1 00:00:30,099 --> 00:00:31,755 ROSE: She's so, so pretty. 2 00:00:31,790 --> 00:00:34,620 -What you gonna call her? -July. 3 00:00:34,655 --> 00:00:37,785 -Yes, yes, I'll take her. -Massa, no, no. Massa, please. -Be off! 4 00:00:37,893 --> 00:00:41,040 NIMROD: Morning, Miss July. My, 5 00:00:41,041 --> 00:00:43,629 -how you all grow up. -Morning, Mr. Nimrod. 6 00:00:43,630 --> 00:00:46,907 CAROLINE: You will not ruin this Christmas dinner for me, John! 7 00:00:46,908 --> 00:00:48,772 It is high time we had some fun! 8 00:00:48,807 --> 00:00:51,016 What's going on? 9 00:00:51,017 --> 00:00:52,706 MILITIA MAN: The slaves are burning down the plantations. 10 00:00:52,707 --> 00:00:54,951 NIMROD: This island ablaze. 11 00:01:03,787 --> 00:01:05,789 Mama? 12 00:01:05,824 --> 00:01:08,585 ROSE: You have a fine son. 13 00:01:08,620 --> 00:01:10,104 JULY: A new slave. 14 00:01:10,139 --> 00:01:12,726 Soon taken. 15 00:01:12,727 --> 00:01:14,694 Mrs. Mortimer? Robert Goodwin at your service. 16 00:01:14,695 --> 00:01:16,214 In just a few days, slavery, 17 00:01:16,248 --> 00:01:20,010 that dreadful evil, will be finally abolished. 18 00:01:26,189 --> 00:01:29,123 OLD JULY: Look at her. 19 00:01:29,158 --> 00:01:32,851 The loss of her mama and of her baby boy 20 00:01:32,885 --> 00:01:36,613 almost finish that girl. 21 00:01:36,682 --> 00:01:39,133 Yet her hair be braided neat, 22 00:01:39,168 --> 00:01:44,483 her dress clean, her face straight. 23 00:01:46,796 --> 00:01:50,350 Only deep within them black, black eyes 24 00:01:50,351 --> 00:01:53,147 might you catch a flash of pain, 25 00:01:53,182 --> 00:01:57,047 swift as a doll with two faces. 26 00:01:59,602 --> 00:02:01,673 But upon this particular evening, 27 00:02:01,707 --> 00:02:05,815 if you watch her close- come. 28 00:02:05,849 --> 00:02:09,681 You might see her smile. 29 00:02:13,409 --> 00:02:15,618 [fireworks exploding in distance] 30 00:02:15,687 --> 00:02:17,827 [roosters clucking] 31 00:02:17,861 --> 00:02:20,209 Oh, what on Earth was all that noise? 32 00:02:20,243 --> 00:02:22,763 JULY: Big party, missus. 33 00:02:23,798 --> 00:02:26,525 Everywhere. All over the island. 34 00:02:27,250 --> 00:02:32,082 For... me is now free. 35 00:02:32,117 --> 00:02:36,190 OLD JULY: Of course, freedom come at a price. 36 00:02:36,259 --> 00:02:39,780 For the new queen in England say that compensation 37 00:02:39,849 --> 00:02:43,301 must be paid to the slave owners, of course. 38 00:02:43,335 --> 00:02:47,201 Come, Caroline even teach July to read and write 39 00:02:47,236 --> 00:02:51,687 to keep track of this big, big money coming in. 40 00:02:51,688 --> 00:02:53,207 Molly! 41 00:02:53,242 --> 00:02:55,796 OLD JULY: And for the slaves, what they get? 42 00:02:57,349 --> 00:02:59,662 Nothing. Not a penny. 43 00:03:01,422 --> 00:03:04,804 -[sighs] -No matter how July rise up 44 00:03:04,805 --> 00:03:07,152 above all the other houseworkers... 45 00:03:08,464 --> 00:03:11,881 ...still she get nothing. 46 00:03:15,333 --> 00:03:18,681 What good be free... 47 00:03:18,715 --> 00:03:20,130 if nothing change? 48 00:03:20,165 --> 00:03:22,029 JULY: Leave it. Let me do it. 49 00:03:22,098 --> 00:03:23,962 Go. 50 00:03:23,996 --> 00:03:25,964 Get out, go on, before him come. 51 00:03:25,998 --> 00:03:28,138 [rooster crows, birds chirping] 52 00:03:32,798 --> 00:03:34,800 Are we quite ready? 53 00:03:34,835 --> 00:03:37,976 -All ready, missus, all ready. -Good. 54 00:03:40,461 --> 00:03:41,704 [exhales]: Oh. 55 00:03:41,738 --> 00:03:43,257 It's such a relief 56 00:03:43,292 --> 00:03:46,260 to have a true gentleman come to us as overseer. 57 00:03:46,295 --> 00:03:48,780 -At last, company worth keeping. -Mrs. Mortimer? 58 00:03:49,919 --> 00:03:51,471 There you are, Mr. Goodwin. 59 00:03:51,472 --> 00:03:53,059 Do take a seat. 60 00:03:53,060 --> 00:03:54,958 Oh, thank you. 61 00:03:54,993 --> 00:03:57,926 I hope your accommodation is satisfactory? 62 00:03:57,927 --> 00:04:00,170 It's most satisfactory, thank you. 63 00:04:00,205 --> 00:04:02,449 No, my needs are few. 64 00:04:02,450 --> 00:04:03,966 In fact, I've just been making 65 00:04:03,967 --> 00:04:05,347 my preliminary inspection of the estate. 66 00:04:05,348 --> 00:04:06,763 [laughs]: Oh. 67 00:04:06,798 --> 00:04:09,179 How very industrious of you. 68 00:04:09,214 --> 00:04:10,802 Bring the tea, Marguerite. 69 00:04:10,803 --> 00:04:12,216 Yes, but I must say, Mrs. Mortimer, 70 00:04:12,217 --> 00:04:14,909 the, uh, plantation is by no means running 71 00:04:14,944 --> 00:04:17,084 as efficiently as it could. 72 00:04:17,085 --> 00:04:19,465 And the workers' accommodation, that's in a dreadful state. 73 00:04:19,466 --> 00:04:22,088 I've never seen such a number of miserable Black people before. 74 00:04:22,089 --> 00:04:24,264 CAROLINE: Oh, is that so? 75 00:04:25,506 --> 00:04:27,267 I had no idea. 76 00:04:29,890 --> 00:04:31,857 [clattering] 77 00:04:31,926 --> 00:04:33,859 Since my brother died, I'm afraid 78 00:04:33,894 --> 00:04:36,862 I've found it quite, um, quite a struggle 79 00:04:36,897 --> 00:04:39,865 -to manage the estate on my own. -Well, of course, 80 00:04:39,866 --> 00:04:41,314 but in my opinion, Mrs. Mortimer, 81 00:04:41,315 --> 00:04:42,868 the well-being of the workers 82 00:04:42,903 --> 00:04:45,008 is the key to the success of a plantation. 83 00:04:45,043 --> 00:04:46,838 Really? 84 00:04:46,872 --> 00:04:48,390 Absolutely, madam. 85 00:04:48,391 --> 00:04:50,841 In fact, my first suggestion would be to tell the workers 86 00:04:50,842 --> 00:04:52,325 how fairly you intend to treat them, 87 00:04:52,326 --> 00:04:55,017 especially now they're free to leave if they wish. 88 00:04:55,018 --> 00:04:58,056 Are you quite, q-quite sure about that, Mr. Goodw- 89 00:04:58,090 --> 00:04:59,506 Pour the tea, Marguerite. 90 00:04:59,540 --> 00:05:02,440 Milk or lemon, massa? 91 00:05:02,509 --> 00:05:06,478 Uh, milk, if you please. 92 00:05:06,547 --> 00:05:09,895 Yes, I believe wholeheartedly that slavery is an abomination. 93 00:05:09,964 --> 00:05:11,897 It's... The Negroes need kindness. 94 00:05:11,898 --> 00:05:13,346 That's what my father told me. 95 00:05:13,347 --> 00:05:14,796 "Take kindness to them, Robert, 96 00:05:14,797 --> 00:05:17,282 and then you will have their love and respect." 97 00:05:17,317 --> 00:05:19,180 Thank you. 98 00:05:20,872 --> 00:05:23,875 Yes, my father is a man of God, you see, Mrs. Mortimer. 99 00:05:23,909 --> 00:05:27,292 It was his wish that I come to Jamaica and help 100 00:05:27,327 --> 00:05:30,260 cleanse this stain that slavery has placed upon England. 101 00:05:30,295 --> 00:05:32,297 I see. 102 00:05:33,919 --> 00:05:36,439 -Mmm. -And Mrs. Goodwin? 103 00:05:36,508 --> 00:05:38,558 Oh, my mother passed away some years ago. 104 00:05:38,579 --> 00:05:40,547 [laughs] I meant... 105 00:05:40,581 --> 00:05:42,549 [exhales] 106 00:05:42,583 --> 00:05:45,828 I don't mean to pry... 107 00:05:45,862 --> 00:05:47,208 ROBERT: Oh, um... 108 00:05:47,243 --> 00:05:49,210 No, I've not yet taken a wife myself. 109 00:05:49,245 --> 00:05:50,315 [titters] 110 00:05:50,350 --> 00:05:52,904 My father encouraged me to find my vocation first. 111 00:05:52,938 --> 00:05:55,009 Oh, that's very wise, yes. 112 00:05:55,044 --> 00:05:57,218 Leave us, Marguerite. 113 00:05:58,634 --> 00:06:00,393 Yes, thank you, Marguerite. 114 00:06:00,394 --> 00:06:02,983 Thank you, massa. 115 00:06:05,345 --> 00:06:09,506 CAROLINE: I think he found me very charming. 116 00:06:09,507 --> 00:06:11,371 Mmm. 117 00:06:11,405 --> 00:06:15,340 His long elegant fingers, I bet he plays piano well. 118 00:06:15,375 --> 00:06:16,617 Hmm. 119 00:06:16,652 --> 00:06:19,344 He comes from a very good family. 120 00:06:19,379 --> 00:06:22,623 Even has a baronet on his mother's side. 121 00:06:22,658 --> 00:06:26,869 [exhales]: Oh, and sparkling, bluest eyes you've- All right! 122 00:06:26,903 --> 00:06:29,353 That's enough, Marguerite. You may rinse. 123 00:06:29,354 --> 00:06:30,528 [exhales] 124 00:06:30,562 --> 00:06:33,358 -[bird chitters] -Mmm. 125 00:06:33,427 --> 00:06:35,395 He's very tall, isn't he? 126 00:06:35,464 --> 00:06:38,673 Very broad. Tall and broad. 127 00:06:38,674 --> 00:06:40,986 He's handsome. 