1 00:00:00,070 --> 00:00:04,250 I very much regret to announce an Enys-Penvenen offshoot. A child! 2 00:00:04,290 --> 00:00:06,950 How are you, Morwenna? I cannot be seen here with you. 3 00:00:06,990 --> 00:00:10,390 It does appear now that I was not, after all, with child. 4 00:00:10,480 --> 00:00:13,400 My nephew should be preparing for the election. 5 00:00:13,400 --> 00:00:16,720 Francis Basset and I have come to an accord. He's thrown us over. 6 00:00:16,760 --> 00:00:18,760 Demelza, would you sit with me a while? 7 00:00:18,800 --> 00:00:22,880 Armitage is sick. Falmouth was obliged to choose another candidate. 8 00:00:22,880 --> 00:00:26,800 Captain Ross Poldark has nine votes. A new MP! 9 00:00:26,800 --> 00:00:29,640 It is not in my power to give you what you seek. 10 00:00:29,640 --> 00:00:31,600 My nephew died a few hours ago. 11 00:00:32,700 --> 00:00:36,140 You won. And now? Everything will change. 12 00:01:37,920 --> 00:01:40,000 October 5th. 13 00:01:40,040 --> 00:01:43,320 My dearest Demelza, though I must confess to some trepidation 14 00:01:43,320 --> 00:01:45,920 at my first foray into the House of Commons, 15 00:01:45,920 --> 00:01:48,520 I am resolved to begin what I came here to do. 16 00:02:01,360 --> 00:02:03,000 November 20th. 17 00:02:03,000 --> 00:02:06,440 My dearest Ross, today we ploughed the long field 18 00:02:06,440 --> 00:02:08,240 and brought in the last of the apples. 19 00:02:10,080 --> 00:02:13,160 Order, gentlemen! There are, Mr Speaker... 20 00:02:13,200 --> 00:02:14,760 Order, order! 21 00:02:14,760 --> 00:02:20,000 There are, in England, 160 crimes for which a man may be hanged. 22 00:02:21,880 --> 00:02:24,200 Order! 23 00:02:26,560 --> 00:02:28,560 January 27th. 24 00:02:28,600 --> 00:02:32,000 My dearest Ross, Christmas is already behind us, 25 00:02:32,040 --> 00:02:34,040 yet the harsh winter persists, 26 00:02:34,040 --> 00:02:38,240 and all of us at home and at the mine eagerly await your return. 27 00:02:39,640 --> 00:02:41,360 March 3rd. 28 00:02:41,360 --> 00:02:45,840 My dearest Demelza, the contentious anti-slavery debate rages on, 29 00:02:45,840 --> 00:02:48,080 keeping me here to add my support. 30 00:02:48,080 --> 00:02:49,840 In my continued absence, 31 00:02:49,840 --> 00:02:53,320 I know I can rely on you to manage affairs at home a little longer. 32 00:02:53,360 --> 00:02:57,080 Gentlemen, much as I commend the bill 33 00:02:57,120 --> 00:02:59,840 proposed by my Right Honourable Friend Mr Wilberforce 34 00:02:59,880 --> 00:03:05,080 and suggest that arguments in favour of slavery are abominable, 35 00:03:06,080 --> 00:03:11,240 I submit that there is suffering and injustice closer to home, 36 00:03:11,640 --> 00:03:14,880 which also requires our attention. 37 00:03:14,920 --> 00:03:19,560 Children employed in the mills of the North are dying 38 00:03:19,560 --> 00:03:21,360 in their thousands... 39 00:03:21,400 --> 00:03:24,880 Order! Order! Order! 40 00:03:24,880 --> 00:03:27,760 Where is our compassion for these slaves? 41 00:03:29,720 --> 00:03:33,840 Order! Order! The House must come to order! 42 00:03:59,800 --> 00:04:02,640 Good day, Rosina. Good day, mistress. 43 00:04:02,640 --> 00:04:05,000 Good day, Master Drake. 44 00:04:15,240 --> 00:04:17,200 What did Cap'n Ross say in his letter? 45 00:04:18,360 --> 00:04:20,280 Oh, just that he misses us very much 46 00:04:20,320 --> 00:04:22,160 and he'll return as soon as he can. 47 00:04:25,200 --> 00:04:27,000 Come on then, you two. 48 00:04:31,480 --> 00:04:33,480 It's so lovely to be at Trenwith again. 49 00:04:34,760 --> 00:04:36,720 My dear, this was your home before it was ours. 50 00:04:36,760 --> 00:04:39,560 You must visit whenever you choose. Mustn't she, George? 51 00:04:41,560 --> 00:04:44,560 Elizabeth will be glad of your company while I'm away in London. 52 00:04:44,560 --> 00:04:47,880 And if you'll excuse me, I must prepare for my departure. 53 00:04:50,320 --> 00:04:52,080 Will you visit Nampara? 54 00:04:52,080 --> 00:04:55,000 Oh, yes, I'm so seldom here, I must make the most of my time. 55 00:04:56,760 --> 00:05:00,280 Of course, not all the family are in residence. No. 56 00:05:02,360 --> 00:05:05,400 I imagine George misses Westminster. 57 00:05:06,600 --> 00:05:09,640 And has every intention of returning. By challenging Ross? 58 00:05:10,760 --> 00:05:12,840 I believe he means to try a different approach. 59 00:05:28,360 --> 00:05:30,920 Marshmallow root, brewed with cooled water, 60 00:05:30,960 --> 00:05:32,840 thrice daily while the throat is raw. 61 00:05:32,880 --> 00:05:36,080 And might I suggest a reduced consumption of rum? 62 00:05:36,080 --> 00:05:38,480 Feel free to suggest all you like. 63 00:05:40,760 --> 00:05:44,960 Do we hear aught from His Lordship, the Honourable Member for Truro? 64 00:05:45,000 --> 00:05:48,400 Or be he now too grand for the likes of we? 65 00:05:48,400 --> 00:05:50,560 Why not ask His Lordship's wife? 66 00:05:59,040 --> 00:06:01,520 Tholly, Mrs Crocker. 67 00:06:01,560 --> 00:06:03,880 Come on then, my handsome looking lass. 68 00:06:07,960 --> 00:06:12,240 Dr Enys, have you escaped? And Mrs Enys so near her time? 69 00:06:12,240 --> 00:06:13,640 Still refusing to rest 70 00:06:13,640 --> 00:06:16,480 and proceeding as if nothing is happening and nothing will change. 71 00:06:18,520 --> 00:06:22,360 Well, Captain, anything to report? There is, ma'am. 72 00:06:23,920 --> 00:06:25,400 And not good. 73 00:06:27,840 --> 00:06:30,120 The champion lode's wearing unexpected thin. 74 00:06:31,320 --> 00:06:34,520 It looked safe for nigh on five or more years, but now, 75 00:06:34,560 --> 00:06:36,760 if it peter out as we think it will... 76 00:06:36,800 --> 00:06:38,560 We might have to close within months. 