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I want to see some people.

He cheats the customs men when he imports cotton.

He cheats the customs men when he imports cotton.

Tell your friend to get his money out while he still can.

Tell your friend to get his money out while he still can.

I know this is hard for you.

All this is because your son hates his own nephew?

All this is because your son hates his own nephew?

He doesn't know the truth.

It's time to acknowledge him.

If he's acknowledged as a Bellasis,

If he's acknowledged as a Bellasis,

we must give up our grandson.

When I was packing, I found some letters of Miss Sophia's.

When I was packing, I found some letters of Miss Sophia's.

We must make copies, now.

Where are the originals? Mr Bellasis wants the originals!

Where are the originals? Mr Bellasis wants the originals!

You do not surprise me. I made the copies. I know what's in them.

You do not surprise me. I made the copies. I know what's in them.

Charles Pope is my grandson.

Charles Pope is my grandson.

In the letters the girl calls the marriage a sham.

In the letters the girl calls the marriage a sham.

We must find out about Bouverie.

He was in fact the Honourable Richard Bouverie.

He was in fact the Honourable Richard Bouverie.

So you mean the wedding in Brussels before the battle

So you mean the wedding in Brussels before the battle

was, erm... was valid?

Absolutely!

Whomever he married were definitely husband and wife.

Whomever he married were definitely husband and wife.

These are the letters you wrote?

These are the letters you wrote?

They are.

Every word is true?

Every word is gospel. Hm.

What price did you offer Mrs Girton for the factory?

What price did you offer Mrs Girton for the factory?

What?

You say you agreed a deal with her which Charles then wrecked.

You say you agreed a deal with her which Charles then wrecked.

I would like to know what price you offered for the factory.

I would like to know what price you offered for the factory.

CHUCKLING

I can't remember.

I can't remember.

I called on Mrs Girton yesterday.

I called on Mrs Girton yesterday.

I know you offered two thousand pounds.

I know you offered two thousand pounds.

Mr Pope offered the market price - eight thousand pounds.

Mr Pope offered the market price - eight thousand pounds.

Mr Pope offered the market price - eight thousand pounds.

He overpaid!

I think not. But I don't understand your complaint against him.

I think not. But I don't understand your complaint against him.

I think not. But I don't understand your complaint against him.

Well, er...

I read here that he "bullied and terrified her

I read here that he "bullied and terrified her

"into accepting his offer."

Would you have to be bullied and terrified into taking an offer

Would you have to be bullied and terrified into taking an offer

that was an increase of four hundred per cent?

That was an increase of four hundred per cent?

I wouldn't.

He still cheated the customs men.

I work with Mr Thomas Cubitt.

He has friends in Manchester.

He has friends in Manchester.

It was a single incident where the cotton was wrongly labelled.

It was a single incident where the cotton was wrongly labelled.

When Mr Pope discovered the mistake, he paid the duty.

When Mr Pope discovered the mistake, he paid the duty.

Yeah, so he says.

He says it because it is the truth!

In other words, you gentlemen are liars and jealous cheats

In other words, you gentlemen are liars and jealous cheats

who profit from frightening old ladies! Now, just a minute here...

who profit from frightening old ladies! Now, just a minute here...

As for you, you pathetic runt!

Charles Pope saw you could no more be a manager

than a Lord High Admiral!

He gave you a job that your children might not starve

He gave you a job that your children might not starve

and this is how you repay him!

Now, you listen... No! You listen!

Now, you listen... No! You listen!

If I hear one more word of this from any source,

If I hear one more word of this from any source,

I will bring charges that will strip you of your last penny piece!

I will bring charges that will strip you of your last penny piece!

I will bring charges that will strip you of your last penny piece!

And now good day...

And now good day...

gentlemen.

Don't move, but tell me if you've heard from your mama?

Don't move, but tell me if you've heard from your mama?

Don't move, but tell me if you've heard from your mama?

Not yet. But she'll be along one of these days with my brother, Reggie,

Not yet. But she'll be along one of these days with my brother, Reggie,

Not yet. But she'll be along one of these days with my brother, Reggie,

or... someone else, to drag me away.

Or... someone else, to drag me away.

Then we shall take hold of the other arm and prevent it.

Then we shall take hold of the other arm and prevent it.

DOOR OPENS

DOOR OPENS

Lady Templemore is in the drawing room, m'lady.

Lady Templemore is in the drawing room, m'lady.

Talk of the devil.

Talk of the devil.

Lady Templemore, may I offer you anything?

Lady Templemore, may I offer you anything?

Only my daughter.

Here I am, Mama.

I've come to take you home.

No, Mama.

No, Mama.

My dear... No.

Mama, I am... I am not coming home. Not yet, at any rate.

Mama, I am... I am not coming home. Not yet, at any rate.

Mama, I am... I am not coming home. Not yet, at any rate.

So you defy me?

I would not call it that.

I would not call it that.

But what will people think?

That I'm staying with the aunt of my fiance,

That I'm staying with the aunt of my fiance,

and soon, however, we will announce the marriage will not take place

and soon, however, we will announce the marriage will not take place

and that I shall marry a Mr Charles Pope instead.

And that I shall marry a Mr Charles Pope instead.

And that I shall marry a Mr Charles Pope instead.

This will be fascinating until there is news

This will be fascinating until there is news

that the Queen is with child or some great man in the City fails,

that the Queen is with child or some great man in the City fails,

and then we shall all just get on with our lives.

And then we shall all just get on with our lives.

You've done this. You have corrupted my daughter.

You've done this. You have corrupted my daughter.

I do hope so, if this is the result.

I do hope so, if this is the result.

Mama, let us not be at odds, like ruffians fighting in the street.

Mama, let us not be at odds, like ruffians fighting in the street.

Mama, let us not be at odds, like ruffians fighting in the street.

I should prefer to be attacked by ruffians than by my own child.

I should prefer to be attacked by ruffians than by my own child.

I should prefer to be attacked by ruffians than by my own child.

Corinne, Charles Pope is our grandson...

Corinne, Charles Pope is our grandson...

Corinne, Charles Pope is our grandson...

..Peregrine's and mine.

..Peregrine's and mine.

You mean...

..he is your late son's bastard.

..he is your late son's bastard.

I suppose you knew?

