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Thanks for your help.

Nothing I couldn't have handled among you, Mike. Of course you could. I could

see that.

Just fancied a bit of exercise, that's all.

Captain Baines.

Captain Burgess.

Not often I play cards for money, but when I do, I play square.

No one calls me a cheat and gets away with it. Even if it costs you a broken

arm?

All the same, you need to find your passion here.

He did some pearling, he said.

Aye.

There was this Dutchman.

He had a small catch and no money.

And as I had $200 at the time, we became partners.

Of course, everybody on the waterfront called me a fool.

What, for taking a chance?

There's a bit more to it than that.

You see, old Van Meer was fond of the bottle. And when he was drunk, he'd tell

stories of this lagoon he knew where you could pick up pearls the size of

pigeons' eggs.

He was on his B -mans, bit of a joke. Aye. Like the Caribbean.

Least a couple of hundred people there know where to find Morgan's treasure.

They're jokers, the lot of them. Well, this time it was no joke.

Three months later, we fell back with $40 ,000 worth of pearls aboard.

$40 ,000? Aye.

Old boy wanted me to go back for a second bite, but I said no.

Months later, he got hit by a hurricane.

Went down in the very lagoon where we'd been pearling.

Well, here's to lady luck.

Reckon I've had my fair share.

I reckon you have, too.

That's where you got the money to buy your own seamer? Aye.

She's small.

Not much to look at. But she's all mine. What's she called?

Black Pearl.

Mr. Dawkins, you're trying to ruin me.

Sir? At the exchange, I quoted 24 shillings and 10 pence a ton.

Now, here's my slip. Right?

Yes. Well, then how come that your clerk invoiced this cargo at 24 shillings and

a penny?

Oh, surely not, sir. Oh, sh... Surely, yes. Here it is, black and white.

Ninepence a ton short.

Now, you multiply that by a thousand tons and it comes to a lot of brass.

Yes, thirty -seven pounds, ten shillings.

I know I can do arithmetic, the point is, are there any more mistakes like

I'm sure this is an isolated case. Yes, well, I should hope so. You know, your

predecessor, Mr. Totman, used to check everything twice.

And once again, for a look... Mr. Needham... Yes, come in.

James, have I caused an inconvenience? No, no, Lettie, come on in.

The Dawkins here is just going.

You've upset him again.

More like he's upset me.

You know, I'll never be as good as old Topman.

Well, not while you go on treating him like an errand boy, you won't.

I should have gone to Belfast with Will, you know.

Oh, James, you promised you'd have a spell ashore.

Well, I'm here, aren't I? Both feet on dry land.

Ah, an evening every minute of it. No, no, no. Oh, a couple of weeks at home

you're bored already.

With the office?

With that house?

I sometimes wonder if you're bored with me.

Nay, let it.

Now, just a bit restless.

Oh, James.

You're one of the biggest ship owners in Liverpool.

Why can't you just relax and...

Well, enjoy the fruits of your success.

Look, if I was in steam, maybe I could.

But I'm in sail. I've got to fight for every cargo. I can't do that behind this

here desk.

Well, Daniel, still playing truant from Westminster?

I was told I'd find you here, Samuel.

Something wrong, uncle?

Oh, no, no, no. Just wanted to have a word, that's all.

I'm on my way to the station.

Yes? To meet William.

Oh.

Has Charlotte mentioned anything?

About William?

Yes.

No?

I see.

Well, I don't like betraying a confidant, Samuel, but I feel I have to,

sake. Go on.

William wrote a letter to Charlotte and your aunt Elizabeth gave it to her.

Of course, I have no idea what the letter said, but I do know that he

see her.

When was this?

Just before the christening.

Oh, that was over two weeks ago. Yes.

But obviously, I would hate there to be trouble between you and William, and I

shall make this known to him.

It was a noble gesture you made in marrying Charlotte. Hardly noble, uncle.

happen to love Charlotte. And I think I can keep my own house in order.

But thank you for the information.

Now, if you'll excuse me.

Charlotte, I'd like an answer.

The letter was addressed to me, Daniel. It was personal.

Personal, dammit! I'm your husband!

And you own me completely.

Is that what you mean?

No, I mean that this concerns us both.

No.

What you really mean is that you don't trust me.

I certainly don't trust William.

I'll not have him in this house.

Now, may I see that letter, please?

No.

I burnt it.

I see.

Do you intend seeing him?

No.

