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Bridgerton - Season 4 - Episode 03: The Field Next to the Other Road
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00:00:28You
00:00:46Remind me of your name again?
00:00:47I did not give it
00:00:52Sophie Beck
00:00:56Well, Sophie Beck
00:00:58We are only a few hours away from London
00:01:00But if you wish to continue sitting in silence
00:01:04I believe we can stretch this ride out into eternity
00:01:07We are not so near to London
00:01:08Look at the constellations
00:01:12Also, it is going to rain
00:01:15I do not think so
00:01:16It is going to rain
00:01:17It is, Doc
00:01:20That was mist
00:01:22And that?
00:01:24A collection of mist
00:01:47I feel we cannot go any faster in this weather
00:01:51I have a cottage not far from here
00:01:53We can wait out the rain there
00:01:58Are you well?
00:01:59I am well
00:02:01Excellent, in fact
00:02:02You are injured
00:02:03I am not injured
00:02:10I may have earned a small bruise from my conversation with Gatlander
00:02:20And here we are
00:02:23Is this your cottage?
00:02:24That is my stable
00:02:27That is my stable
00:02:28My cottage is farther up the way
00:02:29My cottage is farther up the way
00:03:00The crab trees should be here
00:03:01They take care of the house and ground
00:03:03You do have the keys to your own cottage, do you not?
00:03:06I do not need to carry keys
00:03:08Someone simply is here
00:03:15Perhaps the crab trees keep a spare key somewhere
00:03:18I am certain they will return at any moment
00:03:22If they did leave
00:03:23It is likely they got caught in the storm as well
00:03:26In which case we can always retreat to them
00:03:32Gregory?
00:03:32Gregory?
00:03:37How did you...
00:03:38I climbed through the window
00:03:39Servants are resourceful
00:03:49Huh
00:04:03We need to get warm
00:04:05We shall build us a fire
00:04:07You...
00:04:07You do not have to do the housework
00:04:09I shall do it
00:04:10Have you ever lit a fire before?
00:04:13It does not take a genius
00:04:15Wood
00:04:16Meet flame
00:04:20The fire
00:04:23Needs kindling
00:04:31I see
00:04:32I see
00:04:56Very well
00:04:58Where are the servants rooms?
00:05:00That is where the crab trees stay
00:05:02You will be sleeping in your guest bedroom
00:05:04That is unnecessary
00:05:05I am more than happy to sleep upstairs
00:05:06But if you knew Mrs Crabtree
00:05:08You would know that she would not be happy
00:05:09With a stranger in her part of the house
00:05:11Follow me
00:05:20The bed is decent enough
00:05:25And you are welcome to wear anything in the wardrobe
00:05:46You did not mention there was a lady of the house
00:05:47It would not be right for me to wear her clothing
00:05:50Those dresses belong to my sisters
00:05:52And they are old
00:05:52They will not mind
00:05:54Oh
00:05:55Thank you
00:05:57I am going to bed
00:05:59Your injury
00:06:00I can make a compress if you...
00:06:01Oh thank you
00:06:02But I assure you
00:06:02It is nothing
00:06:03Goodnight
00:06:27Go
00:06:29好
00:06:43Oh my gosh
00:06:51Real
00:06:56Mr. Bridgerton?
00:06:59Sir?
00:07:02Are you unwell?
00:07:05Sir?
00:07:09Mr. Bridgerton, you are burning up.
00:07:15This is hardly a bruise. Why did you not say anything?
00:07:22No!
00:07:33This will hurt.
00:07:36Forgive me.
00:08:17Kiss me.
00:08:22What?
00:08:25What?
00:08:26What did you say?
00:08:33Do not leave me.
00:08:37Do not leave me again.
00:08:40My lady.
00:08:47No, I'm not going to die.
00:09:00Do not leave me again.
00:09:02Kiss me.
00:09:03Kiss me.
00:09:04Kiss me.
00:09:05Kiss me.
00:09:06Kiss me.
00:09:26Dearest gentle reader, like a butterfly that flaps its wings in London, causing a tempest at land's end,
00:09:36it seems that the dismissal of a single housemaid from Penwood House some months ago has invited disorder even this
00:09:46author could not have anticipated.
00:09:49So skilled was this maid, apparently, that Lady Penwood was in need of four new maids to replace her.
00:10:00And where better to find new maids?
00:10:06Than amongst the well-trained staff of neighbours and friends.
00:10:12Lady Penwood is said to have enticed Lady Keswick's ladies' maids with promises of better pay.
00:10:22One of Lady Hamilton's laundry maids with the allure of prettier dresses.
00:10:30And poached not two, but three housemaids from the Marquess of Leicester.
00:10:37With a shortage of capable staff already plaguing the ton, it seems Mayfair has fallen into disarray.
00:10:47I hear Lady Keswick has even resorted to asking her scullery maid to do her hair, leading to rather unpleasant
00:10:58results.
