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Bridgerton - Season 4 - Episode 05: Yes or No
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00:00:28You
00:00:31Dearest gentle reader
00:00:33Of all the sweet nothings a man can whisper in a woman's ear
00:00:41This author believes the three most common words in Mayfair
00:00:47May be
00:00:48Be my mistress
00:00:54This author knows of at least one mister
00:00:59Whose wife is not the only woman in his life
00:01:02Certainly such auxiliary pairings are expected
00:01:07But if word has reached this author's ears
00:01:12Then a certain mister should perhaps learn to be more discreet
00:01:24Beings from opposing worlds are often drawn to one another
00:01:42But though a moth may love a flame
00:01:46A letter for you got mixed in with the family's mail this morning
00:01:49Thank you
00:02:01It will burn should they meet
00:02:06It will burn out
00:02:18You
00:02:19You
00:02:20You
00:02:20You
00:03:05Good morning.
00:03:07Good morning.
00:03:10I am concerned that Mrs. Wilson may have oversleep.
00:03:13Mrs. Wilson never oversleeps.
00:03:16Oh, yes, but...
00:03:16And it is very unlikely she would fail to wake you in time for me to sneak away.
00:03:21In fact, I think Mrs. Wilson would sooner walk naked through Mayfair.
00:03:26Marcus!
00:03:27Violet.
00:03:28It's merely that Hyacinth is hosting her ball this week.
00:03:32What? No, it is not a ball.
00:03:34It is a rehearsal for her and her peers to practice what they have learned in their dance lessons.
00:03:39But she seems to think it is a ball.
00:03:41I enjoy seeing how much you enjoy your children's happiness.
00:03:45And I think they would so much enjoy seeing your happiness.
00:03:59This Mr. and Mistress you write about, it is Mr. Hiscox, is it not?
00:04:03Well, please you don't ask me that.
00:04:04No, I thought it was a finely written issue.
00:04:06Well, surely you can tell me.
00:04:08Because I know it is Mr. Hiscox.
00:04:10Half the ton knows.
00:04:12And I thought the whole point of Whistledown is that she always names names.
00:04:16She is rather tired of everyone in the ton expecting her to write whatever they please.
00:04:20I cannot tell you the number of people who told me that gossip.
00:04:23So many people that I decided to write about it.
00:04:25If only to warn Mr. Hiscox to be more cautious.
00:04:28That's to ruin the reputation of his entire family.
00:04:30So it is Mr. Hiscox.
00:04:32Oh.
00:04:35Thanks, miss.
00:04:37I felt safe in London knowing that Penwood house is on the outskirts of town.
00:04:40But do you know that Araminta could be living anywhere now?
00:04:43I'm afraid that I do not know to where she's moved.
00:04:46She and the girls left in such a hurry.
00:04:47And the new lady Penwood only left to take the new housekeeper with her, prays be.
00:04:51Well, whoever the new lady Penwood is, let us hope for your sake she is less...
00:04:54Less of a she-devil.
00:04:56Alfie!
00:04:56Oh, that felt good to say.
00:04:58Then we shall have to see about the new lady Penwood next week after renovations are complete.
00:05:02She's yet to show her face.
00:05:04And your new employers?
00:05:05You have not said who they are.
00:05:07A very pleasant family.
00:05:10Whose name is...?
00:05:12The Bridgers.
00:05:13What?
00:05:14Who?
00:05:15The Bridgetons.
00:05:16Oh.
00:05:17So fair.
00:05:18I knew I recognised those colours.
00:05:21The Bridgetton uniform really suits you.
00:05:23How did this happen?
00:05:24Well, it just seemed to be...
00:05:31I found employment at Cavendor House in the countryside.
00:05:34Philip Cavendor turned out to be a knave.
00:05:35I threw a glass of water in his face.
00:05:37And then Benedict Bridgetton appeared and we kissed a Cavendor's face.
00:05:40We fled together, got caught in a downpour, took refuge at his cottage.
00:05:43Which is not a cottage at all, may I add.
00:05:45I nursed him back to health.
00:05:46He asked me to kiss him while he was asleep.
00:05:47And then I somehow kissed him while we were both awake.
00:05:49He well-nigh kidnapped me and brought me to London.
00:05:51Forced me into a job at his mother's house.
00:05:53We avoided each other until it all became too much to bear.
00:05:55And now he has asked me to be his...
00:05:59His...
00:05:59Good God, he's what?
00:06:01His mistress.
00:06:07And, so, what did you say?
00:06:11We cannot be together, Alfie.
00:06:13It's a terrible thing to have been asked.
00:06:17Is it?
00:06:20You would be given lodging.
00:06:22An allowance.
00:06:23The freedom to come and go as you please.
00:06:25No real duties besides the duty of keeping Mr Bridgetton happy.
00:06:28And am I wrong to imagine that would please you as well?
00:06:32It would certainly please me.
00:06:35What is so terrible about it?
00:06:38Nearly every high society gentleman has a mistress, Alfie.
00:06:42I know that.
00:06:43Better than anyone, surely.
00:06:49Well, what do you mean to do?
00:06:52That is why I sent for you to meet me.
00:06:54To enquire if you know of a position elsewhere.
