Becoming Lady Wyndham is a captivating Regency romance short drama filled with arranged marriage, aristocratic intrigue, hidden feelings, family duty, and slow-burn love. When her older sister runs away on her wedding day, a young woman is forced to marry the powerful Earl of Wyndham to protect her family's honor. What begins as a marriage of obligation gradually transforms into an unexpected romance as the couple navigate jealous rivals, lingering past relationships, and the rigid expectations of high society. As long-buried secrets surface and loyalty is tested, she must decide whether to remain a reluctant brideโor truly become Lady Wyndham in both title and heart. Promotional summaries consistently describe the story as beginning with the heroine replacing her runaway sister at the altar and marrying the Earl of Wyndham.
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00:00:04Today is my sister's wedding day.
00:00:08Jane's marrying the Earl of Windhealth.
00:00:11Our debts will be cleared.
00:00:13Father's honor restored.
00:00:48Liz, please forgive me. I can't do this. I won't be traded off to some man.
00:00:53I'm so sorry it had to be you who found this. Don't come looking for me.
00:00:56Jane.
00:00:59Jane, do you know that if you run away from your wedding with the Earl of Winding,
00:01:02the Fenwick family will be ruined completely?
00:01:16The Fenwicks were once a distinguished family, before Sir Reginald ruined it.
00:01:20Indeed. If not for some old favor the Fenwicks once did the late Earl,
00:01:24it'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.
00:01:51Miss, you can't go in like this.
00:01:53There's no time.
00:01:54Miss,
00:01:54Miss, we won't let go.
00:01:55I don't know.
00:02:33That is not Jane Fenric.
00:02:35That's the younger sister.
00:02:37The younger sister?
00:02:38But she's...
00:02:39The 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?
00:02:52How could you replace my legitimate daughter
00:02:54and have Elizabeth marry the Earl instead?
00:02:56How dare you!
00:02:58Rachel, please.
00:02:59Not here.
00:03:01I can all see.
00:03:02Miss Fenric.
00:03:04Yes, my lord.
00:03:06You 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,
00:03:38I thank you for your attendance this morning.
00:03:40It is my honour to present to you...
00:03:44My bride.
00:03:58On the night of my sister's wedding,
00:04:00I became a countess.
00:04:15Where is Lord Edward?
00:04:17His lordship was called away to London on urgent business.
00:04:20You may move to Thormut later today.
00:04:26He didn't even hear my explanation.
00:04:30He left without signing the marriage papers.
00:04:33Perhaps he never meant to sign them at all.
00:04:36Is this some kind of punishment?
00:04:38For taking my sister's place?
00:04:42Yes.
00:04:43Yes.
00:04:45Yes.
00:04:46Yes.
00:04:47Yes.
00:04:48Yes.
00:04:49Yes.
00:04:49Yes.
00:04:50Yes.
00:05:11None of us attended.
00:05:13But I've heard every detail.
00:05:15They say the sister ran off,
00:05:17and the younger one took her place.
00:05:19Showed up in riding clothes, no less.
00:05:21You do keep well informed, Dorothea.
00:05:24Tell me,
00:05:24was 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,
00:05:30the entire church went silent for a full five seconds.
00:05:33Five seconds?
00:05:34When 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?
00:05:40I don't think so.
00:05:41He doesn't do anything out of pity.
00:05:43He has his reasons.
00:05:44A piece of Fenwick land, an old debt,
00:05:46something of that sort.
00:05:47As for the girl,
00:05:48I'd wager she's some wild little country girl.
00:05:50Hard carely fit for society.
00:05:52Likely doesn't even know her manners.
00:05:59Who is that over there?
00:06:02A gardener?
00:06:03Or 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?
00:06:12The one picking strawberries.
00:06:13Come here.
00:06:20Are you speaking to me?
00:06:21Of course.
00:06:22Who else could I be speaking to?
00:06:31Who 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.
00:06:52Oh, how clumsy.
00:06:58Lady Wintham, your tea is ready.
00:07:00The housekeeper says there are new letters for your attention.
00:07:02If you would come with me.
00:07:10You're Edward's new wife?
00:07:21You're Edward's new wife?
00:07:22My lady.
00:07:26That's my girl.
00:07:29My lord.
00:07:33Tell Lady Wintham that I...
00:07:35Wait.
00:07:40Give this to Lady Wintham.
00:07:43And...
00:07:44Yes, my lord.
00:07:54Please excuse me.
