1 00:00:01,436 --> 00:00:03,481 You, my dear, have received an offer of marriage. 2 00:00:04,091 --> 00:00:05,265 A what? 3 00:00:05,266 --> 00:00:06,875 From an incredibly wealthy gentleman 4 00:00:06,876 --> 00:00:09,443 with an old and prestigious title. 5 00:00:09,444 --> 00:00:10,922 Good heavens! 6 00:00:10,923 --> 00:00:13,230 I do not know His Grace, or any Grace, for that matter. 7 00:00:13,448 --> 00:00:16,320 This family's happiness is worth every sacrifice. 8 00:00:16,625 --> 00:00:18,801 Then you mean to accept the duke's offer? 9 00:00:19,758 --> 00:00:21,150 Dearly beloved, 10 00:00:21,151 --> 00:00:23,457 we are gathered here together in the sight of God 11 00:00:23,458 --> 00:00:27,635 to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony. 12 00:00:27,636 --> 00:00:29,811 Is your name really Persephone? 13 00:00:29,812 --> 00:00:31,117 It is. 14 00:00:31,118 --> 00:00:32,683 Did you not think to ask? 15 00:00:32,684 --> 00:00:35,295 I had expected someone rather long in the tooth; 16 00:00:35,296 --> 00:00:36,426 So had I. 17 00:00:36,427 --> 00:00:38,428 Give the poor girl a chance. 18 00:00:38,429 --> 00:00:40,300 It's not her fault you've ended up 19 00:00:40,301 --> 00:00:42,477 with every man's idea of a perfect wife. 20 00:00:45,045 --> 00:00:48,177 24 hours into this ill-conceived marriage 21 00:00:48,178 --> 00:00:50,180 and my wife is already sobbing. 22 00:01:02,149 --> 00:01:03,410 "Dear Persephone, 23 00:01:03,411 --> 00:01:05,194 we've been home for two days now 24 00:01:05,195 --> 00:01:07,762 and I am nearly dead with boredom! 25 00:01:07,763 --> 00:01:10,939 Athena spends all her time practicing country dances. 26 00:01:12,115 --> 00:01:13,028 I do not think she will find a husband 27 00:01:13,029 --> 00:01:15,335 dancing like she does. 28 00:01:15,336 --> 00:01:17,032 No gentleman would want to marry someone 29 00:01:17,033 --> 00:01:18,078 who dances like a cow. 30 00:01:19,296 --> 00:01:21,210 I am running around like a heathen 31 00:01:21,211 --> 00:01:23,212 and terrorizing the neighborhood. 32 00:01:23,213 --> 00:01:24,735 It's lovely. 33 00:01:24,736 --> 00:01:27,522 I wish you were here so we could be heathens together. 34 00:01:28,436 --> 00:01:30,654 When can I come explore your towers? 35 00:01:30,655 --> 00:01:32,613 You did promise. 36 00:01:32,614 --> 00:01:35,833 I will have my birthday in London, Daphne says. 37 00:01:35,834 --> 00:01:37,618 I will invite you. 38 00:01:37,619 --> 00:01:39,489 If the duke wants to come, he can too, 39 00:01:39,490 --> 00:01:41,404 even if he never did talk to me once 40 00:01:41,405 --> 00:01:42,928 while I was at his castle. 41 00:01:43,973 --> 00:01:45,495 Please write to me. 42 00:01:45,496 --> 00:01:48,281 Be sure to put the guinea under the seal. 43 00:01:48,282 --> 00:01:49,848 Your sister, Artemis." 44 00:01:54,940 --> 00:01:57,029 You seem in good spirits this afternoon. 45 00:01:58,161 --> 00:01:59,335 I've been reading a letter 46 00:01:59,336 --> 00:02:01,033 from my youngest sister, Mr. Windover. 47 00:02:02,600 --> 00:02:04,819 We are practically brother and sister; 48 00:02:04,820 --> 00:02:06,865 we needn't be on such formal terms. 49 00:02:08,476 --> 00:02:10,912 Do you miss your family, Harry, 50 00:02:10,913 --> 00:02:13,349 being here as long as you have been? 51 00:02:13,350 --> 00:02:14,917 I consider Adam my brother. 52 00:02:16,484 --> 00:02:18,486 Being here is being with family. 53 00:02:21,663 --> 00:02:24,231 How is it that the two of you are so close? 54 00:02:25,319 --> 00:02:27,147 He is so hostile towards you. 55 00:02:29,279 --> 00:02:30,324 Adam is hostile toward everyone. 56 00:02:31,412 --> 00:02:33,891 It is just the way he is. 57 00:02:33,892 --> 00:02:37,286 Does he never show any tenderness of feeling? 58 00:02:40,029 --> 00:02:42,031 Not in the two decades I've known him. 59 00:02:43,424 --> 00:02:44,554 Then you forged a friendship 60 00:02:44,555 --> 00:02:46,166 with someone who was already adversarial? 61 00:02:48,646 --> 00:02:50,866 Adam saved my skin. 62 00:02:52,607 --> 00:02:54,651 I was something of a runt, 63 00:02:54,652 --> 00:02:56,044 and the other boys at Harrow found 64 00:02:56,045 --> 00:02:57,525 that grounds for torturing me. 65 00:02:59,527 --> 00:03:00,745 Adam put a stop to that. 66 00:03:01,833 --> 00:03:03,747 They took orders from him? 67 00:03:03,748 --> 00:03:05,054 They were afraid of him. 68 00:03:05,968 --> 00:03:06,969 They still are. 69 00:03:08,536 --> 00:03:09,537 Everyone is. 70 00:03:11,974 --> 00:03:14,367 But he would've only been seven or eight years old. 71 00:03:14,368 --> 00:03:15,369 Seven. 