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Seeking Persephone - Season 1 - Episode 02: Part 2
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00:00You, my dear, have received an offer of marriage.
00:03A what?
00:04From an incredibly wealthy gentleman with an old and prestigious title.
00:09Good heavens, I do not know his grace, or any grace for that matter.
00:13This family's happiness is worth every sacrifice.
00:16And you mean to accept the Duke's offer?
00:19Dearly beloved, we are gathered here together in the sight of God,
00:23to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony.
00:27Is your name really Persephone?
00:29It is.
00:30Did you not think to ask?
00:32I had expected someone rather bonk in the tooth.
00:35So had I.
00:36Give the poor girl a chance.
00:38It's not her fault you've ended up with every man's idea of a perfect wife.
00:4424 hours into this ill-conceived marriage and my wife is already sobbing.
00:50This is never going to work.
01:02Dear Persephone, we've been home for two days now and I am nearly dead with boredom.
01:07Athena spends all her time practicing country dances.
01:11I do not think she will find a husband dancing like she does.
01:15No gentleman would want to marry someone who dances like a cow.
01:19I am running around like a heathen and terrorizing the neighborhood.
01:23It's lovely.
01:24I wish you were here so we could be heathens together.
01:28When can I come explore your towers?
01:30You did promise.
01:32I will have my birthday in London, Daphne says.
01:35I will invite you.
01:37If the Duke wants to come he can too, even if he never did talk to me once while I
01:41was at his castle.
01:43Please write to me.
01:45Be sure to put the guinea under the seal.
01:48Your sister Artemis.
01:54You seem in good spirits this afternoon.
01:58I've been reading a letter from my younger sister, Mr. Windover.
02:02We are practically brother and sister.
02:04We needn't be on such formal towns.
02:08Do you miss your family, Harry?
02:10Being here as long as you have been.
02:13I consider Adam my brother.
02:16Being here is being with family.
02:21How is it that the two of you are so close?
02:25He is so hostile towards you.
02:28Adam is hostile towards everyone.
02:30It is just the way he is.
02:33Does he never show any tenderness of feeling?
02:39Not in the two decades I've known him.
02:42Then you forged a friendship with someone who was already adversarial.
02:49Adam saved my skin.
02:52I was something of a runt.
02:54And the other boys at Harrow found that grounds for torturing me.
02:59Adam put a stop to that.
03:01They took orders from him.
03:03They were afraid of him.
03:05They still are.
03:08Everyone is.
03:11But he would have only been seven or eight years old.
03:14Seven.
03:15He was a force to be reckoned with.
03:18By the time he was a shell, he ran Harrow.
03:22Shell?
03:23The youngest year.
03:24Some of the boys, now grown gentlemen, of course, still whimper when they see him.
03:29To be so utterly terrifying when he was only a child.
03:34Well, it wasn't that, exactly.
03:38He was...
03:39Still is remarkably intelligent.
03:43And he is authoritative.
03:45Kind of man few people question.
03:48Even at seven, he was very much that way.
03:51And he is utterly unafraid.
03:55There is nothing that frightens him.
03:58Nothing that intimidates him.
04:08Why won't he ever look at me?
04:12What do you mean?
04:15Never mind.
04:20He never looked at you.
04:25Huh.
04:27That is out of character for him.
04:30Adam usually faces problems directly.
04:32I'm a problem, then.
04:34A poor choice of words on my part.
04:39A great deal has changed lately.
04:41Adam does tend to get more...
04:44I don't know.
04:47Quickly.
04:48When he has a lot in his mind.
04:51So you're saying I shouldn't give up yet?
04:54If I had given up on Adam for being grumpy,
04:57we wouldn't be friends.
04:59How long did it take for him to stop being...
05:02prickly with you?
05:03He still is.
05:06Adam would never admit it.
05:08But he knows I refuse to be bullied.
05:11And I think he respects that.
05:13He keeps trying.
05:15But I think he hopes it'll never work.
05:18So he doesn't like people who are intimidated by him.
05:22He doesn't respect them.
05:25That is a little different.
05:26It is a great deal different to Adam.
05:29Adam likes his mother.
05:31But he doesn't respect her.
05:33Mother Harriet.
05:34I've called it that since I was a boy.
05:37Has made something of a hobby out of pitying Adam.