00:10:58Now the demand for the best health has soared to new heights, the tempest growing as each household attempts to
00:11:09replenish their ranks.
00:11:12And so the great maid war has begun.
00:11:18Who could have imagined that so very much would be upended by one unassuming maid?
00:11:31Perhaps the lady came over for tea, but the tea made her drowsy.
00:11:37Too drowsy to retire to her own room.
00:11:45Oh, good morning.
00:11:47Pay me no heed.
00:11:50Good morning, Mrs. Crabtree.
00:11:55Oh, this is Sophie.
00:11:58An unchaperoned lady and unidentified injuries.
00:12:03He's on the mend, I assure you.
00:12:10Mr. Crabtree, Sophie, would you give us a moment?
00:12:19If your mother knew how you were...
00:12:24We went to visit our daughter, but we got caught in the storm.
00:12:28But had we known Mr. Bridgerton was here, we would have returned at once.
00:12:33And she was nearly assaulted at her house and then let go of her.
00:12:37Oh.
00:12:39Oh, that poor dear girl.
00:12:41And she came to my aid last night, so she should be treated as our guest.
00:12:44Of course.
00:12:46Of course.
00:12:54Mrs. Wilson.
00:12:56A moment.
00:12:58You are happy here, are you not?
00:13:00Of course, my lady.
00:13:01This made war's business.
00:13:03You have nothing to worry about, ma'am.
00:13:05This is my household.
00:13:07If there were ever any rumblings, they would be dealt with by me.
00:13:16Francesca, would you and Lord Kilmartin like to accompany me in my carriage to the garden
00:13:19party tomorrow?
00:13:20We would, but we have planned an outing with Penelope and Colin.
00:13:23Have you?
00:13:24I hope you do not feel left out.
00:13:26It is simply that...
00:13:27No, you are both married, aren't you?
00:13:28Is that what you were going to say?
00:13:29Well, if Mama has her way, I will also be by the end of tomorrow's party.
00:13:33Well, in fact, I did not accept the invitation on your behalf.
00:13:36Benedict spoke to me before he left, and he convinced me to give you some respite from
00:13:40suitors.
00:13:43Mother, thank you.
00:13:45You are sensible and truly ever-wise.
00:13:48I am glad you think so.
00:13:49I hope you will agree with me, then, that if you are not going out into society, it is
00:13:53perfect timing to chaperone Hyson's finishing lessons.
00:14:00No?
00:14:01What a delightful idea, Mama.
00:14:02Unless, of course, you would prefer to speak to suitors today.
00:14:11Very well.
00:14:13I do have some reading to get through.
00:14:15Well, perhaps you will benefit from the lessons, too, Eloise.
00:14:17Certainly the tutorial on posture.
00:14:26That is not a feather duster.
00:14:28What is madness out there?
00:14:30Yesterday, I watched Lady Abercornship over her own dress, because her maid quit before
00:14:36hemming her garments.
00:14:38She fell over on Rotten Row.
00:14:41Oh, it is all rather amusing.
00:14:43Not that I would laugh at another's misfortune.
00:14:47Oh, no, of course not.
00:14:49May I have some more tea, Varley?
00:14:52Another.
00:14:53Thankfully, that disorder will never affect our household.
00:14:56That is why we treat our staff as members of our family.
00:15:00Is that not true, Varley?
00:15:04As a matter of fact, there is something I must discuss with you, Mum.
00:15:15I have received an offer to work for another household.
00:15:32Oh, I would have loved to have seen the looks on their faces when you rejected them.
00:15:38Oh, God.
00:15:41You did reject them, did you not?
00:15:43Oh, of course.
00:15:45But the offer, the rate for housekeepers, has gone up in 20 years.
00:15:52And I hoped that you might consider, well, increasing my salary.
00:15:59Well, Varley, it is unseemly to discuss matters of money amongst families.
00:16:04Of course, Mum, but it is only because I know you know how often I go beyond my ordinary duties.
00:16:10Varley, you do not need to cheapen yourself by selling yourself.
00:16:16I know your value.
00:16:18If it will make you happier, I will take your request into consideration.
00:16:22Is that satisfactory?
00:16:23Oh, quite.
00:16:25Oh, thank you, Mum.
00:16:28Oh, another?
00:16:30Yeah, please.
00:16:31Oh.
00:16:48That is a lovely pendant.
00:16:52Is there a story behind it?
00:16:55Oh, no.
00:16:57I'm not accustomed to such a low neckline.
00:16:59I usually tuck it behind my collar.
00:17:01Hey.
00:17:03Come along for breakfast, dear.
00:17:21Good day.
00:17:28This looks excellent.
00:17:32It's no trouble.
00:17:52We shall stay while you eat with your guest.
00:17:57Oh, how thoughtful of you, Mrs Crabtree.
00:17:59Please, sit.
