1 00:00:00,558 --> 00:00:01,308 [Ellen] Previously... 2 00:00:01,434 --> 00:00:02,351 Julia's carrying my child. 3 00:00:02,476 --> 00:00:03,936 Such joyous tidings, m'laird. 4 00:00:04,103 --> 00:00:05,271 Thank you, Mistress Porter. 5 00:00:05,396 --> 00:00:06,647 The MacKenzie interests 6 00:00:06,772 --> 00:00:09,066 do not align with those of Clan Grant. 7 00:00:09,233 --> 00:00:10,485 [Brian] Perhaps they find no reason 8 00:00:10,568 --> 00:00:12,069 to doubt Miss MacKenzie's virtue. 9 00:00:12,236 --> 00:00:14,321 [Lovat] Tarnished goods is what that woman is. 10 00:00:14,488 --> 00:00:16,699 My sister Ellen is the prize. 11 00:00:16,866 --> 00:00:18,451 I'm forever walking in her shadow. 12 00:00:18,617 --> 00:00:21,579 I've never met a MacKenzie who dwelled in any shadow. 13 00:00:21,746 --> 00:00:23,226 I need you to deliver a message for me 14 00:00:23,330 --> 00:00:24,123 to the lady of the house. 15 00:00:24,290 --> 00:00:25,374 He wants you to meet him. 16 00:00:25,541 --> 00:00:27,085 I'm a prisoner in my own home till Beltane. 17 00:00:27,168 --> 00:00:28,252 May Day? 18 00:00:28,419 --> 00:00:30,588 Otherworldly creatures emerge to play their music, 19 00:00:31,297 --> 00:00:33,048 luring travelers to their faerie hill. 20 00:00:33,215 --> 00:00:34,717 Is it marked by standing stones? 21 00:00:34,842 --> 00:00:35,718 So you know it. 22 00:00:35,885 --> 00:00:37,178 I'll find a way out of my betrothal. 23 00:00:37,261 --> 00:00:39,221 -When will I see you again? -Beltane. 24 00:00:39,388 --> 00:00:41,599 If you truly think that marriage to Malcolm Grant 25 00:00:41,766 --> 00:00:43,267 -is for the best... -I do. 26 00:00:43,434 --> 00:00:44,894 ...then I'll marry him. 27 00:00:51,275 --> 00:00:54,153 [somber music plays] 28 00:00:54,278 --> 00:00:57,239 ♪ 29 00:01:42,952 --> 00:01:44,703 Well, aren't you a vision? 30 00:01:49,208 --> 00:01:51,168 All are waiting for you, sister. 31 00:01:51,335 --> 00:01:54,255 ♪ 32 00:02:13,816 --> 00:02:17,361 [dramatic music plays] 33 00:02:17,528 --> 00:02:21,532 ♪ Long the way ♪ 34 00:02:21,699 --> 00:02:25,452 ♪ O'er the bridge I crossed ♪ 35 00:02:25,995 --> 00:02:28,956 ♪ For my love ♪ 36 00:02:29,081 --> 00:02:33,961 ♪ For my love that's lost ♪ 37 00:02:34,128 --> 00:02:37,590 ♪ By the brae ♪ 38 00:02:37,756 --> 00:02:40,759 ♪ In the verdant moss ♪ 39 00:02:40,926 --> 00:02:44,680 ♪ Where I watch Where I wait ♪ 40 00:02:44,847 --> 00:02:50,102 ♪ For my love that's lost ♪ 41 00:02:50,853 --> 00:02:53,814 ♪ 42 00:03:05,409 --> 00:03:08,996 ♪ Hi a bho ♪ 43 00:03:09,121 --> 00:03:12,917 ♪ Hoireann eile o ♪ 44 00:03:13,083 --> 00:03:15,836 ♪ Hi a bho ♪ 45 00:03:16,003 --> 00:03:20,674 ♪ Fair a leo fair a lè ♪ 46 00:03:20,841 --> 00:03:24,303 ♪ Hi a bho ♪ 47 00:03:24,470 --> 00:03:27,389 ♪ Hoireann eile o ♪ 48 00:03:27,556 --> 00:03:31,435 ♪ 'S tu mo run 'S tu mo ghràdh ♪ 49 00:03:31,602 --> 00:03:38,025 ♪ Agus m' eudail o ♪ 50 00:03:38,192 --> 00:03:41,403 ♪ 51 00:03:44,907 --> 00:03:47,826 [light music plays] 52 00:03:47,993 --> 00:03:50,871 ♪ 53 00:04:06,136 --> 00:04:07,638 Do you have everything, lass? 54 00:04:07,763 --> 00:04:09,056 I believe so. 55 00:04:10,599 --> 00:04:13,519 When you return without me, will you be punished? 56 00:04:13,686 --> 00:04:14,728 [Brian] Aye. 57 00:04:15,187 --> 00:04:16,355 But it'll be worth it. 58 00:04:16,522 --> 00:04:18,857 [sighs] Still, I am sorry. 59 00:04:20,943 --> 00:04:22,069 Oh. 60 00:04:22,444 --> 00:04:23,444 Will this be enough food? 61 00:04:23,570 --> 00:04:25,364 Perhaps we should take a few more apples. 62 00:04:25,531 --> 00:04:26,865 Not from the pantry. 63 00:04:27,032 --> 00:04:28,909 Then the housekeeper would have my heid. 64 00:04:29,076 --> 00:04:31,078 [Julia] Mm, both our heads, I imagine. 65 00:04:31,662 --> 00:04:33,502 [Brian] There'll be more than enough at Beltane 66 00:04:33,664 --> 00:04:35,749 and the best cakes ye've ever tasted. 67 00:04:36,834 --> 00:04:38,252 'Twill be a bonnie sight. 68 00:04:38,669 --> 00:04:40,379 Folk gather from all over, you see. 69 00:04:40,629 --> 00:04:41,630 'Tis neutral ground, 70 00:04:41,797 --> 00:04:44,341 land that no one clan lays claim to. 71 00:04:45,718 --> 00:04:48,053 You sure you're well enough to travel, considering? 72 00:04:48,595 --> 00:04:49,995 Isn't it said that many women travel 73 00:04:50,139 --> 00:04:51,515 for the fertility blessing? 74 00:04:51,682 --> 00:04:54,351 Ah, usually before the bairn's in their belly. 75 00:04:55,728 --> 00:04:57,396 I want to do this for you... 76 00:04:58,272 --> 00:04:59,565 and for Lady Ellen too. 77 00:04:59,690 --> 00:05:02,067 Shh. Careful, lass. 78 00:05:02,192 --> 00:05:03,569 The walls have ears. 79 00:05:03,694 --> 00:05:04,862 Of course. 80 00:05:07,406 --> 00:05:08,574 Come. 81 00:05:08,907 --> 00:05:11,827 [dramatic music plays] 82 00:05:11,994 --> 00:05:14,872 ♪ 83 00:05:21,670 --> 00:05:24,006 Where are you two off to at this early hour? 84 00:05:24,173 --> 00:05:25,758 And without permission? 85 00:05:26,508 --> 00:05:28,886 I rise expecting to see chamber pots emptied, 86 00:05:29,053 --> 00:05:31,847 fires lit, breakfast begun, only to find you gone. 87 00:05:32,264 --> 00:05:33,584 Julia's coming with me to Beltane. 88 00:05:33,682 --> 00:05:35,643 I swear, I did as many chores as I could this morning 89 00:05:35,726 --> 00:05:37,046 without disturbing anyone's sleep. 90 00:05:37,186 --> 00:05:39,188 And I'll do twice as much work when I return. 91 00:05:39,354 --> 00:05:40,647 You'll stay here. 92 00:05:41,356 --> 00:05:43,776 I dinna ken what you're thinking, either of ye. 93 00:05:43,942 --> 00:05:45,502 If the Laird were to catch wind of this, 94 00:05:45,611 --> 00:05:46,904 there'll be hell to pay. 95 00:05:47,362 --> 00:05:49,907 [sighs] Ye ken better than this, Brian Fraser. 96 00:05:50,074 --> 00:05:52,326 I was taking her to receive blessings for the bairn. 97 00:05:52,493 --> 00:05:54,411 Surely he can spare her for a few days. 98 00:05:54,578 --> 00:05:55,954 Not Julia. 99 00:05:57,498 --> 00:05:58,957 Your father willna allow it. 100 00:05:59,374 --> 00:06:02,044 Maisri is on her way to Leathers as we speak. 101 00:06:02,836 --> 00:06:05,047 -Maisri? -My father's seer. 102 00:06:05,339 --> 00:06:07,049 She's coming on Beltane... 103 00:06:07,216 --> 00:06:08,976 when the veil between the worlds is thinnest. 104 00:06:09,134 --> 00:06:10,928 'Twill aid in her divination. 105 00:06:11,470 --> 00:06:12,554 But why does he need Julia? 106 00:06:12,721 --> 00:06:15,432 Lovat holds readings for his bairns. 