128 00:06:44,917 --> 00:06:48,476 [Caroline speaking indistinctly] 129 00:06:48,477 --> 00:06:50,479 Are you listening, girl? 130 00:06:50,548 --> 00:06:55,103 I were just thinking about what the overseer did say, 131 00:06:55,104 --> 00:07:00,005 that me can leave you now. 132 00:07:00,040 --> 00:07:02,456 Any time me want. 133 00:07:02,491 --> 00:07:04,631 Well, where would you go? Hmm? 134 00:07:04,665 --> 00:07:06,356 Have you thought about that? 135 00:07:06,426 --> 00:07:08,980 I mean, who would protect you? No, no, no. 136 00:07:08,981 --> 00:07:10,567 -You'd starve, surely. -[scoffs] 137 00:07:10,568 --> 00:07:13,916 You have a very easy life of it here, I can assure you that. 138 00:07:13,917 --> 00:07:15,917 Most other workers on other plantations... 139 00:07:15,918 --> 00:07:19,473 Oh! Oh! 140 00:07:21,475 --> 00:07:25,997 Oh, bugger it. Bugger it! 141 00:07:25,998 --> 00:07:27,307 OLD JULY: Not all the Negroes 142 00:07:27,308 --> 00:07:29,483 were present to hear Robert Goodwin 143 00:07:29,518 --> 00:07:31,520 when he did first address them. 144 00:07:31,589 --> 00:07:34,039 Some already pack up and fled that plantation 145 00:07:34,074 --> 00:07:36,973 to seek work elsewhere. 146 00:07:36,974 --> 00:07:39,527 Others were still laid upon their beds with heads 147 00:07:39,528 --> 00:07:44,912 too sore to listen on no bakra man. 148 00:07:44,947 --> 00:07:48,191 He jump on top of the barrel. 149 00:07:48,192 --> 00:07:50,227 -Come in, come in, come in. -[indistinct chatter] 150 00:07:50,228 --> 00:07:51,367 Come in. 151 00:07:51,368 --> 00:07:54,300 Come in, come in, come in, come in. 152 00:07:54,301 --> 00:07:58,408 Mm. Him surely have some fine, fine boots upon him foot. 153 00:07:58,443 --> 00:08:00,997 Hmm. Not a spot of mud. 154 00:08:01,032 --> 00:08:03,206 Well, good morning to you all. 155 00:08:03,241 --> 00:08:05,312 -[murmured greetings] -Good morning. 156 00:08:05,346 --> 00:08:07,452 Now, as you're all no doubt well aware, 157 00:08:07,487 --> 00:08:11,318 your mistress Mrs. Mortimer, has, by the grace of God, 158 00:08:11,319 --> 00:08:13,664 -granted you your freedom. -[scattered cheers] 159 00:08:13,665 --> 00:08:15,183 -Freedom! -But listen, listen. 160 00:08:15,184 --> 00:08:17,117 You must remember that the houses 161 00:08:17,151 --> 00:08:20,016 you live in, they don't belong to you. 162 00:08:20,085 --> 00:08:22,255 No, they're the property of your mistress. 163 00:08:22,260 --> 00:08:26,505 So, if you don't labor for your mistress as you've done before, 164 00:08:26,506 --> 00:08:29,060 then you can't expect to remain in your homes. 165 00:08:29,094 --> 00:08:30,993 -[scattered grumbles] -However... 166 00:08:31,027 --> 00:08:32,546 Mm-mm. Him not tell truth. 167 00:08:32,581 --> 00:08:35,204 Queen did command we stay in our house. 168 00:08:35,238 --> 00:08:38,413 -Hush up, me want to hear. -Don't-a hush me. 169 00:08:38,414 --> 00:08:40,658 ...to work as before will be paid a fair wage. 170 00:08:40,692 --> 00:08:44,213 Out of which you must pay a small rent for your homes. 171 00:08:44,247 --> 00:08:46,146 Now, I know that some workers 172 00:08:46,180 --> 00:08:49,356 have already left and your number is depleted. 173 00:08:49,390 --> 00:08:53,118 Therefore, we need those good souls remaining to work hard, 174 00:08:53,153 --> 00:08:56,259 so that the plantation of Amity may thrive 175 00:08:56,328 --> 00:09:00,332 and prosper once more for your esteemed mistress. 176 00:09:00,333 --> 00:09:02,610 And let us all thank God for this blessing of freedom. 177 00:09:02,611 --> 00:09:07,408 And prove to Queen Victoria, to the people of England 178 00:09:07,443 --> 00:09:10,342 and to your mistress, that you are worthy 179 00:09:10,411 --> 00:09:13,413 of the kindness that has been shown to you. 180 00:09:13,414 --> 00:09:16,314 Me no have to listen up no bakra no more. 181 00:09:16,348 --> 00:09:19,420 ROBERT: Thank you. Thank you all for coming. 182 00:09:19,455 --> 00:09:21,595 You may go. 183 00:09:21,664 --> 00:09:23,528 You... 184 00:09:27,428 --> 00:09:29,430 [clears throat] 185 00:09:29,431 --> 00:09:33,572 Do you think, uh, you have restored their best feelings 186 00:09:33,573 --> 00:09:35,126 towards me, Mr. Goodwin? 187 00:09:35,160 --> 00:09:37,749 Absolutely, madam, yes. 188 00:09:37,784 --> 00:09:40,062 No, I'm certain of it. 189 00:09:47,863 --> 00:09:50,141 [thunder crashes] 190 00:09:56,319 --> 00:09:58,494 CAROLINE: Marguerite! 191 00:10:04,120 --> 00:10:06,398 Marguerite! 192 00:10:10,264 --> 00:10:12,232 There you are. Go to Mr. Goodwin's house 193 00:10:12,233 --> 00:10:13,819 and ask if he cares to dine with me this evening. 194 00:10:13,820 --> 00:10:16,685 We have beef. And I know he'll be interested in beef. 195 00:10:16,686 --> 00:10:19,203 -But it be raining very hard. -No, never mind about that. 196 00:10:19,204 --> 00:10:21,240 You must go now so we have time to prepare. 197 00:10:21,241 --> 00:10:22,518 Rain soon stop, me go then. 198 00:10:22,519 --> 00:10:24,381 No, it's only a little bit of rain, go now. 199 00:10:24,382 --> 00:10:26,487 -But me can go later, so I... -At once! 200 00:10:27,903 --> 00:10:29,870 Free? [sucks teeth] 201 00:10:29,905 --> 00:10:33,184 -[scoffs] -[thunder crashes] 202 00:10:38,120 --> 00:10:40,294 [panting] 203 00:10:43,884 --> 00:10:46,541 ROBERT: Elias! Elias, quickly! 204 00:10:46,542 --> 00:10:49,372 Stay out! Christ! 205 00:10:49,407 --> 00:10:51,202 Oh, God, get them off me! 206 00:10:51,203 --> 00:10:53,237 Oh, God, right, there's another one under there. 207 00:10:53,238 --> 00:10:55,308 -Quick, Elias. Quickly. -ELIAS: Me have them, massa. 208 00:10:55,309 --> 00:10:58,278 ROBERT: All right, right. 209 00:10:58,312 --> 00:11:01,245 Right, there's another one here. Right there. 210 00:11:01,246 --> 00:11:03,213 -Quick, I can see it there. There. Quick, quick. -ELIAS: Me have them, massa. 211 00:11:03,214 --> 00:11:05,491 -Me have them. -Right, right. Put them in the box, put them in the box. 212 00:11:05,492 --> 00:11:07,217 ROBERT: Quick, quick, quick, quick. 213 00:11:07,218 --> 00:11:08,495 Okay, put them in the box. 214 00:11:08,529 --> 00:11:11,222 -[panting]: Right. -[box clicks] 215 00:11:11,256 --> 00:11:13,569 Oh, uh, just one moment, we're just, um... 216 00:11:13,603 --> 00:11:15,571 Just... 217 00:11:15,605 --> 00:11:17,365 Oh, you're drenched. 218 00:11:17,366 --> 00:11:20,714 Massa, me missus want to know, you come tonight? 219 00:11:20,783 --> 00:11:23,130 Your mistress sent you out in this storm? 220 00:11:23,199 --> 00:11:26,237 What-what could possibly be so important? I'm really... 221 00:11:26,238 --> 00:11:28,928 -Box full, massa. -Right, well don't leave it there, Elias. 222 00:11:28,929 --> 00:11:31,311 Take it away, please. 223 00:11:31,312 --> 00:11:33,312 And don't leave it on the veranda like last time. 224 00:11:33,313 --> 00:11:35,763 -Just kill them all and take them very far away. -But me find plenty more. 225 00:11:35,764 --> 00:11:37,903 -You want to see, Miss July? -Please, Elias, 226 00:11:37,904 --> 00:11:39,698 -for pity's sake, just take them away. -But massa... 227 00:11:39,699 --> 00:11:40,941 Elias! 228 00:11:40,976 --> 00:11:42,563 [exhales] 229 00:11:44,186 --> 00:11:46,567 [panting] 230 00:11:50,640 --> 00:11:53,229 [laughs] 231 00:11:53,264 --> 00:11:54,403 Thank you. 232 00:11:54,437 --> 00:11:56,750 -Mm-hmm. -And now you know how ridiculous 233 00:11:56,751 --> 00:11:58,578 your new overseer is whenever there's cockroaches 234 00:11:58,579 --> 00:11:59,787 anywhere near him. 235 00:11:59,788 --> 00:12:02,583 [both laugh] 236 00:12:02,652 --> 00:12:04,965 You can laugh all you like, it is terror. 237 00:12:05,034 --> 00:12:07,174 Well, them just be bug-a-bugs, massa. 238 00:12:07,243 --> 00:12:09,418 Plenty upon this island. 239 00:12:09,487 --> 00:12:13,180 Them roused up by the rains, but them have no harm. 240 00:12:13,181 --> 00:12:14,422 [chuckles]: No be feared. 241 00:12:14,423 --> 00:12:17,529 Well, I'm very feared of them. 242 00:12:19,324 --> 00:12:22,569 Did I hear Elias call you something else? 243 00:12:23,984 --> 00:12:26,469 Miss July. 244 00:12:27,332 --> 00:12:29,507 Is that your name? 245 00:12:29,576 --> 00:12:33,476 That be my true name, yes, massa. 246 00:12:33,511 --> 00:12:36,479 And why does your mistress call you Marguerite? 