00:18:05The Crabtree's have been with me 20 years.
00:18:07Oh, 23.
00:18:09I was a maid at Bridgerton House when Mr Bridgerton was little.
00:18:23Yes?
00:18:24I've never seen anyone eat a meal with such enthusiasm.
00:18:31This is delicious.
00:18:32Mmm.
00:18:32It has been far too long since I've had Mrs Crabtree's breakfast.
00:18:35Well, what has kept you away?
00:18:37He loves his time here in the country.
00:18:39Oh, well, I suppose I have been consumed by my obligations in London.
00:18:49Various affairs.
00:18:55In fact, will you prepare the carriage, Mr Crabtree?
00:18:57We should be making our way back after break.
00:18:59Oh, no.
00:19:00No, no, no.
00:19:01You are injured and in no condition to travel.
00:19:04I'm keeping you in bed until you have made a full recovery.
00:19:07Mrs Crabtree, you are being unreasonable.
00:19:08I am feeling much improved with every bite.
00:19:11If your wound does not heal properly, it could become infected again.
00:19:15You need rest.
00:19:17I've learned it's best to do as she says.
00:19:22I shall assist Mrs Crabtree.
00:19:24You will do no such thing.
00:19:26I've already said.
00:19:27You are my guest.
00:19:31My guest.
00:19:34Then what do you suggest I do?
00:19:36Are you incapable of leisure?
00:19:39I know how to leisure.
00:19:42I know how to leisure perfectly.
00:19:45Perfect.
00:19:52One more enthusiast.
00:19:54Aی ی ی giaiv容
00:19:54i ی ی ی Pon ی ی
00:20:02ی ی Won ی ی Cần
00:20:07ی ی minister ی ی ی ی
00:20:09ی ی ی ی ی ی
00:20:25Oh, goodness.
00:20:53Oh, goodness.
00:21:26Why is Lady Whistledown writing of maids?
00:21:29I am not interested in maids.
00:21:31I do not even think we have them here, Brimsley.
00:21:34We have 142 maids and manservants, Your Majesty.
00:21:41Well, Lady Whistledown should not be concerning herself with maids.
00:21:45I want gossip.
00:21:47Maids are gossip.
00:21:49It is all anyone can talk about.
00:21:51These maid wars are wreaking havoc in every household of the tongue.
00:21:56Yours?
00:21:57No.
00:21:58I pay my maids well and treat them with respect.
00:22:02Brimsley.
00:22:03The royal household is royal, Your Majesty.
00:22:07Maids clamour to get in, not out.
00:22:09Of course.
00:22:11Imagine wanting to leave here.
00:22:13Imagine.
00:22:14What shall we do today?
00:22:15Another game of chess.
00:22:16I have a rope dancer standing by.
00:22:19And there is also a flautist.
00:22:21Whatever amuses Her Majesty most.
00:22:25Rope dancer then.
00:22:42That was very nice.
00:22:57John.
00:23:00Yes?
00:23:04Do you think it unusual we are not yet with child?
00:23:10We are not yet even a year married.
00:23:13And we have only been recommitted these last few months.
00:23:18Do you think there is anything I should be doing?
00:23:22Look, I...
00:23:25Well, I have heard a woman is more likely to conceive if she achieves her pinnacle.
00:23:34You are achieving your pinnacle, are you not?
00:23:38Of course.
00:23:39Yes.
00:23:41Good.
00:23:42Good.
00:24:13Pardon me.
00:24:15Please.
00:24:16Take any book that interests you.
00:24:20Unless you cannot read.
00:24:22Oh, forgive me.
00:24:23I know how to read.
00:24:25Ah.
00:24:26Forgive me.
00:24:27Again.
00:24:29It is rare to encounter with many of you read.
00:24:31The first family I worked for allowed me to be present during their children's lessons.
00:24:36Are you not supposed to be in bed?
00:24:38Do you know what is interesting about spending all day in bed?
00:24:40What?
00:24:41Nothing.
00:24:42If I do not die of infection, I shall die of boredom.
00:24:47A terrible fate indeed.
00:24:49But I did manage to send word back to London in search of work for you and your friend.
00:24:56Hazel.
00:25:01Yeah.
00:25:02And thank you for your help with the situation at Cavendor House, Mr. Bridgerton.
00:25:06Please.
00:25:07If we are past the formality, call me Benedict.
00:25:13If we are past the formality, then perhaps you could tell me more about this fine library.
00:25:20Well.
00:25:21What is the story here?
00:25:25Hmm.
00:25:26I have not seen this in ages.
00:25:28I told my brother Gregory I would mend it for him, but I never got round to it.
00:25:33I think little Gregory would love this kite.
00:25:35Gregory is at Eton now.
00:25:37Ah.
00:25:38Hmm.
00:25:40And these paintings?
00:25:43Uh, unfortunate.
00:25:45It was a passion of mine.
00:25:47For a little while anyway.
