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Becoming Lady Wyndham Episode ENGSUB Regency Romance, Stand-In Bride, Noble Love ARS
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00:00:04Today is my sister's wedding day, Jane's marrying the Earl of Windhealth, our debts will be cleared, father's honor restored.
00:00:48Liz, please forgive me, I can't do this, I won't be traded off to some man, I'm so sorry it
00:00:53had to be you who found this, don't come looking for me, Jane.
00:00:58Jane, do you know that if you run away from your wedding with the Earl of Windeck, the Fenwick family
00:01:03will 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 favour the Fenwicks once did the late Earl, it's hard to imagine this match
00:01:25ever being considered at all.
00:01:41Miss, Mr Vale has come to hurry things along twice already.
00:01:47I know.
00:01:50Miss, you can't go in like this.
00:01:52There's no time.
00:01:56Miss, you can't go soon.
00:01:59Miss, you can't move the whole house together.
00:02:18Go, go, go!
00:02:18Go, go, go!
00:02:33That is not Jane Fenric, that's the younger sister.
00:02:36The younger sister, but she's...
00:02:38The illegitimate one, I should think.
00:02:40Good Lord, what an insult to the honour of the House of Wyndham.
00:02:47Why, Elizabeth, 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!
00:02:58Regina, please, not here.
00:03:00People will see me.
00:03:02Miss Fenwick.
00:03:04Yes, my lord.
00:03:05You are not Miss Jane Fenwick.
00:03:09Yes, my lord.
00:03:10I am her sister.
00:03:12I owe you an explanation, and I fully intend to give you one.
00:03:17My lord, I know this isn't what you agreed to.
00:03:20I have no right to ask anything of you, but...
00:03:26Marry me.
00:03:27Please, I'm begging you.
00:03:35Ladies and gentlemen,
00:03:38I thank you for your attendance this morning.
00:03:40It is my honour to present to you...
00:03:44My bride.
00:03:57On the night of my sister's wedding,
00:04:00I became a countess.
00:04:15Where is Lord Edward?
00:04:16His 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.
00:04:29He left without signing the marriage papers.
00:04:32Perhaps he never meant to sign them at all.
00:04:35Is this some kind of punishment?
00:04:38For taking my sister's place?
00:05:01He's up to mother-in-law.
00:05:02He's up to mother-in-law.
00:05:11None of us attended.
00:05:12But 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.
00:05:23Tell 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?
00:05:39I don't think so.
00:05:40He doesn't do anything out of pity.
00:05:42He has his reasons.
00:05:44A piece of Fenwick land, an old debt,
00:05:45something of that sort.
00:05:47As for the girl,
00:05:48I'd wager she's some wild little country girl.
00:05:50Hard carely fit for society.
00:05:52Likely doesn't even know her manners.
00:05:59Who is that over there?
00:06:01A gardener?
00:06:02Or one of the maids?
00:06:04Just look at the state of her.
00:06:06About that level, I'd say.
00:06:08Edward's new wife can't be much better.
00:06:11You?
00:06:11The one picking strawberries.
00:06:12Come here.
00:06:19Are you speaking to me?
00:06:21Of course.
00:06:21Who else could I be speaking to?
00:06:24Who?
00:06:41My dear, do stay for a cup of tea before you go.
00:06:51Oh, how clumsy.
00:06:57Lady Winfend, your tea is ready.
00:06:59The housekeeper says there are new letters for your attention.
00:07:02If you would come with me.
00:07:09You're Edward's new wife?
00:07:18You're Edward's new wife?
00:07:21My lady.
00:07:26That's my girl.
00:07:28My lord.
00:07:33Tell Lady Windward that I...
00:07:35Wait.
00:07:40Give this to Lady Windburn.
00:07:43And...
00:07:44Yes, my lord.
00:07:54Please excuse me.
00:08:00You saw that, didn't you?
00:08:02The way she carried herself.
00:08:03Deliberate.
00:08:04Every bit of it.
00:08:05Pretending to be a servant just to make fools of us.
00:08:07Yes.
00:08:08Very deliberate.
00:08:09Married in riding clothes.
00:08:10Picking strawberries herself.