And for this you have cheated Maria of a position

And for this you have cheated Maria of a position

that would have allowed her to do real good in the world?

That would have allowed her to do real good in the world?

I think I could do good if I were married to Charles.

I think I could do good if I were married to Charles.

Then you must manage it without your mother's help, my dear,

Then you must manage it without your mother's help, my dear,

for I will have no more of you.

For I will have no more of you.

I set you adrift to sail your own barque.

I set you adrift to sail your own barque.

You...

have stolen my daughter and ruined my life.

Have stolen my daughter and ruined my life.

What on Earth are you doing here? Why have you come?

What on Earth are you doing here? Why have you come?

Well, I'm not going to tell you on the street.

Well, I'm not going to tell you on the street.

Hm.

I've seen a doctor and I am pregnant.

I've seen a doctor and I am pregnant.

HE SCOFFS

Three months or more.

Right, will you take care of it? Or has he done so already?

Right, will you take care of it? Or has he done so already?

Have you no feelings at all?

Why would I have feelings?

Why would I have feelings?

Because you are the father.

Oh, for... What proof is there?

Oh, for... What proof is there?

You fell into bed with me easily enough!

You fell into bed with me easily enough!

HE SIGHS What's the matter, John?

What, do you care?

Of course.

Tell me what's wrong.

Only that I've lost everything.

Only that I've lost everything.

It can't be as bad as all that.

Can't it? I have nothing. I am nothing. I will always be nothing.

Can't it? I have nothing. I am nothing. I will always be nothing.

Can't it? I have nothing. I am nothing. I will always be nothing.

What has happened?

I will not be the next Earl of Brockenhurst.

Charles Pope is the heir - my nemesis.

Charles Pope is the heir - my nemesis.

It seems he is the grandson of my uncle and aunt.

It seems he is the grandson of my uncle and aunt.

It seems he is the grandson of my uncle and aunt.

You said he was Mr Trenchard's son. That's what I thought, but he's not.

You said he was Mr Trenchard's son. That's what I thought, but he's not.

He's my cousin Edmund's son.

He's my cousin Edmund's son.

I have tried to defeat him. Now he has the better of me.

I have tried to defeat him. Now he has the better of me.

If this is true, why isn't he called Viscount Bellasis?

If this is true, why isn't he called Viscount Bellasis?

He is. He just doesn't know it yet.

He is. He just doesn't know it yet.

Nor do they. They think he's a bastard.

Nor do they. They think he's a bastard.

A friend of mine looked into it.

A friend of mine looked into it.

My cousin and Sophia Trenchard were married, just before Waterloo.

My cousin and Sophia Trenchard were married, just before Waterloo.

My cousin and Sophia Trenchard were married, just before Waterloo.

I'm impressed you haven't burned them, if they don't know yet.

I'm impressed you haven't burned them, if they don't know yet.

Well, don't be. They're copies. The Trenchards have the originals.

Well, don't be. They're copies. The Trenchards have the originals.

But without your friend's evidence...

They'll find out the truth in the end. They're bound to.

They'll find out the truth in the end. They're bound to.

Why...

Why...

Why shouldn't we marry?

You're only the son of a younger son, after all. It's not so much.

You're only the son of a younger son, after all. It's not so much.

Don't you understand? I need to make a brilliant marriage.

Don't you understand? I need to make a brilliant marriage.

Now more than ever.

Not Maria Grey with her downcast looks and that empty purse.

Not Maria Grey with her downcast looks and that empty purse.

A brilliant marriage.

I'll divorce Oliver and go to my father.

He's rich and I'm an only child.

He's rich and I'm an only child.

There may be better-bred women on offer,

There may be better-bred women on offer,

but none who could provide so well.

But none who could provide so well.

Do you seriously imagine that I, John Bellasis,

Do you seriously imagine that I, John Bellasis,

Do you seriously imagine that I, John Bellasis,

whose ancestors fought in the Crusades,

whose ancestors fought in the Crusades,

would ever marry the divorced daughter-in-law

would ever marry the divorced daughter-in-law

would ever marry the divorced daughter-in-law

of a dirty tradesman?

What a joke!

I wonder if you would ask your man if he could find me a Hackney cab?

I wonder if you would ask your man if he could find me a Hackney cab?

Oh, hail one yourself!

Please, John. There is no need for us to part badly.

Please, John. There is no need for us to part badly.

Please, John. There is no need for us to part badly.

Very well.

No!

You're back.

As you see. Do you know where I might find your mother?

As you see. Do you know where I might find your mother?

She wanted a rest before dinner.

Did you give those men money? In Manchester, to write the letters?

Did you give those men money? In Manchester, to write the letters?

No need. They wanted him destroyed as much as I.

No need. They wanted him destroyed as much as I.

Why? Why would you want to ruin a man who's done nothing to you?

Why? Why would you want to ruin a man who's done nothing to you?

He has stolen my father and is in the process of stealing my fortune.

He has stolen my father and is in the process of stealing my fortune.

He has stolen my father and is in the process of stealing my fortune.

Is that nothing? To watch you give him money and praise without stint.

Is that nothing? To watch you give him money and praise without stint.

Is that nothing?

I believe in him.

But by God, you don't believe in me, sir. And you never have!

But by God, you don't believe in me, sir. And you never have!

I've endangered my friendship with the Cubitts,

I've endangered my friendship with the Cubitts,

men I respect more than anyone living, to help your career!

Men I respect more than anyone living, to help your career!

May I not be disappointed?

I'm sorry, Father, but I cannot change places with Sophia.

I'm sorry, Father, but I cannot change places with Sophia.

I'm sorry, Father, but I cannot change places with Sophia.

I can't place myself in the grave and set her free.

I can't place myself in the grave and set her free.

It is out of my hands!

I don't know what to do next.

Well, I do, ma'am.

Tell Mr Trenchard you were given these in the street.

Tell Mr Trenchard you were given these in the street.

He does not know my writing.

He will not suspect.

He will not suspect.

I won't ask for your secrecy. You already have enough to hang me.

I won't ask for your secrecy. You already have enough to hang me.

KNOCK

Hello.

How can I help?

Thank you, Myles. That'll be all.

This was handed to me on the street as I came towards our front door.

This was handed to me on the street as I came towards our front door.

Handed to you by whom?

Handed to you by whom?

I don't know, a boy, he ran off.