247 00:12:36,514 --> 00:12:39,793 Her think it pretty name for call a slave. 248 00:12:41,450 --> 00:12:43,279 Oh, I see. 249 00:12:43,314 --> 00:12:46,558 And may I call you Miss July? 250 00:12:50,355 --> 00:12:53,288 Well, then, Miss July... 251 00:12:53,289 --> 00:12:54,981 what's your message? 252 00:12:55,015 --> 00:12:57,293 Me missus want you to come to dinner, 253 00:12:57,362 --> 00:13:00,331 for she has beef must be eat up. 254 00:13:01,021 --> 00:13:03,713 Right. 255 00:13:03,783 --> 00:13:07,476 Well, I haven't had beef since I arrived here. 256 00:13:07,510 --> 00:13:09,719 So yes, tell your mistress 257 00:13:09,754 --> 00:13:14,897 that I gratefully accept her invitation to eat beef. 258 00:13:14,932 --> 00:13:16,968 In her company, of course. 259 00:13:17,003 --> 00:13:18,970 [chuckles softly] 260 00:13:19,005 --> 00:13:21,040 Yes, massa. 261 00:13:21,041 --> 00:13:24,044 Oh, wait. Um, let me give you... 262 00:13:24,113 --> 00:13:26,321 [rain continues pattering] 263 00:13:26,322 --> 00:13:28,566 ...let me give you this. 264 00:13:30,085 --> 00:13:31,741 [opens umbrella] 265 00:13:33,329 --> 00:13:34,710 Thank you. 266 00:13:38,058 --> 00:13:40,440 [thunder rumbling] 267 00:13:44,547 --> 00:13:47,205 -? -[birds singing, chirping] 268 00:13:48,655 --> 00:13:50,277 [exhales] 269 00:13:52,072 --> 00:13:54,316 [laughs softly] 270 00:14:02,669 --> 00:14:04,740 ? 271 00:14:13,390 --> 00:14:15,439 CLARA: Oh. 272 00:14:15,440 --> 00:14:18,616 Miss July, is it not? 273 00:14:19,651 --> 00:14:21,791 You walking all the way back to Amity 274 00:14:21,861 --> 00:14:23,586 this hot-hot day? 275 00:14:23,621 --> 00:14:25,899 Miss- Miss Clara. Good day to you. 276 00:14:25,934 --> 00:14:29,420 You have no parasol, Miss July? 277 00:14:29,489 --> 00:14:31,353 You be getting very dark. 278 00:14:31,387 --> 00:14:34,425 You still working 'pon that plantation? 279 00:14:34,459 --> 00:14:36,495 -Yes, but... -I could not abide 280 00:14:36,496 --> 00:14:38,566 [laughs]: still to be on a plantation. 281 00:14:38,567 --> 00:14:41,120 The wife of a white man on a plantation? 282 00:14:41,121 --> 00:14:43,122 Me husband would never allow it. 283 00:14:43,123 --> 00:14:44,918 Your husband? 284 00:14:44,987 --> 00:14:47,403 But you did not hear? 285 00:14:47,438 --> 00:14:48,680 Mr. William Walker, 286 00:14:48,715 --> 00:14:50,820 the attorney at Friendship Plantation. 287 00:14:51,960 --> 00:14:55,480 Yes, him buy me a lodging house, me husband. 288 00:14:55,481 --> 00:14:57,171 It be the big white house 'pon the corner 289 00:14:57,172 --> 00:14:59,760 of Trelawney Street. You know it? Here. 290 00:14:59,795 --> 00:15:01,416 [Clara gasps] 291 00:15:01,417 --> 00:15:03,005 But me forget- 292 00:15:03,040 --> 00:15:04,800 plantation slaves can't read. 293 00:15:04,801 --> 00:15:06,974 -[hoofbeats approaching] -ROBERT: Whoa, whoa. Whoa! 294 00:15:06,975 --> 00:15:08,459 Hello. Good day, Miss July. 295 00:15:08,493 --> 00:15:10,633 Are you on an errand for your mistress? 296 00:15:11,807 --> 00:15:13,050 Surely be, massa. 297 00:15:13,084 --> 00:15:16,018 ROBERT: Well, then may I drive you back to Amity? 298 00:15:16,019 --> 00:15:17,467 I've finished my business here. 299 00:15:17,468 --> 00:15:18,779 I'm heading there now. 300 00:15:18,814 --> 00:15:20,781 Yes. 301 00:15:20,816 --> 00:15:22,335 -Yes. -Come. 302 00:15:22,404 --> 00:15:23,992 Thanking you. 303 00:15:25,131 --> 00:15:27,409 Good day to you, Miss Clara. 304 00:15:29,066 --> 00:15:31,654 ? 305 00:15:51,709 --> 00:15:53,504 OLD JULY: From up high, 306 00:15:53,538 --> 00:15:56,886 in the front of that fine carriage, 307 00:15:56,921 --> 00:16:00,166 the world did look very, very different 308 00:16:00,235 --> 00:16:02,513 to our July. 309 00:16:05,619 --> 00:16:07,587 And she found herself thinking 310 00:16:07,621 --> 00:16:11,591 how Miss Clara had come up in the world... 311 00:16:11,625 --> 00:16:14,007 and of how she get there. 312 00:16:14,042 --> 00:16:16,009 ? 313 00:16:26,261 --> 00:16:27,744 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 314 00:16:27,745 --> 00:16:28,849 [horse whinnies] 315 00:16:28,884 --> 00:16:31,611 -Massa, have you... -You know... Oh, no, please. 316 00:16:31,645 --> 00:16:33,646 Please. 317 00:16:33,647 --> 00:16:35,442 -Me was... -[clears throat softly] 318 00:16:35,477 --> 00:16:38,169 ...just thinking. 319 00:16:38,204 --> 00:16:40,758 Have you... 320 00:16:40,792 --> 00:16:43,692 ever been to Scotch land, massa? 321 00:16:44,900 --> 00:16:46,902 Uh, no, I haven't, no. 322 00:16:46,936 --> 00:16:48,938 Heard it's very beautiful, though. 323 00:16:48,973 --> 00:16:51,217 -[laughs softly] -Why do you ask that? 324 00:16:51,251 --> 00:16:53,771 My papa be from Scotch land. 325 00:16:54,634 --> 00:16:56,429 Your father was a white man? 326 00:16:56,463 --> 00:16:57,878 Oh, yes. 327 00:16:57,913 --> 00:16:59,466 Me be a mulatto, 328 00:16:59,501 --> 00:17:02,124 not a Negro. 329 00:17:02,159 --> 00:17:04,229 ROBERT: And what was his name? 330 00:17:04,230 --> 00:17:06,715 JULY: Me papa be Mr. Tam Dewar. 331 00:17:06,749 --> 00:17:08,009 He was the overseer here? 332 00:17:08,010 --> 00:17:09,096 -Yes. -Yes, right. 333 00:17:09,097 --> 00:17:11,685 JULY: Him be a fine overseer. 334 00:17:12,548 --> 00:17:14,550 And your mother? 335 00:17:15,896 --> 00:17:18,209 Her name be Kitty. 336 00:17:18,244 --> 00:17:19,590 She... 337 00:17:19,624 --> 00:17:21,730 she work in the first gang. 338 00:17:21,764 --> 00:17:23,075 She... 339 00:17:23,076 --> 00:17:24,526 [laughs softly] 340 00:17:24,560 --> 00:17:27,874 She was tall... 341 00:17:27,908 --> 00:17:29,910 and strong. 342 00:17:31,878 --> 00:17:34,950 And was Tam Dewar married to your mother? 343 00:17:38,229 --> 00:17:41,163 Them... 344 00:17:41,198 --> 00:17:43,303 them both killed, massa, in... 345 00:17:43,338 --> 00:17:46,134 [clears throat] the riots where... 346 00:17:46,168 --> 00:17:48,515 where did happen, mm... 347 00:17:49,792 --> 00:17:52,311 I'm so sorry. I'm so... 348 00:17:52,312 --> 00:17:53,969 [July gasps softly] 349 00:17:56,178 --> 00:17:59,526 -? -[birds chirping] 350 00:18:01,839 --> 00:18:04,048 I didn't mean to upset you. I'm sorry. 351 00:18:04,083 --> 00:18:05,774 I-I didn't mean that. 352 00:18:05,808 --> 00:18:08,087 [whispers]: It's all right. 353 00:18:10,606 --> 00:18:12,746 Let me help you down. 354 00:18:24,827 --> 00:18:26,346 -Oh, uh, ooh, ooh... -Ooh! 355 00:18:26,381 --> 00:18:29,004 [both chuckle] 356 00:18:31,179 --> 00:18:33,526 [both panting] 357 00:18:34,354 --> 00:18:36,977 Uh, I have a book on Scotland. 358 00:18:38,220 --> 00:18:40,981 Perhaps you'd allow me to show it to you one day? 359 00:18:41,016 --> 00:18:43,122 -[exhales] -Thank you, massa. 360 00:18:44,364 --> 00:18:46,504 Me surely will. 361 00:18:49,197 --> 00:18:51,509 [panting] 362 00:18:54,650 --> 00:18:57,170 Wha', catchin' flies, Molly? 363 00:19:00,587 --> 00:19:02,037 ROBERT: Hyah! 364 00:19:02,071 --> 00:19:03,797 [horse neighs] 365 00:19:05,144 --> 00:19:07,146 ? 366 00:19:11,391 --> 00:19:14,705 This one needs mending. 367 00:19:14,739 --> 00:19:16,707 And this one. 368 00:19:19,158 --> 00:19:20,849 These undergarments- look. 369 00:19:20,883 --> 00:19:22,988 The silk here is almost in shreds! 370 00:19:22,989 --> 00:19:24,128 [July gasps] 371 00:19:24,163 --> 00:19:26,889 -The rats been at them, missus. -What?! 372 00:19:26,890 --> 00:19:29,028 -Them like chew the sweaty parts of the pants... -Oh, stop! 373 00:19:29,029 --> 00:19:30,410 Just have them... 374 00:19:30,445 --> 00:19:32,723 washed and mended. 375 00:19:34,794 --> 00:19:36,830 [breath seething] 376 00:19:38,301 --> 00:19:40,350 [Caroline exhales] 377 00:19:40,351 --> 00:19:42,284 A gentleman surely deserves 378 00:19:42,319 --> 00:19:43,733 the company of a lady. 379 00:19:43,734 --> 00:19:46,909 Mm. Him surely do, missus. 380 00:19:46,944 --> 00:19:49,049 -[humming a tune] -[knocking] 381 00:19:49,084 --> 00:19:50,327 MOLLY: Water. 382 00:19:50,361 --> 00:19:52,087 JULY: Put it here. 383 00:19:56,298 --> 00:19:59,266 Your missus catch you in that, she gon' get you lash. 384 00:19:59,267 --> 00:20:01,233 Well, she not gon' catch me. 385 00:20:01,234 --> 00:20:02,787 [mumbles] 386 00:20:02,822 --> 00:20:05,100 Where you be going in it? 387 00:20:05,583 --> 00:20:07,206 Fishing. 