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Becoming Lady Wyndham
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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.
00:04:27I'll hear 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.
00:11:30Stop right there.
00:11:31Stop right there!
00:11:33I am the Countess of Wyndham.
00:11:36I command you to stop.
00:11:38You have no idea what it means to offend the Countess of Wyndham.
00:11:49My lord, this is... I can explain.
00:11:54Please do not.
00:11:58You may... You may turn around now.
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. The moment you said I do at that altar, you fulfilled
00:12:53the 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 in this way.
00:13:07That's the first time he's said my name.
00:13:08I understand, my lord.
00:13:10Call me Edward.
00:13:11I'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.
00:13:18Beep.
00:13:31Cecillia?
00:13:33Cecillia Marlow.
00:13:34The girl Edward grew up with.
00:13:40Milo...
00:13:41Edward.
00:13:42Sit 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, I'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?
00:14:17I, yes, I believe I would.
00:14:31Elizabeth, you are the only Lady Windorf I should like, if you're willing, to have a true marriage.
00:14:39In every sense.
00:14:43In every sense?
00:14:44Is he asking me to bear an heir for the Wyndham line?
00:14:49Come in.
00:14:53It is late.
00:14:55Yes.
00:15:06Elizabeth.
00:15:07Yes.
00:15:10You are frightened.
00:15:13I'm not.
00:15:14I mean, it would be entirely reasonable for you to...
00:15:16Elizabeth.
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...
00:15:27It 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.
00:15:37Good night, Elizabeth.
00:15:40Does he not want me?
00:16:10Edward.
00:16:11Edward.
00:16:18This isn't helpful.
00:16:48Oh, better.
00:17:05God, how could I dream something like that about him?
00:17:08I must be out of my mind.
00:17:09My 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?
00:17:40It 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 Winder, 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. Mr. Bellamy. Rupert and I have some happy news. We're to be formally engaged at the
00:18:34McKeelmas Hall.
00:18:35Dorothea was gracious enough to accept me. Though I suspect she rather enjoys making me wait.
00:18:41Our union, of course, has been rather more conventional. Years of acquaintance, shared society, a genuine understanding of one another's
00:18:50character.
00:18:51How 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. Enjoy the party.
00:19:15Another entire evening to yourself. One cannot help but wonder, had you known, why bother to attend at all?
00:19:23Lord Wyndham chose to marry me, Dorothea. I've never felt the need to examine his reasons too closely.
00:19:30Come, Rupert. It's been ages since I last danced. You must indulge me this evening.
00:19:52Lady Wyndham. What a fortunate coincidence.
00:19:55Mr. Bellamy. I assume your fiancé is inside.
00:19:58Ah, yes. I stepped out for some air. And seemed to have lost my way.
00:20:03You look very well, Lady Winford. Marriage suits you.
00:20:05Thank you. I believe I should return home. No need to hurry. It's a fine night.
00:20:09That's enough, Mr. Bellamy.
00:20:11Come now, Elizabeth. A woman as young as you, as lovely as you, deserves far more than a cold bed
00:20:18and a husband...
00:20:19That's enough! Mr. Bellamy.
00:20:22I mean it kindly.
00:20:34Good heavens, how did I end up here?
00:20:37My lady, I'm coming.
00:20:51Lady Wyndham. You are going the wrong way. Allow me to show you out.
00:21:03Then let me be plain, Mr. Bellamy. Leave these grounds at once.
00:21:09And who exactly is meant to make it?
00:21:21There is no need to be alarmed. I only wish to talk.
00:21:25Then speak from where you stand.
00:21:30My dear.
00:21:34Stop!
00:21:39What do you think you're doing?
00:21:42Dorothea, you must forgive me. I was only trying to remove myself from a most uncomfortable situation. Lady Wyndham sought
00:21:48me out.
00:21:49Elizabeth! How dare you try and scare my fiancé at a gathering like this? That is not...