Well, this boy, was he a servant, a page?

Well, this boy, was he a servant, a page?

I don't know. He was just a boy.

I don't know. He was just a boy.

I must go and see Mrs Trenchard.

I must go and see Mrs Trenchard.

There is something else I want you to know.

There is something else I want you to know.

I'm going to have a child.

Oh, my dear.

Are you certain?

- Are you certain? - Quite.

But you must go to Mother.

But you must go to Mother.

May I tell her?

Of course. Come...

Mr Trenchard?

Hah. A happy chance brings us here.

Hah. A happy chance brings us here.

John Bellasis. We met at my aunt's soiree.

John Bellasis. We met at my aunt's soiree.

Yes, I know who you are. What are you doing in this stinking hole?

Yes, I know who you are. What are you doing in this stinking hole?

Well, I use it to meet people and, erm... well, now I've met you.

Well, I use it to meet people and, erm... well, now I've met you.

Well, I use it to meet people and, erm... well, now I've met you.

Can I buy you a drink?

Can I buy you a drink?

Brandy and soda?

Tell me, do you know the name Charles Pope?

Tell me, do you know the name Charles Pope?

If I hear it one more time...

Oh, you don't like him, then?

I hate the very ground he walks on!

I hate the very ground he walks on!

Hm.

I should like to teach him a lesson he'll never forget.

I should like to teach him a lesson he'll never forget.

And I'd certainly like to help you.

Would you? Because you could help me a lot...

Would you? Because you could help me a lot...

..if you have a mind to.

But these are copies, of course. I know.

But these are copies, of course. I know.

I have the originals.

When did you get those?

When did you get those?

Jane Croft, Sophia's maid, came here when you were in Manchester.

Jane Croft, Sophia's maid, came here when you were in Manchester.

Jane Croft, Sophia's maid, came here when you were in Manchester.

She brought them with her.

She wanted me to have them before she left for America.

She wanted me to have them before she left for America.

They're only Sophia's false marriage papers.

They're only Sophia's false marriage papers.

Or am I missing something?

Or am I missing something?

You won't have seen this one.

You won't have seen this one.

It's in a different hand.

Whoever wrote it was making notes

Whoever wrote it was making notes

on the validity of the marriage for someone.

On the validity of the marriage for someone.

But this is not a copy?

Not that page. And the writer says the wedding was not a sham.

Not that page. And the writer says the wedding was not a sham.

Not that page. And the writer says the wedding was not a sham.

Sophia was Lady Bellasis when she died. Charles is legitimate.

Sophia was Lady Bellasis when she died. Charles is legitimate.

Sophia was Lady Bellasis when she died. Charles is legitimate.

Then... Edmund was an honourable man.

Then... Edmund was an honourable man.

Then... Edmund was an honourable man.

We have defamed him wrongly for so many years. How cruel we've been.

We have defamed him wrongly for so many years. How cruel we've been.

We have defamed him wrongly for so many years. How cruel we've been.

But I know this writing...

But I know this writing...

KNOCK

Are you, er...

Are you ready for me, ma'am? I was...

Are you ready for me, ma'am? I was...

Where did you get those? How did you find them!

Where did you get those? How did you find them!

Will you tell us about them, Ellis?

I don't know nothing, ma'am.

Ellis, if there is anything you can say to diminish your guilt,

Ellis, if there is anything you can say to diminish your guilt,

now is the time to say it.

It was Mr Turton, sir.

It was him what found them in Miss Croft's bag and he made the copies.

It was him what found them in Miss Croft's bag and he made the copies.

It was him what found them in Miss Croft's bag and he made the copies.

I said I knew the writing.

I'm ever so sorry, ma'am. If I'd known it might hurt you,

I'm ever so sorry, ma'am. If I'd known it might hurt you,

I'd never have gone near the whole business.

I'd never have gone near the whole business.

You watched Turton make copies of Miss Sophia's letters,

You watched Turton make copies of Miss Sophia's letters,

yet you never thought it might hurt me?

I know I've lost my place, sir, but I'm not a bad woman.

I know I've lost my place, sir, but I'm not a bad woman.

You're not a very good one.

I've been weak. It's true.

I've been weak. It's true.

If I have no reference, I'll starve.

If I have no reference, I'll starve.

So, if we give you a reference,

So, if we give you a reference,

you will tell us who asked for them to be copied. Is that right?

You will tell us who asked for them to be copied. Is that right?

You will tell us who asked for them to be copied. Is that right?

Very well, we accept your terms. Do we?

Very well, we accept your terms. Do we?

Mr Turton made the copies for Mr John Bellasis, sir.

Mr Turton made the copies for Mr John Bellasis, sir.

Course it was John Bellasis!

And of course the first thing he would look into

And of course the first thing he would look into

would be the clergyman that married them, Richard Bouverie.

Would be the clergyman that married them, Richard Bouverie.

Which is what we should have done 20 years ago.

Which is what we should have done 20 years ago.

How could we? We didn't know his name.

How could we? We didn't know his name.

What was your role in all of this?

Mr Turton made me take the copies round to Mr Bellasis' rooms.

Mr Turton made me take the copies round to Mr Bellasis' rooms.

Very well.

You may stay the night here, but you'll go tomorrow,

You may stay the night here, but you'll go tomorrow,

You may stay the night here, but you'll go tomorrow,

with your reference.

With your reference.

Stay silent till we're certain it's legal.

Stay silent till we're certain it's legal.

I don't want to raise hopes only to dash them down.

I don't want to raise hopes only to dash them down.

But why did Mr Bellasis let the proof out of his care?

But why did Mr Bellasis let the proof out of his care?

Why not burn it? And who was the mystery boy?

Why not burn it? And who was the mystery boy?

There's something else.

It slipped my mind for a moment, but you'll be pleased.

It slipped my mind for a moment, but you'll be pleased.

Susan is pregnant.

Is she really?

Hm, eleven years with Oliver and nothing. What could have changed?

Hm, eleven years with Oliver and nothing. What could have changed?

Hm, eleven years with Oliver and nothing. What could have changed?

Has Father told you?

He has. Congratulations.

Go on! Give her a kiss!

Oliver may be a while. He'd only just got home when I came down.

Oliver may be a while. He'd only just got home when I came down.

Hm. We can wait.

Hm. We can wait.