00:06:57Now that the maid wars have subsided,
00:06:59I hear London has been flooded with more hands than there are positions.
00:07:03There is an opening under the new Lady Penwood.
00:07:05It would be excellent to have you home.
00:07:08But I thought the old Lady Penwood spread the word that you were not to be hired.
00:07:11A letter of introduction from Violet Bridgetton means far more in this town than gossip from Armin to Garth.
00:07:15Lady Bridgetton has written your letter of introduction.
00:07:19She will.
00:07:21I am certain she will.
00:07:23Hopefully before I have to see Mr Bridgetton again.
00:07:34And how is Mrs Modridge?
00:07:37She is at the palace being fitted for her lady-in-waiting position.
00:07:42She's at the palace?
00:07:44Palace at the palace.
00:07:46Very well.
00:07:50What is it?
00:07:53There is a woman.
00:07:54Of course there is.
00:07:55Is it the woman from the masquerade?
00:07:57No.
00:07:58She does not exist, remember?
00:08:00I found a new woman to inspire my foolishness.
00:08:03And I believe that I have upset her.
00:08:07Except it was all I could do.
00:08:10Who is she?
00:08:15And what you did was...
00:08:17She is not a person of any rank and I asked her to be with me.
00:08:23You mean, as your mistress?
00:08:27I cannot ask her to marry me.
00:08:30Making her your mistress is the only way tolerated by society.
00:08:34But no matter her rank, no woman, no man, no person truly desires to be hidden.
00:08:45Did you at least make it clear that you wish in some fantastical world that the two of you could
00:08:51be together legitimately?
00:08:53No.
00:08:54Who?
00:08:56But we are not in a fantastical world.
00:08:59So would not that have been dishonest?
00:09:01It is not about honesty, it is about gesture.
00:09:05How can a woman trust you to navigate a complicated life with her when she cannot trust you even to
00:09:10navigate her feelings?
00:09:39It is quite tight.
00:09:41You look magnificent.
00:09:45Stand taller.
00:10:14Who is this?
00:10:16This is your new lady in waiting, Your Majesty.
00:10:19Mrs Alice Mondridge.
00:10:23You may remember it was she who offered a suggestion
00:10:26as to Mr Bridgerton's unknown lady.
00:10:31You may take your place.
00:10:37And was her suggestion well-founded?
00:10:46Your Majesty, I have not heard.
00:10:53Surely you will find out for me, Lady Danbury.
00:10:56You and I have such crowded diaries of engagements,
00:11:01Your Majesty, I assure you,
00:11:03Mrs Mondridge will deal with this.
00:11:16That can't have happened.
00:11:20Uncle was here.
00:11:22I have never seen his face like that.
00:11:28Good evening, or should I say good morning, nearly.
00:11:33Ah, my deepest apologies.
00:11:34Um, did we keep you up?
00:11:37I have not wanted to break up the festivities,
00:11:39but it is four in the morning.
00:11:42We are planned to have breakfast at 9.30.
00:11:44Is there a reason we are breaking our fast at 9.30?
00:11:47Perhaps we could push it a little later.
00:11:49I fear that would be most unkind to our cook,
00:11:52who will already be up at 6.
00:11:54Considering we have probably kept the entire house awake,
00:11:58apologies, truly, we did not notice the time,
00:12:00perhaps we could give everyone the morning off
00:12:03and find some fruit and bread ourselves.
00:12:05We used to plunder the kitchen all the time when we were children.
00:12:08Yes, it was great fun.
00:12:10I do not wish to do that.
00:12:15Let us keep to our usual time,
00:12:19and we will come to bed now.
00:12:38I do not want Eloise to be present during any of my lessons
00:12:41after my rehearsal,
00:12:42as she is not in the least interested in my future.
00:12:45That is not exactly true.
00:12:47I simply...
00:12:48You do realise, Eloise,
00:12:49that if you are no longer sitting in on finishing lessons,
00:12:51then you must return to the marriage mat.
00:12:53That was our arrangement.
00:12:55What?
00:12:56No, you cannot do that.
00:12:58Well, I believe I just did.
00:12:59Mrs. Wilson, Sophie,
00:13:00shall we make a survey of the Grand Hall for the recital?
00:13:03Hyacinth, let us convene.
00:13:05Hyacinth, surely we can...
00:13:07Hyacinth.
00:13:08I will be there shortly.
00:13:14Lady Bridgerton, may I steal a moment of your time?
00:13:16Of course.
00:13:17Sith, please.
00:13:19Is Hyacinth driving you mad with this recital planning?
00:13:22She acts as if she were making her debut.
00:13:25No, my lady.
00:13:26I am enjoying her enthusiasm.
00:13:29Mum,
00:13:31I know I have not been here for long,
00:13:34and I am so grateful to you for your many kindnesses,
00:13:36but I am also aware that this position was created for me
00:13:39and I should not like to tax her generosity any longer.
00:13:42Sophie, there is no tax, truly.
00:13:43I have been made aware of a suitable position elsewhere.
00:13:47And I wondered if you might be so kind as to write me a letter of introduction.
00:13:51Has something occurred to make you wish to leave?
00:13:58No, Mum.
00:14:00My desire to leave has nothing to do with anyone in this house.