00:08:01You saw that, didn't you?
00:08:03The way she carried herself.
00:08:04Deliberate.
00:08:05Every bit of it.
00:08:05Pretending to be a servant just to make fools of us.
00:08:08Yes.
00:08:08Very deliberate.
00:08:09Married in riding clothes.
00:08:11Picking strawberries herself.
00:08:13Hair in that state.
00:08:14What?
00:08:14On earth has Edward brought help?
00:08:17What, indeed.
00:08:18I am curious how you intend to finish that sentence, Dorothea.
00:08:21Who do you think you are?
00:08:23A country girl who stumbles into a title through a farzical wedding.
00:08:26What right do you have?
00:08:28Today you sit in my garden, at my table, drinking tea you bought yourself, and you didn't soon announce your
00:08:33arrival.
00:08:33If you know your cousin as you say you do, you'd know he dislikes being disturbed.
00:08:37Next time, send word ahead.
00:08:38I'll have tea prepared, properly hot, not scalded.
00:08:42My lady, the Earl will be arriving shortly.
00:08:45He asks that you come out to receive him.
00:08:49Is my cousin back?
00:08:51I haven't seen him in ages.
00:08:53I'll go greet him as well.
00:08:54Lady Dorothea, Lord Edward has made it clear that now that he is married, all visitors are to be received
00:09:00only with Lady Winewield's consent.
00:09:12Please lead the way.
00:09:14My apologies, my lady.
00:09:16His lordship has been called away again.
00:09:18He did, however, leave strict instructions that you are not to be disturbed.
00:09:22This was just delivered for you.
00:09:30Word has it his trip to London had less to do with business and more to do with rekindling an
00:09:34old flame, Cecilia Marlott, his mother's goddaughter.
00:09:38They were raised together at Thornwood, apparently.
00:09:42What 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.
00:09:53She's inherited a fortune.
00:09:55Who knows?
00:09:56She might come back.
00:09:57You'd better secure Lord Edward's affections while you can.
00:10:01I have not seen him since our wedding.
00:10:03What?
00:10:04How could that possibly be?
00:10:06It was wrong of me to take my sister's place and marry him that day.
00:10:09I never thought beyond that.
00:10:12Oh, my dear.
00:10:13What a cruel twist of fate.
00:10:15You were meant to go to London to study, and now you're trapped in this cold, dreadful place.
00:10:20So his affections were already given elsewhere, and I've only trapped him here.
00:10:32After all, what is there between Lord Edward and me but 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.
00:11:09Oh, no.
00:11:11Oh, no.
00:11:13Oh, no.
00:11:16Oh, no.
00:11:36I command you to stop. You have no idea what it means to offend the Countess of Wyndham.
00:11:50My lord, this is... I can explain.
00:11:54Please do not.
00:11:59You may... You may turn around now.
00:12:07My lord! This is entirely unnecessary. I assure you, I am quite capable of...
00:12:12You are barefoot on flint. Kindly be still.
00:12:21My 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... because I wanted my mother to stop being beaten.
00:12:43I see.
00:12:48You didn't need to do any of this. The moment you said I do at that altar, you fulfilled the
00:12:54agreement. You owe me nothing more.
00:12:56So this is all just an agreement to you? Nothing more?
00:13:00Is it not?
00:13:00I don't make a habit of saying things I don't mean, is it?
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. You hold all the rights of the Countess of Thornworth, including the right to know your husband.
00:13:18I don't know your husband.
00:13:31Cecilia.
00:13:33Cecilia Marlowe.
00:13:35The girl Edward grew up with.
00:13:40Milo. Edward.
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?
00:13:58Are you angry with me for leaving right after the wedding?
00:14:01Not in the least.
00:14:02I only mean to say...
00:14:04I've no objection to any other attachments you may have.
00:14:07This 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. I believe I would.
00:14:31I... yes. I believe I would.
00:14:36If you're willing to have a true marriage.
00:14:40In every sense.
00:14:43In every sense.
00:14:45Is he asking me to bear an heir for the Wyndham Line?
00:14:50Come in.
00:14:53It is late.
00:14:55Yes.
00:15:06Elizabeth.
00:15:08Yes.
00:15:10You are frightened.
00:15:13I... I'm not... I mean it would be entirely reasonable for you to...
00:15:16Elizabeth.
00:15:21I will not require anything of you tonight.
00:15:23I beg your pardon.
00:15:25You 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.
00:15:37Good night, Elizabeth.
00:15:38If you didn't.