James, have you spoken to Turton?

James, have you spoken to Turton?

I thought I'd leave it till after dinner. Or is that cowardly?

I thought I'd leave it till after dinner. Or is that cowardly?

He should hear it from you and not from Ellis, if it isn't too late.

He should hear it from you and not from Ellis, if it isn't too late.

Oh, I'll, erm... I'll look out a bottle of champagne

Oh, I'll, erm... I'll look out a bottle of champagne

while I'm down there.

Why did John Bellasis give you those papers?

Why did John Bellasis give you those papers?

He didn't. I took them.

He didn't. I took them.

May I ask why?

He said they contained his ruin.

He said they contained his ruin.

And you want that? Very much.

And you want that? Very much.

Why did you want to harm Mr Bellasis...

Why did you want to harm Mr Bellasis...

..if you were lovers?

I didn't at first. I wanted to divorce Oliver and marry John.

I didn't at first. I wanted to divorce Oliver and marry John.

I didn't at first. I wanted to divorce Oliver and marry John.

What was his answer?

He laughed in my face.

He laughed in my face.

I see.

Well, at least we know you aren't barren.

Well, at least we know you aren't barren.

That must be a relief, albeit a complicated one.

That must be a relief, albeit a complicated one.

You want to stay with Oliver now that your escape route

You want to stay with Oliver now that your escape route

with John Bellasis has been cut off?

Yes, I'd like to stay.

Yes, I'd like to stay.

Will Oliver know the child is not his?

Will Oliver know the child is not his?

He'll know.

But leave Oliver to me.

James must never know.

This baby will be his grandchild

- This baby will be his grandchild - and he must never even suspect anything else.

And he must never even suspect anything else.

I agree.

I'll help you, on one condition. You will live at Glanville.

I'll help you, on one condition. You will live at Glanville.

I'll help you, on one condition. You will live at Glanville.

Live there?

If you agree, I will keep your secret.

Oliver will never be happy in the career that James has mapped out

Oliver will never be happy in the career that James has mapped out

for him, very well, let him be a country gentleman.

For him, very well, let him be a country gentleman.

Can I come back for the season?

You will come here for two months every year.

You will come here for two months every year.

Although I think you will enjoy county life once you enter into it.

Although I think you will enjoy county life once you enter into it.

Although I think you will enjoy county life once you enter into it.

Oliver must not suspect you know the truth.

Oliver must not suspect you know the truth.

Only then will he be able to salvage his dignity.

Only then will he be able to salvage his dignity.

DOOR OPENS

You have my word.

Your word on what?

That they will have Glanville. A child must grow up in the country.

That they will have Glanville. A child must grow up in the country.

Hurrah! My dearest boy! Many congratulations!

Hurrah! My dearest boy! Many congratulations!

Susan and I have been talking

and you are to have Glanville as your own.

And you are to have Glanville as your own.

You will give up your London work and retire to Somerset.

You will give up your London work and retire to Somerset.

What's this? Why not?

What's this? Why not?

Oliver is born to be a squire, not a businessman.

Oliver is born to be a squire, not a businessman.

Your mother is right. A child should grow up in the country.

Your mother is right. A child should grow up in the country.

- Your mother is right. A child should grow up in the country. - A child?

We needn't keep it quiet any longer, my dearest one.

We needn't keep it quiet any longer, my dearest one.

I've told them.

Say nothing. We'll talk later.

Say nothing. We'll talk later.

If you speak now we may lose everything.

If you speak now we may lose everything.

Be silent...

I beg you.

I beg you.

Here, drink up.

Margaux. The best he's got. There's more if we want it.

Margaux. The best he's got. There's more if we want it.

Margaux. The best he's got. There's more if we want it.

Of course, Mrs Oliver's to blame.

Of course, Mrs Oliver's to blame.

Miss Speer said a boy just pushed the papers into her hand.

Miss Speer said a boy just pushed the papers into her hand.

What was she supposed to do?

Never mind that "boy." She took them, stole them from Mr Bellasis.

Never mind that "boy." She took them, stole them from Mr Bellasis.

Never mind that "boy." She took them, stole them from Mr Bellasis.

Mrs Oliver is no better than she ought to be.

Mrs Oliver is no better than she ought to be.

Why do you think she's pregnant after eleven years with Mr Oliver

Why do you think she's pregnant after eleven years with Mr Oliver

and nothing to show for it?

How do you know she's pregnant?

Oh, never question a lady's maid.

Oh, I see.

Oh, I see.

Is there anything there for us, Miss Ellis?

Is there anything there for us, Miss Ellis?

Anything that might prove useful?

Anything that might prove useful?

We'll get nothing from Mr Bellasis.

What would he care if all the world knew her for a slut?

What would he care if all the world knew her for a slut?

But she might pay to keep it quiet. I don't think so.

But she might pay to keep it quiet. I don't think so.

What are you doing there, Miss Speer? Are you spying on us?

What are you doing there, Miss Speer? Are you spying on us?

Excuse me, Mr Turton, you are not the butler now.

Excuse me, Mr Turton, you are not the butler now.

You have been sacked.

So don't think I'll take any more of your orders, cos I won't.

So don't think I'll take any more of your orders, cos I won't.

You watch your tongue!

No! Cos I don't feel like it.

And if you ever approach Mrs Oliver by letter or word,

And if you ever approach Mrs Oliver by letter or word,

I will report you to the Peelers... Why? What have I done?

I will report you to the Peelers... Why? What have I done?

Stealing and selling food with Mrs Babbage?

Stealing and selling food with Mrs Babbage?

And with theft on your record there's no more work as servants,

And with theft on your record there's no more work as servants,

not for the rest of your lives.

I'm going to bed. She'll get rid of you. You know too much.

I'm going to bed. She'll get rid of you. You know too much.

She won't want that hanging around her in years to come.

She won't want that hanging around her in years to come.

Maybe you're right.

But when I go, I'll do it with a sack of gold and a reference

But when I go, I'll do it with a sack of gold and a reference

But when I go, I'll do it with a sack of gold and a reference

that will get me a job in Buckingham Palace.

That will get me a job in Buckingham Palace.

Rest easy, Miss Speer. You will never hear from me again.

Rest easy, Miss Speer. You will never hear from me again.

You win, you evil baggage.

You win, you evil baggage.