388 00:20:07,207 --> 00:20:09,310 [chuckles] Going catch me 389 00:20:09,311 --> 00:20:13,591 a big old fish, so me never need dirty me hand no more. 390 00:20:13,626 --> 00:20:15,110 [sighs] 391 00:20:15,179 --> 00:20:17,492 [July starts humming, then stops] 392 00:20:17,526 --> 00:20:20,115 What you look at me for? 393 00:20:20,184 --> 00:20:22,255 -Come on, out! -[grunts] 394 00:20:22,290 --> 00:20:23,705 Goodbye! 395 00:20:23,739 --> 00:20:25,362 Oh! Hey! 396 00:20:25,431 --> 00:20:27,398 ? 397 00:20:41,447 --> 00:20:43,966 ? 398 00:20:53,217 --> 00:20:55,599 [July clearing throat conspicuously] 399 00:20:57,635 --> 00:20:59,327 [Robert sniffs] 400 00:20:59,361 --> 00:21:01,329 Miss July. 401 00:21:01,363 --> 00:21:04,365 Uh... [chuckles softly] 402 00:21:04,366 --> 00:21:06,506 Sorry, must have just, um... 403 00:21:06,541 --> 00:21:09,302 just for a moment. 404 00:21:11,028 --> 00:21:14,100 Uh, do you have a message for me? 405 00:21:15,066 --> 00:21:17,345 No, massa. Me come to see the book. 406 00:21:17,379 --> 00:21:19,863 The book? 407 00:21:19,864 --> 00:21:22,108 With picture of Scotch land, 408 00:21:22,177 --> 00:21:25,076 -where me papa be from. -Oh, yes, yes. 409 00:21:26,319 --> 00:21:28,287 Yes, the book. 410 00:21:38,538 --> 00:21:40,299 Um... 411 00:21:41,714 --> 00:21:43,198 [book thumps] 412 00:21:43,232 --> 00:21:45,476 [pages flip, book closes] 413 00:21:47,616 --> 00:21:49,584 This be your papa? 414 00:21:50,861 --> 00:21:53,519 Yes, that's right, that's him. 415 00:21:53,553 --> 00:21:55,175 Huh. 416 00:21:57,764 --> 00:21:59,318 Ah. 417 00:22:00,767 --> 00:22:03,080 Here we are. 418 00:22:06,877 --> 00:22:08,775 Let's see. 419 00:22:08,810 --> 00:22:11,675 -[flipping pages] -Hmm... 420 00:22:11,709 --> 00:22:13,365 Here. 421 00:22:13,366 --> 00:22:16,162 -Mm. This is Scotland. -[chuckles] 422 00:22:16,196 --> 00:22:17,853 JULY: Mm. 423 00:22:17,922 --> 00:22:21,098 Be this where my papa live? 424 00:22:21,132 --> 00:22:22,858 [chuckles] 425 00:22:22,893 --> 00:22:25,585 Well, no, I doubt it. That's a castle. 426 00:22:25,620 --> 00:22:28,243 -Oh. -[chuckles] 427 00:22:28,277 --> 00:22:32,074 No, let's see if there's something more... 428 00:22:32,627 --> 00:22:34,456 [flipping pages] 429 00:22:36,769 --> 00:22:39,149 -Yes. -Hmm. 430 00:22:39,150 --> 00:22:41,140 This is probably more the sort of thing. 431 00:22:41,152 --> 00:22:43,326 Hmm. 432 00:22:43,327 --> 00:22:45,570 This be my papa house? 433 00:22:45,571 --> 00:22:48,608 Well, not this one exactly, no, but... 434 00:22:48,643 --> 00:22:51,162 something similar. 435 00:22:52,957 --> 00:22:54,614 ROBERT: Hmm. 436 00:23:00,620 --> 00:23:02,311 And... 437 00:23:05,176 --> 00:23:07,316 ...what be these? 438 00:23:13,530 --> 00:23:15,497 [Robert exhales] 439 00:23:17,637 --> 00:23:19,398 Sheep. 440 00:23:24,782 --> 00:23:27,302 [Robert panting] 441 00:23:36,725 --> 00:23:38,693 And what be sheep? 442 00:23:38,727 --> 00:23:40,488 [Robert exhales] 443 00:23:52,776 --> 00:23:54,571 [gasping breaths] 444 00:23:55,779 --> 00:23:58,298 [objects clatter] 445 00:24:01,750 --> 00:24:03,994 Oh, no, no, no. 446 00:24:04,028 --> 00:24:06,272 No, I'm sorry. I'm so, so sorry. 447 00:24:06,341 --> 00:24:08,238 I shouldn't have done that. 448 00:24:08,239 --> 00:24:10,241 -No, no, it be right, massa. -No. 449 00:24:10,276 --> 00:24:11,933 No, no, no. It's very, very wrong. 450 00:24:12,002 --> 00:24:14,211 -It's very wrong. -[sighs] 451 00:24:14,245 --> 00:24:15,487 My, um... 452 00:24:15,488 --> 00:24:17,939 My father would not approve, you see. 453 00:24:17,973 --> 00:24:19,526 But your papa is not here. 454 00:24:19,527 --> 00:24:20,975 No. He-he has the highest contempt 455 00:24:20,976 --> 00:24:23,564 for white men who abuse their position with Negroes, 456 00:24:23,565 --> 00:24:25,671 -you see... -But me is a mulatto. 457 00:24:25,705 --> 00:24:28,536 [exhales]: Oh, God. 458 00:24:28,570 --> 00:24:30,814 [chuckles] He sent me here to do good. 459 00:24:30,848 --> 00:24:33,437 He will never know. Hmm? 460 00:24:33,438 --> 00:24:36,612 -Please, July. You have to leave. -No, massa. 461 00:24:36,613 --> 00:24:39,581 You have to leave. I'm sorry. 462 00:24:39,616 --> 00:24:42,481 -You have to leave. -Why? 463 00:24:45,276 --> 00:24:47,416 Because you're too beautiful. 464 00:24:50,040 --> 00:24:52,352 You're too good. 465 00:24:57,116 --> 00:25:00,050 -Why don't... -No, you have to leave. 466 00:25:00,084 --> 00:25:03,640 Please leave. 467 00:25:03,709 --> 00:25:05,676 Just leave. 468 00:25:14,443 --> 00:25:17,239 [Robert breathing loudly] 469 00:25:22,106 --> 00:25:23,867 I will not give in to this, Father. 470 00:25:23,901 --> 00:25:27,836 I will not give in to this, Father, I promise you. Right? 471 00:25:27,871 --> 00:25:30,459 I won't give in to this. 472 00:25:30,494 --> 00:25:33,290 I promise you, I won't give in to this. 473 00:25:33,324 --> 00:25:35,534 [groans] 474 00:25:36,811 --> 00:25:38,778 [Robert sighs] 475 00:25:38,813 --> 00:25:44,059 OLD JULY: Let me whisper you a truth. 476 00:25:44,128 --> 00:25:45,613 [sighs] 477 00:25:45,647 --> 00:25:48,892 [laughs] 478 00:25:48,926 --> 00:25:52,412 OLD JULY: This is not the way white men usually behaved 479 00:25:52,447 --> 00:25:55,415 upon this Caribbean island. 480 00:25:58,626 --> 00:26:01,698 [birds singing] 481 00:26:01,732 --> 00:26:04,355 For many weeks after that, 482 00:26:04,390 --> 00:26:09,395 Robert Goodwin did stay away from the Great House 483 00:26:09,429 --> 00:26:13,710 until July fear she may not see him again. 484 00:26:16,678 --> 00:26:18,956 [clears throat] 485 00:26:38,562 --> 00:26:40,944 Hmm. 486 00:27:09,489 --> 00:27:12,769 ? 487 00:27:12,803 --> 00:27:14,736 OLD JULY: Until finally, 488 00:27:14,771 --> 00:27:17,428 Caroline could stand it no longer. 489 00:27:21,605 --> 00:27:24,021 She demand his attention. 490 00:27:24,056 --> 00:27:27,887 [indistinct chatter] 491 00:27:27,956 --> 00:27:29,717 Give me help. 492 00:27:29,786 --> 00:27:31,201 Uh-oh. 493 00:27:31,202 --> 00:27:32,650 -Missus. -[indistinct singing] 494 00:27:32,651 --> 00:27:35,412 -Oh, what she be after? -[indistinct shouting] 495 00:27:35,446 --> 00:27:37,448 JACKSON: Let's go! Make it snappy! 496 00:27:37,449 --> 00:27:39,829 ROBERT: This is all being planted up and fertilized. 497 00:27:39,830 --> 00:27:42,971 And the first gang are planting 3,000 holes a day, 498 00:27:43,006 --> 00:27:44,732 which, uh, works out 499 00:27:44,733 --> 00:27:46,733 -at over six acres a week... -[cow lowing] 500 00:27:46,734 --> 00:27:48,562 which, according to my research, should should give us 501 00:27:48,563 --> 00:27:49,943 a very healthy profit indeed, actually. 502 00:27:49,944 --> 00:27:51,669 [Caroline coughs, clears throat] 503 00:27:51,670 --> 00:27:53,601 -I must say, it's terribly, uh... -[whip cracks] 504 00:27:53,602 --> 00:27:55,155 -Move! -Oh, that's just the manure. -Oh. 505 00:27:55,156 --> 00:27:57,779 But I guarantee you, Mrs. Mortimer, at this rate, 506 00:27:57,780 --> 00:28:00,263 we shall have the finest sugar crop in all of Jamaica. 507 00:28:00,264 --> 00:28:01,990 -[cow lowing] -Oh, I think I... 508 00:28:02,025 --> 00:28:03,440 Perhaps I'd better s-sit. 509 00:28:03,474 --> 00:28:04,993 Are you all right, madam? 510 00:28:05,028 --> 00:28:07,651 Oh. Oh. You all right? 511 00:28:07,686 --> 00:28:09,722 [singing and shouting continue] 512 00:28:09,723 --> 00:28:11,550 CAROLINE: As a plantation owner, of course, 513 00:28:11,551 --> 00:28:13,726 I am interested in the management of... 514 00:28:13,761 --> 00:28:15,901 my estate, and yet, as-as a lady, 515 00:28:15,902 --> 00:28:17,798 sometimes I find it a bit of a challenge. 516 00:28:17,799 --> 00:28:19,904 Yes, well, let's, um... let's get you into the shade. 517 00:28:19,905 --> 00:28:21,492 Here, missus. You can lean on me. 518 00:28:21,527 --> 00:28:23,494 No, one hand's plenty, Marguerite. 519 00:28:23,529 --> 00:28:25,220 [singing and shouting continue] 520 00:28:25,255 --> 00:28:26,981 OLD JULY: July knew 521 00:28:27,015 --> 00:28:31,192 those blue, blue eyes of his still be hungry for her. 522 00:28:31,226 --> 00:28:33,090 Mm, mm, like... 523 00:28:33,159 --> 00:28:34,642 OLD JULY: But what? 524 00:28:34,643 --> 00:28:37,750 What was he waiting for? 525 00:28:48,325 --> 00:28:52,281 CAROLINE [in distance]: Marguerite! 