72 00:03:16,152 --> 00:03:18,675 Oh, he was a force to be reckoned with. 73 00:03:18,676 --> 00:03:22,636 By the time he was a shell, he ran Harrow. 74 00:03:22,637 --> 00:03:23,463 Shell? 75 00:03:23,464 --> 00:03:24,899 The youngest year. 76 00:03:24,900 --> 00:03:27,423 Some of the boys, now grown gentlemen, of course, 77 00:03:27,424 --> 00:03:29,034 still whimper when they see him. 78 00:03:29,948 --> 00:03:34,169 To be so utterly terrifying when he was only a child. 79 00:03:34,170 --> 00:03:35,780 Well, it wasn't that, exactly. 80 00:03:37,086 --> 00:03:38,130 He was, 81 00:03:39,828 --> 00:03:41,524 still is, 82 00:03:41,525 --> 00:03:43,570 remarkably intelligent. 83 00:03:43,571 --> 00:03:45,180 And he is authoritative, 84 00:03:45,181 --> 00:03:46,965 the kind of man few people question. 85 00:03:48,358 --> 00:03:50,534 Even at seven he was very much that way. 86 00:03:51,666 --> 00:03:53,972 And he is utterly unafraid. 87 00:03:55,670 --> 00:03:58,541 There is nothing that frightens him? 88 00:03:58,542 --> 00:04:00,065 Nothing that intimidates him? 89 00:04:03,852 --> 00:04:04,853 Mm. 90 00:04:08,422 --> 00:04:09,988 Why won't he ever look at me? 91 00:04:12,948 --> 00:04:13,949 What do you mean? 92 00:04:15,472 --> 00:04:16,473 Never mind. 93 00:04:21,173 --> 00:04:22,913 He never looks at you? 94 00:04:25,787 --> 00:04:29,269 Hmm, that is out of character for him. 95 00:04:30,226 --> 00:04:33,141 Adam usually faces problems directly. 96 00:04:33,142 --> 00:04:35,665 I am a problem, then? 97 00:04:35,666 --> 00:04:37,451 A poor choice of words on my part. 98 00:04:39,366 --> 00:04:41,323 A great deal has changed lately. 99 00:04:41,324 --> 00:04:42,804 Adam does tend to get more, 100 00:04:44,632 --> 00:04:45,633 I don't know, 101 00:04:47,765 --> 00:04:50,072 prickly when he has a lot on his mind. 102 00:04:51,639 --> 00:04:54,902 So you're saying I shouldn't give up yet? 103 00:04:54,903 --> 00:04:57,687 If I'd given up on Adam for being grumpy, 104 00:04:57,688 --> 00:04:58,863 we wouldn't be friends. 105 00:04:59,734 --> 00:05:02,388 How long did it take for him to stop being 106 00:05:02,389 --> 00:05:03,954 prickly with you? 107 00:05:03,955 --> 00:05:04,956 He still is. 108 00:05:06,697 --> 00:05:08,785 Adam would never admit it, 109 00:05:08,786 --> 00:05:10,658 but he knows I refuse to be bullied, 110 00:05:11,833 --> 00:05:14,008 and I think he respects that. 111 00:05:14,009 --> 00:05:15,270 He keeps trying. 112 00:05:15,271 --> 00:05:17,317 But I think he hopes it'll never work. 113 00:05:18,796 --> 00:05:23,278 So he doesn't like people who are intimidated by him? 114 00:05:23,279 --> 00:05:25,324 He doesn't respect them. 115 00:05:25,325 --> 00:05:26,542 That is a little different. 116 00:05:26,543 --> 00:05:29,066 It is a great deal different to Adam. 117 00:05:29,067 --> 00:05:31,025 Adam likes his mother. 118 00:05:31,026 --> 00:05:33,157 But he doesn't respect her? 119 00:05:33,158 --> 00:05:37,379 Mother Harriet, I have called her that since I was a boy, 120 00:05:37,380 --> 00:05:40,427 has made something of a hobby out of pitying Adam. 121 00:05:41,428 --> 00:05:42,428 And he doesn't like that? 122 00:05:42,429 --> 00:05:43,560 Ha, it frustrates him. 123 00:05:46,346 --> 00:05:47,607 Frustrates him. 124 00:05:47,608 --> 00:05:48,609 Mm. 125 00:05:50,959 --> 00:05:54,178 If Adam does not like people to be afraid of him, 126 00:05:54,179 --> 00:05:57,008 why does he go to such lengths to make certain they are? 127 00:06:00,142 --> 00:06:01,535 I have my theories, 128 00:06:02,449 --> 00:06:04,363 but Adam's motivations are not a topic 129 00:06:04,364 --> 00:06:05,800 I am willing to discuss. 130 00:06:07,454 --> 00:06:10,456 I am attempting to find my place here 131 00:06:10,457 --> 00:06:14,243 and claim a degree of equanimity with my new husband. 132 00:06:16,593 --> 00:06:20,380 I need help if I am to have any hope of understanding Adam. 133 00:06:21,555 --> 00:06:23,947 Most people do not even try. 134 00:06:23,948 --> 00:06:25,950 But he is worth sorting out, Persephone. 135 00:06:27,865 --> 00:06:28,866 I promise you, 136 00:06:30,477 --> 00:06:31,478 he is. 137 00:06:37,832 --> 00:06:39,311 He really never looks at you? 138 00:06:44,186 --> 00:06:46,014 Something about you has ruffled him. 139 00:06:47,929 --> 00:06:50,322 Nothing ruffles Adam. 140 00:07:09,167 --> 00:07:10,168 Stay. 141 00:07:13,911 --> 00:07:15,435 Go around, walk past. 142 00:07:16,871 --> 00:07:17,872 One more. 143 00:07:23,443 --> 00:07:24,530 Jus' so, Yer Grace. 