1 00:00:12,940 --> 00:00:14,330 Have you seen my boy? 2 00:00:20,300 --> 00:00:22,329 Not much further! Hurry up! 3 00:00:23,579 --> 00:00:24,930 Let me help you! 4 00:00:25,860 --> 00:00:27,050 Let's go! 5 00:00:41,220 --> 00:00:44,999 The dead bodies in the south transept, the injured in the north! 6 00:00:45,900 --> 00:00:47,209 Dead in the south transept. 7 00:00:47,300 --> 00:00:50,569 The worse the injury, the closer to the high alter! 8 00:00:50,660 --> 00:00:51,690 I'm coming, I'm coming. 9 00:01:01,379 --> 00:01:02,809 What's your name? 10 00:01:08,740 --> 00:01:10,930 Clear the way for Lord Roland. 11 00:01:19,180 --> 00:01:20,400 Thank you for saving him. 12 00:01:22,100 --> 00:01:23,490 You're a brave man. 13 00:01:23,939 --> 00:01:25,130 It was an honour, My Lady. 14 00:01:29,499 --> 00:01:31,930 -May I examine him? -Certainly not. 15 00:01:33,219 --> 00:01:34,809 It's either me or Brother Joseph. 16 00:01:43,180 --> 00:01:45,450 His skull is open to the brain. 17 00:01:45,540 --> 00:01:47,090 Help me turn him over onto his side. 18 00:02:06,659 --> 00:02:08,130 I don't see him anywhere. 19 00:02:08,220 --> 00:02:11,089 What colours was he wearing? Do you remember? 20 00:02:13,459 --> 00:02:14,850 It's my da. 21 00:02:16,899 --> 00:02:18,169 It's my da. 22 00:02:23,299 --> 00:02:24,329 Da? 23 00:02:27,100 --> 00:02:28,239 Dad! 24 00:03:15,220 --> 00:03:16,810 You should have put dung into the Earl's wound 25 00:03:16,899 --> 00:03:18,850 before closing it, cousin. 26 00:03:20,100 --> 00:03:22,049 It draws out the disease. 27 00:03:23,540 --> 00:03:26,410 Even Oxford doesn't sanction that any more. 28 00:03:26,500 --> 00:03:28,649 You'd know that if you had studied medicine. 29 00:03:28,820 --> 00:03:30,810 Well, I studied theology, 30 00:03:31,260 --> 00:03:34,089 a higher calling than your diabolic medicine. 31 00:03:35,940 --> 00:03:39,609 What's needed, cousin, is less theology and more of the healing arts. 32 00:03:39,859 --> 00:03:41,049 Do you need more evidence of God's wrath? 33 00:03:41,139 --> 00:03:42,929 The bridge collapsed because he is displeased. 34 00:03:43,019 --> 00:03:45,010 The bridge collapsed because it's old and inadequate. 35 00:03:45,100 --> 00:03:46,810 Yes, by God's will. 36 00:03:47,299 --> 00:03:49,450 The punishment is upon Kingsbridge for becoming a haven 37 00:03:49,540 --> 00:03:50,929 for witches, whores, and filth. 38 00:03:54,019 --> 00:03:56,320 Well, you would know, cousin. 39 00:04:46,459 --> 00:04:47,649 There, Father. 40 00:04:48,659 --> 00:04:52,570 Yesterday the French all but sank an English trader by ramming her. 41 00:04:52,659 --> 00:04:56,690 Our sailors escaped death only by grace of the captain's skills. 42 00:04:58,219 --> 00:05:01,130 Sire, this is an act of war. 43 00:05:01,260 --> 00:05:02,769 Is war declared? 44 00:05:03,339 --> 00:05:04,690 No. 45 00:05:04,779 --> 00:05:06,849 No, no, it is not. 46 00:05:09,940 --> 00:05:13,849 Grandmother says that we must invade Calais and march on Paris. 47 00:05:13,940 --> 00:05:15,250 I think I rather agree. 48 00:05:19,620 --> 00:05:21,329 Do you even know where Calais is? 49 00:05:23,060 --> 00:05:24,039 Of course I do. 50 00:05:28,820 --> 00:05:30,250 There's Calais. 51 00:05:33,420 --> 00:05:35,050 And there's Paris. 52 00:05:40,820 --> 00:05:42,810 Sire, that is an omen! 53 00:06:00,300 --> 00:06:02,409 I have been given a sign! 54 00:06:03,860 --> 00:06:06,729 As son of Isabella of France, 55 00:06:07,860 --> 00:06:12,690 grandson of Phillip IV of France, heir of the House of Capet, 56 00:06:13,940 --> 00:06:19,529 I am the lawful, God-given King of France! 57 00:06:21,740 --> 00:06:24,490 The blockade of England shall be ended. 58 00:06:25,940 --> 00:06:30,880 And let no man stand between me and my rightful throne! 59 00:06:33,339 --> 00:06:38,729 Once again, the English flag will fly on both sides 60 00:06:39,099 --> 00:06:40,729 of the British Sea! 61 00:06:40,820 --> 00:06:42,130 God save the King! 62 00:06:42,219 --> 00:06:43,930 God save the King! 63 00:06:44,019 --> 00:06:45,690 God save the King! 64 00:06:45,779 --> 00:06:47,529 God save the King! 65 00:06:47,620 --> 00:06:49,409 God save the King! 66 00:06:49,500 --> 00:06:51,130 God save the King! 67 00:07:14,500 --> 00:07:16,010 Still no change? 68 00:07:16,899 --> 00:07:19,250 Neither for the worse, nor better. 69 00:07:19,899 --> 00:07:22,409 I have no way of telling how it bodes. 70 00:07:22,740 --> 00:07:25,120 It means God has not made up his mind yet. 71 00:07:28,940 --> 00:07:31,690 I'm so sorry about what they did to Mattie. 