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Bridgerton - Season 4 - Episode 04: An Offer from a Gentleman
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00:00:27You
00:00:44We're not far now. Very well.
00:00:50Do you know my new employees well?
00:00:54Very well, in fact. Are they kind?
00:00:57I certainly think so. Do they have any children?
00:00:59Oh. Yes. Many.
00:01:05This is Bridgerton House.
00:01:07You know it?
00:01:08Everyone in town knows Bridgerton House.
00:01:11Are we leaving the carriage and continuing by foot?
00:01:13It would be a short walk.
00:01:15I see. How short, exactly?
00:01:18So short, in fact, that your new job is where I live.
00:01:22Well, where I reside half the time while I fill in for the Viscount.
00:01:28I cannot work for you.
00:01:30Strictly speaking, you will work for my mother, whom you will love.
00:01:35Well, where are you going?
00:01:36I thank you most sincerely for the ride and for your officer, but I will find a position elsewhere.
00:01:41Will you, though?
00:01:43I did write to a few friends, but for some reason their wives were told not to hire you.
00:01:48Then I will return to the countryside where they are less discerning.
00:01:51And what if you do not find anything there?
00:01:53Or worse, what if you end up working again for someone like Philip Cavender?
00:01:56If I had known this was where I would be working, I would never have left Cavender House.
00:02:03Well, I do have some business to transact about the estate this week,
00:02:07but I have no interest in getting in your way.
00:02:11It is a large house.
00:02:14We will hardly see one another.
00:02:20I'm only trying to help.
00:02:22Especially as it seems you do not have another option.
00:02:26I know nothing of what your friends' wives are talking about.
00:02:30There must be some sort of misunderstanding.
00:02:32Of course.
00:02:36I know you.
00:02:38Sophie.
00:02:53Where?
00:02:54If it is not my son who has mastered the art of disappearing.
00:02:57Hello, Mother.
00:02:59Lady Bridgerton.
00:03:01Pleasure to make your acquaintance.
00:03:02Sophie Beck, my lady.
00:03:04Would you excuse us a moment?
00:03:08I'm Mrs. Wilson, the housekeeper.
00:03:10Did she not receive my letter?
00:03:12Yes.
00:03:13The video had returned before you could receive my response,
00:03:15but she says, unfortunately, there are no positions at present,
00:03:18and I must tell you, Mrs. Wilson has heard rumours that this girl is not to be trusted.
00:03:22Mother, I do not pay heed to rumours.
00:03:25I trust her.
00:03:27She saved my life.
00:03:28Are you injured?
00:03:29On the mend, thanks to Sophie.
00:03:31What happened?
00:03:31Well, it's a long story, but I am well, and Sophie desperately needs a position.
00:03:40I understand you saved my son's life, Sophie.
00:03:42I am most grateful you were there in his time of need.
00:03:45It is nothing, truly.
00:03:48Do you have a letter of introduction from your last employer?
00:03:53I...
00:03:54No, it is...
00:03:55Her last employer was most unkind.
00:03:58Philip Cavender.
00:03:59Ah, yes.
00:04:00Well, I never liked that boy.
00:04:03Tell me, then, about your qualifications.
00:04:06I was just telling Mrs. Wilson I am familiar with the newest fashions.
00:04:09I can clean, mend, read, write...
00:04:12She speaks French.
00:04:13And Latin.
00:04:13My, that is most exceptional.
00:04:16Well, perhaps my girls would benefit from a lady's maid.
00:04:20Eloise could use a push.
00:04:21The hyacinth, the companion.
00:04:25It is settled, then.
00:04:27Mrs. Wilson, will you show Sophie to a room?
00:04:29Thank you, Lady Bridgerton.
00:04:32Mr. Bridgerton.
00:04:57Dearest gentle reader, the art of portraiture,
00:05:03is to capture its subjects as they appear in daily life.
00:05:12While allowing the subtleties crackling beneath the surface to shine through.
00:05:19To catch such detail takes an attentive eye,
00:05:23and would be beyond the patience of this author,
00:05:25as my attentive eye is fixed on the comings and goings of Benedict Bridgerton,
00:05:30who has, at last, returned to society.
00:05:35We are back in the hunt.
00:05:36Whistledown will surely be proven wrong about Mr. Bridgerton's intentions.
00:05:40At least she has ceased boring us with those tedious maid walls.
00:05:47Agatha?
00:05:50But a portrait captures only a single moment in time.
00:05:55And whether this current portrait of Mr. Bridgerton
00:05:59signifies any particular interest in the marriage, Mart,
00:06:03this also remains uncertain.
00:06:06For any return to society brings with it a number of compelling distractions.
00:06:12Your charges, Miss Bridgerton and Miss Hyacinth,
00:06:15their rooms are through there.
00:06:20Miss Bridgerton always has her nose in a book
00:06:23and will feign illness to avoid society events.