77 00:06:42,080 --> 00:06:44,480 I think I must write to Ross. 78 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:50,800 But what can he do? And at such a distance? 79 00:06:50,840 --> 00:06:54,240 With greater matters than we to busy hisself. I'll write to him. 80 00:07:34,720 --> 00:07:37,200 Ooh! 81 00:07:55,200 --> 00:07:57,800 Uncle Ross! Geoffrey Charles. 82 00:07:57,840 --> 00:08:00,600 I hear you're quite the celebrity in Westminster. 83 00:08:00,600 --> 00:08:04,200 On the contrary, I think I'm seen as thoroughgoing nuisance. 84 00:08:04,240 --> 00:08:06,360 Papa would have enjoyed your speech. 85 00:08:06,400 --> 00:08:09,560 Your father would have graced the house with more dignity 86 00:08:09,600 --> 00:08:11,640 and less notoriety than I can muster. 87 00:08:13,480 --> 00:08:14,920 A toast then. 88 00:08:17,040 --> 00:08:19,520 To Francis Poldark. And his son. 89 00:08:29,360 --> 00:08:30,960 Fame has its rewards. 90 00:08:32,600 --> 00:08:35,160 May I offer you some refreshment? 91 00:08:38,720 --> 00:08:42,520 Mm, but we thought to offer you some, my lord. 92 00:08:52,800 --> 00:08:54,800 Another time, perhaps. 93 00:08:56,360 --> 00:08:57,760 Pity. 94 00:09:32,800 --> 00:09:34,120 Poldark. 95 00:09:35,840 --> 00:09:38,800 The drawbacks of being a Cornish MP who actually lives in Cornwall. 96 00:09:38,800 --> 00:09:42,240 One cannot simply dash home when the need arises. 97 00:09:42,280 --> 00:09:44,280 I take it the need has arisen? Yes. 98 00:09:45,520 --> 00:09:49,160 Matters of state can sometimes be a useful distraction 99 00:09:49,160 --> 00:09:50,920 if one is so inclined. 100 00:09:54,240 --> 00:09:57,280 My nephew... Yes? 101 00:09:57,280 --> 00:09:59,520 ..has been very much in my thoughts. 102 00:09:59,560 --> 00:10:01,920 He would have served his constituency well 103 00:10:01,960 --> 00:10:03,760 and would have urged you not to serve it 104 00:10:03,800 --> 00:10:05,600 at the expense of your wife and family. 105 00:10:14,160 --> 00:10:15,760 Your table, sir. 106 00:10:21,280 --> 00:10:23,240 Captain Monk Adderley, 107 00:10:23,280 --> 00:10:25,640 Right Honourable Member for Bishop's Castle, 108 00:10:25,680 --> 00:10:28,600 a place I have never seen nor ever intend to. 109 00:10:31,840 --> 00:10:33,440 How may I assist you? 110 00:10:59,680 --> 00:11:02,200 Not there! 111 00:11:02,200 --> 00:11:04,520 And how has it been without Ross? 112 00:11:04,560 --> 00:11:06,920 Ross? Ross? Do we know any Ross? 113 00:11:12,840 --> 00:11:15,000 I think I must be in hell. 114 00:11:15,000 --> 00:11:17,720 Ah... 115 00:11:17,760 --> 00:11:21,680 Ah... Not yet, my dear, but you very soon will be. 116 00:11:21,680 --> 00:11:23,080 Caroline? 117 00:11:23,120 --> 00:11:24,560 The carriage? 118 00:11:27,600 --> 00:11:29,640 Where is my grandson? 119 00:11:35,800 --> 00:11:37,800 Good heavens! Why is that child playing 120 00:11:37,840 --> 00:11:40,880 when he could be learning his numbers? He is a Whitworth. 121 00:11:40,920 --> 00:11:43,520 Great things are required of him. 122 00:11:46,120 --> 00:11:48,040 Where is my son? 123 00:11:55,600 --> 00:11:58,280 Ha, Poldark! How is Westminster? 124 00:11:58,280 --> 00:12:02,880 Abolition of slavery, Catholic emancipation and all that nonsense! 125 00:12:02,920 --> 00:12:05,280 Why have you not engaged a governess? 126 00:12:05,280 --> 00:12:08,440 No matter, I shall find a suitable person. 127 00:12:08,480 --> 00:12:12,200 It is never too soon to shape impressionable young minds. 128 00:12:12,240 --> 00:12:15,600 He's barely two years old! And you are a child, 129 00:12:15,640 --> 00:12:18,440 and have no notion of how the world works! 130 00:12:20,240 --> 00:12:22,480 Tell my son I will arrange everything. 131 00:12:26,200 --> 00:12:30,040 By the by, perhaps you could use your good offices on my behalf. 132 00:12:30,040 --> 00:12:32,560 I'm seeking the living of Luxulyan. 133 00:12:32,560 --> 00:12:35,920 You already have two livings. Ah, but they are miserably poor 134 00:12:35,960 --> 00:12:39,160 and not at all befitting a man of my station. 135 00:12:39,200 --> 00:12:41,800 And in return, I might do you a favour. 136 00:12:41,840 --> 00:12:44,440 My uncle, Conan Godolphin, 137 00:12:44,480 --> 00:12:47,760 is a personal friend of the Prince of Wales. 138 00:12:47,760 --> 00:12:52,160 Your curate in charge at St Sawle, Reverend Odgers, 139 00:12:52,200 --> 00:12:57,440 is a hard-working father of six, who earns £45 a year. 140 00:12:57,720 --> 00:12:59,480 An enormous sum! 141 00:12:59,520 --> 00:13:01,280 I cannot concede how he spends at all. 142 00:13:01,320 --> 00:13:03,400 I could be willing to intercede on your behalf 143 00:13:03,400 --> 00:13:06,360 if you increase Odgers' stipend to £100 a year. 144 00:13:06,400 --> 00:13:10,280 Good God! Do you realise the total stipend from Sawle is only £200? 145 00:13:10,280 --> 00:13:12,920 Why would I pay half to an uneducated curate? 146 00:13:12,920 --> 00:13:15,160 Because he does all the work. 147 00:13:19,640 --> 00:13:23,040 This is not one of our native plants. How came you buy it? 148 00:13:24,600 --> 00:13:29,360 It is a magnolia that was given by a friend, Lieutenant Armitage. 149 00:13:29,360 --> 00:13:31,440 Oh, Ross's friend who sadly died. 150 00:13:32,920 --> 00:13:34,840 Yes, sadly he... 151 00:13:38,520 --> 00:13:40,480 Trenwith is very grand these days. 152 00:13:42,160 --> 00:13:45,960 Of course, you never go there now. Were you pleased with Lisbon? 153 00:13:47,040 --> 00:13:49,040 And the connection will not be improved 154 00:13:49,040 --> 00:13:51,000 by Ross taking George's seat. 155 00:13:51,040 --> 00:13:53,320 How long do you remain in Cornwall? 