05:41And he doesn't like that.
05:42Oh! Frustrates...
05:46Frustrates him.
05:50If Adam does not like people to be afraid of him,
05:53why does he go to such lengths to make certain they are?
05:59I have my theories.
06:02But Adam's motivations are not a topic I am willing to discuss.
06:07I am attempting to find my place here.
06:10And claim a degree of equanimity with my new husband.
06:16I need help if I am to have any hope of understanding Adam.
06:21Most people do not even try.
06:23But he is worth sorting out Persephone.
06:27I promise you.
06:30He is.
06:37He really never looks at you.
06:43Something about you has ruffled him.
06:48Nothing ruffles Adam.
07:13He is.
07:17He is.
07:18He is.
07:19He is.
07:19He is.
07:19He is.
07:23He is a bit skittish this morning.
07:25It has been so cold and all.
07:27Haven't you a horse that isn't skittish about cold?
07:29What?
07:30Atlas behaves in the cold.
07:33Who named the horse Atlas?
07:34His grace did.
07:36And his grace does not think it a ridiculous name.
07:39It being Greek and mythological.
07:43Well he named his own monk Zeus.
07:45And that be one of them heathen gods and all.
07:48Such names are not ridiculous for horses.
07:53Then I had best search the forest for a sorceress.
07:56To transform me into a horse.
07:58Lest I spend the rest of my life doomed to a constant state of ridiculousness.
08:02You would make an atrocious horse, Persephone.
08:05On that we can agree.
08:15What brings you out this early?
08:17I was hoping to attempt to ride again.
08:20How long have you been out of the saddle?
08:22Ten years.
08:26Ten years?
08:27And you were going to attempt to ride alibi?
08:29I know you, Grace.
08:30The Duchess was just asking if you were ailing or upset.
08:34I was thinking Atlas would be good for a grace.
08:38It's a good choice.
08:42Are you really going to try riding again?
08:45To be perfectly honest, I'm not certain one could accurately call my previous experience riding.
08:51Our neighbours, the Uptons, allowed me to ride a pony of theirs on occasion as a child.
08:55If memory serves, it was aged and did little more than shift its weight.
09:01Steady, steady.
09:04She's calm and steady, Grace.
09:06She'll not hurt you.
09:07May I feed her a carrot?
09:10The Uptons pony was fond of carrots.
09:12Well, perhaps the poor thing waddled so much because he was overfed.
09:17That's it, Carl.
09:19That's it.
09:26If she and Atlas part company see to it that Joan has her brought up to the castle.
09:31Don't you want to even see her try?
09:32I've seen enough people quit in my lifetime without witnessing the same thing again.
09:37I think she'll surprise you.
09:47Hey.
09:49I've been over?
09:51Yeah.
10:13I'll notice a few moments, right?
10:16Take care.
10:17Take care.
10:17Take care.
10:20Take care.
10:28Take care.
10:33Take care.
10:37You've had quite a few writing lessons now.
10:39Are you feeling more confident in the saddle?
10:42Quite a bit more.
10:44Tomorrow I intend to attempt to jump the castle wall.
10:47Atlas doesn't know yet.
10:51Just my luck, I'll miss that.
10:53Miss it?
10:54I am for Hoyk in the morning.
10:57Are you certain you couldn't live tonight?
11:01Do you go to Scotland often?
11:04I have an aunt and uncle in Hoyk.
11:06They are always asking me to come for a visit.
11:07And I am always asking you to leave.
11:09How is it that their requests are adhered to and mine are ignored?
11:13Because I know you do not actually want me to go.
11:24I've never been to Scotland.
11:26You live a stone's throw from it now?
11:28Perhaps you and Adam could gad about Hadrian's war sometime.
11:31I do not gad about.
11:33I have not ever been to Shropshire.
11:35Though I hear it is beautiful.
11:38I admit to being very biased on the matter.
11:41But I think it is the most beautiful area of England.
11:44All my family does.
11:46Athena waxes poetic about it quite often.
11:49Evander's letters regularly mention missing Shropshire.
11:54Have you heard from either of your young Navy brothers recently?
11:58The last letter I had from Evander indicated the triumphant the ship they are serving on was not far from
12:04Spain.
12:07There is a great deal of activity in that part of the world just now.
12:14I worry over the boys almost constantly.
