1 00:00:21,573 --> 00:00:24,093 ♪ . 2 00:01:31,229 --> 00:01:33,576 Jim will be home soon. 3 00:01:33,610 --> 00:01:34,853 God willing. 4 00:01:37,683 --> 00:01:39,651 Will I find him changed? 5 00:01:39,685 --> 00:01:40,824 He's come this far. 6 00:01:40,859 --> 00:01:43,517 That's what matters. 7 00:02:08,921 --> 00:02:10,682 A pretty sight, is it not? 8 00:02:10,716 --> 00:02:12,166 No shame in it. 9 00:02:12,201 --> 00:02:13,788 As we sow, so shall we reap. 10 00:02:15,583 --> 00:02:17,378 As my wife would no doubt remind me. 11 00:02:17,413 --> 00:02:18,931 If I can be of service. 12 00:02:18,966 --> 00:02:20,070 Ah, you can. 13 00:02:20,105 --> 00:02:21,727 Find a way to restore me my mines, 14 00:02:21,762 --> 00:02:24,074 my estate, my dignity. 15 00:02:24,109 --> 00:02:25,317 Francis... 16 00:02:25,352 --> 00:02:26,767 But no, today is your day. 17 00:02:26,801 --> 00:02:28,907 First auction for Carnmore. 18 00:02:28,941 --> 00:02:30,736 I wish you could join us. 19 00:02:30,771 --> 00:02:33,498 George would disapprove. 20 00:02:33,532 --> 00:02:36,052 I know how little you care for his opinion, but you should. 21 00:02:36,086 --> 00:02:37,536 I care for those he seeks to ruin. 22 00:02:41,195 --> 00:02:42,265 You'll never get it, Ross. 23 00:02:42,300 --> 00:02:44,164 What? 24 00:02:44,198 --> 00:02:46,131 Justice for all. 25 00:02:46,166 --> 00:02:49,721 Fair wages would be a start. 26 00:03:00,904 --> 00:03:02,699 Agh! 27 00:03:02,734 --> 00:03:05,046 Damn these blisters! 28 00:03:05,081 --> 00:03:06,427 Agh! 29 00:03:10,155 --> 00:03:11,984 You would speak with him? 30 00:03:12,019 --> 00:03:13,469 It will keep. 31 00:03:46,709 --> 00:03:50,437 Gentlemen, gentlemen, the auction is now open. 32 00:03:50,471 --> 00:03:52,956 I've first to dispose of a dole of ore 33 00:03:52,991 --> 00:03:54,717 from Wheal Busy. 34 00:04:00,309 --> 00:04:04,796 Wheal Busy ore, sold to the Carnmore Copper Company 35 00:04:04,830 --> 00:04:08,489 for six pounds, 17 shillings and sixpence a ton. 36 00:04:09,835 --> 00:04:14,875 Wheal Leisure, parcel of red copper, 45 tons. 37 00:04:18,499 --> 00:04:20,398 Sold to the Carnmore Copper Company 38 00:04:20,432 --> 00:04:23,711 for eight pounds, two shillings a ton. 39 00:04:23,746 --> 00:04:24,850 What name did you say? 40 00:04:24,885 --> 00:04:26,818 Wheal Leisure. 41 00:04:26,852 --> 00:04:28,475 No, sir, the buyers? 42 00:04:28,509 --> 00:04:30,856 The Carnmore Copper Company. 43 00:04:32,375 --> 00:04:36,448 United Mines, three doles of ore, 50 tons apiece. 44 00:04:36,483 --> 00:04:43,213 First parcel is sold to the Carnmore Copper Company... 45 00:04:43,248 --> 00:04:46,251 for seven pounds, one shilling a ton. 46 00:04:47,735 --> 00:04:50,393 Second parcel is sold to the Carnmore Copper Company 47 00:04:50,428 --> 00:04:53,707 for six pounds, 19 shillings a ton. 48 00:04:53,741 --> 00:04:57,676 Sir, I dislike to intervene, 49 00:04:57,711 --> 00:05:02,750 but may I say, I've never heard of the Carnmore Copper Company. 50 00:05:02,785 --> 00:05:04,890 I am assured it do exist, sir. 51 00:05:04,925 --> 00:05:09,101 What proof have you of its good faith? 52 00:05:09,136 --> 00:05:11,518 Who stands guarantor for it? 53 00:05:11,552 --> 00:05:13,485 Who is its agent? 54 00:05:15,625 --> 00:05:18,110 As I thought, there's something here not... 55 00:05:18,145 --> 00:05:19,319 I'm the agent. 56 00:05:22,425 --> 00:05:23,599 I've never heard of your company. 57 00:05:23,633 --> 00:05:26,084 Well, that's odd, since the chairman's been talking 58 00:05:26,118 --> 00:05:27,361 of little else since noon. 59 00:05:27,396 --> 00:05:30,364 What is your purpose in bidding 60 00:05:30,399 --> 00:05:31,365 for this quantity of copper? 61 00:05:31,400 --> 00:05:32,366 The same as yours, sir, 62 00:05:32,401 --> 00:05:35,265 to smelt and sell it on the open market. 63 00:05:35,300 --> 00:05:37,267 And who are the men behind your company? 64 00:05:37,302 --> 00:05:39,615 What are their names? 65 00:05:39,649 --> 00:05:42,687 Do we know the names behind the South Wales Smelting Company? 66 00:05:42,721 --> 00:05:45,379 You know full well we came in vouched for by the Warleggans. 67 00:05:45,414 --> 00:05:47,761 Because you are the Warleggans. 68 00:05:49,038 --> 00:05:50,833 You, sir, 69 00:05:50,867 --> 00:05:54,043 I don't know what your game is, 70 00:05:54,077 --> 00:05:55,216 but it reeks! 71 00:05:55,251 --> 00:05:56,425 Gentlemen, gentlemen, please! 72 00:05:56,459 --> 00:05:59,635 Let the auction continue. 73 00:06:21,311 --> 00:06:22,727 Here he come. 74 00:06:24,487 --> 00:06:25,592 You see, Keren? 75 00:06:26,662 --> 00:06:28,560 I tamed him for you. 76 00:06:33,116 --> 00:06:37,949 And Zacky Martin, do he waste his days 'ticing starlings 77 00:06:37,983 --> 00:06:40,848 or do he swag around the county on Captain Poldark's business? 78 00:06:40,883 --> 00:06:41,918 Zacky's educated. 79 00:06:41,953 --> 00:06:42,954 He can read. 80 00:06:42,988 --> 00:06:44,334 Any fool can read. 81 00:06:44,369 --> 00:06:45,853 I know youcan. 82 00:06:45,888 --> 00:06:50,271 It is no secret you could have done better for yourself. 83 00:06:50,306 --> 00:06:53,827 I was only glad you did pick me. 84 00:06:53,861 --> 00:06:56,208 Not some highfalutin' scholarly chap. 85 00:07:26,515 --> 00:07:28,137 You may think you've done well today. 86 00:07:28,171 --> 00:07:29,345 Sir? 87 00:07:29,379 --> 00:07:30,864 But we're on to you. 88 00:07:30,898 --> 00:07:34,592 Believe me, you won't have it your own way next time. 89 00:07:40,943 --> 00:07:43,014 Riots in Bodmin now. 90 00:07:43,048 --> 00:07:44,498 Looting in Truro. 91 00:07:44,533 --> 00:07:46,914 Every week, another mine closes. 92 00:07:46,949 --> 00:07:48,606 BLIGHT:That's no excuse to take the law 93 00:07:48,640 --> 00:07:50,159 into their own hands. 