1 00:01:28,440 --> 00:01:29,959 (Sobs) 2 00:01:52,120 --> 00:01:54,479 Still can't get used to Mister Francis bein' gone. 3 00:01:54,640 --> 00:01:58,439 Breaks my heart to think of him, all fired up about those rock samples. 4 00:01:58,600 --> 00:02:02,479 When in the end, 'twas only quartz, with schorl an' iron oxide mixed. 5 00:02:03,200 --> 00:02:05,679 - Fool's copper. - Fool's copper. 6 00:02:06,680 --> 00:02:10,559 Leaving his widow with nothing but debt and shares in a failing mine. 7 00:02:29,240 --> 00:02:31,399 I'm to Trenwith, to see Elizabeth. 8 00:02:31,560 --> 00:02:34,519 Is Verity's company not enough for her? 9 00:02:34,680 --> 00:02:36,559 Hup! 10 00:03:06,480 --> 00:03:08,519 He comes to take Geoffrey Charles to the mine. 11 00:03:08,680 --> 00:03:09,759 And you? 12 00:03:10,600 --> 00:03:15,239 I'm trustee of my son's shares in Wheal Grace, which is why Ross brings me weekly reports. 13 00:03:15,400 --> 00:03:17,319 Sometimes twice-weekly. 14 00:03:17,960 --> 00:03:19,919 Uncle Ross is here, Mama! 15 00:03:20,720 --> 00:03:22,599 Who else can I depend on? 16 00:03:31,400 --> 00:03:33,679 (Hums cheerfully) 17 00:03:34,400 --> 00:03:36,159 Is it done? 18 00:03:36,320 --> 00:03:39,319 "Mr Poldark, I give you notice 19 00:03:39,480 --> 00:03:44,279 that your promissory note for £1 ,000 plus interest at 40%, 20 00:03:44,440 --> 00:03:49,079 will fall due and must be paid in full." 21 00:03:49,240 --> 00:03:50,919 The day after Christmas? 22 00:03:52,160 --> 00:03:54,839 Do they serve plum pudding in debtors' prison? 23 00:03:55,000 --> 00:03:56,199 (Chuckles grimly) 24 00:03:59,880 --> 00:04:01,799 Will you take my coat? 25 00:04:01,960 --> 00:04:04,359 - I do not feel the cold. - I think you do. 26 00:04:04,520 --> 00:04:06,759 At any rate, you used to. 27 00:04:07,520 --> 00:04:09,839 At any rate, it's warmer than Trenwith. 28 00:04:12,400 --> 00:04:15,039 I must learn to grow a thicker skin. 29 00:04:15,880 --> 00:04:17,359 Can you? 30 00:04:18,960 --> 00:04:20,719 Sometimes. 31 00:04:25,360 --> 00:04:27,239 I miss Francis. 32 00:04:30,680 --> 00:04:32,039 I miss him too. 33 00:04:32,200 --> 00:04:36,559 I never thought him the most practical of men, yet now I realise how much he dealt with. 34 00:04:36,720 --> 00:04:41,319 Matters offinance, the estate, the servants... decisions which now fall to me. 35 00:04:41,480 --> 00:04:43,319 Do not hesitate to call upon me, Elizabeth. 36 00:04:43,480 --> 00:04:46,079 Oh, I do. More often than I should. 37 00:04:46,760 --> 00:04:49,439 You have your own home, and wife and child. 38 00:04:49,600 --> 00:04:53,199 You seek to share my troubles, yet never tell me your own. 39 00:04:53,360 --> 00:04:55,279 What of your debts? 40 00:04:55,440 --> 00:04:57,879 The promissory note which fell into George's hands? 41 00:04:58,560 --> 00:05:02,519 Don't trouble yourself. The sum was much exaggerated. 42 00:05:03,640 --> 00:05:05,279 And the mine? 43 00:05:05,440 --> 00:05:08,479 How long can we continue with such poor yield? 44 00:05:08,640 --> 00:05:12,559 For your sake and his, I will squeeze out every last drop before it defeats us. 45 00:05:14,960 --> 00:05:17,799 Uncle Ross looks after us so well. 46 00:05:17,960 --> 00:05:19,959 Where would we be without him? 47 00:05:45,520 --> 00:05:48,319 Oi, maid, even your oils and vittles? 48 00:05:49,480 --> 00:05:52,959 Not a word to Ross. I don't want him thinkin' I fear the worst. 49 00:05:53,120 --> 00:05:55,279 'Ee do fear the worst! If he go to prison, 50 00:05:55,440 --> 00:05:57,479 we'll need more'n a few tetties to see us through. 51 00:05:57,640 --> 00:05:59,439 Hush your creenin'! 52 00:05:59,600 --> 00:06:03,159 Ifthis be his last Christmas here for a while, I mean to make it a goodly one. 53 00:06:15,880 --> 00:06:18,559 - Dr Enys. - Is it anyone we know? 54 00:06:18,720 --> 00:06:20,199 Nay, sir. 55 00:06:20,360 --> 00:06:23,999 Say he may be from the Parthesia. It was wrecked last night off St Ann's. 56 00:06:24,160 --> 00:06:26,399 A cryin' waste o' life, don't 'ee think, Dr Enys? 57 00:06:27,680 --> 00:06:29,599 I do indeed, Rosina. 58 00:06:44,720 --> 00:06:46,599 Take Rosina home. I'll see him buried. 59 00:06:50,160 --> 00:06:56,239 Nay, Rosina, 'tis needful 'ee take my arm, for fear thy lipsy leg do buckle beneath 'ee. 60 00:07:26,040 --> 00:07:29,319 Oh, yes...Pascoe's asked to see me. 61 00:07:30,360 --> 00:07:34,039 He's received word from the Warleggans regarding my promissory note. 62 00:07:34,560 --> 00:07:39,919 Could we not appeal to our wealthier friends, at least to save you from debtors' prison? 63 00:07:40,640 --> 00:07:42,119 Speak to people! 64 00:07:42,280 --> 00:07:44,159 That's not how I work. 65 00:07:44,320 --> 00:07:47,359 So it's against your principles? Nay, Ross, 'tis against your pride! 66 00:07:47,520 --> 00:07:49,959 This stew is excellent. 67 00:08:12,040 --> 00:08:13,879 Of course. 68 00:08:14,040 --> 00:08:15,839 It's obvious. 69 00:08:16,960 --> 00:08:18,519 - Argh! - What do 'ee do to her? 70 00:08:18,680 --> 00:08:21,439 Rosina? Can you stand? 71 00:08:22,400 --> 00:08:24,839 Don't be afraid. I'll be here to catch you. 72 00:08:25,000 --> 00:08:27,759 Nay, surgeon. If anyone shall, 'tis I. 73 00:08:29,800 --> 00:08:33,039 Ah...I think... 74 00:08:33,200 --> 00:08:35,239 I believe... 75 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:45,959 What did 'ee do? 76 00:08:46,720 --> 00:08:50,599 - 'Tis all mended. There be no pain. - There was a displacement. 77 00:08:50,760 --> 00:08:53,439 You had it so long, the muscles withered and caused inflammation. 78 00:08:53,600 --> 00:08:57,319 I'll put a bandage on it for now, but soon you'll be able to manage without. 79 00:08:57,480 --> 00:08:59,119 'Tis a miracle! 80 00:08:59,280 --> 00:09:02,199 No. Basic anatomy. 81 00:09:16,680 --> 00:09:18,439 There seem to be soldiers everywhere. 82 00:09:18,600 --> 00:09:21,879 Events across in France make the gentry nervous. 83 00:09:22,040 --> 00:09:24,919 Events along the coast make the gaugers watchful. 84 00:09:28,120 --> 00:09:31,039 - Has it arrived? - As expected. 85 00:09:31,200 --> 00:09:34,119 The full amount, with interest. 86 00:09:34,280 --> 00:09:39,199 - I did enquire whether the Warleggans... - I can guess the response. 87 00:09:40,800 --> 00:09:42,319 Quite so. 88 00:09:42,480 --> 00:09:46,479 It's to be paid six weeks hence. The day afer Christmas. 89 00:09:55,880 --> 00:09:57,279 How are you, Tonkin? 