72 00:07:32,740 --> 00:07:34,010 Thank you. 73 00:07:35,620 --> 00:07:38,000 I so admired you at her trial. 74 00:07:38,099 --> 00:07:41,089 You had the courage to speak out and I did not. 75 00:07:42,339 --> 00:07:44,610 We need strong women like you in the Church. 76 00:07:46,579 --> 00:07:48,170 Me in the Church? 77 00:07:50,860 --> 00:07:53,690 Women today are either nun, wife, or whore. 78 00:07:53,779 --> 00:07:55,930 The nun is by far the freest. 79 00:08:06,979 --> 00:08:08,329 How are you? 80 00:08:08,779 --> 00:08:09,889 Tired. 81 00:08:12,500 --> 00:08:14,570 I just wish Mattie was here. 82 00:08:16,060 --> 00:08:18,889 I can't believe in a church that would kill Mattie. 83 00:08:18,979 --> 00:08:21,969 There was nothing holy about that, it was evil. 84 00:08:22,300 --> 00:08:23,519 I agree. 85 00:08:23,899 --> 00:08:26,649 The one person that could have helped us. 86 00:08:27,899 --> 00:08:30,200 I've only learned a fraction of everything she knew. 87 00:08:30,579 --> 00:08:34,119 No, no, no. Caris, that's not true. You're working miracles here. 88 00:08:34,259 --> 00:08:35,450 Am I? 89 00:08:36,300 --> 00:08:37,609 It's chaos. 90 00:08:38,459 --> 00:08:40,650 We can't just leave people strewn across the cathedral floor. 91 00:08:40,820 --> 00:08:43,729 We need a place to put the sick and the injured. 92 00:08:43,820 --> 00:08:47,209 Well, when this is over we'll build one. 93 00:08:48,259 --> 00:08:50,530 I wouldn't even know where to start. 94 00:08:51,379 --> 00:08:53,530 I said "we." 95 00:08:56,739 --> 00:08:59,609 And is that because of your faith in my work, 96 00:09:01,060 --> 00:09:02,969 or how you feel about me? 97 00:09:05,499 --> 00:09:06,530 Both. 98 00:09:12,020 --> 00:09:13,290 Thank you. 99 00:09:13,660 --> 00:09:16,369 You've given me something to think about. 100 00:09:20,420 --> 00:09:22,800 You mean the building, or me? 101 00:09:23,940 --> 00:09:25,050 Both. 102 00:09:54,020 --> 00:09:55,770 I thought you were an angel. 103 00:09:58,499 --> 00:09:59,930 Scarcely that. 104 00:10:02,219 --> 00:10:03,969 You look so lovely. 105 00:10:06,259 --> 00:10:10,969 I was just dreaming about the time I first set eyes on you. 106 00:10:11,540 --> 00:10:14,770 The most beautiful woman in Kingsbridge. 107 00:10:15,619 --> 00:10:17,650 And you were the handsomest man. 108 00:10:19,940 --> 00:10:21,050 Were? 109 00:10:22,099 --> 00:10:23,129 Are! 110 00:10:24,700 --> 00:10:26,410 And ever shall be. 111 00:10:27,180 --> 00:10:29,050 How long before we wed? 112 00:10:32,459 --> 00:10:33,489 You're awake. 113 00:10:34,499 --> 00:10:35,930 You're awake! 114 00:10:39,300 --> 00:10:42,329 Praise God! I've been praying for you daily. 115 00:10:44,099 --> 00:10:45,209 Margery, 116 00:10:46,979 --> 00:10:49,280 I've just had the strangest dream. 117 00:10:51,900 --> 00:10:52,959 A stone bridge? 118 00:10:53,060 --> 00:10:55,209 -Yes. -No, no, no, no, no, no. 119 00:10:55,300 --> 00:10:57,329 We have debated this before. 120 00:10:57,579 --> 00:11:00,209 Yes, but Brother, with no bridge 121 00:11:00,300 --> 00:11:04,690 there would be no tolls, no pilgrims, no merchants, 122 00:11:04,780 --> 00:11:06,410 and consequently no money. 123 00:11:06,499 --> 00:11:08,129 You'll be bankrupt within the year. 124 00:11:08,259 --> 00:11:10,890 Edmund, Edmund, where is your faith? 125 00:11:10,979 --> 00:11:12,489 God will provide. 126 00:11:12,579 --> 00:11:16,089 He took down the bridge, so obviously we don't need one. 127 00:11:16,859 --> 00:11:19,609 I trust in him and so should you. 128 00:11:19,700 --> 00:11:21,570 Come, Brother Theodoric. 129 00:11:25,060 --> 00:11:27,849 What a fool. Blind in more ways than one. 130 00:11:27,940 --> 00:11:29,570 God help us if he's elected Prior. 131 00:11:29,700 --> 00:11:30,890 Well, who else is running against him? 132 00:11:30,979 --> 00:11:35,450 Well, no one, and that's the problem. We really need to find an alternative. 133 00:11:36,420 --> 00:11:38,979 But I can't really take those, so if you... 134 00:11:43,180 --> 00:11:44,400 Brother Thomas... 135 00:11:54,780 --> 00:11:57,410 You must know that you're the best man... 136 00:11:57,700 --> 00:11:59,930 The only man suitable for the position of Prior. 137 00:12:01,339 --> 00:12:03,329 Thank you, Brother Matthias. You flatter me. 138 00:12:03,940 --> 00:12:05,890 Well, don't you want to be Prior? 139 00:12:09,459 --> 00:12:11,920 I came here to find peace. 140 00:12:14,499 --> 00:12:19,440 I fear that if I stand, and perhaps worse, if I won, 141 00:12:20,459 --> 00:12:22,969 that that peace might elude me. 142 00:12:24,579 --> 00:12:29,009 Well, never forget for some it is a calling. 