94 00:07:50,193 --> 00:07:51,263 Examples must be made. 95 00:07:51,298 --> 00:07:52,402 And are. 96 00:07:52,437 --> 00:07:54,128 Bodmin jail is now fit to burst. 97 00:07:54,163 --> 00:07:55,509 And rife with fever. 98 00:07:55,544 --> 00:07:58,339 BLEWITT:'Tis as plain a death sentence as you could wish, sir. 99 00:08:57,571 --> 00:08:58,986 Both lungs are afflicted, 100 00:08:59,021 --> 00:09:02,369 but under a strict regime of goat's milk, 101 00:09:02,403 --> 00:09:03,681 walking four miles a day, 102 00:09:03,715 --> 00:09:06,304 sleeping out in the open when it's fine... 103 00:09:10,757 --> 00:09:12,379 Is she badly hurt? 104 00:09:13,449 --> 00:09:17,073 Captain Poldark, I can guess why you're here. 105 00:09:17,108 --> 00:09:18,937 I should imagine not,ma'am. 106 00:09:18,972 --> 00:09:20,214 You've heard the rumors 107 00:09:20,249 --> 00:09:23,286 attaching to Miss Verity's name again? 108 00:09:29,085 --> 00:09:31,950 'Tis, uh... her. 109 00:09:31,985 --> 00:09:34,712 From over there, to see, um... 110 00:09:34,746 --> 00:09:35,885 Have you heard? 111 00:09:35,920 --> 00:09:38,060 The Warleggans are giving a ball. 112 00:09:38,094 --> 00:09:39,889 Are we invited? 113 00:09:39,924 --> 00:09:41,615 We are! 114 00:09:41,650 --> 00:09:44,825 What a way to mark your entrance into society! 115 00:09:46,275 --> 00:09:48,380 What is it? 116 00:09:48,415 --> 00:09:50,659 Well... what will I wear? 117 00:09:50,693 --> 00:09:52,453 What shall I say, how... 118 00:09:52,488 --> 00:09:53,696 How shall I know the new dances? 119 00:09:53,731 --> 00:09:55,284 I'll help you! 120 00:09:55,318 --> 00:09:57,355 When I return from town. 121 00:09:57,389 --> 00:10:00,289 I'm expected there later today. 122 00:10:00,323 --> 00:10:01,670 Expected? 123 00:10:03,223 --> 00:10:05,984 Have you spoken to Francis? 124 00:10:07,123 --> 00:10:08,228 You must. 125 00:10:08,262 --> 00:10:10,782 I will, I will. 126 00:10:21,379 --> 00:10:23,346 Did well, today, we did indeed. 127 00:10:23,381 --> 00:10:25,521 That was the easy part. 128 00:10:29,007 --> 00:10:31,734 You underestimated him. 129 00:10:31,769 --> 00:10:33,218 I did no such thing. 130 00:10:33,253 --> 00:10:35,704 You took him for one of those overbred idiots 131 00:10:35,738 --> 00:10:37,050 who trade on their name 132 00:10:37,084 --> 00:10:38,534 instead of their wits. 133 00:10:38,568 --> 00:10:40,363 Like his cousin. 134 00:10:40,398 --> 00:10:43,608 Ross is made of harder mettle. 135 00:10:43,643 --> 00:10:46,680 Well, his company is a threat. 136 00:10:46,715 --> 00:10:50,511 But if we knew the names of its shareholders... 137 00:11:06,942 --> 00:11:08,391 You're being very brave. 138 00:11:12,292 --> 00:11:13,465 You must stay in bed. 139 00:11:13,500 --> 00:11:15,364 If you get up, it may raise a fever. 140 00:11:15,398 --> 00:11:16,158 Of course, sir. 141 00:11:16,192 --> 00:11:18,056 I'll do anything you say, sir. 142 00:11:19,748 --> 00:11:22,302 I never knew anyone could be so kind. 143 00:11:38,939 --> 00:11:39,802 Lisbon! 144 00:11:39,837 --> 00:11:41,942 How I long to see it. 145 00:11:41,977 --> 00:11:43,461 It'll enchant you. 146 00:11:43,495 --> 00:11:45,705 The orange trees, the olive groves, the endless sunlight... 147 00:11:45,739 --> 00:11:46,671 Will you take me? 148 00:11:46,706 --> 00:11:48,052 Are you a good sailor? 149 00:11:48,086 --> 00:11:49,743 Oh, yes, indeed! 150 00:11:49,778 --> 00:11:52,090 Though... I have never actually been to sea. 151 00:11:53,782 --> 00:11:55,818 My quarters aboard are not lavish. 152 00:11:55,853 --> 00:11:57,682 I need no luxury. 153 00:11:57,717 --> 00:12:01,651 To be free, to live my own life, 154 00:12:01,686 --> 00:12:03,308 to be with you... 155 00:12:03,343 --> 00:12:06,070 is all the riches I could wish. 156 00:12:06,104 --> 00:12:07,761 So you will tell Francis? 157 00:12:07,796 --> 00:12:09,832 Before the ball? 158 00:12:09,867 --> 00:12:11,834 Perhaps we should not be seen there together. 159 00:12:11,869 --> 00:12:13,215 Unless I speak with him first. 160 00:12:13,249 --> 00:12:14,181 Or let me. 161 00:12:14,216 --> 00:12:15,769 No... it must be me. 162 00:12:15,804 --> 00:12:17,771 I must find the right moment. 163 00:12:19,255 --> 00:12:20,601 Then let it be soon, my love. 164 00:12:58,950 --> 00:13:00,089 Judas! 165 00:13:01,608 --> 00:13:05,198 This is a new device, creeping in like a tomcat. 166 00:13:05,232 --> 00:13:07,407 And how is my fair maiden? 167 00:13:07,441 --> 00:13:11,169 The one invited to the Warleggan ball? 168 00:13:11,204 --> 00:13:12,550 That one, too. 169 00:13:13,309 --> 00:13:14,863 Would it please you to go? 170 00:13:14,897 --> 00:13:16,209 Oh, Ross, can I? 171 00:13:20,592 --> 00:13:23,423 Beg pardon, sir. Ma'am. 172 00:13:23,457 --> 00:13:24,458 Shall I serve supper? 173 00:13:24,493 --> 00:13:26,288 Thank you, Jinny. 174 00:13:26,322 --> 00:13:28,083 Have you heard from Jim? 175 00:13:28,117 --> 00:13:30,637 Not since last month, sir, but he was fair then. 176 00:13:37,609 --> 00:13:39,715 So, I am to go to the ball 177 00:13:39,749 --> 00:13:41,682 without a mine to my name, 178 00:13:41,717 --> 00:13:46,756 my estate in ruins, and my wife in a made-over dress? 179 00:13:46,791 --> 00:13:47,861 For heaven's sake, Francis, 180 00:13:47,896 --> 00:13:49,518 who can afford new clothes these days? 181 00:13:49,552 --> 00:13:51,865 Truly, 182 00:13:51,900 --> 00:13:54,350 you imagine Demelza won't be trotting out her one good dress 183 00:13:54,385 --> 00:13:56,318 and not care a feather what people say? 184 00:13:56,352 --> 00:13:58,285 Well, she should, and if she does not, 185 00:13:58,320 --> 00:13:59,977 then she shows her ignorance. 186 00:14:00,011 --> 00:14:01,012 You like Demelza. 