1 00:00:33,540 --> 00:00:35,090 Propose. 2 00:00:35,140 --> 00:00:37,180 ~ Two. ~ What's the stake? 3 00:00:39,180 --> 00:00:40,340 Your ring. 4 00:00:46,620 --> 00:00:50,330 Gambling again, Poldark. Remind me why you enlisted. 5 00:00:50,380 --> 00:00:53,090 To escape the gallows, sir. 6 00:00:53,140 --> 00:00:54,650 Your crime? 7 00:00:54,700 --> 00:00:58,940 Brawling, sir. Free trading, assaulting a customs official. 8 00:01:03,060 --> 00:01:05,450 Wastrels and thieves, the lot of you. 9 00:01:05,500 --> 00:01:08,730 But you'll soon have the honour of redeeming yourselves - 10 00:01:08,780 --> 00:01:10,730 in the service of King and country. 11 00:01:10,780 --> 00:01:12,850 Do you doubt the justice of our cause, sir? 12 00:01:12,900 --> 00:01:17,770 What cause would that be, sir? Liberty or tyranny? 13 00:01:17,820 --> 00:01:19,620 GUNSHOT Ah! 14 00:01:20,820 --> 00:01:23,540 GUNSHOTS 15 00:01:26,660 --> 00:01:28,660 You want to leave here? Or die here? 16 00:01:35,140 --> 00:01:37,940 On your feet, man! On your feet! 17 00:01:50,580 --> 00:01:53,290 Pray do not be reckless, 18 00:01:53,340 --> 00:01:54,860 I wish you to return. 19 00:01:56,700 --> 00:01:57,930 It won't be for long. 20 00:01:57,980 --> 00:01:59,570 You'll forget me. 21 00:01:59,620 --> 00:02:01,260 Never! 22 00:02:04,940 --> 00:02:07,220 SHE LAUGHS 23 00:03:08,660 --> 00:03:09,970 Are you sure? 24 00:03:10,020 --> 00:03:13,100 I trust I may believe the evidence of my own eyes, dear. 25 00:03:14,380 --> 00:03:16,650 Was he not reported dead? 26 00:03:16,700 --> 00:03:20,770 Better if he had been! He's brought little credit to his family. 27 00:03:20,820 --> 00:03:24,330 His father was no different. A scoundrel. 28 00:03:24,380 --> 00:03:25,420 And a libertine. 29 00:03:32,220 --> 00:03:34,770 Still, the family name counts for something. 30 00:03:34,820 --> 00:03:36,220 And now he's to inherit. 31 00:03:44,460 --> 00:03:45,930 Is my father dead? 32 00:03:45,980 --> 00:03:48,690 Oh, sir! Bless me! 33 00:03:48,740 --> 00:03:51,370 We had no idea you were awake. 34 00:03:51,420 --> 00:03:54,050 When did he die? 35 00:03:54,100 --> 00:03:57,610 Some six months past. 36 00:03:57,660 --> 00:03:58,700 You'd had no word? 37 00:04:00,460 --> 00:04:01,700 None that reached me. 38 00:04:15,140 --> 00:04:18,370 How was the war, sir? 39 00:04:18,420 --> 00:04:19,460 As any war, ma'am. 40 00:04:21,860 --> 00:04:23,460 A waste of good men. 41 00:04:29,060 --> 00:04:30,930 You are not going home to Nampara? 42 00:04:30,980 --> 00:04:32,900 To my Uncle Charles first, ma'am. 43 00:04:34,620 --> 00:04:36,850 Since my father will evidently not be at home, 44 00:04:36,900 --> 00:04:38,740 I must look for a welcome elsewhere. 45 00:05:19,380 --> 00:05:21,940 BACKGROUND CHATTER 46 00:05:28,860 --> 00:05:31,060 SHE LAUGHS 47 00:05:32,500 --> 00:05:35,450 Do the honours, Verity. And no half-measures! 48 00:05:35,500 --> 00:05:36,650 HE BURPS 49 00:05:36,700 --> 00:05:38,530 I couldn't eat another morsel. 50 00:05:38,580 --> 00:05:41,090 Piffle, girl, you're as thin as a wraith. 51 00:05:41,140 --> 00:05:42,810 We must fatten you up! 52 00:05:42,860 --> 00:05:45,170 Perhaps Francis will be able to coax her. 53 00:05:45,220 --> 00:05:48,370 I happen to like her... just as she is. 54 00:05:48,420 --> 00:05:49,930 DOOR OPENS 55 00:05:49,980 --> 00:05:52,250 ~ Was that the door? ~ Were you expecting someone, my dear? 56 00:05:52,300 --> 00:05:55,860 She's too valuable here to be thinking of gentlemen callers! 57 00:05:59,700 --> 00:06:01,380 I hope I'm not intruding. 58 00:06:04,900 --> 00:06:06,220 Oh, Ross! 59 00:06:08,140 --> 00:06:09,610 We'd given up all hope. 60 00:06:09,660 --> 00:06:11,770 Stap me, boy! You survived! 61 00:06:11,820 --> 00:06:13,850 Good to see you again, cousin! 62 00:06:13,900 --> 00:06:16,580 We had quite despaired - hadn't we, Elizabeth? 63 00:06:17,780 --> 00:06:19,410 Yes. 64 00:06:19,460 --> 00:06:20,500 Elizabeth! 65 00:06:22,060 --> 00:06:24,410 I'd no idea you'd be here. 66 00:06:24,460 --> 00:06:27,370 Do tell us, Ross, how we managed to lose the war! 67 00:06:27,420 --> 00:06:30,580 By choosing the wrong side, ma'am. 68 00:06:31,700 --> 00:06:33,730 I couldn't have wished for a better homecoming. 69 00:06:33,780 --> 00:06:35,290 I must speak with you, Ross. 70 00:06:35,340 --> 00:06:36,780 Yes, of course. 71 00:06:39,580 --> 00:06:43,490 And what will you do with yourself now, nephew? 72 00:06:43,540 --> 00:06:46,290 You'll find Nampara not as you left it. 73 00:06:46,340 --> 00:06:47,810 Damn me, boy! 74 00:06:47,860 --> 00:06:50,890 If we hadn't thought you'd gone to join the blest above! 75 00:06:50,940 --> 00:06:56,090 Great Aunt, I'm glad to see you are still of the blest below. 76 00:06:56,140 --> 00:06:58,690 We'd had no word from you, so... 77 00:06:58,740 --> 00:07:00,650 Sit here, Ross. You must be exhausted. 78 00:07:00,700 --> 00:07:03,860 Elizabeth, fetch me my wrap. 79 00:07:08,900 --> 00:07:10,340 Yes, Mama. 80 00:07:18,420 --> 00:07:20,460 SHE WHIMPERS 81 00:07:24,780 --> 00:07:26,930 I seem to have interrupted a party. 82 00:07:26,980 --> 00:07:29,370 Is this in honour of the peace or of the next war? 83 00:07:29,420 --> 00:07:30,460 No, erm... 84 00:07:33,260 --> 00:07:35,530 The occasion is... 85 00:07:35,580 --> 00:07:38,090 Something far more pleasant. 86 00:07:38,140 --> 00:07:41,330 My boy is to be married. 87 00:07:41,380 --> 00:07:43,490 But that's tremendous! 