156 00:13:53,320 --> 00:13:55,320 I see this is a forbidden subject. 157 00:13:55,360 --> 00:13:57,360 Have you met Rosina? 158 00:13:57,400 --> 00:13:59,600 This is my cousin, Verity. Good day to you, ma'am. 159 00:13:59,640 --> 00:14:02,720 I've asked Rosina to make some caps and bonnets for the children. 160 00:14:02,760 --> 00:14:04,720 And I hope to have them ready for Sunday, ma'am. 161 00:14:04,720 --> 00:14:07,360 Shall I bring them over? That will be most convenient. 162 00:14:08,960 --> 00:14:10,840 Amiable girl. 163 00:14:10,880 --> 00:14:13,880 And my brother Drake still unwed. 164 00:14:13,920 --> 00:14:17,040 My dear, I would have thought, after your experience with me, 165 00:14:17,080 --> 00:14:18,880 you'd have had your fill of matchmaking. 166 00:14:18,920 --> 00:14:21,480 Not at all! See how well that worked out. 167 00:14:23,840 --> 00:14:27,560 You did well to secure this property. Thank you. 168 00:14:27,560 --> 00:14:32,360 Your wife is a Chynoweth. One of Cornwall's oldest families. 169 00:14:32,400 --> 00:14:36,720 I, myself, am a commoner who, by dint of my own ingenuity, 170 00:14:36,760 --> 00:14:39,040 has risen to the verge of aristocracy. 171 00:14:40,480 --> 00:14:42,240 I need to know I'm dealing with a man 172 00:14:42,280 --> 00:14:44,320 who is equally serious about his own ascent. 173 00:14:44,360 --> 00:14:46,720 He is, you are. 174 00:14:50,520 --> 00:14:53,120 For, as you know, it is not WHAT one knows... 175 00:14:56,080 --> 00:15:01,280 However, any such introductions will come at a price. 176 00:15:01,360 --> 00:15:04,280 Which I am fully prepared to meet. 177 00:15:05,840 --> 00:15:08,440 And I applaud your desire for a speedy return to the House. 178 00:15:11,920 --> 00:15:14,560 But perhaps you've had enough of seeking a patron. 179 00:15:17,040 --> 00:15:20,440 Perhaps you'd prefer to be a patron yourself. 180 00:15:50,920 --> 00:15:52,480 You look... 181 00:15:55,440 --> 00:15:59,240 ..thinner. Perhaps I've been pining for my husband. 182 00:16:02,320 --> 00:16:03,760 So... 183 00:16:03,760 --> 00:16:05,600 what have you been up to? 184 00:16:10,120 --> 00:16:13,080 Well, seeing to your mine, to your farm, 185 00:16:13,080 --> 00:16:15,160 your household, your children. 186 00:16:16,760 --> 00:16:18,320 That's what I've been up to. 187 00:16:23,400 --> 00:16:26,480 All the way home, I wondered how this would be. 188 00:16:29,800 --> 00:16:34,960 Would there be anger, jealousy? Would we ever laugh again... 189 00:16:36,720 --> 00:16:38,200 ..like we used to? 190 00:16:41,920 --> 00:16:43,720 I don't know, Ross. 191 00:16:45,400 --> 00:16:46,840 Will we? 192 00:17:05,280 --> 00:17:06,960 Get down, boy! 193 00:17:09,800 --> 00:17:11,960 There we go. 194 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,600 Hm. 195 00:17:13,640 --> 00:17:16,800 Lay another place for supper. Why, who be coming? 196 00:17:17,880 --> 00:17:19,400 I am. 197 00:17:20,680 --> 00:17:23,000 Oh, Master Ross! 198 00:17:55,560 --> 00:17:58,080 What an odious journey! 199 00:17:58,080 --> 00:18:02,120 Obliged to share a coach with that impudent squireen Ross Poldark. 200 00:18:03,320 --> 00:18:06,200 Lady Whitworth called. Mama? Did I miss her? 201 00:18:07,440 --> 00:18:10,440 Did she mention a governess for John Conan? 202 00:18:10,480 --> 00:18:12,040 I think it an excellent idea. 203 00:18:12,080 --> 00:18:14,160 Osborne, he is an infant! 204 00:18:14,160 --> 00:18:17,800 I'm perfectly capable of caring for him myself. I think not. 205 00:18:18,800 --> 00:18:21,640 Recollect how you made threats against his life? 206 00:18:21,680 --> 00:18:23,600 You know very well why. 207 00:18:26,120 --> 00:18:28,680 Seeking to deny me my conjugal rights, 208 00:18:28,720 --> 00:18:31,560 your fevered imagination conjured up some fantastical tale 209 00:18:31,600 --> 00:18:36,120 about your sister, whom I loathe and detest with every ounce of... 210 00:18:44,600 --> 00:18:47,840 Dear Vicar, when I left your house to marry Arthur, 211 00:18:47,880 --> 00:18:50,680 I inadvertently carried away some books of yours. 212 00:18:50,720 --> 00:18:52,920 Could I ask you, at your convenience, 213 00:18:52,960 --> 00:18:54,920 to call and collect them? 214 00:18:54,960 --> 00:18:58,000 Arthur is at the library until five each day 215 00:18:58,040 --> 00:19:00,840 but I'm always at home in the afternoons. 216 00:19:07,600 --> 00:19:11,800 Old Nat Pearce, my attorney, riddled with gout. 217 00:19:11,840 --> 00:19:14,560 Will I come and pray with him? 218 00:19:14,560 --> 00:19:16,880 I'm sure you'll be a comfort. 219 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:30,080 Good Lord, Dr Enys! Has it started already? Yes. 220 00:19:30,120 --> 00:19:33,120 SHE has started already. 221 00:19:33,160 --> 00:19:35,520 Is she as ugly as we feared? 222 00:19:35,560 --> 00:19:38,920 Quite possibly the most perfect creature I've ever seen. 223 00:19:40,240 --> 00:19:44,160 Does she have blue eyes? All babies have blue eyes. 224 00:19:44,200 --> 00:19:47,760 Like her father. I'm afraid so. 225 00:19:55,240 --> 00:19:57,480 And I suppose I must learn to tolerate her. 226 00:19:57,520 --> 00:19:59,120 What shall we call you? 227 00:20:00,800 --> 00:20:05,000 Miss Sarah Caroline Enys. 228 00:20:22,960 --> 00:20:27,160 Notwithstanding your generosity in enabling Arthur and I to marry, 229 00:20:27,200 --> 00:20:30,000 I'm afraid we do still struggle to make ends meet. 230 00:20:30,040 --> 00:20:34,880 If only there was something I could do to augment our meagre income. 231 00:20:36,640 --> 00:20:40,320 Something I could...turn my hand to. 232 00:20:53,360 --> 00:20:55,320 How is Captain Blamey? 233 00:20:55,320 --> 00:20:58,480 Well, thank you. He sends his regards. 