00:21:54I mean no disrespect. But I am a man of honour and I think it best to be plain.
00:21:57Good Lord! Did she really try to seduce Lady Dorothea's fiancé?
00:22:04I've long suspected she wasn't quite respectable.
00:22:07I shall inform Lord Edward at once he'll have you turned out of Thornwood without hesitation.
00:22:12Now, apologize to my fiancé. At once.
00:22:15Miss Vane, you will address me correctly or you will not address me at all.
00:22:20You are not worth the courtesy.
00:22:37My lord. Thank God you're here. Lady Winford approached Rupert herself. We were only trying to...
00:22:44When did he arrive? How much did he hear? Does he believe them?
00:22:48Are you hurt?
00:22:54Edward.
00:23:03My apologies. I seem to have arrived a moment too late.
00:23:08Good Lord! Has Lord Wyndham really ruined a hundred-year-old young maize?
00:23:14For a wife of such low birth.
00:23:20Let every person here who has dishonoured my wife hear me.
00:23:24Before this night is over, you will regret it.
00:23:27Yes, my lord!
00:23:28Edward! My lord! I am your cousin! You cannot treat me like this!
00:23:34If you mean to say you're my mother's cousin's granddaughter, I've over fifty others just like you.
00:23:45What?
00:23:46Greatable girl!
00:23:47What on earth possessed you to insult the Countess of Wyndham?
00:23:51You wretched boy!
00:23:53I paid off your gambling seats with the Earl's own money!
00:23:57How dare you make yourself a nuisance before him and his wife?!
00:24:03You have endured enough.
00:24:05Home awaits us.
00:24:10Edward, you must know.
00:24:11I did not seek Mr. Bellarmine out.
00:24:13I...
00:24:13I know.
00:24:14I know precisely what kind of man he is.
00:24:16I believe you, Elizabeth.
00:24:18We have been married for a few days now.
00:24:21We have.
00:24:23And I find I know remarkably little about you.
00:24:26I believe goes both ways.
00:24:28Perhaps this presents an opportunity to remedy that.
00:24:31We might begin with a kiss.
00:24:35He's asking to kiss me.
00:24:37On horseback.
00:24:38Out in the open in the middle of the night.
00:24:40God knows how long I've waited for this moment.
00:24:43You have my permission.
00:25:01It's all right.
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, shortly?
00:25:28Tonight?
00:25:29I thought I had rather expected.
00:25:30I seem to have expected it more than I realised.
00:25:32Yes.
00:25:33Shortly then.
00:25:49Of course.
00:25:50Of all nights, it would be this one.
00:26:01Come in.
00:26:05There's something I must tell you.
00:26:07It concerns a domestic matter.
00:26:11I see.
00:26:16Does he?
00:26:17Does he truly?
00:26:18Please, God.
00:26:20Let him understand without 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.
00:26:45Yes.
00:26:45Stop apologising.
00:26:47Yes, very well.
00:26:51Elizabeth.
00:27:00Yes, very well.
00:27:18Elizabeth.
00:27:31He's gone.
00:27:32Of course he's gone.
00:27:34I failed him last night.
00:27:37Come in.
00:28:01There's something wrong.
00:28:04There's something wrong.
00:28:05No, nothing.
00:28:10I wasn't certain of your preference this morning.
00:28:13Mrs. Hilda suggested something warm as chocolate,
00:28:16if you'd prefer it to tea.
00:28:39You have...
00:28:41You have...
00:28:43His hand is still warm.
00:28:49I thought we might go out to Ravenscurred Park before week's end.
00:28:54My mother has expressed a wish to receive you.
00:28:58Yes.
00:28:59I should like it that very much.
00:29:04I should propose Fridays, perhaps, for the fulfilment of our marital obligation.
00:29:15Yes.
00:29:16Friday would suit me perfectly well.
00:29:20I feel quite confident I shall be equal to my obligations by next Friday.
00:29:25I will see you next day.
