1 00:00:54,670 --> 00:00:55,670 Good morning. 2 00:00:56,690 --> 00:00:58,150 It must be nearly five. 3 00:00:58,690 --> 00:00:59,850 I think exactly. 4 00:01:00,510 --> 00:01:02,710 The perfect time to sleep. 5 00:01:03,550 --> 00:01:06,930 The perfect time to start to work before anyone else is up. 6 00:01:09,530 --> 00:01:10,530 Sophie. 7 00:01:11,610 --> 00:01:12,610 Last night. 8 00:01:14,570 --> 00:01:19,270 You do not need your position here or the other one you're planning on taking 9 00:01:19,270 --> 00:01:20,790 you want to be with me. 10 00:01:21,070 --> 00:01:22,810 I have not agreed to be with you. 11 00:01:24,960 --> 00:01:29,980 I... But we... We've caught up in the moment. We made a mistake, which is no 12 00:01:29,980 --> 00:01:34,600 excuse, really. I know better than that. I promised myself I would never, never 13 00:01:34,600 --> 00:01:37,500 fall into bed with a gentleman. And I broke that promise. 14 00:01:37,780 --> 00:01:38,780 For you. 15 00:01:39,160 --> 00:01:45,640 And your stupid hair and your stupid eyes and that stupid... Good 16 00:01:45,640 --> 00:01:47,180 thing I'm no gentleman. 17 00:01:47,540 --> 00:01:48,660 That's not a joke, Benedict. 18 00:01:49,120 --> 00:01:50,120 I know. 19 00:01:51,020 --> 00:01:53,560 I took what happened last night with the utmost seriousness. 20 00:01:54,940 --> 00:01:56,320 I was not caught up. 21 00:01:57,100 --> 00:01:58,840 I love you, Sophie. 22 00:02:00,780 --> 00:02:02,860 You love me, but you could never be with me. 23 00:02:03,060 --> 00:02:04,060 Not legitimately. 24 00:02:04,500 --> 00:02:08,300 And now I might be with child, in which case I'll have no choice but to be your 25 00:02:08,300 --> 00:02:11,220 mistress. So forgive me if I'm not convinced that love is enough. 26 00:02:12,380 --> 00:02:13,680 I will show you it is. 27 00:02:15,500 --> 00:02:16,680 No matter what happens. 28 00:02:19,150 --> 00:02:21,270 I must get back to my post while I still have it. 29 00:02:21,630 --> 00:02:26,570 And you must do whatever it is gentlemen do with their endless free time. 30 00:03:33,840 --> 00:03:37,300 As it was apparent that my approach with the Queen was not well received, I 31 00:03:37,300 --> 00:03:39,400 thought perhaps you might know a better way to convince her. 32 00:03:39,920 --> 00:03:41,860 You are the Queen Whisperer, after all. 33 00:03:42,240 --> 00:03:48,820 Yes, I believe my whisper can only be heard by Her Majesty's dogs these days. 34 00:03:49,720 --> 00:03:53,160 Forgive me, Penelope, I do not know that I can be of much help. 35 00:03:55,540 --> 00:04:00,220 Are you certain you wish to give up Whistledown? I'm proud of all I have 36 00:04:00,220 --> 00:04:01,260 accomplished, but... 37 00:04:03,340 --> 00:04:04,860 I should like to begin a new chapter. 38 00:04:06,380 --> 00:04:13,040 I am afraid new chapters may not be ours to 39 00:04:13,040 --> 00:04:17,360 write unless she guides the pen. 40 00:04:20,420 --> 00:04:27,420 Dearest, gentle reader, there are moments in our lives when we arrive at 41 00:04:27,420 --> 00:04:34,220 a crossroads. We cannot run from it. We... cannot go around we 42 00:04:34,220 --> 00:04:41,000 must face it head on unfortunately your majesty mrs 43 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:46,940 mondrich tells me that miss hollis is not mr bridgerton's mystery lady i see 44 00:04:46,940 --> 00:04:53,860 perhaps there is someone else do you think there is someone else and 45 00:04:53,860 --> 00:05:00,750 in choosing which path to walk a course is set that may determine one's very 46 00:05:00,750 --> 00:05:02,610 fate. No. 47 00:05:04,690 --> 00:05:06,570 No, I do not believe so. 48 00:05:08,730 --> 00:05:11,430 You may take your place again. 49 00:05:12,210 --> 00:05:13,710 At the back of the line. 50 00:05:20,850 --> 00:05:27,520 Just... This week, I hear the new Lord Penwood is fated to arrive at last in 51 00:05:27,520 --> 00:05:29,780 Mayfair with his bride. 52 00:05:32,040 --> 00:05:38,780 But their nuptials were so secretive, not even this author has found out 53 00:05:38,780 --> 00:05:39,780 the particular. 54 00:05:46,440 --> 00:05:51,180 And they are not the only ones who have made a long -awaited return. 55 00:05:58,400 --> 00:05:59,400 He's awake. 56 00:06:00,220 --> 00:06:01,220 Right, come on then. 57 00:06:01,440 --> 00:06:02,540 Straight to the pow -mow pitch. 58 00:06:02,840 --> 00:06:05,260 What colour mallet do you think he should refer? 59 00:06:07,280 --> 00:06:09,140 Oh, come here. 60 00:06:09,980 --> 00:06:10,980 Hey. 61 00:06:12,060 --> 00:06:15,740 Neither of us will be moving from this room for quite some time, Jack. 62 00:06:16,410 --> 00:06:18,310 Journey back from India was arduous enough. 63 00:06:18,850 --> 00:06:21,590 We are sorry for your sake that your travels are not yet over. 64 00:06:22,230 --> 00:06:26,810 Well, when Mother summons, I wish you were coming with me. 65 00:06:28,490 --> 00:06:30,110 But I know you both need your rest. 66 00:06:30,470 --> 00:06:32,350 We will join you very soon. 67 00:06:33,390 --> 00:06:35,290 Tell everyone hello from me in the meantime. 68 00:06:35,590 --> 00:06:36,590 I will. 69 00:06:37,990 --> 00:06:38,990 I'll miss you. 70 00:06:39,010 --> 00:06:40,010 I'll miss you too. 71 00:06:41,150 --> 00:06:42,150 And Admiralty. 72 00:06:44,430 --> 00:06:45,430 Eh? 73 00:06:50,380 --> 00:06:55,920 I keep imagining what my mother and your mother might be doing now in Scotland. 74 00:06:56,580 --> 00:07:00,440 In my mind, my mother's blowing her way through an overlong story about 75 00:07:00,440 --> 00:07:02,860 adventures she had with your father back when they were young. 76 00:07:03,480 --> 00:07:04,660 Swashbuckling through the Highlands. 77 00:07:05,160 --> 00:07:08,860 And Aunt Janet is probably sitting there, silent, pretending to listen. 78 00:07:13,610 --> 00:07:17,570 Like my mother, I am blowing on now. You pretend to listen, just like your 79 00:07:17,570 --> 00:07:22,110 mother. No, forgive me. My mind is on last night. 80 00:07:22,710 --> 00:07:25,490 I know you and Francesca were having some difficulty. 81 00:07:25,870 --> 00:07:29,570 Oh. Well, I went to bed before she and I could speak, but I do not believe she 82 00:07:29,570 --> 00:07:30,670 meant any insult. 83 00:07:31,170 --> 00:07:35,050 Do you think there is hope of reconciliation between the two of you? 84 00:07:35,750 --> 00:07:36,750 Good day. 85 00:07:37,830 --> 00:07:38,830 Francesca. 86 00:07:39,310 --> 00:07:41,830 I am sorry I was late to bed last night. 87 00:07:42,350 --> 00:07:44,210 Michaela kept me up until midnight. 88 00:07:44,510 --> 00:07:45,990 Your guests kept you up. 89 00:07:46,370 --> 00:07:50,650 Lord Taylor would not leave, but you did not help things by encouraging his 90 00:07:50,650 --> 00:07:51,750 nonsense about barley. 