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00:09To be continued...
00:30Felix Ashburton begs for the hand of Lady Isolid. I shall honour her for all the rest of my days.
00:34I was married to Felix. My half-sister Cecily took my place in the royal consort's election.
00:41She gained the most coveted position within the court of the Prince of Wales, chief lady's maid.
00:46You ruined her reputation and yet married her. The Hamiltons have become the laughingstock of London's high society.
00:53She bears seven parts of a resemblance to Cecily. That is enough.
00:56Furthermore, the family's crippling debts require her status and warchief.
01:02I died in childbirth. My child did not survive. I had been reborn. Back to the night before the royal
01:10selection.
01:13None of you will escape me this time.
01:16Good evening, sister.
01:18Cecily, what brings you here so late at night?
01:20I made this myself. It is a farewell gift for you. After all, tomorrow is the royal consort's selection.
01:27Chloroform. How familiar this scent is.
01:33I am not afraid. I am just doing my utmost to stop myself from wringing her neck right now.
01:39Won't you drink it, Isolid? Was something wrong?
01:42I was just thinking, it feels odd to drink alone. Have a drink with me, Cecily.
01:48Tomorrow's your big day, sister. This wine, it was made just for you.
01:51Indulge me this once. Since it is a farewell toast, we ought to drink together.
01:54The wine has turned cold. Let me pour us two fresh cups.
01:58No need. Let me do the pouring for you.
02:03Every detail of this night is etched deep into my bone.
02:11The Clocroform is real, and I will use it. Just not on myself.
02:21Enjoy your new life, dear sister.
02:29The time has come.
02:45Hurry. Go faster. Take her away.
02:49Hurry. Go faster. Take her away.
02:57This is the personal ignea of the Hamilton air, a one-of-a-kind piece across the whole country.
03:03In my past life, Felix lied that he dropped it during a visit, and my foolish father believed every word.
03:11Help her now!
03:14Miss, what has happened?
03:16A man took Ceci away.
03:18He climbed in through the east window and carried my sister off.
03:21I saw him escape over the wall with my own eyes.
03:24Scandals within noble families are always buried in secret, never to be spread.
03:28If I send for the authorities, the Earl will surely have my skin.
03:33If my sister suffers harm because of even one second of your delay, you will answer directly to the Earl.
03:38What's more, tonight is the royal curfew decreed by Her Majesty the Queen.
03:41If you dare to cover up a violent crime against a noble lady during curfew,
03:44you will face not only the gallows of Scotland Yard, but also the wrath of the royal family.
03:48Tell me, which do you prefer?
03:50I'll get the horses at once! I'll go straight to Scotland Yard!
03:57Lila, come here.
04:00Miss, what are your orders?
04:01Go to the Bull Tavern, find the correspondent from the Times, give him this,
04:05and tell him the personal insignia of the Hamilton heir was found at the crime scene in the Thorn Manor
04:09tonight.
04:10Miss, this will stir up public opinion across all of London!
04:13That is exactly what I want. Do not say another word.
04:16Let that scandal-chasing hound sniff out the truth and draw his own conclusions.
04:19Understood, miss. I leave now.
04:22By early morning tomorrow, this scandal will spread everywhere.
04:28Such reckless behaviour. What has happened?
04:29Cecile has been abducted. A man broke in through the east roof window last night and took her away.
04:33The servants have already sent word to Scotland Yard.
04:35You sent for Scotland Yard without consulting me, the head of this house at all?
04:38A life is at stake. There was no time to waste.
04:40There is always time to think! Do you have any idea what this means for-
04:44What it means for the family reputation, I know exactly what you are going to say.
04:47Listen. The royal consort selection is held today.
04:51Both the Prince of Wales and Queen Victoria will attend in person.
04:55If word gets out that the heir of the Hamilton family committed such a heinous crime of drugging and assault
04:59and the Thorn family covered up evidence to protect him,
05:01we will become more than just a laughing stock across London. We will be utterly destroyed.
05:05Your title of earl, your valued seat in the cabinet, everything will be revoked by the Queen.
05:11But think differently. If our family takes the initiative and brings the criminal to justice,
05:16then the Thorn family will be seen as loyal subjects who uphold Her Majesty's laws even under strict curfew.
05:23It will be a perfect tale to go down in history.
05:26My lord, men from Scotland Short have arrived. Inspector Arthur Rowe is leading the team.
05:33Show the inspector in.
05:36The Hamiltons. Three years ago, they framed my father and let him die in Newgate prison.
05:40I have waited for this opening for three long years.
05:43Inspector, the Thorn household reported the second young lady has been abducted. The situation is complicated.