00:15:42...you want me.
00:16:10Edward.
00:16:18This isn't helpful.
00:16:46Oh, my God.
00:16:49Let's go.
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.
00:17:15Coming!
00:17:29I was unsure of your preferences,
00:17:32so 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
00:17:43to keep you abundantly supplied.
00:17:55I 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.
00:18:17You know Lady Wyndham, I believe.
00:18:19Miss Fenwick.
00:18:22My apologies, Lady Winford.
00:18:24The title still takes one by surprise, I must admit.
00:18:27Good evening, Miss Vane.
00:18:29Mr Bellamy.
00:18:30Rupert and I have some happy news.
00:18:32Yes.
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.
00:18:47Shared society.
00:18:48A genuine understanding of one another's character.
00:18:51How refreshing that some marriages may still be arranged so expeditiously.
00:18:58My lady, a message for you.
00:19:07Cannot return to Thornwith before midnight.
00:19:10Enjoy the party.
00:19:16Another entire evening to yourself.
00:19:18One cannot help but wonder.
00:19:20Had you known?
00:19:22Why 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.
00:19:34You must indulge me this evening.
00:19:52Lady Wyndham.
00:19:53What a fortunate coincidence.
00:19:55Mr. Bellman.
00:19:56I assume your fiancรฉ is inside.
00:19:58Ah, yes.
00:19:59I stepped out for some air.
00:20:01You seem to have lost my way.
00:20:03You look very well, Lady Winford.
00:20:05Marriage suits you.
00:20:06I believe I should return home.
00:20:08No need to hurry.
00:20:09It's a fine night.
00:20:09That's enough, Mr. Bellman.
00:20:11Come now, Elizabeth.
00:20:12A woman as young as you.
00:20:14As lovely as you.
00:20:17Deserves far more than a cold bed and a husband.
00:20:19That's enough!
00:20:21Mr. Bellamy.
00:20:22I mean it kindly.
00:20:25Hmph.
00:20:34Good heavens, how did I end up here?
00:20:37My lady, I'm coming.
00:20:51Lady Wyndham.
00:20:53You are going the wrong way.
00:20:55Allow 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 it?
00:21:22There is no need to be alarmed.
00:21:24I only wish to talk.
00:21:26Then speak from where you stand.
00:21:31My dear.
00:21:35Stop!
00:21:39What do you think you're doing?
00:21:43Dorothea.
00:21:44You must forgive me.
00:21:45I was only trying to remove myself from a most uncomfortable situation.
00:21:48Lady Wyndham had sought me out.
00:21:49Elizabeth!
00:21:50How dare you try and scare my fiancรฉ at a gathering like this?
00:21:53That is not-
00:21:54I mean no disrespect.
00:21:55But I am a man of honour and I think it best to be plain.
00:21:58Good lord.
00:21:59Did she really try to seduce Lady Dorothea's fiancรฉ?
00:22:04I've long suspected she wasn't quite respectable.
00:22:08I shall inform Lord Edward at once he'll have you turned out of Thornwood without hesitation.
00:22:12Now, apologize to my fiancรฉ.
00:22:14At once.
00:22:16Miss Vane, you will address me correctly or you will not address me at all.
00:22:20You are not worth the courtesy.
00:22:38My lord.
00:22:39Thank god you're here.
00:22:41Lady Winford approached Rupert herself.
00:22:42We were only trying to-
00:22:44When did he arrive?
00:22:46How much did he hear?
00:22:47Does he believe them?
00:22:48Are you hurt?
00:22:54Edward.
00:23:04My apologies.
00:23:04I seem to have arrived a moment too late.
00:23:09Good lord.
00:23:10Has Lord Weidemann really ruined a hundred-year-old Yen Mays?
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!
00:23:29What?
00:23:30My lord!
00:23:31I am your cousin!
00:23:32You cannot treat me like this!
00:23:35If you mean to say you're my mother's cousin's granddaughter,
00:23:38I've over fifty others just like you.
00:23:46Grateful girl!
00:23:48What on earth possessed you to insult the Countess of Wyndham?
00:23:52You wretched boy!
00:23:54I 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.
00:24:06Home awaits us.
00:24:10Edward, you must know.
00:24:12I did not seek Mr. Bellarmine out.
00:24:14I...
00:24:14I know.
00:24:14I know precisely what kind of man he is.
00:24:17I 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...
00:24:32With a kiss.
00:24:35He's asking me to kiss me.