144 00:07:24,531 --> 00:07:25,618 She's a bit skittish this morning, 145 00:07:25,619 --> 00:07:27,489 it bein' so cold an' all. 146 00:07:27,490 --> 00:07:29,535 Haven't you a horse that isn't skittish about cold? 147 00:07:29,536 --> 00:07:31,973 Well, Atlas behaves in the cold. 148 00:07:33,278 --> 00:07:35,105 Who named the horse Atlas? 149 00:07:35,106 --> 00:07:36,107 His Grace did. 150 00:07:37,108 --> 00:07:39,849 And His Grace does not think it a ridiculous name? 151 00:07:39,850 --> 00:07:42,374 It being Greek and mythological? 152 00:07:43,245 --> 00:07:45,551 Named 'is own mount, Zeus. 153 00:07:45,552 --> 00:07:48,075 That be one o' them heathen gods an' all. 154 00:07:49,338 --> 00:07:52,297 Such names are not ridiculous for horses. 155 00:07:53,734 --> 00:07:56,431 Then I had best search the forest for a sorceress 156 00:07:56,432 --> 00:07:58,651 to transform me into a horse 157 00:07:58,652 --> 00:08:00,566 lest I spend the rest of my life doomed 158 00:08:00,567 --> 00:08:03,394 to a constant state of ridiculousness. 159 00:08:03,395 --> 00:08:05,701 You would make an atrocious horse, Persephone. 160 00:08:05,702 --> 00:08:07,138 On that, we can agree. 161 00:08:15,451 --> 00:08:17,061 What brings you out this early? 162 00:08:18,019 --> 00:08:20,063 I was hoping to attempt to ride again. 163 00:08:20,064 --> 00:08:22,675 How long have you been out of the saddle? 164 00:08:22,676 --> 00:08:26,722 10 years. 165 00:08:26,723 --> 00:08:28,028 10 years! 166 00:08:28,029 --> 00:08:29,595 And you were going to attempt to ride Alibi? 167 00:08:29,596 --> 00:08:31,074 Ah, no, Yer Grace. 168 00:08:31,075 --> 00:08:32,249 The Duchess were just askin' 169 00:08:32,250 --> 00:08:34,382 if the filly were ailin' or upset. 170 00:08:34,383 --> 00:08:37,778 I was thinkin' Atlas would be good for Her Grace. 171 00:08:38,909 --> 00:08:40,084 That's a good choice. 172 00:08:43,523 --> 00:08:45,393 Are you really going to try riding again? 173 00:08:45,394 --> 00:08:46,655 To be perfectly honest, 174 00:08:46,656 --> 00:08:48,222 I'm not certain one could accurately call 175 00:08:48,223 --> 00:08:50,268 my previous experience riding. 176 00:08:51,269 --> 00:08:52,879 Our neighbors, the Uptons, 177 00:08:52,880 --> 00:08:56,056 allowed me to ride a pony of theirs on occasion as a child. 178 00:08:56,057 --> 00:08:57,840 If memory serves, it was aged 179 00:08:57,841 --> 00:08:59,930 and did little more than shift its weight. 180 00:09:01,453 --> 00:09:02,454 Stay, stay. 181 00:09:04,065 --> 00:09:06,240 She's calm an' steady, Yer Grace. 182 00:09:06,241 --> 00:09:07,763 She'll not hurt you. 183 00:09:07,764 --> 00:09:09,331 May I feed her a carrot? 184 00:09:10,506 --> 00:09:12,725 The Uptons' pony was fond of carrots. 185 00:09:12,726 --> 00:09:14,553 Well, perhaps the poor thing waddled so much 186 00:09:14,554 --> 00:09:15,729 because he was overfed. 187 00:09:18,079 --> 00:09:19,166 That's it, calmer. 188 00:09:19,167 --> 00:09:20,168 That's it. 189 00:09:26,217 --> 00:09:27,740 If she and Atlas part company, 190 00:09:27,741 --> 00:09:29,917 see to it that John has her brought up to the castle. 191 00:09:31,222 --> 00:09:32,701 Don't you even want to see her try? 192 00:09:32,702 --> 00:09:34,660 I've seen enough people quit in my lifetime 193 00:09:34,661 --> 00:09:37,184 without witnessing the same thing again. 194 00:09:37,185 --> 00:09:38,665 I think she'll surprise you. 195 00:09:48,326 --> 00:09:50,719 Ey, . 196 00:09:50,720 --> 00:09:51,590 Have them over? 197 00:09:51,591 --> 00:09:52,634 Yeah. 198 00:10:37,593 --> 00:10:39,725 You've had quite a few riding lessons now. 199 00:10:39,726 --> 00:10:42,118 Are you feeling more confident in the saddle? 200 00:10:42,119 --> 00:10:43,120 Quite a bit more. 201 00:10:43,991 --> 00:10:46,906 Tomorrow I intend to attempt to jump the castle wall. 202 00:10:46,907 --> 00:10:48,516 Atlas doesn't know yet. 203 00:10:48,517 --> 00:10:49,518 Eh. 204 00:10:51,215 --> 00:10:53,347 Just my luck that I'll miss that. 205 00:10:53,348 --> 00:10:54,783 Miss it? 206 00:10:54,784 --> 00:10:56,438 I am for Hawick in the morning. 207 00:10:57,744 --> 00:10:59,441 Are you certain you couldn't leave tonight? 208 00:11:02,183 --> 00:11:04,358 Do you go to Scotland often? 209 00:11:04,359 --> 00:11:06,229 I have an aunt and uncle in Hawick. 210 00:11:06,230 --> 00:11:07,709 They're always asking me to come for a visit. 211 00:11:07,710 --> 00:11:09,537 And I am always asking you to leave. 