1 00:00:44,400 --> 00:00:45,959 (Bell chimes) 2 00:00:46,120 --> 00:00:48,589 (Distant chatter) 3 00:00:49,640 --> 00:00:51,119 (Chatter) 4 00:00:59,480 --> 00:01:01,039 ROSS: October 5th. 5 00:01:01,200 --> 00:01:04,431 My dearest Demelza, though I must confess to some trepidation 6 00:01:04,600 --> 00:01:06,591 at my first foray into the House of Commons, 7 00:01:06,760 --> 00:01:09,593 I am resolved to begin what I came here to do. 8 00:01:09,760 --> 00:01:11,558 (Murmur of conversation) 9 00:01:22,080 --> 00:01:23,832 DEMELZA: November 20th. 10 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:28,995 My dearest Ross, today we ploughed the long field and brought in the last of the apples. 11 00:01:30,240 --> 00:01:32,436 - (Raised voices) SPEAKER: Order, gentlemen! 12 00:01:32,600 --> 00:01:35,592 ROSS: There are, Mr Speaker... - Order! Order! 13 00:01:35,760 --> 00:01:42,518 There are, in England, 160 crimes for which a man may be hanged. 14 00:01:42,680 --> 00:01:45,115 - (Shouting and clamouring) - Order! 15 00:01:47,680 --> 00:01:49,353 DEMELZA: January 27th. 16 00:01:49,520 --> 00:01:50,874 My dearest Ross, 17 00:01:51,040 --> 00:01:54,715 Christmas is already behind us, yet the harsh winter persists 18 00:01:54,880 --> 00:01:58,953 and all of us at home, and at the mine, eagerly await your return. 19 00:02:00,400 --> 00:02:01,993 ROSS: March 3rd. 20 00:02:02,160 --> 00:02:03,753 My dearest Demelza, 21 00:02:03,920 --> 00:02:08,756 the contentious anti-slavery debate rages on, keeping me here to add my support. 22 00:02:08,920 --> 00:02:10,513 In my continued absence, 23 00:02:10,680 --> 00:02:13,957 I know I can rely on you to manage affairs at home a little longer. 24 00:02:14,800 --> 00:02:18,680 Gentlemen, much as I commend the bill proposed 25 00:02:18,840 --> 00:02:20,990 by my Right Honourable friend Mr Wilberforce, 26 00:02:21,160 --> 00:02:26,792 and suggest that arguments in favour of slavery are abominable... 27 00:02:26,960 --> 00:02:31,158 - (Cries of dissent) - ..l submit that there is suffering and injustice 28 00:02:31,320 --> 00:02:35,757 closer to home which also requires our attention. 29 00:02:36,560 --> 00:02:43,079 Children employed in the mills of the North are dying in their thousands of overwork! 30 00:02:43,240 --> 00:02:45,629 Order! Order! Order! 31 00:02:45,800 --> 00:02:48,519 Where is our compassion for these slaves? 32 00:02:48,680 --> 00:02:51,593 - (Angry shouting) - Order! Order! 33 00:02:53,240 --> 00:02:55,231 The House will come to order! 34 00:03:20,680 --> 00:03:23,479 - Good day, Rosina. - Good day, Mistress. 35 00:03:24,200 --> 00:03:25,952 Good day, Master Drake. 36 00:03:35,880 --> 00:03:38,110 What did Cap'n Ross say in his letter? 37 00:03:39,400 --> 00:03:43,189 Oh, just that he misses us very much and will return as soon as he can. 38 00:03:47,000 --> 00:03:48,991 Come on, then, you two. 39 00:03:52,280 --> 00:03:54,749 VERITY: It's so lovely to be at Trenwith again. 40 00:03:54,920 --> 00:03:57,514 ELIZABETH: My dear, this was your home before it was ours. 41 00:03:57,680 --> 00:04:01,196 You must visit whenever you choose. Mustn't she, George? 42 00:04:02,360 --> 00:04:05,432 Elizabeth will be glad of your company while I'm away in London. 43 00:04:06,680 --> 00:04:09,877 And if you'll excuse me, I must prepare for my departure. 44 00:04:11,440 --> 00:04:13,556 - Will you visit Nampara? - Oh, yes. 45 00:04:13,720 --> 00:04:16,519 I'm so seldom here, I must make the most of my time. 46 00:04:17,320 --> 00:04:19,630 Of course, not all the family are in residence. 47 00:04:19,800 --> 00:04:21,279 No. 48 00:04:24,040 --> 00:04:26,316 I imagine George misses Westminster. 49 00:04:27,160 --> 00:04:30,551 - And has every intention of returning. - By challenging Ross? 50 00:04:31,440 --> 00:04:33,716 I believe he means to try a different approach. 51 00:04:49,240 --> 00:04:54,110 Marshmallow root, brewed with cooled water, thrice daily while the throat is raw. 52 00:04:54,280 --> 00:04:56,920 And might I suggest a reduced consumption of rum? 53 00:04:57,520 --> 00:05:00,239 Feel free to suggest all you like! 54 00:05:00,880 --> 00:05:04,111 (Clears throat) Do we hear aught from his Lordship, 55 00:05:04,280 --> 00:05:06,157 the Honourable Member for Truro? 56 00:05:06,320 --> 00:05:09,438 Or be he now too grand for the likes 0' we? 57 00:05:09,600 --> 00:05:11,557 Why not ask his Lordship's wife? 58 00:05:15,840 --> 00:05:18,275 - Good day to you, sir. How's your wife? - She's well. 59 00:05:18,440 --> 00:05:19,919 Good. 60 00:05:20,880 --> 00:05:22,393 Tholly. Mrs Crocker. 61 00:05:23,040 --> 00:05:25,236 Come on, then, my handsome-looking lass. 62 00:05:26,080 --> 00:05:27,559 - (He chuckles) - Ohh! 63 00:05:29,400 --> 00:05:31,277 Dr Enys, have you escaped? 64 00:05:31,440 --> 00:05:34,512 - And Mrs Enys so near her time? - She's still refusing to rest 65 00:05:34,680 --> 00:05:38,560 and proceeding as if nothing is happening and nothing will change. 66 00:05:39,280 --> 00:05:41,271 Well, Captain, anything to report? 67 00:05:42,080 --> 00:05:44,071 There is, ma'am. 68 00:05:45,000 --> 00:05:46,354 And not good. 69 00:05:48,600 --> 00:05:51,399 The champion lode's wearing unexpected thin. 70 00:05:52,240 --> 00:05:57,314 It looked safe for nigh on five or more years, but now, if it peter out as we think it will... 71 00:05:57,480 --> 00:05:59,551 We might have to close within months. 72 00:06:03,400 --> 00:06:05,516 I think I must write to Ross. 73 00:06:08,840 --> 00:06:11,434 But what can he do? And at such a distance? 74 00:06:11,600 --> 00:06:13,796 With greater matters than we to busy hisself. 75 00:06:13,960 --> 00:06:15,234 I'll write to him. 76 00:06:35,920 --> 00:06:37,593 (Crowd gasps) 77 00:06:55,600 --> 00:06:57,591 - Ooh! - (Ribald laughter) 78 00:07:00,840 --> 00:07:02,433 (Crowd gasps and claps) 79 00:07:03,240 --> 00:07:05,231 (Fireworks fizzing) 80 00:07:10,040 --> 00:07:12,031 (Cheering and clapping) 81 00:07:16,080 --> 00:07:18,640 - Uncle Ross! - Geoffrey Charles. 82 00:07:19,480 --> 00:07:22,074 I hear you're quite the célébrité in Westminster. 83 00:07:22,240 --> 00:07:25,153 On the contrary, I think I'm seen as a thoroughgoing nuisance. 