Then there's no more to be said, is there?

Why didn't you tell me that he'd written to you?

Well, I suppose I didn't wish to raise that particular ghost again.

Prospecting for gold?

William, I can hardly believe it. I wasn't very good at it.

But later, in Australia, at a place called Lightning Ridge, I made over a

thousand pounds opal mining.

And then a month after that, I lost every penny in one marvellous all -night

poker game. A thousand pounds? Oh, William, how could you? Well, my boy,

certainly seem to have lived life to the full.

That's what it's there for, isn't it, Father?

I think so.

I was given the opportunity to explore the world, and in the process, myself.

I'm grateful for that.

Well, the important thing is that your home's safe and sound.

And I give you fair warning, William, now that you are home, you're going to

my escort to every ball and swurry in the county, and I'm going to show you

quite unmercifully. I see.

Are you not to take part in this marathon, Father? Oh, no, your father

too much to occupy him in London.

The affairs of state weigh heavily on him, William, and he sometimes works

late into the night.

Don't you, Daniel?

I think it's time we went up to dress.

Oh, dear, and I just decided to have another sherry.

Would you mind, William?

No.

Don't let me delay you, Daniel.

How long has this been going on, Mama?

How long has what been going on? You and Father at Loggerheads.

Is it about me?

No.

Now, you mustn't concern yourself.

But I do.

We often quarrel, sometimes quite heatedly, you know that? Yes, but there

to be only coldness between you.

I'll see you at dinner, Mama.

You're supposed to be senior master of the Aeneid line.

Set an example to others.

And what do you do? Break an arm in a barroom brawl. It could have happened to

anyone. Well, it didn't, did it? It happened to you.

Two more runs left before this contract's completed. I know that.

Well, I'd best go myself.

Eh?

Well, I brought the ship back home, didn't I? I mean, there's no need for

go to Belfast. No, no, no, no, me mind's made up. Besides, this fella sure will

do you good.

You sure you're only thinking of me?

Well, of course I am. Besides, I might pick up a bit of business in Belfast.

You know, to sit behind that desk won't do you any harm. Eh?

Well, somebody's got to look after the shop.

What's wrong with your chief clerk? I mean, when you have Mr. Topman. Ah,

Topman. He was worth twice what this Dawkins is.

Well, I hate paperwork.

So do I, but it's got to be done.

Here. You're not expecting me to go on the floor of the exchange, are you?

of course I am. Among all them toppy -nosed owners?

We're not all toppy -nosed. Oh, no?

No. Luke, you smarten yourself up. Put on your best bib and tucker. You could

cut quite a figure in that exchange.

All the same, I reckon you're enjoying all this.

Luke, if you hadn't broken your arm, you wouldn't be in this position.

Well, if I've got to turn that ship around, I'd best get a move on.

Here you are.

Make yourself at home.

I'll see you when I get back. Here.

Good morning.

Would you tell your mistress that Mr. William Fraser has called to see her?

Sorry, sir. Mrs. Beneathen is not at home.

Of course she is.

I saw her at the window just now.

Yes, sir. But begging your pardon, she's not at home to you, sir.

Sorry, sir.

James, no.

Oh, look, it'll only be for a few days.

But there's three rooms yet to furnish. The men are coming tomorrow with the

patent books and the swatches. You promised you'd be here so we could

them together. We talked about it only yesterday.

Look, you don't want me. I'm no good at that sort of thing.

Why not a share?

She'll jump at the chance to spend him out, right?

Two months to shore, you said.

Get properly settled in the new house, you said.

Your words, James.

Well, can I help it if he's fool enough to go and break his arm? There are

plenty of other masters on the beach and you know it.

I may be, but look, I want to look over a couple of ships in Belfast. All this

fuss just for a few days.

Oh, you'd fuss soon enough if I let you down. What, all this? About a bit of

wallpaper? It's not just that, James, and well you know it. Well, what is it

then?

Is it...

It's just that I feel a bit lost without you these days, that's all.

And if that annoys you, I'm sorry.

Hey.

Let's get things packed.

Nineteen shillings a ton doesn't seem very high, Mr. Dunwoody.

Well, yes, I know the others are lowering their rates.

Well, look, just get the best price you can.

No,

I don't think I'll be in the office today, Mr. Dunwoody. I'll see you

Goodbye.

No peace and quiet for little Woody since you bought that thing.

Have you called to tell me how to run my business, James? No, no, I haven't. But

here, talking about business, you know that army contract I offered you?