212 00:11:09,538 --> 00:11:12,192 How is it that their requests are adhered to 213 00:11:12,193 --> 00:11:13,933 and mine are ignored? 214 00:11:13,934 --> 00:11:16,719 Because I know you do not actually want me to go. 215 00:11:25,119 --> 00:11:26,423 I have never been to Scotland. 216 00:11:26,424 --> 00:11:28,469 You live a stone's throw from it now. 217 00:11:28,470 --> 00:11:29,600 Perhaps you and Adam 218 00:11:29,601 --> 00:11:31,515 could gad about Hadrian's Wall sometime. 219 00:11:31,516 --> 00:11:33,909 I do not gad about. 220 00:11:33,910 --> 00:11:35,694 I have not ever been to Shropshire, 221 00:11:35,695 --> 00:11:37,218 though I hear it is beautiful. 222 00:11:39,089 --> 00:11:41,177 I admit to being very biased on the matter, 223 00:11:41,178 --> 00:11:43,790 but I think it is the most beautiful area of England. 224 00:11:44,704 --> 00:11:46,617 All my family does. 225 00:11:46,618 --> 00:11:49,316 Athena waxes poetic about it quite often. 226 00:11:49,317 --> 00:11:52,015 Evander's letters regularly mention missing Shropshire. 227 00:11:54,104 --> 00:11:55,235 Have you heard from either 228 00:11:55,236 --> 00:11:57,151 of your young navy brothers recently? 229 00:11:58,587 --> 00:12:00,196 The last letter I had from Evander 230 00:12:00,197 --> 00:12:03,069 indicated the Triumphant, the ship they are serving on, 231 00:12:03,070 --> 00:12:04,767 was not far from Spain. 232 00:12:07,465 --> 00:12:08,552 There's a great deal of activity 233 00:12:08,553 --> 00:12:10,251 in that part of the world just now. 234 00:12:12,732 --> 00:12:16,736 I worry over the boys almost constantly. 235 00:12:18,650 --> 00:12:21,741 And I worry about my sisters, and my father. 236 00:12:23,177 --> 00:12:25,179 About quite a few people, truth be told. 237 00:12:28,051 --> 00:12:30,575 Well, rest assured, Persephone, 238 00:12:31,489 --> 00:12:33,882 you needn't worry about me while I'm away. 239 00:12:33,883 --> 00:12:37,059 My aunt and uncle will fuss over me more than sufficiently, 240 00:12:37,060 --> 00:12:40,803 leaving you ample energy for gadding about with Adam. 241 00:12:42,326 --> 00:12:43,414 I do not gad about. 242 00:13:49,741 --> 00:13:50,830 Good afternoon, Adam. 243 00:13:52,135 --> 00:13:54,833 I will not intrude on your solitude for long. 244 00:13:54,834 --> 00:13:56,966 This has arrived, and I wish to explain. 245 00:13:58,011 --> 00:13:59,012 Please sit, Adam. 246 00:14:01,405 --> 00:14:02,884 I'm fine. 247 00:14:02,885 --> 00:14:05,278 I'm not asking for your comfort, but for my own. 248 00:14:05,279 --> 00:14:07,062 I have no desire to strain my neck looking up 249 00:14:07,063 --> 00:14:09,761 as you loom over me. 250 00:14:19,946 --> 00:14:21,033 Now will you open the parcel? 251 00:14:21,034 --> 00:14:22,251 You said you wanted to explain. 252 00:14:22,252 --> 00:14:23,253 After you open it. 253 00:14:41,968 --> 00:14:44,274 You cannot ride without a proper riding habit. 254 00:14:45,275 --> 00:14:46,928 I ordered it because you need one 255 00:14:46,929 --> 00:14:49,323 and I did not think you knew where to obtain it. 256 00:14:50,759 --> 00:14:52,542 You ordered this for me? 257 00:14:52,543 --> 00:14:54,370 I don't know that it is the color you would have chosen. 258 00:14:54,371 --> 00:14:56,547 But, well, blue seemed a good option. 259 00:14:59,289 --> 00:15:02,291 You'll need it when you ride regardless of its color. 260 00:15:02,292 --> 00:15:05,469 You must have great faith in my ability to learn to ride. 261 00:15:06,557 --> 00:15:08,603 Thus far I am proving a very poor pupil. 262 00:15:11,127 --> 00:15:12,562 Quite a bit better yesterday. 263 00:15:12,563 --> 00:15:13,564 You watched me? 264 00:15:15,653 --> 00:15:18,568 With Harry gone, I have a lot of time on my hands. 265 00:15:18,569 --> 00:15:20,570 Your boots will take longer to arrive. 266 00:15:20,571 --> 00:15:21,571 Well, you've ordered boots for me as well? 267 00:15:21,572 --> 00:15:22,616 Well, your house slippers 268 00:15:22,617 --> 00:15:24,009 are hardly appropriate for riding. 269 00:15:24,010 --> 00:15:25,532 I haven't been wearing slippers. 270 00:15:25,533 --> 00:15:27,013 You might as well have been. 271 00:15:32,366 --> 00:15:34,020 I don't know what to say, Adam. 272 00:15:35,412 --> 00:15:37,979 It's not necessary for you to say anything. 273 00:15:37,980 --> 00:15:39,242 I only wished to explain. 274 00:15:41,288 --> 00:15:42,506 Thank you, Adam. 275 00:15:44,247 --> 00:15:47,423 This is probably the most beautiful thing I've ever owned. 276 00:15:47,424 --> 00:15:49,034 And it'll be warm. 277 00:15:49,035 --> 00:15:51,037 You chose a good color. I do like blue. 278 00:15:53,474 --> 00:15:56,694 Oh, I, um, I nearly forgot. 