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Becoming Lady Wyndham Ep
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00:00:04Today is my sister's wedding day.
00:00:07Jane's marrying the Earl of Windhealth.
00:00:11Our debts will be cleared,
00:00:13father's honor restored.
00:00:35It's Elizabeth!
00:00:37This was just found in the bride's dressing room!
00:00:48Liz, please forgive me.
00:00:49I can't do this.
00:00:50I won't be traded off to some man.
00:00:52I'm so sorry it had to be you who found this.
00:00:55Don't come looking for me.
00:00:56Jane.
00:00:58Oh, Jane.
00:00:59Do you know that if you run away from your wedding
00:01:01with the Earl of Wyndick,
00:01:02the Fenwick family will be ruined completely?
00:01:15The Fenwicks were once a distinguished family
00:01:18before Sir Reginald ruined it.
00:01:20Indeed.
00:01:21If not for some old favor the Fenwicks once did the late Earl,
00:01:23it's hard to imagine this match ever being considered at all.
00:01:41Miss, Mr. Vale has come to hurry things along twice already.
00:01:47I know.
00:01:50Miss, you can't go in like this.
00:01:52There's no time.
00:01:53I don't know.
00:02:33That is not Jane Fenric.
00:02:35That's the younger sister.
00:02:36The younger sister?
00:02:37But she's...
00:02:38The illegitimate one, I should think.
00:02:40Good Lord, what an insult to the honour of the House of Wyndham.
00:02:47Why, Elizabeth?
00:02:49Why would you put her in Jane's place?
00:02:51Please, how could you replace my legitimate daughter and have Elizabeth marry the Earl instead?
00:02:56How dare you!
00:02:57Regina, please, not here.
00:03:00People will see.
00:03:02Miss Fenric.
00:03:03Yes, my lord.
00:03:05You are not Miss Jane Fenric.
00:03:09Yes, my lord.
00:03:10I am her sister.
00:03:12I owe you an explanation and I fully intend to give you one.
00:03:17My lord, I know this isn't what you agreed to.
00:03:20I have no right to ask anything of you, but...
00:03:26Marry me.
00:03:27Please, I'm begging you.
00:03:35Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you for your attendance this morning.
00:03:40It is my honour to present to you, my bride.
00:03:57On the night of my sister's wedding, I became a count, Dennis.
00:04:15Where is Lord Edward?
00:04:16His lordship was called away to London on urgent business.
00:04:19You may move to Thormut later today.
00:04:21Shh.
00:04:21Shh.
00:04:22Shh.
00:04:22Shh.
00:04:23Shh.
00:04:24Shh.
00:04:24Shh.
00:04:27Shh.
00:04:27Shh.
00:04:27Similar my explanation.
00:04:29He left without signing the marriage papers.
00:04:32Perhaps he never meant to sign them at all.
00:04:36Is this some kind of punishment?
00:04:38For taking my sister's place?
00:05:11None of us attended, but I've heard every detail.
00:05:15They say the sister ran off, and the younger one took her place.
00:05:19Showed up in riding clothes, no less.
00:05:21You do keep well informed, Dorothea.
00:05:23Tell me, was she truly in riding clothes?
00:05:26Mrs. Milsom's daughter was sitting in the front rows.
00:05:28She said when the cloak fell, the entire church went silent for a full five seconds.
00:05:32Five seconds?
00:05:33When was the last time you managed that?
00:05:35I've never had the pleasure of causing such a spectacle.
00:05:38Poor Earl.
00:05:39Poor?
00:05:39I don't think so.
00:05:41He doesn't do anything out of pity.
00:05:42He has his reasons.
00:05:44A piece of Fenwick land, an old debt, something of that sort.
00:05:47As for the girl, I'd wager she's some wild little country girl.
00:05:50Hard, curly fit for society.
00:05:52Likely doesn't even know her manners.
00:05:59Who is that over there?
00:06:01A gardener, or one of the maids?
00:06:04Just look at the state of her.
00:06:06About that level, I'd say.
00:06:08Edward's new wife can't be much better.
00:06:11You?
00:06:11The one picking strawberries.
00:06:12Come here.
00:06:19Are you speaking to me?
00:06:21Of course.
00:06:21Who else could I be speaking to?
00:06:34Pour us some tea.
00:06:41My dear, do stay for a cup of tea before you go.
00:06:51Oh, how clumsy.
00:06:57Lady Winfend, your tea is ready.
00:06:59The housekeeper says there are new letters for your attention.
00:07:02If you would come with me.
00:07:09You're Edward's new wife?
00:07:22My lady.
00:07:26That's my girl.
00:07:28My lord.
00:07:33Tell Lady Windward that I...
00:07:35Wait.
00:07:40Give this to Lady Windburn.
00:07:43And...
00:07:44Yes, my lord.
00:07:54Please excuse me.
00:08:01You saw that, didn't you?
00:08:02The way she carried herself.
00:08:04Deliberate.
00:08:04Every bit of it.
00:08:05Pretending to be a servant just to make fools of us.
00:08:07Yes.
00:08:08Very deliberate.
00:08:09Married in riding clothes.
00:08:11Picking strawberries herself.
00:08:12Hair in that state.
00:08:14What?
00:08:14On earth has Edward brought help?
00:08:16What, indeed.
00:08:18I am curious how you intend to finish that sentence, Dorothea.
00:08:21Who do you think you are?
00:08:22A country girl who stumbled into a title through a farzical wedding?
00:08:26What right do you have?
00:08:28Today you sit in my garden.
00:08:29At my table, drinking tea you bought yourself.
