1 00:01:21,012 --> 00:01:23,932 BELL CHIMES 2 00:01:53,012 --> 00:01:54,642 I thought this day would never come. 3 00:01:54,692 --> 00:01:56,722 Expectations are high. 4 00:01:56,772 --> 00:01:58,682 Pray God we don't disappoint them. 5 00:01:58,732 --> 00:02:00,252 Aye. 6 00:02:28,652 --> 00:02:31,852 A pleasant change - to see a mine opening! 7 00:02:32,772 --> 00:02:35,172 For how long, I wonder? 8 00:02:43,012 --> 00:02:49,362 My friends, when my father closed this mine 20 years ago, 9 00:02:49,412 --> 00:02:52,842 he little thought it would have a future. 10 00:02:52,892 --> 00:02:58,482 Today, with your help, labour and good wishes, 11 00:02:58,532 --> 00:03:01,042 we aim to prove him wrong. 12 00:03:01,092 --> 00:03:06,002 Gentlemen, ladies, I declare the Wheal Leisure Mine open. 13 00:03:06,052 --> 00:03:09,812 CHEERING AND APPLAUSE 14 00:03:16,572 --> 00:03:19,682 'Tis a grand thing 'ee done, Ross. 15 00:03:19,732 --> 00:03:21,162 Thank you, Ross! 16 00:03:21,212 --> 00:03:23,602 ~ Zacky. Mark. ~ Can't thank 'ee enough. 17 00:03:23,652 --> 00:03:27,842 Then don't. If all goes well, it's I who'll be thanking you. 18 00:03:27,892 --> 00:03:29,232 Sir... 19 00:03:34,892 --> 00:03:36,432 Thank you. 20 00:03:37,812 --> 00:03:39,602 I'm that glad, sir! 21 00:03:39,652 --> 00:03:42,682 For the miners an' their families - an' for 'ee, sir! 22 00:03:42,732 --> 00:03:45,042 My neck's on the line. Are you glad about that? 23 00:03:45,092 --> 00:03:48,332 Oh, no, sir! What shall I do if it come to grief? 24 00:03:52,172 --> 00:03:55,482 Are the rumours true, do you think? 25 00:03:55,532 --> 00:03:58,272 He's a damned fool if they're not! 26 00:04:00,532 --> 00:04:02,082 I take it you've forgiven him? 27 00:04:02,132 --> 00:04:05,042 He saved your life. 28 00:04:05,092 --> 00:04:07,882 Time for you to demonstrate it wasn't wasted. 29 00:04:07,932 --> 00:04:09,722 I've no mine to resurrect. 30 00:04:09,772 --> 00:04:11,442 You have one to keep alive! 31 00:04:11,492 --> 00:04:15,602 Start by stemming the leakage of workers from our mine to his! 32 00:04:15,652 --> 00:04:17,362 That is easier said than done. 33 00:04:17,412 --> 00:04:19,882 Our wages are hardly an incentive to stay. 34 00:04:19,932 --> 00:04:22,132 HE SCOFFS 35 00:04:34,212 --> 00:04:36,692 SHE WINCES 36 00:04:50,692 --> 00:04:53,282 We will have iron ladders down the main shaft. 37 00:04:53,332 --> 00:04:55,642 ~ Iron? ~ Wood rots. 38 00:04:55,692 --> 00:04:57,282 It'll cost you. 39 00:04:57,332 --> 00:04:59,802 Better me than a man's life. 40 00:05:03,492 --> 00:05:06,402 Two shafts have been sunk, but it's hard going. 41 00:05:06,452 --> 00:05:08,682 We struck ironstone almost at once. 42 00:05:08,732 --> 00:05:11,362 ~ We may yet require gunpowder. ~ More expense? 43 00:05:11,412 --> 00:05:14,082 Aye, but don't be discouraged. 44 00:05:14,132 --> 00:05:17,632 Where there's ironstone, there's often copper. 45 00:05:24,932 --> 00:05:27,532 There. You mark that? 46 00:05:29,732 --> 00:05:32,932 Chase that and we'll hope to catch copper. 47 00:05:58,092 --> 00:06:02,132 MAN AND WOMAN ARGUE 48 00:06:03,492 --> 00:06:07,482 Judas! I can hear 'ee kickin' up a dido three mile away! 49 00:06:07,532 --> 00:06:09,962 ~ 'Tis this great buffle 'ead! ~ Hush yer creenin', woman! 50 00:06:10,012 --> 00:06:12,522 You'd think cheese wouldn't choke 'ee! 51 00:06:12,572 --> 00:06:14,402 Be she who started it! 52 00:06:14,452 --> 00:06:16,042 Mr Ross's rum again? 53 00:06:16,092 --> 00:06:19,522 He won't miss it! His 'ead be fair full 'o the mine. 54 00:06:19,572 --> 00:06:21,562 He's gone an' breaked me arm! 55 00:06:21,612 --> 00:06:23,532 Let's see. 56 00:06:24,892 --> 00:06:26,962 SHE WINCES 57 00:06:27,012 --> 00:06:28,602 'Tis only a sprain - 58 00:06:28,652 --> 00:06:31,722 but 'ee'll not be fit to cook vittles this three week. 59 00:06:31,772 --> 00:06:34,642 'Ee mun' step into th' breach, then! 60 00:06:35,132 --> 00:06:37,642 It's all right, child - Prudie'll instruct 'ee. 61 00:06:37,692 --> 00:06:40,562 Talk o' the blind leadin' the blind! 62 00:06:41,812 --> 00:06:43,042 Don't just stand there - 63 00:06:43,092 --> 00:06:46,372 brew us a dish o' tea while I rest me broken wing! 64 00:06:54,092 --> 00:06:58,132 BELL CLANGS 65 00:07:02,332 --> 00:07:05,612 ~ Ross, have 'ee got a minute? ~ By all means. 66 00:07:08,932 --> 00:07:10,362 Young Jim... 67 00:07:10,412 --> 00:07:12,842 What's he been up to now? 68 00:07:12,892 --> 00:07:15,732 My Jinny. 69 00:07:24,292 --> 00:07:27,162 Poaching's a capital offence. 70 00:07:27,212 --> 00:07:31,402 Believe me, I'm acquainted with the niceties of the law. 71 00:07:31,452 --> 00:07:34,802 'Tis not for my sake, Ross, 'tis for me mother an' sisters. 72 00:07:34,852 --> 00:07:37,042 ~ I can't see 'em starve. ~ And Jinny? 73 00:07:37,092 --> 00:07:38,722 Sir? 74 00:07:38,772 --> 00:07:41,002 Is her welfare of equal concern to you? 75 00:07:41,052 --> 00:07:43,962 Her father tells me she is with child. 76 00:07:44,012 --> 00:07:47,642 Yes, sir, an' I mean to do right by 'er when I can afford it. 77 00:07:47,692 --> 00:07:51,722 Dammit, man, the girl's frantic! Why didn't you come to me before? 78 00:07:51,772 --> 00:07:54,512 Why, Ross, but what could 'ee do? 79 00:07:58,332 --> 00:08:00,602 It wants some small repairs. 80 00:08:00,652 --> 00:08:03,042 But nothin' a' pay? 81 00:08:03,092 --> 00:08:06,572 You'd be doing me a favour, keeping it clean and dry. 82 00:08:08,492 --> 00:08:10,402 'Tis more than we could ever 'ave hoped. 