279 00:15:57,869 --> 00:15:59,480 This has arrived for you as well. 280 00:16:01,873 --> 00:16:03,527 I shall leave you to your letter. 281 00:16:21,023 --> 00:16:21,981 Persephone? 282 00:16:25,549 --> 00:16:27,073 There's been a battle at sea. 283 00:16:29,379 --> 00:16:30,598 Near Cape Trafalgar. 284 00:16:33,035 --> 00:16:35,255 Um, the Triumphant sustained heavy losses. 285 00:16:38,649 --> 00:16:39,650 Your brothers? 286 00:16:41,913 --> 00:16:43,306 Linus's fate is unknown. 287 00:16:52,272 --> 00:16:53,621 Evander is dead. 288 00:17:28,917 --> 00:17:30,223 She's in pain, 289 00:17:31,659 --> 00:17:35,010 and I can't do a blasted thing about it. 290 00:17:36,403 --> 00:17:38,405 I haven't the first idea where to start. 291 00:17:40,711 --> 00:17:44,714 When mother was distressed, she just left Falstone. 292 00:17:47,892 --> 00:17:49,242 Persephone hasn't left yet. 293 00:17:51,679 --> 00:17:53,072 So, what do I do? 294 00:17:55,204 --> 00:17:57,118 I don't want her to be miserable. 295 00:17:57,119 --> 00:17:58,077 I need her... 296 00:18:03,212 --> 00:18:05,258 Duke's don't need people. 297 00:18:09,479 --> 00:18:12,178 Mother has always preferred being away from me. 298 00:18:14,484 --> 00:18:16,095 Persephone will as well. 299 00:19:07,146 --> 00:19:08,147 Adam? 300 00:19:14,675 --> 00:19:17,025 Adam, I think I hear wolves. 301 00:19:45,619 --> 00:19:48,142 I'm trying to be brave, Adam. 302 00:21:11,052 --> 00:21:12,619 I need my family. 303 00:21:27,242 --> 00:21:29,375 You didn't bring a coat. 304 00:21:33,988 --> 00:21:36,946 You'll contract an inflammation of the lungs. 305 00:21:36,947 --> 00:21:39,645 Everyone in London will accuse me of poisoning you. 306 00:21:43,780 --> 00:21:44,999 You'll be warmer inside. 307 00:21:51,353 --> 00:21:53,790 Look, with Harry still gone, 308 00:21:54,922 --> 00:21:56,270 the castle will be quiet. 309 00:21:56,271 --> 00:21:59,100 And you can find a private spot to go and, uh, 310 00:21:59,970 --> 00:22:03,017 and do whatever it is you do after you cry. 311 00:22:06,760 --> 00:22:08,283 I usually sleep. 312 00:22:11,373 --> 00:22:13,680 And wake up with a headache. 313 00:22:14,724 --> 00:22:15,986 Sounds awful. 314 00:22:19,250 --> 00:22:21,992 Generally, I can't help myself. 315 00:22:26,127 --> 00:22:27,780 It's falling off of you. 316 00:22:27,781 --> 00:22:31,045 You'll be warmer if you just button it. 317 00:22:34,483 --> 00:22:37,660 You really don't want me to be cold. 318 00:22:41,142 --> 00:22:44,058 I don't want you to be miserable. 319 00:23:00,030 --> 00:23:03,119 Adam. 320 00:23:10,258 --> 00:23:13,000 Adam. 321 00:23:42,508 --> 00:23:45,684 You've missed your riding lesson this morning. 322 00:23:45,685 --> 00:23:46,947 I'm afraid I overslept. 323 00:23:48,209 --> 00:23:49,992 And how is your head? 324 00:23:49,993 --> 00:23:51,254 My head? 325 00:23:51,255 --> 00:23:53,431 You said last night that your head hurts 326 00:23:53,432 --> 00:23:54,650 after you've been crying. 327 00:23:57,261 --> 00:23:58,437 It does ache a little. 328 00:23:59,742 --> 00:24:02,004 There is an apothecary in Sifton. 329 00:24:02,005 --> 00:24:03,050 It's quite competent. 330 00:24:04,007 --> 00:24:06,401 I could send one of the grooms for some powders. 331 00:24:08,925 --> 00:24:11,493 I don't need any powders just now, but thank you. 332 00:24:16,367 --> 00:24:20,196 John has indicated that Atlas can be saddled 333 00:24:20,197 --> 00:24:22,722 whenever you would like to have your riding lesson today. 334 00:24:23,984 --> 00:24:26,290 I'm not sure I'm up for a ride. 335 00:24:28,075 --> 00:24:30,599 Are you certain you do not wish for some powders? 336 00:24:31,600 --> 00:24:34,037 I could have some here before the weather changes. 337 00:24:36,213 --> 00:24:38,084 Rest is what I need most. 338 00:24:38,085 --> 00:24:40,739 But, again, thank you for offering. 339 00:24:40,740 --> 00:24:41,741 Yes. 340 00:25:05,765 --> 00:25:07,723 Urgent message for Your Grace. 341 00:25:17,167 --> 00:25:19,212 Tell the stables to prepare my swiftest traveling coach. 342 00:25:19,213 --> 00:25:21,257 And send someone to Sifton for Mr. Johns. 343 00:25:21,258 --> 00:25:22,084 Yes, Your Grace. 344 00:25:22,085 --> 00:25:22,911 Are you leaving, Adam? 345 00:25:22,912 --> 00:25:24,478 Almost on the instant. 346 00:25:24,479 --> 00:25:26,175 Tell Mrs. Smithson to prepare Mr. Windover's usual room. 347 00:25:26,176 --> 00:25:27,525 Is something the matter with Harry? 