88 00:07:43,540 --> 00:07:45,810 Who is to be? 89 00:07:45,860 --> 00:07:47,340 Elizabeth. 90 00:07:48,740 --> 00:07:49,780 Elizabeth? 91 00:07:56,060 --> 00:07:57,780 Elizabeth? 92 00:07:59,060 --> 00:08:01,930 Naturally we're delighted that our two ancient 93 00:08:01,980 --> 00:08:04,540 and distinguished families will be united. 94 00:08:18,380 --> 00:08:20,170 Did my father suffer much, Uncle? 95 00:08:20,220 --> 00:08:22,540 Ah... a pitiful end. 96 00:08:23,700 --> 00:08:25,770 Affairs in tatters 97 00:08:25,820 --> 00:08:28,770 and next-to-nothing left for you to inherit. 98 00:08:28,820 --> 00:08:32,370 Not that we thought you'd be back to claim it. 99 00:08:32,420 --> 00:08:34,770 It's a poor Cornwall you've returned to. 100 00:08:34,820 --> 00:08:37,650 Taxes sky-high, wages in the gutter. 101 00:08:37,700 --> 00:08:39,570 Mine closures every other week. 102 00:08:39,620 --> 00:08:42,450 Bad as you, lad! Scarred for life, on its knees. 103 00:08:42,500 --> 00:08:44,140 I can't stay. 104 00:08:45,540 --> 00:08:48,220 I've only called to let you know I've returned. 105 00:08:50,780 --> 00:08:53,100 I must trouble you for a horse, Charles. 106 00:08:55,020 --> 00:08:56,140 But first, a toast. 107 00:09:01,820 --> 00:09:03,940 To Elizabeth and Francis. 108 00:09:06,060 --> 00:09:08,490 May they find happiness together. 109 00:09:08,540 --> 00:09:09,940 ALL: Elizabeth and Francis. 110 00:10:29,100 --> 00:10:30,690 Jud? 111 00:10:30,740 --> 00:10:32,340 Prudie? 112 00:10:34,580 --> 00:10:36,620 GOAT BLEATS 113 00:10:45,940 --> 00:10:49,580 CHICKENS CLUCK 114 00:11:01,460 --> 00:11:05,380 SNORING 115 00:11:21,940 --> 00:11:25,170 THEY GASP 116 00:11:25,220 --> 00:11:27,170 On your feet, now! 117 00:11:27,220 --> 00:11:28,650 Judas! 118 00:11:28,700 --> 00:11:31,300 ~ Is it Mr Ross? ~ Back from the grave! 119 00:11:47,660 --> 00:11:50,650 You were my father's personal servants. 120 00:11:50,700 --> 00:11:52,810 You were left in a position of trust. 121 00:11:52,860 --> 00:11:55,490 Well, pick me liver, what could us do? 122 00:11:55,540 --> 00:11:58,050 Left alone wi' no master to guide us? 123 00:11:58,100 --> 00:12:00,410 I'll guide you with the side of my foot in future. 124 00:12:00,460 --> 00:12:03,210 But see, 'twas rumoured you were dead. 125 00:12:03,260 --> 00:12:04,690 Perhaps you started the tale? 126 00:12:04,740 --> 00:12:06,890 Ain't no call to accuse us, Mr Ross, 127 00:12:06,940 --> 00:12:09,810 ted'n right, ted'n fair, ted'n fit, ted'n friendly. 128 00:12:09,860 --> 00:12:12,890 You'll get "friendly" if I don't see my face reflected in this floor 129 00:12:12,940 --> 00:12:14,580 by the time you're done! 130 00:13:27,940 --> 00:13:29,970 ~ Ross looked well. ~ He did. 131 00:13:30,020 --> 00:13:31,730 Better than one might have expected. 132 00:13:31,780 --> 00:13:34,220 Considering one thought him dead. 133 00:13:36,620 --> 00:13:40,730 Elizabeth will make a fine Mistress of Trenwith. 134 00:13:40,780 --> 00:13:43,170 Not for three months, Aunt. 135 00:13:43,220 --> 00:13:45,850 Your father thinks it should be sooner. 136 00:13:45,900 --> 00:13:48,570 ~ Does he? ~ His view is, 137 00:13:48,620 --> 00:13:51,170 if two young people wish to be together, 138 00:13:51,220 --> 00:13:52,860 what is there to wait for? 139 00:14:10,020 --> 00:14:11,940 Can it be? 140 00:14:18,540 --> 00:14:20,650 ~ Isn't a ghost! ~ See for yourself! 141 00:14:20,700 --> 00:14:23,010 We 'eard you took a bullet! 142 00:14:23,060 --> 00:14:24,450 Dodged a few. 143 00:14:24,500 --> 00:14:26,410 And got a title? 144 00:14:26,460 --> 00:14:28,740 Cap'n Poldark! An' the war? 145 00:14:30,500 --> 00:14:32,220 An education, Jim. 146 00:14:33,780 --> 00:14:38,210 Well... what happened here? 147 00:14:38,260 --> 00:14:41,210 Since yer father died, we've 'ad no repairs. 148 00:14:41,260 --> 00:14:43,930 I'll remedy that. You were my father's tenants, 149 00:14:43,980 --> 00:14:45,770 now you're mine. 150 00:14:45,820 --> 00:14:49,370 Nay, Ross, you've enough to think of wi' ruined home and barren land. 151 00:14:49,420 --> 00:14:52,810 I have hands, do I not? A spade, a plough... 152 00:14:52,860 --> 00:14:55,130 Well, we can 'elp 'ee. 153 00:14:55,180 --> 00:14:57,530 ~ I cannot pay you. ~ I would not expect it. 154 00:14:57,580 --> 00:15:00,130 You labour long enough in my uncle's mine for a pittance, 155 00:15:00,180 --> 00:15:03,370 ~ I'll not have you serve me for nothing. ~ Ross? 156 00:15:03,420 --> 00:15:05,220 What did happen out there? 157 00:15:06,820 --> 00:15:08,220 I grew up. 158 00:15:29,300 --> 00:15:32,140 Mr Poldark to see you, Miss Elizabeth. 159 00:15:41,940 --> 00:15:44,500 My dear, I have great news! 160 00:15:58,100 --> 00:16:01,020 Your father left very little of value. 161 00:16:02,380 --> 00:16:08,690 The house, two derelict mines, a few decaying cottages. 162 00:16:08,740 --> 00:16:13,690 ~ The land, I fear, has been left to rot? ~ Entirely. 163 00:16:13,740 --> 00:16:17,450 So you come to enquire as to credit? 164 00:16:17,500 --> 00:16:20,290 As your friend, I would back you to the hilt. 165 00:16:20,340 --> 00:16:24,250 As your banker, I'm obliged to disappoint. 166 00:16:24,300 --> 00:16:28,610 Your father had debts, your property is mortgaged, 167 00:16:28,660 --> 00:16:31,090 your land has no income. 