83 00:08:10,452 --> 00:08:12,442 Well, then, that's settled. 84 00:08:12,492 --> 00:08:14,362 So, now what's your excuse? 85 00:08:14,412 --> 00:08:15,762 Sir? 86 00:08:15,812 --> 00:08:17,602 Don't keep the girl waiting! 87 00:08:17,652 --> 00:08:20,962 Be off to her father - and while you're at it, 88 00:08:21,012 --> 00:08:24,322 see Reverend Odgers about getting the banns read. 89 00:08:24,372 --> 00:08:28,692 And get rid of those nets. Let's have no more poaching. 90 00:09:27,972 --> 00:09:30,682 So, Prudie's recovery may take some time. 91 00:09:30,732 --> 00:09:33,072 Happen a month or so, sir. 92 00:09:35,932 --> 00:09:38,932 Have her delay it as long as possible. 93 00:10:01,452 --> 00:10:05,692 MUSICIANS PLAY, GENERAL CHATTER 94 00:10:35,732 --> 00:10:38,672 I wish you could forget him, my dear. 95 00:10:39,572 --> 00:10:41,912 Is love so easy to forget? 96 00:10:46,412 --> 00:10:48,322 Forgive me. 97 00:10:48,372 --> 00:10:52,572 I didn't mean... I didn't mean to suggest... 98 00:10:54,372 --> 00:10:56,962 SHE INHALES SHARPLY 99 00:10:57,012 --> 00:10:59,652 SHE GASPS IN PAIN 100 00:11:01,692 --> 00:11:03,122 SHE RINGS THE BELL 101 00:11:03,172 --> 00:11:06,012 Mrs Tabb, send for Dr Choake. 102 00:11:10,532 --> 00:11:13,602 I wonder you do not think of marriage, Captain Poldark? 103 00:11:13,652 --> 00:11:16,682 I dare say I shall, in due course. 104 00:11:16,732 --> 00:11:20,322 Always remembering the purpose for which it was ordained? 105 00:11:20,372 --> 00:11:22,282 In particular...? 106 00:11:22,332 --> 00:11:24,802 As a remedy against sin. 107 00:11:24,852 --> 00:11:27,122 And to avoid fornication. 108 00:11:35,492 --> 00:11:38,042 ~ We can't thank 'ee enough. ~ Any man would do the same. 109 00:11:38,092 --> 00:11:40,162 "Any man" would not. 110 00:11:41,372 --> 00:11:44,162 ~ The only son. ~ An' since his father bit the dust... 111 00:11:44,212 --> 00:11:48,012 There's next to nothing coming into the household. 112 00:11:48,972 --> 00:11:52,282 SHE BREATHES HEAVILY 113 00:11:52,332 --> 00:11:54,972 SHE MOANS 114 00:11:58,732 --> 00:12:02,252 SHE PANTS AND GASPS 115 00:12:07,812 --> 00:12:10,282 SHE GROANS IN PAIN 116 00:12:10,332 --> 00:12:13,652 MUSICIANS PLAYING 117 00:13:12,532 --> 00:13:15,132 A grandson! 118 00:13:18,692 --> 00:13:21,002 The line continues. 119 00:13:21,052 --> 00:13:23,002 Well done, my boy! 120 00:13:23,052 --> 00:13:25,282 Thank Elizabeth. She did the work. 121 00:13:25,332 --> 00:13:28,362 Ah, women! They make a song and dance about it, 122 00:13:28,412 --> 00:13:30,922 but if things are properly managed... 123 00:13:30,972 --> 00:13:32,712 A new Poldark! 124 00:13:41,052 --> 00:13:46,012 DEMELZA SINGS MERRILY 125 00:13:53,172 --> 00:13:56,692 LOUD SNORING 126 00:13:59,412 --> 00:14:01,362 DOOR SLAMS SHUT 127 00:14:01,412 --> 00:14:02,842 A letter... 128 00:14:02,892 --> 00:14:05,362 A letter come from Trenwith. 129 00:14:15,892 --> 00:14:18,632 Francis and Elizabeth have a son. 130 00:15:03,972 --> 00:15:06,372 Ah! Ross. 131 00:15:07,692 --> 00:15:10,402 We were just saying, any man opening a mine 132 00:15:10,452 --> 00:15:14,202 these days must be exceptionally brave or extremely foolish! 133 00:15:14,252 --> 00:15:16,242 How so? 134 00:15:16,292 --> 00:15:18,522 In these dire economic times... 135 00:15:18,572 --> 00:15:21,602 Which might be less dire, were they not in the hands of those 136 00:15:21,652 --> 00:15:23,802 whose only purpose is to make a profit. 137 00:15:23,852 --> 00:15:25,602 What other purpose is there? 138 00:15:25,652 --> 00:15:29,002 Perhaps you should ask those who exist on starvation wages. 139 00:15:29,052 --> 00:15:32,042 Perhaps if you fraternised less with the lower orders, 140 00:15:32,092 --> 00:15:34,002 you'd feel their woes less keenly. 141 00:15:34,052 --> 00:15:35,842 One does feel that the gentry 142 00:15:35,892 --> 00:15:38,082 and the vulgars should keep to themselves. 143 00:15:38,132 --> 00:15:41,002 Otherwise it just gets so confusing. 144 00:15:42,972 --> 00:15:44,442 Good day. 145 00:15:47,652 --> 00:15:52,202 Have we been introduced? I seem to recall you're related to me(!) 146 00:15:52,252 --> 00:15:56,442 Forgive me, Aunt. I've had much to attend to of late. How are you? 147 00:15:56,492 --> 00:16:00,132 How should I be, with Mistress Glumps for company? 148 00:16:01,172 --> 00:16:04,402 Verity is well rid of that scoundrel, Blamey. 149 00:16:04,452 --> 00:16:07,762 I trust you've learnt the folly of interference? 150 00:16:07,812 --> 00:16:10,962 It won't be repeated, I assure you, Uncle. 151 00:16:11,012 --> 00:16:13,682 What do you make of my grandson? 152 00:16:15,692 --> 00:16:17,412 Please... 153 00:16:28,732 --> 00:16:30,922 A fine-looking boy, is he not? 154 00:16:30,972 --> 00:16:32,442 Like his father. 155 00:16:32,492 --> 00:16:35,492 ~ And his mother? ~ I congratulate you both. 156 00:16:37,292 --> 00:16:38,632 Please. 157 00:16:42,492 --> 00:16:44,442 Ah, George... 158 00:16:44,492 --> 00:16:47,082 You look pale. 159 00:16:47,132 --> 00:16:49,132 I've been stronger. 160 00:16:50,372 --> 00:16:52,882 I'd hoped you'd be named godfather. 161 00:16:52,932 --> 00:16:56,292 But Francis and George are inseparable these days. 162 00:16:59,452 --> 00:17:01,722 Look at Geoffrey Charles! 163 00:17:06,372 --> 00:17:07,842 He's smiling at you! 164 00:17:07,892 --> 00:17:09,962 I can't imagine why! 165 00:17:22,892 --> 00:17:24,532 Elizabeth? 166 00:17:36,252 --> 00:17:38,122 GLASS CLINKS 167 00:17:38,172 --> 00:17:40,042 Ladies and gentlemen. 