00:08:31And you didn't so announce your arrival.
00:08:33If you know your cousin as you say you do,
00:08:35you'd know he dislikes being disturbed.
00:08:37Next time, send word ahead.
00:08:38I'll have tea prepared.
00:08:39Properly hot, not scolded.
00:08:42My lady.
00:08:43The Earl will be arriving shortly.
00:08:45He asks that you come out to receive him.
00:08:48Is my cousin back?
00:08:50I haven't seen him in ages.
00:08:52I'll go greet him as well.
00:08:54Lady Dorothea, Lord Edward has made it clear that now that he is married,
00:08:58all visitors are to be received only with Lady Winewield's consent.
00:09:12Please lead the way.
00:09:13My apologies, my lady.
00:09:15His lordship has been called away again.
00:09:17He did, however, leave strict instructions that you are not to be disturbed.
00:09:21This was just delivered for you.
00:09:30Word has it his trip to London had less to do with business
00:09:32and more to do with rekindling an old flame,
00:09:35Cecilia Marlott, his mother's goddaughter.
00:09:37They were raised together at Thornwood, apparently.
00:09:41What happened after?
00:09:44She married an old duke in Wales.
00:09:47Poor girl.
00:09:48You feel sorry for her?
00:09:50Her husband just died.
00:09:52She's inherited a fortune.
00:09:54Who knows?
00:09:56She might come back.
00:09:57You'd better secure Lord Edward's affections while you can.
00:10:00I have not seen him since our wedding.
00:10:03What?
00:10:03How could that possibly be?
00:10:05It was wrong of me to take my sister's place and marry him that day.
00:10:09I never thought beyond that.
00:10:11Oh, my dear.
00:10:13What a cruel twist of fate.
00:10:15You were meant to go to London to study
00:10:17and now you're trapped in this cold, dreadful place.
00:10:20So his affections were already given elsewhere.
00:10:23And I've only trapped him here.
00:10:32After all, what is there between Lord Edward and me
00:10:34but a signature in the parish register?
00:10:37A tranquil life that suits me well enough.
00:10:41So cold.
00:10:48Elizabeth.
00:10:49Consider this my return for the insult.
00:10:52Enjoy finding your way across Thornwood with nothing on.
00:11:08Oh, no.
00:11:11Oh, no.
00:11:12Oh, no.
00:11:16Oh, no.
00:11:25Oh, no.
00:11:30Stop!
00:11:31Stop right there!
00:11:33I am the Countess of Wyndham.
00:11:36I command you to stop.
00:11:37You... you have no idea what it means to offend the Countess of Wyndham!
00:11:49My... my lord, this is... I can explain!
00:11:54Please do not.
00:11:58You may... you may turn around now.
00:12:00I will.
00:12:06My lord! This is entirely unnecessary! I assure you, I am quite capable of...
00:12:12You are barefoot on Flint. Kindly be still.
00:12:22My lord...
00:12:24I'm here.
00:12:26I still owe you an explanation. Are you willing to hear it now?
00:12:32As you can see, I'm not otherwise occupied.
00:12:37I took my sister's place and married you that day because...
00:12:40Because I wanted my mother to stop being beaten.
00:12:44I see.
00:12:48You didn't need to do any of this.
00:12:50The moment you said I do at that altar, you fulfilled the agreement. You owe me nothing more!
00:12:56So this is all just an agreement to you? Nothing more?
00:12:59Is it not?
00:13:00I don't make a habit of saying things I don't mean, Elizabeth.
00:13:07That's the first time he's said my name.
00:13:09I understand, my lord.
00:13:10Call me Edward. I've married you.
00:13:13You're my wife.
00:13:14You hold all the rights of the Countess of Thornworth, including the right to know your husband.
00:13:31Cecilia?
00:13:33Cecilia Marlowe. The girl Edward grew up with.
00:13:40My lord, Edward.
00:13:41Sit down.
00:13:45May I ask you a question?
00:13:47Please do.
00:13:49Is there someone else you care for?
00:13:52In London, perhaps?
00:13:57Are you angry with me for leaving right after the wedding?
00:14:00Not in the least.
00:14:01I only mean to say,
00:14:03I've no objection to any other attachments you may have.
00:14:06This marriage serves both our families.
00:14:09I have no wish to be a petty, jealous Countess.
00:14:12And if I were to tell you there is no such person, would you believe me?
00:14:18I... yes.
00:14:19I believe I would.
00:14:32Elizabeth, you are the only Lady Windorf.
00:14:34I should like, if you're willing,
00:14:38to have a true marriage.
00:14:39In every sense.
00:14:43In every sense?
00:14:45Is he asking me to bear an heir for the Wyndham Line?
00:14:49Come in.
00:14:53It is late.
00:14:54Yes.
00:15:06Elizabeth.
00:15:07Yes.
00:15:10You are frightened.
00:15:12I'm not.
00:15:14I mean, it would be entirely reasonable for you to...
00:15:20I will not require anything of you tonight.
00:15:23I beg your pardon.
00:15:24You heard me.
00:15:26But... it is... it is your right.
00:15:29I am aware of what the law allows me.
00:15:32But that isn't the measure I intend to follow.
00:15:34So...
00:15:37Good night, Elizabeth.
00:15:40Does he not want me?
00:15:58Edward.
00:15:58Edward.
00:15:58Edward.
00:16:09Edward.
00:16:18This isn't helpful.
00:16:26Oh, no.
00:16:46Ah, better.
00:17:05God, how could I dream something like that about him?
00:17:08I must be out of my mind.
00:17:10My lady, breakfast is ready.