00:14:05I simply have an opportunity to work again in the house I grew up in,
00:14:07and I should like to return to that familiar place.
00:14:09And what house is that again?
00:14:12You mentioned you grew up in Aylesbury, yes?
00:14:16Yes, Mum.
00:14:16Mm-hmm.
00:14:17I have not been to Aylesbury.
00:14:19It's famous for its owls, no?
00:14:25Yes, though I do not much like owls.
00:14:28They are quite frightening.
00:14:29Yeah.
00:14:32Hmm.
00:14:36I would be happy to write you a letter if that is what you wish.
00:14:39But do you mind if you wait until after Hyacinth's recital?
00:14:44Of course, Mum.
00:14:46Thank you, Lady Bridget, and I am most grateful.
00:15:14Mrs. Wilson, do you ever get the sense that Sophie is hiding something?
00:15:18Do you think she's taking advantage somehow?
00:15:21No, the opposite.
00:15:23I wonder if her history is less lowly than she admits with her education, her manner of speaking.
00:15:28Sometimes governesses turn out to be the runaway daughters of nobility, do they not?
00:15:32Governesses, yes, but I've never met a maid of noble origins.
00:15:38Shall I make inquiries?
00:15:39Oh, please.
00:15:42She mentioned that she was from Aylesbury,
00:15:44but when I mentioned the famous owls, she was unbothered.
00:15:48Aylesbury is famous for its ducks.
00:15:49Exactly.
00:15:52Well, Mrs. Wilson, um, would you mind extending an invitation to Lord Anderson for the recital?
00:15:58I think it is time for me to come around.
00:16:01Of course, Mum.
00:16:14In my nearly four decades as butler, not once has the family moved in before the decoration was complete.
00:16:20It is, er...unusual, or most unusual, but you see, Lady Penwood, when a husband died, his cousin inherited the title.
00:16:30The new Lord Penwood prefers the country, so he let our ladyship stay at Penwood House in London all these
00:16:35years.
00:16:35Until the new Lord Penwood took a wife. And so he wrote to tell our ladyship and her girls to
00:16:41vacate to a rented house immediately.
00:16:47I do like it here. I do like it here. I much prefer a old home.
00:16:51Yes. Well, at least we are next door to the Bridgertons.
00:16:56Who do still have one very unmarried son.
00:16:59Two unmarried sons. A, B, C, D, E, F.
00:17:05Gregory, I believe is his name.
00:17:07Who perhaps will be eligible by the time you are ready to marry.
00:17:12Has there been any progress between you and Mr Bridgerton?
00:17:16Mrs Varley?
00:17:17Er, yes, my lady.
00:17:19Have you yet searched through all the crates for my missing shoe clips?
00:17:22Ma'am, we have. We could not locate an additional pair.
00:17:27I had 37 pairs of shoe clips before the move. I now only have 36. I counted the last time
00:17:32my shoes were all cleaned.
00:17:33Perhaps you double-counted a pair, then? Shoe clips do all look so alike.
00:17:39These were diamond French clips. I do not have another pair like them.
00:17:43If you wish, I drove a hard bargain for some clips from my previous ladyship.
00:17:48I have an idea about where they went. I believe they were stolen by one of the household servants.
00:17:59Sophie Beck.
00:18:12I cannot go back on the marriage mart.
00:18:15But I cannot avoid it if she will not speak to me.
00:18:17And it seems she will not speak to me if it is about anything other than the marriage mart.
00:18:22Perhaps we should introduce Hyacinth to John's cousin.
00:18:26I don't want to tire her out.
00:18:28Sterling is certainly tiring me out.
00:18:38Is that Benedict?
00:18:40Ah, yes. He's sent for me. But now I have run into you so he will have to make do
00:18:44with the two of us.
00:18:45Eloise. Francesca. And Sophie.
00:18:49Good day. Shall we walk?
00:18:51In fact, I wish to speak with Eloise. I've been thinking how we might get you back into Hyacinth's good
00:18:56graces.
00:18:57Have you?
00:18:58I believe the answer is a feather.
00:19:01A feather?
00:19:02You know how she was always trying to steal both of your presentation feathers?
00:19:05I thought we could send you into the shop to purchase her one of her own to wear for her
00:19:09recycling.
00:19:10Was that truly your idea?
00:19:12No. I had Hatch asked Mrs. Wilson, but it is a good one, is it not?
00:19:16You two go on ahead. I will keep Sophie company.
00:19:19But I do not know-
00:19:19Surely your heart will guide you to select the correct one.
00:19:23If not, Francesca has exquisite taste.
00:19:34Sophie.
00:19:34You knew I would not speak to you at the house.
00:19:37You made Miss Bridgeton your pawn in order to see me.
00:19:39Forgive me. I had to see you. You did not answer my letter.
00:19:43Because I do not wish to see you.
00:19:45You did not answer my letter, and I understand why.
00:19:49When we were in the stairwell, I was so taken by the moment.
00:19:54Yes, I understand. We were both carried away.
00:20:00Is that all it was to you?
00:20:14Why have you brought me here? What do you want?
00:20:17Oh, I... I had hoped for an answer.
00:20:24To whether or not I will be your mistress.
