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 bride—or 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.
00:02:00Miss, you can see his lines when he meets with the
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
00:11:12oh no
00:11:13oh and the countess of wyndham i 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.
00:13:31Cecilia.
00:13:33Cecilia Marlowe.
00:13:35The girl Edward grew up with.
00:13:40Milo, Edward.
00:13:42Sit down.
00:13:46may i ask you a question please do is there someone else you care for in london perhaps
00:13:58are you angry with me for leaving right after the wedding not in the least i only mean to say
00:14:04i've no objection to any other attachments you may have this marriage serves both our families
00:14:09i have no wish to be a petty jealous countess and if i were to tell you there is no
00:14:13such person
00:14:14would you believe me i yes i believe i would
00:14:32elizabeth you are the only lady windorf i should like
00:14:36if you're willing to have a true marriage in every sense
00:14:43in every sense is he asking me to bear an air for the wyndham line come in
00:14:53it is late yes
00:15:06elizabeth
00:15:08yes
00:15:10you are frightened
00:15:13i'm not i mean it would be entirely reasonable for you
00:15:16elizabeth
00:15:21i will not require anything of you tonight
00:15:23i beg your pardon
00:15:24you heard me
00:15:26but it is it is your right
00:15:29i am aware of what the law allows me
00:15:33but that isn't the measure i intend to follow
00:15:37good night elizabeth
00:15:40good night elizabeth
00:15:42good night elizabeth
00:15:46good night elizabeth
00:15:59good night elizabeth
00:16:00good night elizabeth
00:16:00good night elizabeth
00:16:00good night elizabeth
00:16:00good night elizabeth
00:16:01good night elizabeth
00:16:01good night elizabeth
00:16:02good night elizabeth
00:16:03good night elizabeth
00:16:04good night elizabeth
00:16:10Edward
00:16:18This isn't helpful
00:16:46Oh, oh, oh
00:17:05God, how could I dream something like that
00:17:07about 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
00:17:40What does he take me for?
00:17:41It would appear that his lordship
00:17:42is determined to keep you
00:17:44abundantly supplied
00:17:55I shall do my best to return in time
00:17:57for the gathering at Whitmore this evening
00:18:07Lady Wyndham
00:18:09How lovely to find you here
00:18:13And all on your own
00:18:16Rupert
00:18:17You know Lady Wyndham
00:18:18Miss Fenwick
00:18:22My apologies, Lady Winford
00:18:23The title still takes one by surprise
00:18:26I must admit
00:18:26Good evening, Miss Vane
00:18:28Mr. Bellamy
00:18:30Rupert and I have some happy news
00:18:32We're to be formally engaged
00:18:34at the McKeelmas Hall
00:18:35Dorothea was gracious enough to accept me
00:18:38Though
00:18:39I 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
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
00:19:21Why bother to attend at all?
00:19:23Lord Wyndham chose to marry me
00:19:25Dorothy
00:19:26I've never felt the need to examine his reasons too closely
00:19:30Come, Rupert
00:19:31It's been ages since I last danced
00:19:33You must indulge me this evening
00:19:52Lady Wyndham
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
00:20:00And seemed to have lost my way
00:20:03You look very well, Lady Winford
00:20:05Marriage suits you
00:20:06Thank you
00:20:06I believe I should return home
00:20:08No need to hurry
00:20:08It's a fine night
00:20:09That's enough, Mr. Bellamy
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
00:20:19And a husband
00:20:19That's enough
00:20:21Mr. Bellamy
00:20:22I mean it kindly
00:20:34Good heavens, how'd I end up here?
00:20:37My lady
00:20:38I'm coming
00:20:51Lady Wyndham
00:20:53You are going the wrong way
00:20:54Allow me to show you out
00:21:03Then let me be plain, Mr. Bellamy
00:21:06Leave these grounds at once
00:21:10And who exactly is meant to make me?