00:25:51This is the one.
00:25:53The style is unrestrained, but it gives the impression of real feeling.
00:25:59Yes.
00:26:02That was my intention.
00:26:05You are an artist.
00:26:06Uh, no.
00:26:07I, no.
00:26:08All my paintings are unfinished, and most of them aren't even any good.
00:26:11I dabble, but I am no artist.
00:26:14You need not be so modest.
00:26:17Consider Michelangelo.
00:26:18We may know him for his great works, but he made so many sketches that he deemed inferior,
00:26:23but he had them destroyed in a bonfire.
00:26:25Two bonfires, in fact.
00:26:26I never met a maid who knew so much about art.
00:26:29Tell me, then, about this family who gave you art and reading lessons.
00:26:33Ah.
00:26:33There is not much to say, really.
00:26:35Do not worry, sheepish, now.
00:26:37I do intend to learn your secrets while we're here.
00:26:42I should retire to my room.
00:26:47Sophie.
00:26:49That is my French grammar book.
00:27:01Ah.
00:27:02Raymond.
00:27:04On peut parler en français, si tu préfère.
00:27:37Regardez-moi.
00:27:46Mr. Bridgerton, my good wife is bringing your dinner shortly.
00:27:50And if she sees you out of bed, she may force you to stay in there till next year.
00:28:03Good night, Mr. Bridgerton.
00:28:06Will you please call me Benedict?
00:28:22You call for me, Mum?
00:28:23Yes.
00:28:30Well, go on, then.
00:28:32Open it.
00:28:35A gift.
00:28:36A gift.
00:28:37A gift.
00:28:37For me.
00:28:38I've considered your request, conscientiously, but unfortunately, there is a precedent in this
00:28:46household, and if we raise your wages, we'll have to raise the wages of everyone underneath
00:28:51you, and, well, we simply are not in the financial position to do so.
00:28:56Well, I understand, Mum.
00:28:59But I wanted to give you a token of my appreciation.
00:29:02A gift to let you know how valued you are.
00:29:32I did not know what to say.
00:29:34I knew it.
00:29:35You love them so much that you're speechless.
00:29:38That is quite all right.
00:29:40There is no need to thank me.
00:29:45Your old dresses, Mum.
00:29:47Only two seasons out of date.
00:29:48You will be the star amongst your peers on your day off when you do what you do.
00:29:57Now, I know you must be eager to try it on, but would you please first fetch me my tea?
00:30:03I'm exhausted from sorting through the back of my wardrobe.
00:30:11Of course, Mum.
00:30:15You have to try it.
00:30:17Some of you got it.
00:30:26There you go.
00:30:27Oh!
00:30:29There you go.
00:30:32There you go.
00:30:41The day of the day of the day of the day of the day of the day of the day
00:30:42of the day.
00:30:42I thought you were going to try it.
00:30:42Come on, Cersei.
00:31:14Francesca, I've got to call Martin.
00:31:16There you are.
00:31:17Ah, sincerest apologies.
00:31:19We were delayed at home.
00:31:23Shall we head inside for ice cream?
00:31:25I must say, I could use a cool refreshment.
00:31:28After you.
00:31:34Is it terrible how obvious we are?
00:31:38Never mind, of course, you understand.
00:31:40You and John are newlyweds after all.
00:31:43Yes.
00:31:45And what is it exactly that all newlyweds understand?
00:31:50Well, thankfully for me it is what keeps Whistledown in business.
00:31:54Constant desire for one another.
00:31:56That sensation when two bodies...
00:31:58Yes, thank you, Penelope.
00:32:00Figure me.
00:32:01Sometimes I do forget that I am indeed married to your brother.
00:32:08Without going into details...
00:32:11Do you experience the...
00:32:17Penelope?
00:32:20Yes, of course.
00:32:23Do you not?
00:32:24Here we are.
00:32:25Ice cream all round.
00:32:26All usual.
00:32:27Vanilla.
00:32:42You are most quiet today.
00:32:45My apologies, my dear.
00:32:47I have much on my mind.
00:32:50I can be a discreet here, if you wish.
00:32:58Her Majesty.
00:33:02She likes to keep me close.
00:33:05We spend our afternoons together.
00:33:09It is pleasant.
00:33:12She is my friend.
00:33:15But I am no longer one of her ladies-in-waiting.
00:33:18I have not been for years.
00:33:20She has many ladies-in-waiting.
00:33:23And yet, you remain her only lady-in-waiting.
00:33:26It is no secret that the Queen enjoys little familiarity with her ladies.
00:33:29I wonder why she keeps them.
00:33:32Being a lady-in-waiting is an honour, Alice.
00:33:36One that most would only ever dare to dream of.
00:33:39Of course.
00:33:40Hmm.
00:33:41It is only...
00:33:43Well, if she does not enjoy them, how can they be useful to her?
00:33:47How can they hope ever to fill your shoes?
