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00:01:00Mrs. Wilson?
00:01:00There is another batch in the oven.
00:01:02Girls will need something warm after a fortnight in the carriage.
00:01:05Precisely. Thank you, Mrs. Wilson.
00:01:21Very well, then. I need scones and the napkins on to adjust out, and napkins are pressed and ready for
00:01:26you.
00:01:34Our princess hyacinth has risen.
00:01:36I noticed a boot print in the entry hall.
00:01:59They're here.
00:02:21Welcome home, Mrs. Wilson.
00:02:22Good day, John.
00:02:25Oh, it is good to be home.
00:02:28Have you forgotten Scotland so quickly?
00:02:30I am sure we all miss Hillmartin Castle great view.
00:02:35Oh.
00:02:37Though I am glad to be home as well.
00:02:45Is that Daddy? Is that Daddy?
00:02:47Oh, thank you. That's perfect.
00:02:49Just like you.
00:02:51You're not perfect, Elliot.
00:02:52I'm just like his mother.
00:02:57I shall hold, Lord Featherington.
00:03:00We do not want anyone spilling tea on the air to our great man.
00:03:06You have returned just sometimes to break the glass.
00:03:11Oh, Penelope, I have missed you.
00:03:13Oh, Elle.
00:03:14How is Scotland?
00:03:17There are not nearly enough people in Scotland then I had to take to talking to sheep.
00:03:22Could you not just eat his cheeks?
00:03:25They're sweet as long as you are not the one who has to look after them and mind their cries.
00:03:29I, for one, am glad the Viscountess had her baby in India.
00:03:33Mrs. Wilson, I cannot wait to meet the little air when they return.
00:03:37We've certainly needed more boys.
00:03:39It's getting rather girlish around here with Gregory off at Eden.
00:03:42If you mind.
00:03:44Well, I would not count on Miss Bridgerton to have any young men around,
00:03:47but if Miss Hyacinth has her way, she shall make her debut any day now.
00:03:52Mama finally let me lower my hands.
00:03:54Did she?
00:03:57Go, go, go.
00:03:57Yeah.
00:03:58Oh, hello.
00:04:00Say hello.
00:04:02Dear Louise, hello.
00:04:04Hello.
00:04:08Is everything well, ma'am?
00:04:10Oh, everything is perfect.
00:04:12It should be perfect.
00:04:13It would be perfect if...
00:04:15Where is Benedict?
00:04:26Please, fetch my carriage.
00:04:30Of course.
00:04:49Lady Bridgerton, are you sure you would not prefer for me to fetch him for you?
00:04:52You've had to fetch him for me one too many times these last months, John.
00:04:55Perhaps, if he is awakened from his inebriated slumber by the face of his mother, he will learn to be
00:04:59on time for once.
00:05:01Lady Bridgerton.
00:05:02I require an audience with my son.
00:05:05Unfortunately, the room is in a state of disarray, ma'am.
00:05:07Perhaps we should send a maid in first.
00:05:09I assure you, I have often witnessed Benedict's disarray.
00:05:13Move!
00:05:19On second thoughts, do fetch a maid.
00:05:22Or two.
00:05:25Benedict Bridgerton!
00:05:25Oh, my word.
00:05:27Where is your chaperone, young lady?
00:05:29Mother?
00:05:30How are you here?
00:05:31Good Lord.
00:05:31Hatch, draw back the curtains.
00:05:32It is time for my son to wake up.
00:05:34No, no, no, please, please do not.
00:05:35Oh, that is so bright.
00:05:39Dear God.
00:05:40Who are you?
00:05:41I am...
00:05:41We really should not.
00:05:42No, no, no, it does not signify who I am because I am leaving.
00:05:45Mother!
00:05:46That is your mother.
00:05:47We shall have a discussion later.
00:05:48John?
00:05:54John?
00:05:55John?
00:06:31No, no, no, no, no,ơn you.
00:07:06Come on, boy.
00:07:10A letter from the solicitor asking if you should like to continue the family's investment in copper.
00:07:16I remember the Viscount was quite insistent it was a wise investment.
00:07:20Very well, then.
00:07:22Letters from the tenants.
00:07:23Mr Boyle writes to ask for a loan to reinforce his cattle fence.
00:07:27Of course.
00:07:28Are you certain, Mr Bridgerton?
00:07:29The Viscount would not usually grant such a request until the finances for the tenants are on secure footing.
00:07:42I shall be...
00:07:46Elsewhere.
00:07:51Mother.
00:07:56I apologise.
00:07:58For what?
00:08:00For constantly missing family events or turning up late?
00:08:04Usually smelling of liquor?