348 00:25:27,526 --> 00:25:28,656 He's taken exceedingly ill 349 00:25:28,657 --> 00:25:30,266 at an inn between here and Hawick. 350 00:25:30,267 --> 00:25:31,354 What are you intending to do? 351 00:25:31,355 --> 00:25:33,269 Go retrieve him, of course. 352 00:25:33,270 --> 00:25:36,969 If the stables will ever send my carriage, that is. 353 00:25:36,970 --> 00:25:38,536 It looks like it might snow. 354 00:25:38,537 --> 00:25:40,625 It's precisely why I wish to make an immediate start. 355 00:25:40,626 --> 00:25:42,235 But is it safe? 356 00:25:42,236 --> 00:25:43,976 If the weather worsens, you might become stuck on the road. 357 00:25:43,977 --> 00:25:45,630 I can reach the inn before then. 358 00:25:45,631 --> 00:25:47,632 How will I know you're safe? 359 00:25:47,633 --> 00:25:48,937 If I do not return tonight, 360 00:25:48,938 --> 00:25:50,504 you can assume that I am waiting out the weather 361 00:25:50,505 --> 00:25:52,462 at whatever flea-infested hostelry 362 00:25:52,463 --> 00:25:53,812 Harry has decided to take ill in. 363 00:25:53,813 --> 00:25:55,901 I will assume no such thing. 364 00:25:55,902 --> 00:25:58,033 Simply not returning will tell me nothing. 365 00:25:58,034 --> 00:25:59,948 You could just as easily be half frozen 366 00:25:59,949 --> 00:26:01,036 on the side of some road 367 00:26:01,037 --> 00:26:03,473 or devoured by wolves or ill yourself. 368 00:26:03,474 --> 00:26:04,866 I've driven these roads for years. 369 00:26:04,867 --> 00:26:06,390 I've never once broken down. 370 00:26:07,653 --> 00:26:10,655 You must promise me you will be careful. 371 00:26:10,656 --> 00:26:12,309 If you don't, I will worry. 372 00:26:16,226 --> 00:26:17,750 Why would you worry about me? 373 00:26:19,926 --> 00:26:20,927 Why wouldn't I? 374 00:26:24,408 --> 00:26:26,280 No one worries about me, Persephone. 375 00:26:28,587 --> 00:26:29,849 Someone does now. 376 00:26:33,113 --> 00:26:34,114 Don't. 377 00:26:34,941 --> 00:26:36,594 I'm afraid I can't help it. 378 00:26:36,595 --> 00:26:37,596 Like crying? 379 00:26:42,905 --> 00:26:45,690 Worrying will probably give you a headache as well. 380 00:26:45,691 --> 00:26:46,778 Then spare me the headache 381 00:26:46,779 --> 00:26:48,781 and promise me you will be cautious. 382 00:27:00,401 --> 00:27:03,056 I will be cautious. I promise. 383 00:27:58,372 --> 00:28:00,417 Where is the owner of this establishment? 384 00:28:10,297 --> 00:28:11,298 I'm Smith. 385 00:28:13,300 --> 00:28:14,996 What can I do for you, guv'nuh? 386 00:28:14,997 --> 00:28:17,782 There is a gentleman staying at this inn, Mr. Windover. 387 00:28:17,783 --> 00:28:19,348 Where is he? 388 00:28:19,349 --> 00:28:20,350 Huh. 389 00:28:24,790 --> 00:28:27,575 How much is knowin' worth to you? 390 00:28:28,489 --> 00:28:30,098 Is that your way of begging me pardon? 391 00:28:30,099 --> 00:28:31,971 I beg no one's pardon. Where is he? 392 00:28:33,407 --> 00:28:35,888 Settle the cove's bill, then I'll tell you. 393 00:28:37,977 --> 00:28:39,629 His bill will be settled 394 00:28:39,630 --> 00:28:41,937 in the usual manner, upon departure. 395 00:28:42,895 --> 00:28:44,939 Afraid I'll be adding to the bill, then. 396 00:28:44,940 --> 00:28:46,333 Inconvenience, you see. 397 00:28:47,769 --> 00:28:48,682 But, iffen you're in a mind 398 00:28:48,683 --> 00:28:49,944 to toss a few extra pounds in, 399 00:28:49,945 --> 00:28:52,512 you might save yourself some blunt in the end. 400 00:28:53,340 --> 00:28:54,993 A few extra pounds? 401 00:28:54,994 --> 00:28:57,691 What do you feel you are currently owed? 402 00:28:57,692 --> 00:28:58,693 Can't say really. 403 00:28:59,563 --> 00:29:01,826 Goes higher all the time, doesn't it? 404 00:29:01,827 --> 00:29:04,743 Reckon a few shillings been added since we've been talking. 405 00:29:09,356 --> 00:29:12,184 Where is the gentleman who's staying here? 406 00:29:12,185 --> 00:29:14,491 I'll call your account due, Hooper. 407 00:29:15,449 --> 00:29:16,711 I ain't got a shilling. 408 00:29:19,714 --> 00:29:20,975 A half-crown. 409 00:29:20,976 --> 00:29:23,804 Where is the gentleman who's staying here? 410 00:29:23,805 --> 00:29:26,024 First door on your right, guv'nuh. 411 00:29:26,025 --> 00:29:27,982 Blast it, Hooper. 412 00:29:54,575 --> 00:29:58,360 If you're dead, don't expect me to eulogize you. 413 00:29:59,754 --> 00:30:02,582 Even to tell me to shut up one last time? 414 00:30:04,803 --> 00:30:06,979 What instructions did the physician leave? 415 00:30:08,328 --> 00:30:10,330 Haven't seen one. 416 00:30:11,940 --> 00:30:13,158 Was one not sent for? 417 00:30:13,159 --> 00:30:14,855 I made repeated requests, Your Grace. 