00:33:50Hmm.
00:34:02No.
00:34:03Absolutely not.
00:34:04I am nearly finished.
00:34:06Put down that pot.
00:34:08Mr Bridgerton says you are his guest, and so you are his guest.
00:34:16That is the comfortable chair.
00:34:18Put yourself in it.
00:34:23Not accustomed to leisure time, are you?
00:34:27I am the same.
00:34:30Sit.
00:34:30How far is the walk into the village?
00:34:32Much too far.
00:34:34Especially with the mud after the storm.
00:34:36I would like to see if there is a mail coach that can take me to the nearest town to
00:34:39seek employment.
00:34:40If Mr Bridgerton told you he would find you work, I assure you he will. He is a man of
00:34:45his word.
00:34:47And suppose if he uses his charm, he may be successful finding something.
00:34:52It can be rather...
00:34:56compelling.
00:35:00Has Mr Bridgerton been improper toward you?
00:35:05No, no.
00:35:09The opposite.
00:35:12Mr Bridgerton is most kind.
00:35:15But I would not mistake his kindness for familiarity.
00:35:20It is important for all of us to remember our place.
00:35:50We almost had to cancel when Lady Hamilton poached our footman.
00:35:54We almost had to cancel when Lady Hamilton poached our footman.
00:35:54I, in turn, had to post the footman from our neighbour's estate just to carry out the heavier furnishing.
00:35:59I hear it has been mayhem.
00:36:01But today shows no indication of it.
00:36:06Your garden is lovely.
00:36:16What a delightful surprise.
00:36:18I did not know that you would be here today.
00:36:21I was hungry to see your smiling face.
00:36:25And I wish to know if you were avoiding me.
00:36:27Avoiding you?
00:36:28I've heard little from you ever since I suggested we spend time alone.
00:36:31Oh, well, I, um, I, I have been contemplating it.
00:36:36It is not my wish to compel you.
00:36:38You need not avoid me if you are not ready.
00:36:40I am ready, but I am, I am ready.
00:36:43I am, well, ready.
00:36:46It has been some time, it is warm, is it not?
00:36:50Would you like to move to another subject?
00:36:51Yes, please.
00:36:57There is nothing like a garden in Fort Bloom, is there?
00:37:03Nothing like that.
00:37:20Lady Penwood. Welcome.
00:37:23We did plan this so long ago.
00:37:26The invitations went out before you stole my coachman.
00:37:30He was a wonder finding the place, by the way.
00:37:33He is quite clever, is he not?
00:37:54Mr. Bridgerton.
00:37:56Benedict.
00:37:57Mr. Bridgerton.
00:37:58You know, you do not have to wear the same dress every day.
00:38:02There's plenty in that wardrobe.
00:38:04I do not wish to dirty any of his sister's other frocks. May I help you with something?
00:38:08I've been staring at the same wall for days.
00:38:10I've committed the cobwebs to memory.
00:38:13I'm going outside.
00:38:14Absolutely not, Mrs. Crabtree would not like it. You need to heal.
00:38:17You may not condemn my actions, but you will have to keep my secret.
00:38:20No.
00:38:21No? I suppose you'll have to come with me.
00:38:23I do not think it prudent.
00:38:25Is fresh air not meant to be restorative?
00:38:26I'm strong enough to manage standing outside.
00:38:29I don't have an idea.
00:38:31Come.
00:38:38Are kites not for children?
00:38:41Perhaps.
00:38:42But how will I know if I've fixed this one if I do not fly it?
00:38:48Do you know where Mrs. Crabtree is?
00:38:50You worry far too much.
00:38:53There we are.
00:39:05Well, perhaps I prefer it this way.
00:39:07When it is in the air, it is much too far away to admire.
00:39:11May I have a look?
00:39:12I have cumulated myself in front of you enough.
00:39:16I will mend it.
00:39:18Just give me a moment.
00:39:20Oh.
00:39:30There.
00:39:30There.
00:39:31That does not look right.
00:39:35Is this your secret?
00:39:36That you are in fact an expert in kite making?
00:39:39I know kites.
00:39:41Do you know how many kites I have flown?
00:39:42I have seven brothers and sisters.
00:39:44It will fly.
00:39:46Don't look right.
00:39:47Yeah.
00:39:58Mm hmm.
00:40:05Ha.
00:40:07My apologies for doubting you.
00:40:09Hm.
00:40:17I've forgotten how much I enjoyed this.
00:40:21I have not flown a kite since I was a little girl.
00:40:25It is good to be reminded of such happy memories.
00:40:34Go on then.
00:40:36Oh no, I am content to observe.
00:40:38I insist.
00:40:39I fixed it for you.
00:40:43Unless...
00:40:46What?
00:40:46You're concerned you might have a bit of fun.
00:41:02Go on, you have to run with it.
00:41:05Go on, go on. If you do not, I will and I'm injured.