84 00:07:25,320 --> 00:07:27,038 Papa would have enjoyed your speech. 85 00:07:27,200 --> 00:07:29,316 Your father would have graced the House 86 00:07:29,480 --> 00:07:32,438 with more dignity and less notoriety than I can muster. 87 00:07:34,520 --> 00:07:36,511 A toast, then. 88 00:07:37,840 --> 00:07:40,514 - To Francis Poldark! - And his son. 89 00:07:43,000 --> 00:07:44,991 (Woman laughs nearby) 90 00:07:49,720 --> 00:07:51,916 Fame has its rewards. 91 00:07:54,080 --> 00:07:56,117 ROSS: May I offer you some refreshment? 92 00:07:59,840 --> 00:08:03,117 Oh, but we thought to offer you some, my Lord. 93 00:08:14,040 --> 00:08:16,031 Another time, perhaps? 94 00:08:18,160 --> 00:08:19,719 Pity. 95 00:08:50,600 --> 00:08:52,591 (Bell tolling) 96 00:08:54,520 --> 00:08:56,033 Poldark. 97 00:08:56,720 --> 00:09:00,509 The drawbacks of being a Cornish MP who actually lives in Cornwall. 98 00:09:00,680 --> 00:09:03,354 One cannot simply dash home when the need arises. 99 00:09:03,520 --> 00:09:05,591 - I take it the need has arisen? - Yes. 100 00:09:06,680 --> 00:09:11,800 Matters of state can sometimes be a useful distraction if one is so inclined. 101 00:09:14,720 --> 00:09:15,915 My nephew. 102 00:09:17,080 --> 00:09:18,150 Yes? 103 00:09:19,040 --> 00:09:22,635 Has been very much in my thoughts. He would have served his constituency well. 104 00:09:22,800 --> 00:09:26,430 And would have urged you not to serve it at the expense of your wife and family. 105 00:09:35,000 --> 00:09:36,991 WAITER: Your table, sir. 106 00:09:42,280 --> 00:09:45,875 Captain Monk Adderley, Right Honourable Member for Bishop's Castle - 107 00:09:46,520 --> 00:09:49,478 a place I've never seen, nor ever intend to. 108 00:09:52,880 --> 00:09:54,439 How may I assist you? 109 00:10:20,720 --> 00:10:23,030 (Birdsong and distant laughter) 110 00:10:23,800 --> 00:10:25,359 And how has it been without Ross? 111 00:10:25,520 --> 00:10:27,875 Ross? Ross? Do we know any Ross? 112 00:10:28,040 --> 00:10:29,314 (Laughter) 113 00:10:29,480 --> 00:10:31,357 - (Dog barks) " Ooh! 114 00:10:31,520 --> 00:10:33,511 CHILD: He's coming! - (Laughter) 115 00:10:34,400 --> 00:10:36,391 I think I must be in hell! 116 00:10:37,120 --> 00:10:38,599 (Winces) 117 00:10:39,880 --> 00:10:42,633 Not yet, my dear, but you very soon will be. 118 00:10:42,800 --> 00:10:44,199 Caroline? 119 00:10:44,360 --> 00:10:45,919 The carriage? 120 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:50,116 LADY WHITWORTH: Where is my grandson? 121 00:10:51,960 --> 00:10:53,075 (Door opens) 122 00:10:56,640 --> 00:11:00,395 Good heavens, why is that child playing when he could be learning his numbers? 123 00:11:00,560 --> 00:11:04,474 He is a Whitworth. Great things are required of him. 124 00:11:07,920 --> 00:11:09,479 Where is my son? 125 00:11:09,640 --> 00:11:11,517 (Horses' hooves clomping) 126 00:11:16,360 --> 00:11:18,237 Ha! Poldark! 127 00:11:18,400 --> 00:11:19,799 How was Westminster? 128 00:11:19,960 --> 00:11:23,794 Abolition of slavery, Catholic Emancipation and all that nonsense? 129 00:11:24,800 --> 00:11:29,431 Why have you not engaged a governess? No matter. I shall find a suitable person. 130 00:11:29,600 --> 00:11:33,070 It is never too soon to shape impressionable young minds. 131 00:11:33,840 --> 00:11:35,239 He's barely two years old. 132 00:11:35,400 --> 00:11:39,758 And you are a child... and have no notion of how the world works. 133 00:11:41,040 --> 00:11:43,316 Tell my son I will arrange everything. 134 00:11:47,040 --> 00:11:50,874 By the by, perhaps you could use your good offices on my behalf? 135 00:11:51,600 --> 00:11:53,273 I'm seeking the living of Luxulyan. 136 00:11:53,440 --> 00:11:55,317 You already have two livings. 137 00:11:55,480 --> 00:11:59,792 Ah, but they're miserably poor and not at all befitting a man of my station. 138 00:11:59,960 --> 00:12:03,112 And, in return, I might do you a favour. 139 00:12:03,280 --> 00:12:08,673 My uncle, Conan Godolphin, is a personal friend of the Prince of Wales. 140 00:12:08,840 --> 00:12:13,152 Your curate-in-charge at St Sawle, Reverend Odgers, 141 00:12:13,320 --> 00:12:18,520 is a hard-working father of six who earns £45 a year. 142 00:12:18,680 --> 00:12:20,159 An enormous sum! 143 00:12:20,320 --> 00:12:22,231 I cannot conceit how he spends it all. 144 00:12:22,400 --> 00:12:26,951 I could be willing to intercede on your behalf if you increase Odgers' stipend to £100 a year. 145 00:12:27,120 --> 00:12:31,239 Good God! Do you realise the total stipend from Sawle is only £200? 146 00:12:31,400 --> 00:12:33,835 Why would I pay half to an uneducated curate? 147 00:12:34,440 --> 00:12:36,238 Because he does all the work. 148 00:12:39,720 --> 00:12:40,869 (Heavy thud) 149 00:12:41,040 --> 00:12:44,396 This is not one of our native plants. How came you by it? 150 00:12:45,720 --> 00:12:50,078 'Tis a magnolia. It was given by a friend - a Lieutenant Armitage. 151 00:12:50,240 --> 00:12:52,311 Oh, Ross's friend who sadly died? 152 00:12:53,920 --> 00:12:55,911 Yes. Sadly, he. 153 00:12:59,360 --> 00:13:01,351 Trenwith is very grand these days. 154 00:13:03,400 --> 00:13:05,152 Of course, you never go there now. 155 00:13:05,320 --> 00:13:06,833 Were you pleased with Lisbon? 156 00:13:07,880 --> 00:13:11,999 And the connection will not be improved by Ross taking George's seat. 157 00:13:12,160 --> 00:13:13,958 How long do you remain in Cornwall? 158 00:13:14,120 --> 00:13:16,270 I see this is a forbidden subject. 159 00:13:17,000 --> 00:13:19,879 Have you met Rosina? This is my cousin, Verity. 160 00:13:20,040 --> 00:13:21,269 Good day to 'ee, ma'am. 161 00:13:21,440 --> 00:13:24,080 I've asked Rosina to make caps and bonnets for the children. 162 00:13:24,240 --> 00:13:26,629 I hope to have 'em ready Sunday. Shall I bring 'em over? 163 00:13:26,800 --> 00:13:28,791 That'd be most convenient. 164 00:13:30,440 --> 00:13:32,113 Amiable girl. 165 00:13:32,760 --> 00:13:34,751 And my brother Drake still unwed. 166 00:13:35,480 --> 00:13:37,756 I would've thought, after your experience with me, 167 00:13:37,920 --> 00:13:39,672 you'd have had your fill of match-making. 