168 00:16:31,140 --> 00:16:33,930 ~ I'm a poor risk. ~ Quite so. 169 00:16:33,980 --> 00:16:36,810 And my tenants? Can I do nothing for them? 170 00:16:36,860 --> 00:16:39,370 I know you have an affection for these people, 171 00:16:39,420 --> 00:16:42,290 but you can barely support yourself, let alone them. 172 00:16:42,340 --> 00:16:45,450 ~ Then you'd advise me... ~ Look to your own devices. 173 00:16:45,500 --> 00:16:47,650 Seek your fortune as and where you may. 174 00:16:47,700 --> 00:16:49,290 Beggars cannot be choosers. 175 00:16:49,340 --> 00:16:52,610 I hope you may rely on the friend, if not the banker. 176 00:16:52,660 --> 00:16:54,450 I hope so, too. 177 00:16:54,500 --> 00:16:56,860 For I need all the friends I can get. 178 00:17:11,700 --> 00:17:14,450 Ross Poldark is alive. 179 00:17:14,500 --> 00:17:16,410 That wastrel? 180 00:17:16,460 --> 00:17:19,050 At school, I rather admired him. 181 00:17:19,100 --> 00:17:21,450 He said what he thought, did what he liked. 182 00:17:21,500 --> 00:17:23,050 And where did it get him? 183 00:17:23,100 --> 00:17:25,170 It got him a following. 184 00:17:25,220 --> 00:17:28,130 Something we frequently fail to acquire. 185 00:17:28,180 --> 00:17:31,570 I wonder if he might not be useful to us? 186 00:17:31,620 --> 00:17:34,820 His father's dead. He has no obvious source of income. 187 00:17:36,300 --> 00:17:38,570 If we could rally him to our cause. 188 00:17:38,620 --> 00:17:41,370 ~ To what end? ~ He has an ancient family name - 189 00:17:41,420 --> 00:17:44,340 doors which are closed to us might open for him. 190 00:17:46,260 --> 00:17:48,300 What inducements could we offer? 191 00:17:49,580 --> 00:17:51,660 His need at present must be severe. 192 00:17:52,940 --> 00:17:55,130 You mean to buy his friendship? 193 00:17:55,180 --> 00:17:58,410 I would rather he bestowed it willingly. 194 00:17:58,460 --> 00:18:02,660 I find people are very friendly when they cannot afford not to be. 195 00:18:12,740 --> 00:18:16,250 Elizabeth, where are you going? 196 00:18:16,300 --> 00:18:18,940 ~ I must speak with Ross, Mama. ~ To what purpose? 197 00:18:21,060 --> 00:18:23,770 To explain, to ask him, "What shall we do?" 198 00:18:23,820 --> 00:18:27,730 There is nothing to do. You are engaged to Francis. 199 00:18:27,780 --> 00:18:29,130 But Ross and I... 200 00:18:29,180 --> 00:18:31,530 Where is he now? Has he come to see you? 201 00:18:31,580 --> 00:18:36,330 What can he offer you but poverty, uncertainty, a dubious reputation? 202 00:18:36,380 --> 00:18:39,460 ~ I do not care about reputation. ~ But you should. 203 00:18:40,700 --> 00:18:44,410 Francis adores you. You will be Mistress of Trenwith. 204 00:18:44,460 --> 00:18:47,330 Had Ross not returned, would you have the slightest hesitation? 205 00:18:47,380 --> 00:18:48,930 He HAS returned. 206 00:18:48,980 --> 00:18:51,970 If he still cared for you... 207 00:18:52,020 --> 00:18:54,460 would he not have been at the door by now? 208 00:19:08,020 --> 00:19:11,130 Just clearing the field, Mr Ross. 209 00:19:11,180 --> 00:19:13,210 A cheering spectacle. 210 00:19:13,260 --> 00:19:14,770 And a needful one. 211 00:19:14,820 --> 00:19:18,010 Hard work is now required if we're to put food on the table. 212 00:19:18,060 --> 00:19:19,810 'Ard work? 213 00:19:19,860 --> 00:19:22,010 I can see you're unfamiliar with the concept. 214 00:19:22,060 --> 00:19:23,330 Let me clarify - 215 00:19:23,380 --> 00:19:26,370 we have nothing to live on beyond the fruits of our own labours. 216 00:19:26,420 --> 00:19:28,530 We shall need to tighten our belts. 217 00:19:28,580 --> 00:19:31,140 And in some cases that can only be to the good. 218 00:19:34,180 --> 00:19:35,900 Verity! 219 00:19:42,460 --> 00:19:45,410 You would have been surprised to hear... 220 00:19:45,460 --> 00:19:47,770 about Elizabeth. 221 00:19:47,820 --> 00:19:49,540 I had no option on the girl. 222 00:19:51,260 --> 00:19:53,250 It was strange how it happened - 223 00:19:53,300 --> 00:19:56,290 one moment she barely noticed Francis, the next... 224 00:19:56,340 --> 00:19:59,100 She noticed his mine, his house, his estate? 225 00:20:02,140 --> 00:20:03,660 That was uncalled for. 226 00:20:09,340 --> 00:20:12,450 The wedding's in a fortnight. 227 00:20:12,500 --> 00:20:14,210 So soon? 228 00:20:14,260 --> 00:20:16,370 I wish I could help you, my dear. 229 00:20:16,420 --> 00:20:18,340 I must find my own way out of this. 230 00:20:38,820 --> 00:20:43,100 THEY SING MERRILY 231 00:21:27,660 --> 00:21:29,860 An alarming prospect, is it not? 232 00:21:34,060 --> 00:21:35,980 A lifetime with me. 233 00:21:41,340 --> 00:21:44,610 I cannot promise to be as fascinating as some. 234 00:21:44,660 --> 00:21:47,980 Or as bold or... reckless. 235 00:21:49,180 --> 00:21:51,660 But one thing I can promise you... 236 00:21:53,260 --> 00:21:56,130 .. my undying love. 237 00:21:56,180 --> 00:21:57,900 And gratitude. 238 00:22:00,780 --> 00:22:05,980 But if there is something that still troubles you. 239 00:22:07,340 --> 00:22:10,100 If there is something that you wish to tell me... 240 00:22:16,780 --> 00:22:18,660 There is. 241 00:22:23,340 --> 00:22:26,170 I wish to tell you... 242 00:22:26,220 --> 00:22:28,220 that I cannot wait to be your wife. 243 00:22:49,660 --> 00:22:52,650 ~ Should you be doing this? ~ I cannot afford a farm hand. 244 00:22:52,700 --> 00:22:54,970 Your father would not have wished you to stoop. 245 00:22:55,020 --> 00:22:58,730 My father would not have wished me to starve. 246 00:22:58,780 --> 00:23:01,090 She's proved a poor legacy. 247 00:23:01,140 --> 00:23:03,050 Certainly a fickle one. 248 00:23:03,100 --> 00:23:04,820 Well, her time may come again. 