143 00:12:48,099 --> 00:12:49,609 You said I'd be Prior. 144 00:12:49,700 --> 00:12:52,489 Brother Carlus is running and all the older monks will vote for him. 145 00:12:52,579 --> 00:12:55,969 You can't worry about Carlus. He's easily taken care of. 146 00:12:56,060 --> 00:12:57,119 Who's running against him? 147 00:12:57,219 --> 00:13:00,089 Brother Thomas announced his candidacy last night. 148 00:13:00,180 --> 00:13:01,290 Brother Thomas? 149 00:13:01,379 --> 00:13:05,690 He's popular with the younger monks, which leaves me without support. 150 00:13:05,940 --> 00:13:09,640 He arrived here as a knight with an arrow through his arm. 151 00:13:10,579 --> 00:13:13,170 The man has a history. Unearth it. 152 00:13:36,459 --> 00:13:40,160 No less than Queen Isabella sponsored Sir Thomas Langley. 153 00:13:40,900 --> 00:13:42,009 So? 154 00:13:44,140 --> 00:13:47,920 He was stationed at Berkeley Castle where the King was murdered, 155 00:13:48,300 --> 00:13:52,079 and arrived here shortly afterward injured and seeking refuge. 156 00:13:53,420 --> 00:13:56,329 You think he was involved in the King's death. 157 00:13:57,700 --> 00:14:01,650 Inquire of him. Measure his answers. 158 00:14:06,739 --> 00:14:08,009 Be careful what you say. 159 00:14:08,379 --> 00:14:10,680 My dear Brother Thomas, I'm merely asking... 160 00:14:10,780 --> 00:14:13,290 No, you're not. You're insinuating that I am somehow involved. 161 00:14:13,379 --> 00:14:15,089 No, no, not at all! 162 00:14:15,180 --> 00:14:17,209 Not at all, I'm just pointing out 163 00:14:17,300 --> 00:14:19,170 that since you were stationed at Berkeley Castle, 164 00:14:19,259 --> 00:14:21,290 where the King was murdered, 165 00:14:21,700 --> 00:14:26,009 it might appear by innuendo that you were somehow embroiled. 166 00:14:26,579 --> 00:14:27,969 Of course I wasn't. 167 00:14:28,060 --> 00:14:30,089 Of course you weren't. 168 00:14:30,180 --> 00:14:36,170 But you understand, naturally, a knight who mysteriously arrives here injured, 169 00:14:37,219 --> 00:14:38,930 seeking refuge, 170 00:14:39,900 --> 00:14:42,359 and sponsored by the Queen no less? 171 00:14:43,459 --> 00:14:46,329 Some of our fellow monks will want to ask you questions. 172 00:14:46,420 --> 00:14:47,479 Why? 173 00:14:48,579 --> 00:14:49,640 Why now? 174 00:14:52,379 --> 00:14:55,530 Well, because you are standing for Prior now. 175 00:14:57,859 --> 00:15:02,489 And once they know of your past, there's sure to be a simple inquiry. 176 00:15:16,900 --> 00:15:18,009 What? 177 00:15:23,140 --> 00:15:27,249 I think it's time for your instruction. We'll find some more privacy. 178 00:15:29,300 --> 00:15:30,489 This way. 179 00:15:34,499 --> 00:15:36,879 No one will disturb us in here. 180 00:15:56,540 --> 00:15:57,729 Do you think your father suspects? 181 00:15:57,820 --> 00:16:00,170 What, that I'm fucking his fiancée? 182 00:16:00,259 --> 00:16:01,890 I won't tell if you don't. 183 00:16:12,020 --> 00:16:14,249 And until the lords successor can be appointed, 184 00:16:14,339 --> 00:16:16,249 your inheritance cannot be approved. 185 00:16:16,499 --> 00:16:19,329 My da's dead and I'm his only child. 186 00:16:19,619 --> 00:16:20,650 What's to approve? 187 00:16:20,940 --> 00:16:22,650 How will you pay workers? 188 00:16:22,739 --> 00:16:24,810 Thirty acres is more than one man can manage. 189 00:16:24,940 --> 00:16:28,719 It's not 30 acres! It's only 20 he has to work. 190 00:16:28,820 --> 00:16:30,170 One third of the land is always kept fallow. 191 00:16:30,259 --> 00:16:32,530 It is not your business, woman. 192 00:16:32,619 --> 00:16:36,050 An inheritance from father to son? That's everyone's business! 193 00:16:36,180 --> 00:16:38,450 She's right, Nate. What do you say to that? 194 00:16:38,820 --> 00:16:42,089 The new lord will have the final decision once he's appointed. 195 00:16:42,180 --> 00:16:43,650 But that could take months. 196 00:16:43,940 --> 00:16:45,770 I'll miss ploughing and sowing by then. 197 00:16:46,140 --> 00:16:49,209 If you can prove that you can farm the land before the new lord takes office, 198 00:16:49,780 --> 00:16:51,690 that should work in your favour. 199 00:16:52,020 --> 00:16:53,079 Next! 200 00:16:58,619 --> 00:17:00,290 Who the hell is she? 201 00:17:01,979 --> 00:17:03,769 I met her at the Fair. 202 00:17:05,739 --> 00:17:06,769 Gwenda? 203 00:17:08,259 --> 00:17:09,400 Thanks. 204 00:17:10,660 --> 00:17:12,890 That's all right. You deserve it. 205 00:17:14,259 --> 00:17:17,090 Get someone to help you plough and you'll finish it in no time. 206 00:17:17,219 --> 00:17:19,569 Everything I had was lost in the bridge collapse. 