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Becoming Lady Wyndham Ep
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00:00:04today is my sister's wedding day jane's marrying the earl of windhealth
00:00:11our 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
00:00:52i'm so sorry it had to be you who found this don't come looking for me jay
00:00:59do you know that if you run away from your wedding with the earl of wyndick
00:01:02the fenwick family will be ruined completely
00:01:16the fenwicks were once a distinguished family before sir reginald ruined it indeed if not for
00:01:21some old favor the fenwicks once did the late earl it's hard to imagine this match ever being considered
00:01:25at 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
00:01:58so
00:02:05so
00:02:33That is not Jane Fenric.
00:02:35That's the younger sister.
00:02:36The younger sister?
00:02:37But she's...
00:02:38The illegitimate one, I should think.
00:02:40Good lord!
00:02:41What an insult to the honour of the House of Wyndham.
00:02:47Why, Elizabeth?
00:02:49Why would you put her in Jane's place?
00:02:51How could you replace my legitimate daughter
00:02:53and have Elizabeth marry the Earl instead?
00:02:56How dare you!
00:02:58Reginald, please.
00:02:59Not here.
00:03:00People will see.
00:03:02Miss Fenwick.
00:03:04Yes, my lord.
00:03:06You 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 beg you.
00:03:29Please, I beg 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, I 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 Thornwood later today.
00:04:21Shhh.
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.
00:04:36Is this some kind of punishment?
00:04:38For taking my sister's place?
00:04:40Yes, thanks.
00:04:41Thanks, worsen people.
00:05:01I'll climb up and bend over.
00:05:02Hop!
00:05:07There she is.
00:05:08identifies her side.
00:05:08Snap through.
00:05:11none of us attended but i've heard every detail they say the sister ran off and the younger one
00:05:18took her place showed up in riding clothes no less you do keep well informed dorothea
00:05:23tell me was she truly in riding clothes mrs milsom's daughter was sitting in the front rows
00:05:28she said when the cloak fell the entire church went silent for a full five seconds five seconds
00:05:33when was the last time you managed that i've never had the pleasure of causing such a spectacle
00:05:38poor earl poor i don't think so he doesn't do anything out of pity he has his reasons a piece
00:05:44of fenwick land and old debt something of that sort as for the girl i'd wager she's some wild
00:05:49little country girl hard clearly fit for society likely doesn't even know her manners
00:05:59who is that over there a gardener or one of the maids just look at the state of her about
00:06:06that
00:06:06level i'd say edward's new wife can't be much better you the 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
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
00:07:33tell lady windward that i wait
00:07:40give this to lady windward and
00:07:45yes my lord
00:07:54please excuse me
00:08:01you saw that didn't you the way she carried herself deliberate every bit of it pretending to be a
00:08:06servant just to make fools of us yes very deliberate married and riding clothes picking
00:08:11strawberries herself hair in that state what on earth has edward brought home what indeed
00:08:18i am curious how you intend to finish that sentence dorothea who do you think you are
00:08:22a country girl who stumbled into a title through a farzical wedding what right do you have today
00:08:28you sit in my garden at my table drinking tea you bought yourself and you didn't soon announce
00:08:32your arrival if you know your cousin as you say you do you'd know he dislikes being disturbed
00:08:36next time send word ahead i'll have tea prepared properly hot not scolding
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 i haven't seen him in ages i'll go greet him as well lady dorothy lord
00:08:55edward has made it clear that now that he is married all visitors are to be received only
00:09:00with lady winewield's consent
00:09:12please lead the way my apologies my lady his lordship has been called away again
00:09:17he did however leave strict instructions that you are not to be disturbed this was just delivered for
00:09:30you word has it his trip to london had less to do with business and more to do with rekindling
00:09:34an old 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 poor girl you feel sorry for her her husband just
00:09:51died
00:09:52she's inherited a fortune who knows she might come back you'd better secure lord edward's
00:09:58affections while you can i have not seen him since our wedding what how could that possibly be
00:10:05it was wrong of me to take my sister's place and marry him that day i never thought beyond that
00:10:11oh my dear what a cruel twist of fate you were meant to go to london to study and now
00:10:17you're trapped in
00:10:18this cold dreadful place so his affections were already given elsewhere and 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 suits me well enough so cold elizabeth consider this my return for the insult
00:10:51enjoy finding your way across thornwood with nothing on
00:11:09oh no
00:11:10oh
00:11:11oh
00:11:12oh
00:11:12oh
00:11:14oh
00:11:31Stop! Stop right there! I'm the Countess of Wyndham! I command you to stop! You have no idea what it
00:11:40means to offend the Countess of Wyndham!
