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00:00I consider Adam my brother.
00:02He is so hostile toward you.
00:04Adam is hostile toward everyone.
00:05Don't you want to even see her try?
00:07I've seen enough people quit in my lifetime
00:09without witnessing the same thing again.
00:11I think she'll surprise you.
00:12I am attempting to find my place here
00:14and claim a degree of equanimity with my new husband.
00:18I am for Hoyk in the morning.
00:20Is something the matter with Harry?
00:21He's taken exceedingly ill at an in-between here and Hoyk.
00:24What are you intending to do?
00:25Go retrieve him, of course.
00:28Why did you not allow a physician to be summoned?
00:30This gentleman is clearly ill.
00:33I run in a charity, Gough.
00:35He's hoping we can do business again in the future.
00:38We will.
00:39He is so confusing.
00:41All part of his charm, Persephone.
00:44The blazes is wrong with me.
00:46This has arrived for you as well.
00:48Persephone?
00:50Evander is dead.
01:01Harry was as impertinent as ever when I saw him an hour or so ago.
01:06Take that as an indication that he is recovering.
01:12I received a letter from my sister today.
01:15Which one?
01:16Artemis.
01:17The youngest?
01:20Yes.
01:24She dislikes a governess, but not for any legitimate reason.
01:29She feels weighed down by the continued state of mourning around the house.
01:34And she has asked, again, to be able to come here to visit.
01:44I suggested spring or summer.
01:52Of course, nothing has actually been planned.
01:57We will have to go to London in the spring.
02:00After enduring society and the season, we get to return here, where it's quiet.
02:09Yes.
02:12It is decidedly quiet.
02:34How are you feeling?
02:35Hmm.
02:38Much improved.
02:40Being away from the boar and dagger has contributed greatly to my welfare.
02:44Then you'll be pleased to know it will not be a source of misery any longer.
02:48It is to be shuttered.
02:49Immediately.
02:54Shuttered?
02:56A closer look at Smith's history and practices made closing the place absolutely necessary.
03:01Any man who would withhold food, warmth, medical aid, and the ability to send for help when a person is
03:06in distress, and has done so, time and again, ought not be running an inn.
03:12Hmm.
03:15First you rushed to my rescue.
03:19Then you vanquished the villain who tortured me.
03:23Watch yourself, Adam.
03:25On your own and into the room.
03:29Yes.
03:29People will begin to think you care.
03:31Shut up, Harry.
03:45Barton, what is that infernal noise?
03:50I believe that would be described as lively conversation, Your Grace.
03:54And who is responsible for such lively conversation?
03:58Mrs. Pointer.
04:00No doubt the vicar is here as well.
04:02No doubt.
04:03Are you feeling quite yourself today, Barton?
04:06I hear you. I feel better than I have in years, Your Grace.
04:10It sounds as though Faustin is infested with birds.
04:17A full tea!
04:19I believe Cook was exceptionally excited at the prospect of preparing a tea tree once more.
04:26It's been a while here, Grace.
04:28How is it, Barton, that the vicar and his wife came to be in my drawing room?
04:34I do not recall altering the requirement that all guests be informed that I am not at home.
04:40The vicar was quite specific about seeing, Your Grace.
04:44When I presented the Duchess with Mr. Pointer's card, I thought she'd actually run down the stairs. She was so
04:51pleased to have call us.
04:53How long have the Pointer's been here?
04:55Only a few minutes, Your Grace.
04:57Well, a few minutes is more than most get.
05:05Of course.
05:07Would you like a cup of tea, Adam?
05:08No.
05:09It is a pleasure to see you again, Your Grace.
05:12I doubt that.
05:13What precisely is the reason for your visit here?
05:16Social call, of course.
05:17Of course.
05:18When in the fifteen years that you have served as vicar, has Faustin Castle ever received visitors?
05:23Not once, Your Grace.
05:24Not once.
05:25What has led you to believe that that has changed?
05:29Wishful thinking?
05:30There will be no callers at Faustin Castle. Not today, not in the future.
05:36Faustin Castle is not receiving Your Grace, or you are not receiving?
05:42It is the same.
05:44Forgive me. It is not.
05:47Thank you for your hospitality, Your Grace.