00:30:05Go on.
00:30:07Vale will see you in and I shall be long.
00:30:12Of course.
00:30:37Free.
00:30:52That's Edward's mother.
00:30:55She 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.
00:31:19I 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 Marlok.
00:31:30Lady Adelaine's goddaughter.
00:31:32The woman Edward wants to lie after.
00:31:37Your grace, the pleasure is mine.
00:31:40Please, none of that.
00:31:41We're practically family now.
00:31:42Adelaine will be back shortly.
00:31:44In the meantime, Georgina, Edward's younger sister, is in the South Garden.
00:31:47Shall we?
00:31:48Lady Adelaide summoned me.
00:31:49Yet she's here.
00:31:50Was she hoping Edward would meet with her instead?
00:31:59She carries herself as if she owns the place.
00:32:09She carries herself as if she owns the place.
00:32:15So you've finally emerged from your greenhouse, sissy.
00:32:19After all these years in London, let's see whether your aim has suffered.
00:32:23I've been waiting here for our guest, as my mother asked.
00:32:26Elizabeth, this is Georgiana.
00:32:28We call her Georgie.
00:32:28Georgie, this is Elizabeth.
00:32:30Ah, the new Lady Wyndham.
00:32:32And what do you do for amusement?
00:32:33I read.
00:32:34I write.
00:32:35I am sure Lady Wyndham has many other accomplishments, Georgie.
00:32:38Of course she does.
00:32:39Most people do when they can't shoot.
00:32:41No offense, Elizabeth.
00:32:42It simply requires a certain constitution.
00:32:45Not everyone has it.
00:32:47Perhaps Lady Wyndham would care to try.
00:32:49It is only fair to offer.
00:32:50Oh, by all means, bring another gun.
00:32:55A gun for beginners.
00:32:58You know your way around guns?
00:33:01Elizabeth, you needn't oblige.
00:33:04Georgie is only teasing.
00:33:05You can watch if you prefer.
00:33:17Well.
00:33:20You had three.
00:33:22I shall not be greedy.
00:33:24I shall not be greedy.
00:33:36Mother.
00:33:37Where on earth did you find her?
00:33:39She found me.
00:33:41I like her.
00:33:44So do I.
00:33:51Come in.
00:33:53Come 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.
00:34:04Georgiana and the Duchess of Ravensbrow made the afternoon quite agree of all.
00:34:11It's Friday.
00:34:12So it is.
00:34:14I must admit,
00:34:15I am not entirely certain how one is meant to begin.
00:34:18Nor am I.
00:34:24I should warn you,
00:34:25there are rather a great many hooks.
00:34:26Twenty-three.
00:34:31I see.
00:34:45I confess I don't quite know
00:34:48what
00:34:50I meant to do with my...
00:34:51Elizabeth.
00:34:54You are not supposed to do anything.
00:35:04The desk.
00:35:05I thought you might find it easier
00:35:07to 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?
00:35:35Aye.
00:35:40I'll take that as a yes.
00:35:44Let's begin.
00:36:02You're doing it.
00:36:04I'm not.
00:36:28All right, you absolutely must tell me everything.
00:36:33I've no idea what you mean.
00:36:34Elizabeth Winwyn, knave Fenwork.
00:36:37You arrived at my door this morning wearing the very expression of a woman who has just
00:36:41discovered something rather surprising about the world.
00:36:45Was it?
00:36:46Was it Friday?
00:36:49You are incorrible.
00:36:51I am your oldest friend and I deserve details.
00:36:53Was he-
00:36:54He was... considerate.
00:36:58Extraordinary so.
00:37:00How?
00:37:01He made quite certain that I was comfortable.
00:37:05Before anything else.
00:37:08Several times in fact.
00:37:11Good lord.
00:37:12That is all I shall say on the subject.
00:37:13And afterward.
00:37:15In the morning.
00:37:18He said come back to bed.