00:11:49My lord, this is... I can explain! Please do not. You may... you may turn around now.
00:12:06My lord! This is entirely unnecessary. I assure you, I am quite capable of...
00:12:12You 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.
00:12:37I took my sister's place and married you that day because... because I wanted my mother to stop being beaten.
00:12:44I see.
00:12:48You 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!
00:12:56So this is all just an agreement to you? Nothing more?
00:12:59Is it not?
00:13:00I don't make a habit of saying things I don't mean, Elizabeth.
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. You're my wife. You hold all the rights of the Countess of Thornworth, including
00:13:17the right to know your husband.
00:13:18I don't mind.
00:13:31Cecilia.
00:13:33Cecilia Marlowe.
00:13:34The girl Edward grew up with.
00:13:40Milo... Edward.
00:13:42Sit down.
00:13:45May I ask you a question?
00:13:47Please do.
00:13:49Is there someone else you care for? In London, perhaps?
00:13:57Are you angry with me for leaving right after the wedding?
00:14:00Not in the least. I only mean to say, I've no objection to any other attachments you may have.
00:14:06This marriage serves both our families. I have no wish to be a petty, jealous Countess.
00:14:12And if I were to tell you there is no such person, would you believe me?
00:14:18I... yes. 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. In every
00:14:40sense.
00:14:43In every sense. Is he asking me to bear an heir for the Wyndham line?
00:14:48Come in.
00:14:52It is late.
00:14:55Yes.
00:15:05Elizabeth.
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 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... it is your right.
00:15:29I am aware of what the law allows me.
00:15:32But that isn't the measure I intend to follow.
00:15:37Good night, Elizabeth.
00:15:40Does he not want me?
00:16:09Edward.
00:16:11I'll do it.
00:16:18This isn't helpful.
00:16:49Letta.
00:17:05God, how could I dream something like that about him?
00:17:08I must be out of my mind.
00:17:09My lady, breakfast is ready.
00:17:14Coming!
00:17:29I was unsure of your preferences,
00:17:32so I asked the cook to prepare a variety.
00:17:38He arranged all of this. What does he take me for?
00:17:41It 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.
00:18:09How lovely to find you here.
00:18:13And all on your own.
00:18:16Rupert.
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 Vane.
00:18:28Mr. Bellamy.
00:18:30Rupert and I have some happy news.
00:18:32We're to be formally engaged at the McKeelmas Hall.
00:18:35Dorothea was gracious enough to accept me.
00:18:38Though, I suspect she rather enjoys making me wait.
00:18:41Our union, of course, has been rather more conventional.
00:18:45Years of acquaintance, shared society, a genuine understanding of one another's character.
00:18:51How refreshing that some marriages may still be arranged so expeditiously.
00:18:58My lady, a message for you.
00:19:07Cannot return to Thornwith before midnight.
00:19:10Enjoy the party.
00:19:15Another entire evening to yourself.
00:19:18One cannot help but wonder, had you known, why bother to attend at all?
00:19:23Lord Wyndham chose to marry me, Dorothea.
00:19:26I've never felt the need to examine his reasons too closely.
00:19:30Come, Rupert.
00:19:31It's been ages since I last danced.
00:19:34You must indulge me this evening.
00:19:52Lady Wyndham.
00:19:53What a fortunate coincidence.
00:19:55Mr. Bellamy.
00:19:56I assume your fiancé is inside.
00:19:58Ah, yes.
00:19:59I stepped out for some air.
00:20:00And seemed to have lost my way.
00:20:03You look very well, Lady Winford.
00:20:05Marriage suits you.
00:20:06I believe I should return home.
00:20:07No 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, as lovely as you, deserves far more than a cold bed and a husband...
00:20:19That's enough!
00:20:21Mr. Bellamy.
00:20:22I mean it kindly.
00:20:34Good heavens, how did I end up here?
00:20:37My lady, I'm coming.
00:20:51Lady Wyndham.
00:20:53You are going the wrong way.
00:20:55Allow me to show you out.
00:21:03Then let me be plain, Mr. Bellamy.
00:21:06Leave these grounds at once.
00:21:09And who, exactly, is meant to make them?
00:21:21There is no need to be alarmed.
00:21:24I only wish to talk.
00:21:25Then speak from where you stand.
00:21:30My dear.
00:21:35Stop!