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
00:21:43You must forgive me
00:21:44I was only trying to remove myself
00:21:46From a most uncomfortable situation
00:21:48Lady Wyndham
00:21:49Sort me out
00:21:49Elizabeth
00:21:50How dare you try and scare my fiancé
00:21:52At a gathering like this
00:21:53That is not
00:21:54I mean no disrespect
00:21:55But I am a man of honour
00:21:56And I think it best to be plain
00:21:58Good lord
00:21:59Did she really
00:22:01Try to seduce Lady Dorothea's fiancé?
00:22:04I've long suspected
00:22:05She wasn't quite respectable
00:22:08I shall inform Lord Edward at once
00:22:09He'll have you turned out of Thornwood
00:22:11Without hesitation
00:22:12Now
00:22:13Apologise to my fiancé
00:22:14At once
00:22:16Miss Vane
00:22:17You will address me correctly
00:22:18Or you will not address me at all
00:22:20You are not worth the courtesy
00:22:38My lord
00:22:38Thank god you're here
00:22:40Lady 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
00:22:55Edward
00:23:03My apologies
00:23:05I seem to have arrived a moment too late
00:23:09Good lord
00:23:10Has Lord Weidemann really ruined
00:23:12A hundred year old Yen Mays?
00:23:14For a wife of such low birth
00:23:20Let every person here
00:23:21Who has dishonored my wife
00:23:23Hear me
00:23:24Before this night is over
00:23:26You will regret it
00:23:27Yes my lord
00:23:28Edward
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
00:23:36You're my mother's cousin's granddaughter
00:23:39I've over fifty others
00:23:40Just like you
00:23:46Greatable girl
00:23:47What on earth possessed you
00:23:50To insult the Countess of Wyndham
00:23:52You wretched boy
00:23:53I paid off your gambling seats
00:23:56With the Earl's own money
00:23:57How dare you make yourself a nuisance
00:23:59Before him
00:24:00And his wife
00:24:03You have endured enough
00:24:05Home awaits us
00:24:10Edward
00:24:11Edward you must know
00:24:11I did not seek Mr. Bellarmine out
00:24:13I
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
00:24:32With a kiss
00:24:35He's asking to kiss me
00:24:37On horseback
00:24:38Out in the open
00:24:39In the middle of the night
00:24:41God knows how long I've waited for this moment
00:24:44You have my permission
00:25:01It's alright
00:25:03He's settled now
00:25:10We're home
00:25:13My lord
00:25:14My lady
00:25:22I'll see you shortly Elizabeth
00:25:25Shortly?
00:25:26What does he mean shortly?
00:25:28Tonight?
00:25:29I thought I had rather expected
00:25:31I 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
00:25:52It would be this one
00:26:02Come in
00:26:02Come in
00:26:06There's something I must tell you
00:26:07It concerns a
00:26:09Domestic matter
00:26:12I see
00:26:16Does he
00:26:17Does he
00:26:18Does he truly
00:26:18Please God
00:26:20Let him understand
00:26:21Without making me say it outright
00:26:23Come
00:26:35No
00:26:36Not like this
00:26:38How are you feeling?
00:26:41Rather better
00:26:42Thank you
00:26:42Forgive me
00:26:44Elizabeth
00:26:44Yes
00:26:45Stop apologizing
00:26:47Yes
00:26:47Very well
00:26:52Elizabeth
00:27:19Elizabeth
00:27:20Elizabeth
00:27:20Elizabeth
00:27:20Elizabeth
00:27:20Elizabeth
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
00:28:11I wasn't certain of your preference this morning
00:28:13Mrs. Hilda suggested something warm
00:28:15as 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
00:28:52before 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
00:29:21I shall be
00:29:23equal to my obligations
00:29:25by next Friday
00:29:25let's go
00:29:27and
00:29:29I
00:29:30come
00:29:300
00:30:06Go on.
00:30:07Vale will see you in.
00:30:08I shall be long.
00:30:12Of course.
00:30:53I shall be long.