168 00:17:40,092 --> 00:17:43,802 This is a proud day for the Poldarks. 169 00:17:43,852 --> 00:17:49,002 Behold, the future - Geoffrey Charles Poldark, 170 00:17:49,052 --> 00:17:52,242 heir to the great Trenwith estate. 171 00:17:52,292 --> 00:17:56,762 And when I have taken leave of this world 172 00:17:56,812 --> 00:18:02,202 and Francis has taught the boy all he knows... 173 00:18:02,252 --> 00:18:03,962 (That shouldn't take long.) 174 00:18:04,012 --> 00:18:08,362 .. our great Poldark dynasty 175 00:18:08,412 --> 00:18:11,082 will continue and... 176 00:18:11,132 --> 00:18:12,922 HE GASPS IN PAIN 177 00:18:12,972 --> 00:18:16,932 ~ This wind... Damn me! ~ Dr Choake, quickly! 178 00:18:17,972 --> 00:18:19,562 Father! 179 00:18:19,612 --> 00:18:22,012 Carry him through. Come on. 180 00:18:27,932 --> 00:18:30,002 On a Christening day? 181 00:18:31,332 --> 00:18:34,082 And the child named after him? 182 00:18:34,132 --> 00:18:37,052 'Tis a sign, mark my words. 183 00:18:52,772 --> 00:18:55,492 HE MOANS SOFTLY 184 00:19:09,092 --> 00:19:12,002 Of course, a gentleman knows where to draw the line. 185 00:19:12,052 --> 00:19:13,562 Towards a lady of his own class, 186 00:19:13,612 --> 00:19:16,002 his intentions should be strictly honourable. 187 00:19:16,052 --> 00:19:18,522 Towards a woman of the lower class, however... 188 00:19:18,572 --> 00:19:21,202 Oh, indeed, it's all very disagreeable, but men are men. 189 00:19:21,252 --> 00:19:23,202 We paid a call some months ago. 190 00:19:23,252 --> 00:19:25,802 There was the hussy - already beginning to put on airs. 191 00:19:25,852 --> 00:19:27,962 I saw her riding to church, bold as brass, 192 00:19:28,012 --> 00:19:30,202 ~ all fligged up in her scarlet cloak! ~ It's too bad! 193 00:19:30,252 --> 00:19:31,682 It tarnishes the family name 194 00:19:31,732 --> 00:19:34,932 and my Elizabeth will undoubtedly suffer... 195 00:19:37,772 --> 00:19:39,922 Proof, if proof were needed, 196 00:19:39,972 --> 00:19:43,042 that Ross Poldark is no gentleman. 197 00:19:43,092 --> 00:19:45,412 HE YELLS AT HORSE 198 00:19:54,492 --> 00:19:56,892 Good night, my darling boy. 199 00:20:03,452 --> 00:20:07,362 My poor wife, neglected as usual. 200 00:20:07,412 --> 00:20:08,722 How is your father? 201 00:20:08,772 --> 00:20:10,162 Rallying. 202 00:20:10,212 --> 00:20:12,482 Despite Choake's efforts! 203 00:20:13,652 --> 00:20:16,192 You look very lovely, my dear. 204 00:20:31,732 --> 00:20:35,722 Perhaps another night, I still feel a little weak. 205 00:20:35,772 --> 00:20:38,932 You seemed most... animated this afternoon. 206 00:20:40,772 --> 00:20:42,762 Hmm? With Ross. 207 00:20:42,812 --> 00:20:43,962 That's hardly fair. 208 00:20:44,012 --> 00:20:46,882 "Oh, Ross, look at my baby. See how he smiles at you. 209 00:20:46,932 --> 00:20:48,402 "Don't you wish he was yours?" 210 00:20:48,452 --> 00:20:50,592 How can you say that?! 211 00:20:52,212 --> 00:20:54,242 Of course. 212 00:20:54,292 --> 00:20:56,842 Ross would never even think such a thing. 213 00:20:56,892 --> 00:20:59,232 No, I'm sure he would not! 214 00:21:00,292 --> 00:21:02,042 DOOR SLAMS, BABY CRIES 215 00:21:02,092 --> 00:21:04,202 Listening at key-holes? 216 00:21:04,252 --> 00:21:05,842 I've been tending to Father. 217 00:21:05,892 --> 00:21:07,802 No doubt you take Elizabeth's side. 218 00:21:07,852 --> 00:21:08,882 Against whom? 219 00:21:08,932 --> 00:21:09,962 Or Ross's! 220 00:21:10,012 --> 00:21:11,562 I take no-one's side. 221 00:21:11,612 --> 00:21:13,842 Had it been left to him, you would be in Falmouth now, 222 00:21:13,892 --> 00:21:17,482 living with that scoundrel in shame and misery. 223 00:21:17,532 --> 00:21:20,082 I don't regard marriage as misery. 224 00:21:20,132 --> 00:21:23,532 That's because you have yet to experience it. 225 00:21:25,612 --> 00:21:28,282 (For which I have you to thank.) 226 00:21:38,972 --> 00:21:41,292 DOG BARKS 227 00:21:43,132 --> 00:21:44,472 (Jim?) 228 00:21:52,052 --> 00:21:54,612 FOOTSTEPS RETREAT 229 00:22:18,812 --> 00:22:20,362 'Jim's a good man,' 230 00:22:20,412 --> 00:22:23,762 and it's good he should want to provide for his family, 231 00:22:23,812 --> 00:22:25,202 but not with poaching. 232 00:22:25,252 --> 00:22:27,162 It's too dangerous. 233 00:22:27,212 --> 00:22:31,212 Could 'ee maybe ask Captain Ross to tell him to stop? 234 00:22:34,652 --> 00:22:37,392 Mr Ross? Can I speak to 'ee, sir? 235 00:22:39,332 --> 00:22:40,882 Mr Ross, sir? 236 00:22:40,932 --> 00:22:43,372 FAINT SNORING 237 00:22:44,532 --> 00:22:45,732 Sir? 238 00:22:50,892 --> 00:22:52,292 Mr Ross? 239 00:23:12,852 --> 00:23:14,602 "Wee-al... 240 00:23:14,652 --> 00:23:16,162 "Weel... Well... 241 00:23:16,212 --> 00:23:18,722 "Wheal... 242 00:23:18,772 --> 00:23:22,492 "Leesh... Lie-sur." 243 00:24:06,292 --> 00:24:07,692 Demelza? 244 00:24:11,452 --> 00:24:14,532 Cap'n Poldark, sir? Do 'ee need me? 245 00:24:17,012 --> 00:24:19,322 A heart stroke? 246 00:24:19,372 --> 00:24:20,722 But Choake says you'll recover. 247 00:24:20,772 --> 00:24:22,162 Choake's a fool. 248 00:24:22,212 --> 00:24:24,352 And I am not immortal. 249 00:24:24,972 --> 00:24:27,242 So, this is your chance. 250 00:24:27,692 --> 00:24:28,842 To do what? 251 00:24:28,892 --> 00:24:30,962 Step up to the mark. 252 00:24:31,572 --> 00:24:34,112 You do recall we have a mine? 253 00:24:35,692 --> 00:24:37,042 Yes, but... 254 00:24:37,092 --> 00:24:39,642 It requires presence - 255 00:24:39,692 --> 00:24:42,002 direction, leadership. 