1 00:01:14,074 --> 00:01:15,326 Isn't right. 2 00:01:15,492 --> 00:01:16,618 Isn't fair. 3 00:01:16,785 --> 00:01:18,037 Isn't fit. 4 00:01:18,203 --> 00:01:19,455 Isn't proper. 5 00:01:19,621 --> 00:01:21,749 Won't last. Won't work. 6 00:01:21,915 --> 00:01:23,132 Who does she think she is? 7 00:01:23,292 --> 00:01:24,418 Who does he think she is? 8 00:01:31,800 --> 00:01:33,347 A chit of a girl. 9 00:01:34,886 --> 00:01:36,388 She'll be too grand to skivvy. 10 00:01:36,555 --> 00:01:38,478 Too common to curtsy. 11 00:01:38,640 --> 00:01:40,768 'Tis all cocky-eyed. 12 00:01:50,193 --> 00:01:52,742 He's late tonight, Garrick. 13 00:01:52,904 --> 00:01:55,077 Where can he be? 14 00:02:38,450 --> 00:02:39,576 Sir! 15 00:02:41,703 --> 00:02:42,829 Ross. 16 00:02:44,539 --> 00:02:46,633 I was thinking you might stop over in town. 17 00:02:46,792 --> 00:02:48,715 I have a home, do I not? 18 00:02:48,877 --> 00:02:50,299 And a wife. 19 00:02:52,255 --> 00:02:54,098 I just sometimes forget. 20 00:02:54,257 --> 00:02:56,351 That I live here? 21 00:02:56,510 --> 00:02:58,137 That I'm your wife. 22 00:02:58,303 --> 00:02:59,930 Well, let this be a reminder. 23 00:03:05,894 --> 00:03:07,567 Why are you up so late? 24 00:03:07,729 --> 00:03:09,106 I have chores. 25 00:03:09,272 --> 00:03:10,694 Suppose I have other plans for you? 26 00:03:10,857 --> 00:03:12,780 Tell me. 27 00:03:17,239 --> 00:03:18,707 Yes, Ross'? 28 00:03:22,953 --> 00:03:24,546 Folks will wonder. 29 00:03:24,705 --> 00:03:25,877 They'll not understand. 30 00:03:26,039 --> 00:03:27,256 I don't rightly understand. 31 00:03:27,416 --> 00:03:28,508 What? 32 00:03:28,667 --> 00:03:30,089 How it came to happen. 33 00:03:30,252 --> 00:03:31,344 This. 34 00:03:31,503 --> 00:03:32,595 We. 35 00:03:32,754 --> 00:03:34,301 You're not required to understand. 36 00:03:34,464 --> 00:03:37,809 You're required to accept it as a fact of life. 37 00:03:37,968 --> 00:03:40,642 So it's not to be a secret? 38 00:03:40,804 --> 00:03:42,181 Why should it? 39 00:03:56,528 --> 00:03:57,996 Good day, ladies. 40 00:03:58,155 --> 00:03:59,998 Are we expecting a storm? 41 00:04:00,157 --> 00:04:01,830 Storm of pilchards, God willing! 42 00:04:01,992 --> 00:04:04,086 They're late this year. 43 00:04:04,244 --> 00:04:05,871 And we do fear they missed us entirely 44 00:04:06,037 --> 00:04:07,414 and swung away to Ireland. 45 00:04:07,581 --> 00:04:08,798 If that happens you'll have nothing to see you 46 00:04:08,957 --> 00:04:10,049 through winter. 47 00:04:10,208 --> 00:04:11,300 And we'll starve. 48 00:04:11,460 --> 00:04:13,212 Simple as that. 49 00:04:15,213 --> 00:04:17,716 Let's hope it won't come to that. 50 00:04:21,928 --> 00:04:23,054 I'm not a magician, sir! 51 00:04:23,221 --> 00:04:24,768 I cannot conjure wages out of thin air! 52 00:04:24,931 --> 00:04:26,729 The men must wait. 53 00:04:33,815 --> 00:04:35,738 Did my father send you? 54 00:04:35,901 --> 00:04:36,993 Why would he? 55 00:04:37,152 --> 00:04:38,244 Read me the riot act? 56 00:04:38,403 --> 00:04:39,563 Tell me what I'm doing wrong? 57 00:04:39,654 --> 00:04:41,452 Or was it my wife? 58 00:04:41,615 --> 00:04:43,788 Does she think I'm falling short of the mark? 59 00:04:43,950 --> 00:04:45,577 Is she wrong to be concerned? 60 00:04:45,744 --> 00:04:47,371 What she doesn't know won't hurt her. 61 00:04:47,537 --> 00:04:48,754 What she suspects, might. 62 00:04:51,291 --> 00:04:52,383 Gaming? 63 00:04:52,542 --> 00:04:54,010 Whoring? 64 00:04:54,169 --> 00:04:55,889 What gentleman doesn't occasionally indulge? 65 00:04:55,921 --> 00:04:57,673 This one. 66 00:04:57,839 --> 00:04:58,931 Since when? 67 00:04:59,090 --> 00:05:00,467 Since my wedding. 68 00:05:11,520 --> 00:05:12,942 Your kitchen maid? 69 00:05:15,649 --> 00:05:18,027 But Ross, surely you must see... 70 00:05:19,945 --> 00:05:24,826 With such a wife you cannot hope to have entry 71 00:05:24,991 --> 00:05:27,790 into any respectable gathering? 72 00:05:27,953 --> 00:05:29,626 You will cut yourself out of society, 73 00:05:29,788 --> 00:05:31,756 consign yourself to... 74 00:05:31,915 --> 00:05:34,509 A life of peace and seclusion? 75 00:05:34,668 --> 00:05:36,966 I must try to bear it as best I can. 76 00:05:37,128 --> 00:05:39,381 May I leave you to share the glad tidings at Trenwith? 77 00:05:49,766 --> 00:05:51,359 Demelza? 78 00:05:51,518 --> 00:05:54,988 Damn me, he's done it now! 79 00:05:55,146 --> 00:05:56,648 What the devil can he mean by it? 80 00:05:59,985 --> 00:06:02,079 I never thought you the marrying kind. 81 00:06:02,237 --> 00:06:04,456 Is she wealthy? 82 00:06:04,614 --> 00:06:06,082 Not at all. 83 00:06:06,241 --> 00:06:07,618 "GEORGE". He could've had his pick. 84 00:06:07,784 --> 00:06:10,663 Any number of eligible girls from rising families. 85 00:06:10,829 --> 00:06:14,174 Instead of which, he marries his serving Wench? 86 00:06:14,332 --> 00:06:16,426 It beggars belief. 87 00:06:16,585 --> 00:06:17,802 It may beggar him. 88 00:06:17,961 --> 00:06:19,963 He must be deranged. 89 00:06:20,130 --> 00:06:22,804 How else could he lower his sights so abominably? 90 00:06:22,966 --> 00:06:24,513 Is she beautiful? 91 00:06:26,136 --> 00:06:27,934 In a way. 92 00:06:28,096 --> 00:06:29,313 In spite of all our assets, 93 00:06:29,472 --> 00:06:31,349 we Warleggans struggle to pass muster. 94 00:06:31,516 --> 00:06:34,520 How will he fare with a scullery maid on his arm? 95 00:06:34,686 --> 00:06:36,188 His family will never forgive him. 96 00:06:36,354 --> 00:06:39,449 Society will never forgive him. 97 00:06:39,608 --> 00:06:41,808 Doors which were open will be slammed in his face. 98 00:06:41,902 --> 00:06:44,451 His ventures will fail... 99 00:06:44,613 --> 00:06:46,832 And you can enjoy the sight of him in the gutter, 100 00:06:46,990 --> 00:06:48,833 along with his slut. 101 00:06:48,992 --> 00:06:51,120 So you love her? 102 00:06:52,287 --> 00:06:53,834 We get on. 103 00:06:58,043 --> 00:07:00,512 "My dear Ross, I am the last person" 104 00:07:00,670 --> 00:07:03,048 "to criticize your attachment. 105 00:07:03,214 --> 00:07:05,558 "But I would like to be the first to write to you 106 00:07:05,717 --> 00:07:07,219 and wish you joy." 107 00:07:07,385 --> 00:07:09,545 "I am presently taken up with tending father", 108 00:07:09,679 --> 00:07:13,604 but I hope soon to call to offer my felicitations in person." 109 00:07:13,767 --> 00:07:15,144 There. 110 00:07:15,310 --> 00:07:16,482 We have at least one friend. 111 00:07:18,521 --> 00:07:20,114 "Calling"? 