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Bridgerton - Season 4 - Episode 01: The Waltz
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00:00:11You
00:00:53The platter's more to the left.
00:00:54No, those flowers off to the side.
00:00:56Yes, ma'am.
00:00:58Um, Mrs. Wilson, I...
00:01:00There is another batch in the oven.
00:01:02Girls will need something warm after a fortnight in a carriage.
00:01:05Precisely. Thank you, Mrs. Wilson.
00:01:21Very well, then, I need scones and the napkins.
00:01:24The gonds are just out and napkins are pressed and ready for you.
00:01:34Our princess hyacinth has risen.
00:01:37I noticed a boot print in the entry hall.
00:01:59They're here.
00:02:21Welcome home, Mrs. Wilson.
00:02:23Good day, John.
00:02:25Oh, it is good to be home.
00:02:27Have you forgotten Scotland so quickly?
00:02:30I am sure we all miss Hillmart and Castle Great View.
00:02:37Oh, I am glad to be home as well.
00:02:45Is that Daddy? Is that Daddy?
00:02:47Oh, thank you. That's perfect. Just like you.
00:02:50Oh, you're not perfect, Elliot.
00:02:52I'm just like his mother.
00:02:54Oh, I shall hold, Lord Featherington.
00:03:00We do not want anyone spilling tea on the air to our great men.
00:03:05Oh, Penelope, I have missed you.
00:03:13Oh, El. Oh, how is Scotland?
00:03:17There are not nearly enough people in Scotland
00:03:19that I had to take to talking to sheep.
00:03:22Could you not just eat his cheeks?
00:03:24They're sweet as long as you are not the one
00:03:26who 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.
00:03:34I cannot wait to meet the little heir when they return.
00:03:36We've certainly needed more boys.
00:03:39It's getting rather girlish around here with Gregory off at Eaton.
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?
00:03:57Oh, did you hear me?
00:04:00Say hello.
00:04:02Dear Louise, hello.
00:04:04Hello.
00:04:08Is, is everything well, Mom?
00:04:10Oh, everything is perfect.
00:04:12It should be perfect.
00:04:13It would be perfect if, where is Benedict?
00:04:26Please fetch my carriage.
00:04:29Of course.
00:04:36Oh, oh.
00:04:37Oh, Lady 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,
00:04:59he will learn to be on time for once.
00:05:01Lady Bridgerton.
00:05:02I require an audience with my son.
00:05:04Unfortunately, the room is in a state of disarray,
00:05:07Ma'am.
00:05:07Perhaps we should send a maid in first.
00:05:10I 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.
00:05:24Benedict 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.
00:05:34Please, please do not.
00:05:35Oh, that is so bright.
00:05:38Dear God.
00:05:40Who are you?
00:05:41I am.
00:05:41We really should not.
00:05:42No, no, no.
00:05:42It does not signify who I am because I am leaving.
00:05:45Mother.
00:05:45That is your mother.
00:05:46We shall have a discussion later.
00:05:48John.
00:06:19ho una cosa.
00:06:21Glad to have a question.
00:06:38All the time is you.
00:06:45You're dealing with other者.
00:06:46Today is a new Becky, who I am.
00:06:46Moreover, it was together.
00:06:46The reason is a return, to be down, because she was no expert in the way out of your life.
00:06:46The book is on a diplomaticości.
00:07:10A letter from the solicitor asking
00:07:12if 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
00:07:31until the finances for the tenants are on secure footing.
00:07:41I shall be...
00:07:45elsewhere.
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?
00:08:09So much so this summer that you...
00:08:10Apparently you have ended up with not one, but two mistresses.
00:08:14What happens if one of these mistresses gets with 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
00:08:29and their fate depends on the family reputation.
00:08:32Do you not even consider it?
00:08:34Anthony must consider it.
00:08:36Anthony 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 some day?
00:08:42Who will need to seek approval of the...
00:08:44of the father of an eligible young lady?
00:08:47Which requires you to be a gentleman and not a...