91 00:07:52,030 --> 00:07:54,570 I stand by the fact that I've invented a marvellous new drinking game. 92 00:07:54,830 --> 00:08:00,110 Every time Lord Taylor mentions barley, we must invite him to every party so 93 00:08:00,110 --> 00:08:01,750 that we might get drunk as fish. 94 00:08:02,710 --> 00:08:05,190 Please do not make me laugh anymore. Go ahead. 95 00:08:05,650 --> 00:08:08,550 Did you partake in this drinking game? 96 00:08:09,110 --> 00:08:11,870 I may have given it a try. 97 00:08:13,640 --> 00:08:17,560 Well, forgive me, but are you two friends now? 98 00:08:19,280 --> 00:08:20,780 Of course we are. Obviously. 99 00:08:23,740 --> 00:08:27,320 I did not know there was so much to be said about Farley. 100 00:08:29,880 --> 00:08:32,960 I do not wish to invest in the colliery. The coal seems a dirty business. 101 00:08:33,400 --> 00:08:35,059 Let us make an additional investment in copper. 102 00:08:35,360 --> 00:08:39,200 Tell Lord Power, no, I do not wish to go hunting with him. He will talk so much 103 00:08:39,200 --> 00:08:40,260 he will scare away all the game. 104 00:08:40,860 --> 00:08:44,400 and write to Mr Boyle and tell him we cannot send him any more funds to 105 00:08:44,400 --> 00:08:47,620 Fence unless he hires a competent builder so as not to fall down in the 106 00:08:47,620 --> 00:08:52,600 place. Mr Bridgerton, you are inspired this morning. 107 00:08:53,420 --> 00:08:54,420 I am. 108 00:08:54,660 --> 00:08:57,200 Would you perhaps like to visit Bridgerton House, Fence? 109 00:08:57,620 --> 00:08:59,240 Your mother sent word again this morning. 110 00:08:59,460 --> 00:09:03,800 There is simply too much to take care of at the moment. Speaking of which, I 111 00:09:03,800 --> 00:09:05,220 should also like you to write to the Crabtree. 112 00:09:05,620 --> 00:09:08,960 I may wish to prepare my cottage for full -time residence. 113 00:09:23,020 --> 00:09:24,020 right after the other night. 114 00:09:25,240 --> 00:09:26,420 You were ill, remember? 115 00:09:28,300 --> 00:09:29,300 Yes, that is right. 116 00:09:29,680 --> 00:09:31,220 I am much better now, thank you. 117 00:09:31,520 --> 00:09:32,520 Well, that is a relief. 118 00:09:50,600 --> 00:09:52,680 I do not know how Benedict found out. 119 00:09:53,560 --> 00:09:57,560 His valet is rather prying. But I thought we were being so discreet. 120 00:09:58,520 --> 00:10:02,320 Violet, I'm certain the younger children are none the wiser. 121 00:10:02,560 --> 00:10:04,180 And we have not done anything wrong. 122 00:10:04,700 --> 00:10:09,220 We are an unmarried pair conducting an affair in my family home. 123 00:10:10,660 --> 00:10:14,020 Then would you like to address the matter of our being unmarried? 124 00:10:14,620 --> 00:10:18,760 Uh, I... Well, I... I did not think so. 125 00:10:19,530 --> 00:10:23,950 Perhaps it would be a relief to both of us if the engagement question were 126 00:10:23,950 --> 00:10:24,950 beyond consideration. 127 00:10:25,070 --> 00:10:30,730 Oh. If I may ask, why is it that it would be a relief exactly for you? 128 00:10:30,730 --> 00:10:32,730 my interruption, my lady. 129 00:10:33,170 --> 00:10:36,410 The Dowager Lady Penwood and her daughter are here to call on you. 130 00:10:36,830 --> 00:10:40,470 For the third time this week, shall I send them away again? 131 00:10:41,010 --> 00:10:42,330 Three times is rather many. 132 00:10:42,810 --> 00:10:44,210 Perhaps best to get it over with. 133 00:10:44,630 --> 00:10:45,630 I shall away. 134 00:10:51,329 --> 00:10:52,970 Yes, yes, I shall see her. 135 00:10:53,790 --> 00:10:55,050 I could use the distraction. 136 00:11:11,710 --> 00:11:14,450 How are you finding Grosvenor Square, Lady Penwood? 137 00:11:15,410 --> 00:11:16,910 Our new home is adequate. 138 00:11:18,330 --> 00:11:20,170 Are these your only two children at home? 139 00:11:20,490 --> 00:11:21,490 There. 140 00:11:22,470 --> 00:11:25,210 Your second son called upon my Rosamond not so long ago. 141 00:11:25,710 --> 00:11:26,990 Were you aware? 142 00:11:27,430 --> 00:11:29,590 Well, that is Benedict always making new friends. 143 00:11:33,450 --> 00:11:36,810 My dance instructor is Miss Madden. Did you have Miss Madden? 144 00:11:37,110 --> 00:11:38,110 No. 145 00:11:38,610 --> 00:11:39,650 We had Miss Hoover. 146 00:11:44,990 --> 00:11:47,350 Mama will not like using a second biscuit. 147 00:11:47,750 --> 00:11:50,010 Mama is distracted, looking for... 148 00:11:59,470 --> 00:12:00,670 Did you enjoy your recital? 149 00:12:05,210 --> 00:12:12,030 It is a relief the maid wards have calmed down now, 150 00:12:12,150 --> 00:12:13,149 is it not? 151 00:12:13,150 --> 00:12:14,610 How is your health? 152 00:12:16,610 --> 00:12:17,730 Oh, well. 153 00:12:20,310 --> 00:12:21,310 Wee. 154 00:12:22,910 --> 00:12:23,910 Closy. 155 00:12:25,530 --> 00:12:26,530 Apologies. 156 00:12:27,030 --> 00:12:28,410 I had a bite of biscuit. 157 00:12:28,800 --> 00:12:29,860 Which is delicious. 158 00:12:30,400 --> 00:12:34,860 But my throat was so dry the crumbs tickled it and then I could not breathe. 159 00:12:35,400 --> 00:12:37,340 And yet you still managed to talk. 160 00:12:38,920 --> 00:12:43,240 I once employed a maid who baked perfectly buttered biscuits. 161 00:12:43,640 --> 00:12:44,660 They were never dry. 162 00:12:45,180 --> 00:12:49,000 And yet I had to dismiss her. She had aspirations above her station. 163 00:12:49,440 --> 00:12:51,020 And she stole from me. 164 00:12:51,500 --> 00:12:52,560 Diamond shoe clips. 165 00:12:53,100 --> 00:12:54,520 Well, that is most unpleasant. 166 00:12:55,940 --> 00:12:57,920 She was called Sophie Peck. 167 00:12:59,500 --> 00:13:03,260 If that's so, I should have turned her over to the justices of the peace. 168 00:13:09,720 --> 00:13:11,960 Lady Bridgerton, another visitor for you. 169 00:13:38,040 --> 00:13:40,960 Lady Bridgerton, I can come down to you if you need something. 170 00:13:42,320 --> 00:13:43,360 May I come in? 171 00:13:43,920 --> 00:13:44,920 Of course, my lady. 172 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:54,000 I wanted to make sure you were quite well. 173 00:13:55,240 --> 00:14:00,660 After seeing your former employer... Oh, the look on your face when you saw her. 174 00:14:01,100 --> 00:14:05,000 Lady Penwood was the employer you spoke about having a disagreement with, no 175 00:14:05,000 --> 00:14:06,000 doubt. 176 00:14:06,640 --> 00:14:07,640 She was. 177 00:14:08,750 --> 00:14:11,410 I have always found Lady Penwood unkind. 178 00:14:13,450 --> 00:14:16,450 I imagine her servants felt the brunt of her ill humour. 179 00:14:16,930 --> 00:14:20,550 She even went so far as to claim you stole diamond shoe clips from her. 180 00:14:24,330 --> 00:14:26,790 That is true, my lady. 181 00:14:27,490 --> 00:14:30,570 Well, I did not steal them exactly, but I took them. 182 00:14:30,990 --> 00:14:33,090 In seven years, she never once paid me a wage. 183 00:14:34,050 --> 00:14:37,010 I thought I had no choice when she kicked me out. For what it is worth, 184 00:14:37,010 --> 00:14:39,710 turned out not to be diamonds at all, but cheap paste. But that was all I 185 00:14:39,770 --> 00:14:40,349 I promise. 