112 00:07:20,273 --> 00:07:22,367 Who has time to call? 113 00:07:22,525 --> 00:07:23,617 What do they mean by it? 114 00:07:23,777 --> 00:07:25,324 "Calling"? 115 00:07:25,487 --> 00:07:27,410 I'll call 'em! 116 00:07:31,952 --> 00:07:33,795 What? 117 00:07:33,954 --> 00:07:35,994 You been giving me squinty-eye ever since I got back 118 00:07:36,039 --> 00:07:37,131 from church. 119 00:07:37,290 --> 00:07:38,963 How else we must look? 120 00:07:39,125 --> 00:07:40,798 We don't rightly know who we looking at! 121 00:07:40,961 --> 00:07:44,386 One minute she Miss Skivvily- Scullery-Kitchen-Maid, 122 00:07:44,547 --> 00:07:46,265 next she be Mistress High and Mighty! 123 00:07:46,424 --> 00:07:50,395 Do you think it's not as strange to me as it is to you? 124 00:07:50,553 --> 00:07:55,480 Do you imagine I ever looked for or expected it'? 125 00:07:55,642 --> 00:07:57,736 Come to think of it, 'tis more your fault than mine! 126 00:07:57,894 --> 00:07:58,941 How be that, then? 127 00:07:59,104 --> 00:08:01,152 'Tis you have raised me up and taught me all I know. 128 00:08:01,314 --> 00:08:04,909 So if I'm fit for better than I'd hoped, 129 00:08:05,068 --> 00:08:07,662 blame yourselves for educating me! 130 00:08:13,076 --> 00:08:14,328 We? 131 00:08:14,494 --> 00:08:15,711 "Educators"? 132 00:08:15,870 --> 00:08:17,122 We made her what she is? 133 00:08:17,288 --> 00:08:19,086 She have we to thank for her. 134 00:08:20,458 --> 00:08:21,835 She still do all her chores. 135 00:08:22,002 --> 00:08:23,219 And most of yours. 136 00:08:23,378 --> 00:08:24,698 And 'tis better than taking orders 137 00:08:24,754 --> 00:08:27,132 from some fudgy-faced baggage with drop curls. 138 00:08:36,975 --> 00:08:40,650 Damn this ironstone, is there no end to it? 139 00:08:45,608 --> 00:08:47,235 How long till we strike copper? 140 00:08:47,402 --> 00:08:49,700 If we strike copper, it could be months. 141 00:08:49,863 --> 00:08:51,160 Can we last? 142 00:08:51,322 --> 00:08:53,074 With good will and good men. 143 00:08:53,241 --> 00:08:54,868 And the power of luck beside. 144 00:08:55,035 --> 00:08:57,538 We will need a rise in the price of ore. 145 00:08:57,704 --> 00:08:59,001 Else we are all wasting our time. 146 00:09:23,938 --> 00:09:25,485 This shareholders meeting. 147 00:09:25,648 --> 00:09:28,618 Not a prospect I relish. 148 00:09:28,777 --> 00:09:31,200 We're no closer to copper, so I must appeal 149 00:09:31,362 --> 00:09:33,282 for further investment if we're to keep blasting. 150 00:09:33,323 --> 00:09:37,123 But are they not friends of yours? 151 00:09:37,285 --> 00:09:39,629 If ever they were, they're reconsidering the connection. 152 00:09:58,431 --> 00:09:59,951 I would that I had nothing better to do 153 00:10:00,016 --> 00:10:03,236 than admire the view. 154 00:10:03,394 --> 00:10:05,396 They'd happily swap places with you, sir. 155 00:10:05,563 --> 00:10:07,691 You have means to last the winter. 156 00:10:07,857 --> 00:10:09,177 Without the pilchards they do not. 157 00:10:09,317 --> 00:10:11,866 Those who cannot feed should not breed. 158 00:10:12,028 --> 00:10:14,952 I believe felicitations are in order. 159 00:10:15,115 --> 00:10:17,163 Your son John? 160 00:10:17,325 --> 00:10:18,417 Recently wed? 161 00:10:18,576 --> 00:10:19,668 To Miss Ruth Teague. 162 00:10:19,828 --> 00:10:22,081 A determined girl. 163 00:10:22,247 --> 00:10:24,215 My best wishes to them both. 164 00:10:24,374 --> 00:10:26,502 But are we not remiss overlooking the presence 165 00:10:26,668 --> 00:10:28,966 of a bridegroom in our midst? 166 00:10:29,129 --> 00:10:31,507 Oh yes, indeed, indeed. 167 00:10:31,673 --> 00:10:33,346 Congratulations, Captain Poldark. 168 00:10:33,508 --> 00:10:36,387 You have our best wishes for you and your young bride. 169 00:10:36,553 --> 00:10:38,100 I thank you, gentlemen. 170 00:10:38,263 --> 00:10:40,812 Now if you'll excuse me, I must consult Captain Henshawe 171 00:10:40,974 --> 00:10:42,567 before our meeting. 172 00:10:48,273 --> 00:10:50,867 I confess myself uneasy. 173 00:10:51,025 --> 00:10:53,619 His early skirmishes with the law. 174 00:10:53,778 --> 00:10:55,997 His contempt of court at the last assizes. 175 00:10:56,156 --> 00:10:58,500 Now this marriage to his serving Wench. 176 00:10:58,658 --> 00:11:00,080 You think him foolish? 177 00:11:00,243 --> 00:11:02,211 I think him reckless in the extreme. 178 00:11:02,370 --> 00:11:04,293 Is a man that demonstrates such a spectacular 179 00:11:04,455 --> 00:11:06,332 lack of judgment to be trusted? 180 00:11:06,499 --> 00:11:09,469 Is he fit to helm a venture of such risk as a mine? 181 00:11:09,627 --> 00:11:11,971 More to the point, am I prepared to trust him 182 00:11:12,130 --> 00:11:14,599 with more of my capital? 183 00:11:14,757 --> 00:11:16,680 I am not, sir. 184 00:11:16,843 --> 00:11:19,471 I can see no reason for pouring good money after bad. 185 00:11:19,637 --> 00:11:22,390 Come to me when you've struck copper and I may reconsider. 186 00:11:22,557 --> 00:11:25,356 Till then you'll see no more of me or my guineas. 187 00:11:27,520 --> 00:11:29,898 The rest of you share his opinion? 188 00:11:32,817 --> 00:11:37,539 I do not. 189 00:11:37,697 --> 00:11:38,994 Nor do I. 190 00:11:40,909 --> 00:11:42,877 Gentlemen, thank you. 191 00:11:43,036 --> 00:11:45,289 I'm sorry we could not bring you better reports. 192 00:11:58,676 --> 00:12:01,145 You got the candles and twine? 193 00:12:01,304 --> 00:12:02,601 And the muslin for the cheese? 194 00:12:02,764 --> 00:12:04,892 Open it. 195 00:12:13,316 --> 00:12:14,784 A book for you. 196 00:12:14,943 --> 00:12:17,071 To practice your letters. 197 00:12:17,237 --> 00:12:20,992 And ribbons to tie up that unruly mane. 198 00:12:21,157 --> 00:12:22,784 I know little of these things. 199 00:12:22,951 --> 00:12:25,170 If they don't suit, give them to Prudie. 200 00:12:27,288 --> 00:12:28,790 Did I mention I wrote to your father? 201 00:12:28,957 --> 00:12:30,584 Oh Ross, you never! 202 00:12:30,750 --> 00:12:33,503 He'll be that vexed, thinking I'll never come home. 203 00:12:33,670 --> 00:12:35,343 I told him your duty lay here. 204 00:12:35,505 --> 00:12:39,601 Well, so it do, Ross. 205 00:12:39,759 --> 00:12:41,181 Nothing's changed. 206 00:12:41,344 --> 00:12:43,017 Nothing? 207 00:12:43,179 --> 00:12:45,523 I do get less sleep. 208 00:12:45,682 --> 00:12:47,309 And that's your only complaint? 209 00:12:47,475 --> 00:12:48,943 I have no complaints. 210 00:12:50,061 --> 00:12:51,153 I do, however. 