05:51Do you come again?
05:57I will see you on Sunday.
06:00Do not lose hope.
06:02Happiness can be found even in dark times.
06:04Persephone doesn't get to be happy.
06:06That is the ending of the myth according to my youngest sister.
06:10Ah, but it is the ending of the tale according to you that matters most.
06:13You might as well stay and finish your tea.
06:20Cook will be offended if the tray is sent back untouched.
06:24Do sit, dear.
06:26Do try the lemon cake.
06:30Pardon?
06:35Are you sure you wouldn't care for some tea?
06:41I didn't know I was supposed to turn them away.
06:46They might as well finish their tea.
06:49I thought no one wanted to meet me.
06:51I doubt anyone in the neighborhood even made the attempt.
06:55So I could visit the neighbors?
06:56No.
06:59No.
07:01They may attempt to return the favor.
07:04But I...
07:04I will not have Fauston Castle overrun with people.
07:11Of course not.
07:13Thank you for allowing the pointers to remain.
07:16I have been enjoying their visit.
07:22You, of course,
07:24will owe Mrs. Pointer a visit.
07:26I understand she entertains half the county on a regular basis.
07:30I could meet the neighbors that way, then.
07:36If you want to.
08:10Who else was at the vicarage?
08:11Mrs. Milston and her daughter.
08:13Lady Hattisham.
08:14Miss Greenborough.
08:16Hmm.
08:17What did you think of our resident spinster?
08:19She was very quiet.
08:20I was not able to form much of an opinion of her.
08:23Persephone?
08:28It's for me.
08:29You should read it.
08:33Your Grace, Lord, your Empress, Lord of the Admiralty,
08:36as you relate to me,
08:37your inquiries regarding two midshipmen aboard the HMS Triumphant.
08:43Evander Lancaster,
08:44as you've been informed,
08:45succumbed to entry to stay at Travolta and
08:46as you've most lost at that time
08:49has been buried in a cemetery on Travolta
08:51alongside his fallen shipmates.
08:55Go on, Persephone.
08:57There's no bad news.
09:01Midshipman Linus Lancaster.
09:05Sustained only minor wounds in that battle
09:08and remains aboard the Triumphant.
09:12He will, as requested, be granted
09:14shortly when we return that outboard.
09:20The other missive
09:22is from Linus.
09:25Linus has written to me.
09:30I don't know how you managed this, Adam.
09:33You needed answers.
09:35I simply ensured you received them.
09:38This is by far the kindest thing
09:40any person has ever done for me, Adam.
09:42Thank you so, so much.
10:02You did that very well.
10:14I just kissed Persephone.
10:18Hmm.
10:19I noticed.
10:21And, um...
10:26I think Persephone noticed as well.
10:29Which is a good thing, really.
10:31If she hadn't even realised
10:32we were kissing her,
10:33one would begin to wonder
10:34about your technique.
10:36Oh, sh...
10:37I know.
10:38Shut up, Harry.
10:52They're getting louder.
11:02Thank you for my letter, Adam.
11:07Linus sounds happy.
11:09He didn't mention Evander,
11:11which worries me a little.
11:13It was always his way
11:14to avoid topics that were upsetting.
11:20But he did promise to keep writing.
11:28You don't like it
11:29when I thank you
11:29for the things that you do.
11:35But I really am grateful.
11:40If only you could do something
11:42about the wolves.
11:56I don't...
11:57I don't like it.
12:21This is Daphne.
12:30Persephone.
12:36What happened?
12:38You were thrown from a horse.
12:41Are you hurt?
12:42Can you sit up?
12:44I don't know.
12:48Let me help you.
12:50Careful.
12:54How?
12:57Does anything hurt?
13:00You asked me that already.
13:01A person can be killed being thrown from a horse.
13:04Until I'm certain you are not hurt, I'm going to keep asking you questions.
13:12What happened?
13:14I can't explain it to you, Grace.
13:16It's almost like something spoke the horse.
13:18We are fortunate she didn't come to serious harm.
13:21Yes, Eucarist.
13:26Your Abigail can have a hot bath prepared.
13:29That should help with any stiffness.
13:31There really is no need for this much fuss.
13:34When you're too stiff to come down for dinner, you'll disagree.