249 00:23:07,060 --> 00:23:09,100 Perhaps I should examine her. 250 00:23:10,900 --> 00:23:12,580 Is that wise? 251 00:23:17,820 --> 00:23:19,730 How deep did they drive it? 252 00:23:19,780 --> 00:23:22,660 30 fathoms? Most of it'll be under water by now. 253 00:23:27,620 --> 00:23:30,020 Ross, my erm... my father's concerned... 254 00:23:32,260 --> 00:23:35,340 .. that... you should make the right choices. 255 00:23:38,620 --> 00:23:41,620 Face... Face certain realities. 256 00:23:43,900 --> 00:23:46,570 Accept that your future may lie elsewhere. 257 00:23:46,620 --> 00:23:48,700 I thank him for his concern. 258 00:23:50,500 --> 00:23:53,420 Ross, you do know I'm to be married next week? 259 00:23:54,460 --> 00:23:56,410 And? 260 00:23:56,460 --> 00:24:00,490 You've... You've not yet accepted our invitation. 261 00:24:00,540 --> 00:24:03,490 ~ I have things to attend to. ~ But you must come. 262 00:24:03,540 --> 00:24:05,450 I am not one for ceremonies. 263 00:24:05,500 --> 00:24:07,300 Ross, it is our dearest wish... 264 00:24:14,860 --> 00:24:17,780 Ross? Ross? 265 00:24:19,540 --> 00:24:23,530 You must understand, when I first met Elizabeth, there was no thought 266 00:24:23,580 --> 00:24:25,570 of my coming between you. 267 00:24:25,620 --> 00:24:28,210 But what could I do? 268 00:24:28,260 --> 00:24:30,330 My feelings... Our feelings for each other... 269 00:24:30,380 --> 00:24:33,020 For God's sake, must you rub my nose in it?! 270 00:24:42,740 --> 00:24:45,620 Ross! For pity's... 271 00:24:52,780 --> 00:24:54,980 HE GASPS 272 00:24:59,740 --> 00:25:02,260 Why the hell don't you learn to swim? 273 00:25:04,140 --> 00:25:06,860 For a moment, I thought you'd let me drown. 274 00:25:09,460 --> 00:25:11,500 For a moment, I thought so, too. 275 00:25:32,580 --> 00:25:33,820 Elizabeth... 276 00:25:35,740 --> 00:25:39,770 .. will thou have this man as your wedded husband? 277 00:25:39,820 --> 00:25:42,370 'To live together after God's ordinance 278 00:25:42,420 --> 00:25:44,140 'in a state of holy matrimony? 279 00:25:46,340 --> 00:25:48,980 'Will thou love, honour and keep him...' 280 00:25:52,740 --> 00:25:54,420 '.. forsaking all others... 281 00:25:56,780 --> 00:25:58,460 '.. so long as you both shall live?' 282 00:26:03,060 --> 00:26:04,860 I will. 283 00:26:06,340 --> 00:26:11,540 Those who God hath joined together let no man put asunder. 284 00:26:13,380 --> 00:26:14,940 Watch out, sir! 285 00:26:24,220 --> 00:26:27,170 George has done well for himself. 286 00:26:27,220 --> 00:26:30,420 As you'll discover, the Warleggans are on the rise. 287 00:26:32,220 --> 00:26:36,700 Ladies and gentlemen, this is a proud day for the Poldarks. 288 00:26:38,940 --> 00:26:43,380 LIVELY STRING MUSIC BEGINS 289 00:26:55,180 --> 00:26:57,250 I wish you could dance, Ross. 290 00:26:57,300 --> 00:27:00,580 I thank an American musket for sparing me the ordeal. 291 00:27:12,100 --> 00:27:14,610 Perhaps I should have purchased her for you, nephew. 292 00:27:14,660 --> 00:27:17,330 I broker my own business these days. 293 00:27:17,380 --> 00:27:19,450 She'll be wasted here. 294 00:27:19,500 --> 00:27:22,690 These Poldarks have nothing beyond the name. 295 00:27:22,740 --> 00:27:25,330 Mine on its knees and mortgaged to the hilt, 296 00:27:25,380 --> 00:27:28,850 Warleggan's Bank may send in the bailiffs as and when it chooses. 297 00:27:28,900 --> 00:27:32,570 This is elegant talk for a wedding, Uncle(!) 298 00:27:32,620 --> 00:27:35,420 Talk of a profit is always elegant, George. 299 00:27:45,060 --> 00:27:48,100 DOOR OPENS 300 00:27:52,820 --> 00:27:55,290 My compliments on the scratch! 301 00:27:55,340 --> 00:27:59,090 Was it got in any actual fighting or another gambling brawl? 302 00:27:59,140 --> 00:28:00,820 Old habits die hard. 303 00:28:05,380 --> 00:28:07,420 I was sorry to hear of your father. 304 00:28:09,380 --> 00:28:11,930 We have something in common. 305 00:28:11,980 --> 00:28:15,850 Both fatherless, hostages to our family's fortune. 306 00:28:15,900 --> 00:28:18,020 And there the similarity ends. 307 00:28:20,380 --> 00:28:25,250 Cornwall is changing. These are difficult times. 308 00:28:25,300 --> 00:28:28,460 I trust you will feel you can rely on your friends. 309 00:28:31,060 --> 00:28:33,620 ~ What for? ~ Well, whatever you might require. 310 00:28:37,100 --> 00:28:39,490 Thank you, George, I believe I can manage. 311 00:28:39,540 --> 00:28:43,090 ROOSTER CROWS 312 00:28:43,140 --> 00:28:46,290 Do you believe breeding can ever be bought? 313 00:28:46,340 --> 00:28:48,140 You should ask your uncle. 314 00:28:51,860 --> 00:28:55,770 Elizabeth would be delighted by talk of bailiffs on her wedding day. 315 00:28:55,820 --> 00:28:59,290 Elizabeth's delight is surely no longer your concern. 316 00:28:59,340 --> 00:29:02,020 There you are, Ross! I've been sent to find you. 317 00:29:09,180 --> 00:29:10,650 Let the fight commence! 318 00:29:10,700 --> 00:29:13,300 CHEERING 319 00:29:17,260 --> 00:29:19,740 You see, he hadn't left after all! 320 00:29:26,620 --> 00:29:29,850 I was glad to see you at church. 321 00:29:29,900 --> 00:29:32,340 You must wonder why I wished you there. 322 00:29:38,220 --> 00:29:43,290 After that night, when we had no chance to speak, 323 00:29:43,340 --> 00:29:45,210 I thought you would come to see me. 324 00:29:45,260 --> 00:29:47,770 CHEERING 325 00:29:47,820 --> 00:29:50,530 Why would I do that? 326 00:29:50,580 --> 00:29:53,850 To give me a chance to explain, to apologise... 