00:08:05For taking advantage of my forgiving nature?
00:08:07Or for debauching yourself so much so this summer that you apparently have ended up with not one, but two
00:08:14mistresses?
00:08:15Benedict.
00:08:15What happens if one of these mistresses gets with a child?
00:08:18They are not my mistresses.
00:08:19They are simply acquaintances.
00:08:20That is even worse!
00:08:21Mother, I am careful.
00:08:23Oh, the fact that you find this a laughing matter.
00:08:26You still have two sisters who must marry, and their fate depends on the family reputation.
00:08:32Do you not even consider it?
00:08:34Antony must consider it.
00:08:36Antony is the Viscount.
00:08:37His reputation secures the Bridgerton name.
00:08:39I am merely a second son.
00:08:41Who also must marry someday.
00:08:42Who will need to seek approval of the father of an eligible young lady,
00:08:46which requires you to be a gentleman and not a...
00:08:51a rake.
00:08:52A young witch mother.
00:08:52You will make yourself unwell if you carry on as you have.
00:08:55Health is my concern, and you needn't worry about my reputation.
00:08:58It is unlikely that I will ever marry.
00:08:59Benedict Bridgerton...
00:09:00I am only saying, the eligible ladies of the Tom, many of them are lovely,
00:09:04but they all have the same dream of marriage.
00:09:07They display no true animation, no zest for life, no personality.
00:09:11I am charting a more venturesome course outside good society.
00:09:14In doing so, I am being true to myself.
00:09:16Is not that the point?
00:09:17Should not that be enough for you?
00:09:23Please.
00:09:33No, absolutely not.
00:09:34You simply have not met the right young lady yet,
00:09:36and you never will if you do not settle down and join society.
00:09:40Enough is enough.
00:09:41Mother.
00:09:41Enough, Benedict.
00:09:43If you wish to be true to yourself, then be who you are.
00:09:47A member of this family.
00:09:50All the eyes of the Tom will be on us hosting the first ball.
00:09:54So, please, do not humiliate me.
00:10:00And, um, be on time.
00:10:03Mm-hmm.
00:10:33Where is she?
00:10:34You have only just sent for her, Your Majesty.
00:10:38Have you yet decided whether you will attend Lady Bridgerton's ball?
00:10:42It is a masquerade.
00:10:44I have no interest in dressing as someone other than myself.
00:10:47How long does it take for one to arrive at the palace?
00:10:51Oh, she is late.
00:10:53Well, your presence would mean a great deal to Lady Bridgerton
00:10:58in confirming her as the new hostess of the season's first ball.
00:11:02Why is Lady Bridgerton hosting the first ball instead of you?
00:11:10Lady Whistledown, Your Majesty.
00:11:30Lady Whistledown, Your Majesty.
00:11:33Mrs. Bridgerton, you are late.
00:11:36You have only just sent for me, Your Majesty.
00:11:38Late!
00:11:41My deepest apologies.
00:11:46Well, we begin another season.
00:11:49This time is great friends.
00:11:52And it shall stay that way as long as you bring me great gossip.
00:11:56I shall certainly try.
00:11:57Very well.
00:12:00I should like a foretaste before your first issue is distributed today.
00:12:09Of course, Your Majesty.
00:12:16Tomorrow night the social season shall begin,
00:12:19but things might look a little different.
00:12:20No, no, no.
00:12:21Mrs. Bridgerton,
00:12:23you must begin how it begins.
00:12:27The proper way.
00:12:31Oh.
00:12:33Yes, Your Majesty.
00:12:37Dearest gentle reader.
00:12:41Dearest gentle reader.
00:12:44Tomorrow night the social season begins,
00:12:48but it might look a little different
00:12:52from what our fair ton has come to expect,
00:12:56because tomorrow night is Lady Bridgerton's masquerade ball,
00:13:01an event sure to transport its guests into fantasy.
00:13:09And the Luton footman told me that Lord Harley
00:13:12has a weekly rendezvous with Lady Luton every Friday.
00:13:15Oh, the Queen will relish that.
00:13:17And if I print it,
00:13:18Lady Luton's daughters will be ruined.
00:13:24Am I interrupting?
00:13:26No, not at all.
00:13:28Oh, my dear son.
00:13:36How was the Queen?
00:13:39Terrifying.
00:13:40She made me recite my column from memory.
00:13:42I'm certain you were superb.
00:13:45Now, can I help you take your mind off Whistle down
00:13:48for a little while?
00:13:50That is most kind of you.
00:13:54Behind the cover of a mask,
00:13:58we are free to be anyone we so choose.
00:14:03I'm feeling rather powerful tonight.