168 00:13:39,840 --> 00:13:42,195 Not at all! See how well that worked out. 169 00:13:42,360 --> 00:13:44,033 (Verity chuckles) 170 00:13:44,760 --> 00:13:47,559 MONK ADDERLEY: You did well to secure this property. 171 00:13:47,720 --> 00:13:48,790 GEORGE: Thank you. 172 00:13:48,960 --> 00:13:52,476 - Your wife is a Chynoweth. - One of Cornwall's oldest families. 173 00:13:54,040 --> 00:13:55,917 I myself am a commoner, 174 00:13:56,080 --> 00:14:00,074 who by dint of my own ingenuity have risen to the verge of aristocracy. 175 00:14:01,160 --> 00:14:05,199 I need to know I'm dealing with a man who is equally serious about his own ascent. 176 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,593 He is. You are. 177 00:14:11,120 --> 00:14:14,238 For, as you know, it is not what one knows... 178 00:14:16,880 --> 00:14:22,273 However...any such introductions would come at a price. 179 00:14:23,040 --> 00:14:25,236 Which I am fully prepared to meet. 180 00:14:26,840 --> 00:14:30,196 And I applaud your desire for a speedy return to the House. 181 00:14:32,600 --> 00:14:36,070 But perhaps you've had enough of seeking a patron. 182 00:14:37,800 --> 00:14:41,316 Perhaps you'd prefer to be a patron...yourself. 183 00:15:11,880 --> 00:15:13,678 You look... 184 00:15:16,280 --> 00:15:17,918 ...thinner. 185 00:15:18,080 --> 00:15:19,991 Perhaps I've been pining for my husband. 186 00:15:20,160 --> 00:15:21,798 (Ross chuckles) 187 00:15:23,240 --> 00:15:26,471 So...what have you been up to? 188 00:15:31,000 --> 00:15:33,799 Well, seeing to your mine, to your farm, 189 00:15:33,960 --> 00:15:36,110 your household, your children. 190 00:15:37,640 --> 00:15:39,199 That's what I've been "up to". 191 00:15:44,440 --> 00:15:47,353 All the way home... I wondered how this would be. 192 00:15:50,600 --> 00:15:52,591 Would there be anger, jealousy? 193 00:15:54,240 --> 00:15:55,958 Would we ever laugh again... 194 00:15:58,120 --> 00:15:59,838 ...like we used to? 195 00:16:03,160 --> 00:16:05,151 I don't know, Ross. 196 00:16:06,400 --> 00:16:07,879 Will we? 197 00:16:26,480 --> 00:16:28,357 Get down, boy. 198 00:16:30,760 --> 00:16:32,797 There we go. 199 00:16:32,960 --> 00:16:34,394 Mm. 200 00:16:34,560 --> 00:16:36,471 Lay another place for supper. 201 00:16:36,640 --> 00:16:38,631 - Why, '00 be comin'? - (Footsteps) 202 00:16:38,800 --> 00:16:40,279 I am. 203 00:16:40,440 --> 00:16:42,590 - Oh, Lord save us! - (Children clamour) 204 00:16:42,760 --> 00:16:44,751 Oh, Master Ross! 205 00:16:51,240 --> 00:16:53,231 (Water dripping) 206 00:17:17,200 --> 00:17:18,793 What an odious journey! 207 00:17:18,960 --> 00:17:23,113 Obliged to share a coach with that impudent squireen Ross Poldark! 208 00:17:24,160 --> 00:17:25,958 - Lady Whitworth called. - Mama? 209 00:17:26,120 --> 00:17:27,918 Did I miss her? 210 00:17:28,680 --> 00:17:31,559 Did she mention a governess for John Conan? 211 00:17:31,720 --> 00:17:35,190 - I think it an excellent idea. - Osborne, he is an infant! 212 00:17:35,360 --> 00:17:37,636 And I'm perfectly capable of caring for him myself. 213 00:17:37,800 --> 00:17:39,473 I think not. 214 00:17:39,640 --> 00:17:42,393 Recollect how you made threats against his life. 215 00:17:42,560 --> 00:17:44,915 You know very well why. 216 00:17:47,120 --> 00:17:49,396 Seeking to deny me my conjugal rights, 217 00:17:49,560 --> 00:17:53,952 your fevered imagination conjured up some fantastical tale about your sister, 218 00:17:54,120 --> 00:17:56,714 whom I loathe and detest with every ounce of... 219 00:18:05,480 --> 00:18:08,632 ROWELLA: Dear Vicar, when I left your house to marry Arthur, 220 00:18:08,800 --> 00:18:11,394 I inadvertently carried away some books of yours. 221 00:18:11,560 --> 00:18:15,076 Could I ask you, at your convenience, to call and collect them? 222 00:18:16,320 --> 00:18:21,838 Arthur is at the library until five each day... but I am always at home in the afternoons... 223 00:18:29,360 --> 00:18:33,433 Old Nat Pearce - my attorney - riddled with gout. 224 00:18:34,040 --> 00:18:37,749 - Will I come and pray with him? - I'm sure you'll be a comfort. 225 00:18:42,720 --> 00:18:45,155 - (She gasps for breath) - (Baby cries) 226 00:18:46,720 --> 00:18:49,712 Good Lord, Dr Enys, has it started already? 227 00:18:49,880 --> 00:18:51,279 Yes! 228 00:18:51,960 --> 00:18:53,951 She...has started already. 229 00:18:54,640 --> 00:18:56,199 Is she as ugly as we feared? 230 00:18:56,360 --> 00:18:59,910 Quite possibly the most perfect creature I've ever seen. 231 00:19:01,280 --> 00:19:03,157 Does she have blue eyes? 232 00:19:03,320 --> 00:19:05,436 All babies have blue eyes. 233 00:19:05,600 --> 00:19:08,718 - Like her father? - I'm afraid so. 234 00:19:16,120 --> 00:19:19,033 Then I suppose I must learn to tolerate her. 235 00:19:19,200 --> 00:19:20,998 What shall we call you? 236 00:19:22,040 --> 00:19:25,795 Miss Sarah Caroline Enys. 237 00:19:37,440 --> 00:19:39,431 (Knock at door) 238 00:19:43,880 --> 00:19:47,953 Notwithstanding your generosity in enabling Arthur and I to marry, 239 00:19:48,120 --> 00:19:50,794 I'm afraid we do still struggle to make ends meet. 240 00:19:51,720 --> 00:19:55,918 If only there was something I could do to augment our meagre income. 241 00:19:57,520 --> 00:20:01,195 Something I could...turn my hand to. 242 00:20:05,920 --> 00:20:07,354 (He gulPs) 243 00:20:14,440 --> 00:20:15,953 How is Captain Blamey? 244 00:20:16,120 --> 00:20:19,272 Well. I thank you. He sends his regards. 245 00:20:21,200 --> 00:20:23,714 That's kind of him...considering. 246 00:20:25,280 --> 00:20:27,271 Andrew is not a vengeful man. 247 00:20:28,440 --> 00:20:30,431 But in matters of the heart, 248 00:20:30,600 --> 00:20:34,389 he does not hold with interference from those who think they know better. 249 00:20:35,440 --> 00:20:36,999 Myself... 250 00:20:37,160 --> 00:20:39,595 in your case...and Morwenna's? 251 00:20:41,480 --> 00:20:44,154 Ray Penvenen in Caroline's? 252 00:20:45,800 --> 00:20:48,394 And your mother in yours? 253 00:20:51,720 --> 00:20:56,476 How different might so many lives have been... without such interference? 254 00:20:59,120 --> 00:21:03,990 Let us vow, in future, to let nature take its course. 255 00:21:05,120 --> 00:21:06,235 Agreed. 