187 00:14:01,047 --> 00:14:02,911 Mmm. Mmm. 188 00:14:02,945 --> 00:14:04,671 I do. 189 00:14:04,705 --> 00:14:06,259 Doesn't alter the fact 190 00:14:06,293 --> 00:14:08,399 that the connection does our family no credit. 191 00:14:08,433 --> 00:14:09,952 I'm grateful it's the only 192 00:14:09,987 --> 00:14:12,403 unsuitable marriage we're forced to endure. 193 00:14:21,895 --> 00:14:24,898 What keeps you awake? 194 00:14:24,933 --> 00:14:28,108 The mine, the smelting company. 195 00:14:29,627 --> 00:14:31,111 Jim. 196 00:14:31,146 --> 00:14:34,459 Is there news? 197 00:14:34,494 --> 00:14:35,840 Rumors. 198 00:14:40,500 --> 00:14:43,399 Has Verity said anything? 199 00:14:43,434 --> 00:14:44,814 About Andrew Blamey? 200 00:14:46,575 --> 00:14:48,163 Why? 201 00:14:48,197 --> 00:14:50,096 There are rumors she's meeting him again. 202 00:14:51,442 --> 00:14:53,478 Is she? 203 00:14:53,513 --> 00:14:56,205 I wouldn't like to say she is. 204 00:14:57,620 --> 00:15:00,140 And I wouldn't like to say she isn't. 205 00:15:02,763 --> 00:15:05,905 In other words, you wouldn't like to say anything at all. 206 00:15:05,939 --> 00:15:07,699 Well... 207 00:15:07,734 --> 00:15:10,495 Ross, what's given in confidence isn't fair to repeat. 208 00:15:16,294 --> 00:15:18,952 I can't pretend I'm not disturbed. 209 00:15:23,923 --> 00:15:26,166 I wonder how she met him again. 210 00:15:56,024 --> 00:15:58,095 Practice your steps. 211 00:15:58,129 --> 00:16:00,269 I claim first dance at the ball. 212 00:16:33,751 --> 00:16:36,029 'Tis as we feared, Ross. 213 00:16:36,064 --> 00:16:37,375 Fever's rife at Bodmin. 214 00:16:37,410 --> 00:16:38,549 They're dropping like flies. 215 00:16:38,583 --> 00:16:40,171 Whole mine's talking of it. 216 00:16:40,206 --> 00:16:41,828 Say nothing to Jinny. 217 00:17:22,144 --> 00:17:24,871 You're close to Jim? 218 00:17:24,905 --> 00:17:27,908 I have known him since he were a boy. 219 00:17:27,943 --> 00:17:31,671 Were he my worst enemy, I'd not wish jail pestilence on him. 220 00:17:55,729 --> 00:17:56,868 Your arm is mending? 221 00:17:56,903 --> 00:17:59,526 I came to see what Dr. Enys could prescribe. 222 00:17:59,561 --> 00:18:02,391 He's away with my husband till tomorrow. 223 00:18:04,428 --> 00:18:05,843 Mrs. Daniel...? 224 00:18:05,877 --> 00:18:07,948 A word? 225 00:18:12,850 --> 00:18:17,510 Hope do love a gossip. 226 00:18:17,544 --> 00:18:19,719 And 'tis not wise to give them cause. 227 00:18:19,753 --> 00:18:21,169 What cause? 228 00:18:21,203 --> 00:18:23,654 'Tis said you have a roving eye. 229 00:18:23,688 --> 00:18:26,450 And whose business is it where my eye do light? 230 00:18:26,484 --> 00:18:28,417 Well, some say it might be their business, 231 00:18:28,452 --> 00:18:30,178 should it light on their husbands. 232 00:18:30,212 --> 00:18:33,526 There's not a man in 50 miles I'd look twice at. 233 00:18:33,560 --> 00:18:34,803 Excepting one. 234 00:18:34,837 --> 00:18:36,563 Mark? 235 00:18:39,980 --> 00:18:42,328 Pardon my interference. 236 00:18:42,362 --> 00:18:43,846 'Twas kindly meant. 237 00:19:03,418 --> 00:19:04,936 You have a plan? 238 00:19:06,904 --> 00:19:08,319 None whatsoever. 239 00:19:25,647 --> 00:19:27,856 Good evening to you, sir. 240 00:19:27,890 --> 00:19:31,066 Dr. Enys is here to attend on James Carter. 241 00:19:31,100 --> 00:19:32,964 Eh? 242 00:19:32,999 --> 00:19:34,207 What's that? 243 00:19:34,242 --> 00:19:36,727 James Carter, the typhus. 244 00:19:36,761 --> 00:19:39,454 Be so good as to let us in so we may show you our papers. 245 00:19:45,218 --> 00:19:47,151 There's not a moment to lose, sir. 246 00:19:54,089 --> 00:19:56,747 This way, if you please, Dr. Enys. 247 00:19:56,781 --> 00:19:58,473 Much obliged to you. 248 00:20:01,407 --> 00:20:04,686 Now look, they say there be fever down 'ere. 249 00:20:04,720 --> 00:20:05,928 We'd be sick ourselves if we... 250 00:20:05,963 --> 00:20:07,240 Is this the cell? 251 00:20:07,275 --> 00:20:09,622 What an affront to human dignity. 252 00:20:09,656 --> 00:20:11,555 Is Jim Carter among you? 253 00:20:14,972 --> 00:20:16,491 Where's your authority? 254 00:20:16,525 --> 00:20:17,768 You must show your papers. 255 00:20:17,802 --> 00:20:18,907 Jim? 256 00:20:18,941 --> 00:20:20,046 Jim, can you hear me? 257 00:20:20,080 --> 00:20:21,565 Perhaps he has been moved? 258 00:20:21,599 --> 00:20:22,738 Are you there, Jim? 259 00:20:28,710 --> 00:20:30,332 Dear God, look at his arm. 260 00:20:30,367 --> 00:20:32,403 Open this cell. Eh? 261 00:20:32,438 --> 00:20:35,372 This man needs urgent medical attention. 262 00:20:35,406 --> 00:20:36,545 We're taking him away. 263 00:20:36,580 --> 00:20:37,891 Nay, he be serving his sentence. 264 00:20:37,926 --> 00:20:39,652 Open this cell before I have you dismissed 265 00:20:39,686 --> 00:20:41,447 for neglecting your duty. 266 00:20:42,310 --> 00:20:44,277 Give me the keys. 267 00:20:44,312 --> 00:20:45,451 You can't go in there. 268 00:20:45,485 --> 00:20:47,625 It ain't safe. There's fever! 269 00:20:52,354 --> 00:20:54,460 I could make over the bodice, 270 00:20:54,494 --> 00:20:55,771 maybe add a little lace. 271 00:20:55,806 --> 00:20:58,464 Just as you please. 272 00:20:58,498 --> 00:21:00,845 So long as Francis thinks it's new. 273 00:21:03,434 --> 00:21:04,608 I'm sorry... 274 00:21:04,642 --> 00:21:07,369 that he's been a disappointment. 275 00:21:07,404 --> 00:21:11,373 You... speak to me of disappointment? 276 00:21:14,134 --> 00:21:17,586 Perhaps it's always the way. 277 00:21:17,621 --> 00:21:20,727 In the first flush of love, we think anything is possible. 278 00:21:22,004 --> 00:21:24,869 We must both learn to lower our expectations. 279 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:52,966 Avoid his breath. 280 00:21:53,001 --> 00:21:54,934 It will be deadly at this stage. 281 00:21:56,176 --> 00:21:58,317 What chance does he have? 282 00:22:01,527 --> 00:22:03,874 He might survive the fever, but this arm... 283 00:22:03,908 --> 00:22:05,116 Is it gangrene? 