1 00:00:32,032 --> 00:00:34,451 Dearest Gentle Reader, 2 00:00:37,704 --> 00:00:42,167 of all the sweet nothings a man can whisper in a woman's ear, 3 00:00:42,250 --> 00:00:47,255 this author believes the three most common words in Mayfair 4 00:00:47,338 --> 00:00:48,673 may be, 5 00:00:49,674 --> 00:00:52,761 "be my mistress." 6 00:00:54,929 --> 00:00:59,350 This author knows of at least one mister 7 00:00:59,434 --> 00:01:02,896 whose wife is not the only woman in his life. 8 00:01:02,979 --> 00:01:06,983 Certainly such auxiliary pairings are expected. 9 00:01:08,109 --> 00:01:11,571 But if word has reached this author's ears, 10 00:01:13,198 --> 00:01:19,037 then a certain mister should perhaps learn to be… more discreet. 11 00:01:24,250 --> 00:01:28,838 Beings from opposing worlds are often drawn to one another. 12 00:01:31,549 --> 00:01:32,509 Hatch! 13 00:01:34,052 --> 00:01:34,886 Sir. 14 00:01:42,811 --> 00:01:46,940 But though a moth may love a flame… 15 00:01:47,023 --> 00:01:50,026 A letter for you got mixed in with the family's mail this morning. 16 00:01:50,527 --> 00:01:51,444 Thank you. 17 00:02:04,040 --> 00:02:07,043 …it will burn, should they meet. 18 00:03:05,393 --> 00:03:06,394 Morning. 19 00:03:07,812 --> 00:03:09,230 Good morning. 20 00:03:10,565 --> 00:03:13,610 I… I am concerned that Mrs. Wilson may have overslept. 21 00:03:13,693 --> 00:03:16,654 -Mrs. Wilson never oversleeps. -Well, yes, but… 22 00:03:16,738 --> 00:03:21,743 And it is very unlikely she would fail to wake you in time for me to sneak away. 23 00:03:21,826 --> 00:03:25,788 In fact, I think Mrs. Wilson would sooner walk naked through Mayfair. 24 00:03:25,872 --> 00:03:27,498 Marcus. 25 00:03:27,582 --> 00:03:28,416 Violet. 26 00:03:28,499 --> 00:03:32,045 It's merely that Hyacinth is hosting her ball this week. 27 00:03:32,128 --> 00:03:33,755 Wait-- No, no, it is not a ball. 28 00:03:33,838 --> 00:03:37,050 It is a… a rehearsal for her and her peers to practice 29 00:03:37,133 --> 00:03:41,095 what they learned in their dance lessons, but she seems to think it is a ball. 30 00:03:42,138 --> 00:03:45,266 I enjoy seeing how much you enjoy your children's happiness, 31 00:03:45,767 --> 00:03:49,187 and I think they would so much enjoy seeing your happiness. 32 00:03:57,028 --> 00:03:58,154 Mmm. 33 00:03:59,239 --> 00:04:03,034 This mister and mistress you write about, it is Mr. Hiscox, is it not? 34 00:04:03,117 --> 00:04:04,494 Please do not ask me that. 35 00:04:04,577 --> 00:04:06,621 No, I thought it was a finely written issue. 36 00:04:06,704 --> 00:04:10,375 Well, surely you can tell me… because I know it is Mr. Hiscox. 37 00:04:10,458 --> 00:04:14,504 Half the ton knows, and I thought the whole point of Whistledown 38 00:04:14,587 --> 00:04:16,756 is that she always names names. 39 00:04:16,839 --> 00:04:19,300 She is rather tired of everyone in the ton expecting her 40 00:04:19,384 --> 00:04:20,718 to write whatever they please. 41 00:04:20,802 --> 00:04:24,138 I cannot tell you the number of people who told me that gossip. So many people… 42 00:04:24,222 --> 00:04:25,890 that I decided to write about it. 43 00:04:25,974 --> 00:04:28,309 If only to warn Mr. Hiscox to be more cautious, 44 00:04:28,393 --> 00:04:30,436 lest he ruin the reputation of his entire family. 45 00:04:30,520 --> 00:04:31,980 So it is Mr. Hiscox. 46 00:04:32,063 --> 00:04:33,690 Oh… 47 00:04:35,441 --> 00:04:37,026 -Thank you. -Thanks, miss. 48 00:04:37,110 --> 00:04:40,863 I felt safe in London knowing that Penwood House is on the outskirts of town, 49 00:04:40,947 --> 00:04:43,616 but to know that Araminta could be living anywhere now… 50 00:04:43,700 --> 00:04:46,035 I am afraid that I do not know to where she's moved. 51 00:04:46,119 --> 00:04:47,745 She and the girls left in such a hurry. 52 00:04:47,829 --> 00:04:51,291 The new Lady Penwood only let her take the new housekeeper with her, praise be. 53 00:04:51,374 --> 00:04:54,544 Whoever the new Lady Penwood is, let us hope for your sake she is less… 54 00:04:54,627 --> 00:04:56,462 -Less of a she-devil? -Alfie! 55 00:04:56,546 --> 00:04:58,214 Ooh… That felt good to say. 56 00:04:58,298 --> 00:05:01,134 Then we shall have to see about the new Lady Penwood next week, 57 00:05:01,217 --> 00:05:02,802 after renovations are complete. 58 00:05:02,885 --> 00:05:04,554 She has yet to show her face. 59 00:05:04,637 --> 00:05:07,473 And your new employers? You have not said who they are. 60 00:05:07,557 --> 00:05:09,809 A very… pleasant family. 61 00:05:10,393 --> 00:05:11,477 Whose name is…? 62 00:05:12,395 --> 00:05:13,938 The Bridgers. 63 00:05:14,022 --> 00:05:15,481 What? Who? 64 00:05:15,982 --> 00:05:17,108 The Bridgertons. Mm. 65 00:05:17,191 --> 00:05:18,735 Sophie. 66 00:05:18,818 --> 00:05:21,070 I knew I recognized those colors. 67 00:05:21,154 --> 00:05:23,531 The Bridgerton uniform really suits you. 68 00:05:23,614 --> 00:05:24,866 How did this happen? 69 00:05:24,949 --> 00:05:28,244 Well, it just… simply… 70 00:05:31,497 --> 00:05:33,875 I found employment at Cavender House in the countryside. 71 00:05:33,958 --> 00:05:37,503 Phillip Cavender turned out to be a knave. I threw a glass of water in his face. 72 00:05:37,587 --> 00:05:40,340 Then Benedict Bridgerton appeared and threw his fist at Cavender's face. 73 00:05:40,423 --> 00:05:43,009 We fled, got caught in a downpour, took refuge at his cottage, 74 00:05:43,092 --> 00:05:44,719 which is not a cottage at all, may I add. 75 00:05:44,802 --> 00:05:45,887 I nursed him back to health. 76 00:05:45,970 --> 00:05:47,638 He asked me to kiss him while he was asleep. 77 00:05:47,722 --> 00:05:49,557 I somehow kissed him while we were both awake. 78 00:05:49,640 --> 00:05:51,351 He well-nigh kidnapped, brought me to London, 79 00:05:51,434 --> 00:05:53,102 forced me into a job at his mother's house. 80 00:05:53,186 --> 00:05:55,438 We avoided each other until it all became too much to bear, 81 00:05:55,521 --> 00:05:58,149 and now he has asked me to be his… 82 00:05:58,232 --> 00:05:59,067 …his… 83 00:06:00,109 --> 00:06:01,402 Good God, his what? 84 00:06:01,486 --> 00:06:02,987 …his mistress. 85 00:06:07,408 --> 00:06:10,411 And so? What did you say? 86 00:06:11,996 --> 00:06:15,625 We cannot be together, Alfie. It is a terrible thing to have been asked. 87 00:06:17,627 --> 00:06:18,795 Is it? 88 00:06:20,463 --> 00:06:25,093 You would be given lodging, an allowance, the freedom to come and go as you please, 89 00:06:25,176 --> 00:06:28,679 no real duties besides the duty of keeping Mr. Bridgerton happy. 90 00:06:28,763 --> 00:06:32,058 And am I wrong to imagine that would please you as well? 91 00:06:32,141 --> 00:06:34,227 It would certainly please me. 92 00:06:35,978 --> 00:06:37,855 What is so terrible about it? 93 00:06:38,356 --> 00:06:41,901 Nearly every high-society gentleman has a mistress, Sophie. 94 00:06:41,984 --> 00:06:44,821 I know that. Better than anyone, surely. 95 00:06:49,700 --> 00:06:51,411 Well, what do you mean to do? 96 00:06:52,578 --> 00:06:54,330 That is why I sent for you to meet me, 97 00:06:54,872 --> 00:06:57,041 to inquire if you know of a position elsewhere. 98 00:06:57,542 --> 00:06:59,502 Now that the maid wars have subsided, 99 00:06:59,585 --> 00:07:03,047 I hear London has been flooded with more hands than there are positions. 100 00:07:03,548 --> 00:07:05,800 There is an opening under the new Lady Penwood. 101 00:07:05,883 --> 00:07:07,718 It would be excellent to have you home, 102 00:07:07,802 --> 00:07:11,806 but I thought the old Lady Penwood spread the word that you were not to be hired. 