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[Birdsong and insects buzzing]

[Melancholy music]

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[Chanchal grunts]

[August cries]

[Chanchal vomits)

[Chanchal spits]

[August wails]

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[August gurgles]

[Mysterious music]

John.

Hey.

- [Gurgles] [John] Hey.

I'm relieved that you were able

to tell your family the truth last night.

Our secret is no longer one to inhibit us.

I, too, am relieved.

The burden of it had weighed heavily on me.

Miss Oshorne said that she understood.

And perhaps now you understand, too.

Duty exceeds love.

I trust that Miss Osborne will now do the honourable thing

and step aside,

so that you and I may live the life that we must.

John, I will be a dutiful mother and wife.

My father will be very happy.

Chandrika,

I admire your strength and your convictions.

When my beloved wife lay dying in my arms,

I thought that my heart would die with her.

Were it not for our son...

[Gurgling]

..I might never have found love again.

But, since coming to Delhi,

I have found my heart behaving in the most unexpected way.

I do not expect you to condone it,

but...

I'have found such comfort with Miss Osborne.

And you must find that too.

With somebody that will be your husband.

But that is not I.

I cannot put duty so far above love.

John Beecham...

you insult me...my family...

..and the memory of my sister.

[August gurgles]

You may have lived in India along time,

but there are some things you will never understand.

John, there must be something you can do.

I have my Company orders, Mother.

- I must return. - But so soon?

Can't you stop him? It is a miracle he has escaped death,

unlike so many young men in this cruel country.

Ill be fine, Mother.

I have implored Daniel to stay.

Its too risky to go to Kannauj.

I fear there will be a war there soon.

A war?

Financed by your misdeeds.

Have you got rid of that diamond yet?

Well, what diamond?

What harm should it do to Daniel in a war?

[John] Stay...

and come into the business with me.

I'thank you for your generous offer, Brother.

Truly. I know you do not make it lightly.

And maybe there will be a day when I would accept it gladly.

But not today.

My horse is being prepared.

Mother, let's enjoy breakfast.

Where are you going, John?

Mother, please excuse me. I'have an urgent visit.

I must see Miss Osborne.

Daniel...God speed.

You will always have a home here.

Come back to us safe.

[Tense music]

Ssh.

[She whispers] Ram Lal.

What do we do?

[Birdsong]

[Horse blows softly]

- Mr Beecham. - Ah. Pleased to see you.

Apologies for coming by unannounced,

but, erm, I must speak with Miss Osborne.

But I thought you knew.

She left early this morning.

Uh, she's gone?

Uh, where, may I ask?

Meerut. She has taken a position

as head of school for Begum Samru.

I need a fresh horse. Shukria.

John.

Samuel.

I have great news from Lucknow.

It could not have gone better.

I have several potential buyers for the diamond.

Wonderful news. But I have an urgent matter to attend to.

0f course. Make haste. We have much to discuss.

Ram Lal. I must leave urgently for Meerut.

I have to catch up to Miss Osborne.

She has been two hours on the road.

Yes, sahib.

What is wrong?

I must inform you of some news regarding the staff.

[Music in background]

Brother. I did not expect to see you again.

John, no. Nol

What in God's name was that for?

I'have had enough of your selfishness, Daniel.

What are you talking about?

You are to be a father.

[Daniel] A father?

- [August gurgles] - That's impossible.

You cannot return to the Company now.

You have responsibilities here.

Well, if it's true, there are ways to deal with it.

Herbs. Mercury.

Come on, John. You were in the army.

Violet, what is happening?

[Grunting and groaning]

Daniel is to be a father.

[Punches thudding]

Stop that! You are...

You are gentlemen, not ruffians in a Whitechapel alley!

[Grunting and groaning]

[Daniel] What are you going to do, John?

Kill me for ruining my own life?

Think very carefully, Daniel.

You will never recover from a mistake like this.

It will haunt you for the rest of your life.

So says the man whose life is a model for everyone.

[Heavy breathing]

[August gurgles]

[Man] Sahib! The army is coming!

[Shouting in distance]

[Raised voices)

Lieutenant! What in God's name is this?

Lieutenant Beecham, you are under arrest

for the theft of a diamond

belonging to His Majesty, the Emperor.

This is not... Stop! Stop! Stop!

What is the meaning of this, General?

- This is outrageous. - Hey! Hey!

- Argh! - Samuel!