234 00:21:00,320 --> 00:21:02,960 That's kind of him, considering. 235 00:21:04,760 --> 00:21:06,960 Andrew is not a vengeful man. 236 00:21:07,000 --> 00:21:11,280 But, in matters of the heart, he does not hold with interference 237 00:21:11,280 --> 00:21:13,280 from those who think they know better. 238 00:21:14,720 --> 00:21:18,480 Myself, in your case? And Morwenna's. 239 00:21:20,280 --> 00:21:22,920 Ray Penvenen and Caroline's? 240 00:21:24,720 --> 00:21:27,120 And your mother. And yours. 241 00:21:30,760 --> 00:21:35,080 How different might so many lives have been without such interference? 242 00:21:37,880 --> 00:21:42,960 Let us vow in future to let nature take its course. 243 00:21:43,120 --> 00:21:44,840 Agreed. 244 00:22:08,360 --> 00:22:10,200 We seem like strangers now. 245 00:22:12,400 --> 00:22:14,200 We were strangers before I left. 246 00:22:16,160 --> 00:22:17,720 And not of my... 247 00:22:19,120 --> 00:22:20,720 Doing? 248 00:22:21,880 --> 00:22:23,520 But of mine. 249 00:22:27,240 --> 00:22:30,080 And that's what you've been thinking all this time? 250 00:22:30,120 --> 00:22:32,640 That I've been grieving for Hugh? 251 00:22:34,960 --> 00:22:39,320 Have you not? 'Tis all past, Ross, done with. 252 00:22:41,440 --> 00:22:44,520 But you left for London, so I had no chance to tell you so. 253 00:22:45,720 --> 00:22:49,960 Then you kept away. It seemed easier to fight a shade from afar. 254 00:22:52,400 --> 00:22:57,520 And all these months, the distance, the mistrust. 255 00:23:10,920 --> 00:23:13,120 I think you no longer know me, Ross. 256 00:23:14,400 --> 00:23:16,400 Perhaps we no longer know each other. 257 00:23:55,840 --> 00:23:57,800 Tell me of London. 258 00:23:57,840 --> 00:23:59,400 Loud. 259 00:24:00,880 --> 00:24:04,960 And hectic. And your life there? 260 00:24:04,960 --> 00:24:08,200 Pampered and decadent. 261 00:24:09,640 --> 00:24:14,120 See how soft and fat I've become. On the contrary. 262 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:25,520 Where are you going? To prove to myself how unfit I am. 263 00:24:47,240 --> 00:24:49,560 Dwight. 264 00:24:57,560 --> 00:24:59,360 This is intolerable! 265 00:25:00,680 --> 00:25:03,640 Can a man not have an ocean to himself now and then? 266 00:25:03,640 --> 00:25:07,480 Is this your custom now? Only on days when I've become a father. 267 00:25:12,400 --> 00:25:14,160 That's tremendous! 268 00:25:14,200 --> 00:25:17,640 Son or daughter? Sarah. 269 00:25:19,520 --> 00:25:22,520 So it begins. Life's greatest adventure. 270 00:25:22,560 --> 00:25:24,760 I think you need a drink. 271 00:25:44,440 --> 00:25:46,560 I must be feeling my age. 272 00:25:46,600 --> 00:25:49,360 For the first time in my life, I feel the cold. 273 00:25:49,360 --> 00:25:51,760 How is Demelza? 274 00:25:51,800 --> 00:25:55,440 Thawing. Hm, I'm relieved. 275 00:25:55,440 --> 00:25:58,000 I know there were difficult times before you left. 276 00:26:00,120 --> 00:26:01,840 Hopefully, they're now behind us. 277 00:26:08,880 --> 00:26:11,680 Well, the Crocker's got hold of his heart. 278 00:26:11,680 --> 00:26:14,520 Zachy! Paul! Whoa. Arr! 279 00:26:16,760 --> 00:26:18,520 Cap'n. 280 00:26:23,160 --> 00:26:26,280 Good day to you, sir. Good day. 281 00:26:29,680 --> 00:26:32,800 The Right Honourable Cap'n. 282 00:26:32,840 --> 00:26:35,160 Right, well, you'll be wishing to go below. 283 00:26:35,200 --> 00:26:37,200 Paul, show Cap'n Ross the way. 284 00:26:37,200 --> 00:26:39,320 I think I know how to find my own mine. 285 00:26:48,760 --> 00:26:50,120 Come 'ere! 286 00:26:52,920 --> 00:26:57,800 If things are as bad as Demelza says, we must make a plan. 287 00:26:57,840 --> 00:26:59,680 Will you have time for such a thing, 288 00:26:59,680 --> 00:27:02,240 now you have London matters to attend to? 289 00:27:02,280 --> 00:27:05,720 Ross, will you tell Demelza of Caroline? 290 00:27:09,160 --> 00:27:13,440 We have a daughter. Why, that is joyful news! Thank you. 291 00:27:13,440 --> 00:27:16,440 And Mrs Enys be well? Most well, thank you. 292 00:27:16,480 --> 00:27:18,480 And does the little tacker have a name? 293 00:27:18,520 --> 00:27:20,920 Sarah, Sarah Caroline. Why, that is something! 294 00:27:20,960 --> 00:27:23,120 Mr Cardy has a new enterprise. 295 00:27:27,960 --> 00:27:29,920 You must rest, my friend. 296 00:27:29,920 --> 00:27:32,520 I will leave you to the able offices of Reverend Whitworth. 297 00:27:41,720 --> 00:27:45,320 Repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 298 00:27:45,360 --> 00:27:48,760 Hear now the comfortable words of St James. 299 00:27:48,800 --> 00:27:52,200 Blessed is the man who has resisted temptation... Ah! 300 00:27:53,320 --> 00:27:55,360 That's just it, good sir. 301 00:27:56,400 --> 00:27:58,080 I haven't... 302 00:27:58,120 --> 00:27:59,960 resisted... 303 00:27:59,960 --> 00:28:01,760 temptation. 304 00:28:01,800 --> 00:28:06,240 And is it the sins of your youth which now trouble you? No, sir. 305 00:28:06,280 --> 00:28:08,480 It's the sins of my age. 306 00:28:08,480 --> 00:28:12,560 Gluttony? Sloth? Cheating at whist? 307 00:28:12,560 --> 00:28:17,800 I have, in recent years, indulged in a little idle speculation, 308 00:28:19,160 --> 00:28:23,280 investments in some of our burgeoning industries, 309 00:28:23,320 --> 00:28:25,160 which, regrettably... 310 00:28:27,040 --> 00:28:28,560 ..have failed. 311 00:28:28,600 --> 00:28:30,440 So you lost money. What of it? 312 00:28:31,600 --> 00:28:35,520 Only that the money with which I speculated... 313 00:28:36,520 --> 00:28:38,480 ..was not my own. 314 00:28:44,160 --> 00:28:47,720 When I left for Westminster, the mine was in profit. 