00:21:39What do you think you're doing?
00:21:43Dorothea, you must forgive me.
00:21:44I was only trying to remove myself from a most uncomfortable situation.
00:21:48Lady Wyndham sought me out.
00:21:49Elizabeth!
00:21:50How dare you try and scare my fiancé at a gathering like this!
00:21:53That is not-
00:21:54I mean no disrespect.
00:21:55But I am a man of honour and I think it best to be plain.
00:21:58Good lord!
00:21:59Did she really try to seduce Lady Dorothea's fiancé?
00:22:04I've long suspected she wasn't quite respectable.
00:22:07I shall inform Lord Edward at once he'll have you turned out of Thornwood without hesitation.
00:22:12Now, apologize to my fiancé.
00:22:14At once.
00:22:15Miss Vane, you will address me correctly or you will not address me at all.
00:22:20You are not worth the courtesy.
00:22:37My lord.
00:22:38Thank god you're here.
00:22:40Lady Winford approached Rupert herself.
00:22:43We were only trying to-
00:22:44So when did he arrive?
00:22:45How much did he hear?
00:22:46Does he believe them?
00:22:48Are you hurt?
00:22:54Edward.
00:23:03My apologies.
00:23:05I seem to have arrived a moment too late.
00:23:08Good lord!
00:23:10Has Lord Wyndham really ruined a hundred-year-old young maize?
00:23:14For a wife of such low birth.
00:23:20Let every person here who has dishonored my wife hear me.
00:23:24Before this night is over, you will regret it.
00:23:27Yes, my lord!
00:23:28Edward!
00:23:29What?
00:23:29My lord!
00:23:30I am your cousin!
00:23:32You cannot treat me like this!
00:23:34If you mean to say you're my mother's cousin's granddaughter,
00:23:38I have over fifty others just like you.
00:23:45Grateful girl!
00:23:47What on earth possessed you to insult the Countess of Wyndham?
00:23:52You wretched boy!
00:23:53I 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!
00:24:03You have endured enough.
00:24:05Home awaits us.
00:24:10Edward, you must know.
00:24:11I did not seek Mr. Bellarmine out, I-
00:24:13I know.
00:24:14I know precisely what kind of man he is.
00:24:16I believe you, Elizabeth.
00:24:18We 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, in the middle of the night.
00:24:40God knows how long I've waited for this moment.
00:24:43You have my permission.
00:25:01It's alright.
00:25:02He's settled now.
00:25:09We'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 realised.
00:25:33Yes.
00:25:33Shortly then.
00:25:49Of course.
00:25:50Of all nights, it would be this one.
00:26:01Come in.
00:26:05There's something I must tell you.
00:26:07It concerns a...
00:26:08Domest...
00:26:09Domestic matter.
00:26:11I see.
00:26:16Does he?
00:26:17Does he truly?
00:26:18Please God.
00:26:20Let him understand without making me say it outright.
00:26:23Come.
00:26:34No.
00:26:36Not like this.
00:26:38How are you feeling?
00:26:41Rather better, thank you.
00:26:43Forgive me.
00:26:44Elizabeth.
00:26:45Yes?
00:26:45Stop apologising.
00:26:47Yes, very well.
00:26:51Elizabeth.
00:26:57Elizabeth.
00:27:18Elizabeth.
00:27:31He's gone. Of course he's gone. I failed him last night.
00:27:37Come in!
00:28:01There's something wrong.
00:28:04No. No, nothing.
00:28:10I wasn't certain of your preference this morning. Mrs. Hilda suggested something warm. There's chocolate, if you'd prefer it to
00:28:17tea.
00:28:39You have.
00:28:43This hand is still warm.
00:28:49I thought we might out to Ravenscurred Park before week's end. My mother has expressed a wish to receive you.
00:28:59Yes. I should like it that very much.
00:29:04I should propose Fridays, perhaps, for the fulfillment of our marital obligations.
00:29:15Yes. Friday would suit me perfectly well.
00:29:20I feel quite confident I shall be equal to my obligations by next Friday.
00:29:38That's a beautiful day.
00:29:41They caught up and went after hours.
00:29:41No worrying about the prayed-
00:29:53Okay, guys soon.
00:29:54I can remember when my особенно 40 feet again right now.
00:30:05Go on.
00:30:07If Vail will see you in, I shall be long.
00:30:12Of course.
00:30:37Please.
00:30:52That's Edward's mother.
00:30:54She looks so young to find.