284 00:22:08,188 --> 00:22:09,328 It must come off. 285 00:22:13,366 --> 00:22:15,472 He won't survive. 286 00:22:16,438 --> 00:22:18,302 I beg you to try. 287 00:22:21,857 --> 00:22:23,480 I'll help you. 288 00:22:29,313 --> 00:22:31,350 Be brave now, Jim. 289 00:22:31,384 --> 00:22:34,076 Think of Jinny waiting at home. 290 00:22:52,198 --> 00:22:55,995 It's all right, Jinny... 291 00:22:56,029 --> 00:22:57,721 I'm coming home... 292 00:22:58,515 --> 00:22:59,999 I'm coming home... 293 00:23:01,380 --> 00:23:03,105 I'm coming home. 294 00:24:24,048 --> 00:24:26,706 We buried him by the sea. 295 00:24:29,606 --> 00:24:32,609 If you'd seen his face, Demelza... 296 00:24:32,643 --> 00:24:34,852 I think he knew me. 297 00:24:36,026 --> 00:24:40,479 He smiled and tried to speak, but... 298 00:24:45,207 --> 00:24:48,694 The magistrate should have been there. 299 00:24:48,728 --> 00:24:53,837 Smug, self-satisfied upholders of the law. 300 00:24:53,871 --> 00:24:56,425 And so-called gentlemen! 301 00:24:56,460 --> 00:24:59,739 Who prize game above honest working men. 302 00:25:02,121 --> 00:25:03,950 He tried to feed his family. 303 00:25:03,985 --> 00:25:05,331 How is that a crime? 304 00:25:06,608 --> 00:25:09,956 By God, I could commit murder myself. 305 00:25:09,991 --> 00:25:11,406 Will there not be trouble? 306 00:25:11,440 --> 00:25:12,925 That you broke the jail and helped a prisoner escape? 307 00:25:12,959 --> 00:25:14,754 Let there be. 308 00:25:14,789 --> 00:25:16,515 I welcome it. 309 00:25:16,549 --> 00:25:18,862 I could almost be induced to go amongst them tonight to the ball 310 00:25:18,896 --> 00:25:20,898 if I thought I might infect them. 311 00:25:23,798 --> 00:25:25,524 You mean not to go, then? 312 00:25:25,558 --> 00:25:27,940 How could we? 313 00:25:27,974 --> 00:25:29,389 To dance and smile 314 00:25:29,424 --> 00:25:31,288 at the very men to blame for Jim's death? 315 00:25:31,322 --> 00:25:33,428 No, no... 316 00:25:33,462 --> 00:25:35,085 We could not go, I do see that. 317 00:25:36,293 --> 00:25:39,365 Parcel come for... Mistress. 318 00:25:41,643 --> 00:25:42,989 'Tis from the dressmakers. 319 00:25:45,544 --> 00:25:46,890 It is a mistake. 320 00:25:46,924 --> 00:25:50,238 I called on my way to Bodmin to order it. 321 00:25:50,272 --> 00:25:53,034 It seems like 100 years ago now. 322 00:25:54,207 --> 00:25:55,554 Oh. 323 00:26:03,251 --> 00:26:05,425 Could I see it? 324 00:26:05,460 --> 00:26:07,324 If you've the interest. 325 00:26:09,533 --> 00:26:13,813 It will do for some time in the future. 326 00:26:31,175 --> 00:26:32,970 Oh, Ross... 327 00:26:58,582 --> 00:26:59,652 I couldn't sleep. 328 00:26:59,687 --> 00:27:01,447 All last night, I was thinking of you 329 00:27:01,481 --> 00:27:03,000 giving me something to ease the pain. 330 00:27:08,661 --> 00:27:12,354 Uh, please wait here, I'll fetch you something. 331 00:27:44,835 --> 00:27:46,906 Miss Verity, sir. 332 00:27:46,941 --> 00:27:48,287 Oh, my dears, I heard about Jim. 333 00:27:48,321 --> 00:27:49,806 Say nothing, Verity. 334 00:27:49,840 --> 00:27:53,913 If I'm forced to relive it, I'm like to explode. 335 00:27:55,501 --> 00:27:56,985 You must compose yourself 336 00:27:57,020 --> 00:27:58,366 before the ball. 337 00:27:59,505 --> 00:28:01,334 Do you know who will attend this ball? 338 00:28:01,369 --> 00:28:04,613 Every single one of those men who condemned Jim to die. 339 00:28:04,648 --> 00:28:06,512 So how do you imagine I could go among them? 340 00:28:06,546 --> 00:28:10,309 Because you must go among them. 341 00:28:10,343 --> 00:28:13,899 Your move in forcing the jail was reckless and unlawful. 342 00:28:13,933 --> 00:28:15,970 Your presence among these people tonight will remind them 343 00:28:16,004 --> 00:28:18,800 that you are one of them, a gentleman. 344 00:28:18,835 --> 00:28:21,838 It may make them think twice before moving against you. 345 00:28:21,872 --> 00:28:24,185 Your arguments disgust me. 346 00:28:24,219 --> 00:28:27,188 They disgust me, too. 347 00:28:27,222 --> 00:28:30,950 But you have more than yourself to consider now. 348 00:28:34,816 --> 00:28:36,335 My wife and child... 349 00:28:36,369 --> 00:28:37,819 Would suffer. 350 00:28:39,269 --> 00:28:41,478 As Jinny suffers. 351 00:28:44,377 --> 00:28:48,140 Justice is a fine thing, is it not? 352 00:29:29,871 --> 00:29:31,217 Ross! 353 00:29:31,252 --> 00:29:32,805 Where are you going? 354 00:29:32,840 --> 00:29:36,395 To acquaint myself with as much brandy as George can supply. 355 00:29:40,468 --> 00:29:42,850 We shouldn't have come. 356 00:29:42,884 --> 00:29:46,715 Ross hasn't been sober since he got back from Bodmin. 357 00:29:50,271 --> 00:29:51,651 For you, I think. 358 00:29:55,863 --> 00:29:57,347 It's from Ross. 359 00:30:09,290 --> 00:30:11,637 But how can I wear it? 360 00:30:11,671 --> 00:30:13,535 With Jim in the ground and Jinny all bereft. 361 00:30:13,570 --> 00:30:16,124 You cannot help them, my dear. 362 00:30:16,159 --> 00:30:20,059 But you can try to keep a lid on that powderkeg below. 363 00:30:33,141 --> 00:30:34,280 Is there a war on? 364 00:30:35,557 --> 00:30:37,594 The Poldark cousins seem hell-bent on battle. 365 00:30:37,628 --> 00:30:39,147 I cannot speak for Ross, 366 00:30:39,182 --> 00:30:41,391 but Francis is most definitely at odds with all the world. 367 00:30:47,086 --> 00:30:48,087 There, now. 368 00:30:48,122 --> 00:30:50,331 Look how lovely you look. 369 00:30:50,365 --> 00:30:51,332 Let us go down. 370 00:30:51,366 --> 00:30:53,437 It will take us both to keep Ross in check. 