90 00:09:58,440 --> 00:10:01,079 Good of you to call, Cap'n. Few others do. 91 00:10:01,800 --> 00:10:04,719 You've no notion how much your visits have helped me through. 92 00:10:07,520 --> 00:10:09,439 Not to mention this. 93 00:10:10,920 --> 00:10:12,279 Bless you, sir. 94 00:10:12,440 --> 00:10:15,119 - When do you expect to be released? - Soon afer Christmas. 95 00:10:15,280 --> 00:10:17,279 Then it will be your turn to visit me. 96 00:10:18,680 --> 00:10:21,719 George Warleggan has a bill of mine which I cannot pay. 97 00:10:21,880 --> 00:10:23,359 Surely you have assets? 98 00:10:23,520 --> 00:10:25,119 Your shares in Wheal Leisure? 99 00:10:25,280 --> 00:10:26,799 Does the mine not prosper? 100 00:10:26,960 --> 00:10:31,439 My shares are worth about £600, not even half ofwhat I owe. 101 00:10:31,600 --> 00:10:34,559 Besides, I would not give them the satisfaction. 102 00:10:34,720 --> 00:10:36,479 Then you will suffer. 103 00:10:37,960 --> 00:10:39,679 Then I will suffer. 104 00:10:46,440 --> 00:10:49,239 - Ah! Miss Penvenen. - Captain Poldark. 105 00:10:49,400 --> 00:10:52,319 Seven months away have given me an appetite for such sights. 106 00:10:52,480 --> 00:10:55,039 And doubtless they for you. 107 00:10:56,560 --> 00:10:59,079 I was most grieved to hear of your cousin's death. 108 00:10:59,240 --> 00:11:00,919 Thank you. 109 00:11:01,080 --> 00:11:02,959 We miss him greatly. 110 00:11:03,120 --> 00:11:05,759 He was your partner in the mine, I believe? 111 00:11:05,920 --> 00:11:07,879 Were you able to continue the venture? 112 00:11:08,040 --> 00:11:10,039 It goes on. 113 00:11:10,200 --> 00:11:12,759 - Profitably? - Not profitably. 114 00:11:13,920 --> 00:11:17,159 - And how is Dr Enys? - A worker of miracles! 115 00:11:17,320 --> 00:11:21,039 I just came through Sawle and I heard tell of his curing a village girl of her lameness. 116 00:11:21,200 --> 00:11:22,879 Rosina Hoblyn? 117 00:11:23,040 --> 00:11:26,679 - You know her? - Of her. How was it done? 118 00:11:27,400 --> 00:11:30,439 No doubt Dr Enys will enlighten you soon enough. 119 00:11:30,600 --> 00:11:31,999 (Spurs horse on) 120 00:11:41,800 --> 00:11:44,159 Did you know Caroline had returned? 121 00:11:45,360 --> 00:11:49,159 (Clears throat) As a matter offact, yes. 122 00:11:51,320 --> 00:11:56,199 The attachment's bad, I know, and it's my weakness but I cannot shake it. 123 00:11:57,080 --> 00:11:59,759 No doubt it will end badly and I'll have myjust deserts. 124 00:11:59,920 --> 00:12:01,799 Possibly. 125 00:12:01,960 --> 00:12:04,559 It seems fate does as it pleases. 126 00:12:05,600 --> 00:12:08,439 And it has nothing to do with strength or weakness shown. 127 00:12:08,600 --> 00:12:10,759 Take Francis. 128 00:12:10,920 --> 00:12:13,679 Was there ever a sorrier or less deserved end? 129 00:12:15,280 --> 00:12:20,159 To walk out ofthis house and in an hour, to drown like a dog in a well? 130 00:12:20,320 --> 00:12:23,119 And for nothing. That's... That's what I most deplore, 131 00:12:23,280 --> 00:12:25,479 the wanton, useless waste of it. 132 00:12:25,640 --> 00:12:27,279 The quirks offate... 133 00:12:28,560 --> 00:12:31,599 ..which make nonsense of all our striving. 134 00:12:39,040 --> 00:12:41,719 95 years of age. What do you think ofthat? 135 00:12:43,520 --> 00:12:47,039 I think it's high time the coffin-maker started taking measurements. 136 00:12:47,200 --> 00:12:50,639 Head ofthe family. Mistress ofthis house. 137 00:12:50,800 --> 00:12:52,639 And so I intend to remain. 138 00:12:57,240 --> 00:12:59,799 Good luck with that, old hag. 139 00:13:02,160 --> 00:13:04,079 (Footsteps approaching) 140 00:13:04,800 --> 00:13:06,399 Elizabeth! 141 00:13:08,640 --> 00:13:10,639 You look pale. Are you unwell? 142 00:13:11,480 --> 00:13:14,239 I've brought a small token for my godson. 143 00:13:14,400 --> 00:13:17,319 - I know you'll accept nothing for yourself. - Well, I... 144 00:13:21,880 --> 00:13:23,479 Are you looking forward to Christmas? 145 00:13:23,640 --> 00:13:27,839 I wish I were. Entertaining on a grand scale is not my preference. 146 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:30,879 But my uncle's very thick with Tony Boscoigne, 147 00:13:31,040 --> 00:13:35,279 and no doubt there's some scheme afoot to throw me under the hooves of his sisters. 148 00:13:35,440 --> 00:13:38,519 - Or so your mother believes. - You've seen her? 149 00:13:39,880 --> 00:13:40,999 Oh. 150 00:13:41,160 --> 00:13:43,719 I'd not intended to mention. 151 00:13:44,400 --> 00:13:48,599 I have on occasion over the last few months prevailed upon her to dine with me. 152 00:13:48,760 --> 00:13:50,759 You know how much I admire her. 153 00:13:51,520 --> 00:13:53,199 She speaks very highly of you. 154 00:13:53,360 --> 00:13:57,999 - She has shared with me certain concerns. - Oh? 155 00:13:58,160 --> 00:14:01,039 In the wake of Francis...forgive me... 156 00:14:01,200 --> 00:14:05,399 certain outstanding debts of his... accumulating interest... 157 00:14:05,560 --> 00:14:07,439 - which must be dealt with. - Of course. 158 00:14:07,600 --> 00:14:10,999 But not until you're out of mourning, and well beyond. 159 00:14:11,160 --> 00:14:12,759 You're very kind, George. 160 00:14:12,920 --> 00:14:16,039 As your friend, it's the very least I can do. 161 00:14:24,200 --> 00:14:26,199 (Clattering and pounding) 162 00:14:27,880 --> 00:14:30,079 HENSHAWE: Something amiss with that engine. 163 00:14:30,960 --> 00:14:33,119 I've sent for Trevithick. 164 00:14:33,280 --> 00:14:35,839 Is it worth the while, given how little she's yielding? 165 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,519 I wonder that. 166 00:14:37,680 --> 00:14:41,239 It's a cryin' shame we never found that lode Mark Daniel spoke of. 167 00:14:42,080 --> 00:14:43,879 Perhaps he was mistook. 168 00:14:44,040 --> 00:14:46,959 He was an experienced miner. He knew what he was looking at. 169 00:14:47,120 --> 00:14:49,599 Then it's a pity he can't be found and asked the question. 170 00:14:52,120 --> 00:14:53,239 Where? 171 00:15:04,120 --> 00:15:06,119 (Grunting and squealing) 172 00:15:12,080 --> 00:15:14,079 Ross continues to vex society. 173 00:15:14,240 --> 00:15:17,399 - What's he done now? - What has he not done? 174 00:15:17,560 --> 00:15:22,359 Graced the Poldark family pew at church, taken his seat as magistrate on the bench. 175 00:15:22,520 --> 00:15:25,399 As head ofthe Poldark family, these things are expected of him. 176 00:15:25,560 --> 00:15:27,599 Oh, you know Ross and expectation! 