- [Henrietta screams) - Samuel!

[He groans as punches thud]

[Punching continues]

- What are you doing? - Making it convincing.

I think they're quite convinced.

General! General!

[Suspenseful music]

I present you the proof.

Lieutenant Beecham is a thief and a traitor!

You are charged with conspiracy to commit treason

by selling that diamond to fund the operations

- of the Emperor's enemies. - This is nonsense.

Save your whining for Shah Alam.

- Shackle him! - Oh, my son!

- Unhand my brother! - Stay calm.

- [Shackles click] - This is a misunderstanding.

[She cries]

[Doors clang shut]

[Lock rattles]

[Cart creaks and rattles)

[Elephant trumpets]

[Shackles rattling]

[Tense music]

[John groans]

I set aside everything I knew to be true about the English

and I extended the hand of friendship to you

and you stole from mel

I stole nothing, Your Majesty.

Then, tell me, how did you happen to come by this diamond?

[Suspenseful music]

I cannot say.

Cannot say? Have you suddenly lost your memory?

[Castillon scoffs)

My treasury is well guarded.

You must have had an accomplice from within this palace.

- Who was it? - [Murmuring]

Who was it?

Speak up!

General Castillon, I have heard enough.

Make this man speak,

else keep him imprisoned

till the rats leave no trace of his flesh.

But I must know how he acquired the Star of Agra.

Yes, Your Royal Highness. [Speaks French]

[Tense music]

[Melancholy music]

[Soldier speaks French]

Keep going!

[John groans]

- You know, Lieutenant... - [Shackles clicking]

..I'have fought three wars,

on three different continents.

From the moment I met you,

I sensed that you were not what you said you were.

But I could not prove it.

Until now.

What did you plan to do with the money?

Fund the East India Company in Kannauj?

I' know you have been there.

Who is your accomplice?

Write down the name of your accomplice...

or you shall be here for a very long time.

[Gates creak and clang]

[Keys rattling]

[He gasps]

[Sombre music]

Ram Lal.

There must be someone with some influence at the palace

who could help John.

Sahib, your brother was intending to go

and bring back Miss Osborne before she reaches Meerut.

She knows the Empress.

Surely she can seek an audience to request her help.

Yes, Ram Lal. Go at once. Bring her back.

Yes, sahib.

I... I don't understand.

It... It's not possible that John would do those things,

- is it, Samuel? - Of course not.

Ill have him freed by tomorrow.

This is some sort of grotesque mistake.

You are injured, Samuel. We must get the hakim.

Thank you, Violet, but it's nothing.

I don't know what I would do if anything happened to John.

[Chandrika] I have decided to return to Kalyan.

I think it is best that I take Agastya with me

after the events of today.

You want to take my grandson away?

Mrs Beecham, I must protect him.

This house is no longer safe for a future Maharajah.

John is innocent.

And I am here in his stead.

I understand your concern.

But August is safer here than he is anywhere else.

[He gurgles]

This is his home.

[Gurgling]

[Tense music]

[She exhales]

[Fountain splashing]

[Gentle music]

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[Dramatic music]

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Son, you must not act out of the ordinary.

You must remain calm and assured.

Mother, Castillon has been baying for Beecham's blood

since he arrived in Delhi.

And now we have given him an excuse to act.

- We must do something. - And risk your father's wrath?

He will be furious if he discovers

we tried to raise our own army without his knowledge.

It will put all our plans in jeopardy.

tis better to shed an Englishman's blood

than your own.

[Slow footsteps]

The General seemed to take extra-special pleasure

in taking John away.

There is no excuse for French people under any circumstances,

but put them in uniform and they turn especially monstrous.

Iwill go to the Red Fort to try to reason with Castillon.

I shall come with you.

I think it better if I remedy this matter on my own.

We both know Prince Akbar asked John to sell that diamond.

But help me understand something, Captain Parker.

I cannot, for the life of me,

conceive how Castillon knew the diamond was here.

Can you?

Daniel...

listen to me.

We are on the same side here.

Don't come hack without my brother, Captain Parker.

On that you have my word.

[Hooves clomping]

[Suspenseful music]

[Horse snorts)

[Lively chatter]

[Coins rattling]

[Elephant trumpets]

[Chatter]

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[Suspenseful music fades]

[Flies buzzing]

[Chains rattle]

[Tense music]

[Military shouting]

[Indistinct distant speech]

[Suspenseful music]

[Soldier] Tomorrow we leave at six in the morning.