186 00:14:40,350 --> 00:14:41,350 I believe you. 187 00:14:42,250 --> 00:14:49,050 A letter of introduction. 188 00:14:50,010 --> 00:14:51,710 And not because I believe Lady Penwood. 189 00:14:52,590 --> 00:14:56,470 Because... You asked for one. 190 00:14:56,990 --> 00:14:57,990 Oh, yes. 191 00:14:59,750 --> 00:15:00,750 Thank you. 192 00:15:01,010 --> 00:15:03,010 Is the position you wish to take still available? 193 00:15:04,400 --> 00:15:05,400 We'll have to confirm. 194 00:15:05,920 --> 00:15:09,920 In fact, I might have a week or so to conclude my work here. 195 00:15:12,480 --> 00:15:15,040 You know, I was hesitant to let you go at first. 196 00:15:15,280 --> 00:15:21,500 But Lady Penwood is next door now and seems hell -bent on finding you, 197 00:15:21,520 --> 00:15:23,440 regardless of the worth of her vulgar shoe clips. 198 00:15:24,500 --> 00:15:30,860 You may take the time you need, of course, but as much as I hate to say it, 199 00:15:30,860 --> 00:15:33,360 I do, I now believe that... 200 00:15:33,800 --> 00:15:37,200 A position elsewhere may be in your best interest. 201 00:16:16,810 --> 00:16:19,150 What was the voyage like? You must tell us everything. 202 00:16:19,490 --> 00:16:21,470 Long and terrible. Anthony! 203 00:16:21,750 --> 00:16:22,750 Mother. 204 00:16:23,030 --> 00:16:26,890 Can you imagine being stuck that long on a ship? Can I imagine what it's like to 205 00:16:26,890 --> 00:16:27,649 feel stuck? 206 00:16:27,650 --> 00:16:29,710 That is the question. You look well. 207 00:16:30,750 --> 00:16:31,970 And Kate and the baby? 208 00:16:32,270 --> 00:16:33,270 Everyone is healthy. 209 00:16:33,310 --> 00:16:34,910 A little tired, but healthy. 210 00:16:35,890 --> 00:16:37,850 They'll be with us at the end of the week. Oh, good. 211 00:16:38,990 --> 00:16:41,370 Oh, you cannot imagine how glad I am that you are back. 212 00:16:42,130 --> 00:16:45,570 We received your letter at Aubrey Hall. Is everything all right? Everything is 213 00:16:45,570 --> 00:16:46,720 perfect. You are home. 214 00:16:47,220 --> 00:16:48,220 Tell me. 215 00:16:48,600 --> 00:16:49,600 What is it? 216 00:16:51,620 --> 00:16:54,280 It is your brother. He will not listen to me. 217 00:17:03,560 --> 00:17:06,260 He is a man in love. 218 00:17:06,640 --> 00:17:07,640 So he says. 219 00:17:08,270 --> 00:17:11,290 someone who has only exchanged three words with the young lady. That is not 220 00:17:11,290 --> 00:17:15,349 rational. Let Gregory have his fun. He has somehow convinced Hyacinth to ask 221 00:17:15,349 --> 00:17:20,210 Miss Rochelle for ice cream next week so that he can tag along and speak with 222 00:17:20,210 --> 00:17:21,210 her. Smart boy. 223 00:17:21,230 --> 00:17:24,030 He has clearly studied and bested after his bumbling idiot. 224 00:17:24,710 --> 00:17:27,089 What of me? I'm going to bumble to find more drinks. 225 00:17:27,710 --> 00:17:28,730 Slow service today. 226 00:17:32,770 --> 00:17:34,890 Since when are you the brother to finish his drink last? 227 00:17:35,730 --> 00:17:36,770 Ah, um... 228 00:17:37,110 --> 00:17:38,390 Trying to keep a clear head of late. 229 00:17:39,110 --> 00:17:40,110 And are you? 230 00:17:40,710 --> 00:17:41,710 Clear -headed? 231 00:17:41,770 --> 00:17:42,810 In fact, more than ever. 232 00:17:43,150 --> 00:17:46,270 Is that because of your fraternisation with our younger sister's lady's maid? 233 00:17:47,250 --> 00:17:48,250 Hmm. 234 00:17:49,470 --> 00:17:52,170 This has come from our mother, I imagine? So it is true. 235 00:17:54,150 --> 00:17:58,050 I had hoped I'd not been dragged from my wife and child for such an act of 236 00:17:58,050 --> 00:17:59,710 foolishness. A maid? 237 00:18:00,110 --> 00:18:03,850 Benedict, if you wish to compare apples to opera singers, we can certainly do 238 00:18:03,850 --> 00:18:04,870 that. It is not the same. 239 00:18:05,510 --> 00:18:06,510 And you know it. 240 00:18:06,650 --> 00:18:09,470 She is in our home, around our family. 241 00:18:11,070 --> 00:18:14,650 Have the good sense to end it, as I did my dalliance. No, you are right. It is 242 00:18:14,650 --> 00:18:15,529 not the same. 243 00:18:15,530 --> 00:18:16,610 It is not a dalliance. 244 00:18:16,850 --> 00:18:17,890 Well, that is even worse. 245 00:18:18,530 --> 00:18:21,970 And if you think I have not convinced myself that mine was also something 246 00:18:22,090 --> 00:18:23,170 you are mistaken. 247 00:18:24,030 --> 00:18:28,090 But I was wrong, as I am certain you are. Well, I know my own mind, Anthony. 248 00:18:29,380 --> 00:18:30,380 You're not being rational. 249 00:18:30,460 --> 00:18:34,020 Putting aside the damage this could do to our younger sisters, if it were to 250 00:18:34,020 --> 00:18:36,960 come out, have you any idea of how difficult a life you're setting yourself 251 00:18:36,960 --> 00:18:37,960 for? 252 00:18:38,580 --> 00:18:41,500 Not being able to live your life in the open. I do not know my own mind, and I'm 253 00:18:41,500 --> 00:18:42,500 not capable of difficulty. 254 00:18:43,260 --> 00:18:45,840 Thank the devil you returned with the new air, no less. 255 00:18:46,720 --> 00:18:48,440 Congratulations, by the way. Excuse me. 256 00:18:48,920 --> 00:18:51,280 I have my own work to do to take care of those I care for. 257 00:18:58,580 --> 00:18:59,580 What do I miss? 258 00:19:38,730 --> 00:19:42,670 The new Lady Penwood has been in London for a week and Whistledown has yet to 259 00:19:42,670 --> 00:19:44,070 report on her identity. 260 00:19:45,230 --> 00:19:48,850 Your new housekeeper is hardly up to the mark when it comes to gossip. That is 261 00:19:48,850 --> 00:19:49,850 my work, Mama. 262 00:19:50,290 --> 00:19:52,590 I know and have quite the knack for gossip that Varley had. 263 00:19:53,290 --> 00:19:56,330 I do not wish to speak of that woman. 264 00:19:58,270 --> 00:20:00,110 You be seen around town at all. 265 00:20:00,830 --> 00:20:02,990 You have a visitor, Mrs Bridgeton. 266 00:20:04,190 --> 00:20:07,510 When you alert us to a visitor, Ray... 267 00:20:07,830 --> 00:20:13,170 You must give us all the necessary information, such as who our visitor is. 268 00:20:13,970 --> 00:20:16,930 It is the new Lady Penwood, ma 'am. 269 00:20:17,190 --> 00:20:18,190 Oh. 270 00:20:29,790 --> 00:20:31,270 Lady Sutherington. 271 00:20:31,690 --> 00:20:32,970 Mrs Bridgerton. 272 00:20:33,230 --> 00:20:35,790 Miss Casper. It is Lady Penwood now. 273 00:20:36,970 --> 00:20:39,090 A most advantageous match, is it not? 274 00:20:39,330 --> 00:20:40,910 What is it you want, Penelope? 275 00:20:41,310 --> 00:20:42,310 Look at us. 276 00:20:42,370 --> 00:20:45,550 Two unlikely heroines, now married, and married well. 277 00:20:45,790 --> 00:20:48,350 One can count us down, but never fully out. 278 00:20:48,670 --> 00:20:50,390 We've always been similar in that regard. 279 00:20:50,770 --> 00:20:51,790 You and I similar? 