256 00:21:29,400 --> 00:21:31,391 We seem like strangers now. 257 00:21:33,320 --> 00:21:35,436 We were strangers before I left. 258 00:21:37,440 --> 00:21:39,431 And not of my... 259 00:21:40,320 --> 00:21:42,311 uDoingm? 260 00:21:43,160 --> 00:21:45,071 But of mine? 261 00:21:48,480 --> 00:21:51,279 And that's what you've been thinking all this time, 262 00:21:51,440 --> 00:21:53,511 that I've been grieving for Hugh? 263 00:21:55,520 --> 00:21:56,919 Have you not? 264 00:21:57,720 --> 00:22:00,439 'Tis all past, Ross. Done with. 265 00:22:02,120 --> 00:22:05,476 But you left for London, so I'd no chance to tell you so. 266 00:22:06,600 --> 00:22:07,999 Then you kept away. 267 00:22:08,160 --> 00:22:10,913 It seemed easier to fight a shade from afar. 268 00:22:13,560 --> 00:22:16,120 And all these months - the distance... 269 00:22:17,600 --> 00:22:19,318 ...the mistrust... 270 00:22:32,080 --> 00:22:34,117 I think you no longer know me, Ross. 271 00:22:35,080 --> 00:22:37,196 Perhaps we no longer know each other. 272 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,798 (Birdsong) 273 00:23:16,800 --> 00:23:18,598 Tell me of London. 274 00:23:19,480 --> 00:23:23,155 Loud...and hectic. 275 00:23:24,120 --> 00:23:25,918 And your life there? 276 00:23:26,440 --> 00:23:28,954 Pampered and decadent. 277 00:23:29,120 --> 00:23:30,269 (Exhales) 278 00:23:30,440 --> 00:23:35,071 - See how soft and fat I've become? - (Chuckles) On the contrary! 279 00:23:42,680 --> 00:23:44,353 Where are you going? 280 00:23:44,520 --> 00:23:46,511 To prove to myself how unfit I am. 281 00:23:54,080 --> 00:23:55,753 (Waves crashing) 282 00:24:09,120 --> 00:24:10,554 Dwight? 283 00:24:19,080 --> 00:24:20,957 DWIGHT: This is intolerable! 284 00:24:21,600 --> 00:24:24,353 Can a man not have an ocean to himself now and then? 285 00:24:24,520 --> 00:24:25,840 Is this your custom now? 286 00:24:26,480 --> 00:24:28,437 Only on days when I become a father! 287 00:24:33,240 --> 00:24:35,038 That's tremendous! 288 00:24:36,160 --> 00:24:38,549 - Son or daughter? - Sarah. 289 00:24:39,960 --> 00:24:41,234 And so it begins. 290 00:24:41,400 --> 00:24:43,391 Life's greatest adventure? 291 00:24:44,560 --> 00:24:46,437 I think you need a drink! 292 00:24:46,600 --> 00:24:48,591 (Both chuckle) 293 00:24:57,360 --> 00:24:58,759 Mm. 294 00:25:06,040 --> 00:25:07,917 I must be feeling my age. 295 00:25:08,080 --> 00:25:10,720 For the first time in my life, I feel the cold. 296 00:25:10,880 --> 00:25:12,598 How is Demelza? 297 00:25:13,320 --> 00:25:15,470 - Thawing. - (Chuckles) 298 00:25:15,640 --> 00:25:16,960 I'm relieved. 299 00:25:17,120 --> 00:25:19,919 I know there were difficult times before you left. 300 00:25:21,000 --> 00:25:22,991 Hopefully they're now behind us. 301 00:25:24,280 --> 00:25:26,271 (Low chatter) 302 00:25:29,800 --> 00:25:31,916 Widow Crocker's got hold of him. 303 00:25:32,600 --> 00:25:34,159 Zacky. Paul. 304 00:25:34,320 --> 00:25:36,311 - Thol. - Ahh! 305 00:25:38,920 --> 00:25:40,319 Cap n. 306 00:25:44,760 --> 00:25:46,319 Good day to you, sir. 307 00:25:46,480 --> 00:25:48,232 Good day. 308 00:25:48,400 --> 00:25:50,437 (Tholly chuckles) 309 00:25:50,600 --> 00:25:53,718 The Right Honourable Cap'n-ness. 310 00:25:53,880 --> 00:25:57,316 Right, you'll be wishin' to go below, then. Paul, show Cap'n Ross the way. 311 00:25:57,480 --> 00:26:00,233 I think I know how to find my own mine. 312 00:26:09,200 --> 00:26:10,918 Come here. 313 00:26:14,160 --> 00:26:16,151 If things are as bad as Demelza says... 314 00:26:17,480 --> 00:26:19,357 ...we must make a plan. 315 00:26:19,520 --> 00:26:23,878 But will 'ee 'ave time for such a thing, now 'ee 'ave London matters to attend to? 316 00:26:24,040 --> 00:26:26,714 Ross, will you tell Demelza of Caroline? 317 00:26:30,160 --> 00:26:31,798 We have a daughter. 318 00:26:31,960 --> 00:26:34,190 Why, that is joyful news! 319 00:26:34,360 --> 00:26:35,839 - Thank you. - And Mrs Enys be well? 320 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,229 Most well, I thank you. 321 00:26:37,400 --> 00:26:40,631 - And does the little tacker have a name? - Sarah. Sarah Caroline. 322 00:26:40,800 --> 00:26:42,359 Why, that is so pretty. 323 00:26:42,520 --> 00:26:44,511 Mr Cardy has a new enterprise. 324 00:26:48,840 --> 00:26:50,513 You must rest, my friend. 325 00:26:50,680 --> 00:26:53,399 I will leave you to the able offices of Reverend Whitworth. 326 00:27:02,560 --> 00:27:06,190 "Repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." 327 00:27:07,000 --> 00:27:09,389 Hear now the comfortable words of St James: 328 00:27:10,200 --> 00:27:12,794 "Blessed is the man who has resisted temptation..." 329 00:27:12,960 --> 00:27:14,519 Ah... 330 00:27:14,680 --> 00:27:16,671 but that's just it, good sir. 331 00:27:17,600 --> 00:27:19,557 Ihaven1". 332 00:27:19,720 --> 00:27:21,597 Resisted... 333 00:27:21,760 --> 00:27:23,159 temptation. 334 00:27:23,320 --> 00:27:26,199 And is it the sins of your youth which now trouble you? 335 00:27:26,360 --> 00:27:29,318 No, sir...the sins of my age. 336 00:27:29,480 --> 00:27:33,599 Gluttony? Sloth? Cheating at whist? 337 00:27:33,760 --> 00:27:39,995 I have - in recent years - indulged in a little idle speculation. 338 00:27:40,560 --> 00:27:44,315 Investments in some of our burgeoning industries. 339 00:27:44,960 --> 00:27:46,792 Which, regrettably... 340 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:49,274 ...have failed. 341 00:27:49,440 --> 00:27:51,397 So you lost money. What of it? 342 00:27:52,600 --> 00:27:58,835 Only that...the money with which I speculated... was not my own. 343 00:28:05,680 --> 00:28:08,593 When I left for Westminster, the mine was in profit. 344 00:28:09,440 --> 00:28:12,239 The lode showed no sign of petering out. 345 00:28:12,400 --> 00:28:14,311 And we even considered taking on more men. 346 00:28:14,480 --> 00:28:16,153 'Twas a reasonable thought. 347 00:28:16,320 --> 00:28:18,994 - In the end, we decided against. - Which was fortunate. 348 00:28:19,160 --> 00:28:20,594 Since the lode began to fail. 349 00:28:20,760 --> 00:28:23,274 So...we have a choice: 350 00:28:24,720 --> 00:28:27,439 work the lode till it's exhausted... 