211 00:12:51,312 --> 00:12:53,531 Tell me. 212 00:12:53,690 --> 00:12:55,690 You have yet to make an official visit to the mine. 213 00:12:57,443 --> 00:12:59,161 Oh no, Ross, I couldn't, how would it look? 214 00:12:59,320 --> 00:13:00,867 "Look"? 215 00:13:01,030 --> 00:13:02,623 A kitchen maid giving herself airs. 216 00:13:02,782 --> 00:13:04,079 I see no kitchen maid. 217 00:13:04,242 --> 00:13:06,336 I see a wife whose duty is to take an interest 218 00:13:06,494 --> 00:13:07,586 in her husband's work. 219 00:13:07,745 --> 00:13:09,213 I do take an interest! 220 00:13:09,372 --> 00:13:11,374 Excellent, first thing tomorrow, then. 221 00:13:13,042 --> 00:13:14,840 Harder, damn it, push harder! 222 00:13:15,003 --> 00:13:16,755 Is this wise, sir? 223 00:13:16,921 --> 00:13:18,218 Can Grambler not wait till you're stronger? 224 00:13:18,381 --> 00:13:19,678 Dr. Choake ordered bed rest. 225 00:13:19,841 --> 00:13:23,345 Choake doesn't have a failing mine or a son who's neither use 226 00:13:23,511 --> 00:13:24,728 nor ornament! 227 00:13:24,887 --> 00:13:27,231 I'm touched by your faith, father. 228 00:13:27,390 --> 00:13:29,813 Not sufficiently touched to behave like a man 229 00:13:29,976 --> 00:13:32,149 and the heir of Trenwith? 230 00:13:35,440 --> 00:13:38,444 Father! 231 00:13:50,788 --> 00:13:52,540 I never knew such ironstone. 232 00:13:52,707 --> 00:13:54,550 It's impenetrable. 233 00:13:54,709 --> 00:13:58,009 Our luck has deserted us. 234 00:13:58,171 --> 00:13:59,851 Let's hope the pilchards don't do likewise! 235 00:14:00,006 --> 00:14:02,350 Mining and fishing is our lifeblood. 236 00:14:02,508 --> 00:14:04,556 Surely both won't fail. 237 00:14:08,639 --> 00:14:10,892 Captain Henshawe, you know my wife Demelza? 238 00:14:11,059 --> 00:14:13,278 A pleasure to see you, ma'am. 239 00:14:13,436 --> 00:14:15,154 Good day to you, sir. 240 00:14:15,313 --> 00:14:16,860 No sign of those shoals yet. 241 00:14:17,023 --> 00:14:18,195 Demelza's of mining stock herself. 242 00:14:18,358 --> 00:14:20,827 Her father's a tributer at llluggan. 243 00:14:20,985 --> 00:14:22,908 Perhaps you'd like him to join us here, ma'am? 244 00:14:23,071 --> 00:14:26,416 I'd as lief stick a fork in my eye! 245 00:14:29,786 --> 00:14:33,632 We do get on better from a distance, sir. 246 00:14:33,790 --> 00:14:36,134 I must be getting back. 247 00:14:36,292 --> 00:14:37,760 The pies'll be burning. 248 00:14:40,004 --> 00:14:42,553 We hope to see you here often, ma'am. 249 00:14:47,011 --> 00:14:49,935 I was that worried I'd show you up! 250 00:14:50,098 --> 00:14:51,224 Why would you? 251 00:14:51,391 --> 00:14:52,768 I've no notion how to be. 252 00:14:52,934 --> 00:14:54,026 As you are. 253 00:14:54,185 --> 00:14:56,313 What am I? A lady. 254 00:14:56,479 --> 00:14:59,107 I'm not, and I don't know how. 255 00:14:59,273 --> 00:15:01,071 You're a quick learner. 256 00:15:01,234 --> 00:15:04,033 Nay, Ross, I came a day at your behest, 257 00:15:04,195 --> 00:15:07,699 but I shan't venture again. 258 00:15:07,865 --> 00:15:09,993 Miners are my own kind, but I'd not be 259 00:15:10,159 --> 00:15:12,287 so kindly received by yours. 260 00:15:13,621 --> 00:15:14,713 Judas! 261 00:15:14,872 --> 00:15:16,715 I'll fetch him such a dusting! 262 00:15:16,874 --> 00:15:18,547 Demelza! Oi! Guts! 263 00:15:18,709 --> 00:15:19,426 Demelza! 264 00:15:19,585 --> 00:15:22,054 Get back here, you good-for-nothing viper! 265 00:15:22,213 --> 00:15:23,806 Thieving, conniving! 266 00:15:26,926 --> 00:15:29,600 Half a morn I labored at that pie, you lizard! 267 00:15:29,762 --> 00:15:30,558 Demelza, leave him be! 268 00:15:30,721 --> 00:15:32,001 Think to fox me, would you, hmm? 269 00:15:32,140 --> 00:15:33,813 You'll have to be quicker than that! 270 00:15:33,975 --> 00:15:36,478 Damn me if a man can't take a fair morsel now and then. 271 00:15:36,644 --> 00:15:38,521 I told you to stop, did you not hear me? 272 00:15:38,688 --> 00:15:40,065 Yes, but... 273 00:15:40,231 --> 00:15:41,991 I cannot have my wife wrestling a manservant. 274 00:15:42,150 --> 00:15:43,242 It's unbecoming. 275 00:15:43,401 --> 00:15:45,904 No, Ross. 276 00:15:46,070 --> 00:15:47,242 I see it is not dignified. 277 00:15:49,574 --> 00:15:50,666 I'll remember next time. 278 00:15:50,825 --> 00:15:52,953 There'll be no next time. 279 00:15:55,204 --> 00:15:57,923 There's only one way to remind you you're no longer a servant. 280 00:15:58,082 --> 00:15:59,629 But you'll do all the arranging? 281 00:15:59,792 --> 00:16:01,544 I will not. 282 00:16:01,711 --> 00:16:03,179 You are mistress of Nampara. 283 00:16:03,337 --> 00:16:05,635 It's for you to engage your own servants. 284 00:16:07,383 --> 00:16:08,600 I'll serve you gladly, ma'am. 285 00:16:08,759 --> 00:16:10,102 When shall you want me? 286 00:16:10,261 --> 00:16:13,060 Tomorrow would be quite convenient. 287 00:16:13,222 --> 00:16:14,314 Yes, ma'am. 288 00:16:14,474 --> 00:16:15,566 Thank you, ma'am. 289 00:16:23,357 --> 00:16:24,449 Did she curtsy to me? 290 00:16:24,609 --> 00:16:26,828 Get used to it. 291 00:16:26,986 --> 00:16:28,954 No... I never will. 292 00:16:29,113 --> 00:16:30,831 I must visit my uncle, perhaps it's time for you 293 00:16:30,990 --> 00:16:32,583 to come with me. 294 00:16:32,742 --> 00:16:35,040 No, no, no, I couldn't. 295 00:16:35,203 --> 00:16:39,549 There's... there's cows to be meated and pastry to make. 296 00:16:39,707 --> 00:16:41,004 From tomorrow that excuse won't avail you. 297 00:17:01,854 --> 00:17:03,322 How does the patient fare? 298 00:17:04,815 --> 00:17:07,113 Lucky to have any blood left! 299 00:17:07,276 --> 00:17:09,028 Progress is excellent. 300 00:17:09,195 --> 00:17:10,993 If he continues with my treatment, 301 00:17:11,155 --> 00:17:13,749 he can expect to eat a hearty Christmas dinner! 302 00:17:13,908 --> 00:17:16,002 But how will you manage, Ross, 303 00:17:16,160 --> 00:17:18,913 without a kitchen maid? 304 00:17:19,080 --> 00:17:21,674 My wife has this very day engaged another. 305 00:17:24,001 --> 00:17:25,503 The cheek of the devil. 306 00:17:25,670 --> 00:17:28,298 But your father was no different! 307 00:17:28,464 --> 00:17:31,434 The Nampara Poldarks were renowned 308 00:17:31,592 --> 00:17:33,435 for their disregard of convention. 309 00:17:33,594 --> 00:17:35,221 Good day to you. 310 00:17:35,388 --> 00:17:37,186 Mmm... 311 00:17:40,935 --> 00:17:43,154 We're so delighted by the news, Ross. 312 00:17:43,312 --> 00:17:45,690 Francis especially was quick to see the advantage! 