00:08:12Hair in that state.
00:08:13What?
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?
00:08:27Today you sit in my garden.
00:08:29At my table, drinking tea you bought yourself.
00:08:31And you didn't so announce your arrival.
00:08:33If you know your cousin as you say you do,
00:08:34you'd know he dislikes being disturbed.
00:08:36Next time, send word ahead.
00:08:38I'll have tea prepared.
00:08:39Properly hot, not scolding.
00:08:41My lady.
00:08:42The Earl will be arriving shortly.
00:08:44He 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 Dorothea, Lord Edward, has made it clear that now that he is married,
00:08:58all visitors are to be received only with Lady Wineweald'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.
00:09:29Word has it his trip to London had less to do with business
00:09:32and more to do with rekindling an old flame.
00:09:34Cecilia Marlott, his mother's goddaughter.
00:09:37They were raised together at Thornwood, apparently.
00:09:41What happened after?
00:09:43She married an old duke in Wales.
00:09:47Poor girl.
00:09:47You feel sorry for her?
00:09:50Her husband just died.
00:09:52She's inherited a fortune.
00:09:54Who knows?
00:09:55She might come back.
00:09:56You'd better secure Lord Edward's affections while you can.
00:10:00I have not seen him since our wedding.
00:10:02What?
00:10:03How could that possibly be?
00:10:05It was wrong of me to take my sister's place and marry him that day.
00:10:09I never thought beyond that.
00:10:11Oh, my dear.
00:10:13What a cruel twist of fate.
00:10:14You were meant to go to London to study,
00:10:17and now you're trapped in this cold, dreadful place.
00:10:20So his affections were already given elsewhere.
00:10:23And I've only trapped him here.
00:10:32After all, what is there between Lord Edward and me
00:10:34but a signature in the parish register?
00:10:36A tranquil life that suits me well enough.
00:10:41So cold.
00:10:47Elizabeth, consider this my return for the insult.
00:10:52Enjoy finding your way across Thornwood with nothing on.
00:11:08Oh, no.
00:11:10Oh, no.
00:11:21Oh, no.
00:11:25Who's there?
00:11:30Stop!
00:11:31Stop right there!
00:11:32I am the Countess of Wyndham.
00:11:36I command you to stop.
00:11:38You have no idea what it means to offend the Countess of Wyndham.
00:11:49My Lord, this is...
00:11:51I can explain.
00:11:54Please do not.
00:11:58You may...
00:11:59You may turn around now.
00:12:06My Lord!
00:12:07This is entirely unnecessary.
00:12:09I assure you, I am quite capable of...
00:12:11You are barefoot on Flint.
00:12:13Kindly be still.
00:12:21My Lord.
00:12:24I'm here.
00:12:25I still owe you an explanation.
00:12:27Are you willing to hear it now?
00:12:31As 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.
00:12:43I see.
00:12:48You didn't need to do any of this.
00:12:50The moment you said I do at that altar, you fulfilled the agreement.
00:12:54You owe me nothing more.
00:12:55So this is all just an agreement to you?
00:12:57Nothing more?
00:12:59Is it not?
00:13:00I don't make a habit of saying things I don't mean.
00:13:02I don't mean it.
00:13:06That's the first time he's said my name.
00:13:08I understand, my Lord.
00:13:10Call me Edward.
00:13:11I've married you.
00:13:13You're my wife.
00:13:14You hold all the rights of the Countess of Thornworth, including the right to know your husband.
00:13:31Cecilia?
00:13:32Cecilia Marlowe.
00:13:34The girl Edward grew up with.
00:13:40Milo...
00:13:41Edward.
00:13:41Sit 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.
00:14:18I believe I would.
00:14:26I would.
00:14:31Elizabeth, you are the only Lady Wyndorff.
00:14:33I should like, if you're willing, to have a true marriage.
00:14:39In every sense.
00:14:42In 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.
00:15:09You are frightened.
00:15:12I'm not.
00:15:13I mean, it would be entirely reasonable for you to...
00:15:15Elizabeth.
00:15:20I will not require anything of you tonight.
00:15:23I beg your pardon.
00:15:24You heard me.
00:15:26But...
00:15:26It 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?