00:30:56I shall be long to find.
00:31:00Lady Adelaine, forgive the intrusion.
00:31:04I am...
00:31:13Lady Winden.
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.
00:31:28Cecilia Marlock.
00:31:30Lady Adelaine's goddaughter.
00:31:33The woman Edward makes love.
00:31:37Your grace.
00:31:39The 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.
00:31:48Shall we?
00:31:48Lady Adelaide summoned me.
00:31:50Yet she's here.
00:31:50Was she hoping Edward would meet with her instead?
00:31:59She carries herself as if she owns the place.
00:32:16So 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 Windham.
00:32:32And what do you do for amusement?
00:32:34I read.
00:32:35I write.
00:32:36I am sure Lady Windham 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 Windham 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?
00:33:01Elizabeth, 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 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.
00:35:08To 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.
00:35:47Let'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.
00:36:37You 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?
00:36:47Was it Friday?
00:36:50You are incredible.
00:36:51I am your oldest friend and I deserve details.
00:36:54Was 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.
00:37:33Don'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.
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.
00:38:16How can you pass?
00:38:29Same as ever.
00:38:31Still finding trouble on a perfectly straight road.
00:38:33The road found me.
00:38:35I was perfectly innocent.
00:38:38Of course you were.
00:38:40You always were.
00:38:43Edgar Lemmerts.
00:38:44A distant son.
00:38:45The summer I was 14,
00:38:47he 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?
00:38:58Edgar?
00:38:59I 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 Wyndair.
00:39:31Six years without a word,
00:39:32and now he returns at just this moment.
00:39:34You didn't know, Harriet.
00:39:36Perhaps not.
00:39:37Lord Wyndair 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,
00:39:53out 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,
00:40:00and he will do 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,
00:40:25along 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...
00:40:33He took hold of her sleeve.
00:40:35And 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
00:40:49for 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 her.
00:40:57Georgiana.
00:41:00Elizabeth is Lady Windham.
00:41:02She is the mistress of this house.
00:41:03Whom she encounters on the road,
00:41:05with whom she speaks,
00:41:06with 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,
00:41:11not some vulgar country woman.
00:41:13Go home, Georgiana.
00:41:19Edgar Lennox.
00:41:23My lady,
00:41:24his lordship has inquired
00:41:26as 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,
00:41:32and I quote precisely,
00:41:34take you out for a ride.
00:41:35He mentioned the North Meadow.
00:41:38Please convey to his lordship
00:41:39that I shall be ready in 20 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
00:41:54to converse about the weather.
00:41:56You encountered Edgar Lennox
00:41:58on 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,
00:42:13and her emotions have been known
00:42:14to obscure her judgment.
00:42:16I thought you should know
00:42:17that I sent her right away.
00:42:18He didn't ask me to ride
00:42:20because he sought to question me.
00:42:22It's because he wished to inform me
00:42:24he sent Georgiana away.
00:42:26He's telling me he stands on my side.
00:42:30Thank you, Edward.
00:42:32For 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
00:42:40spending six more.
00:42:42The further he remains
00:42:43from 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
00:43:09on the wrong person.
00:43:11Has he any engagements
00:43:13away from Thornwood?
00:43:15He leaves for Dutcher on Thursday.
00:43:19He will surely be thinking
00:43:20of his new bride
00:43:21each moment he's away from her.
00:43:30Edward chose her.
00:43:35Very well.
00:43:37Then let him see
00:43:38the true nature
00:43:39of this choice.
00:43:50She still harbors feelings for me.
00:44:18East Wing, Old Timber Frames.
00:44:20East Wing, Old Timber Frames.
00:44:22Curtin listens in correspondence
00:44:23and everything Edward Window
00:44:25has ever cared to preserve.
00:44:27And now a single oil lamp
00:44:29shall make it all disappear.
00:44:37Lady Winfield and her lover.