107 00:06:15,933 --> 00:06:17,643 He did this for you as well. 108 00:06:19,937 --> 00:06:21,772 'Tis time ye Kent, I suppose. 109 00:06:22,940 --> 00:06:24,441 She's carrying your sibling. 110 00:06:24,608 --> 00:06:26,610 What? You led me to believe... 111 00:06:26,777 --> 00:06:29,154 I'm so sorry you had to find out like this. 112 00:06:31,323 --> 00:06:32,991 I didn't have a choice. 113 00:06:35,327 --> 00:06:36,829 My father's child? 114 00:06:39,540 --> 00:06:41,042 I ken the position he must have put you in, 115 00:06:41,125 --> 00:06:42,668 but you should have told me the truth. 116 00:06:46,505 --> 00:06:47,506 You must stay here, then. 117 00:06:47,673 --> 00:06:49,258 There's no escaping this reading. 118 00:06:49,383 --> 00:06:50,217 But without me... 119 00:06:50,384 --> 00:06:51,704 'Tis no longer a concern of yours. 120 00:06:52,094 --> 00:06:55,055 ♪ 121 00:06:57,391 --> 00:06:58,600 [sighs] 122 00:06:59,184 --> 00:07:02,354 ♪ 123 00:07:05,232 --> 00:07:08,068 [lively music plays] 124 00:07:08,235 --> 00:07:11,196 ♪ 125 00:07:28,213 --> 00:07:31,008 Thinking of the many fine gowns and Grant carriages 126 00:07:31,175 --> 00:07:33,760 you'll soon have at yer disposal, no doubt? 127 00:07:37,639 --> 00:07:39,892 More than I have, that's certain. 128 00:07:40,601 --> 00:07:42,186 It's not a competition, Jocasta. 129 00:07:42,311 --> 00:07:44,271 Oh, could have fooled me. 130 00:07:45,063 --> 00:07:47,065 All of this to-do is for you. 131 00:07:48,817 --> 00:07:51,862 I ken it isna Malcolm you're thinking about. 132 00:07:52,988 --> 00:07:55,240 If it was a competition, ye'd be winning, 133 00:07:56,116 --> 00:07:58,076 given that you're already a married lady. 134 00:08:00,662 --> 00:08:03,040 Perhaps you could offer me your wise counsel, 135 00:08:03,582 --> 00:08:05,918 help keep Malcolm Grant satisfied as a wife. 136 00:08:06,501 --> 00:08:07,669 Well... 137 00:08:08,962 --> 00:08:12,090 when I was betrothed, I wasna such an old maid as ye. 138 00:08:12,633 --> 00:08:15,636 But John's expectations were clear enough. 139 00:08:16,845 --> 00:08:20,307 I was to be doting and obedient... 140 00:08:21,183 --> 00:08:22,809 his silent prize, 141 00:08:23,227 --> 00:08:26,188 to be admired and not touched. 142 00:08:27,814 --> 00:08:29,574 If that's what Malcolm Grant expects from me, 143 00:08:29,733 --> 00:08:31,526 then I'm certain to be a disappointment. 144 00:08:31,902 --> 00:08:32,986 Then again... 145 00:08:34,029 --> 00:08:36,448 I saw the way he mooned after ye at the gathering. 146 00:08:37,074 --> 00:08:39,243 Perhaps he intends to ravish ye after all. 147 00:08:39,409 --> 00:08:41,495 -Don't be obscene, Jocasta. -What? 148 00:08:42,579 --> 00:08:45,415 Maidens often lose their innocence at Beltane, 149 00:08:45,791 --> 00:08:47,542 when our sins are burned away, 150 00:08:48,043 --> 00:08:50,003 cleansed by the need fire. 151 00:08:52,256 --> 00:08:54,758 'Tis the perfect time for Malcolm to steal you away 152 00:08:54,925 --> 00:08:56,134 and plant a bairn, 153 00:08:57,010 --> 00:08:58,387 if you're still able to carry one. 154 00:08:58,553 --> 00:09:01,181 Oh, it's kind of ye to be concerned, 155 00:09:01,765 --> 00:09:03,809 considering your own struggle to conceive. 156 00:09:05,894 --> 00:09:06,894 You're no maiden. 157 00:09:07,020 --> 00:09:08,939 Have you, in fact, lost your innocence? 158 00:09:09,106 --> 00:09:10,941 How long has John Cameron been waiting for an heir? 159 00:09:11,024 --> 00:09:12,484 [Ned] Enough now. 160 00:09:12,609 --> 00:09:14,486 Nearly as bad as your brothers. 161 00:09:14,903 --> 00:09:17,781 [rousing music plays] 162 00:09:17,948 --> 00:09:19,324 ♪ 163 00:09:19,449 --> 00:09:21,243 -[horse neighing] -[Murtagh] Brian. 164 00:09:21,410 --> 00:09:24,204 [light music plays] 165 00:09:24,371 --> 00:09:27,291 ♪ 166 00:09:29,876 --> 00:09:31,003 Canna believe it. 167 00:09:31,586 --> 00:09:33,463 You were gonna leave for Beltane without me. 168 00:09:33,922 --> 00:09:35,090 I'm coming with you. 169 00:09:35,590 --> 00:09:36,590 Are ye sure? 170 00:09:37,217 --> 00:09:38,343 Maybe ye wouldna want to, 171 00:09:38,510 --> 00:09:40,012 since you have enough to keep you busy 172 00:09:40,178 --> 00:09:41,763 and so heartsick over Miss MacKenzie. 173 00:09:41,930 --> 00:09:44,516 What? That's why I need to go. 174 00:09:45,100 --> 00:09:46,351 She's gonna be there. 175 00:09:46,935 --> 00:09:49,646 My auntie says she's attending with Malcolm Grant. 176 00:09:49,813 --> 00:09:50,813 I see. 177 00:09:51,064 --> 00:09:52,524 Maybe better we stay out their way. 178 00:09:52,649 --> 00:09:55,235 Or maybe this is my chance. 179 00:09:55,736 --> 00:09:57,779 I can finally have a moment alone wi' her. 180 00:09:58,488 --> 00:09:59,823 Under Grant's nose? 181 00:09:59,948 --> 00:10:01,533 She's betrothed, Murtagh. 182 00:10:01,700 --> 00:10:03,910 During Beltane, all vows are forgotten. 183 00:10:04,036 --> 00:10:06,747 I ken ye've never felt this way about a lassie. 184 00:10:07,456 --> 00:10:09,207 But when ye meet one such as her... 185 00:10:09,374 --> 00:10:12,461 -There'll be other ones. -No. Willna be. 186 00:10:13,587 --> 00:10:16,173 And Grant canna keep an eye on Ellen every moment. 187 00:10:18,759 --> 00:10:20,302 You'd be a fool to try it. 188 00:10:20,469 --> 00:10:21,553 Well, lucky for me, 189 00:10:21,720 --> 00:10:24,431 I have a cousin who's just as foolish as me to help. 190 00:10:25,599 --> 00:10:26,808 Now come on. 191 00:10:27,809 --> 00:10:30,771 ♪ 192 00:10:33,482 --> 00:10:36,401 [dramatic music plays] 193 00:10:36,526 --> 00:10:39,488 ♪ 194 00:10:59,174 --> 00:11:00,842 [sighs] 195 00:11:01,843 --> 00:11:04,471 Don't lose yourself in the revelry, lass. 196 00:11:05,514 --> 00:11:07,432 You must remember your duty. 197 00:11:08,350 --> 00:11:10,018 To charm Malcolm Grant. 198 00:11:10,727 --> 00:11:12,229 No need to remind me. 199 00:11:13,146 --> 00:11:15,023 Colum's words are ringin' in my ears. 200 00:11:15,190 --> 00:11:16,733 So you ken the consequences, 201 00:11:16,900 --> 00:11:19,027 should you attempt to upend your betrothal? 202 00:11:19,528 --> 00:11:23,532 My reputation in ruins, a beating from my brothers... 203 00:11:25,200 --> 00:11:27,244 ...and perhaps worse from the Grants. 204 00:11:29,704 --> 00:11:32,374 You always had the knack for making matches. 205 00:11:33,208 --> 00:11:35,794 You must admit, Malcolm is a good one for you. 206 00:11:38,422 --> 00:11:40,215 If he decides he doesn't want you, 207 00:11:40,340 --> 00:11:44,094 Colum will marry you off to another less suitable man. 208 00:11:44,886 --> 00:11:47,264 That is the best possible outcome. 