351 00:28:28,080 --> 00:28:29,479 "OF... 352 00:28:30,160 --> 00:28:33,073 ...drive through to the old Wheal Maiden workings. 353 00:28:37,120 --> 00:28:41,273 Beggin' yer pardon - but what may seem simple to an outsider... 354 00:28:45,840 --> 00:28:49,231 Meanin' no disrespect- 'tis only we, bein' below all these months... 355 00:28:49,400 --> 00:28:52,836 - Seein' how the land lies... - As opposed to thee - bein' above grass. 356 00:28:53,000 --> 00:28:56,197 - An' far away in London. - Not that that be a bad thing. 357 00:28:56,360 --> 00:28:59,512 Nay, 'tis a comfort to know we 'ave 'ee to speak for we in Parliament... 358 00:28:59,680 --> 00:29:02,069 Do you think me out of touch with my own mine? 359 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,991 Like we said - no disrespect. 360 00:29:10,240 --> 00:29:11,799 No. 361 00:29:16,720 --> 00:29:18,597 Let's think on it... 362 00:29:18,760 --> 00:29:20,637 talk further. 363 00:29:29,960 --> 00:29:31,951 (Lively chatter) 364 00:29:37,600 --> 00:29:38,874 (Door opens) 365 00:29:39,040 --> 00:29:41,350 Ah, the venturer returns. 366 00:29:41,960 --> 00:29:47,956 Last year, because of a stupid and contrived agreement between two of our so-called nobility, 367 00:29:48,120 --> 00:29:50,634 - I lost my seat to Ross Poldark. - Mm. 368 00:29:50,800 --> 00:29:54,509 Unless we arrange to shoot him on the highway, I cannot now unseat him. 369 00:29:55,240 --> 00:29:57,834 But I see no reason to be excluded from the House. 370 00:29:58,000 --> 00:30:00,719 Nor need you be. Seats are for sale. 371 00:30:00,880 --> 00:30:02,279 So buy one. 372 00:30:02,440 --> 00:30:05,353 But who is willing to sell so soon after an election? 373 00:30:06,160 --> 00:30:07,594 Life is short. 374 00:30:07,760 --> 00:30:09,353 I don't wish to wait. 375 00:30:11,480 --> 00:30:13,517 I've decided to buy a borough. 376 00:30:13,680 --> 00:30:15,193 You're out of your mind! 377 00:30:15,360 --> 00:30:16,839 With a borough, I have control. 378 00:30:17,000 --> 00:30:20,516 When I own properties, I own voters. And I can dispense patronage. 379 00:30:20,680 --> 00:30:23,320 A useful appointment here, a profitable contract there. 380 00:30:23,480 --> 00:30:26,836 I would acquire influence of a hitherto unprecedented kind. 381 00:30:27,000 --> 00:30:29,799 Assuming you can find someone willing to sell. 382 00:30:29,960 --> 00:30:32,600 Which is where Monk Adderley comes in. 383 00:30:32,760 --> 00:30:34,637 At a price. 384 00:30:34,800 --> 00:30:37,633 Which I'm willing to pay for my own benefit. 385 00:30:37,800 --> 00:30:39,677 And that of my children. 386 00:30:39,840 --> 00:30:43,071 - Oh. ls Elizabeth... - No. 387 00:30:44,880 --> 00:30:46,791 But at some point, she will be. 388 00:30:50,960 --> 00:30:52,758 Mining folk are fickle. 389 00:30:52,920 --> 00:30:54,991 I had not thought so till now. 390 00:30:55,160 --> 00:30:58,471 Which makes me all the more appreciative of my other friends. 391 00:30:59,040 --> 00:31:01,873 One of mine is fading. Old Nat Pearce? 392 00:31:02,040 --> 00:31:03,758 Poor demented old fool. 393 00:31:03,920 --> 00:31:06,560 Reverend Whitworth is praying for him. 394 00:31:11,720 --> 00:31:15,600 Ah, Cousin George, I trust you had my note? 395 00:31:16,320 --> 00:31:18,914 I have just this instant returned from London. 396 00:31:20,520 --> 00:31:25,310 No matter. I was writing to inform you that the living of Luxulyan is vacant. 397 00:31:28,880 --> 00:31:32,077 - Had you not heard? - Is it likely that I would? 398 00:31:33,480 --> 00:31:36,996 Ah, but one must keep one's ear close to the ground. 399 00:31:37,160 --> 00:31:39,276 One never knows what one might pick up. 400 00:31:40,080 --> 00:31:43,994 Why, only today, I heard the most extraordinary news from old Nat Pearce, 401 00:31:44,160 --> 00:31:46,515 even now at death's door. 402 00:31:47,200 --> 00:31:49,157 What manner of news? 403 00:31:49,320 --> 00:31:55,236 The old fool has squandered funds, entrusted to him by his clients, on hopeless speculations. 404 00:31:57,400 --> 00:32:01,633 - Has he? - And these funds were deposited where? 405 00:32:01,800 --> 00:32:04,519 I believe at Pascoe's Bank. 406 00:32:09,480 --> 00:32:13,439 I will think further about the living of Luxulyan. 407 00:32:14,440 --> 00:32:17,000 - Pray let me have time to consider. - Of course. 408 00:32:17,160 --> 00:32:19,800 By all means. Mm-hm. 409 00:32:28,120 --> 00:32:30,839 Pascoe's Bank stands guarantor for all those funds. 410 00:32:31,000 --> 00:32:34,675 And Ross Poldark's entire capital is also lodged at Pascoe's Bank. 411 00:32:34,840 --> 00:32:41,234 So when Nat Pearce finally expires, the pressure which might be brought to bear... 412 00:32:42,360 --> 00:32:45,079 ...could kill two birds with one stone. 413 00:32:57,720 --> 00:32:59,233 Well, Ross! 414 00:33:00,120 --> 00:33:03,715 Is Cornwall not tedious after the heady bustle of London? 415 00:33:04,560 --> 00:33:07,598 Personally, I find it very much to my taste. 416 00:33:08,880 --> 00:33:11,520 - You? - Oh, it has its attractions. 417 00:33:12,560 --> 00:33:13,789 And its uses. 418 00:33:20,720 --> 00:33:22,631 Excuse me, sir, can I look at these? 419 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:28,674 It was no small feat to secure Adderley. 420 00:33:29,400 --> 00:33:32,119 But he is expert in these matters and I shall be guided by him. 421 00:33:32,280 --> 00:33:34,112 So what does he suggest? 422 00:33:34,280 --> 00:33:35,839 A gathering... 423 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:38,276 the like of which this house has never seen. 424 00:33:38,440 --> 00:33:40,317 Who would we invite? 425 00:33:40,480 --> 00:33:43,552 Guests from London - hand-picked for their usefulness. 426 00:33:43,720 --> 00:33:46,633 And a number of local worthies who have boroughs... 427 00:33:47,520 --> 00:33:49,909 ...and might be persuaded to part with them. 428 00:33:56,400 --> 00:33:59,074 Chibby, chibby, chibby, chibby, chibby, chibby! 429 00:33:59,240 --> 00:34:00,639 (Laughs) 430 00:34:00,800 --> 00:34:02,632 A cherub! 