371 00:30:53,472 --> 00:30:54,749 You won't desert me? 372 00:30:54,783 --> 00:30:56,993 I would not dream of such. 373 00:30:57,027 --> 00:30:58,201 Oh, dear God! 374 00:31:00,582 --> 00:31:01,549 I must go to him. 375 00:31:01,583 --> 00:31:03,413 He must leave at once. 376 00:31:36,204 --> 00:31:38,137 Dwight, I feared I wouldn't know a soul. 377 00:31:38,172 --> 00:31:40,588 Here is a gentleman eager to make your acquaintance. 378 00:31:40,622 --> 00:31:45,765 Sir Hugh Bodregun, may I present Mistress Demelza Poldark. 379 00:31:46,905 --> 00:31:49,631 Enys tells me we're neighbors. 380 00:31:49,666 --> 00:31:53,325 How could I come to overlook such a bloom, hmm? 381 00:31:53,359 --> 00:31:55,672 I cannot account for it, sir. 382 00:31:55,706 --> 00:31:57,881 Do you hunt, ma'am? 383 00:31:57,916 --> 00:32:00,159 No, sir. 384 00:32:00,194 --> 00:32:02,644 I have some sympathy for the foxes. 385 00:32:06,752 --> 00:32:08,133 Please, Andrew... 386 00:32:15,140 --> 00:32:15,968 Ross. 387 00:32:16,003 --> 00:32:17,038 Hm? 388 00:32:17,073 --> 00:32:18,039 I've been singing your praises. 389 00:32:18,074 --> 00:32:19,972 To whom? 390 00:32:20,007 --> 00:32:21,215 Mr. Matthew Sanson. 391 00:32:21,249 --> 00:32:23,803 He's keen to test his mettle against you. 392 00:32:23,838 --> 00:32:25,012 Oh, thank you. 393 00:32:25,046 --> 00:32:26,634 I have no taste for gaming tonight. 394 00:32:26,668 --> 00:32:28,049 Oh, that's a pity. 395 00:32:28,084 --> 00:32:29,395 Last time he played, he had the better of the Poldarks. 396 00:32:29,430 --> 00:32:31,121 I thought you might care to level the scores. 397 00:32:31,156 --> 00:32:31,984 He may try. 398 00:32:32,019 --> 00:32:35,298 I'm here to escort my wife. 399 00:32:35,332 --> 00:32:38,025 That being so, it wouldn't suit my purpose to spend the evening 400 00:32:38,059 --> 00:32:39,336 in a card room. 401 00:32:40,199 --> 00:32:41,787 Which is your wife? 402 00:32:41,821 --> 00:32:43,754 I should like the pleasure. 403 00:32:43,789 --> 00:32:46,619 She's over there. 404 00:32:48,207 --> 00:32:50,899 And she seems very well attended by Sir Hugh Bodregun. 405 00:32:50,934 --> 00:32:52,832 Might I suggest a short game, just... 406 00:32:52,867 --> 00:32:54,938 while the evening warms up? 407 00:32:56,595 --> 00:32:58,424 As you wish. 408 00:32:58,459 --> 00:32:59,943 Please. 409 00:33:04,430 --> 00:33:07,088 Did you not hear? 410 00:33:07,123 --> 00:33:09,228 Since Francis lost the mine, 411 00:33:09,263 --> 00:33:12,507 that woman has thrown him over. 412 00:33:12,542 --> 00:33:15,994 Now he can't even afford a new dress for his wife. 413 00:33:18,789 --> 00:33:22,172 And as for Ross, no doubt regretting his marriage 414 00:33:22,207 --> 00:33:23,587 to that hussy... 415 00:33:48,750 --> 00:33:50,580 Andrew, I beg you to leave. 416 00:33:50,614 --> 00:33:51,960 Francis will see you. 417 00:33:51,995 --> 00:33:53,065 That's exactly what I wish. 418 00:33:53,100 --> 00:33:54,135 Have it all out in the open. 419 00:33:54,170 --> 00:33:55,585 I will not be ashamed of our love. 420 00:33:55,619 --> 00:33:56,827 Nor I! 421 00:33:56,862 --> 00:33:59,071 But if we're seen together, it will be a disaster. 422 00:33:59,106 --> 00:34:00,969 Who's to say Francis would make difficulties? 423 00:34:01,004 --> 00:34:02,557 Has he not grown up? 424 00:34:02,592 --> 00:34:03,800 Might he not have mellowed? 425 00:34:03,834 --> 00:34:05,112 Let him once catch sight of you 426 00:34:05,146 --> 00:34:07,321 and you will see how much he's mellowed. 427 00:34:19,816 --> 00:34:23,371 Who is that young person dancing with Sir Hugh? 428 00:34:23,406 --> 00:34:25,166 She's quite lovely, don't you think? 429 00:34:25,201 --> 00:34:27,686 That's Demelza, Mama. 430 00:34:27,720 --> 00:34:29,308 Ross's wife. 431 00:34:30,861 --> 00:34:33,381 The scullery maid! 432 00:34:35,383 --> 00:34:38,524 I see no scullery maid, Mama. 433 00:34:44,875 --> 00:34:47,085 Reverend Halse. 434 00:34:48,258 --> 00:34:49,984 Will you join us? 435 00:34:52,780 --> 00:34:54,471 What are the stakes? 436 00:34:54,506 --> 00:34:56,956 A... guinea. 437 00:34:58,682 --> 00:35:00,270 It's more than my customary stake. 438 00:35:00,305 --> 00:35:02,962 Perhaps you'd prefer to wait for another table. 439 00:35:02,997 --> 00:35:05,137 I think not. 440 00:35:05,172 --> 00:35:09,210 I have as much right to call the stakes as any here. 441 00:35:09,245 --> 00:35:10,729 Half a guinea, let it be. 442 00:35:32,613 --> 00:35:35,305 Still not dancing, Elizabeth? 443 00:35:35,340 --> 00:35:36,962 What will people say? 444 00:35:36,996 --> 00:35:40,517 Your first outing in months and to be so neglected by Francis. 445 00:35:45,108 --> 00:35:49,043 Elizabeth, will you grant me the favor of the next dance? 446 00:35:50,217 --> 00:35:51,804 How charming you look tonight, ma'am. 447 00:35:51,839 --> 00:35:54,117 I swear Elizabeth's place will be taken 448 00:35:54,152 --> 00:35:56,223 the moment I lead her away. 449 00:36:00,813 --> 00:36:05,093 Wicked shame to have thrown her away on a Poldark. 450 00:36:16,553 --> 00:36:20,212 You did not return my trump lead, sir. 451 00:36:20,247 --> 00:36:22,835 It is an elementary principle to return one's partner's lead. 452 00:36:22,870 --> 00:36:26,253 Thank you, I'm acquainted with the elementary principles. 453 00:36:26,287 --> 00:36:27,806 No doubt your partner has 454 00:36:27,840 --> 00:36:29,980 all the principles at his fingertips. 455 00:36:30,015 --> 00:36:31,844 It's a general misfortune 456 00:36:31,879 --> 00:36:33,225 he does not make better use of them. 457 00:36:33,260 --> 00:36:36,573 Manners were never your strong suit, Poldark. 458 00:36:36,608 --> 00:36:38,437 Who can only guess at the bad humors 459 00:36:38,472 --> 00:36:40,059 that come from an ill-spent life? 460 00:36:40,094 --> 00:36:42,407 Ill-spent? 461 00:36:42,441 --> 00:36:44,409 And this from a justice of the peace who combines 462 00:36:44,443 --> 00:36:47,998 all the virtues of office except perhaps justice and peace? 