207 00:17:19,660 --> 00:17:21,130 I'll farm it myself. 208 00:17:21,539 --> 00:17:22,809 I'll help. 209 00:17:23,779 --> 00:17:25,930 No, you've done more than enough. I'm grateful. 210 00:17:26,779 --> 00:17:27,809 Wulfric! 211 00:17:59,900 --> 00:18:00,930 Morning. 212 00:18:02,019 --> 00:18:04,130 You're wasting your time, Gwenda. 213 00:18:04,499 --> 00:18:07,249 You're wasting yours. Where's your oxen? 214 00:18:09,660 --> 00:18:11,209 I don't have any. 215 00:18:13,620 --> 00:18:15,410 Then you'll have to do. 216 00:18:17,539 --> 00:18:21,239 I can't pay you, Gwenda. I've got no money. 217 00:18:21,340 --> 00:18:25,009 You'll find another way to pay me. Come on, you pull, I'll push. 218 00:18:28,140 --> 00:18:29,330 Come on! 219 00:19:16,660 --> 00:19:18,769 Where's your home? 220 00:19:18,860 --> 00:19:20,330 Don't have one. 221 00:19:22,180 --> 00:19:23,370 Why not? 222 00:19:24,620 --> 00:19:28,450 My father was a mercenary in the Queen's army so we moved around. 223 00:19:30,940 --> 00:19:32,809 I would like to have a home someday. 224 00:19:34,340 --> 00:19:36,489 And all that goes with it. 225 00:19:39,499 --> 00:19:41,249 Who was that girl I saw you with? 226 00:19:41,580 --> 00:19:42,850 Annet. 227 00:19:44,340 --> 00:19:45,729 We're to marry come autumn. 228 00:19:47,580 --> 00:19:49,249 Well, why isn't she here to help? 229 00:19:51,180 --> 00:19:52,890 Annet in the fields? 230 00:19:54,380 --> 00:19:55,769 Doesn't she love you? 231 00:19:56,219 --> 00:19:57,650 Yeah, of course she does. 232 00:20:00,459 --> 00:20:01,729 Do you love her? 233 00:20:03,180 --> 00:20:05,529 Well, I've known her since forever, now. 234 00:20:05,620 --> 00:20:07,969 Her father and mine, they were partners. 235 00:20:08,059 --> 00:20:10,650 So now it's my duty to husband her. 236 00:20:13,019 --> 00:20:15,009 Well, anyway, that's not what I asked. 237 00:20:18,459 --> 00:20:19,850 Of course I love her. 238 00:20:22,019 --> 00:20:23,160 Good. 239 00:20:24,340 --> 00:20:26,170 I'm glad for you, Wulfric. 240 00:20:36,979 --> 00:20:40,759 Kingsbridge needs an inn dedicated exclusively to nursing the sick. 241 00:20:40,860 --> 00:20:42,080 A hospice. 242 00:20:42,180 --> 00:20:43,529 I've never heard of such a thing. 243 00:20:43,779 --> 00:20:47,249 With the bridge collapse, it made me realise how much we need one here. 244 00:20:47,340 --> 00:20:49,769 God willing we never have a catastrophe like that again. 245 00:20:49,860 --> 00:20:52,009 No, but pilgrims will always come here to be cured. 246 00:20:52,100 --> 00:20:55,289 Imagine if they could find care as well as miracles. 247 00:20:55,700 --> 00:20:57,690 And you'd build it here? 248 00:20:57,860 --> 00:20:59,289 The convent owns this land, doesn't it? 249 00:20:59,700 --> 00:21:00,969 Who would run it? 250 00:21:01,100 --> 00:21:04,049 I would. With your blessing of course, Mother. 251 00:21:04,819 --> 00:21:06,209 As one of us. 252 00:21:08,380 --> 00:21:12,209 Well, no, as a laywoman. I've decided to take over Mattie's work. 253 00:21:12,539 --> 00:21:13,930 I understand. 254 00:21:14,900 --> 00:21:17,009 Not everyone is called to God. 255 00:21:18,259 --> 00:21:22,529 A hospice for the sick, on our land, run by someone outside of our order. 256 00:21:24,259 --> 00:21:26,719 It raises a complex set of questions. 257 00:21:27,019 --> 00:21:29,130 I will have to think about it. 258 00:21:34,539 --> 00:21:37,100 I said, "What's good for the goose is good for the gander." 259 00:21:37,219 --> 00:21:39,519 He said, "It is neither a goose nor a gander. 260 00:21:39,620 --> 00:21:41,569 "It is a common duck." 261 00:21:42,580 --> 00:21:44,489 And I said, "Even though I've got a hole in the head, 262 00:21:44,580 --> 00:21:47,090 "I can still see clearer than you." 263 00:21:51,499 --> 00:21:53,850 I hope you are enjoying the meal, Sir Roland. 264 00:21:53,940 --> 00:21:55,410 Yes, thank you. It's quite adequate. 265 00:21:55,499 --> 00:21:56,850 I'm so glad. 266 00:21:57,580 --> 00:22:01,120 After the wedding tomorrow, the monks are to elect a new Prior. 267 00:22:01,259 --> 00:22:02,370 Yes. 268 00:22:04,059 --> 00:22:06,360 Well, the candidates are Carlus, 269 00:22:08,140 --> 00:22:11,569 he's blind and set in his ways, and myself. 270 00:22:13,019 --> 00:22:15,170 I would be so grateful for your support. 271 00:22:16,299 --> 00:22:18,930 I thought there was a third candidate also? 272 00:22:19,019 --> 00:22:21,009 No, no, Brother Thomas has withdrawn. 