00:17:14Coming!
00:17:29I was unsure of your preferences, so I asked the cook to prepare a variety.
00:17:38He arranged all of this. What does he take me for?
00:17:41It would appear that his lordship is determined to keep you abundantly supplied.
00:17:54I shall do my best to return in time for the gathering at Whitmore this evening.
00:18:07Lady Wyndham, how lovely to find you here.
00:18:13And all on your own.
00:18:16Rupert, you know Lady Wyndham, I believe.
00:18:18Miss Fenwick.
00:18:21My apologies, Lady Winford. The title still takes one by surprise, I must admit.
00:18:26Good evening, Miss Vane.
00:18:28Mr. Bellamy, Rupert and I have some happy news.
00:18:32We're to be formally engaged at the McKeelmas Hall.
00:18:35Dorothea was gracious enough to accept me,
00:18:38though I suspect she rather enjoys making me wait.
00:18:41Our union, of course, has been rather more conventional.
00:18:45Years of acquaintance, shared society,
00:18:48a genuine understanding of one another's character.
00:18:50How refreshing that some marriages may still be arranged so expeditiously.
00:18:57My lady, a message for you.
00:19:07Cannot return to Thornwith before midnight.
00:19:10Enjoy the party.
00:19:15Another entire evening to yourself.
00:19:18One cannot help but wonder,
00:19:20had you known,
00:19:21why bother to attend at all?
00:19:23Lord Wyndham chose to marry me, Dorothea.
00:19:26I've never felt the need to examine his reasons too closely.
00:19:30Come, Rupert.
00:19:31It's been ages since I last danced.
00:19:33You must indulge me this evening.
00:19:52Lady Wyndham, what a fortunate coincidence.
00:19:55Mr. Bellman, I assume your fiancé is inside.
00:19:58Ah, yes.
00:19:59I stepped out for some air and seemed to have lost my way.
00:20:03You look very well, Lady Winford.
00:20:04Marriage suits you.
00:20:06I believe I should return home.
00:20:07No need to hurry.
00:20:08It's a fine night.
00:20:09That's enough, Mr. Bellman.
00:20:11Come now, Elizabeth.
00:20:12A woman as young as you,
00:20:13as lovely as you,
00:20:16deserves far more than a cold bed and a husband...
00:20:19That's enough!
00:20:21Mr. Bellamy.
00:20:22I mean it kindly.
00:20:33I mean it kindly.
00:20:34Good heavens, how did I end up here?
00:20:37My lady, I'm coming.
00:20:51Lady Wyndham,
00:20:52you are going the wrong way.
00:20:54Allow me to show you out.
00:21:03Then let me be plain, Mr. Bellamy.
00:21:06Leave these grounds at once.
00:21:10And who exactly is meant to make them?
00:21:21There is no need to be alarmed.
00:21:24I only wish to talk.
00:21:25Then speak from where you stand.
00:21:30My dear.
00:21:43Dorothea, you must forgive me.
00:21:44I was only trying to remove myself
00:21:46from a most uncomfortable situation.
00:21:48Lady Wyndham sought me out.
00:21:49Elizabeth!
00:21:50How dare you try and scare my fiancé
00:21:52at a gathering like this?
00:21:53That is not...
00:21:54I mean no disrespect,
00:21:55but I am a man of honour
00:21:56and I think it best to be plain.
00:21:57Good Lord.
00:21:59Did she really...
00:22:00try to seduce Lady Dorothea's fiancé?
00:22:04I've long suspected
00:22:05she wasn't quite respectable.
00:22:08I shall inform Lord Edward at once
00:22:09he'll have you turned out of Thornwood
00:22:10without hesitation.
00:22:12Now,
00:22:13apologise to my fiancé.
00:22:14At once.
00:22:15Miss Vane,
00:22:17you will address me correctly
00:22:18or you will not address me at all.
00:22:20You are not worth the courtesy.
00:22:37My lord.
00:22:38Thank God you're here.
00:22:40Lady Winford approached Rupert herself.
00:22:43We were only trying to...
00:22:44When did he arrive?
00:22:45How much did he hear?
00:22:46Does he believe them?
00:22:48Are you hurt?
00:22:54Edward.
00:23:03My apologies.
00:23:04I seem to have arrived
00:23:06a moment too late.
00:23:08Good Lord!
00:23:10Has Lord Wyman
00:23:11really ruined
00:23:12a hundred-year-old young maize?
00:23:14For a wife
00:23:15of such low birth.
00:23:20Let every person here
00:23:21who has dishonoured
00:23:22my wife hear me.
00:23:24Before this night is over,
00:23:25you will regret it.
00:23:27Yes, my lord!
00:23:28Edward!
00:23:28What?
00:23:29My lord!
00:23:30I am your cousin!
00:23:32You cannot treat me like this!
00:23:34If you mean to say
00:23:36you're my mother's
00:23:36cousin's granddaughter,
00:23:38I've over fifty others
00:23:40just like you.
00:23:45Greatable girl!
00:23:47What on earth
00:23:48possessed you
00:23:49to insult
00:23:50the Countess of Wyndham?
00:23:51You wretched boy!
00:23:53I paid off
00:23:54your gambling seats
00:23:55with the Earl's own money!
00:23:57How dare you
00:23:57make yourself a nuisance
00:23:59before him
00:23:59and his wife!
00:24:02You have endured enough.
00:24:05Home awaits us.
00:24:10Edward, you must know.
00:24:11I did not seek
00:24:12Mr. Bellarmine out.
00:24:13I...
00:24:13I know.
00:24:14I know precisely
00:24:15what kind of man he is.