177 00:15:27,760 --> 00:15:34,719 Besides, I've suspicion he'd think he was more than fulfillin' his duties in other ways. 178 00:15:36,280 --> 00:15:38,519 Towards Elizabeth, for instance? 179 00:15:39,640 --> 00:15:41,759 Does that trouble you? 180 00:15:42,440 --> 00:15:47,639 Ross never tells me what goes on in his meetings with her, and I never ask him. 181 00:15:48,560 --> 00:15:50,759 But if you're concerned? 182 00:15:50,920 --> 00:15:55,159 Seems to me that havin' a husband's a little bit like goin' to church. 183 00:15:55,320 --> 00:15:57,599 You either believe in something or you don't. 184 00:15:58,400 --> 00:16:00,399 And if you don't, then why go at all? 185 00:16:01,640 --> 00:16:06,399 But if you do, then you've no cause to keep asking for proof. 186 00:16:07,560 --> 00:16:10,319 And do you...believe? 187 00:16:11,480 --> 00:16:13,319 Most ofthe time. 188 00:16:24,640 --> 00:16:27,039 Why don't you smile, Mama? 189 00:16:27,200 --> 00:16:29,719 Well, smiling makes lines upon the face, my love. 190 00:16:29,880 --> 00:16:31,679 See? 191 00:16:31,840 --> 00:16:34,199 And lines make us look older. 192 00:16:34,360 --> 00:16:39,719 So I must smile less. Not in public, but here, at home. 193 00:16:41,640 --> 00:16:45,679 But when you see me not smiling, you mustn't think I'm sad or displeased with you, 194 00:16:45,840 --> 00:16:48,759 only that I'm trying to spare my face. 195 00:16:49,320 --> 00:16:52,239 It's important for a lady to look her best. 196 00:16:53,240 --> 00:16:56,399 - Why? - You'll understand when you're older. 197 00:17:38,600 --> 00:17:41,079 Seven months has seemed a lifetime. 198 00:17:41,240 --> 00:17:43,159 Did my letters not satisfy you? 199 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:46,399 They evoked pleasure and pain in equal measure. 200 00:17:50,360 --> 00:17:54,159 Forgive me, I'm a little at sea. 201 00:17:54,320 --> 00:17:58,759 All I know for certain is I'm my own mistress, yet no freer to follow my heart. 202 00:17:58,920 --> 00:18:04,479 But I'm here, and you're here... perhaps that's all that matters. 203 00:18:05,360 --> 00:18:07,279 I met your Captain Poldark again. 204 00:18:07,440 --> 00:18:09,119 He told me. 205 00:18:10,680 --> 00:18:13,799 Would you be jealous if I said I admired him greatly? 206 00:18:13,960 --> 00:18:18,319 I admire him myself. He's an exceptional man and a dear friend. 207 00:18:19,600 --> 00:18:22,439 I only wish his circumstances were happier. 208 00:18:22,600 --> 00:18:26,839 Is his cousin's pretty widow the "circumstance", or is it some other matter? 209 00:18:27,000 --> 00:18:28,559 A financial matter. 210 00:18:30,920 --> 00:18:35,199 And his wife? She seems to be universally adored. 211 00:18:35,360 --> 00:18:38,359 Is she the sort ofwoman that all men desire except her husband? 212 00:18:39,800 --> 00:18:43,919 It so ofen happens. No great incentive for marriage. 213 00:18:45,400 --> 00:18:47,959 Don't you think I'd be ill-advised to try it? 214 00:18:48,120 --> 00:18:50,239 Not if you choose the right man. 215 00:18:51,560 --> 00:18:53,239 Shall I choose a miracle worker, 216 00:18:53,400 --> 00:18:58,239 who now has an adoring Rosina and a crowd of sickly miners battering his door? 217 00:18:58,400 --> 00:19:03,999 There can't be many physicians of your calibre who give all their energies to help the poor. 218 00:19:05,240 --> 00:19:07,239 How do you live? 219 00:19:08,960 --> 00:19:14,159 On an income of£40 a year from the two mines, plus whatever my patients can spare me. 220 00:19:15,320 --> 00:19:16,879 I agree it's very little. 221 00:19:17,040 --> 00:19:21,639 Could you not set up in Oxford or Bath, work among people of your own kind? 222 00:19:21,800 --> 00:19:24,919 Charity is a noble impulse, but should it not begin at home? 223 00:19:25,080 --> 00:19:29,559 Even in Bath or Oxford, the poor will always be in greater need of attention than the rich. 224 00:19:29,720 --> 00:19:32,559 Besides, I've no wish to become a society pet. 225 00:19:33,920 --> 00:19:35,679 Is that what you think I am? 226 00:19:35,840 --> 00:19:37,919 No, Caroline. 227 00:19:38,880 --> 00:19:41,999 I would never suggest that, or wish you to think that I'm... 228 00:19:42,160 --> 00:19:46,199 The most noble of men, and I the most vacuous ofwomen? 229 00:19:47,960 --> 00:19:50,479 Would you have me pretend to be other than I am? 230 00:19:52,840 --> 00:19:55,879 I would have you believe that you're better than you think. 231 00:20:00,800 --> 00:20:01,919 Race me! 232 00:20:28,560 --> 00:20:30,439 Mark Daniel? 233 00:20:30,600 --> 00:20:33,479 'Twould be too risky, I believe, for him to return to England. 234 00:20:33,640 --> 00:20:35,879 Have you asked my men for news of him? 235 00:20:36,040 --> 00:20:41,119 I thought I'd come to you first. Besides, I'm not sure who to trust. 236 00:20:41,280 --> 00:20:44,919 The informer who answers to Vercoe might also report to McNeil. 237 00:20:45,080 --> 00:20:49,079 McNeil claims convalescence, not the trade, has brought him here. 238 00:20:49,240 --> 00:20:51,759 - Do you believe him? - Not a jot. 239 00:20:53,240 --> 00:20:55,759 Our trusted band grows smaller. 240 00:20:55,920 --> 00:21:00,159 I removed Vigus. Now I think to replace Jacka Hoblyn. 241 00:21:00,720 --> 00:21:02,479 Why do you suspect him? 242 00:21:02,640 --> 00:21:06,359 I suspect everyone. 'Tis the safest way. 243 00:21:06,520 --> 00:21:08,799 I think you're mistook. 244 00:21:08,960 --> 00:21:12,119 Jacka's a surly fellow, but I doubt he'd betray his friends. 245 00:21:12,280 --> 00:21:17,479 - Any man'll betray his friends ifthe price is right. - As Ted knows to his cost. 246 00:21:17,640 --> 00:21:22,759 Ted! How are you? Have you recovered from your sentence? 247 00:21:22,920 --> 00:21:24,999 Three months' hard labour do feel like three years. 248 00:21:25,160 --> 00:21:28,279 And still I'm no closer to knowin' who betrayed me. 249 00:21:31,000 --> 00:21:32,559 But to Mark Daniel. 250 00:21:32,720 --> 00:21:35,879 I could put the word out, get a letter to him. 251 00:21:36,040 --> 00:21:37,519 I'd be very grateful. 252 00:21:37,680 --> 00:21:39,279 And in exchange? 253 00:21:40,120 --> 00:21:41,839 Yes? 254 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,959 One drawback to your cove. 255 00:21:44,120 --> 00:21:47,559 You've always insisted, haven't you, that all must be done in a single night? 256 00:21:47,720 --> 00:21:51,159 Don't blame you. But 'tis deuced awkward. 