00:44:40Once Edward lays eyes
00:44:41on their charred bodies,
00:44:42he will surely return to me.
00:44:55Elizabeth!
00:45:09My lord!
00:45:10It began in the lower story.
00:45:12Where's Lady Winder?
00:45:12We have not been able
00:45:13to find Lady Winder.
00:45:15But we brought someone out
00:45:16from 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
00:45:29Lady Wyndham is in there?
00:45:30What were you doing
00:45:31at Thornfield
00:45:32in the middle of the night?
00:45:34Edward, I'm so sorry.
00:45:35I did not wish to be the one...
00:45:36What is that in your hand?
00:45:39Edward,
00:45:40it bears Elizabeth's handwriting.
00:45:41I received a note.
00:45:43I believed it.
00:45:44You believed it to be
00:45:45from my wife.
00:45:49Edward.
00:45:50You must see
00:45:51that all evidence
00:45:52points to Elizabeth
00:45:53and this man.
00:45:53Elizabeth is still inside.
00:45:55Of course she's inside.
00:45:56That wicked adult
00:45:57is sure to be caged
00:45:58and paraded around the square.
00:46:02Edward!
00:46:06Miss Doak, it'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 head first
00:46:18into that fire.
00:46:20For her.
00:46:29Henry, how did the fire start?
00:46:31Why are all of you
00:46:31just 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
00:46:38would I venture
00:46:38to the East Wing
00:46:39in 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
00:46:46to rely on me.
00:46:47And as a duchess,
00:46:48shall be my god
00:46:49begin right to walk
00:46:50all over you.
00:46:51My lady,
00:46:52his lordship
00:46:52has 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
00:47:01because he thought
00:47:02you were trapped inside!
00:47:03Oh dear,
00:47:03how did this happen?
00:47:05Let go, Georgiana.
00:47:06No!
00:47:14She didn't write that back.
00:47:17She can't make it
00:47:18in that note.
00:47:25It was you.
00:47:28Cecilia,
00:47:29is it true?
00:47:31No!
00:47:32I had nothing
00:47:33to do with that letter!
00:47:35He's slanting 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.
00:48:10You're safe.
00:48:16I...
00:48:17I was wrong about that.
00:48:25Not every wife
00:48:26would run into
00:48:26a burning building
00:48:27for 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
00:48:35with you?
00:48:37You.
00:48:52Get in before the water
00:48:54goes cold.
00:48:57Edward.
00:48:58That note Edgar received,
00:49:00it wasn't written by me.
00:49:02I know.
00:49:02As it happens,
00:49:03I also received a note
00:49:04signed 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
00:49:27arrangements were considered
00:49:29by my mother,
00:49:31by Cecilia's family.
00:49:33I knew they were in favor of me.
00:49:35And were you?
00:49:36I've never made any promises
00:49:38to Cecilia.
00:49:39If she had hopes,
00:49:40they were not hopes
00:49:41I invited or confirmed.
00:49:43As for me,
00:49:45I forgot about her entirely
00:49:47on the morning I married you.
00:49:52Edgar Lenniston and I,
00:49:53we grew up together as well.
00:49:55He taught me to make
00:49:56charcoal drawings.
00:49:58That is the whole of it, Edward.
00:50:00There's nothing more.
00:50:01Well then,
00:50:02now there are no
00:50:04secrets between us.
00:50:05Now there are no
00:50:06secrets between us.
00:50:09It's Friday today.
00:50:11Yes, indeed it is.
00:50:13There are about
00:50:13two hours left until dawn.
00:50:16Perhaps you might like
00:50:16to watch the sunrise with me?
00:50:21Yes, I'd like that.
00:50:29May I?
00:50:31Yes, you may.
00:50:42This, this is what home feels like.
00:50:46This 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,
00:51:00but 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, Georgiana won't see me, your mother hasn't replied to my last three
00:51:23letters, and 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. You carried me home on your back when I broke my ankle
00:51:37at the Thornfield harvest.