103 00:07:11,889 --> 00:07:15,518 A letter from Violet Bridgerton means far more than gossip from Araminta Gun. 104 00:07:15,601 --> 00:07:18,479 Lady Bridgerton has written you a letter of introduction? 105 00:07:19,981 --> 00:07:20,857 She will. 106 00:07:21,566 --> 00:07:22,817 I am certain she will. 107 00:07:22,900 --> 00:07:25,611 Hopefully before I have to see Mr. Bridgerton again. 108 00:07:34,954 --> 00:07:37,290 And how is Mrs. Mondrich? 109 00:07:37,373 --> 00:07:41,502 She is at the palace, being fitted for her lady-in-waiting position. 110 00:07:42,545 --> 00:07:43,754 She is at the palace? 111 00:07:44,422 --> 00:07:45,840 Alice at the palace. 112 00:07:46,757 --> 00:07:47,717 Very well. 113 00:07:50,136 --> 00:07:50,970 What is it? 114 00:07:53,431 --> 00:07:54,515 There is a woman. 115 00:07:54,599 --> 00:07:57,810 Of course there is. Is it the woman from the masquerade? 116 00:07:57,894 --> 00:08:00,688 No, she does not exist, remember? 117 00:08:00,771 --> 00:08:03,232 I have found a new woman to inspire my foolishness. 118 00:08:03,316 --> 00:08:07,069 And I believe that I have upset her. 119 00:08:07,945 --> 00:08:09,739 Except it was all I could do. 120 00:08:10,239 --> 00:08:11,199 Who is she? 121 00:08:14,869 --> 00:08:16,871 And what you did was…? 122 00:08:17,497 --> 00:08:21,167 She is not a person of any rank, and I asked her to be with me. 123 00:08:23,920 --> 00:08:24,921 You mean, 124 00:08:26,339 --> 00:08:27,590 as your mistress? 125 00:08:27,673 --> 00:08:29,425 Well, I cannot ask her to marry me. 126 00:08:30,718 --> 00:08:34,597 Making her your mistress is the only way tolerated by society. 127 00:08:34,680 --> 00:08:37,058 But, no matter her rank, 128 00:08:37,642 --> 00:08:40,186 no woman, no man, no person 129 00:08:40,269 --> 00:08:42,522 truly desires to be hidden. 130 00:08:45,983 --> 00:08:50,279 Did you at least make it clear that you wish in some fantastical world 131 00:08:50,363 --> 00:08:53,491 that the two of you could be together, legitimately? 132 00:08:53,574 --> 00:08:54,408 No. 133 00:08:56,327 --> 00:08:58,704 But we are not in a fantastical world. 134 00:08:59,705 --> 00:09:01,958 So would not that have been dishonest? 135 00:09:02,041 --> 00:09:04,502 It is not about honesty. It is about gesture. 136 00:09:05,461 --> 00:09:08,756 How can a woman trust you to navigate a complicated life with her 137 00:09:08,839 --> 00:09:12,260 when she cannot trust you even to navigate her feelings? 138 00:09:39,870 --> 00:09:41,497 It is quite tight. 139 00:09:42,081 --> 00:09:43,249 You look 140 00:09:43,749 --> 00:09:44,959 magnificent. 141 00:09:46,168 --> 00:09:47,211 Stand taller. 142 00:10:14,947 --> 00:10:16,157 Who is this? 143 00:10:16,240 --> 00:10:21,037 This is your new lady-in-waiting, Your Majesty, Mrs. Alice Mondrich. 144 00:10:23,581 --> 00:10:26,917 You may remember it was she who offered a suggestion 145 00:10:27,001 --> 00:10:29,837 as to Mr. Bridgerton's unknown lady. 146 00:10:31,464 --> 00:10:32,757 You may take your place. 147 00:10:37,928 --> 00:10:40,806 And was her suggestion well-founded? 148 00:10:46,771 --> 00:10:47,730 Your Majesty, I… 149 00:10:50,316 --> 00:10:51,692 I have not heard. 150 00:10:53,319 --> 00:10:55,863 Surely you will find out for me, Lady Danbury? 151 00:10:56,656 --> 00:11:01,369 You and I have such crowded diaries of engagements, Your Majesty. 152 00:11:01,452 --> 00:11:02,912 I assure you, 153 00:11:02,995 --> 00:11:04,580 Mrs. Mondrich 154 00:11:05,373 --> 00:11:06,666 will deal with this. 155 00:11:14,715 --> 00:11:16,717 You'd be broken, vase. 156 00:11:16,801 --> 00:11:18,427 That can't have happened. 157 00:11:20,346 --> 00:11:22,056 Uncle was furious. 158 00:11:22,139 --> 00:11:26,394 -Of course! -I have never seen his face like that. 159 00:11:28,187 --> 00:11:29,647 Good evening. 160 00:11:29,730 --> 00:11:32,316 Or should I say, good morning. 161 00:11:32,400 --> 00:11:33,442 Nearly. 162 00:11:33,526 --> 00:11:35,111 My deepest apologies. Um… 163 00:11:35,945 --> 00:11:37,196 Did we keep you up? 164 00:11:37,279 --> 00:11:40,324 I have not wanted to break up the festivities, but it is… 165 00:11:40,408 --> 00:11:41,659 four in the morning. 166 00:11:42,159 --> 00:11:44,036 We are planned to have breakfast at 9:30. 167 00:11:44,620 --> 00:11:46,872 Is there a reason we're breaking our fast at 9:30? 168 00:11:46,956 --> 00:11:48,791 Perhaps we could push it a little later? 169 00:11:50,084 --> 00:11:52,336 I fear that would be most unkind to our cook, 170 00:11:52,420 --> 00:11:54,839 who will already be up at six. 171 00:11:54,922 --> 00:11:57,883 Considering we have probably kept the entire house awake… 172 00:11:57,967 --> 00:12:00,594 Apologies, truly, we did not notice the time. 173 00:12:00,678 --> 00:12:03,013 …perhaps we could give everyone the morning off 174 00:12:03,097 --> 00:12:05,224 and find some fruit and bread ourselves. 175 00:12:05,307 --> 00:12:08,644 We used to plunder the kitchen all the time when we were children. 176 00:12:08,728 --> 00:12:10,312 Yes, it was great fun. 177 00:12:10,396 --> 00:12:12,314 I do not wish to do that. 178 00:12:15,443 --> 00:12:18,195 Well, let us keep to our usual time. 179 00:12:19,488 --> 00:12:21,240 And we will come to bed now. 180 00:12:23,409 --> 00:12:24,493 Thank you. 181 00:12:38,841 --> 00:12:42,511 I do not want Eloise to be present during any of my lessons after my rehearsal, 182 00:12:42,595 --> 00:12:44,805 as she is not in the least interested in my future. 183 00:12:44,889 --> 00:12:47,641 That is not… exactly true. I simply-- 184 00:12:47,725 --> 00:12:51,437 You do realize, Eloise, that if you are no longer sitting in on finishing lessons, 185 00:12:51,520 --> 00:12:53,439 then you must return to the marriage mart. 186 00:12:53,522 --> 00:12:55,107 That was our arrangement. 187 00:12:55,191 --> 00:12:57,860 What?! No, you cannot do that. 188 00:12:57,943 --> 00:13:00,321 -I believe I just did. -Mrs. Wilson, Sophie. 189 00:13:00,404 --> 00:13:03,324 Shall we make a survey of the grand hall for the recital? 190 00:13:03,407 --> 00:13:05,534 Hyacinth, let us convene. 191 00:13:05,618 --> 00:13:08,204 Hyacinth, surely we can… Hyacinth… 192 00:13:08,704 --> 00:13:10,164 I will be there shortly. 193 00:13:14,126 --> 00:13:14,960 Lady Bridgerton. 194 00:13:15,044 --> 00:13:18,172 -May I steal a moment of your time? -Of course. Sit, please. 195 00:13:19,924 --> 00:13:22,718 Is Hyacinth driving you mad with this recital planning? 196 00:13:22,802 --> 00:13:24,845 She acts as if she were making her debut. 197 00:13:24,929 --> 00:13:25,930 No, my lady. 198 00:13:26,013 --> 00:13:27,848 I am enjoying her enthusiasm. 199 00:13:29,767 --> 00:13:30,851 Ma'am… 200 00:13:32,019 --> 00:13:33,813 I know I have not been here for long, 201 00:13:34,313 --> 00:13:36,690 and I am so grateful to you for your many kindnesses. 202 00:13:36,774 --> 00:13:39,610 But… I am also aware that this position was created for me, 203 00:13:39,693 --> 00:13:42,196 and I shall not like to tax your generosity any longer. 204 00:13:42,279 --> 00:13:43,364 There is no tax, truly. 205 00:13:43,447 --> 00:13:46,200 I have been made aware of a suitable position elsewhere. 206 00:13:47,785 --> 00:13:51,413 And I wondered if you might be so kind as to write me a letter of introduction. 207 00:13:51,914 --> 00:13:53,541 Has something occurred 208 00:13:53,624 --> 00:13:55,292 to make you wish to leave? 209 00:13:58,504 --> 00:13:59,588 No, ma'am. 210 00:14:00,422 --> 00:14:04,093 My desire to leave has nothing to do with anyone in this house. 211 00:14:05,094 --> 00:14:07,513 I have an opportunity to work again in the house I grew up in. 212 00:14:07,596 --> 00:14:09,557 And I should like to return to that familiar place. 