327 00:29:53,900 --> 00:29:56,250 For what? 328 00:29:56,300 --> 00:29:59,490 There was no formal undertaking between us. 329 00:29:59,540 --> 00:30:01,020 Not officially, no... 330 00:30:04,100 --> 00:30:06,890 .. but you know there was something, 331 00:30:06,940 --> 00:30:08,340 an understanding. 332 00:30:11,260 --> 00:30:13,690 But three years is a long time, Ross. 333 00:30:13,740 --> 00:30:18,850 Elizabeth, remember your duty as a bride is to all your guests. 334 00:30:18,900 --> 00:30:21,730 I've no taste for fighting, Mama. 335 00:30:21,780 --> 00:30:23,290 Are you a fan of the sport, Ross? 336 00:30:23,340 --> 00:30:26,010 Perhaps you'll instruct me in its finer points. 337 00:30:26,060 --> 00:30:28,090 I doubt there are any subtleties of combat 338 00:30:28,140 --> 00:30:30,340 on which I can offer you advice, ma'am. 339 00:30:32,220 --> 00:30:34,220 I'll send Francis to you. 340 00:30:37,300 --> 00:30:39,810 You mustn't blame my mother - 341 00:30:39,860 --> 00:30:42,940 ~ this was my decision. ~ And we must abide by it. 342 00:30:45,580 --> 00:30:47,100 And we shall be neighbours. 343 00:30:48,860 --> 00:30:50,890 And friends? 344 00:30:50,940 --> 00:30:52,500 If you say so. 345 00:30:53,660 --> 00:30:55,700 Feeling neglected, my dear? 346 00:30:57,020 --> 00:30:59,100 May I claim my bride, Ross? 347 00:31:32,900 --> 00:31:36,260 ~ Still a good day for Poldarks? ~ Don't encourage her. 348 00:31:37,980 --> 00:31:40,980 The dark Poldark or the fair? 349 00:31:46,060 --> 00:31:48,490 'The stronger rises' 350 00:31:48,540 --> 00:31:50,340 as the weaker falls. 351 00:32:00,740 --> 00:32:03,460 For all is fair in love and war. 352 00:32:30,220 --> 00:32:32,690 Still feeding that pair of wastrels? 353 00:32:32,740 --> 00:32:36,290 If you turf them out, you could afford to buy stock. 354 00:32:36,340 --> 00:32:39,650 They were my father's friends. 355 00:32:39,700 --> 00:32:41,730 You drive yourself hard, boy. 356 00:32:41,780 --> 00:32:44,410 Keeps me out of mischief. 357 00:32:44,460 --> 00:32:46,530 I'm not unfeeling, Ross. 358 00:32:46,580 --> 00:32:50,290 I know your father had the worst of the land and the property. 359 00:32:50,340 --> 00:32:51,780 The lot of a younger son. 360 00:32:54,260 --> 00:32:56,820 I'd like to show you something. 361 00:32:58,580 --> 00:33:00,730 What do you see? 362 00:33:00,780 --> 00:33:03,090 Grambler, your mine. 363 00:33:03,140 --> 00:33:04,330 Not so. 364 00:33:04,380 --> 00:33:07,090 What you see is the past. 365 00:33:07,140 --> 00:33:09,770 Does it not still produce? 366 00:33:09,820 --> 00:33:11,250 Precious little. 367 00:33:11,300 --> 00:33:13,330 And nothing to trouble the Welsh mines, 368 00:33:13,380 --> 00:33:16,290 where they're dragging it out by the cartload. 369 00:33:16,340 --> 00:33:19,610 Meantime, we're sunk in debt, 370 00:33:19,660 --> 00:33:22,130 the bankers have us by the throat. 371 00:33:22,180 --> 00:33:23,930 I'm sorry. 372 00:33:23,980 --> 00:33:26,780 And your mines? What of them? 373 00:33:27,900 --> 00:33:30,730 Even worse than Grambler. 374 00:33:30,780 --> 00:33:33,090 Derelict, both of them. 375 00:33:33,140 --> 00:33:35,420 Your land? Barren. 376 00:33:36,980 --> 00:33:38,980 There's nothing for you here, boy. 377 00:33:40,260 --> 00:33:42,650 Your future lies elsewhere. 378 00:33:42,700 --> 00:33:44,730 A change of profession. 379 00:33:44,780 --> 00:33:48,130 The law, perhaps? Or even the church?! 380 00:33:48,180 --> 00:33:52,730 ~ Do you really not know me, Uncle? ~ A move to London. Oxford? 381 00:33:52,780 --> 00:33:54,020 I'll fund it. 382 00:33:55,380 --> 00:33:58,970 Your education, your expenses. 383 00:33:59,020 --> 00:34:01,570 I believe it's what your father would have wanted. 384 00:34:01,620 --> 00:34:03,010 And Francis? 385 00:34:03,060 --> 00:34:04,980 What do you believe he would want? 386 00:34:06,180 --> 00:34:09,370 ~ For you to prosper. ~ Away from here. 387 00:34:09,420 --> 00:34:11,980 I think that would be best for all concerned. 388 00:34:17,820 --> 00:34:20,450 ~ I'll think on it. ~ You should be biting my hand off! 389 00:34:20,500 --> 00:34:22,690 And may yet do so. 390 00:34:22,740 --> 00:34:25,530 But till I've exhausted every possibility of making a living 391 00:34:25,580 --> 00:34:28,050 on my own land, among my own people... 392 00:34:28,100 --> 00:34:30,410 Damn your stubbornness, boy! 393 00:34:30,460 --> 00:34:34,210 The land is useless, its people are starving, 394 00:34:34,260 --> 00:34:36,900 what possible reason is there to stay?! 395 00:34:56,380 --> 00:34:58,130 Today's market day? 396 00:34:58,180 --> 00:35:00,580 Aye, sir, 'tis, sir. 397 00:35:01,900 --> 00:35:03,970 Well, don't stand there gawping, Jud, 398 00:35:04,020 --> 00:35:06,100 fetch me my father's pocket watch. 399 00:35:20,900 --> 00:35:25,180 GENERAL HUBBUB 400 00:36:17,020 --> 00:36:19,220 DOG BARKS 401 00:36:29,100 --> 00:36:32,820 DOG WHINES 402 00:36:33,980 --> 00:36:37,170 DOG BARKS 403 00:36:37,220 --> 00:36:39,290 Hey, that's my dog! 404 00:36:39,340 --> 00:36:43,290 Get away! Get off him! 405 00:36:43,340 --> 00:36:48,300 Garrick! Get off him! Garrick! 406 00:36:53,460 --> 00:36:55,450 Enough! 407 00:36:55,500 --> 00:36:58,610 Take my advice, you run. 408 00:36:58,660 --> 00:37:00,580 Or else? 409 00:37:05,620 --> 00:37:09,140 ~ Have they hurt you, child? ~ Don't 'ee "child" me, mister. 