00:14:05Perhaps I shall go dress as the Duke of Wellington tomorrow.
00:14:09Well, then, I shall have to overpower you
00:14:11and go dressed as the Queen.
00:14:13Which Queen could possibly
00:14:17overpower our great war hero.
00:14:20Perhaps Queen Margaret,
00:14:22the one who said off with his head.
00:14:23And free to make the acquaintance
00:14:25of anyone we so desire.
00:14:41All that is certain
00:14:44is that a masquerade
00:14:47is like no other event.
00:14:53Prepare yourself, gentle reader.
00:15:05For anything can happen.
00:15:31What?
00:15:33Hang on.
00:15:39Four.
00:15:48Two
00:16:03Louie, you look well.
00:16:05Of course I do.
00:16:07As do you.
00:16:10I cannot tonight.
00:16:12Of course.
00:16:14You are meant to attend some sort of shocking society event, surely.
00:16:19My mother's shocking society event.
00:16:21I've only come for a dose of merriment to sustain me.
00:16:24I cannot stay long.
00:16:26Well, I do not need you for a long time.
00:16:29Much merriment can be had in a rather short time.
00:16:51Oh, those bouquets.
00:16:53Upstairs, flanking the musicians.
00:16:54The navy linens on the small tables and...
00:16:57Oh, dear.
00:16:58Where the devil is that going?
00:17:01On the dessert table by the door.
00:17:02The one I told you not to put so close to the...
00:17:05Why have the dance cards not been laid out upstairs?
00:17:07We decided not to bring them up.
00:17:09We thought the point of the evening was concealment.
00:17:12The point of the evening is to try to hide one's identity by costume or mask.
00:17:17Not that many succeed, but they still must dance.
00:17:20But...
00:17:20They will write down their costume names.
00:17:24Will they stay masked all evening until the clock strikes midnight?
00:17:28Sounds thrilling.
00:17:29Thrilling for them.
00:17:31Chaos for us.
00:18:23I can do this.
00:18:25I can do this.
00:18:26I can do this.
00:18:58We have arrived.
00:18:59We have
00:18:59my leg.
00:19:17There is a large group arriving.
00:19:19Just conceal yourself behind them.
00:19:22And just be out by midnight.
00:19:29There are many exposures,
00:19:46It angles the body,
00:19:52some cabe
00:19:52that we are creating.
00:19:53It is possible that theseние
00:20:17My lady.
00:20:20My lady?
00:20:23Yes.
00:20:24Forgive me, I came in with that rather large group.
00:20:28Of course.
00:20:30I'm certain we have given them their dance cards as well.
00:20:33Oh, yes, of course.
00:20:38Would you like me to tie it on instead of your chaperone?
00:20:42Oh, no.
00:20:43I have lost them.
00:20:46There are many, but I will.
00:20:56Isn't this what a ball is like?
00:20:58I did not expect so many shoulders.
00:21:02How many balls exactly do we get to attend this season?
00:21:04I think I shall like society.
00:21:06Young ladies are not meant to ramble on, Posey.
00:21:50Thank you so much for coming, and please enjoy yourselves.
00:22:08This is a very fine party, Lady Danbury.
00:22:14Are you certain you have no regrets?
00:22:16Not one bit.
00:22:17Hosting the first ball of the season has always meant a great deal to me,
00:22:21but I am looking forward to stepping back.
00:22:24Who is missing?
00:22:26Benedict.
00:22:27Seems he's late.
00:22:28Again.
00:22:30Ladies.
00:22:32Are we?
00:22:33You are matching.
00:22:34Who exactly do you think you are?
00:22:37I'm Zeus.
00:22:39Are you a hero?
00:22:40I most certainly am not.
00:22:41I am Zeus.
00:22:43Perhaps the Greek gods would still be in charge up there if Zeus had been a woman.
00:22:49I think we look rather good.
00:22:51I could not agree more.
00:22:53I could not agree more.
00:22:54I could not agree more.
00:22:59I could not agree more.
00:23:06This will be an amusing night.
00:23:08Indeed.
00:23:10Though, if you see any vipers, let us make haste for her.
00:23:20Are those Bridgetons I see behind those masks?
00:23:24Pardon me.
00:23:25I unfortunately must find my son.
00:23:35Her Royal Highness, the Queen.
00:23:49Bring her to me.
00:23:57Your Majesty.
00:24:14Bridgetons, where might I locate the Honourable Mrs. Colin, Bridgeton?
00:24:33Mrs. Bridgeton, I am here.
00:24:35It is so generous of you to grace us with your presence tonight, Your Majesty.
00:24:39Well?
00:24:40Your Majesty, the season has only just begun.