00:16:09Edward.
00:16:11Edward.
00:16:12Edward.
00:16:13Edward.
00:16:17Edward.
00:16:28WILL.
00:16:44Oh
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, so 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, how lovely to find you here.
00:18:12And all on your own.
00:18:15Rupert. You know Lady Wyndham, I believe.
00:18:18Miss Fenwick.
00:18:21My apologies, Lady Winford. The title still takes one by surprise, I must admit.
00:18:26Good evening, Miss Vane.
00:18:28Mr Bellamy. Rupert and I have some happy news.
00:18:31We're to be formally engaged at the McHill Miss Ball.
00:18:34Dorothea was gracious enough to accept me.
00:18:36Though, 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. Enjoy 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. It's been ages since I last danced.
00:19:33You must indulge me this evening.
00:19:51Lady Wyndham. What a fortunate coincidence.
00:19:54Mr. Bellman. I assume your fiancée is inside.
00:19:57Ah, yes. I stepped out for some air and seemed to have lost my way.
00:20:02You look very well, Lady Winford. Marriage suits you.
00:20:05Thank you. I believe I should return home.
00:20:06No need to hurry. It'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,
00:20:15deserves far more than a cold bed and a husband...
00:20:18That's enough!
00:20:20Mr. Bellamy.
00:20:21I mean it kindly.
00:20:33Good heavens, how did I end up here?
00:20:36My lady, I'm coming.
00:20:38My lady, I'm coming.
00:20:52I'm going the wrong way. Allow 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.
00:21:29My 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 Win did sort 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, but I am a man of honour, and I think it best to be plain.
00:21:57Good lord!
00:21:58Did she really...
00:22:00try 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.
00:22:14Miss Vane,
00:22:15You will address me correctly, or you will not address me at all.
00:22:19You are not worth the courtesy.
00:22:36My lord, thank 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?
00:22:45Does 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.
00:23:07Good lord!
00:23:09Has Lord Weidman really ruined a hundred-year-old Yang Maze?
00:23:13Yes, for 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!
00:23:27What?
00:23:28My lord!
00:23:29I am your cousin!
00:23:31You cannot treat me like this!
00:23:33If you mean to say you're my mother's cousin's granddaughter,
00:23:36I have over fifty others just like you.
00:23:44Grateful girl!
00:23:46What on earth possessed you to insult the Countess of Wyndham?
00:23:50You 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.
00:24:08Edward, 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.
00:24:29We might begin with a kiss.
00:24:34He's asking you 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.
00:24:47You have my permission.
00:24:59It's all right.
00:25:01He's settled now.
00:25:08We're home.
00:25:11My 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?
00:25:27I thought I had rather expected.
00:25:29I seem to have expected it more than I realized.
00:25:31Yes.
00:25:32Shortly then.
00:25:47Of course.
00:25:48Of 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 domestic 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.
00:26:33No.
00:26:34Not like this.
00:26:37How are you feeling?
00:26:39Rather better, thank you.
00:26:41Forgive me.
00:26:42Elizabeth.
00:26:43Yes.
00:26:44Stop apologizing.
00:26:45Yes, very well.
00:26:50Elizabeth.
00:26:52Yes, very well.
00:27:01Elizabeth.
00:27:02Elizabeth.
00:27:02Elizabeth.
00:27:03Elizabeth.
00:27:04Elizabeth.
00:27:05Elizabeth.
00:27:05Elizabeth.
00:27:05Elizabeth.
00:27:06Elizabeth.
00:27:07Elizabeth.
00:27:08Elizabeth.
00:27:08Elizabeth.
00:27:10Elizabeth.
00:27:18Elizabeth.
00:27:30He's gone. Of 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, if you'd prefer it to tea.
00:28:37You have...
00:28:42This hand is still warm.
00:28:48I thought we might out to Ravenscurred Park before week's end.
00:28:52My mother has expressed a wish to receive you.
00:28:57Yes.
00:28:57I should like it that very much.
00:29:03I should propose...
00:29:05Fridays, perhaps, for the fulfillment of our marital obligations.
00:29:14Yes.
00:29:15Friday would suit me perfectly well.