418 00:30:14,856 --> 00:30:17,902 But I was prevented at every turn by- 419 00:30:19,382 --> 00:30:21,601 Why did you not allow a physician to be summoned? 420 00:30:21,602 --> 00:30:23,777 This gentleman is clearly ill. 421 00:30:23,778 --> 00:30:25,432 I ain't running a charity, guv. 422 00:30:26,433 --> 00:30:27,825 He'd nothing to pay a doctor with. 423 00:30:27,826 --> 00:30:31,524 And his manservant, there, is poorer than he is. 424 00:30:31,525 --> 00:30:33,266 So you left him to grow more ill, 425 00:30:34,180 --> 00:30:36,224 perhaps to the point of endangering his life? 426 00:30:36,225 --> 00:30:38,532 Poor people die all the time, don't they? 427 00:30:40,447 --> 00:30:42,535 How many have died in this inn 428 00:30:42,536 --> 00:30:44,886 waiting for help that was never going to come? 429 00:30:46,018 --> 00:30:48,628 The sick and dying don't fight back. 430 00:30:48,629 --> 00:30:49,803 Makes it easier to settle their bill. 431 00:30:49,804 --> 00:30:52,154 By picking their pockets, no doubt. 432 00:30:52,981 --> 00:30:53,982 Adam. 433 00:30:57,246 --> 00:30:58,726 Can we go back to the castle? 434 00:30:59,814 --> 00:31:01,075 From the looks of you, 435 00:31:01,076 --> 00:31:02,555 we'd do better to go directly to a cemetery. 436 00:31:03,426 --> 00:31:05,384 Likely a good idea. 437 00:31:05,385 --> 00:31:06,994 Let's get Mr. Windover to the carriage. 438 00:31:06,995 --> 00:31:07,996 Of course. 439 00:31:13,088 --> 00:31:15,698 How much do you imagine you are owed by Mr. Windover? 440 00:31:15,699 --> 00:31:18,527 Considering everything, I'd settle up for five pounds. 441 00:31:18,528 --> 00:31:20,225 Five pounds? 442 00:31:20,226 --> 00:31:22,357 Nothing you have provided or could provide 443 00:31:22,358 --> 00:31:23,402 is worth a tenth of that. 444 00:31:23,403 --> 00:31:25,621 I reckon you can afford it. 445 00:31:25,622 --> 00:31:27,362 And do you demand such exorbitant sums 446 00:31:27,363 --> 00:31:28,929 from people who can't afford it? 447 00:31:28,930 --> 00:31:32,977 Someone will always walk away poorer, guv. 448 00:31:32,978 --> 00:31:35,110 I'm just making certain it ain't never me. 449 00:31:36,895 --> 00:31:37,896 Your five pounds. 450 00:31:40,637 --> 00:31:43,379 Here's hoping we can do business again in the future. 451 00:31:45,468 --> 00:31:46,469 We will. 452 00:32:03,182 --> 00:32:04,531 You've taken Evander. 453 00:32:07,055 --> 00:32:09,057 Please do not take my husband as well. 454 00:32:27,597 --> 00:32:28,947 Take him to his chambers. 455 00:32:32,167 --> 00:32:33,341 Is Mr. Johns here? 456 00:32:33,342 --> 00:32:34,343 Yes, Your Grace. 457 00:32:47,008 --> 00:32:48,356 I told you I'd be careful. 458 00:32:48,357 --> 00:32:50,185 I suppose I should've believed you. 459 00:32:53,188 --> 00:32:54,973 Yes, you should've. 460 00:32:57,236 --> 00:32:58,237 You look cold. 461 00:32:59,368 --> 00:33:00,369 I'm freezing. 462 00:33:01,588 --> 00:33:04,242 You should change into something warm and dry. 463 00:33:04,243 --> 00:33:05,635 Mr. Johns will see to Harry. 464 00:33:08,421 --> 00:33:10,379 Are you to be my voice of reason, then? 465 00:33:14,166 --> 00:33:15,558 Your hand is cold. 466 00:33:17,908 --> 00:33:21,521 I'm, [clears throat] my apologies. 467 00:33:22,870 --> 00:33:24,958 If you'll excuse me, I've been told 468 00:33:24,959 --> 00:33:27,309 I ought to change out of this cold, wet clothes. 469 00:33:29,442 --> 00:33:31,052 I'm glad you've returned, Adam. 470 00:33:53,248 --> 00:33:57,121 Does Mr. Johns feel that Mr. Windover will recover? 471 00:33:57,122 --> 00:34:00,473 He does, now that Mr. Windover is here. 472 00:34:01,909 --> 00:34:04,258 He had begun making a turn for the worst at that inn. 473 00:34:04,259 --> 00:34:07,174 I, I shudder to think of the outcome 474 00:34:07,175 --> 00:34:08,785 if His Grace hadn't rescued him. 475 00:34:09,873 --> 00:34:12,962 While His Grace may have carried out the rescue, 476 00:34:12,963 --> 00:34:15,488 your letter is the reason we knew it was necessary. 477 00:34:16,358 --> 00:34:18,794 We are all indebted to you for that. 478 00:34:18,795 --> 00:34:22,756 Mr. Windover is a good man. 479 00:34:24,018 --> 00:34:26,325 Yes, he is. 480 00:34:31,982 --> 00:34:32,983 Adam. 481 00:34:35,160 --> 00:34:37,858 Mr. Johns believes Harry will recover. 482 00:34:40,034 --> 00:34:42,080 I suspect Harry is too stubborn not to. 483 00:34:46,606 --> 00:34:48,215 What is he in need of? 484 00:34:48,216 --> 00:34:50,958 The apothecary is providing powders and a tisane. 