273 00:22:21,100 --> 00:22:23,400 It seems he had a change of heart. 274 00:22:24,700 --> 00:22:26,249 And why should I support you? 275 00:22:26,340 --> 00:22:29,209 Well, because, if I may be so bold, 276 00:22:31,660 --> 00:22:35,930 I wish to return Kingsbridge to its days of glory when Prior Philip ruled. 277 00:22:36,019 --> 00:22:37,610 And how would you do that? 278 00:22:37,700 --> 00:22:39,650 By suppressing temptation. 279 00:22:40,580 --> 00:22:44,360 I'll build a wall separating monks from nuns. 280 00:22:44,459 --> 00:22:46,890 Whores will be hanged. And virgins will have their heads covered. 281 00:22:46,979 --> 00:22:48,729 Not all temptation is female. 282 00:22:48,860 --> 00:22:52,009 No, but the source of it is, Mother Eve. 283 00:22:53,459 --> 00:22:55,650 All power must reside with men, 284 00:22:56,420 --> 00:22:58,799 and in Kingsbridge with holy men. 285 00:22:58,900 --> 00:23:00,120 Like you? 286 00:23:01,420 --> 00:23:02,529 Well... 287 00:23:05,340 --> 00:23:09,249 You're even more of a cunt as an adult than you were as a child. 288 00:23:09,539 --> 00:23:11,489 Carlus may be blind, but he's not a prude. 289 00:23:11,900 --> 00:23:14,330 My son, the Bishop, will ratify no one but him. 290 00:23:14,420 --> 00:23:15,450 You hear me, Richard? 291 00:23:15,580 --> 00:23:17,330 Yes, father. Whatever you say. 292 00:23:17,420 --> 00:23:18,769 Now if you will excuse me, 293 00:23:18,860 --> 00:23:21,930 it's been a long day and I must still recite my evening prayers. 294 00:23:22,299 --> 00:23:23,850 -Goodnight, brother. -Goodnight, William, Philippa. 295 00:23:24,700 --> 00:23:26,049 Sleep well, Lady Margery. 296 00:23:27,380 --> 00:23:28,969 You have much joy to look forward to. 297 00:23:29,459 --> 00:23:30,680 On our wedding night. 298 00:23:35,979 --> 00:23:37,650 The loving cup. 299 00:23:40,860 --> 00:23:42,080 To us. 300 00:23:49,860 --> 00:23:53,170 So remember, 55 paces down the aisle 301 00:23:53,259 --> 00:23:55,819 and three steps up at the altar. 302 00:23:57,539 --> 00:24:00,529 Are you certain you don't want me to guide you tomorrow? 303 00:24:00,620 --> 00:24:03,850 My blindness cannot be seen as a hindrance, Brother Saul. 304 00:24:03,940 --> 00:24:05,569 Not if I'm to be Prior. 305 00:24:05,739 --> 00:24:10,600 So 55 paces to the altar and then three steps up? 306 00:24:10,700 --> 00:24:12,529 -Three. -Three steps up. 307 00:24:12,660 --> 00:24:15,219 -That's right. We're nearly there. -Good. 308 00:24:17,259 --> 00:24:19,640 And stop. The first one is the wooden one. 309 00:24:19,739 --> 00:24:22,809 -Up. -One. Two. Three. 310 00:24:25,499 --> 00:24:27,009 Service. And... 311 00:24:28,620 --> 00:24:31,489 One. Two. Three. 312 00:24:31,779 --> 00:24:33,969 Good. Shall we count them on the way back? 313 00:24:34,059 --> 00:24:35,170 Right. 314 00:24:35,580 --> 00:24:40,130 One. Two. Three. Four. Five. 315 00:24:40,499 --> 00:24:43,930 Twenty-nine. 30. 31. 32. 33. 316 00:25:38,580 --> 00:25:39,610 Yes? 317 00:25:39,860 --> 00:25:42,890 Your Eminence, I have something urgent to tell you. 318 00:25:43,539 --> 00:25:46,330 Well, can't this wait till morning? I'm in the middle of prayer. 319 00:25:46,459 --> 00:25:48,170 I'm afraid it can't. 320 00:25:51,380 --> 00:25:54,729 I'm here to say that I will be the next Prior. 321 00:25:56,660 --> 00:25:59,289 Weren't you listening? My father doesn't approve. 322 00:25:59,380 --> 00:26:00,410 Goodnight, Brother. 323 00:26:02,900 --> 00:26:05,650 Your father doesn't make the decision. 324 00:26:08,219 --> 00:26:11,049 The monks elect. And you ratify. 325 00:26:18,059 --> 00:26:20,690 You will support me, won't you, Bishop? 326 00:26:21,860 --> 00:26:24,420 After your father's wedding tomorrow. 327 00:27:14,860 --> 00:27:16,170 Thank you. 328 00:27:18,019 --> 00:27:20,319 What did that blind idiot think he was playing at? 329 00:27:20,420 --> 00:27:23,890 He's turned our wedding into a sacrilegious carnival. 330 00:27:23,979 --> 00:27:26,090 -Calm yourself, dear. -How can I calm myself? 331 00:27:26,180 --> 00:27:28,610 I feel like my head was cracked, not the statue's. 332 00:27:36,340 --> 00:27:38,209 Yes, what is it? 333 00:27:38,739 --> 00:27:42,690 Brother Carlus took his fall as a sign from God, Father. 334 00:27:43,380 --> 00:27:45,450 He's withdrawn his candidacy for Prior. 335 00:27:45,940 --> 00:27:48,370 Which leaves us with who? Godwyn? 336 00:27:49,059 --> 00:27:52,600 I've come to believe, Father, that Godwyn may be our best choice. 337 00:27:53,140 --> 00:27:54,170 Godwyn? 338 00:27:57,940 --> 00:27:59,529 Christ on the cross. 