209 00:11:48,849 --> 00:11:51,560 You won't do anything reckless tonight? 210 00:11:52,811 --> 00:11:54,980 -You have my word. -[exhales sharply] 211 00:11:55,564 --> 00:11:59,276 Mind you, that doesn't mean we can't have any fun. 212 00:12:03,363 --> 00:12:04,781 Shall we? 213 00:12:04,948 --> 00:12:07,492 [indistinct chatter] 214 00:12:07,659 --> 00:12:10,454 [light music plays] 215 00:12:10,579 --> 00:12:13,540 ♪ 216 00:12:22,257 --> 00:12:23,967 Would ye like to assist us, sir? 217 00:12:24,134 --> 00:12:25,677 We'll need nine men to build the need fire 218 00:12:25,760 --> 00:12:28,638 -before the ceremony. -Oh, I'm sorry, no. 219 00:12:28,805 --> 00:12:30,974 I'm afraid I'd have no skill at that. 220 00:12:31,141 --> 00:12:32,684 [chuckles] 221 00:12:33,226 --> 00:12:36,104 [indistinct chatter] 222 00:12:36,229 --> 00:12:39,191 ♪ 223 00:12:43,987 --> 00:12:46,490 [laughter] 224 00:12:46,656 --> 00:12:49,576 ♪ 225 00:13:01,338 --> 00:13:03,590 -Lady Ellen. -[Ellen] Mr. Grant. 226 00:13:04,007 --> 00:13:05,842 'Tis a pleasure to be reunited 227 00:13:07,844 --> 00:13:09,012 My bonnie bride. 228 00:13:09,429 --> 00:13:11,056 She's being modest. 229 00:13:11,848 --> 00:13:13,642 'Tis more than a pleasure. 230 00:13:13,808 --> 00:13:15,810 She talked of nothing but you all the way here. 231 00:13:15,977 --> 00:13:18,063 [all chuckling] 232 00:13:18,188 --> 00:13:20,232 I didna ken ye'd be joining us, Mistress Cameron. 233 00:13:20,398 --> 00:13:22,275 Well, my husband usually accompanies me, 234 00:13:22,442 --> 00:13:24,569 but he wasna feeling well enough, 235 00:13:24,945 --> 00:13:26,780 so he sent me along wi' my sister. 236 00:13:27,072 --> 00:13:28,114 How thoughtful. 237 00:13:28,281 --> 00:13:29,741 Well, I hope you enjoy yourself. 238 00:13:29,908 --> 00:13:30,908 Oh, I will, 239 00:13:30,992 --> 00:13:33,245 though I confess, these grounds are new to me. 240 00:13:33,411 --> 00:13:34,412 And to me. 241 00:13:34,996 --> 00:13:36,331 We often celebrate the coming of summer 242 00:13:36,414 --> 00:13:38,375 at a festival closer to Leoch. 243 00:13:38,542 --> 00:13:39,209 Oh. 244 00:13:39,376 --> 00:13:41,169 Well, there's much to see here. 245 00:13:43,046 --> 00:13:44,214 Where to begin? 246 00:13:44,714 --> 00:13:46,841 Well, there's feastin' and dancin' 247 00:13:46,967 --> 00:13:48,885 and the Beltane ceremony itself, of course. 248 00:13:49,052 --> 00:13:50,595 But the procession to the stone circle 249 00:13:50,762 --> 00:13:53,223 for the fertility blessings isna for a few hours. 250 00:13:53,348 --> 00:13:54,349 [Jocasta] Oh. 251 00:13:54,474 --> 00:13:56,268 My sister is more than eager for a bairn. 252 00:13:56,851 --> 00:13:58,604 You'll certainly want to receive fertility blessings, 253 00:13:58,687 --> 00:14:00,480 -won't you, Jocasta? -[chuckles] 254 00:14:00,897 --> 00:14:02,065 Shall we? 255 00:14:02,941 --> 00:14:03,984 Stop. 256 00:14:07,028 --> 00:14:08,155 What's all this talk I keep hearing 257 00:14:08,238 --> 00:14:10,031 about a stone circle hereabouts? 258 00:14:10,699 --> 00:14:12,742 I assume it might be, uh, significant in some way? 259 00:14:12,909 --> 00:14:16,496 Aye, Craigh na Dun. It's not far. 260 00:14:17,080 --> 00:14:18,957 Some of the maidens will leave around nightfall 261 00:14:19,124 --> 00:14:20,292 and dance about the stones 262 00:14:20,458 --> 00:14:22,711 to appease the faeries who dwell there, 263 00:14:23,295 --> 00:14:26,256 -prevent folk from being taken. -Faeries? 264 00:14:26,381 --> 00:14:28,842 Aye, they're known to appear on Beltane, 265 00:14:29,259 --> 00:14:31,928 snatch those who don't pay proper respects. 266 00:14:32,095 --> 00:14:35,056 So, you best keep your distance. 267 00:14:35,223 --> 00:14:36,516 [both chuckling] 268 00:14:38,226 --> 00:14:41,396 I don't suppose you've come all this way to talk about faeries. 269 00:14:42,564 --> 00:14:44,149 No, I haven't. 270 00:14:44,899 --> 00:14:46,985 So you're still looking for your woman, then? 271 00:14:47,152 --> 00:14:47,986 Always. 272 00:14:48,111 --> 00:14:49,196 But I am afraid there is some business 273 00:14:49,279 --> 00:14:51,197 that I must discuss with you first. 274 00:14:52,240 --> 00:14:54,242 My laird has received word 275 00:14:54,367 --> 00:14:56,703 from Lord Lovat of Castle Leathers 276 00:14:57,412 --> 00:15:00,665 urging caution about Malcolm's betrothal. 277 00:15:01,291 --> 00:15:04,753 He has expressed some concern 278 00:15:04,919 --> 00:15:07,005 about Lady Ellen's reputation, 279 00:15:07,881 --> 00:15:09,966 although he offered no proof of misdeeds. 280 00:15:10,717 --> 00:15:13,637 There is nothing to worry about in that regard. 281 00:15:13,803 --> 00:15:16,931 Well, it did make me wonder why Lovat would make such a claim. 282 00:15:17,098 --> 00:15:19,351 Because he hates the MacKenzies, 283 00:15:19,893 --> 00:15:21,811 fears their alliance with the Grants. 284 00:15:22,228 --> 00:15:25,315 Simon Fraser insists on using his title, 285 00:15:25,482 --> 00:15:27,150 which he lost, along with his lairdship, 286 00:15:27,317 --> 00:15:28,360 years ago. 287 00:15:28,526 --> 00:15:29,944 He's convinced that that Red Jacob 288 00:15:30,111 --> 00:15:31,191 had a hand in his downfall, 289 00:15:31,321 --> 00:15:33,907 but his misfortune is all his own. 290 00:15:34,824 --> 00:15:37,243 And the audacity of the man, given what he did. 291 00:15:37,786 --> 00:15:38,870 What did he do? 292 00:15:39,037 --> 00:15:40,372 He stands accused 293 00:15:40,538 --> 00:15:43,291 of the kidnapping and the rape of a noblewoman. 294 00:15:44,918 --> 00:15:46,086 Now, I don't know all the details, 295 00:15:46,169 --> 00:15:48,797 but it's clear he is not to be trusted. 296 00:15:49,798 --> 00:15:51,299 Simon Fraser should concern himself 297 00:15:51,466 --> 00:15:53,176 with his own reputation. 298 00:15:53,718 --> 00:15:57,972 I- I can assure you, there are no misdeeds. 299 00:15:58,139 --> 00:16:00,642 Well we replied, told him as much. 300 00:16:01,142 --> 00:16:02,603 And we haven't said a word to Malcolm, 301 00:16:02,686 --> 00:16:04,020 but between you and me, 302 00:16:04,562 --> 00:16:06,439 Isaac is a little uneasy about it. 303 00:16:06,773 --> 00:16:08,133 So I'm just doing my due diligence, 304 00:16:08,233 --> 00:16:09,859 which I'm sure you understand. 305 00:16:10,276 --> 00:16:13,571 But, Mr. Gowan, you had better promise me. 306 00:16:15,031 --> 00:16:16,074 Do whatever 307 00:16:16,408 --> 00:16:19,119 and speak to whomever you must. 308 00:16:19,244 --> 00:16:22,038 But you will find all rumors and gossip 309 00:16:22,205 --> 00:16:23,957 entirely without merit. 