410 00:37:11,860 --> 00:37:14,620 I think we've provided enough sport for one day. 411 00:37:30,260 --> 00:37:32,180 Anyone know this child? 412 00:37:34,940 --> 00:37:37,330 Tom Carne's daughter from Illugan. 413 00:37:37,380 --> 00:37:40,250 She'll get the strap if he catches 'er from 'ome, 414 00:37:40,300 --> 00:37:42,730 and in 'er brother's clothes! 415 00:37:42,780 --> 00:37:45,660 Easy, girl. No-one will rob you. 416 00:38:03,420 --> 00:38:05,460 I came to see if the boy was... 417 00:38:07,220 --> 00:38:09,140 Oh... 418 00:38:12,060 --> 00:38:15,410 ~ You were right to step in. ~ I'm glad you think so. 419 00:38:15,460 --> 00:38:17,570 I'm sure the child is grateful. 420 00:38:17,620 --> 00:38:19,660 Doubt it. 421 00:38:21,100 --> 00:38:22,900 Elizabeth? 422 00:38:34,820 --> 00:38:36,820 They did hurt you. 423 00:38:40,020 --> 00:38:42,460 ~ Not they. ~ Then who? 424 00:38:43,580 --> 00:38:46,010 ~ (Father.) ~ What? ~ Father. 425 00:38:46,060 --> 00:38:48,730 ~ Beats you? ~ Most days. 426 00:38:48,780 --> 00:38:50,060 Family? 427 00:38:51,260 --> 00:38:53,180 Six brothers. 428 00:38:54,420 --> 00:38:56,530 Do you love your father? 429 00:38:56,580 --> 00:38:58,580 Bible says I must. 430 00:39:01,940 --> 00:39:03,730 What's your name? 431 00:39:03,780 --> 00:39:06,770 ~ (Demelza Carne.) ~ Speak up, child. 432 00:39:06,820 --> 00:39:09,730 Demelza Carne. 433 00:39:09,780 --> 00:39:11,500 Ross Poldark. 434 00:39:14,500 --> 00:39:16,210 Befriending the rabble, Ross? 435 00:39:16,260 --> 00:39:18,410 One would never guess you were a gentleman. 436 00:39:18,460 --> 00:39:20,940 It takes one to know one, I believe, George. 437 00:39:27,180 --> 00:39:30,570 For a man so impecunious, he's very full of himself. 438 00:39:30,620 --> 00:39:33,330 Perhaps he considers us tradesmen. 439 00:39:33,380 --> 00:39:35,860 ~ Which we are. ~ Were. 440 00:39:37,180 --> 00:39:39,850 It's a pity he owns nothing worth having. 441 00:39:39,900 --> 00:39:41,530 Come. 442 00:39:41,580 --> 00:39:44,530 I am taking you home to Illugan. 443 00:39:44,580 --> 00:39:47,330 He may do so in the future. 444 00:39:47,380 --> 00:39:51,220 When he does, it will be my pleasure to take it from him. 445 00:39:54,100 --> 00:39:55,620 Go. 446 00:40:00,140 --> 00:40:02,330 You're back early. How was market day? 447 00:40:02,380 --> 00:40:04,130 Not without incident. 448 00:40:04,180 --> 00:40:06,820 HE CHUCKLES 449 00:40:11,860 --> 00:40:15,010 ♪ There was an old couple and they was poor... 450 00:40:15,060 --> 00:40:17,970 ♪ They lived in a house that had but one door 451 00:40:18,020 --> 00:40:22,130 ♪ Oh, what a poor couple was they, was they... ♪ 452 00:40:22,180 --> 00:40:25,020 Illugan's that way. 453 00:40:27,540 --> 00:40:30,050 Thank you, sir. 454 00:40:30,100 --> 00:40:32,730 ♪ There was an old couple and they was poor 455 00:40:32,780 --> 00:40:35,210 ♪ Tweedle, tweedle, go twee 456 00:40:35,260 --> 00:40:37,370 ♪ I've been sick since you have been gone... ♪ 457 00:40:37,420 --> 00:40:39,340 I'm in need of a kitchenmaid. 458 00:40:41,180 --> 00:40:44,650 You'd get food, lodging, proper clothing. 459 00:40:44,700 --> 00:40:48,740 I want someone strong, for the work is hard. 460 00:40:50,140 --> 00:40:51,730 How far? 461 00:40:51,780 --> 00:40:53,660 Too far to run home. 462 00:40:55,380 --> 00:40:57,340 But perhaps you don't wish to come. 463 00:40:59,620 --> 00:41:01,770 There be Garrick, sir, 464 00:41:01,820 --> 00:41:03,770 him and me be friends. 465 00:41:03,820 --> 00:41:05,500 Where I go, he goes. 466 00:41:24,500 --> 00:41:27,130 ~ Who 'ee 'ave 'ere? ~ This is Demelza. 467 00:41:27,180 --> 00:41:28,770 She's to help in the kitchen. 468 00:41:28,820 --> 00:41:31,010 Pickin' up brats'll bring you no end o' trouble. 469 00:41:31,060 --> 00:41:32,730 See to the horse. 470 00:41:32,780 --> 00:41:34,690 She'll be seethin' with crawlers. 471 00:41:34,740 --> 00:41:37,410 Not if I give her the same treatment I gave you. 472 00:41:37,460 --> 00:41:41,650 Ted'n right, ted'n fair, ted'n fit, ted'n proper. 473 00:41:41,700 --> 00:41:44,450 If you work for me, you must be clean, do you understand? 474 00:41:44,500 --> 00:41:47,050 ~ No lice. ~ Yes, sir. 475 00:41:47,100 --> 00:41:49,810 ~ Ain't no vittles for her. ~ Find some. 476 00:41:49,860 --> 00:41:52,890 Scarce feed ourselves, how you going to feed another beside? 477 00:41:52,940 --> 00:41:54,980 Leave that to me. 478 00:42:27,660 --> 00:42:30,090 Wha' she be smirkin' at? 479 00:42:30,140 --> 00:42:32,250 Blatherin' blasted brat! 480 00:42:32,300 --> 00:42:35,290 ~ How old she be? ~ Old enough to know 'er own mind! 481 00:42:35,340 --> 00:42:37,820 Not too big to feel the back of my hand. 482 00:42:40,340 --> 00:42:43,650 IN OTHER ROOM: Don't need no help, managed fine till now. 483 00:42:43,700 --> 00:42:46,090 Ted'n right, ted'n fit, ted'n proper. 484 00:42:46,140 --> 00:42:48,370 Prudie? When did this letter come? 485 00:42:48,420 --> 00:42:51,140 Just now, sir, from your Uncle Charles. 486 00:43:17,020 --> 00:43:19,300 Don't lurk out there, girl. Come in. 487 00:43:22,580 --> 00:43:24,660 Have Jud and Prudie made you welcome? 488 00:43:27,300 --> 00:43:29,610 Of course not. 489 00:43:29,660 --> 00:43:31,690 You must learn to stand up for yourself. 