13:38Careful.
13:40There you are.
13:44That is very kind of you, Adam.
13:46You were thrown from a horse, Persephone.
13:49Any decent gentleman would be concerned.
13:57I can have the kitchen send up a tray if you would rather not come down for dinner.
14:02I really am feeling fine already.
14:05I think I was more startled than anything else.
14:10When I'm a little more sure of myself, might I come riding with you and Harry?
14:18Atlas can't keep pace with Zeus.
14:20Couldn't you rein Zeus in a little?
14:22Or let me join you at the end of your ride when Zeus has slowed down?
14:30Zeus is impatient. He might make Atlas nervous.
14:35Couldn't I at least try?
14:40I would rather you not take that chance.
14:44But you would be there.
14:47Yes, but...
14:49But that is no guarantee.
15:05I'm sorry.
15:07No, no.
15:09I... Adam!
15:33I'm...
15:35Ridiculous.
15:36It is too blasted quiet in here.
15:58What the blazes is taking from?
16:03So you are awake.
16:04Adam!
16:05Are you stiff from your fall?
16:06Does it hurt to walk?
16:11They are loud tonight.
16:16How long do you plan to sit at that window and worry about wolves?
16:19Until they stop.
16:24You should have come in when they first started.
16:28Come in?
16:28And curled up on the bed wrapped up in that blanket.
16:33You knew?
16:35I...
16:37I thought you were asleep.
16:39Asleep?
16:40Oh, I can't sleep.
16:41You've ruined the room for me.
16:43What do you mean I've ruined it?
16:45My bedchamber used to be quiet.
16:46And then you started coming in and making all those noises while you're sleeping.
16:51I make noises?
16:52And you move constantly.
16:55Loud noises?
16:55What?
16:56No.
16:57No.
16:58Like a puppy.
17:01Little noises.
17:04And that doesn't bother you?
17:06I've grown used to it.
17:08I don't want...
17:09to bother you.
17:12You won't?
17:17The wolves don't worry me as much in your bedchamber.
17:23Are they quieter in his?
17:26No.
17:28The way I forget it.
17:29If the pack ever actually makes it into the castle, they'll eat you first.
17:44Good night, Adam.
17:47Good night, Persephone.
17:48Good night.
17:50Good night.
17:58Good night.
18:00Good night.
18:01Good night.
18:03Good night.
18:04I'm sorry.
18:04How did you decide to get married?
18:09Good night.
18:11Good night.
18:12At the time, it seemed like a good idea.
18:19Does it now?
18:28Mrs Adcock said you would
18:31Said I would what?
18:33Regret marrying me
18:42When I visited the vicarage several days ago
18:47Mrs Adcock said that most gentlemen who pay for a wife regret the purchase in the end
18:53It was blatantly obvious she was referring to our marriage settlement
18:59Mrs Adcock had mentioned her sizable dowry at least a dozen times
19:04So I happened to ask Lady Hedisham loudly enough for Mrs Adcock to hear
19:12Whether or not it seemed odd that some ladies found it necessary to offer money to a prospective bridegroom
19:18In order to bring him up to scratch
19:22No gentleman would accept a horse so ill-recommended that he had to be bribed to accept it
19:31I thought Mrs Adcock's tea would come flying out her ears
19:35She looked so livid
19:37Will you compare her to a horse?
19:42I doubt even I could produce such a cunning retort
19:44Well done, Persephone
19:46I have not pulled caps with anyone in years
19:49I'm not ashamed to admit that I enjoyed it
19:53I felt like a regular warrior
19:57Perhaps before I next call at the vicarage
19:59I should try on one of the suits of armour for size
20:01I could check the armoury for a jousting lance
20:04And simply unseat my adversary as she rides up to the vicarage
20:08I would be the terror of the neighbourhood
20:13Well, if it comes to full combat, let me know
20:16I'm rather handy with a crossbow
20:18Maybe Harry could be our page and we could go conquer Adcock Manor
20:22Oh, Harry would make an abysmal page
20:25You might be trusted with a battle axe, though
20:30We would make a wonderfully fearsome team
20:36You see, Adam, marriage to me might not be such a terrible thing for you after all
21:22You wishin' a ride to do, Your Grace?