00:41:09Go on, go!
00:41:11Go!
00:41:13Oh!
00:41:17You're all right.
00:41:18This is wonderful, thank you Mr. Bridgety.
00:41:21That is it! Keep going!
00:41:23Go, go!
00:41:24Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!
00:41:31Do you see what I'm seeing?
00:41:43I imagine there's a kite at the end of that string.
00:41:47Not the kite. What is happening between him and her?
00:41:54The maid?
00:41:55He certainly does not treat her like a maid.
00:41:58Well, perhaps he likes her.
00:42:02He cannot like her. Do you know what happens to a maid if word spread she has been defiled by
00:42:09a gentleman?
00:42:10My God, woman. Who said anything about defiling?
00:42:13Even the rumour of such a thing could ruin her reputation for life.
00:42:19What lady would want to employ such a maid in her home?
00:42:27While your servants may set the table, it is your duty as a hostess to ensure all is in order.
00:42:32An elegantly laid table can be just as important to the success of your dinner as the guests who have
00:42:36been invited.
00:42:37Because one could never be real friends with someone with poor taste in spoon.
00:42:41Exactly correct, Miss Bridgerton.
00:42:43And do you know what is even more important than what goes on top of your table?
00:42:48The seating plan?
00:42:49The seating plan is the best way to display your exquisite discernment and refinement.
00:42:56It is imperative to know the rank of each guest beforehand.
00:43:00The hostess sat at the head of the table, with the two highest ranking ladies on each side of him.
00:43:05The husbands of these ladies are sat next to the hostess at the other end of the table.
00:43:09Correct. And everyone else?
00:43:11Married couples are to be seated near one another.
00:43:13As well as eligible bachelors and debutantes active in the marriage mart to encourage conversation.
00:43:18Spinsters and the elderly are sat somewhere in the middle.
00:43:22Do you mean that I would have to sit with great uncle Eli?
00:43:25Could you hand me the last cards please, Eloise?
00:43:29Ah.
00:43:31Well, at least the spinsters get to be the flashy silver tassel.
00:43:36Miss Bridgerton, that is grey.
00:43:49In fact, we hardly ever use the West sitting room anymore.
00:43:52So, if you wanted to take some paintings from there for your entrance hall, then I'm sure Mrs. Wilson could
00:43:56help.
00:43:56Mother, what is a pinnacle?
00:44:01A pinnacle?
00:44:02In, are you speaking of?
00:44:04In the bedroom.
00:44:05Oh.
00:44:20Well.
00:44:23Um.
00:44:27I wish to explain this as best I can.
00:44:33I did your sister, Daphne, something of a disservice in this matter.
00:44:36I simply need information.
00:44:39It has been quite some time for me.
00:44:41But, uh, a pinnacle.
00:44:46It is pleasant.
00:44:48It is more than pleasant.
00:44:50It is, uh, a delightful, um, closeness.
00:44:56Closeness.
00:44:59That is, um.
00:45:01God, it is nearly impossible to describe.
00:45:03It's like a shared language.
00:45:05And when you speak the same language, you are able to feel...
00:45:11feel...
00:45:13Ahem.
00:45:14Um.
00:45:16Magical.
00:45:18Special.
00:45:19Feeling.
00:45:21Ahem.
00:45:22Inside.
00:45:23Inside.
00:45:25..
00:47:01Who's there?
00:47:30Who's there?
00:47:37I'm not famed for my patience, though my curiosity is rather strong, so I can wait here forever.
00:47:46You might as well show yourself.
00:48:03What are you doing out here?
00:48:06I am taking my daily walk.
00:48:07How convenient that your daily walk should take you right to where I happen to be swimming.
00:48:14Would you?
00:48:25You are finally wearing a new dress.
00:48:30This suits you.
00:48:33Sir.
00:48:34You know, I would not be offended if in fact you followed me here.
00:48:37I didn't...
00:48:39Of course I did not follow you.
00:48:40I wished to take a walk and Mr. Crabtree informed me there was a lake nearby to which he provided
00:48:45directions and...
00:48:46As I'm a keen listener, I found it.
00:48:50Hmm.
00:48:51A thorough explanation is not always the most commuting one.
00:48:54You should not have been in the lake anyhow.
00:48:55The water is freezing.
00:48:56It isn't in fact quite temporary.
00:48:57And you should not be swimming when you have been unwell.
00:48:59But if we are quite so concerned with shoulds, then you should not have been spying.
00:49:02I was most certainly not spying.
00:49:04I think you were.
00:49:04I was not.
00:49:04You assuredly were.
00:49:05I was not.
00:49:06So you did not notice me?
00:49:07I cannot help but notice you.
00:49:49I apologize.
00:49:51I should not have...
00:49:52No, I apologize.
00:49:53I should...
00:49:56After you.
00:50:02I shall continue my walk.
00:50:05And we shall...
