1 00:00:33,080 --> 00:00:35,159 Mr. Poldark... 2 00:00:35,320 --> 00:00:38,599 it is alleged that you roused the neighbourhood... 3 00:00:39,040 --> 00:00:41,559 and led a bloodthirsty mob down to the beach. 4 00:00:41,720 --> 00:00:43,999 - Incorrect. - Which part? 5 00:00:44,160 --> 00:00:47,039 They Were not thirsty for blood. They were starving for food. 6 00:00:47,200 --> 00:00:49,839 Did you encourage the riot Which broke out on the beach? 7 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:51,279 I did not consider it a riot. 8 00:00:51,440 --> 00:00:53,319 Do you approve of plunder and lawlessness? 9 00:00:53,480 --> 00:00:56,639 Do you approve of families being Without sufficient food to keep them alive? 10 00:00:56,800 --> 00:00:59,799 What part did you play in the death of MattheW Sanson? 11 00:00:59,960 --> 00:01:01,319 Regrettably, none Whatsoever. 12 00:01:01,480 --> 00:01:03,839 Enough of this insolence. 13 00:01:05,040 --> 00:01:06,759 Ross Vennor Poldark, 14 00:01:06,920 --> 00:01:09,799 I am committing you for trial at the Bodmin assizes. 15 00:01:09,960 --> 00:01:12,079 Bail Will be set at £100. 16 00:01:12,240 --> 00:01:16,999 And may God have mercy upon you, for I, most assuredly, Would not. 17 00:02:50,840 --> 00:02:52,839 Julia... 18 00:02:59,120 --> 00:03:01,119 Ross! 19 00:03:02,640 --> 00:03:04,839 They let you go. I kneW they Would. 20 00:03:06,400 --> 00:03:08,399 Did they dismiss all the charges? 21 00:03:09,240 --> 00:03:11,239 Not quite. 22 00:03:11,800 --> 00:03:15,839 I'm to be tried by Justice Lister at the Bodmin assizes in five days' time. 23 00:03:17,240 --> 00:03:20,119 I must present myself at the gaol the night before. 24 00:03:21,680 --> 00:03:25,239 Oh, God... how has it come to this? 25 00:03:25,640 --> 00:03:27,639 George? 26 00:03:29,800 --> 00:03:31,959 This entire thing is a nonsense. 27 00:03:32,560 --> 00:03:34,279 I'll be back before you know I've gone. 28 00:03:40,400 --> 00:03:44,319 he should never have been charged. He's a gentleman, and a Poldark. 29 00:03:44,480 --> 00:03:45,999 his own worst enemy. 30 00:03:46,160 --> 00:03:48,119 I would speak to him, but he avoids me. 31 00:03:48,280 --> 00:03:52,399 he avoids us all. Since they lost Julia. 32 00:03:55,840 --> 00:03:58,799 Well, something must be done or he will walk his head into a noose. 33 00:03:58,960 --> 00:04:02,039 Or that new contraption they have in France. 34 00:04:05,360 --> 00:04:08,919 If he's a sensible man, he will... seek assistance. 35 00:04:10,680 --> 00:04:12,559 have words in the ears of those that matter. 36 00:04:12,720 --> 00:04:15,199 - The Boscowans? - St. Aubyns. 37 00:04:16,320 --> 00:04:18,199 Warleggans? 38 00:04:18,360 --> 00:04:20,279 When their cousin died in the wreck? No. 39 00:04:20,440 --> 00:04:23,999 George is... very likely behind the accusations. 40 00:04:24,160 --> 00:04:26,639 But he could exert influence if he chose. 41 00:04:26,800 --> 00:04:31,119 Mm. his reach... extends everywhere. 42 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:34,399 Why would George throw his might behind Ross? 43 00:04:36,560 --> 00:04:38,719 You're right. Why would he? 44 00:04:48,960 --> 00:04:52,119 There's a storm coming. 45 00:04:52,280 --> 00:04:54,279 Julia's afeared of thunder. 46 00:04:56,440 --> 00:04:58,719 I keep thinking that she's still here. 47 00:04:59,920 --> 00:05:01,919 And if I just call her name... 48 00:05:07,800 --> 00:05:09,799 I'll be better, by and by. 49 00:05:11,440 --> 00:05:16,319 I tell myself that every day. And every day I fail. 50 00:05:21,360 --> 00:05:23,159 We must think of the trial. 51 00:05:23,320 --> 00:05:26,759 - Must we? - Ross, 'tis no little thing. 52 00:05:26,920 --> 00:05:29,519 It's a proper trial, not just a magistrate. 53 00:05:29,680 --> 00:05:32,319 You must answer to judge and jury, and if you're found guilty... 54 00:05:32,480 --> 00:05:35,359 They cannot hang me. 55 00:05:35,520 --> 00:05:37,479 - I've too much to do. - Truly, Ross... 56 00:05:37,640 --> 00:05:41,879 Truly, Demelza, I decline to be distracted by matters beyond my control. 57 00:05:43,480 --> 00:05:46,359 Give me leave to attend on something I can influence. 58 00:05:52,360 --> 00:05:56,719 Gentlemen! I leave for Bodmin in two days. 59 00:05:56,880 --> 00:05:58,279 What are we waiting for? 60 00:05:58,440 --> 00:06:00,759 No doubt ye aim to strike a new lode before 'ee go. 61 00:06:00,920 --> 00:06:03,239 A couple at least, so let's get down there. 62 00:06:03,400 --> 00:06:05,719 New lode? he'll be lucky. 63 00:06:05,880 --> 00:06:07,759 The old Trebartha lode's near petered out, 64 00:06:07,920 --> 00:06:10,439 - but he won't have it. - No more than he'll have this trial. 65 00:06:10,600 --> 00:06:13,079 To hear him you'd think he was heading for Michaelmas Fair. 66 00:06:14,800 --> 00:06:16,679 Dwight. 67 00:06:16,840 --> 00:06:18,719 he cannot just bury his head. 68 00:06:18,880 --> 00:06:21,919 Then will you tell him? It's almost upon him. 69 00:06:22,080 --> 00:06:24,359 how will he defend himself? Who will speak for him? 70 00:06:24,520 --> 00:06:27,159 I will. But there must be others, and plenty of them. 71 00:06:27,320 --> 00:06:29,519 The Crown will already have assembled its case. 72 00:06:29,680 --> 00:06:32,599 And no doubt there'll be plenty who'll be glad to help it. 73 00:06:34,440 --> 00:06:36,679 - Can I rely on you, Tankard? - Of course. 74 00:06:38,360 --> 00:06:40,359 Always happy to be of service. 75 00:06:45,960 --> 00:06:47,599 Why is our attorney here? 76 00:06:47,760 --> 00:06:50,599 he's been assisting the Crown to strengthen its case. 77 00:06:50,760 --> 00:06:54,039 Mm. Theft, riot, attacking a customs officer. 