00:24:43But I am sure we will find a debutante or two tonight for you to champion.
00:24:48I tire of debutantes.
00:24:50They have been so unreliable in the past.
00:24:52Let us turn our attention this year instead to offering up a leading suitor to fire the competition.
00:24:59Oh.
00:25:00Um.
00:25:02Certainly.
00:25:05Oh, um.
00:25:06Lord Napier has said he will marry.
00:25:08He is rather handsome.
00:25:10But also exceptionally dull, unfortunately.
00:25:13Oh.
00:25:14Who else?
00:25:15Mr. Fry might be eligible.
00:25:17If one squints, what of him?
00:25:20Baron Hamilton.
00:25:21Oh.
00:25:22Not really rich enough, I fear.
00:25:24Is there anyone here worthy of my interest?
00:25:28Um.
00:25:36Has anyone seen Mr. Bridgeton?
00:25:47Good evening, ladies.
00:25:49Good evening.
00:25:54Mr. Bridgeton.
00:26:01All right.
00:26:10Yes, that's right.
00:26:18Benedict.
00:26:20Hello, Mother.
00:26:21You are two hours late, yet again.
00:26:25You were meant to chaperone Eloise.
00:26:27I have been here.
00:26:28Perhaps you did not recognize me in my mask.
00:26:30You know, I do not believe that we are serving gin this evening, and yet I can smell it all
00:26:33over you.
00:26:34Good to see nothing has changed here.
00:26:36Eloise!
00:26:38How is it you are the one late and rumpled when I traveled all the way from the Highlands?
00:26:42I had to go to my bachelor lodgings to change.
00:26:45And our timeliness and neatness not rather old-fashioned.
00:26:47Same old Benedict.
00:26:48Perhaps not tonight.
00:26:49Tonight we can be anyone we want.
00:26:51Oh, well, if by anyone you mean someone who will speak to those debutantes over there.
00:26:55Mother.
00:26:55I have planned this carefully.
00:26:57Your very presence here implies Sutherton that you are back in society.
00:27:01Now you must make it a fact for them by speaking with the debutantes.
00:27:04I only just...
00:27:05Debutantes.
00:27:05Now.
00:27:12Good evening, ladies.
00:27:13You all look exceptionally lovely tonight.
00:27:15Mr. Bridgerton, your disguise tonight is superb.
00:27:18Is it?
00:27:18And yet you recognize me immediately.
00:27:20Well, I could discern the Bridgerton bill from anywhere.
00:27:23You brothers do all look so much alike.
00:27:25Ah.
00:27:27Yes.
00:27:29You are number two.
00:27:31Yes.
00:27:31That is my name.
00:27:33And yet you are the last unmarried.
00:27:35Have you any thoughts on that of changing?
00:27:37You must not forget about Gregory.
00:27:39In fact, are you quite certain I am not him?
00:27:45There is Mr. Lewis.
00:27:47He might be a catch, but...
00:27:49Well, he tends to smell, so...
00:27:54Lady Bridgerton.
00:27:59Lady Penworth.
00:28:01Welcome.
00:28:02It is a fine evening.
00:28:04Oh, indeed.
00:28:09We have not seen much of you lately.
00:28:12No.
00:28:13I have absented myself from society since my husband's death.
00:28:16The first and the second.
00:28:19Husbands, that is.
00:28:20Of course.
00:28:22By Count Lee and then the Earl of Penwood.
00:28:24I am so sorry for your losses.
00:28:30And are these your daughters?
00:28:32They are.
00:28:33They have recently made their debuts.
00:28:35May I present my daughter, Miss Rosamund Lee?
00:28:39It is a fine evening.
00:28:41And this is Miss Posey.
00:28:44I am very much enjoying your party.
00:28:46You are most kind.
00:28:48How are your children?
00:28:49Oh, very well.
00:28:51Anthony is off in India with his bride.
00:28:53With Colin and Penelope...
00:28:54Do you think you will succeed this season?
00:28:57Excuse me?
00:28:58In persuading your second son to take a wife?
00:29:02I cannot say.
00:29:05Well, you know how young men are.
00:29:07So unpredictable.
00:29:08Well, please.
00:29:10Enjoy yourselves.
00:29:15Did you study your miniatures this morning?
00:29:18There he is.
00:29:21He is so handsome.
00:29:23Do not be shallow.
00:29:25What matters most is his surname.
00:29:28There are rumors of rakish behavior,
00:29:30but everyone knows reformed rapes make the best husbands.
00:29:43Do you think the fairy with Lord Arliss is his mistress?
00:29:50It would have to be rather bold to bring her right under the nose of our majesty and his wife.