213 00:14:09,640 --> 00:14:11,267 And what house is that again? 214 00:14:11,892 --> 00:14:14,979 You… you mentioned you grew up in Aylesbury, yes? 215 00:14:16,063 --> 00:14:17,189 -Yes, ma'am. -Mm-hmm. 216 00:14:17,273 --> 00:14:18,941 I have not been to Aylesbury. 217 00:14:20,109 --> 00:14:22,945 It's famous for its… owls, no? 218 00:14:25,364 --> 00:14:29,243 Yes, though I do not much like owls. They are quite frightening. 219 00:14:32,329 --> 00:14:33,706 Hm. 220 00:14:36,292 --> 00:14:39,169 I would be happy to write you a letter if that is what you wish. 221 00:14:39,712 --> 00:14:44,675 But do you mind if you wait until after Hyacinth's recital? 222 00:14:44,758 --> 00:14:45,801 Of course, ma'am. 223 00:14:46,385 --> 00:14:48,470 Thank you, Lady Bridgerton. I am most grateful. 224 00:15:09,158 --> 00:15:11,827 -Miss Hyacinth. -These can go right there. 225 00:15:11,911 --> 00:15:13,370 The dessert menus can go there. 226 00:15:14,830 --> 00:15:18,417 Mrs. Wilson, do you ever get the sense that Sophie is hiding something? 227 00:15:18,918 --> 00:15:21,295 Do you think she's taking advantage somehow? 228 00:15:21,378 --> 00:15:22,546 No, the opposite. 229 00:15:23,380 --> 00:15:25,758 I wonder if her history is less lowly than she admits 230 00:15:25,841 --> 00:15:28,093 with her education, her manner of speaking. 231 00:15:28,177 --> 00:15:31,180 Sometimes governesses turn out to be runaway daughters of nobility, 232 00:15:31,263 --> 00:15:32,222 do they not? 233 00:15:32,306 --> 00:15:36,310 Governesses, yes, but I've never met a maid of noble origins. 234 00:15:38,145 --> 00:15:39,563 Shall I make inquiries? 235 00:15:39,647 --> 00:15:40,898 Oh, please. 236 00:15:42,524 --> 00:15:44,735 She mentioned that she was from Aylesbury, 237 00:15:44,818 --> 00:15:47,780 but when I mentioned the famous owls, she was unbothered. 238 00:15:47,863 --> 00:15:49,865 Aylesbury is famous for its ducks. 239 00:15:49,949 --> 00:15:51,075 Exactly. 240 00:15:51,158 --> 00:15:52,826 -Mm. -Oh, Mrs. Wilson. 241 00:15:52,910 --> 00:15:53,827 Um… 242 00:15:54,578 --> 00:15:57,998 Would you mind extending an invitation to Lord Anderson for the recital? 243 00:15:58,832 --> 00:16:00,626 I think it is time he come around. 244 00:16:01,460 --> 00:16:02,544 Of course, ma'am. 245 00:16:14,223 --> 00:16:16,767 In my nearly four decades as butler, 246 00:16:16,850 --> 00:16:20,813 not once has the family moved in before the decoration was complete. 247 00:16:20,896 --> 00:16:22,606 It is, uh… unusual? 248 00:16:22,690 --> 00:16:26,151 Mm. Most unusual. But you see, Lady Penwood, 249 00:16:26,235 --> 00:16:29,363 when her husband died, his cousin inherited the title. 250 00:16:30,239 --> 00:16:33,617 The new Lord Penwood prefers the country, so he let our ladyship 251 00:16:33,701 --> 00:16:36,203 stay at Penwood House in London all these years, 252 00:16:36,286 --> 00:16:38,664 until the new Lord Penwood took a wife, 253 00:16:38,747 --> 00:16:43,460 and so he wrote to tell our ladyship and her girls to vacate to a rented house 254 00:16:43,544 --> 00:16:44,837 immediately. 255 00:16:47,006 --> 00:16:48,757 I do like it here. 256 00:16:48,841 --> 00:16:50,968 Though I much prefer our old home. 257 00:16:51,802 --> 00:16:53,387 Yes, well, 258 00:16:54,221 --> 00:16:56,432 at least we are next door to the Bridgertons, 259 00:16:56,515 --> 00:16:59,393 who do still have one very unmarried son. 260 00:16:59,476 --> 00:17:01,103 Two unmarried sons. 261 00:17:01,186 --> 00:17:04,273 A, B, C, D, E, F. 262 00:17:05,357 --> 00:17:07,109 Gregory, I believe is his name. 263 00:17:07,192 --> 00:17:10,446 Who, perhaps, will be eligible by the time you are ready to marry. 264 00:17:12,281 --> 00:17:16,326 Has there been any progress between you and Mr. Bridgerton? 265 00:17:16,410 --> 00:17:17,745 Mrs. Varley? 266 00:17:17,828 --> 00:17:19,204 Uh, yes, my lady. 267 00:17:19,288 --> 00:17:22,207 Have you searched through the crates for my missing shoe clips? 268 00:17:22,291 --> 00:17:24,501 Ma'am, we have. 269 00:17:24,585 --> 00:17:26,837 We could not locate an additional pair. 270 00:17:26,920 --> 00:17:29,131 I had 37 pairs of shoe clips before the move. 271 00:17:29,214 --> 00:17:33,469 I now only have 36. I counted the last time my shoes were all cleaned. 272 00:17:33,552 --> 00:17:35,554 Perhaps you double counted a pair, then. 273 00:17:35,637 --> 00:17:37,389 Shoe clips do all look so alike. 274 00:17:39,266 --> 00:17:42,853 These were diamond French clips. I do not have another pair like them. 275 00:17:43,687 --> 00:17:47,983 If you wish, I drove a hard bargain for some clips for my previous ladyship. 276 00:17:48,067 --> 00:17:50,736 I have an idea about where they went. 277 00:17:51,361 --> 00:17:52,821 I believe they were stolen 278 00:17:54,114 --> 00:17:55,949 by one of the household servants. 279 00:17:59,620 --> 00:18:01,121 Sophie Baek. 280 00:18:12,549 --> 00:18:15,219 I cannot go back on the marriage mart. 281 00:18:15,302 --> 00:18:17,429 But I cannot avoid it if she will not speak to me, 282 00:18:17,513 --> 00:18:19,098 and it seems she will not speak to me 283 00:18:19,181 --> 00:18:21,642 if it is about anything other than the marriage mart. 284 00:18:22,935 --> 00:18:26,021 Perhaps we should introduce Hyacinth to John's cousin. 285 00:18:26,105 --> 00:18:27,481 That ought to tire her out. 286 00:18:28,273 --> 00:18:30,526 Miss Stirling is certainly tiring me out. 287 00:18:39,034 --> 00:18:40,452 Is that Benedict? 288 00:18:40,953 --> 00:18:42,579 Ah yes, he sent for me. 289 00:18:42,663 --> 00:18:45,374 But I have run into you, so he will have to make do with the two of us. 290 00:18:45,457 --> 00:18:47,417 Eloise, Francesca, 291 00:18:47,960 --> 00:18:49,128 and Sophie. 292 00:18:49,211 --> 00:18:50,420 Good day. 293 00:18:50,504 --> 00:18:51,922 Shall we walk? 294 00:18:52,005 --> 00:18:53,715 In fact, I wish to speak with Eloise. 295 00:18:53,799 --> 00:18:57,511 I've been thinking how we might get you back into Hyacinth's good graces. 296 00:18:57,594 --> 00:19:00,597 -Have you? -Mm. I believe the answer is a feather. 297 00:19:01,265 --> 00:19:02,141 A feather? 298 00:19:02,224 --> 00:19:05,519 You know how she was always trying to steal your presentation feathers? 299 00:19:05,602 --> 00:19:08,605 I thought we'd send you to the shop to purchase her one of her own, 300 00:19:08,689 --> 00:19:10,107 to wear for her recital. 301 00:19:10,190 --> 00:19:12,276 Was that truly your idea? 302 00:19:12,860 --> 00:19:16,071 No. I had Hatch ask Mrs. Wilson, but it is a good one, is it not? 303 00:19:16,155 --> 00:19:17,114 You two go on ahead. 304 00:19:17,197 --> 00:19:19,366 -I will keep Sophie company. -But I do not-- 305 00:19:19,449 --> 00:19:23,412 Surely your heart will guide you to select the correct one. 306 00:19:23,495 --> 00:19:26,623 And if not… Francesca has exquisite taste. 307 00:19:33,881 --> 00:19:34,715 Sophie. 308 00:19:34,798 --> 00:19:36,884 You knew I would not speak to you at the house. 309 00:19:36,967 --> 00:19:39,553 You made Miss Bridgerton your pawn in order to see me. 310 00:19:39,636 --> 00:19:40,470 Forgive me. 311 00:19:41,180 --> 00:19:42,181 I had to see you. 312 00:19:42,264 --> 00:19:45,434 -You did not answer my letter. -Because I do not wish to see you. 313 00:19:45,517 --> 00:19:48,061 You did not answer my letter, and I understand why. 314 00:19:49,104 --> 00:19:51,481 When we were in the stairwell, 315 00:19:52,482 --> 00:19:54,359 I was so taken by the moment. 316 00:19:54,443 --> 00:19:57,571 Yes, I understand. We were both… carried away. 317 00:20:00,324 --> 00:20:01,867 Is that all it was to you? 318 00:20:14,880 --> 00:20:17,299 Why have you brought me here? What do you want? 319 00:20:17,799 --> 00:20:19,384 Um… I… 320 00:20:20,135 --> 00:20:22,346 I had hoped for an answer. 