00:24:37On horseback.
00:24:38Out in the open in the middle of the night.
00:24:41God knows how long I've waited for this moment.
00:24:44You have my permission.
00:25:00It's alright.
00:25:02He's settled now.
00:25:09We're home.
00:25:14My lord.
00:25:15My 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.
00:25:31I seem to have expected it more than I realized.
00:25:33Yes.
00:25:34Shortly then.
00:25:49Of course.
00:25:51Of all nights, it would be this one.
00:26:02Come in.
00:26:05There's something I must tell you.
00:26:07It concerns a...
00:26:09Domest...
00:26:09Domestic matter.
00:26:12I see.
00:26:16Does he?
00:26:17Does he truly?
00:26:19Please God.
00:26:20Let him understand without making me say it outright.
00:26:23Come.
00:26:35No.
00:26:36Not like this.
00:26:39How are you feeling?
00:26:41Rather better, thank you.
00:26:43Forgive me.
00:26:44Elizabeth.
00:26:45Yes?
00:26:46Stop apologizing.
00:26:47Yes, very well.
00:26:52Elizabeth.
00:26:58No.
00:27:19Elizabeth.
00:27:21No.
00:27:31he's gone
00:27:32of course he's gone
00:27:34I failed him last night
00:27:37come in
00:28:02is something wrong
00:28:05no no 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
00:28:44his hand is still warm
00:28:50I thought we might out to Ravenscurred Park before week's end
00:28:54my mother has expressed a wish to receive you
00:28:59yes
00:29:00I should like it that very much
00:29:05I should propose
00:29:08Fridays perhaps
00:29:09for the fulfillment of our marital obligation
00:29:16yes
00:29:17Friday would suit me perfectly well
00:29:20I feel quite confident I shall be
00:29:23equal to my obligations by next Friday
00:29:25Friday would strap me
00:29:30you
00:29:31hey
00:29:38you
00:29:39you
00:29:52who
00:29:53would
00:29:55you
00:30:06Go on, Vale will see you in, 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.
00:31:00Lady Adelaine, forgive the intrusion.
00:31:04I 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.
00:31:27That's her.
00:31:29Cecilia Marlock.
00:31:30Lady Adelaine's goddaughter.
00:31:33The woman Edward wants to love.
00:31:37Your Grace, the pleasure is mine.
00:31:40Please, none of that.
00:31:41We're practically family now.
00:31:43Adelaine 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.
00:31:50Yet she's here.
00:31:51Was she hoping Edward would meet with her instead?
00:31:59She carries herself as if she owns the place.
00:32:16So you've finally emerged from your greenhouse, sissy.
00:32:19After all these years in London, let's see whether your aim has suffered.
00:32:24I've been waiting here for our guest, as my mother asked.
00:32:27Elizabeth, this is Georgiana.
00:32:28We call her Georgie.
00:32:29Georgie, this is Elizabeth.
00:32:30Ah, the new Lady Wyndham.
00:32:32And what do you do for amusement?
00:32:34I read.
00:32:35I write.
00:32:36I am sure Lady Wyndham has many other accomplishments, Georgie.
00:32:39Of course she does.
00:32:39Most people do when they can't shoot.
00:32:41No offense, Elizabeth.
00:32:43It simply requires a certain constitution.
00:32:46Not everyone has it.
00:32:47Perhaps Lady Wyndham would care to try.
00:32:49It is only fair to offer you.
00:32:50Oh, by all means.
00:32:51Bring another gun.
00:32:55A gun for beginners.
00:32:59You know your way around guns?
00:33:02Elizabeth, you needn't oblige.
00:33:04Georgie is only teasing.
00:33:06You can watch if you prefer.
00:33:20Well, you had three.
00:33:22I should 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.
00:33:45So do I.
00:33:51Come in.
00:33:57My mother asked me to convey her apologies.
00:34:01She had no intention of neglecting you today.
00:34:03I understand.
00:34:05Georgiana and the Duchess of Ravensbrow made the afternoon quite agree of all.
00:34:11It's Friday.
00:34:12So it is.
00:34:13I must admit.
00:34:16I am not entirely certain how one is meant to begin.
00:34:19Nor am I.
00:34:24I should warn you there are rather a great many hooks.
00:34:27Twenty-three.
00:34:31I see.
00:34:46I confess I don't quite know what I meant to do with my...
00:34:52Elizabeth.
00:34:54You are not supposed to do anything.
00:35:04The desk.