339 00:28:07,380 --> 00:28:10,009 Those in favour of Brother Godwyn. 340 00:28:19,299 --> 00:28:23,930 I duly declare that Brother Godwyn has been elected Prior. 341 00:29:42,539 --> 00:29:45,049 So you've all had a chance to see Elfric's designs. 342 00:29:45,299 --> 00:29:46,890 This is Merthin's. 343 00:29:47,499 --> 00:29:50,890 Elfric's will cost 295 pounds. 344 00:29:50,979 --> 00:29:53,209 Merthin's comes in at 307. 345 00:29:53,340 --> 00:29:56,930 But Merthin's is twice as wide, which is what is needed. 346 00:29:57,019 --> 00:29:59,009 I thought only Guild members were allowed to speak. 347 00:29:59,100 --> 00:30:00,890 Yeah, who should listen to their wives. 348 00:30:00,979 --> 00:30:02,569 Or their ex-wives. 349 00:30:04,420 --> 00:30:05,690 Yes, I have a question. 350 00:30:05,779 --> 00:30:09,890 Both designs have piers whose foundations are set in the river. 351 00:30:09,979 --> 00:30:11,039 How will you build underwater? 352 00:30:11,459 --> 00:30:15,450 Simple. Drop rubble into the river until the pile is visible above water. 353 00:30:15,539 --> 00:30:16,729 Build your pier on that. 354 00:30:16,819 --> 00:30:20,360 And eventually the river will wash it away. I'd build a cofferdam. 355 00:30:20,499 --> 00:30:21,640 Cofferdam? 356 00:30:21,779 --> 00:30:22,999 It's an Italian invention. 357 00:30:23,100 --> 00:30:26,130 Two rings of wooden stakes, one inside the other, driven into the riverbed. 358 00:30:26,459 --> 00:30:29,090 And you pour mortar into the gap between the rings, 359 00:30:29,180 --> 00:30:30,319 making it water tight. 360 00:30:30,420 --> 00:30:32,529 Then remove the water to expose the riverbed 361 00:30:32,620 --> 00:30:34,170 and build your mortared stone foundation. 362 00:30:34,259 --> 00:30:36,559 Foreigners telling us how to build? 363 00:30:36,660 --> 00:30:38,690 Whoever he listens to, I'll build it cheaper. 364 00:30:38,779 --> 00:30:40,410 It'll be a matter of cost, surely! 365 00:30:40,499 --> 00:30:43,890 Well, I'll charge for my workers, but not for myself. 366 00:30:44,019 --> 00:30:47,049 Instead, I'll accept a deed to the Leper Island. 367 00:30:47,259 --> 00:30:50,410 Unless Elfric works for free, he can't beat that. 368 00:30:53,019 --> 00:30:54,209 Elfric? 369 00:30:54,340 --> 00:30:56,489 -Merthin has my vote. -And mine, too! 370 00:30:56,580 --> 00:30:59,090 Seems clear to me. I vote for Merthin! 371 00:31:08,620 --> 00:31:11,049 Congratulations. You deserve it. 372 00:31:11,219 --> 00:31:12,249 Thank you, Edmund. 373 00:31:12,340 --> 00:31:15,289 It's about time Elfric had some competition in this town. 374 00:31:15,380 --> 00:31:19,569 We'll have to work out a schedule and a distribution of funds, but... 375 00:31:24,019 --> 00:31:26,319 We can talk about that tomorrow. 376 00:31:26,900 --> 00:31:28,890 -Evening, daughter. -Father. 377 00:31:37,459 --> 00:31:39,840 Thank you for supporting me. 378 00:31:41,059 --> 00:31:42,650 I'm happy for you. 379 00:31:46,819 --> 00:31:48,769 And are you happy? 380 00:31:53,900 --> 00:31:56,330 What will it take to win you, Caris? 381 00:31:58,180 --> 00:32:01,330 I know that you care for me as I care for you. 382 00:32:02,779 --> 00:32:04,850 So what more is there? 383 00:32:05,979 --> 00:32:07,170 Tell me. 384 00:32:08,019 --> 00:32:09,239 Please. 385 00:32:10,979 --> 00:32:12,650 How do I win you? 386 00:32:17,459 --> 00:32:18,729 Feel my heart. 387 00:32:21,580 --> 00:32:23,930 And know you already have me. 388 00:32:28,819 --> 00:32:30,039 Merthin! 389 00:32:32,100 --> 00:32:34,170 Merthin, there you are. 390 00:32:36,940 --> 00:32:38,130 Come on! 391 00:32:38,900 --> 00:32:42,249 We're gonna go to the inn to celebrate. Come on! 392 00:32:47,380 --> 00:32:48,850 Well done, boy! 393 00:33:03,180 --> 00:33:07,529 My friends, a jewel toast firstly to Margery, 394 00:33:07,620 --> 00:33:10,450 who through her beauty can evoke a virility in a man 395 00:33:10,620 --> 00:33:11,930 with half a century behind him. 396 00:33:14,979 --> 00:33:17,809 And of course to our unborn child. 397 00:33:20,580 --> 00:33:22,809 -Unborn child. -Unborn child. 398 00:33:30,299 --> 00:33:31,930 -Not too embarrassing? -No. 399 00:33:32,019 --> 00:33:34,580 There's a messenger, My Lord, from Her Majesty the Queen. 400 00:33:34,660 --> 00:33:35,769 What does she want? 401 00:33:35,979 --> 00:33:37,809 She wants you, My Lord. 402 00:33:41,860 --> 00:33:43,809 Therefore, until further notice, 403 00:33:43,900 --> 00:33:46,729 all rates of taxation will be doubled. 404 00:33:52,059 --> 00:33:54,930 Sir Roland? This troubles you? 405 00:33:55,940 --> 00:33:57,729 No, Your Highness. 