00:20:26What?
00:20:26You truly do not know me at all.
00:20:29But if you did, you would know that being your mistress is the last thing I would ever want.
00:20:32My answer is no.
00:20:35Miss Bridgeton?
00:20:36I simply picked the first one I saw.
00:20:38I think it is an excellent choice.
00:20:40Oh.
00:20:44It is not proper for you to enter this way, Miss.
00:20:47My ladyship cannot meet with you.
00:20:49If she refuses to come down, I will scream.
00:20:51She has written about me and disrupted my life.
00:20:54I now have a right to disrupt hers.
00:20:56Ray?
00:20:58Mrs Bridgeton, I tried to send her away, but she was making a scene, so I had to bring her
00:21:02in.
00:21:02Very well.
00:21:03I trust you make sure no one's all.
00:21:05You are Lady Whistledown.
00:21:07I am.
00:21:07What you have written about me...
00:21:09I did not name names.
00:21:10It does not matter.
00:21:12Everyone knows I am the mistress to whom you referred.
00:21:15The moth drawn to the flame.
00:21:16I only wrote what I wrote because word had already spread.
00:21:19I hope to warn you on Mr Hiscox.
00:21:21And what about me?
00:21:22Did you not think of me?
00:21:24Everyone may have been speculating, but Whistledown made it real.
00:21:28Real for the ton.
00:21:29Real for his family.
00:21:31And now my plan to save small sums so that I could be independent the day he inevitably dropped me
00:21:36for someone prettier and younger.
00:21:38It is all gone.
00:21:42It is a terrible position that he has left you in.
00:21:46But I am not sure there is anything I can do.
00:21:50Help me.
00:21:52Please.
00:21:53Right again.
00:21:55Say it is untrue.
00:21:57Say the ton has confused me for someone else.
00:21:59Please.
00:22:00Miss Virginia, I...
00:22:02It would not change anything.
00:22:04My readers would not believe me.
00:22:06You were seen together far too much.
00:22:09We were careless.
00:22:11But it is because we love one another.
00:22:16Loved.
00:22:19But it is your quill that has ruined me.
00:22:29It is unsurprising you are not feeling your best.
00:22:32Miss Sterling has kept you up nearly every night.
00:22:34We will hardly sleep tonight in preparation for her soiree tomorrow.
00:22:37It is not the lack of sleep.
00:22:40It is Parliament.
00:22:42You know, I enjoy Michaela immensely.
00:22:46She has always brought out a certain lightness in me.
00:22:50A lightness which I could use at the moment.
00:22:54Because of Parliament.
00:22:57Because of Parliament.
00:22:59Because of Parliament.
00:22:59The Seditious Meetings Act.
00:23:00The Clergy Residence Act.
00:23:02And on.
00:23:04And you are certain it is not because you are disappointed that we remain childless?
00:23:09I assure you.
00:23:11It is Parliament.
00:23:14It is only that we were getting along so well before she became our guest.
00:23:18Now it seems we hardly have any time together.
00:23:20I understand.
00:23:21I do miss our routine.
00:23:24But I also hate to leave Michaela unattended.
00:23:29Michaela will be well.
00:23:34Perhaps we could introduce her to some gentlemen tomorrow night.
00:23:37Then she might make her own routine.
00:23:39Please, let us not.
00:23:41I believe she is quite insistent on marching into ministerhood.
00:23:45That is all.
00:23:54I realise I must prove myself to the Queen, but I do not love the idea of spying on the
00:23:58Bridgertons.
00:23:59I do not wish to betray their confidence.
00:24:02What?
00:24:04Mr Bridgerton can use all the help he can get.
00:24:06Trust me, he is a little confused at the moment.
00:24:10Lady Bridgerton's interests align with those of Her Majesty.
00:24:14If you are a true friend to the Bridgertons, you will realise that all this intrigue is in their best
00:24:20interest.
00:24:21Could you not talk to Lady Bridgerton for me?
00:24:23No, my dear.
00:24:25The point is for me to step back.
00:24:34Nicky did have an invitation to Miss Hysen's recital.
00:24:37He has not had a single dance lesson.
00:24:39Well, we all have to start somewhere.
00:24:57Piscotts.
00:24:58Here you are.
00:24:59Oh, Bridgerton.
00:25:01Two more.
00:25:04Would you like one as well?
00:25:06No, I shall help you with yours.
00:25:08What has happened?
00:25:10You do not look well.
00:25:11You are not a reading man.
00:25:13If you were, you would know of my plight.
00:25:17And my stupidity.
00:25:19You speak of Miss Virginia?
00:25:22I was forced to end things.
00:25:25To protect her, in truth, but she does not understand.
00:25:33What will you do?
00:25:35What can I do?
00:25:38As I see it, I have two options.
00:25:43There is...
00:25:45giving up.
00:25:47And there is giving in.
00:25:50Returning to the Demimonde.
00:25:52To a midday drunk.
00:25:54To chasing sorrows in the bottom of the bottle.
00:25:57Would you like to join me in one?
00:26:06Not just yet.
00:26:18After serving her, she is still very good.
00:26:21She is still very good.
00:26:23She is still very good.
00:26:27I hope she is re-pired.