256 00:24:42,052 --> 00:24:43,452 Yours. 257 00:24:46,012 --> 00:24:47,042 Yours! 258 00:24:47,092 --> 00:24:48,202 I know little of... 259 00:24:48,252 --> 00:24:50,522 Learn - fast. 260 00:24:50,572 --> 00:24:53,882 If your cousin continues to pay decent wages, 261 00:24:53,932 --> 00:24:56,932 we'll soon have no-one left at Grambler. 262 00:25:03,572 --> 00:25:06,572 Take a leaf out of your cousin's book. 263 00:25:07,892 --> 00:25:10,042 'Does he keep his distance? 264 00:25:10,092 --> 00:25:12,362 'Does he watch from afar? 265 00:25:14,732 --> 00:25:18,722 'Or does he roll up his sleeves and toil alongside his men?' 266 00:25:18,772 --> 00:25:20,842 Good day to you all. 267 00:25:24,052 --> 00:25:27,252 'Which do you think will yield the better result?' 268 00:25:44,692 --> 00:25:47,892 How much longer do you think before we eat? 269 00:25:51,452 --> 00:25:54,322 And perhaps if there's some bread... 270 00:25:56,772 --> 00:25:58,642 And maybe some... 271 00:26:01,492 --> 00:26:02,762 .. ale. 272 00:26:02,812 --> 00:26:04,612 Have you eaten? 273 00:26:06,452 --> 00:26:08,482 I do sometimes forget to, sir. 274 00:26:08,532 --> 00:26:10,002 Eat now. 275 00:26:10,052 --> 00:26:11,252 Sit. 276 00:26:25,292 --> 00:26:27,242 You've finished the lower field? 277 00:26:27,292 --> 00:26:30,162 Yes, sir. And tomorrow I be startin' on the meadow. 278 00:26:30,212 --> 00:26:33,322 You get through more in a day than Prudie in a month! 279 00:26:33,372 --> 00:26:35,802 I be young, sir. And strong... 280 00:26:35,852 --> 00:26:37,792 And not bone idle. 281 00:26:47,612 --> 00:26:50,412 I heard Jinny was over. How is she? 282 00:26:53,132 --> 00:26:56,562 In truth, sir, 283 00:26:56,612 --> 00:26:58,002 she's that worried. 284 00:26:58,052 --> 00:27:00,792 ~ About what? ~ Jim and his poachin'. 285 00:27:01,892 --> 00:27:05,452 I thought perhaps 'ee could tell him to stop. 286 00:27:06,972 --> 00:27:09,172 I'll do more than that. 287 00:27:09,972 --> 00:27:11,602 I've a better job for him - 288 00:27:11,652 --> 00:27:14,192 assistant purser at the mine. 289 00:27:15,452 --> 00:27:17,972 Oh, Jinny'll be that glad! 290 00:27:34,132 --> 00:27:36,372 DOG BARKS 291 00:27:41,092 --> 00:27:42,892 Why must 'ee go? 292 00:27:43,812 --> 00:27:45,722 We don't need nothin' more. 293 00:27:45,772 --> 00:27:48,282 Cap'n Poldark do give 'ee work and this cottage and... 294 00:27:48,332 --> 00:27:50,802 'Tis not just for we, Jinny. 295 00:27:52,292 --> 00:27:54,082 Cap'n Poldark do help us, 296 00:27:54,132 --> 00:27:57,722 but I can't ask him to help my mother and sisters. 297 00:27:57,772 --> 00:27:59,482 And since Father be gone, 298 00:27:59,532 --> 00:28:02,122 who else is going to put bread in their mouths but I? 299 00:28:02,172 --> 00:28:05,112 She'd not wish 'ee to take such risk. 300 00:28:08,572 --> 00:28:11,312 There'll be no more after tonight. 301 00:28:12,292 --> 00:28:14,162 'Ee have my word. 302 00:28:17,212 --> 00:28:19,012 I won't be long. 303 00:28:20,972 --> 00:28:23,492 Y'know I love you. 304 00:28:25,052 --> 00:28:28,202 ~ Demelza, do we have any of that...? ~ Brandy, sir? 305 00:28:28,252 --> 00:28:31,722 Last of that hid in the cupboard from France? 306 00:28:31,772 --> 00:28:33,372 Exactly so. 307 00:28:35,852 --> 00:28:39,322 ~ Anythin' else? ~ Yes. If you could somehow avoid the inference 308 00:28:39,372 --> 00:28:41,242 that I'm utterly predictable? 309 00:28:41,292 --> 00:28:42,882 Yes, sir. 310 00:28:42,932 --> 00:28:44,672 I'll try, sir. 311 00:29:15,812 --> 00:29:18,932 JIM COUGHS 312 00:29:32,492 --> 00:29:35,242 TWIGS SNAP 313 00:29:35,292 --> 00:29:36,572 Oi! 314 00:29:38,332 --> 00:29:40,332 GUNSHOT 315 00:29:52,972 --> 00:29:55,172 KNOCK ON DOOR 316 00:30:02,932 --> 00:30:05,012 JINNY SOBS 317 00:30:09,092 --> 00:30:10,482 I shouldn't have waited! 318 00:30:10,532 --> 00:30:13,832 I should have made him the offer last night. 319 00:30:13,892 --> 00:30:15,362 What will 'ee do? 320 00:30:15,412 --> 00:30:18,452 Visit Sir Hugh Bodrugan, the owner of the pheasants. 321 00:30:23,532 --> 00:30:24,962 Ross Poldark! 322 00:30:25,012 --> 00:30:26,482 Are you joining the hunt, sir? 323 00:30:26,532 --> 00:30:27,602 Thank you, no. 324 00:30:27,652 --> 00:30:29,842 But I would be grateful for five minutes of your time. 325 00:30:29,892 --> 00:30:30,882 What can I do for you? 326 00:30:30,932 --> 00:30:33,242 The poacher taken last night on your land. 327 00:30:33,292 --> 00:30:35,642 As magistrate, you'll have hearing of the case. 328 00:30:35,692 --> 00:30:38,202 ~ He's an employee of mine. ~ Is he, by God. 329 00:30:38,252 --> 00:30:39,802 I would happily make good any loss 330 00:30:39,852 --> 00:30:41,922 if he could be let off with a severe warning. 331 00:30:41,972 --> 00:30:44,402 Blast me, sir, he's on his way to Truro gaol. 332 00:30:44,452 --> 00:30:48,042 ~ I had him committed for trial at eight o'clock this morning. ~ You were in haste, sir. 333 00:30:48,092 --> 00:30:50,602 There was no time to lose - the hunt starts at nine. 334 00:30:50,652 --> 00:30:53,682 It's a damned disgrace, the amount of good game going lost of late. 335 00:30:53,732 --> 00:30:57,202 Hanging's barely good enough for the villain! 336 00:30:57,252 --> 00:30:59,932 HORN SIGNALS START OF HUNT 337 00:31:04,772 --> 00:31:07,242 'They disgust me, my own class.' 