257 00:21:51,320 --> 00:21:55,919 Ifwe could store some ofthe goods two or three days... 258 00:21:56,080 --> 00:21:59,439 Ten men do in three nights what 30 do in one. 259 00:21:59,600 --> 00:22:01,879 Less chance for the informer. 260 00:22:02,920 --> 00:22:08,199 Bring the cargo ashore and hide it, if you catch my drift. 261 00:22:09,440 --> 00:22:15,479 We'd be willing to make a small extra payment for the inconvenience. 262 00:22:15,640 --> 00:22:18,279 A goodwill gesture, so to speak. 263 00:22:18,440 --> 00:22:20,519 How much of a gesture? 264 00:22:28,920 --> 00:22:31,519 A secret cache? On our land? 265 00:22:31,680 --> 00:22:36,079 To store goods during a run so they can be carried away at leisure. 266 00:22:36,240 --> 00:22:38,839 Or found by the gaugers, and you carried away in chains! 267 00:22:39,560 --> 00:22:41,799 I'll be in chains regardless soon enough. 268 00:22:46,360 --> 00:22:48,359 Dislike it, Ross. 269 00:22:50,200 --> 00:22:53,919 If I go to prison for debt, this will mean more money coming in. 270 00:22:54,080 --> 00:22:56,559 The quicker the debt is paid, the quicker I'm out again. 271 00:22:56,720 --> 00:22:59,679 Unless goods be found in our house, in which case you'll serve longer! 272 00:22:59,840 --> 00:23:02,879 The cache will be built in the library and can be done in one night. 273 00:23:03,040 --> 00:23:06,639 Four or five men to dig it, six or eight to use it thereafter. 274 00:23:06,800 --> 00:23:08,319 And the informer? 275 00:23:09,240 --> 00:23:11,399 Trencrom will hand-pick his men. 276 00:23:12,920 --> 00:23:14,719 And in return? 277 00:23:14,880 --> 00:23:18,519 25 guineas per cargo, and a promise to find Mark Daniel. 278 00:23:18,680 --> 00:23:21,879 - How will that help? - He's our last chance offinding copper, 279 00:23:22,040 --> 00:23:24,199 of making the mine pay. 280 00:23:24,360 --> 00:23:27,479 If Grace fails, how will I repay the Warleggans? 281 00:23:27,640 --> 00:23:29,639 Why can you not appeal to your friends? 282 00:23:29,800 --> 00:23:33,599 Ray Penvenen, Horace Treneglos, even Trencrom? 283 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:36,559 Would they not put up the money to save you from bankruptcy? 284 00:23:36,720 --> 00:23:39,359 - The sum is too great. - You mean your pride is! 285 00:23:40,720 --> 00:23:45,919 No one of sense, however much a friend, would loan money to a man with a failing mine, 286 00:23:46,080 --> 00:23:49,159 for the simple reason that they would never get it back. 287 00:23:49,320 --> 00:23:55,199 But if I could demonstrate that the mine might prosper, I could borrow against its better days. 288 00:23:57,200 --> 00:23:59,199 Until we find Mark Daniel. 289 00:24:00,680 --> 00:24:03,399 - Do I have your consent? - You dare to ask me that? 290 00:24:03,560 --> 00:24:08,439 Knowin' very well you do exactly what you please, with or without my say? 291 00:24:17,600 --> 00:24:21,399 Were you ever involved in Ross Poldark's copper smelting venture? 292 00:24:22,800 --> 00:24:26,159 I made a minor investment. 293 00:24:27,200 --> 00:24:31,359 It was an ill-conceived enterprise. Everyone lost money. 294 00:24:32,240 --> 00:24:33,879 Except the Warleggans. 295 00:24:35,000 --> 00:24:36,479 Why do you ask? 296 00:24:36,640 --> 00:24:38,919 I believe Ross Poldark has some debt from that time. 297 00:24:39,080 --> 00:24:41,639 The Warleggans acquired it and are pressing for bankruptcy. 298 00:24:41,800 --> 00:24:43,399 You're very well informed. 299 00:24:44,360 --> 00:24:46,399 Less than I'd like to be. 300 00:24:47,200 --> 00:24:50,679 No doubt Dr Enys could enlighten you further. 301 00:24:53,840 --> 00:24:56,119 I shall go to Truro tomorrow. 302 00:24:56,280 --> 00:24:59,159 It's a poor place to shop but I need new buckles for my shoes. 303 00:24:59,320 --> 00:25:02,879 - You are your own mistress now, Caroline. - So I am. 304 00:25:03,040 --> 00:25:08,959 Though...I think you should not allow a natural pleasure in your new freedom 305 00:25:10,120 --> 00:25:13,679 to override the requirements of good conduct. 306 00:25:15,120 --> 00:25:21,879 To ride far and unattended in the company of a young man of eligible years 307 00:25:22,040 --> 00:25:26,159 is to invite comment of an unsavoury nature. 308 00:25:27,120 --> 00:25:29,279 No doubt it was innocently done, 309 00:25:29,440 --> 00:25:35,839 but it is neither fair to me, who may seem to countenance it, 310 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:42,439 or to the young man himself, who may derive from it ambitions beyond his proper sphere. 311 00:25:46,120 --> 00:25:48,879 Thank you for your concern, Uncle. 312 00:25:49,040 --> 00:25:51,679 If my conduct so bothers you, 313 00:25:51,840 --> 00:25:54,999 would it not be better for me to quit this house and live elsewhere? 314 00:25:55,160 --> 00:25:59,999 That would be an excellent solution, were it not for the great affection we hold for each other. 315 00:26:01,160 --> 00:26:03,399 Uncle Ray is becoming cross with me, Horace. 316 00:26:03,560 --> 00:26:08,239 There will shortly be angry words which we shall both regret. 317 00:26:08,400 --> 00:26:10,919 Don't you think we had better change the subject? 318 00:26:13,800 --> 00:26:17,919 At what hour tomorrow shall you require the carriage? 319 00:26:18,080 --> 00:26:19,679 At nine. 320 00:26:19,840 --> 00:26:21,559 Thank you, Uncle. 321 00:26:24,480 --> 00:26:30,599 "Dear Dr Enys, I should be obliged if you would attend on me tomorrow morning 322 00:26:30,760 --> 00:26:34,199 between ten-thirty and eleven... 323 00:26:34,360 --> 00:26:37,559 and oblige Ray Penvenen." 324 00:26:45,080 --> 00:26:48,239 My dears, you do recall that I'm to return home today? 325 00:26:48,400 --> 00:26:51,879 Fiddlesticks! 'Tis nearly Christmas. 326 00:26:52,040 --> 00:26:54,799 A woman should be with her family at such time. 327 00:26:54,960 --> 00:26:56,559 My husband would agree with you. 328 00:26:56,720 --> 00:26:59,479 Ah! Men. They have business to attend to. 329 00:26:59,640 --> 00:27:01,399 I doubt he's even noticed you're gone. 330 00:27:01,560 --> 00:27:03,759 His letters suggest otherwise. 331 00:27:04,440 --> 00:27:06,359 In any case, I've missed him a great deal, 332 00:27:06,520 --> 00:27:09,039 and have every intention of making up for lost time. 333 00:27:09,200 --> 00:27:10,799 (Agatha coughs and splutters) 334 00:27:14,320 --> 00:27:15,959 And you? 335 00:27:16,920 --> 00:27:19,359 I have an invitation to Nampara. 336 00:27:20,320 --> 00:27:23,399 - Shall you accept? - Geoffrey Charles is eager. 337 00:27:24,840 --> 00:27:26,039 Are you? 338 00:27:26,800 --> 00:27:29,679 I think it may do me good to have some varied company. 