00:30:16I have thought that the news of Lord Arliss bringing his mistress
00:30:20would be the most scandalous gossip I would overheat from the war.
00:30:22But Miss Eloise Bridgerton eagerly chatting with Debbie Johnson
00:30:26is the most scandalous news of all.
00:30:28Then why is Penelope Bridgerton keeping to the war to begin with?
00:30:31Penelope Bridgerton is not, but Whistledown is.
00:30:33The Queen insists on great gossip this year.
00:30:36And I am surprised we've not had Lady Whistledown write about Benedict.
00:30:39She is looking for a gentleman to champion this year.
00:30:42The last thing this family needs is for her to choose Benedict.
00:30:45She will never win, which will outrage her.
00:30:47And your mother...
00:30:47My mother will explode and burst into flames at the feet of an outraged monarch.
00:30:52For your sake, I do hope you've overheard something better on the war.
00:30:56I have thought that after last season you had had your fill
00:30:58of pretending to be engaging with debutantes.
00:31:00I do not pretend.
00:31:02Pen, there may not have been enough people in Scotland,
00:31:06but time spent amidst so much astounding natural beauty
00:31:10did give me considerable time to reflect.
00:31:12And what I realise is that there is no need for me
00:31:15to antagonise suitors or debutantes.
00:31:17I can be entirely pleasant to all.
00:31:19It matters not because I have made a decision.
00:31:23I am on the shelf.
00:31:24You!
00:31:26On the shelf.
00:31:27Oh, here we are.
00:31:29Why, thank you.
00:31:30Here.
00:31:51What if we were to stay for the season?
00:31:55What about Scotland?
00:31:57What about your cousin?
00:31:59Yeah, I noticed the two of you kept your distance from one another this summer.
00:32:05Which is understandable.
00:32:08We are newlyweds, and yet we began our married life together in a home that Michaela considers
00:32:14hers as much as ours.
00:32:17Perhaps I should have thought of that before suggesting it.
00:32:22We will eventually return to Scotland, but I should like to make a contribution to Parliament this year.
00:32:28We could set up Kilmartin House, make it just ours, and you could be closer to your family.
00:32:34Yes, I would love it.
00:32:41Benedict Bridgerton's here.
00:32:42He is.
00:32:43Oh my, I think it's my very favourite.
00:32:45He is.
00:32:45Wait, which one is here again?
00:32:51Mr. Bridgerton.
00:32:52Oh, Mr. Bridgerton.
00:32:53Mr. Bridgerton.
00:32:54Over here.
00:33:23Pardon me, young lady.
00:33:24Could I trouble you for the next dance?
00:33:27Uh, sir, you see, I would love to, but I have misplaced my dance card.
00:33:34Oh, that is unlucky.
00:33:37Lord Napier, forgive me for interrupting.
00:33:39I have just found this young lady's dance card.
00:33:41But, unfortunately, my name is next.
00:33:54That is true.
00:34:07What is your name?
00:34:08Why did you rescue me?
00:34:10It is rare to see someone beaming with joy at one of these things.
00:34:14It is positively spilling out of you.
00:34:19Hmph.
00:34:34But I will have you know I was doing rather well fending off the gentleman on my own.
00:34:38Does he not possess the qualities you seek?
00:34:42Qualities?
00:34:43I'm a suitor.
00:34:45Oh, I am not looking for a husband.
00:34:49You are not?
00:34:50No.
00:34:56Excuse me, I meant to be somewhere.
00:34:58Have I offended you?
00:34:59Oh, no.
00:35:00I did not mean to cry.
00:35:00No, do not concern yourself.
00:35:02Have you lost your chakra?
00:35:02No.
00:35:03Is it that we've met?
00:35:04No, I cannot dance.
00:35:07That is the truth.
00:35:07I cannot dance.
00:35:11A lady who cannot dance?
00:35:16Huh.
00:35:18Is this a part of the character you're playing tonight?
00:35:21A silver ingenue.
00:35:23You have seen through me.
00:35:27Clearly this is my first masquerade.
00:35:29And what role are you playing?
00:35:31Uh, evidently that of your dancing master.
00:35:33Ah.
00:35:34As much as we were all pretending here tonight,
00:35:37I think that Ton might be bewildered by the sight of us conducting dance lessons in the centre of the
00:35:41ballroom.
00:35:42Well, there's always the private terrace.
00:35:44I mean nothing untoward.
00:35:45I'm simply avoiding my mother.
00:35:47Of course, I could ask for a chaperone if it would make you more comfortable.
00:35:50Surely there is a maid nearby.
00:35:52I shall have to trust you for tonight.