313 00:17:45,856 --> 00:17:46,948 Father. 314 00:17:47,108 --> 00:17:48,108 Of what? 315 00:17:48,234 --> 00:17:49,781 A wife to divert you. 316 00:17:49,944 --> 00:17:53,539 He feels it marginally less likely you'll ride over 317 00:17:53,698 --> 00:17:54,995 and steal Elizabeth from him! 318 00:17:56,826 --> 00:17:58,373 Father! 319 00:17:58,536 --> 00:18:00,664 Compose yourself. 320 00:18:02,415 --> 00:18:03,667 Oh, my heart! 321 00:18:03,833 --> 00:18:05,176 My heart, my heart! 322 00:18:05,334 --> 00:18:06,426 Fetch the doctor. 323 00:18:06,586 --> 00:18:09,135 Damn, Choake, promised me Christmas dinner! 324 00:18:23,561 --> 00:18:25,234 He's asked to see you. 325 00:18:33,696 --> 00:18:40,420 I've lost all faith in this world of ours. 326 00:18:40,578 --> 00:18:42,956 And my legacy! 327 00:18:46,834 --> 00:18:49,337 We both know Francis is not the man you are. 328 00:18:49,503 --> 00:18:53,007 Uncle... 329 00:18:53,174 --> 00:18:55,097 Look after him for me. 330 00:18:55,259 --> 00:18:56,351 Of course. 331 00:18:56,510 --> 00:18:59,229 And our family. 332 00:18:59,388 --> 00:19:04,360 And our good name. 333 00:19:11,984 --> 00:19:13,827 You have my word. 334 00:19:48,979 --> 00:19:50,481 He'll be missed. 335 00:19:51,732 --> 00:19:52,949 Not by me. 336 00:19:55,820 --> 00:20:00,621 Is it terrible to feel nothing but relief? 337 00:20:00,783 --> 00:20:02,877 Nothing I ever did pleased him. 338 00:20:03,035 --> 00:20:06,005 Not even your choice of wife? 339 00:20:06,163 --> 00:20:09,758 He always said she would make a fine mistress of Trenwith. 340 00:20:09,917 --> 00:20:12,887 And I an indifferent master. 341 00:20:15,631 --> 00:20:16,848 You can still prove him wrong. 342 00:20:17,007 --> 00:20:18,975 Oh, now I've come into my estate? 343 00:20:19,135 --> 00:20:22,309 Half of it's mortgaged, the other half soon will be. 344 00:20:24,181 --> 00:20:29,028 But apparently now I'm one of the most important men 345 00:20:29,186 --> 00:20:30,483 in the county. 346 00:20:46,495 --> 00:20:49,544 How is it you be not at the burial? 347 00:20:49,707 --> 00:20:52,176 It is for fancy folks and family. 348 00:20:52,334 --> 00:20:54,428 Not for the likes of me. 349 00:20:54,587 --> 00:20:56,510 Are you not family? 350 00:20:56,672 --> 00:21:00,051 Ross might say so, but... 351 00:21:00,217 --> 00:21:03,562 I know it is not my place. 352 00:21:03,721 --> 00:21:05,348 What is your place? 353 00:21:05,514 --> 00:21:07,608 Betwixt in between. 354 00:21:07,767 --> 00:21:09,314 Neither one nor the other. 355 00:21:09,477 --> 00:21:12,856 Need more flour, stops it from sticking. 356 00:21:13,022 --> 00:21:15,320 See? 357 00:21:18,110 --> 00:21:20,454 I warned Charles. 358 00:21:20,613 --> 00:21:23,036 Too many capons and custards. 359 00:21:23,199 --> 00:21:26,043 Look at me, poached egg, a little broth, 360 00:21:26,202 --> 00:21:29,081 fit as a fiddle. 361 00:21:31,916 --> 00:21:33,839 Better than Francis, by the look of it. 362 00:21:34,001 --> 00:21:35,878 Grambler must be taking its toll. 363 00:21:36,045 --> 00:21:39,265 Not to mention a young morsel by the name of Margaret. 364 00:21:39,423 --> 00:21:43,053 You dine there yourself lately? 365 00:21:43,219 --> 00:21:46,974 My tastes are more refined these days. 366 00:21:48,849 --> 00:21:51,773 Are you not coming down? 367 00:21:51,936 --> 00:21:54,359 I really cannot face it. 368 00:21:54,522 --> 00:21:58,197 Nor I, but one of us must play the hostess. 369 00:21:59,819 --> 00:22:02,197 She didn't come. 370 00:22:02,363 --> 00:22:04,161 His wife. 371 00:22:04,323 --> 00:22:05,449 This isn't the occasion. 372 00:22:07,743 --> 00:22:09,370 Will you give him my good wishes? 373 00:22:09,537 --> 00:22:13,132 Shouldn't you do that yourself? 374 00:22:13,290 --> 00:22:14,667 I wouldn't know where to begin. 375 00:22:20,422 --> 00:22:21,799 "Unwell"? 376 00:22:21,966 --> 00:22:23,968 Not even the thought of a téte-é-téte with Ross 377 00:22:24,134 --> 00:22:26,011 could persuade her? Francis... 378 00:22:26,178 --> 00:22:27,680 She'll have few opportunities with a Mistress Poldark 379 00:22:27,847 --> 00:22:30,396 to amuse him. 380 00:22:30,558 --> 00:22:32,026 You must be relieved. 381 00:22:32,184 --> 00:22:33,481 HOW? 382 00:22:33,644 --> 00:22:35,444 You're not the only one to disgrace the family 383 00:22:35,521 --> 00:22:37,023 by an unsuitable attachment. 384 00:22:37,189 --> 00:22:38,611 Francis! 385 00:22:38,774 --> 00:22:39,991 Consider yourself fortunate. 386 00:22:40,150 --> 00:22:41,242 See what you've missed. 387 00:22:41,402 --> 00:22:42,949 Dr. Choake. 388 00:22:43,112 --> 00:22:44,455 Hmm? 389 00:22:44,613 --> 00:22:46,490 Mm... 390 00:22:55,040 --> 00:22:57,634 I've puzzled you out. 391 00:22:57,793 --> 00:22:59,010 Was I so hard to fathom? 392 00:22:59,169 --> 00:23:03,219 Well, I thought so, but your recent nuptials 393 00:23:03,382 --> 00:23:05,350 have made everything clear. 394 00:23:05,509 --> 00:23:08,979 It delights you to thumb your nose at society, 395 00:23:09,138 --> 00:23:11,766 because you consider yourself above the niceties 396 00:23:11,932 --> 00:23:13,400 by which it operates. 397 00:23:13,559 --> 00:23:15,152 Not above. 398 00:23:15,311 --> 00:23:17,780 Just indifferent. 399 00:23:28,532 --> 00:23:30,125 Are you pleased with Wheal Leisure? 400 00:23:30,284 --> 00:23:32,582 Pray do not mention it to me. 401 00:23:32,745 --> 00:23:34,622 Mining's always a gamble. 402 00:23:34,788 --> 00:23:37,962 And the gamester rarely meets a Good Samaritan. 403 00:23:38,125 --> 00:23:40,378 As in? 404 00:23:40,544 --> 00:23:44,549 Someone willing to take a worthless bet off his hands. 405 00:23:44,715 --> 00:23:48,765 But should I hear of anyone, would you be interested? 406 00:24:28,759 --> 00:24:32,389 ♪♪ 407 00:25:03,836 --> 00:25:06,635 What have I told you? 408 00:25:06,797 --> 00:25:10,176 I don't require my wife to crochet and sip tea, 409 00:25:10,342 --> 00:25:15,314 but I do require her to remember she's not a beast of burden. 410 00:25:15,472 --> 00:25:17,019 Are you happy? 411 00:25:17,182 --> 00:25:18,559 I am. 412 00:25:18,726 --> 00:25:20,444 Then I hope you'll be even more so when I tell you 413 00:25:20,602 --> 00:25:22,195 who's coming to stay. 414 00:25:25,232 --> 00:25:26,575 Come on through. 415 00:25:30,946 --> 00:25:34,166 It's so kind of you to invite me, my dear. 416 00:25:34,324 --> 00:25:36,247 Would you care for some refreshment? 417 00:25:36,410 --> 00:25:38,090 Oh, no, please, let me take care of myself. 