[Chatter]

Bon.

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[Lock rattles]

[Gate squeaks open]

[Urgent speech in French]

[Gives order in French]

[Dramatic music]

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[Chanting and cheering]

[Suspenseful music]

So, you have decided not to cooperate?

You have disrespected the Emperor

and now you disrespect me.

Do not confuse idiocy with honour.

[John grunts]

This is beneath us, General.

Iwill not fight you.

Itis not me you will face.

A traitor lurks in this palace.

Tell me his name, or Mr Singh shall happily

tear you limb from limb.

[Panting]

Iwill not do it.

[John grunts and groans]

[Onlookers chant Vijay's name]

Argh!

[Chanting for Vijay continues]

[Dramatic music]

Aarghh!

[John roars)

[Chanting for Vijay continues]

[Neck clicks)

What in God's name are you doing?

[Chanting for Vijay continues]

[Dramatic music]

- [Punch thuds] - Ohh!

Stop this at once.

[Chanting for Vijay continues]

- [Knife clinks) - Enough!

- Samuel. - [Guns rattle]

Lieutenant Beecham is an honourable man.

[Panting]

Put the weapons down.

Enough for now.

[Vijay growls]

Seize the prisoner.

- I need to speak with him. - He is not allowed visitors.

- General-- - No visitors!

Now, look here. We made a deal.

I have made arrangements to sail to England.

You need to release him to me, swiftly.

When I have the information I need, he is all yours.

Alive, preferably.

[Dramatic music]

[Footsteps approaching]

[John] Tell the General to bring me something edible.

I know what I'd like to tell the General.

- Daniel. - [Chains rattling]

[Panting] Brother, you take a great risk coming here.

- I must warn you about Samuel. - Daniel.

He is in league with Castillon. I do not know how or why,

but he is somehow involved in your arrest.

Find Margaret. Give her this.

Ram Lal has already gone to fetch her.

We'll be back for you, Brother.

[Daniel] Attention.

[He sighs]

[Chains rattling]

[Dramatic music]

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[Ram Lal] Stop! Stop the carriage!

Stop the carriage!

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Ram Lal?

[Horse blows]

[Birdcalls]

I'm happy you responded to my invitation.

It's been far too long.

[Castillon] It has, Your Highness Begum Samru.

But you are always present in my dreams.

[She laughs quietly]

I thought you too busy

interrogating your new prisoner,

the dashing John Beecham.

You have shown the Emperor

your suspicions were correct.

Ah.

Beecham is a traitor and he is where he belongs.

I have always been loyal

and expect that to be held in high esteem.

[She gasps]

[Suspenseful music]

Samuel.

Samuel, it's Daniel.

Maya.

How is Chanchal?

She's sleeping, sahib.

She has not been well today.

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[She exhales]

I'm feeling very tight in my stomach.

Don't think it is easy hearing a child.

I have had four.

The pain does not get any easier.

Your sahib will never know your pain.

[Sniffling]

Or my humiliation.

I wish to escape this unfortunate house.

'Tis not written in our destiny.

We're tied to Agastya for many more years.

[Chanchal gasps]

Go to sleep now.

Baadal.

I'm concerned about Miss Chanchal.

She's clearly unwell.

She will not see me.

- I'd like to help her. - You cannot.

Sahib, she is weak.

What she needs is love...

respect...

and an honourable way out of her situation.

How can you help her with that?

[Chanchal cries out repeatedly]

[Chanchal continues to cry out]

Chanchal.

She was complaining of pain in her stomach all day.

- I fear she has miscarried. - She is very hot.

- What can we do? - Iwill arrange for her

to be taken care of.

Please, sahib, you can go.

- But I... I feel - We will take care of her.

Please leave.

[Tense music]

- What are you doing? - Do not speak of this

to anyone.

[Chanchal moans quietly]

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[They speak a local language]

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[Cooing]

[Tense music]

Mr Beecham-sahib.

Thank you, Ram Lal. It's good to see you.

- You've been greatly missed. - How is he?

I managed to see him. He's as well as could be expected.

He wanted you to have this.

It was a shock to hear of this terrible predicament.

All the way back, I have been thinking about

what could have happened.

Have you any idea what's behind all of this?

Not yet. But I must tell you,

I have reason to be suspicious of Samuel.

Samuel?