431 00:34:02,800 --> 00:34:04,552 Awesome one, 432 00:34:04,720 --> 00:34:06,552 which takes up so much of my time, 433 00:34:06,720 --> 00:34:10,031 forcing me to neglect more important matters such as horses and dogs. 434 00:34:10,200 --> 00:34:12,077 (Chuckling) 435 00:34:14,040 --> 00:34:17,396 Beg pardon, ma'am, I finished the caps for the children. I must be on my way. 436 00:34:17,560 --> 00:34:19,790 Oh! Well, Drake was just leaving. 437 00:34:19,960 --> 00:34:23,237 - Perhaps you'd walk Rosina as far as Sawle? - Oh, no, there be no need. 438 00:34:23,400 --> 00:34:26,836 I think 't'would be a kindness, with night drawin' in. 439 00:34:31,800 --> 00:34:33,313 We'll both go. 440 00:34:43,480 --> 00:34:46,438 A more blatant contrivance I've yet to see! 441 00:34:46,600 --> 00:34:49,479 Yet is it wrong? The life he wished was not for the takin'. 442 00:34:49,640 --> 00:34:53,395 - So may I not then help him choose another? - (Laughter) 443 00:34:54,920 --> 00:34:57,230 (Hammer striking metal) 444 00:34:58,160 --> 00:35:04,429 Every day, you rise early, you eat late, you scarce sleep. 445 00:35:04,600 --> 00:35:08,150 But to what end, brother? You've been stricken in love. 446 00:35:08,320 --> 00:35:11,039 But now I reckon - an' so do Sister- 447 00:35:11,920 --> 00:35:15,197 there be no better young woman than Rosina Hoblyn. 448 00:35:15,360 --> 00:35:17,397 Yeah, and Morwenna? 449 00:35:17,560 --> 00:35:20,359 Morwenna is wed to another and has a child. 450 00:35:21,800 --> 00:35:23,359 What more can 'ee do? 451 00:35:23,520 --> 00:35:25,193 She belong to Whitworth. 452 00:35:25,360 --> 00:35:27,510 What's done cannot be undone. 453 00:35:28,200 --> 00:35:29,599 Maybe not. 454 00:35:31,600 --> 00:35:34,479 But I can't think of another while Mon/venna lives. 455 00:35:36,200 --> 00:35:40,398 An' I'd not disrespect Rosina, to ask for her heart when I've none to give in return. 456 00:35:43,320 --> 00:35:45,596 Well... Oh, well, I promised her I'd try. 457 00:35:51,800 --> 00:35:53,279 Come here. 458 00:36:22,520 --> 00:36:24,909 ROSS: So, my reasoning is this: 459 00:36:25,080 --> 00:36:28,118 Wheal Maiden was never fully worked out. 460 00:36:29,280 --> 00:36:32,989 The old miners still talk of lodes left untouched since my father's day. 461 00:36:33,160 --> 00:36:34,878 It's true enough. 462 00:36:35,720 --> 00:36:38,792 These past six months, you've been on timbering and cross-cutting? 463 00:36:38,960 --> 00:36:40,030 'Tis so. 464 00:36:40,200 --> 00:36:44,114 So, I propose to put a team to shaft-sinking 465 00:36:44,280 --> 00:36:49,229 and another to driving through, to link up to the old Wheal Maiden workings. 466 00:36:50,920 --> 00:36:53,275 An' who will lead the excavations? 467 00:36:53,960 --> 00:36:55,075 I will. 468 00:36:56,720 --> 00:36:58,313 But what about London? 469 00:36:59,280 --> 00:37:01,874 Well, summer recess is about to begin. 470 00:37:02,040 --> 00:37:05,158 I could give the mine at least three months before I return. 471 00:37:05,320 --> 00:37:08,790 By that time we'll know whether it's a good plan or a fool's errand. 472 00:37:11,720 --> 00:37:13,233 Are we agreed? 473 00:37:21,880 --> 00:37:23,632 We start today. 474 00:37:24,080 --> 00:37:26,196 (Rock shattering) 475 00:37:56,880 --> 00:37:57,995 Well, Mama? 476 00:37:58,160 --> 00:38:00,515 (Laughs) My darling! 477 00:38:04,400 --> 00:38:05,993 How tiny it seems now. 478 00:38:06,160 --> 00:38:07,878 London is so much grander. 479 00:38:08,040 --> 00:38:09,439 You're not disappointed? 480 00:38:10,840 --> 00:38:12,831 Not in the least. 481 00:38:13,000 --> 00:38:14,673 - It's good to be home. - (Chuckles) 482 00:38:23,800 --> 00:38:25,791 Good day, Uncle George. 483 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:33,072 Good day, little brother! Shall we go for a canter? 484 00:38:38,840 --> 00:38:40,319 (Barks) 485 00:38:41,520 --> 00:38:43,955 Yes, Horace, you must stay and guard Miss Sarah 486 00:38:44,120 --> 00:38:46,430 and see she does not waken until we return. 487 00:38:57,240 --> 00:38:59,151 I do believe Horace is feeling neglected. 488 00:38:59,320 --> 00:39:02,472 Nonsense! He knows I adore him above all things. 489 00:39:02,640 --> 00:39:06,474 Whilst Sarah and I are quite aware of our own unimportance. 490 00:39:11,720 --> 00:39:13,711 (Sarah gurgles) 491 00:39:27,920 --> 00:39:30,480 You seem very attached to that child, Dr Enys. 492 00:39:30,640 --> 00:39:33,029 I hope she won't grow up to be a spoilt brat. 493 00:39:35,520 --> 00:39:36,999 No. 494 00:39:38,760 --> 00:39:40,558 A good days work, Coon. 495 00:39:40,720 --> 00:39:43,792 And an early night... for an early start tomorrow. 496 00:39:47,640 --> 00:39:50,837 - How many are we tonight? - Oh, we three, Drake, Tholly... 497 00:39:51,000 --> 00:39:54,072 - An' the Widow Crocker? - (Laughs) If Tholly's sober. 498 00:39:54,240 --> 00:39:56,629 Sober enough to hang on to the end of a fishin' line! 499 00:39:56,800 --> 00:39:59,872 Tholly and Crocker, 'Luggan and Sawle's great beauties. 500 00:40:00,040 --> 00:40:01,633 (Chuckling) 501 00:40:02,440 --> 00:40:03,999 (Door closes) 502 00:40:16,480 --> 00:40:18,630 (Drips echoing) 503 00:40:25,080 --> 00:40:28,118 Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 504 00:40:48,160 --> 00:40:50,674 Mr Whitworth bid me take 'im, ma'am. 505 00:40:52,880 --> 00:40:54,837 Thank Mr Whitworth for his kindness 506 00:40:55,000 --> 00:40:57,560 and tell him John Conan will remain here with me. 507 00:41:18,400 --> 00:41:19,993 (Chamber music being played) 508 00:41:20,160 --> 00:41:22,754 (Chatter) 509 00:41:25,040 --> 00:41:26,235 Yes. 510 00:41:31,920 --> 00:41:33,593 Excuse me, gentlemen. 511 00:41:39,400 --> 00:41:41,710 - My dear. - Excuse me, General. 512 00:41:42,400 --> 00:41:46,155 May I introduce Captain Monk Adderley? 513 00:41:47,840 --> 00:41:51,037 I'm honoured to make your acquaintance, ma'am. 514 00:41:51,920 --> 00:41:53,672 Your beauty is legendary. 515 00:41:55,480 --> 00:41:57,232 As is your reputation, sir. 516 00:42:01,440 --> 00:42:03,431 (Music and lively chatter) 517 00:42:11,440 --> 00:42:15,434 So, Hant0n...has large investments in the East India Company, 518 00:42:15,600 --> 00:42:18,479 comes of common stock but has thrown off his humble beginnings 519 00:42:18,640 --> 00:42:20,870 and is everywhere accepted. 