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[MUSIC]

[DOOR CLICKS]

[GLASS CLINKS]

[BIRDS SING]

We're to gather shortly on the beach

for champagne and games.

You seem to have done little else since London

than drink champagne with Montrose and his friends.

I have been celebrating my victory!

Georgiana...

Have you given yourself time

to absorb the revelations of the trial?

I've no desire to dwell on the trial.

I wondered if they might have made you even more determined

to find your mother?

I have accepted that the search is hopeless.

From now on, I shall look only to the future...

But what of you?

Your wedding is only two weeks away.

Do I sense you are putting off your return to Willingden?

I'd like to be certain you've recovered from your ordeal.

As you see, I am entirely recovered.

...and I couldn't leave before your party tomorrow.

It is kind of Tom and Mary to host it,

but I fear it might be rather a staid occasion.

Arthur!

Charlotte and I are to meet Harry and his friends

on the beach.

Say you'll come.

Oh. lam not sure...

What has possessed the pair of you?

Ever since the shooting party,

you have both been out of sorts.

I have no idea what you mean!

GEORGIANA: Well.

Whatever is ailing you both,

I believe the best way to deal with your problems

is to forget them.

Preferably with champagne!

[HORSE GRUNTS]

I can't persuade you to saddle up and join me?

SAMUEL: God, no!

Thank you.

It's far too early in the day for such exertions.

Had you not planned to return to London

after the shooting party?

Yet five days have passed, and here you are.

I don't wish to outstay my welcome, brother,

but I am not ready to leave just yet.

I am enjoying getting to know Augusta and Leo...

And Lady de Clemente?

This might be the first friendship

I have ever had with a woman.

And since neither of us

has the least romantic interest in each other,

it's refreshingly uncomplicated.

Perhaps you are growing up?

I wouldn't go that far.

Did I mention Miss Lambe is hosting a party

to celebrate her success in court?

We are both invited.

Do we know who else will be in attendance?

I assume Miss Heywood will be there,

if that is what you're asking?

I know your last conversation with her

didn't go the way you'd hoped...

I must look to the future, Samuel.

and her mother to tea.

And what of Miss Heywood?

Do you intend to pretend she just doesn't exist?

Suppress your feelings?

I believe that's the motto on our family crest.

[FOOTSTEPS AND HORSE CLOPS]

[SIGHS]

EDWARD: My dearAugusta...

...with every word you write, you pierce my soul.

And with every passing day

the agony of separation grows yet sharper.

I cannot let your uncle destroy your happiness.

If there is a way for us to be together, I will find it.

[FOOTSTEPS APPROACH]

And where have you been?

I like to spend time in quiet contemplation

before I meet with Mr. Hankins.

His efforts are evidently failing

if that debacle at the shoot is any measure.

Setting your sights on Miss Markham!

Or should I say her five thousand a year?

I never should have asked Mr Colbourne

it! could call on her.

The approach was misjudged.

But I can say with hand on heart

that I've not been near her since.

[FOOTSTEPS APPROACH]

FOOTMAN: My lady.

Thistles!

Who would send me... thistles?

I could hazard a guess.

[LADY DENHAM GIGGLES]

COLBOURNE: What is that?

Just a flower.

We don't grow orchids in our greenhouse.

But I assume Lady Denham does?

It is possible.

I made it perfectly clear Sir Edward was not to call on you.

But true to form, he's resorted to evasion and deceit?

You left him no choice.

Tell me you have not been alone with him?

Why is that any of your concern?

I am not your daughter.

You will have no further contact with that man.

From now on, you are never

to leave the house without a chaperone!

[DOOR SLAMS]

[FOOTSTEPS]

You've already made your concerns abundantly clear,

-Mary... -This is an alternative, Tom.

A proposal of my own.

Away to improve the Old Town, rather than destroy it.

If you could just spare a moment to read it...

No, I can't, I am afraid.

I am late for an important meeting.

Why will you not listen to me?

You are a wonderful wife, Mary, and a devoted mother.

But you are not a businessman.

There are things you do not understand.

So why don't you leave the speculating to me,

and I will leave the running Of the house to you!