00:51:39Yes, I recall. I 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. You 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... Don't say that, Edward. You 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.
00:52:38And you will not come back.
00:52:40No, you can't treat me this way!
00:52:43I'm the Dowage Gunchess 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.
00:53:14Good.
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 Cecilia would attempt to harm you.
00:53:52I 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.
00:55:25He's gone.
00:55:28I know.
00:55:29The king offered him a very generous commission.
00:55:32He 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.
00:56:07Elizabeth.
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.
00:57:19I'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.
00:57:30And 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.
00:58:51Mother!
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.
00:59:31I'm pregnant.
00:59:32You're pregnant.
00:59:34Oh, God bless you, my child.
00:59:37I love you, my child.
00:59:40Mother.
00:59:43I want to take you to Thornwood.
00:59:46I want to take you to Thornwood.
00:59:48I want to take you to Thornwood.
00:59:49You know how he gets when he's angry.
00:59:53Then we sneak out when he's not looking.
01:00:10Margaret!
01:00:12Margaret!
01:00:14Keep moving.
01:00:16Don't look back.
01:00:20Elizabeth?
01:00:24Elizabeth?
01:00:26Elizabeth.
01:00:27Get Daniel!
01:00:28Get Daniel!
01:00:30Get Daniel!
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 to...
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.
01:03:07I'm sorry.
01:03:37How long will you be gone for?
01:03:38Four months, perhaps.
01:03:43I don't wish to go.
01:03:46I know. I 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.
01:04:18I promise you'll write me.
01:04:22Every day.
01:04:38My Lord,
01:04:41it is the 14th of March
01:04:42and your child has spent this morning
01:04:44using my ribs as a set of piano keys.
01:04:47Dr. Holt says the baby is healthy
01:04:49and 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.
01:05:07In his lordship's own hand.
01:05:11Elizabeth,
01:05:12your letter from the 8th arrived my morning.
01:05:15I have read it four times,
01:05:18front 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
01:05:24and even more to tell you.
01:05:27Did you hear that, Edward?
01:05:29Our baby's ready to meet you.
01:05:33My lady,
01:05:34there are two gentlemen at the door.
01:05:35Officers, I believe.
01:05:37They are carrying a sealed summon.
01:05:46Lady Winverde,
01:05:47we are here to deliver a summons
01:05:49from His Royal Highness,
01:05:50the Prince Regent.
01:05:50Your presence is urgently required in London
01:05:53and 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,
01:06:22the seal on this carriage.
01:06:25I need time to verify it.
01:06:29Lady Wyndham,
01:06:30I'm sure you don't want to anger
01:06:32the Prince Regent.
01:06:44That sound.
01:06:46This isn't the way to London.
01:06:48It's the cliffhound.
01:06:49Stop this carriage!
01:06:54Stop the carriage!
01:06:55Immediately!
01:07:11Elizabeth!
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.
01:07:56I think...
01:07:56I think the child is coming.
01:07:57I think...
01:07:58I 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, the carriage, the summons.
01:08:46Who was it?
01:08:47A widow, recently returned from London.
01:08:49She forged the seal.
01:08:51She also set fire to the east ring of my home in October.
01:08:54The Dowager 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, for allowing us in, don'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, Lady Windery is well.
01:09:29You have a son.
01:09:56Her royal highness, the princess regent.
01:10:07Jane.
01:10:12Jane.
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.
01:10:37I 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.
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.
01:11:43And 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.
01:12:00When 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...
01:12:24You look magnificent.
01:12:27I know.
01:12:28And I feel magnificent.
01:12:32With the honour of the crowd, and in recognition of their remarkable courage and loyalty,
01:12:38I hereby elevate Lord Edward Wyndham and Lady Elizabeth Wyndham
01:12:42to the rank of Marcus and Marciance of Thornfield.
01:12:45I know.
01:12:50I'll be right here.
01:12:57Happy birthday, Amy.
01:13:04You think that you are
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