280 00:20:52,830 --> 00:20:58,210 Well, I may have brought some of my fate upon myself, but my tale is a 281 00:20:58,210 --> 00:20:59,410 fascinating one, is it not? 282 00:20:59,750 --> 00:21:02,830 Full of ruin, repair, and eventually romance. 283 00:21:03,350 --> 00:21:07,170 Lord Penwood is an old friend of my Aunt Joanna's and became captivated by me 284 00:21:07,170 --> 00:21:08,370 upon visiting us in Wales. 285 00:21:09,110 --> 00:21:13,590 Do you not think your readers would be captivated themselves by such a tale? I 286 00:21:13,590 --> 00:21:17,530 have kept the details of my return a secret all this time just so you might 287 00:21:17,530 --> 00:21:23,210 benefit. So that you might benefit from me easing your transition back into 288 00:21:23,210 --> 00:21:24,210 society? 289 00:21:28,390 --> 00:21:32,610 My marriage protects me in certain respects, but not from the Queen. 290 00:21:33,230 --> 00:21:34,430 Or anyone of higher rank. 291 00:21:36,270 --> 00:21:38,390 Between the two of us, you hold all the power now. 292 00:21:39,650 --> 00:21:43,050 You could make or break me with but a stroke of your pen, and it would not 293 00:21:43,050 --> 00:21:44,310 change a thing about your circumstances. 294 00:21:46,830 --> 00:21:51,490 If it matters at all, I would like to apologise for last season. 295 00:21:53,310 --> 00:21:54,510 And the ones before that. 296 00:21:56,130 --> 00:21:57,450 And I would like to give you this. 297 00:21:58,630 --> 00:22:01,070 An invitation to my first ball as Lady Penwood. 298 00:22:02,129 --> 00:22:03,750 Yes, it will benefit me if you attend. 299 00:22:04,110 --> 00:22:05,890 But perhaps you might also enjoy yourself. 300 00:22:15,430 --> 00:22:16,430 Please. 301 00:22:17,190 --> 00:22:18,190 Consider it. 302 00:22:25,770 --> 00:22:28,290 It will at least be a source of gossip. 303 00:22:29,270 --> 00:22:30,470 And certainly a spectacle. 304 00:22:40,850 --> 00:22:43,370 See? Are you in again? 305 00:22:47,030 --> 00:22:48,170 Cook's pigeon stew. 306 00:22:49,230 --> 00:22:52,930 I'm certain it is delicious, but the smell of it disagrees with me. The other 307 00:22:52,930 --> 00:22:58,050 night, when you said you were ill, I came to your room to see after you, but 308 00:22:58,050 --> 00:22:59,050 were not there. 309 00:22:59,070 --> 00:23:00,070 Oh, I was... 310 00:23:00,740 --> 00:23:02,880 Well, I was... Is it someone who works here? 311 00:23:04,380 --> 00:23:05,980 You are in love, are you not? 312 00:23:06,200 --> 00:23:09,120 You must have sneaked out to meet someone that night, surely. 313 00:23:09,640 --> 00:23:10,640 What? 314 00:23:10,780 --> 00:23:14,520 No, I was... No, it could not be someone who works here. You are far too 315 00:23:14,520 --> 00:23:16,700 educated. You would have nothing to talk about. 316 00:23:17,120 --> 00:23:21,260 Perhaps a wealthy merchant in town, then. There is no one, Hazel. 317 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:23,000 I have work to do. 318 00:23:23,500 --> 00:23:26,580 I suppose I should finish polishing the floors in the Grand Hall. 319 00:23:27,580 --> 00:23:30,100 I believe Footman John is on duty there today. 320 00:23:31,600 --> 00:23:34,780 What? We're not born simply to work and die. 321 00:23:51,200 --> 00:23:52,960 You've been pacing all week? 322 00:23:54,120 --> 00:23:55,600 I'm tired of standing still. 323 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:57,040 There's something else. 324 00:23:57,470 --> 00:23:59,390 This is not simply restless pacing. 325 00:24:01,670 --> 00:24:03,370 I... I know something. 326 00:24:05,330 --> 00:24:06,850 Something that I should not know. 327 00:24:07,750 --> 00:24:10,250 Something that the Queen would very much like to know, but that I very much 328 00:24:10,250 --> 00:24:11,169 should not tell her. 329 00:24:11,170 --> 00:24:12,049 What is it? 330 00:24:12,050 --> 00:24:13,210 I do not wish to tell you. 331 00:24:13,610 --> 00:24:14,610 Or her. 332 00:24:14,770 --> 00:24:16,290 I do not wish to always be waiting. 333 00:24:16,530 --> 00:24:19,690 To be told what to do, who to spy on, when to speak. 334 00:24:20,830 --> 00:24:22,550 But it's not what Lady Danbury would do. 335 00:24:23,810 --> 00:24:26,770 What are you doing? 336 00:24:27,880 --> 00:24:31,320 Show me your best punch. Well... Show me. 337 00:24:34,620 --> 00:24:38,060 No, you cannot be the wife of a boxer with a punch like that. 338 00:24:43,920 --> 00:24:47,260 If you wish to get to the front of the queue, then you must take your moment 339 00:24:47,260 --> 00:24:51,340 when it is least expected. You must not wait to be allowed, or you will never 340 00:24:51,340 --> 00:24:57,060 catch your... There she is. 341 00:24:57,909 --> 00:24:58,930 Ha ha ha ha. 342 00:25:42,920 --> 00:25:43,920 Oh, well. 343 00:25:44,320 --> 00:25:45,320 Just right. 344 00:25:46,220 --> 00:25:47,460 Will you sit with me? 345 00:25:48,340 --> 00:25:49,400 I brought you a blanket. 346 00:25:54,540 --> 00:25:55,840 What is all this for? 347 00:25:56,380 --> 00:25:57,380 I told you. 348 00:25:58,140 --> 00:26:02,680 I am intent on showing you how serious I am about our future. 349 00:26:03,060 --> 00:26:04,580 Well, we live in this conservatory. 350 00:26:05,420 --> 00:26:07,520 Hiding from your family every day until night falls. 351 00:26:21,070 --> 00:26:27,010 I sent word to the Crabtrees to prepare my cottage so that we might live there. 352 00:26:28,930 --> 00:26:29,930 Permanently. 353 00:26:31,450 --> 00:26:33,150 Away from prying eyes. 354 00:26:37,910 --> 00:26:39,730 What about society, then? 355 00:26:40,050 --> 00:26:44,790 I know you pretend to hate all that's conventional, but you relish a party and 356 00:26:44,790 --> 00:26:50,070 your family. I will travel back and forth, and when I'm gone, the Crabtrees 357 00:26:50,070 --> 00:26:50,989 be there. 358 00:26:50,990 --> 00:26:56,850 I know it is not ideal or proper as you deserve. 359 00:26:58,910 --> 00:27:01,650 But is it not better than not being together at all? 360 00:27:04,850 --> 00:27:09,150 For us to make a life together, there is still so much we do not know of one 361 00:27:09,150 --> 00:27:10,150 another. 362 00:27:10,470 --> 00:27:13,850 I want to know every little thing about you. 363 00:27:16,270 --> 00:27:17,530 And for you to know me. 364 00:27:19,600 --> 00:27:22,820 You know, there is a reason why I bluster on about hating convention. 365 00:27:23,300 --> 00:27:25,980 Oh, yes, I know. You care for the little man. 366 00:27:26,280 --> 00:27:32,980 Well, yes, but... ..society's rules make little men 367 00:27:32,980 --> 00:27:35,560 out of all of us. Or little women, as it were. 368 00:27:36,740 --> 00:27:41,900 Society should not be allowed to dictate the rules of how one lives life. 369 00:27:43,320 --> 00:27:44,700 Or who one loves. 370 00:27:51,080 --> 00:27:55,820 I am capable of caring for you just as I have cared for women I've known who are 371 00:27:55,820 --> 00:28:02,620 of the ton, just as I have cared for some men whom 372 00:28:02,620 --> 00:28:04,340 I've known intimately. 