00:24:16I believe you, Elizabeth.
00:24:18We have been married
00:24:19for a few days now.
00:24:21We have.
00:24:23And I find I know
00:24:24remarkably little about you.
00:24:26I believe goes both ways.
00:24:28Perhaps this presents
00:24:29an opportunity
00:24:29to remedy that.
00:24:31We might begin
00:24:32with a kiss.
00:24:35He's asking to kiss me.
00:24:37On horseback.
00:24:38Out in the open
00:24:39in the middle of the night.
00:24:40God knows how long
00:24:41I've waited for this moment.
00:24:43You have my permission.
00:25:01It's alright.
00:25:02He's settled now.
00:25:09We're home.
00:25:13My lord.
00:25:14My lady.
00:25:22I'll see you shortly, Elizabeth.
00:25:25Shortly?
00:25:26What does he mean,
00:25:27shortly?
00:25:28Tonight?
00:25:28I thought I had rather expected.
00:25:31I seem to have expected it
00:25:32more than I realised.
00:25:32Yes.
00:25:33Shortly then.
00:25:49Of course.
00:25:50Of all nights,
00:25:51it would be this one.
00:26:01come in.
00:26:05There's something I must tell you.
00:26:07It concerns a...
00:26:09domestic matter.
00:26:11I see.
00:26:16Does he?
00:26:17Does he truly?
00:26:18Please, God.
00:26:20Let him understand
00:26:21without making me say it outright.
00:26:23Come.
00:26:34No.
00:26:36Not like this.
00:26:38How are you feeling?
00:26:41Rather better, thank you.
00:26:43Forgive me.
00:26:44Elizabeth.
00:26:44Yes?
00:26:45Stop apologising.
00:26:47Yes, very well.
00:26:51Elizabeth.
00:27:18Elizabeth.
00:27:23Elizabeth.
00:27:31He's gone. Of course he's gone. I failed him last night.
00:27:37Come in.
00:28:01Is something wrong?
00:28:04No. No, nothing.
00:28:10I wasn't certain of your preference this morning.
00:28:12Mrs. Hilda suggested something warm as chocolate, if you'd prefer it to tea.
00:28:38You have...
00:28:43This hand is still warm.
00:28:49I thought we might out to Ravenscurred Park before week's end.
00:28:54My mother has expressed a wish to receive you.
00:28:58Yes. I should like it that very much.
00:29:04I should propose Fridays, perhaps, for the fulfilment of our marital obligations.
00:29:15Yes. Friday would suit me perfectly well.
00:29:20I feel quite confident I shall be equal to my obligations by next Friday.
00:29:30Yes.
00:29:45Yes.
00:29:48Yes.
00:29:50Yes.
00:30:05Go on.
00:30:07Vale will see you in. I shall be long.
00:30:11Of course.
00:30:23Three.
00:30:52That's Edward's mother.
00:30:54She looks so young to find.
00:30:59Lady Adelaine, forgive the intrusion.
00:31:03I am...
00:31:13Lady Wyndon.
00:31:16I had wondered when we should meet.
00:31:18I am Cecilia.
00:31:21Lady Adelaine was called away unexpectedly.
00:31:24She asked me to receive you in her place.
00:31:26That's her.
00:31:28Cecilia Marlop.
00:31:30Lady Adelaine's goddaughter.
00:31:32The woman Edward wants to love.
00:31:58She carries herself as if she owns the place.
00:32:15so you finally emerged from your greenhouse sissy after all these years in london let's
00:32:20see whether your aim has suffered i've been waiting here for our guest as my mother asked
00:32:26elizabeth this is georgiana we call her georgie georgie this is elizabeth
00:32:29ah the new lady windham and what do you do for amusement i read i write i am sure lady
00:32:36windham has many other accomplishments georgie of course she does most people do when they
00:32:40can't shoot no offense elizabeth it simply requires a certain constitution not everyone
00:32:46has it perhaps lady windham would care to try it is only fair to offer oh by all means bring
00:32:51another gun a gun for beginners
00:32:58do you know your way around guns elizabeth you needn't oblige georgie is only teasing
00:33:05you can watch if you prefer
00:33:17well
00:33:20you had three i shall not be greedy
00:33:36mother where on earth did you find her she found me i like her
00:33:44so do i
00:33:51come in
00:33:57my mother asked me to convey her apologies
00:34:00she had no intention of neglecting you today
00:34:03i understand georgiana and the duchess of ravensbury made the afternoon quite agree
00:34:11it's friday so it is i must admit i am not entirely certain how one is meant to begin
00:34:18nor am i
00:34:24i should warn you there are rather a great many hooks 23
00:34:31i see
00:34:45i confess i don't quite know what i meant to do with my elizabeth you are not supposed to do
00:34:55anything
00:35:04that the desk i thought you might find it easier to begin with
00:35:10i did not realize how warm his hands would feel
00:35:22breathe
00:35:25you are going to suffocate yourself
00:35:34are you ready
00:35:35i
00:35:40i'll take that as a yes
00:35:42i'll take that as a yes
00:35:44let's begin
00:35:45let's begin
00:35:47let's begin
00:36:10let's begin
00:36:18let's begin
00:36:26all right you absolutely must tell me everything
00:36:33i've no idea what you mean elizabeth winwin knave fenwork
00:36:37you arrived at my door this morning wearing the very expression of a woman who has just discovered
00:36:42something rather surprising about the world
00:36:45was it was it friday
00:36:49you are incredible i am your oldest friend and i deserve details
00:36:53was he he was considerate
00:36:58extraordinary so
00:37:00how he made quite certain that i was comfortable
00:37:03comfortable
00:37:05way before before anything else
00:37:08several times in fact
00:37:10good lord
00:37:12that is all i shall say on the subject
00:37:13and afterward in the morning
00:37:18he said come back to bed
00:37:21he said come back to bed
00:37:22as though i'd been there all along
00:37:23only meant to return