00:30:59Lady Adelaine, forgive the intrusion.
00:31:03I am...
00:31:12Lady Wyndon.
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.
00:31:26That's her.
00:31:28Cecilia Marlok.
00:31:30Lady Adelaine's goddaughter.
00:31:32The woman Edward wants life.
00:31:37To use her.
00:31:38Your grace, the pleasure is mine.
00:31:40Please, none of that.
00:31:41We're practically family now.
00:31:43Adelaine will be back shortly.
00:31:44In the meantime, Georgina, Edward's younger sister, is in the South Garden.
00:31:47Shall we?
00:31:48Lady Adelaide summoned me.
00:31:49Yet 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.
00:32:15So you've finally emerged from your greenhouse, sissy.
00:32:19After all these years in London, let's see whether your aim has suffered.
00:32:23I've been waiting here for our guest, as my mother asked.
00:32:26Elizabeth, this is Georgiana. We call her Georgie.
00:32:28Georgie, this is Elizabeth.
00:32:30Ah, the new Lady Wyndham. And what do you do for amusement?
00:32:33I read. I write.
00:32:35I am sure Lady Wyndham has many other accomplishments, Georgie.
00:32:38Of course she does. Most people do when they can't shoot.
00:32:41No offense, Elizabeth. It simply requires a certain constitution.
00:32:45Not everyone has it.
00:32:47Perhaps Lady Wyndham would care to try. It is only fair to offer.
00:32:50Oh, by all means, bring another gun.
00:32:55A gun for beginners.
00:32:58You know your way around guns?
00:33:01Elizabeth, you needn't oblige.
00:33:04Georgie is only teasing. You can watch if you prefer.
00:33:17Well.
00:33:20You had three. I shall 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.
00:33:44So do I.
00:33:51Come in.
00:33:57My mother asked me to convey her apologies.
00:34:00She had no intention of neglecting you today.
00:34:03I understand.
00:34:05Georgiana and the Duchess of Ravensbrow made the afternoon quite agreeable.
00:34:11It's Friday.
00:34:12So it is.
00:34:14I must admit, I am not entirely certain how one is meant to begin.
00:34:18Nor 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...
00:34:51Elizabeth, you are not supposed to do anything.
00:35:04The desk.
00:35:05I thought you might find it easier to 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?
00:35:35Aye.
00:35:40I'll take that as a yes.
00:35:44Let's begin.
00:35:46Let's begin.
00:36:28All right.
00:36:29You absolutely must tell me everything.
00:36:33I've no idea what you mean.
00:36:34Elizabeth Winwen.
00:36:36Knave 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?
00:36:46Was it Friday?
00:36:49You are incorrible.
00:36:51I am your oldest friend and I deserve details.
00:36:53Was he...
00:36:54He was...
00:36:56Considerate.
00:36:58Extraordinary so.
00:37:00How?
00:37:01He made quite certain that I was comfortable.
00:37:05I...
00:37:05Before 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.
00:37:18He said, come back to bed.
00:37:21As though I'd been there all along.
00:37:23Only meant to return.
00:37:25He held my hand.
00:37:29Lizzie.
00:37:32Don't.
00:37:33You like him.
00:37:36I am beginning to think I might.
00:37:44We're stuck in the mud.
00:37:55We'll need to push from the left.
00:37:56Wedge something under the wheel first.
00:37:59There's a plank in the ditch.
00:38:01Perhaps we ought to wait for someone to pass by.
00:38:15Lizzie.
00:38:16How could I pass by?
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.
00:38:39You always were.
00:38:42Edgar Lemmonds.
00:38:44A Viscuit's son.
00:38:45The summer I was 14,
00:38:46he taught me to sketch on the crumbling mill wall.
00:38:48Charcoal everywhere.
00:38:50My mother spent three days scrubbing my dress clean.
00:38:52Then he left for Italy.
00:38:56Is that...
00:38:57Edgar?
00:38:58I thought he was still in Italy.
00:39:08I am Lady Winford now, Mr. Lennox.
00:39:10I trust you will do me the kindness of remembering it.
00:39:13Forgive me, I had not heard of the marriage.
00:39:16I hope you are well, Lady Windy.
00:39:17I am.
00:39:19Give my regards to Lord Wyndove.
00:39:30Six years without a word.
00:39:32And now he returns at just this moment.
00:39:33He didn't know, Harriet.
00:39:35Perhaps not.
00:39:36Lord Wyndare is worth ten of him.
00:39:37You know that, don't you?