526 00:28:52,282 --> 00:28:54,491 [bird squawking] 527 00:28:54,525 --> 00:28:56,942 Marguerite! 528 00:28:56,976 --> 00:28:58,771 Come. 529 00:29:00,946 --> 00:29:02,948 [July laughs softly] 530 00:29:05,847 --> 00:29:07,676 Listen, 531 00:29:07,746 --> 00:29:10,127 you must know, right? 532 00:29:10,196 --> 00:29:13,890 I-I can't hide it from you. 533 00:29:13,924 --> 00:29:16,271 I love you. 534 00:29:16,306 --> 00:29:18,307 What? 535 00:29:18,308 --> 00:29:20,759 I love you. [laughs] 536 00:29:27,696 --> 00:29:29,767 Listen. 537 00:29:29,768 --> 00:29:31,908 I've, uh... oh, I've made a plan 538 00:29:31,942 --> 00:29:34,117 that I've just this minute set into action. 539 00:29:34,151 --> 00:29:35,807 What plan? 540 00:29:35,808 --> 00:29:38,121 It will work. I promise you, it will work. 541 00:29:38,155 --> 00:29:39,605 Oh. 542 00:29:39,639 --> 00:29:41,158 T-Tell me. 543 00:29:41,193 --> 00:29:42,608 -Tell me. -I'm about to. 544 00:29:42,642 --> 00:29:45,231 -Mm-hmm. [laughs] -I will. I will. 545 00:29:45,266 --> 00:29:46,992 [July laughs] 546 00:29:47,026 --> 00:29:48,925 Soon. I'll explain soon. 547 00:29:48,959 --> 00:29:50,305 -All right? -All right. 548 00:29:50,340 --> 00:29:52,652 Go, go, go. 549 00:29:52,687 --> 00:29:55,724 [Robert pants] 550 00:29:59,176 --> 00:30:01,800 CAROLINE [laughing]: Marguerite! Where are you? 551 00:30:09,221 --> 00:30:10,739 Oh, there you are! 552 00:30:10,774 --> 00:30:12,845 What are you doing? 553 00:30:12,880 --> 00:30:15,158 Yes, come at once, Marguerite! 554 00:30:15,192 --> 00:30:17,263 Quickly! 555 00:30:17,298 --> 00:30:19,265 -[cock crowing] -[distant chatter] 556 00:30:19,300 --> 00:30:20,819 There is so much to be done. 557 00:30:20,820 --> 00:30:22,302 We must go into town first thing tomorrow morning 558 00:30:22,303 --> 00:30:23,717 to the dressmaker's, of course, 559 00:30:23,718 --> 00:30:25,063 and then there are cards to be printed, 560 00:30:25,064 --> 00:30:27,308 and we need to order a cake, the finest cake. 561 00:30:27,342 --> 00:30:29,689 Isn't it the most exciting news? 562 00:30:29,724 --> 00:30:31,312 Oh, I didn't tell you. 563 00:30:31,346 --> 00:30:33,003 I am to be married. 564 00:30:33,072 --> 00:30:34,122 [July gasps] 565 00:30:34,142 --> 00:30:36,765 I am to be married to Robert Goodwin. [laughs] 566 00:30:36,800 --> 00:30:39,734 Oh. Come. There's so much to be done! 567 00:30:39,768 --> 00:30:41,840 [footsteps retreating] 568 00:30:45,844 --> 00:30:50,675 OLD JULY: What fool-fool dream had our July been nursing? 569 00:30:50,676 --> 00:30:54,335 [applause] 570 00:30:54,404 --> 00:30:56,993 -[glasses clink] -[crowd chatter] 571 00:30:58,511 --> 00:31:01,480 Caroline wasted no time 572 00:31:01,514 --> 00:31:05,139 in becoming Mrs. Robert Goodwin. 573 00:31:05,173 --> 00:31:07,313 [bubbling] 574 00:31:19,256 --> 00:31:22,846 Eight letters had Robert received from his papa, 575 00:31:22,881 --> 00:31:26,815 urging him to take a wife and start a family. 576 00:31:26,850 --> 00:31:31,544 "Only a married man might taste the joys of love," 577 00:31:31,613 --> 00:31:34,339 his papa say. 578 00:31:34,340 --> 00:31:38,310 And having guarded his virginity all these years, 579 00:31:38,344 --> 00:31:41,381 now on his wedding night, 580 00:31:41,382 --> 00:31:45,800 oh, how ready he was to taste them joys. 581 00:31:45,834 --> 00:31:47,250 I must confess I thought 582 00:31:47,319 --> 00:31:50,046 I should never again be blessed with love. 583 00:31:50,080 --> 00:31:53,083 God has smiled upon me, Marguerite. 584 00:31:53,152 --> 00:31:54,670 Oh! 585 00:31:54,671 --> 00:31:57,673 I am to be the happiest woman on the whole island. 586 00:31:57,674 --> 00:32:00,021 [Caroline gasps, sighs] 587 00:32:05,716 --> 00:32:07,718 That'll be all, Marguerite. 588 00:32:14,208 --> 00:32:16,348 [door closes loudly] 589 00:32:18,212 --> 00:32:20,385 [cries, groans] 590 00:32:20,386 --> 00:32:22,457 [crying] 591 00:32:24,943 --> 00:32:27,428 Oh. 592 00:32:29,602 --> 00:32:31,087 Mm. 593 00:32:31,121 --> 00:32:33,434 [exhales loudly] 594 00:32:34,469 --> 00:32:36,092 [clears throat] 595 00:32:36,126 --> 00:32:38,266 [sighs] 596 00:32:39,854 --> 00:32:42,167 [squeals, giggles] 597 00:32:43,582 --> 00:32:45,791 -Oh. [clears throat] -[knocking] 598 00:32:45,792 --> 00:32:47,378 [insects chirping and trilling] 599 00:32:47,379 --> 00:32:49,381 [knocking] 600 00:32:54,834 --> 00:32:56,457 [door squeaks open] 601 00:32:56,526 --> 00:32:58,735 Massa. Oh. 602 00:32:58,769 --> 00:33:01,048 [door closes, locks] 603 00:33:02,911 --> 00:33:05,224 What you be doing here? 604 00:33:07,675 --> 00:33:09,677 [July gasps] 605 00:33:15,683 --> 00:33:19,100 I think I've loved you ever since the moment I saw you. 606 00:33:20,757 --> 00:33:23,415 Every scrap of love I possess, 607 00:33:23,449 --> 00:33:27,177 every scrap, I lay before you now. 608 00:33:30,801 --> 00:33:33,114 Will you have me? 609 00:33:54,756 --> 00:33:56,378 [Robert moaning] 610 00:33:56,379 --> 00:33:58,208 [July panting] 611 00:34:00,900 --> 00:34:03,179 [Robert panting] 612 00:34:04,766 --> 00:34:06,458 ROBERT: Sorry. Sorry. 613 00:34:06,527 --> 00:34:07,769 Sorry. 614 00:34:09,668 --> 00:34:11,566 [July gasps] 615 00:34:11,601 --> 00:34:13,672 [Robert panting] 616 00:34:23,544 --> 00:34:24,959 [Robert moans] 617 00:34:24,993 --> 00:34:27,306 [clock ticking] 618 00:34:30,378 --> 00:34:32,725 [both moaning] 619 00:34:32,760 --> 00:34:34,210 ROBERT: Oh, God. 620 00:34:34,244 --> 00:34:37,005 [distant moaning] 621 00:34:37,040 --> 00:34:39,629 -Ah. Ah. Oh, my God! -[moaning] 622 00:34:39,663 --> 00:34:42,528 Ah. Ah. Ah. Ah. Ah! 623 00:34:42,597 --> 00:34:45,290 -Shh. Shh. Shh. Shh. -[moaning continues] 624 00:34:48,293 --> 00:34:50,605 [both laughing] 625 00:34:52,538 --> 00:34:56,335 -[birds singing] -[roosters crowing] 626 00:35:01,892 --> 00:35:04,412 [rooster crowing] 627 00:35:20,463 --> 00:35:23,086 Mm. I must go get the missus' breakfast. 628 00:35:23,121 --> 00:35:26,848 No. No, no, no, no, you're not to leave the bed. 629 00:35:26,883 --> 00:35:28,333 Huh? I must go. 630 00:35:28,334 --> 00:35:29,885 No, you're not to leave this bed. 631 00:35:29,886 --> 00:35:31,301 She need her food. 632 00:35:31,336 --> 00:35:32,750 No, she can feed herself. 633 00:35:32,751 --> 00:35:34,372 [both laugh] 634 00:35:34,373 --> 00:35:36,030 -It's true, but... -Yeah. 635 00:35:36,099 --> 00:35:39,032 [both laughing] 636 00:35:39,033 --> 00:35:43,071 No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. 637 00:35:43,141 --> 00:35:45,350 [indistinct chatter] 638 00:35:45,384 --> 00:35:47,524 [chatter continues] 639 00:35:49,906 --> 00:35:51,632 [door creaks] 640 00:35:51,666 --> 00:35:54,462 [rooster crowing in distance] 641 00:35:57,120 --> 00:35:59,536 Breakfast, missus. 642 00:35:59,605 --> 00:36:01,297 [sighs] 643 00:36:02,401 --> 00:36:04,541 [clock ticking] 644 00:36:08,649 --> 00:36:10,547 That be all? 645 00:36:10,582 --> 00:36:12,584 [indistinct chatter in distance] 646 00:36:27,840 --> 00:36:29,704 [sighs] 647 00:36:44,616 --> 00:36:47,722 Something's come up in the, uh, mill yard, apparently. 648 00:36:47,757 --> 00:36:50,587 So I'll miss breakfast, unfortunately. 649 00:36:52,417 --> 00:36:55,074 But, um... 650 00:36:55,143 --> 00:36:57,456 I'll be back for lunch. 651 00:36:58,871 --> 00:37:00,459 All right? 652 00:37:09,572 --> 00:37:11,781 [door creaks shut] 653 00:37:14,922 --> 00:37:17,131 [screaming] 654 00:37:17,165 --> 00:37:18,615 ? Hill and gully rider ? 655 00:37:18,650 --> 00:37:20,030 ? Hill and gully ? 656 00:37:20,065 --> 00:37:22,412 -? Hill and gully rider ? 657 00:37:22,447 --> 00:37:24,172 ? And I been down, low down ? 658 00:37:24,207 --> 00:37:25,484 ? Hill and gully ? 659 00:37:25,553 --> 00:37:27,417 ? And I low down, bend down ? 660 00:37:27,452 --> 00:37:28,832 ? Hill and gully ? 661 00:37:28,867 --> 00:37:31,869 -? Hill and gully rider ? 662 00:37:31,870 --> 00:37:33,009 Go on! 663 00:37:33,043 --> 00:37:34,493 ? Hill and gully ? 664 00:37:34,528 --> 00:37:36,702 -? And I been down, low down ? 665 00:37:36,737 --> 00:37:38,704 [shouts happily] 666 00:37:38,739 --> 00:37:40,119 Thank you, boys. 667 00:37:40,154 --> 00:37:42,018 ? Hill and gully rider ? 668 00:37:42,052 --> 00:37:43,121 ? Hill and gully ? 