418 00:25:38,245 --> 00:25:40,373 The last thing I want is to give you any trouble. 419 00:25:40,539 --> 00:25:42,257 No trouble at all. 420 00:25:42,416 --> 00:25:44,589 We've been looking forward to your visit, haven't we, Demelza? 421 00:25:44,752 --> 00:25:46,971 Yes, Ross. 422 00:25:49,423 --> 00:25:52,142 It's a quiet house since Father died. 423 00:25:52,301 --> 00:25:54,770 Though Elizabeth plays the harp, 424 00:25:54,928 --> 00:25:57,351 and speaks French to Geoffrey Charles, 425 00:25:57,514 --> 00:26:01,018 and I have my needlework, Aunt Agatha her spinning. 426 00:26:01,185 --> 00:26:02,311 And Francis? 427 00:26:02,478 --> 00:26:04,276 Ls... 428 00:26:04,438 --> 00:26:06,907 often away. 429 00:26:10,652 --> 00:26:12,950 This pie is delicious, my dear. 430 00:26:13,113 --> 00:26:14,456 Did you bake it yourself? 431 00:26:15,157 --> 00:26:16,249 Custard! 432 00:26:16,408 --> 00:26:18,331 I'll go and see if it's set. 433 00:26:21,121 --> 00:26:23,795 She thinks you a great lady, you will show me what a mistake 434 00:26:23,957 --> 00:26:25,083 I've made of marrying her. 435 00:26:25,250 --> 00:26:26,877 Oh, what could I do? 436 00:26:27,044 --> 00:26:28,796 I'm sure you'll think of something. 437 00:26:29,671 --> 00:26:31,298 Ross, no! 438 00:26:31,465 --> 00:26:32,591 Where are you going? 439 00:26:32,758 --> 00:26:34,476 You cannot just... Ross! 440 00:26:37,221 --> 00:26:39,690 Blasted copper, it is proving a devil to find. 441 00:26:39,848 --> 00:26:42,226 Blasting is the word. 442 00:26:44,853 --> 00:26:46,253 It seems to be our only hope. 443 00:26:58,408 --> 00:27:00,627 Right, boys. 444 00:27:24,852 --> 00:27:25,852 Some tea? 445 00:27:25,894 --> 00:27:29,068 Oh, thank you, but no. 446 00:27:29,231 --> 00:27:31,825 It's a little early. 447 00:27:31,984 --> 00:27:34,203 Oh. 448 00:27:34,361 --> 00:27:36,739 Yes, so it is. 449 00:27:36,905 --> 00:27:39,533 Thank you, Jinny. 450 00:27:53,046 --> 00:27:57,051 You know, Ross is very dear to me. 451 00:27:57,217 --> 00:28:02,394 What woman should ever deserve him, I couldn't imagine. 452 00:28:02,556 --> 00:28:05,355 So when I heard he'd married you, I was... 453 00:28:05,517 --> 00:28:07,519 Horrified. Relieved. 454 00:28:12,983 --> 00:28:15,111 Before he met you he was... 455 00:28:18,071 --> 00:28:19,368 broken. 456 00:28:19,531 --> 00:28:21,875 Lost. 457 00:28:22,034 --> 00:28:26,084 So I was relieved to think he'd found someone to console him, 458 00:28:26,246 --> 00:28:28,749 to save him from his loneliness. 459 00:28:31,460 --> 00:28:35,260 But now I see it's more than consolation. 460 00:28:35,422 --> 00:28:38,301 You've given him hope. 461 00:28:38,467 --> 00:28:41,016 A life without hope is bleak. 462 00:28:42,721 --> 00:28:43,938 And a life without love... 463 00:28:44,097 --> 00:28:45,189 Oh, it's not that. 464 00:28:45,349 --> 00:28:47,568 You do not? Love him? 465 00:28:47,726 --> 00:28:51,902 Beyond anything. 466 00:28:52,064 --> 00:28:58,322 But I could never hope that he... that he... 467 00:28:58,487 --> 00:29:01,491 That he would ever... 468 00:29:02,783 --> 00:29:04,956 He's kind to me. 469 00:29:05,118 --> 00:29:07,086 And when we're abed, 470 00:29:07,246 --> 00:29:10,420 I have reason to think I do please him. 471 00:29:10,582 --> 00:29:12,710 Oh, I'm sure you do. 472 00:29:14,378 --> 00:29:17,097 But I'd never call it love. 473 00:29:17,256 --> 00:29:22,308 He's never used that word to me, and I misdoubt he ever shall. 474 00:29:22,469 --> 00:29:28,727 It's life's greatest treasure, to love... 475 00:29:28,892 --> 00:29:31,020 And be loved in return. 476 00:29:34,690 --> 00:29:39,161 My dear, do you think I care a jot where you come from 477 00:29:39,319 --> 00:29:43,699 or who your father is, or how well you curtsy? 478 00:29:47,160 --> 00:29:50,755 I often wished I could curtsy. 479 00:29:50,914 --> 00:29:52,006 Will you teach me, Verity? 480 00:29:58,255 --> 00:29:59,632 To the left! 481 00:29:59,798 --> 00:30:00,890 Left, to the left! 482 00:30:01,049 --> 00:30:02,392 No, to the right a little. 483 00:30:02,551 --> 00:30:04,849 Well, make up your blasted blathering minds! 484 00:30:05,012 --> 00:30:06,935 What in God's name are you doing? 485 00:30:07,097 --> 00:30:08,817 We thought we should move it into the parlor 486 00:30:08,974 --> 00:30:10,174 so Demelza may learn to dance. 487 00:30:11,518 --> 00:30:13,065 If you ladies would give us leave? 488 00:30:21,611 --> 00:30:23,989 Dip, one, two, three. 489 00:30:24,156 --> 00:30:27,535 Dip one, two, three. 490 00:30:27,701 --> 00:30:28,918 On your tip toes... 491 00:30:29,077 --> 00:30:31,921 One, two, three, dip. 492 00:30:32,080 --> 00:30:34,833 Dip. 493 00:30:37,252 --> 00:30:41,223 Foot behind, foot behind. 494 00:30:41,381 --> 00:30:43,600 One, two, three, step. 495 00:30:43,759 --> 00:30:45,352 Step... 496 00:30:45,510 --> 00:30:46,932 Napkin... 497 00:30:47,095 --> 00:30:49,439 goes to the left of the plate. 498 00:30:50,599 --> 00:30:51,725 And slowly. 499 00:30:58,815 --> 00:31:00,738 Dip, one, two, three. 500 00:31:03,820 --> 00:31:04,946 Good. 501 00:31:07,491 --> 00:31:09,289 That man who used to meet Verity here. 502 00:31:09,451 --> 00:31:10,543 Captain Blarney? 503 00:31:10,702 --> 00:31:12,579 Has nothing been heard of him? 504 00:31:12,746 --> 00:31:13,838 Thankfully, no. 505 00:31:13,997 --> 00:31:17,592 Oh Ross, the shame on you! 506 00:31:17,751 --> 00:31:18,877 What do you mean? 507 00:31:19,044 --> 00:31:20,842 How could you let them part like that? 508 00:31:21,004 --> 00:31:22,301 What the devil could I do? 509 00:31:22,464 --> 00:31:24,307 You should've stood up to your uncle for her. 510 00:31:24,466 --> 00:31:28,892 Even now in her heart she still hankers for him. 511 00:31:29,054 --> 00:31:31,432 Then she must stop. 512 00:31:33,850 --> 00:31:36,228 Why should she? 513 00:31:36,395 --> 00:31:39,615 Must hope be buried and love denied? 514 00:31:39,773 --> 00:31:41,867 What do you know of love? 515 00:31:42,025 --> 00:31:44,574 A little. 516 00:31:44,736 --> 00:31:45,862 Is that all? 517 00:31:48,532 --> 00:31:50,910 Then you must practice more. 518 00:32:55,724 --> 00:32:57,476 Must you go home tomorrow? 519 00:32:57,642 --> 00:33:01,567 Francis needs me, but I'll come again soon. 520 00:33:01,730 --> 00:33:03,107 Did you really hate it today? 521 00:33:03,273 --> 00:33:04,820 Oh, no! 522 00:33:04,983 --> 00:33:08,078 I'm just afeared we spent too much money 523 00:33:08,236 --> 00:33:09,658 and it will all be wasted. 