00:29:18I feel quite confident I shall be...
00:29:21equal to my obligations by next Friday.
00:29:28Yes.
00:29:43Yes.
00:29:47Yes.
00:29:48Yes.
00:29:49Yes.
00:29:50Yes.
00:29:51Yes.
00:29:52Yes.
00:29:52Yes.
00:29:53Yes.
00:30:04Go on.
00:30:05Vale will see you in.
00:30:07I shall be long.
00:30:10Of course.
00:30:36Flea.
00:30:50That's Edward's mother.
00:30:52She looks so young to find.
00:30:58Lady Adelaine.
00:31:00Forgive the intrusion.
00:31:02I am...
00:31:11Lady Wyndon.
00:31:14I had wondered when we should meet.
00:31:17I am Cecilia.
00:31:19Lady Adelaine was called away unexpectedly.
00:31:23She 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 at my home.
00:31:35Lady Adelaide was called away.
00:31:36Your Grace.
00:31:37The pleasure is mine.
00:31:38Please, none of that.
00:31:39We are practically family now.
00:31:41Adelaine will be back shortly.
00:31:42In the meantime-
00:31:43Georgina, Edward's younger sister is in the South Garden.
00:31:45Shall we?
00:31:46Lady Adelaide summoned me.
00:31:47Yet she's here.
00:31:49Was she hoping Edward would meet to her instead?
00:31:57she carries herself as if she owns the place
00:32:13so you've finally emerged from your greenhouse sissy
00:32:17after all these years in london let's see whether your aim has suffered
00:32:22i've been waiting here for our guest as my mother asked elizabeth this is georgiana we call her
00:32:26georgie georgie this is elizabeth ah the new lady wyndham and what do you do for amusement
00:32:32i read i write i am sure lady wyndham has many other accomplishments georgie of course she does
00:32:37most people do when they can't shoot no offense elizabeth it simply requires a certain constitution
00:32:43not everyone has it perhaps lady wyndham would care to try it is only fair to offer oh by all
00:32:49means bring another gun
00:32:53a gun for beginners
00:32:57you know your way around guns elizabeth you needn't oblige georgie is only teasing you can watch
00:33:18well you had three i shall not be greedy
00:33:35mother where on earth did you find her she found me i 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 georgiana and the duchess of ravensbury made the afternoon quite agree
00:34:09it's friday so it is i must admit i am not entirely certain how one is meant to begin
00:34:16nor am i
00:34:22i should warn you there are rather a great many hooks 23
00:34:29i see
00:34:44i confess i don't quite know what i meant to do with my elizabeth you are not supposed to do
00:34:54anything
00:35:02the desk
00:35:03i thought you might find it easier to 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
00:35:33i
00:35:39i'll take that as a yes
00:35:41let's begin
00:35:56let's begin
00:36:26let's begin
00:36:28You absolutely must tell me everything.
00:36:31I've no idea what you mean.
00:36:32Elizabeth Wynwen, 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...
00:36:54Considerate.
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?
00:37:16He 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.
00:37:28Lizzie.
00:37:30Don't.
00:37:31You like him.
00:37:34I am beginning to think I might.
00:37:42We're stuck in the mud.
00:37:53We'll need to push from the left. Wedge something under the wheel first.
00:37:57There's a plank in the ditch.
00:37:59There's a plank in the ditch.
00:38:00Perhaps we ought to wait for someone to pass by.
00:38:13Lizzie.
00:38:14How can I pass?
00:38:27Same as ever.
00:38:29Still finding trouble on a perfectly straight road.
00:38:31The road found me.
00:38:33I was perfectly innocent.
00:38:36Of course you were.
00:38:37You always were.
00:38:40Edgar Lemmerts.
00:38:42A viscant son.
00:38:43The summer I was fourteen 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 Edgar?
00:38:56Edgar.
00:38:56I thought he was still in Italy.
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 Winder.
00:39:28Six years without a word.
00:39:30And now he returns at just this moment.
00:39:31He didn't know, Harriet.
00:39:33Perhaps not.
00:39:34Lord Winder is worth ten of him.
00:39:35You know that, don't you?
00:39:39Come.
00:39:39The 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.