00:36:03What of him?
00:36:06Um, must he be kind?
00:36:08Of course.
00:36:10Then no.
00:36:28He is a fine choice.
00:36:31Oh, no.
00:36:33That is Benedict Bridgerton, Your Majesty.
00:36:36Excellent.
00:36:37He is rich, handsome, and a Bridgerton.
00:36:40But, perhaps there are other gentlemen...
00:36:43We have talked enough.
00:36:44Oh.
00:37:02Pardon me, Maminda.
00:37:11Ow!
00:37:14That is my arm.
00:37:17You are mistaken.
00:37:19Right.
00:37:21Excuse me.
00:37:22A clever attempt, but I would recognise my busybody little sister anywhere.
00:37:27No one else will ever know who I am in the mask.
00:37:29Please.
00:37:30Can I have just one dance with the suitor?
00:37:32One dance will be your last if Mamad gets so much as an inkling that you're in attendance.
00:37:37Upstairs.
00:37:38I wish you had stayed in Scotland.
00:37:58I wish you had stayed in Scotland.
00:38:12Look for you, my dear.
00:38:13Looking for me, I hope.
00:38:16It is certainly a pleasant surprise to find you.
00:38:43Lord Anderson, thank you for attending.
00:38:47Pleasure to be had, Lady Bridget.
00:38:49Pleasure to be had, Lady Bridget.
00:38:56Shall we approach?
00:38:57She did make quite the compliment for our ball last season.
00:39:01Do you remember what she said?
00:39:03Not bad.
00:39:05She likes us, and Lady Danbury is there.
00:39:09Let us present ourselves.
00:39:16Mr. and Mrs. Mondrich, Your Majesty.
00:39:20Your Majesty.
00:39:21Where is that Bridgeton boy?
00:39:32Are you enjoying the party, Your Majesty?
00:39:35Like the Greeks, your torch has been passed.
00:39:39Lady Bridgeton has hosted the first ball, and I have graced it.
00:39:43You are welcome.
00:39:45Indeed.
00:39:46And I am most grateful you chose to attend.
00:39:49I hope next time, Mr. Bridgeton will show more of his face.
00:39:54Or the other gentlemen need to be more interesting.
00:39:57Where is the fun?
00:40:00I would like for you and me to enjoy ourselves this season.
00:40:04In fact, on that, Your Majesty.
00:40:08I have been meaning to speak with you.
00:40:11There is a reason I handed over the first ball of the season.
00:40:17I am...
00:40:19I am considering playing less of a part in society this year.
00:40:26As you know, I have contributed much to society, and to our young couples, and I have enjoyed it deeply.
00:40:36And your friendship...
00:40:39It has been the honour of my life that you chose me.
00:40:46I treasure every moment.
00:40:52But...
00:40:53It is time.
00:40:57I...
00:40:58long to travel.
00:41:02To visit my ancestral home.
00:41:06I have not been there since I was four years old.
00:41:12So...
00:41:14I would like to leave at the end of this season.
00:41:19Of course, you and I shall write, and I will be back for visits.
00:41:22But I am leaving.
00:41:25I...
00:41:28should like...
00:41:29to leave...
00:41:32for a time.
00:41:35to leave.
00:41:40No.
00:42:05Are you laughing at me?
00:42:09No.
00:42:11No, it is all just so...
00:42:16It is a spectacular night.
00:42:22You're not like the other young ladies, you know.
00:42:24It is a relief.
00:42:26And what is wrong with the other young ladies?
00:42:29Well...
00:42:32I'm only...
00:42:34They are...
00:42:35Constantly pursuing you.
00:42:38While I can imagine that is taxing for you,
00:42:40you must remember that those young ladies have spent their entire lives preparing for the pursuit.
00:42:45Hundreds of hours acquiring their accomplishments, endless fittings,
00:42:48not to mention the three hours alone it takes to do up their hair.
00:42:51For the five or six hours, they will be at this ball.
00:42:53All in the hope that you might simply notice them.
00:42:56Them?
00:42:57Are you not also hoping to be noticed?
00:43:01Truly?
00:43:03Truly.
00:43:06I am merely hoping to enjoy myself.
00:43:09When you seem to be very much.
00:43:17Or not.
00:43:18It is a lovely evening, but in truth, I cannot help but feel a little out of place at a
00:43:25society function.
00:43:27How can that be true?
00:43:31Perhaps I feel more comfortable appreciating the details of an event than I do participating.
00:43:39Well, do not worry.
00:43:41I will not tell my mother.
00:43:43Your mother?
00:43:47So this is your home, then, which makes you a Bridgerton.
00:43:53But you really did not know who I am.