321 00:20:24,223 --> 00:20:26,141 To whether or not I will be your mistress? 322 00:20:26,225 --> 00:20:28,560 -Well-- -You truly do not know me at all. 323 00:20:29,144 --> 00:20:32,606 If you did, you'd know being your mistress is the last thing I would ever want. 324 00:20:32,689 --> 00:20:33,982 My answer is no. 325 00:20:35,484 --> 00:20:36,735 Miss Bridgerton. 326 00:20:36,818 --> 00:20:38,737 I simply picked the first one I saw. 327 00:20:38,820 --> 00:20:40,530 I think it is an excellent choice. 328 00:20:40,614 --> 00:20:41,949 Oh. 329 00:20:42,032 --> 00:20:43,033 Thank you. 330 00:20:44,326 --> 00:20:47,329 It is not proper for you to enter this way, miss. 331 00:20:47,412 --> 00:20:48,872 My ladyship cannot meet with you. 332 00:20:48,956 --> 00:20:51,291 If she refuses to come down, I will scream. 333 00:20:51,375 --> 00:20:53,961 She has written about me and disrupted my life. 334 00:20:54,044 --> 00:20:56,546 -I now have a right to disrupt hers. -Rae. 335 00:20:58,131 --> 00:21:01,301 Mrs. Bridgerton, I tried to send her away, but she was making a scene. 336 00:21:01,385 --> 00:21:03,345 -So I had to bring her in. -Very well. 337 00:21:03,428 --> 00:21:05,138 I trust you made sure no one saw. 338 00:21:05,222 --> 00:21:06,556 You are Lady Whistledown. 339 00:21:07,140 --> 00:21:09,268 -I am. -What you have written about me… 340 00:21:09,351 --> 00:21:11,728 -I did not name names. -It does not matter. 341 00:21:11,812 --> 00:21:14,731 Everyone knows I'm the mistress to whom you referred, 342 00:21:15,315 --> 00:21:16,692 the moth drawn to the flame. 343 00:21:16,775 --> 00:21:19,528 I only wrote what I wrote because word had already spread. 344 00:21:20,028 --> 00:21:22,823 -I hoped to warn your Mr. Hiscox… -And what about me? 345 00:21:22,906 --> 00:21:24,199 Did you not think of me? 346 00:21:24,283 --> 00:21:27,744 Everyone may have been speculating, but Whistledown made it real. 347 00:21:28,245 --> 00:21:29,538 Real for the ton. 348 00:21:30,038 --> 00:21:31,248 Real for his family. 349 00:21:31,331 --> 00:21:34,876 And now my plan to save small sums so that I could be independent 350 00:21:34,960 --> 00:21:38,505 the day he inevitably dropped me for someone prettier and younger… 351 00:21:38,588 --> 00:21:39,923 It is all gone. 352 00:21:42,426 --> 00:21:45,345 It is a terrible position that he has left you in. 353 00:21:46,638 --> 00:21:49,182 But I am not sure there is anything I can do. 354 00:21:51,018 --> 00:21:52,144 Help me. 355 00:21:52,728 --> 00:21:54,813 Please. Write again. 356 00:21:55,814 --> 00:21:57,024 Say it is untrue. 357 00:21:57,107 --> 00:21:59,401 Say the ton has confused me for someone else. 358 00:21:59,484 --> 00:22:00,861 -Please. -Miss Virginia, I… 359 00:22:02,446 --> 00:22:04,156 It would not change anything. 360 00:22:05,115 --> 00:22:09,119 My readers would not believe me. You were seen together far too much. 361 00:22:09,202 --> 00:22:10,329 We were careless. 362 00:22:11,705 --> 00:22:13,832 But it is because we love one another. 363 00:22:17,044 --> 00:22:17,961 Loved. 364 00:22:19,838 --> 00:22:22,632 But it is your quill that has ruined me. 365 00:22:29,389 --> 00:22:32,017 It is unsurprising you are not feeling your best. 366 00:22:32,100 --> 00:22:34,311 Miss Stirling has kept you up nearly every night, 367 00:22:34,394 --> 00:22:37,481 and we will hardly sleep tonight in preparation for her soiree tomorrow. 368 00:22:37,564 --> 00:22:39,316 It is not the lack of sleep. 369 00:22:40,317 --> 00:22:41,526 It is Parliament. 370 00:22:43,528 --> 00:22:46,615 You know, I enjoy Michaela immensely. 371 00:22:46,698 --> 00:22:50,994 She has always brought out a certain lightness in me, 372 00:22:51,078 --> 00:22:54,289 a lightness which I could use at the moment. 373 00:22:54,373 --> 00:22:57,167 Because of… Parliament. 374 00:22:57,250 --> 00:22:58,835 Because of Parliament. 375 00:22:58,919 --> 00:23:02,881 The seditious Meetings Act, the Clergy Residence Act, and on. 376 00:23:04,758 --> 00:23:09,304 And you are certain it is not because you are disappointed that we remain childless? 377 00:23:09,388 --> 00:23:12,265 No, I assure you, it is Parliament. 378 00:23:14,393 --> 00:23:18,480 It is only that we were getting along so well before she became our guest. 379 00:23:18,563 --> 00:23:20,941 Now it seems we hardly have any time together. 380 00:23:21,024 --> 00:23:23,610 I understand. I do miss our routine. 381 00:23:24,319 --> 00:23:27,572 But… I also hate to leave Michaela unattended. 382 00:23:29,574 --> 00:23:30,992 Michaela will be well. 383 00:23:34,287 --> 00:23:37,624 Perhaps we could introduce her to some gentlemen tomorrow night. 384 00:23:37,707 --> 00:23:40,210 -She might make her own routine. -Please, let us not. 385 00:23:41,878 --> 00:23:45,132 I believe she is quite insistent on marching into spinsterhood. 386 00:23:45,715 --> 00:23:46,716 That is all. 387 00:23:54,433 --> 00:23:56,768 I realize I must prove myself to the Queen, 388 00:23:56,852 --> 00:23:59,396 but I do not love the idea of spying on the Bridgertons. 389 00:23:59,479 --> 00:24:01,773 I do not wish to betray their confidence. 390 00:24:02,774 --> 00:24:03,775 What? 391 00:24:04,568 --> 00:24:06,820 Mr. Bridgerton can use all the help he can get. 392 00:24:06,903 --> 00:24:10,490 Trust me, he is a little, uh, confused at the moment. 393 00:24:10,574 --> 00:24:13,785 Lady Bridgerton's interests align with those of Her Majesty. 394 00:24:14,286 --> 00:24:16,455 If you are a true friend to the Bridgertons, 395 00:24:16,538 --> 00:24:18,999 you will realize that all this intrigue 396 00:24:19,082 --> 00:24:21,168 is in their best interest. 397 00:24:21,251 --> 00:24:23,879 Could you not talk to Lady Bridgerton for me? 398 00:24:23,962 --> 00:24:28,967 No, my dear. The point is for me to step back. 399 00:24:34,264 --> 00:24:37,058 Nicky did have an invitation to Miss Hyacinth's recital. 400 00:24:37,142 --> 00:24:39,352 He has not had a single dance lesson. 401 00:24:39,436 --> 00:24:42,230 Well, we all have to start somewhere. 402 00:24:43,940 --> 00:24:45,066 Hm. 403 00:24:57,204 --> 00:24:59,206 Hiscox, are you well? 404 00:24:59,289 --> 00:25:01,416 Oh, Bridgerton! 405 00:25:01,500 --> 00:25:03,376 -Two more! -Oh… 406 00:25:03,460 --> 00:25:05,712 Um… would you like one as well? 407 00:25:05,795 --> 00:25:07,923 No. I shall help you with yours. 408 00:25:08,924 --> 00:25:11,801 What? What has happened? You do not look well. 409 00:25:11,885 --> 00:25:13,637 You are not a reading man? 410 00:25:13,720 --> 00:25:16,515 If you were, you would know of my plight. 411 00:25:17,390 --> 00:25:18,767 And my stupidity. 412 00:25:19,684 --> 00:25:22,062 You speak of Miss Virginia? 413 00:25:22,145 --> 00:25:24,814 I was forced to end things. 414 00:25:25,982 --> 00:25:30,195 To protect her, in truth, but she does not understand. 415 00:25:33,782 --> 00:25:34,908 What will you do? 416 00:25:35,992 --> 00:25:37,160 What can I do? 417 00:25:38,870 --> 00:25:39,829 As I see it, 418 00:25:41,206 --> 00:25:42,707 I have two options. 419 00:25:43,917 --> 00:25:44,918 There is 420 00:25:45,710 --> 00:25:46,795 giving up. 421 00:25:47,671 --> 00:25:49,422 And there is giving in, 422 00:25:50,090 --> 00:25:52,050 returning to the demimonde. 423 00:25:52,133 --> 00:25:54,094 To a midday drunk. 424 00:25:54,177 --> 00:25:57,722 To chasing sorrows in the bottom of the bottle. 