00:35:06I 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?
00:35:36I...
00:35:40I'll take that as a yes.
00:35:44Let's begin.
00:35:46Let's begin.
00:35:47Let's begin.
00:36:02Let's begin.
00:36:28All right.
00:36:29You absolutely must tell me everything.
00:36:33I've no idea what you mean.
00:36:35Elizabeth Winwin.
00:36:36Nave Fenwork.
00:36:38You arrived at my door this morning wearing the very expression of a woman who has just
00:36:42discovered something rather surprising about the world.
00:36:45Was it?
00:36:46Was it?
00:36:47Was it Friday?
00:36:50You are incredible.
00:36:51I am your oldest friend and I deserve details.
00:36:53Was he...
00:36:54He was...
00:36:57Considerate.
00:36:59Extraordinary so.
00:37:01How?
00:37:02He made quite certain that I was comfortable.
00:37:06Before anything else.
00:37:08Several times in fact.
00:37:11Good Lord.
00:37:12That is all I shall say on the subject.
00:37:14And afterward.
00:37:15In the morning.
00:37:19He said come back to bed.
00:37:21As though I've been there all along.
00:37:24Only meant to return.
00:37:26He held my hand.
00:37:30Lizzie.
00:37:32I don't like him.
00:37:37I am beginning to think I might.
00:37:45We're stuck in the mud.
00:37:55We'll need to push from the left.
00:37:57Wedge something under the wheel first.
00:37:59There's a plank in the ditch.
00:38:02Perhaps we ought to wait for someone to pass by.
00:38:15Lizzie.
00:38:17How can you pass?
00:38:29Same as ever.
00:38:31Still finding trouble on a perfectly straight road.
00:38:34The road found me.
00:38:35I was perfectly innocent.
00:38:38Of course you were.
00:38:40You always were.
00:38:43Edgar Lemmert.
00:38:44A distant son.
00:38:45The summer I was 14.
00:38:46He taught me to sketch on the crumbling mill wall.
00:38:49Charcoal everywhere.
00:38:50My mother spent three days scrubbing my dress clean.
00:38:53Then he left for Italy.
00:38:56Is that...
00:38:57Edgar?
00:38:58I thought he was still in Italy.
00:39:09I am Lady Winford now, Mr. Lennox.
00:39:11I trust you will do me the kindness of remembering it.
00:39:13Forgive me.
00:39:13I had not heard of the marriage.
00:39:16I hope you are well, Lady Wind.
00:39:18I am.
00:39:20Give my regards to Lord Windor.
00:39:31Six years without a word.
00:39:32And now he returns at just this moment.
00:39:34You didn't know, Harriet.
00:39:35Perhaps not.
00:39:37Lord Windor is worth ten of him.
00:39:38You know that, don't you?
00:39:41Come on.
00:39:42The 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.
00:39:56That much was plain enough.
00:39:57I shall tell Edward.
00:39:58I shall tell him exactly what I saw, and he will do as you think best, my dear.
00:40:04You know your brother better than I do.
00:40:18Edward, there's something I must tell you.
00:40:20It concerns your wife.
00:40:21Good morning to you too, Georgina.
00:40:23I was riding this morning, along the north road.
00:40:26I saw her, with a man.
00:40:28They were standing awfully close together, and he...
00:40:30Close together, you say?
00:40:32Why, yes, and he took hold of her sleeve.
00:40:36And then?
00:40:37She drew back in the end.
00:40:39But she knew him well, Edward.
00:40:40He called her Lizzie.
00:40:42What was the man's name?
00:40:43Lennox.
00:40:44Edgar Lennox.
00:40:45I've heard of this Edgar Lennox.
00:40:47The Viscount's son.
00:40:48The one who has been off painting in Italy for the past six years.
00:40:50Then you must also know that he and Elizabeth were once...
00:40:53You followed her.
00:40:54No.
00:40:55I just happened to be passing by her.
00:40:57Georgiana.
00:41:00Elizabeth is Lady Windworm.
00:41:02She is the mistress of this house.
00:41:03Whom she encounters on the road, with whom she speaks, with whom she spends her time,
00:41:07such 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.
00:41:19Edgar Lennox.
00:41:23My lady.
00:41:25His lordship has inquired as to whether you might be at leisure this afternoon.
00:41:29Did he indicate the purpose of said inquiry?
00:41:31He said he'd like to, and I quote precisely, take you out for a ride.
00:41:35He mentioned the North Meadow.