21:24His alibi is still unhappy
21:26You said he doesn't like the cold?
21:29Nah, it's not just the cold
21:30He was treated badly before
21:33Doesn't trust people
21:35Figures they treated him bad before, they'll treat him bad again
21:39But no one here would ever hurt him
21:41Nah, it doesn't matter
21:43They'll not give you a chance to
21:46They'll fight you till the holy perdition, that one
21:50Seems like a lost cause
21:52Why keep trying?
21:54There's no lost causes, Your Grace
21:57Every creature needs someone who can save them
22:00If they'll only try
22:02There's many hope when you're the sort who tries
22:07This poor creature seems so angry
22:13More afraid than a few years
22:16Been afraid for years
22:19Why?
22:21What happened?
22:25Got torn apart and left behind
22:28Decided to bite before anyone bit first
22:31If nobody gets close
22:35Nobody can hurt him
22:53Welcome back
22:54Good morning to you, Persephone
22:55Good morning
22:58Good morning, Adam
22:59Good morning
23:00Are you wanting to ride?
23:02I was thinking about it
23:03If you do, I fear we'll be forced to postpone our siege
23:08You two are planning a siege
23:14Why do I get the feeling my presence is not particularly appreciated just now?
23:19Well, I would think, Harry, that you would feel that way often
23:23If you go now, you'll have plenty of time to pack
23:25But you'll miss me
23:26I never miss anyone
23:53Your name is on the lips of every member of the tomb
23:57Some are saying that Persephone has left you already
24:01Thank you, Mother
24:05Adam?
24:07May I talk with you for a moment?
24:14Mrs. Smithson skipped this room when she gave me my tour
24:19I haven't ever been in here
24:23No one ever comes into this room
24:25I am overstepping myself
24:27No
24:28No
24:43Who is this you're standing beside, Adam?
24:46My father
24:48I thought he must be
24:50You look very much like him
24:53Do I?
24:55You have the same eyes
24:57And there is something similar about your mouth and the shape of your face
25:01And, of course, you both have dark hair
25:05I suppose there is a resemblance
25:10Your nose is your mother's
25:12I noticed that when I first saw the two of you together
25:19Are you like him in other ways?
25:22My father?
25:23Hmm
25:28I hope so
25:37You wanted to speak to me about something
25:42The triumphant will make port the last week of November
25:46Linus will be granted three weeks, shore leave
25:48Isn't that wonderful?
25:49Yes
25:50The triumphant will be docking at Newcastle
25:52I could be there and see him before he departs for Shropshire
25:56Be there
25:58In Newcastle?
26:00I wouldn't be gone more than a day or two
26:01Of course, I would want to see him off as well
26:04Which would mean going back when the triumphant sets out again
26:08You cannot go
26:14Please, Adam
26:17It would only be a few days
26:21I need to see him for myself
26:24I need to know that he is well and whole
26:27To have even a moment with the only brother I have left
26:30This is important to me, Adam
26:34Things of importance to me should matter
26:44What if he came here?
26:45But you don't allow visitors
26:47Well, it makes more sense than you journeying to Newcastle twice
26:51Linus could come to Fauston before going to see your family
26:54Do you mean it?
26:56I don't say anything
26:57I don't mean
26:59It wouldn't be too much of an imposition
27:01No
27:03I'd very much like to meet the boy myself
27:06Really?
27:08Linus might make a great addition to our siege
27:12Harry would probably faint dead away at the first battle cry
27:20Thank you, Adam
27:35Why do you never leave?
27:39Good afternoon to you, too
27:44Answer the question
27:45Is this a pointed interrogation?
27:48More of an intellectual discussion?
27:50Intellectual discussion
27:55Why do I never leave?
27:59Because I like Fauston
28:00Why?
28:01Free food
28:01I'm in earnest
28:02I need you to be as well
28:03The food is nothing to disregard
28:04Cook is a miracle worker
28:10Aside from that
28:14Fauston is familiar
28:15It's comfortable
28:17So you feel the same way about the house in London
28:20You spend a lot of time there as well
28:21And you've come with me to Kent a few times
28:24This is a pointed interrogation, isn't it?