00:37:26he held my hand
00:37:33i am beginning to think i might
00:37:44i am beginning to think i might
00:37:56the next one
00:37:57which something under the wheel first
00:37:59there's a plank in the ditch
00:38:01perhaps we ought to wait for someone to pass by
00:38:15lizzie
00:38:28same as ever
00:38:31still finding trouble on a perfectly straight road
00:38:33the road found me
00:38:35i was perfectly innocent
00:38:38of course you were
00:38:40you always were
00:38:42edgar lennox
00:38:43a distant son
00:38:45the summer i was 14 he taught me to sketch on the crumbling mill wall
00:38:48charcoal everywhere
00:38:49my mother spent three days scrubbing my dress clean
00:38:52then he left for italy
00:38:55is that edgar
00:38:58i thought he was still in italy
00:39:08i am lady winford now mr lennox
00:39:10i trust you will do me the kindness of remembering it
00:39:12forgive me i had not heard of the marriage
00:39:16i hope you are well lady wind
00:39:17i am
00:39:18thank you
00:39:19give my regards to lord winder
00:39:30six years without a word and now he returns at just this moment
00:39:33he didn't know harriet
00:39:35perhaps not lord winder is worth ten of him you know that don't you
00:39:41come the road is clear now
00:39:49she was smiling at him did you see
00:39:51a married woman smiling at a man like that out in the open road
00:39:54she stepped away from him georgie
00:39:55that much was plain enough
00:39:57i shall tell edward i shall tell him exactly what i saw
00:40:00and he will do as you think best my dear
00:40:03you know your brother better than i do
00:40:17edward there's something i must tell you
00:40:19it concerns your wife good morning to you too georgina
00:40:23i was riding this morning along the north road
00:40:26i saw her with a man they were standing awfully close together and he
00:40:30close together you say why yes and he he took hold of her sleeve
00:40:35and then she drew back in the end
00:40:38but she knew him well edward he called her lizzie
00:40:41what was the man's name lennox edgar lennox
00:40:45i've heard of this edgar lennox the viscount's son the one who has been
00:40:48off painting in italy for the past six years
00:40:50then you must also know that he and elizabeth were once
00:40:52you followed her no i just happened to be passing by
00:40:56georgiana
00:41:00elizabeth is lady windworm she is the mistress of this house
00:41:03whom she encounters on the road with whom she speaks with whom she spends her
00:41:06time such matters are of importance to her and her alone
00:41:09you should have married a true lady not some vulgar country woman
00:41:13go home georgina
00:41:18edgar lennox
00:41:22my lady his lordship has inquired as to whether you might be at leisure this afternoon
00:41:28did he indicate the purpose of said inquiry he said he'd like to and i quote precisely take
00:41:33you out for a ride he mentioned the north meadow
00:41:38please convey to his lordship that i shall be ready in 20 minutes
00:41:41of course my lady
00:41:50georgiana paid me a visit this morning
00:41:52i imagine she did not call upon you to converse about the weather
00:41:56you encountered edgar lennox on the north road this morning
00:42:04i did our carriage came to grief in the mud he assisted with freeing the wheel
00:42:12georgiana is young and her emotions have been known to obscure her judgment
00:42:15i thought you should know that i sent her right away
00:42:18he didn't ask me to ride because he sought to question me
00:42:21it's because he wished to inform me he sent georgiana away
00:42:25he's telling me he stands on my side
00:42:30thank you edward
00:42:31for what we're married you need not thank me
00:42:36edgar lennox has spent six years in italy he may want to consider spending six more
00:42:42the further he remains from my wife the better
00:42:51i cannot believe this he sent me away
00:42:58tell me what happened
00:43:03he accused me of following her he is a loyal man always has been
00:43:07and now his loyalty is wasted on the wrong person
00:43:11has he any engagements away from thornwood
00:43:13he leaves for duttshire on thursday
00:43:19he will surely be thinking of his new bride each moment he's away from her
00:43:30edward chose her
00:43:34very well then let him see the true nature of this choice
00:43:49she still harbors feelings for me
00:44:01is
00:44:17east wing old timber frames
00:44:19it's three stories of curtains and correspondence and everything edward window has ever cared to
00:44:25preserve and now a single oil lamp shall make it all disappear
00:44:36lady winfield and her lover
00:44:39once edward lays eyes on their charred bodies he will surely return to me
00:44:43the
00:44:55Elizabeth!
00:45:08My lord! It began in the lower story.
00:45:11Where's Lady Winder?
00:45:12We have not been able to find Lady Winder.
00:45:14But we brought someone out from the East Wing.
00:45:17A man.
00:45:20Elizabeth, she's still inside.
00:45:27And just how are you so sure Lady Wyndham is in there?
00:45:30What were you doing at Thornfield in the middle of the night?
00:45:33Edward, I'm so sorry. I did not wish to be the one...
00:45:36What is that in your hand?
00:45:39Edward, if there's Elizabeth's handwriting.
00:45:41I received a note. I believed it to be...
00:45:43You believed it to be from my wife.
00:45:49Edward, you must see that all evidence points to Elizabeth and this man.
00:45:53Elizabeth is still inside.
00:45:55Of course she's inside. That wicked adult is sure to be caged and paraded around the square.
