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