But he is John's trusted friend.

I cannot prove it.

We must stay vigilant.

[Fountain bubbling]

[Crickets chirping]

[Gentle music]

[John]Dear Margaret,

{ am writing to you because you must know

that if these are my final moments,

it is only you, and my son,

that fill my heart and give me hope.

Before had the great fortune to meet you,

{was lost and struggling.

You have given me a reason to dream again

of a future filled with joy and possibility.

In our brief time together,

you have taught me more than you will ever know.

Your courage has given me courage.

Your compassion and understanding

have moved me deeply and I promise you

that if I am fortunate enough to leave this celf

that I will never again squander an opportunity

to be by your side,

to show you the love and affection that you deserve.

Yours... John.

[Gentle music continues]

[Sniffs)

[Crickets chirping]

[Cart rattling]

[Fire crackling]

[Baadal] Ma.

Who is she?

She works at the house with me.

Then why bring her here?

We need your help. She was with child but--

[She gasps] Your child?

- Then where is her husband? - Please, enough.

What can we do to make her well?

[Mother] Take her inside. Come. Take her inside.

Does she have fever?

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[Chatter in French]

[Tense music]

- [Chains rattling] - Prince Akbar.

[Hinges squeaking]

Your Royal Highness.

I'had almost given up hope.

And... lam sorry it has come to this.

- Can you ensure my release? - Have faith.

I will resolve this.

The Empress is against me speaking to my father.

But I will.

We just have to wait for the right time.

[John sighs]

[Hinges squeak]

[Keys rattling]

[Birdsong]

Miss Oshorne.

Itis kind of you to return.

With your son wrongly imprisoned, Mrs Beecham...

It must be awful for you.

Well, I hope they realise their mistake and release him soon.

I'hope so too.

And I will do whatever it takes on my part to make that happen.

Thank you.

I will visit the nursery, Violet,

in the hope of bringing some small comfort to little August.

I shall follow you down to breakfast.

How is baby August coping without his father?

Fine, I think.

I imagine having Chandrika here must be comforting for him.

Oh, she left yesterday.

Why did she leave?

I'm not certain.

Perhaps John asked her to.

[Contemplative music]

And what news of Captain Parker?

I'am not embarrassed to tell you that Samuel and I

have recently developed quite a strong friendship.

I know you and I have had... misunderstandings before.

But I trust now they are firmly in the past.

Of course.

I'hope you will allow yourself to be happy for me.

I have been sworn to secrecy, 50 you must not tell a soul.

But I shall burst if I do not tell another.

Samuel has spoken of me joining him in London,

where he is promised a fortune.

A fortune? From where?

Well, I did not dare ask.

A lady doesn't pry into such delicate matters.

[Daniel] Maya.

Maya.

How is Miss Chanchal this morning?

What is it? Is she all right?

I do not know, sahib.

What do you mean?

- She left last night. - She left?

Who has left? Who are you talking about?

- Chanchal, Mother. - In her state?

Where has she gone?

Baadal. You were there last night.

Why was Barton with her?

Baadal, tell me where she is.

What has happened, Mrs Beecham?

It appears Channing has fled.

Did you speak ill of her, Daniel?

A woman carrying a child is not herself.

What have you done now?

What's to be done and who will tend to August?

She is safe and recuperating.

What do you mean, recuperating? Is the baby in trouble?

Chanchal has been veryiill, Mother.

There may be complications with the child.

[Henrietta] Mm.

I'm truly sorry for you all.

I shall visit the chapel and say a prayer.

In many ways, it may be a blessing.

Excuse me?

Well, now Daniel, perhaps, is released

from what would have been a mighty burden.

Let this be a lesson to you, Daniel Beecham.

Not to tread so lightly on the lives of poor women.

- Good morning, everyone. - Oh, there you are, Samuel.

I'hope you have some good news for us.

Pleasure to see you, Miss Oshorne.

It's a relief to see you are returned.

What news of John?

Unfortunately, no-one is allowed to visit him.

But General Castillon assures me he is well.

Oh, thank the Lord. Is he coming home?

I'm not certain but I feel my influence with the General

will soon pay dividends.

How well do you know the General, Samuel?

The way he singled you out for a beating.

Perhaps you have less influence than you think.

These are trying times, Daniel.

I'am doing my utmost.

We need John back in this house.

Violet, my dear,

shall we take a tun in the carriage

before the heat becomes unbearable?