315 00:28:47,760 --> 00:28:51,120 The lode showed no sign of petering out 316 00:28:51,160 --> 00:28:53,560 and we even considered taking on more men. 317 00:28:53,600 --> 00:28:55,400 'Twas a reasonable thought. 318 00:28:55,440 --> 00:28:57,200 Though in the end we decided against. 319 00:28:57,240 --> 00:29:00,600 Which was fortunate, since the lode began to fail, so... 320 00:29:00,600 --> 00:29:02,720 we have a choice. 321 00:29:02,720 --> 00:29:06,600 Work the lode till it's exhausted 322 00:29:06,600 --> 00:29:11,320 or drive through to the old Wheal Maiden workings. 323 00:29:15,760 --> 00:29:20,240 Begging your pardon, but what may seem simple to an outsider... 324 00:29:24,640 --> 00:29:27,920 Meaning no disrespect. It's only, we've been below all these months. 325 00:29:27,920 --> 00:29:31,720 Seen how the land lies. As opposed to thee being above grass. 326 00:29:31,760 --> 00:29:34,800 And far away in London. Not that that be a bad thing. 327 00:29:34,800 --> 00:29:36,840 Nay, it is a comfort to know we have 'ee 328 00:29:36,840 --> 00:29:38,800 to speak for we in Parliament... 329 00:29:38,800 --> 00:29:41,640 Do you think me out of touch with my own mine? 330 00:29:45,280 --> 00:29:47,800 Like we said, no disrespect. 331 00:29:49,040 --> 00:29:50,440 No. 332 00:29:55,920 --> 00:29:59,000 Let's think on it then talk further. 333 00:30:17,480 --> 00:30:20,320 Ah, the venturer returns. 334 00:30:20,320 --> 00:30:25,360 Last year, because of a stupid and contrived agreement 335 00:30:25,600 --> 00:30:27,600 between two of our so-called mobility, 336 00:30:27,640 --> 00:30:29,520 I lost my seat to Ross Poldark. Mm. 337 00:30:29,560 --> 00:30:32,280 Unless we arrange to shoot him on the highway, 338 00:30:32,320 --> 00:30:34,320 I cannot now unseat him. 339 00:30:34,360 --> 00:30:36,560 But I see no reason to be excluded from the House. 340 00:30:36,600 --> 00:30:38,480 Nor need you be. 341 00:30:38,520 --> 00:30:41,040 Seats are for sale, so buy one. 342 00:30:41,080 --> 00:30:44,040 But who is willing to sell so soon after an election? 343 00:30:45,320 --> 00:30:48,440 Life is short. I don't wish to wait. 344 00:30:50,440 --> 00:30:54,240 I've decided to buy a borough. You're out of your mind! 345 00:30:54,240 --> 00:30:57,920 With a borough, I have control. When I own properties, I own voters. 346 00:30:57,920 --> 00:31:00,560 And I can dispense patronage - a useful appointment here, 347 00:31:00,560 --> 00:31:02,360 a profitable contract there. 348 00:31:02,400 --> 00:31:06,080 I would acquire influence of a hitherto unprecedented kind. 349 00:31:06,120 --> 00:31:09,040 Assuming you can find someone willing to sell. 350 00:31:09,080 --> 00:31:11,840 Which is where Monk Adderley comes in. 351 00:31:11,880 --> 00:31:13,720 At a price? 352 00:31:13,720 --> 00:31:18,800 Which I'm willing to pay for my own benefit and that of my children. 353 00:31:18,920 --> 00:31:22,120 Oh, is Elizabeth...? No. 354 00:31:23,920 --> 00:31:25,920 But at some point, she will be. 355 00:31:30,080 --> 00:31:33,400 Mining folk are fickle. I had not thought so till now. 356 00:31:33,440 --> 00:31:37,560 Which makes me all the more appreciative of my other friends. 357 00:31:37,600 --> 00:31:39,520 One of mine is fading. 358 00:31:39,560 --> 00:31:43,040 Old Nat Pearce, poor demented old fool. 359 00:31:43,080 --> 00:31:45,640 Reverend Whitworth is praying for him. 360 00:31:50,520 --> 00:31:52,880 Ah, cousin George. 361 00:31:52,920 --> 00:31:54,840 I trust you had my note. 362 00:31:54,880 --> 00:31:57,720 I have just, this instant, returned from London. 363 00:31:59,640 --> 00:32:01,720 No matter. I was writing to inform you 364 00:32:01,720 --> 00:32:04,320 that the living of Luxulyan is vacant. 365 00:32:08,160 --> 00:32:11,160 Had you not heard? Is it likely that I would? 366 00:32:12,480 --> 00:32:16,160 Ah, but one must keep one's ear close to the ground. 367 00:32:16,200 --> 00:32:18,000 One never knows what one might pick up. 368 00:32:19,160 --> 00:32:22,120 Why, only today, I had the most extraordinary news 369 00:32:22,120 --> 00:32:25,600 from old Nat Pearce, even now at death's door. 370 00:32:25,640 --> 00:32:27,880 What manner of news? 371 00:32:27,920 --> 00:32:30,920 Oh, the old fool has squandered funds, entrusted to him 372 00:32:30,960 --> 00:32:34,360 by his clients, on hopeless speculations. 373 00:32:36,520 --> 00:32:40,840 Has he? And these funds were deposited where? 374 00:32:40,880 --> 00:32:43,560 I believe at Pascoe's Bank. 375 00:32:48,720 --> 00:32:52,680 I will think further about the living of Luxulyan. 376 00:32:52,680 --> 00:32:54,920 Pray, let me have time to consider. 377 00:32:54,920 --> 00:32:57,720 Of course, by all means. 378 00:33:06,880 --> 00:33:10,120 Pascoe's Bank stands guarantor for all those funds, 379 00:33:10,160 --> 00:33:13,560 and Ross Poldark's entire capital is also lodged at Pascoe's Bank. 380 00:33:13,600 --> 00:33:16,800 So, when Nat Pearce finally expires, 381 00:33:16,840 --> 00:33:20,680 the pressure which might be brought to bear 382 00:33:20,680 --> 00:33:24,120 could kill two birds with one stone. 383 00:33:36,360 --> 00:33:37,760 Well, Ross. 384 00:33:39,200 --> 00:33:43,240 Is Cornwall not tedious after the heady bustle of London? 385 00:33:43,240 --> 00:33:46,680 Personally, I find it very much to my taste. 386 00:33:47,920 --> 00:33:50,480 You? Oh, it has its attractions... 387 00:33:51,600 --> 00:33:52,920 ..and its uses. 388 00:33:59,920 --> 00:34:01,680 Excuse me, sir. Can I have these? 389 00:34:05,160 --> 00:34:08,000 It was no small feat to secure Adderley. 390 00:34:08,040 --> 00:34:11,240 But he is expert in these matters and I shall be guided by him. 391 00:34:11,280 --> 00:34:12,960 So, what does he suggest? 