00:39:58And he will-
00:39:59Do as you think best, my dear.
00:40:01You know your brother better than I do.
00:40:15Edward, there's something I must tell you.
00:40:17It concerns your wife.
00:40:18Good morning to you too, Georgina.
00:40:21I was riding this morning, along the north road.
00:40:24I saw her, with a man.
00:40:25They were standing awfully close together, and he-
00:40:28Close together, you say?
00:40:29Why, yes.
00:40:30And he- he 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-
00:40:54Georgiana.
00:40:57Elizabeth 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,
00:41:04such 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.
00:41:20My lady, his lordship has inquired as to whether you might be at leisure.
00:41:24This 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.
00:41:32He mentioned the North Meadow.
00:41:36Please convey to his lordship that I shall be ready in twenty minutes.
00:41:38Of course, my lady.
00:41:47Georgiana paid me a visit this morning.
00:41:50I imagine she did not call upon you to converse about the weather.
00:41:53You encountered Edgar Lennox on the North Road this morning.
00:42:02I did.
00:42:03Our carriage came to grief in the mud.
00:42:05He assisted with freeing the wheel.
00:42:09Georgiana is young, and her emotions have been known to obscure her judgement.
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.
00:42:36He 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.
00:42:55Tell 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?
00:43:12He leaves for Duttshire on Thursday.
00:43:16He 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.
00:43:56I don't know her.
00:43:59I do.
00:44:06I will...
00:44:15East wing old timber frames it's three stories of curtains and correspondence and everything
00:44:21Edward window has ever cared to preserve and now a single oil lamp shall make it all disappear
00:44:34Lady Winfield and her lover once Edward lays eyes on their charred bodies he will surely return to me
00:44:52Elizabeth
00:45:06my lord it began in the lower story where's Lady Winda we have not been able to find Lady
00:45:11Winda but we brought someone out from the east wing a man Elizabeth she's still inside
00:45:24and just how are you so sure Lady Windam is in there what were you doing at Thornfield in the
00:45:29middle of the night Edward I'm so sorry I did not wish to be the one what is that in
00:45:34your hand
00:45:36Edward it bears Elizabeth's handwriting I received a note I believed it to be you believed it to be
00:45:42from my wife Edward you must see that all evidence points to Elizabeth and this man
00:45:50Elizabeth is still inside of course she's inside that wicked adult she ought to be caged and paraded around the
00:45:56square
00:45:59Edward
00:46:03Miss don't it's not safe in there
00:46:07my brother Henry you must save my brother
00:46:10Miss I'm sorry
00:46:14he ran headfirst into that fire for her
00:46:26Henry how did the fire start why are all of you just standing here and you what are you doing
00:46:31here
00:46:32you're not stuck in the fire why on earth would I venture to the east wing in the middle of
00:46:37the night
00:46:37you wretched creature how did you get some lucky no matter Edward just ran to his death
00:46:43you have no one to rely on now and as a duchess shall be my god-begin right to walk
00:46:47all over you
00:46:48my lady his lordship has gone into the fire
00:46:51you what why
00:46:55Elizabeth my brother is still in there what do we do he ran in because he thought you were trapped
00:47:00inside
00:47:00oh dear how did this happen
00:47:01let go Georgiana
00:47:03no
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
00:47:28no I had nothing to do with that letter he's slandering me
00:47:35Edward
00:47:39Elizabeth
00:47:40go back
00:47:53foolish woman
00:47:54reckless man
00:48:05I thought I'd lost you
00:48:07you're safe
00:48:13I
00:48:14I was wrong about it
00:48:22not every wife would run into a burning building for her husband
00:48:25why did you do it
00:48:26you 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
00:48:33you
00:48:49get in before the water goes cold
00:48:51get 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
00:48:59I know
00:48:59as it happens I also received a note signed with Edgar's name but I did not go to meet him
00:49:04I'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
00:49:17she is my mother's god daughter
00:49:21she grew up around us
00:49:22there was a time when certain
00:49:25arrangements were considered
00:49:26by my mother