338 00:31:07,292 --> 00:31:12,682 Not all of them, but... most. 339 00:31:12,732 --> 00:31:16,242 ~ How is it, sir, that 'ee be not like 'em? ~ Perhaps I am. 340 00:31:16,292 --> 00:31:19,762 No. No, sir. They don't see us like you do. 341 00:31:19,812 --> 00:31:24,442 As folk with hurts and feelings, same as they. 342 00:31:24,492 --> 00:31:27,692 Sometimes I fail to see that, too, Demelza. 343 00:31:28,252 --> 00:31:32,052 Sometimes I barely see what's right in front of me. 344 00:31:38,052 --> 00:31:39,562 He's just a lad, sir. 345 00:31:39,612 --> 00:31:42,162 They mun' sure let him go. 346 00:31:42,212 --> 00:31:44,212 You would think so. 347 00:31:50,372 --> 00:31:51,642 Is Jinny ready? 348 00:31:51,692 --> 00:31:53,722 She can't go, Ross. 'Tis 'er time. 349 00:31:53,772 --> 00:31:56,482 JINNY WAILS 350 00:31:56,532 --> 00:31:58,872 Bring him safe home, Ross. 351 00:32:20,212 --> 00:32:21,562 '.. Has been unemployed by you' 352 00:32:21,612 --> 00:32:25,602 in soliciting that pardon from the Almighty 353 00:32:25,652 --> 00:32:29,082 which I trust your prayers may obtain 354 00:32:29,132 --> 00:32:31,842 through the merits of your redeemer, 355 00:32:31,892 --> 00:32:34,932 whose first attribute is mercy. 356 00:32:36,292 --> 00:32:38,122 It now only remains to me 357 00:32:38,172 --> 00:32:41,202 to pass the dreadful sentence of the law, 358 00:32:41,252 --> 00:32:44,042 which is to transportation. 359 00:32:44,092 --> 00:32:46,232 JEERING Take him away. 360 00:32:49,172 --> 00:32:51,002 HE POUNDS GAVEL 361 00:32:51,052 --> 00:32:52,602 What was his crime? 362 00:32:52,652 --> 00:32:54,122 Poaching. 363 00:32:57,372 --> 00:32:59,202 A word, sir? 364 00:32:59,252 --> 00:33:02,882 Oh... Don't tell me. More funds required? 365 00:33:02,932 --> 00:33:05,082 No, another matter entirely. 366 00:33:05,132 --> 00:33:07,962 You treated Jim Carter when he worked at Wheal Reath? 367 00:33:08,012 --> 00:33:11,842 Convulsive asthma - a morbid condition of the lungs. 368 00:33:11,892 --> 00:33:14,562 Did for his father, as I recall. 369 00:33:15,492 --> 00:33:16,562 Why do you ask? 370 00:33:16,612 --> 00:33:20,202 Only with evidence of ill health and testament of good character, 371 00:33:20,252 --> 00:33:23,452 I'd hope we could get the charge dismissed. 372 00:33:23,532 --> 00:33:24,642 Dismissed?! 373 00:33:24,692 --> 00:33:27,082 I doubt his lungs would survive a stint in gaol. 374 00:33:27,132 --> 00:33:30,522 To be frank with you, sir, I've no great sympathy for your aims. 375 00:33:30,572 --> 00:33:34,042 No good will come of being sentimental about such folk. 376 00:33:34,092 --> 00:33:35,482 They're a different breed, sir. 377 00:33:35,532 --> 00:33:36,722 A different breed! 378 00:33:36,772 --> 00:33:38,772 Call James Carter! 379 00:33:44,212 --> 00:33:46,972 MURMURING 380 00:34:12,972 --> 00:34:14,842 Will you join me? 381 00:34:15,572 --> 00:34:17,002 I have an estate to run. 382 00:34:17,052 --> 00:34:19,122 One game won't hurt. 383 00:34:31,932 --> 00:34:34,402 So, he was caught red-handed? 384 00:34:34,452 --> 00:34:35,642 And according to Sir Hugh, 385 00:34:35,692 --> 00:34:37,882 there's scarcely a pheasant left in his woods. 386 00:34:37,932 --> 00:34:39,932 You may stand down. 387 00:34:40,492 --> 00:34:42,362 Is there any defence in this case? 388 00:34:42,412 --> 00:34:44,762 May I ask the indulgence of the court? 389 00:34:44,812 --> 00:34:48,642 You have some evidence you wish to give in this man's defence? 390 00:34:48,692 --> 00:34:51,042 I wish to give evidence of his good character. 391 00:34:51,092 --> 00:34:52,322 He's my servant. 392 00:34:52,372 --> 00:34:54,562 Take the witness stand, sir. 393 00:34:54,612 --> 00:34:57,292 MURMURING GROWS LOUDER 394 00:35:04,292 --> 00:35:06,612 HE POUNDS GAVEL 395 00:35:07,972 --> 00:35:10,122 No doubt, on the evidence you've heard, 396 00:35:10,172 --> 00:35:12,522 you will see nothing exceptional in this case. 397 00:35:12,572 --> 00:35:16,002 In your long experience I'm sure there are many such cases - 398 00:35:16,052 --> 00:35:20,882 especially in times when hunger, poverty and sickness 399 00:35:20,932 --> 00:35:22,642 prevail amongst the poor. 400 00:35:22,692 --> 00:35:25,362 Keep to the matter in hand, sir. 401 00:35:25,692 --> 00:35:29,202 I've reason to believe that the accused fell into bad company 402 00:35:29,252 --> 00:35:33,152 with an older man who has so far escaped punishment. 403 00:35:33,692 --> 00:35:35,492 He has a wife... 404 00:35:36,092 --> 00:35:38,722 .. a mother and four sisters to support. 405 00:35:38,772 --> 00:35:41,722 Evidence, sir? Pertaining to the crime itself? 406 00:35:41,772 --> 00:35:44,002 I have it on the authority of Dr Choake of Sawle 407 00:35:44,052 --> 00:35:46,602 that Jim Carter is suffering from a chronic lung condition 408 00:35:46,652 --> 00:35:48,362 which may prove fatal. 409 00:35:48,412 --> 00:35:50,562 I myself am prepared to stand surety 410 00:35:50,612 --> 00:35:52,682 for his future employ and good behaviour. 411 00:35:52,732 --> 00:35:54,562 Is it your contention, sir, 412 00:35:54,612 --> 00:35:57,962 that the prisoner is not in a fit state of health to go to prison? 413 00:35:58,012 --> 00:35:59,802 It is, sir. 414 00:35:59,852 --> 00:36:01,562 And furthermore, 415 00:36:01,612 --> 00:36:04,402 this very day he will become a father for the first time. 416 00:36:04,452 --> 00:36:06,762 GASPING AND MURMURING 417 00:36:06,812 --> 00:36:08,612 HE POUNDS GAVEL 418 00:36:09,812 --> 00:36:11,682 The prisoner was ill when he went poaching? 419 00:36:11,732 --> 00:36:12,882 He's been ill for some time. 420 00:36:12,932 --> 00:36:16,632 And his wife has been with child "for some time"? 