00:06:26Miss Hyacinth, on the other hand,
00:06:28has tried to sneak into a ball on four separate occasions.
00:06:34Laundry.
00:06:42Kitchen.
00:07:01Jellies are nearly ready, Mrs. Wilson.
00:07:03And Gregory?
00:07:03I'm Mr. Weybaum.
00:07:05Head of schedule, of course.
00:07:07Everyone?
00:07:09This is Sophie.
00:07:11Lady's maid.
00:07:13John.
00:07:14Footman.
00:07:15Would you like her jelly?
00:07:17No. No, thank you.
00:07:18Finally!
00:07:19Someone able to resist John's charms.
00:07:22I think we shall be great friends.
00:07:24Oh, I too could do with a friend.
00:07:26Where did you last work, Sophie?
00:07:28A place like this?
00:07:29No.
00:07:30The house where I worked most of my life,
00:07:32there were only eight of us.
00:07:33Eight?
00:07:33Who did all the cleaning and mending and washing and brushing?
00:07:37Well, I did all of it.
00:07:44Right.
00:07:45Jellies are ready.
00:07:47Let me help carry them.
00:07:48That is not your job, Sophie.
00:07:50I could use the help.
00:07:52Honestly.
00:08:01Oh, it's been so good to see you.
00:08:03You look different.
00:08:04Come here.
00:08:07Were you not shorter before?
00:08:09You might be taller, but he remains scraggly.
00:08:11The best thing about Eton is that sisters are not allowed.
00:08:15Gregory, you missed you!
00:08:22Notice anything different?
00:08:24Um, is your hair darker?
00:08:28Someone is ready for his first shave.
00:08:30Send for the barber at once, quickly, for another one's sprouts.
00:08:33I had your favourite jellies prepared.
00:08:36Jellies?
00:08:37My palate has developed.
00:08:38I enjoy a scotch egg and a stiff cup of tea now.
00:08:41Oh, very mature.
00:08:44Very well.
00:08:45Everyone to the drawing room for tea.
00:09:02Are you home now?
00:09:04Before we head inside, I've omitted more important business,
00:09:07which is that I've returned intent on finding the lady in silver.
00:09:12I thought you had given her up.
00:09:14I would not give up so easily.
00:09:17I am determined to find her.
00:09:19Though it is difficult finding someone who does not wish to be found.
00:09:23Perhaps given the somewhat scandalous manner of your first encounter,
00:09:25a more discreet approach is required.
00:09:28I can have Mrs. Wilson gather the miniatures
00:09:30of all the young ladies on the masquerade guest list.
00:09:33And the other maid I wrote to you about?
00:09:35I assure you she's just as capable.
00:09:37If she can do the work, she is welcome.
00:09:39For my son, who is eager to find a wife, anything.
00:09:47Is she afraid of take care?
00:10:05She is too eager.
00:10:06This is so sweet.
00:10:08I was excited.
00:10:11I'm not afraid to own hands.
00:10:14My son, yes.
00:10:15I told her it's gone.
00:10:15Oh, my dog.
00:10:23Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
00:10:53Miss Sophie!
00:10:55Hazel!
00:10:58I was so worried for you.
00:11:00Nothing to worry about now.
00:11:02Heavens provide.
00:11:03Or in this case, Mr Bridgerton.
00:11:05He said he made you a promise to find me employment.
00:11:08Thank goodness he is a man of his word.
00:11:10Um, we shall speak more soon.
00:11:212, 2, 3, 3, 2, 3, 4, 2, 3, 5, 2, 3.
00:11:27Very good, Miss Hyacinth.
00:11:297, 2, 3, 8, 2, 3.
00:11:31You are meant to be observing my progress, Eloise.
00:11:33You have not looked once.
00:11:35Because if Mama thinks observing your dance steps will inspire me to perfect my own,
00:11:39she will be sorely disappointed.
00:11:42Perhaps a brief respite.
00:11:44In fact, the idea that your lessons would have any influence on me is preposterous.
00:11:48I should be influencing you.
00:11:52Why must either of us influence the other?
00:11:54If you do not wish to watch my dance lessons,
00:11:57perhaps I could read to you from my book about ballerinas.
00:11:59Or I could show you my ribbon collection.
00:12:01I do not wish to read about ballerinas.
00:12:03And I do not wish to speak to suitors.
00:12:05But if life on the shelf requires me to chaperone ever younger relations
00:12:09and listen to their babble about ribbons and ballerinas,
00:12:11I do not think that I can endure it.
00:12:13How do you know you will not like the book?
00:12:15It is about Maurice Saleh.
00:12:17She is famed for inventing her own steps.
00:12:19She was quite a pioneer of dance.
00:12:24I, I have read the book.
00:12:27Si.
00:12:28Are you reading anything now?
00:12:31Miss Edgeworth's Practical Education.
00:12:33I borrowed it at your brother's cottage.