520 00:42:21,040 --> 00:42:23,031 Robinson is a close friend of Pitt. 521 00:42:23,760 --> 00:42:26,718 - And that gentleman... - Is Sir Christopher Hawkins - 522 00:42:26,880 --> 00:42:30,475 lawyer, MP, baronet, High Sheriff of Cornwall. 523 00:42:31,320 --> 00:42:33,516 I must make a point of dancing with him. 524 00:42:34,840 --> 00:42:36,831 This is what you were born for, my dear. 525 00:42:37,000 --> 00:42:38,991 Adderley spotted it at once. 526 00:42:39,720 --> 00:42:42,838 And when our elevation comes - as he assures me it will - 527 00:42:43,640 --> 00:42:47,110 it is our children who will benefit. 528 00:42:50,880 --> 00:42:52,553 (Clucking) 529 00:42:52,720 --> 00:42:56,509 it seems we're the only folk in Cornwall without a party to go to! 530 00:42:57,520 --> 00:43:00,080 Dwight and Caroline are at Trenwith? 531 00:43:00,240 --> 00:43:02,436 And Sam and Drake are at the beach. 532 00:43:04,720 --> 00:43:06,677 'Tis only line fishin', Ross. 533 00:43:06,840 --> 00:43:10,037 Everyone goes. No-one waits to be invited. You never did. 534 00:43:17,200 --> 00:43:19,476 It's your beach, Ross. 535 00:43:20,280 --> 00:43:22,317 You could just go. 536 00:43:24,920 --> 00:43:26,672 (Goat bleats) 537 00:43:26,840 --> 00:43:28,478 You be good. 538 00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:36,310 (Music and chatter) 539 00:43:37,680 --> 00:43:42,800 - Oh, my sweet boy! - Please do not tell me how much I've grown! 540 00:43:43,960 --> 00:43:45,997 As if I would! (Chuckles) 541 00:43:56,920 --> 00:43:58,513 What can you be thinking, Dr Enys? 542 00:43:58,680 --> 00:44:01,399 How to make your escape and return to our odious offspring? 543 00:44:03,200 --> 00:44:04,679 Something along those lines. 544 00:44:04,840 --> 00:44:07,673 Well, not before you've danced the Allemande with me. 545 00:44:08,640 --> 00:44:11,837 Oh, my school is a hell-hole but I'm used to it now. 546 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:15,789 In first year, my tutor was a noted flogbottomist, so I was in agonies! 547 00:44:15,960 --> 00:44:18,634 But this year, I'm rid of him and shall have my own fag. 548 00:44:21,840 --> 00:44:24,673 - And have acquired a taste for liquor, I see. - (Both laugh) 549 00:44:25,720 --> 00:44:28,712 Of which, I note, your stepfather disapproves. 550 00:44:29,640 --> 00:44:34,111 My dear sir, may I introduce Sir Christopher Hawkins? 551 00:44:42,760 --> 00:44:44,751 (Waves crashing) 552 00:44:46,920 --> 00:44:48,911 (Raised voices nearby) 553 00:44:50,480 --> 00:44:52,551 Drake, get help! 554 00:44:52,720 --> 00:44:54,711 (Grunting and yelling) 555 00:44:56,360 --> 00:44:57,953 Urgh! 556 00:45:02,240 --> 00:45:03,639 DRAKE: Cap'n Ross! 557 00:45:03,800 --> 00:45:07,509 The Crockers from 'Luggan - them beatin' the life out 0' Tholly on account 0' Widder Crocker. 558 00:45:07,680 --> 00:45:08,954 - Who? - 'O0 Tholly did bed! 559 00:45:09,120 --> 00:45:12,636 Turns out she ain't no widder. Mr Crocker's none too pleased, nor his brothers! 560 00:45:12,800 --> 00:45:14,871 - So I'm going to Sawle for help. - No time! 561 00:45:17,120 --> 00:45:18,872 (Grunting and groaning) 562 00:45:22,360 --> 00:45:23,555 (Groaning) 563 00:45:30,560 --> 00:45:31,789 (Chamber music) 564 00:45:31,960 --> 00:45:34,315 At a dinner last week, your name was mentioned. 565 00:45:35,000 --> 00:45:36,399 In er...what context? 566 00:45:36,560 --> 00:45:41,316 That your grandfather worked a forge in Hayle and had not a penny to his name. 567 00:45:41,480 --> 00:45:44,438 But that his grandson, by industry and good luck, 568 00:45:44,600 --> 00:45:47,274 had amassed a fortune of £200,000. 569 00:45:47,440 --> 00:45:49,954 In one particular that is incorrect. 570 00:45:50,120 --> 00:45:52,316 My grandfather's forge was in St Day. 571 00:45:54,480 --> 00:45:57,711 As I understand it, you wish to acquire a borough. 572 00:45:59,000 --> 00:46:01,196 Do you...know of any? 573 00:46:02,080 --> 00:46:03,991 I, myself, have three. 574 00:46:05,480 --> 00:46:08,040 And one of them - the borough of St Michael - 575 00:46:08,200 --> 00:46:12,273 boasts not one MP...but two. 576 00:46:16,680 --> 00:46:19,069 (Groaning and shouting) 577 00:46:44,680 --> 00:46:47,593 Tholly! Tholly! 578 00:46:48,880 --> 00:46:51,440 Cap'n Ross! Is he breathin'? 579 00:46:51,600 --> 00:46:53,193 Is he? I can't tell! 580 00:47:11,480 --> 00:47:12,595 (Gasps) 581 00:47:18,160 --> 00:47:22,313 Is it thee, Cap'n, come t' fight 'Luggan's finest? 582 00:47:22,480 --> 00:47:24,517 - Who else would be stupid enough? - (Laughs) 583 00:47:24,680 --> 00:47:27,240 Though I believe we've bin 'ere before, Ross? 584 00:47:28,160 --> 00:47:30,151 I believe we have! 585 00:47:30,320 --> 00:47:32,311 It looks like they 'Luggan folk never learn! 586 00:47:32,480 --> 00:47:35,677 He's an idiot an' a fornicator an' 'ave brought this on himself. 587 00:47:35,840 --> 00:47:37,717 ROSS: He is an idiot. 588 00:47:37,880 --> 00:47:39,473 But he's still my friend. 589 00:47:39,640 --> 00:47:41,438 (Laughs wearily) 590 00:47:41,600 --> 00:47:44,319 So all of us, Ross. So all. 591 00:47:53,240 --> 00:47:56,392 (Hearty singing) ♪ Thinks I to myself, what a jolly herring 592 00:47:56,560 --> 00:47:59,313 ♪ Thinks I to myself, it's a jolly herring 593 00:48:00,640 --> 00:48:03,109 - (Tholly roars) - Get up, get up, get up. 594 00:48:03,280 --> 00:48:09,674 'Tis time for I to seek oblivion in the arms of some fresher wench! 595 00:48:11,320 --> 00:48:16,030 There's nothin' like a dice with death to sharpen a man's appetite fer the livin'! 596 00:48:22,600 --> 00:48:24,830 (Sniggering and laughter) 597 00:48:26,040 --> 00:48:28,031 Ye'll be glad 0' thy bed tonight! 598 00:48:28,920 --> 00:48:31,753 Strangely, I feel wide awake. 599 00:48:32,440 --> 00:48:35,512 Mebbe 'ee should call at the Great House for a nightcap. 600 00:48:35,680 --> 00:48:37,353 (Laughter) 601 00:48:42,600 --> 00:48:44,591 (Chamber music) 602 00:48:51,360 --> 00:48:52,919 Uh. 603 00:49:06,200 --> 00:49:07,554 (Sniffs) 604 00:49:07,720 --> 00:49:09,711 (Gravel crunches underfoot) 605 00:49:11,720 --> 00:49:13,677 Good evening, Elizabeth. 606 00:49:13,840 --> 00:49:15,239 Ross? 607 00:49:16,280 --> 00:49:18,874 - You're trespassing. - Not entirely. 