373 00:28:07,500 --> 00:28:12,400 And I refuse to be at all ashamed about that. 374 00:28:21,390 --> 00:28:22,970 Love is always a thing to be proud of. 375 00:28:25,510 --> 00:28:26,990 The world needs more of it. 376 00:28:28,270 --> 00:28:30,690 Then let me love you. 377 00:28:32,570 --> 00:28:35,770 My love for you is greater than anything I have felt before. 378 00:28:36,830 --> 00:28:41,570 It will not be what you deserve, but I can offer you a better life. 379 00:28:41,930 --> 00:28:48,670 You will never again have to wait before dawn, or clean, or 380 00:28:48,670 --> 00:28:49,670 mend. 381 00:28:51,239 --> 00:28:52,480 And we'll be together. 382 00:28:55,960 --> 00:28:57,540 And what if you change your mind? 383 00:28:58,840 --> 00:29:01,040 Promises can be broken as easily as they are made. 384 00:29:01,500 --> 00:29:06,520 Sophie, I'm not so fickle as... You have said you would never marry, but what if 385 00:29:06,520 --> 00:29:10,420 a life in secret weighs on you? That there may come a day when a more 386 00:29:10,420 --> 00:29:14,600 young lady will capture your heart, and I refuse to put myself, or God forbid, a 387 00:29:14,600 --> 00:29:16,960 child at risk of being abandoned, left begging for scraps. 388 00:29:17,160 --> 00:29:18,740 Do you truly believe that I would do that to you? 389 00:29:19,130 --> 00:29:22,530 Or to a child? That I'm some heartless, mercurial rogue? 390 00:29:22,790 --> 00:29:25,110 How could you possibly... Because I am illegitimate. 391 00:29:31,470 --> 00:29:35,650 My mother was a maid. 392 00:29:38,290 --> 00:29:42,430 And my father... Was a nobleman. 393 00:29:45,450 --> 00:29:46,490 Just like me. 394 00:29:48,240 --> 00:29:50,680 My very existence in this world is a shameful secret. 395 00:29:52,600 --> 00:29:54,500 You cannot imagine how that feels. 396 00:29:58,240 --> 00:30:04,820 I may never be able to make you my wife, but I will be bound to you 397 00:30:04,820 --> 00:30:07,340 in every way that counts. 398 00:30:09,400 --> 00:30:16,220 And should we have a child, that child will feel our love magnified. 399 00:30:31,350 --> 00:30:36,290 I will find a solution to that. 400 00:30:39,050 --> 00:30:45,350 Please, just allow me the chance to show you that I will keep my promise. 401 00:31:36,720 --> 00:31:39,660 That girl has some audacity. 402 00:31:40,300 --> 00:31:42,180 Thinking I would attend her ball. 403 00:31:43,180 --> 00:31:47,580 She has some nerve even arranging such a ball without coming to see me first. 404 00:31:47,940 --> 00:31:49,860 She did request to see you, Your Majesty. 405 00:31:50,120 --> 00:31:54,720 Her parading around as Lady Whistledown last season has not been forgotten. 406 00:31:55,960 --> 00:31:58,560 I should not like anyone attending her ball. 407 00:32:02,260 --> 00:32:03,260 Your Majesty. 408 00:32:04,300 --> 00:32:05,300 May I speak? 409 00:32:06,900 --> 00:32:08,160 What do you have to say? 410 00:32:14,220 --> 00:32:18,260 Perhaps, Your Majesty, instead of forbidding anyone from attending Lady 411 00:32:18,260 --> 00:32:22,260 Penwood's ball, you might tell her to host the ball in your honour. 412 00:32:22,820 --> 00:32:24,380 And why would I do that? 413 00:32:24,600 --> 00:32:29,560 Well, if you let her believe that you are planning to attend, Lady Penwood 414 00:32:29,560 --> 00:32:31,360 surely boast about it to the entire town. 415 00:32:31,920 --> 00:32:36,920 And then, perhaps, if you were to decide at the last minute not to attend, it 416 00:32:36,920 --> 00:32:40,000 would convey a message to the tonne and surely to Lady Penwood about where 417 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:43,180 exactly you stand, without your having to do a thing. 418 00:32:51,800 --> 00:32:53,620 Wait to be called upon next time. 419 00:33:04,010 --> 00:33:05,770 We are so glad you recovered so well. 420 00:33:06,030 --> 00:33:07,890 Much better than Anthony, I must say. 421 00:33:09,130 --> 00:33:11,590 What have I missed, then? What is the latest gossip? 422 00:33:11,970 --> 00:33:13,050 That is the fire counter. 423 00:33:14,150 --> 00:33:16,830 Little? What about Cressida's return to society? 424 00:33:17,550 --> 00:33:19,170 She's married and is hosting a ball. 425 00:33:19,430 --> 00:33:23,130 We're not attending, are we? Oh, I wish I could go. I'm certain it will be 426 00:33:23,130 --> 00:33:26,590 grand. Have you seen the way she has her hair done? I do have trouble imagining 427 00:33:26,590 --> 00:33:27,449 us attending. 428 00:33:27,450 --> 00:33:31,330 Can we all stay home, then, as a sign of disapproval? You would always prefer to 429 00:33:31,330 --> 00:33:32,009 stay home. 430 00:33:32,010 --> 00:33:33,010 If I may. 431 00:33:33,630 --> 00:33:38,670 I know the new Lady Penwood was rather cruel in the past, but did every young 432 00:33:38,670 --> 00:33:40,190 woman not deserve a chance to reform? 433 00:33:40,490 --> 00:33:45,170 I should not like to imagine what might befall me if I were judged only on the 434 00:33:45,170 --> 00:33:46,910 mistakes I made in my early years. 435 00:33:47,230 --> 00:33:50,770 Oh, Kate, you are saintly. But you were not there to witness the way the woman 436 00:33:50,770 --> 00:33:51,770 handles a refreshment. 437 00:33:52,350 --> 00:33:53,350 Directly onto my dress. 438 00:33:53,570 --> 00:33:56,410 No. Well, that is fair enough. 439 00:33:56,870 --> 00:33:59,330 Perhaps I've gone soft since becoming a mother. 440 00:34:00,190 --> 00:34:01,370 Oh, Edward! 441 00:34:03,470 --> 00:34:04,830 My grandson. 442 00:34:06,910 --> 00:34:08,650 Oh, hello, little one. 443 00:34:10,190 --> 00:34:12,310 Don't tell me how old you are. 444 00:34:15,929 --> 00:34:22,550 Benedict Bridgerton, why are 445 00:34:22,550 --> 00:34:24,110 you loitering here? 446 00:34:24,370 --> 00:34:27,110 Lady Danbury, I went away to meet the baby. 447 00:34:27,590 --> 00:34:28,590 Mm -hmm. 448 00:34:29,130 --> 00:34:30,130 And you? 449 00:34:30,800 --> 00:34:33,179 So, yeah, I was called in for that purpose as well. 450 00:34:33,679 --> 00:34:37,880 But I, uh... I'm avoiding my mother. 451 00:34:39,139 --> 00:34:41,860 We had a rather thorny encounter last week. 452 00:34:42,659 --> 00:34:49,340 Hmm. You're certain it is not because you have always been the spare, but now 453 00:34:49,340 --> 00:34:54,380 you've been put out to pasture by that small, wriggling child. 454 00:34:59,210 --> 00:35:00,590 It is a strange feeling. 455 00:35:01,630 --> 00:35:04,230 In fact, I have dreaded this moment most of my life. 456 00:35:06,550 --> 00:35:09,990 Meeting the infant who would make me purposeless. 457 00:35:11,410 --> 00:35:13,170 More so than usual, anyway. 458 00:35:16,110 --> 00:35:19,090 But seeing him now, I am struck with a different feeling. 