78 00:06:54,200 --> 00:06:55,719 - Is that not enough? - I wanted murder. 79 00:06:55,880 --> 00:06:58,119 I told you that charge would not stick. 80 00:07:00,240 --> 00:07:02,959 Cousin Matthew was dead before he washed ashore. 81 00:07:03,120 --> 00:07:05,959 - Poldark merely found him. - And left him lifeless on the strand. 82 00:07:06,120 --> 00:07:09,279 - Which is not a crime. - But it is a personal affront to this family. 83 00:07:10,400 --> 00:07:12,399 And one which I intend to make him regret. 84 00:07:30,280 --> 00:07:33,919 Prudence Paynter! My name's Tankard. 85 00:07:34,080 --> 00:07:37,399 Acting for the Crown in the case of Rex versus Poldark. 86 00:07:38,360 --> 00:07:40,239 What do you recall the night of the shipwreck? 87 00:07:41,720 --> 00:07:44,279 - Shipwreck? - See thee now, woman. 88 00:07:44,440 --> 00:07:47,199 When there's riot and robbery like there was on that night... 89 00:07:47,360 --> 00:07:51,159 The law says naught of those who follow if it can lay hold of those who lead. 90 00:07:51,320 --> 00:07:56,639 So, 'tis best for all concerned that the right man should stand in the assizes. 91 00:07:56,800 --> 00:08:00,279 The right man? Ross Poldark? 92 00:08:03,680 --> 00:08:05,679 I never see'd sight nor sound of him. 93 00:08:45,880 --> 00:08:49,639 Elizabeth. Are you alone? 94 00:08:49,800 --> 00:08:51,559 I was about to return to Trenwith. 95 00:08:51,720 --> 00:08:55,039 Would you consider a small delay? 96 00:09:05,480 --> 00:09:09,479 - Are you suggesting I intervene? - The family would be so grateful. 97 00:09:10,360 --> 00:09:12,239 The family means little to me. 98 00:09:12,400 --> 00:09:15,319 You alone are the person I care to please. 99 00:09:16,120 --> 00:09:19,639 It distresses me to think of my cousin at risk of his life. 100 00:09:21,840 --> 00:09:24,479 It is I who would be indebted to you, George. 101 00:09:29,200 --> 00:09:33,679 how difficult would it be to have him come before a sympathetic judge? 102 00:09:35,760 --> 00:09:39,919 There are ways of encouraging such sympathy. 103 00:09:40,760 --> 00:09:42,239 But does Ross ask it of me? 104 00:09:42,400 --> 00:09:45,159 You know, you and Ross are more alike than you know. 105 00:09:45,320 --> 00:09:47,439 I have said so. I said it to him. 106 00:09:47,600 --> 00:09:51,159 I do not think he could fail to feel gratitude. 107 00:09:51,320 --> 00:09:53,279 If he felt himself beholden, 108 00:09:53,440 --> 00:09:56,639 if... if he could see his benefactor in a new light. 109 00:10:06,680 --> 00:10:08,839 So, you've made no arrangements? 110 00:10:09,000 --> 00:10:12,079 - None whatsoever. - Jeffrey Clymer, KC. 111 00:10:12,240 --> 00:10:14,199 Your defence. he'll meet you in Bodmin. 112 00:10:15,360 --> 00:10:16,919 Will he? 113 00:10:17,080 --> 00:10:19,559 Next, your finances. 114 00:10:20,280 --> 00:10:23,519 You are chief shareholder in Wheal Leisure. 115 00:10:23,680 --> 00:10:26,279 Other than that, you have no income. 116 00:10:27,280 --> 00:10:31,239 Your tenants regularly default on their rents, your house is mortgaged 117 00:10:31,400 --> 00:10:36,319 and you have outstanding debts of £1 ,000 at interest of 40%. 118 00:10:37,760 --> 00:10:39,479 My wife will be sorry she wed me. 119 00:10:39,640 --> 00:10:42,559 Your wife deserves better. Have you made a will? 120 00:10:42,720 --> 00:10:44,639 Course not. 121 00:10:44,800 --> 00:10:48,599 - I need a list of all your assets. - That shouldn't take long. 122 00:10:59,440 --> 00:11:01,599 My dear Demelza. 123 00:11:02,800 --> 00:11:06,359 I know that recent events have caused a breach between our two families, 124 00:11:06,520 --> 00:11:09,799 but wonder if I could persuade you and Ross to visit us 125 00:11:09,960 --> 00:11:12,799 at Trenwith tomorrow afternoon? 126 00:11:21,960 --> 00:11:24,079 - Ah, Captain Poldark! - Mr. Trevaunance. 127 00:11:24,240 --> 00:11:26,119 How goes your campaign? 128 00:11:26,280 --> 00:11:27,599 Better than yours, I imagine. 129 00:11:27,760 --> 00:11:31,399 - Who was that? - No-one of any influence. 130 00:11:45,880 --> 00:11:47,879 Jud Paynter? 131 00:11:49,320 --> 00:11:50,399 Never heard of him. 132 00:11:50,560 --> 00:11:53,119 You were on Hendrawna Beach the night of the shipwreck. 133 00:11:53,280 --> 00:11:54,959 - Was I? - Perhaps... 134 00:11:55,120 --> 00:11:58,639 - this will jog your memory. - Ah, well, now... 135 00:11:58,800 --> 00:12:01,879 Get off home, you bladderwrackin', pifflin' piece of offal! 136 00:12:15,560 --> 00:12:18,159 - Uncle Ray. - Caroline! 137 00:12:19,000 --> 00:12:23,719 My dear! And Mr. Trevaunance, our prospective member of Parliament. 138 00:12:23,880 --> 00:12:26,799 I see you travel light, niece. 139 00:12:28,680 --> 00:12:30,279 How long are you intending to stay? 140 00:12:30,440 --> 00:12:34,439 That depends. If my little Horace and I get bored we may be forced to return to London. 141 00:12:34,600 --> 00:12:36,879 No doubt you're much in demand there. 142 00:12:37,040 --> 00:12:40,399 An heiress is much in demand everywhere, especially one who's not yet of age. 143 00:12:40,560 --> 00:12:41,639 Why so? 144 00:12:41,800 --> 00:12:46,599 It's assumed she'll do the bidding of her wealthy uncle and marry where he chooses. 145 00:12:46,760 --> 00:12:48,519 You confident, Unwin? 146 00:12:48,680 --> 00:12:50,079 Winning his seat or my hand? 147 00:12:50,240 --> 00:12:51,759 Both, I trust. 148 00:12:53,040 --> 00:12:54,639 I hope we can come to terms soon, sir. 149 00:12:54,800 --> 00:12:56,679 I hope so, too. 150 00:12:56,840 --> 00:12:59,919 She runs rings round her old guardian. 