00:39:41Come, the 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.
00:39:54She stepped away from him, Georgie.
00:39:56That much was plain enough.
00:39:57I shall tell Edward.
00:39:58I shall tell him exactly what I saw,
00:40:00and he will...
00:40:01Do as you think best, my dear.
00:40:03You 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,
00:40:24along the north road.
00:40:26I saw her, with a man.
00:40:28They were standing awfully close together, and he...
00:40:30Close together, you say?
00:40:31Why, yes, and he...
00:40:32He took hold of her sleeve.
00:40:35And then?
00:40:36She drew back in the end.
00:40:38But she knew him well, Edward.
00:40:40He called her Lizzie.
00:40:41What was the man's name?
00:40:43Lennox.
00:40:44Edgar Lennox.
00:40:45I've heard of this Edgar Lennox,
00:40:46the Viscount's son,
00:40:48the one who has been off painting in Italy
00:40:49for the past six years.
00:40:50Then you must also know that he and Elizabeth were once...
00:40:52You followed her?
00:40:54No.
00:40:54I just happened to be passing by...
00:40:56Georgiana.
00:41:00Elizabeth is Lady Windworm.
00:41:01She 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, Georgina.
00:41:18Edgar Lennox.
00:41:23My lady.
00:41:24His lordship has inquired
00:41:26as to whether you might be at leisure this afternoon.
00:41:28Did he indicate the purpose of said inquiry?
00:41:31He said he'd like to,
00:41:32and I quote precisely,
00:41:33take 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 twenty minutes.
00:41:41Of course, my lady.
00:41:50Georgiana paid me a visit this morning.
00:41:52I imagine she did not call upon you
00:41:54to converse about the weather.
00:41:56You encountered Edgar Lennox
00:41:57on the North Road this morning.
00:42:04I did.
00:42:05Our 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.
00:42:15I thought you should know
00:42:16that 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.
00:42:25He's telling me he stands on my side.
00:42:30Thank you, Edward.
00:42:31For what?
00:42:32We're married.
00:42:33You need not thank me.
00:42:36Edgar Lennox has spent six years in Italy.
00:42:39He may want to consider spending six more.
00:42:42The further he remains from my wife,
00:42:43the better.
00:42:51I cannot believe this.
00:42:53He sent me away.
00:42:58Tell me what happened.
00:43:04He accused me of following her.
00:43:05He is a loyal man, always has been.
00:43:07And now his loyalty is wasted on the wrong person.
00:43:14He will surely be thinking of his new bride
00:43:21each moment he's away from her.
00:43:30Edward chose her.
00:43:34Very well.
00:43:36Then let him see the true nature of this choice.
00:43:49She still harbors feelings for me.
00:44:17East Wing, old timber frames.
00:44:19It's three stories of curtains and correspondence
00:44:23and everything Edward Window has ever cared to preserve.
00:44:26And now a single oil lamp shall make it all disappear.
00:44:36Lady Winfield and her lover.
00:44:39Once Edward lays eyes on her charred bodies,
00:44:42he will surely return to you.
00:44:55Elizabeth!
00:44:56Elizabeth!
00:45:08My lord!
00:45:10It began in the lower story.
00:45:11Where's Lady Winder?
00:45:12We have not been able to find Lady Winder.
00:45:14But we brought someone out
00:45:16from the East Wing.
00:45:17A man.
00:45:20Elizabeth!
00:45:21She's still inside.
00:45:27And just how are you so sure Lady Windom is in there?
00:45:30What were you doing at Thornfield
00:45:32in the middle of the night?
00:45:33Edward, 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, it bears Elizabeth's handwriting.
00:45:41I received a note.
00:45:43I believed it to be...
00:45:44You believed it to be from my wife.
00:45:49Edward, you must see that all evidence
00:45:51points to Elizabeth and this man.
00:45:53Elizabeth is still inside.
00:45:55Of course she's inside.
00:45:56That wicked adult is sure to be caged
00:45:57and paraded around the square.
00:46:01Edward!
00:46:06Miss, don't!
00:46:07It's not safe in there!
00:46:09My brother!
00:46:10Henry, you must save my brother!
00:46:12Miss, I'm sorry!
00:46:16He ran headfirst into that fire.
00:46:20For her.
00:46:28Henry, how did the fire start?
00:46:30Why are all of you just standing here?
00:46:32And you!
00:46:33What are you doing here?
00:46:35You're not stuck in the fire?
00:46:36Why on earth would I venture to the East Wing
00:46:39in the middle of the night?