12:18And I worry about my sisters and my father.
12:23About quite a few people, truth be told.
12:28Well, rest assured Persephone, you needn't worry about me while I am away.
12:33My aunt and uncle will fuss over me more than sufficiently, leaving you ample energy for gadding about with Adam.
12:41I do not gad about.
12:43I do not gad about.
13:13I do not gad about.
13:49Good afternoon, Adam.
13:51I will not intrude on your solitude for long.
13:54This has arrived and I wish to explain.
13:57Please sit.
14:01I'm fine.
14:02I'm not asking for your comfort, but for my own.
14:05I have no desire to strain my neck looking up as you loom over me.
14:19Now will you open the parcel?
14:21You said you wanted to explain.
14:22After you open it.
14:41You cannot ride without a proper riding habit.
14:45I ordered it because you need one, and I did not think you knew where to obtain it.
14:50You ordered this for me.
14:52I don't know that it is the color you would have chosen, but on blue seemed a good option.
14:59You'll need it when you ride, regardless of its color.
15:02You must have great faith in my ability to learn to ride.
15:06Thus far I am proving a very poor pupil.
15:10Quite a bit better yesterday.
15:12You watched me.
15:15With Harry gone, I have a lot of time on my hands.
15:18Your boots will take longer to arrive.
15:20Well, you've ordered boots for me as well.
15:22Oh yeah, slippers are hardly appropriate for riding.
15:23I haven't been wearing slippers.
15:25You might as well have been.
15:32I don't know what to say, Adam.
15:35It's not necessary for you to say anything.
15:37I only wish to explain.
15:41Thank you, Adam.
15:44This is probably the most beautiful thing I've ever owned.
15:47And it'll be warm.
15:48You chose a good color.
15:50I do like blue.
15:53Oh, I, um, I nearly forgot.
15:57This has arrived for you as well.
16:01I shall leave you to your letter.
16:24There has been a battle at sea.
16:29I'll keep Trafalgar.
16:32I've tried to sustain heavy losses.
16:38And your brothers?
16:41Linus' food is unknown.
16:51Evander is dead.
16:54Evander is dead.
17:02Oh, my God.
17:28She's in pain, and I can't do a blasted thing about it.
17:35Having the first idea where to start.
17:40When Mother was distressed, she just left Faustin.
17:47Persephone hasn't left yet.
17:51So what do I do?
17:54I don't want it to be miserable.
17:57I need it.
18:03Dukes don't need people.
18:09Mother has always preferred being away from me.
18:14Persephone will as well.
18:15I'm not alone.
18:23I don't want to play with her.
18:28I'm not alone.
18:37I don't want to play with her.
19:05Adam?
19:14Adam, I think I hear wolves.
19:45I'm trying to be brave, Adam.
20:22I'm trying to be brave, Adam.
21:08I'm trying to be brave.
21:10I need my family.
21:26You didn't bring a coat.
21:33You'll contract an inflammation of the lungs.
21:36Everyone in London will accuse me of poisoning you.
21:43You'll be warmer inside.
21:52With Harry still gone, the castle will be quiet, and you can find a private spot to go and do
22:00whatever it is you do.
22:01After you cry.
22:05I usually sleep.
22:10And wake up with a headache.
22:14That was awful.
22:18Generally, I can't help myself.
22:25It's falling off.
22:27You're warmer if you just button it.
22:33You really don't want me to be cold.
22:40I don't want you to be miserable.
22:59Adam.
23:08Adam.
23:10Adam.
23:11Adam.
23:11I don't want you to be cold.
23:12Look.
23:40I don't want you to be cold.
23:42You've missed your riding lesson this morning.
23:45I'm afraid I overslept.
23:47And how was your head?
23:49My head?
23:50You said last night that your head hurts after you've been crying.
23:56Does ache a little?
23:59There is an apothecary in Sifton.
24:01He's quite competent.
24:03I could send one of the grooms for some powders.
24:08Don't need any powders just now, but thank you.
24:16John has indicated that Atlas can be saddled whenever you would like to have your riding lesson today.
24:23I'm not sure I'm up for a ride.
24:28Are you certain you do not wish for some powders?
24:31I could have some here before the weather changes.
24:36Rest is what I need most.
24:37But again, thank you for offering.
24:40Yes.