00:41:38Please convey to his lordship that I shall be ready in twenty minutes.
00:41:41Of course, my lady.
00:41:50Georgiana paid me a visit this morning.
00:41:53I 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.
00:42:06Our carriage came to grief in the mud.
00:42:08He assisted with freeing the wheel.
00:42:12Georgiana is young, and her emotions have been known to obscure her judgment.
00:42:16I 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.
00:42:22It's because he wished to inform me he sent Georgiana away.
00:42:26He's telling me he stands on my side.
00:42:30Thank you, Edward.
00:42:31For what?
00:42:33We're married.
00:42:34You need not thank me.
00:42:36Edgar Lennox has spent six years in Italy.
00:42:39He may want to consider spending six more.
00:42:42The further he remains from my wife, the better.
00:42:52I cannot believe this.
00:42:53He sent me away.
00:42:55He sent me away.
00:42:58Tell me what happened.
00:43:04He accused me of following her.
00:43:06He is a loyal man, always has been.
00:43:08And now his loyalty is wasted on the wrong person.
00:43:11Has he any engagements away from Thornwood?
00:43:15He leaves for Dutcher 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.
00:43:35Very well.
00:43:37Then let him see the true nature of this choice.
00:43:50She still harbors feelings for me.
00:44:17East wing, old timber frames.
00:44:20It's three stories of curtains and correspondence.
00:44:24And everything Edward Window has ever cared to preserve.
00:44:27And now a single oil lamp shall make it all disappear.
00:44:37Lady Winfield and her lover.
00:44:40Once Edward lays eyes on their charred bodies, he will surely return to me.
00:44:55Elizabeth!
00:45:09My 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.
00:45:18A man.
00:45:20Elizabeth, she's still inside.
00:45:27I'm just how are you so sure Lady Winder is in there?
00:45:30What were you doing at Thornfield in the middle of the night?
00:45:34Edward, I'm so sorry.
00:45:35I did not wish to be the one to...
00:45:36What is that in your hand?
00:45:39Edward, it bears Elizabeth's handwriting.
00:45:42I received a note.
00:45:43I believed it to be.
00:45:44You 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.
00:45:56That wicked adult is sure to be caged and paraded around the square.
00:46:02Edward!
00:46:06Miss Doak, it's not safe in there.
00:46:10My brother, Henry, you must save my brother.
00:46:13Miss, I'm sorry.
00:46:17He ran headfirst into that fire.
00:46:20For her.
00:46:29Henry, how did the fire start?
00:46:31Why are all of you just standing here?
00:46:32And you, what are you doing here?
00:46:35You're not stuck in the fire?
00:46:37Why on earth would I venture to the east wing in the middle of the night?
00:46:40You wretched creature.
00:46:42How did you get so lucky?
00:46:43No matter.
00:46:44Edward just ran to his death.
00:46:46You had no one to rely on me.
00:46:47And as a duchess, shall we my god-begin right to walk all over you.
00:46:51My lady, his lordship has gone into the fire.
00:46:54You what?
00:46:55Why?
00:46:56Elizabeth!
00:46:58Elizabeth!
00:46:59My 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?
00:47:05Let go, Georgiana.
00:47:06No!
00:47:10No!
00:47:12No!
00:47:14She didn't write that note.
00:47:17She can't have written that note.
00:47:25It was you.
00:47:28Cecilia, is it true?
00:47:31No!
00:47:32I had nothing to do with that letter.
00:47:35He's slandering me!
00:47:38Edward!
00:47:43Elizabeth.
00:47:44Go back.
00:47:56Foolish woman.
00:47:57Reckless man.
00:48:08I thought I'd lost you.
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?
00:48:30You 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?
00:48:37You.
00:48:53Get in before the water goes cold.
00:48:57Edward.
00:48:59That note Edgar received, it wasn't written by me.
00:49:02I know.
00:49:02As it happens, I also received a note.
00:49:05Signed 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.
00:49:20Cecilia.
00:49:22She is my mother's goddaughter.
00:49:24She grew up around us.
00:49:26There was a time when certain arrangements were considered by my mother, by Cecilia's family.
00:49:33I knew they were in favor of her.
00:49:35Who 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.
00:49:43As for me...
00:49:45I forgot about her entirely on the morning I married you.
00:49:52Edgar Leniston and I grew up together as well.
00:49:54Edgar Leniston and I grew up together as well.
00:49:55He taught me to make charcoal drawings.
00:49:58That is the whole of it, Edward.