00:26:31We all have to do this.
00:26:35I'm not going to go to the bottom of the bottle.
00:26:36We have to go to the bottom of this bottle.
00:26:40We are not going to love to see the ball.
00:26:41We are going to go to the bottom of the bottle.
00:26:41Not just yet, it's beautiful.
00:27:46What are you doing in here?
00:27:49I was, I was, I was cleaning.
00:27:54And you?
00:27:56I was around the corner and I could not stand the thought of passing by without seeing you.
00:28:08Who is this woman to you?
00:28:13She is someone I met one night at a ball some months ago.
00:28:21Do you have feelings for her?
00:28:24I did.
00:28:27Until I met you.
00:28:30Is she someone you would have married?
00:28:34It does not matter.
00:28:38It is you that I want now, Sophie.
00:28:47Why do you find it suitable to kiss me?
00:28:53Because you are irresistible.
00:28:58But why is it suitable?
00:29:00Why was it suitable to kiss me by the lake or in the stairwell?
00:29:05Would you have found it suitable to kiss the lady that you met at that ball?
00:29:09Or would you have been a gentleman and refused to ruin her?
00:29:12Would you have asked her to be your mistress?
00:29:14Do you truly understand what you're asking me with that question?
00:29:18You are asking me to relinquish my virtue, my dignity, my self-respect,
00:29:22or to be reduced to a glorified courtesan who will never be able to marry.
00:29:26I may not be as high as a lady, but I refuse to be that low.
00:29:31As a maid, I am respectable.
00:29:36I am necessary, and now here you stand attempting to rob me off that too, and for what?
00:29:41Tell me, please, for what?
00:29:43I apologise.
00:29:44Forgive me.
00:29:44I will go.
00:30:01I do not believe I have heard the name.
00:30:03Sophie Beck.
00:30:05I knew a Mrs Brock once.
00:30:07Ah.
00:30:08Thought I might come across you lots.
00:30:10Oh, Mrs Farley.
00:30:11What a pleasure to see you.
00:30:13You have been missed.
00:30:14Yes.
00:30:15Well, my new employer used to live on the other side of town,
00:30:18but we have just moved into the square.
00:30:21Oh, that's right.
00:30:22You're no longer at Featherington House.
00:30:24You must feel like you're on holiday with your new employer,
00:30:28compared to Lady Featherington.
00:30:30What are you implying, Rebecca?
00:30:33Well, she may not have been perfect, but neither is Lady Penwood.
00:30:38Penwood?
00:30:39I heard she runs through staff faster than tea leaves.
00:30:42She has had me dismiss more servants over the last few months than I have had in the rest of
00:30:46my career.
00:30:47Perhaps one of them is your Mrs Brock.
00:30:49Bec, Sophie Beck.
00:30:51Have you heard anything about her?
00:30:53We have recently hired her at Bridgerton House.
00:30:57Mmm, I'm not certain.
00:31:00Um, has there been some trouble with her?
00:31:02Heavens no.
00:31:03She is one of the finest meers I've ever hired.
00:31:06Diligent to a fault.
00:31:07Oh.
00:31:08I'm afraid I cannot tell you anything.
00:31:12Sophie Beck.
00:31:13I cannot say I know her,
00:31:15but I did used to work with another Miss Beck many years ago.
00:31:33Very good.
00:31:34Oh, Benedict.
00:31:36Oh.
00:31:37The boys and I were just partaking in our monthly dining club when Gregory happened to stop by.
00:31:42Our wives are gathered at Dankworth House so that we might enjoy our imported cheeses.
00:31:47Would you like a slice of taleggio?
00:31:52No, thank you.
00:31:53I woke up thinking today is a very good day for day drinking
00:31:55and came to see if you'd come with me,
00:31:57but I do not wish to interrupt.
00:31:59Oh, stay.
00:32:00We can have Barnes bring you a brandy if you wish.
00:32:04Gentlemen,
00:32:05we were just giving Gregory some advice on the matters of the heart.
00:32:09Ah.
00:32:09Before he attends Hisense recital,
00:32:11he hears a few charming young ladies will be in attendance.
00:32:16We do not often encounter the fairest sex of Teetan.
00:32:18Why have you not asked me?
00:32:20Clearly I am the more seasoned brother.
00:32:22Yes, but you are not married,
00:32:23so you clearly have not been the most successful.
00:32:27When I met my Philippa,
00:32:29I knew immediately she was the one.
00:32:31I courted Mrs Dankworth an entire summer.
00:32:36Sometimes affection does take time to grow.
00:32:38That is the thing.
00:32:39Once I meet someone,
00:32:40how do I know if she's interested?
00:32:42You cannot.
00:32:43Not truly.
00:32:44But you must be brave.
00:32:46You do what our eldest brother told me to do with Penelope.
00:32:49You tell her your own feelings.
00:32:52I know there's nothing more terrifying,
00:32:54but once you have met that young lady
00:32:57who is meant for you,
00:32:58who challenges you,
00:33:00sees you as you are,
00:33:02you cannot let any amount of fear
00:33:04stop you from letting your heart speak.
00:33:24You simply decided it was a sign to continue on sailing.
00:33:28And that is how one ends up on an island.