459 00:35:21,650 --> 00:35:22,650 Love. 460 00:35:24,150 --> 00:35:27,590 I cannot love him yet, Lady Danbury. I have not even met the man. 461 00:35:29,610 --> 00:35:30,650 Perhaps it is love. 462 00:35:32,510 --> 00:35:33,710 Perhaps it is envy. 463 00:35:34,470 --> 00:35:39,890 Seeing the way such a small creature has brought so much joy to all of my family 464 00:35:39,890 --> 00:35:41,810 and brought them all together. 465 00:35:45,030 --> 00:35:47,230 There is no need for envy. 466 00:35:48,870 --> 00:35:55,110 One day, you will surely bring the very same joy to everyone in that room. 467 00:36:13,070 --> 00:36:17,210 Forgive me, Lady Dunbury, I have left my gift for the baby at home. 468 00:36:26,750 --> 00:36:29,170 I cannot believe Cressida turned up on your doorstep. 469 00:36:29,410 --> 00:36:30,630 It was certainly a shock. 470 00:36:32,310 --> 00:36:33,690 Does all seem right with her? 471 00:36:34,470 --> 00:36:39,990 I did hear her husband is rather handsome, but do you think she was 472 00:36:39,990 --> 00:36:40,990 her marriage? 473 00:36:41,330 --> 00:36:42,490 You are kind -hearted. 474 00:36:42,970 --> 00:36:43,970 Eloise Bridgerton. 475 00:36:44,410 --> 00:36:47,570 Have you forgotten how she tried to ruin you and your entire family last year? 476 00:36:49,510 --> 00:36:53,190 Surprisingly, I think about it much less than I think about her stealing the 477 00:36:53,190 --> 00:36:56,030 spotlight at your engagement party to announce herself as Whistledown. 478 00:36:57,710 --> 00:36:59,730 Can you imagine what she was thinking? 479 00:37:01,030 --> 00:37:02,030 I cannot. 480 00:37:02,390 --> 00:37:03,930 Perhaps I should have let her take the name then. 481 00:37:04,870 --> 00:37:06,390 The Queen will never let me give it up. 482 00:37:07,810 --> 00:37:10,130 The Queen lives in a very gilded cage. 483 00:37:11,070 --> 00:37:13,850 And Whistledown may be her only way to travel to the outside world. 484 00:37:14,410 --> 00:37:16,170 Since when have you had sympathy for the Queen? 485 00:37:16,730 --> 00:37:18,370 Everyone in my life took a husband. 486 00:37:20,550 --> 00:37:23,370 I am in my own gilded, unmarried Bridgerton cage. 487 00:37:24,670 --> 00:37:26,810 She must be lonely, the Queen. 488 00:37:27,790 --> 00:37:30,190 Perhaps the time I appeal to her better angels. 489 00:37:30,650 --> 00:37:31,650 Worth a try. 490 00:38:02,160 --> 00:38:03,740 She is ready for you, Mrs. Bridgerton. 491 00:38:12,080 --> 00:38:16,360 I hope you return with something of value this time, Mrs. Bridgerton. 492 00:38:17,440 --> 00:38:18,440 I do. 493 00:38:19,020 --> 00:38:20,020 An apology. 494 00:38:20,680 --> 00:38:24,640 Last time I was here, I spoke at length about feeling trapped by Whistledown. 495 00:38:26,040 --> 00:38:29,040 But it was thoughtless of me to say that to you of all people, Your Majesty. 496 00:38:29,540 --> 00:38:32,920 I do not need... An apology, Mrs Bridgerton. 497 00:38:33,620 --> 00:38:34,640 I want gossip. 498 00:38:35,660 --> 00:38:41,420 I want to know what is going on with Benedict Bridgerton. The truth is, I do 499 00:38:41,420 --> 00:38:45,940 know. Now that I am known publicly, I'm avoided like the plague by anyone with 500 00:38:45,940 --> 00:38:46,940 any real gossip. 501 00:38:48,640 --> 00:38:53,360 Because for everyone in the ton, Whistledown functions just as this 502 00:38:53,360 --> 00:38:54,360 for you. 503 00:38:55,620 --> 00:38:59,340 It keeps them trapped, watched, scrutinised. 504 00:39:01,130 --> 00:39:04,330 I'm certain for you that Whistledown is one of your only ways of living in the 505 00:39:04,330 --> 00:39:05,330 outside world. 506 00:39:06,050 --> 00:39:10,630 But knowing what it feels like to be so confined, would it not be pleasant to 507 00:39:10,630 --> 00:39:11,910 give society a reprieve? 508 00:39:12,710 --> 00:39:17,750 To allow them to simply live their lives the way they wish, without fear. 509 00:40:02,480 --> 00:40:03,480 Good evening, Sophie. 510 00:40:03,580 --> 00:40:06,900 I may need your help with something. Sophie is helping me at the moment. 511 00:40:07,760 --> 00:40:08,860 I can see that. 512 00:40:09,340 --> 00:40:12,320 But what if she helped you get ready for Cressida's ball tonight instead? 513 00:40:15,540 --> 00:40:18,800 I would get into too much trouble. Not if I were to sneak you in in some kind 514 00:40:18,800 --> 00:40:19,698 a disguise. 515 00:40:19,700 --> 00:40:22,160 It would, of course, until you're having to speak to me again, though. 516 00:40:22,780 --> 00:40:23,780 You're quite serious. 517 00:40:25,580 --> 00:40:26,900 Sophie, can you do my hair up? 518 00:40:27,240 --> 00:40:30,040 In fact, I have an idea about how to make you nearly invisible. 519 00:40:30,380 --> 00:40:31,480 If your sister approves. 520 00:40:35,359 --> 00:40:38,920 Does Mama know? No, of course not. We will take the second carrot, so she will 521 00:40:38,920 --> 00:40:39,920 not see us. 522 00:41:08,490 --> 00:41:09,490 Are you ready, my love? 523 00:41:57,000 --> 00:41:59,220 Did you hear? The ball is in the Queen's honour. 524 00:42:00,100 --> 00:42:01,260 And where is she? 525 00:42:14,960 --> 00:42:21,540 I like the pink. 526 00:42:22,020 --> 00:42:23,940 There is no accounting for taste. 527 00:42:27,120 --> 00:42:30,520 Are you certain you wish to be here, Penelope, and for all of us to be here 528 00:42:30,520 --> 00:42:31,940 well? I'm grateful you've come along. 529 00:42:32,360 --> 00:42:33,360 I promise. 530 00:42:33,760 --> 00:42:34,800 I'll be with you a while. 531 00:42:35,920 --> 00:42:36,920 Where is Eloise? 532 00:42:37,180 --> 00:42:38,200 She has been delayed. 533 00:42:38,640 --> 00:42:39,640 She should be here shortly. 534 00:43:06,730 --> 00:43:07,810 Is it everything you dream? 535 00:43:11,110 --> 00:43:12,110 It's more. 536 00:43:15,270 --> 00:43:16,270 Louise. 537 00:43:19,390 --> 00:43:20,390 Good evening. 538 00:43:20,730 --> 00:43:23,490 I have a feeling the Queen is not going to attend at all. 539 00:43:23,990 --> 00:43:25,290 I think you might be right. 540 00:43:37,580 --> 00:43:39,080 She did not even look twice at me. 541 00:43:39,920 --> 00:43:41,500 I really am invisible, isn't me? 542 00:43:42,040 --> 00:43:44,440 That, or invisible to someone who cares only about rank. 543 00:44:04,320 --> 00:44:05,320 Lady Bridgerton. 544 00:44:06,020 --> 00:44:07,020 Lord Anderson. 545 00:44:08,430 --> 00:44:10,130 You look exceptional tonight. 546 00:44:10,670 --> 00:44:11,770 That is most kind. 547 00:44:15,130 --> 00:44:16,510 When can I see you next? 548 00:44:18,110 --> 00:44:19,710 We could meet at mine, as we discussed. 549 00:44:20,050 --> 00:44:24,110 I... In fact, could we meet for tea? 550 00:44:25,450 --> 00:44:26,450 Actual tea. 551 00:44:27,590 --> 00:44:32,050 I have been thinking about our discussion earlier in the week, and I 552 00:44:32,050 --> 00:44:35,270 to conclude it. 553 00:44:37,360 --> 00:44:38,360 Of course. 554 00:44:42,700 --> 00:44:43,700 Forgive me. 555 00:44:50,640 --> 00:44:51,640 Mother. 