Whose is it?

Oliver, your wife is pregnant. Your parents are happy.

Oliver, your wife is pregnant. Your parents are happy.

The life you want is yours for the taking.

The life you want is yours for the taking.

You mean I'm to accept it?

And am I to accept your lover, too?

Who is he? Will he join us for dinner?

Who is he? Will he join us for dinner?

I'll not say his name, now or ever, but I won't see him again.

I'll not say his name, now or ever, but I won't see him again.

I'll not say his name, now or ever, but I won't see him again.

You have my word.

Your word?

Aren't you at least going to say you're sorry?

But I'm not sorry, Oliver. I've done what I set out to do.

But I'm not sorry, Oliver. I've done what I set out to do.

I'm pregnant with our child.

You're not telling me that this was deliberate?

Have you ever known me to be impetuous?

Have you ever known me to be impetuous?

And it was all because I could not make you pregnant?

And it was all because I could not make you pregnant?

You've been trying for 11 years, Oliver.

You're about to have an heir.

Would you really want to give your life to Glanville

Would you really want to give your life to Glanville

if you had no-one to hand it over to? I want my own child.

If you had no-one to hand it over to? I want my own child.

Which I shall give you.

Which I shall give you.

If I hadn't done what I've done,

you'd be childless to the end of your days.

You'd be childless to the end of your days.

You'll be a gentleman now, Oliver, a real one.

You'll be a gentleman now, Oliver, a real one.

You'll have a fortune to spend

and you won't have to soil your hands with making it.

And you won't have to soil your hands with making it.

You can teach our child to ride, to swim, to fish.

You can teach our child to ride, to swim, to fish.

You can teach our child to ride, to swim, to fish.

If you want to be a father, Oliver, this is the only way.

If you want to be a father, Oliver, this is the only way.

If you want to be a father, Oliver, this is the only way.

So you see, Lady Brockenhurst, I believe I owe you an apology.

So you see, Lady Brockenhurst, I believe I owe you an apology.

Edmund was honourable after all!

Edmund was honourable after all!

And Charles knows nothing?

Nothing.

Lord Brockenhurst is coming up to London tomorrow,

Lord Brockenhurst is coming up to London tomorrow,

so let us have dinner here.

So let us have dinner here.

And we'll tell Charles the truth together.

And we'll tell Charles the truth together.

And Lady Maria?

And Lady Maria?

Is with her mother.

Lord Templemore, her brother, arrived from Ireland last night.

Lord Templemore, her brother, arrived from Ireland last night.

She's gone to ask for his help.

I am tempted to send a note saying no persuasion will now be necessary.

I am tempted to send a note saying no persuasion will now be necessary.

Perhaps they must play it out.

Perhaps they must play it out.

I won't change my mind. I'd like to walk down the aisle on your arm,

I won't change my mind. I'd like to walk down the aisle on your arm,

I won't change my mind. I'd like to walk down the aisle on your arm,

but the truth of it is I will marry Charles Pope and no-one else.

But the truth of it is I will marry Charles Pope and no-one else.

But the truth of it is I will marry Charles Pope and no-one else.

Maria has thrown away her chance.

Maria has thrown away her chance.

Mama, I have written to John. It is over. Let it go.

Mama, I have written to John. It is over. Let it go.

Instead, you have chosen a man who is a bastard and a tradesman.

Instead, you have chosen a man who is a bastard and a tradesman.

Instead, you have chosen a man who is a bastard and a tradesman.

You'll like him immensely.

I have a proposition.

I'll take you with me back to Ireland for a few months

I'll take you with me back to Ireland for a few months

and we will see if your decision stands the test of time.

And we will see if your decision stands the test of time.

And we will see if your decision stands the test of time.

You can't be against me.

You can't be against me.

Not after all we've been through...

Not after all we've been through...

Marrying beneath yourself is no guarantee of happiness, you know.

Marrying beneath yourself is no guarantee of happiness, you know.

And you can hardly expect us to rejoice in this stranger

And you can hardly expect us to rejoice in this stranger

And you can hardly expect us to rejoice in this stranger

who has stolen your future.

He hasn't stolen it.

He hasn't stolen it.

I have given my future to him quite freely.

I have given my future to him quite freely.

DOOR OPENS

DOOR OPENS

Not bad news, I hope, sir.

Oh, no. No, not news at all, since I knew it was coming.

Oh, no. No, not news at all, since I knew it was coming.

Oh, no. No, not news at all, since I knew it was coming.

I'm a free man again, Roger.

I'm a free man again, Roger.

I love where I choose.

I love where I choose.

No change there, then, sir.

No change there, then, sir.

Yeah.

Fetch your coat, Roger. I've got a job for you.

Fetch your coat, Roger. I've got a job for you.

But when I dismiss you, come straight back here.

If I am not in my bed by eight tomorrow morning,

If I am not in my bed by eight tomorrow morning,

well, then you may start to make enquiries as to my whereabouts.

Well, then you may start to make enquiries as to my whereabouts.

Where must I look, sir?

You'll like her very much, Mother.

I'm sure I will, if you have chosen her.

I'm sure I will, if you have chosen her.

Things are not quite settled yet.

Things are not quite settled yet.

Why not, if she's the one?

Why not, if she's the one?

Her mother does not approve.

Then she's a very stupid woman.

Lady Templemore has her reasons.

Lady Templemore has her reasons.

Why is her name Templemore if the girl is called Grey?

Why is her name Templemore if the girl is called Grey?

Her late husband's title was Templemore.

Her late husband's title was Templemore.

Lord Templemore?

The Earl of Templemore, to be exact.

The Earl of Templemore, to be exact.

Must you go to this meeting tonight? I wish you wouldn't.

Must you go to this meeting tonight? I wish you wouldn't.

It's an odd business.

I'm not on good terms with Oliver Trenchard, which upsets his father.

I'm not on good terms with Oliver Trenchard, which upsets his father.

Now I have a chance to patch things up and I must take it.

Now I have a chance to patch things up and I must take it.

Please don't stay any longer than you have to.

Please don't stay any longer than you have to.

I won't. And I'll escort you to our lodgings

I won't. And I'll escort you to our lodgings

and make sure you're safe in bed before I go.

And make sure you're safe in bed before I go.

Do you know Charles Pope's address?