00:33:35It is a delightful party, Lady Kilmartin.
00:33:38Kind of you introduced your cousin to society.
00:33:41Yes, well,
00:33:42I am missing my baby sister's recital tonight,
00:33:45but we were obliged to act as hosts.
00:33:48She is quite a woman of passion.
00:33:50Do you not think?
00:33:52Yes, absolutely.
00:33:53Do you want to go with?
00:34:00I cannot wait for tonight.
00:34:02Daphne told me that if a young man takes a fancy to you,
00:34:05he will offer to obtain a lemonade for you.
00:34:08We must make sure to have enough.
00:34:10What does lemonade have to do?
00:34:11No one told me about lemonade.
00:34:12Well, there will be plenty, I assure you.
00:34:15I shall check that everything is in order.
00:34:16Oh, before you go.
00:34:21I should like to tell you both that I have a friend attending tonight,
00:34:26and he is called Lord Anderson.
00:34:29Lady Danbury's brother?
00:34:30Yes, yes.
00:34:32Lady Danbury cannot attend tonight,
00:34:34but he will because he is my friend.
00:34:39I have a friend.
00:34:44I must ensure the footman will come by with lemonade regularly.
00:34:47What is this about lemonade?
00:34:49Oh, I isn't.
00:34:50I brought you something for tonight.
00:34:53You do love feathers.
00:34:56But Sophie has already arranged my hair to my liking,
00:34:58and I do not wish to look like the silly girl you think I am.
00:35:05We can begin your return to the marriage mart tonight.
00:35:08I believe there are several older brothers here as chaperones.
00:35:14Lady Bridgerton.
00:35:16Yes.
00:35:17I have information about Sophie.
00:35:20How?
00:35:21The housekeeper at Lady Luton's house once worked with another Miss Beck.
00:35:25Sophie's mother, surely.
00:35:27Who is from London and not Aylesbury.
00:35:31Sophie has her mother's name.
00:35:33Which likely means that...
00:35:35She is illegitimate, I would imagine.
00:35:38I find I am disappointed.
00:35:41I had hoped perhaps she was a legitimate nobility
00:35:45so that she may be suitable.
00:35:48Suitable?
00:35:49For what?
00:35:50Oh, I do not know.
00:35:53It was foolish.
00:35:54Thank you, Mrs. Wilson.
00:36:08Mrs. Varley.
00:36:09My lady.
00:36:11It is tea time.
00:36:13Yes, ma.
00:36:15And here is the tea.
00:36:17We should like to take evening tea in the small parlour.
00:36:21We have been waiting in there nearly an hour.
00:36:23My apologies.
00:36:25Ma'am, under my last ladyship...
00:36:27Mrs. Varley, I am not Lady Featherington.
00:36:30And frankly, I am tired of hearing about her.
00:36:34We misunderstand one another so frequently.
00:36:39Perhaps this arrangement has run its course.
00:36:42Ma'am, if you...
00:36:44If you could just give me another chance.
00:36:46To do what?
00:36:47Take advantage of my good nature again?
00:36:49To leave me without help while you spend nearly an hour
00:36:52at the market as you did this morning?
00:36:54I was trying to gather information
00:36:59on the maid who wronged you this morning.
00:37:01Sophie Beck.
00:37:03And?
00:37:09I believe she is working at Bridgerton House.
00:37:12I believe she is working at Bridgerton House.
00:37:49I believe she is building the one.
00:37:53Oh, well, you're talking to me.
00:38:16she is divine and so you must be brave we will begin with the long ways now the young men
00:38:25may
00:38:40approach
00:38:41miss hyacinth pleasure seeing you again you'll can't take your places
00:39:01posture and now your relevance
00:39:45so
00:39:46Oh!
00:40:46Good evening, Miss Hyacinth.
00:40:48Good evening.
00:40:50Miss Rochelle, is it?
00:40:52May I inquire about your interests?
00:40:54Well, and now we bow and curtsy,
00:40:57and take a small break for refreshments.
00:41:09So, how did it go?
00:41:10Did you have a good conversation?
00:41:12I think I may be in love.
00:41:15Yeah.
00:41:16I enjoyed our dance very much.
00:41:18Although I must say, I'm rather thirsty after such activity.
00:41:22As am I.
00:41:23I shall fed some lemonade.
00:41:36Sister, your footwork for the long ways was impeccable, of course.
00:41:42Miss Bridgerton, I've not seen you in society for some time.
00:41:45Are you making a return?
00:42:07You are here.
00:42:09I am.
00:42:12You are here.
00:42:14I am.
00:42:19You are here.
00:42:20I am.
00:42:20I am.
00:42:20I am.
00:42:22I am.
00:42:22I am.
00:42:23I am.
00:42:30I am.
00:42:31I am wondering how things went with Benedict and Miss Hollis.
00:42:33Oh, by your neighbour.
00:42:35We had her and her mother over for tea.
00:42:37She is most amiable.
00:42:39Sadly, she is not Benedict's young lady.
00:42:42Oh.
00:42:43That is unfortunate.
00:42:44Indeed.
00:42:45In fact, I do not think he is even looking for his young lady anymore.
00:42:49Is that because there is someone else?
00:42:50No.
00:42:51No.