500 pounds, I think. No, it was you who said 500 pounds, James. Ah, yes, well...

Anyway, I've handed the whole matter over to Mr Dunwoody.

Well, I don't want to talk to him. Luke, this is between you and me. You'll find

him at the exchange.

Luke, I'm just off to Belfast. What?

When you promised Letty you'd remain ashore for two months?

How did you know?

She told me.

Oh, now I suppose you've upset her again. No.

Well, she was a bit put out. Look, that's not what I've come to talk about.

I'm sure it's not.

You're always thinking of yourself, you are, James.

What are you on about now?

Letty.

Can't you see how unhappy she is? Letty unhappy?

Rubbish. Oh, well, perhaps unhappy is not the right word, but she's

dissatisfied, unfulfilled. She needs more in her life than that business.

How? Got me. She needs a child, James. No, she doesn't. I know she says she

doesn't. No.

We've spoken about it.

I said that the farmer wasn't going to put her through that again. Anyway, it's

none of your business.

Yes, it is.

James, I'm your sister.

Elizabeth, I don't want to... You're both bottling up your true feelings for

another. I don't want to talk about it. It's not the sort of thing you talk

about. Even between brother and sister.

I'm sorry, James.

I'm just trying to help.

Hi.

They say Dunwoody's at the exchange.

Well, let's go there then, then, then.

Hi. Time's cracking on.

Here, give my regards to Daniel.

Always assuming, of course, that you are still talking to one another.

I called at your house this morning, Samuel.

My house is forbidden to you, William, as well you know. Yes, yes, you made

quite clear in your letter.

Then don't attempt to force the issue.

I intend to see Charlotte, my son.

You have no right to detain her. You keep away from me and mine, Samuel.

if you persist, I shall damn well horse with you in public.

Don't worry.

Just off to Belfast. A little matter I want to clear up with you before I go.

Oh, yes, sir. Yes, it's this government contractor picked up transporting army

horses to the Sudan. I think my sister's had a word with you about it. Yes, yes,

she did mention it, sir. Yes, well, we more or less agreed that £500 would be

fair recompense for me trouble.

Oh, indeed, it would have been, sir.

What do you mean, would have been?

Well, if Khartoum hadn't fallen.

But now that we're evacuating the Sudan, the need for horses will diminish

rapidly. I'm afraid that cargo has very little value, sir.

Are you telling me now that you don't want it? Oh, no, I'll take it off your

hands, sir.

How much?

Well, you having no steamships of your own, sir, and you having signed a

contract that specifies a steamship, well, to save you any embarrassment,

we say a hundred pounds?

No, we shall not, sir. A hundred pounds.

You're getting too sharp, I ask. Don't worry.

Uncle?

Oh, William.

Are you back?

Um, just off the boat, master. Excuse me.

Well? Well, what?

Urgent, your majesty.

You want me to wave you goodbye or something?

Your arm hurting or something?

No way.

Because you're a sour as lemons, that's why.

Well, that's obvious.

I made a fast passage back from Belfast. Oh, I'm not going to go through all

that again, are we?

Do you think I wouldn't rather be at home with Lettie?

What's all this? It's so urgent, then.

Yeah.

Do you remember that contract I picked up beneath you?

One that you were going to offer your sister, you say?

Yes, yes. Well, I think we'd be better off with another line.

You should have no trouble placing it. In other words, the freezer line are not

interested. No, I mean you'll get a better price for it elsewhere.

Oh, what's right?

You're as sour as lemons.

Are you returning to the office this afternoon?

Why do you ask?

I thought you might care to go riding.

With you?

I think not, Daniel.

Oh, dammit, Elizabeth, just how long is this going on? Until either it no longer

hurts or until it no longer matters.

Elizabeth, if you want me to put on sackcloth and ashes and walk through the

streets of Liverpool, I'll do it. I don't wish you to do anything except

return to London.

I'll return to Westminster only when we've settled this matter.

And I'll go on telling you that Angela Taplow means nothing to me until at last

you believe it. Perhaps I'll finish these at the office.

Hello, who is that?

Oh, good Lord, what are you doing in Liverpool?

Mary, lay out my riding habit, please, and tell the groom to saddle up both my

horse and Sir Daniel's.

Angela, you know perfectly well why you shouldn't telephone me.

I am trying to save my marriage.