00:49:27by Cecilia's family
00:49:30I knew they were in favor of me
00:49:31and were you
00:49:33I've never made any promises to Cecilia
00:49:35if she had hopes they were not hopes I invited or confirmed
00:49:39as for me
00:49:42I forgot about her entirely on the morning I married you
00:49:48Edgar 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
00:49:59now there are no secrets between us
00:50:02now there are no secrets between us
00:50:06it's Friday today
00:50:07yes indeed it is
00:50:09there are about two hours left until dawn
00:50:12perhaps you might like to watch the sunrise with me
00:50:18yes I'd like that
00:50:25may I
00:50:27yes you know
00:50:37this
00:50:39this is what home feels
00:50:50my lord
00:50:52my lord
00:50:52the douchage duchess of ravensborough has called upon you
00:50:54I informed her that you are not at leisure
00:50:56but
00:50:57she still has not taken her leave
00:51:00show her in Henry
00:51:08thank you for seeing me Edward
00:51:09say 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
00:51:24Girth nor at any Wyndham property in the county
00:51:26that's correct
00:51:28Edward please
00:51:30we've known each other since we were little
00:51:31you carried me home on your back
00:51:33when I broke my ankle at the Thornfield harvest
00:51:35yes I recall
00:51:36I also recall that during that same autumn
00:51:39you told me that you intended to marry someone wealthier than a mere earl
00:51:44such was my obligation Edward
00:51:45you know my family's circumstances
00:51:47you 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
00:51:56without a bride to be
00:51:57do not be misled into thinking I was waiting for you
00:52:00that's not
00:52:00don't say that Edward
00:52:02you know that's not what I
00:52:03you've been a widow for eight months
00:52:04and in those eight months you have come to Shropshire
00:52:06established yourself at Ravenscore
00:52:08cultivate my sister's trust
00:52:10and forge a letter designed to do nothing less than destroy my wife's reputation
00:52:14I did what I believed
00:52:16I wasn't finished Vasilia
00:52:18you also set fire to the east wing of my home
00:52:20you 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
00:52:27she's not right for you Edward
00:52:30whatever you feel now it will pass
00:52:31this afternoon you will return to your home in London
00:52:34and you will not come back
00:52:36no, you can't treat me this way
00:52:39I'm the Dowage Gunchess of Ravenshile
00:52:42do not forget that I am not just the Earl of Wyndham
00:52:45I 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, Sioshi
00:52:55do you love her?
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
00:53:49I'm sorry
00:53:51I owe you an apology, Elizabeth
00:53:53several in fact
00:53:54I forgive you
00:53:56so 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
00:54:09and I do too
00:54:19in all the years I've known him
00:54:22he's never been serious about anyone the way he is about you
00:54:24I know
00:54:26by the way
00:54:28you 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
00:54:44yes
00:54:46I had heard rumours of such an arrangement
00:54:48the night of the fire
00:54:50I 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
00:56:19the fall did her no lasting harm, my lord
00:56:22however, I've noticed that Lady Winford is showing signs of
00:56:26fatigue
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
00:57:08this is beyond my wildest dreams, Elizabeth
00:57:12thank you
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
00:57:28I know
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
00:57:35as well
00:57:35I know
00:57:35but I know
00:57:36yeah
00:57:52I know
00:57:59I know
00:58:00I know
00:58:00but I know
00:58:01but I don't have the Ajax
00:58:02but I know
00:58:02it well
00:58:02I know
00:58:03you
00:58:04I made a dream
00:58:04but I know
00:58:05but I know
00:58:06I don't know.
00:59:01I don't know.
00:59:06This is my house.
00:59:08She doesn't leave without my permission.
00:59:13Are you challenging the Countess of Wyndham, Sir Reginald?
00:59:25I'm pregnant.
00:59:27You're pregnant.
00:59:30Oh, God bless you, my child.
00:59:38Mother, I 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 he'll sneak out when he's not looking.
00:59:50I want to take you to Thornwood.
01:00:06Margaret!
01:00:10Keep moving.
01:00:12Don't look back.
01:00:16Elizabeth!
01:00:21It's Edward!
01:00:37He's coming after us.
01:00:39Let him come.
01:00:46Lord Wyndham.
01:00:47What an honour.
01:00:49Though I must tell you, this is a family matter.