00:12:36I have not read it.
00:12:37Oh, have you read Ennui?
00:12:38Yes.
00:12:39Though I prefer when she writes from the feminine perspective.
00:12:42A point well made.
00:12:44We will have to trade books sometime.
00:12:53Good morning.
00:12:57Are you intent on practising piano forte in private?
00:13:01No, that is not.
00:13:11John?
00:13:12Yes?
00:13:27My apologies.
00:13:28Forgive me.
00:13:30To what do I owe that surprise?
00:13:36Nothing.
00:13:37I was only wanting to...
00:13:42...spontaneously...
00:13:46...enjoy our tea together.
00:13:48Shall we?
00:13:55The spirits are speaking.
00:13:58They are telling me...
00:14:03...for.
00:14:05That cannot be.
00:14:06You must have seen.
00:14:07I have the gift.
00:14:08Oh, if the gift is a sly piece of trickery.
00:14:14If you truly have the gift of second sight,
00:14:17perhaps you can tell us who our new neighbours are?
00:14:23I believe...
00:14:25...it is me...
00:14:26...after I marry a well-to-do gentleman.
00:14:32I have seen a lady coming and going, but no man of the house.
00:14:35Perhaps she is a well-to-do mistress.
00:14:38Mistresses do not live in this neighbourhood Celia.
00:14:41The Tom would not like to associate with a house of...
00:14:44...that kind.
00:14:46But what about you, Sophie?
00:14:48Do you have any hidden talents?
00:14:51Oh.
00:14:52I, um...
00:14:55...unless you consider mending her talent, I have no others to report.
00:15:02Come.
00:15:03We must prepare the ladies for Lady Danbury's dinner.
00:15:15The carriages are nearly ready for you, my lady.
00:15:19Mrs Wilson?
00:15:21Mum?
00:15:22Mrs Wilson.
00:15:24I should...
00:15:25I was wondering...
00:15:27Are you hungry, Mum?
00:15:28No, no, no. My appetite is...
00:15:30I should like to be...
00:15:32I...
00:15:33I would like to have...
00:15:36...tea.
00:15:37But I do not know how to do that.
00:15:39Well, I can have invitations made if you were...
00:15:41Not that kind of tea.
00:15:44Uh, an...
00:15:46...evening tea with...
00:15:48...someone...
00:15:49...alone.
00:15:52How would one arrange such a thing?
00:15:56I would suggest it take place here.
00:15:58I can remove the servants, give them the night off...
00:16:00...and I alone can remain for when you need assistance with your gowns.
00:16:04You will have privacy.
00:16:05Privacy?
00:16:05You do know my children.
00:16:07Can they be out for the evening?
00:16:09Uh, well, I have been...
00:16:10I've been pressing Francesca to host a family dinner.
00:16:13I could be ill.
00:16:15You could.
00:16:16Mum, I will make it my business to ensure any evening tea goes entirely unnoticed.
00:16:22Thank you, Mrs Wilson.
00:16:23Everyone drinks tea, Mum.
00:16:27Yes, that...
00:16:28Yeah, that is true.
00:16:29Everyone drinks tea.
00:16:32Life is meant to be lived.
00:16:47Quite dashing, brother.
00:16:49Oh, good evening, Sophie.
00:16:51Mr Bridgerton.
00:16:52Excuse me.
00:16:54We might be here all night.
00:16:56Truly.
00:16:59How are you finding your position?
00:17:01My sisters are not wearing you out, are they?
00:17:04No, not at all.
00:17:06I find them to be delightfully, er, surprising.
00:17:08Good.
00:17:10I think.
00:17:14Are you still cross at me for bringing you here?
00:17:17No.
00:17:19Everyone has been so generous.
00:17:22In fact, I must thank you for securing a position for Hazel.
00:17:26Oh, of course.
00:17:29Are you attending Lady Danbury's dinner?
00:17:31No.
00:17:32It is only for the ladies, thankfully.
00:17:33Do you not enjoy this Lady Danbury?
00:17:36Oh, I do.
00:17:37Very much.
00:17:38It is only, um...
00:17:41When we were at my cottage, do you remember asking me about whether I ever felt out of place?
00:17:52Oh.
00:17:53Never mind.
00:17:56Are you in need of assistance?
00:17:58It is a slippery little thing and I cannot find my valet.
00:18:00May I?
00:18:02May I?
00:18:03May I?
00:18:31Thank you, Sophie.
00:18:47Tell me, Lady Bridgerton, has Benedict yet found his unknown lady?
00:18:55So, Benedict is the free-spirited reveller Whistledown wrote about.
00:18:58Lady is.
00:18:58I thought so.
00:19:00What a treat to have it straight from the author.
00:19:02I have shown Benedict the miniatures of nearly every young lady who attended the Masquerade Ball
00:19:06and he is somehow certain none are her.