669 00:37:43,122 --> 00:37:44,469 ? Hill and gully rider ? 670 00:37:44,503 --> 00:37:45,553 ? Hill and gully ? 671 00:37:45,573 --> 00:37:47,575 ? And I low down, been down ? 672 00:37:47,576 --> 00:37:48,506 ? Hill and gully ? 673 00:37:48,507 --> 00:37:49,783 ? And I low down, bend down ? 674 00:37:49,784 --> 00:37:51,785 ? Hill and gully ? 675 00:37:51,786 --> 00:37:53,200 Move it! 676 00:37:53,201 --> 00:37:54,236 ? Hill and gully ? 677 00:37:54,237 --> 00:37:56,066 [woman groans softly] 678 00:37:56,135 --> 00:37:57,275 ? Hill and gully... ? 679 00:37:57,344 --> 00:38:00,449 OLD JULY: Robert know he could not marry a Negro. 680 00:38:00,450 --> 00:38:03,798 It would break his papa's heart. 681 00:38:03,833 --> 00:38:06,042 But this arrangement 682 00:38:06,076 --> 00:38:07,802 would be just fine. 683 00:38:07,837 --> 00:38:11,149 -? And you better mind, you tumble down 684 00:38:11,150 --> 00:38:13,013 ? And you tumble down, you broke your neck... 685 00:38:13,014 --> 00:38:14,064 I said, move it! 686 00:38:14,084 --> 00:38:15,672 Hey! 687 00:38:15,707 --> 00:38:17,950 We be slaves no more! 688 00:38:21,954 --> 00:38:25,717 It would bring benefit to both women, 689 00:38:25,751 --> 00:38:28,582 pride to his papa, 690 00:38:28,616 --> 00:38:30,791 and pleasure to himself. 691 00:38:32,620 --> 00:38:35,520 We be slaves no more. 692 00:38:35,521 --> 00:38:37,866 -JACKSON: Move! -[grunts] 693 00:38:37,867 --> 00:38:38,832 [horse neighs] 694 00:38:38,833 --> 00:38:41,283 We be free now, just like you. 695 00:38:41,284 --> 00:38:43,942 And we dance to no lash. 696 00:38:44,011 --> 00:38:46,013 [horse whinnies] 697 00:38:47,946 --> 00:38:49,568 -Hyah! -[horse neighs] 698 00:38:49,603 --> 00:38:51,639 Go along! 699 00:38:55,850 --> 00:38:58,543 -? Hill and gully rider ? 700 00:38:58,577 --> 00:39:00,924 ? Hill and gully rider ? 701 00:39:00,959 --> 00:39:02,478 ? Hill and gully... ? 702 00:39:02,547 --> 00:39:05,204 OLD JULY: And, of course, Robert's marriage meant 703 00:39:05,239 --> 00:39:07,931 that he was no longer just an overseer, 704 00:39:07,966 --> 00:39:10,864 but now lord, 705 00:39:10,865 --> 00:39:12,626 master... 706 00:39:12,660 --> 00:39:15,076 and owner of Amity. 707 00:39:15,111 --> 00:39:17,147 ? And you better mind, you tumble down ? 708 00:39:17,216 --> 00:39:18,908 ? Hill and gully ? 709 00:39:18,909 --> 00:39:20,667 ? And you tumble down, you broke your neck 710 00:39:20,668 --> 00:39:21,911 ? Hill and gully. ? 711 00:39:21,945 --> 00:39:24,534 [insects chittering, chirping] 712 00:39:25,570 --> 00:39:27,537 [takes deep breath] 713 00:39:34,337 --> 00:39:36,960 I was thinking after dinner 714 00:39:36,995 --> 00:39:40,447 we could spend some time together in the music room. 715 00:39:43,035 --> 00:39:45,865 I'm afraid I have work to do after supper. 716 00:39:45,866 --> 00:39:47,523 I need to, um... 717 00:39:47,592 --> 00:39:49,835 go over the books with Jackson. 718 00:39:49,870 --> 00:39:52,079 It's been so very long 719 00:39:52,113 --> 00:39:55,738 since we had an evening together, husband. 720 00:39:55,772 --> 00:39:58,119 It's been months. 721 00:39:58,120 --> 00:40:00,362 You wouldn't see the place go to rack and ruin, 722 00:40:00,363 --> 00:40:02,192 -would you? -Mm. No, of course not. 723 00:40:02,261 --> 00:40:03,849 I... do think that... 724 00:40:03,918 --> 00:40:06,507 Then perhaps tomorrow evening. 725 00:40:16,517 --> 00:40:18,243 Clear these, Marguerite. 726 00:40:18,277 --> 00:40:19,831 Yes, missus. 727 00:40:24,387 --> 00:40:27,459 My dear, you do know that Marguerite is not her name? 728 00:40:27,494 --> 00:40:29,185 What? 729 00:40:29,254 --> 00:40:32,015 No, her name's Miss July. 730 00:40:32,016 --> 00:40:33,533 [Caroline takes deep breath] 731 00:40:33,534 --> 00:40:36,951 Well, I've always known her as Marguerite. 732 00:40:36,986 --> 00:40:38,539 Ever since she was a tiny girl. 733 00:40:38,574 --> 00:40:41,369 Nevertheless, that's not her name, is it? 734 00:40:41,404 --> 00:40:42,543 Her name is Miss July. 735 00:40:42,578 --> 00:40:44,545 So we should address her as such. 736 00:40:44,580 --> 00:40:46,167 Miss July? 737 00:40:46,202 --> 00:40:50,033 Am I expected to take tea with her of an afternoon? 738 00:40:50,068 --> 00:40:51,483 Shake her hand? 739 00:40:51,484 --> 00:40:53,346 [laughs]: Inquire about her family? 740 00:40:53,347 --> 00:40:55,757 Caroline, could you speak in a lower register? 741 00:40:59,457 --> 00:41:01,044 Missus. 742 00:41:07,465 --> 00:41:09,570 And for you, massa. 743 00:41:09,605 --> 00:41:12,193 Thank you, Miss July. 744 00:41:15,507 --> 00:41:16,557 Miss July? 745 00:41:18,372 --> 00:41:21,582 Do we have any pickle to go with this cheese? 746 00:41:21,617 --> 00:41:23,239 Surely, massa. 747 00:41:23,273 --> 00:41:26,380 What kind of pickle you want? 748 00:41:26,414 --> 00:41:28,415 Um... 749 00:41:28,416 --> 00:41:31,074 something hot, I think. 750 00:41:31,109 --> 00:41:34,353 We only have sweet, massa. 751 00:41:35,423 --> 00:41:37,564 But I can get hot pickle in the market. 752 00:41:37,565 --> 00:41:39,599 -[takes deep breath] -Miss Essie, she have 753 00:41:39,600 --> 00:41:42,396 -the best hot pepper pickle in town. -Does she, now? 754 00:41:42,397 --> 00:41:43,430 Mm. 755 00:41:43,431 --> 00:41:45,537 Well, I'd very much like to taste 756 00:41:45,572 --> 00:41:47,435 her hot pepper pickle. 757 00:41:50,577 --> 00:41:52,544 [chuckles softly] 758 00:41:52,579 --> 00:41:54,235 [snickers] 759 00:41:54,270 --> 00:41:56,099 Come and sit with us. 760 00:41:59,620 --> 00:42:02,105 What could possibly be the harm? 761 00:42:05,453 --> 00:42:06,696 Come and sit down. 762 00:42:06,731 --> 00:42:09,078 -No! No! No! No! -[slams table] 763 00:42:10,700 --> 00:42:12,184 Thank you, massa, 764 00:42:12,219 --> 00:42:14,532 but me must return to the kitchen. 765 00:42:19,157 --> 00:42:21,953 -[insects trilling] -[July laughing] 766 00:42:22,781 --> 00:42:24,472 Stop it. 767 00:42:24,542 --> 00:42:26,371 [laughs]: Stop it. 768 00:42:29,408 --> 00:42:30,582 H... 769 00:42:30,617 --> 00:42:32,170 Get off, you. 770 00:42:33,240 --> 00:42:35,276 -[playful groaning] -JULY: Aw. 771 00:42:35,311 --> 00:42:39,557 Mm-hmm, you want to play games? Mm-hmm. 772 00:42:39,626 --> 00:42:41,144 [Robert snorts] 773 00:42:43,871 --> 00:42:45,321 Hmm. 774 00:42:48,358 --> 00:42:50,464 -[laughs]: Well, stand up. -Ah. 775 00:42:50,533 --> 00:42:53,329 -Some sleeves. Mm-hmm. -Oh, yes, please, yes. 776 00:42:54,537 --> 00:42:56,125 [Robert chuckles] 777 00:43:00,439 --> 00:43:03,235 -I look like a beekeeper. -[laughing] 778 00:43:03,270 --> 00:43:05,652 Why are you making me your beekeeper? 779 00:43:07,688 --> 00:43:10,311 So you can go out and work hard. 780 00:43:11,416 --> 00:43:13,349 You know, I've never been happier 781 00:43:13,418 --> 00:43:15,558 than in this room with you. 782 00:43:18,181 --> 00:43:20,563 You are my true wife, July. 783 00:43:22,358 --> 00:43:26,534 And you are my big, big, blue-eyed husband. 784 00:43:27,708 --> 00:43:29,227 [laughs] 785 00:43:30,469 --> 00:43:32,126 Mm. 786 00:43:32,161 --> 00:43:33,714 To work, then. 787 00:43:33,715 --> 00:43:35,784 JULY: Mm-hmm. 788 00:43:35,785 --> 00:43:37,415 ROBERT: Have I got everything? 789 00:43:37,442 --> 00:43:38,857 Don't be long. 790 00:43:38,892 --> 00:43:40,410 [laughs] 791 00:43:40,445 --> 00:43:41,825 Come back! 792 00:43:41,826 --> 00:43:43,621 I missed you! 793 00:43:45,139 --> 00:43:46,864 [man speaking indistinctly] 794 00:43:46,865 --> 00:43:48,177 Jackson. 795 00:43:48,246 --> 00:43:50,455 How's everything on my estate? 796 00:43:50,489 --> 00:43:53,389 Good morning, Mr. Goodwin. 797 00:43:53,390 --> 00:43:56,322 ROBERT: This field should be finished by now, surely, no? 798 00:43:56,323 --> 00:43:58,601 Where are the others? 799 00:43:58,636 --> 00:44:00,810 Since they've been freed, 800 00:44:00,845 --> 00:44:02,398 the lazier they've got. 801 00:44:02,432 --> 00:44:05,366 Well, send someone to find them, and get them to work. 802 00:44:05,401 --> 00:44:07,211 We can't afford to let things slip, 803 00:44:07,230 --> 00:44:08,922 even for a few days. 804 00:44:08,956 --> 00:44:10,820 Savvy? 