00:25The
00:26biggest catch of the season in the year of our Lord 1818 was the Honourable Jeremy Malcolm.
00:35It was true he had no title of his own and was the youngest son of an earl.
00:42But his maternal aunt had left him the bulk of a sizeable fortune and a large country house in Kent.
00:49Only the most ambitious of young ladies would overlook Mr. Malcolm in favour of the Marquise
00:56of Mumford who was 50 and had no chin just for the privilege of hearing herself called My Lady.
01:06For what woman would choose to be called My Lady when she might enjoy the sole honour of being
01:12Malcolm's Lady. But it was beginning to look as if no woman was to enjoy that inestimable privilege.
01:19Oh dear, I seem to have dropped my purse.
01:28My thanks.
01:29No, not at all. I know just how it is. I'm always dropping things myself.
01:35Goodbye, Mr. Malcolm.
01:39Well, I'm asking all that. Oh, a little clumsy to be sure.
01:44Cassie, she did it on purpose.
01:47Whatever for?
01:49It seems to be a favourite pastime of the season.
01:52Ladies are dropping their purses, their gloves, even themselves at my feet with monotonous regularity.
02:00Well, dashed on behaviour. Unless, is there a wagering ball?
02:05I wouldn't doubt it.
02:06And I'll put £50 on you for the win.
02:09I'm honoured, but I'm not sure I want to collect the prize.
02:13Sorry, old boy, just to be clear.
02:16What is the prize?
02:19Matrimony.
02:22Ah, yes.
02:24That's petticoat rule.
02:26We all must succumb at some point, you know, propagation of the species and all that.
02:31Sorry, how did we get on this? I thought we were talking about gambling.
02:34We are.
02:35And I think I've found a way to hedge my bets.
03:12There was one young lady who was sure she could capture Mr. Malcolm's heart,
03:17or if not his heart, his hand, which to her was of far greater importance.
03:24Which headdress, miss?
03:29I think...
03:31Feathers.
03:34Excellent choice, miss.
03:39Tighter.
03:55I do wonder why they make so many foreign operas.
03:58We are in England, after all.
04:01Are you not a fan of Rossini, Miss Thistleweight?
04:05Is he the short, stout man, or the tall, long-haired fellow?
04:10He's the composer.
04:13Oh, how silly of me.
04:15You must think me quite ignorant.
04:18Perhaps you're better informed on other matters.
04:21Tell me, what are your opinions on the Corn Laws?
04:26The Corn Laws?
04:28Let me think.
04:37Why, I believe I am for them, of course.
04:40Really?
04:41And why is that?
04:44Well, because, um, restraint in one's diet is bound to have a healthful effect.
04:55It's a shame you're not able to speak on the parliamentary floor.
04:59Your views would change the face of politics.
05:05Or its figure, at least.
05:32I believe I saw you with Mr. Malcolm at the opera last week, did I not, Miss Thistleweight?
05:37I cannot recall.
05:39I have more than one gentleman caller.
05:41Do you?
05:42I had not noticed.
05:44I have noticed that Mr. Malcolm doesn't appear to be calling.
05:48But then he's so fastidious, some say he will never choose a wife.
05:53My Lucy enjoyed his attentions once, but unfortunately it all came to naught.
05:59He gave up his seat for me.
06:00I nearly swooned.
06:03So, Miss Thistleweight, you must not feel too bad you failed to capture his notice.
06:08I don't know what you mean.
06:10I feel perfectly fine.
06:12Of course you do.
06:15But you have been out in society now for, what, four seasons?
06:19It may be time to think about stepping aside and letting the younger ladies have their chance.
06:44I don't know what you mean.
06:52He has this list, you see, and unfortunately you did not meet the fourth qualification.
07:00I would have failed it myself.
07:02He has a list of requirements for a bride?
07:06Yes. And I must say, I did not care for the idea at first myself.
07:12But then when he explained it to me, I...
07:18The unmitigated call?
07:22What conceit!
07:34Julia?
07:38Julia, please?
07:47Julia.
07:48My dear Selina.
07:50As you'll soon be leaving Bath, I hoped you'd come visit me in London for what is left of the
07:56season.
07:58I promise you'll be well entertained.
08:21Apparently she is from the country.
08:23Audrey, be quiet.
08:28Posture.
08:34Welcome, Liz.
08:42Little did I know that I was to be Julia's instrument of revenge.
08:49And that one day I'd be well acquainted with...
08:53Mr. Malcolm's List.
09:03Captain.
09:04Move on!
09:05But no, don't worry.
09:11The activity will never-
09:14Toad Salas,
09:16Toy.
09:163,200,
09:17Were there Czy something?
09:26Cairo,
09:28Virginia.
Comments