421 00:36:17,252 --> 00:36:19,762 It appears to me that if a man is well enough to go poaching, 422 00:36:19,812 --> 00:36:22,202 he's well enough to take the consequences - 423 00:36:22,252 --> 00:36:26,052 whether or not it adversely affects his wife and child. 424 00:36:32,892 --> 00:36:34,282 PRUDIE: And when 'ee get home, 425 00:36:34,332 --> 00:36:37,602 there be calves to be meated and... 426 00:36:37,652 --> 00:36:39,852 Who be this 'ere, then? 427 00:36:40,652 --> 00:36:42,282 That be the maid's father. 428 00:36:42,332 --> 00:36:45,002 DEMELZA: What can he be wanting? 429 00:36:53,372 --> 00:36:54,642 So... 430 00:36:56,732 --> 00:36:58,602 'Ee be 'ere still? 431 00:36:58,652 --> 00:37:01,162 And content, too, Father. 432 00:37:01,212 --> 00:37:03,482 And I 'ope you are, too. 433 00:37:05,692 --> 00:37:08,162 Take a look at me, Daughter. 434 00:37:10,732 --> 00:37:12,532 What do 'ee see? 435 00:37:13,492 --> 00:37:14,682 What's happened? 436 00:37:14,732 --> 00:37:16,402 I be married. 437 00:37:18,812 --> 00:37:21,042 The Widow Chegwidden have raised me up 438 00:37:21,092 --> 00:37:22,602 and brought me out to meet the Lord. 439 00:37:22,652 --> 00:37:23,802 Meanin' what? 440 00:37:23,852 --> 00:37:26,952 Meanin' farewell drink and livin' in sin. 441 00:37:28,692 --> 00:37:31,432 We live a good life now, Daughter. 442 00:37:31,772 --> 00:37:34,512 And we be fixin' to have 'ee back. 443 00:37:35,532 --> 00:37:38,532 'Tis a fine woman I've married, child. 444 00:37:39,012 --> 00:37:41,042 And we do think 'ee be better with we 445 00:37:41,092 --> 00:37:44,282 than stayin' 'ere exposed to all temptations of... 446 00:37:44,332 --> 00:37:45,722 flesh and the devil. 447 00:37:45,772 --> 00:37:46,842 "Temptations"?! 448 00:37:46,892 --> 00:37:49,362 'Ee do know of what I speak. 449 00:37:50,532 --> 00:37:52,402 Confess, Daughter, 450 00:37:52,452 --> 00:37:54,602 what sin there is 'twixt you and Poldark. 451 00:37:54,652 --> 00:37:56,162 There's no sin! 452 00:37:56,212 --> 00:37:58,362 He's my master and I'm his servant. 453 00:37:58,412 --> 00:38:00,002 And more besides, if tales be true. 454 00:38:00,052 --> 00:38:02,602 ~ What's it to me what folks say? ~ Nought to 'ee maybe, 455 00:38:02,652 --> 00:38:04,922 but I want no daughter of mine mixed up in such talk! 456 00:38:04,972 --> 00:38:07,362 Since when were 'ee so tender of me? 457 00:38:07,412 --> 00:38:11,212 Since the Lord ope'd my heart and shone His light! 458 00:38:11,932 --> 00:38:14,722 So I give 'ee a day to make it right wi' Poldark, 459 00:38:14,772 --> 00:38:17,772 and then I'll be back here again to fetch 'ee home. 460 00:38:34,092 --> 00:38:36,452 THEY WHISPER 461 00:38:39,092 --> 00:38:42,082 INDISTINCT 462 00:38:42,132 --> 00:38:46,532 You paint a vivid picture of the hardships endured by the poor, sir. 463 00:38:47,532 --> 00:38:48,762 Still, 464 00:38:48,812 --> 00:38:52,122 a man's need should not determine his honesty, 465 00:38:52,172 --> 00:38:54,442 else all beggars would be thieves. 466 00:38:54,492 --> 00:38:56,602 GROANING 467 00:38:56,652 --> 00:39:01,202 However, in view of these extenuating circumstances 468 00:39:01,252 --> 00:39:04,602 and your testimony of Carter's good character, 469 00:39:04,652 --> 00:39:08,202 the court is prepared to take a more lenient view. 470 00:39:08,252 --> 00:39:10,892 MURMURING 471 00:39:16,852 --> 00:39:19,242 Sentenced to two years' imprisonment. 472 00:39:19,292 --> 00:39:21,532 GASPING AND GROANING 473 00:39:27,572 --> 00:39:29,562 Well, I trust I shall never have the misfortune 474 00:39:29,612 --> 00:39:31,722 to have the "leniency" of the court extended to me! 475 00:39:31,772 --> 00:39:33,322 Have a care, Mr Poldark. 476 00:39:33,372 --> 00:39:37,002 Such remarks are not entirely outside the court's jurisdiction. 477 00:39:37,052 --> 00:39:38,122 No. 478 00:39:38,172 --> 00:39:40,922 Only mercy enjoys that privilege. 479 00:39:40,972 --> 00:39:42,772 One moment, sir. 480 00:39:44,652 --> 00:39:46,802 You take issue with the laws of this land? 481 00:39:46,852 --> 00:39:48,922 I can't help but feel that, in this case, 482 00:39:48,972 --> 00:39:51,722 justice would have been best served by clemency. 483 00:39:51,772 --> 00:39:53,402 Happily for justice, 484 00:39:53,452 --> 00:39:57,642 this court is better able to interpret the law than you. 485 00:39:57,692 --> 00:40:01,802 Then the law is savage and you interpret it without charity! 486 00:40:01,852 --> 00:40:03,482 The book from which you preach 487 00:40:03,532 --> 00:40:05,762 says that man shall not live by bread alone. 488 00:40:05,812 --> 00:40:08,282 These days you're asking him to live without even that! 489 00:40:08,332 --> 00:40:09,962 Step down, Mr Poldark, 490 00:40:10,012 --> 00:40:12,442 or we'll have you committed for contempt of court. 491 00:40:12,492 --> 00:40:13,962 I can assure you, such a committal 492 00:40:14,012 --> 00:40:17,092 would be an entirely accurate reading of my thoughts. 493 00:40:26,972 --> 00:40:28,602 How can I go? 494 00:40:28,652 --> 00:40:30,602 I couldn't live nowhere else. 495 00:40:30,652 --> 00:40:33,162 Till I came, I never lived at all. 496 00:40:33,212 --> 00:40:35,532 I can't leave 'ere. 497 00:40:38,012 --> 00:40:40,082 (I can't leave him.) 498 00:40:42,612 --> 00:40:44,762 He'll make me go. 499 00:40:44,812 --> 00:40:46,552 He won't care. 500 00:40:47,372 --> 00:40:50,002 I'm not so important to him as he is to me. 501 00:40:50,052 --> 00:40:52,362 Spare yourself the trouble, child, 502 00:40:52,412 --> 00:40:54,752 he'll not be 'ome tonight. 