[FOOTSTEPS]

[CROWS CAW]

You seem to be in unusually good spirits Of late, Beatrice.

I... believe I know the cause!

Do you, brother?

Why, the grace of God, Of course, sister...

would you not say?

And I do not think you are alone.

I detect an ever sharper sense of purpose in you, Sir Edward!

Is it not said that God helps those who help themselves,

Mr Hankins?

Indeed so.

[DISTANT CHATTER]

[CHATTER AND LAUGHTER]

They're his friends from Bath, rather a fashionable crowd.

They seem highly taken with Georgiana.

Or with her fortune.

MONTROSE: How about a little sport?

Shall we see who can eat the largest number of macarons

in less than a minute?

[CROWD ROARS IN AGREEMENT]

Perhaps you haven't heard,

but Georgiana's been leading a sugar boycott...

Oh...

I will put two pounds on Arthur.

Haha!

I think I will decline, thank you.

[CROWD LAUGHS]

[LAUGHTER AND CHATTER]

They are not afraid to draw attention to themselves.

It is only a bit of fun, Charlotte!

You need more champagne!

Arthur... I must ask...

have you been avoiding me since the shooting party?

I thought you were avoiding me.

[BOTH SIGH AND LAUGH IN RELIEF]

You seem quite preoccupied with your friends.

They are just a... distraction.

I would far sooner have your company than theirs.

LADY MONTROSE: There you are, Harry!

We have barely seen you these past few days.

LYDIA: Not since the Bath set arrived!

LADY MONTROSE: Or could it be you have been spending

all your time in Miss Lambe's company?

You two are becoming quite inseparable!

LYDIA: Miss Heywood.

I trust you are well?

Very well, thank you, Lady Lydia.

We are much looking forward to your party, Miss Lambe.

Can I assume the brothers Colbourne will be there?

I have invited them both.

Oh!

LYDIA: I must thank you for your advice, Miss Heywood.

Once I kept the conversation to dogs and horses,

I found Mr Colbourne to be pleasing company indeed.

I am glad.

LADY MONTROSE: And the feeling was plainly mutual,

since we have received an invitation

to Heyrick Park tomorrow.

Apparently no one has caught his eye since the death of his wife.

-Not until now, that is... -Mother.

LADY MONTROSE: You cannot blame me for being excited.

There is every chance

I may soon see both my children settled!

SAMUEL: I fear the more draconian my brother is,

the more appealing Sir Edward will seem.

Forbidden fruit is always the most tempting.

And when you are young,

it is only natural that you would mutiny

against your parents.

I can't believe you were ever wayward, my lady?

LADY SUSAN: Oh, I was wildly ungovernable!

I used to steal my father's carriage

and drive it at death-defying speed.

I have never known a thrill like it...

I was quite incorrigible myself.

Some may argue I still am.

I find excitement these days in more tranquil activities,

like matchmaking...

Although I fear we may have to admit defeat

now my brother has declared his intention

to court Lady Lydia.

And Miss Heywood is due to return home to her betrothed.

I question what reason I have to stay in Sanditon now.

Perhaps it's time I looked for diversion elsewhere.

CHARLOTTE: I fear they are not true friends.

They know how to enjoy themselves.

Whereas you seem to have forgotten...

It is Mr Colbourne, isn't it?

You know you can tell me anything.

After the shooting party, he...

he found me out on a walk.

He told me he was in love with me.

TO my eternal shame, we... we kissed.

You need feel no shame.

I am to be married, Georgiana.

But if you Share his feelings...?

I have made a commitment to Ralph.

To my family.

I cannot break it.

You were right.

I have been putting off my return to Willingden.

How can I face Ralph?

How can I tell him?

[SOFT MUSIC]

Ralph.

Charlotte, I read that Miss Lambe's trial

is happily concluded.

So I have come to bring you home!

SAMUEL: You will not vanquish me Sir, and the fair

and so very tasty Lady Blancmange will soon be mine!

[PANTOMIME EVIL LAUGH]

LEONORA: Not on your life, you cur!

[BOTH SHRIEK AND GRUNT]

And...curtain.

[ALMOST INAUDIBLE CLAP]

We hoped that might distract you.