00:19:08You may win your wager with the Queen after all, Mrs Bridgerton.
00:19:12Ah, your wager that Benedict would not take a wife this season?
00:19:15Oh, you must know her, Majesty, back me into it.
00:19:16Well, if our miniature search is any indication, I believe Lady Whistledown would be a wiser woman than I, taking
00:19:21that wager.
00:19:22Is Lady Whistledown all that wise?
00:19:24Or has she, have I, not simply become a pawn for Her Majesty and every eager mama on the town?
00:19:32Well, how exactly does Benedict describe this young lady?
00:19:35I would quite like to search for her. It could do with a purpose.
00:19:39I would love you for it. And I think you know as much as I do, if not more.
00:19:46Here is what I need.
00:19:49My dear?
00:19:51What would you think about hosting a family dinner?
00:19:54Do you not think of time we all saw your new home?
00:19:58I... I do not know if I am ready for that.
00:20:00Do you not know if John and I are ready?
00:20:03In a week then?
00:20:05That should give you enough time?
00:20:08French, Latin and Korean.
00:20:10And she has read more than half the books in our library.
00:20:12About whom are you speaking?
00:20:14My new lady's maid is extraordinary.
00:20:16Sophie is my lady's maid as well.
00:20:18That is quite an unusual education for a lady's maid, is it not?
00:20:21Oh, she is remarkable.
00:20:22She knows more about art than any of our brothers and she has an aptitude for the sciences.
00:20:29What shall we toast?
00:20:31Perhaps to Benedict's button, as it seems it is getting more attention than any of us this evening.
00:20:37To Benedict's button.
00:20:41How is the search going for the young lady from the masquerade?
00:20:45Our mother told Penelope, who told me that you were back on the hunt, but that it was not going
00:20:50very well.
00:20:51You and Penelope and our mother are correct.
00:20:55If I am being honest, she has been a memory in my head for so long now that I can
00:21:00barely remember what she looks like.
00:21:02Benedict!
00:21:03It is good to see you back in town.
00:21:05You remember Miss Virginia?
00:21:06Of course.
00:21:07It is a pleasure to see you.
00:21:09The pleasure is all mine.
00:21:10Excuse us.
00:21:14Hmm.
00:21:15Friends of yours?
00:21:16Yes.
00:21:17Both.
00:21:17Hiscox told me in the countryside that he has taken a mistress and that they are quite in love.
00:21:22That life does not interest me in the least.
00:21:25Do you realise Antony once kept a mistress?
00:21:28Before Kate, of course.
00:21:29Did he?
00:21:30Does not interest me either.
00:21:32It is common though, half the men in here keep mistresses.
00:21:36We must marry according to class, but we do not always love that way.
00:21:41I need another round.
00:21:58Lady Bridgerton, Mrs Wilson said you wish to see me.
00:22:01Sophie.
00:22:02Please, come, sit.
00:22:04I would like you to share tea with me.
00:22:06I have been wishing to show my gratitude to you for saving my son's life.
00:22:10That is kind of you, ma, but I was simply doing my job.
00:22:13No, you were not working for us then.
00:22:14Come.
00:22:18I hear you have won over the hardest Bridgerton to impress.
00:22:22Eloise will not stop talking about you.
00:22:25She says you are most well read.
00:22:29Will you tell me about yourself?
00:22:33What would you like to know, Mum?
00:22:36We can start with how someone as educated as yourself ended up in the countryside.
00:22:41Are you from the same village as the Cavenders?
00:22:44No.
00:22:46I grew up in Aylesbury.
00:22:48The lady I worked for was kind enough to let me sit in on her children's lessons.
00:22:53Cavendish House was a more recent move.
00:22:56And this family before that, is there a reason why you left?
00:23:02The lady of the house and I had a disagreement in the end.
00:23:06One that I do not wish to discuss if you do not mind, ma'am.
00:23:12Very well.
00:23:16And from Cavendish House you went to my cottage?
00:23:18Yes.
00:23:20It was not our intention.
00:23:22But on the ride back a storm broke and then with Mr Bridgerton's injury we could not travel on.
00:23:26Well, I hope you did not find it too tedious, the pair of you all cooped up like that.
00:23:32The crab trees were there of course.
00:23:34But it was anything but tedious.
00:23:37In fact it was one of the happiest weeks of my life.
00:23:42I have always wanted to see that part of the country.
00:23:47And your family, do they still reside in Aylesbury?
00:23:54Unfortunately, my parents have both passed on.
00:23:56I see.
00:24:00I am sorry to hear that.
00:24:05Sophie, I know you viewed this as a temporary position, but if you would like it to be permanent,
00:24:10you should stay on.
00:24:11My girls are most fond of you.
00:24:13Well, we all are.
00:24:15Thank you, Lady Bridgerton.
00:24:17I shall consider it.
00:24:19Good.
00:24:19Now, please, have some cake.