00:37:21As though I'd been there all along.
00:37:24Only meant to return.
00:37:25He held my hand.
00:37:29Lizzie.
00:37:32Lizzie.
00:37:32Lizzie.
00:37:33Don't.
00:37:33You like him.
00:37:36I am beginning to think I might.
00:37:40a bitch.
00:37:41Oh!
00:37:44We're stuck in the mud.
00:37:55We'll need to push from the left.
00:37:56Wedge 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
00:38:16How can you pass by?
00:38:29Same 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
00:38:39You always were
00:38:42Edgar Lemmonds
00:38:43A Viscuit's 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?
00:38:58Edgar, I 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 Wyndave
00:39:30Six years without a word
00:39:31And now he returns at just this moment
00:39:33He didn't know, Harriet
00:39:35Perhaps not
00:39:36Lord Wyndare is worth ten of him
00:39:37You know that, don't you?
00:39:40Come, 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
00:39:53Out 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
00:39:58I 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
00:40:20Good morning to you too, Georgina
00:40:23I was riding this morning
00:40:24Along the north road
00:40:26I saw her
00:40:27With a man
00:40:27They were standing awfully close together
00:40:30And he
00:40:30Close together, you say?
00:40:32Why, yes
00:40:32And he took hold of her sleeve
00:40:35And then?
00:40:36She drew back in the end
00:40:38But she knew him well, Edward
00:40:40He called her Lizzie
00:40:41What was the man's name?
00:40:43Lennox
00:40:43Edgar Lennox
00:40:45I've heard of this Edgar Lennox
00:40:46The Viscount's son
00:40:47The one who has been off painting in Italy
00:40:49For the past six years
00:40:50Then you must also know
00:40:51That he and Elizabeth were once
00:40:52You followed her
00:40:53No
00:40:54I just happened to be passing by
00:40:56Georgiana
00:41:00Elizabeth is Lady Windworm
00:41:01She is the mistress of this house
00:41:02Whom she encounters on the road
00:41:04With whom she speaks
00:41:05With whom she spends her time
00:41:07Such matters are of importance to her
00:41:08And her alone
00:41:09You should have married a true lady
00:41:10Not some vulgar country woman
00:41:13Go home, Georgina
00:41:18Edgar Lennox
00:41:23My lady
00:41:24His lordship has inquired
00:41:25As to whether you might be
00:41:26At leisure this afternoon
00:41:28Did he indicate the purpose
00:41:30Of said inquiry?
00:41:31He said he'd like to
00:41:32And I quote precisely
00:41:33Take you out for a ride
00:41:34He mentioned the North Meadow
00:41:38Please convey to his lordship
00:41:39That I shall be ready in twenty minutes
00:41:40Of course, my lady
00:41:50Georgiana paid me a visit this morning
00:41:52I imagine she did not call upon you
00:41:54To converse about the weather
00:41:56You encountered Edgar Lennox
00:41:57On the North Road this morning
00:42:04I did
00:42:05Our carriage came to grief in the mud
00:42:07He assisted with freeing the wheel
00:42:12Georgiana is young
00:42:13And her emotions have been known
00:42:14To obscure her judgment
00:42:15I thought you should know
00:42:16That I sent her right away
00:42:18He didn't ask me to ride
00:42:20Because he sought to question me
00:42:21It's because he wished to inform me
00:42:23He sent Georgiana away
00:42:25He's telling me he stands on my side
00:42:30Thank you, Edward
00:42:31For what?