310 00:16:35,468 --> 00:16:38,388 [instruments tuning] 311 00:16:38,513 --> 00:16:41,474 [indistinct chatter] 312 00:16:45,520 --> 00:16:46,896 [Malcolm] See the Caller? 313 00:16:47,063 --> 00:16:47,856 [Ellen] Mm-hmm. 314 00:16:48,022 --> 00:16:49,342 [Malcolm] He's the one to impress. 315 00:16:49,482 --> 00:16:51,317 Perhaps I should dance wi' him instead, then. 316 00:16:51,484 --> 00:16:52,569 [chuckles] 317 00:16:52,736 --> 00:16:54,988 Aye, but he's not only lookin' for the best dancer. 318 00:16:55,155 --> 00:16:57,365 He's also watching for the bonniest lass. 319 00:16:58,366 --> 00:16:59,951 And he'll have a better view of ye from here. 320 00:17:00,034 --> 00:17:03,955 Imagine being crowned May Queen at the fire ceremony. 321 00:17:04,122 --> 00:17:05,623 Quite a spectacle. 322 00:17:06,124 --> 00:17:06,958 If I were still a maiden, 323 00:17:07,125 --> 00:17:09,043 I'd be the first to join the ceilidh. 324 00:17:09,210 --> 00:17:10,336 [Malcolm] Lady Ellen? 325 00:17:12,672 --> 00:17:13,672 Shall we? 326 00:17:13,798 --> 00:17:15,558 I dinna like to have everyone's eyes upon me. 327 00:17:15,675 --> 00:17:16,926 Go on. 328 00:17:17,510 --> 00:17:18,637 'Tis your last chance to compete 329 00:17:18,720 --> 00:17:20,555 since ye'll be married next year. 330 00:17:21,473 --> 00:17:23,183 I've not much grace as a dancer. 331 00:17:23,349 --> 00:17:25,185 I dinna wish to disappoint you. 332 00:17:26,060 --> 00:17:28,646 Ye never could, Lady Ellen. 333 00:17:30,398 --> 00:17:31,483 [fiddle playing] 334 00:17:31,649 --> 00:17:34,110 [Caller] We begin with one of our favorites! 335 00:17:34,235 --> 00:17:37,197 ♪ 336 00:17:46,122 --> 00:17:49,000 [music softening] 337 00:17:49,167 --> 00:17:51,753 ♪ 338 00:17:56,716 --> 00:17:58,259 Brian. 339 00:17:58,760 --> 00:18:00,136 You're here. 340 00:18:01,054 --> 00:18:03,932 I needed a way to speak to you without arousin' suspicion. 341 00:18:05,600 --> 00:18:07,185 We must pretend to be strangers. 342 00:18:07,352 --> 00:18:10,271 ♪ 343 00:18:28,998 --> 00:18:30,542 [Brian] Can you get away somehow? 344 00:18:30,667 --> 00:18:31,787 [Ellen] I'll find an excuse. 345 00:18:32,293 --> 00:18:34,045 Meet me by that old castle tower? 346 00:18:34,963 --> 00:18:36,130 I ken it well. 347 00:18:36,589 --> 00:18:39,551 ♪ 348 00:18:44,472 --> 00:18:45,849 Lost ye for a moment. 349 00:18:46,015 --> 00:18:47,934 [Ellen chuckles] 350 00:18:48,059 --> 00:18:51,020 ♪ 351 00:18:58,820 --> 00:19:00,446 Why are ye no' dancing? 352 00:19:00,864 --> 00:19:02,699 I could ask you the same question. 353 00:19:03,116 --> 00:19:05,243 This contest is for maidens only. 354 00:19:06,870 --> 00:19:08,705 And where's Mr. Cameron? 355 00:19:09,873 --> 00:19:12,542 In bed with the sweatin' sickness. 356 00:19:12,709 --> 00:19:14,544 [music ends, applause] 357 00:19:14,711 --> 00:19:16,921 Now for our second dance of this evenin'. 358 00:19:17,088 --> 00:19:19,924 [indistinct chatter] 359 00:19:20,091 --> 00:19:21,593 Pretend you're a maiden, then. 360 00:19:22,343 --> 00:19:24,929 All's fair in love and at Beltane. 361 00:19:25,597 --> 00:19:26,890 It'll be our secret. 362 00:19:27,056 --> 00:19:28,308 [chuckles] 363 00:19:28,933 --> 00:19:31,811 [upbeat music playing] 364 00:19:31,978 --> 00:19:34,898 ♪ 365 00:19:52,206 --> 00:19:53,708 [music ends] 366 00:19:53,875 --> 00:19:56,794 [applause] 367 00:20:00,089 --> 00:20:01,424 Dancing suits ye. 368 00:20:02,216 --> 00:20:03,676 -You're glowin'. -[chuckles] 369 00:20:06,846 --> 00:20:08,264 What did you say to Ellen? 370 00:20:08,848 --> 00:20:10,558 -What? -I saw ye exchanging words 371 00:20:10,725 --> 00:20:12,393 when ye were partnered in the dance. 372 00:20:12,560 --> 00:20:13,840 Did ye put in a good word for me? 373 00:20:13,937 --> 00:20:15,939 Uh, I couldna. 374 00:20:16,272 --> 00:20:18,149 Barely enough time to breathe. 375 00:20:18,274 --> 00:20:20,109 Ye missed yer chance, man. 376 00:20:21,152 --> 00:20:22,987 [Caller] What a fine group of dancers. 377 00:20:23,738 --> 00:20:25,949 But there can be only one May Queen. 378 00:20:27,492 --> 00:20:31,663 The lassie with the most grace, the most elegance... 379 00:20:31,829 --> 00:20:33,623 [whispering] It's going to be you. 380 00:20:33,790 --> 00:20:36,417 ...the jewel of Beltane is... 381 00:20:37,043 --> 00:20:38,628 Lady Ellen MacKenzie. 382 00:20:38,795 --> 00:20:41,756 [cheers and applause] 383 00:20:47,971 --> 00:20:49,514 Followin' our usual tradition, 384 00:20:50,139 --> 00:20:52,976 our queen will now choose her king for tonight's ceremony. 385 00:20:53,768 --> 00:20:57,313 Lads, step forward to be considered. 386 00:21:05,405 --> 00:21:08,282 [soft music plays] 387 00:21:08,449 --> 00:21:11,369 ♪ 388 00:21:15,623 --> 00:21:18,292 [crowd gasping] 389 00:21:18,459 --> 00:21:21,295 [dramatic music plays] 390 00:21:21,462 --> 00:21:22,922 ♪ 391 00:21:23,089 --> 00:21:27,301 [crowd murmuring] 392 00:21:27,468 --> 00:21:29,387 [crowd cheering] 393 00:21:32,974 --> 00:21:35,393 [crowd cheering] 394 00:21:35,518 --> 00:21:38,479 ♪ 395 00:21:39,856 --> 00:21:41,024 Your Highness, 396 00:21:41,774 --> 00:21:44,277 which one of these lads is worthy of your hand? 397 00:21:44,861 --> 00:21:47,822 ♪ 398 00:21:52,577 --> 00:21:56,330 [crowd murmuring] 399 00:21:56,497 --> 00:21:59,375 ♪ 400 00:22:17,101 --> 00:22:18,603 I choose... 401 00:22:20,021 --> 00:22:20,897 Mr. Grant. 402 00:22:21,064 --> 00:22:24,275 [cheers and applause] 403 00:22:24,442 --> 00:22:28,029 [crowd whistling and whooping] 404 00:22:28,196 --> 00:22:31,032 [crowd chattering] 405 00:22:31,199 --> 00:22:33,868 ♪ 406 00:22:42,502 --> 00:22:44,420 [gasping] 407 00:22:45,296 --> 00:22:46,672 I see... 408 00:22:48,132 --> 00:22:52,136 a field of thorns, men ensnared, 409 00:22:52,595 --> 00:22:54,597 bleedin', wailin', tormented. 410 00:22:54,722 --> 00:22:55,932 Am I among them? 411 00:22:56,099 --> 00:22:57,850 [Maisri] No, Milord. 412 00:22:58,017 --> 00:23:00,019 You-you stand beyond the field, 413 00:23:00,603 --> 00:23:03,439 unscathed, victorious. 414 00:23:04,524 --> 00:23:07,819 You've suffered much, but your return to power, 415 00:23:07,985 --> 00:23:12,198 to-to the position you once held is-is imminent. 416 00:23:12,365 --> 00:23:15,827 -[breathes heavily] -And what of my bairn? 417 00:23:16,661 --> 00:23:20,331 Can I finally expect a child worthy of my legacy? 418 00:23:21,624 --> 00:23:23,000 I'll need my bowl. 419 00:23:23,501 --> 00:23:24,919 Mistress Porter. 