05:46Just the usual tricks of the nobles. Let's go take a look.
05:49No hysterics, no tears. This Miss Thorn is far too calm.
05:54Mrs. Leadthorn, I am Inspector Arthur Rowe from Scotland Yard.
05:57Inspector Rowe, thank you for coming late at night. I will show you the scene.
06:01The cordial has an odd odour. These are signs of a struggle and dragging.
06:04Scuff marks left by hard objects. The culprit escaped through this window.
06:07You are extraordinarily calm. Hardly the demeanour of a delicate noble lady who has just faced mortal danger.
06:11Panic changes nothing. Rather than weeping, I would sooner see the criminal hang.
06:15Inspector, the culprit seems to have dropped something.
06:18Do you recognise this, Miss Thorn?
06:20I saw an identical one at Villick Pembroke's Ball last month.
06:23On whom?
06:24On Felix Ashworth, the heir of the Hamilton family. Though I might be mistaken.
06:29She is not mistaken. We both know it. This is a perfect trap. Handed right to me.
06:38Seal off Hamilton Manor. Not so much as a sparrow takes wing from these grounds. Send forth the coroner post
06:43-haste.
06:49Inspector, the overnight report from the Public Alitic Laboratory. Rush through urgently.
06:54Residue in the wine glass contains high concentration chloroform enough to keep an adult woman unconscious for over six hours.
07:00Such dosage may trigger respiratory.
07:02This wine was brought to me by my sister Cecile herself. She lied and said she brewed it with her
07:07own hands.
07:08Too flawless. Every tear, every pre-arranged accusation. She is making use of me. Yet, I am exactly in need
07:14of this knife.
07:15Your two accomplices have fully confessed. All promises from Cecily were nothing but a scam. Will you keep hiding and
07:19condemn yourself to felony charges?
07:21I only followed orders. Miss Cecily forced me to pass word to Felix. I watched her pour the drug into
07:26the sweet wine with my own eyes. I truly knew nothing else.
07:30Miss Thurns. We hold physical evidence, two witness statements plus Ella's signed confession alongside the family crest. The case is
07:39iron lad beyond dispute.
07:43Miss Thurns. That is excellent news, Inspector. One matter to confirm. You stated Cecily's left the room temporarily, and you
07:49returned in time to spot the abductor escaping through the window.
07:52Miss Thurns. That is correct.
07:55She lied. She personally handed her sister over to that brute. This woman is as cold and calculating as a
08:02ruthless politician, and I admire it.
08:06Miss Thurns. Launch a city wild manhunt. Arrest Felix Ashworth on site. Detain Cecily Thurns immediately once located.
08:13Extra, extra. Hamilton Air arrested. Shocking scandal on the eve of royal selection.
08:19Good heavens. Felix got himself mixed up in this the night before the royal selection. The Hamiltons are finished for
08:24good. The Marquise may not live to see tomorrow's sunrise.
08:27That's the illegitimate daughter of Earl Thurn, the kidnapped lady from last night's scandal. She's dragged the whole nobility's reputation
08:33through the mad.
08:33Cecily Thurns, you're arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to abduction.
08:37Let go of me! I am the Earl's daughter! Father, save me! Felix, save me! Isalette, you ruined me! You
08:44witch! I'll never forgive you!
08:46When I was abandoning on this very street in my past life, no one came to save me. All you
08:51endure now is the fruit you planted yourself.
08:54Pick up the pace. We must not be late for the royal selection.
08:59My dear Miss Thurn, we've all heard of your dreadful family incident last night. Your half-sister was abandoned like
09:06trash on Piccadilly Street. Will your father resign from the cabinet voluntarily, or will Her Majesty dismiss him?
09:12Lady Evelyn, royal selection prioritizes personal impegrity. Last night's crime falls under Scotland Yard's jurisdiction. They already have solid evidence
09:19and suspects in custody. As for my family's standing, Her Majesty will make her own wise judgment.
09:24After all, she always has impeccable discernment. Shall we head inside?
09:31Miss Isalette Thorne! We've heard endless rumors about you since early morning.
09:35I expect so, Your Highness. Most of them seem to work entirely in your favor.
09:39I would never presume to say so myself. You are most intriguing.
09:43I don't care.
10:05Dancing is concluded. All candidates tidy your appearance and line up for Her Majesty's inspection in the audience chamber.
10:18Hello, Bo's, greedy eyes, hidden plots. Nothing but shallow, pretentious fools.
10:31This is a trial of composure. Screaming or weeping right now would cost me everything.
10:39No harm done. Be more careful on your way back.