00:42:32We're married
00:42:33You need not thank me
00:42:36Edgar Lennox has spent six years in Italy
00:42:38He may want to consider spending six more
00:42:41The further he remains from my wife, the better
00:42:51I cannot believe this
00:42:53He sent me away
00:42:58Tell me
00:42:58Tell me what happened
00:43:03He accused me of following her
00:43:05He is a loyal man
00:43:06Always has been
00:43:07And now his loyalty is wasted
00:43:09On the wrong person
00:43:11Has he any engagements
00:43:12Away from Thornwood
00:43:13He leaves for Dutcher on Thursday
00:43:19He will surely be thinking
00:43:20Of his new bride
00:43:21Each moment he's away from her
00:43:30Edward chose her
00:43:31Edward chose her
00:43:34Very well
00:43:35Then let him see the true nature
00:43:38Of this choice
00:43:49She still harbors feelings for me
00:43:51She still harbors feelings for me
00:44:17East wing old timber frames
00:44:19It's three stories of curtains
00:44:22And correspondence
00:44:23And everything Edward window
00:44:24Has ever cared to preserve
00:44:26And now a single oil lamp
00:44:28Shall make it all disappear
00:44:36Lady Winfield and her lover
00:44:39Once Edward lays eyes on their charred bodies
00:44:42He will surely return to me
00:44:54Elizabeth
00:44:55Elizabeth
00:45:07My lord
00:45:09It began in the lower story
00:45:11Where's Lady Winda
00:45:12We have not been able to find Lady Winda
00:45:14But we brought someone out
00:45:16From the east wing
00:45:17A man
00:45:20Elizabeth
00:45:21She's still inside
00:45:27And just how are you so sure Lady Winda
00:45:29Is in there
00:45:30What were you doing at Thornfield
00:45:32In the middle of the night
00:45:33Edward I'm so sorry
00:45:34I did not wish to be the one
00:45:36What is that in your hand
00:45:39Edward
00:45:39It bears Elizabeth's handwriting
00:45:41I received a note
00:45:42I believed it to be
00:45:43You believed it to be from my wife
00:45:49Edward
00:45:49You must see that all evidence
00:45:51Points to Elizabeth and this man
00:45:53Elizabeth is still inside
00:45:54Of course she's inside
00:45:56That wicked adult
00:45:57Is sure to be caged
00:45:57And paraded around the square
00:46:01Edward
00:46:06Miss Doak
00:46:07It's not safe in there
00:46:09My brother
00:46:10Henry you must save my brother
00:46:12Miss I'm sorry
00:46:17He ran head first 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
00:46:32What are you doing here
00:46:35You're not stuck in the fire
00:46:36Why on earth would I venture to the east wing
00:46:39In the middle of the night
00:46:40You wretched creature
00:46:41How did you get so lucky
00:46:43No matter
00:46:44Edward just ran to his death
00:46:45You have no one to rely on now
00:46:47And as a duchess
00:46:48It shall be my god-begined right
00:46:49To walk all over you
00:46:50My lady
00:46:51His lordship has gone into the fire
00:46:54What?
00:46:55Why?
00:46:56Elizabeth!
00:46:57Elizabeth!
00:46:58My brother is still in there
00:46:59What do we do?
00:47:01He ran in because he thought
00:47:02You were trapped inside
00:47:02Oh dear
00:47:03How 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
00:47:24It was you
00:47:28Cecilia
00:47:28Is it true?
00:47:31No
00:47:31I had nothing to do with that letter
00:47:34He's slandering me
00:47:38Edward!
00:47:42Elizabeth
00:47:43Go 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
00:48:17I was wrong about that
00:48:25Not every wife would run into a burning building for her husband
00:48:27Why did you do it?
00:48:29You went in there for me
00:48:31I couldn't leave you to die
00:48:32Oh Elizabeth
00:48:33Whatever am I going to do with you?