00:24:24They are so much better when warm.
00:24:31There is something about her that makes me want to protect her.
00:24:35It seems almost as if Sophie is running from something.
00:24:40Tell me, what do you think of Alice Mondridge?
00:24:42Oh, she is fantastic.
00:24:45I was rather pleased she joined our evening, especially now that she is helping us look for Benedict's young lady.
00:24:49She thinks she may have a candidate.
00:24:52She's conducting some further investigations.
00:24:54I like her even more then.
00:24:57Violet.
00:25:00I am in a quandary.
00:25:04I have a gift of sorts that I would like to give to Mrs Mondridge, but if I give it
00:25:08to her, it is more a gift for myself.
00:25:12And I know that is selfish, but can I not have something for myself? Is it so wrong?
00:25:18Will this hurt Mrs Mondridge in any way?
00:25:20On the contrary, it will benefit her. She will not like it, but it will.
00:25:25And yet, I believe it will benefit me more.
00:25:31I often worry that to want something for myself is selfish, but I do want particular things.
00:25:40And I should have them. You should have them.
00:25:43It is not selfish to want something for yourself.
00:25:46You have a right to be as happy or as free as you would like.
00:25:50You have done so much for so many, Agatha. You have earned your happiness.
00:25:58I have. Life is meant to be lived.
00:26:08Higher? Lower?
00:26:11They look right to me.
00:26:13I should like everything to be just right before we invite anyone to our home.
00:26:17Are you ever going to tell me what motivated your visit the other morning?
00:26:25My apologies. Do you not know what came over me?
00:26:29I do not know either, but I quite enjoyed it.
00:26:34Did you?
00:26:35Well, I have restrained myself in our private life out of respect for you and your comfort.
00:26:43But if you should like to be more expressive together, I should be happy to comply.
00:26:53I believe I should comply as well.
00:27:08Oh, apologies. I was about to leave.
00:27:10No. Or, I mean, you do not have to. Not on my account, at least.
00:27:17I was admiring the stars. Or attempting to.
00:27:22There are noticeably fewer here than at my cottage.
00:27:29Yes. It seems the natural beauty of the world is dimmed in Mayfair.
00:27:37You do miss our time in the countryside.
00:27:54Good night.
00:27:58Please do not go.
00:28:03I do not want you to.
00:28:09Your mother asked me to stay on permanently today.
00:28:13Hmm.
00:28:15And will you?
00:28:19Ever since I was a child, I have wished to be part of a family like yours.
00:28:23Even to work for one is a dream.
00:28:40You deserve more, Sophie.
00:28:46I do not know if it is wise for me to stay.
00:28:50Because?
00:28:52Because?
00:28:58If you wish to stay, I do not want to jeopardise that for you.
00:29:07No.
00:29:10No.
00:29:12No.
00:29:16Good night, Mr. Mitchell.
00:29:20Good night.
00:29:41Good night.
00:29:42Good night.
00:29:57Good night.
00:30:08Good night.
00:30:12Good night.
00:30:42Good night.
00:30:48Good night.
00:31:17Good night.
00:31:18Good night.
00:31:19Good night.
00:31:23Good night.
00:31:25Good night.
00:31:27Good night.
00:31:28Good night.
00:31:29Good night.
00:31:30Good night.
00:31:30Good night.
00:31:30Good night.
00:31:31Good night.
00:31:34Good night.
00:31:39Her Majesty enjoys a deep curtsy.
00:31:43And I shall speak on our behalf.
00:31:47You should speak only when spoken to.
00:31:49I did not realise the sympathy required so much preparation.
00:31:57Your Majesty, you remember Mrs Alice Mondridge,
00:32:02whose eldest son is heir to the Kent estate?
00:32:09Mrs Mondridge, please tell Her Majesty what you told me.
00:32:14Your Majesty, I have a neighbour who fits the description of his young lady.
00:32:18Exactly. And after some investigating, I believe she may be the very one.
00:32:23Do you?
00:32:24And have you told Lady Bridgerton this?
00:32:27I sent a letter informing Lady Bridgerton just this morning.
00:32:33Let us hope your theory is correct, Mrs Mondridge.
00:32:40Your Majesty?
00:32:42Yes, yes.
00:32:44I suppose she may be my new lady-in-waiting.
00:32:48Thank you, Your Majesty.
00:32:50You...
00:32:54You may withdraw now.
00:33:02You are just in time for tea.
00:33:05And the latest whistle-down.
00:33:08Ah.
00:33:10Dearest gentle reader,
00:33:13Of late, it seems Mayfair's great maid wars are at last beginning to quieten down.
00:33:22And with the hush, the ton is hungry for fresh intrigue.
00:33:27There has been much speculation about which great family is planning to move in next door to Bridgerton House.
00:33:36But, truth be told, this author finds such speculation rather stale.
00:33:44Does one not crave something a little bit more thrilling?