503 00:40:59,012 --> 00:41:01,652 INDISTINCT CHATTER 504 00:41:07,172 --> 00:41:09,802 What cheer, Captain Poldark? 505 00:41:09,852 --> 00:41:11,722 Precious little. 506 00:41:11,772 --> 00:41:13,522 I could remedy that. 507 00:41:13,572 --> 00:41:15,312 You could not. 508 00:41:17,972 --> 00:41:19,642 Nobody could. 509 00:41:21,092 --> 00:41:24,652 Then I shall take my consolation where it's more appreciated. 510 00:41:40,852 --> 00:41:42,202 A Poldark, you say? 511 00:41:42,252 --> 00:41:44,442 Not a Poldark... 512 00:41:44,492 --> 00:41:45,482 Ooh! 513 00:41:45,532 --> 00:41:50,162 ..THE Poldark of Trenwith House. 514 00:41:50,212 --> 00:41:53,252 Oh, Lord bless you, sir. What other Poldark is there? 515 00:42:22,292 --> 00:42:24,362 INDISTINCT SHOUTING 516 00:42:24,412 --> 00:42:26,892 RATS SQUEAK Let me out! 517 00:42:28,332 --> 00:42:30,442 Gaoler! 518 00:42:30,492 --> 00:42:32,242 It was more than good of 'ee to try, Ross. 519 00:42:32,292 --> 00:42:35,092 Don't thank me, I failed miserably. 520 00:42:39,892 --> 00:42:42,412 MAN COUGHS AND CRIES 521 00:42:59,932 --> 00:43:01,492 Goodbye. 522 00:43:05,972 --> 00:43:10,972 Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye. 523 00:43:12,412 --> 00:43:15,282 I can't leave him! I can't! I can't! 524 00:43:16,292 --> 00:43:17,722 I must. 525 00:43:17,772 --> 00:43:19,852 ~ Demelza? ~ DOOR SHUTS 526 00:43:25,292 --> 00:43:26,692 Demelza! 527 00:43:49,212 --> 00:43:51,042 Demelza? 528 00:43:51,092 --> 00:43:52,362 Sir? 529 00:43:52,412 --> 00:43:53,802 Close the window. 530 00:43:53,852 --> 00:43:55,322 Yes, sir. 531 00:44:02,372 --> 00:44:04,522 Are Jud and Prudie abed? 532 00:44:04,572 --> 00:44:06,642 Yes, sir, long since. 533 00:44:07,532 --> 00:44:09,402 Fetch me the rum. 534 00:44:10,292 --> 00:44:11,762 Yes, sir. 535 00:44:23,612 --> 00:44:25,882 Jim Carter got two years. 536 00:44:27,292 --> 00:44:29,442 I feared it might be worse. 537 00:44:29,492 --> 00:44:32,322 I doubt he'll survive. 538 00:44:32,372 --> 00:44:33,922 'Ee did all 'ee could. 539 00:44:33,972 --> 00:44:35,122 Did I? 540 00:44:35,172 --> 00:44:36,772 I doubt it. 541 00:44:37,412 --> 00:44:40,412 I was too concerned with my own dignity. 542 00:44:41,412 --> 00:44:44,842 Grovelling and compliments were the order of the day, 543 00:44:44,892 --> 00:44:48,962 and I made the mistake of trying to teach them their business. 544 00:44:49,012 --> 00:44:51,082 A schoolboy error... 545 00:44:52,572 --> 00:44:55,112 .. and Jim paid dearly for it. 546 00:44:59,652 --> 00:45:01,052 Demelza? 547 00:45:04,932 --> 00:45:07,002 What are you wearing? 548 00:45:09,772 --> 00:45:12,962 I found it, sir, in one of the chests in the library. 549 00:45:13,012 --> 00:45:16,002 You dare to go rifling through those things? 550 00:45:16,052 --> 00:45:19,042 I'm... I'm sorry, sir. 'Ee never told me I shouldn't look. 551 00:45:19,092 --> 00:45:21,242 Surely that was obvious? 552 00:45:21,292 --> 00:45:23,122 You're employed as a maid. 553 00:45:23,172 --> 00:45:24,962 ~ I know, sir. ~ And you've been a good one. 554 00:45:25,012 --> 00:45:27,042 And for that you're allowed certain liberties. 555 00:45:27,092 --> 00:45:29,202 But dressing up in fine clothes is not one of them. 556 00:45:29,252 --> 00:45:32,402 ~ I meant no 'arm, sir. It was just rottin' away in that ol' box. ~ Take it off. 557 00:45:32,452 --> 00:45:35,532 ~ I thought 'ee might let me wear it some... ~ Take it off now! 558 00:45:37,972 --> 00:45:40,042 If you don't take it off this minute, 559 00:45:40,092 --> 00:45:43,992 you can pack your things and go back to your father! 560 00:45:46,732 --> 00:45:48,722 ~ SHE CRIES ~ Demelza. 561 00:45:48,772 --> 00:45:52,852 Enough! Enough now. I shouldn't have spoken so harshly. 562 00:45:53,852 --> 00:45:56,052 Don't take it to heart. 563 00:45:56,692 --> 00:45:59,732 It's been a hellish day and I'm not myself. 564 00:46:22,212 --> 00:46:23,602 What is it? What've I done? 565 00:46:23,652 --> 00:46:25,522 I didn't take you from your father for this. 566 00:46:25,572 --> 00:46:27,202 What do it matter what you took me for? 567 00:46:27,252 --> 00:46:30,052 ~ Go to bed. ~ Sir... ~ Go to bed, now. 568 00:47:15,132 --> 00:47:17,212 KNOCK ON DOOR 569 00:47:22,772 --> 00:47:24,372 What is it? 570 00:47:37,772 --> 00:47:39,372 The dress... 571 00:47:42,012 --> 00:47:44,552 .. it unfastens down the back. 572 00:48:25,692 --> 00:48:28,292 You know what people say of us. 573 00:48:28,652 --> 00:48:29,852 Yes. 574 00:48:32,732 --> 00:48:35,002 If we behave like this... 575 00:48:36,372 --> 00:48:38,372 .. it will be true. 576 00:48:41,012 --> 00:48:43,082 Then let it be true. 577 00:49:35,532 --> 00:49:37,532 DOOR HANDLE JANGLES 578 00:50:21,932 --> 00:50:24,252 HARP MUSIC 579 00:50:27,932 --> 00:50:29,732 Where's Francis? 580 00:50:31,092 --> 00:50:33,202 He did not come home last night. 581 00:50:33,252 --> 00:50:37,122 ~ He'll have stayed in town with George. ~ That upstart? 582 00:50:37,172 --> 00:50:38,962 Has he been going to the mine? 583 00:50:39,012 --> 00:50:41,162 I'm sure he has. 584 00:50:41,212 --> 00:50:42,762 Elizabeth, 585 00:50:42,812 --> 00:50:46,562 is he attending to his duties? 586 00:50:46,612 --> 00:50:48,682 Of course he is, sir. 587 00:50:52,332 --> 00:50:53,482 Where's Demelza? 588 00:50:53,532 --> 00:50:55,002 Ain't seen her. 589 00:50:55,052 --> 00:50:57,962 When she appears, tell her to start on the barley field. 