That's an odd question from you.

Do you?

No.

His mother's come to live with him so he's moved to gain more space.

His mother's come to live with him so he's moved to gain more space.

Somewhere in Holborn, I think.

Why?

No reason.

I think there is a reason.

Oliver, can you please come with me?

I don't understand. What was Mr Bellasis' intention?

I don't understand. What was Mr Bellasis' intention?

He wanted me to write a note to Pope, asking to meet him.

He wanted me to write a note to Pope, asking to meet him.

Bellasis thought he'd agree to please you.

Bellasis thought he'd agree to please you.

It would please me?

He knew you were unhappy that I'd taken against your protege.

He knew you were unhappy that I'd taken against your protege.

Why didn't he write the note?

He thought Pope would know my hand

after he'd spent time at your office.

Anyway, I wrote what he wanted, had a drink and left.

Anyway, I wrote what he wanted, had a drink and left.

This is very serious.

It was only a... Only a letter to lure Charles to a place

It was only a... Only a letter to lure Charles to a place

where he might be beaten up or worse by thugs!

I told you, I was drunk.

But not too drunk to hold a pen, by God! When was this meeting to be?

But not too drunk to hold a pen, by God! When was this meeting to be?

But not too drunk to hold a pen, by God! When was this meeting to be?

That's the thing. I think it was this evening. Late.

That's the thing. I think it was this evening. Late.

You think?

I told you I was drunk. Where was he to meet you, or rather, Bellasis?

I told you I was drunk. Where was he to meet you, or rather, Bellasis?

I can't remember. It was at a public house in the city. Morris!

I can't remember. It was at a public house in the city. Morris!

The Black Bird, The Black Swan?

Tell Quirk to get the carriage and bring it round at once!

Tell Quirk to get the carriage and bring it round at once!

Of course, sir! Right away, sir!

To go where? You don't know Pope's address

and I can't recall where the meeting was to be.

We'll go to his office. If it's already happened and he's hurt,

We'll go to his office. If it's already happened and he's hurt,

I will never forgive you. If it hasn't happened yet, we'll warn him,

I will never forgive you. If it hasn't happened yet, we'll warn him,

even if we have to wait all night. Meanwhile, try to remember.

Even if we have to wait all night. Meanwhile, try to remember.

I know it was in the City.

Bellasis said he would be able to walk there from his place of work.

Bellasis said he would be able to walk there from his place of work.

Get your coat.

Father, I'm sorry.

Not sorry enough! You have delivered him into the hands of a man

Not sorry enough! You have delivered him into the hands of a man

who must wish him dead! You exaggerate.

Who must wish him dead! You exaggerate.

I assure you I do not!

DOGS BARK, HUBBUB

DOGS BARK, HUBBUB

Can I help you, sir?

A jug of ale.

Charles Pope?

I am he.

Come with me.

Who are you, sir?

Mr Trenchard sent me. You are here to meet him, are you not?

Mr Trenchard sent me. You are here to meet him, are you not?

I am. Then do as I say and come with me.

I am. Then do as I say and come with me.

Here you are, sir.

I thought Reggie would be on my side.

I thought Reggie would be on my side.

He will be soon.

But I'll always doubt his motives. I suppose Charles still knows nothing?

But I'll always doubt his motives. I suppose Charles still knows nothing?

But I'll always doubt his motives. I suppose Charles still knows nothing?

Mr Trenchard would not allow him to be told

Mr Trenchard would not allow him to be told

until everything had been checked by lawyers. I dare say it's sensible.

Until everything had been checked by lawyers. I dare say it's sensible.

Until everything had been checked by lawyers. I dare say it's sensible.

Charles thinks that Mr Trenchard has some fine qualities. He admires him.

Charles thinks that Mr Trenchard has some fine qualities. He admires him.

Charles thinks that Mr Trenchard has some fine qualities. He admires him.

I will strive to do the same.

I like his wife.

I agree. I quite like the wife.

I like that your son had the courage to swim against the tide

I like that your son had the courage to swim against the tide

in his choice of wife.

Then again, was Sophia Trenchard an adventuress,

Then again, was Sophia Trenchard an adventuress,

prodded by her snobbish father to reach above her station?

Prodded by her snobbish father to reach above her station?

Was Edmund "caught"?

What does it matter? You know I'd have married Charles anyway?

What does it matter? You know I'd have married Charles anyway?

What does it matter? You know I'd have married Charles anyway?

You should have told me before now.

You should have told me before now.

When we meet Charles, you will say nothing of all this.

When we meet Charles, you will say nothing of all this.

I'll be silent. But whether he turns out well born or a bastard,

I'll be silent. But whether he turns out well born or a bastard,

he is still my nephew and you should have told me.

He is still my nephew and you should have told me.

We worried about Sophia's reputation.

We worried about Sophia's reputation.

Do you think I could not have kept silent to protect my sister's name?

Do you think I could not have kept silent to protect my sister's name?

Now I'm the one who's sorry.

Mr Pope had an engagement this evening.

A message came earlier. But I could not tell you where it was to be.

A message came earlier. But I could not tell you where it was to be.

This message, did he say who it was from?

No, but he seemed glad.

He mentioned something about mending what was broken...

He mentioned something about mending what was broken...

He gave no clue as to where this meeting might take place?

He gave no clue as to where this meeting might take place?

We know it was near here.

I think you're right, sir.

He took his mother home after dinner and he meant to walk from there.

He took his mother home after dinner and he meant to walk from there.

He said something about its being near the river.

He said something about its being near the river.

My God!

Wait-wait a minute.

Do you know of a pub nearby called the Black Bird or something like it?

Do you know of a pub nearby called the Black Bird or something like it?

Do you know of a pub nearby called the Black Bird or something like it?

There's the Black Raven, sir, on All Hallows Lane. That's it!

There's the Black Raven, sir, on All Hallows Lane. That's it!

All Hallows Lane.

Come and instruct our coachman. It's easy enough to explain.

Come and instruct our coachman. It's easy enough to explain.

Come down!

I'm going to bed.

Good night, my dear.

Won't you come too?

No, I'll wait for James and Oliver to return.

No, I'll wait for James and Oliver to return.

Don't feel uneasy. I'm sure Father will have made everything right.

Don't feel uneasy. I'm sure Father will have made everything right.