151 00:13:00,680 --> 00:13:04,359 I'm sure a younger man would benefit from the exercise. 152 00:13:05,000 --> 00:13:08,559 Did I mention I saw Unwin Trevaunance, our would-be MP, 153 00:13:08,720 --> 00:13:12,199 and his intended, Ray Penvenen's niece? 154 00:13:12,640 --> 00:13:14,919 No doubt she's in town for the election in Bodmin. 155 00:13:16,200 --> 00:13:17,839 Never been to Bodmin. 156 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,879 Be grateful you're not going now. 157 00:13:20,040 --> 00:13:21,919 Why? 158 00:13:22,080 --> 00:13:24,879 The elections take place the same day as the assizes. 159 00:13:25,040 --> 00:13:27,039 The town will be seething. 160 00:13:29,440 --> 00:13:31,439 Will Elizabeth go? 161 00:13:33,480 --> 00:13:35,479 I shouldn't think so. 162 00:13:39,880 --> 00:13:41,879 She sent us a note. 163 00:13:43,240 --> 00:13:45,119 What could she want? 164 00:13:45,280 --> 00:13:47,279 The same as I. 165 00:13:48,320 --> 00:13:51,519 You did promise me after Julia died that we would all be reconciled. 166 00:13:56,120 --> 00:13:58,119 You still want that? 167 00:14:00,320 --> 00:14:02,319 With the trial nigh upon us... 168 00:14:04,240 --> 00:14:06,119 ..maybe I'll be glad of the friendship. 169 00:14:06,280 --> 00:14:08,279 Even though the cost is Julia? 170 00:14:08,600 --> 00:14:10,719 Nay, Ross, you cannot lay it all at their door. 171 00:14:10,880 --> 00:14:12,759 Why can I not? 172 00:14:12,920 --> 00:14:15,439 'Tis why I do wish to make peace... 173 00:14:16,760 --> 00:14:18,759 ..despite all that we lost. 174 00:14:19,840 --> 00:14:22,479 Will it not mean that Julia didn't die in vain? 175 00:14:47,480 --> 00:14:49,479 It's good of you both to come. 176 00:15:04,520 --> 00:15:07,119 - Is Francis here? - Somewhere hereabouts. 177 00:15:07,280 --> 00:15:09,279 I wanted to speak with you first. 178 00:15:09,920 --> 00:15:13,039 To ask if some help might be given when you come to court. 179 00:15:13,200 --> 00:15:16,839 I hope you will take the gesture with the kindness in which it's intended. 180 00:15:19,320 --> 00:15:21,319 "Gesture"? 181 00:15:24,880 --> 00:15:27,879 George might know the judge who will hear your case. 182 00:15:28,040 --> 00:15:29,159 How convenient. 183 00:15:29,320 --> 00:15:31,759 And thought that perhaps he could be... 184 00:15:33,480 --> 00:15:35,639 Pointed in the right direction. 185 00:15:35,800 --> 00:15:37,639 For a price, no doubt. 186 00:15:37,800 --> 00:15:41,839 Not one that you would personally need to pay. 187 00:15:46,040 --> 00:15:47,919 But I see that I would. 188 00:15:49,960 --> 00:15:52,519 And it strikes me as more than my liberty's worth. 189 00:15:52,680 --> 00:15:54,599 Demelza, we're leaving. 190 00:15:56,080 --> 00:15:58,079 Ross... 191 00:16:01,320 --> 00:16:03,799 Elizabeth, what's the meaning of this? 192 00:16:03,960 --> 00:16:06,719 I... I thought if there was something we could do to help Ross... 193 00:16:06,880 --> 00:16:09,079 - "We"? - We appreciate the thought. 194 00:16:09,240 --> 00:16:10,719 But not the method. 195 00:16:12,720 --> 00:16:14,719 Ross... 196 00:16:21,960 --> 00:16:23,919 You'll excuse us, George. 197 00:16:25,040 --> 00:16:27,039 O course. 198 00:16:34,960 --> 00:16:36,879 I thought it the least we could do. 199 00:16:37,040 --> 00:16:39,959 - For Demelza's sake. - Demelza's? 200 00:16:42,320 --> 00:16:44,319 Of course. 201 00:16:56,680 --> 00:17:00,839 Do they seriously imagine I would stoop to beg favours 202 00:17:01,000 --> 00:17:02,999 from that upstart poodle? 203 00:17:03,520 --> 00:17:06,919 If I wished to prostitute myself, I'd sooner grovel to Ray Penvenen 204 00:17:07,080 --> 00:17:09,359 who's actually acquainted with Judge Lister. 205 00:17:10,280 --> 00:17:12,959 - Is he? - It really is the end for me and Francis. 206 00:17:13,960 --> 00:17:15,839 - Where are you going? - To the mine. 207 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:19,079 Where it's still possible to do an honest day's work. 208 00:17:23,360 --> 00:17:28,759 "A known Jacobin and revolutionary, formentor of unrest and affray. 209 00:17:28,920 --> 00:17:31,759 Once escaped justice by taking the King's shilling, 210 00:17:31,920 --> 00:17:36,239 fathered numerous bastards, bedded and wedded his scullery maid 211 00:17:36,400 --> 00:17:40,639 upon whom he got his latest brat, this creature being a notorious doxy 212 00:17:40,800 --> 00:17:43,559 from a family of murderers and thieves." 213 00:17:44,840 --> 00:17:47,519 Our friend "Anonymous" has an engaging style. 214 00:17:48,520 --> 00:17:50,319 How many copies? 215 00:17:50,480 --> 00:17:52,679 Enough to paper all Truro and Bodmin. 216 00:17:53,240 --> 00:17:55,239 If he's found guilty, he could hang. 217 00:17:56,160 --> 00:17:58,439 If he hangs, he'll have only himselfto blame. 218 00:18:31,040 --> 00:18:33,039 Mistress Poldark to see Mister Penvenen. 219 00:18:35,960 --> 00:18:37,959 Mrs. Poldark? 220 00:18:40,560 --> 00:18:42,159 I don't believe I've had the pleasure. 221 00:18:42,320 --> 00:18:43,519 Forgive the intrusion, sir. 222 00:18:43,680 --> 00:18:45,719 I was taken queasy as I was out walking and... 223 00:18:45,880 --> 00:18:47,839 well, yours was the first house I saw. 224 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,519 Ah. 225 00:18:57,760 --> 00:18:59,999 'Tis no use, Ross. 226 00:19:00,160 --> 00:19:02,959 The lode has petered out. We knew it a week ago. 227 00:19:06,520 --> 00:19:09,359 - So we give up? - We move on. 228 00:19:50,680 --> 00:19:52,679 There sits our old mine. 229 00:19:54,480 --> 00:19:56,999 Lost in a game of cards to a Warleggan. 