485 00:34:52,133 --> 00:34:55,918 Aside from that, he says Mr. Windover needs rest. 486 00:34:55,919 --> 00:34:59,097 Then we will allow you to see to his comfort. 487 00:35:02,970 --> 00:35:06,408 I haven't had a chance to check on Harry myself. 488 00:35:10,151 --> 00:35:11,413 Bringing Harry here 489 00:35:12,806 --> 00:35:14,634 was the best thing you could've done. 490 00:35:16,984 --> 00:35:20,379 Allowing him to sleep will be the next best thing. 491 00:35:25,601 --> 00:35:26,994 I suppose I should listen 492 00:35:27,864 --> 00:35:30,215 when offered such sage advice. 493 00:35:34,915 --> 00:35:35,916 I agree. 494 00:35:45,926 --> 00:35:48,058 You've been out in the cold all day, Adam. 495 00:35:50,322 --> 00:35:52,671 You should get some rest as well, 496 00:35:52,672 --> 00:35:55,326 or you might very well end up as ill as Harry. 497 00:36:14,259 --> 00:36:17,217 I will have the kitchen send you up a tray. 498 00:36:52,732 --> 00:36:53,733 Adam? 499 00:37:05,092 --> 00:37:07,921 Oh, Adam, you've married a coward. 500 00:37:47,221 --> 00:37:49,615 At least she doesn't snore. 501 00:38:01,540 --> 00:38:02,541 Persephone! 502 00:38:06,545 --> 00:38:07,501 Persephone! 503 00:38:08,373 --> 00:38:09,330 Persephone! 504 00:38:23,170 --> 00:38:24,737 Persephone- - Adam. 505 00:38:33,876 --> 00:38:34,877 Uh, what? 506 00:38:41,101 --> 00:38:42,145 Ridiculous. 507 00:38:48,500 --> 00:38:51,023 I'm behaving like a ridiculous lack-wit, 508 00:38:51,024 --> 00:38:52,330 panicking over a dream. 509 00:38:53,940 --> 00:38:55,376 - Adam? - What? 510 00:39:00,642 --> 00:39:02,818 Harry seems a little better this morning. 511 00:39:07,736 --> 00:39:09,172 I am glad he is improving. 512 00:39:11,174 --> 00:39:12,175 So am I. 513 00:39:15,701 --> 00:39:17,485 Are you planning on riding this morning? 514 00:39:19,269 --> 00:39:20,313 I am. 515 00:39:20,314 --> 00:39:21,270 I would rather you didn't. 516 00:39:21,271 --> 00:39:22,141 But I'm- 517 00:39:22,142 --> 00:39:24,405 I would rather you didn't. 518 00:39:26,842 --> 00:39:29,888 I won't if you really don't want me to. 519 00:39:29,889 --> 00:39:33,065 Good, I think it would be best if you did not. 520 00:39:34,720 --> 00:39:37,723 What in the blazes is wrong with me? 521 00:40:19,982 --> 00:40:20,983 Oh! 522 00:40:23,812 --> 00:40:27,859 I get that a lot. 523 00:40:27,860 --> 00:40:30,950 Ah, w-we've been worried about you. 524 00:40:32,691 --> 00:40:36,302 It's all been a ploy to get attention. 525 00:40:40,481 --> 00:40:41,612 Why were you so displeased 526 00:40:41,613 --> 00:40:43,092 when you were looking in the mirror? 527 00:40:44,311 --> 00:40:45,399 Oh, it was nothing. 528 00:40:47,836 --> 00:40:49,751 That wasn't nothing. 529 00:40:55,235 --> 00:40:56,236 Do you think 530 00:40:58,456 --> 00:40:59,631 I'm ridiculous? 531 00:41:00,762 --> 00:41:03,025 Ah, lard buckets. 532 00:41:04,853 --> 00:41:07,203 Adam's been talking again, hasn't he? 533 00:41:09,162 --> 00:41:11,991 He looked me over, studying me very closely. 534 00:41:12,992 --> 00:41:14,863 Then he said "Ridiculous." 535 00:41:15,734 --> 00:41:19,041 He once described St. James's Palace as ridiculous. 536 00:41:20,434 --> 00:41:21,783 It's his favorite word. 537 00:41:24,525 --> 00:41:27,788 He is so confusing. 538 00:41:27,789 --> 00:41:31,227 All part of his charm, Persephone. 539 00:41:37,930 --> 00:41:40,933 How did he come to have such extensive scars? 540 00:41:48,418 --> 00:41:49,768 Adam's born with a stub 541 00:41:51,030 --> 00:41:52,814 where his right ear was meant to be. 542 00:41:54,773 --> 00:41:56,338 A succession of surgeons 543 00:41:56,339 --> 00:41:59,124 came to the castle over the first few years of his life 544 00:41:59,125 --> 00:42:00,430 attempting to find it. 545 00:42:01,823 --> 00:42:02,955 The scars, then, 546 00:42:04,173 --> 00:42:06,392 weren't the result of an accident? 547 00:42:06,393 --> 00:42:08,177 They were attempting to "fix" him. 548 00:42:09,701 --> 00:42:13,400 But, in the end, he still has no ear, 549 00:42:15,010 --> 00:42:18,144 his hearing is still a little muffled on that side, 550 00:42:19,058 --> 00:42:20,363 and he's been left scarred 551 00:42:22,583 --> 00:42:25,019 in more ways than one. 552 00:42:26,761 --> 00:42:27,761 You need to rest. 553 00:42:27,762 --> 00:42:28,675 I'm fine. 554 00:42:28,676 --> 00:42:31,200 And I won't keep you from it. 555 00:42:32,201 --> 00:42:33,637 If there is anything at all that he needs, 556 00:42:33,638 --> 00:42:35,290 do not hesitate to ask. 557 00:42:35,291 --> 00:42:36,510 Thank you, Your Grace.