Becoming Lady Wyndham follows Elizabeth Fenwick, whose life changes overnight when she agrees to marry the powerful Earl of Wyndham after her sister disappears on their wedding day. Surrounded by aristocratic rivalries, family conflicts, and unexpected romance, she must prove her strength while discovering where her heart truly belongs.
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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.
00:02:01There's no time, Mr. Vale.
00:02:04No it would dissolve or if we hid it.
00:02:05Anybody did it?
00:02:22Tell them exactly what the team is doing.
00:02:33that is not jane fendrick that's the younger sister the younger sister but she's the
00:02:39illegitimate one i should think good lord what an insult to the honor of the house of wyndham
00:02:47why elizabeth why would you put her in jane's place
00:02:51how could you replace my legitimate daughter and have elizabeth marry the earl instead
00:02:56how dare you rich please not here
00:03:02miss fenwick yes my lord you are not miss jane fenwick
00:03:09yes my lord i am her sister i 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 i have no right to ask anything of you but
00:03:26marry me please i'm begging you
00:03:35ladies and gentlemen i thank you for your attendance this morning it is my honor to
00:03:42present to you my bride
00:03:58on the night of my sister's wedding i became a countess
00:04:15where is lord edward his lordship was called away to london on urgent business
00:04:19you may move to thormitt later today
00:04:26he didn't even hear my explanation he 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 for taking my sister's place
00:04:59is this some kind of punishment for taking my sister's place
00:05:01she got the mother made her
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
00:05:29the 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 i 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
00:05:45an 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 curly 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 the one picking strawberries
00:06:13come here
00:06:19are you speaking to me
00:06:21of course
00:06:22who else could i be speaking to
00:06:41my dear do stay for a cup of tea before you go
00:06:52oh how clumsy
00:06:58lady wintham's your tea is ready
00:06:59the housekeeper says there are new letters for your attention
00:07:02if you would come with me
00:07:11you're edward's new wife
00:07:22my lady
00:07:26that's my girl
00:07:29my lord
00:07:34tell lady windward that i
00:07:35wait
00:07:41give this to lady windward
00:07:42and
00:07:46yes my lord
00:07:54please excuse me
00:08:01you saw that didn't you
00:08:02the way she carried herself deliberate
00:08:04every bit of it
00:08:05pretending to be a servant
00:08:06just 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
00:08:16what 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
00:08:30drinking tea you bought yourself
00:08:31and you didn't soon 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 scolding
00:08:42my lady
00:08:43the earl will be arriving shortly
00:08:45he asks that you come out to receive him
00:08:49is my cousin back
00:08:50i haven't seen him in ages
00:08:52i'll go greet him as well
00:08:54lady dorothy
00:08:55lord edward has made it clear that
00:08:57now that he is married
00:08:58all 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
00:09:20that you are not to be disturbed
00:09:21this was just delivered for you
00:09:30word has it his trip to london
00:09:32had less to do with business
00:09:33and more to do with rekindling an old flame
00:09:35cecilia marlott
00:09:36his mother's goddaughter
00:09:37they 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 she 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
00:10:03how 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
00:10:17and now you're trapped in this cold dreadful place
00:10:20so his affections were already given elsewhere
00:10:24and i've only trapped him here
00:10:32after all
00:10:33what 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
00:11:10oh no
00:11:12are they
00:11:30stop
00:11:31stop right there
00:11:33i am the countess of wyndham
00:11:36i command you to stop
00:11:38You, you have no idea what it means to offend the Countess of Wendell.
00:11:50My, my lord, this is, I can explain.
00:11:55Please do not.
00:11:59You may, you may turn around now.
00:12:07My lord!
00:12:08This is entirely unnecessary, I assure you, I am quite capable of...
00:12:12You are barefoot on flint.
00:12:14Kindly be still.
00:12:22My lord.
00:12:24I'm here.
00:12:26I still owe you an explanation.
00:12:28Are 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...
00:12:41Because I wanted my mother to stop being beaten.
00:12:44I see.
00:12:48You didn't need to do any of this.
00:12:51The moment you said I do at that altar, you fulfilled the agreement.
00:12:54You owe me nothing more.
00:12:56So this is all just an agreement to you?
00:12:58Nothing 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.
00:13:11Call me Edward.
00:13:12I've married you.
00:13:13You're my wife.
00:13:15You hold all the rights of the Countess of Thornwood, including the right to know your husband.
00:13:18I don't know your husband.
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, 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?
00:14:18I, yes.
00:14:19I believe I would.