556 00:44:52,760 --> 00:44:56,760 So you will avoid me for nearly a fortnight, but not crest a carpet ball? 557 00:44:57,920 --> 00:45:03,480 I'm here because I have failed in my duties to my family lately, and it has 558 00:45:03,480 --> 00:45:04,359 taken a toll. 559 00:45:04,360 --> 00:45:07,140 It will continue taking a toll if you carry on as you are. 560 00:45:08,280 --> 00:45:12,880 I hope you being here tonight means you have decided to let her be. 561 00:45:14,080 --> 00:45:15,300 For her sake. 562 00:45:52,259 --> 00:45:55,020 Christa may have our heads if she catches us sleeping in her garden. 563 00:45:55,620 --> 00:45:58,340 John, surely we should get back to the ball as Penelope asked. 564 00:46:06,740 --> 00:46:10,700 Shall we then? 565 00:46:23,150 --> 00:46:25,270 In fact, I do not think I can be silent. 566 00:46:25,810 --> 00:46:32,090 No? Forgive me. I am moved beyond silence to tell you what an exquisite 567 00:46:32,090 --> 00:46:32,749 you are. 568 00:46:32,750 --> 00:46:38,790 The perfect wife. And I know you'll be the perfect mother on the time's right. 569 00:46:41,170 --> 00:46:43,150 I love you, Francesca. 570 00:46:44,590 --> 00:46:46,170 I love you, Charles, darling. 571 00:46:47,810 --> 00:46:48,810 Always. 572 00:47:11,280 --> 00:47:15,140 If even were truly in her honour, would she not be here ready? 573 00:47:15,580 --> 00:47:18,700 How humiliating for the new Lady Penwood. 574 00:47:24,400 --> 00:47:26,460 I've got my own pair of shoes now. 575 00:47:29,320 --> 00:47:33,880 I shall have to make a speech to distract them. 576 00:47:42,890 --> 00:47:43,890 Ladies and gentlemen. 577 00:47:49,090 --> 00:47:50,710 What is this? 578 00:47:51,230 --> 00:47:52,430 Did you allow this? 579 00:47:53,810 --> 00:48:00,550 Dearest, gentle reader, if there is anything that unites us all, it 580 00:48:00,550 --> 00:48:02,070 is our secrets. 581 00:48:02,870 --> 00:48:09,510 As the keeper of yours these past years, it is time at last for this author 582 00:48:09,510 --> 00:48:11,930 to tell you a few of her own. 583 00:48:16,010 --> 00:48:22,910 For one, I must tell you, reader, that I have felt a fondness for each and every 584 00:48:22,910 --> 00:48:25,290 person I have ever written about. 585 00:48:25,570 --> 00:48:32,450 There is a comfort in knowing that we are all human, all fallible, 586 00:48:32,610 --> 00:48:36,830 and also all capable of great change. 587 00:48:37,650 --> 00:48:43,310 And I come with the secret tonight of great change indeed. 588 00:48:45,000 --> 00:48:49,480 For tonight, I am resting my pen. 589 00:48:49,800 --> 00:48:55,160 The issue you hold in your hands will be my last. 590 00:48:58,600 --> 00:49:00,100 She'll not write about tonight. 591 00:49:04,980 --> 00:49:06,480 Perhaps that is for the best. 592 00:49:06,800 --> 00:49:11,280 I thank you, each one of you, for your readership. 593 00:49:11,620 --> 00:49:17,350 Knowing you has been one of the... great pleasures of my life. 594 00:49:26,770 --> 00:49:27,770 It is done. 595 00:49:28,310 --> 00:49:29,710 I could not be more proud. 596 00:49:32,330 --> 00:49:33,330 It is nearly done. 597 00:49:34,450 --> 00:49:36,010 Who will be Lady Whistledown now? 598 00:49:36,590 --> 00:49:39,950 I expect that Tom will have to get their gossip the old -fashioned way. Those 599 00:49:39,950 --> 00:49:42,330 tawdry scandal sheets Penelope wants put out of business. 600 00:49:43,560 --> 00:49:44,920 But who were right of my debut? 601 00:49:46,660 --> 00:49:48,440 Who were right to sign the diamond of the sea? 602 00:49:48,960 --> 00:49:50,680 I'm sure someone will take on that mantle. 603 00:49:53,300 --> 00:49:54,360 Please do not tell Mama. 604 00:49:56,460 --> 00:49:57,500 Your secret is safe. 605 00:49:58,160 --> 00:50:01,460 As long as we leave immediately before Mother catches me too. 606 00:50:02,960 --> 00:50:05,600 It's that maid Mr. Bridgerton is speaking with. 607 00:50:06,900 --> 00:50:07,900 Is it Sophie? 608 00:50:08,480 --> 00:50:09,900 Well, we know she doesn't work here. 609 00:50:13,490 --> 00:50:18,050 If she did, surely we would have heard about it from the old Penwood servants. 610 00:50:43,530 --> 00:50:46,290 Was that not the most magical evening of her entire life? 611 00:50:49,290 --> 00:50:49,650 You 612 00:50:49,650 --> 00:51:03,590 have 613 00:51:03,590 --> 00:51:07,190 been sitting at my desk, planning a life with her at my cottage. 614 00:51:07,750 --> 00:51:09,930 No, at my cottage, brother. 615 00:51:12,759 --> 00:51:15,700 I see my valet does not know where his loyalty lies. He let me intimidate him, 616 00:51:15,760 --> 00:51:16,760 as should you. 617 00:51:16,800 --> 00:51:19,460 If you had thought it through, even for a moment... I have thought it through. 618 00:51:20,440 --> 00:51:22,480 I've thought every inch of it through. 619 00:51:23,340 --> 00:51:24,660 You've been gone longer than you realised. 620 00:51:25,620 --> 00:51:26,620 You do not know me now. 621 00:51:27,320 --> 00:51:29,400 I know that you mean well, always. 622 00:51:30,280 --> 00:51:33,200 But if you were choosing a life with her, you cannot have thought it all 623 00:51:33,200 --> 00:51:35,740 through. I will not stand here. Have you thought about how she'll feel when you 624 00:51:35,740 --> 00:51:37,260 eventually marry? I do not need to marry! 625 00:51:37,600 --> 00:51:39,000 What about when you decide you want a family? 626 00:51:40,370 --> 00:51:44,430 I know you'll want one one day, and you cannot do that with her. Can I not? No. 627 00:51:45,190 --> 00:51:46,430 Not in the way that you would like. 628 00:51:47,710 --> 00:51:51,490 I understand you may have convinced yourself that she is reason enough to 629 00:51:51,490 --> 00:51:56,130 everything, but think, if you ever have a family, what the reality of life would 630 00:51:56,130 --> 00:51:57,130 be like for those children. 631 00:51:58,430 --> 00:51:59,890 They'll never be able to join our family. 632 00:52:00,650 --> 00:52:02,590 Not truly. They'll be shunned by society. 633 00:52:03,450 --> 00:52:04,450 Cast out. 634 00:52:04,950 --> 00:52:07,390 Not even our mother is saintly enough to allow such a thing. 635 00:52:09,200 --> 00:52:14,800 I could not live with myself if I looked into Edmund's eyes, knowing I had 636 00:52:14,800 --> 00:52:17,800 brought him into this world under those conditions. 637 00:52:19,500 --> 00:52:20,500 Could you? 638 00:52:22,000 --> 00:52:23,720 I have thoughts of that. 639 00:52:25,420 --> 00:52:26,420 All of it. 640 00:52:28,820 --> 00:52:30,380 But I cannot walk away from her. 641 00:52:52,040 --> 00:52:53,380 Make the right decision in the end. 642 00:52:54,400 --> 00:52:58,060 Please, do not make me the fool. 643 00:53:44,840 --> 00:53:45,900 How did they react? 644 00:53:46,400 --> 00:53:48,840 The news certainly put the ball into disarray, Your Majesty. 645 00:53:49,440 --> 00:53:51,100 Just as I hoped. 646 00:53:51,580 --> 00:53:53,860 You have upstaged Lady Penwood. 647 00:53:55,200 --> 00:53:56,200 Very well. 648 00:53:57,880 --> 00:54:01,800 I look forward to seeing what you will write next, Mrs Bridgerton. 