339 00:27:35,720 --> 00:27:40,599 - These guests? - Are specifically chosen for their use to us, 340 00:27:40,760 --> 00:27:44,239 in business, in society, in terms ofthe future. 341 00:27:44,400 --> 00:27:47,599 Arabella Trevelyan, the Honourable Maria Penrose, Eliza Courtney-Prowse? 342 00:27:47,760 --> 00:27:50,639 - These girls must be all of 17! - And prime breeding stock. 343 00:27:50,800 --> 00:27:53,799 You may examine their teeth if you choose. 344 00:27:55,280 --> 00:27:56,879 I think I'll ride to Trenwith. 345 00:27:58,480 --> 00:28:00,679 When will you call in the loans on that estate? 346 00:28:00,840 --> 00:28:03,479 What's to be gained by staying in the good books 347 00:28:03,640 --> 00:28:05,719 of a poverty-stricken widow in her late 20s? 348 00:28:05,880 --> 00:28:09,999 I could alleviate her poverty if I chose, but I choose to let her feel it. 349 00:28:11,880 --> 00:28:14,279 She has made her bed and now she must lie in it. 350 00:28:19,320 --> 00:28:21,319 (Demelza grunts) 351 00:28:23,640 --> 00:28:25,519 Agh. 352 00:28:26,600 --> 00:28:28,599 Oh, Judas! 353 00:28:32,200 --> 00:28:35,359 - Do 'ee read my fortune? - Aye, maid. 354 00:28:35,520 --> 00:28:40,239 It do tell me, with hands like these, Demelza Poldark be no lady! 355 00:28:41,880 --> 00:28:43,399 This kindling is damp. 356 00:28:43,560 --> 00:28:46,879 - Has it been seasoned? - I've no idea. 357 00:28:50,440 --> 00:28:52,399 Of course not. 358 00:28:56,520 --> 00:28:59,359 I'm glad to see you allow yourself some luxuries. 359 00:28:59,520 --> 00:29:03,639 Oh...no. It is a present for Geoffrey Charles, 360 00:29:03,800 --> 00:29:05,679 from George. 361 00:29:05,840 --> 00:29:08,399 Oh, has he been here? 362 00:29:08,560 --> 00:29:11,799 I had to admit him, Ross. He's my chief creditor. 363 00:29:11,960 --> 00:29:15,839 - And his views on your debts? - Very generous. They always have been. 364 00:29:16,400 --> 00:29:20,679 He offered to waive the interest indefinitely. Of course I could not accept. 365 00:29:20,840 --> 00:29:23,239 My quarrel with George is not your quarrel. 366 00:29:25,040 --> 00:29:28,759 If he wants to win your approval, let him. You don't have to like him. 367 00:29:32,120 --> 00:29:34,919 - (Elizabeth exhales) - You're shivering. 368 00:29:35,760 --> 00:29:37,799 I wish I could help you. 369 00:29:37,960 --> 00:29:39,919 For my own sake, I can bear it. 370 00:29:40,080 --> 00:29:43,519 But for my son, for his future... 371 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:47,239 When Francis came into his estate, there was money to live on, 372 00:29:47,400 --> 00:29:49,919 comfort, dignity. 373 00:29:51,600 --> 00:29:55,559 It breaks my heart to think that Geoffrey Charles will have so little to his name. 374 00:29:56,400 --> 00:29:58,399 It breaks my heart too. 375 00:29:59,320 --> 00:30:01,599 There's nothing to be done, is there? 376 00:30:05,080 --> 00:30:09,919 My remaining shares in Wheal Leisure. What would you say is their worth? 377 00:30:10,080 --> 00:30:12,759 Upwards of£600. 378 00:30:14,120 --> 00:30:15,759 Sell them. 379 00:30:15,920 --> 00:30:17,799 You wish to devote the money to Wheal Grace? 380 00:30:17,960 --> 00:30:19,519 No. 381 00:30:19,680 --> 00:30:21,999 To a special purpose. 382 00:30:22,800 --> 00:30:26,719 Francis's widow and family are in dire need. 383 00:30:26,880 --> 00:30:28,399 More so than yours? 384 00:30:28,560 --> 00:30:32,959 Two years ago, Francis sank his last £600 into Wheal Grace. 385 00:30:34,040 --> 00:30:36,199 I want Elizabeth Poldark to have it back. 386 00:30:36,360 --> 00:30:39,519 - Will she accept? - Of course not, 387 00:30:39,680 --> 00:30:41,519 which is why I need your help. 388 00:30:42,800 --> 00:30:45,959 When my shares in Wheal Leisure are sold, 389 00:30:46,120 --> 00:30:49,119 you'll make an offer for Geoffrey Charles's holding in Wheal Grace, 390 00:30:49,280 --> 00:30:53,239 on behalf of an anonymous client whom you represent. 391 00:30:53,400 --> 00:30:57,159 Elizabeth will accept, and the money can be transferred to her. 392 00:30:57,320 --> 00:31:00,199 So do I understand you aright? 393 00:31:00,360 --> 00:31:08,279 You are offering £600 for a half share in a mine which is about to close, 394 00:31:08,440 --> 00:31:14,919 when you owe George Warleggan, the man who will happily see you in debtors' prison, 395 00:31:15,080 --> 00:31:17,839 - £1 ,400? - Correct. 396 00:31:19,200 --> 00:31:23,959 As your banker and friend, I must advise against. 397 00:31:24,120 --> 00:31:28,479 You cannot afford it. And you have your own wife and child to care for. 398 00:31:28,640 --> 00:31:32,359 Would it not seem as ifyou value your cousin-in-law's comfort ahead of hers? 399 00:31:32,520 --> 00:31:36,239 It might, if I chose to tell her, which I do not. 400 00:31:39,160 --> 00:31:41,919 I am here. Francis is not. 401 00:31:42,880 --> 00:31:46,439 Demelza has resources which Elizabeth does not. 402 00:31:46,600 --> 00:31:49,999 She's a miner's daughter. She has learnt to survive. 403 00:31:51,120 --> 00:31:52,839 Elizabeth is a gentlewoman. 404 00:31:53,000 --> 00:31:55,199 And you are a madman. 405 00:31:55,360 --> 00:31:58,919 A madman who can now order his life with a clear conscience. 406 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:29,879 My niece is in Truro. I have taken the opportunity to summon you. 407 00:32:30,040 --> 00:32:32,679 I imagine you've some idea why? 408 00:32:32,840 --> 00:32:34,639 I don't think it's for me to speculate, sir. 409 00:32:34,800 --> 00:32:38,519 I might wish you'd shown such delicacy in all your dealings. 410 00:32:38,680 --> 00:32:40,319 I'm sorry you think I have not. 411 00:32:41,200 --> 00:32:44,959 I refer to your friendship with my niece. 412 00:32:47,320 --> 00:32:49,039 In what way do you consider that offensive? 413 00:32:49,200 --> 00:32:53,639 Oh, come, sir. You cannot be ignorant ofthe ways ofthe world. 414 00:32:54,360 --> 00:32:57,879 As for a serious attachment... 415 00:32:59,160 --> 00:33:00,879 ..with a young man of your station... 416 00:33:01,040 --> 00:33:03,759 - I am a gentleman, sir. - And she is an heiress! 417 00:33:05,880 --> 00:33:12,159 Much too important a person to be entangled with a penniless country doctor like yourself. 418 00:33:12,320 --> 00:33:13,879 Is that not for her to decide? 419 00:33:14,040 --> 00:33:17,399 Caroline must marry with my consent, 420 00:33:17,560 --> 00:33:20,679 otherwise she will not inherit a penny. 