524 00:33:09,821 --> 00:33:11,539 How could it? 525 00:33:11,698 --> 00:33:15,748 Only that perhaps my measuring might not be the same for long. 526 00:33:18,163 --> 00:33:21,292 My dear, do you mean... 527 00:33:21,458 --> 00:33:22,755 Oh, Ross will be delighted! 528 00:33:22,918 --> 00:33:24,295 Don't tell him, not yet. 529 00:33:24,461 --> 00:33:26,964 See, he's not liked me for long. 530 00:33:27,130 --> 00:33:29,883 And when I get to waddling about like an old duck, 531 00:33:30,050 --> 00:33:31,142 he might forget he ever liked me at all. 532 00:33:31,301 --> 00:33:32,848 Ross forgets nothing. 533 00:33:42,896 --> 00:33:47,652 If we're to find copper, it is now or not at all. 534 00:33:47,817 --> 00:33:49,819 Come to watch us set our final fuse? 535 00:33:49,986 --> 00:33:52,114 Will one more blast get us through? 536 00:33:52,280 --> 00:33:53,998 One more blast is all we can afford. 537 00:34:37,409 --> 00:34:38,376 I heard the bell, what's amiss? 538 00:34:38,535 --> 00:34:40,879 We must leave at once. 539 00:34:41,037 --> 00:34:43,540 Quickly! 540 00:34:43,707 --> 00:34:44,707 What is it? 541 00:34:44,791 --> 00:34:47,635 Nothing, sir... Ross. 542 00:34:47,794 --> 00:34:49,171 It's just... 543 00:34:49,337 --> 00:34:51,385 What's the matter? 544 00:34:51,548 --> 00:34:56,429 Sometimes... I do think I displease you. 545 00:35:02,017 --> 00:35:03,985 I'm used to giving orders and having no one 546 00:35:04,144 --> 00:35:07,148 to suit but myself, but you are far from displeasing to me. 547 00:35:07,314 --> 00:35:09,658 See, how would I know that? 548 00:35:09,816 --> 00:35:11,989 I'll endeavor to make it clearer. 549 00:35:12,152 --> 00:35:13,779 We must go. 550 00:35:13,945 --> 00:35:16,039 Make haste. 551 00:35:17,782 --> 00:35:19,625 Where are we going? 552 00:36:38,321 --> 00:36:39,521 Good catch, eh, Mark? 553 00:36:39,572 --> 00:36:41,370 Handsome, Ross. 554 00:36:41,533 --> 00:36:44,082 More than a quarter million, they reckon before they're done. 555 00:36:44,244 --> 00:36:47,123 I'm very glad; It'll make the difference this winter. 556 00:36:47,288 --> 00:36:48,790 It will indeed! 557 00:36:48,957 --> 00:36:50,584 Night, Ross, night, ma'am. 558 00:36:50,750 --> 00:36:51,842 Night, Mark. 559 00:36:52,001 --> 00:36:54,379 Night, Ross, night, ma'am. 560 00:37:01,970 --> 00:37:03,062 Night, Ross, night, ma'am. 561 00:37:03,221 --> 00:37:04,347 Good night. 562 00:37:07,100 --> 00:37:08,568 Everyone's happy tonight. 563 00:37:10,687 --> 00:37:11,779 They like you. 564 00:37:11,938 --> 00:37:13,531 Nonsense. 565 00:37:13,690 --> 00:37:17,194 'Tis the truth, I should know, I'm one of them. 566 00:37:17,360 --> 00:37:21,285 You're a gent, you don't despise them. 567 00:37:21,448 --> 00:37:24,497 You help them, give them food, and, work, and... 568 00:37:24,659 --> 00:37:26,286 Marry you? 569 00:37:26,453 --> 00:37:28,046 No, not that. 570 00:37:28,204 --> 00:37:30,423 They don't know what to make of that. 571 00:37:30,582 --> 00:37:32,960 But they like you just the same. 572 00:37:43,553 --> 00:37:45,976 And you? 573 00:37:46,139 --> 00:37:49,109 Do you like me? 574 00:37:49,267 --> 00:37:52,521 I could learn to! 575 00:37:52,687 --> 00:37:54,485 And I, you. 576 00:38:24,844 --> 00:38:26,721 We're still not through. 577 00:38:26,888 --> 00:38:28,515 I could swear we're almost there. 578 00:38:28,681 --> 00:38:30,854 But we're out of gunpowder. 579 00:38:31,017 --> 00:38:32,769 And capital. 580 00:38:32,936 --> 00:38:34,028 And investors. 581 00:38:34,187 --> 00:38:35,780 How long can we continue? 582 00:38:35,939 --> 00:38:38,408 An optimist would say three months. 583 00:38:38,566 --> 00:38:40,489 And a realist? 584 00:38:40,652 --> 00:38:41,778 Two. 585 00:38:41,945 --> 00:38:44,323 I must find more investment. 586 00:38:52,372 --> 00:38:55,421 It gives me no pleasure to tell you this, 587 00:38:55,583 --> 00:38:57,335 but capital's short. 588 00:38:57,502 --> 00:38:58,879 I understand. 589 00:38:59,045 --> 00:39:00,547 Though I've kept my ear to the ground 590 00:39:00,713 --> 00:39:03,057 in case other speculators could be found. 591 00:39:03,216 --> 00:39:04,308 And? 592 00:39:04,467 --> 00:39:07,437 Tom Choake has done you no favors, Ross. 593 00:39:07,595 --> 00:39:10,223 His views on your marriage. 594 00:39:10,390 --> 00:39:12,643 "Ross Poldark, the loose cannon. 595 00:39:12,809 --> 00:39:15,779 Too much of a risk for the prudent investor." 596 00:39:24,737 --> 00:39:26,364 I blame myself. 597 00:39:26,531 --> 00:39:28,249 You couldn't foresee as we'd hit such rock. 598 00:39:28,408 --> 00:39:31,207 But I could foresee that in marrying my kitchen maid, 599 00:39:31,369 --> 00:39:33,417 I'd scandalize all I might look to for capital. 600 00:39:33,580 --> 00:39:37,426 Well, short of jilting her and wedding a rich heiress. 601 00:39:37,584 --> 00:39:40,258 Perhaps I was over-hasty. 602 00:39:40,420 --> 00:39:42,639 But it's done now. 603 00:39:42,797 --> 00:39:45,220 So how shall we order things? 604 00:39:45,383 --> 00:39:47,063 We can last till the week before Christmas. 605 00:39:48,636 --> 00:39:50,229 Let it be the week after. 606 00:39:50,388 --> 00:39:51,890 If I have to sell half my house, 607 00:39:52,056 --> 00:39:54,150 I'll not ruin Christmas for them. 608 00:40:45,443 --> 00:40:46,695 From Francis. 609 00:40:46,861 --> 00:40:50,491 Inviting us to spend Christmas at Trenwith. 610 00:40:51,908 --> 00:40:53,034 Oh. 611 00:40:54,619 --> 00:40:56,621 What's the matter? 612 00:40:56,788 --> 00:40:58,836 I... I couldn't. 613 00:40:58,998 --> 00:41:02,423 You go... 614 00:41:02,585 --> 00:41:04,553 Naturally we both go or we both stay. 615 00:41:04,712 --> 00:41:07,010 Ross, I aren't their sort. 616 00:41:07,173 --> 00:41:09,050 They'll look down their noses, they'll send me to eat 617 00:41:09,217 --> 00:41:10,469 with the servants. 618 00:41:10,635 --> 00:41:13,184 Do you think I ought to be ashamed of you'? 619 00:41:13,346 --> 00:41:15,098 "Us not that, but"... 620 00:41:15,264 --> 00:41:17,483 You think they are so much better than you? 621 00:41:17,642 --> 00:41:21,522 I don't, but they'll think so. 622 00:41:21,688 --> 00:41:25,613 Maybe not Verity, but... 623 00:41:25,775 --> 00:41:27,869 Elizabeth. 624 00:41:30,321 --> 00:41:32,540 You do her an injustice. 625 00:41:32,699 --> 00:41:34,372 And me. 626 00:41:34,534 --> 00:41:36,332 You? 627 00:41:36,494 --> 00:41:39,623 To think I could admire someone who thought meanly of you. 628 00:41:39,789 --> 00:41:42,383 Do you admire her? 629 00:41:42,542 --> 00:41:45,887 Elizabeth was born to be admired. 