[SAMUEL SIGHS]

Let's save Act Two for later, shall we?

[FOOTSTEPS]

RALPH: ...your father's been quite lost

with neither you or Alison there for the harvest.

But there's much excitement about our wedding.

Your mother's started decorating the church.

I'd meant to come home sooner, but...

I was concerned for Georgiana.

But now you are ready to return?

There is a party tonight.

To celebrate her victory.

I'd like to be there.

For her.

One more night, Ralph.

Then we will leave, I promise.

If that is what you want.

MARY: Even now, my lady,

there is a fever sweeping through the Old Town.

There are children who are dangerously sick.

If the state of their dwellings breeds illness,

then why would they wish to remain there?

We have a duty to help them, not to force them from their homes!

Mrs Parker!

You have Mr Pryce's ear...

Mrs Parker!

As pleased as I am that you have finally found your voice,

I would rather you didn't use it against me,

or my business affairs.

And I venture that Mr Pryce and your husband

would feel the same.

Ah! The very man...

Good morning, My Lady. Mrs Parker.

Good morning.

Someone sent me a bouquet ofthistles.

They put me in mind of you, elegant but prickly!

You old fool.

Old - me?

But we are of an age.

Oh, poppycock. I am eight years younger than you.

You didn't used to be.

Oh, be quiet!

[BOTH LAUGH]

Ma'am?

You sent for me, Miss Lambe?

I assume you read the newspapers?

Yes.

So you will know...

how they continue to gossip and speculate about me?

They will move on to someone else soon enough.

Although - and I say this without judgment -

if you don't wish to be gossiped about,

you might keep a rather lower profile...

You will tell them to desist or face the consequences.

I am afraid the law has little sway

when it comes to the press.

Here is today's post.

A letter from a man who claims to be my third cousin.

One from a woman who is supposedly my half sister.

I thought defeating Lockhart would prove a deterrent.

I am sorry, Miss Lambe.

But as an unmarried woman,

you find yourself in a vulnerable position.

Don't forget that Lockhart came dangerously close to winning.

I asked you here to help me, not tO give me cold comfort.

I will help you in any way I can.

But I must be honest.

The only way these claims will cease

is if you either give up your fortune or find a husband.

ARTHUR: I was thinking on your words at the shooting party.

You said that whilst most men have a taste for pheasant,

your preference has always been for grouse...

I was afraid I had shocked you.

ARTHUR: You did.

But... it was the shock of recognition.

You put into words something that I never dared to admit,

not even to myself.

I like my life, Harry, as it is.

I would never wish to live in fear and disgrace.

I worry for what my family might think.

My brother, Mary...

They might not be as surprised as you would expect.

And if I were to say to you

that I shared your... taste for grouse.

How would I... would we...

Forgive me, this is such strange and.... unfamiliar ground.

There is a friend...

he owns a small cottage in Wales, on the River Wye.

It is quite beautiful there.

One can go weeks without seeing another soul.

-I wonder if you might... -I should like nothing more.

That is decided then.

So it seems.

I, Arthur Parker, like grouse.

[BOTH LAUGH]

As do I, Arthur.

One grouse in particular.

[BOTH LAUGH]

LEONORA: Take that, that, that...

EDWARD: Miss Colbourne.

Or should I say Colonel Colbourne?

My father says you are not to come near our house.

Tell me, how would you like a secret mission?

[SOFT CHATTER]

Come, my dear.

I think we need a little air.

GEORGIANA: I should not have let it get to me.

LADY MONTROSE: NO one likes to be the subject

of scandal and gossip.

I've had my share.

Although a title is a shield against the worst of it;

One need only look at Lady de Clemente,

who'd be a pariah but not for the sole virtue of her status.

YOU must excuse me.

Lady Lydia and I are due at Heyrick Park.

Courage, my dear!

I have a secret message for you.

AUGUSTA: I can't believe you'd stoop

to using a child as your messenger.

Forgive me, when you didn't return my letter,

I was at a loss.

In fairness, she's a very efficient little spy.

She tells me that your uncle has you locked up?

He claims he is trying to protect me from you.

I cannot blame him.

If I were in his position...