00:50:09Later...
00:50:10Convete.
00:50:16Indeed.
00:50:26Good day, Mrs. Crabtree.
00:50:30Good day, Sophie.
00:50:39Mrs. Crabtree.
00:50:41It's a blind day in the country, is it not?
00:50:46Indeed.
00:50:58What are you doing?
00:51:03Thank heavens, you are healing quite nicely, even though you disobey direct orders to stay
00:51:11the way out of that lake.
00:51:18Yes, Mrs. Crabtree?
00:51:23I have tried to hold my tongue.
00:51:25Oh, you need not silence yourself.
00:51:26You're like a mother to me, in that it is impossible for you not to share your opinions as well.
00:51:34You bring a maid to this house, yet you do not treat her as such.
00:51:43Sophie has been through an ordeal.
00:51:45It is only right we treat her as a guest.
00:51:47Is that all you are treating her as?
00:51:51That she is merely a friend, Mrs. Crabtree.
00:51:54Oh, you may see her as a friend, but her station does not allow her a choice in the matter,
00:51:59does it?
00:52:00Whatever there is between the two of you, she must acquiesce, because it is what you wish.
00:52:11Of course.
00:52:16You're a fine young man, Mr. Bridgerton.
00:52:21And one day, you will meet a suitable young lady.
00:52:26I did, in fact, meet one in London.
00:52:30Oh.
00:52:32What is she called?
00:52:33Well, I met her at the Masqueray Ball my mother hosted, but she left before I could learn her name.
00:52:42Ah, yes, ma'am.
00:52:43I was searching for her, but since I've been held hostage at my own cottage...
00:52:49If this lady is important to you, do not let her be like one of the projects in your study.
00:52:56Something you were passionate about today, but forget about tomorrow.
00:53:01You owe it to yourself to dedicate yourself to something.
00:53:26Oh, a pleasing colour, Ma'am.
00:53:29Thank you, Varley.
00:53:30Since I made room by giving you some of my old dresses, I've had to purchase a few replacements.
00:53:38Mom.
00:53:40I thought you said that money was scarce.
00:53:43And I thought I made myself clear that discussing money with family is unseemly...
00:53:49But we are not family.
00:53:51I am your employee.
00:53:53I assist Mrs Bridgerton with Lady Whistledown.
00:53:56I keep your many secrets.
00:53:57I have seen this through the worst of times.
00:54:00And my reward is witnessing you disport yourself in your new wares...
00:54:04Well, I can barely afford to buy anything practical to wear on my rare day off.
00:54:09I care dearly for you.
00:54:12And your girls.
00:54:14But in spite of all that I do, I am not a member of this family, Ma'am.
00:54:27Oh.
00:54:32If you believe that you will be happier in another household, then I shall not beg you to stay.
00:54:41Okay?
00:54:43You wish to leave.
00:54:44Okay?
00:54:45Here we go.
00:55:07These are from Switzerland, and these are French.
00:55:11I do not know where these are from,
00:55:13but I had those brought to me from Germany.
00:55:16They are delightful.
00:55:18Your Majesty, have you replaced Lady Baird,
00:55:22the lady-in-waiting whom you dismissed?
00:55:26I was sharing my bonbons.
00:55:28And they are exquisite.
00:55:30Your taste is discerning.
00:55:32I was only thinking that perhaps it is time
00:55:34to find you a new lady-in-waiting.
00:55:38You deserve a full court.
00:55:40Yes, yes. I shall talk to the Royal Secretary.
00:55:43If you do not mind, Your Majesty,
00:55:47I should very much like the honour
00:55:49of choosing your new lady-in-waiting.
00:55:52I believe I may have some idea of what you might need.
00:55:56Do you?
00:56:01Agatha, I do not need any of them.
00:56:04They are all dull.
00:56:06Then let me find you someone who is not.
00:56:11If you wish, you may make the attempt, but you will fail.
00:56:16I believe my taste in ladies may be as discerning as your taste in bonbons.
00:56:27I shall bring you someone whose presents you will enjoy.
00:56:39Heavenly.
00:56:51Sophie.
00:56:53Mr. Bridgerton.
00:56:56It is good to see you at the easel.
00:56:58Yes.
00:56:59I am finally starting to feel more like myself.
00:57:07You will be relieved to know Mrs. Crabtree gave me a clean bill of health.
00:57:12I am glad to hear it.
00:57:15For I have been thinking that I should like to return to London.
00:57:20Oh.
00:57:23I woke up thinking the same thing.
00:57:31Well then we are agreed.
00:57:39I am eager to see what employment you are able to find for me.
00:57:43Idle hands and all.
00:57:44Yes, I am eager to help you and return.
00:57:47To my affairs.
00:57:53Of course.
00:57:58Sophie.
00:57:59I am.
00:58:01Yes.
00:58:02I hope you do not.
00:58:08I apologise.