463 00:36:48,033 --> 00:36:49,828 No doubt the common people you mix with 464 00:36:49,862 --> 00:36:51,312 have blunted your faculties 465 00:36:51,347 --> 00:36:55,385 as to what may or may not be said in polite society. 466 00:36:55,420 --> 00:36:58,733 I agree, they alter one's perspectives, sir. 467 00:36:58,768 --> 00:37:00,632 You should try mixing with such people. 468 00:37:00,666 --> 00:37:01,840 It might enlarge your outlook. 469 00:37:01,874 --> 00:37:04,877 I think I will find another table. 470 00:37:04,912 --> 00:37:07,915 Have you ever been in a jail, sir? 471 00:37:07,949 --> 00:37:10,158 It's surprising the stench 472 00:37:10,193 --> 00:37:13,092 30 or 40 of God's creatures can give off 473 00:37:13,127 --> 00:37:14,577 when confined to a squalid pit for months on end 474 00:37:14,611 --> 00:37:17,062 without drains, water, physicians, care. 475 00:37:17,096 --> 00:37:19,547 The matter of your performance at Bodmin jail 476 00:37:19,582 --> 00:37:21,273 has not gone unnoticed, sir. 477 00:37:21,308 --> 00:37:23,413 There will shortly be a meeting of the justices, 478 00:37:23,448 --> 00:37:25,173 of whom, may I say, I am one. 479 00:37:25,208 --> 00:37:26,451 Then pray convey this message: 480 00:37:26,485 --> 00:37:28,832 that it would give me great pleasure 481 00:37:28,867 --> 00:37:30,834 to meet any of you who can spare the time 482 00:37:30,869 --> 00:37:32,871 from your high offices and holy livings. 483 00:37:32,905 --> 00:37:35,253 Especially those responsible for the upkeep of Bodmin jail. 484 00:37:35,287 --> 00:37:37,703 You offensive young drunkard! 485 00:37:40,327 --> 00:37:43,364 You'll be hearing from us presently. 486 00:37:43,399 --> 00:37:44,814 Continue. 487 00:37:44,848 --> 00:37:47,851 Come, Mr. Francis, follow your cousin's lead. 488 00:37:47,886 --> 00:37:50,406 Lay a stake on the queen of spades. 489 00:37:50,440 --> 00:37:53,788 Thank you, I've learned never to stake on women. 490 00:37:56,377 --> 00:37:58,793 Excuse me, I'll have a... breath of air. 491 00:38:14,671 --> 00:38:17,053 You look ravishing tonight, Elizabeth. 492 00:38:17,087 --> 00:38:20,125 If I were a poet or a painter, I could do you justice. 493 00:38:20,159 --> 00:38:21,989 You're very kind, George, 494 00:38:22,023 --> 00:38:24,957 but I'm afraid you have little reward for your attentions. 495 00:38:24,992 --> 00:38:26,511 I'm a dull creature these days. 496 00:38:26,545 --> 00:38:30,342 That which is treasured can never be dull. 497 00:38:30,377 --> 00:38:32,379 You should venture out more. 498 00:38:32,413 --> 00:38:33,897 And bring Francis, if you will. 499 00:38:33,932 --> 00:38:35,830 To the gaming tables? 500 00:38:35,865 --> 00:38:38,488 It's the only reward for the end of Grambler, 501 00:38:38,523 --> 00:38:40,283 that he sees less of the green cloths 502 00:38:40,318 --> 00:38:41,802 and more of his family. 503 00:38:41,836 --> 00:38:43,976 If I were to promise never to encourage 504 00:38:44,011 --> 00:38:48,222 or even play with Francis again, would that please you? 505 00:38:48,256 --> 00:38:50,189 We both know he will continue to play, 506 00:38:50,224 --> 00:38:51,915 whether you encourage himor not. 507 00:38:51,950 --> 00:38:53,952 He cannot help himself. 508 00:38:53,986 --> 00:38:55,471 Any more than I can. 509 00:38:59,406 --> 00:39:01,477 Some... refreshment? 510 00:39:32,818 --> 00:39:34,579 I hope you will do me the honor of allowing... 511 00:39:34,613 --> 00:39:36,788 How dare you address me! 512 00:39:36,822 --> 00:39:37,754 Francis! 513 00:39:37,789 --> 00:39:39,135 Your sister deserves better. 514 00:39:39,169 --> 00:39:41,379 I beg you, let us resolve this peaceably... 515 00:39:41,413 --> 00:39:42,759 Step aside! 516 00:39:42,794 --> 00:39:45,348 Your sister is not to be commanded. 517 00:39:45,383 --> 00:39:46,729 Nor am I. 518 00:39:46,763 --> 00:39:49,732 Then perhaps you will take this as an inducement. 519 00:40:05,955 --> 00:40:08,889 I forbid you ever to see him again. 520 00:40:20,245 --> 00:40:22,281 Er, no, thank you. 521 00:40:28,529 --> 00:40:29,944 Excuse me, sirs. 522 00:40:29,979 --> 00:40:31,221 I must speak with my cousin. 523 00:40:31,256 --> 00:40:34,880 Oh, no, no, not so fast, missy. 524 00:40:34,915 --> 00:40:37,573 I haven't had the pleasure of my second dance. 525 00:40:37,607 --> 00:40:38,712 Nor I, indeed. 526 00:40:38,746 --> 00:40:40,334 Excuse me, sirs, I cannot stay. 527 00:40:40,368 --> 00:40:43,095 We've been admiring your gown, Demelza. 528 00:40:43,130 --> 00:40:44,718 Mama thought it had come from London 529 00:40:44,752 --> 00:40:47,824 until Mrs. Treneglos assured her to the contrary. 530 00:40:47,859 --> 00:40:49,964 And how is your father, dear? 531 00:40:49,999 --> 00:40:52,001 We've not seen him since the christening. 532 00:40:52,035 --> 00:40:55,245 No, ma'am, I'm sorry. 533 00:40:55,280 --> 00:40:58,870 Father is overparticular who he meets. 534 00:41:06,153 --> 00:41:07,499 He despises me. 535 00:41:07,534 --> 00:41:08,707 No. 536 00:41:08,742 --> 00:41:10,744 And so he should. 537 00:41:10,778 --> 00:41:12,470 I am to blame. 538 00:41:12,504 --> 00:41:16,957 I should have told Francis when I had the chance. 539 00:41:16,991 --> 00:41:19,891 But I was timid. 540 00:41:19,925 --> 00:41:22,031 It's the one weakness Andrew cannot abide. 541 00:41:22,065 --> 00:41:24,654 He will forgive you. 542 00:41:24,689 --> 00:41:28,037 He left... without a backward glance. 543 00:41:30,142 --> 00:41:33,283 I shall never see him again. 544 00:41:43,052 --> 00:41:44,225 Propose. 545 00:41:46,158 --> 00:41:47,228 Two. 546 00:41:47,263 --> 00:41:48,575 Two. 547 00:41:59,378 --> 00:42:01,380 I hope you're as well entertained as your wife. 548 00:42:01,415 --> 00:42:05,005 Or had you forgot her existence? 549 00:42:05,039 --> 00:42:06,351 Dangerous mistake. 