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