392 00:34:13,000 --> 00:34:17,160 A gathering, the like of which this house has never seen. 393 00:34:17,200 --> 00:34:18,960 Who would we invite? 394 00:34:19,000 --> 00:34:21,480 Guests from London, hand-picked, 395 00:34:21,520 --> 00:34:25,720 and a number of local worthies who have boroughs 396 00:34:25,720 --> 00:34:28,800 and might be persuaded to part with them. 397 00:34:35,640 --> 00:34:38,080 Jibby, jibby, jibby, jibby, jibby, jibby. 398 00:34:40,280 --> 00:34:45,200 A cherub. A tiresome one, which takes up so much of my time, 399 00:34:45,200 --> 00:34:49,240 forcing me to neglect more important matters, such as horses and dogs. 400 00:34:52,960 --> 00:34:55,640 Beg pardon, ma'am. I've finished the caps for the children. 401 00:34:55,640 --> 00:34:58,640 I must be on my way. Oh, well, Drake was just leaving. 402 00:34:58,640 --> 00:35:00,760 Perhaps you'd walk Rosina as far as Sawle. 403 00:35:00,760 --> 00:35:02,440 Oh, no, there be no need. 404 00:35:02,480 --> 00:35:06,240 I think it would be a kindness, with night drawing in. 405 00:35:11,040 --> 00:35:12,440 We'll both go. 406 00:35:22,400 --> 00:35:26,560 A more blatant contrivance I've yet to see. And yet is it wrong? 407 00:35:26,600 --> 00:35:28,840 The life he wished was not for the taking, 408 00:35:28,880 --> 00:35:31,080 so may I not then help him choose another? 409 00:35:37,600 --> 00:35:41,640 Every day, you rise early, you eat late, 410 00:35:41,680 --> 00:35:45,280 you scarce sleep, but to what end, brother? 411 00:35:45,320 --> 00:35:47,400 You've been stricken in love, 412 00:35:47,400 --> 00:35:50,560 but now I reckon, and so does sister, 413 00:35:50,600 --> 00:35:54,440 there be no better young woman than Rosina Hoblyn. 414 00:35:54,480 --> 00:35:56,360 And Morwenna? 415 00:35:56,400 --> 00:35:59,120 Morwenna is wed to another and has a child. 416 00:36:00,960 --> 00:36:04,440 What more can 'ee do? She belong to Whitworth. 417 00:36:04,440 --> 00:36:08,080 What's done cannot be undone. Maybe not. 418 00:36:10,520 --> 00:36:14,360 But I can't think of another while Morwenna lives. 419 00:36:14,400 --> 00:36:17,040 And I'd not disrespect Rosina to ask for her heart 420 00:36:17,080 --> 00:36:19,400 when I've none to give in return. 421 00:36:22,680 --> 00:36:24,600 Well, I promised her I'd try. 422 00:36:30,840 --> 00:36:32,240 Come here. 423 00:37:01,400 --> 00:37:04,160 So, my reasoning is this. 424 00:37:04,160 --> 00:37:07,440 Wheal Maiden was never fully worked out. 425 00:37:07,480 --> 00:37:10,560 The old miners still talk of lodes left untouched, 426 00:37:10,560 --> 00:37:14,000 since my father's day. It's true enough. 427 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:18,360 These past six months, you've been on timbering and crosscutting. 428 00:37:18,360 --> 00:37:23,000 It is so. So, I propose to put a team to shaft sinking 429 00:37:23,040 --> 00:37:25,440 and another to driving through 430 00:37:25,480 --> 00:37:28,280 to link up to the old Wheal Maiden workings. 431 00:37:30,160 --> 00:37:32,360 And who'll lead the excavation? 432 00:37:32,400 --> 00:37:34,120 I will. 433 00:37:35,840 --> 00:37:37,440 But what about London? 434 00:37:37,440 --> 00:37:40,480 Well, summer recess is about to begin. 435 00:37:40,520 --> 00:37:43,600 I could give the mine at least three months before I return. 436 00:37:43,640 --> 00:37:46,160 By that time, we'll know whether it's a good plan 437 00:37:46,200 --> 00:37:47,800 or if it was errant. 438 00:37:50,680 --> 00:37:52,320 Are we agreed? 439 00:37:59,400 --> 00:38:02,240 We start today. 440 00:38:36,080 --> 00:38:37,800 Well, Mama. 441 00:38:37,800 --> 00:38:39,400 My darling! 442 00:38:43,640 --> 00:38:47,120 How tiny it seems now. London is so much grander. 443 00:38:47,120 --> 00:38:48,480 You're not disappointed? 444 00:38:49,760 --> 00:38:53,200 Not in the least. It's good to be home. 445 00:39:03,120 --> 00:39:04,800 Good day, Uncle George. 446 00:39:09,280 --> 00:39:12,080 Good day, little brother! Shall we go for a canter? 447 00:39:20,240 --> 00:39:23,080 Yes, Horace, you must stay and guard Miss Sarah 448 00:39:23,080 --> 00:39:25,080 and see she does not waken until we return. 449 00:39:36,480 --> 00:39:38,440 I do believe Horace is feeling neglected. 450 00:39:38,480 --> 00:39:41,560 Nonsense! He knows he I adore him above all things. 451 00:39:41,600 --> 00:39:45,600 Whilst Sarah and I are quite aware of our own unimportance. 452 00:40:06,640 --> 00:40:09,480 You seem very attached to that child, Dr Enys. 453 00:40:09,480 --> 00:40:11,800 I hope she won't grow up to be a spoilt brat. 454 00:40:13,880 --> 00:40:15,440 No. 455 00:40:17,720 --> 00:40:19,640 A good day's work, Cap'n. 456 00:40:19,640 --> 00:40:22,920 An early night and an early start tomorrow. 457 00:40:26,680 --> 00:40:29,880 How many are we tonight? We three, Drake, Tholly... 458 00:40:29,920 --> 00:40:32,920 And the widow Crocker? If Tholly's sober! 459 00:40:32,960 --> 00:40:35,240 That's enough to hang on the end of fishing line. 460 00:40:35,280 --> 00:40:39,240 Tholly and Crocker! Illogan and Sawle's great beauties! 461 00:41:04,040 --> 00:41:07,120 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 462 00:41:27,000 --> 00:41:29,200 Mr Whitworth bid me take him, ma'am. 463 00:41:32,080 --> 00:41:34,000 Thank Mr Whitworth for his kindness 464 00:41:34,040 --> 00:41:36,720 and tell him John Conan will remain here with me. 465 00:42:01,840 --> 00:42:03,320 Thank you. 466 00:42:03,360 --> 00:42:04,760 Yes. 467 00:42:11,240 --> 00:42:12,640 Excuse me, gentlemen. 468 00:42:18,400 --> 00:42:20,720 My dear... Excuse me, gentlemen. 469 00:42:20,760 --> 00:42:25,240 May I introduce Captain Monk Adderley? 470 00:42:26,920 --> 00:42:28,920 I'm honoured to make your acquaintance, ma'am. 471 00:42:30,920 --> 00:42:32,720 Your beauty is legendary. 