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Seeking Persephone - Season 1 - Episode 03: Part 3
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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.
03:25Pick him.
03:29The people will begin to think you care.
03:31Shut up, Harry.
03:42Barton!
03:45What is that infernal noise?
03:50I believe that would be described as lively conversation, Your Grace.
03:53And who is responsible for such lively conversation?
03:58Mrs. Pointer.
04:00No doubt the vicar is here as well.
04:02No doubt.
04:04Are 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 Her Grace.
04:44When I presented the Duchess with Mr. Pointer's card, I thought she'd actually run down the stairs.
04:50She was so pleased to have call us.
04:53How long have the Pointers been here?
04:55Only a few minutes, Your Grace.
04:57A 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.
05:33Not 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.
05:45It 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.
06:09Ah, but it is the ending of the tale according to you that matters most.
06:14You 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. Poynter a visit.
07:26I understand she entertains half the county on a regular basis.
07:31I could...
07:32meet the neighbors that way, then.
07:36If you want to.
07:37I'm...
07:37Nope.
07:47Nope.
07:50I'm...
07:50Nope.
07:52Nope.
07:54Nope.
07:55Nope.
08:10Who else was at the vicarage?
08:11Mrs. Milston and her daughter, Lady Hedisham, Miss Greenborough.
08:16What did you think of our resident spinster?
08:19She was very quiet, so I 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, has relayed to me your inquiries regarding
08:37two midshipmen aboard the HMS Triumphant.
08:43Evander Lancaster, as you've been informed to come to entry, sustained at Travolta, and
08:46his most lost at that time has been buried in a cemetery on Travolta alongside his fallen
08:51midshipmen.
08:54Go on, Persephone.
08:57There's no bad news.
09:01Midshipman Linus Lancaster sustained only minor wounds in that battle and remains aboard the
09:09Triumphant.
09:20The other missive is 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 any person has ever done for me, Adam.
09:42Thank you so, so much.
10:02You do that very well.
10:14I just kissed Persephone.
10:18Hmm.
10:19I noticed.
10:21And, um, I think Persephone noticed as well.
10:29Which is a good thing, really.
10:31If she hadn't even realized we were kissing her, one would begin to wonder about your technique.
10:35Oh, shh.
10:37I know.
10:38Shut up, Harry.
10:52They're getting louder.
11:02They're getting louder.
11:03They're getting louder, Adam.
11:07Linus sounds happy.
11:09He didn't mention Evander, which worries me a little.
11:13It was always his way to avoid topics that were upsetting.
11:20But he did promise to keep writing.
11:28You don't like it when I thank you for the things that you do.
11:35But I really am grateful.
11:40If only you could do something about the wolves.
11:43The wolves.
12:10The wolves.
12:12I don't know what they need for.
12:13The wolf.
12:21Or the wolf.
12:22Persephone?
12:25This woman!
12:26Persephone?
12:30Persephone?
12:36what happened you were thrown from a horse are you hurt can you sit up I don't know
12:48let me help you
12:57does anything hurt you ask me that already a 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 I can't explain it you great it's almost like something spoke the horse
13:19we are fortunate she didn't come to serious harm yes your Abigail can have a hot bath prepared
13:29that should help with any stiffness really is no need for this much fuss
13:35you're too stiff to come down for dinner you'll disagree
13:44that is very kind of you Adam
13:47you're thrown from a horse Persephone any decent gentleman would be concerned
13:57I can have the kitchen send up a tray if you would rather not come down for dinner
14:01I really am feeling fine already I 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 or let me join you at the end of your ride once Zeus
14:26is slowed down
14:30Zeus is impatient he might make Atlas nervous
14:33Zeus couldn't I at least try
14:40I would rather you not take that chance
14:42I would rather you not take that chance
14:45but you would be there
14:48yes but that is no guarantee
15:04I'm sorry
15:06no no
15:08I... Adam
15:35ridiculous it is too blasted quiet in here
15:58what the blazes is taking from
16:02so you are awake
16:04Adam
16:05are you stiff from your fall does 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
16:27come in?
16:29and curled up on the bed wrapped up in that blanket
16:33you knew?
16:37I... I 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
16:48and making all those noises while you're sleeping
16:51I make noises?
16:53and you move constantly
16:55loud noises?
16:55what no
16:57no like a puppy
17:02little noises
17:04and that doesn't bother you?
17:06I've grown used to it
17:08I don't want
17:09to bother you
17:13you won't
17:17the wolves don't worry me as much
17:19in 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
17:32they'll eat you first
17:45goodnight Adam
17:47goodnight Persephone
17:48goodnight Persephone
17:58Adam?
18:00yes?
18:03why did you decide to get married?
18:11at the time
18:12it
18:13seemed like a good idea
18:19does it now?
18:28Mrs. Adcock said you would
18:31said I would what?