550 00:42:06,385 --> 00:42:08,284 Absentee husbands make for wandering wives. 551 00:42:08,318 --> 00:42:10,113 If you wish to retain our favor, 552 00:42:10,148 --> 00:42:12,633 you'd do well to pay it attention. 553 00:42:22,540 --> 00:42:24,818 Ah! I'm determined, ma'am. 554 00:42:24,852 --> 00:42:25,957 The next dance is mine. 555 00:42:25,991 --> 00:42:26,923 Forgive me. 556 00:42:26,958 --> 00:42:27,924 Pardon me. 557 00:42:27,959 --> 00:42:29,408 I came to see if you require anything. 558 00:42:29,443 --> 00:42:31,652 It's a bit late to be showing 559 00:42:31,687 --> 00:42:33,205 a lively concern for your wife, isn't it? 560 00:42:33,240 --> 00:42:36,036 Better a belated conscience than none at all. 561 00:42:38,935 --> 00:42:40,385 Hm! 562 00:42:40,419 --> 00:42:42,629 DEMELZA:Perhaps I should ask for an introduction, 563 00:42:42,663 --> 00:42:44,596 as it's so long since we've met. 564 00:42:44,631 --> 00:42:47,565 I hear you've been well consoled in my absence. 565 00:42:48,876 --> 00:42:51,569 Look at them all. 566 00:42:51,603 --> 00:42:53,709 Overpainted, overdressed... 567 00:42:53,743 --> 00:42:55,124 Overstuffed. 568 00:42:56,435 --> 00:43:00,025 If these are my people, I'm ashamed to belong to them. 569 00:43:00,060 --> 00:43:01,993 Well, if you think all the stupid, fat ignorants 570 00:43:02,027 --> 00:43:04,582 are in your class, then you're mistook. 571 00:43:04,616 --> 00:43:07,515 I've lived long enough to know that they're everywhere. 572 00:43:07,550 --> 00:43:09,759 And you'll not right any wrongs 573 00:43:09,794 --> 00:43:12,313 by blaming just these folk for Jim dying. 574 00:43:12,348 --> 00:43:13,970 Of course they're to blame! 575 00:43:14,005 --> 00:43:17,249 For their ignorance, their selfishness, 576 00:43:17,284 --> 00:43:18,216 their arrogance... 577 00:43:18,250 --> 00:43:19,666 And you'll not right any wrongs 578 00:43:19,700 --> 00:43:20,839 by drinking and gaming 579 00:43:20,874 --> 00:43:22,496 and leaving me to fend for myself 580 00:43:22,530 --> 00:43:24,671 at my very first ball! 581 00:43:24,705 --> 00:43:26,983 If you behave like this, you'll not come to another. 582 00:43:27,018 --> 00:43:29,434 If you behave like this, I'll not want to. 583 00:43:38,029 --> 00:43:40,825 Would you care to dance? 584 00:43:40,859 --> 00:43:42,309 No, thank you. 585 00:43:55,771 --> 00:43:58,601 Poldark's losing badly. 586 00:44:23,005 --> 00:44:24,972 50 guineas? 587 00:44:30,391 --> 00:44:32,255 Agreed. 588 00:44:50,757 --> 00:44:52,068 I propose... 589 00:44:52,103 --> 00:44:52,862 How many? 590 00:44:52,897 --> 00:44:54,174 The book. 591 00:44:56,763 --> 00:44:57,936 I'll take two. 592 00:45:08,844 --> 00:45:10,708 Propose. 593 00:45:12,710 --> 00:45:13,641 Accept. 594 00:45:13,676 --> 00:45:15,505 Two. 595 00:45:19,026 --> 00:45:21,995 I'll lay ten guineas. 596 00:45:22,029 --> 00:45:23,651 Twenty. 597 00:45:28,829 --> 00:45:30,555 I'll take it. 598 00:46:10,388 --> 00:46:12,804 The luck of the devil. 599 00:46:12,839 --> 00:46:14,910 This is a decent little piece. 600 00:46:14,944 --> 00:46:16,532 Somewhat high priced. 601 00:46:18,292 --> 00:46:20,053 I trust it keeps good time? 602 00:46:20,087 --> 00:46:21,606 It never failed my grandfather. 603 00:46:22,538 --> 00:46:23,573 Shall we continue? 604 00:46:23,608 --> 00:46:25,575 And what do you intend to play with? 605 00:46:25,610 --> 00:46:27,439 Assets I can realize. 606 00:46:28,682 --> 00:46:29,856 Ross, no. 607 00:46:37,242 --> 00:46:39,106 Play with this if you must. 608 00:46:41,591 --> 00:46:42,869 And what is this worth? 609 00:46:43,904 --> 00:46:45,181 About 100. 610 00:46:47,356 --> 00:46:49,289 Oh, Ross. 611 00:46:49,323 --> 00:46:51,394 Well? 612 00:46:55,122 --> 00:46:56,917 Deal. 613 00:47:37,440 --> 00:47:39,684 He's met his match in Matthew. 614 00:47:39,718 --> 00:47:40,858 Hm. 615 00:47:58,772 --> 00:48:01,050 Hm. 616 00:48:01,085 --> 00:48:02,534 Shall we retire? 617 00:48:02,569 --> 00:48:04,226 Another hour. 618 00:48:04,260 --> 00:48:05,779 With what? 619 00:48:05,813 --> 00:48:09,438 My stake in Wheal Leisure. 620 00:48:14,822 --> 00:48:16,479 Ross, no. 621 00:48:35,050 --> 00:48:36,983 I propose. 622 00:48:38,846 --> 00:48:39,847 How many? 623 00:48:39,882 --> 00:48:40,676 One. 624 00:48:45,094 --> 00:48:47,648 I'll take the book. 625 00:48:51,618 --> 00:48:55,449 Can you explain how you come to have a card in your hand 626 00:48:55,484 --> 00:48:57,244 before you drew one from the pack? 627 00:48:57,279 --> 00:48:58,280 You're mistaken. 628 00:48:58,314 --> 00:49:00,316 I'd already drawn. 629 00:49:00,351 --> 00:49:01,214 I rather think he had, Ross. 630 00:49:01,248 --> 00:49:02,698 Oh, no, he had not. 631 00:49:02,732 --> 00:49:03,941 He most certainly had not. 632 00:49:10,671 --> 00:49:12,673 What the hell are you doing, Ross? 633 00:49:12,708 --> 00:49:14,917 George! Cary! 634 00:49:14,952 --> 00:49:16,505 Will you permit this?! 635 00:49:16,539 --> 00:49:18,196 I'm sorry for assaulting your friend, George, 636 00:49:18,231 --> 00:49:20,681 but if you insist on entertaining such fellows, 637 00:49:20,716 --> 00:49:22,511 you should at least keep them on a leash. 638 00:49:24,789 --> 00:49:28,724 Or perhaps you prefer your guests to be ruined in silence? 639 00:49:57,063 --> 00:49:59,997 When did you first know he was cheating? 640 00:50:00,031 --> 00:50:02,033 Almost at once. 641 00:50:02,068 --> 00:50:04,553 But I wanted to be sure before I challenged him. 642 00:50:15,253 --> 00:50:16,530 Thank you. 643 00:50:18,360 --> 00:50:21,673 Your exploits at Bodmin jail were much discussed. 644 00:50:21,708 --> 00:50:23,606 No doubt. 645 00:50:23,641 --> 00:50:25,850 There was some sympathy for your intentions. 646 00:50:25,884 --> 00:50:27,403 Though not our actions. 