00:43:56Not until now.
00:43:59Well, if I cannot have your name, then you cannot have...
00:44:02You were just as Whistledown describes, both in appearance and nature.
00:44:07You know me from Whistledown, but not from society.
00:44:09You are at a ball, but cannot dance.
00:44:11And you are singularly self-possessed, and yet you do not feel as if you fit in.
00:44:16Who are you?
00:44:17Where did you grow up?
00:44:18Here.
00:44:19In England.
00:44:20In the city or countryside?
00:44:21Between the two.
00:44:21Who are your parents?
00:44:22Mother and father.
00:44:24You know, you have managed not to tell me a single thing about yourself.
00:44:28Is that something you do?
00:44:30Put all of the attention on others, so that no one might see beneath your surface.
00:44:37Sometimes it is easier to stay in shallow water.
00:44:41Warmer.
00:44:41More pleasant.
00:44:43I like warm and pleasant.
00:44:45Well, it is dull to swim in the same waters day after day, even if they are warm and pleasant.
00:44:53Will you not wade out deeper with me?
00:44:59Well, while your point is well taken about the efforts made by tonight's young ladies,
00:45:05I cannot help but feel that their pursuit has very little to do with me.
00:45:10So, perhaps the reason I stay in shallow water
00:45:16is that I, too, feel like an imposter.
00:45:21But this is your family home.
00:45:29Even more so here.
00:45:35I believe I still owe you a dance lesson.
00:45:39Why me?
00:45:40Why is it that you wish to dance with me?
00:45:41Uh, because I am a mere mortal.
00:45:44And I do not question what the dance card tells me to do.
00:45:51Very well.
00:45:52First, we bow.
00:46:00Then,
00:46:03you put your hand in mine.
00:46:17Now, you move a little closer.
00:46:21Now, you move a little closer.
00:46:45Then,
00:46:47a simple
00:46:49box system.
00:46:52Hmm.
00:46:54Mm-hmm.
00:46:57Mm-hmm.
00:46:58Mm-hmm.
00:46:59Mm-hmm.
00:46:59Mm-hmm.
00:46:59Mm-hmm.
00:47:00Mm-hmm.
00:47:03Mm-hmm.
00:47:05Mm-hmm.
00:47:06Mm-hmm.
00:47:09two,
00:47:11three,
00:47:13one,
00:47:15two,
00:47:17one,
00:47:19two,
00:47:20three,
00:47:21three,
00:47:21good.
00:47:22You're quite the teacher.
00:47:24And you are quite the pretend student.
00:47:28Oh, oh, excuse me.
00:47:29Do not worry.
00:47:31Please, do not worry.
00:47:33My sisters have done far worse.
00:47:39One,
00:47:41two,
00:47:43three,
00:47:44two,
00:47:46three,
00:47:48one,
00:47:49two,
00:47:50three,
00:47:51one,
00:47:52three.
00:47:53Mm.
00:47:54Impressive.
00:47:56Dancing already with your eyes closed.
00:47:59I'm trying to remember this moment exactly so that if I wish, I can escape here.
00:48:11You are perhaps the most intriguing person I've ever met.
00:48:14If I cannot know your name or where you live,
00:48:19how am I meant to call on you tomorrow?
00:48:23That will not be possible.
00:48:27A silver ingenue who can never be seen again.
00:48:46We should not.
00:48:49We should not watch.
00:49:35Please tell me your name.
00:49:40What does it mean?
00:49:42Well, it is midnight.
00:49:44Time for everyone to reveal themselves, including you at last.
00:49:48I must go. My... my shepherd will be looking for me.
00:49:52Please do not leave.
00:49:54Please do not leave.
00:50:11Wait.
00:50:39I can whisk you out of here if you would like.
00:50:40I shall have to face everyone eventually.
00:50:47Oh!
00:50:49Excuse me.
00:50:51Watch where you are going.
00:51:01That is Lady Whistledown.
00:51:03Go and make it knowing that there is a diamond here tonight.
00:51:10Miss Bridgerton.
00:51:11Miss Rosamund Lee.
00:51:12I am pleased to make you acquainted.
00:51:14Wonderful to meet you, Mum.
00:51:15Hello.
00:51:16Oh, hello.
00:51:19Benedict.
00:51:20How are you?
00:51:21It has been an age since I have seen you.
00:51:24I must go.
00:52:11Well, how was it?
00:52:13Well, tell me everything.
00:52:15Something.
00:52:17Did you enjoy yourself?
00:52:20It was the most extraordinary night of my life.
00:52:24It was...
00:52:25They are here.
00:52:29I've said everything exactly as you would have done it.