00:48:36You
00:48:52Get in before the water goes cold
00:48:56Edward
00:48:58That note Edgar received
00:49:00It wasn't written by me
00:49:01I know
00:49:02As it happens
00:49:03I also received a note
00:49:04Signed with Edgar's name
00:49:05But I did not go to meet him
00:49:07I'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
00:49:25There was a time when certain
00:49:28Arrangements were considered
00:49:29By my mother
00:49:30By Cecilia's family
00:49:32I knew they were in favour of him
00:49:34And were you
00:49:36I've never made any promises to Cecilia
00:49:38If she had hopes
00:49:40They were not hopes I invited or confirmed
00:49:42As for me
00:49:45I forgot about her entirely
00:49:47On the morning I married you
00:49:51Edgar Lenniston and I
00:49:52We grew up together as well
00:49:55He taught me to make charcoal drawings
00:49:58That is the whole of it
00:49:59That 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
00:50:10Yes 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 may
00:50:40This
00:50:42This is what home feels like
00:50:54My lord
00:50:55The douchage duchess of Ravensborough has called upon you
00:50:57I informed her that you are not at leisure
00:50:59But she still has not taken her leave
00:51:03Show her in Henry
00:51:11Thank you for seeing me Edward
00:51:12Say 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
00:51:27Nor at any Wyndham property in the county
00:51:29That's correct
00:51:31Edward please
00:51:33We've known each other since we were little
00:51:34You carried me home on your back
00:51:36When I broke my ankle at the Thornfield harvest
00:51:38Yes I recall
00:51:39I also recall that during that same autumn
00:51:42You told me that you intended to marry someone wealthier than a mere earl
00:51:47Such was my obligation Edward
00:51:48You 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 thorn world without a mistress
00:51:59Without a bride to be
00:52:00Do not be misled into thinking I was waiting for you
00:52:03That's not
00:52:03Don'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 have come to Shropshire
00:52:09Established yourself at Ravenscore
00:52:11Cultivated my sister's trust
00:52:13And forge a letter designed to do nothing less than destroy my wife's reputation
00:52:17I did what I believed
00:52:19I wasn't finished Facilia
00:52:21You also set fire to the east wing of my home
00:52:23You 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
00:52:30She'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
00:52:37And you will not come back
00:52:39No, you can't treat me this way
00:52:42I'm the Dowage Gunchess of Ravensheil
00:52:45Do not forget that I am not just the Earl of Wyndham
00:52:48I 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, Sushi
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
00:53:49I 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
00:54:25He's never been serious about anyone the way he is about you
00:54:28I know
00:54:29By the way
00:54:31You 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
00:54:53I 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
00:55:01May London be everything you deserve, Edgar
00:55:04I 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
00:55:31He 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
00:55:48Come
00:55:49My Lord
00:55:56Elizabeth
00:56:02Elizabeth
00:56:04Elizabeth
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
00:56:42Thank 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
00:57:15Thank you
00:57:18I'm sure you will want to tell your mother
00:57:24I shall have the carriage prepared for Thursday
00:57:26Vale will accompany you
00:57:29And take a warm blanket
00:57:30The 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
00:57:41I know I can't stand for you
00:57:43I'm sure you'll continue to have a chance
00:57:44But I need to be moresorry
00:57:51And please take her apart
00:57:53I can't stand for afraid
00:57:54I can't stand for her
00:57:55I can't stand for you
00:57:56I can't stand for her
00:57:57I can't stand for her
00:57:58I can't stand for you
00:57:58I can't stand for her
00:57:59I can't stand for her
00:58:00Time
00:58:00It's beyond her
00:58:01I mean,ker
00:58:01But I can't do and see her
00:58:04That's up
00:58:07What is the scariest?
00:58:08My best, dear
00:58:18I don't know.
00:58:51Mother!
00:58:57Ah, Elizabeth.
00:59:00To what do we owe the pleasure?
00:59:05Come with me, Mother.
00:59:07Now.
00:59:10This is my house.
00:59:12She doesn't leave without my permission.
00:59:17Are you challenging the Countess of Wyndham, Sir Reginald?
00:59:29I'm pregnant.
00:59:31You're pregnant.
00:59:33Oh, God bless you, my child.
00:59:39Mother.
00:59:42I want to take you to Thornwood.
00:59:46He'll come chasing after us.
00:59:48You know how he gets when he's angry.