That would be lovely.

I have no appetite. Please excuse me.

Mrs Beecham.

How long have Miss Woodhouse and Samuel had an association?

Oh, it's all been rather sudden, really.

Miss Woodhouse is desperately fearful

of a life of spinsterhood.

When she realised that John's feelings towards you

are unshakeable, she tuned her attentions to Captain Parker.

She informed me that he has invited her

to return with him to England.

As John's partner here, that seems rather odd.

Violet has not mentioned this to me.

Life here makes less sense with every passing day.

# Praise God from whom all blessings flow #

# Praise Him, all creatures here below #

# Praise Him above #

# Ye heavenly host #

# Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost #

[Henrietta hums gently]

[Henrietta continues humming]

# Praise God from whom all blessings flow #

# Praise Him, all creatures here below #

# Praise Him above #

# Ye heavenly host #

# Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost #

[Suspenseful music]

What is it?

Debts.

And notes on John's past with the East India Company.

[Baadal laughs and speaks a local language]

- [Boy chatters] - [Goat bleats]

[Chickens clucking]

[Goat bleats]

[Baadal's mother] See?

Only mother's love and food can do such magic.

[Chanchal] I'am very grateful to you both.

But I must get back to my duties.

Oh. You must fully recover, Chanchal-bai.

Sahib has not been released

but August is being well cared for.

I'm happy to hear that.

But I miss him.

Do not worry, son. You have done the right thing.

We will continue to pray and do whatever we can for the baby.

There's still hope.

You must tell the father.

I'm sure he will be very happy.

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[Goat bleats]

Make sure the plate is clean.

Pour some oil.

'By. Where is Chanchal?

Pour.

- She is my responsibility. - She's not.

Challo.

Sahib has put me in charge of his son,

and therefore his ayahs too.

You must tell me where she is so I can bring her back.

She must get well, then she can decide

if she wishes to return. It's not your decision.

And you cannot make her care for you

by holding her prisoner.

I demand you tell me where you are hiding her.

You do not give me orders!

In this house...

I'am in charge.

Challo!

[Tense music]

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[Birdsong]

Miss Oshorne.

I thought you were now calling Meerut home.

General, I had to return to Delhi after I was told

that a friend of mine is in need of assistance.

You are deluded if you believe Lieutenant Beecham

- is your friend. - He left the Company.

Why insist on making him pay for their crimes?

I'have proof he is an agent of the Company.

You couldn't be further from the truth.

John is innocent.

You and I have a friendship, General. Trust me.

Oh.

You speak of friendship, Miss Oshorne,

but you have betrayed me.

Perhaps I should arrest you also for being an accomplice.

Me? Perhaps I should arrest you also for being an accomplice.

Me?

Please do not act the innocent!

Beecham has an accomplice in the palace.

If you know who it is, you must tell me at once.

Itis John that has been betrayed by your accomplice.

- Whom do you refer to? - Captain Parker. Itis John that has been betrayed by your accomplice.

- Whom do you refer to? - Captain Parker.

[He scoffs] Do you think I would waste my breath

on someone as lowly as Captain Parker?

He is lying to you.

Captain Parker is desperate and in crippling debt.

If the truth is revealed to the Emperor

that you have been deceived, you will look very foolish.

Miss Oshorne, there are larger forces at play here

than you and I.

If you continue, you may feel the rage

of others less fond of you than myself.

[Tense music]

[Rat squeaking]

[Squeaking]

[Dramatic music]

[Daniel] { must warn you about Samuel.

I do not know how or why

but he is somehow involved in your arrest.

Mother. Did you know we were acquainted?

I did indeed. Captain Parker called on me in London

- last year. - London?

Yes. And he insisted on delivering us safely to you.

I received a dishonourable discharge from the Company.

They've spread rumours. They've sullied my name.

Gopal, I trust you more than any man

to deliver it safely back.

John, maybe we should reconvene.

[SamuellDo you think my gift will satisfy the Empress?

[John] No. But I have one that will.

- What is it? - A gold automaton.

Where, in the name of God, did you find it?

[Daniel] Steady on, Captain.

If I didn't know better, I'd think

- you were afraid of something. - Relieved.

[Samuel]This is an incredible opportunity.

You will make a huge profit and know you did all you could

to help the Emperor defend his kingdom.

Everything you say is true.

You have no choice.

[Dramatic music]

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