00:50:00There's nothing more.
00:50:01Well then, now 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.
00:50:13There are about two hours left until dawn.
00:50:16Perhaps you might like to watch the sunrise with me?
00:50:21Yes.
00:50:22Yes, I'd like that.
00:50:29May I?
00:50:31Yes, you may.
00:50:41This...
00:50:42This is what home feels like.
00:50:54My lord, the Dowtridge Duchess of Ravensville has called upon you.
00:50:58I informed her that you are not at leisure, but she still has not taken her leave.
00:51:04Show 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.
00:51:19Georgiana won't see me.
00:51:20Your mother hasn't replied to my last three letters.
00:51:24And 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.
00:51:32Edward, 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.
00:51:40I also recall that during that same autumn, you told me that you intended to marry someone
00:51:44wealthier than a mere earl.
00:51:47Such was my obligation, Edward.
00:51:49You know my family's circumstances.
00:51:51You know I had no choice.
00:51:53And you...
00:51:53You waited too, Edward.
00:51:56All these years.
00:51:58A Thornworld 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.
00:52:08And in those eight months, you've come to Shropshire, established yourself at Ravenscore,
00:52:12cultivated my sister's trust, and forged a letter designed to do nothing less than
00:52:16destroy 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.
00:52:35This afternoon, you will return to your home in London.
00:52:38And you will not come back.
00:52:40No.
00:52:40You can't treat me this way.
00:52:43I'm the Dowage Guchess 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, Sushi.
00:52:59Do you love her?
00:53:01Yes, I do.
00:53:13Good.
00:53:15Now it's time to deal with the next one.
00:53:26She came back for him.
00:53:30And now it's all gone up in flames.
00:53:48May I come in?
00:53:49Please.
00:53:50I didn't know if Cecilia would attempt to harm you.
00:53:53I know.
00:53:53I'm sorry.
00:53:55I owe you an apology, Elizabeth.
00:53:57Several, in fact.
00:53:58I forgive you.
00:54:00So, do you reckon we could be friends from now on?
00:54:02Of course.
00:54:08Georgiana.
00:54:10I 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.
00:54:30By the way,
00:54:31you shoot better than I do.
00:54:34You're not a bad shot yourself.
00:54:44I'm leaving to London as a painter summoned by the king.
00:54:48Yes.
00:54:49I had heard rumors of such an arrangement.
00:54:52The night of the fire,
00:54:54I 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.
00:55:24Edgar.
00:55:24Edgar.
00:55:25He's gone.
00:55:28I know.
00:55:29The king offered him a very generous commission.
00:55:32If he is a talented man,
00:55:33it would have been a waste.
00:55:35Edward.
00:55:37Yes?
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.
00:55:55Elizabeth!
00:56:01Elizabeth.
00:56:04Elizabeth.
00:56:11Elizabeth!
00:56:23The 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?
00:56:38Congratulations, my lord.
00:56:41Yes.
00:56:43Thank you, Dr. Holt.
00:57:03So, we're going to have a child.
00:57:09Yes.
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.
00:57:25I 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.
00:57:33I know I needn't thank the man I married.
00:57:36But I'd like to thank you on behalf of my mother, Edward.
00:57:38A bright light.
00:57:51Oh, my God.
00:58:51Mother!
00:58:58Ah, Elizabeth.
00:59:01To 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.
00:59:32You're pregnant.
00:59:34Oh, God bless you, my child.
00:59:40Mother.
00:59:42I want to take you to Thornwood.
00:59:46We'll come chasing him after us.
00:59:48You know how he gets when he's angry.
00:59:52Then we sneak out when he's not looking.
01:00:10Margaret!
01:00:14Keep moving.
01:00:16Don't look back.
01:00:20Elizabeth!
01:00:24Elizabeth!
01:00:26Get down here!
01:00:40He's coming after us!
01:00:44Let 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.
01:00:58Lady 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...
01:01:05By law, yes.
01:01:08Shall we discuss law, Sir Reginald?
01:01:18Come in.
01:01:25My lord, I have come to take my wife home.
01:01:30These are private accounts, my lord. You have no right...
01:01:33The Fenwood Estate carries debts to four creditors in this council.
01:01:37Two 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 Shrewsburg.
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.
01:02:05If 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.
01:02:19My wife sends her regards.
01:02:32He'll take me away, I know it.
01:02:35Oh, lord, that man will never let me leave him.
01:02:37No.
01:02:40Edward will handle everything.