00:14:31Elizabeth, you are the only Lady Windorf.
00:14:34I should like, if 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?
00:14:48Come in.
00:14:52It is late.
00:14:55Yes.
00:15:06Elizabeth.
00:15:08Yes.
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.
00:15:21I will not require anything of you tonight.
00:15:23I beg your pardon.
00:15:25You heard me.
00:15:26But it is...
00:15:28It 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.
00:15:41Does he not want me?
00:16:10Edward.
00:16:19This isn't helpful.
00:16:20This isn't helpful.
00:16:22This isn't helpful.
00:17:05God, how could I dream something like that about him?
00:17:07I must be out of my mind.
00:17:10My lady, breakfast is ready.
00:17:15Coming!
00:17:16Coming!
00:17:30I was unsure of your preferences, so I asked the cook to prepare a variety.
00:17:38He arranged all of this.
00:17:40What does he take me for?
00:17:41It would appear that his lordship is determined to 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 Winder, 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.
00:18:32We'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, a genuine understanding of one another's character.
00:18:51How refreshing that some marriages may still be arranged so expeditiously.
00:18:58My lady.
00:19:00A 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.
00:19:32It'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. Bellamy.
00:19:56I assume your fiancé is inside.
00:19:58Ah, yes.
00:19:59I stepped out for some air.
00:20:00You 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. Bellamy.
00:20:11Come now, Elizabeth.
00:20:12A woman as young as you, as 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.
00:20:23I 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.
00:21:30My dear.
00:21:35Stop!
00:21:39What do you think you're doing?
00:21:43Dorothea, you must forgive me.
00:21:45I was only trying to remove myself from a most uncomfortable situation.
00:21:48Lady Wyndham sought me out.
00:21:49Elizabeth!
00:21:50How dare you try and scare my fiancé at a gathering like this?
00:21:53That is not...
00:21:54I mean no disrespect, but I am a man of honour and I think it best to be plain.
00:21:58Good Lord!
00:21:59Did she really try to seduce Lady Dorothea's fiancé?
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, apologise to my fiancé.
00:22:14At once.
00:22:16Miss Vane, you will address me correctly.
00:22:19Or you will not address me at all.
00:22:20You are not worth the courtesy.
00:22:38My lord, thank God you're here.
00:22:40Lady Winford approached Rupert herself.
00:22:43We were only trying to...
00:22:44When did he arrive?
00:22:46How much did he hear?
00:22:47Does he believe them?
00:22:48Are you hurt?
00:22:54Edward?
00:23:04My apologies.
00:23:05I seem to have arrived a moment too late.
00:23:09Good Lord!
00:23:10Has Lord Wyndham 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,
00:23:39I've over fifty others just like you.
00:23:56You have endured enough.
00:24:05Home 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.
00:24:19We 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 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.
00:25:01It's all right.
00:25:02He's settled now.
00:25:10We'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 realised.
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 domestic 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.
00:26:25Come.
00:26:26Come.
00:26:43Elizabeth.
00:26:45Yes.
00:26:46Stop apologising.
00:26:47Yes.
00:26:48Very well.
00:26:52Elizabeth.
00:26:54Yes.
00:27:01Stop apologising.
00:27:19Elizabeth.
00:27:31He's gone. Of course he's gone. I 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. Mrs. Hilda suggested something warm as chocolate, if you'd prefer it to
00:28:17tea.
00:28:39You have...
00:28:44This hand is still warm.
00:28:50I thought we might out to Ravenscurred Park before week's end. My mother has expressed a wish to receive you.
00:28:59Yes. I should like it that very much.
00:29:05I should propose Fridays, perhaps, for the fulfilment of our marital obligation.
00:29:16Yes. Friday would suit me perfectly well. I feel quite confident I shall be equal to my obligations by next
00:29:25Friday.
00:29:25Wait afterwards...
00:29:29Look!
00:29:34Don't forget what she's used...
00:29:36Oh, wait!
00:29:46Yeah!
00:29:51One shims....
00:30:06Go on.
00:30:07Vale will see you in.
00:30:08I shall be long.
00:30:12Of course.
00:30:37Three.
00:30:53That's Edward's mother.
00:30:55She looks so young to find.
00:30:59Lady Adelaine, forgive the intrusion.
00:31:04I am...
00:31:13Lady Wyndham.
00:31:16I had wondered when we should meet.
00:31:19I am Cecilia.
00:31:21Lady Adelaine was called away unexpectedly.
00:31:25She 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 makes 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 Adelaine summoned me.
00:31:49Yet 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.