490 00:43:31,740 --> 00:43:35,140 Show them you have a mind of your own and you will not be dictated to. 491 00:43:40,180 --> 00:43:41,900 Clear this away. 492 00:43:44,020 --> 00:43:45,980 To Prudie, not your dog. 493 00:43:47,780 --> 00:43:50,140 Yes, sir. 494 00:43:53,620 --> 00:43:57,290 I been thinkin', sir, about Garrick, sir, 495 00:43:57,340 --> 00:44:00,410 and he be outside, whining to get in. 496 00:44:00,460 --> 00:44:02,530 Let him whine. 497 00:44:02,580 --> 00:44:04,330 Aye, sir. 498 00:44:04,380 --> 00:44:06,930 But he be clean, he ain't got no crawlers. 499 00:44:06,980 --> 00:44:10,410 All dogs have crawlers, I'll have none of them in my house. 500 00:44:10,460 --> 00:44:12,100 Now go do as I bid you. 501 00:44:22,540 --> 00:44:26,060 DOG WHINES 502 00:44:38,540 --> 00:44:42,460 DOG CONTINUES WHINING 503 00:45:41,540 --> 00:45:44,290 Ross? I wasn't expecting... 504 00:45:44,340 --> 00:45:46,100 Is my uncle in? 505 00:46:12,580 --> 00:46:15,090 Did you enjoy market day? 506 00:46:15,140 --> 00:46:17,100 What time will my uncle be back? 507 00:46:18,700 --> 00:46:20,890 You caused quite a stir. 508 00:46:20,940 --> 00:46:24,250 Though not everyone appreciated your intervention. 509 00:46:24,300 --> 00:46:26,020 The child did. 510 00:46:27,060 --> 00:46:28,530 She got home safely? 511 00:46:28,580 --> 00:46:32,090 I thought to employ the girl, as a kitchenmaid. 512 00:46:32,140 --> 00:46:34,890 Her family appear to care little for her. 513 00:46:34,940 --> 00:46:38,170 You should send her back to them - people are quick to judge. 514 00:46:38,220 --> 00:46:39,620 Are you? 515 00:46:43,260 --> 00:46:45,850 I shouldn't have come. 516 00:46:45,900 --> 00:46:48,610 ~ I can see it upsets you. ~ Ross, it's not your coming here... 517 00:46:48,660 --> 00:46:50,410 What, then?! 518 00:46:50,460 --> 00:46:52,780 It hurts to think how you must hate me. 519 00:46:54,220 --> 00:46:56,410 Good God, Elizabeth, 520 00:46:56,460 --> 00:46:58,340 you of all people should know... 521 00:47:00,380 --> 00:47:04,610 .. from the moment I set eyes on you, no-one else existed. 522 00:47:04,660 --> 00:47:08,130 ~ While I was away, all I could think about was coming back to you. ~ Ross... 523 00:47:08,180 --> 00:47:10,330 Did we really not mean those things we said? 524 00:47:10,380 --> 00:47:12,770 That day I left, 525 00:47:12,820 --> 00:47:14,980 was there really nothing between us? 526 00:47:16,780 --> 00:47:20,420 ~ Is there really nothing between us now? ~ I thought you were dead! 527 00:47:21,540 --> 00:47:24,490 How can you come to me now and ask me things you know I can't answer? 528 00:47:24,540 --> 00:47:27,330 Why can't you answer? 529 00:47:27,380 --> 00:47:29,100 Why can't you answer?! 530 00:47:38,020 --> 00:47:41,410 There's nothing for you here, Ross. 531 00:47:41,460 --> 00:47:43,260 I love Francis. 532 00:47:44,820 --> 00:47:48,140 You must forget me and make your life elsewhere. 533 00:47:52,780 --> 00:47:54,660 You may rely upon it. 534 00:48:11,380 --> 00:48:13,290 At least let us part as friends. 535 00:48:13,340 --> 00:48:15,010 We can never be friends. 536 00:48:15,060 --> 00:48:17,010 Tell my uncle he has his wish. 537 00:48:17,060 --> 00:48:19,890 What wish? Ross? 538 00:48:19,940 --> 00:48:21,500 What wish?! 539 00:48:43,780 --> 00:48:46,010 ~ Tell the girl to fetch her belongings... ~ Eh? 540 00:48:46,060 --> 00:48:48,010 ~ She's leaving. ~ Leaving? ~ As am I. 541 00:48:48,060 --> 00:48:51,050 ~ You, sir? ~ To London. She to her father. 542 00:48:51,100 --> 00:48:52,820 But 'er father's 'ere. 543 00:49:02,620 --> 00:49:03,930 What can I do for you? 544 00:49:03,980 --> 00:49:06,060 MAN CHUCKLES 545 00:49:07,380 --> 00:49:09,580 What can he do... 546 00:49:11,020 --> 00:49:15,050 .. when he slocked my daughter, enticed 'er away? 547 00:49:15,100 --> 00:49:17,250 ~ Where is she? ~ No idea. 548 00:49:17,300 --> 00:49:20,010 They searched the 'ouse. 549 00:49:20,060 --> 00:49:23,330 ~ By whose permission? ~ I need no permission to come after me own! 550 00:49:23,380 --> 00:49:24,970 That's why you bring your family? 551 00:49:25,020 --> 00:49:27,050 Not man enough to do the job yourself? 552 00:49:27,100 --> 00:49:29,380 I brought more than we. 553 00:49:38,020 --> 00:49:40,890 ~ So you can take her home and beat her? ~ Is that your business? 554 00:49:40,940 --> 00:49:45,170 ~ If I choose to make it so. ~ All right, boys... scat! 555 00:49:45,220 --> 00:49:46,940 Sir? There be 'ordes of 'em! 556 00:49:48,300 --> 00:49:50,220 MEN SHOUT ANGRILY 557 00:49:51,460 --> 00:49:54,690 'Llugan folk don't 'old wi' thievin'. We come for justice. 558 00:49:54,740 --> 00:49:57,850 An army against one man? That's brave! 559 00:49:57,900 --> 00:49:59,570 Afeared, are ye? 560 00:49:59,620 --> 00:50:02,970 On the contrary, you couldn't have come at a better time! 561 00:50:03,020 --> 00:50:04,530 Lord save 'im! 562 00:50:04,580 --> 00:50:07,050 Nay, stand off, boys. 563 00:50:07,100 --> 00:50:08,940 I'll handle this myself. 564 00:50:13,460 --> 00:50:16,660 MEN SHOUT ANGRILY 565 00:50:23,740 --> 00:50:25,570 What business 'ave 'ee 'ere? 566 00:50:25,620 --> 00:50:29,130 Naught with 'ee, but wi' your fancy gent who stole a 'Llugan maid! 567 00:50:29,180 --> 00:50:31,340 And we're here to take her back! 568 00:50:33,780 --> 00:50:35,420 Good luck to 'ee! 569 00:50:53,460 --> 00:50:55,370 THEY SCREAM 570 00:50:55,420 --> 00:50:58,100 THEY GRUNT 571 00:51:00,940 --> 00:51:05,100 Mr Francis! Mr Francis! 572 00:51:07,780 --> 00:51:09,460 They be killin' Mr Ross! 573 00:51:17,300 --> 00:51:19,210 Devil are you saying, woman? 