420 00:23:25,086 --> 00:23:27,922 [dramatic music plays] 421 00:23:28,089 --> 00:23:31,008 ♪ 422 00:23:39,267 --> 00:23:40,852 Take an egg to your belly. 423 00:23:41,018 --> 00:23:43,938 ♪ 424 00:23:49,986 --> 00:23:51,737 And crack it into the water. 425 00:23:53,281 --> 00:23:56,242 ♪ 426 00:24:04,584 --> 00:24:05,960 Two? 427 00:24:07,795 --> 00:24:09,297 Am I to have twins? 428 00:24:09,463 --> 00:24:10,840 Two bairns... 429 00:24:11,757 --> 00:24:13,217 one after the other. 430 00:24:13,759 --> 00:24:15,219 I see a lass, 431 00:24:15,595 --> 00:24:18,055 all alone with dark curls 432 00:24:18,222 --> 00:24:20,016 and clear blue eyes. 433 00:24:20,766 --> 00:24:22,768 I've no need of a daughter. 434 00:24:23,102 --> 00:24:24,562 [Maisri] Dinna fash, Milord. 435 00:24:25,271 --> 00:24:27,190 Her time is still to come. 436 00:24:28,357 --> 00:24:29,442 [Lovat] And what of the other child, 437 00:24:29,525 --> 00:24:31,694 the one I planted in Julia's belly? 438 00:24:32,403 --> 00:24:35,323 [suspenseful music plays] 439 00:24:35,489 --> 00:24:38,451 ♪ 440 00:24:42,079 --> 00:24:43,289 A boy... 441 00:24:45,124 --> 00:24:46,459 ...of great importance. 442 00:24:46,751 --> 00:24:48,085 Titled, you mean? 443 00:24:48,211 --> 00:24:49,378 Greater. 444 00:24:50,713 --> 00:24:52,256 A higher purpose- 445 00:24:53,174 --> 00:24:55,676 uniting clans for centuries to come. 446 00:24:56,427 --> 00:24:59,931 His fate is one that hangs in the balance. 447 00:25:02,892 --> 00:25:06,771 What I mean is, when the fate of our nation is in peril, 448 00:25:06,896 --> 00:25:08,648 he'll have his part to play. 449 00:25:09,315 --> 00:25:10,316 Tell me... 450 00:25:11,234 --> 00:25:12,944 where does this path end? 451 00:25:15,905 --> 00:25:18,157 Ye have in mind thoughts... 452 00:25:18,741 --> 00:25:20,701 of the stone of destiny. 453 00:25:22,203 --> 00:25:23,955 And ye're right to press. 454 00:25:24,747 --> 00:25:26,332 I see it clearly now... 455 00:25:27,083 --> 00:25:28,292 a throne. 456 00:25:29,752 --> 00:25:31,921 Then it is as the prophecy foretold. 457 00:25:32,546 --> 00:25:34,674 I've heard variations of it, of course, everyone has, 458 00:25:34,799 --> 00:25:36,092 but I'm thinking of one version 459 00:25:36,259 --> 00:25:38,010 which specifically points 460 00:25:38,886 --> 00:25:41,180 towards Clan Fraser's importance. 461 00:25:41,847 --> 00:25:44,392 Think the veil between worlds is thin enough today 462 00:25:44,558 --> 00:25:47,395 that ye ken what I'm about to say. 463 00:25:47,561 --> 00:25:49,105 A Scottish ruler, 464 00:25:49,897 --> 00:25:52,275 rising from the Fraser bloodline- 465 00:25:52,775 --> 00:25:55,444 my bloodline. 466 00:25:55,569 --> 00:25:58,489 ♪ 467 00:26:05,454 --> 00:26:07,665 You're carrying a future king. 468 00:26:07,832 --> 00:26:10,710 ♪ 469 00:26:26,017 --> 00:26:27,435 A toast... 470 00:26:27,601 --> 00:26:30,104 to the King and Queen of Beltane. 471 00:26:31,355 --> 00:26:34,233 I'm honored that you chose me, Your Royal Highness. 472 00:26:35,276 --> 00:26:36,777 We should celebrate... 473 00:26:38,195 --> 00:26:40,906 perhaps wi' a game, maybe cakes. 474 00:26:41,782 --> 00:26:43,701 Are ye still in need of more men? 475 00:26:43,868 --> 00:26:45,661 Aye. 'Tis a slow task, 476 00:26:45,828 --> 00:26:47,663 but it must be done by the time the sun sets. 477 00:26:50,207 --> 00:26:52,001 What better way to celebrate than by helping 478 00:26:52,168 --> 00:26:54,420 with preparations for our coronation? 479 00:26:58,466 --> 00:27:02,136 It seems below the station of a king, does it not? 480 00:27:03,304 --> 00:27:05,431 I admire a king who's humble enough 481 00:27:05,556 --> 00:27:07,683 to work alongside his subjects. 482 00:27:09,852 --> 00:27:12,563 I was hoping we might have some time together. 483 00:27:14,273 --> 00:27:17,526 I'd hoped so too, but we'll have plenty of time 484 00:27:17,693 --> 00:27:19,445 to see one another after ye've finished. 485 00:27:20,780 --> 00:27:22,060 What will you do in the meantime? 486 00:27:23,949 --> 00:27:26,327 You can join me for fertility blessings. 487 00:27:27,328 --> 00:27:28,328 Yes. 488 00:27:29,372 --> 00:27:31,457 To ensure an abundant 489 00:27:31,624 --> 00:27:34,543 and bountiful first year as yer wife. 490 00:27:38,547 --> 00:27:39,924 Aye, the two of you should go. 491 00:27:40,091 --> 00:27:42,176 I'll find you when my work here is done. 492 00:27:43,010 --> 00:27:45,888 [lively music plays] 493 00:27:46,055 --> 00:27:49,016 ♪ 494 00:27:55,064 --> 00:27:58,567 [laughter, indistinct chatter] 495 00:27:58,734 --> 00:28:01,612 I was a fool to think I could compare to him. 496 00:28:02,530 --> 00:28:05,116 There's more to a man than coin and status. 497 00:28:05,282 --> 00:28:09,870 -Eh... -Courage, honor, loyalty. 498 00:28:09,995 --> 00:28:11,831 Women dinna care about that. 499 00:28:12,373 --> 00:28:13,791 They want comfort 500 00:28:13,916 --> 00:28:16,377 and a fine roof over their head. 501 00:28:17,420 --> 00:28:18,838 Everything we lack 502 00:28:19,630 --> 00:28:22,466 and Malcolm Grant has in abundance. 503 00:28:23,551 --> 00:28:25,151 Perhaps ye're right to make peace wi' it. 504 00:28:26,387 --> 00:28:27,638 Shall we move on, hmm? 505 00:28:27,805 --> 00:28:30,599 Find some lassies to help lessen your sorrows, huh? 506 00:28:30,975 --> 00:28:32,810 No, I can do that with more ale. 507 00:28:33,602 --> 00:28:34,895 [chuckles] 508 00:28:36,439 --> 00:28:37,606 You go ahead. 509 00:28:41,277 --> 00:28:42,987 [Ellen] You don't need to grab me. 510 00:28:44,947 --> 00:28:46,782 Ow. You're hurting me. 511 00:28:46,949 --> 00:28:49,743 [Jocasta] Sorry, but I dinna wish to lose sight of you. 512 00:28:50,327 --> 00:28:52,288 I'm not going to the stones. 513 00:28:53,372 --> 00:28:54,372 Why not? 514 00:28:54,623 --> 00:28:56,383 Because I have no desire for a bountiful year 515 00:28:56,542 --> 00:28:57,960 with Malcolm Grant, and ye ken it. 516 00:28:58,127 --> 00:28:59,336 Well, ye've no choice. 517 00:28:59,503 --> 00:29:01,297 This is yer fate now, Ellen MacKenzie. 518 00:29:01,422 --> 00:29:03,424 Ye'll be a wife and a mother like the rest of us. 519 00:29:03,549 --> 00:29:05,885 I ken you're in a joyless marriage, 520 00:29:06,302 --> 00:29:07,302 but that's not my fault. 521 00:29:07,386 --> 00:29:08,386 [Jocasta] But it is. 522 00:29:08,888 --> 00:29:11,140 I ken ye had a hand in matching me with that old coot. 523 00:29:11,265 --> 00:29:14,435 I didn't choose John Cameron for you. 524 00:29:14,602 --> 00:29:17,313 I merely steered Da away from worse suitors. 