01:00:52It is for me as well.
01:00:54Lady 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.
01:01:20My lord, I have come to take my wife home.
01:01:26These are private accounts, my lord.
01:01:28You have no right to...
01:01:28The 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 Shrewsborough.
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.
01:02:00If I receive word from any source that you have interfered with this agreement, you will lose your house, your
01:02:06land, and whatever is left of your name in this county.
01:02:08Lady Margaret's personal income...
01:02:14My 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
01:02:33No
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
01:03:33How long will you be gone for?
01:03:34Four months perhaps
01:03:39I don't wish to go
01:03:41I know
01:03:42I 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
01:03:59Don't be too gentle
01:04:14Promise you'll write me
01:04:17Every day
01:04:35My Lord
01:04:36It is the 14th of March
01:04:38And your child has spent this morning
01:04:40Using my ribs as a set of piano keys
01:04:43Dr. Holt says the baby is healthy
01:04:45And that it shouldn't be much longer now
01:04:47Come home soon, Edward
01:04:49We both eagerly await your return
01:04:59A letter from London, my lady
01:05:02In his lordship's own hand
01:05:07Elizabeth, your letter from the 8th arrived my morning
01:05:11I have read it
01:05:12I have read it four times
01:05:13Front to back
01:05:14Today I write to tell you I am coming home
01:05:17I find I have a great deal to tell our child
01:05:20And even more to tell you
01:05:22Did you hear that, Edward?
01:05:25Our baby's ready to meet you
01:05:28My lady
01:05:29There 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
01:05:49And the matter is one of considerable importance
01:05:54May I have the night to prepare?
01:05:55I'm afraid we cannot afford any delay, my lady
01:05:58The carriage is prepared
01:06:03Very well
01:06:05Allow me five minutes to gather my pains
01:06:17My lady
01:06:18The seal on this carriage
01:06:20I need time to verify it
01:06:25Lady Wyndham
01:06:26I'm sure you don't want to anger the Prince Regent
01:06:40That sound
01:06:41This isn't the road to London
01:06:43It's the cliff road
01:06:48Stop this carriage!
01:06:50Stop the carriage!
01:06:51Immediately!
01:07:06Elizabeth!
01:07:08No!
01:07:22Elizabeth!
01:07:33Edward!
01:07:34Take my hand!
01:07:45Edward!
01:07:46Yes?
01:07:47What is it?
01:07:48I think...
01:07:48I think the child is coming.
01:08:09My lord, this lodge is currently occupied by his royal highness.
01:08:13Move.
01:08:36Your first child?
01:08:37Yes.
01:08:38I have been informed about the incident on the cliff road.
01:08:40The carriage, the summons.
01:08:41Who was it?
01:08:42A widow, recently returned from London.
01:08:45She forged the seal.
01:08:46She also set fire to the east ring of my home in October.
01:08:50The Dowager Gredness.
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 your household.
01:08:57Thank you, your highness.
01:08:59And for this, for allowing us in.
01:09:02Don't thank me for that.
01:09:02Thank my wife.
01:09:04She heard the commotion at the gate and gave the order before I could even open my mouth.
01:09:07She sounds like a formidable woman.
01:09:12That's one way to put it.
01:09:20My lord.
01:09:22Lady Windry 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.
01:10:02Jane.
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.
01:10:35Before 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.
01:10:48Gave me his coat before asking my name.
01:10:50He was unexpectedly decent.
01:10:53And then you told him your name, I presume?
01:10:54Yes, then I told him my name, and he told me his.
01:10:59And neither of us went home for a very long time.
01:11:02Are you happy, Jane?
01:11:08Are you?
01:11:11More than I had ever thought was possible.
01:11:19The 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.
01:11:50Do you remember when we first met?
01:11:54Yes.
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?
01:12:18How could Lord Wyndham have...
01:12:20You look magnificent.
01:12:23I know.
01:12:24And I feel magnificent.
01:12:28With the honour of the crowd, and in recognition of their remarkable courage and loyalty,
01:12:33I hereby elevate Lord Edward Wyndham and Lady Elizabeth Wyndham to the rank of Marcus and Marchiance of Thornfield.
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