01:02:43I 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?
01:03:03He's the best man I've ever met, mother.
01:03:05Mother.
01:03:16Now let me tell you...
01:03:20This is working.
01:03:33It's working.
01:03:37How long will you be gone for?
01:03:39Four months, perhaps.
01:03:44I don't wish to go.
01:03:46I know.
01:03:47I know you don't.
01:03:49Elizabeth, I...
01:03:50It's Friday, you know.
01:04:00I'll be gentle.
01:04:01So will I.
01:04:04Don't be too gentle.
01:04:16I promise you'll write me.
01:04:21Every day.
01:04:39My Lord, it is the 14th of March, and your child has spent this morning using my ribs as a
01:04:46set of piano keys.
01:04:47Dr. Holt says the baby is healthy, and that it shouldn't be much longer now.
01:04:52Come home soon, Edward.
01:04:54We both eagerly await your return.
01:05:04A letter from London, my lady, in his lordship's own hand.
01:05:11Elizabeth, your letter from the 8th arrived my morning.
01:05:15I have read it four times, front to back.
01:05:19Today I write to tell you I am coming home.
01:05:22I find I have a great deal to tell our child, and even more to tell you.
01:05:27Did you hear that, Edward?
01:05:29My lady, there are two gentlemen at the door.
01:05:35Officers, I believe.
01:05:37They 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, and the matter is one of considerable importance.
01:05:58May I have the night to prepare?
01:06:00I'm afraid we cannot afford any delay, my lady.
01:06:03The carriage is prepared.
01:06:07Very well.
01:06:09Allow me five minutes to gather my hands.
01:06:21My lady, the seal on this carriage.
01:06:25I need time to verify it.
01:06:29Lady Wyndham, I'm sure you don't want to anger the Prince Regent.
01:06:34Oh my, my lady.
01:06:45That sound.
01:06:46This isn't the way to London, it's the Griffon.
01:06:52Stop this carriage!
01:06:54Stop the carriage!
01:06:55Immediately!
01:06:57Lady Vivislia!
01:07:00Hold on.
01:07:10Elizabeth!
01:07:37Edward!
01:07:38Take my hand!
01:07:49Edward?
01:07:50Yes?
01:07:51What is it?
01:07:52I think...
01:07:53I think the child is coming.
01:08:14My lord, this lodge is currently occupied by his royal highness.
01:08:17Move.
01:08:40Your first child?
01:08:42Yes.
01:08:43I have been informed about the incident on the cliff road.
01:08:45The carriage, the summons.
01:08:46Who was it?
01:08:47A widow.
01:08:48Recently 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 Gretnes.
01:08:55Yes, your highness.
01:08:57I assure you that this matter will be investigated fully.
01:08:59She will bring no more trouble your household.
01:09:02Thank you, your highness.
01:09:04And for this, for allowing us in.
01:09:06Don't thank me for that.
01:09:07Thank 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.
01:09:17That's one way to put it.
01:09:25My lord.
01:09:27Lady Windery is well.
01:09:29You have a son.
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?
01:10:32On that day, I fled the carriage.
01:10:35Cut 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.
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, then I told him my name, and 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 more than I had ever thought was possible?
01:11:24The prince regent will present honours tonight.
01:11:27Did 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?
01:11:34I heard it's not even a man.
01:11:37Apparently, the honour is to be a stowed upon a couple.
01:11:41A husband.
01:11:43And wife.
01:11:44Good heavens!
01:11:46A joint honour!
01:11:47And what title shall be awarded to them?
01:11:51Are 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.
01:12:04And you looked like an unbearably serious old man who had never known true happiness.
01:12:08Well, things are different now.
01:12:09This time, when these doors open, I'll be standing right beside you.
01:12:13Shall we?
01:12:20Is that Lady Wyndham?
01:12:22How could Lord Wyndham have...
01:12:25You look magnificent.
01:12:27I know.
01:12:29And I feel magnificent.
01:12:32With the honour of the crowd,
01:12:35and in recognition of their remarkable courage and loyalty,
01:12:38I hereby elevate Lord Edward Wyndham
01:12:40and Lady Elizabeth Wyndham
01:12:42to the rank of Marcus and Martianse of Thornfield.
01:12:46Have a great day!
01:12:56Yes
01:12:57Very penthouse!
01:13:02She
01:13:02hasn't passed much
01:13:02has open
01:13:02a
01:13:02penthouse
01:13:03She
01:13:04has
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