10:44Miss Isalette Thorne. Keep her. Appoint her as senior lady in waitering immediately.
10:50I thank Your Majesty for your grace.
11:02It was you! You planned everything, you devil!
11:10Miss Thorne, you will be given your turn to speak. Maintain your dignity.
11:14It was Felix. He tricked me and manipulated all of this. He made me lace the wine with the drug.
11:18You lie! You envied your sister and came on to me of your own free will. Your confession proves you
11:22leaked the manor's security details.
11:25You lowborn bastard! You dare frame my air with such despicable tricks?
11:29You pack of lying vipers! You promised me advancement! Now you want to throw me under the carriage!
11:36Silence! The petitioner, Miss Isalette Thorne, may now address the court.
11:41Cecily Thorne obtained restricted chloroform to incapitate me and passed over the household's defensive intelligence to Felix in exchange for
11:46court favor.
11:47All evidence and witness statements filed before this court confirm every detail.
11:51I have but one question for Mr. Ashworth.
11:56If your affection for Miss Cecily was genuine,
11:59why did you abandon her like trash on the streets of Piccadilly?
12:10Read out the verdict.
12:11By Her Majesty's Royal Decree, judgment is passed on the Hamilton scandal case as follows.
12:16Felix Ashburn is disinherited from all Hamilton succession rights,
12:19confined permanently to the family's country estate,
12:21and banned from London and all royal jurisdictions in perpetuity.
12:26Cecily Thorne shall forfeit her family name and all noble privileges placed under royal restraining order
12:31to live alongside Felix in lifelong rural confinement.
12:33Neither may leave the estate without dual approval from the Crown and Scotland Yard.
12:36No! I will not be trapped with this useless man!
12:39Let me go! I'd rather die!
12:42Are you satisfied?
12:44You ruined your sister and dragged our centuries-old family honour into filth!
12:48My lord, empty reputation cannot prop up a decaying household.
12:51If you truly valued your dignity, you would never have allowed a greedy, illegitimate daughter
12:54to poison me under your own roof.
12:57You are a cold-blooded monster!
12:59Thank you for the compliment.
13:00In Dog Eat Dog London, monsters outlived the dead.
13:03The false affection of my blood family was torn to pieces in my past life.
13:06I need no weak and selfish father.
13:08From today onward, I walk only by my own strength.
13:11The Hamilton household hid far more than a fallen insignia.
13:15These ledgers were smuggled out by a distant clan member to bypass noble privilege protection.
13:19For ten years, they've systematically embezzled funds,
13:22withheld servants' wages and erected tenants without compensation, rotten to the core.
13:26There is far more.
13:28Look at these private correspondents between the Marquis and colonial trading firms.
13:32In the eyes of the Queen's legal counsel, these financial arrangements amount to treasonous
13:35incibitation.
13:36Exactly.
13:37What will you do with them?
13:39This is the ultimate weapon to ruin their house entirely.
13:41I leave them to you.
13:43Using the Queen's preliminary temporary inspection warrant,
13:45submit all evidence directly to the Royal and Parliamentary Inspection Committee in Scotland Yard's
13:49official name.
13:50It is time to strip their ancestral privileges from the Empire's register.
13:53It will be my pleasure.
14:16Miss, this letter is posted from Thorn Manor.
14:18It is written by the Earl.
14:21They squandered and overdraft the Manor's funds, and now that they're strapped for cash,
14:25they suddenly remember they have a daughter like me?
14:28Lila, all future deliveries coming from Thorn Manor shall be burnt directly.
14:32No need to bring them to me ever again.
14:35As you wish, miss.
14:37Two years have passed, and the ashes of the past have settled.
14:40It's time to step into a more splendid yet deadly battlefield ahead.
14:44The French Engvort, core guest of tonight's state dinner,
14:47has been relegated to seat seat for impoverished barrazons and minor peripheral lords.
14:52This is a ducted spare copy swapped in secret.
14:54A clumsy, vicious ploy.
14:56She aims to ruin me with noble underhanded trick.
15:02Lila, instruct servants to set nameplates strictly per this list.
15:05No single alteration permitted.
15:08As you command, miss.
15:32A la France à votre excellence.
15:35Permettez-moi d'expliquer cette place spécialement réservée pour vous.
15:39Spécial ?
15:40Est-ce une humiliation délibérée de me reléger au fond de la salle,
15:43la marque du mécrit britannique ?
15:47Nous apprendons que la flotte française a conclu
15:49une victoire diplomatique décrissive sur le canal de Souhexière.
15:52Les places aux deux tables suivent les conventions banales de la...