425 00:25:57,806 --> 00:25:59,891 Would you like to join me in one? 426 00:26:06,398 --> 00:26:07,691 Not just yet. 427 00:27:46,706 --> 00:27:48,917 -What are you doing here? -What are you doing in here? 428 00:27:49,000 --> 00:27:51,294 Uh, I was… I was… 429 00:27:51,378 --> 00:27:52,379 Uh… 430 00:27:52,462 --> 00:27:53,838 I was cleaning. 431 00:27:55,006 --> 00:27:55,840 And you? 432 00:27:56,508 --> 00:27:58,635 I was around the corner, 433 00:27:58,718 --> 00:28:02,347 and I could not stand the thought of passing by without seeing you. 434 00:28:09,104 --> 00:28:11,022 Who is this woman to you? 435 00:28:13,983 --> 00:28:17,821 She is… someone I met 436 00:28:18,405 --> 00:28:20,824 one night at a ball some months ago. 437 00:28:21,866 --> 00:28:23,743 Do you have feelings for her? 438 00:28:25,120 --> 00:28:26,204 No, I did. 439 00:28:27,330 --> 00:28:28,665 Until I met you. 440 00:28:30,834 --> 00:28:34,003 Is she… someone you would have married? 441 00:28:34,087 --> 00:28:35,922 It does not matter. 442 00:28:38,800 --> 00:28:41,177 It is you that I want now, Sophie. 443 00:28:47,851 --> 00:28:49,978 Why do you find it suitable to kiss me? 444 00:28:53,648 --> 00:28:55,734 Because you are irresistible. 445 00:28:58,069 --> 00:28:59,738 But why is it suitable? 446 00:29:00,321 --> 00:29:04,159 Why was it suitable to kiss me by the lake or in the stairwell? 447 00:29:05,368 --> 00:29:09,038 Would you have found it suitable to kiss the lady that you met at that ball? 448 00:29:09,122 --> 00:29:12,125 Or would you have been a gentleman and refused to ruin her? 449 00:29:12,208 --> 00:29:14,461 Would you have asked her to be your mistress? 450 00:29:14,544 --> 00:29:18,006 Do you truly understand what you're asking me with that question? 451 00:29:18,089 --> 00:29:22,343 You are asking me to relinquish my virtue, my dignity, my self-respect, 452 00:29:22,427 --> 00:29:26,723 all to be reduced to a glorified courtesan who will never be able to marry. 453 00:29:26,806 --> 00:29:30,310 I may not be as high as a lady, but I refuse to be that low. 454 00:29:32,020 --> 00:29:33,313 As a maid, I am… 455 00:29:34,439 --> 00:29:35,732 respectable. 456 00:29:35,815 --> 00:29:36,649 I am necessary. 457 00:29:36,733 --> 00:29:39,778 And now here you stand attempting to rob me of that too. And for what? 458 00:29:39,861 --> 00:29:40,695 No. 459 00:29:41,654 --> 00:29:44,115 -Tell me, please, for what? -No, I apologize. 460 00:29:44,199 --> 00:29:45,992 Forgive me, I… I will-- I will go. 461 00:30:01,800 --> 00:30:04,594 I do not believe I have heard the name. Sophie Baek. 462 00:30:05,178 --> 00:30:06,888 I knew a Mrs. Brock once. 463 00:30:06,971 --> 00:30:10,016 Ahh… Thought I might come across you lot. 464 00:30:10,099 --> 00:30:11,476 Oh, Mrs. Varley. 465 00:30:11,559 --> 00:30:14,145 What a pleasure to see you. You have been missed. 466 00:30:14,229 --> 00:30:18,358 Yes, well, my new employer used to live on the other side of town, 467 00:30:18,441 --> 00:30:21,945 but we have just moved into the square. 468 00:30:22,028 --> 00:30:25,073 Oh, that's right. You're no longer at Featherington House. 469 00:30:25,156 --> 00:30:28,409 You must feel like you're on holiday with your new employer, 470 00:30:28,493 --> 00:30:30,078 compared to Lady Featherington. 471 00:30:31,079 --> 00:30:32,789 What are you implying, Rebecca? 472 00:30:33,957 --> 00:30:36,501 Well, she may not have been perfect, 473 00:30:36,584 --> 00:30:38,336 but neither is Lady Penwood. 474 00:30:38,419 --> 00:30:39,379 Penwood? 475 00:30:39,462 --> 00:30:42,090 I heard she runs through staff faster than tea leaves. 476 00:30:42,173 --> 00:30:45,134 She has had me dismiss more servants over the last few months 477 00:30:45,218 --> 00:30:47,220 than I have had in the rest of my career. 478 00:30:47,303 --> 00:30:49,097 Perhaps one of them is your Mrs. Brock. 479 00:30:49,806 --> 00:30:51,432 Baek, Sophie Baek. 480 00:30:51,933 --> 00:30:53,643 Have you heard anything about her? 481 00:30:54,227 --> 00:30:56,604 We have recently hired her at Bridgerton House. 482 00:30:57,772 --> 00:30:59,983 Mmm… I'm not certain. 483 00:31:00,066 --> 00:31:02,610 Um, has there been some trouble with her? 484 00:31:02,694 --> 00:31:05,697 Heavens no. She is one of the finest maids I've ever hired. 485 00:31:05,780 --> 00:31:07,574 Diligent to a fault. 486 00:31:07,657 --> 00:31:10,326 Oh… I'm afraid I cannot tell you anything. 487 00:31:12,495 --> 00:31:15,540 Sophie Baek… I cannot say I know her, 488 00:31:15,623 --> 00:31:19,168 but I did used to work with another Miss Baek many years ago. 489 00:31:33,516 --> 00:31:35,852 -Very good. -Oh, Benedict. 490 00:31:35,935 --> 00:31:37,145 Oh! 491 00:31:37,228 --> 00:31:40,523 The boys and I were just partaking in our monthly dining club 492 00:31:40,607 --> 00:31:42,483 when Gregory happened to stop by. 493 00:31:42,567 --> 00:31:44,485 Our wives are gathered at Dankworth House 494 00:31:44,569 --> 00:31:46,905 so that we might enjoy our imported cheeses. 495 00:31:46,988 --> 00:31:50,158 -Mm. -Would you like a slice of Taleggio? 496 00:31:52,160 --> 00:31:53,077 No, thank you. 497 00:31:53,161 --> 00:31:55,663 I woke up thinking today is a good day for day drinking 498 00:31:55,747 --> 00:31:59,083 and came to see if you'd come with me, but I do not wish to interrupt. 499 00:31:59,167 --> 00:32:02,128 Oh, stay. We can have Barnes bring you a brandy if you wish. 500 00:32:04,130 --> 00:32:05,173 Gentlemen. 501 00:32:05,882 --> 00:32:08,927 We were just giving Gregory some advice on the matters of the heart… 502 00:32:09,010 --> 00:32:09,928 Ah. 503 00:32:10,011 --> 00:32:11,721 …before he attends Hyacinth's recital. 504 00:32:11,804 --> 00:32:14,933 He hears a few charming young ladies will be in attendance. 505 00:32:16,351 --> 00:32:18,770 We do not often encounter the fairer sex at Eton. 506 00:32:18,853 --> 00:32:22,398 Why have you not asked me? Clearly, I am the more seasoned brother. 507 00:32:22,482 --> 00:32:23,691 Yes, but you are not married, 508 00:32:23,775 --> 00:32:26,194 so you clearly have not been the most successful. 509 00:32:28,071 --> 00:32:31,783 When I met my Philippa, I knew immediately she was the one. 510 00:32:31,866 --> 00:32:35,411 I courted Mrs. Dankworth an entire summer. 511 00:32:36,079 --> 00:32:38,790 Sometimes affection does take time to grow. 512 00:32:38,873 --> 00:32:41,751 That is the thing. Once I meet someone, how do I know if she's interested? 513 00:32:41,834 --> 00:32:43,461 -Well-- -You cannot. 514 00:32:43,544 --> 00:32:46,047 Not truly, but you must be brave. 515 00:32:46,756 --> 00:32:49,550 Do what our eldest brother told me to do with Penelope. 516 00:32:49,634 --> 00:32:52,095 You tell her your own feelings. 517 00:32:52,679 --> 00:32:54,681 I know there's nothing more terrifying, 518 00:32:54,764 --> 00:32:58,726 but… well, once you have met that young lady who is meant for you, 519 00:32:58,810 --> 00:33:01,938 who challenges you, sees you as you are, 520 00:33:02,814 --> 00:33:06,734 you cannot let any amount of fear stop you from letting your heart speak. 521 00:33:18,746 --> 00:33:21,666 And suddenly we realized our compass had broken. 522 00:33:21,749 --> 00:33:24,127 Our compass had broken. Can you believe it? 523 00:33:25,169 --> 00:33:28,506 We simply decided it was a sign to continue on sailing. 524 00:33:28,589 --> 00:33:31,843 And that is how one ends up on an island. 525 00:33:35,888 --> 00:33:38,474 It is a delightful party, Lady Kilmartin. 526 00:33:38,558 --> 00:33:40,935 Kind of you to introduce your cousin to society. 527 00:33:41,436 --> 00:33:45,606 Yes, well… I am missing my baby sister's recital tonight, 528 00:33:45,690 --> 00:33:48,276 but we were obliged to act as hosts. 529 00:33:48,776 --> 00:33:51,863 She is quite a woman of passion, do you not think? 