630 00:41:46,045 --> 00:41:47,297 And I was born to pull turnips. 631 00:41:51,426 --> 00:41:52,518 What are you doing? 632 00:41:52,677 --> 00:41:54,930 Accepting the invitation. 633 00:42:16,617 --> 00:42:18,790 What a sorry Christmas I've handed them. 634 00:42:18,953 --> 00:42:20,796 No. 635 00:42:20,955 --> 00:42:23,049 You've handed them near on a 12 month of work 636 00:42:23,207 --> 00:42:24,880 they'd otherwise not have. 637 00:42:51,527 --> 00:42:53,200 Welcome. 638 00:43:40,993 --> 00:43:43,291 My dear, it's so good of you to come to us. 639 00:43:43,454 --> 00:43:45,957 May I take you to meet Aunt Agatha? 640 00:43:52,964 --> 00:43:54,261 Married, you say? 641 00:43:54,423 --> 00:43:55,549 To my nephew? 642 00:43:55,716 --> 00:43:56,933 Why wasn't I told of this? 643 00:43:57,093 --> 00:43:58,436 You were, Aunt. 644 00:43:58,594 --> 00:44:00,141 I told you myself! 645 00:44:00,304 --> 00:44:01,647 They never tell me anything. 646 00:44:01,806 --> 00:44:05,185 And you, bud, where are you from? 647 00:44:05,351 --> 00:44:08,446 Llluggan, ma'am. 648 00:44:08,604 --> 00:44:12,029 Who do we know from llluggan? 649 00:44:12,191 --> 00:44:15,070 The Cardews? 650 00:44:15,236 --> 00:44:16,829 You'll know Sir John, of course. 651 00:44:16,988 --> 00:44:20,037 And the Perrins of Helston Hall? 652 00:44:20,199 --> 00:44:22,952 No, no, ma'am. 653 00:44:23,119 --> 00:44:28,876 Six generations of Poldarks I have seen. 654 00:44:29,041 --> 00:44:31,009 Now what do you think of that? 655 00:44:31,169 --> 00:44:33,592 You think I don't look old enough? 656 00:44:33,754 --> 00:44:35,222 Quite right, too. 657 00:44:35,381 --> 00:44:38,931 Now go and sit by Elizabeth so that I can see 658 00:44:39,093 --> 00:44:40,845 how you measure up. 659 00:44:41,012 --> 00:44:41,854 Aunt Agatha! 660 00:44:42,013 --> 00:44:43,640 Go on, child. 661 00:44:43,806 --> 00:44:45,058 Go, off you go! 662 00:44:53,733 --> 00:44:54,905 Hm... 663 00:44:55,067 --> 00:44:57,115 A pretty little thing. 664 00:44:58,988 --> 00:45:01,207 A mite coarse beside Elizabeth, 665 00:45:01,365 --> 00:45:03,788 but doubtless she'll polish up sufficient 666 00:45:03,951 --> 00:45:06,545 when the need arises. 667 00:45:11,209 --> 00:45:14,133 DEMELZA: I thought she'd hate me. 668 00:45:14,295 --> 00:45:17,139 I don't blame her, I mean I probably should in her shoes. 669 00:45:17,298 --> 00:45:19,892 Then you have less sense than I credit to her. 670 00:45:23,930 --> 00:45:27,560 You think I don't know what you're about? 671 00:45:30,019 --> 00:45:31,441 Taking her under your wing? 672 00:45:31,604 --> 00:45:33,277 Making her your friend? Francis... 673 00:45:33,439 --> 00:45:37,489 "Oh Ross, see how kind and generous I am!" 674 00:45:37,652 --> 00:45:40,326 "Look what a pearl you've lost!" 675 00:45:40,488 --> 00:45:41,580 You're being ridiculous. 676 00:45:41,739 --> 00:45:43,912 Am I? 677 00:46:07,306 --> 00:46:08,398 What's this? 678 00:46:08,557 --> 00:46:10,184 Just something I ordered from town. 679 00:46:10,351 --> 00:46:11,819 No, Ross! 680 00:46:11,978 --> 00:46:13,446 It's meant as a surprise! 681 00:46:13,604 --> 00:46:16,198 It's just a family party. 682 00:46:16,357 --> 00:46:18,906 No need to flig yourself up for it. 683 00:46:19,068 --> 00:46:20,786 I asked Verity and she said it was right 684 00:46:20,945 --> 00:46:23,414 to change for Christmas Eve. 685 00:46:23,572 --> 00:46:25,052 Well, don't lace your stays too tight. 686 00:46:25,116 --> 00:46:28,916 They feed you well here and I know your appetite. 687 00:46:44,302 --> 00:46:46,851 You were very kind to Demelza. 688 00:46:47,013 --> 00:46:48,230 Who wouldn't be? 689 00:46:48,389 --> 00:46:50,266 She looks like a startled faun. 690 00:46:50,433 --> 00:46:51,685 She's young. 691 00:46:51,851 --> 00:46:54,445 And this must seem very daunting to her. 692 00:47:02,445 --> 00:47:06,325 You don't despise my choice then. 693 00:47:06,490 --> 00:47:10,620 What right have I to despise anyone? 694 00:47:10,786 --> 00:47:15,257 Besides I've too much to distract me here... 695 00:47:15,416 --> 00:47:19,887 Grambler failing and Francis gambling away his inheritance. 696 00:47:21,881 --> 00:47:22,973 I'm sad to hear it. 697 00:47:23,132 --> 00:47:25,931 Oh, and worse! 698 00:47:26,093 --> 00:47:27,265 Rumors... 699 00:47:29,180 --> 00:47:34,277 No, reports, that he has another woman. 700 00:47:39,231 --> 00:47:41,029 Has he'? 701 00:47:41,192 --> 00:47:43,991 If he has, he's an idiot. 702 00:47:47,865 --> 00:47:49,742 I am ravenous! 703 00:47:49,909 --> 00:47:51,877 When do we dine? 704 00:47:52,036 --> 00:47:53,288 I can scarce stand up. 705 00:47:53,454 --> 00:47:56,924 Lord knows how I'll keep my food down. 706 00:47:57,083 --> 00:48:00,713 And they'll think I'm that vulgar and simple. 707 00:48:02,505 --> 00:48:05,099 Ross will be sorry he ever wed me. 708 00:48:05,257 --> 00:48:06,679 Here, let me help you. 709 00:48:06,842 --> 00:48:08,469 I shan't lace you too tightly. 710 00:48:12,890 --> 00:48:14,858 Thank you. 711 00:48:15,017 --> 00:48:17,270 Trust your husband. 712 00:48:17,436 --> 00:48:18,904 And yourself. 713 00:48:22,817 --> 00:48:24,160 Visitors? 714 00:48:24,318 --> 00:48:25,695 At this hour? 715 00:48:30,699 --> 00:48:32,542 We were just passing, Francis. 716 00:48:32,701 --> 00:48:36,547 Thought we'd come and offer the compliments of the season. 717 00:48:36,705 --> 00:48:39,549 If we're intruding, we can easily depart. 718 00:48:39,708 --> 00:48:40,800 Damn me nostrils, though! 719 00:48:40,960 --> 00:48:42,303 What do I scent? 720 00:48:42,461 --> 00:48:43,553 Swan? 721 00:48:43,712 --> 00:48:45,430 Partridge? 722 00:48:45,589 --> 00:48:47,683 Mrs. Tabb, please lay four more places for dinner. 723 00:48:47,842 --> 00:48:49,219 Ross Poldark 724 00:48:49,385 --> 00:48:50,682 the famed recluse! 725 00:48:50,845 --> 00:48:54,975 For all we see of you, you might be Robinson Crusoe! 726 00:48:55,141 --> 00:48:57,109 Oh, but he has his Man Friday, dear. 727 00:48:57,268 --> 00:48:59,896 Is she hereabout? 728 00:49:00,062 --> 00:49:02,030 Or should we seek her in the scullery? 729 00:49:05,401 --> 00:49:07,369 An attempt on the king's life? 730 00:49:07,528 --> 00:49:09,328 Ambush for his west good, no doubt. 731 00:49:09,488 --> 00:49:12,287 I'm told it's worth more than half the mines in Cornwall. 732 00:49:12,450 --> 00:49:15,294 And the royal household servants not paid for 12 months. 