How can you defend him?

He doesn't know the truth -

that my intentions are entirely honourable.

That if I could...

I would ask for your hand this very minute.

What is to stop you?

He would never give his blessing.

The only way that we could ever be together

is if we were somehow... to escape.

However much I yearn to be with you, I could never be selfish.

Your happiness and your honour are all that matter to me.

So, my dearest Augusta,

I fear I must bid you farewell.

Wait!

MARY: This fever is merciless.

Poor little Dora Filkins is gravely ill.

I have asked Dr Fuchs to do what he can,

but there's no doubt their living conditions

have played a part.

That's why this proposal

could not be more timely or more vital.

DO you think so?

My only thought...

Go on, my dear.

Young Tess has such a hunger to learn.

It made me think...

might there also be a merit in building a school?

What a wonderful idea.

We could offer an education to all the local children,

girls and boys...

We , Charlotte?

God willing, you'll be busy teaching our own children...

Of course.

I have arranged to call on Mr Colbourne this afternoon

to discuss my plans.

I don't suppose - would you accompany me, Charlotte?

You could tell him about your school idea.

It would hardly be fair to leave Ralph on his own...

MARY: Ralph could come with us!

I am sure Mr Colbourne wouldn't mind.

I would love to see Heyrick Park.

And to make a proper acquaintance

of your former employer.

Honestly, Mary, your proposal speaks for itself.

You have no need Of our company.

I would be glad of it all the same.

For moral support.

Then it's decided.

We shall all pay a visit to Mr Colbourne this afternoon!

EDWARD: You do not know what you ask.

I know fine well.

I am asking you to rescue me.

Where would we go?

Anywhere!

It's not as if anyone here would miss me, besides Leo.

In all conscience, I cannot.

You...

You are the only person I love in this world.

And, if it is not a presumption,

the only person who cares a damn about me.

It is not a presumption at all.

Is it not remarkable to think that we have found each other?

And yet, fate has dealt us the cruellest of hands...

It is fate that has brought us together.

But, it is my uncle that keeps us apart.

You must return to the house.

Before he comes looking for you...

When will I see you again?

Will you attend Miss Lambe's party?

Yes.

But under his ever-watchful eye.

Even if we cannot speak to each other,

it will be enough to see your face one last time.

One last time?

How can I bear to be near you,

knowing we can never be together?

I am resolved to leave Sanditon.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC]

[FOOTSTEPS AND HORSE GRUNTS]

LADY MONTROSE: It is so kind of you to show us your stables,

Mr Colbourne.

Lydia has been quite beside herself at the prospect.

LYDIA: Unusually for my mother, that is not an overstatement.

COLBOURNE: This is my good friend Hannibal.

I am afraid he isn't always terribly polite

to people he doesn't know.

LYDIA: That's alright.

You have a fine gait, Hannibal -

but I think you pull a little to the left, don't you?

Very perceptive.

I find holding one rein braced against the saddle,

then releasing it immediately sometimes does the trick.

I shall try that.

My Lydia can tame the wildest of beasts.

LADY MONTROSE: You keep a fine house here, Mr Colbourne.

Although as a widow myself,

I imagine it must get rather lonely.

I am hardly alone, your grace.

I have Augusta, Leonora.

And, as you have seen, a stable full of horses.

As long as I had horses and a pianoforte,

I believe I could renounce human company for months on end.

I am inclined to agree.

LADY MONTROSE: You are clearly Of a like mind!

LEONORA: A carriage just arrived

with Mrs Parker and Miss Heywood in it!

[LEONORA PANTS]

And a man!

Would you excuse me?

What an unwelcome interruption.

Especially as you were doing so well.

LEONORA: Miss Heywood!

MARY: Mr Colbourne, thank you for agreeing to meet with me.

I hope you don't mind but I took the liberty

of asking Miss Heywood tO join us?

Not at all.

And I believe you've met Mr Starling?

Mr Colbourne.

A pleasure to see you again, Sir.

You're the man that's marrying Miss Heywood?

I am indeed that lucky fellow!

Ralph, this is Miss Leonora Colbourne.

And you have met Miss Markham.

Will you join us for tea?