00:42:53No.
00:42:58Sophie.
00:43:00Mr. Bridgerton.
00:43:02Do you need something?
00:43:05No.
00:43:08I found it.
00:43:11We will begin the next dance, which our girls will dance with their chaperones.
00:43:20Are you ready, brother?
00:43:21Are you ready for our dance?
00:43:32It is always a comfort to have you in the room.
00:43:35Thank you, Lady Danbury.
00:43:36You are most welcome.
00:43:37I had hoped to be at Hyacinth Recital, but when the Queen calls...
00:43:40Yes, I had hoped to be there as well, but Her Majesty did insist on my bringing you in.
00:43:51Your Majesty, as you requested, Mrs. Bridgerton.
00:43:58Mrs. Bridgerton, I called you here because I did not like your column this week.
00:44:04Why are you no longer naming names?
00:44:06Your Majesty, I...
00:44:07And there has not been any news of Mr. Bridgerton of late.
00:44:11How are we to settle our bet if you do not write of him?
00:44:15I've had to employ Lady Danbury to do your job.
00:44:22You may answer.
00:44:27Your Majesty, for so long Whistledown has brought me joy.
00:44:33And like you, I will always believe in the power of gossip.
00:44:36But since I have become known publicly, there has been a change.
00:44:41The power I hold over the ton, it is too great.
00:44:46There is an imbalance.
00:44:48I am no longer a wallflower.
00:44:50An outsider.
00:44:52I am a Bridgerton.
00:44:54I am privileged to visit the Queen.
00:44:57Whistledown takes up a space which makes it impossible to deliver good, true, fair gossip.
00:45:04And I have considered...
00:45:05Well, I was wondering if you might consider,
00:45:09knowing that you are a patron not only of Whistledown but also of the arts,
00:45:15if you might consider letting me rest my column and pursue other writing.
00:45:28No. No, no, no.
00:45:33Why does everyone keep asking me these questions?
00:45:37I should like to retire.
00:45:46Brimsley.
00:46:04Francesca, I cannot thank you enough for tonight.
00:46:07We are most happy to be your hosts.
00:46:09I noticed you did not have much of a chance to speak to Lord Taylor.
00:46:13Miss Sterling.
00:46:15I believe we spoke, in fact.
00:46:18It was a pleasure hearing about your barley holdings.
00:46:20I do love barley.
00:46:23May I join your conversation?
00:46:25Certainly.
00:46:26We may bore you though,
00:46:28as my cousin and I cannot stop reminiscing about our childhood.
00:46:30Yes, Lady Kilmartin talked a good deal about how much of a family woman you are.
00:46:34And I am a family man myself.
00:46:37Lady Kilmartin believes we have much in common.
00:46:42If you will excuse me, my lord.
00:46:44I could use a moment to freshen up.
00:46:57I asked you kindly not to force suitors onto Michaela.
00:47:01He expressed interest. I thought perhaps she might be flattered.
00:47:04That is not the point, Francesca.
00:47:11I will find her.
00:47:13I will patch this up.
00:47:28What are you doing in here?
00:47:30And on the floor? You will ruin your dress.
00:47:32Will you please give me a moment?
00:47:37You are upset with me.
00:47:40Why?
00:47:42Do you not remember ambushing me just now with an unwanted suitor?
00:47:45I apologise.
00:47:48I assumed John was...
00:47:51...overstating the case when he suggested I should not introduce you to suitors.
00:47:55My cousin asked you not to interfere and you did so anyway.
00:47:58Lord Taylor is a respectable gentleman.
00:48:01I was simply trying to help you find a companion.
00:48:03Francesca, you do not know me.
00:48:05So please, draw back.
00:48:08And how am I meant to know someone who is determined to be unknowable?
00:48:11The entire time we were in Scotland, you could hardly contain your chaos long enough to stay in one place
00:48:16for longer than five minutes.
00:48:17And now you turn up here, to our home, uninvited?
00:48:21How do you suggest I respond when you show me, my husband, so little respect?
00:48:26I assure you, John does not feel disrespected.
00:48:28He appreciates my chaos.
00:48:30You could do with some yourself.
00:48:31Then why has he been unwell since your return?
00:48:33Perhaps your insistence on idleness is to blame?
00:48:36You are causing him distress!
00:48:38No, I am causing you distress!
00:48:39Of course you are!
00:48:41You cannot understand what it is like being newly married,
00:48:44desperately wanting to be a good wife,
00:48:46all the while feeling constantly inadequate like there is something wrong with me.
00:48:49Must you add to that?
00:49:01You have had your housekeeper organise your jigsaw collection numerically.
00:49:06What could possibly be wrong with you?
00:49:13He loves you, Francesca.
00:49:17In John's eyes, you need never worry about being inadequate.
00:49:22I never intended to cause either of you distress.
00:49:25I am only here because I miss my cousin.
00:49:28I worry for him when I am away.
00:49:31We have been through so much together.
00:49:34But as I see now, I do not have to worry.
00:49:40He is you.
00:49:43He cannot be more secure.
00:49:46It is only...
00:49:50There are very few people I feel secure with,
00:49:52and John is one of them.
00:50:06Truthfully...
