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