15:55Depuis ce poste, vous embrassez d'un seul gars tout le banquet
15:58et derrière vous s'étendent les étoiles et les routes marignales du monde.
16:01Ce cige symbolise la France.
16:02Team honneur inconcourgeable des nouvelles routes européennes.
16:05Nous ne jugeons pas les honneurs par la hauteur des chaises.
16:07L'Empire britannique vous honneure d'une place unique de timonaires.
16:12Magnifique raisonnement, mademoiselle Fearne.
16:14Votre esprit et votre grâce surpassent toutes les roses de Paris
16:16à nos futurs accords commerciaux.
16:18Santé !
16:23A masterful interpretation of the helmsman's seat.
16:26Even the shrewiest diplomats would applaud your wit.
16:29Your Highness flatters me.
16:30It was merely a desperate improvisation to save myself from ruin.
16:33You were never merely surviving, Isolette.
16:36You relish outmaneuvering them,
16:37turning those conceded norbles into ut-you fools.
16:43Duke Cavendry will submit an official impeachment
16:45and will against you to Her Majesty first thing tomorrow morning.
16:49Your Majesty, the Thorn household is tainted by scandal.
16:53This disgraced noble's daughter fooled foreign envoys
16:55with cunning sufferer at the state dinner,
16:56overstepping her official bounds.
16:58A scheming woman like her, staying beside Your Majesty,
17:01will bring ruin to the British Empire.
17:02After discussion with Cabinet Ministers,
17:05Princess of Denmark is the ideal bride for the Prince of Wales.
17:08To safeguard royal dignity,
17:09we beg Your Majesty to dismiss Isolette from court at once.
17:15The Duke claims you are crafty and malicious, Miss Thorne.
17:18The Empire needs no useless blank paper,
17:21yet neither will it keep a dull blade that cuts its own master.
17:24Prove you deserve your place here.
17:29As you command, Your Majesty.
17:33My foes have risen from petty lobel girls
17:35to powerful Cabinet Dukes.
17:36This is an all-or-nothing power struggle.
17:38Layla, leave via the secret side exit.
17:41Contact Inspector Arthur Roo immediately.
17:42Use my Royal Inspection Warrant
17:44to access confidential official archives.
17:46The Duke has overseen Army and Navy funding appropriations
17:48for twelve years.
17:48I need every file recording abnormal fund flows under his name.
17:51Understood, Miss.
17:58Miss, Inspector Rowe retrieved all confidential records
18:01per your Royal Warrant.
18:02Everything you requested is inside.
18:04Tens of thousands of pounds in unexplained gaps.
18:07So they are the real parasite straining the Royal Treasury.
18:10Shall we submit these documents directly to Her Majesty?
18:13Simply handing evidence to the Queen
18:15would only make me a common informer.
18:16What Her Majesty values is not blind loyalty,
18:19but capable political tactics.
18:21To top a towering noble, never check its trank.
18:24Poison its hidden roots instead.
18:26Simply handing evidence to the Queen
18:27would only make me a common informer.
18:28What Her Majesty values is not blind loyalty,
18:31but capable political tactics.
18:33To top a towering noble, never hack its trank.
18:36Poison its hidden roots instead.
18:41Your tea party is elegant, Miss Thorne,
18:44yet cabinet affairs keep us occupied.
18:45We can only stay a short while.
18:47Naturally, my Lord Billet.
18:49The lumber procurement for HMS Royal Arkett Porchmas stock card
18:51surely demands all your attention.
18:53Royal Navy business is far beyond a lady-in-waiting's concern.
18:56I know nothing of shipbuilding, but I can count.
18:58All proof is laid right here.
19:00£15,000 worth of premium indiantique
19:02through a private dock at Southampton,
19:03yet officially recorded as low-grade Scottish plime value
19:06at merely £3,000.
19:07One wonders where the missing £12,000 vanished,
19:10perhaps carried on coastal winds
19:11into the Duke Cavendale's newly built West End townhouse.
19:15And you, Lord Earl,
19:16£30,000 allocated for winter uniforms
19:18for troops stationed in the crime hospital
19:20or the signature of your wife's nephew last fiscal year.
19:22I've heard countless soldiers perished
19:24from bitter cold at the front.
19:25Does the Parisian man and your nephew purchase
19:27stay warm enough through harsh winters?
19:29You... you slander me outright!
19:32Whether it is slander or truth
19:33is fully documented within Scotland Yard's classified archives
19:35with verified excerpts in my possession.
19:38Her Majesty tossed that impeachment writ to me,
19:40a clear sign she has entrusted me the authority
19:42to root out treasury in Mezla's.