00:08:51A rake.
00:08:51Youngeridge mother.
00:08:52You will make yourself unwell if you carry on as you have.
00:08:55My health is my concern.
00:08:56And 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,
00:09:01the eligible ladies of the tom,
00:09:03many of them are lovely,
00:09:04but they all have the same dream of marriage.
00:09:07They display no true animation.
00:09:08No zest for life.
00:09:09No personality.
00:09:11I am charting a more venturesome course outside good society.
00:09:14In doing so, I am being true to myself.
00:09:15Is 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.
00:09:42Benedict.
00:09:43You wish to be true to yourself,
00:09:45then be who you are.
00:09:47A member of this family.
00:09:50All the eyes of the tom will be on us,
00:09:53hosting the first ball.
00:09:54So,
00:09:55please,
00:09:56do not humiliate me.
00:09:59And,
00:10:00um,
00:10:02be on time.
00:10:03?
00:10:24It is not up.
00:10:25It is not a time.
00:10:26let me clean the door.
00:10:26I am sorry.
00:10:27It is in my room.
00:10:27I am sorry.
00:10:27I am sorry.
00:10:27I am sorry.
00:10:28I am sorry.
00:10:32I am sorry.
00:10:32Where 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 balls?
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?
00:10:51She 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.
00:11:32Your 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 as great friends.
00:11:51And it shall stay that way as long as you bring me great gossip.
00:11:55I shall certainly try.
00:11:57Very well.
00:11:59I should like a foretaste before your first issue is distributed today.
00:12:06I...
00:12:09Of course, Your Majesty.
00:12:16Tomorrow night the social season shall begin,
00:12:18but things might look a little different this...
00:12:20Oh, no.
00:12:21Mrs Bridgerton.
00:12:23You must begin how it begins.
00:12:26The proper way.
00:12:31Oh.
00:12:33Yes, Your Majesty.
00:12:37Dearest gentle reader.
00:12:44Tomorrow night the social season begins.
00:12:49But it might look a little different from what our fair Tom has come to expect.
00:12:55Because 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 has a weekly rendezvous with Lady Luton every Friday.
00:13:15Oh, the Queen will relish that.
00:13:17And if I print it, Lady Luton's daughters will be ruined.
00:13:20Oh.
00:13:24Am I interrupting?
00:13:26No.
00:13:26Not 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 the whistle down for a little while?
00:13:50That is most kind of you.
00:13:54Behind the cover of a mask, we 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 and go dressed as the Queen.
00:14:13Which Queen could possibly overpower our great war hero.
00:14:20And perhaps Queen Margaret, the one who set off with his head.
00:14:23And free to make the acquaintance of anyone we so desire.
00:14:41All that is certain is that a masquerade is like no other event.
00:14:53Prepare yourself, gentle reader.
00:15:04For anything can happen.
00:15:08For anything can happen.
00:15:18Aye.
00:15:20All right, we have to go.
00:15:27All right, go see her one second.
00:15:28All right.
00:15:32Do you want to go?
00:15:39Oh.
00:15:39Oh, yeah!
00:16:01Louis.
00:16:03Hmm. You look well.
00:16:05Of course I do.
00:16:07As do you.
00:16:09Mm-mm. I 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.
00:16:43Thank you, girls.
00:16:51Oh, those bouquets.
00:16:52Upstairs, 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?
00:17:00On 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?
00:17:07Oh, we 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?
00:17:26Until the clock strikes midnight.
00:17:28Sounds thrilling.
00:17:29Thrilling.
00:17:29Thrilling for them.
00:17:31Chaos for us.
00:17:32We are so good.
00:17:58So, let's go to the bad news.
00:17:59We don't know if that's what we're gonna get.
00:18:00Get them back.
00:18:00They're using the lights.
00:18:00The clarinetists are going to be fond of them.
00:18:01It's a 짜 сюда.
00:18:23I can do this.
00:18:25I can do this.
00:18:57We have arrived, my lady.
00:19:17There is a large group arriving.