We have Lady Montrose and Lady Lydia with us.

LEONORA: There is cake!

MARY: Oh, if this is not a convenient time...

COLBOURNE: Not at all. I insist.

[FOOTSTEPS]

MARY: I apologise again for interrupting, your grace.

But I hear you came with a proposal?

I am intrigued...

We are to discuss a scheme for the Old Town.

One which seeks to improve the conditions

for those who live there.

A proposal that I fully support.

And Miss Heywood has also suggested

founding a school for the local children.

An admirable idea.

LADY MONTROSE: Of course it is no surprise to find you

so preoccupied with education, Miss Heywood,

since you were governess here, were you not?

Briefly.

LEO: But then she suddenly left...

and when she returned, she was engaged to Mr Starling!

RALPH: Then I must apologise

for stealing her from you, Miss Colbourne.

[LAUGHS]

LADY MONTROSE: When are you to be married, Miss Heywood?

In a little over two weeks.

LYDIA: My congratulations to you both.

RALPH: Thank you.

We are living for the day, aren't we Charlotte?

LADY MONTROSE: I have high hopes that my son and Miss Lambe

will not be too far behind you.

And you must be keen for Miss Markham

to find a husband, Mr Colbourne?

You don't want to wait until she is Lydia's age...

Indeed.

As long as we can find someone who is worthy.

Worthy in your eyes, at least, Uncle!

Since what I think and feel are clearly of no consequence.

[COLBOU RNE CLEARS THROAT]

Excuse me.

I think I shall take a turn around the grounds.

[TEACUP CHINKS]

I'II join her.

Since our encounter this morning,

I have not been able to stop thinking.

A man needs laughter in his life

and I have laughed more over this Ias few weeks

in your company, than I have in years.

[LADY DEN HAM CHUCKLES]

There are so many pleasures in life that need to be shared

and so I thought I would ask you -

I hope you're not proposing another ride

in that death trap of yours.

I was proposing marriage you foolish woman!

Marriage?

I would get down on one knee

but it would take two footman and a winch

to get me back up again.

So?

NO.

Now, now, take your time, think about it -

No need.

I am Lady Denham.

I wish to keep that title.

And my fortune to boot.

No amount of laughter can compensate for that, can it?

Oh, good heavens.

No, let's go and have some tea.

[GRAVELLY FOOTSTEPS]

AUGUSTA: We've been exchanging letters.

And we've managed to meet a handful of times.

But now my uncle has me barred from leaving the house.

I am kept under lock and key.

I struggle to believe he would have done so

without good reason...

Why should he determine who I can and cannot love?

Were my parents alive,

they would only want to see me happy...

Could you tell me whO this gentleman is?

He is from a good family.

He has a poetic soul.

He is kinder than anyone knows.

And yet my uncle still does not consider him good enough.

I am sure he is just trying to secure your future.

A miserable future!

Trapped in an unhappy marriage,

instead of being with the man I have fallen in love with.

If you and he are truly meant to be together,

you will find a way.

[HORSE GRUNTS]

LADY SUSAN: What is this?

You said you were in need Of diversion?

Yes, but this was not quite what! had in mind.

I hoped it I brought a little excitement to Sanditon,

you might be persuaded to stay...

One race.

But we will keep to a sensible speed.

I must consider my dignity.

[HORSE NEIGHS]

[GALLOPS]

Bouddica herself was never SO fierce!

[LADY SUSAN LAUGHS]

[SAMUEL SHOUTS]

Yah!

[LAUGHS]

How dare you beat me?

That is most ungentlemanly.

Shall we call it a day?

Certainly not!

The winner is the best Of three!

MISS HANKINS: Dr Fuchs!

Willkommen zu hause!

How is this possible, Fraulein?

In my brief absence,

you have become fluent in my mother tongue.

I so delighted in your tales from the capital, Doctor!

Especially your description of the 'stethoscope!'

Can you really hear every last heartbeat?

As loud as a drum, Fraulein!

MR HANKINS: Herr DOktor!

Back from the Metropolis, I see.

I came to enquire after our shared patient.

I am pleased to say that under my aegis,

Sir Edward appears to have undergone

nothing less than a Damascene conversion.