19:44With complete evidence in hand,
19:46I may submit the case to Parliamentary Inspection Committee anytime.
19:49Duke Cavalish may deliver impash speeches before the throne,
19:52yet you three will bear all punishment
19:54when judicial judgment falls.
19:56The tea has gone cold, gentlemen.
19:58You may take your leave.
19:59I happen to have a poor memory.
20:01Should several names vanish
20:02from that impeachment menu by tomorrow morning,
20:04all these tedious financial figures
20:05may slip entirely from my mind.
20:09Cowardly constricts!
20:10All of you useless fools!
20:13If legal means cannot drive her from court,
20:15erase her from this world entirely.
20:17Eliminate any backer shielding her as well.
20:19The audit investigation must never reach my household.
20:24Reborn from the brink of death,
20:25I've grown sensitive to the stench of mortal danger.
20:27This seemingly impenetrable royal hunt
20:29is shrouded in uncary oddities.
20:31These hands do not belong to stable attendants.
20:33They are fugitives who fight in underground rings
20:36and carry blades for blood money.
20:37The girth and stuller will snap
20:38the moment the stallion sprints into the thick woods.
20:40A suicidal ploy.
20:42Caunted by irrebutable corruption evidence,
20:43Duke Cavalish would kill the prince
20:44to reshape the whole power structure.
20:45Drop your silk handkerchief,
20:46then slip away to find Inspector Roho on perimeter guard.
20:49Tell him mad dogs lurk in the net.
20:50Seal all exits without waiting for higher approval.
20:53Oh dear, the wind is really strong.
20:55I'm going to fetch my cloak.
20:58Once this hunt ends,
20:59I shall present you something vital,
21:01tied to both my royal future and yours.
21:04Your Highness, your state is ready.
21:14Protect his royal highness!
21:15Seize him!
21:16Inspect the horse harness at once.
21:21Scotland Yard!
21:23All suspects under arrest!
21:31Miss Thorne, are you unharmed?
21:33I'm quite well, Inspector.
21:34Search their persons for evidence
21:36to present to Her Majesty.
21:42Exclusive stag decree of the Cavendish family.
21:50What explanation have you left, Duke?
21:53Miss Thorne,
21:54you bear grudges against my daughter Evelyn,
21:55yet you dare frame a hereditary perv
21:57for capital crimes over a random trinket!
21:59A random trinket?
22:01What if we had this?
22:03Your Majesty,
22:04these are full embezzlement accounts
22:05of the Cavendish family over five years,
22:07with his signed vouchers attached
22:09already submitted to Parliament Inspection Committee.
22:11Assassination treasury will be tried
22:12in the House of Law's peer court.
22:14Confiscate implicated furs and illicit assets.
22:17Strip his noble title.
22:18Confine the chief cop to Royal Manor
22:20for lifelong detention.
22:24All of you, leave us.
22:33This ring is my private collection,
22:35fully filed and registered
22:37in royal jewellery archives,
22:39kept in storage for far too long.
22:41To sustain the Empire's glory,
22:43we need no innocent lambs.
22:44We require a shrewd,
22:47resolute strategist
22:48who uncovers hypocrisy
22:49and brings assassins
22:50and corrupt nobles
22:51to justice amid peril.
22:55Isled, you have not only saved my life
22:58but also stolen my whole heart.
22:59Marry me
23:00and become the future
23:01Mister of this Empire.
23:06As you wish, Your Highness.
23:08Very well.
23:10Starting tomorrow,
23:11the whole Empire
23:12shall prepare for this
23:13unprecedented royal wedding.
23:17Miss,
23:18all transfer procedures
23:20for half revenue
23:20of Thorn Manor
23:21based on the old contract
23:22have been finished.
23:23File it for archiving.
23:25Understood, Miss.
23:29The game is over.
23:34Do you swear to remain faithful
23:36to one another
23:37in sickness and in health
23:39till death do you part?
23:40I do.
23:41I do.
23:47Her Majesty Queen Victoria arrives.
23:51You have done excellently.
23:53You've fulfilled the true purpose
23:55of the royal selection.
23:56The Empire needs steady hands
23:58to secure order
23:59and secure the royal line.
24:00By royal warrant,
24:02you are awarded
24:03the Royal Victorian Order
24:04with formal incitation
24:06to be held
24:07on a designated date.
24:09I am grateful
24:10for Your Majesty's grace.
24:13I shall take my lead.
24:15I rose from the mild
24:17and plotted every step.
24:19No longer anyone's pawn.
24:21All moves on this chessboard
24:23rest under my control.
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