00:19:19Just conceal yourself behind them, and just be out by midnight.
00:19:44I can do this.
00:19:51I can do this.
00:19:51I can do this.
00:20:03I can do this.
00:20:18I can do this.
00:20:27I can do this.
00:20:28I can do this.
00:20:38I can do this.
00:20:40I can do this.
00:20:50I can do this.
00:20:52I can do this.
00:20:56I can do this.
00:20:57Is this what a ball is like?
00:20:58I did not expect so many shoulders.
00:21:01How many balls exactly do we get to attend this season?
00:21:04I think I shall like society.
00:21:05Young ladies are not meant to ramble on, Posie.
00:21:08I can do this.
00:21:22Are you still there?
00:21:25Are you still there?
00:21:50Thank you so much for coming and please enjoy yourselves.
00:22:05Violet Bridgerton. This is a very fine party, Lady Danbury.
00:22:14Are you certain you have no regrets? Not one bit.
00:22:17Hosting the first ball of the season has always meant a great deal to me,
00:22:20but I am looking forward to stepping back.
00:22:24Who is missing? Benedict.
00:22:27Seems he is late again.
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. Are you a hero?
00:22:40Most certainly I'm not. I 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.
00:22:52I can't.
00:22:55I can't.
00:22:56I can't.
00:22:59I can't.
00:23:00I can't.
00:23:02I can't.
00:23:02I can't.
00:23:06I can't.
00:23:06I can't.
00:23:07This will be an amusing night.
00:23:08Indeed.
00:23:10Though, if you see any vipers, let us make haste for home.
00:23:20Are those Bridgertons I see behind those masks?
00:23:24Pardon me, I unfortunately must find my son.
00:23:35Her Royal Highness, the Queen.
00:23:49Bring her to me.
00:23:57Your Majesty.
00:24:12Well done, well done.
00:24:14Bridgertons, where might I locate the Honourable Mrs Colin Bridgerton?
00:24:33Mrs Bridgerton, 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, certainly.
00:25:05Oh, Lord Napier has said he will marry.
00:25:08He is rather handsome.
00:25:10But also exceptionally dull, unfortunately.
00:25:14Who else?
00:25:15Mr Fry might be eligible.
00:25:17If one squints.
00:25:19What of him?
00:25:20Baron Hamilton.
00:25:21I am not really rich enough, I fear.
00:25:24Is there anyone here worthy of my interest?
00:25:29Um...
00:25:36Has anyone seen Mr Bridgerton?
00:25:38Do you expect me to own the men?
00:25:47Good evening, ladies.
00:25:54Mr. Bridgerton!
00:25:58Back.
00:26:10Yes, that's right.
00:26:18Benedict.
00:26:20Hello, Mother.
00:26:21You are two hours late yet again.
00:26:24You were meant to chaperone Eloise.
00:26:27I have been here.
00:26:27Perhaps you did not recognise me in my mask.
00:26:29You know, I do not believe that we are serving gin this evening
00:26:32and yet I can smell it all over you.
00:26:34Good to see nothing has changed here.
00:26:36Eloise!
00:26:38How is it you are the one late in Rumpel
00:26:40when I travelled all the way from the Highlands?
00:26:41I 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
00:26:53who will speak to those debutants 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
00:27:02by speaking with the debutants.
00:27:04I only just...
00:27:04Debutants.
00:27:05Now.
00:27:11Good evening, ladies.
00:27:13You all look exceptionally lovely tonight.
00:27:14Mr Bridgerton, your disguise tonight is superb.
00:27:18Is it?
00:27:18And yet you recognise 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, yes.
00:27:28You 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 of that ever-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 he tends to smell.
00:27:51Well, I will say.
00:27:54Lady Bridgerton.
00:27:59Lady Penwood.
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 deaths.
00:28:16The first and the second.
00:28:19Husband's, that is.
00:28:20Of course.
00:28:21By 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.
00:29:04Well, you know how young men are.
00:29:07So unpredictable.