Don't feel uneasy. I'm sure Father will have made everything right.

I'm afraid I am uneasy, so I would not sleep.

I'm afraid I am uneasy, so I would not sleep.

I might as well wait to know the worst.

I might as well wait to know the worst.

DOG HOWLS

DOGS BARK

Wait! I will go no further, sir,

Wait! I will go no further, sir,

unless you tell me who you are and what you want with me.

Unless you tell me who you are and what you want with me.

My dear fellow. I am so sorry.

My dear fellow. I am so sorry.

I had to get you out of that pit of iniquity.

I had to get you out of that pit of iniquity.

I thought you wouldn't care to linger there yourself.

I thought you wouldn't care to linger there yourself.

Roger, thank you. You may go.

Roger, thank you. You may go.

Mr Bellasis?

Yeah.

What are you doing here? And where is Oliver Trenchard,

What are you doing here? And where is Oliver Trenchard,

as you know it's him I came to see? Yes, me, too.

As you know it's him I came to see? Yes, me, too.

Oliver sent a message saying that I was to find you first

Oliver sent a message saying that I was to find you first

and then bring you to him, but...

..why did he choose this godforsaken hellhole?

..why did he choose this godforsaken hellhole?

He may have thought it was convenient for me.

He may have thought it was convenient for me.

Ah. You remember my office is nearby.

Yes, of course. That must be it.

Yes, of course. That must be it.

I don't understand. Trenchard and I have a private matter to resolve,

I don't understand. Trenchard and I have a private matter to resolve,

but what is your part in it?

I can only assume he wants us to reconcile, too. You and me.

I can only assume he wants us to reconcile, too. You and me.

I was not aware we had a quarrel.

Yes, I'm afraid we do have a quarrel.

Then I hope we may resolve it.

Then I hope we may resolve it.

Ah. Alas, we cannot.

Ah. Alas, we cannot.

Since the only resolution depends upon your...

Since the only resolution depends upon your...

Since the only resolution depends upon your...

On my what?

On your death.

GRUNTING

Where is he? What have you done?

Where is he? What have you done?

Where is who? What are you talking about? What might I have done?

Where is who? What are you talking about? What might I have done?

Where is who? What are you talking about? What might I have done?

Help!

GASPS

GASPS

Leave them! Let them go. Let them both go! What?

Leave them! Let them go. Let them both go! What?

Your father's had a good life, but let him go now.

Your father's had a good life, but let him go now.

Then you will have a great inheritance and so will I.

Then you will have a great inheritance and so will I.

He's an old man. You know it's for the best. It won't take long.

He's an old man. You know it's for the best. It won't take long.

He's an old man. You know it's for the best. It won't take long.

You devil! Get away from me!

You devil! Get away from me!

GASPS What's 'appened?

GASPS What's 'appened?

Quick, get a rope.

Quick, get a rope.

Wrap it round ya!

Wrap it round ya!

All right boys, heave!

All right boys, heave!

Heave!

CHOKING

Oliver...

Don't thank me! Whatever you do... don't thank me!

Don't thank me! Whatever you do... don't thank me!

Don't thank me! Whatever you do... don't thank me!

Wake up, ma'am. You must come down at once. There's been an accident.

Wake up, ma'am. You must come down at once. There's been an accident.

What?

Drink this, and then you must all go straight to bed.

Drink this, and then you must all go straight to bed.

We can talk about it in the morning.

But why would John Bellasis want to kill me?

We are nothing to each other. It makes no sense.

We are nothing to each other. It makes no sense.

We'll discuss it tomorrow. Morris, help Mr Oliver.

We'll discuss it tomorrow. Morris, help Mr Oliver.

And, er, Myles, take Mr Pope to the Oak Room.

And, er, Myles, take Mr Pope to the Oak Room.

Borrow one of Mr Trenchard's night shirts.

Borrow one of Mr Trenchard's night shirts.

Oliver saved us both. I was going under for the third time.

Oliver saved us both. I was going under for the third time.

Oliver saved us both. I was going under for the third time.

Then God bless him for a loyal son.

Then God bless him for a loyal son.

KNOCK

Speer woke me with the news.

Why didn't you look in?

Are you all right?

They tell me you're the hero of the hour.

They tell me you're the hero of the hour.

HE SCOFFS

I am not. I am worthless.

I am not. I am worthless.

My darling...

What is it?

I can't go through with it - your plan for our new life.

I can't go through with it - your plan for our new life.

I can't go through with it - your plan for our new life.

Why not?

Because I'm not worthy.

I am an unworthy son.

I am an unworthy son.

I do not deserve to be a father.

I do not deserve to be a father.

Not worthy? When you saved your own father's life?

Not worthy? When you saved your own father's life?

Not worthy? When you saved your own father's life?

I hesitated.

That demon Bellasis whispered poison in my ear and I held back.

That demon Bellasis whispered poison in my ear and I held back.

That demon Bellasis whispered poison in my ear and I held back.

Oliver, Christ was tempted.

Oliver, Christ was tempted.

Every one of us is tempted at some point.

Every one of us is tempted at some point.

What matters is not the temptation, but the fact that you conquered it.

What matters is not the temptation, but the fact that you conquered it.

What matters is not the temptation, but the fact that you conquered it.

Do you think so?

Do you think so?

I know so.

I know so.

You conquered and I am even prouder than I was before.

You conquered and I am even prouder than I was before.

You conquered and I am even prouder than I was before.

But it's our secret?

We have a box of secrets, you and I,

We have a box of secrets, you and I,

and together, we will keep it locked.

And together, we will keep it locked.

And together, we will keep it locked.

So this is why John has left us.

So this is why John has left us.

He must have known. Caroline may have written to him as well,

He must have known. Caroline may have written to him as well,

to tell him first. It would be only fair.

To tell him first. It would be only fair.

Fair! When did Caroline ever do anything fair?

Fair! When did Caroline ever do anything fair?

Well, this is the end, my dear.

Well, this is the end, my dear.

From now on, we're just a penniless side-show.

From now on, we're just a penniless side-show.

She says they'll pay your debts.

She says they'll pay your debts.

What?

It will be the last time, but they will pay them.

It will be the last time, but they will pay them.

If you tell them the sum in its entirety.

If you tell them the sum in its entirety.

Please be honest with them, for my sake.

