him,
00:53:10and the Mars are wondering about his intention for the season,
00:53:13but I know Benedict.
00:53:15Are you saying I do not?
00:53:16Oh, I'm saying that...
00:53:19Of all the men of the ton,
00:53:20I would wager that Benedict Bridgerton
00:53:22is the least likely to marry.
00:53:24The very least?
00:53:26And you would wager on that?
00:53:30Oh, well, I did not...
00:53:34When I said wager...
00:53:35We have a wager.
00:53:36Yes.
00:53:37How thrilling for us all.
00:53:40Now,
00:53:42how much are you willing to settle on this bet?
00:53:51Looking for Benedict, I assume?
00:53:53Oh, unfortunately.
00:53:54Yes.
00:53:55I fear he may have left early.
00:53:57But you seem to enjoy yourself tonight.
00:54:00In fact, I did.
00:54:01And I should continue to do so,
00:54:02now that I can enjoy it from,
00:54:04well,
00:54:05the shelf.
00:54:06Which shelf, exactly?
00:54:07The shelf.
00:54:08I have decided to be a spinster.
00:54:10Oh, Eloise,
00:54:11that is not something you simply get to decide.
00:54:13Mama, it has been three seasons since I've been out
00:54:16with absolutely no prospects.
00:54:17Yes, it is true.
00:54:18There are certain young ladies
00:54:19who would be considered on the shelf
00:54:21if they have no prospects of your age.
00:54:22But you would surely have no trouble
00:54:24securing a husband
00:54:25if you simply tried.
00:54:26I do not want to try.
00:54:28Well, you will,
00:54:29once you meet the right gentleman.
00:54:31I gave you and Benedict
00:54:33free reign last season
00:54:34because I had my hands full
00:54:36with Colin and Francesca.
00:54:37But this season,
00:54:38you are both at the very top
00:54:39of my matchmaking list.
00:54:44I think I shall go to bed now.
00:55:02There you are.
00:55:04Mother,
00:55:06I, I've only...
00:55:07Thank you for speaking to the debutantes.
00:55:11I could do with a rest myself.
00:55:15There was so much enthusiasm
00:55:16at the start of the season.
00:55:19It was a tremendous evening.
00:55:23Was it?
00:55:24Have you taken an interest in a young lady?
00:55:32No.
00:55:33Oh.
00:55:34But I can now respect
00:55:37what they were all up against.
00:55:39I mean,
00:55:40hundreds of hours of preparation,
00:55:43all in the hope of simply
00:55:46being noticed.
00:55:50You sound as if you have been
00:55:51made a new man.
00:55:55I'll not say that.
00:55:57In fact,
00:55:58I'm going out for a few drinks tonight.
00:56:00But I promise to be in bed
00:56:02before the sun comes up.
00:56:04Hyacinth, Bridgerton.
00:56:05Go to bed this instant.
00:56:08What harm can it do
00:56:09for me to simply observe?
00:56:11Did Eloise speak with you?
00:56:12About what, exactly?
00:56:15If anyone were holding out hope
00:56:18You come here, young lady.
00:56:19that Benedict Bridgerton
00:56:21would take a wife this season,
00:56:24this author should make it known
00:56:27that she does not wager
00:56:29it will happen.
00:56:35But,
00:56:37believe what you might wish,
00:56:39dear reader.
00:56:40This author knows best
00:56:44that a small amount
00:56:45of make-believe
00:56:47often has the power
00:56:48to remake reality.
00:56:52To lift us up
00:56:54from the drudgery
00:56:55of a humdrum existence.
00:57:02With a little imagination,
00:57:06the impossible
00:57:08seems possible.
00:57:12Dreams
00:57:13seem tangible.
00:57:17And yet,
00:57:18gentle readers,
00:57:22one must
00:57:24eventually
00:57:27wake up.
00:57:28to be
00:57:58a
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