530 00:33:52,363 --> 00:33:55,533 Yes, absolutely. Do you want to go in? Everyone. 531 00:33:55,616 --> 00:33:57,326 Do you want to come in? Let's go. 532 00:34:00,705 --> 00:34:02,582 I cannot wait for tonight. 533 00:34:02,665 --> 00:34:05,626 Daphne told me that if a young man takes a fancy to you, 534 00:34:05,710 --> 00:34:08,379 he will offer to obtain a lemonade for you. 535 00:34:08,463 --> 00:34:10,423 We must make sure to have enough. 536 00:34:10,506 --> 00:34:13,134 What does lemonade have to do… No one told me about lemonade. 537 00:34:13,217 --> 00:34:14,844 There will be plenty, I assure you. 538 00:34:14,927 --> 00:34:16,804 I shall check that everything is in order. 539 00:34:16,888 --> 00:34:18,139 Before you go… 540 00:34:21,601 --> 00:34:24,020 I should like to tell you both that I have a… 541 00:34:24,103 --> 00:34:28,191 a… a friend attending tonight, and he is called Lord Anderson. 542 00:34:28,775 --> 00:34:30,943 -Lady Danbury's brother? -Yes. Yes. 543 00:34:32,653 --> 00:34:37,533 Lady Danbury cannot attend tonight, but he will because… he is my friend. 544 00:34:39,327 --> 00:34:40,495 I have a friend. 545 00:34:44,791 --> 00:34:47,543 I must ensure the footman will come by with lemonade regularly. 546 00:34:47,627 --> 00:34:49,003 What is this about lemonade? 547 00:34:49,087 --> 00:34:51,964 Oh! Hyacinth, I, uh… I brought you something. 548 00:34:52,048 --> 00:34:54,592 For tonight. Eh, you do love feathers. 549 00:34:55,593 --> 00:34:59,097 Thank you, but Sophie has already arranged my hair to my liking, 550 00:34:59,180 --> 00:35:02,141 and I do not wish to look like the silly girl you think I am. 551 00:35:05,770 --> 00:35:08,606 We can begin your return to the marriage mart tonight. 552 00:35:08,689 --> 00:35:12,568 I believe there are several older brothers here as chaperones. 553 00:35:15,238 --> 00:35:16,864 -Lady Bridgerton? -Yes? 554 00:35:17,615 --> 00:35:19,742 I have information about Sophie. 555 00:35:20,326 --> 00:35:21,285 How? 556 00:35:21,369 --> 00:35:25,039 The housekeeper at Lady Luton's house once worked with another Miss Baek. 557 00:35:25,665 --> 00:35:27,208 Sophie's mother, surely? 558 00:35:27,291 --> 00:35:30,086 Who is from London and not Aylesbury. 559 00:35:31,546 --> 00:35:35,466 Sophie has her mother's name, which likely means that… 560 00:35:35,550 --> 00:35:37,844 She is illegitimate, I would imagine. 561 00:35:37,927 --> 00:35:39,095 Mm-hm. 562 00:35:39,178 --> 00:35:40,596 I find I am disappointed. 563 00:35:42,056 --> 00:35:44,976 I had hoped perhaps she was of legitimate nobility 564 00:35:45,059 --> 00:35:47,478 so that she may… be suitable. 565 00:35:47,562 --> 00:35:49,897 Uh… suitable? For what? 566 00:35:50,481 --> 00:35:51,566 Oh. 567 00:35:51,649 --> 00:35:52,733 I do not know. 568 00:35:53,442 --> 00:35:55,528 It was foolish. Thank you, Mrs. Wilson. 569 00:36:09,041 --> 00:36:11,002 -Mrs. Varley? -My lady. 570 00:36:11,085 --> 00:36:12,503 It is teatime. 571 00:36:13,296 --> 00:36:14,380 Yes, ma'am. 572 00:36:15,173 --> 00:36:17,550 And here is the tea. 573 00:36:18,134 --> 00:36:21,554 We should like to take evening tea in the small parlor. 574 00:36:21,637 --> 00:36:23,639 We have been waiting in there nearly an hour. 575 00:36:23,723 --> 00:36:24,765 My apologies. 576 00:36:25,266 --> 00:36:27,685 Ma'am, under my last ladyship-- 577 00:36:27,768 --> 00:36:30,813 Mrs. Varley, I am not Lady Featherington, 578 00:36:30,897 --> 00:36:33,983 and, frankly, I am tired of hearing about her. 579 00:36:34,066 --> 00:36:36,569 We misunderstand one another so frequently. 580 00:36:39,488 --> 00:36:41,699 Perhaps this arrangement has run its course. 581 00:36:42,408 --> 00:36:43,534 Ma'am, if you… 582 00:36:44,160 --> 00:36:46,245 If you could just give me another chance… 583 00:36:46,329 --> 00:36:48,831 To do what? Take advantage of my good nature again? 584 00:36:49,832 --> 00:36:53,211 To leave me without help while you spend nearly an hour at the market 585 00:36:53,294 --> 00:36:54,503 as you did this morning? 586 00:36:54,587 --> 00:36:55,963 I… I was… 587 00:36:57,340 --> 00:37:01,344 trying to gather information on the maid who wronged you this morning. 588 00:37:01,427 --> 00:37:02,428 Sophie Baek. 589 00:37:04,263 --> 00:37:05,181 And? 590 00:37:10,144 --> 00:37:12,480 I believe she is working at Bridgerton House. 591 00:37:47,556 --> 00:37:48,766 Hi. 592 00:37:48,849 --> 00:37:50,434 We have lots of lemonade… 593 00:38:16,168 --> 00:38:18,337 She is divine. 594 00:38:18,421 --> 00:38:20,047 And so you must be brave. 595 00:38:21,424 --> 00:38:25,261 We will begin with a longways. Now the young men may approach. 596 00:38:40,943 --> 00:38:41,944 Miss Hyacinth. 597 00:38:42,486 --> 00:38:44,405 Pleasure seeing you again, Lord Kent. 598 00:38:49,535 --> 00:38:51,037 Take your places. 599 00:38:59,003 --> 00:39:00,463 Posture. 600 00:39:04,425 --> 00:39:06,844 And now, your reverence. 601 00:39:21,650 --> 00:39:22,985 Oh… 602 00:40:46,944 --> 00:40:48,237 Good evening, Miss Hyacinth. 603 00:40:48,737 --> 00:40:49,697 Good evening. 604 00:40:50,197 --> 00:40:51,282 Miss Rochelle, is it? 605 00:40:52,241 --> 00:40:55,369 -May I inquire about your interests? -Well… 606 00:40:55,453 --> 00:40:59,999 And now we bow and curtsy and take a small break for refreshments. 607 00:41:09,216 --> 00:41:12,219 So, how did it go? Did you have a good conversation? 608 00:41:12,303 --> 00:41:13,721 I think I may be in love. 609 00:41:15,723 --> 00:41:16,682 Yeah. 610 00:41:16,765 --> 00:41:18,767 I enjoyed our dance very much. 611 00:41:18,851 --> 00:41:21,979 Although I must say, I'm rather thirsty after such activity. 612 00:41:22,062 --> 00:41:22,980 As am I. 613 00:41:23,564 --> 00:41:25,191 I shall fetch some lemonade. 614 00:41:36,702 --> 00:41:40,247 Sister, your footwork for the longways was impeccable, of course. 615 00:41:42,166 --> 00:41:43,667 -Oh. -Miss Bridgerton. 616 00:41:43,751 --> 00:41:45,794 I've not seen you in society for some time. 617 00:41:45,878 --> 00:41:47,379 Are you making a return? 618 00:41:48,005 --> 00:41:49,673 I… Ooh… 619 00:41:50,257 --> 00:41:51,342 Smile. 620 00:41:54,220 --> 00:41:55,471 Oh. 621 00:42:08,526 --> 00:42:09,693 You are here. 622 00:42:10,486 --> 00:42:11,445 I am. 623 00:42:12,530 --> 00:42:16,158 You are here with my family, and… 624 00:42:17,284 --> 00:42:19,328 the world has not fallen apart. 625 00:42:21,830 --> 00:42:23,707 The time is right. 626 00:42:27,836 --> 00:42:30,089 Lady Bridgerton. 627 00:42:30,172 --> 00:42:33,133 I was wondering how things went with Benedict and Miss Hollis. 628 00:42:33,217 --> 00:42:34,760 Oh, my. Your neighbor. 629 00:42:35,553 --> 00:42:37,888 We had her and her mother over for tea. 630 00:42:37,972 --> 00:42:39,348 She is most amiable. 631 00:42:39,431 --> 00:42:42,351 But, sadly, she is not Benedict's young lady. 632 00:42:42,434 --> 00:42:44,144 Aww. That is unfortunate. 633 00:42:44,228 --> 00:42:45,145 Indeed. 634 00:42:45,229 --> 00:42:48,607 In fact, I do not think he is even looking for his young lady anymore. 635 00:42:49,108 --> 00:42:51,277 -Is that because there is someone else? -No. 636 00:42:51,986 --> 00:42:53,320 No. 637 00:42:53,404 --> 00:42:54,238 No. 638 00:42:59,076 --> 00:43:00,119 Sophie. 639 00:43:01,078 --> 00:43:02,246 Mr. Bridgerton. 640 00:43:02,997 --> 00:43:04,331 Do you need something? 641 00:43:05,833 --> 00:43:06,792 No. 642 00:43:09,086 --> 00:43:10,129 I found it. 643 00:43:12,089 --> 00:43:13,757 We will begin the next dance, 644 00:43:13,841 --> 00:43:16,844 which our girls will dance with their chaperones. 645 00:43:20,097 --> 00:43:21,265 Are you ready, brother? 646 00:43:21,348 --> 00:43:23,058 -Hm? -Are you ready for our dance? 