00:50:10I have never seen him laugh the way he does when he is with you.
00:50:15Which is why, if I am honest,
00:50:20I am a little envious of your chaos.
00:50:24Perhaps I can be open to it.
00:50:27As long as you do not expect me to stay up past ten o'clock.
00:50:31I may be chaotic, but I am not struck with madness.
00:50:41Are you a little drunk?
00:50:44I knew you were more forthcoming than usual.
00:50:47You are not the only one who can be spirited.
00:50:51Well, I could use more spirited friends.
00:50:57Friends then.
00:50:59Earlier this week, this author wrote at length about beings from opposing worlds.
00:51:09The draw of two differing desires can be torture at best.
00:51:16This author wonders if perhaps the desire is not the problem.
00:51:24But the world itself.
00:51:47Well, my impersonation of Lady Danbury has been an utter failure.
00:51:50Perhaps we should leave for home?
00:51:52Hmm.
00:51:53Hmm.
00:51:56Where has Nicky gone?
00:52:00Run off with Gregory, surely?
00:52:02I'll try to find him.
00:52:16Are you well?
00:52:18Are you?
00:52:20I'm sorry I'm not an Eton boy.
00:52:23Turns out Eton boys are not all that astonishing.
00:52:26But surely that will change.
00:52:28And I do not wish to miss a moment in front of me.
00:52:31And let us make it a decent moment.
00:52:39You've ruined it, you've ruined it.
00:52:42Back on track.
00:52:43We're back.
00:52:44We finally know who the new neighbour is.
00:52:47She left a calling card before the recital began.
00:52:49Oh? What is her name?
00:52:52Araminta Gunn.
00:52:53The Dowager Lady Penwood.
00:52:56Araminta Gunn is our next door neighbour, she was here.
00:53:00I'm suddenly feeling poorly.
00:53:02Oh, no.
00:53:03Will you tell Mrs Wilson I'm going to lie down for a little while?
00:53:08We will take a brief interlude before we begin the boulanger.
00:53:12Yeah.
00:53:18Benedict.
00:53:20Please help me.
00:53:23I've simply forgotten something in my room.
00:53:25Whatever is going on between the two of you, it is not appropriate.
00:53:28Mother.
00:53:30Before you chastise me, might I inquire what you are doing with Lord Anderson?
00:53:34You are betting a man who is not your husband with your children sleeping down the hallway.
00:53:37That is none of my business, but nor is mine yours.
00:53:50Sophie?
00:53:52Sophie, tell me what is wrong.
00:53:53It would be easier to inform you of what is right.
00:53:55That is not an answer.
00:53:56Then I'm afraid I shall not give you one.
00:53:58Now please leave me alone.
00:53:59No, I'm not going anywhere, not this time.
00:54:02I'm here for you.
00:54:02But I did not ask you to be. Do you not understand that?
00:54:20I did not ask for any of this.
00:54:22I did not ask you to pursue me or to touch me or to kiss me.
00:54:26I did not ask you to show me a world that could never be mine or to let me believe
00:54:31it could be.
00:54:32Each time you show me it hurts me.
00:54:36You hurt me.
00:54:38So please let us stop this.
00:54:40I cannot be subjected to more.
00:54:42Sophie, please.
00:54:43I will leave first and no other servants see me.
00:54:44I do not care who sees.
00:54:46All I care about is-
00:54:46Of course you do not care who sees, but when do you stop to think about me?
00:54:49Every moment of every day.
00:54:57There is not a single moment you do not fill my mind.
00:55:02I've heard every qualm you've raised about being with me and I wish there was some other way for us
00:55:06to be together.
00:55:09But the thought of spending a single day without you torments my soul.
00:55:16You deserve the very world.
00:55:18But how else am I to be with a woman society has made it impossible for me to be with?
00:55:22The woman I was foolish enough to fall in love with.
00:55:27What?
00:55:30I love you, Sophie.
00:55:38You cannot.
00:55:40No, I cannot.
00:55:42I cannot love a maid.
00:55:44I cannot be with a maid.
00:55:46I cannot think of a maid every waking hour longing for a life with her.
00:55:50And yet...
00:55:54You have...
00:55:56Taken possession of me.
00:55:59Shot me back to life.
00:56:01Turned me from someone who cannot sit still for a moment to one who wishes to be in one single
00:56:06place.
00:56:07Beside you.
00:56:09For as long as I might live.
00:56:12But you will have to take a wife.
00:56:14Society, your mother, it will be expected eventually.
00:56:17I'm the second son. I'm not even needed as a spare anymore.
00:56:20There is already an heir.
00:56:22I would not marry. I could not look twice at anyone else.
00:56:27If only you would love me back.
00:56:32But you will change your mind.
00:56:34Your attention will be drawn elsewhere.
00:56:36You are not that kite in my study.
00:56:41You are the person I have been searching for all my life.
00:56:47I love you.
00:56:50I love you.
00:56:54I love you.
00:57:00Of course I love you.
00:57:06I love you.
00:57:11I love you.
00:57:48Is it all right?
00:57:50I want you.
00:57:52I wanted you.
00:58:17I want you.
00:59:04Slow it first, please.
00:59:06I've heard it can hurt.
00:59:07I want you.
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