805 00:44:10,855 --> 00:44:12,615 Good. [clicks tongue] 806 00:44:15,204 --> 00:44:17,516 [birds singing] 807 00:44:18,448 --> 00:44:21,106 [broom bristles whooshing] 808 00:44:22,245 --> 00:44:25,593 [indistinct conversation] 809 00:44:26,767 --> 00:44:28,735 -JULY: No. -Yes. All right. 810 00:44:28,769 --> 00:44:31,220 ? 811 00:45:01,284 --> 00:45:03,424 [whispers]: All right. 812 00:45:03,493 --> 00:45:05,495 ? 813 00:45:12,779 --> 00:45:14,435 [gasps softly] 814 00:45:21,615 --> 00:45:22,685 [sobbing] 815 00:45:22,720 --> 00:45:25,239 [baby crying] 816 00:45:25,274 --> 00:45:27,138 [stops crying] 817 00:45:30,348 --> 00:45:33,488 -ROSE: Mm-hmm. -[fussing] 818 00:45:33,489 --> 00:45:34,489 Mm-hmm. 819 00:45:34,490 --> 00:45:36,492 Go and see your mama. 820 00:45:36,526 --> 00:45:39,528 -Who this? -Who this? 821 00:45:39,529 --> 00:45:41,324 [Rose chuckles] 822 00:45:42,360 --> 00:45:45,328 You never seen skin so pale. 823 00:45:45,363 --> 00:45:47,675 [baby fussing] 824 00:45:47,745 --> 00:45:50,333 This be good medicine. 825 00:45:50,402 --> 00:45:52,819 Soothe the memory of your first child. 826 00:45:52,853 --> 00:45:54,303 [rapid steps approaching] 827 00:45:54,372 --> 00:45:55,476 [door creaks open] 828 00:45:55,511 --> 00:45:57,340 ROBERT: Oh, thank God you're safe. 829 00:45:57,375 --> 00:45:59,653 [panting]: Oh, thank God. 830 00:46:04,347 --> 00:46:05,763 And the baby? 831 00:46:05,797 --> 00:46:07,316 [whispers]: A girl. 832 00:46:07,350 --> 00:46:09,352 -Girl. -A girl. 833 00:46:10,422 --> 00:46:12,562 -ROSE: Mm-hmm. -[baby fussing] 834 00:46:12,597 --> 00:46:14,495 [Robert panting] 835 00:46:19,604 --> 00:46:20,985 [Robert chuckles] 836 00:46:21,019 --> 00:46:22,987 Hello. 837 00:46:23,021 --> 00:46:25,679 Oh, she's perfect. 838 00:46:25,713 --> 00:46:28,682 You're perfect. It's perfect. 839 00:46:28,876 --> 00:46:30,925 My, um... 840 00:46:30,926 --> 00:46:33,652 my mother's name was Emily. 841 00:46:35,896 --> 00:46:38,347 Do you think...? 842 00:46:38,381 --> 00:46:40,867 Emily be a fine name. 843 00:46:45,043 --> 00:46:46,562 [July laughing] 844 00:46:48,736 --> 00:46:51,567 ? 845 00:46:57,090 --> 00:46:59,575 [Robert chuckles] 846 00:47:06,858 --> 00:47:08,826 ? 847 00:47:23,979 --> 00:47:27,396 OLD JULY: I wish I could end my story here. 848 00:47:31,193 --> 00:47:32,850 But... no. 849 00:47:32,884 --> 00:47:35,024 [girls laughing nearby] 850 00:47:35,059 --> 00:47:37,439 LILIAN: Girls, teatime. 851 00:47:37,440 --> 00:47:40,029 Come in now. Come on in 852 00:47:40,064 --> 00:47:41,650 and wash your hands. 853 00:47:41,651 --> 00:47:42,894 [girls laughing] 854 00:47:42,929 --> 00:47:44,654 Go on. 855 00:47:46,760 --> 00:47:48,451 Tea? 856 00:47:50,971 --> 00:47:54,768 OLD JULY: It was not long after the birth of Emily 857 00:47:54,802 --> 00:47:57,978 that Amity's fortunes did flounder 858 00:47:58,013 --> 00:48:01,913 and the trouble with the new massa begin. 859 00:48:04,778 --> 00:48:07,298 [shell sounds] 860 00:48:09,610 --> 00:48:11,647 [indistinct chatter] 861 00:48:24,522 --> 00:48:26,731 ROBERT: Now, as you know, 862 00:48:26,732 --> 00:48:29,008 three fields of cane are ready to be taken off. 863 00:48:29,009 --> 00:48:30,907 So we must work quickly to get the job done. 864 00:48:30,908 --> 00:48:34,428 However, since there are fewer of you working here now, 865 00:48:34,463 --> 00:48:36,706 I will need you all to work seven 866 00:48:36,707 --> 00:48:38,017 full days a week from now on. 867 00:48:38,018 --> 00:48:39,986 [overlapping arguing] 868 00:48:40,020 --> 00:48:42,574 That's every person over the age of ten years old, 869 00:48:42,609 --> 00:48:44,886 man and woman, understand? 870 00:48:44,887 --> 00:48:48,235 Must work seven days a week, otherwise the crop will spoil. 871 00:48:48,270 --> 00:48:50,168 -It be Christmas. -We promise 872 00:48:50,203 --> 00:48:51,998 -time off! -Yes, no, I know that. 873 00:48:52,067 --> 00:48:54,966 The crop is ready now, so we must harvest now. 874 00:48:55,001 --> 00:48:57,711 If we wait until after Christmas, the crop will spoil. 875 00:48:57,727 --> 00:48:59,660 -You see? -But me go see my wife. 876 00:48:59,729 --> 00:49:02,594 Massa, five days a week we work for you. 877 00:49:02,629 --> 00:49:04,010 DUBLIN: Five days it be. 878 00:49:04,011 --> 00:49:05,217 Yes, but five days is not enough 879 00:49:05,218 --> 00:49:07,185 to take off a sugar crop, is it? 880 00:49:07,220 --> 00:49:09,601 The cane will rot in the fields. 881 00:49:11,638 --> 00:49:14,503 Come, James, you're a good Negro. 882 00:49:14,572 --> 00:49:16,608 You know this to be true. 883 00:49:16,643 --> 00:49:18,679 Tell you what, massa. 884 00:49:18,714 --> 00:49:22,061 Every one of us in health, we work five days for you. 885 00:49:22,062 --> 00:49:24,098 -And we work hard. -[workers murmuring] 886 00:49:24,099 --> 00:49:25,548 No, it must be seven days. 887 00:49:25,583 --> 00:49:27,481 Do you hear me, boy? 888 00:49:29,690 --> 00:49:32,383 [clears throat] Just until the crop's in. 889 00:49:34,212 --> 00:49:37,215 Yes, massa, me did hear you, but... 890 00:49:37,250 --> 00:49:40,183 me said five days! 891 00:49:40,184 --> 00:49:42,048 We must have Christmas off. 892 00:49:42,082 --> 00:49:43,704 PEGGY: Five days only! 893 00:49:43,705 --> 00:49:46,051 -We work hard five days. -Yes, but remember, if you 894 00:49:46,052 --> 00:49:49,089 do not work when required, then you will not be paid. 895 00:49:49,124 --> 00:49:52,299 If you cannot pay your rent, you cannot stay in your homes. 896 00:49:52,300 --> 00:49:54,991 -We built them house! -Our queen tell us we stay in we house! 897 00:49:54,992 --> 00:49:57,960 Yes, but all free people, even white people in England, 898 00:49:57,995 --> 00:50:01,653 they all work for wages, as and when required by their masters. 899 00:50:03,241 --> 00:50:06,934 Look... look, I will give you some time to think this over. 900 00:50:06,969 --> 00:50:10,766 But I suggest you think very, very hard. 901 00:50:11,201 --> 00:50:13,285 [grunts] 902 00:50:13,286 --> 00:50:15,564 [all muttering] 903 00:50:18,808 --> 00:50:21,259 -[Emily crying] -You tell the massa 904 00:50:21,294 --> 00:50:22,916 him think very hard. 905 00:50:22,985 --> 00:50:24,711 We slaves no more. 906 00:50:24,745 --> 00:50:26,816 Why you make trouble with him for? 907 00:50:26,851 --> 00:50:28,922 Is only till crop be over. 908 00:50:28,923 --> 00:50:31,165 Don't be fool just 'cause you have him pickney. 909 00:50:31,166 --> 00:50:34,100 -Bakra all the same. -No. 910 00:50:34,134 --> 00:50:36,102 Him different. 911 00:50:36,136 --> 00:50:38,552 Him be good and him be fair. 912 00:50:38,587 --> 00:50:41,072 [indistinct chatter] 913 00:51:00,022 --> 00:51:01,920 [Emily cooing] 914 00:51:01,955 --> 00:51:04,785 Emily? 915 00:51:04,854 --> 00:51:05,904 Oh. 916 00:51:05,924 --> 00:51:07,857 [Emily babbling] 917 00:51:13,725 --> 00:51:16,073 ROBERT: Let's have some food. 918 00:51:17,626 --> 00:51:19,766 [July laughs] 919 00:51:22,596 --> 00:51:23,977 ROBERT: Aw... 920 00:51:24,011 --> 00:51:26,013 [July gasps] Mmm. 921 00:51:27,014 --> 00:51:28,844 Me thinking, husband, 922 00:51:28,878 --> 00:51:31,053 about the Christmas working. 923 00:51:32,882 --> 00:51:35,644 Maybe it help if you just talk to the workers. 924 00:51:35,678 --> 00:51:37,335 I've talked to them. 925 00:51:37,370 --> 00:51:39,026 [Emily babbling] 926 00:51:39,027 --> 00:51:41,407 And I've always treated them well, so I don't know why 927 00:51:41,408 --> 00:51:42,753 they're being so disobedient. 928 00:51:42,754 --> 00:51:45,309 'Cause, husband, it be Christmas. 929 00:51:45,343 --> 00:51:47,138 Them want to see them family. 930 00:51:47,139 --> 00:51:49,898 -Them want to work them gardens. -Well, I can't help that, July. 931 00:51:49,899 --> 00:51:51,867 The crop's ready now. It's ready now! 932 00:51:51,901 --> 00:51:54,697 Yeah, but Mary Ellis have her son Alfred come. 933 00:51:54,766 --> 00:51:56,734 Him work many days for see her. 934 00:51:56,803 --> 00:51:58,874 First time since him taken from her. 935 00:51:58,908 --> 00:52:02,188 Them been planning this for many, many months. 936 00:52:02,222 --> 00:52:04,224 Yes, but they... 937 00:52:04,225 --> 00:52:06,052 they can visit them- that's the point. 938 00:52:06,053 --> 00:52:08,711 They can visit them after the crop's in. 939 00:52:08,746 --> 00:52:12,853 Yes, yes, but for that, them must trust you. 940 00:52:14,096 --> 00:52:16,202 Many white massas not tell the truth. 