18:33regret
18:33marrying me
18:42when I visited the vicarage
18:44several days ago
18:47Mrs. Adcock said that
18:49most gentlemen who pay for a wife
18:51regret the purchase in the end
18:54it was blatantly obvious
18:56she was referring to our marriage settlement
18:59Mrs. Adcock had mentioned
19:01her sizable dowry
19:03at least a dozen times
19:04so I
19:06happened to ask
19:07Lady Hedisham
19:08loudly enough
19:09for Mrs. Adcock
19:10to hear
19:12whether or not
19:13whether or not it seemed odd
19:14that some ladies
19:15found it necessary
19:16to offer money
19:16to prospective bridegroom
19:18in order to bring him up to scratch
19:22no gentleman would accept a horse
19:24so ill-recommended
19:25that he had to be
19:26bribed to accept it
19:31I thought
19:32Mrs. Adcock's tea
19:34would 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 cutting retort
19:44well done for something
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
20:06as she rides up to the vicarage
20:07I would be
20:09the terror of the neighbourhood
20:13well
20:13if it comes to full combat
20:15let me know
20:16I'm rather handy with a crossbow
20:18maybe Harry could be our page
20:20if we could go conquer Adcock Manor
20:22oh Harry would make an abysmal page
20:25he might be trusted with a battle axe though
20:30we would make a wonderfully fearsome team
20:36you see Adam
20:37marriage to me might not be such a terrible thing for you after all
21:22are you wishing a ride to do you Grace?
21:24his alibi is still unhappy
21:26you said he doesn't like the cold
21:28no it's not just the cold
21:30he was treated badly before
21:33doesn't trust people
21:35figures they treated him bad before
21:37they'll treat him bad again
21:39but no one here would ever hurt him
21:41no it doesn't matter
21:43they'll not give you a chance to
21:46they'll fight you till the holy perdition that one
21:49seems like a lost cause
21:52why keep trying?
21:54there's no lost causes you Grace
21:57every creature needs someone who can save them
21:59if they'll only try
22:02there's many hope when you're the sort who tries
22:07this
22:08poor creature
22:10seems so angry
22:13more afraid than furious
22:16been afraid for years
22:19why?
22:22what happened?
22:24got torn apart and left behind
22:28decided to bite before anyone bit first
22:31if nobody gets close
22:35nobody can hurt him
22:52welcome back
22:54good morning to you Persephone
22:55good morning
22:58good morning Adam
22:59good morning
23:00are you wanting a ride?
23:02I was thinking about it
23:03if you do
23:04I fear we'll be forced to postpone our siege
23:08you two are planning a siege?
23:15why do I get the feeling my presence is not particularly appreciated just now?
23:19I would think Harry
23:21that you would feel that way often
23:22if 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
23:59already
24:01thank you mother
24:05Adam?
24:07may I talk with you for a moment?
24:15Mrs. 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
24:26I 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?
25:21my father
25:22hmm
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, surely
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?
25:59I 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
26:19I
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
26:31to me, Adam
26:34things of importance to me should matter
26:44what if he came here?
26:45but you don't allow visitors
26:47it 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
27:36why do you never leave?
27:39good afternoon to you too
27:43answer 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
28:13Fauston 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 now that you're married I completely understand
28:32no it's not that at all
28:34then what is it?
28:51then what is it?
28:53I think your answer about the food was more honest
28:56did it ever occur to you that I sincerely consider you a friend?
29:04my best friend
29:05my best friend in fact
29:09because of her role
29:12may have started that way
29:14you saved my skin
29:15then
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
29:28then 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 over
29:36and we were sent down
29:39my parents were away so
29:41we 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
30:00like me
30:04why the sudden interest
30:06in our colorful childhood
30:35it looks frigid out 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
31:00it didn't
31:02it didn't confuse me
31:22she is lonely
31:24in this empty castle
31:30just as mother would
31:37Persephone
31:41I heard them Adam
31:43the walls
31:43they'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 he 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
32:25that 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
32:38less 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
33:17every bride
33:19should 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
33:40you don't mean
33:44no
33:47no I don't
33:52yes
33:52Adam
33:54we should host a ball at Fauston
34:00Adam suggested it
34:03Adam
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
34:25how 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
34:45they can be here for the ball
34:49why the sudden urge to entertain, Adam?
34:53first you invite Persephone's brother
34:55and the ball will bring every family of consequence
34:58in the northern half of England to Fauston at the same time
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's visit
35:23there 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 and that frightens me
35:40I frighten you
35:41that isn't what I said
35:42it really isn't
35:43shut up Harry
35:47I am happy to see I am a unifying force
35:50at the moment Harry Windover you are a frustrating force
35:53Harry 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
36:16and 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
36:27not Harry
36:27not 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
36:47I'm beginning to
37:10good afternoon
37:12you look a bit unwell
37:14poor boy
37:15I'm fine
37:18I was just telling Persephone
37:20of all the wonderful balls
37:22we used to have here at the castle
37:24even the London papers
37:26were full of every detail of the evening
37:28who attended
37:30the decorations
37:32the menu
37:35Fauston balls were
37:37positively legendary
37:38I'm certain our ball will be far less elaborate
37:41well that's why I've rushed back
37:42it 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
38:12satisfied and pleased
38:13are not the same thing
38:16you'll be desperate to leave before long
38:19if something's not done to liven the place
38:21we are holding a ball mother
38:22that has always been enough festiveness
38:24for you to return to Fauston
38:27it sounds to me like it's hardly a ball
38:35I suppose the arrangements could be made a bit more
38:39extensive
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
38:56both 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
39:16weren't enough to keep her here
39:17so while the blasted blazes
39:19am I trying the same approach
39:21dukes don't need people you said
39:23we're better off without her
39:27but Stephanie will leave too
39:28in 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
40:48you 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
41:00it is a very good thing
41:02there is plenty to go with it
41:04otherwise I would be in very real danger
41:06of wasting away
41:17you didn't expect me to eat an entire chicken
41:20did you
41:32thank 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
42:29you 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
43:07I will have to get my fill then
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