421 00:33:21,480 --> 00:33:26,919 She has been brought up in the greatest possible luxury. 422 00:33:27,080 --> 00:33:32,679 Do you suppose that she'll sacrifice that for the little you have to offer? 423 00:33:32,840 --> 00:33:34,479 She has given me cause to suppose so. 424 00:33:34,640 --> 00:33:37,159 Or you may think she has a private fortune of her own. 425 00:33:37,320 --> 00:33:41,439 - I neither know nor care what she has. - £6,000. £6,000. 426 00:33:41,600 --> 00:33:43,439 All you'd get if you married her. 427 00:33:45,280 --> 00:33:46,839 Until now, 428 00:33:47,000 --> 00:33:50,719 I've suffered your comments with a due degree of civility, but there are limits, sir. 429 00:33:51,400 --> 00:33:54,439 God knows I've never given you cause to suppose me a fortune hunter, 430 00:33:54,600 --> 00:33:58,679 and if you imagine that no man without an eye to her inheritance could fall in love with your niece, 431 00:33:58,840 --> 00:34:02,799 then you greatly underrate her charms and insult us both. 432 00:34:02,960 --> 00:34:06,039 Well, I hope I have made my views clear. 433 00:34:06,200 --> 00:34:08,919 And in doing so you have given me hope. 434 00:34:09,880 --> 00:34:12,439 Caroline's fortune is less than I thought. I'm glad of it. 435 00:34:12,600 --> 00:34:16,359 A penniless doctor could wed such a fortune yet not be eclipsed by it. 436 00:34:20,600 --> 00:34:24,679 You will leave this house now, sir, and you'll never return. 437 00:34:24,840 --> 00:34:26,759 You will cease all communication with my niece. 438 00:34:26,920 --> 00:34:29,079 Caroline is of age, sir. 439 00:34:29,240 --> 00:34:32,479 Your control may be exercised within these walls, but not beyond. 440 00:34:34,160 --> 00:34:39,839 I see I have gravely mistaken your character, Dr Enys. 441 00:34:40,840 --> 00:34:43,879 But at least now we understand each other. 442 00:34:45,960 --> 00:34:47,479 Oh, yes, sir. 443 00:34:47,640 --> 00:34:49,959 Now we understand each other. 444 00:34:58,720 --> 00:35:01,759 London is so diverting. I may well take a house for the season next year. 445 00:35:01,920 --> 00:35:05,159 May I hope to be honoured by a visit from yourself? 446 00:35:05,320 --> 00:35:08,799 I'd be delighted, sir, and I'd like to think Elizabeth could be persuaded. 447 00:35:08,960 --> 00:35:10,639 Once she's out of mourning? 448 00:35:10,800 --> 00:35:15,359 But I dare not hope for it. She's been closeted away at Trenwith for so long. 449 00:35:15,520 --> 00:35:22,759 Yet society deserves to see more of its rarest treasures, yourself included. 450 00:35:25,160 --> 00:35:27,119 Oh! (Laughs) 451 00:35:35,120 --> 00:35:36,479 Goodbye, little man. 452 00:35:36,640 --> 00:35:40,519 Look after your mama this Christmas. It's what your papa would wish. 453 00:35:42,280 --> 00:35:44,319 You may think me interfering, but I urge you 454 00:35:44,480 --> 00:35:46,879 to let Ross and Demelza keep this Christmas to themselves. 455 00:35:47,040 --> 00:35:50,199 - But... - For your sake as well as theirs. 456 00:36:46,280 --> 00:36:48,239 Nothing will happen till nightfall. 457 00:36:49,800 --> 00:36:52,479 - Well, that do make all the difference! - Demelza... 458 00:37:27,720 --> 00:37:31,519 What can I do? I can't beg for money. I can't earn it. 459 00:37:31,680 --> 00:37:34,919 I can't dig for it. I can't tell him not to dig. 460 00:37:36,320 --> 00:37:38,159 What use am I? 461 00:37:38,600 --> 00:37:41,479 He should've wed someone like Caroline Penvenen. 462 00:37:45,320 --> 00:37:49,399 I've know'd Cap'n Ross since he were a whelp. 463 00:37:49,560 --> 00:37:51,319 Since his mother died. 464 00:37:51,480 --> 00:37:56,279 She was a good soul, an' a wise, an' I know what she'd say. 465 00:37:56,440 --> 00:37:59,039 - What? - That her lad had met his match. 466 00:38:00,120 --> 00:38:02,119 Mebbe that was true once, but now... 467 00:38:02,800 --> 00:38:06,119 - ..now I'm his torment. - And she'd say, serve him right. 468 00:38:06,880 --> 00:38:08,959 I could crown him. 469 00:38:09,120 --> 00:38:11,159 An' he scarcely knows I'm there. 470 00:38:11,320 --> 00:38:12,719 (Knocking) 471 00:38:12,880 --> 00:38:14,759 Prudie! Don't answer it! 472 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:20,319 Oh! Charlie! I did fear it might be the gaugers. 473 00:38:20,480 --> 00:38:22,999 Why would they suspect a gentleman's house, ma'am? 474 00:38:23,640 --> 00:38:25,439 I come with a message for Cap'n Ross. 475 00:38:26,480 --> 00:38:28,159 Wait here. I'll fetch him. 476 00:38:32,080 --> 00:38:34,479 Ross? There's a visitor. 477 00:38:35,760 --> 00:38:37,399 Charlie! 478 00:38:39,840 --> 00:38:40,919 What is it? 479 00:38:41,080 --> 00:38:44,439 Mr Trencrom say if 'ee wish to write a letter to Mark Daniel in France, do so. 480 00:38:44,600 --> 00:38:47,519 I'll see it gets aboard when The One and All sails. 481 00:39:56,760 --> 00:40:00,239 Ross! I'm so glad you're here. I want to know what I must do. 482 00:40:01,760 --> 00:40:03,559 From Pascoe? 483 00:40:03,720 --> 00:40:06,679 An offer has been made for Geoffrey Charles's share ofWheal Grace. 484 00:40:06,840 --> 00:40:09,239 It's not the Warleggans. I've already ascertained that. 485 00:40:09,400 --> 00:40:11,039 Is it not astonishing? 486 00:40:11,200 --> 00:40:12,799 It's a good price. 487 00:40:12,960 --> 00:40:16,879 But that someone should offer as much for his share as Francis first put into it? 488 00:40:17,040 --> 00:40:19,239 Has there been some new discovery of ore? 489 00:40:19,400 --> 00:40:22,759 Far from it. Everyone knows we must close soon. 490 00:40:22,920 --> 00:40:27,239 "The prospective buyer is a gentleman who wishes to remain nameless 491 00:40:27,400 --> 00:40:30,839 but who has your son's best interest at heart." 492 00:40:32,240 --> 00:40:33,319 Remarkable. 493 00:40:33,480 --> 00:40:35,759 What do you advise? Should I consider the offer? 494 00:40:35,920 --> 00:40:38,919 Consider? You should accept it without delay. 495 00:40:39,920 --> 00:40:44,639 Our situation here... The money would make all the difference. But for you? 496 00:40:44,800 --> 00:40:49,519 Are you sure it won't compromise you? Your new partner, a stranger? 497 00:40:49,680 --> 00:40:54,559 I know you think it best for us, but I'd hate to think I was taking advantage of our friendship. 498 00:40:54,720 --> 00:40:59,479 Elizabeth, you must sell. This will enormously ease your situation. 499 00:40:59,640 --> 00:41:03,639 I'm only grateful for your hesitation, and your loyalty all these months. 