472 00:42:34,640 --> 00:42:36,240 As is your reputation, sir. 473 00:42:50,080 --> 00:42:54,720 So, Henton has large investments in the East India Company. 474 00:42:54,720 --> 00:42:57,520 Comes of common stock but has thrown off his humble beginnings 475 00:42:57,560 --> 00:42:59,520 and is everywhere accepted. 476 00:42:59,560 --> 00:43:01,640 Robinson is a close friend of Pitt. 477 00:43:02,840 --> 00:43:05,760 And that gentleman... Is Sir Christopher Hawkins, 478 00:43:05,800 --> 00:43:09,760 lawyer, MP, Baronet, High Sheriff of Cornwall. 479 00:43:09,760 --> 00:43:12,160 I must make a point of dancing with him. 480 00:43:13,760 --> 00:43:15,840 This is what you were born for, my dear. 481 00:43:15,880 --> 00:43:18,240 Adderley spotted it at once. 482 00:43:18,280 --> 00:43:22,000 And when our elevation comes, as he assures me it will, 483 00:43:22,040 --> 00:43:26,200 it is our children who will benefit. 484 00:43:31,720 --> 00:43:35,360 It seems we're the only folk in Cornwall without a party to go to. 485 00:43:36,880 --> 00:43:39,200 Dwight and Caroline are at Trenwith. 486 00:43:39,200 --> 00:43:41,240 And Sam and Drake are at the beach. 487 00:43:43,800 --> 00:43:46,720 It's only line fishing, Ross. Everyone goes. 488 00:43:46,760 --> 00:43:48,760 No-one waits to be invited. You never did. 489 00:43:55,600 --> 00:44:00,520 It's your beach, Ross. You could just go. 490 00:44:05,680 --> 00:44:07,240 You be good. 491 00:44:16,800 --> 00:44:19,920 Oh! My sweet boy! 492 00:44:19,960 --> 00:44:21,840 Please do not tell me how much I've grown. 493 00:44:23,080 --> 00:44:24,720 As if I would! 494 00:44:35,920 --> 00:44:37,880 What can you be thinking, Dr Enys? 495 00:44:37,920 --> 00:44:40,720 How to make your escape and return to our odious offspring? 496 00:44:42,160 --> 00:44:44,000 Something along those lines. 497 00:44:44,000 --> 00:44:45,600 Well, not before you've danced with me. 498 00:44:47,680 --> 00:44:50,880 Oh, my school is a hellhole, but I'm used to it now. 499 00:44:50,920 --> 00:44:53,520 In the first year, my tutor was a noted flog-bottomist 500 00:44:53,560 --> 00:44:55,360 so I was in agonies. 501 00:44:55,400 --> 00:44:57,760 But this year, I'm rid of him and shall have my own fag. 502 00:45:00,400 --> 00:45:02,680 And have acquired a taste for liquor, I see. 503 00:45:04,560 --> 00:45:07,760 Of which I note your stepfather disapproves. 504 00:45:08,840 --> 00:45:13,240 My dear sir, may I introduce Sir Christopher Hawkins? 505 00:45:28,480 --> 00:45:31,800 Drake, get out! 506 00:45:40,920 --> 00:45:42,520 Cap'n Ross! 507 00:45:42,560 --> 00:45:45,160 The Crockers from Illogan are beating the life out of Tholly 508 00:45:45,160 --> 00:45:46,960 on account of the widow Crocker... Who? 509 00:45:46,960 --> 00:45:49,400 ..who Tholly did bed. It turns out she ain't no widow. 510 00:45:49,440 --> 00:45:51,880 Mr Crocker's none too pleased, nor his brothers, 511 00:45:51,880 --> 00:45:53,720 so I'm going to Sawle for help. No time! 512 00:46:10,960 --> 00:46:15,600 At dinner last week, your name was mentioned. In what context? 513 00:46:15,640 --> 00:46:18,640 That your grandfather worked a forge in Hayle 514 00:46:18,680 --> 00:46:20,560 and had not a penny to his name. 515 00:46:20,600 --> 00:46:23,560 But that his grandson, by industry and good luck, 516 00:46:23,560 --> 00:46:26,000 had amassed a fortune of £200,000. 517 00:46:26,000 --> 00:46:28,960 In one particular, that is incorrect. 518 00:46:29,000 --> 00:46:31,400 My grandfather's forge was in St Day. 519 00:46:33,520 --> 00:46:36,720 As I understand it, you wish to acquire a borough. 520 00:46:38,160 --> 00:46:40,320 Do you know of any? 521 00:46:40,360 --> 00:46:43,040 I, myself, have three. 522 00:46:44,680 --> 00:46:48,920 And one of them, the borough of St Michael, boasts not one MP... 523 00:46:49,960 --> 00:46:51,520 ..but two. 524 00:47:23,040 --> 00:47:27,360 Tholly! 525 00:47:27,360 --> 00:47:32,280 Cap'n Ross, is he breathing? Is he? I can't tell. 526 00:47:57,200 --> 00:48:00,840 Is it thee, Cap'n, come to fight Illogan's finest? 527 00:48:00,880 --> 00:48:03,200 Who else would be stupid enough? 528 00:48:03,200 --> 00:48:06,320 Though I believe we've been here before, Ross. 529 00:48:06,360 --> 00:48:08,200 I believe we have. 530 00:48:09,480 --> 00:48:11,600 Looks like they Illogan folk'll never learn. 531 00:48:11,640 --> 00:48:14,640 He's an idiot and a fornicator and he brought this on himself. 532 00:48:14,680 --> 00:48:16,160 He is an idiot, 533 00:48:16,200 --> 00:48:18,680 but still my friend. 534 00:48:20,360 --> 00:48:23,400 So all of us, Ross, so all. 535 00:48:39,840 --> 00:48:41,880 Get up, get up, get up, get up. 536 00:48:41,880 --> 00:48:45,480 'Tis time for I to seek oblivion 537 00:48:45,520 --> 00:48:48,920 in the arms of some fresher wench. 538 00:48:50,520 --> 00:48:52,400 There's nothing like a dice with death 539 00:48:52,440 --> 00:48:55,080 to sharpen a man's appetite for the living. 540 00:49:05,240 --> 00:49:10,520 You'll be glad of thy bed tonight. Strangely, I feel wide awake. 541 00:49:10,720 --> 00:49:13,600 Maybe you should call at the great house for a nightcap. 542 00:49:50,440 --> 00:49:52,160 Good evening, Elizabeth. 543 00:49:52,160 --> 00:49:53,720 Ross! 544 00:49:55,040 --> 00:49:58,160 You're trespassing. Not entirely. 545 00:49:58,160 --> 00:50:01,520 This is, after all, a Poldark house. 546 00:50:01,520 --> 00:50:04,400 And as the senior Poldark left alive... 547 00:50:05,960 --> 00:50:08,400 ..I have a fancy to see what sort of party you're giving. 548 00:50:08,440 --> 00:50:09,880 But if George should see you... 549 00:50:09,880 --> 00:50:12,800 Oh, he wouldn't risk a scandal in front of all his fine guests. 