649 00:54:03,100 --> 00:54:07,900 And you will bring me any gossip you might hear from time to time? 650 00:54:08,160 --> 00:54:10,240 Of course, Your Majesty. 651 00:54:11,660 --> 00:54:14,000 I am most grateful for your blessing, thank you. 652 00:54:14,680 --> 00:54:15,680 Thank you. 653 00:54:18,520 --> 00:54:19,520 You may go. 654 00:54:25,240 --> 00:54:26,280 Lady Danbury. 655 00:54:34,280 --> 00:54:35,280 Your Majesty. 656 00:55:39,270 --> 00:55:41,910 Another blue piece that goes in the sky. 657 00:55:42,430 --> 00:55:44,630 That is an awful lot of sky. 658 00:55:45,050 --> 00:55:46,910 And you do not like an awful lot of anything. 659 00:55:47,130 --> 00:55:48,790 I like a moderate amount of sky. 660 00:55:49,110 --> 00:55:52,990 Some clouds and trees to pen it in is a much more comfortable view. 661 00:55:53,330 --> 00:55:55,030 Oh, I should like to see the whole sky at once. 662 00:55:56,010 --> 00:55:57,110 This is the last piece. 663 00:55:57,770 --> 00:56:01,610 As you have both been exceptionally helpful, I think one of you should do 664 00:56:01,610 --> 00:56:03,570 honours. Well, I think it should be me. 665 00:56:03,950 --> 00:56:08,010 I put together so much of the ground. And I completed the sky. You cannot have 666 00:56:08,010 --> 00:56:09,010 one without the other. 667 00:56:09,090 --> 00:56:11,230 Shall we place it together? 668 00:56:16,910 --> 00:56:22,430 Well, with that, I think I shall lie down for a nap. 669 00:56:23,430 --> 00:56:25,230 Are you feeling well? Only a small headache. 670 00:56:25,720 --> 00:56:28,460 Parliament again, surely. I shall be revived by dinner time. 671 00:56:28,760 --> 00:56:29,760 Will you wake me? 672 00:56:30,280 --> 00:56:31,280 Of course. 673 00:56:35,160 --> 00:56:37,780 Hmm. What number is this in your drinks or collection? 674 00:56:38,360 --> 00:56:41,540 Nineteen. Shall we start the other one? I knew you would enjoy it. 675 00:56:43,940 --> 00:56:50,660 Lord Anderson. 676 00:56:51,220 --> 00:56:52,320 Thank you, Mrs. Wilson. 677 00:56:54,920 --> 00:56:55,920 Good day, Lady Bridgeton. 678 00:57:02,500 --> 00:57:03,920 Are you wishing to end this? 679 00:57:06,400 --> 00:57:07,400 Far from it. 680 00:57:08,640 --> 00:57:11,740 Is there a reason you ask? Well, our conversation the other day, you made it 681 00:57:11,740 --> 00:57:14,800 quite apparent that you do not wish to formalise anything. 682 00:57:15,540 --> 00:57:17,180 Is there... Why is that? 683 00:57:18,620 --> 00:57:19,620 Violet... 684 00:57:19,950 --> 00:57:24,350 Because you have been so distressed by what the children might or might not 685 00:57:24,350 --> 00:57:26,470 know. I felt distressed for you. 686 00:57:27,730 --> 00:57:30,710 And I thought it would put you at ease to know that there is no need to 687 00:57:30,710 --> 00:57:31,710 formalize anything. 688 00:57:31,910 --> 00:57:32,910 Oh, yes, 689 00:57:34,950 --> 00:57:37,330 yes. That was very kind of you. 690 00:57:38,870 --> 00:57:44,870 But you should know, if you did wish to formalize our attachment, there is 691 00:57:44,870 --> 00:57:46,770 nothing in the world that would bring me greater joy. 692 00:57:50,090 --> 00:57:54,870 I know your children are your whole life, and I know I can never replace the 693 00:57:54,870 --> 00:57:56,130 late Lord Bridgerton in your heart. 694 00:57:56,370 --> 00:58:02,470 As I will always hold a special affection for Nessa, I would never wish 695 00:58:02,470 --> 00:58:04,590 your affection for your family, ever. 696 00:58:06,330 --> 00:58:10,490 But to join them, it would be a remarkable thing. 697 00:58:10,830 --> 00:58:13,610 It would be rather a relief not to have to sneak around anymore. 698 00:58:14,290 --> 00:58:16,790 You are a practical woman. 699 00:58:17,090 --> 00:58:18,670 I love that about you. 700 00:58:19,660 --> 00:58:21,120 I love you, in fact. 701 00:58:28,100 --> 00:58:29,100 What? 702 00:58:33,640 --> 00:58:40,460 If you would have me, I would very 703 00:58:40,460 --> 00:58:41,520 much like to marry you. 704 00:59:09,680 --> 00:59:10,680 Thank you for coming. 705 00:59:13,120 --> 00:59:16,680 I have an interview tomorrow at Penwood House under the new lady of the house. 706 00:59:18,680 --> 00:59:21,340 You are taking the other position? 707 00:59:22,940 --> 00:59:24,240 If it is offered to me, yes. 708 00:59:25,920 --> 00:59:29,340 Tonight would be my last night here. I wanted to say goodbye. 709 00:59:30,580 --> 00:59:33,840 But what about... I'm not with child. 710 00:59:34,300 --> 00:59:36,920 I never was, apparently. 711 00:59:37,140 --> 00:59:38,780 My courses returned last night. 712 00:59:39,880 --> 00:59:40,880 I see. 713 00:59:42,880 --> 00:59:46,940 You still do not have to take a new position, though. 714 00:59:48,940 --> 00:59:50,720 I promised I would take care of you. 715 00:59:51,620 --> 00:59:54,000 And that remains true whether or not you're a child. 716 00:59:54,700 --> 00:59:55,700 It is kind of you. 717 00:59:56,340 --> 00:59:58,800 Most gentlemanly, but you do not owe me anything. 718 01:00:01,020 --> 01:00:05,600 This was never to do with owing you something, Sophie. 719 01:00:05,800 --> 01:00:06,820 And you know that. 720 01:00:11,500 --> 01:00:12,640 It was about... Love. 721 01:00:15,820 --> 01:00:22,520 I thought it could be enough. I... I wanted it to be enough, but we both know 722 01:00:22,520 --> 01:00:23,520 is not. 723 01:00:24,580 --> 01:00:28,680 What is love in the face of generations of established practice? 724 01:00:30,080 --> 01:00:34,040 In the face of society, of this strong line strong to divide us? I do not wish 725 01:00:34,040 --> 01:00:35,980 to fight against all of that any more than you do. 726 01:00:38,120 --> 01:00:39,600 More importantly... 727 01:00:44,720 --> 01:00:47,300 I have never before seen such mutual love. 728 01:00:49,260 --> 01:00:51,980 I could not live with myself if I tore you away from them. 729 01:01:00,620 --> 01:01:02,080 I could still take care of you. 730 01:01:02,640 --> 01:01:07,940 I could get you an apartment in the city, or you could stay on a prison out, 731 01:01:07,940 --> 01:01:11,660 that is what you wish. The more closely we remain connected, the more tempted we 732 01:01:11,660 --> 01:01:12,660 will be. 733 01:01:13,480 --> 01:01:16,460 And eventually we will make the same mistake we already made once. 734 01:01:17,580 --> 01:01:19,980 Please do not call what happened between us a mistake. 735 01:01:21,360 --> 01:01:22,360 Please. 736 01:02:15,420 --> 01:02:17,840 John, dinner is almost ready. You wanted me to wake you. 737 01:02:21,340 --> 01:02:22,960 That was enjoyable, was it not? 738 01:02:23,640 --> 01:02:25,680 The three of us completing that jigsaw together. 739 01:02:27,240 --> 01:02:29,500 I'm delighted we all shall be such great friends. 740 01:02:32,600 --> 01:02:33,600 John? 741 01:02:39,640 --> 01:02:40,640 John? 742 01:02:46,600 --> 01:02:47,600 John, wake up.