Indeed, I would be so bold as to say

that he has flourished in your absence!

Jawohl, Fraulein Hankins has spoken of his progress

in her epistles...

Epistles?

It was just a few short notes.

You are too modest.

Your sister has such an observant eye.

Such a fine turn of phrase!

I daresay she has the makings of a novelist!

I see.

Well. Now you are returned, I am sure there is no need

for this correspondence to continue.

Come, Sister.

We must steel ourselves for Miss Lambe's party.

[FOOTSTEPS]

We passed a pleasant afternoon at Heyrick Park.

Ah, I am glad.

Mr Colbourne and your sister seem well—matched indeed.

Much like you and Miss Lambe.

it is time to formalise your relationship.

We have only been courting for a matter of weeks.

That is long enough.

I saw you enjoying the company of Mr Arthur Parker earlier.

Yes, He has become a good friend.

We are planning a trip to the Wye Valley...

I strongly suggest you cease your association with Mr Parker.

Why would I...?

You know why.

I've always known you had certain... leanings.

I hoped it mightjust be a passing affliction.

Youthful folly.

But now I see it as something rather more dangerous.

I have always been careful.

I will continue to be.

No, Harry. This can't continue.

You are a Duke.

You have a duty.

To marry well. To produce an heir.

Maintain the family name, not drag it through the gutter.

Or, worse still...

to the gallows.

I am thinking only of what is best for you, my darling boy.

Thank you Mother.

[PARTY MUSIC]

[FLAMES PUFF]

ROWLEIGH: Dear God, what is this?

LADY DENHAM: It seems we have arrived at the gates of hell.

Keep back, you ruffians.

I have no desire to be immolated.

TOM: My Lady Denham, Mr Pryce and Sir Edward.

You are most welcome!

I thought this was supposed to be a civilised dinner!

So did we, but Miss Lambe had other plans.

LADY DENHAM: Then you should have overruled her.

MARY: It hardly seemed fair.

LADY DENHAM: What is the theme? The depths of depravity...

MARY: No, my Lady.

The theme is that of a phoenix, rising from the ashes.

[PARTY CHATTER AND MUSIC]

RALPH: Mr Colbourne.

I was just saying to Charlotte

how ill we fit amongst such company.

I shall be glad to return to the calm of Willingden tomorrow.

Is that a view you share, Miss Heywood?

Of course.

Mr Colbourne! We Simply adored our trip to Heyrick Park.

It was a pleasure to have your company, your Grace.

Uncle, shall we take a turn about the party?

Yes.

My lady has talked about little else

than your magnificent stables.

Mr Colbourne...

MONTROSE: Arthur.

Arthur, there is something we need to discuss.

Indeed there is!

Our trip!

I have already obtained a copy of Mr Gilpin's

Observations on the River Wye in anticipation!

TOM: My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen,

it is time to welcome our guest of honour, Miss Georgiana Lambe.

[CROWD GAS PS]

[APPLAUSE]

[FIRE ROARS]

when you asked me to rescue you?

Entirely.

Then I must tell you I have a carriage waiting.

There are to be fireworks, they'll provide a distraction.

To leave tonight?

I have nothing with me...

What else do we need besides each other?

My dearest Augusta, this is the only way.

Either we escape tonight or we must say goodbye forever.

[MUSIC PLAYS]

[GEORGIANA LAUGHS]

I don't believe I've ever seen you so happy, Arthur!

Oh, this is more than happiness.

Happiness is fleeting.

I am content.

I feel as if my future is alive with possibilities.

I have also been thinking on my future.

I have something to share with you.

Perhaps it is time I made my announcement.

Colbourne has just congratulated me

on your vision for the old town.

I tried to speak to you.

But instead you spoke to him!

Awoman can only be silenced so long before she roars!

GEORGIANA: Ifl might beg your indulgence for a moment...

[CROWD QUIETS, MUSIC STOPS]

[QUIET CHATTER]

Earlier this evening, the Duke of Buckinghamshire

did me the honour of asking for my hand in marriage.

And I happily accepted.

[CROWD COOS]

So this is now a party to celebrate our engagement!