28:28Look, if you're trying to tell me to make myself scarce
28:30Now that you're married, I completely understand
28:32No, it's not that at all
28:34Then what is it?
28:42I want to know
28:44Why you've stayed around all these years
28:48We're friends, Adam
28:50Friends don't just jump ship
28:53I think your answer about the food was more honest
28:55Did it ever occur to you that I sincerely consider you a friend?
29:04My best friend, in fact
29:09Because of her role
29:12It may have started that way
29:14You saved my skin
29:17So I worshipped you for a while
29:19A bit like an idol
29:20Who could ward off evil spirits, I suppose
29:25But then
29:26Then you landed me a facer for something stupid I did
29:32Or said
29:33I remember that quite well
29:35But not what we were scuffling up
29:36And we were sent down
29:39My parents were away
29:40So we came here
29:44In those two weeks of our expulsion
29:47I met
29:49Adam Boyce
29:50The Duke of Kilda
29:53Still scared the guts out of me
29:56But Adam Boyce
29:58Was just a boy
29:59Like me
30:04Why the sudden interest
30:06In our colourful childhood
30:35Looks bridging up there
30:36Doesn't it?
30:38It does
30:43Persephone looks cold, Adam
30:45You should go and keep her warm
30:49Keep her
30:51The fact that my suggestion confuses you
30:54Does not bode well
30:58My friend
31:05It didn't
31:06Confuse me
31:22She is lonely
31:24In this empty castle
31:30Just as mother would
31:37Persephone
31:42I heard them, Adam
31:43The walls, they're inside Falston
31:44They are still outside the castle
31:46They're so loud
31:47They sound so much closer
31:48They are not inside the castle walls
31:51Persephone
31:51Are you certain?
31:54Absolutely
31:57Have tea sent up to my book room
31:59Yes, she agrees
32:11I know
32:12I shouldn't be so afraid of them
32:14But the howling
32:16Sends chills through me
32:20I will have my steward check on the pack
32:22So you can breathe more easily
32:24I had always been told
32:26That there were no more wolves in England
32:28Our pack is descended from the last of the wolves
32:31That roamed the area
32:33And the wild dogs that called the forest home
32:36Are they less vicious than true wolves, then?
32:43They are more wolf than anything else
32:46But they always give the castle a wide berth
33:00I think
33:05I think we should hold a ball
33:07A ball?
33:08Unless you don't want to
33:09I assumed you wouldn't want to
33:11It would mean a lot of people in the castle
33:18Every bride should have a ball
33:23We are still in mourning
33:27I think a wedding ball
33:29Would be permissible
33:33Do you mean
33:39You don't say things you don't mean
33:44No
33:47No, I don't
33:52Yes, Adam
33:54We should host a ball at Fauston
34:00Adam suggested it
34:02Adam
34:05Is in the Adam I know
34:06I am as surprised as you are
34:09He's been doing a lot of uncharacteristic things lately
34:13Barton says Cook is in tears
34:15What did you do to her?
34:17I didn't do anything to her
34:18She's informed about the upcoming ball
34:20She's that upset about it
34:21She's that pleased about it
34:22She's been reduced to weeping at the kitchen work table
34:26How has the rest of the staff reacted?
34:28Mrs. Smithson is rushing about as though the ball is this evening
34:31Instead of three weeks from now
34:32And Barton has simply begun grinning when he thinks I'm not looking
34:36Three weeks from now?
34:37But Adam Linus is coming in three weeks time
34:40Please tell me you haven't changed your mind about his visit
34:43Of course not, Persephone
34:44He can be here for the ball
34:50Why the sudden urge to entertain, Adam?
34:53First, you invite Persephone's brother
34:55And the ball will bring every family of consequence in the northern half of England to Fauston at the same
35:01time
35:02That is precisely the sort of thing that makes you miserable
35:05I don't want you to be miserable
35:07I will not be miserable
35:08You will simply make the rest of us miserable
35:11Perhaps you should put an end to the entire thing and save us the suffering
35:14Shut up, Harry
35:19Harry is not nearly persuasive enough to convince me to cancel Linus' visit
35:24There is no need to worry over that
35:26But there is
35:28You tell me to trust you, but I don't know that I can
35:31There is so much I don't know about you, Adam
35:34So much I don't understand
35:36And that frightens me
35:40I frighten you?