25:05URGENT MESSAGE FOR YOUR GRACE
25:06URGENT MESSAGE FOR YOUR GRACE.
25:17Tell the stables to prepare my swiftest travelling coach and send someone to Sifton for Mr. Johns.
25:21Yes, Your Grace.
25:22Are you leaving, Adam?
25:22Almost on the instant.
25:24Tell Mrs. Smithson to prepare Mr. Windover's usual room.
25:26Is something the matter with Harry?
25:27He's taken exceedingly ill as an in-between here and Hoyk.
25:30What are you intending to do?
25:31Go retrieve him, of course.
25:33If the stables will ever send my carriage, that is.
25:36It looks like it might snow.
25:38That's precisely why I wish to make an immediate start.
25:40But is it safe?
25:41If the weather worsens, you might become stuck on the road.
25:44I can reach the inn before then.
25:45How will I know you're safe?
25:46If I do not return tonight, you can assume that I am waiting out the weather at whatever flea-infested
25:51hostelry Harry's decided to take ill in.
25:53I will assume no such thing.
25:56Simply not returning will tell me nothing.
25:58You could just as easily be half frozen on the side of some road or devoured by wolves or ill
26:02yourself.
26:03You've driven these roads for years. I've never once broken down.
26:07You must promise me you will be careful.
26:10If you do not, I will worry.
26:15Why would you worry about me?
26:19Why wouldn't I?
26:24No one worries about me, Ms. Stephanie.
26:28Someone does now.
26:33Don't.
26:34Afraid I can't help it.
26:36Like crying?
26:40Worrying.
26:42Worrying will probably give you a headache as well.
26:45Then spare me the headache and promise me you will be cautious.
26:59I will be cautious.
27:02I promise.
27:07No.
27:09No.
27:36But I won't fail.
27:58Where is the owner of this establishment?
28:12What can I do for you, Governor?
28:14There is a gentleman staying at this inn, Mr. Windover.
28:17Where is he?
28:24How much is no one worth here?
28:28Like your wave, begging me pardon?
28:30I beg no one's pardon. Where is he?
28:33Set the cove's bill and I'll tell you.
28:37His bill will be settled in the usual manner upon departure.
28:42I'm afraid I'll be adding to the bill then. Inconvenience, you see.
28:47If you're in mind to toss a few extra pounds, you might save yourself some blunt in the end.
28:52A few extra pounds.
28:54What do you feel you are currently holding?
28:57Can't say really. Goes higher all the time, doesn't it?
29:01I get a few shillings been added since we've been talking.
29:09Where is the gentleman who's staying here?
29:11I'll call your accountant due, Hooper.
29:15I ain't got a shilling.
29:19A half-crown?
29:20Where is the gentleman who's staying here?
29:23First door on your right, governor.
29:25Step the hook back.
29:28Step the hook back.
29:28Step the hook back.
29:54If you are dead, don't expect me to eulogize you.
29:59You haven't to tell me to shut up one last time.
30:04What instructions did the physician leave?
30:09I haven't seen one.
30:11Was one not sent for?
30:13I made repeated requests, Your Grace, but I was prevented at every turn by...
30:18Why did you not allow a physician to be summoned?
30:21This gentleman is clearly ill.
30:23I run in a charity, Guff.
30:26Ain't nothing to pay a doctor with, and his manservant here is poorer than he is.
30:31So you left him to grow more ill.
30:34Perhaps to the point of endangering his life.
30:36People die all the time, don't they?
30:40How many have died in this inn?
30:42Waiting for help that was never going to come?
30:45Sick and dying don't fight back.
30:48Makes it easier to settle their bill.
30:50By picking their pockets, no doubt.
30:52Madam.
30:57Can I go back to the castle?
30:59On the looks of you, you'd do better to go directly to a cemetery.
31:03Likely a good idea.
31:05Let's get Mr. Windover to the carriage.
31:07Of course.
31:12How much do you imagine you are owed by Mr. Windover?
31:15Considering everything, I'd settle up for five pounds.
31:18Five pounds.
31:20Nothing you have provided or could provide is worth a tenth of that.
31:23I reckon you can afford it.
31:25And do you demand such exorbitant sums from people who can't afford it?
31:29Someone will always walk away.
31:31Poor Racka.
31:32I'm just making certain it ain't never lay.
31:36You're five pounds.