647 00:50:39,726 --> 00:50:41,900 Pity some of your partners at Carnmore should be 648 00:50:41,935 --> 00:50:43,212 on the other side of the bench. 649 00:50:43,247 --> 00:50:45,076 How do you mean? 650 00:50:45,111 --> 00:50:47,734 St. Aubyn Tresize, Alfred Barbary... 651 00:50:47,768 --> 00:50:51,289 They're magistrates, are they not? 652 00:50:51,324 --> 00:50:53,257 They may feel compelled to take a stand. 653 00:50:54,361 --> 00:50:56,639 And then there's the matter of Matthew Sanson. 654 00:50:56,674 --> 00:50:58,020 What of him? 655 00:51:00,126 --> 00:51:02,645 Once this tale gets out, 656 00:51:02,680 --> 00:51:04,475 George may feel obliged to respond. 657 00:51:04,509 --> 00:51:06,925 Why should he? 658 00:51:06,960 --> 00:51:09,135 Matthew's a cousin. 659 00:51:09,169 --> 00:51:10,688 Did you not know? 660 00:51:14,761 --> 00:51:16,142 No, I did not. 661 00:51:36,990 --> 00:51:39,061 Old tripe-for-brains be within. 662 00:51:40,235 --> 00:51:41,477 Who? 663 00:51:41,512 --> 00:51:42,892 Mark Daniel, moping and moaning 664 00:51:42,927 --> 00:51:45,136 fit to make your lugs bleed. 665 00:51:45,171 --> 00:51:48,519 There's talk of Keren and Dwight. 666 00:51:48,553 --> 00:51:50,072 Any truth in it? 667 00:51:50,107 --> 00:51:52,143 Couldn't say. 668 00:51:52,178 --> 00:51:53,938 Anything else we can't say? 669 00:51:53,972 --> 00:51:57,390 About Verity, Blamey...? 670 00:51:57,424 --> 00:51:59,599 I know as much as you. 671 00:52:07,365 --> 00:52:09,712 "Since you brought Verity and me together, 672 00:52:09,747 --> 00:52:12,094 "I must turn to you for further help. 673 00:52:12,129 --> 00:52:14,165 "Francis is impossible. 674 00:52:14,200 --> 00:52:16,133 "There can never be a reconciliation. 675 00:52:16,167 --> 00:52:20,067 Therefore, Verity must choose between us." 676 00:52:20,102 --> 00:52:22,967 Folks say she's brazen. 677 00:52:23,001 --> 00:52:24,210 That she'll fling herself at other men. 678 00:52:24,244 --> 00:52:26,073 Have you asked her if it's true? 679 00:52:26,108 --> 00:52:29,076 I haven't the heart to, Ross. 680 00:52:29,111 --> 00:52:31,148 I can't put myself to believe it. 681 00:52:33,598 --> 00:52:36,360 But if a man can't trust his wife... 682 00:52:36,394 --> 00:52:37,844 You must have faith, Mark. 683 00:52:37,878 --> 00:52:41,192 Without that, there's no hope for a marriage. 684 00:52:41,227 --> 00:52:42,193 Hope for marriage? 685 00:52:42,228 --> 00:52:43,919 Pick me liver. 686 00:52:43,953 --> 00:52:47,198 Best take it out 'fore it's not to be cuckolded thrice a day 687 00:52:47,233 --> 00:52:48,855 by every man, dog and mule in the county. 688 00:53:08,219 --> 00:53:09,289 I come to offer myself. 689 00:53:09,324 --> 00:53:11,291 To help you with your work. 690 00:53:11,326 --> 00:53:13,845 I can write, I can take notes. 691 00:53:13,880 --> 00:53:15,019 But... 692 00:53:15,053 --> 00:53:16,054 Oh, don't refuse me. 693 00:53:16,089 --> 00:53:18,125 You've been so kind. 694 00:53:18,160 --> 00:53:20,335 I must use my wits for something, or I'll go mad. 695 00:53:31,449 --> 00:53:34,314 It is an omen, mark my words! 696 00:53:34,349 --> 00:53:37,179 It is a fiendish, black omen! 697 00:53:37,214 --> 00:53:40,424 What is the matter with the women of this family? 698 00:53:41,770 --> 00:53:44,221 The men. 699 00:53:47,362 --> 00:53:48,915 You think you could do better? 700 00:53:57,855 --> 00:53:58,925 What do we know? 701 00:53:58,959 --> 00:54:01,341 What we know is that Ross Poldark, 702 00:54:01,376 --> 00:54:03,274 though clever, has a weakness. 703 00:54:03,309 --> 00:54:04,033 Just the one? 704 00:54:04,068 --> 00:54:06,553 He plays it straight. 705 00:54:06,588 --> 00:54:08,279 And trusts others to do the same, 706 00:54:08,314 --> 00:54:11,317 but others have eyes and ears. 707 00:54:11,351 --> 00:54:12,801 And they report. 708 00:54:12,835 --> 00:54:14,906 What we've been trying for some time to find out, 709 00:54:14,941 --> 00:54:18,531 the site of the Carnmore Copper Company smelting works. 710 00:54:18,565 --> 00:54:19,497 And? 711 00:54:24,640 --> 00:54:27,264 Trevaunance land. 712 00:54:27,298 --> 00:54:29,990 They've struck a deal with Tresidder's Mill. 713 00:54:32,338 --> 00:54:34,650 For now, they have enough copper to keep going, 714 00:54:34,685 --> 00:54:36,825 but come the next auction... 715 00:54:36,859 --> 00:54:39,034 We'll see they come away empty-handed. 716 00:54:41,830 --> 00:54:44,039 And the question is, will that be enough to ruin them? 717 00:54:44,073 --> 00:54:47,249 What more can we do, since they deliberately withhold 718 00:54:47,284 --> 00:54:48,285 the names of their shareholders? 719 00:54:48,319 --> 00:54:50,079 There's no law against that. 720 00:54:50,114 --> 00:54:52,012 It makes it considerably more difficult 721 00:54:52,047 --> 00:54:54,463 for us to exert pressure. 722 00:54:55,947 --> 00:55:00,435 So... let's begin with the one name we do know-- 723 00:55:00,469 --> 00:55:02,057 Jonathan Tresidder. 724 00:55:02,091 --> 00:55:04,024 Banks with us, does he not? 725 00:55:04,059 --> 00:55:06,130 He does indeed. 726 00:55:06,164 --> 00:55:08,822 And has substantial loans. 727 00:55:08,857 --> 00:55:11,238 Here's to the first chink 728 00:55:11,273 --> 00:55:12,723 in the Poldark armor. 729 00:55:42,960 --> 00:55:47,689 I wish Jim could have seen his child grow up. 730 00:55:47,723 --> 00:55:50,726 You did all you could. 731 00:55:50,761 --> 00:55:51,865 I wonder. 732 00:55:54,351 --> 00:55:58,251 Ross, you cannot fight all the world. 733 00:55:58,285 --> 00:56:01,565 You can only make your own small corner a fairer place. 734 00:56:43,227 --> 00:56:46,126 Will anything come of what you did? 735 00:56:46,161 --> 00:56:48,508 It may. It may not. 736 00:56:49,647 --> 00:56:51,028 Lay your flowers. 737 00:56:53,237 --> 00:56:57,103 This is the first time I've been sober in five days.