00:52:32You've nothing to worry about.
00:52:35Sophie, pay.
00:52:40Both of you, I cannot thank you enough.
00:52:50How horrible it is to be on one's feet all night.
00:52:54There is nothing so taxing as being a debutante.
00:52:57It is better than sitting at home.
00:53:03Sophie, you must have had a pleasurable evening.
00:53:08My evening was like any other, ma'am.
00:53:10Then why is it that you were not waiting here with our tea?
00:53:13My apologies, ma'am.
00:53:14Your beds have been turned down, your hairbrushes cleaned, your nightwear readied, and the tea is here for you now.
00:53:20Please forgive the delay.
00:53:27And how are your evenings?
00:53:30Have you heard of such a thing as a toga?
00:53:32I wish you could have seen...
00:53:33Mr Bridgerton showed considerable interest in me.
00:53:38Did he?
00:53:41Oh, he will.
00:53:44Once his time is not monopolised by that woman he was with.
00:53:48I would not worry, Rosamond.
00:53:50You are my daughter.
00:53:52Whomever he was talking with tonight, she cannot possibly compete.
00:54:05You are excused, Sophie.
00:54:27Your Majesty, I really must tell you, I do not think Benedict Bridgerton is your pick for the season.
00:54:35But he is.
00:54:35Of course, it is just half of the young ladies I observed tonight had their eyes on him,
00:54:40and the Mars are wondering about his intention for the season, but I know Benedict.
00:54:45Are you saying I do not?
00:54:46Oh, I'm saying that...
00:54:49Of all the men of the ton, I would wager that Benedict Bridgerton is the least likely to marry.
00:54:54The very least?
00:54:56And you would wager on that?
00:55:00Oh, well, I did not...
00:55:02Um, when I said wager...
00:55:05We have a wager.
00:55:06Yes.
00:55:07How thrilling for us all.
00:55:11Now, how much are you willing to settle on this bet?
00:55:21Looking for Benedict, I assume?
00:55:23Well, unfortunately, yes.
00:55:25I fear he may have left early.
00:55:26But you seem to enjoy yourself tonight.
00:55:29In fact, I did.
00:55:31And I should continue to do so, now that I can enjoy it from, well, the shelf.
00:55:36Which shelf, exactly?
00:55:37The shelf.
00:55:38I have decided to be a spinster.
00:55:40Oh, Eloise, that is not something you simply get to decide.
00:55:43Mama, it has been three seasons since I've been out with absolutely no prospects.
00:55:47Yes, it is true.
00:55:48There are certain young ladies who would be considered on the shelf if they have no prospects of your age.
00:55:52But you would surely have no trouble securing a husband if you simply tried.
00:55:56I do not want to try.
00:55:58Well, you will once you meet the right gentleman.
00:56:01I gave you and Benedict free reign last season because I had my hands full with Colin and Francesca.
00:56:07But this season, you are both at the very top of my matchmaking list.
00:56:14I think I should go to bed now.
00:56:32There you are.
00:56:34Mother.
00:56:36I have only...
00:56:37Thank you for speaking to the debutantes.
00:56:41I could do with the rest myself.
00:56:45There was so much enthusiasm at the start of the season.
00:56:49It was a tremendous evening.
00:56:52Was it?
00:56:54Have you taken an interest in a young lady?
00:57:02No.
00:57:03Oh.
00:57:04But I can now respect what they were all up against.
00:57:09I mean, hundreds of hours of preparation.
00:57:13All in the hope of simply being noticed.
00:57:20You sound as if you have been made a new man.
00:57:25I'll not say that.
00:57:27In fact, I'm going out for a few drinks tonight.
00:57:30But I promise to be in bed before the sun comes up.
00:57:34Hyacinth, Bridgerton.
00:57:35Go to bed this instant.
00:57:38What harm can it do for me to simply observe?
00:57:41Did Eloise speak with you?
00:57:43About what, exactly?
00:57:45If anyone were holding out hope...
00:57:48You come here, young lady.
00:57:49...that Benedict Bridgerton would take a wife this season,
00:57:54this author should make it known that she does not wager it will happen.
00:58:06But, believe what you might wish, dear reader.
00:58:11This author knows best that a small amount of make-believe often has the power to remake reality.
00:58:21To lift us up from the drudgery of a humdrum existence.
00:58:31With a little imagination...
00:58:36The impossible seems possible.
00:58:42Dreams seem tangible.
00:58:45And yet, gentle readers...
00:58:52One must, eventually...
00:58:57Wake up.
00:59:20Thank you for listening to us.
00:59:20Lorre Haste
00:59:20How Are You
00:59:20You
00:59:20You
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