00:46:01Edward!
00:46:06Miss, don't! It's not safe in there!
00:46:09My brother! Henry, you must save my brother!
00:46:12Miss, I'm sorry!
00:46:16He ran headfirst into that fire.
00:46:20For her.
00:46:28Henry, how did the fire start?
00:46:30Why are all of you just standing here?
00:46:32And you! What are you doing here?
00:46:34You... you're not stuck in the fire?
00:46:36Yes!
00:46:36Why on earth would I venture to the East Wing in the middle of the night?
00:46:40You wretched creature.
00:46:41How did you get so lucky?
00:46:43No matter. Edward just ran to his death.
00:46:45You have no one to rely on now.
00:46:47And as a duchess, it shall be my god-begin right to walk all over you.
00:46:50My lady, his lordship has gone into the fire.
00:46:54The what? Why?
00:46:56Elizabeth!
00:46:57Elizabeth!
00:46:58My brother is still in there.
00:47:00What do we do?
00:47:01He ran in because he thought you were trapped inside.
00:47:03Oh dear, how did this happen?
00:47:04Let go, Georgiana.
00:47:06No!
00:47:14She didn't write that note.
00:47:17She can't have written that note.
00:47:25It was you.
00:47:27Cecilia, is it true?
00:47:31No!
00:47:32I had nothing to do with that letter.
00:47:34He's slanting me!
00:47:38Edward!
00:47:42Elizabeth.
00:47:44Go back.
00:47:56Foolish woman.
00:47:57Reckless man.
00:48:07I thought I'd lost you.
00:48:10You're safe.
00:48:15I...
00:48:17I was wrong about that.
00:48:25Not every wife would run into a burning building for her husband.
00:48:28Why did you do it?
00:48:29You went in there for me.
00:48:31I couldn't leave you to die.
00:48:33Oh, Elizabeth.
00:48:34Whatever am I going to do with you?
00:48:36You.
00:48:52Get in before the water goes cold.
00:48:57Edward.
00:48:58That note Edgar received, it wasn't written by me.
00:49:01I know.
00:49:02As it happens, I also received a note, signed with Edgar's name.
00:49:06But I did not go to meet him.
00:49:08I'm glad to hear that.
00:49:11That's all?
00:49:14It was Cecilia.
00:49:16She did all of this.
00:49:19Cecilia.
00:49:22She is my mother's goddaughter.
00:49:24She grew up around us.
00:49:26There was a time when certain...
00:49:27arrangements were considered.
00:49:29By my mother.
00:49:31By Cecilia's family.
00:49:33I knew they were in favor of me.
00:49:35And were you?
00:49:36I've never made any promises to Cecilia.
00:49:39If she had hopes, they were not hopes I invited or confirmed.
00:49:42As for me...
00:49:45I forgot about her entirely on the morning I married you.
00:49:51Edgar Lenniston and I, we grew up together as well.
00:49:55He taught me to make charcoal drawings.
00:49:58That is the whole of it, Edward.
00:49:59There's nothing more.
00:50:00Well then...
00:50:02Now there are no secrets between us.
00:50:05Now there are no secrets between us.
00:50:09It's Friday today.
00:50:11Yes, indeed it is.
00:50:12There are about two hours left until dawn.
00:50:15Perhaps you might like to watch the sunrise with me?
00:50:21Yes, I'd like that.
00:50:28May I?
00:50:30Yes, you know.
00:50:40This...
00:50:42This is what home feels like.
00:50:54My lord, the Douchage Duchess of Ravensborough has called upon you.
00:50:58I informed her that you are not at leisure, but she still has not taken her leave.
00:51:03Show her in, Henry.
00:51:11Thank you for seeing me, Edward.
00:51:13Say what you have come to say, Cecilia.
00:51:16You know very well why I am here.
00:51:18Georgiana won't see me.
00:51:20Your mother hasn't replied to my last three letters.
00:51:23And you've issued a formal notice.
00:51:25I'm no longer welcome at Thornfield, Girth, nor at any Wyndham property in the county.
00:51:30That's correct.
00:51:31Edward, please.
00:51:33We've known each other since we were little.
00:51:35You carried me home on your back when I broke my ankle at the Thornfield harvest.
00:51:39Yes, I recall.
00:51:39I also recall that during that same autumn, you told me that you intended to marry someone wealthier than a
00:51:45mere earl.
00:51:47Such was my obligation, Edward.
00:51:49You know my family's circumstances.
00:51:50You know I had no choice.
00:51:52And you, you waited too, Edward.
00:51:55All these years.
00:51:57A Thornfield without a mistress, without a bride-to-be.
00:52:00Do not be misled into thinking I was waiting for you.
00:52:03That's not...
00:52:04Don't say that, Edward.
00:52:05You know that's not what I...
00:52:06You've been a widow for eight months.
00:52:07And in those eight months, you've come to Shropshire, established yourself at Ravenscore,
00:52:11cultivated my sister's trust, and forged a letter designed to do nothing less than destroy my wife's reputation.
00:52:18I did what I believed was...
00:52:19I wasn't finished, Vasilia.
00:52:21You also set fire to the east wing of my home.
00:52:24You should be grateful that my wife was not there last night.
00:52:27Otherwise, you would not be standing in my study, but rather in my dungeon.
00:52:31She's not right for you, Edward.
00:52:33Whatever you feel now, it will pass.
00:52:34This afternoon, you will return to your home in London, and you will not come back.
00:52:40No, you can't treat me this way.
00:52:42I'm the Dowage Gunchess of Ravenshile.