00:46:40You wretched creature.
00:46:41How did you get so lucky?
00:46:43No matter.
00:46:44Edward just ran to his death.
00:46:45You have no one to rely on now.
00:46:47And as a duchess,
00:46:48shall be my god-begined right
00:46:49to walk all over you.
00:46:50My lady,
00:46:51his lordship has gone into the fire.
00:46:54What?
00:46:55Why?
00:46:56Elizabeth!
00:46:57Elizabeth!
00:46:58My brother is still in there!
00:47:00What do we do?
00:47:01He ran in because he thought
00:47:02you were trapped inside!
00:47:03Oh dear, how did this happen?
00:47:04Let go, Georgiana.
00:47:06No!
00:47:10No!
00:47:14She didn't write that note.
00:47:17She can't have written that note.
00:47:24It was you!
00:47:28Cecilia, is it true?
00:47:31No!
00:47:32I had nothing to do with that letter!
00:47:35He's slanting me!
00:47:38Edward!
00:47:43Elizabeth.
00:47:44Go back.
00:47:55Foolish woman.
00:47:57Reckless man.
00:48:07I thought I'd lost you.
00:48:10You're safe.
00:48:15Bye.
00:48:17I was wrong about that.
00:48:25Not every wife would run into a burning building
00:48:27for her husband.
00:48:28Why did you do it?
00:48:29You went in there for me.
00:48:31I couldn't leave you to die.
00:48:33Oh, Elizabeth.
00:48:34Whatever am I going to do with you?
00:48:36You.
00:48:37You.
00:48:38You.
00:48:43You.
00:48:52Get in before the water goes cold.
00:48:57Edward.
00:48:58That note Edgar received, it wasn't written by me.
00:49:01I know.
00:49:02As it happens, I also received a note, signed with Edgar's name, but I did not go to meet him.
00:49:08I'm glad to hear that.
00:49:11I'm glad to hear that.
00:49:11That's all.
00:49:14It was Cecilia.
00:49:16She did all of this.
00:49:19Cecilia.
00:49:21She is my mother's goddaughter.
00:49:24She grew up around us.
00:49:26There was a time when certain arrangements were considered by my mother, by Cecilia's family.
00:49:32I knew they were in favor of him.
00:49:35And were you?
00:49:36I've never made any promises to Cecilia.
00:49:39If she had hopes, they were not hopes I invited or confirmed.
00:49:42As for me,
00:49:45I forgot about her entirely on the morning I married you.
00:49:51Edgar Lenniston and I, we grew up together as well.
00:49:55He taught me to make charcoal drawings.
00:49:58That is the whole of it, Edward.
00:49:59There's nothing more.
00:50:00Well then,
00:50:02now there are no secrets between us.
00:50:05Now there are no secrets between us.
00:50:09It's Friday today.
00:50:11Yes, indeed it is.
00:50:12There are about two hours left until dawn.
00:50:15Perhaps you might like to watch the sunrise with me?
00:50:21Yes, I'd like that.
00:50:28May I?
00:50:30Yes, you may.
00:50:54My Lord, the Dowdych-Duchess of Ravensbrue has called upon you.
00:50:57I informed her that you are not at leisure, but she still has not taken her leave.
00:51:03Show her in, Henry.
00:51:11Thank you for seeing me, Edward.
00:51:13Say what you have come to say, Cecilia.
00:51:16You know very well why I am here.
00:51:18Georgiana won't see me.
00:51:20Your mother hasn't replied to my last three letters.
00:51:23And 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.
00:51:31Edward, please.
00:51:33We've known each other since we were little.
00:51:35You carried me home on your back when I broke my ankle at the Thornfield harvest.
00:51:39Yes, I recall.
00:51:40I also recall that during that same autumn, you told me that you intended to marry someone wealthier than a
00:51:45mere earl.
00:51:47Such was my obligation, Edward.
00:51:49You know my family's circumstances.
00:51:50You know I had no choice.
00:51:52And you, you waited too, Edward.
00:51:55All these years.
00:51:57A Thornfield without a mistress, without a bride-to-be.
00:52:00Do not be misled into thinking I was waiting for you.
00:52:03That's not...
00:52:04Don't say that, Edward.
00:52:05You know that's not what I...
00:52:06You've been a widow for eight months.
00:52:08And in those eight months, you have come to Shropshire, established yourself at Ravenscore,
00:52:11cultivate 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...
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.
00:52:30She's not right for you, Edward.