00:29:08Well, please.
00:29:09Enjoy yourselves.
00:29:14Did you study your miniatures this morning?
00:29:17Hmm.
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 rumours of rakish behaviour.
00:29:30But everyone knows reformed rapes make the best husbands.
00:29:39Yes.
00:29:43Cheers.
00:29:46Do you think the fairy with Lord Arliss is his mistress?
00:29:50He would have to be rather bold to bring her right under the nose of our majesty.
00:29:53And his wife.
00:30:16I have thought that the news of Lord Arliss bringing his mistress
00:30:19would be the most scandalous gossip I would overhear from the war.
00:30:22But Miss Eloise Bridgerton eagerly chatting with debutants is 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.
00:30:51For your sake, I do hope you've overheard something better on the wall.
00:30:56I had thought that after last season you had had your fill of pretending to be engaging with debutants.
00:31:00I do not pretend.
00:31:03Pen, there may not have been enough people in Scotland,
00:31:06but time spent amidst so much astounding natural beauty did give me considerable time to reflect.
00:31:12And what I realise is that there is no need for me to antagonise suitors or debutants.
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.
00:31:25You?
00:31:26On the shelf.
00:31:27Oh, here we are.
00:31:29Why, thank you.
00:31:50What 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 hers as much
00:32:15as 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 your Martin House, make it just ours, and you could be closer to your family.
00:32:34Yes, I would love it. Thank you.
00:32:41Benedict Bridgerton's here.
00:32:42He is.
00:32:43Oh my, I think it's my very thing.
00:32:51Mr. Bridgerton, Mr. Bridgerton, over here.
00:32:55The Dillard
00:33:25Would 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.
00:34:06What 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.
00:34:34But 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 am 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 pry.
00:35:00No, do not concern yourself.
00:35:01Have you lost your chakra?
00:35:02No.
00:35:02Is it that we have met?
00:35:04No.
00:35:04I cannot dance.
00:35:06That 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 are playing tonight?
00:35:21For silver and genus.
00:35:23You have seen through me.
00:35:27Clearly this is my first masquerade and what role are you playing?
00:35:31Evidently that of your dancing master.
00:35:34As much as we are all pretending here tonight, I think that Ton might be bewildered by the sight of
00:35:39us conducting dance lessons in the centre of the ballroom.
00:35:42Well, there is always the private terrace.
00:35:44I mean nothing untoward.
00:35:45I am 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.
00:35:51I shall have to trust you for tonight.
00:36:04What of him?
00:36:05Um, must he be kind?
00:36:08Of course.
00:36:10Then no.
00:36:28He is a fine choice.
00:36:31Oh.
00:36:32No.
00:36:33That is a Benedict Bridgerton, your majesty.
00:36:36Excellent.
00:36:37He is rich, handsome, and a Bridgerton.
00:36:40But...
00:36:41Perhaps there are other gentlemen...
00:36:43We have talked enough.
00:36:44Oh.
00:37:02Pardon me a moment.
00:37:10Ow!
00:37:13That 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.
00:37:26No 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 my mark gets so much as an inkling that you are in attendance.
00:37:37Upstairs.
00:37:39I wish you had stayed in Scotland.
00:38:12Looking for me?
00:38:13I hope.
00:38:16It is certainly a pleasant surprise to find you.
00:38:40Very good to you there.
00:38:42Yes, absolutely.
00:38:43Lord Anderson, thank you for attending.
00:38:47Pleasure to be had, Lady Bridget.
00:38:55Shall we approach?
00:38:57She did make quite the compliment for our ball last season.
00:39:00Do 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.
00:39:22Where is that Bridgeton boy?
00:39:32Are you enjoying the party, Your Majesty?
00:39:36Like 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, and I am most grateful you chose to attend.
00:39:49I hope next time, Mr. Bridgeton will show more of his face.
00:39:54Well, the other gentlemen need to be more interesting.
00:39:57Where is the fun?
00:39:59I would like for you and me to enjoy ourselves this season.