406 00:33:58,180 --> 00:34:02,569 But I sense you are dismayed by this. Please, enlighten your Queen. 407 00:34:03,819 --> 00:34:07,730 We have embarked upon an expensive rebuilding of our bridge. 408 00:34:07,819 --> 00:34:11,770 And I fear that these new taxes will be trying. 409 00:34:13,140 --> 00:34:14,410 Trying? 410 00:34:16,339 --> 00:34:19,879 You think I should care about a bridge when we have a war with France? 411 00:34:20,100 --> 00:34:22,330 I do not defend a bridge built for vanity. 412 00:34:22,419 --> 00:34:26,890 But in this case the very existence of Kingsbridge depends upon it. 413 00:34:27,060 --> 00:34:30,250 And the country's very existence depends on this war! 414 00:34:31,020 --> 00:34:35,129 Kingsbridge can wither and die for all I care. I will have my taxes! 415 00:34:35,700 --> 00:34:37,609 Absolument, mon Queen. 416 00:34:40,020 --> 00:34:44,250 Father, why does Grandmother hate Kingsbridge so much? 417 00:34:46,859 --> 00:34:48,689 We can only guess. 418 00:34:48,779 --> 00:34:50,330 Take as many men as you see fit. 419 00:34:50,419 --> 00:34:53,960 Ride to Kingsbridge, stop the bridge building immediately. 420 00:34:54,980 --> 00:34:57,569 But it's not crown land, My Lord. 421 00:34:57,660 --> 00:34:59,850 It belongs to the Priory. What's my authority? 422 00:35:00,140 --> 00:35:01,450 Authority? 423 00:35:01,540 --> 00:35:04,689 The Queen just ordered me and now I'm ordering you. 424 00:35:05,419 --> 00:35:08,210 Are you questioning my authority or hers? 425 00:35:09,140 --> 00:35:11,730 -Are you clear? -Yes. 426 00:35:11,899 --> 00:35:13,649 Well, get on with it. 427 00:35:22,100 --> 00:35:25,009 We need to build two cofferdams between the shore 428 00:35:25,100 --> 00:35:26,609 and this side of the island. 429 00:35:27,259 --> 00:35:29,969 -One here. And one here. -Will do, Merthin. 430 00:35:40,580 --> 00:35:42,210 Greetings, brother. 431 00:35:42,540 --> 00:35:44,969 What brings you back to Kingsbridge? 432 00:35:46,219 --> 00:35:48,330 -Who's in charge here? -Well, I am. 433 00:35:53,739 --> 00:35:57,009 I've got orders from the Queen. This work must stop. 434 00:35:57,140 --> 00:36:00,450 That's enough! Go home! There's no bridge to be built! 435 00:36:01,460 --> 00:36:03,330 -Go home. -By what right? 436 00:36:04,180 --> 00:36:06,129 Ralph, you know this is Priory land. This has no validity. 437 00:36:06,219 --> 00:36:09,919 Don't make me repeat myself, brother. These are the orders of our Queen. 438 00:36:10,020 --> 00:36:11,930 Well, then I'll appeal. 439 00:36:12,020 --> 00:36:14,930 The only court of appeal is Westminster, under her son's jurisdiction. 440 00:36:15,819 --> 00:36:19,850 Ralph, you know that this town can't survive without a bridge. 441 00:36:19,980 --> 00:36:24,410 That's enough! I said stop! By order of the Queen! 442 00:36:25,100 --> 00:36:26,129 Fuck the Queen. 443 00:36:27,339 --> 00:36:28,850 -What did you say? -Ralph. 444 00:36:28,980 --> 00:36:32,129 I said, "Fuck the Queen." She's French. 445 00:36:34,540 --> 00:36:36,810 -Ralph, no. Ralph, no. -Why should I obey her? 446 00:36:37,819 --> 00:36:39,040 I've got a family to feed! 447 00:36:39,339 --> 00:36:40,689 She's a war to win. 448 00:36:41,259 --> 00:36:43,969 -Your father would be ashamed. -That's enough! 449 00:36:48,020 --> 00:36:49,569 Fucking traitor. 450 00:36:58,379 --> 00:36:59,489 Ralph! 451 00:37:02,419 --> 00:37:03,480 What's wrong with you? 452 00:37:05,219 --> 00:37:08,290 You'd have your own brother be called a traitor? 453 00:37:09,100 --> 00:37:10,410 Whose side are you on? 454 00:37:13,419 --> 00:37:14,609 Mine. 455 00:37:17,739 --> 00:37:20,009 All of you, go home. 456 00:37:35,540 --> 00:37:37,649 Quite right. You shouldn't... 457 00:37:39,660 --> 00:37:41,330 The bridge has stopped. 458 00:37:51,899 --> 00:37:55,129 Now there's a man who knows how to take an order. 459 00:38:04,779 --> 00:38:07,529 Wulfric! Wulfric! 460 00:38:09,540 --> 00:38:12,450 Sir Roland has appointed the new Lord of Wigleigh. 461 00:38:12,779 --> 00:38:14,969 He'll hear your case tomorrow! 462 00:38:52,819 --> 00:38:54,089 Thank you. 463 00:39:01,540 --> 00:39:03,810 I'm your new Lord of Wigleigh. 464 00:39:04,379 --> 00:39:07,890 You come before me, I'm told, to appeal your inheritance. 465 00:39:10,899 --> 00:39:12,040 Which is denied. 466 00:39:15,980 --> 00:39:17,009 Next! 467 00:39:23,339 --> 00:39:25,569 This is my land! 468 00:39:26,700 --> 00:39:29,080 This is my family's land! 469 00:39:41,739 --> 00:39:43,410 This is my land. 470 00:39:54,339 --> 00:39:55,850 You can appeal. 