525 00:29:17,480 --> 00:29:19,857 Excuse me if I dinna believe ye. 526 00:29:21,650 --> 00:29:23,277 Well, if it pleases ye... 527 00:29:24,028 --> 00:29:26,113 I understand now how ye feel... 528 00:29:27,031 --> 00:29:28,991 being a pawn in someone else's game. 529 00:29:30,993 --> 00:29:33,621 But I dinna understand why, when the choice is ours, 530 00:29:33,787 --> 00:29:36,207 ye'd drag us both to this dreadful procession. 531 00:29:36,373 --> 00:29:37,833 [Jocasta] Oh, what are ye getting at? 532 00:29:39,668 --> 00:29:42,046 You've enjoyed yer time without Mr. Cameron. 533 00:29:43,797 --> 00:29:46,967 I merely wish to do the same while Mr. Grant is occupied. 534 00:29:47,593 --> 00:29:48,636 And what's to stop me 535 00:29:48,761 --> 00:29:50,930 from telling yer betrothed ye've run off? 536 00:29:53,474 --> 00:29:56,018 In exchange for yer discretion tonight, 537 00:29:56,685 --> 00:29:57,686 ye'll have mine. 538 00:29:58,145 --> 00:29:59,522 If I swear you received the blessings, 539 00:29:59,605 --> 00:30:00,981 ye'll do the same for me? 540 00:30:03,859 --> 00:30:06,278 And then we can both do as we please. 541 00:30:06,445 --> 00:30:07,321 [lively music plays] 542 00:30:07,488 --> 00:30:08,531 [chuckles] 543 00:30:08,697 --> 00:30:12,409 ♪ 544 00:30:12,993 --> 00:30:14,620 I'll also be needing the necklace Ma left ye. 545 00:30:14,703 --> 00:30:16,205 -Ye ken the one I mean. -Jocasta. 546 00:30:16,372 --> 00:30:19,333 You're in no position to offer terms to this deal. 547 00:30:20,668 --> 00:30:22,670 Very well. The necklace. 548 00:30:22,836 --> 00:30:26,757 [dramatic music plays] 549 00:30:26,924 --> 00:30:28,175 [Jocasta] Go on, then. 550 00:30:28,342 --> 00:30:31,262 ♪ 551 00:30:38,394 --> 00:30:41,939 [footsteps approaching] 552 00:30:42,106 --> 00:30:44,108 [Brian] How long do we have before ye're missed? 553 00:30:44,650 --> 00:30:46,151 Till the needfire's lit. 554 00:30:46,986 --> 00:30:48,487 Malcolm will look for me then. 555 00:30:48,654 --> 00:30:51,156 [gentle music plays] 556 00:30:51,282 --> 00:30:54,159 ♪ 557 00:30:59,081 --> 00:31:03,335 [birds chirping] 558 00:31:03,502 --> 00:31:04,503 Do you feel that? 559 00:31:04,670 --> 00:31:07,631 ♪ 560 00:31:12,386 --> 00:31:13,679 Mine's the same... 561 00:31:14,805 --> 00:31:16,348 beatin' out of my chest. 562 00:31:18,601 --> 00:31:20,644 Yet my soul's never been more at peace. 563 00:31:20,811 --> 00:31:23,731 ♪ 564 00:32:34,343 --> 00:32:36,345 There's enchantment in this place. 565 00:32:37,471 --> 00:32:38,722 And in being here... 566 00:32:39,890 --> 00:32:40,766 with you. 567 00:32:40,933 --> 00:32:43,852 ♪ 568 00:32:56,490 --> 00:32:58,367 Light's fading too quickly. 569 00:32:59,868 --> 00:33:01,495 I can't bear it, Brian. 570 00:33:04,164 --> 00:33:06,083 There are those who fear darkness. 571 00:33:07,126 --> 00:33:08,544 And they're right to. 572 00:33:09,503 --> 00:33:11,213 There's dangers that lurk within it. 573 00:33:13,132 --> 00:33:14,591 But I dinna fear it... 574 00:33:15,926 --> 00:33:17,219 for when it falls, 575 00:33:18,303 --> 00:33:21,682 the fire you have lit within me is bright enough 576 00:33:21,849 --> 00:33:23,976 to put the moon and the stars to shame, 577 00:33:24,476 --> 00:33:26,270 set this whole place aglow. 578 00:33:27,396 --> 00:33:30,482 ♪ 579 00:33:30,649 --> 00:33:33,110 I dinna fear the dark so much either. 580 00:33:35,195 --> 00:33:37,698 It's where I find ye each night. 581 00:33:40,659 --> 00:33:42,494 I pray this is no dream. 582 00:33:42,661 --> 00:33:45,581 ♪ 583 00:34:08,103 --> 00:34:09,813 If we keep goin', I willna be able to stop. 584 00:34:09,980 --> 00:34:10,980 I dinna want you to. 585 00:34:11,064 --> 00:34:14,526 Yer name, yer honor, yer virtue. 586 00:34:15,110 --> 00:34:16,612 I couldna live wi' myself. 587 00:34:17,529 --> 00:34:19,740 You'd be ruined, Ellen. 588 00:34:21,241 --> 00:34:22,409 Ruin me. 589 00:34:22,868 --> 00:34:25,746 ♪ 590 00:34:37,758 --> 00:34:38,801 Wait. 591 00:34:39,259 --> 00:34:42,095 [soft music plays] 592 00:34:42,262 --> 00:34:45,015 ♪ 593 00:35:23,637 --> 00:35:26,181 Blood of my blood. 594 00:35:26,306 --> 00:35:28,767 And bone of my bone. 595 00:35:29,184 --> 00:35:30,853 I give ye my body, 596 00:35:31,311 --> 00:35:33,188 that we two might be one. 597 00:35:33,564 --> 00:35:35,232 I give you my spirit 598 00:35:35,858 --> 00:35:37,651 till our life shall be done. 599 00:35:38,819 --> 00:35:40,279 Longer. 600 00:35:42,030 --> 00:35:43,907 [Ellen moans softly] 601 00:35:44,074 --> 00:35:46,994 ♪ 602 00:36:29,995 --> 00:36:32,873 [panting] 603 00:36:33,040 --> 00:36:35,918 ♪ 604 00:36:36,543 --> 00:36:38,170 My God... 605 00:36:38,921 --> 00:36:41,798 [dramatic music plays] 606 00:36:41,965 --> 00:36:44,885 ♪ 607 00:38:18,020 --> 00:38:20,939 [soft music plays] 608 00:38:21,106 --> 00:38:24,026 ♪ 609 00:39:02,814 --> 00:39:05,692 [dramatic music plays] 610 00:39:05,859 --> 00:39:08,779 ♪ 611 00:39:47,609 --> 00:39:50,529 [both breathing heavily] 612 00:39:53,115 --> 00:39:55,992 [both moaning] 613 00:39:56,159 --> 00:39:59,037 ♪ 614 00:40:15,804 --> 00:40:17,973 I've never known a man like you- 615 00:40:18,306 --> 00:40:19,891 without guile... 616 00:40:20,767 --> 00:40:22,018 pretense. 617 00:40:27,607 --> 00:40:30,068 I suppose I've spent a fair amount of time on my own. 618 00:40:32,028 --> 00:40:34,406 So I've no problem sittin' with my own thoughts. 619 00:40:36,616 --> 00:40:37,993 What about Murtagh? 620 00:40:38,118 --> 00:40:39,244 My cousin. 621 00:40:41,538 --> 00:40:42,873 Like a brother to me. 622 00:40:43,790 --> 00:40:45,084 I wish he could have been around a wee bit more 623 00:40:45,167 --> 00:40:47,335 to keep the peace between me and my da. 624 00:40:53,049 --> 00:40:54,801 Is he as bad as they say... 625 00:40:55,844 --> 00:40:57,137 your father? 626 00:40:58,221 --> 00:41:00,891 [sighs] Worse. 627 00:41:04,728 --> 00:41:07,314 Part of the reason why I left home last year... 628 00:41:09,065 --> 00:41:10,942 left Scotland altogether. 629 00:41:12,777 --> 00:41:13,778 Where did ye go? 630 00:41:14,237 --> 00:41:15,947 I walked the Way of St. James... 631 00:41:17,574 --> 00:41:19,451 El Camino de Santiago. 632 00:41:20,744 --> 00:41:21,786 A pilgrimage. 633 00:41:23,205 --> 00:41:24,331 I've read about it. 634 00:41:24,456 --> 00:41:27,083 I needed to understand my place in the world... 635 00:41:28,376 --> 00:41:29,711 my purpose. 636 00:41:30,337 --> 00:41:31,838 Why would God create me, 637 00:41:32,255 --> 00:41:34,966 the unwanted bastard of such a cruel man? 638 00:41:38,595 --> 00:41:40,096 What did God tell you? 639 00:41:44,768 --> 00:41:46,645 To make peace with my station. 