230 00:19:57,840 --> 00:20:02,679 Ross would never gamble away his... most precious asset, would he? 231 00:20:02,840 --> 00:20:04,839 He is too wise and clever. 232 00:20:05,920 --> 00:20:08,199 Francis, what is done is done. 233 00:20:17,640 --> 00:20:19,759 Thank you forthe refreshment, sir. 234 00:20:23,920 --> 00:20:28,999 I hope that you are not too downcast about your husband's coming trial. 235 00:20:29,160 --> 00:20:32,919 Truly... I fear the worst. 236 00:20:34,320 --> 00:20:36,199 If only one knew who the judge would be. 237 00:20:36,360 --> 00:20:39,759 Oh, that's no secret, ma'am. Tis Justice Wentworth Lister. 238 00:20:39,920 --> 00:20:42,759 Oh. Are you acquainted with him? 239 00:20:42,920 --> 00:20:45,639 Oh, we know each other. He'll be supporting Unwin Trevaunance 240 00:20:45,800 --> 00:20:47,239 at the election tomorrow night. 241 00:20:47,400 --> 00:20:51,359 A stern fellow, though generally accounted fair. 242 00:20:52,360 --> 00:20:55,919 It do puzzle me exceedingly how a judge can be expected to listen to a case 243 00:20:56,080 --> 00:20:59,519 and get to the bottom of it all in a few hours. 244 00:21:00,560 --> 00:21:03,479 Does he never ask for the truth in private before the trial begins? 245 00:21:03,640 --> 00:21:05,639 Perhaps he should! 246 00:21:10,120 --> 00:21:13,399 - Will you be in Bodmin for the assizes? - For the election, yes. 247 00:21:14,040 --> 00:21:17,119 Well, I hope we may meet again, sir. 248 00:21:30,200 --> 00:21:33,559 - Who is that, Uncle? - Hm? Ross Poldark's wife. 249 00:21:33,720 --> 00:21:36,519 - What does she want? - She didn't appear to want anything. 250 00:21:36,680 --> 00:21:40,519 Well, I doubt that, sir. She looks like a dangerous woman to me. 251 00:21:52,160 --> 00:21:53,479 Ross. 252 00:21:54,200 --> 00:21:57,159 Well, this is well met. May I walk with you awhile? 253 00:21:57,320 --> 00:21:59,839 - I'm pressed for time. - The encounter yesterday, 254 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:01,879 that was not my doing. 255 00:22:02,040 --> 00:22:05,119 Still, I'd hoped we could put past quarrels behind us. 256 00:22:06,400 --> 00:22:09,559 I had hoped so, too. But I find now I cannot. 257 00:22:09,720 --> 00:22:11,599 Ross... 258 00:22:11,760 --> 00:22:14,999 if something goes amiss in court, how is Demelza fixed? 259 00:22:19,200 --> 00:22:21,079 How is that your concern? 260 00:22:21,240 --> 00:22:25,279 If your sentence is prison... or worse, erm... 261 00:22:26,400 --> 00:22:29,079 ..well, she would be entirely alone with no source of income. 262 00:22:29,240 --> 00:22:32,079 Whereas you yourself are swimming in guineas? 263 00:22:32,240 --> 00:22:33,999 No, no. I've erm... I've a little put by. 264 00:22:34,160 --> 00:22:35,839 Why would you offer it? 265 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:39,119 I don't forget what we owe Demelza. 266 00:22:51,320 --> 00:22:53,319 Mr. Warleggan, ma'am. 267 00:22:55,640 --> 00:22:59,239 Elizabeth. You look ravishing today. 268 00:23:03,320 --> 00:23:05,399 - And you, too, of course, ma'am. - I do not. 269 00:23:05,560 --> 00:23:08,719 And nor, may I say, do you. Quite pasty-faced. 270 00:23:08,880 --> 00:23:12,479 Consequence of sitting too long indoors fingering coin. 271 00:23:12,640 --> 00:23:16,079 I've brought a small gift for my godson. 272 00:23:18,160 --> 00:23:21,799 Oh. That's kind of you, George. 273 00:23:25,960 --> 00:23:27,839 Papa! 274 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:29,999 Look, my very own horse. 275 00:23:31,360 --> 00:23:32,999 Uncle George bought it for me. 276 00:23:33,160 --> 00:23:35,159 Did he? 277 00:23:39,000 --> 00:23:43,679 George, here again. I hope you're taking care of our guest, Elizabeth. 278 00:23:48,280 --> 00:23:51,719 I saw my cousin just now. He was not eager to exchange pleasantries. 279 00:23:51,880 --> 00:23:54,559 No doubt he's thinking ofthe trial. 280 00:23:54,720 --> 00:23:57,159 Do you think he'll be acquitted? 281 00:23:58,280 --> 00:23:59,919 I don't see how he can be. 282 00:24:00,080 --> 00:24:02,159 So many witnesses to his activities that night. 283 00:24:04,160 --> 00:24:07,839 And the fact that he's treated the law with contempt on previous occasions. 284 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:09,999 And the court will not be left in ignorance. 285 00:24:10,160 --> 00:24:14,879 As I came past Sawle, a villager showed me this pretty paper. 286 00:24:15,040 --> 00:24:18,879 "The true and sensational life of Captain R P. 287 00:24:19,040 --> 00:24:23,999 Adventurer, seducer, wrecker and suspected murderer." 288 00:24:24,160 --> 00:24:26,559 Yes, I've seen them about. They're not important. 289 00:24:26,720 --> 00:24:28,959 - Except to Ross. - But ifthis is believed, 290 00:24:29,120 --> 00:24:31,479 - it will prejudice the jury. - Pay no heed, Elizabeth. 291 00:24:31,640 --> 00:24:34,719 These scurrilous sheets are always defaming one person or another. 292 00:24:34,880 --> 00:24:39,159 Yes, but this author has gone to some trouble and expense. 293 00:24:40,480 --> 00:24:43,719 You wouldn't happen to know him... would you, George? 294 00:24:45,120 --> 00:24:47,879 I imagine he must be desperate to earn his money in such a manner. 295 00:24:48,040 --> 00:24:51,879 Only a bankrupt would sell his services that way. 296 00:24:54,960 --> 00:24:58,559 ♪ They had no tail nor bill 297 00:24:59,880 --> 00:25:04,199 ♪ They had no tail nor... bill 298 00:25:04,840 --> 00:25:06,839 Jud Paynter. 299 00:25:09,880 --> 00:25:13,479 'Tis said that you and your good wife were once servants of Captain Poldark? 