35:41That isn't what I said
35:42It really isn't
35:43Shut up, Harry!
35:45Harry
35:47I am happy to see I am a unifying force
35:50At the moment, Harry Windover, you are a frustrating force
35:52Harry, now would be a perfect opportunity for a timely exit
35:55And taken
36:03I have faults, Persephone
36:06Like any other man
36:08But I am not a liar
36:12I was raised by a man who valued honesty
36:15And loyalty
36:17And keeping one's word
36:21Now I have promised you that your brother will visit you here
36:23And that Fauston Castle will host a ball
36:26And no one, not Harry, not anyone else
36:28Will browbeat me into going back on that promise to you
36:34On any promise to you
36:37I want to believe that
36:40And your happiness does matter
36:43You should believe that, too
36:45I'm beginning to
37:09Good afternoon
37:13You look a bit unwell, poor boy
37:17I'm fine
37:18I was just telling Persephone of all the wonderful balls we used to have here at the castle
37:24Even the London papers were full of every detail of the evening
37:28Who attended, the decorations, the menu
37:35Fullston balls were positively legendary
37:38I'm certain our ball will be far less elaborate
37:41Well, that's why I've rushed back
37:43It could be extraordinary
37:45A few changes to the menu
37:47Perhaps a more dramatic decorating scheme
37:51It is enough that there will be people here
37:53That should be plenty to fill the London papers with pages of shocked commentary
38:00The castle's always been more pleasant when it's been festive
38:04Mrs. Smithson and I have discussed the menu and the preparations
38:07I am quite satisfied with what we've chosen
38:10Hmm
38:12Satisfied and pleased are not the same thing
38:16You'll be desperate to leave before long if something's not done to liven the place
38:21We are holding a ball, Mother
38:23That has always been enough festiveness for you to return to Fauston
38:28It sounds to me like it's hardly a ball
38:34I...
38:35I suppose the arrangements could be made a bit more extensive
38:41Oh, I sound just like Father
38:42I assure you both
38:44I am satisfied and pleased with our current arrangements
38:48They suit my preferences
38:50You really must let me help with future entertainments
38:54We could hold ever so many, both here and in London
38:57You'll have far too much fun to be unhappy
39:04If you'll please excuse me
39:14All of the balls you held for Mother weren't enough to keep her here
39:17So while the blasted blazes am I trying the same approach
39:21Dukes don't need people, you said
39:24We're better off without her
39:27But Stephanie will leave too in the end, everyone does
39:36You will hurt your hand if you keep doing that
39:41Go eat your dinner, Persephone
39:45I intend to
39:49On the desk we'll be fine
39:54I'm not hungry
39:56Perhaps not, but I am
40:01Thank you
40:06Mother
40:07Is taking her meal with Harry
40:09I am eating here
40:12No one eats in this room
40:14You would rather I starve?
40:16If you are truly on the verge of expiring
40:18Then by all means
40:21Take some nourishment
40:34Blasted
40:36Does smell good, doesn't it?
40:37What a shame you aren't hungry
40:39Is that a hint, Persephone?
40:41A hint?
40:43You are trying to convince me to join you
40:46This is for me
40:47If you want something you will have to send to the kitchen for it yourself
40:54You plan to eat an entire chicken?
40:56It is not an entire chicken
40:58I'm not such a very large one at that
41:00In fact, it is a very good thing
41:02There is plenty to go with it
41:04Otherwise I would be in very real danger of wasting away
41:17You didn't expect me to eat an entire chicken, did you?
41:33Thank you
41:33Thank you
41:33For the dinner, Persephone
41:37Thank you for allowing the ball
41:40For inviting Linus to visit
41:44It is nice having something to look forward to
42:03Would you like having more balls?
42:05And entertainments?
42:08I would now and then
42:12But I miss my family more than I miss company
42:17They are so very far away
42:19It sometimes feels as though
42:21I'll never see them again
42:25They may very well go to London for the season
42:28You could see them there
42:30You could see a lot of people there
42:34That should tide you over for a while
42:38I will have to get my fill then, I suppose
43:06To help me
43:09Bye
43:15This is the last episode of the day
43:16Today
43:16You are no longer
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