941 00:52:16,271 --> 00:52:17,754 Them tell lie. 942 00:52:17,755 --> 00:52:19,722 -When have I-? -You is different. 943 00:52:21,448 --> 00:52:24,174 I know you be different. 944 00:52:24,175 --> 00:52:26,764 So show them. 945 00:52:34,323 --> 00:52:37,188 [indistinct chatter] 946 00:52:57,829 --> 00:52:59,140 Ezra. 947 00:52:59,141 --> 00:53:01,385 How are you? Are you well? 948 00:53:01,419 --> 00:53:02,627 Well, massa? 949 00:53:02,662 --> 00:53:05,699 Yes, because I have a proposition for you. 950 00:53:05,734 --> 00:53:08,702 If you were to work seven days a week for me, 951 00:53:08,737 --> 00:53:10,428 I would pay you a very good wage. 952 00:53:10,463 --> 00:53:13,224 And I would give you time off once you finished. 953 00:53:13,225 --> 00:53:15,294 Now how about that? What do you say to that? 954 00:53:15,295 --> 00:53:17,677 But, massa, me no can work Christmas. 955 00:53:17,711 --> 00:53:19,368 Me go Unity. 956 00:53:19,403 --> 00:53:20,507 See me pickney. 957 00:53:20,542 --> 00:53:23,579 Me must walk a long, long, long way. 958 00:53:23,614 --> 00:53:24,753 Yes, yes. 959 00:53:24,787 --> 00:53:26,306 Yes, that's what I'm saying. 960 00:53:26,307 --> 00:53:27,927 Yes, you could, you could visit them 961 00:53:27,928 --> 00:53:30,517 after Christmas- that's my point. 962 00:53:30,552 --> 00:53:32,623 Hey! 963 00:53:32,657 --> 00:53:35,764 Come on, Ezra, will you not just do as I suggest? 964 00:53:35,798 --> 00:53:38,593 Come on, say you will and that will be an end to it. 965 00:53:38,594 --> 00:53:40,665 No, massa, me no can do. 966 00:53:40,700 --> 00:53:43,289 [all muttering] 967 00:53:45,498 --> 00:53:48,603 Mary, Mary. 968 00:53:48,604 --> 00:53:49,847 It be Peggy. 969 00:53:49,881 --> 00:53:52,090 Peggy, yes, Peggy, yes, no, I know. 970 00:53:52,125 --> 00:53:54,092 Peggy, of course, of course. 971 00:53:54,127 --> 00:53:56,198 Now you'd be willing to work seven days 972 00:53:56,199 --> 00:53:57,716 -for me, wouldn't you? Yes. -[Peggy groaning] 973 00:53:57,717 --> 00:54:01,098 [chuckles] You surely wouldn't let me down. 974 00:54:01,099 --> 00:54:02,307 Massa, no! 975 00:54:02,308 --> 00:54:04,206 Me want to go Joncanoe. 976 00:54:04,241 --> 00:54:07,174 Long time I plan it, massa, hmm? 977 00:54:07,209 --> 00:54:08,554 Me make special dress. 978 00:54:08,555 --> 00:54:11,386 Cannot work, massa, man, cannot work. 979 00:54:11,420 --> 00:54:15,459 She says she wants prepare for her special party. 980 00:54:15,493 --> 00:54:18,219 Dublin? 981 00:54:18,220 --> 00:54:20,602 Now come on, man, you understand, hmm? 982 00:54:20,636 --> 00:54:22,258 [chuckles] 983 00:54:22,259 --> 00:54:23,914 The boiling houses must be supplied with cane. 984 00:54:23,915 --> 00:54:25,261 Is that not correct, Dublin? 985 00:54:25,262 --> 00:54:27,643 This is for the good of us all. 986 00:54:28,782 --> 00:54:30,646 But, massa, it be Christmas. 987 00:54:30,715 --> 00:54:33,373 And me must go to church to praise the good Lord. 988 00:54:33,408 --> 00:54:35,720 [laughter] 989 00:54:37,239 --> 00:54:38,758 Dublin at church. 990 00:54:38,759 --> 00:54:41,380 -[laughter, clamoring] -He said he must go to church. 991 00:54:41,381 --> 00:54:44,177 Yes, I know what he said, I know what he said. 992 00:54:45,627 --> 00:54:47,491 JAMES: ? Christmas a come, 993 00:54:47,525 --> 00:54:49,734 ? Christmas a come, me wan me lama 994 00:54:49,803 --> 00:54:52,427 ? Christmas a come, me wan me lama 995 00:54:52,461 --> 00:54:54,670 ? Christmas a come, me wan me lama 996 00:54:54,705 --> 00:54:56,776 ? Christmas a come, me wan me lama 997 00:54:56,810 --> 00:54:59,399 ? Christmas a come, me wan me lama 998 00:54:59,468 --> 00:55:01,712 ? Christmas a come, me wan me lama 999 00:55:01,746 --> 00:55:03,783 ? Christmas a come, me wan me lama 1000 00:55:03,817 --> 00:55:06,509 ? Christmas a come, me wan me lama 1001 00:55:06,510 --> 00:55:09,375 ? Christmas a come, me wan me lama 1002 00:55:09,409 --> 00:55:11,549 ? Christmas a come, me wan me lama 1003 00:55:11,584 --> 00:55:14,380 ? Christmas a come, me wan me lama 1004 00:55:14,414 --> 00:55:16,658 ? Christmas a come, me wan me lama 1005 00:55:16,692 --> 00:55:18,591 ? Christmas a come, me wan me lama 1006 00:55:18,625 --> 00:55:20,903 ? Christmas a come, me wan me lama 1007 00:55:20,938 --> 00:55:23,561 ? Christmas a come, me wan me lama 1008 00:55:23,630 --> 00:55:25,632 ? Christmas a come, me wan me lama 1009 00:55:25,667 --> 00:55:28,634 ? Christmas a come, me wan me lama 1010 00:55:28,635 --> 00:55:30,879 ? Christmas a come, me wan me deggeday 1011 00:55:30,913 --> 00:55:33,191 ? Christmas a come, me wan me deggeday 1012 00:55:33,192 --> 00:55:34,916 ? Christmas a come, me wan me deggeday 1013 00:55:34,917 --> 00:55:36,746 -Wait, husband! -? Christmas a come 1014 00:55:36,747 --> 00:55:39,612 -? Me wan me deggeday... ? 1015 00:55:39,646 --> 00:55:42,442 ? Not a hat on me head me wan me lama 1016 00:55:42,511 --> 00:55:44,961 ? Not a hat on me head me wan me lama 1017 00:55:44,962 --> 00:55:47,378 ? Christmas a come me wan me lama 1018 00:55:47,413 --> 00:55:49,345 ? Christmas a come me wan me lama... 1019 00:55:49,346 --> 00:55:52,002 -Go! Go! -Wait! 1020 00:55:52,003 --> 00:55:54,489 ? Christmas a come me wan me lama 1021 00:55:54,523 --> 00:55:56,629 -Go, go. -? Christmas a come 1022 00:55:56,663 --> 00:55:59,286 ? Not a hat on me head me wan me lama 1023 00:55:59,321 --> 00:56:00,805 ? Not a hat on me head me wan... 1024 00:56:00,840 --> 00:56:03,152 [insects trilling] 1025 00:56:04,913 --> 00:56:07,467 [exhales] 1026 00:56:07,502 --> 00:56:10,194 [chuckles] 1027 00:56:10,228 --> 00:56:12,369 [muttering] 1028 00:56:27,591 --> 00:56:29,938 His father's quite wrong, you know. 1029 00:56:30,007 --> 00:56:33,873 I told him, Negroes, they cannot be reasoned with. 1030 00:56:33,874 --> 00:56:37,254 He's tried everything he can to treat them fairly, 1031 00:56:37,255 --> 00:56:38,947 and look how they repay him. 1032 00:56:40,811 --> 00:56:43,848 His father's never even met a Negro. 1033 00:56:43,917 --> 00:56:45,988 They will never be civilized. 1034 00:56:47,162 --> 00:56:48,646 And they won't rest until 1035 00:56:48,715 --> 00:56:50,993 every planter in Jamaica is ruined. 1036 00:57:12,083 --> 00:57:13,671 Husband? 1037 00:57:13,706 --> 00:57:16,156 -[huffing] -Hmm? 1038 00:57:16,191 --> 00:57:18,711 Come in now. 1039 00:57:18,745 --> 00:57:20,713 You work too hard. 1040 00:57:20,747 --> 00:57:22,818 You must rest. 1041 00:57:23,888 --> 00:57:26,753 How can they be so ungrateful, hmm? 1042 00:57:27,996 --> 00:57:29,963 Come. 1043 00:57:29,998 --> 00:57:32,034 See Emily, come. 1044 00:57:34,105 --> 00:57:36,107 No, July. 1045 00:57:40,905 --> 00:57:43,563 I'm make those niggers beg to work for me. 1046 00:57:50,225 --> 00:57:52,986 I'll make them beg. 1047 00:57:53,021 --> 00:57:55,023 [huffs] 1048 00:58:19,703 --> 00:58:21,774 ? 1049 00:58:26,226 --> 00:58:29,333 OLD JULY: Though the wind be calm that night, 1050 00:58:29,367 --> 00:58:31,922 and the sky be clear... 1051 00:58:33,993 --> 00:58:38,894 ...July did feel a great storm coming. 1052 00:58:41,414 --> 00:58:43,658 ? 1053 00:58:46,586 --> 00:58:50,111 Let's put the past behind us, right? 1054 00:58:50,112 --> 00:58:51,562 And let's come together. 1055 00:58:53,909 --> 00:58:55,255 [crying] 1056 00:58:55,290 --> 00:58:56,947 Me no have to serve you no more. 1057 00:58:58,742 --> 00:59:00,951 -[paper rustling] -JAMES: We stop work. 1058 00:59:00,985 --> 00:59:02,746 And we pay no rent! 1059 00:59:02,780 --> 00:59:05,887 -MAN: No rent! -WOMAN: No more rent! 1060 00:59:05,888 --> 00:59:08,164 May God protect and help us this day as we do thy work. 1061 00:59:08,165 --> 00:59:10,131 -Come on, yah! -[indistinct shouting] 1062 00:59:10,132 --> 00:59:11,132 Where be the massa? 1063 00:59:11,133 --> 00:59:12,306 ELIAS: Massa in the east field! 1064 00:59:12,307 --> 00:59:14,620 Him not right, Miss July! 1065 00:59:16,035 --> 00:59:17,864 He does not want to see you. 1066 00:59:17,899 --> 00:59:19,694 He said so himself. 1067 00:59:20,487 --> 00:59:22,282 [groans] 1068 00:59:50,277 --> 00:59:55,261 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 1069 00:59:55,262 --> 00:59:59,812 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0