00:52:45Do not forget that I am not just the Earl of Wyndham.
00:52:49I am also the Prince Regent's companion.
00:52:52Do you wish what you have done to become known through all of London?
00:52:55I suggest you preserve what's left of your dignity, Sifshi.
00:52:58Do you love her?
00:53:00Yes, I do.
00:53:13Good.
00:53:15Now it's time to deal with the next one.
00:53:26She came back for him.
00:53:29And now it's all gone up in flames.
00:53:47May I come in?
00:53:49Please.
00:53:50I didn't know Cecilia would attempt to harm you.
00:53:52I know.
00:53:53I'm sorry.
00:53:54I owe you an apology, Elizabeth.
00:53:56Several, in fact.
00:53:57I forgive you.
00:54:00So, do you reckon we could be friends from now on?
00:54:02Of course.
00:54:07Georgiana.
00:54:09I know you love your brother.
00:54:13And I do too.
00:54:22In all the years I've known him, he's never been serious about anyone the way he is about you.
00:54:28I know.
00:54:29By the way, you shoot better than I do.
00:54:33You're not a bad shot yourself.
00:54:43I'm leaving to London as a painter summoned by the king.
00:54:48Yes.
00:54:49I had heard rumours of such an arrangement.
00:54:51The night of the fire, I saw him run into the flames to look for you.
00:54:57Without hesitation.
00:54:59That was the moment I knew had lost you.
00:55:00May London be everything you deserve, Edgar.
00:55:03I hope you paint something magnificent.
00:55:10Give my regards to Lord Wyndham.
00:55:23Edgar.
00:55:25He's gone.
00:55:27I know.
00:55:28The king offered him a very generous commission.
00:55:31If he is a talented man, it would have been a waste.
00:55:35Edward.
00:55:36Yes?
00:55:41I feel as if I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be.
00:55:45I'll take that as a compliment.
00:55:47Come.
00:55:49My lord.
00:55:56Elizabeth!
00:56:01Elizabeth.
00:56:04Elizabeth.
00:56:06Elizabeth.
00:56:11Elizabeth!
00:56:15Elizabeth!
00:56:22The fall did her no lasting harm, my lord.
00:56:26However, I've noticed that Lady Winford is showing signs of fatigue.
00:56:36Pardon me?
00:56:37Congratulations, my lord.
00:56:41Yes.
00:56:43Thank you, Dr. Holt.
00:57:02So, we're going to have a child.
00:57:08Yes.
00:57:11Yes.
00:57:11Yes, we are.
00:57:12This is beyond my wildest dreams, Elizabeth.
00:57:18I'm sure you will want to tell your mother.
00:57:24I shall have the carriage prepared for Thursday.
00:57:27Vale will accompany you.
00:57:29And take a warm blanket.
00:57:31The mornings are cold now.
00:57:32I know I needn't thank the man I married.
00:57:35But I'd like to thank you on behalf of my mother, Edward.
00:57:38All right.
00:57:39I've been to the world.
00:57:41I've been to the world.
00:57:50Don't you cry.
00:57:51I'm sorry.
00:57:56Hey.
00:57:59Hey.
00:58:01I don't know.
00:58:31I don't know.
00:58:58Ah, Elizabeth. To what do we owe the pleasure?
00:59:05Come with me, Mother. Now.
00:59:10This is my house. She doesn't leave without my permission.
00:59:17Are you challenging the Countess of Wyndham, Sir Reginald?
00:59:28I'm pregnant.
00:59:31You're pregnant. Oh, God bless you, my child.
00:59:42Mother, I want to take you to Thornwood.
00:59:46You'll come chasing after us. You know how he gets when he's angry.
00:59:52Then we sneak out when he's not looking.
01:00:09Margaret!
01:00:14Keep moving. Don't look back.
01:00:20Elizabeth!
01:00:25It's Edward!
01:00:41He's coming after us.
01:00:43Let him come.
01:00:50Lord Wyndham, what an honour.
01:00:53Though I must tell you, this is a family matter.
01:00:56It is for me as well.
01:00:57Lady Margaret leaves with us tonight, and you shall not follow her.
01:01:01She's my wife, Lord Wyndham.
01:01:03By law, she's required to...
01:01:04By law, yes.
01:01:07Shall we discuss law, Sir Reginald?
01:01:17Come in.
01:01:24My Lord, I have come to take my wife home.
01:01:30These are private accounts, my Lord. You have no right...
01:01:32The Thornwood estate carries debts to four creditors in this council.
01:01:36Two of those creditors sold their notes last month.
01:01:39To me.
01:01:40The roof you sleep under, the fields you work on, the horses in your stable.
01:01:45The papers holding your whole world together are sitting in my solicitor's office in Shrewsbury.
01:01:50My Lord, I have always treated my family with the utmost...
01:01:55I have seen perfectly clearly how you treat your family.
01:01:58Lady Margaret's personal income will be administered through my estate, to be used as she pleases.
01:02:04If I receive word from any source that you have interfered with this agreement,
01:02:08you will lose your house, your land, and whatever is left of your name in this county.
01:02:18My wife sends her regards.
01:02:31He'll take me away, I know it.
01:02:34Oh, Lord, that man will never let me leave him.
01:02:37No.
01:02:40Edward will handle everything.
01:02:42I saw them in the study this morning.
01:02:45As did I.
01:02:48Elizabeth.
01:02:50Is he...
01:02:51Is he a good man, your Lord?
01:03:02He's the best man I've ever met, Mother.
01:03:05Mother.
01:03:16I was so...
01:03:19Is he good man, your mother?
01:03:25Is he good man?