For heaven's sake, Angela, yes, of course I'll see you when I return to

but please try to understand it's very difficult to talk at the moment.

I've been reading the log again, Mr. Beale.

Captain Bates was right.

It makes good time, last trip.

Aye, we did.

Well, then we ought to told you to wait.

Well, told you to wait or no, we'll have to do better.

That will be, sir.

Well, if we don't, you'll never let me hear the last of it.

Make the best of this week while we've got it. Aye, aye, sir.

It's not right, Fletcher.

They don't allow women on the floor of the vaulting exchange, so I don't see

we should have them up here.

Nothing against it in the rules, old boy.

Of course there isn't.

Have you ever heard of a woman running a shipping line before?

You try getting the committee to make a new rule, Benson, you'll meet with

opposition.

Me, for one.

Never could resist a pretty face, could you, Fletcher?

I wasn't expecting you on the floor today, milady.

No.

I've just come from the office. I was wondering if perhaps my son... Oh, Mr

Fraser was here this morning, milady. Together with Mr Samuel O 'Neill.

Together? Oh, they arrived separately. They merely met here.

And departed separately?

Uh, yes.

Uh, I'm, uh... I'm thinking of going away.

Oh? Yes, for a short holiday.

Oh, but of course, that would mean leaving you to run the shipping lines

yard all on your own. I'm sure I can cope, Lady Buckley. Yes, I'm sure you

It's a relief to have someone I can rely on. I do my best.

And I'm very grateful that you do.

We must talk about your position and salary in the company.

As well.

We'll talk soon, Mr Dunbar.

That's no good, Sarah.

I just can't decide.

Well, if you want my opinion, this goes with that.

And then in the small bedroom, you want this paper here with the curtains made

up from this velvet here.

Perhaps you're right.

Oh, on the other hand... On the other hand, why don't I come back tomorrow and

we can make up our minds then? Oh, that would be asking too much of you, Sarah.

Oh, nonsense.

I love getting out of the house. You know I do.

I do so so infrequently these days.

I hardly see anything of Samuel.

I haven't seen Anne or Robert since the cresting.

You know, Samuel and Charlotte do keep very much to themselves, don't they? Oh,

they do have their own lives to lead.

All the same.

I'd like to see more of the children.

Yes.

Talking of children, have you and James thought any more about... No.

But Lettie's two years now since he lost the baby. Sarah, I said at the time

that I wanted no more children. I meant it then, and I mean it now.

It's just that I always knew that James always wanted a son. James and I both

agreed on this point, Sarah. But how on earth can you marry... Oh.

I've touched on a delicate nerve. I'm... I'm sorry.

Children all tucked up?

Yes.

That makes 14.

Sorry?

I've been counting.

Every evening when I come down from the nursery, you ask the selfsame question.

Because I'm naturally interested.

Well, that wasn't the point I was trying to make. I... Oh, it doesn't matter.

I understand William called this morning.

Yes. And I refused to see him.

So he told me.

You've spoken to him?

This morning.

He'll not trouble you anymore.

You underestimate William.

Oh, no, I don't think so. Not after the warning I gave him.

He won't come calling again.

Oh, no?

No.

Well, Samuel, for your information, William spent most of this afternoon

on the pavement outside.

And he called at the door at least five times.

That's what he thinks of your warning.

Have you found much that has changed in the two years you've been away?

People, mainly.

Yes. Some more than others.

And your first day home, has it been busy?

Considering I spend most of it outside Samuel's house trying to see Charlotte

and Robert, no.

Well, you could hardly expect to be welcomed with open arms.

No. Just a degree of understanding, that's all.

William, you're expecting too much.

What? To see my own son and have a few words with Charlotte?

I don't call that unreasonable.

Well, I do.

He must surely admit that in not marrying her, you acted dishonorably.

No, I don't deny that. And that all credit must go to Samuel for marrying

Charlotte and bringing the child up as his own. Yes, I do accept that. And

surely the only honorable thing to do is to keep out of their lives. Now,

dammit, I know you won't find it easy. How dare you sit there smugly talking

about honor?

You'd do well to look to your own life before you start preaching to your son.

Elizabeth. Are you so blind you can't see the boy is simply following your

pattern of behavior? Nothing of the kind. Oh, isn't it?

You got me with child and then ran off to Australia, leaving me to marry Albert

Fraser. And when you did return, 17 years later, not only did you insist on

seeing William, but on telling him who you were.

It's history repeating itself.

Only in your case it was all very honourable, wasn't it?