640 00:41:47,187 --> 00:41:50,065 [gentle music plays] 641 00:41:50,232 --> 00:41:51,650 ♪ 642 00:41:51,816 --> 00:41:53,318 But then I met you. 643 00:41:55,737 --> 00:41:57,239 And I find myself... 644 00:41:58,490 --> 00:42:00,992 wantin' again... 645 00:42:01,159 --> 00:42:03,328 ♪ 646 00:42:03,495 --> 00:42:05,288 ...to be worthy of you... 647 00:42:06,915 --> 00:42:09,125 ...to be the kind of man you'd choose. 648 00:42:09,292 --> 00:42:12,254 ♪ 649 00:42:16,049 --> 00:42:17,884 I do choose you. 650 00:42:18,885 --> 00:42:21,972 ♪ 651 00:42:22,097 --> 00:42:24,099 Have you any regrets... 652 00:42:25,725 --> 00:42:27,769 ...about decisions ye've made? 653 00:42:29,813 --> 00:42:30,855 None. 654 00:42:31,564 --> 00:42:34,401 ♪ 655 00:42:34,526 --> 00:42:37,070 I havena been given much choice in this life. 656 00:42:38,947 --> 00:42:40,490 How to behave... 657 00:42:41,449 --> 00:42:42,701 when to speak... 658 00:42:43,326 --> 00:42:44,619 what to say... 659 00:42:45,203 --> 00:42:46,621 who to marry... 660 00:42:48,581 --> 00:42:51,042 all are things that have been prescribed for me. 661 00:42:52,585 --> 00:42:53,837 But you... 662 00:42:57,173 --> 00:42:58,758 ...our hand fast... 663 00:43:00,510 --> 00:43:02,595 I chose for myself. 664 00:43:02,762 --> 00:43:06,349 ♪ 665 00:43:06,516 --> 00:43:08,268 If I'm only allowed one choice 666 00:43:08,685 --> 00:43:10,270 for the rest of my life... 667 00:43:11,563 --> 00:43:12,856 I would choose you... 668 00:43:14,190 --> 00:43:15,483 time and again. 669 00:43:15,817 --> 00:43:18,778 ♪ 670 00:43:34,961 --> 00:43:37,797 [indistinct chatter] 671 00:43:46,848 --> 00:43:48,391 Watch where ye're going. 672 00:43:49,476 --> 00:43:51,853 Ye're the one who challenged Mr. Grant as May King. 673 00:43:52,228 --> 00:43:53,980 Aye. What of it? 674 00:43:54,147 --> 00:43:55,690 Have an eye for his woman, do ye? 675 00:43:55,857 --> 00:43:57,108 I'm not the only one. 676 00:43:57,400 --> 00:43:58,651 He doesna deserve her. 677 00:43:58,777 --> 00:44:01,905 Watch your tongue, or it'll be an eye for an eye. 678 00:44:02,072 --> 00:44:04,574 And a Grant doesna warn ye a second time. 679 00:44:05,325 --> 00:44:06,325 "Second?" 680 00:44:06,409 --> 00:44:09,245 [dramatic music plays] 681 00:44:09,371 --> 00:44:12,332 ♪ 682 00:44:19,005 --> 00:44:21,341 [exhales sharply] Stay away from Ellen MacKenzie. 683 00:44:21,466 --> 00:44:23,343 [groans] 684 00:44:23,510 --> 00:44:26,429 ♪ 685 00:44:28,807 --> 00:44:31,267 [groans] 686 00:44:31,434 --> 00:44:32,602 [coughs] 687 00:44:32,727 --> 00:44:35,688 ♪ 688 00:44:40,568 --> 00:44:44,739 Milord, might I have a word regarding the reading? 689 00:44:44,864 --> 00:44:46,866 [Lovat] A canny suggestion, I'll admit, 690 00:44:47,033 --> 00:44:48,785 to have arranged it for today. 691 00:44:48,952 --> 00:44:49,952 Hmm. 692 00:44:50,161 --> 00:44:53,289 My son, a king, fated to return the Fraser name 693 00:44:53,456 --> 00:44:55,500 to all its glory. 694 00:44:56,751 --> 00:44:58,086 Aye, your son. 695 00:45:01,256 --> 00:45:02,757 I only wonder... 696 00:45:05,301 --> 00:45:08,430 ...did ye notice Maisri never called him yours? 697 00:45:10,056 --> 00:45:11,224 Ah. 698 00:45:11,975 --> 00:45:13,101 Now you're mistaken. 699 00:45:13,268 --> 00:45:14,853 I mean no disrespect. 700 00:45:16,146 --> 00:45:18,398 'Tis only that I wish to warn ye. 701 00:45:19,941 --> 00:45:22,110 Julia canna be trusted. 702 00:45:22,277 --> 00:45:25,155 [dramatic music plays] 703 00:45:25,280 --> 00:45:26,280 And why not? 704 00:45:26,406 --> 00:45:29,492 She's keeping secrets, lying to us. 705 00:45:31,035 --> 00:45:34,330 When she arrived at Leathers, she was already with child. 706 00:45:34,622 --> 00:45:35,832 I'm sure of it. 707 00:45:36,124 --> 00:45:38,501 ♪ 708 00:45:38,668 --> 00:45:40,211 And she told you this? 709 00:45:42,005 --> 00:45:43,298 No, Milord. 710 00:45:44,382 --> 00:45:46,759 But women have a way of knowing such a thing. 711 00:45:46,926 --> 00:45:47,926 Ah. 712 00:45:49,095 --> 00:45:50,388 The bairn isna yours. 713 00:45:50,555 --> 00:45:53,808 ♪ 714 00:45:53,975 --> 00:45:56,519 Have you mentioned this to anyone else? 715 00:45:58,730 --> 00:45:59,730 Not a soul. 716 00:45:59,856 --> 00:46:02,775 ♪ 717 00:46:06,613 --> 00:46:09,407 [Lovat chuckles] Good. 718 00:46:10,825 --> 00:46:13,995 We must do all we can to assure the bairn's safe arrival. 719 00:46:14,621 --> 00:46:18,500 You'll relieve Julia of all her duties, of course, 720 00:46:18,875 --> 00:46:20,668 and attend to all her needs. 721 00:46:21,127 --> 00:46:24,214 ♪ 722 00:46:24,380 --> 00:46:25,465 Aye, Milord. 723 00:46:27,467 --> 00:46:29,344 [Lovat] You're the only one I trust 724 00:46:30,345 --> 00:46:32,555 with such a great responsibility. 725 00:46:35,934 --> 00:46:37,054 You know how much admiration 726 00:46:37,185 --> 00:46:38,686 I have for you, Mistress Porter, 727 00:46:38,853 --> 00:46:42,273 for all your years of service and loyalty. 728 00:46:42,440 --> 00:46:45,360 ♪ 729 00:46:48,363 --> 00:46:49,363 Aye. 730 00:46:50,114 --> 00:46:52,283 But if you ever speak a word of this again, 731 00:46:52,825 --> 00:46:55,203 the last thing you'll see is Balloch's dirk 732 00:46:55,703 --> 00:46:58,206 as it slides across your throat. 733 00:46:58,623 --> 00:47:01,543 ♪ 734 00:47:21,187 --> 00:47:23,189 No luck finding her, then? 735 00:47:25,024 --> 00:47:26,901 A small part of me had hoped... 736 00:47:27,986 --> 00:47:30,196 what, with the stone circle being so near. 737 00:47:32,031 --> 00:47:34,325 What, that the... 738 00:47:35,243 --> 00:47:37,620 the faeries would bring her to you? 739 00:47:38,580 --> 00:47:39,580 The stones draw women 740 00:47:39,664 --> 00:47:41,124 from all over the area, don't they? 741 00:47:41,499 --> 00:47:42,834 This whole festival does. 742 00:47:45,003 --> 00:47:46,796 I suppose I was a fool to hope. 743 00:47:46,963 --> 00:47:48,131 [chuckles] 744 00:47:49,048 --> 00:47:50,842 A fool in love. 745 00:47:52,176 --> 00:47:54,178 I know that feeling well. 746 00:47:57,932 --> 00:48:02,562 Years ago, when I was a-a solicitor in Edinburgh, I... 747 00:48:02,687 --> 00:48:05,315 [soft music plays] 748 00:48:05,481 --> 00:48:07,108 ...I met the love of my life, 749 00:48:07,859 --> 00:48:10,486 the only one who ever made me feel complete. 750 00:48:11,863 --> 00:48:14,949 But we were tragically parted, and... 751 00:48:16,784 --> 00:48:18,411 I had the choice to make. 752 00:48:18,953 --> 00:48:22,040 Linger in my torment or start anew. 753 00:48:22,707 --> 00:48:24,626 I chose the latter, and, uh... 754 00:48:27,003 --> 00:48:28,713 it saved my life. 755 00:48:30,048 --> 00:48:31,591 You mean joining Clan MacKenzie? 