01:03:32He's the best man he's the best man.
01:03:37He's the best man you've ever met.
01:03:38He's the best man you could have never met.
01:03:38for? Four months perhaps. I don't wish to go. I know. I know you don't. Elizabeth, I...
01:03:51It's Friday, you know. I'll be gentle. So will I. Don't be too gentle.
01:04:18I promise you'll write me. Every day.
01:04:38My lord, it is the 14th of March and your child has spent this morning using my ribs as a
01:04:45set of piano keys.
01:04:47Dr. Holt says the baby is healthy and that it shouldn't be much longer now. Come home soon, Edward. We
01:04:54both eagerly await your return.
01:05:03A letter from London, my lady. In his lordship's own hand.
01:05:11Elizabeth, your letter from the 8th arrived my morning. I have read it four times, front to back. Today I
01:05:19write to tell you I am coming home. I find I have a great deal to tell our child and
01:05:24even more to tell you.
01:05:26Did you hear that, Edward? Our baby's ready to meet you.
01:05:32My lady, there are two gentlemen at the door. Officers, I believe. They are carrying a sealed summon.
01:05:46Lady Winverde, we are here to deliver a summons from His Royal Highness, the Prince Regent. Your presence is urgently
01:05:51required in London and the matter is one of considerable importance.
01:05:57Lady Winverde, may I have the night to prepare?
01:05:59I am afraid we cannot afford any delay, my lady. The carriage is prepared.
01:06:07Very well. Allow me five minutes to gather my pains.
01:06:21My lady, the seal on this carriage. I need time to verify it.
01:06:29Lady Wyndham, I'm sure you don't want to anger the Prince Regent.
01:06:44That sound. This isn't the road to London, it's the Cliff Road.
01:06:52Stop this carriage! Stop the carriage! Immediately!
01:07:10Elizabeth!
01:07:12Elizabeth!
01:07:21Elizabeth!
01:07:25Elizabeth!
01:07:37Edward!
01:07:38Take my hand!
01:07:49Edward?
01:07:50Yes?
01:07:51What is it?
01:07:52I think...
01:07:52I think the child is coming.
01:08:13My lord, this lodge is currently occupied by His Royal Highness.
01:08:17Move.
01:08:40Your first child?
01:08:41Yes.
01:08:42I have been informed about the incident on the cliff road.
01:08:44The carriage, the summons.
01:08:46Who was it?
01:08:46A widow.
01:08:47Recently returned from London.
01:08:49She forged the seal.
01:08:51She also set fire to the East Ring of my home in October.
01:08:54The Dowager Gredness?
01:08:55Yes, Your Highness.
01:08:56I assure you that this matter will be investigated fully.
01:08:59She will bring no more trouble your household.
01:09:01Thank you, Your Highness.
01:09:03And for this, for allowing us in...
01:09:06Don't thank me for that.
01:09:06Thank my wife.
01:09:08She heard the commotion at the gate and gave the order before I could even open my mouth.
01:09:12She sounds like a formidable woman.
01:09:16That's one way to put it.
01:09:25My lord.
01:09:26Lady Windery is well.
01:09:28You have a son.
01:09:40He has your eyes.
01:09:45Why are they there?
01:09:56Her Royal Highness, the Princess Regent.
01:10:07Jane.
01:10:21How does a woman who ran away from her own wedding become Princess Regent?
01:10:28It all started with a marsh.
01:10:30I beg your pardon?
01:10:31On that day, I fled the carriage.
01:10:34Cut across the Northfield.
01:10:36I did not know there was a marsh.
01:10:40Before I knew it, I was up to my waist.
01:10:42And then?
01:10:43There was a great deal of noise coming from the trees.
01:10:46Dogs, a horse, and a man who looked rather displeased to find a woman wading about in his marsh.
01:10:51He pulled me out himself.
01:10:53Gave me his coat before asking my name.
01:10:55He was unexpectedly decent.
01:10:57And then you told him your name, I presume?
01:10:59Yes.
01:10:59Then I told him my name.
01:11:01And he told me his.
01:11:03And neither of us went home for a very long time.
01:11:06Are you happy, Jane?
01:11:13Are you?
01:11:15More than I had ever thought was possible.
01:11:24The Prince Regent will present honours tonight.
01:11:26Did any of you receive warning of this?
01:11:28None at all.
01:11:29Which means he wants it to be a surprise.
01:11:31But who shall it be?
01:11:32Cavendish?
01:11:33Ashmore?
01:11:34I heard it's not even a man.
01:11:36Apparently, the honour is to be a stowed upon a couple.
01:11:41A husband.
01:11:42And wife.
01:11:44Good heavens!
01:11:45A joint honour!
01:11:47And what title shall be awarded to them?
01:11:50Are you nervous?
01:11:52I'd be lying if I said I wasn't.
01:11:55Do you remember when we first met?
01:11:59Yes.
01:11:59When those doors opened, you were the spitting image of a well-behaved young lady.
01:12:03And you looked like an unbearably serious old man who had never known true happiness.
01:12:07Well, things are different now.
01:12:09This time, when these doors open, I'll be standing right beside you.
01:12:13Shall we?
01:12:19Is that Lady Wyndham?
01:12:22How could Lord Wyndham have...
01:12:25You look magnificent?
01:12:27I know.
01:12:28And I feel magnificent.
01:12:32With the honour of the crowd, and in recognition of their remarkable courage and loyalty,
01:12:37I hereby elevate Lord Edward Wyndham and Lady Elizabeth Wyndham to the rank of Marcus and Martiance of Thornfield.
01:12:44A
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