00:58:09It was improper.
00:58:14I regret it.
00:58:20You need not apologise.
00:58:23As soon as we are on the road, we need not speak of it or this episode ever again.
00:58:26No.
00:58:39Because I don't know the nightmare.
00:58:55We must go, you must know.
00:58:56It means to be as a young boy, you know, I suppose.
00:59:04It is not that I do not enjoy your company, Francesca, but
00:59:09we have been sitting here for quite some time.
00:59:12Apologies, I simply...
00:59:22At Gunter's, the pinnacle we were speaking of...
00:59:28Yes.
00:59:31I do not know what the pinnacle is, or means, or where to find it, or how to acquire it,
00:59:36or what is a pinnacle?
00:59:39Have you discussed this with John?
00:59:41My husband.
00:59:42I cannot very well admit I have not known this entire time.
00:59:44So, Francesca, it is common.
00:59:48Think about when you were learning piano forwarding.
00:59:49Penelope, I beg you.
00:59:51No similes, no analogies, no sentimentalities.
00:59:53I just need answers.
00:59:56Very well.
00:59:58Um, it is a sensation that occurs between your legs and spreads throughout your entire body.
01:00:08Your heart will begin to race.
01:00:10You may gasp for air or shout into the night.
01:00:13It would feel like the height of pleasure.
01:00:19Oh.
01:00:20It cannot always only be achieved through the action of love.
01:00:23It can help to be spontaneous, to create a sense of excitement or anticipation,
01:00:27like a bird staring at a warm biscuit.
01:00:30Forgive me.
01:00:31No more similes.
01:00:31It cannot always be achieved through the night.
01:00:33Oh.
01:00:35Francesca.
01:00:36What a surprise to see you here.
01:00:39Eloise.
01:00:41Yes, we were just discussing...
01:00:45Marriage.
01:00:46Tedious married people things.
01:00:48Oh, do not tell me.
01:00:49Are you exhausted by the terribly onerous task of selecting the right spoons?
01:00:55Biscuits, actually.
01:00:56Yes, how to keep them warm.
01:00:59Hmm.
01:01:03Hmm.
01:01:09Sir.
01:01:11Ah, Lady Bridgerton.
01:01:15Apologies for the intrusion.
01:01:17It is anything but.
01:01:18I'm delighted to see you.
01:01:46I...
01:01:49I wanted to tell you, well, I feel it would be best if I shared with you...
01:01:54No, let me say this, or I shall swoon from embarrassment.
01:01:57I may swoon regardless.
01:02:01It has been a long time since I spent time alone with someone, a man.
01:02:06I have never... Edmund was my husband, and there was no one after him,
01:02:10so I put that part of myself away when he died.
01:02:13Well, if you do not wish to...
01:02:14No, I wish to. I wish to very much.
01:02:16Oh, very much.
01:02:18Very much.
01:02:20It's... Well, there are the children.
01:02:21My children, and they are marvellous, but all of them, they are like dogs on a fox hunt.
01:02:26I cannot be their fox.
01:02:28We would need to be discreet, and I cannot cause them any harm.
01:02:34I certainly cannot answer the questions they will have.
01:02:36I can barely speak to you, and you are the person that...
01:02:38I cannot be their fox.
01:02:39If I may.
01:02:40No, there is more.
01:02:41I am mature now.
01:02:44My body... I have had eight children with this body, and I am different now.
01:02:49All of me is different.
01:02:50How will that be?
01:02:51I have...
01:02:53What will... It worked with Edmund very well, but I do not know if it was because it was
01:02:58my Edmund, or...
01:03:00Would it feel like that with another?
01:03:01Well, how could it?
01:03:02Well, perhaps it can.
01:03:04I want it to... I want to be seen and... touched...
01:03:11I want it to be seen and touched by you.
01:03:19I... I am nervous.
01:03:23I understand if this makes you wish to...
01:03:25I will not blame you if, hearing all this, you do not want me.
01:03:47I want you.
01:03:50If possible, I want you more.
01:03:54You've shown me yourself.
01:03:57I am grateful.
01:04:00We need to be in no hurry.
01:04:03I am content, as long as I am in your presence.
01:04:06I am in your presence.
01:04:36I am.
01:04:38I am here.
01:04:40I am.
01:04:51I am.
01:05:22Of tempests and butterflies,
01:05:25this author does believe in the power of a little thing
01:05:29to change the circumstances of the world.
01:05:40But sometimes, no matter how hard a little thing flaps its wings...
01:05:48I assume you have a route to London you wish to offer?
01:05:56If the wind blows the wrong way...
01:06:01No, it would not be my place.
01:06:05Everything goes back to exactly the way it was.
01:06:39It would not be my place...
01:06:51Exactly.
01:06:53It would not be my place...
01:06:55I also would not be my place.
01:06:56It would not be my place to draw.
01:07:00It is a very unique world to take it easy to do.
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