647 00:43:32,776 --> 00:43:35,070 It is always a comfort to have you in the room. 648 00:43:35,154 --> 00:43:37,615 -Thank you, Lady Danbury. -You are most welcome. 649 00:43:37,698 --> 00:43:40,701 I had hoped to be at Hyacinth's recital, but when the Queen calls… 650 00:43:40,784 --> 00:43:42,661 Yes, I had hoped to be there as well. 651 00:43:42,745 --> 00:43:45,706 But Her Majesty did insist on my bringing you in. 652 00:43:46,206 --> 00:43:47,041 Thank you. 653 00:43:51,253 --> 00:43:53,130 Your Majesty, 654 00:43:53,213 --> 00:43:54,590 as you requested, 655 00:43:55,758 --> 00:43:57,343 Mrs. Bridgerton. 656 00:43:57,426 --> 00:43:59,511 Hmm. Mrs. Bridgerton. 657 00:43:59,595 --> 00:44:03,599 I called you here because I did not like your column this week. 658 00:44:04,224 --> 00:44:06,644 Why are you no longer naming names? 659 00:44:06,727 --> 00:44:07,686 Your Majesty, I've-- 660 00:44:07,770 --> 00:44:11,315 And there has not been any news of Mr. Bridgerton of late. 661 00:44:11,815 --> 00:44:15,069 How are we to settle our bet if you do not write of him? 662 00:44:15,152 --> 00:44:17,863 I've had to employ Lady Danbury to do your job. 663 00:44:22,368 --> 00:44:23,702 You may answer. 664 00:44:27,456 --> 00:44:28,499 Your Majesty. 665 00:44:29,625 --> 00:44:32,211 For so long, Whistledown has brought me joy. 666 00:44:33,295 --> 00:44:36,465 And like you, I will always believe in the power of gossip. 667 00:44:36,548 --> 00:44:39,051 But since I have become known publicly, 668 00:44:39,134 --> 00:44:40,678 there has been a change. 669 00:44:41,845 --> 00:44:44,890 The power I hold over the ton, it is too great. 670 00:44:46,266 --> 00:44:47,976 There is an imbalance. I… 671 00:44:48,477 --> 00:44:50,187 I'm no longer a wallflower, 672 00:44:50,813 --> 00:44:51,772 an outsider. 673 00:44:52,773 --> 00:44:53,982 I am a Bridgerton. 674 00:44:54,942 --> 00:44:56,610 I'm privileged to visit the Queen. 675 00:44:57,611 --> 00:45:00,280 Whistledown takes up a space, which makes it impossible 676 00:45:00,364 --> 00:45:03,242 to deliver good, true, fair gossip. 677 00:45:04,493 --> 00:45:06,245 And I have considered-- Well, I… 678 00:45:06,328 --> 00:45:09,415 I was wondering if… if you might consider, 679 00:45:10,124 --> 00:45:14,044 knowing that you are a patron not only of Whistledown but also of the arts, 680 00:45:15,629 --> 00:45:17,673 if you might consider letting me 681 00:45:18,841 --> 00:45:21,510 rest my column and pursue other writing. 682 00:45:29,143 --> 00:45:30,144 No. 683 00:45:30,227 --> 00:45:32,438 No, no, no. 684 00:45:33,897 --> 00:45:36,650 Why does everyone keep asking me these questions? 685 00:45:36,734 --> 00:45:39,194 Huh… I should like to retire. 686 00:45:46,952 --> 00:45:47,995 Brimsley. 687 00:46:04,428 --> 00:46:07,055 Francesca, I cannot thank you enough for tonight. 688 00:46:07,139 --> 00:46:09,767 Mm. We are most happy to be your hosts. 689 00:46:09,850 --> 00:46:12,936 I noticed you did not have much of a chance to speak to Lord Taylor. 690 00:46:13,020 --> 00:46:14,062 Miss Stirling. 691 00:46:15,564 --> 00:46:17,024 I believe we spoke. 692 00:46:17,107 --> 00:46:20,486 In fact, it was a pleasure hearing about your barley holdings. 693 00:46:20,569 --> 00:46:22,154 I do love barley. 694 00:46:23,363 --> 00:46:25,282 May I join your conversation? 695 00:46:25,783 --> 00:46:27,868 Certainly. We may bore you though, 696 00:46:27,951 --> 00:46:30,788 as my cousin and I cannot stop reminiscing about our childhood. 697 00:46:30,871 --> 00:46:34,333 Lady Kilmartin talked a good deal about how much of a family woman you are. 698 00:46:34,416 --> 00:46:36,627 And I am a family man myself. 699 00:46:37,127 --> 00:46:39,838 Lady Kilmartin believes we have much in common. 700 00:46:42,257 --> 00:46:46,178 If you will excuse me, my lord, I could use a moment to freshen up. 701 00:46:57,648 --> 00:47:01,944 I asked you kindly not to force suitors onto Michaela. 702 00:47:02,027 --> 00:47:04,905 He expressed interest. I thought perhaps she might be flattered. 703 00:47:04,988 --> 00:47:06,949 That is not the point, Francesca. 704 00:47:11,578 --> 00:47:12,621 I will find her. 705 00:47:14,248 --> 00:47:15,499 I will patch this up. 706 00:47:28,762 --> 00:47:31,014 What are you doing in here? And on the floor? 707 00:47:31,098 --> 00:47:33,851 -You will ruin your dress. -Will you please give me a moment? 708 00:47:37,479 --> 00:47:39,189 You are upset with me. 709 00:47:41,024 --> 00:47:42,276 Why? 710 00:47:42,359 --> 00:47:45,779 Do you not remember ambushing me just now with an unwanted suitor? 711 00:47:46,280 --> 00:47:47,698 I apologize. 712 00:47:48,782 --> 00:47:52,411 I assumed John was… overstating the case 713 00:47:52,494 --> 00:47:55,247 when he suggested I should not introduce you to suitors. 714 00:47:55,330 --> 00:47:58,292 My cousin asked you not to interfere, and you did so anyway. 715 00:47:58,375 --> 00:48:01,086 Lord Taylor is a respectable gentleman. 716 00:48:01,169 --> 00:48:03,463 I was simply trying to help you find a companion. 717 00:48:03,547 --> 00:48:05,299 Francesca, you do not know me. 718 00:48:05,382 --> 00:48:06,967 So please, draw back. 719 00:48:08,176 --> 00:48:11,555 And how am I meant to know someone who is determined to be unknowable? 720 00:48:11,638 --> 00:48:14,892 The entire time we were in Scotland, you could hardly contain your chaos 721 00:48:14,975 --> 00:48:17,686 long enough to stay in one place for longer than five minutes. 722 00:48:17,769 --> 00:48:21,231 And now you turn up here, to our home, uninvited… 723 00:48:21,940 --> 00:48:25,903 How do you suggest I respond when you show me, my husband, so little respect? 724 00:48:25,986 --> 00:48:28,238 I assure you John does not feel disrespected. 725 00:48:28,322 --> 00:48:31,241 He appreciates my chaos. You could do with some yourself. 726 00:48:31,325 --> 00:48:33,785 Then why has he been unwell since your return? 727 00:48:33,869 --> 00:48:36,204 Perhaps your insistence on idleness is to blame? 728 00:48:36,288 --> 00:48:39,875 -You are causing him distress. -No, I am causing you distress. 729 00:48:39,958 --> 00:48:41,043 Of course you are! 730 00:48:41,543 --> 00:48:43,629 You cannot understand what it is like being… 731 00:48:43,712 --> 00:48:46,214 newly married, desperately wanting to be a good wife, 732 00:48:46,298 --> 00:48:48,342 all the while feeling constantly inadequate, 733 00:48:48,425 --> 00:48:51,386 like there is something wrong with me. Must you add to that? 734 00:49:01,480 --> 00:49:05,150 You have had your housekeeper organize your jigsaw collection numerically. 735 00:49:06,193 --> 00:49:08,445 What could possibly be wrong with you? 736 00:49:13,992 --> 00:49:16,036 He loves you, Francesca. 737 00:49:17,496 --> 00:49:20,457 In John's eyes, you need never worry about being inadequate. 738 00:49:22,334 --> 00:49:25,170 I never intended to cause either of you distress. 739 00:49:25,837 --> 00:49:28,382 I am only here because I miss my cousin. 740 00:49:28,465 --> 00:49:30,384 I worry for him when I am away. 741 00:49:31,843 --> 00:49:33,929 We have been through so much together. 742 00:49:34,596 --> 00:49:36,765 But I see now, I do not have to worry. 743 00:49:41,019 --> 00:49:42,020 He has you. 744 00:49:43,438 --> 00:49:45,107 He cannot be more secure. 745 00:49:46,650 --> 00:49:47,651 It is only… 746 00:49:50,696 --> 00:49:54,157 There are very few people I feel secure with, and John is one of them. 747 00:50:05,127 --> 00:50:06,294 Truthfully… 748 00:50:11,049 --> 00:50:14,428 I have never seen him laugh the way he does when he is with you. 749 00:50:15,762 --> 00:50:18,390 Which is why, if I am honest… 750 00:50:20,392 --> 00:50:22,477 I'm a little envious of your chaos. 