[APPLAUSE]

LADY DENHAM: That might be the first wise decision

she's ever made.

ROWLEIGH: Then you agree

that getting married is an act of wisdom?

She gains a title.

I would lose one.

But think what you would gain!

We could see out the years in happy companionship.

Someone to laugh with!

Gripe with!

Dine with!

But you would rather remain alone in that big house?

For the sake of a title?

[PARTY CHATTER]

[MUSIC PLAYS]

My congratulations to you both.

Arthur!

Come my dear, they're clamouring to congratulate you.

Fraulein Hankins.

On such a happy occasion, would you join me for the next dance?

I am afraid I must decline, Doctor.

But thank you for your kind offer.

[MELANCHOLY MUSIC]

Earlier you said

that if this gentleman and I are truly meant to be together,

that we will find a way.

What if there is a way, but...

I find myself nervous of what it might mean?

If you have a chance to be with him, then seize it.

Or you will Spend the rest of your life

trying to forget what could have been...

Thank you.

[LADY MONTROSE LAUGHS]

[MUSIC PLAYS]

Mr Colbourne seems perfectly amenable.

Yet in his presence you seem...

ill at ease.

Withdrawn.

It was the same at tea today.

I don't know what you mean.

You have publicly betrayed me, Mary.

I am not sure I like the woman you have become.

How unfortunate, I was growing rather fond of her.

[LADY DEN HAM LAUGHS]

I haven't danced in years.

I suppose I've had no one to dance with.

You're a wonderful dancer, Louisa.

You always were.

[MUSIC CONTINUES]

It's inspiring, is it not?

To see them find happiness so late in life?

It seems there is hope for us all.

[MUSIC PLAYS]

I noticed you and Augusta in urgent conference?

She is blessed to have the benefit of your counsel.

She will miss it.

[MUSIC STOPS, APPLAUSE]

GEORGIANA: Ladies and Gentlemen,

if you will join me on the promenade,

it is time for fireworks!

[APPLAUSE]

I will join you presently...

[CROWD CHATTER]

Might we declare a truce?

I know you have only ever done

what you thought was best for me, Uncle.

There are some things we will never agree on

but I am ready to put that all behind me.

I am glad.

I think I will find Uncle Samuel...

EDWARD: You are sure?

Once we leave, there is no turning back.

I have never been surer.

MR HANKINS: Sir Edward?

Sir Edward?

I cannot leave without begging you to reconsider?

How can you marry a man you barely know, let alone love?

This is not about love.

It is about securing my fortune, my position.

I will be a Duchess.

And what of your happiness?

What about yours?

Who are you to question me?

You're condemning yourself to a loveless marriage,

when you are in love with Mr Colbourne.

[DOOR CREAKS]

RALPH: I am sorry to interrupt.

I was afraid you might miss the fireworks.

[FOOTSTEPS]

[BANG]

[CROWD CHEERS AND GASPS]

[BANGS]

Oh, thank you.

[FIREWORKS BANG]

Does your preposterous offer still stand?

Of course.

Then, against my better judgement, I accept.

Don't despair, Harry.

I have found my own secret ways to defy her.

You will too.

[FIREWORKS EXPLODE]

Are you yet persuaded

that there might be reasons to stay in Sanditon

besides Miss Heywood?

One or two, perhaps.

MR HANKINS: Mr Colbourne.

Where is your brother?

Is there a problem?

I fear so.

[FIREWORKS EXPLODE]

You know, just because I am to be married, Arthur,

that doesn't mean I won't still have time for you.

Why did it have to be him?

[FIREWORKS CONTINUE]

It's late, Ralph, we cannot leave now.

At first light then.

All I want is to remove you from this place.

CHARLOTTE: Why?

Because it's no good for you!

You are not yourself here!

Every time you visit, you return in a state of abject misery.

It is not Sanditon

Then what is it?

What are you afraid to tell me, Charlotte?

[DOOR BANGS]

COLBOURNE: Please tell me you know where they've gone?

Who?

We believe Augusta has eloped with Sir Edward Denham.

Edward Denham?

You're the only one she will listen to, Miss Heywood.

Say you will help me find her?

[MUSIC]