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