00:59:52Then we sneak out when he's not looking.
00:59:54Then we sneak out when he's not looking.
01:00:10Margaret!
01:00:14Keep moving.
01:00:16Don't look back.
01:00:20Elizabeth!
01:00:26It's Edward!
01:00:49Lord Wyndham, what an honor.
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.
01:01:31You have no right to...
01:01:32The Fenwood Estate carries debts to four creditors in this council.
01:01:36Two of those creditors sold their notes last month.
01:01:39To me, the 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.
01:01:59Lady 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.
01:02:12Lady Margaret's personal income...
01:02:18Lady Margaret's personal income...
01:02:19Lady Margaret's personal income...
01:02:19My 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
01:02:44As 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
01:03:16Now let me tell you
01:03:36How long will you be gone for?
01:03:38Four months, perhaps
01:03:43I don't wish to go
01:03:45I know
01:03:46I know you don't
01:03:48Elizabeth, I...
01:03:50It's Friday, you know
01:03:59I'll be gentle
01:04:00So will I
01:04:03Don't be too gentle
01:04:18Promise you'll write me
01:04:21Every day
01:04:38My Lord
01:04:40It is the 14th of March
01:04:42And your child has spent this morning
01:04:44Using my ribs as a set of piano keys
01:04:46Dr. Holt says the baby is healthy
01:04:49And that it shouldn't be much longer now
01:04:51Come home soon, Edward
01:04:53We both eagerly await your return
01:05:03A letter from London, my lady
01:05:05In his lordship, your letter from the 8th arrived my morning
01:05:15I have read it four times, front to back
01:05:18Today I write to tell you
01:05:20Today I write to tell you I am coming home
01:05:21I find I have a great deal to tell our child
01:05:24And even more to tell you
01:05:26Did you hear that, Edward?
01:05:29Our baby's ready to meet you
01:05:32My lady
01:05:33There are two gentlemen at the door
01:05:35Officers, I believe
01:05:36They are carrying a sealed summon
01:05:46Lady Winverd, we are here to deliver a summons from His Royal Highness, the Prince Regent
01:05:50Your presence is urgently required in London
01:05:53And the matter is one of considerable importance
01:05:57May I have the night to prepare
01:05:59I am afraid we cannot afford any delay, my lady
01:06:02The carriage is prepared
01:06:06Very well
01:06:09Allow me five minutes to gather my pains
01:06:21My lady
01:06:22The seal on this carriage
01:06:24I 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
01:06:45This isn't the road to London
01:06:47It's the cliff road
01:06:52Stop this carriage
01:06:53Stop the carriage
01:06:55Immediately
01:07:10Elizabeth!
01:07:12Elizabeth!
01:07:15Elizabeth!
01:07:18Elizabeth!
01:07:18Elizabeth!
01:07:20Elizabeth!
01:07:21Elizabeth!
01:07:37Edward!
01:07:38Take my hand!
01:07:50Yes? What is it?
01:07:52I think... I 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, the carriage, the summons...
01:08:46Who was it?
01:08:46A widow, recently 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 Grednas?
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. Thank my wife.
01:09:08She heard the commotion at the gate and gave the order before I could even open my mouth.
01:09:11She sounds like a formidable woman.
01:09:16That's one way to put it.
01:09:25My lord, Lady Windery is well.
01:09:28You have a son.
01:09:40He has your eyes.
01:09:45Why are you alone there?
01:09:47I don't know.
01:09:50I don't know.
01:09:56I don't know.
01:10:07Why are you alone there?
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 north field.
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, gave 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, then 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 estowed upon a couple.
01:11:40A husband and wife.
01:11:44Good heavens!
01:11:46A 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 crown, and in recognition of their remarkable courage and loyalty,
01:12:37I hereby elevate Lord Edward Wyndham and Lady Elizabeth Wyndham
01:12:42to the rank of Marcus and Mark Jance of Thornfield.
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