300 00:25:14,840 --> 00:25:16,239 And his father afore him. 301 00:25:16,400 --> 00:25:18,839 And that after serving faithfully for all those years 302 00:25:19,000 --> 00:25:21,919 - you were turned out without a word. - Monstry ingratitude! 303 00:25:22,080 --> 00:25:23,879 So you understand your duty under the law 304 00:25:24,040 --> 00:25:26,239 is to report what you saw the night ofthe wreck? 305 00:25:26,800 --> 00:25:28,919 We know you took part in the riot and pillaging. 306 00:25:29,080 --> 00:25:31,759 We know you played a part in resisting officers ofthe Crown. 307 00:25:31,920 --> 00:25:33,239 I never 'eard such... 308 00:25:33,400 --> 00:25:37,719 But we're willing to overlook all that if you will turn King's evidence. 309 00:25:39,200 --> 00:25:41,199 You owe him no loyalty. 310 00:25:42,440 --> 00:25:44,479 It's common sense to testify against him. 311 00:25:46,680 --> 00:25:48,679 We'll make it worth your while. 312 00:25:52,320 --> 00:25:56,599 I have no idea what to say in your defence and you leave for Bodmin tomorrow. 313 00:25:56,760 --> 00:26:00,519 I was not on the beach, so I cannot refute the charges 314 00:26:00,680 --> 00:26:03,879 but from what I hear, they are not easily dismissed. 315 00:26:04,040 --> 00:26:05,839 Salvaging spoils from a wreck? 316 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,999 No jury in Cornwall will convict me ofthat. 317 00:26:08,160 --> 00:26:10,359 - Attacking a customs official? - Not guilty. 318 00:26:13,800 --> 00:26:14,919 You doubt me. 319 00:26:15,080 --> 00:26:17,079 We both know you're capable of it. 320 00:26:18,840 --> 00:26:24,559 - Your situation is not good, Ross. - I've seen worse. We've seen worse. 321 00:26:24,720 --> 00:26:27,959 - On the battlefields of Virginia. - And I salute you for saving my face. 322 00:26:28,120 --> 00:26:30,119 Saving your neck may not be so easy. 323 00:26:36,320 --> 00:26:38,839 I'll ask Demelza not to come to Bodmin tomorrow. 324 00:26:39,000 --> 00:26:40,999 So you and I will ride together? 325 00:26:42,080 --> 00:26:44,959 Perhaps as we go some brilliant defence will occur to me. 326 00:27:38,160 --> 00:27:40,159 Who's this fine lady? 327 00:27:41,200 --> 00:27:43,639 - And what has she done with my wife? - Judas! 328 00:27:43,800 --> 00:27:45,679 Well, there she is. 329 00:27:45,840 --> 00:27:47,719 For a moment, I thought I'd lost her. 330 00:27:47,880 --> 00:27:51,359 Why? Cos she's prinked up to the nines and her fizzog's powdered? 331 00:27:51,520 --> 00:27:53,879 Clearly I needn't worry about you when I'm gone. 332 00:27:54,920 --> 00:27:57,199 You'll have a line of suitors from here to Penzance. 333 00:27:57,360 --> 00:27:59,199 So I should hope. 334 00:28:56,400 --> 00:28:58,159 May I join you awhile? 335 00:28:59,440 --> 00:29:01,439 Perhaps another night. 336 00:29:04,280 --> 00:29:06,279 Good night, Francis. 337 00:29:11,680 --> 00:29:13,679 Good night. 338 00:29:56,120 --> 00:29:58,319 So you leave me a-bed like the Queen of Sheba 339 00:29:58,480 --> 00:29:59,759 while you see to all the chores? 340 00:29:59,920 --> 00:30:02,639 Is it not my duty to cherish my wife while I'm here? 341 00:30:02,800 --> 00:30:04,999 And to provide firewood for when I'm not? 342 00:30:13,280 --> 00:30:15,279 I wish we could stay like this forever. 343 00:30:18,520 --> 00:30:20,519 I wish so, too. 344 00:30:22,160 --> 00:30:24,719 I'm only glad for your sake you're not seeing me in court. 345 00:30:24,880 --> 00:30:26,879 No, Ross. 346 00:30:30,160 --> 00:30:32,039 You will stay here? 347 00:30:32,200 --> 00:30:34,399 Yes, Ross, ifthat's what you wish. 348 00:31:07,640 --> 00:31:10,199 Elizabeth? I'm leaving for Bodmin. 349 00:31:11,800 --> 00:31:13,799 Shall I not come with you? 350 00:31:14,640 --> 00:31:17,199 A court is no place for a lady. 351 00:31:21,800 --> 00:31:24,119 It's a terrible thought, is it not? 352 00:31:26,520 --> 00:31:28,399 A world without Ross. 353 00:31:28,560 --> 00:31:30,199 I wonder how Demelza would bear it. 354 00:31:30,360 --> 00:31:32,199 How would any of us bear it? 355 00:31:33,440 --> 00:31:35,439 Which of us does not secretly adore him? 356 00:31:46,800 --> 00:31:48,799 How different might our lives have been... 357 00:31:51,120 --> 00:31:53,119 Had Ross not returned from the war? 358 00:31:54,360 --> 00:31:56,359 Had he never gone away in the first place. 359 00:31:59,400 --> 00:32:02,039 Goodbye, my dear. God bless you. 360 00:32:12,920 --> 00:32:14,199 Francis! 361 00:32:39,440 --> 00:32:41,439 - No. - Hey... 362 00:32:42,640 --> 00:32:44,639 You'll come home again? 363 00:32:47,320 --> 00:32:49,319 I promise. 364 00:33:51,240 --> 00:33:52,919 Ross! 365 00:34:00,440 --> 00:34:01,999 You spoilhim. 366 00:34:02,160 --> 00:34:04,999 How else could I persuade him to come to Bodmin with me? 367 00:34:05,160 --> 00:34:07,559 Indeed, he wonders why either of us must go at all. 368 00:34:07,720 --> 00:34:11,759 You tell him it is because tonight is election night 369 00:34:11,920 --> 00:34:15,999 and as Unwin's intended, you are expected to be at his side. 370 00:34:16,160 --> 00:34:19,839 Horace and I will spend an agreeable evening in our lodgings eating jellies. 371 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:21,119 - Caroline... - What? 372 00:34:21,280 --> 00:34:23,959 You'd prefer I caught a cold in some draughty assembly rooms 373 00:34:24,120 --> 00:34:25,999 watching dreary men voting? 374 00:34:26,160 --> 00:34:29,759 I may venture out later, if Horace can spare me. 375 00:34:29,920 --> 00:34:31,479 Bodmin, Horace. 376 00:34:31,640 --> 00:34:33,879 I bet nothing of moment ever happens there. 