31:40News hoping we can do business again in the future.
31:45We will.
32:03You've taken Evander.
32:06Please do not take my husband as well.
32:27Take him to his chambers.
32:31Is Mr. Johns here?
32:33Yes, Your Grace.
32:45I told you I'd be careful.
32:48I suppose I should have believed you.
32:52Yes.
32:54You should have.
32:56You look cold.
32:59Time freezing.
33:01You should change into something warm and dry.
33:04Mr. Johns will see to hurry.
33:07You were to be my voice of reason.
33:14Your hand is cold.
33:18So I'm...
33:19My apologies.
33:22If you'll excuse me,
33:24I've been told I ought to change out of this cold, wet cloth.
33:29I'm glad you've returned, Adam.
33:52Does Mr. Johns feel that Mr. Windover will recover?
33:56He does.
33:58Now that Mr. Windover is here,
34:01he had begun making a turn for the worse to that inn.
34:05I shudder to think of the outcome if his grace hadn't rescued him.
34:09While his grace may have carried out the rescue,
34:12your letter is the reason we knew it was necessary.
34:16We are all indebted to you for that.
34:17Mr. Windover is...
34:20Mr. Windover is...
34:21a good man.
34:23Yes.
34:25He is.
34:31Adam.
34:34Mr. Johns believes Harry will recover.
34:39I suspect Harry is too stubborn not to.
34:46What is he in need of?
34:48The apothecary is providing powders in a tisane.
34:52Aside from that, he says Mr. Windover needs rest.
34:55Then we will allow you to see to his comfort.
35:02I...
35:03hadn't had a chance to check on Harry myself.
35:09Bringing Harry here
35:12was the best thing you could have done.
35:16Allowing him to sleep
35:18will be the next best thing.
35:25I suppose I should listen
35:26when offered such sage advice.
35:34I agree.
35:45You've been out in the cold all day, Adam.
35:49I should get some rest as well.
35:52Or you might very well end up as ill as Harry.
36:13I will have the kitchen send you up a tray.
36:15Can I see?
36:18I'll see you soon.
36:18I will.
36:18I'll see you soon.
36:19Bye.
36:19Bye.
36:29I don't know.
37:04Oh, Adam, you've married a coward.
37:10I don't know.
37:46At least she doesn't snore.
37:48I don't know.
38:21Persephone!
38:23Adam!
38:32What?
38:33What?
38:40Ridiculous.
38:47I'm behaving like a ridiculous lackwit.
38:50Panicking over a dream.
38:53Adam?
38:54Adam?
38:54What?
39:00Harry seems a little better this morning.
39:07I am glad he is improving.
39:11So am I.
39:15Are you planning on riding this morning?
39:18I am.
39:19I would rather you didn't.
39:20But I...
39:21I would rather you didn't.
39:26I won't if you really don't want me to.
39:29Good.
39:30I think it would be best if you do not.
39:34What the blazes is wrong with me.
39:38Okay.
39:48Okay.
39:53Okay.
39:54Okay.
40:07Okay.
40:18I will.
40:22I will.
40:24I will.
40:27I will taper this off now.
40:35What?
40:39Let me tell you what...
40:42It will fall now.
40:46I will be afraid of me.
40:48How do I sleep now and me sipping inside?
40:49No, one, no.
40:54Do you think I'm ridiculous?
41:00Ah, you lard buckets.
41:04Adam's been talking again, hasn't he?
41:08He looked me over, studying me very closely.
41:12Then he said, ridiculous.
41:15He once described St. James's palace as ridiculous.
41:19It's his favourite word.
41:24He is so confusing.
41:28All part of his charm, Persephone.
41:37How did he come to have such extensive scars?
41:48Adam was born with a stub, where his right ear was meant to be.
41:54A succession of surgeons came to the castle over the first few years of his life, attempting to find it.
42:01The scars, then, weren't the result of an accident.
42:06They were attempting to fix him.
42:10But, in the end, he still has no ear.
42:15His hearing is still a little muffled on that side.
42:18And he's been left scarred.
42:22In more ways than one.
42:26You need to rest.
42:27I'm fine.
42:28And I won't keep you from it.
42:31If there is anything at all that he needs, do not hesitate to ask.
42:35Thank you, Your Grace.
42:36Thank you, Your Grace.
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