574 00:51:19,260 --> 00:51:21,450 They be murderin' 'im, sir! 575 00:51:21,500 --> 00:51:23,250 Mr Ross be fightin' for 'is life! 576 00:51:23,300 --> 00:51:25,610 You must go to him, Francis, you must help him! 577 00:51:25,660 --> 00:51:27,890 ~ The woman exaggerates. ~ For pity's sake! 578 00:51:27,940 --> 00:51:30,530 Take Elizabeth inside. 579 00:51:30,580 --> 00:51:33,300 HE PANTS 580 00:51:54,900 --> 00:51:57,580 THEY GRUNT 581 00:52:14,900 --> 00:52:17,580 Be so good as to close the door on your way out. 582 00:52:49,620 --> 00:52:52,100 DOOR CLOSES 583 00:52:58,700 --> 00:53:01,490 'Ee be alive, sir! 584 00:53:01,540 --> 00:53:03,900 It would appear so. 585 00:53:05,180 --> 00:53:06,770 Any sign of the girl? 586 00:53:06,820 --> 00:53:09,570 I ain't seen 'er since God knows when. 587 00:53:09,620 --> 00:53:11,180 'Appen she run away, sir. 588 00:53:13,980 --> 00:53:15,770 'Appen that be for the best, sir. 589 00:53:15,820 --> 00:53:18,330 I'm inclined to agree with you. 590 00:53:18,380 --> 00:53:21,140 She appears to be more trouble than she's worth. 591 00:53:31,020 --> 00:53:32,410 Where's Jud? 592 00:53:32,460 --> 00:53:35,250 Gone to fight the Illugan miners, sir. 593 00:53:35,300 --> 00:53:37,690 'Appen he be dead himself before long. 594 00:53:37,740 --> 00:53:41,060 And I left a widow, all forlorn. 595 00:54:00,620 --> 00:54:03,420 You 'eard 'im, he don't want thee 'ere. 596 00:54:09,060 --> 00:54:13,380 "More trouble than she's worth." His words, not mine. 597 00:54:15,340 --> 00:54:17,740 Now, hop it, girl. Back where 'ee belong. 598 00:54:23,100 --> 00:54:26,900 DISTANT CHATTER 599 00:54:31,420 --> 00:54:34,820 In God's name, what happened? 600 00:54:36,340 --> 00:54:38,380 Francis? 601 00:54:42,620 --> 00:54:46,140 They'll not thank him for dragging them into his folly. 602 00:54:47,740 --> 00:54:51,010 Which gives him even less reason to stay. 603 00:54:51,060 --> 00:54:53,090 He means to leave? 604 00:54:53,140 --> 00:54:54,980 He's been invited to leave. 605 00:54:57,100 --> 00:54:58,820 What have you done, Father? 606 00:55:01,540 --> 00:55:04,050 They'll be nursing their bruises till next back end! 607 00:55:04,100 --> 00:55:06,370 So you leave me at home to dispatch one man, 608 00:55:06,420 --> 00:55:08,770 while you treat yourselves to a full-scale brawl? 609 00:55:08,820 --> 00:55:10,970 Aye, sir. That's the truth of it, sir. 610 00:55:11,020 --> 00:55:13,770 ~ Won't happen again. ~ Don't say that! 611 00:55:13,820 --> 00:55:16,810 Quarrels of my own making I'll fight my own way, you understand? 612 00:55:16,860 --> 00:55:19,450 ~ 'Twas a matter of pride. ~ Nay, of personal affront. 613 00:55:19,500 --> 00:55:20,930 The quarrel was mine. 614 00:55:20,980 --> 00:55:24,700 Hey, Ross, friends don't stand by when one of their own's at stake. 615 00:55:26,740 --> 00:55:30,300 Come the day Wheal Leisure's fit, she can count on us 'n' all. 616 00:55:51,540 --> 00:55:53,890 I don't like it, Father. 617 00:55:53,940 --> 00:55:56,850 You'd like it less if you lost your wife. 618 00:55:56,900 --> 00:55:59,730 You're assuming I can't keep her myself. 619 00:55:59,780 --> 00:56:01,060 Can you? 620 00:56:07,140 --> 00:56:10,010 ♪ The old man he went far from home 621 00:56:10,060 --> 00:56:11,930 ♪ Tweedle, Tweedle, go twee 622 00:56:11,980 --> 00:56:17,770 ♪ The old man he went far from home All the while... 623 00:56:17,820 --> 00:56:21,010 ♪ Oh, what a weak woman was she Was she 624 00:56:21,060 --> 00:56:23,850 ♪ Oh, what a weak woman was she 625 00:56:23,900 --> 00:56:26,570 ♪ Oh, I've been sick since you have been gone 626 00:56:26,620 --> 00:56:30,290 ♪ Tweedle, Tweedle, go twee... ♪ 627 00:56:30,340 --> 00:56:32,340 What have you got to sing about? 628 00:56:56,260 --> 00:56:58,530 You're making a mistake. 629 00:56:58,580 --> 00:57:03,330 ~ Am I? ~ Your place is here. Your land, your mines. 630 00:57:03,380 --> 00:57:05,770 Are you asking me to stay, Elizabeth? 631 00:57:05,820 --> 00:57:11,250 I'm saying that everything that matters to you is in Cornwall. 632 00:57:11,300 --> 00:57:13,490 Where did you think I was going? 633 00:57:13,540 --> 00:57:16,890 To London. Your uncle said... 634 00:57:16,940 --> 00:57:19,010 My uncle's mistaken. 635 00:57:19,060 --> 00:57:21,410 Then what are you doing? 636 00:57:21,460 --> 00:57:23,770 I lost sight of something. 637 00:57:23,820 --> 00:57:26,290 I came in search of it. 638 00:57:26,340 --> 00:57:28,660 Having found it, I'm going home. 639 00:57:50,340 --> 00:57:52,730 What's that to you? 640 00:57:52,780 --> 00:57:54,260 My inheritance. 641 00:58:01,020 --> 00:58:03,850 ~ Are we acquainted, ma'am? ~ We could be. 642 00:58:03,900 --> 00:58:05,090 'Twill end in tears. 643 00:58:05,140 --> 00:58:07,490 ~ Will we be blamed? ~ Did we furnish the pistol? 644 00:58:07,540 --> 00:58:09,570 And I would sooner gamble on a vein of copper 645 00:58:09,620 --> 00:58:12,010 and the sweat of 50 men than by the turn of a card. 646 00:58:12,060 --> 00:58:13,450 Look to your liberty, cousin, 647 00:58:13,500 --> 00:58:17,210 for a great many girls would be glad to acquire the name of Poldark. 648 00:58:17,260 --> 00:58:18,610 You don't belong here. 649 00:58:18,660 --> 00:58:21,650 'Whatever was between you, she's put it behind her. So must you.' 650 00:58:21,700 --> 00:58:23,170 You be wanting rid of me? 651 00:58:23,220 --> 00:58:26,090 ~ Francis, I urge you to consider... ~ That anyone may abuse our trust. 652 00:58:26,140 --> 00:58:28,980 You are a disgrace to the name of Poldark.