00:33:49Ding.
00:33:53Hmm?
00:33:54Am I interrupting?
00:33:56Nothing.
00:34:01I received a note from Lady Danbury.
00:34:03Mrs Mondridge has a neighbour.
00:34:05She has dark hair.
00:34:06She left town directly after the masquerade ball, but has just returned.
00:34:09And apparently, her parents never gave her or her sisters dance lessons.
00:34:13Well, that is splendid.
00:34:15It must be her.
00:34:17Her name is Miss Hollis.
00:34:19Miss Hollis?
00:34:20Now, with your permission, I will invite her and her mother over for tea.
00:34:24And you will wander in.
00:34:26By chance, of course.
00:34:27And, uh, perhaps it is best if we avoid mention of the masquerade or the glove.
00:34:33I will be the epitome of charm and grace.
00:34:54Oh, she has new premises, and her designs this season are absolutely beautiful.
00:34:59Well, we can visit, but don't tell Papa.
00:35:03Oh, my apologies.
00:35:05I did not know you had company, Mother.
00:35:09Benedict, please let me introduce Lady Hollis and her daughter, Miss Hollis.
00:35:15Hmm?
00:35:17Would you join us?
00:35:25And did you grow up in the countryside?
00:35:27We live between the two.
00:35:29I live from here because we live with the sofa.
00:35:31I breathe with the fresh air when we're here.
00:35:34Cheers.
00:35:35Cheers.
00:35:36We're here.
00:35:48I especially love the freedom that the country allows.
00:35:51It's much easier to be one's true self without being under the watchful eye of society.
00:35:56And what of your other interests, Miss Hollis?
00:35:58Do you enjoy swimming?
00:36:00Swimming?
00:36:01Yes.
00:36:02In a lake, for example, where it is calm and shallow.
00:36:07Or the sea, where things are vast and deep.
00:36:12It sounds almost like a riddle, Mr. Bridgerton.
00:36:15I do quite enjoy a good swim, particularly in the sea.
00:36:19We spent many childhood summers on the coast of France, in fact.
00:36:23Did you?
00:36:23Do you speak French?
00:36:24Oui, bien sûr.
00:36:26Et vous?
00:36:29Un peu, mais pas très bien.
00:36:31Some tutors have said that my pronunciation could be improved, that my jaw moves too rapidly.
00:36:37I would happily disagree.
00:36:39I think you speak perfectly.
00:36:41Whoever told you that is a fool.
00:36:45So, France?
00:36:46Yes.
00:36:47Colin's been to London.
00:36:49He said that it was one of the two.
00:37:01And would anyone care for more tea?
00:37:04Where is Hazel or Celia?
00:37:06They're both presently occupied, so I insisted on helping, sir.
00:37:09Miss Hollis, more tea?
00:37:11If it is not too much trouble.
00:37:13What about in France?
00:37:15They say the weather in Paris is very lovely.
00:37:17Very sunny.
00:37:22We've travelled extensively.
00:37:24The south of France is a little warm.
00:37:27Oh, really, no more for me.
00:37:29Oh, damn it!
00:37:31Benedict, forgive me.
00:37:32I am so...
00:37:33Forgive me.
00:37:34Leave it.
00:37:35Leave it.
00:37:39I will return with another cup.
00:37:46It is rather late, is it not?
00:37:48Yes.
00:37:50Perhaps we should go.
00:37:52We do have a family event to attend this evening.
00:37:55Such a beautiful home.
00:37:57It has always been the dream of mine to visit Bridgerton House.
00:38:00Oh, but surely you were here for the masquerade ball.
00:38:02Oh, yes, I was planning to attend, but sadly I fell ill and could not.
00:38:06Perhaps with all the disguises, I was thought to have been there.
00:38:09Well, I'm glad we could fulfil that dream today.
00:38:13Mr Bridgerton.
00:38:34May I help you?
00:38:35Do not be foolish.
00:38:38Sophie, forgive me.
00:38:39I did not know you would be surfing tea.
00:38:42What does it matter?
00:38:43You are a gentleman.
00:38:45Gentlemen meet eligible young ladies.
00:38:47And I am a maid and I clean up after.
00:38:49It is the way of things.
00:38:51Well, but you shouldn't have to witness it.
00:38:53It is highly unhelpful when you say things like that.
00:38:56Even more so when you fill my head with foolish ideas,
00:38:59as you did last night in this very spot.
00:39:00I have no intention of pursuing Miss Hollis.
00:39:03She can never compare.
00:39:05Compare to what?
00:39:07Why are you always here?
00:39:09Every day, everywhere I turn, there you are.
00:39:12This is the very best position I have ever had.
00:39:15But I cannot stay if you are living here and you are ruining it.
00:39:18You are ruining it all.
00:39:22A bachelor's not meant to live in their bachelor lodgings.
00:39:30Perhaps I should start spending more time there.