00:32:09She 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...
00:32:50Oh, by all means.
00:32:51Bring another gun.
00:32:55A gun for beginners.
00:32:59Do you know your way around guns?
00:33:01Elizabeth, you needn't oblige.
00:33:04Georgie is only teasing.
00:33:06You can watch if you prefer.
00:33:18Well.
00:33:21You 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.
00:34:13So it is.
00:34:14I 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-I 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-the desk.
00:35:06I thought you might find it easier.
00:35:08To begin with.
00:35:10I did not realize how warm his hands would feel.
00:35:22Breathe.
00:35:23Breathe.
00:35:25You are going to suffocate yourself.
00:35:34Are you ready?
00:35:36I-
00:35:41I'll take that as a yes.
00:35:44Let's begin.
00:35:46Let's begin.
00:36:02Let's begin.
00:36:28All right, you absolutely must tell me everything.
00:36:33I've no idea what you mean.
00:36:35Elizabeth Winwyn, née Fenwork.
00:36:38You arrived at my door this morning wearing the very expression of a woman who has just discovered something rather
00:36:43surprising about the world.
00:36:45Was it? Was it Friday?
00:36:50You are incredible.
00:36:51I am your oldest friend and I deserve details. Was he...
00:36:54He was... considerate. Extraordinary so.
00:37:01How?
00:37:02He made quite certain that I was comfortable before anything else. Several times, in fact.
00:37:11Good Lord.
00:37:12That is all I shall say on the subject. And afterward, in the morning?
00:37:19He said, come back to bed.
00:37:22As though I'd been there all along. Only meant to return.
00:37:26He held my hand.
00:37:30Lizzie.
00:37:33Don't.
00:37:34You 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. Wedge 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 Lemmerts.
00:38:44A distant son.
00:38:45The summer I was 14, he 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.
00:39:00I don't know.
00:39:02I don't know.
00:39:02I don't know.
00:39:03I don't know.
00:39:04I don't know.
00:39:04I don't know.
00:39:05I don't know.
00:39:05I don't know.
00:39:06I don't know.
00:39:07I don't know.
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 Windov.
00:39:31Six years without a word.
00:39:32And now he returns at just this moment.
00:39:34He didn't know, Harriet.
00:39:35Perhaps not.
00:39:36Lord Windare is worth ten of him.
00:39:38You know that, don't you?
00:39:41Come.
00:39:42The road is clear now.
00:39:49She was smiling at him.
00:39:51Did you see?
00:39:51A married woman smiling at a man like that out in the open road.
00:39:55She stepped away from him, Georgie.
00:39:56That much was plain enough.
00:39:57I shall tell Edward.
00:39:59I shall tell him exactly what I saw.
00:40:01And he will...
00:40:01Do as you think best, my dear.
00:40:04You know your brother better than I do.
00:40:17Edward, there's something I must tell you.
00:40:19It concerns your wife.
00:40:21Good 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?
00:40:31Why, yes.
00:40:32And he...
00:40:33He 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, the Viscount's son, and the one who has been off painting
00:40:49in Italy for the past six years.
00:40:51And 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.
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 countrywoman.
00:41:13Go home, Georgiana.
00:41:19Edgar Lennox.
00:41:23My lady, his 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.
00:41:42Of 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.
00:42:05I 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.
00:42:31Thank 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.
00:42:58Tell 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.
00:44:18East 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!
00:45:10It began in the lower store in...
00:45:11Where's Lady Wyndham?
00:45:12We have not been able to find Lady Wyndham.
00:45:15But we brought someone out from the East Wing.
00:45:18A man.
00:45:20Elizabeth.
00:45:21She'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?
00:45:34Edward, 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.
00:45:50You 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.
00:46:01Edward!
00:46:07Miss, don't!
00:46:07It's not safe in there!
00:46:10My brother!
00:46:11Henry, 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!
00:46:33What 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, it shall be 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 did he 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!
00:47:14She didn't write that note.
00:47:17She can't make it in 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 slanting me!
00:47:38Edward!
00:47:44Elizabeth, go back.
00:47:56Foolish woman.
00:47:58Reckless man.
00:48:08I thought I'd lost you.
00:48:10You're safe.
00:48:11You're safe.
00:48:12You're safe.
00:48:16I...
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.
00:48:52Get 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.
00:49:20Cecilia.
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 me.
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 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.
00:50:00There's nothing more.
00:50:01Well then,
00:50:03now 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, I'd like that.
00:50:29May I?
00:50:31Yes, you may.
00:50:40May I?