756 00:48:31,716 --> 00:48:32,716 Aye. 757 00:48:33,551 --> 00:48:35,511 Aye, Red Jacob took me in, 758 00:48:36,387 --> 00:48:39,015 after taking all my valuables on the road. 759 00:48:39,557 --> 00:48:41,976 ♪ 760 00:48:42,143 --> 00:48:43,311 You... 761 00:48:44,103 --> 00:48:45,897 have chosen the former, 762 00:48:46,814 --> 00:48:48,941 and I fear it may be the death of you. 763 00:48:50,151 --> 00:48:51,986 See, that's where you're wrong, Ned. 764 00:48:54,656 --> 00:48:56,741 For me, there is no choice. 765 00:48:58,034 --> 00:48:59,869 What if you never find her? 766 00:49:01,245 --> 00:49:02,372 I will. 767 00:49:04,207 --> 00:49:08,878 Surely there's something else to live for, or someone. 768 00:49:09,045 --> 00:49:11,964 ♪ 769 00:49:13,341 --> 00:49:16,719 I- I'm not suggesting that you abandon your search, 770 00:49:16,886 --> 00:49:17,886 only that... 771 00:49:19,972 --> 00:49:22,058 perhaps you decide when you should. 772 00:49:23,810 --> 00:49:27,063 Did you ever love again, after Edinburgh? 773 00:49:27,188 --> 00:49:30,149 ♪ 774 00:49:45,415 --> 00:49:46,415 [fabric tears] 775 00:49:56,175 --> 00:49:58,970 [somber music plays] 776 00:49:59,137 --> 00:50:02,098 ♪ 777 00:50:03,558 --> 00:50:07,854 [breathes deeply] 778 00:50:15,528 --> 00:50:17,363 [sighs] 779 00:50:23,161 --> 00:50:24,287 Mr. Grant. 780 00:50:25,455 --> 00:50:26,873 [Malcolm] I hope I'm not intrudin'. 781 00:50:27,957 --> 00:50:29,000 Could we speak? 782 00:50:30,251 --> 00:50:31,251 In private? 783 00:50:43,931 --> 00:50:45,771 I've been meaning to give ye somethin' all day, 784 00:50:46,642 --> 00:50:48,561 and I doubt we'll have a moment to ourselves quite like this 785 00:50:48,644 --> 00:50:49,979 until after we're married. 786 00:51:00,448 --> 00:51:03,075 It's not much, a wee something- 787 00:51:03,743 --> 00:51:05,286 a token of my affection. 788 00:51:06,537 --> 00:51:07,914 [chuckles] 789 00:51:08,080 --> 00:51:09,290 Did you make this? 790 00:51:09,457 --> 00:51:10,457 Aye. 791 00:51:11,000 --> 00:51:12,919 After we first met at Leoch. 792 00:51:14,670 --> 00:51:17,089 -We were only bairns. -[chuckles] 793 00:51:17,256 --> 00:51:19,842 So I hope you can excuse the lack of craftsmanship. 794 00:51:20,343 --> 00:51:22,136 I wasna yet so skilled with my hands. 795 00:51:22,303 --> 00:51:24,055 [chuckles] 796 00:51:27,433 --> 00:51:30,353 I intended to give it to ye at the gathering... 797 00:51:31,646 --> 00:51:33,064 but I didna have the chance. 798 00:51:35,274 --> 00:51:37,109 Thank you, Malcolm. 799 00:51:39,487 --> 00:51:40,696 I'll treasure it. 800 00:51:43,574 --> 00:51:45,076 I canna believe ye're mine. 801 00:51:45,201 --> 00:51:47,995 [gentle music plays] 802 00:51:48,162 --> 00:51:51,082 ♪ 803 00:51:55,127 --> 00:51:55,837 [cup shatters] 804 00:51:56,003 --> 00:51:58,464 Curse those bastard Grants! 805 00:52:06,013 --> 00:52:07,348 Are ye hurt? 806 00:52:08,057 --> 00:52:09,851 [groans softly] 807 00:52:10,017 --> 00:52:12,645 [Jocasta] Dinna tell me that's boar's blood. 808 00:52:12,812 --> 00:52:13,812 No... 809 00:52:14,522 --> 00:52:17,108 though the beast I fought was as ugly as one. 810 00:52:20,194 --> 00:52:23,531 Come and sit before ye injure yerself any further. 811 00:52:23,698 --> 00:52:25,950 [mumbles, grunts] 812 00:52:33,875 --> 00:52:35,042 Now leave me alone, woman. 813 00:52:35,167 --> 00:52:38,963 I'm-I'm trying to help, ye silly fool. 814 00:52:40,423 --> 00:52:42,300 [sighing] 815 00:52:47,305 --> 00:52:48,556 Ah! 816 00:52:49,682 --> 00:52:51,517 Tell me where it hurts. 817 00:52:51,976 --> 00:52:55,021 It isna the sort of pain ye can soothe with a cloth. 818 00:52:59,984 --> 00:53:01,819 Is there anything I can do? 819 00:53:03,112 --> 00:53:04,112 No. 820 00:53:05,406 --> 00:53:06,741 I just want... 821 00:53:10,202 --> 00:53:11,370 I want... 822 00:53:15,458 --> 00:53:18,085 [somber music plays] 823 00:53:18,252 --> 00:53:19,962 I want to be wanted... 824 00:53:20,796 --> 00:53:22,089 ye ken? 825 00:53:22,548 --> 00:53:25,384 ♪ 826 00:53:25,551 --> 00:53:26,552 I do. 827 00:53:26,719 --> 00:53:29,597 ♪ 828 00:53:40,149 --> 00:53:42,151 [panting] 829 00:53:50,701 --> 00:53:52,078 Ellen... 830 00:53:52,495 --> 00:53:53,996 [sighs] 831 00:53:54,163 --> 00:53:57,124 ♪ 832 00:54:00,670 --> 00:54:01,796 [Jocasta sighs] 833 00:54:02,630 --> 00:54:05,591 ♪ 834 00:54:10,721 --> 00:54:12,014 [groans] 835 00:54:13,182 --> 00:54:14,183 [sighs] 836 00:54:14,350 --> 00:54:16,394 ♪ 837 00:54:18,813 --> 00:54:21,732 [crying softly] 838 00:54:21,857 --> 00:54:24,819 ♪ 839 00:55:00,521 --> 00:55:02,023 [Julia] "My dearest Henry... 840 00:55:02,148 --> 00:55:04,025 "our marriage was ratified in the name 841 00:55:04,191 --> 00:55:07,028 of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." 842 00:55:07,194 --> 00:55:10,031 [ominous music plays] 843 00:55:10,197 --> 00:55:11,032 ♪ 844 00:55:11,198 --> 00:55:13,075 "We made promises to one another," 845 00:55:13,659 --> 00:55:16,037 "promises I intended to keep," 846 00:55:17,872 --> 00:55:19,749 "so certain that I'd be able to. 847 00:55:20,166 --> 00:55:21,834 How could I not be?" 848 00:55:22,001 --> 00:55:24,837 [percussive music playing] 849 00:55:25,004 --> 00:55:27,882 ♪ 850 00:55:35,431 --> 00:55:38,350 [soft music plays] 851 00:55:38,517 --> 00:55:41,437 ♪ 852 00:56:39,203 --> 00:56:42,081 [somber music plays] 853 00:56:42,206 --> 00:56:45,126 ♪ 854 00:57:28,627 --> 00:57:33,716 "Holy vows to love, honor, and cherish you"... 855 00:57:37,595 --> 00:57:39,638 "..." to be faithful, for better or worse, 856 00:57:39,763 --> 00:57:44,810 in sickness and in health, until death parts us." 857 00:57:44,935 --> 00:57:47,771 [soft music plays] 858 00:57:47,938 --> 00:57:50,900 ♪ 859 00:58:09,752 --> 00:58:13,088 "But what if we are parted for unimaginable reasons 860 00:58:13,255 --> 00:58:18,177 beyond our control, by time and space?" 861 00:58:18,677 --> 00:58:21,430 ♪ 862 00:58:21,597 --> 00:58:23,849 [crowd cheering] 863 00:58:24,016 --> 00:58:27,061 "Fortunately, some things bind us together 864 00:58:27,228 --> 00:58:30,064 stronger than any promise made at an altar." 865 00:58:32,733 --> 00:58:37,655 "Our passion, our memories, our children." 866 00:58:40,407 --> 00:58:42,117 "This, I can promise you. 867 00:58:42,284 --> 00:58:45,955 I will burn for you, my love, always." 868 00:58:47,414 --> 00:58:50,292 [soft music plays] 869 00:58:50,459 --> 00:58:53,379 ♪