500 00:41:03,800 --> 00:41:06,879 Loyalty's not all on one side, Ross, nor ever has been. 501 00:41:12,040 --> 00:41:15,239 I regret I must decline your invitation for Christmas. 502 00:41:15,400 --> 00:41:18,839 I believe Francis would want me to spend it in his house. 503 00:41:19,720 --> 00:41:23,839 And I regret that circumstances are such that I cannot take care of you as I might wish. 504 00:41:25,240 --> 00:41:27,239 We both regret that, Ross. 505 00:41:56,040 --> 00:41:59,279 You've had time to consider your position? 506 00:42:00,200 --> 00:42:01,319 I have. 507 00:42:01,480 --> 00:42:04,199 See, Caroline, you... you must understand 508 00:42:05,200 --> 00:42:09,799 that though I might tolerate the young man on a professional basis, 509 00:42:09,960 --> 00:42:17,239 I cannot permit him to have sight of you again afer his impudent pretensions to your hand. 510 00:42:17,400 --> 00:42:19,919 I misunderstood his attentions, Uncle. 511 00:42:20,800 --> 00:42:23,759 Now that I apprehend them, I will know how to behave in future. 512 00:42:23,920 --> 00:42:25,519 Caroline. 513 00:42:42,880 --> 00:42:44,879 (Horse whinnies) 514 00:42:59,320 --> 00:43:01,599 You're an accomplished rider, Dr Enys. 515 00:43:01,760 --> 00:43:04,879 Clearly such talents would be wasted in city life. 516 00:43:05,040 --> 00:43:07,039 I have other talents which would not. 517 00:43:08,160 --> 00:43:09,919 But you can't bear the thought of Bath. 518 00:43:10,080 --> 00:43:12,559 And you can't bear the thought of marriage. 519 00:43:14,480 --> 00:43:17,639 To a man oftalent, anything is possible. 520 00:43:22,560 --> 00:43:26,039 Without you, nothing is possible. 521 00:43:31,520 --> 00:43:33,479 Hup, hup! 522 00:43:44,360 --> 00:43:47,079 War now seems inevitable. 523 00:43:48,640 --> 00:43:50,319 Merry Christmas, Ross. 524 00:43:51,320 --> 00:43:55,719 Pitt's called out the military. The French are in Antwerp. 525 00:43:55,880 --> 00:43:57,479 Gravy? 526 00:43:57,640 --> 00:43:59,519 What? 527 00:43:59,680 --> 00:44:01,359 Oh...yes...thank you. 528 00:44:08,880 --> 00:44:11,079 I invited Dwight to join us. 529 00:44:12,080 --> 00:44:13,279 Oh? 530 00:44:13,440 --> 00:44:16,399 - He declined. - Probablyjust as well. 531 00:44:16,560 --> 00:44:19,879 Would have meant two mouthfuls apiece as opposed to three. 532 00:44:20,520 --> 00:44:24,399 - I expect he's meeting Caroline. - I expect he is. 533 00:44:25,760 --> 00:44:27,919 From Mr Trencrom. 534 00:44:29,320 --> 00:44:31,159 (Baby gurgles) 535 00:44:32,800 --> 00:44:34,759 Mark Daniel. 536 00:44:34,920 --> 00:44:36,599 Yes? 537 00:44:36,760 --> 00:44:40,839 Apparently he's disappeared from the face ofthe earth. 538 00:44:41,000 --> 00:44:42,559 Oh. 539 00:44:43,840 --> 00:44:45,559 Leastways now we know. 540 00:44:45,720 --> 00:44:48,759 Yes. Now we know our last hope is gone. 541 00:44:58,600 --> 00:45:00,079 I wish it could be more, my darling. 542 00:45:00,240 --> 00:45:02,879 Perhaps next Christmas. 543 00:45:03,040 --> 00:45:06,199 Rose-water? Do I require a fumigant? 544 00:45:06,360 --> 00:45:10,199 - No, Aunt, but... - Francis always knew what I liked. 545 00:45:10,360 --> 00:45:13,399 Brandywine, port and Canary. Preferably all three. 546 00:45:13,560 --> 00:45:17,719 Oh, how charming! 547 00:45:19,600 --> 00:45:22,079 - Did you make it yourself? - Yes, Mama. 548 00:45:22,240 --> 00:45:25,359 Just the thing for guarding the fire and avoiding society! 549 00:45:25,520 --> 00:45:29,359 Then we'll all need one. Get your needles out, Elizabeth. 550 00:45:30,720 --> 00:45:32,319 Mr George Warleggan. 551 00:45:33,120 --> 00:45:35,079 My compliments ofthe season, dear ladies. 552 00:45:35,240 --> 00:45:37,559 Sit by me, child. 553 00:45:38,160 --> 00:45:40,839 Beware that man's pitchfork and his tail. 554 00:45:42,760 --> 00:45:45,359 I was passing and wondered 555 00:45:45,520 --> 00:45:48,959 if I might beg the favour of Elizabeth's company for a few hours? 556 00:45:49,120 --> 00:45:51,359 We have a small gathering at Cardew. 557 00:45:51,520 --> 00:45:53,199 Only if she can be spared, of course. 558 00:45:53,360 --> 00:45:54,999 I fear I cannot. 559 00:45:55,160 --> 00:45:58,159 We intend to keep Christmas quietly, just among ourselves. 560 00:45:58,320 --> 00:46:04,719 Elizabeth, dear, allow me to assist you in choosing a suitable gown. 561 00:46:11,120 --> 00:46:12,839 (Lively strings play) 562 00:46:34,480 --> 00:46:37,359 - I wanted to ask your advice. - Yes? 563 00:46:37,840 --> 00:46:41,039 As Geoffrey Charles's godfather, I will of course be responsible 564 00:46:41,200 --> 00:46:43,919 for the cost of his education until he completes university. 565 00:46:44,080 --> 00:46:48,839 - That's too generous. I cannot allow... - I was not asking your permission, Elizabeth. 566 00:46:49,000 --> 00:46:52,919 Only your opinion as to whether you favour Oxford or Cambridge. 567 00:46:54,760 --> 00:46:56,879 But this is beyond anything, George. 568 00:46:58,800 --> 00:47:03,239 - I don't know what to say. - Then may I leave you to ponder, 569 00:47:03,400 --> 00:47:06,559 while I fulfil my obligations to Miss Trevelyan? 570 00:47:06,720 --> 00:47:13,919 I believe you know Sir John, Lord Devoran, MrAlfred Barbary, my Uncle Cary. 571 00:47:14,080 --> 00:47:15,639 Gentlemen. 572 00:47:15,800 --> 00:47:17,679 Charmed, I'm sure. 573 00:47:23,000 --> 00:47:26,679 I suspect it won't be long, till we see a Mistress George Warleggan. 574 00:47:26,840 --> 00:47:28,439 Odds on it's the Penrose girl. 575 00:47:28,600 --> 00:47:32,039 He wouldn't be satisfied with anything less than an honourable. 576 00:47:32,200 --> 00:47:34,359 Nor should he be! 577 00:47:40,400 --> 00:47:42,319 I've discussed it with Pascoe. 578 00:47:42,480 --> 00:47:45,359 We wait until late in the day to tell Cary I cannot pay him. 579 00:47:45,520 --> 00:47:48,199 Then there's a chance they won't come and arrest me till tomorrow. 580 00:47:48,360 --> 00:47:53,479 So we shall have one final night at home together. 581 00:47:53,640 --> 00:47:56,199 - Where are you going? - With you. 582 00:47:56,360 --> 00:48:00,399 If you think you're to play the hero and face this alone, you're greatly mistook. 583 00:48:19,480 --> 00:48:22,679 Mistress Poldark! This is a surprise. 584 00:48:24,080 --> 00:48:28,639 - Something to fortify you? - Thank you, I will. I fear I'll need it. 585 00:48:30,640 --> 00:48:34,999 As I told you, the Warleggans declined to extend the loan. 586 00:48:37,120 --> 00:48:38,799 Thank you. 587 00:48:38,960 --> 00:48:41,279 'Tis my suspicion they care nothing for the money. 