471 00:39:57,259 --> 00:39:58,399 To who? 472 00:39:59,620 --> 00:40:01,689 Who's going to listen to me? 473 00:40:04,259 --> 00:40:05,569 She left me. 474 00:40:07,339 --> 00:40:08,450 Annet. 475 00:40:10,980 --> 00:40:12,649 No land, no wedding. 476 00:40:14,859 --> 00:40:16,080 She didn't love you. 477 00:40:16,180 --> 00:40:17,399 Yeah, well, I loved her! 478 00:40:21,660 --> 00:40:23,609 Just go home, Gwenda. 479 00:40:26,540 --> 00:40:28,450 It's all been a bloody waste. 480 00:40:28,540 --> 00:40:30,210 My home is here now. 481 00:42:19,779 --> 00:42:21,000 What's going on? 482 00:42:21,100 --> 00:42:24,370 You took Wulfric's land away from him. Give it back! 483 00:42:28,299 --> 00:42:29,520 Fuck off. 484 00:42:34,540 --> 00:42:37,100 -Are you his woman? -Yes. 485 00:42:38,580 --> 00:42:40,250 And you want me to give him his land? 486 00:42:40,339 --> 00:42:42,250 Yes. That is what I want. 487 00:42:45,500 --> 00:42:47,169 Then fuck me for it. 488 00:42:48,859 --> 00:42:50,330 No. It's a sin. 489 00:42:51,700 --> 00:42:54,129 Thirty acres for a quick fuck. That's a good deal. 490 00:42:54,500 --> 00:42:56,850 -Take off your dress. -No. 491 00:42:58,180 --> 00:42:59,730 Suit yourself. 492 00:43:16,540 --> 00:43:17,759 Do you have a Bible? 493 00:43:20,180 --> 00:43:21,239 Why? 494 00:43:22,379 --> 00:43:24,410 Because I want you to swear. 495 00:43:24,980 --> 00:43:28,370 If I do what you say, you will give him his land. 496 00:43:33,620 --> 00:43:35,569 I swear by this holy book. 497 00:43:36,339 --> 00:43:38,569 I'll give Wulfric what he wants. 498 00:43:40,580 --> 00:43:42,529 If you do the same for me. 499 00:43:45,620 --> 00:43:46,810 Now strip. 500 00:44:07,460 --> 00:44:10,810 How Richard is a bishop I do not know. He disgusts me. 501 00:44:12,100 --> 00:44:14,009 Stooping to such desires. 502 00:44:14,379 --> 00:44:18,370 A bishop giving in to earthly desires? How you shock me. 503 00:44:18,580 --> 00:44:21,770 Fucking his own father's wife? It's an abomination. 504 00:44:22,939 --> 00:44:25,649 Did I mishear? Of whom are we talking? 505 00:44:26,620 --> 00:44:28,169 Bishop Richard. 506 00:44:29,140 --> 00:44:30,930 And who is he fucking? 507 00:44:32,020 --> 00:44:34,009 Lady Margery. Roland's wife! 508 00:44:34,100 --> 00:44:37,009 I doubt the child she's expecting is even his. 509 00:44:38,060 --> 00:44:39,410 And Roland has no idea? 510 00:44:39,500 --> 00:44:42,770 Oh, my God, Mother, he'd kill her if he learned of it. 511 00:44:43,779 --> 00:44:45,489 I imagine he would. 512 00:44:53,500 --> 00:44:58,620 My dear Earl Roland, I have learnt some very distressing news. 513 00:45:11,660 --> 00:45:12,850 Wait! 514 00:45:13,899 --> 00:45:16,200 Where's the deed to the land? Where is it? 515 00:45:16,299 --> 00:45:18,600 The land has been forfeited. I've given it to George Perkin. 516 00:45:18,939 --> 00:45:21,609 You swore on the Bible you'd give it back! 517 00:45:22,339 --> 00:45:23,730 No, I didn't. 518 00:45:24,379 --> 00:45:25,689 You swore! 519 00:45:30,100 --> 00:45:31,529 You swore! 520 00:45:34,180 --> 00:45:35,450 You swore. 521 00:45:48,140 --> 00:45:49,969 Good evening, My Lord. 522 00:45:50,580 --> 00:45:51,770 Margery. 523 00:45:53,339 --> 00:45:55,930 Come. Let me look at you. 524 00:46:01,580 --> 00:46:04,649 So beautiful. And so ripe. 525 00:46:06,100 --> 00:46:08,810 He will be a handsome child, My Lord. 526 00:46:09,540 --> 00:46:11,839 You think he will look like me? 527 00:46:13,180 --> 00:46:14,770 I'm sure of it. 528 00:46:18,620 --> 00:46:21,529 And which of my sons do you think he'll favour? 529 00:46:22,700 --> 00:46:23,839 My Lord? 530 00:46:23,939 --> 00:46:25,810 Richard, I would guess. 531 00:46:27,180 --> 00:46:28,730 Don't you think? 532 00:46:29,180 --> 00:46:31,810 Since he's the one you've been fucking. 533 00:46:35,620 --> 00:46:38,129 My Lord, I would never... 534 00:46:38,219 --> 00:46:40,210 Do you take me for a fool? 535 00:46:41,379 --> 00:46:43,210 An old fool? 536 00:46:45,500 --> 00:46:48,730 My Lord, who told you this? 537 00:46:52,580 --> 00:46:54,770 I've scarcely looked at him. 538 00:46:55,700 --> 00:46:57,330 I love you. 539 00:46:58,700 --> 00:47:00,689 And I loved you, Margery. 540 00:47:02,819 --> 00:47:04,890 With all my heart. 541 00:47:07,020 --> 00:47:08,330 You fucking whore! 542 00:47:08,779 --> 00:47:10,129 Come on. Come on! 543 00:47:10,620 --> 00:47:12,689 I wouldn't! I love you! 544 00:47:12,779 --> 00:47:14,370 Get out of my house. 545 00:47:15,739 --> 00:47:16,930 Get out! 546 00:47:17,219 --> 00:47:18,439 Come on! 547 00:47:20,460 --> 00:47:21,600 Get out!