751 00:50:23,979 --> 00:50:25,647 Perhaps I can be open to it. 752 00:50:27,399 --> 00:50:29,735 As long as you do not expect me to stay up past ten o'clock. 753 00:50:31,778 --> 00:50:34,406 I may be chaotic, but I am not struck with madness. 754 00:50:41,580 --> 00:50:42,956 Are you a little drunk? 755 00:50:44,541 --> 00:50:47,377 I knew you were more forthcoming than usual. 756 00:50:47,961 --> 00:50:50,714 You are not the only one who can be spirited. 757 00:50:50,797 --> 00:50:53,842 Well, I could use more spirited friends. 758 00:50:58,138 --> 00:50:59,056 Friends, then? 759 00:51:00,140 --> 00:51:03,685 Earlier this week, this author wrote at length 760 00:51:03,769 --> 00:51:07,564 about beings from opposing worlds. 761 00:51:09,733 --> 00:51:15,072 The draw of two differing desires can be torture at best. 762 00:51:17,199 --> 00:51:22,746 This author wonders if perhaps the desire is not the problem 763 00:51:24,623 --> 00:51:27,375 but the world itself. 764 00:51:47,145 --> 00:51:50,732 Well, my impersonation of Lady Danbury has been an utter failure. 765 00:51:50,816 --> 00:51:52,484 Perhaps we should leave for home? 766 00:51:52,567 --> 00:51:53,610 Mmm. 767 00:51:56,363 --> 00:51:57,864 Where has Nicky gone? 768 00:52:00,200 --> 00:52:02,119 Run off with Gregory, surely. 769 00:52:03,078 --> 00:52:04,329 I'll try to find him. 770 00:52:16,174 --> 00:52:17,300 Are you well? 771 00:52:18,677 --> 00:52:19,719 Are you? 772 00:52:20,220 --> 00:52:22,264 I'm sorry I'm not an Eton boy. 773 00:52:23,140 --> 00:52:25,642 Turns out Eton boys are not all that astonishing. 774 00:52:26,768 --> 00:52:28,603 But surely that will change. 775 00:52:28,687 --> 00:52:31,273 And I do not wish to miss the moment in front of me. 776 00:52:31,815 --> 00:52:33,650 Then let us make it a decent moment. 777 00:52:39,197 --> 00:52:40,448 You've ruined it. 778 00:52:42,284 --> 00:52:44,035 Back on track. 779 00:52:44,786 --> 00:52:46,746 We finally know who the new neighbor is. 780 00:52:46,830 --> 00:52:49,291 She left a calling card before the recital began. 781 00:52:49,374 --> 00:52:50,917 -Oh? -What is her name? 782 00:52:51,501 --> 00:52:53,003 Araminta Gun. 783 00:52:53,670 --> 00:52:55,213 The Dowager Lady Penwood. 784 00:52:55,839 --> 00:52:58,091 Araminta Gun is our next-door neighbor? She was here? 785 00:52:58,175 --> 00:52:59,384 Mmm. 786 00:53:00,594 --> 00:53:02,179 I'm suddenly feeling poorly. 787 00:53:02,262 --> 00:53:03,138 Oh no. 788 00:53:03,221 --> 00:53:06,308 Will you tell Mrs. Wilson I'm going to lie down for a little while? 789 00:53:08,935 --> 00:53:12,898 We will take a brief interlude before we begin with the Boulangère. 790 00:53:18,778 --> 00:53:19,696 Benedict. 791 00:53:20,614 --> 00:53:21,615 Leave her be. 792 00:53:22,991 --> 00:53:25,285 I… I've simply forgotten something in my room. 793 00:53:25,368 --> 00:53:28,330 Whatever is going on between the two of you, it is not appropriate. 794 00:53:28,413 --> 00:53:29,623 Mother. 795 00:53:30,415 --> 00:53:33,919 Before you chastise me, might I inquire what you are doing with Lord Anderson? 796 00:53:34,002 --> 00:53:35,712 You are bedding a man who is not your husband 797 00:53:35,795 --> 00:53:37,547 with your children sleeping down the hallway. 798 00:53:37,631 --> 00:53:40,175 That is none of my business, but nor is mine yours! 799 00:53:49,768 --> 00:53:50,977 Sophie? 800 00:53:51,937 --> 00:53:53,396 Sophie, tell me what is wrong. 801 00:53:53,480 --> 00:53:55,482 It would be easier to inform you of what is right. 802 00:53:55,565 --> 00:53:58,068 -That is not an answer. -Then I'm afraid I shall not give you one. 803 00:53:58,151 --> 00:53:59,402 Now, please leave me alone. 804 00:53:59,486 --> 00:54:02,030 No, I'm not going anywhere, not this time. 805 00:54:02,113 --> 00:54:03,114 I'm here for you. 806 00:54:03,198 --> 00:54:05,450 But I did not… ask you to be. 807 00:54:05,533 --> 00:54:06,952 Do you not understand that? 808 00:54:20,215 --> 00:54:21,883 I did not ask for any of this. 809 00:54:21,967 --> 00:54:26,721 I did not ask you to pursue me or… or to touch me or to kiss me. 810 00:54:26,805 --> 00:54:29,933 I did not ask you to show me a world that could never be mine 811 00:54:30,016 --> 00:54:32,060 or to let me believe it could be. 812 00:54:32,811 --> 00:54:35,230 Each time you show me, it hurts me. 813 00:54:35,897 --> 00:54:37,649 You hurt me. 814 00:54:38,942 --> 00:54:42,112 So please, let us stop this. I… I cannot be subjected to more. 815 00:54:42,195 --> 00:54:44,823 -Sophie, please. -I will leave first so no servants see me. 816 00:54:44,906 --> 00:54:46,658 I do not care who sees. All I care-- 817 00:54:46,741 --> 00:54:49,160 You do not care, but when do you stop to think about me? 818 00:54:49,244 --> 00:54:51,162 Every moment of every day. 819 00:54:57,168 --> 00:54:58,837 There is not a single moment 820 00:54:59,838 --> 00:55:01,339 you do not fill my mind. 821 00:55:01,923 --> 00:55:04,884 I've heard every qualm you have raised about being with me, 822 00:55:04,968 --> 00:55:07,846 and I wish there were some other way for us to be together. 823 00:55:09,848 --> 00:55:12,934 But the thought of spending a single day without you 824 00:55:14,436 --> 00:55:16,146 torments my soul. 825 00:55:16,771 --> 00:55:19,858 You deserve the very world, but how else am I to be with a woman 826 00:55:19,941 --> 00:55:22,235 society has made it impossible for me to be with? 827 00:55:22,319 --> 00:55:25,113 The woman I was foolish enough to fall in love with. 828 00:55:28,074 --> 00:55:28,908 What? 829 00:55:30,994 --> 00:55:33,121 I love you, Sophie. 830 00:55:38,877 --> 00:55:39,919 You cannot. 831 00:55:40,003 --> 00:55:41,713 No, I cannot. 832 00:55:43,048 --> 00:55:45,800 I cannot love a maid. I cannot be with a maid. 833 00:55:45,884 --> 00:55:48,386 I cannot think of a maid every waking hour, 834 00:55:48,470 --> 00:55:50,764 longing for a life with her, and yet… 835 00:55:53,266 --> 00:55:54,142 you have… 836 00:55:56,061 --> 00:55:57,937 taken possession of me, 837 00:55:59,147 --> 00:56:01,024 shot me back to life, 838 00:56:01,107 --> 00:56:04,736 turned me from someone who could not sit still for a moment to one 839 00:56:04,819 --> 00:56:06,780 who wishes to be in one single place 840 00:56:07,572 --> 00:56:08,615 beside you 841 00:56:09,991 --> 00:56:11,826 for as long as I might live. 842 00:56:11,910 --> 00:56:13,828 But you will have to take a wife. 843 00:56:14,537 --> 00:56:17,624 Society, your mother, it will be expected eventually. 844 00:56:17,707 --> 00:56:20,335 I'm the second son. I'm not even needed as a spare anymore. 845 00:56:20,418 --> 00:56:21,920 There is already an heir. 846 00:56:22,003 --> 00:56:25,590 I would not marry. I could not look twice at anyone else. 847 00:56:27,384 --> 00:56:29,260 If only you would love me back. 848 00:56:32,639 --> 00:56:34,391 But you will change your mind. 849 00:56:34,474 --> 00:56:36,851 Your attention will be drawn elsewhere. 850 00:56:36,935 --> 00:56:39,354 You are not that kite in my study. 851 00:56:42,148 --> 00:56:45,652 You're the person I have been searching for all my life. 852 00:56:47,654 --> 00:56:48,655 I love you. 853 00:56:50,824 --> 00:56:51,866 I love you. 854 00:56:54,702 --> 00:56:55,829 I love you. 855 00:57:01,000 --> 00:57:02,669 Of course I love you. 856 00:57:06,840 --> 00:57:08,133 I love you. 857 00:57:49,090 --> 00:57:50,049 Is it all right? 858 00:57:50,633 --> 00:57:53,636 I want you. I've wanted you for so long. 859 00:59:04,249 --> 00:59:05,792 Slow at first, please. 860 00:59:06,834 --> 00:59:08,211 I've heard it can hurt.