550 00:50:14,120 --> 00:50:18,040 Not that I seek confrontation... ever. Hm. 551 00:50:21,520 --> 00:50:25,040 I came out for a breath of air. Is Geoffrey Charles here? 552 00:50:25,040 --> 00:50:27,080 Yes, but do not speak to him tonight. 553 00:50:28,320 --> 00:50:33,120 I see enough of him in London. I know. It pleases him greatly. 554 00:50:34,240 --> 00:50:38,840 But he's so worldly-wise, Ross, so blase for one so young. 555 00:50:38,880 --> 00:50:40,680 He'll grow out of it. 556 00:50:40,720 --> 00:50:43,280 Francis was no different at that age. 557 00:50:44,600 --> 00:50:46,400 You think him like Francis? 558 00:50:47,920 --> 00:50:49,640 In the better ways, yes. 559 00:50:54,080 --> 00:50:55,600 And Valentine? 560 00:50:56,960 --> 00:50:58,560 He's well. 561 00:51:00,800 --> 00:51:03,440 And George? His suspicions? 562 00:51:04,480 --> 00:51:06,080 Gone. 563 00:51:06,120 --> 00:51:08,120 And will only return if he has cause, 564 00:51:08,160 --> 00:51:10,200 such as your coming here tonight. 565 00:51:10,200 --> 00:51:12,440 Madam, is this gentleman annoying you? 566 00:51:12,440 --> 00:51:16,840 No, not at all. Why would you suppose it likely? 567 00:51:18,080 --> 00:51:20,840 I have not the honour of your acquaintance, sir. 568 00:51:20,840 --> 00:51:25,160 My cousin, Captain Ross Poldark. Captain Monk Adderley. 569 00:51:25,200 --> 00:51:26,800 Your servant, sir. 570 00:51:28,200 --> 00:51:30,880 I confess, when I saw you talking to Mrs Warleggan, 571 00:51:30,920 --> 00:51:32,760 I took you for a threadbare troubadour 572 00:51:32,800 --> 00:51:34,720 who'd been dismissed without a tip. 573 00:51:34,720 --> 00:51:38,960 I sing ill and accept tips with even less grace. 574 00:51:39,000 --> 00:51:43,440 Whereas I, on principle, always accept what ladies have to offer. 575 00:51:51,560 --> 00:51:54,240 Shall we return to the party? One moment. 576 00:51:55,680 --> 00:51:58,080 The name Poldark rings a bell. 577 00:51:58,120 --> 00:52:02,360 Are you not in the House? A new member. Hm. 578 00:52:02,400 --> 00:52:05,680 I don't recollect to see you there. Nor is it likely. 579 00:52:06,920 --> 00:52:08,640 I seldom attend. 580 00:52:16,880 --> 00:52:19,640 Goodnight, Elizabeth. Goodnight, Ross. 581 00:52:32,000 --> 00:52:33,440 Excuse me. 582 00:52:35,680 --> 00:52:40,880 My dear, the borough of St Michael is mine for the asking. 583 00:52:42,600 --> 00:52:46,040 Or, should I say, the purchasing. That's pleasing news. 584 00:52:46,040 --> 00:52:49,880 And more pleasing still, is that it has two sitting members. 585 00:52:49,920 --> 00:52:52,520 Of course, I'll need to induce one of them to stand down 586 00:52:52,560 --> 00:52:55,160 but my ultimate aim is to control both seats 587 00:52:55,200 --> 00:52:57,920 because, with two seats to put at the government's disposal... 588 00:52:57,920 --> 00:53:01,000 You would be in a position to ask for favours in return. 589 00:53:01,000 --> 00:53:05,960 And that would make you... Very powerful indeed. 590 00:53:40,640 --> 00:53:42,520 Did you catch anything? 591 00:53:43,560 --> 00:53:45,160 Death of cold 592 00:53:45,160 --> 00:53:48,000 and more rough-and-tumble than I'd bargained for. 593 00:53:49,640 --> 00:53:52,880 But, yes, it was as I hoped. 594 00:53:55,280 --> 00:53:57,720 Then we went to the inn and we drank. 595 00:53:58,800 --> 00:54:01,720 And then you came home. And then I came home... 596 00:54:03,040 --> 00:54:06,680 ..by way of Trenwith. You didn't! 597 00:54:06,680 --> 00:54:09,480 Naturally, I didn't go in. But to even go near! 598 00:54:09,520 --> 00:54:11,760 And to what end? To provoke George? 599 00:54:11,760 --> 00:54:13,920 No, it was an impulse... 600 00:54:15,240 --> 00:54:17,040 ..to see the place again. 601 00:54:17,040 --> 00:54:19,000 And Elizabeth? 602 00:54:19,000 --> 00:54:22,720 I found her walking in the garden and we spoke a little. 603 00:54:23,760 --> 00:54:25,120 She was not... 604 00:54:26,400 --> 00:54:28,200 ..unwelcoming. 605 00:54:33,280 --> 00:54:35,160 You don't suspect an attachment there still. 606 00:54:37,760 --> 00:54:40,360 No more than you suspect my attachment to Hugh. 607 00:54:43,040 --> 00:54:46,920 Except you do still suspect. I cannot compete with a ghost. 608 00:54:46,920 --> 00:54:49,120 No more could I compete with an ideal. 609 00:54:52,360 --> 00:54:54,280 Is that why it happened with Hugh? 610 00:54:55,480 --> 00:54:57,200 To teach me a lesson? 611 00:54:59,120 --> 00:55:00,920 You know it was not. 612 00:55:04,800 --> 00:55:08,240 These shadows, Hugh and Elizabeth... 613 00:55:11,880 --> 00:55:15,080 Do we not have enough to grapple with without they come between us? 614 00:55:17,800 --> 00:55:20,720 Yes, we have enough. 615 00:55:23,760 --> 00:55:25,280 I have something for you. 616 00:55:40,280 --> 00:55:41,600 Ross! 617 00:55:43,600 --> 00:55:48,240 All these months, you've had nothing from me except doubts and mistrust. 618 00:55:49,680 --> 00:55:51,320 I thought you deserved better. 619 00:56:12,200 --> 00:56:13,480 Here, let me. 620 00:56:28,680 --> 00:56:30,440 Are we strangers still? 621 00:56:31,720 --> 00:56:33,120 Yes... 622 00:56:34,920 --> 00:56:37,680 ..but strangers who know every inch of each other's skin. 623 00:56:42,000 --> 00:56:44,080 So, perhaps we should begin again from that. 624 00:57:02,600 --> 00:57:04,240 My wife, she is beyond help 625 00:57:04,240 --> 00:57:06,280 and would be better off in an institution. 626 00:57:07,680 --> 00:57:09,880 Help! 627 00:57:09,920 --> 00:57:11,880 I want to leave you. You cannot wish that. 628 00:57:13,160 --> 00:57:14,680 Where's Ross? 629 00:57:16,400 --> 00:57:19,800 And all that remains is to step into his seat. How hard can that be?