00:52:33Whatever you feel now, it will pass.
00:52:35This afternoon, you will return to your home in London, and you will not come back.
00:52:40No.
00:52:40You can't treat me this way.
00:52:42I'm the Dowage Gunchess of Ravensheil.
00:52:45Do 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?
00:52:55and I suggest you preserve what's left of your dignity to see if she...
00:52:58Do you love her?
00:53:00Yes.
00:53:01I do.
00:53:13Good.
00:53:15Now it's time to deal with the next one.
00:53:26She came back for him.
00:53:29And now it's all gone up in flames.
00:53:47May I come in?
00:53:49Please.
00:53:50I didn't know if Cecilia would attempt to harm you.
00:53:52I know.
00:53:53I'm sorry.
00:53:55I owe you an apology, Elizabeth.
00:53:56Several, in fact.
00:53:57I forgive you.
00:54:00So, do you reckon we could be friends from now on?
00:54:02Of course.
00:54:07Georgiana.
00:54:09I 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.
00:54:29By the way,
00:54:31you shoot better than I do.
00:54:33You're not a bad shot yourself.
00:54:43I'm leaving to London as a painter summoned by the king.
00:54:48Yes.
00:54:49I had heard rumours of such an arrangement.
00:54:51The night of the night of the fire.
00:54:53I saw him run into the flames to look for you.
00:54:56Without 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.
00:55:23Edgar.
00:55:25He's gone.
00:55:27I know.
00:55:28The king offered him a very generous commission.
00:55:31He is a talented man.
00:55:33It would have been a waste.
00:55:35Edward.
00:55:36Yes?
00:55:41I feel as if I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be.
00:55:45I'll take that as a compliment.
00:55:47Come.
00:55:49My lord.
00:55:56Elizabeth!
00:56:01Elizabeth.
00:56:04Elizabeth.
00:56:11Elizabeth!
00:56:22The 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?
00:56:37Congratulations, my lord.
00:56:41Yes.
00:56:43Thank you, Dr. Holt.
00:57:02So, we're going to have a child.
00:57:08Yes.
00:57:11Yes, we are.
00:57:12This is beyond my wildest dreams, Elizabeth.
00:57:18I'm sure you will want to tell your mother.
00:57:24I shall have the carriage prepared for Thursday.
00:57:27Vale will accompany you.
00:57:29And take a warm blanket.
00:57:31The mornings are cold now.
00:57:32I know I needn't thank the man I married.
00:57:36But I'd like to thank you on behalf of my mother, Edward.
00:57:38My前 minute.
00:57:40Hmm.
00:57:51I know.
00:57:53I know.
00:57:56I know.
00:57:59Oh, my God.
00:58:04I know.
00:58:08That's not true.
00:58:08Oh, my God.
00:58:16I don't know.
00:58:51Mother!
00:58:58Ah, Elizabeth.
00:59:00To 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.
00:59:31You're pregnant.
00:59:33Oh, God bless you, my child.
00:59:39Mother.
00:59:42I want to take you to Thornwood.
00:59:46You'll come chasing after us.
00:59:48You know how he gets when he's angry.
00:59:52Then we sneak out when he's not looking.
00:59:55I don't know.
01:00:02I don't know.
01:00:03I don't know.
01:00:09I don't know.
01:00:10I don't know.
01:00:11I don't know.
01:00:14I don't know.
01:00:15Don't look back.
01:00:20Elizabeth!
01:00:25It's Edward!
01:00:40He's coming after us!
01:00:43Let 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.
01:00:57Lady 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...
01:01:04By law, yes.
01:01:08Shall we discuss law, Sir Reginald?
01:01:17Come in.
01:01:24My lord, I have come to take my wife home.
01:01:30These are private accounts, my lord. You have no right to...
01:01:32The Fenwid Estate carries debts to four creditors in this council.
01:01:36Two of those creditors sold their notes last month. To me. The roof you sleep under, the fields you work
01:01:43on, the horses in your stable.
01:01:45The papers holding your whole world together are sitting in my solicitor's office in Shrowsborough.
01:01:50My lord, I have always treated my family with the utmost...
01:01:54Most.
01:01:55I have seen perfectly clearly how you treat your family.
01:01:58Lady Margaret's personal income will be administered through my estate, to be used as she pleases.
01:02:04If I receive word from any source that you have interfered with this agreement, you will lose your house, your
01:02:09land, and whatever is left of your name in this county.
01:02:18My wife sends her regards.
