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