Please be honest with them, for my sake.

Of course. Of course. Don't you see?

If-if they give me the money I can keep the lenders quiet

If-if they give me the money I can keep the lenders quiet

with half and do what I like with the rest. Oh, Stephen...

with half and do what I like with the rest. Oh, Stephen...

No, no, that would work. And I'd be back in the game.

No, no, that would work. And I'd be back in the game.

Don't you see that?

Do you think John will get in touch to tell us where he is?

Do you think John will get in touch to tell us where he is?

Do you think John will get in touch to tell us where he is?

How should I know? I suppose it all makes sense at last,

How should I know? I suppose it all makes sense at last,

why Caroline made such a fuss of Mr Pope.

Why Caroline made such a fuss of Mr Pope.

If he is the legitimate heir, why has he been hidden away since birth?

If he is the legitimate heir, why has he been hidden away since birth?

We know nothing.

Nothing!

Except that John is gone...

..and he won't be back.

I'm going up.

Mr Bellasis has left, sir, lock, stock and barrel.

Mr Bellasis has left, sir, lock, stock and barrel.

Mr Bellasis has left, sir, lock, stock and barrel.

His trunks were loaded up in the small hours

and taken by his man to the station.

Do you know which station?

I couldn't say, sir. But I got the impression he won't be coming back.

I couldn't say, sir. But I got the impression he won't be coming back.

WEEPING

Well...

I hope he spends it sensibly.

I hope he spends it sensibly.

'And there you have it, '

Charles Pope will be the next Earl of Brockenhurst!

Charles Pope will be the next Earl of Brockenhurst!

My dearest boy! We are blessed!

My dearest boy! We are blessed!

I thought we were cursed, but we are blessed after all!

I thought we were cursed, but we are blessed after all!

We are.

But how long have you known this?

But how long have you known this?

James felt we should not speak

until everything had been checked by the lawyers.

Until everything had been checked by the lawyers.

And now it has been.

So, all our lives have changed.

So, all our lives have changed.

All our lives are quite changed. How do you feel, Charles?

All our lives are quite changed. How do you feel, Charles?

Foolish, mostly, that I never even guessed a blood connection,

Foolish, mostly, that I never even guessed a blood connection,

Foolish, mostly, that I never even guessed a blood connection,

never mind the rest.

Never mind the rest.

I always wondered why a successful builder and a great lady

I always wondered why a successful builder and a great lady

should want to help an obscure young man make his way in the world,

should want to help an obscure young man make his way in the world,

but I could never fathom the reason.

But I could never fathom the reason.

Why would you?

And you couldn't have guessed you were the heir, none of us did.

And you couldn't have guessed you were the heir, none of us did.

Maybe not, but I should have guessed something.

Maybe not, but I should have guessed something.

So, are you Viscount Bellasis now?

As soon as the Committee of Privileges has ratified its verdict,

As soon as the Committee of Privileges has ratified its verdict,

he will be. How astonishing!

I can scarcely believe it.

I can scarcely believe it.

Mama? Have you nothing to say?

Mama? Have you nothing to say?

Only to say I was bewildered by our summons,

Only to say I was bewildered by our summons,

but I feel now I have been rewarded for my earlier tolerance.

But I feel now I have been rewarded for my earlier tolerance.

But I feel now I have been rewarded for my earlier tolerance.

And so I do not need to spend six months at Castle Grey?

And so I do not need to spend six months at Castle Grey?

And so I do not need to spend six months at Castle Grey?

Reggie?

Yes, Reggie. Am I no longer to pack and return to Ireland with you?

Yes, Reggie. Am I no longer to pack and return to Ireland with you?

Yes, Reggie. Am I no longer to pack and return to Ireland with you?

All I can say is that I'm very glad to welcome into the family

All I can say is that I'm very glad to welcome into the family

a man with a head for business,

a gift the Greys have not boasted since the Middle Ages.

A gift the Greys have not boasted since the Middle Ages.

You're not going to go on with your business? Oh, but I will, sir,

You're not going to go on with your business? Oh, but I will, sir,

I'm afraid to say.

You won't get him to stop working.

You might as well tell a fish not to swim, or a bird not to fly.

You might as well tell a fish not to swim, or a bird not to fly.

Brava! Well said!

Brava! Well said!

I give you my dear mother, Mrs Pope.

I give you my dear mother, Mrs Pope.

I give you my dear mother, Mrs Pope.

ALL: Mrs Pope.

Well, it hasn't been an entirely smooth journey,

Well, it hasn't been an entirely smooth journey,

but we have reached a good destination.

But we have reached a good destination.

None of which settles the question of my nephew, John.

None of which settles the question of my nephew, John.

What are we to do with him? If he's charged, he might hang!

What are we to do with him? If he's charged, he might hang!

He would hang!

Charles? What do you say? You were his intended victim?

Charles? What do you say? You were his intended victim?

His life was one of great expectations.

His life was one of great expectations.

Is it any wonder he lost his reason when they were taken from him?

Is it any wonder he lost his reason when they were taken from him?

That's very generous.

But what should we do?

Give him a pension, enough for him to keep alive.

Give him a pension, enough for him to keep alive.

Surely not!

And make him stay away.

That's it! England, Scotland,

Ireland and Wales should be free of him?

Ireland and Wales should be free of him?

Let him roam the Continent for a resting place.

Let him roam the Continent for a resting place.

You gentlemen have kinder hearts than I do.

You gentlemen have kinder hearts than I do.

Il pleut, Monsieur. It is, er, raining.

Il pleut, Monsieur. It is, er, raining.

Then I'll run.

BELLS RING

BELLS RING

They make a wonderful couple, Lady Templemore.

They make a wonderful couple, Lady Templemore.

Or should I call you Corinne now?

I think it is always nice to leave some treats for another time.

I think it is always nice to leave some treats for another time.

Isn't it a relief to be married?

Now India and everything else beckons and no-one can stop us.

Now India and everything else beckons and no-one can stop us.

Together, we are invincible.

That's all right, then, for we will be together forever more.

That's all right, then, for we will be together forever more.

They're so well suited.

I don't know which of them wants to get more done.

I don't know which of them wants to get more done.

I agree. They're both in love with life.

I agree. They're both in love with life.

I agree. They're both in love with life.

Which is just as it should be.

Which is just as it should be.