Yes, because you seem to have conveniently forgotten that when I

Albert was dead.

Now Samuel is very much alive and he's made his wishes quite plain.

Now, all I'm saying is that William should respect those wishes. And have

of you given a thought to how Charlotte might feel?

No, of course not.

She is, after all, only the mother of the child, just a woman.

If you'll excuse me, I think I'll go to bed.

Quite frankly, I don't think either of you are in a position to advise anyone.

Is the captain aboard?

Yes, sir.

Down below.

Just returning a compliment.

So you thought, Captain Baines. Brought you your breakfast.

Oh, sorry. I expected to find Captain Baines here.

So I got it.

Friend of his?

Acquaintance. I'm Captain Burgess.

Ah, Seth Burgess.

Useful with his fists, by all accounts.

You must be James O 'Neill.

Baines is having a spell ashore.

Oh, I see. Well, sorry to have disturbed you.

That bottle go on begging.

Yes.

Yes, of course. Good.

Cookmates Rotten Coffee.

I hear you own a steamer. Aye.

How big?

300 tons.

Oh, quite small.

Next one will be bigger.

You've got plans, have you?

Haven't you, Captain O 'Neill?

Glasses are behind you.

One day, I'll have as many shipped as you, sir.

Only they'll all be steamy.

I hope you can afford to feed them. They're greedy brutes when it comes to

They've got an appetite. I'll perhaps do that.

So, how long have you been in Belfast?

Three weeks.

Three weeks?

Engine repairs?

New stern tube. Some engine work.

Hmm. Three weeks.

Oh, that'll cost you a tiny bit of press.

Maybe take a walk along there later on.

Give me a couple of minutes with him before you come over.

You won't fool him, you know, Captain Baines.

Mr. O 'Neill is all ready. I know all about that. You just do as I told you.

Captain Baines, don't tell me you've deserted the sea in favour of commerce?

Well, the decision was more or less made for me, Mr. Dunwoody.

Only be for a while, and during that time I'll look to you for advice.

See that I don't make too many mistakes.

Well, I shall be pleased to assist, if I can.

You know how the exchange works, of course.

Aye, well, roughly.

Pity is, I only wish you needn't line out a few steamships right now.

That doesn't sound like you, Captain Baines.

Well, I...

I don't like to give business away, Mr. Dunwoody. You see, Mr. Reneans has this

army contract.

Horses to the Saddam.

Now, he offered it to some shipowner, I don't know who.

Luckily, he turned it down.

Um, how do you mean, luckily?

Well, one of our ships has just arrived back from Egypt. Now, the master tells

me that since they decided to evacuate the Saddam, they're crying out for

steamships to bring the stuff back home.

So that's horses out, general cargo home. Now, that's what I call good

The pity is...

We can't handle it. It's steamer train.

Well, Mr. Dawkins?

750 from one, 800 from the other.

Seems they both want that contract.

Well, of course they do.

But I'm not going to auction the damn thing. First one to come to a thousand,

says yes to it, he can have it. You tell him that. Right.

I'll take that contract off your hands for 900, Captain Baines.

You, Mr. Dunwoody?

Provided you'll agree here and now.

Well, seeing it's you,

Yes. Well, I'll send a clerk over to your office later on.

That's one up to me, and one in the eye of Mr. Rooney.

You're right.

She has got good lines for a steamer.

Only one thing spoils her looks.

And what's that?

The notice notes, you must.

Your ship's been impounded. What?

That damn Scott Campbell.

He did it after all. If I could lay my hands on him right now. Right now? You

need to lay your hands on some money.

Let's take a walk back to Marshall.

How

much

that? What?

How much do you owe?

Five hundred.

Well, nearer six.

Well, it was only three weeks. Mr. Campbell took a quick off the mark. He

his money back.

I said the repairs took three weeks.

Well, how long's he been there?

Three months.

Has he paid him out?

No. I'll find some way. I've got his contract promised.

That's no good without a ship.

Luke, suppose he knows to buy a few shares in the Black Pearl, eh?

How many?

Fifty -one.

What? Give you control?

All right, split it down the middle, 50 -50 each.

But aren't to be named managing owner?

Oh, no, I think not.

If you sailed under the O 'Neill flag, you could take half the property.

Aye, and you'd pick up the other half.

No, thank you, O 'Neill.

I'll find a way.

Oh, well, ease yourself.

I sail at first light.