00:40:04In fact, on that, Your Majesty, I have been meaning to speak with you.
00:40:11There is a reason I handed over the first ball of the season.
00:40:18I am...
00:40:20I'm 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,
00:40:31and I have enjoyed it deeply.
00:40:35And your friendship.
00:40:39It has been the honour of my life that you chose me.
00:40:46I treasure every moment.
00:40:51But it is time.
00:40:56I long 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.
00:41:24And I should like to leave for a time.
00:41:40No.
00:42:07Are you laughing at me?
00:42:09No.
00:42:10No, it is all just so...
00:42:16It is a spectacular night.
00:42:22You are 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...
00:42:33They are...
00:42:35Constantly pursuing you.
00:42:38While I can imagine that it 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.
00:42:47Endless 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.
00:43:19It is a lovely evening, but in truth, I...
00:43:23Cannot help but feel a little out of place at a society 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.
00:43:38Well, 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...
00:43:54You 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...
00:44:01Benedict, I presume.
00:44:02You were just as Whistledown describes, both in appearance and nature.
00:44:06You 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.
00:44:13And 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.
00:44:44Well, 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?
00:44:58Well, 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.
00:45:53First, we bow.
00:46:00Then,
00:46:03you put your hand in mine.
00:46:18Now, you move a little closer.
00:46:45Then,
00:46:47a simple box system.
00:47:07One, two, three.
00:47:14One, two, three.
00:47:18One, two, three.
00:47:21Good.
00:47:21You'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.
00:47:40One, two, three.
00:47:45Two, three.
00:47:47One, two, three.
00:47:51One, two, three.
00:47:53Oh, impressive.
00:47:55Dancing already with your eyes closed.
00:47:58Yes.
00:47:58I am 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,
00:48:19however, am I meant to call on you tomorrow?
00:48:23That will not be possible.
00:48:25Hmm.
00:48:27A silver ingenue who can never be seen again.
00:48:46Oh, we should not.
00:48:49We should not what?
00:48:50Come to start.
00:49:00I am looking forward to the questions.
00:49:09I feel comfort for you.
00:49:35Please tell me your name.
00:49:40What does it mean?
00:49:42Well, it is midnight, time 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.
00:50:11Wait!
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! Excuse me!
00:50:50Watch where you are going.
00:51:01That is Lady Whistledown. Go and make it known that there is a diamond here tonight.
00:51:10Mrs Bridgerton.
00:51:11Miss Rosamund Lee. I 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's been an age since I've seen you.
00:51:24I must go.
00:51:25I must go.
00:51:26I must go.
00:51:26How are you?
00:51:34It's gonna be, me.
00:51:41It's gonna be done.
00:51:42But, you know, you have to do it.
00:51:44You're out.
00:51:46And here's my key.
00:51:48I can jump.
00:51:48You're out.
00:51:50Here's your key to the rejuvenation.
00:51:50With the golden of愛.
00:51:51Okay.
00:52:10Well, 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 are 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? I 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.
00:53:51Whomever he was talking with tonight, she cannot possibly compete.
00:54:05You are excused, Sophie.
00:54:21You are excused, Sophie.
00:54:25You are excused.
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.
00:54:36It 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...
00:55:04When 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 feel he may have left early.
00:55:26But you seem to enjoy yourself tonight.
00:55:29In fact, I did.
00:55:30And I should continue to do so, now that I can enjoy it from, well,
00:55:34the shelf.
00:55:35Which shelf, exactly?
00:55:37The shelf.
00:55:38I've 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
00:55:51of your age, but 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've 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.
00:56:53Was 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, all 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, go 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'll come here, young lady.
00:57:49...that Benedict Bridgerton would take a wife this season,
00:57:54...this 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,
00:58:36...the impossible seems possible.
00:58:42Dreams seem tangible.
00:58:46And yet, gentle readers,
00:58:52...one must eventually...
00:58:56...wake up.
00:58:58...
00:59:13...
00:59:14...
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