01:02:31He'll take me away, I know it.
01:02:34Oh lord, that man will never let me leave him.
01:02:37No.
01:02:40Edward will handle everything.
01:02:42I saw them in the study this morning.
01:02:45As did I.
01:02:48Elizabeth.
01:02:50Is he... is he a good man, your lord?
01:03:02He's the best man I've ever met, mother.
01:03:33He's the best man I've ever met with her, are you innocent?
01:03:36Oh, thank God.
01:03:36How long will you be gone for?
01:03:38Four months, perhaps.
01:03:43I don't wish to go.
01:03:45I know. I know you don't.
01:03:49Elizabeth, I...
01:03:50It's Friday, you know.
01:03:59I'll be gentle.
01:04:01So will I.
01:04:03Don't be too gentle.
01:04:18I promise you'll write me.
01:04:21Every day.
01:04:38My lord, it is the 14th of March and your child has spent this morning using my ribs as a
01:04:45set of piano keys.
01:04:47Dr. Holt says the baby is healthy and that it shouldn't be much longer now.
01:04:52Come home soon, Edward. We both eagerly await your return.
01:05:03A letter from London, my lady. In his lordship's own hand.
01:05:11Elizabeth, your letter from the 8th arrived my morning. I have read it four times, front to back. Today I
01:05:19write to tell you I am coming home. I find I have a great deal to tell our child and
01:05:24even more to tell you.
01:05:26Did you hear that, Edward? Our baby's ready to meet you.
01:05:32My lady, there are two gentlemen at the door. Officers, I believe. They are carrying a sealed summon.
01:05:46Lady Winverd, we are here to deliver a summons from His Royal Highness, the Prince Regent. Your presence is urgently
01:05:51required in London and the matter is one of considerable importance.
01:05:57Lady Winverd, may I have the night to prepare?
01:05:59I am afraid we cannot afford any delay, my lady. The carriage is prepared.
01:06:07Very well. Allow me five minutes to gather my hands.
01:06:21My lady, the seal on this carriage. I need time to verify it.
01:06:29Lady Wyndham, I'm sure you don't want to anger the Prince Regent.
01:06:44That sound. This isn't the road to London. It's the cliff road.
01:06:52Stop this carriage! Stop the carriage! Immediately!
01:07:10Elizabeth!
01:07:14Elizabeth!
01:07:21Elizabeth!
01:07:37Edward!
01:07:38Take my hand!
01:07:49Edward!
01:07:50Yes?
01:07:51What is it?
01:07:51I think...
01:07:52I think the child is coming.
01:08:13My lord, this lodge is currently occupied by his royal highness.
01:08:17Move.
01:08:40Your first child?
01:08:41Yes.
01:08:42I have been informed about the incident on the cliff road.
01:08:44The carriage?
01:08:45The summons?
01:08:46Who was it?
01:09:15A widow recently returned from London.
01:09:16That's one way to put it.
01:09:45That's one way to put it.
01:09:46I don't care.
01:09:47I don't care.
01:09:56Her royal highness, the princess regent.
01:10:06Jane.
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?
01:10:41And then?
01:10:52And then?
01:10:55Yes.
01:10:55It's unexpectedly decent.
01:10:57And then you told him your name, I presume?
01:10:59Yes.
01:10:59Then I told him my name.
01:11:01And he told me his.
01:11:02Yes.
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?
01:11:32Cavendish?
01:11:33Ashmore?
01:11:34I heard it's not even a man.
01:11:36Apparently the honour is to be a stowed upon a couple.
01:11:41A husband.
01:11:42And wife.
01:11:44Good heavens!
01:11:45A joint honour!
01:11:47And what title shall be awarded to them?
01:11:50Are 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.
01:11:59When those doors opened, you were the spitting image of a well-behaved young lady.
01:12:03And you looked like an unbearably serious old man who had never known true happiness.
01:12:07Well, things are different now.
01:12:09This time, when these doors open, I'll be standing right beside you.
01:12:13Shall we?
01:12:19Is that Lady Wyndham?
01:12:22How could Lord Wyndham have...
01:12:25You look magnificent.
01:12:27I know.
01:12:28And I feel magnificent.
01:12:30Sure.
01:12:32With the honour of the crown, and in recognition of their remarkable courage and loyalty, I hereby elevate Lord Edward
01:12:40Wyndham and Lady Elizabeth Wyndham to the rank of Marcus and Martians of Thornfield.
01:12:46The colour of the crown, and the sword.
01:12:55I love you.
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