377 00:35:48,480 --> 00:35:50,479 Your room, sir. 378 00:35:55,040 --> 00:35:56,959 Beg pardon, sir, be you a surgeon or such like? 379 00:35:57,120 --> 00:35:58,159 I am. 380 00:35:58,320 --> 00:36:00,599 There's someone took mortal sick at Priory House. 381 00:36:00,760 --> 00:36:02,759 I'll go at once. 382 00:36:24,640 --> 00:36:26,519 Verity! 383 00:36:26,680 --> 00:36:28,559 I've saved you a place, my dear. 384 00:36:28,720 --> 00:36:30,719 Thank you. 385 00:36:36,160 --> 00:36:38,599 - You did tell Ross you're coming? - Of course not. 386 00:36:53,160 --> 00:36:55,039 Jeffrey Clymer, King's Counsel. 387 00:36:55,200 --> 00:36:57,519 I'm here to see ifwe can wriggle you offthe hook. 388 00:37:03,880 --> 00:37:08,399 "Theft, inciting a riot, attacking a customs officer." 389 00:37:10,200 --> 00:37:12,199 Impressive. 390 00:37:16,600 --> 00:37:18,599 I'm a physician, ma'am. May I be of service? 391 00:37:18,760 --> 00:37:23,639 I hope so. My darling little Horace has had two fits and now he's barely breathing. 392 00:37:23,800 --> 00:37:25,919 Will you attend on him, please? 393 00:37:27,120 --> 00:37:29,119 Your dog? 394 00:37:30,120 --> 00:37:33,119 Your footman made a mistake. It would be a farrier you sent him for. 395 00:37:33,280 --> 00:37:35,719 It's not my custom to employ a horse doctor for Horace. 396 00:37:35,880 --> 00:37:37,999 I want the best advice and I'm willing to pay for it. 397 00:37:38,160 --> 00:37:40,439 What is your fee? 398 00:37:40,600 --> 00:37:42,799 But perhaps you do not know your trade well enough. 399 00:37:42,960 --> 00:37:45,199 Perhaps you should leave. We'll call someone else. 400 00:37:45,360 --> 00:37:47,599 That was what I was about to suggest. 401 00:37:50,280 --> 00:37:52,279 Wait. 402 00:37:52,840 --> 00:37:55,119 Have you never had a dog of your own? 403 00:37:55,280 --> 00:37:57,279 Yes. 404 00:37:58,560 --> 00:38:00,679 Would you let him die on a point offormality? 405 00:38:06,680 --> 00:38:08,559 - How old is he? - 12 months. 406 00:38:08,720 --> 00:38:10,599 Fits are not uncommon at that age. 407 00:38:10,760 --> 00:38:12,759 An aunt of mine had a spaniel. 408 00:38:30,520 --> 00:38:32,599 His pulse is steady and there's no sign offever. 409 00:38:32,760 --> 00:38:35,879 Nevertheless, I'd advise a lowering system oftreatment. 410 00:38:36,040 --> 00:38:38,439 No more sweetmeats, plenty of running and jumping. 411 00:38:38,600 --> 00:38:41,599 Dogs do not need to be carried. 412 00:38:43,560 --> 00:38:48,919 Have a druggist make up this paregoric of black cherry water and Theban opium. 413 00:38:51,680 --> 00:38:53,679 Thank you. 414 00:38:55,480 --> 00:38:58,639 You were saying? About your aunt's spaniel. 415 00:38:58,800 --> 00:39:03,319 Oh. Er... yes. He used to have fits, when she played the spinet. 416 00:39:04,440 --> 00:39:07,119 One hesitates to say whether he was musical or the reverse. 417 00:39:11,000 --> 00:39:12,999 What is your name? 418 00:39:14,400 --> 00:39:15,639 Following to your arrest, 419 00:39:15,800 --> 00:39:18,719 your statement to the examining magistrate was unhelpful. 420 00:39:18,880 --> 00:39:22,159 I answered truthfully. Is that not what the law requires? 421 00:39:22,320 --> 00:39:25,719 A common misconception is the truth is the same as innocence. It is not. 422 00:39:25,880 --> 00:39:30,479 Myjob is to position the truth so that you don't pay for it with your life. 423 00:39:30,640 --> 00:39:32,519 I see. 424 00:39:32,680 --> 00:39:34,879 So now we're politicians. 425 00:39:35,960 --> 00:39:38,079 Positioning the facts to suit our own ends. 426 00:39:38,240 --> 00:39:40,039 And the people on the beach that day? 427 00:39:40,200 --> 00:39:42,239 Shall we pretend that they were not desperate? 428 00:39:42,400 --> 00:39:45,039 Should we explain that starvation and poverty are also relative? 429 00:39:45,200 --> 00:39:50,399 Let me be clear. Anything other than absolute contrition would be sheer folly. 430 00:39:50,560 --> 00:39:52,399 So my task is to grovel? 431 00:39:54,040 --> 00:39:56,159 Play the game by bending the rules. 432 00:39:56,320 --> 00:39:58,319 Excellent. 433 00:40:04,680 --> 00:40:06,159 Thank you. 434 00:40:10,080 --> 00:40:14,239 Oh, this town's a-boiling. I forgot it was election week. 435 00:40:14,400 --> 00:40:18,439 Yes, I lately met one ofthe candidates. A friend of our neighbour Penvenen. 436 00:40:19,800 --> 00:40:23,199 Indeed, later I must go out on an errand. 437 00:40:23,360 --> 00:40:26,839 - With the streets full of drunkards? - 'Tis for Ross I must do it. 438 00:40:29,280 --> 00:40:33,199 - When are the votes to be counted? - Not until this evening, sir. 439 00:40:40,840 --> 00:40:42,999 Have you seen this? 440 00:40:43,160 --> 00:40:46,039 There's been an assassination of Ross Poldark's character. 441 00:40:47,480 --> 00:40:49,039 How unfortunate. 442 00:40:51,960 --> 00:40:53,959 - Not a single room? - I'm sorry, sir, we're full. 443 00:40:54,120 --> 00:40:56,199 - In the entire inn? - I'm afraid not, sir. 444 00:41:00,480 --> 00:41:02,359 Enys. Are you here for the trial? 445 00:41:02,520 --> 00:41:04,799 - I am indeed. And you? - Yes, I thought to look in. 446 00:41:05,960 --> 00:41:08,879 Look, erm... do you know where I can find a room for the night? 447 00:41:09,040 --> 00:41:12,439 This place is full and the town is fermenting with people. 448 00:41:12,600 --> 00:41:15,039 You may be unlucky. I trust your sister had the foresight 449 00:41:15,200 --> 00:41:17,399 - to reserve her room at The Crown? - Verity's here? 450 00:41:17,560 --> 00:41:19,759 I saw her go in just now, with Demelza. 