590 00:50:58,012 --> 00:50:59,642 You and I will set to with the hay. 591 00:50:59,692 --> 00:51:00,802 Aye, sir. 592 00:51:00,852 --> 00:51:02,322 I, sir?! 593 00:51:02,372 --> 00:51:03,962 You, sir. 594 00:51:04,012 --> 00:51:05,802 Without Jim to cover your idleness, 595 00:51:05,852 --> 00:51:08,972 you may be forced to break a sweat occasionally. 596 00:51:15,132 --> 00:51:16,932 It isn't right. 597 00:51:31,332 --> 00:51:35,532 They be sayin' that Jim Carter won't last five minutes in Bodmin Gaol. 598 00:51:37,292 --> 00:51:40,292 If fever don't get him, starvation will. 599 00:51:41,292 --> 00:51:45,762 Still, if someone we know hadn't spoke up for him, 600 00:51:45,812 --> 00:51:49,612 he'd be on his way to seven years' transportation. 601 00:52:38,412 --> 00:52:40,482 An unexpected pleasure. 602 00:52:40,532 --> 00:52:43,072 I was passing this way and... 603 00:52:46,132 --> 00:52:49,132 I was sorry to hear about your farm boy. 604 00:52:49,812 --> 00:52:52,812 Reverend Halse plays cards with the Warleggans. 605 00:52:53,852 --> 00:52:54,882 And? 606 00:52:54,932 --> 00:52:58,362 Perhaps if you'd approached George, things could have been arranged. 607 00:52:58,412 --> 00:53:00,562 Is that how justice works? 608 00:53:00,612 --> 00:53:02,752 We both know it, Ross. 609 00:53:05,772 --> 00:53:07,972 How's Geoffrey Charles? 610 00:53:08,572 --> 00:53:10,522 He's my joy. 611 00:53:10,572 --> 00:53:11,972 Our joy. 612 00:53:13,172 --> 00:53:16,122 I heard blasting as I came by Wheal Leisure. 613 00:53:16,172 --> 00:53:18,372 Have you hit ironstone? 614 00:53:19,052 --> 00:53:21,252 This is a new interest! 615 00:53:21,692 --> 00:53:23,042 Francis thinks it's unladylike 616 00:53:23,092 --> 00:53:27,082 but how else can I understand the business on which our fortunes, 617 00:53:27,132 --> 00:53:29,162 and those of our tenants, depend? 618 00:53:29,212 --> 00:53:31,522 You always had an enquiring mind. 619 00:53:31,572 --> 00:53:33,802 Marriage discourages such a thing. 620 00:53:33,852 --> 00:53:35,442 Always? 621 00:53:35,492 --> 00:53:38,292 Perhaps it depends on the partners. 622 00:53:39,612 --> 00:53:41,932 DOOR OPENS 623 00:53:48,132 --> 00:53:50,602 Beg your pardon, sir, ma'am. 624 00:53:53,892 --> 00:53:55,202 Can I get you anything, ma'am? 625 00:53:55,252 --> 00:53:57,082 Prudie served us. 626 00:53:57,132 --> 00:53:58,722 Her arm seems recovered. 627 00:53:58,772 --> 00:54:00,242 Yes, sir. 628 00:54:04,052 --> 00:54:06,962 I'll just see to these flowers. 629 00:54:07,012 --> 00:54:09,082 They're very pretty. 630 00:54:11,372 --> 00:54:13,442 Would you like them? 631 00:54:13,772 --> 00:54:15,162 Oh! 632 00:54:15,212 --> 00:54:18,522 Thank you, but I'm afraid they won't last. 633 00:54:18,572 --> 00:54:21,042 See, they're fading already. 634 00:54:22,212 --> 00:54:24,552 Cornflowers are like that. 635 00:54:37,012 --> 00:54:38,562 I must go. 636 00:54:38,612 --> 00:54:40,482 I'll see you out. 637 00:55:41,452 --> 00:55:42,852 Demelza? 638 00:55:48,372 --> 00:55:49,482 Where's Demelza? 639 00:55:49,532 --> 00:55:51,642 Last I seen her, she were headin' towards Sawle 640 00:55:51,692 --> 00:55:54,632 wi' that blatherin' dog at her heels. 641 00:56:03,412 --> 00:56:05,682 I engaged you for two years. 642 00:56:05,732 --> 00:56:08,082 What do you mean by running away? 643 00:56:08,132 --> 00:56:10,722 ~ Sir, I... ~ Haven't you been well treated? 644 00:56:10,772 --> 00:56:14,482 Aren't you grown used to the house, and your tasks... 645 00:56:14,532 --> 00:56:16,122 and my moods? 646 00:56:16,172 --> 00:56:18,762 ~ Yes, sir, but... ~ Do you not give me what I want before I even ask? 647 00:56:18,812 --> 00:56:20,362 Yes, sir, but I... 648 00:56:20,412 --> 00:56:22,162 I thought, after what happened... 649 00:56:22,212 --> 00:56:25,602 You thought you would no longer be my servant. 650 00:56:25,652 --> 00:56:27,722 Not from choice, sir. 651 00:56:30,732 --> 00:56:32,242 You're right. 652 00:56:32,292 --> 00:56:34,962 You CAN no longer be my servant. 653 00:56:38,812 --> 00:56:40,802 Dearly beloved, 654 00:56:40,852 --> 00:56:43,442 we are gathered together here in the sight of God, 655 00:56:43,492 --> 00:56:47,442 to join together this man and this woman 656 00:56:47,492 --> 00:56:49,492 in holy matrimony. 657 00:56:50,772 --> 00:56:52,722 Ross Vennor Poldark, 658 00:56:52,772 --> 00:56:55,932 do you take this woman to be your lawful wedded wife? 659 00:57:02,892 --> 00:57:04,002 He's done it now! 660 00:57:04,052 --> 00:57:06,362 Could have had his pick, any number of eligible girls. 661 00:57:06,412 --> 00:57:08,402 Instead of which he marries his serving wench. 662 00:57:08,452 --> 00:57:10,802 Young girls these days have such ideas - 663 00:57:10,852 --> 00:57:12,802 always trying to rise above their station! 664 00:57:12,852 --> 00:57:14,162 How long till we strike copper? 665 00:57:14,212 --> 00:57:15,522 Could be months. 666 00:57:15,572 --> 00:57:18,002 Doors which were open will be slammed in his face. 667 00:57:18,052 --> 00:57:20,602 Am I prepared to trust him with more of my capital? 668 00:57:20,652 --> 00:57:22,002 His ventures will fail. 669 00:57:22,052 --> 00:57:23,962 We can last till the week before Christmas. 670 00:57:24,012 --> 00:57:25,242 "Ross Poldark" 671 00:57:25,292 --> 00:57:27,842 "too much of a risk for the prudent investor"? 672 00:57:27,892 --> 00:57:31,002 And you can enjoy the sight of him in the gutter, along with his slut. 673 00:57:31,052 --> 00:57:32,892 Ross'll be sorry he ever wed me.