Then I wish you a good voyage home.

Something's troubling you, Elizabeth.

Is it to do with William?

No.

Edna?

Daniel.

Well, what?

He has a mistress, Lettie.

I hardly believe Elizabeth, you shit. No, I mean really sure does Daniel admit

to this. Oh, I don't care what Daniel says, not anymore.

Letty, I know.

What on earth will you do?

Well, my first thought was divorce.

Oh, Elizabeth, surely he hasn't come to that.

You'd be a social outcast. It would ruin Daniel's career.

I know.

It's just that in my heart, I know we can no longer live together as man and

wife.

Charlotte! Charlotte!

Please get out of my way.

After two years, surely you can spare me a few minutes. No.

Charlotte, there's something very important I have to say concerning you

child.

But first, may I please see my son?

Your son?

You have the gall to call him your son?

The child you abandoned.

I tell you, William Fraser, I only have contempt for you.

You left me to fend for myself because you hadn't the backbone to face up to

your responsibilities.

I despised you then, and I despise you now.

Mama? Don't light the lamps, William.

Come and sit by the fire.

It's been a long time since we sat like this.

Been a long time.

Do you want to talk?

Well, get some breakfast inside it, Patrick.

Then it's back to the stokehold.

Morning to you, Burgess.

Morning, Eden.

Thought you'd find a way.

How'd you get her out of there last?

Walked her out in dead of night.

What, just the two of you?

No, eight of us.

Patrick comes from a large family.

We've been stoking since dawn.

Another hour we'll have to steam up.

It's out if you've got the time.

Looks like you're Mr. Gamble now, coming to collect his money.

I don't think he'll like this at all.

No. And Eden, you've got to help me.

Take us in tow.

My ship impounded as well.

Damn it, man, they could throw me in jail. I could lose the ship for good.

Yes, you could.

Of course, if we was partners, like I suggested, I could pay all your debts.

In fact, I'm prepared to make out a banker's draft the moment that he sets

on board.

And you'd end up controlling my ship. No, thank you, O 'Neill.

Pretty well, then.

Well, looks like you've got about ten minutes to enjoy your ownership.

Listen, if I could keep control... Mr. Beale!

Prepare to make ready! I'm coming across!

Half shares, but me as managing owner. How about that? You know my terms. You

know damn well I've got my back in the wall.

Well, whose fault's that?

Hey, you put yourself there.

Well, is it a deal?

Only if you pay for the repairs.

I'll pay for the Belpat repair.

Then we have a deal, partner.

Then I'll stay on board, partner.

What? What?

Only last night we sat here and talked.

Yes.

He bought a villa.

A villa overlooking the Mediterranean.

Said he wanted to live there.

Just for a year.

Here.

Elizabeth let go.

I let the tears come.

No.

It isn't real.

And we must discuss our future. I reckon we do. Yes, Daniel, now I want to talk

about us. It's not the time.

And what can I say? That I still love you?

That you need me?

No.

That's the sadness, Daniel.

I've lived too long on my own.

I don't need you.

Elizabeth, I do love you.

I only wish I could.

Forgive and forget.

But you can't.

But for William's bravery, several of those children would certainly have been

killed.

William.

Dead.

Try not to upset yourself, dearest.

It was only yesterday.

All he wanted was to see his son.

And I refused him.

Little thing to ask.

You weren't to know this was going to happen.

I could have let him see his son.

You could have... We could have had more compassion.

I think she'd better go and lie down.

Newspapers say you died a hero.

Yes.

Daniel, at a time like this, not much one can say.

He'd only come home for a month, plan to settle up his affairs and then go back

to France.

I didn't know that.

He told Elizabeth only the night before.

Talking of Elizabeth, is she going to need you now?

No. Of course she will.

No, James, you don't understand.

I think I do.

Elizabeth and Lettie are quite close.

Oh.

Anyway, that's all in the past.

Right now, she needs you. No, James.

Last night we talked for the first time in weeks.

I offered to stay, but Elizabeth said no.

It's almost as though William was the one bond that held us together.

Though I find that hard to believe.

Anyway, it's all settled. I leave for London today.

Hang on.

Stay and fight.

No, it's not really something you can fight for.

God demand love, not from Elizabeth.

Well,

it's all up on you.

She won't lie down. She says she wants to be with Daniel.

Hello.

Well, let's go then.

But James... They need to be alone.

Long before your train?

Two hours.

Walk with me, Daniel.