451 00:41:19,920 --> 00:41:22,119 Is your wife with you? 452 00:41:22,280 --> 00:41:25,279 Erm... Elizabeth prefers to remain at Trenwith. 453 00:41:26,960 --> 00:41:29,719 If erm... ifyou should be without a place to sleep tonight, 454 00:41:29,880 --> 00:41:31,759 I'm at the London Inn, beside the church. 455 00:41:31,920 --> 00:41:33,919 You may be held to that. 456 00:41:44,720 --> 00:41:46,719 Terrible thing! 457 00:41:48,600 --> 00:41:51,599 A man of his standing, and that young wife of his. 458 00:41:53,240 --> 00:41:55,039 Francis, are you joining us? 459 00:41:55,200 --> 00:41:57,879 Will I not be interrupting your council ofwar? 460 00:41:59,120 --> 00:42:01,079 - Against whom? - My cousin. 461 00:42:01,240 --> 00:42:03,839 As declared in your recent literary effort. 462 00:42:04,840 --> 00:42:05,919 Excuse me. 463 00:42:06,080 --> 00:42:08,959 It is a piece offiction entirely worthy of you! 464 00:42:11,320 --> 00:42:12,999 Tell me... 465 00:42:13,160 --> 00:42:17,879 what could induce you to throw your weight behind Ross instead of against him? 466 00:42:18,040 --> 00:42:20,119 The very same question your wife asked me. 467 00:42:22,160 --> 00:42:24,599 Naturally, I could not now consider it. 468 00:42:24,760 --> 00:42:27,439 Ross has offered me insolence once too ofen. 469 00:42:27,600 --> 00:42:29,599 In that case, may I offer you some advice? 470 00:42:30,720 --> 00:42:33,759 - By all means. - You may flaunt your guineas 471 00:42:33,920 --> 00:42:36,319 on lavish garments and fancy carriages. 472 00:42:37,160 --> 00:42:41,079 You may purchase a coat of arms and deck out your servants in gaudy livery. 473 00:42:41,240 --> 00:42:46,239 You may even buy your way into every club, mine and drawing room in the county, 474 00:42:46,400 --> 00:42:49,239 but what you will never buy... 475 00:42:50,760 --> 00:42:52,759 ..is nobility. 476 00:42:53,040 --> 00:42:56,999 Or breeding. Or even common decency. 477 00:43:00,400 --> 00:43:03,239 Are you quite sure you don't wish to apologise, Francis? 478 00:43:03,400 --> 00:43:06,359 Given the nature of our association? 479 00:43:08,600 --> 00:43:10,799 Oh, you own me, I acknowledge that. 480 00:43:11,480 --> 00:43:14,359 And my indebtedness to you has long muddied the waters between us, 481 00:43:14,520 --> 00:43:18,159 so I trust that any confusion... about my feelings... 482 00:43:19,160 --> 00:43:21,639 ..is now entirely cleared up. 483 00:43:53,560 --> 00:43:56,999 I'll visit you in gaol with a list ofwitnesses who are to appear against you. 484 00:43:57,800 --> 00:44:00,159 And those for me? 485 00:44:00,320 --> 00:44:02,399 A shorter list. 486 00:44:02,560 --> 00:44:07,119 Friends' and workers' testimony, presumed biased, will be easily dismissed. 487 00:44:07,280 --> 00:44:10,319 Meanwhile, I advise you to reconsider your attitude. 488 00:44:10,480 --> 00:44:13,519 It's no detriment to me if you choose to run your neck into a noose. 489 00:44:15,200 --> 00:44:17,199 But I suspect it might be to yours. 490 00:44:31,800 --> 00:44:35,119 Mr. Warleggan. I see Unwin speaks the truth. 491 00:44:35,280 --> 00:44:36,999 He cannot stir an inch without you. 492 00:44:37,160 --> 00:44:38,759 - He says the same of you. - Of course. 493 00:44:38,920 --> 00:44:41,279 We're both indispensable to his ascent in the world. 494 00:44:41,440 --> 00:44:43,559 - I, as a hunting trophy... - Caroline... 495 00:44:43,720 --> 00:44:46,799 And you as... how to describe you? 496 00:44:46,960 --> 00:44:49,839 Benefactor? Sponsor? Paymaster? 497 00:44:50,000 --> 00:44:52,839 I am certainly lending my support to his campaign. 498 00:44:53,000 --> 00:44:56,039 - Shall we go out and wave to the crowd? - And I am lending mine to his arm. 499 00:44:56,200 --> 00:44:58,639 I wonder which one of us stands to gain the most. 500 00:46:34,280 --> 00:46:36,159 Are you sure Ross meant you to go out alone? 501 00:46:36,320 --> 00:46:38,279 You're a lady, after all. 502 00:46:38,440 --> 00:46:40,519 I was brought up a miner's daughter. 503 00:46:41,520 --> 00:46:44,759 There's naught a few drunkards could do that I couldn't give 'em back. 504 00:46:50,520 --> 00:46:55,799 "I am a voice crying in the wilderness! Make ye ready the ways ofthe Lord. 505 00:46:55,960 --> 00:46:58,079 For the kingdom of God is at hand!" 506 00:46:58,240 --> 00:47:00,239 Father? 507 00:47:02,720 --> 00:47:07,439 So. Now 'ee be cast into the pit, daughter? 508 00:47:08,920 --> 00:47:11,639 Thy child is buried, thy husband's to hang. 509 00:47:11,800 --> 00:47:13,839 See now the wages of sin? 510 00:47:14,000 --> 00:47:17,079 - I know of no sin. - Turn again now, daughter. 511 00:47:18,880 --> 00:47:21,799 - Come home and live a pure life. - Thank you, Father. 512 00:47:21,960 --> 00:47:25,479 I appreciate the offer, but... I hope it will not be needed. 513 00:47:36,560 --> 00:47:38,999 "'Vengeance is mine' sayeth the Lord. 514 00:47:39,160 --> 00:47:41,679 'For the day of calamity is at hand."' 515 00:47:51,960 --> 00:47:53,239 What have you forgot, Demelza? 516 00:47:53,400 --> 00:47:55,959 - Oh. - Have you brandy? 517 00:47:57,080 --> 00:47:59,079 - Or rum? - There's port. 518 00:48:02,320 --> 00:48:04,199 Demelza's tipple. 519 00:48:09,320 --> 00:48:11,319 Well, sister... 520 00:48:17,440 --> 00:48:19,399 How's it feel to be married to a drunken brute? 521 00:48:19,560 --> 00:48:21,239 Francis, I hoped... 522 00:48:21,400 --> 00:48:23,399 What, that I'd come to make peace? 523 00:48:24,400 --> 00:48:28,079 With my sister, perhaps. But not with a Mistress Blamey. 524 00:48:28,240 --> 00:48:30,119 We're happy, Francis. 