00:39:35If it would make you more comfortable.
00:39:37Perhaps you should.
00:39:41Please.
00:39:43I will go then.
00:39:47And I will try to return as little as possible.
00:40:03It would be remiss of you not to, by the way.
00:40:06What?
00:40:09Pursue something with Miss Hollis.
00:40:12That she seemed delightful.
00:40:15A perfect fantasy.
00:40:47That she could do it.
00:40:52That she could do it.
00:40:59That she could do it.
00:40:59No.
00:41:26John!
00:41:29John!
00:41:46Francesca?
00:41:48Yes?
00:41:50You know, you don't have to do that.
00:41:55Do what?
00:41:59You don't have to perform for my sake.
00:42:07You did not reach your pinnacle, did you?
00:42:11No.
00:42:14I did not.
00:42:17And I lied to you.
00:42:18I have not.
00:42:21Ever.
00:42:22And I am certain it is the reason we are not yet with the child.
00:42:25Francesca.
00:42:25Forgive me, I do not know what is wrong with me.
00:42:27Francesca, there is nothing wrong with you.
00:42:32Well, how did you feel before the...
00:42:38Pretend pinnacle.
00:42:43I felt...
00:42:44I felt...
00:42:47lovely.
00:42:52Tingling sensations.
00:42:56Warm.
00:42:58Good.
00:42:59Well, for me...
00:43:02When we are together...
00:43:04It is not only because I wish for children.
00:43:07When we are together, I feel I am travelling closer to you.
00:43:12In my body, of course, but...
00:43:15Also in my heart.
00:43:18Whatever you wish for in life, I will always endeavour to give it to you.
00:43:24Children.
00:43:26Pinnacles.
00:43:29But I also hope you know that you are just right.
00:43:33As you are.
00:43:36We are just right as we are right now.
00:43:41And we have all the time in the world for the rest.
00:44:05She will be down any minute.
00:44:07Hm?
00:44:10She has not spoken a word since she last saw you.
00:44:13Ah.
00:44:14That is what she is like when she is angry.
00:44:16And I know that she is not angry with me.
00:44:19No, she is not.
00:44:23It is quite early for a call, Lady Dunbury.
00:44:27I, er...
00:44:28I wanted to explain.
00:44:29There is nothing to explain.
00:44:30I would like someone to explain.
00:44:32I do not want to be a lady-in-waiting for the Queen.
00:44:34Oh.
00:44:35That is...
00:44:36Wait.
00:44:37You do not want to be a lady-in-waiting?
00:44:39Why?
00:44:40I simply do not want to.
00:44:41But why?
00:44:42Do you even know why?
00:44:44Or are you saying no because I did not ask you?
00:44:46Or because you are scared?
00:44:48She did not ask me.
00:44:49She simply threw me at Her Majesty.
00:44:51Because I needed you calm.
00:44:53Your fear would have taken over and you would have walked in there and spurned the greatest gift anyone could
00:44:58ever give you.
00:44:59Gift?
00:45:01As I said, being a lady-in-waiting is an honour.
00:45:06One that most would only ever dare to dream of.
00:45:08I did not dream of it.
00:45:10You did not dream of Kent House.
00:45:12Yet, here you are.
00:45:14You do not need to dream of something to say yes.
00:45:17You need only be given the opportunity to prove you are worthy.
00:45:20And you are worthy, Alice.
00:45:24You are exactly what she needs.
00:45:27Look at the way you argue with me.
00:45:29The way you will not back down.
00:45:31You are intelligent and of good character.
00:45:35I am not of this world, Lady Danbury.
00:45:38Exactly.
00:45:38You are not of this world.
00:45:40You are different.
00:45:42And perhaps better for having been on the other side.
00:45:44I was once on the other side.
00:45:46But once I was in.
00:45:48I refuse to be anything but unstoppable.
00:45:51And you can be unstoppable standing behind the Queen.
00:45:55Look at the world I have helped her to make.
00:45:59You are not like those other ladies-in-waiting.
00:46:01You will not wait.
00:46:02You will challenge her.
00:46:03You will tell her the truth.
00:46:04And you will always remember that she is the Queen.
00:46:06But you will not always treat her like the Queen.
00:46:11That is what she needs.
00:46:13That is how you earn her friendship.
00:46:16I do not want...
00:46:18Friends with the Queen.
00:46:22I cannot fill your shoes, Lady Danbury.
00:46:25I am not asking you to fill my shoes.
00:46:27I am asking you to serve your Queen and your country.
00:46:31And get your own shoes.
00:46:34I am telling you, Alice.
00:46:39To rise.
00:46:54Francesca said you declined her invitation to dinner tonight.
00:46:56And you departed Bridgerton House in quite a hurry last night.
00:47:00Are the two connected?
00:47:02I simply could do with a little time on my own.
00:47:06I am sorry that Miss Hollis is not your lady in silver.