608 00:49:19,920 --> 00:49:22,196 This is, after all, a Poldark house. 609 00:49:23,000 --> 00:49:26,231 And, as the senior Poldark left alive... 610 00:49:26,400 --> 00:49:28,914 I have a fancy to see what sort of party you're giving. 611 00:49:29,080 --> 00:49:30,593 But if George should see you... 612 00:49:30,760 --> 00:49:34,196 Oh, he wouldn't risk a scandal in front of all his fine guests. 613 00:49:35,120 --> 00:49:38,192 Not that I seek confrontation...ever. 614 00:49:38,360 --> 00:49:39,680 Hm. 615 00:49:42,280 --> 00:49:43,918 I came out for a breath of air. 616 00:49:44,080 --> 00:49:48,313 - Is Geoffrey Charles here? - Yes, but do not speak to him tonight. 617 00:49:49,240 --> 00:49:52,232 - I see enough of him in London. - I know. 618 00:49:52,960 --> 00:49:54,951 It pleases him greatly. 619 00:49:55,120 --> 00:49:57,396 But he's so worldly-wise, Ross. 620 00:49:57,560 --> 00:50:00,074 So blasé for one so young. 621 00:50:00,240 --> 00:50:01,799 He'll grow out of it. 622 00:50:02,560 --> 00:50:04,790 Francis was no different at that age. 623 00:50:05,680 --> 00:50:07,193 You think him like Francis? 624 00:50:09,280 --> 00:50:11,271 In the better ways, yes. 625 00:50:15,320 --> 00:50:16,833 And Valentine? 626 00:50:18,400 --> 00:50:20,232 He's well. 627 00:50:21,680 --> 00:50:24,354 And George...his suspicions? 628 00:50:25,680 --> 00:50:27,000 Gone. 629 00:50:27,160 --> 00:50:31,154 And will only return if he has cause... such as your coming here tonight. 630 00:50:31,320 --> 00:50:33,357 Madam, is this gentleman annoying you? 631 00:50:33,520 --> 00:50:35,830 Er...n0. Not at all. 632 00:50:36,000 --> 00:50:38,071 Why would you suppose it likely? 633 00:50:38,960 --> 00:50:41,918 I have not the honour of your acquaintance, sir. 634 00:50:42,080 --> 00:50:46,278 My cousin, Captain Ross Poldark - Captain Monk Adderley. 635 00:50:46,440 --> 00:50:48,351 Your servant, sir. 636 00:50:49,000 --> 00:50:51,514 I confess, when I saw you talking to Mrs Warleggan, 637 00:50:51,680 --> 00:50:55,514 I took you for a threadbare troubadour who'd been dismissed without a tip! 638 00:50:55,680 --> 00:50:57,239 I sing ill. 639 00:50:57,400 --> 00:50:59,994 And accept tips with even less grace. 640 00:51:00,160 --> 00:51:04,631 Oh, whereas I, on principle, always accept what ladies have to offer. 641 00:51:12,200 --> 00:51:15,591 - Shall we return to the party? - One moment. 642 00:51:16,520 --> 00:51:18,796 The name Poldark rings a bell. 643 00:51:19,480 --> 00:51:22,120 - Are you not in the House? - A new member. 644 00:51:22,280 --> 00:51:25,033 - Mm. - I don't recollect seeing you there. 645 00:51:25,200 --> 00:51:27,191 (Scoffs) Nor is it likely. 646 00:51:28,280 --> 00:51:30,430 I seldom attend. 647 00:51:37,240 --> 00:51:38,719 Good night, Elizabeth. 648 00:51:39,720 --> 00:51:41,518 Good night, Ross. 649 00:51:45,400 --> 00:51:47,391 (Footsteps receding) 650 00:51:52,880 --> 00:51:54,871 GEORGE: Excuse me. 651 00:51:56,720 --> 00:52:02,079 My dear, the borough of St Michael is mine for the asking. 652 00:52:03,600 --> 00:52:05,511 Or, should I say, the purchasing. 653 00:52:05,680 --> 00:52:07,034 That's pleasing news. 654 00:52:07,200 --> 00:52:10,795 And more pleasing still is that it has two sitting members. 655 00:52:10,960 --> 00:52:13,474 Of course, I'll need to induce one of them to stand down. 656 00:52:13,640 --> 00:52:15,677 But my ultimate aim is to control both seats. 657 00:52:15,840 --> 00:52:18,195 With two seats to put at the government's disposal... 658 00:52:18,360 --> 00:52:21,432 You would be in a position to ask for favours in return. 659 00:52:22,120 --> 00:52:27,035 - And that would make you... - Very...powerful...indeed. 660 00:52:38,040 --> 00:52:40,236 (Sarah grizzles) 661 00:52:55,680 --> 00:52:56,829 (Door opens) 662 00:53:02,200 --> 00:53:04,157 Did you catch anything? 663 00:53:04,320 --> 00:53:06,311 A death of cold. 664 00:53:06,960 --> 00:53:09,793 And more rough and tumble than I bargained for. 665 00:53:10,680 --> 00:53:13,752 But, yes - it was as I hoped. 666 00:53:16,280 --> 00:53:18,920 Then we went to the kiddly and we drank. 667 00:53:20,240 --> 00:53:23,073 - And then you came home. - And then I came home... 668 00:53:25,000 --> 00:53:26,673 ...by way of Trenwith. 669 00:53:26,840 --> 00:53:28,990 - You didn't? - Naturally, I didn't go in. 670 00:53:29,160 --> 00:53:30,798 But to even go near! 671 00:53:30,960 --> 00:53:33,679 - An' to what end, to provoke George? - No! 672 00:53:33,840 --> 00:53:37,356 It was an impulse - to see the place again. 673 00:53:38,560 --> 00:53:41,871 - And Elizabeth? - I found her walking in the garden. 674 00:53:42,880 --> 00:53:44,917 And we spoke a little. 675 00:53:45,080 --> 00:53:48,789 She was not...unwelcoming. 676 00:53:54,480 --> 00:53:56,994 You don't suspect an attachment there still? 677 00:53:58,800 --> 00:54:01,553 No more than you suspect my attachment to Hugh. 678 00:54:03,960 --> 00:54:07,874 - Except you do still suspect. - I cannot compete with a ghost. 679 00:54:08,040 --> 00:54:10,077 No more could I compete with an ideal. 680 00:54:13,480 --> 00:54:15,471 Is that why it happened with Hugh? 681 00:54:16,640 --> 00:54:18,119 To teach me a lesson? 682 00:54:20,360 --> 00:54:21,953 You know it was not. 683 00:54:25,600 --> 00:54:29,309 These shadows, Hugh and Elizabeth... 684 00:54:33,040 --> 00:54:36,112 Do we not have enough to grapple with, without they come between us? 685 00:54:38,800 --> 00:54:40,677 Yes. 686 00:54:40,840 --> 00:54:42,319 We have enough. 687 00:54:44,720 --> 00:54:46,711 I have something for you. 688 00:55:01,400 --> 00:55:02,595 Ross. 689 00:55:04,440 --> 00:55:09,469 All these months you've had nothing from me except doubts and mistrust. 690 00:55:10,840 --> 00:55:12,433 I thought you deserved better. 691 00:55:13,680 --> 00:55:15,239 (She exhales) 692 00:55:32,960 --> 00:55:34,439 Here, let me. 693 00:55:49,880 --> 00:55:52,349 Are we strangers still? 694 00:55:52,920 --> 00:55:54,479 Yes. 695 00:55:55,800 --> 00:55:59,156 But strangers who know every inch of each other's skin. 696 00:56:02,920 --> 00:56:05,389 So perhaps we should begin again from there.