588 00:48:41,440 --> 00:48:43,479 What they want is the man. 589 00:48:43,640 --> 00:48:45,279 And here he is. 590 00:48:47,640 --> 00:48:51,159 And yet I think perhaps... they may be disappointed. 591 00:48:51,320 --> 00:48:52,839 How? 592 00:48:54,640 --> 00:48:57,479 - I recently received a visit... - From? 593 00:48:57,640 --> 00:49:01,119 A person who wishes to remain nameless. 594 00:49:03,960 --> 00:49:06,359 - Harris Pascoe? - Miss Penvenen. 595 00:49:07,280 --> 00:49:11,199 The proposal I'm instructed to make is this: 596 00:49:11,360 --> 00:49:15,319 to purchase your debt, in full, 597 00:49:15,480 --> 00:49:22,039 and arrange a new promissory note at a considerably lower rate of interest. 598 00:49:22,760 --> 00:49:25,959 I don't understand. How could anyone consider that an investment? 599 00:49:26,120 --> 00:49:31,359 The person concerned regards it as a mark offaith in your prospects and integrity. 600 00:49:32,280 --> 00:49:38,039 Ifyou accept, the full £1 ,400 will instantly be forthcoming 601 00:49:38,200 --> 00:49:40,719 and you may take it to the Warleggans this very hour. 602 00:49:40,880 --> 00:49:42,879 But who is this person? Who would do such a thing? 603 00:49:43,040 --> 00:49:44,439 - Is it you, Harris? - It is not. 604 00:49:44,600 --> 00:49:47,919 I need your assurance that no one else will learn ofthis arrangement. 605 00:49:48,080 --> 00:49:49,759 Of course. 606 00:49:49,920 --> 00:49:54,879 - But surely your uncle... - Your absolute assurance. Can you give it? 607 00:49:55,040 --> 00:49:57,919 Nor am I at liberty to disclose their name. 608 00:49:58,080 --> 00:50:00,439 - It was their express condition. - Is it someone we know? 609 00:50:00,600 --> 00:50:02,839 - Is it Trencrom? - Sir Hugh? 610 00:50:03,000 --> 00:50:07,759 The money is available the moment you sign the new promissory note. 611 00:50:10,000 --> 00:50:12,999 - Is it Horace Treneglos? - I cannot tell you anything more. 612 00:50:13,160 --> 00:50:17,159 But you, knowin' this person, do advise us to accept? 613 00:50:20,160 --> 00:50:26,319 But I, knowing this person, do advise you to accept. 614 00:50:33,320 --> 00:50:35,719 Should we offer him a glass, do you think? 615 00:50:35,880 --> 00:50:38,319 It may be the last good port he has for a while. 616 00:50:38,480 --> 00:50:40,839 Why not? We are gentlemen, after all. 617 00:50:41,000 --> 00:50:42,999 (Chuckles drily) 618 00:50:46,040 --> 00:50:47,679 This way, please, sir. 619 00:50:53,080 --> 00:50:56,559 Good day to you both. You know my wife, Demelza. 620 00:50:56,720 --> 00:50:59,039 Good day to you, ma'am. Delighted you can join us. 621 00:50:59,200 --> 00:51:01,079 May I offer you some refreshment? 622 00:51:01,240 --> 00:51:05,879 'Tis most kind ofyou, sir, but I fear it would not be fitting. 623 00:51:08,080 --> 00:51:11,159 I regret to say I'm unable to give you the satisfaction... 624 00:51:11,320 --> 00:51:12,599 Most unfortunate. 625 00:51:12,760 --> 00:51:14,999 ..of visiting me in prison. 626 00:51:17,760 --> 00:51:19,679 You will have to make do with this. 627 00:51:21,320 --> 00:51:24,559 - What is this foolery? - Repayment in full, 628 00:51:24,720 --> 00:51:26,439 with interest. 629 00:51:27,640 --> 00:51:30,759 We wish you both the compliments ofthe season. 630 00:51:34,520 --> 00:51:36,359 How? 631 00:51:37,160 --> 00:51:39,319 How has he managed this? 632 00:51:41,000 --> 00:51:43,599 You told me he had no allies, no friends. 633 00:51:43,760 --> 00:51:46,159 I was evidently wrong. 634 00:51:48,400 --> 00:51:50,399 We will bring him down! 635 00:51:51,120 --> 00:51:56,879 If it takes ten years, we will see him in the gutter, and his slut. 636 00:51:57,040 --> 00:51:59,559 - We will make it our mission to... - Compose yourself, Uncle. 637 00:51:59,720 --> 00:52:02,079 Does half of Cornwall need to hear ofthis small setback? 638 00:52:02,240 --> 00:52:04,919 Small? You call it small? 639 00:52:05,080 --> 00:52:08,039 In the grand scheme ofthings, it is small. 640 00:52:08,840 --> 00:52:12,759 And there are other ways to punish him, which do not involve money. 641 00:52:24,480 --> 00:52:25,879 From George. 642 00:52:38,120 --> 00:52:39,839 - Prudie? - Judas! 643 00:52:41,320 --> 00:52:44,519 What's this? A secret cache? 644 00:52:44,680 --> 00:52:46,239 'Twas the maid's notion, sir. 645 00:52:46,400 --> 00:52:50,159 She bid us not to tell 'ee. 'Tis against 'ee goin' to prison. 646 00:52:50,320 --> 00:52:51,679 What else were you not to tell me? 647 00:52:51,840 --> 00:52:56,399 Do 'ee need a list of all the things she do to keep us safe and fed an' warm an' fitty? 648 00:52:58,160 --> 00:53:02,879 ♪ When the moon is on the sea 649 00:53:03,040 --> 00:53:07,399 ♪ Kosk yn ta...kosk yn ta 650 00:53:07,560 --> 00:53:12,079 ♪ Silver pilchards called to thee 651 00:53:12,240 --> 00:53:16,479 ♪ Kosk yn...kosk yn ta 652 00:53:17,360 --> 00:53:21,839 ♪ Dream of starry-gazy pie 653 00:53:22,880 --> 00:53:28,079 ♪ Kosk yn...kosk yn ta 654 00:53:29,000 --> 00:53:30,839 Shh! 655 00:53:31,000 --> 00:53:35,479 You're right. I barely notice half ofwhat she does. 656 00:53:36,760 --> 00:53:40,519 Of late, I've barely noticed her at all. 657 00:53:53,640 --> 00:53:56,039 I bought a few things while you were at the chandler's. 658 00:53:56,200 --> 00:53:58,239 You shouldn't have. 659 00:53:58,400 --> 00:54:00,199 We've so little to spare. 660 00:54:00,360 --> 00:54:04,759 Well, you had nothing for Christmas, not even my attention. 661 00:54:09,920 --> 00:54:11,799 I need no gifts, Ross. 662 00:54:13,080 --> 00:54:15,079 'Tis enough if you still care for me. 663 00:54:15,920 --> 00:54:17,679 Do you doubt it? 664 00:54:17,840 --> 00:54:19,799 I've begun to. 665 00:54:20,520 --> 00:54:23,359 At least, not your liking, 666 00:54:23,520 --> 00:54:26,079 but...mebbe your longing. 667 00:54:27,720 --> 00:54:29,439 You think I no longer love you? 668 00:54:31,320 --> 00:54:33,479 Not in that way. 669 00:54:35,280 --> 00:54:36,919 Open your present. 670 00:54:51,040 --> 00:54:52,839 (Exhales) 671 00:54:53,000 --> 00:54:56,159 What is it? Do you not like them? 672 00:54:58,720 --> 00:55:01,519 They're too fine. Where would I wear them? 673 00:55:01,680 --> 00:55:05,359 - Will they suit you? - I cannot tell. 674 00:55:05,880 --> 00:55:07,519 Let me see. 675 00:55:12,000 --> 00:55:13,759 If you like. 676 00:56:45,760 --> 00:56:47,919 So you are not to be rid of me, my love. 677 00:56:50,000 --> 00:56:52,399 So I am not to be rid of you, my love.