00:47:10It is all right.
00:47:11I think it is time I end that pursuit.
00:47:14I am not certain she even exists.
00:47:16She may not.
00:47:17At least not in the way you had imagined in your head.
00:47:21Which perhaps is why you were so drawn to her.
00:47:23You have always had the tendency to chase the imagined.
00:47:27Well, you are doing an excellent job raising my spirits.
00:47:29No, no, we all chase the imagined to some extent.
00:47:31I am still expecting to see your father around every corner.
00:47:36But I also know that reality is where love grows.
00:47:39Reality feeds your heart.
00:47:43It is all very well to dream, but Benedict, you can only chase the imagined.
00:47:52There will be others with whom you will find a spark.
00:47:59Young ladies of the town in silver or otherwise.
00:48:05Trust me.
00:48:16I lost that round on purpose because I knew I would lose it.
00:48:20You are fascinating.
00:48:23I know you are on your break, but instead I wish for you all to take the night off.
00:48:29The family is all at Kilmartin House, or otherwise occupied.
00:48:33But you cannot stay here. I want everyone out of the house.
00:48:46Sophie, perhaps it is finally time for you to join us at the tavern.
00:48:50I think I shall.
00:48:53Guess who I convinced to come?
00:48:55Yes!
00:48:57Yes!
00:48:58Sophie!
00:49:02Mrs. Wilson, I wanted to let you know that I have decided to stay on at Bridgerton House.
00:49:08I am very glad of that.
00:49:10You are cherished around here.
00:49:12Truly.
00:49:19Thank you all for coming. I am sorry it took so long to invite you, but we wanted to make
00:49:28sure everything was just right.
00:49:30And things are just right now.
00:49:33I thought our mother was coming.
00:49:35Indeed. In fact, tonight was her idea.
00:49:38Apparently she is ill. And where is Benedict?
00:49:41Perhaps he has the same illness.
00:49:58Do you not think the way Francesca has had everything arranged is perfect?
00:50:02I cannot wait to have a home of my own.
00:50:04Please do not start going on about accomplishments and home decoration and marriage again.
00:50:08I cannot listen to any more of it.
00:50:14You know, lately I have thought you were interested in everyone but me.
00:50:20But I am starting to wonder if in fact you were only interested in yourself.
00:50:35My lord, there is another guest.
00:50:40My lord, there is another guest.
00:50:54I do hope you have missed me.
00:50:56Michaela, what on earth are you driving?
00:51:00Apparently my coachman's stomach cannot handle long journeys.
00:51:05Do fetch him some water in a bucket.
00:51:07Yes ma'am.
00:51:09What a wonderful surprise.
00:51:11Is it?
00:51:12You look as though you have seen a ghost.
00:51:14You look like you're coming.
00:51:15I'm coming here.
00:51:16You don't want me.
00:51:21You're coming.
00:51:23You're coming.
00:51:26Yeah.
00:51:32You're coming.
00:51:35You're coming.
00:51:41You're coming here.
00:52:14You may enter.
00:52:26Mrs. Wilson told me you were serving tea somewhere new.
00:52:31This is new.
00:52:32It is.
00:52:35I must understand that this means...
00:52:37I am the tea that you are having.
00:52:52You can take it slowly.
00:52:53Get on, trust.
00:53:18I am the tea that you are having.
00:53:32I am sure I will.
00:53:36Oh, I have left my coin purse in my room.
00:53:39I shall reach out to tavern.
00:53:49Sophie?
00:53:51Sophie?
00:54:09Sophie?
00:54:11Sophie?
00:54:14Sophie?
00:54:15Sophie?
00:54:16Sophie?
00:54:18Sophie?
00:54:21Sophie?
00:54:22Why are you?
00:55:48If you wish me to leave, I will.
00:55:51But the truth is, I stay away because you consume me.
00:55:58And when I search for you in every room I enter, my heart beats when you're near.
00:56:05The reality of you has become more tantalizing than any fantasy ever could be, and one I cannot live without.
00:56:19I meant it when I said you deserve better, and I'm determined to give it a more.
00:56:26Sophie.
00:56:31Be my mistress.
00:56:41Are you coming, Sophie?
00:56:43We waited for you.
00:56:46Okay.
00:56:58Okay.
00:57:09A wise man once said that all the world's a stage, with us each a role to play.
00:57:20Certainly long-performed roles can begin after a time to feel stifling.
00:57:43What is it?
00:57:47Nothing, nothing. I'm just... happy.
00:57:53But what happens when one decides to play a new game?
00:58:11Will it create something unexpected?
00:58:32Or will it create?
00:58:35I have always wanted to live on Grosvenor Square.
00:58:42Welcome back, Mom.
00:58:45Something worse than one could have ever imagined.
00:58:49What happened?
00:58:50What happened?
00:58:56What happened?
00:59:00What happened?
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