733 00:49:15,453 --> 00:49:16,813 I'm amazed no one's attempted 734 00:49:16,954 --> 00:49:19,082 to sharpen a knife on the king of France. 735 00:49:19,248 --> 00:49:21,376 Well, give them time, sir, give them time. 736 00:49:21,542 --> 00:49:22,885 Dinner is served. 737 00:49:23,043 --> 00:49:24,420 Excellent. 738 00:49:56,327 --> 00:49:57,453 Demelza... 739 00:50:04,376 --> 00:50:06,344 Let me introduce you. 740 00:50:12,218 --> 00:50:14,266 Damn you, Ross, for keeping this rosebud a secret! 741 00:50:14,428 --> 00:50:16,430 Hardly secret, John. 742 00:50:16,597 --> 00:50:19,897 All the county was talking of her in June. 743 00:50:20,059 --> 00:50:22,312 Oh yes, ma'am, people dearly love to gossip, don't they? 744 00:50:22,478 --> 00:50:23,570 Ha! 745 00:50:23,729 --> 00:50:25,356 Well answered, Mistress! 746 00:50:25,523 --> 00:50:29,073 A merry Christmas and damnation to all gossip! 747 00:50:29,235 --> 00:50:31,454 She's on her mettle tonight. 748 00:50:31,612 --> 00:50:33,159 Overdoing the manners a bit. 749 00:50:33,322 --> 00:50:34,414 Look at her plate. 750 00:50:34,573 --> 00:50:35,995 She's hardly touched a morsel. 751 00:50:36,158 --> 00:50:38,126 Too busy making conquests! 752 00:50:38,285 --> 00:50:39,207 What news of the mine, Ross? 753 00:50:39,370 --> 00:50:41,372 Are we swimming in copper yet? 754 00:50:41,539 --> 00:50:43,086 Not according to my father. 755 00:50:43,249 --> 00:50:45,297 We have reason for optimism. 756 00:50:45,459 --> 00:50:47,006 Glad to hear it, Ross. 757 00:50:47,169 --> 00:50:48,967 At least one of us is prospering. 758 00:50:52,174 --> 00:50:54,643 You believe him? 759 00:50:54,802 --> 00:50:56,145 Each way, we win. 760 00:50:56,303 --> 00:50:59,933 Enjoy his ruin or the fruits of his labor. 761 00:51:00,099 --> 00:51:04,650 Our friend Choake saw the wisdom of my offer 762 00:51:04,812 --> 00:51:06,860 and sold me his shares in Wheal Leisure. 763 00:51:14,113 --> 00:51:15,990 How do you manage for servants, Elizabeth? 764 00:51:16,156 --> 00:51:19,660 Mama and I were only saying, young girls these days 765 00:51:19,827 --> 00:51:23,832 have such ideas always trying to rise above their station. 766 00:51:23,998 --> 00:51:26,126 I haven't noticed that. 767 00:51:26,292 --> 00:51:28,340 Perhaps you've been unlucky. 768 00:51:28,502 --> 00:51:32,507 Well, at least I have my own household. 769 00:51:32,673 --> 00:51:35,017 My poor sisters all lack husbands. 770 00:51:35,175 --> 00:51:39,146 And truly, beyond the age of 23, what hope is there? 771 00:51:41,890 --> 00:51:43,890 I don't believe there's ever cause to give up hope. 772 00:51:46,145 --> 00:51:48,318 'Tis sometimes a question of waiting. 773 00:51:48,480 --> 00:51:51,199 And seizing the opportunity when it comes. 774 00:51:51,358 --> 00:51:54,532 I bow before your expertise, ma'am. 775 00:52:41,033 --> 00:52:44,663 ♪♪ 776 00:53:00,177 --> 00:53:03,351 Mistress Poldark, now you must play something for us. 777 00:53:03,514 --> 00:53:04,766 Oh no, I don't... 778 00:53:04,932 --> 00:53:06,024 Not musical, ma'am? 779 00:53:06,183 --> 00:53:07,901 Did your governess not teach you? 780 00:53:08,060 --> 00:53:10,154 Demelza sings. 781 00:53:10,312 --> 00:53:11,939 Oh? Then we must hear her. 782 00:53:12,106 --> 00:53:13,232 We surely must! 783 00:53:24,660 --> 00:53:25,786 ♪♪ 784 00:53:32,292 --> 00:53:39,221 ♪ I'd pluck a fair rose for my love ♪ 785 00:53:39,383 --> 00:53:45,857 ♪ I'd pluck a red rose blowing ♪ 786 00:53:46,014 --> 00:53:50,269 ♪ Love's in my heart ♪ 787 00:53:50,436 --> 00:53:53,485 ♪ A-trying so to prove ♪ 788 00:53:53,647 --> 00:53:59,199 ♪ What your heart's knowing ♪ 789 00:53:59,361 --> 00:54:07,121 ♪ I'd pluck a finger on a thorn ♪ 790 00:54:07,286 --> 00:54:12,838 ♪ I'd pluck a finger bleeding ♪ 791 00:54:13,000 --> 00:54:16,595 ♪ Red is my heart ♪ 792 00:54:16,754 --> 00:54:21,055 ♪ Wounded and forlorn ♪ 793 00:54:21,216 --> 00:54:26,393 ♪ Any your heart needing ♪ 794 00:54:26,555 --> 00:54:33,814 ♪ I'd hold a finger to my tongue ♪ 795 00:54:33,979 --> 00:54:39,281 ♪ I'd hold a finger waiting ♪ 796 00:54:39,443 --> 00:54:43,823 ♪ My heart is sore ♪ 797 00:54:43,989 --> 00:54:49,166 ♪ Until it joins in song ♪ 798 00:54:49,328 --> 00:54:54,801 ♪ With your heart mating ♪ 799 00:55:17,481 --> 00:55:18,573 Good night. 800 00:55:26,532 --> 00:55:28,910 It's a curious thing. 801 00:55:37,251 --> 00:55:40,926 We envy a man for something he has 802 00:55:41,088 --> 00:55:45,343 yet the truth may be he hasn't got it after all. 803 00:55:45,509 --> 00:55:48,433 And we have. 804 00:55:54,142 --> 00:55:55,985 Am I rambling? 805 00:55:56,144 --> 00:55:58,522 Ignore me. 806 00:56:03,318 --> 00:56:06,618 Merry Christmas, cousin. 807 00:56:09,241 --> 00:56:10,493 Merry Christmas. 808 00:56:19,251 --> 00:56:21,128 Merry Christmas, my love. 809 00:56:47,195 --> 00:56:48,287 Thank you, Francis. 810 00:56:48,447 --> 00:56:50,199 Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. 811 00:56:58,957 --> 00:57:01,085 That wasn't so bad. 812 00:57:21,813 --> 00:57:25,192 I hope you won't live to regret your choice of husband. 813 00:57:25,359 --> 00:57:26,451 Why would I? 814 00:57:26,610 --> 00:57:30,205 We may soon be destitute. 815 00:57:30,364 --> 00:57:33,584 There are other kinds of treasure. 816 00:57:36,662 --> 00:57:38,164 What is it? 817 00:57:38,330 --> 00:57:39,547 A rockfall? 818 00:57:46,713 --> 00:57:47,805 What's happened? 819 00:57:47,965 --> 00:57:49,057 Copper! 820 00:57:49,216 --> 00:57:50,308 Copper's been struck! 821 00:57:50,467 --> 00:57:53,471 A monstrous load! 822 00:58:14,741 --> 00:58:16,493 So how did I do, Ross? 823 00:58:16,660 --> 00:58:19,209 You were not too ashamed of me? 824 00:58:24,126 --> 00:58:25,503 Why do you think I married you'? 825 00:58:27,421 --> 00:58:29,094 I don't rightly know. 826 00:58:31,133 --> 00:58:35,013 To satisfy an appetite? 827 00:58:35,178 --> 00:58:36,646 To save myself from being alone? 828 00:58:40,058 --> 00:58:42,436 Because it was the right thing to do? 829 00:58:43,562 --> 00:58:46,111 I had few expectations. 830 00:58:46,273 --> 00:58:49,903 At best, you'd be a distraction. 831 00:58:50,068 --> 00:58:52,446 A bandage to ease a wound. 832 00:58:54,865 --> 00:58:57,914 But I was mistaken. 833 00:58:59,661 --> 00:59:02,540 You have redeemed me. 834 00:59:02,706 --> 00:59:05,755 I am your humble servant. 835 00:59:05,917 --> 00:59:08,921 And I love you. 836 00:59:23,143 --> 00:59:25,487 I hope you will have a little love to spare. 837 00:59:28,356 --> 00:59:30,154 For what? 838 00:59:31,735 --> 00:59:33,612 Our child.