00:50:41This...
00:50:42This is what home of yours is.
00:50:54My lord, the Douchage 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 wealthier than a
00:51:45mere 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, you waited too, Edward.
00:51:56All these years.
00:51:58A Thornfield without a mistress, without a bride to be.
00:52:01Do 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,
00:52:12cultivate my sister's trust, and forge 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 here, Edward.
00:52:33Whatever you feel now, it will pass.
00:52:35This 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 Guchess of Ravenshile.
00:52:46Do 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.
00:53:14Do it.
00:53:15Now it's time to deal with the next one.
00:53:27She 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, he's never been serious about anyone the way he is about you.
00:54:29I know.
00:54:30By the way, you 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, I saw him run into the flames to look for you.
00:54:57Without hesitation.
00:54:59That was the moment I knew I'd lost you.
00:55:01May London be everything you deserve, Edgar.
00:55:04I hope you paint something magnificent.
00:55:11Give my regards to Lord Wyndham.
00:55:23Edgar.
00:55:25He's gone.
00:55:27I know.
00:55:29The king offered him a very generous commission.
00:55:31He is a talented man.
00:55:33It 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!
00:56:01Elizabeth.
00:56:04Elizabeth.
00:56:12Elizabeth!
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.
00:57:48Bye.
00:57:50Bye.
00:57:55Bye.
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.
00:59:39Mother.
00:59:43I want to take you to Thornwood.
00:59:47He'll come chasing after us.
00:59:48You know how he gets when he's angry.
00:59:53Then we sneak out when he's not looking.
00:59:54I want to take you to Thornwood.
01:00:10Margaret!
01:00:15Keep moving.
01:00:17Don't look back.
01:00:20Elizabeth!
01:00:26It's Edward!
01:00:40He's coming after us.
01:00:44Let him come.
01:00:50Lord Wyndham.
01:00:52What an honor.
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.
01:01:00And 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.
01:01:32You have no right...
01:01:33The Thornwood estate carries debts to four creditors in this council.
01:01:37Two of those creditors sold their notes last month.
01:01:40To me.
01:01:41The roof you sleep under.
01:01:42The fields you work on.
01:01:43The horses in your stable.
01:01:45The papers holding your whole world together are sitting in my solicitor's office in Shrowsborough.
01:01:50My Lord,
01:01:52I have always treated my family with the utmost...
01:01:55Most.
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.
01:02:03To 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.
01:02:18My wife sends her regards.
01:02:32he'll take me away i know it oh lord that man will never let me leave him no
01:02:40edward will handle everything i saw them in the study this morning as did i
01:02:50elizabeth is he is he a good man your lord
01:03:03he's the best man i've ever met mother
01:03:37how long will you be gone for four months perhaps
01:03:44i don't wish to go i know i know you don't elizabeth i
01:03:59i'll be gentle so will i don't be too gentle
01:04:18promise you'll write me
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 come home soon edward
01:04:53we both eagerly await your return
01:05:04a letter from london my lady in his lordship's own hand
01:05:12elizabeth your letter from the eighth arrived my morning i have read it four times front to back
01:05:19today i write to tell you i am coming home i find i have a great deal to tell our
01:05:24child and even more
01:05:25to tell you did you hear that edward our baby's ready to meet you my lady there are two gentlemen
01:05:35at the
01:05:35door officers i believe they are carrying a sealed summon
01:05:46lady winverd we are here to deliver a summons from his royal highness the prince regent your presence is
01:05:51urgently required in london and the matter is one of considerable importance
01:05:58may i have the night to prepare i'm afraid we cannot afford any delay my lady the carriage is prepared
01:06:07very well allow me five minutes to gather my hands
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
01:06:33lady wyndham that sound this isn't the way to london it's the cliffhane
01:06:52stop this carrie stop the carrie immediately
01:07:12i'm sorry
01:07:12my
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.
01:08:41Your 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?
01:08:56Yes, 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...
01:09:05For 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.
01:09:40He has your eyes.
01:09:46Why am I there?
01:09:57Her Royal Highness, the Princess Regent.
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, cut across the north field.
01:10:37I did not know there was a marsh.
01:10:40Before I knew it, I was up to my waist.
01:10:42And then, there 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.
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?
01:11:33Cavendish?
01:11:34Ashmore?
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.
01:11:42And 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.
01:12:00When 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?
01:12:19Is 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, I hereby
01:12:39elevate Lord Edward Wyndham and Lady Elizabeth Wyndham to the rank of Marcus and Marksian
01:12:44of Thornfield.
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