525 00:48:30,280 --> 00:48:32,599 And I hope the day will come when you'll be glad for me. 526 00:48:32,760 --> 00:48:35,119 - And allow me home to Trenwith. - As soon as you like. 527 00:48:36,280 --> 00:48:38,159 As soon as you like. 528 00:48:38,320 --> 00:48:40,319 Without him. 529 00:48:41,480 --> 00:48:44,719 Oh, do I disappoint you? Well, I disappoint most people. 530 00:48:44,880 --> 00:48:48,919 Father. Elizabeth. Myself. 531 00:48:50,360 --> 00:48:53,199 Why is it that I amount to precisely nothing? 532 00:48:55,200 --> 00:48:58,919 Whereas Ross... Ross is considered such a threat 533 00:48:59,080 --> 00:49:02,679 that men will spend a fortune in order to get him hanged! 534 00:49:04,160 --> 00:49:06,159 - And yet I envy him. - You cannot. 535 00:49:06,320 --> 00:49:08,359 If I were going to meet myjudges... 536 00:49:09,760 --> 00:49:11,639 ..I would give them a piece of my mind. 537 00:49:11,800 --> 00:49:15,039 Francis Poldark Esquire, of Trenwith! 538 00:49:16,800 --> 00:49:18,679 Wouldn't be the first time today. 539 00:49:18,840 --> 00:49:23,439 I... I met a man, handing out pamphlets defaming Ross in the grossest manner 540 00:49:23,600 --> 00:49:25,759 and I happen to know ofthe author. 541 00:49:25,920 --> 00:49:28,119 And so I went and paid him a visit. 542 00:49:28,880 --> 00:49:30,879 And left him in no doubt as to my opinion. 543 00:49:32,560 --> 00:49:34,439 George. 544 00:49:34,600 --> 00:49:37,239 Was that wise when he owns the very roof over your head? 545 00:49:37,400 --> 00:49:39,919 Oh, no doubt he's planning this moment how to punish me. 546 00:49:41,080 --> 00:49:43,079 But he may be defrauded. 547 00:49:44,160 --> 00:49:46,159 Do not lose heart, Francis. 548 00:49:47,480 --> 00:49:49,479 Tomorrow's a new day. 549 00:49:50,720 --> 00:49:52,719 A new day. 550 00:49:53,720 --> 00:49:55,719 And it may never come. 551 00:50:08,520 --> 00:50:10,399 I wonder if I shouldn't go to Bodmin. 552 00:50:10,560 --> 00:50:12,319 To what purpose? 553 00:50:12,480 --> 00:50:13,879 To be with Francis. 554 00:50:16,120 --> 00:50:17,599 And his cousin? 555 00:50:18,640 --> 00:50:20,759 Ross has Demelza. 556 00:50:21,920 --> 00:50:23,919 Hm. 557 00:50:52,600 --> 00:50:55,039 Be advised, sir. The woman approaching is a harlot 558 00:50:55,200 --> 00:50:57,679 and must, on no account, be admitted. 559 00:51:01,800 --> 00:51:02,919 Excuse me, sirs. 560 00:51:03,080 --> 00:51:05,599 Entry to the assembly rooms is for voters only. 561 00:51:06,040 --> 00:51:09,119 I've come to see Mr. Penvenen. He particularly asked for me. 562 00:51:09,280 --> 00:51:11,519 - I bet he did. - You can't come in. 563 00:51:11,680 --> 00:51:16,159 I beg you to let me through. 'Tis all the reason I've come to Bodmin. 564 00:51:16,320 --> 00:51:19,319 - My husband's life depends on it. - Move along now. 565 00:51:21,200 --> 00:51:23,079 Move along now! 566 00:51:23,240 --> 00:51:27,159 Are you sure Dr. Enys was agreeable to 'ee sharing his chamber? 567 00:51:28,200 --> 00:51:30,599 This is a small chamber, sir. And but a single bed. 568 00:51:30,760 --> 00:51:33,199 I shall not be needing a bed. 569 00:51:49,880 --> 00:51:52,839 Oh, my dear, I was so worried. The crowds in the square... 570 00:51:55,160 --> 00:51:57,039 What is it? Did it all go wrong? 571 00:51:57,200 --> 00:51:59,199 Not exactly. 572 00:52:09,760 --> 00:52:11,239 I'm in no mood for visitors. 573 00:52:11,400 --> 00:52:13,399 Sounds ominous. 574 00:52:20,080 --> 00:52:22,079 I hope I'm not disturbing you. 575 00:52:24,240 --> 00:52:26,239 I was writing to my wife. 576 00:52:29,560 --> 00:52:34,079 I've not come to fight, Ross. But to confess. 577 00:52:36,160 --> 00:52:41,639 Confess myself disarmed. Impressed. 578 00:52:44,200 --> 00:52:47,839 Well, of course you might have guessed Elizabeth would ask me to intervene. 579 00:52:48,000 --> 00:52:50,879 But would you guess that Francis did, too? 580 00:52:52,840 --> 00:52:54,919 That Ray Penvenen tried to fight your corner? 581 00:52:56,080 --> 00:52:58,559 Alfred Barbery, Lord Deveran. 582 00:53:01,400 --> 00:53:05,399 How do you inspire such loyalty? It impresses me. 583 00:53:07,560 --> 00:53:12,279 I see its value. I could use it. 584 00:53:14,920 --> 00:53:16,919 I could do what they asked me to do. 585 00:53:18,080 --> 00:53:21,519 Remove the hostile witnesses, drop a word in the ear ofthe prosecution. 586 00:53:22,640 --> 00:53:25,479 I could even take the stand and give you a character reference. 587 00:53:25,640 --> 00:53:27,039 How would that sway the jury? 588 00:53:27,200 --> 00:53:29,199 The very man whose cousin perished? 589 00:53:33,080 --> 00:53:35,079 What do you say, Ross? 590 00:53:36,360 --> 00:53:38,359 Will you meet me halfway? 591 00:53:40,240 --> 00:53:42,319 Will you take the hand offriendship? 592 00:53:53,360 --> 00:53:55,359 Forgive me. 593 00:53:57,320 --> 00:53:59,559 Are you truly so deluded? 594 00:54:02,600 --> 00:54:05,799 Do you think I would ever shake your hand? 595 00:54:14,320 --> 00:54:18,159 No. No, not for a single moment. 596 00:54:20,240 --> 00:54:21,639 But when you go to the gallows, 597 00:54:21,800 --> 00:54:24,319 I'll be able to say, hand on heart, to Elizabeth, 598 00:54:24,480 --> 00:54:28,799 I offered Ross Poldark my help and he turned me down. 599 00:54:31,920 --> 00:54:33,799 So, thank you. 600 00:54:33,960 --> 00:54:39,319 For being every bit as predictable as I hoped you'd be. 601 00:54:41,160 --> 00:54:43,159 And thank you. 602 00:54:44,840 --> 00:54:46,999 For reminding me what can and cannot be bought. 603 00:55:41,480 --> 00:55:43,359 My dear, where are you going? 604 00:55:43,520 --> 00:55:45,519 I have one last thing I must try.