1 00:00:02,460 --> 00:00:04,460 I'm ready to give myself to you. 2 00:00:09,960 --> 00:00:10,910 Kannauj? 3 00:00:10,960 --> 00:00:13,910 It's the ideal position for the company to mount an attack. 4 00:00:13,960 --> 00:00:16,910 The British Military presence on Delhi's doorstep 5 00:00:16,960 --> 00:00:17,910 is a direct provocation. 6 00:00:17,960 --> 00:00:21,910 Lieutenant Beecham wishes that I grant him a free trade license. 7 00:00:21,960 --> 00:00:26,430 - Surely you will not grant it? - The Empress's birthday approaches. 8 00:00:26,480 --> 00:00:28,910 Find the perfect gift for her, 9 00:00:28,960 --> 00:00:31,960 and maybe you shall have your license. 10 00:00:33,960 --> 00:00:35,960 My future here is now assured. 11 00:00:36,960 --> 00:00:40,910 Why would you conspire with a French devil to betray your friend? 12 00:00:40,960 --> 00:00:41,910 You want Beecham out of Delhi. 13 00:00:41,960 --> 00:00:43,960 I want him in England. 14 00:01:42,960 --> 00:01:44,960 Chandrika. 15 00:01:46,160 --> 00:01:47,910 You should not have come here. 16 00:01:47,960 --> 00:01:49,960 You cannot deny our connection, John. 17 00:01:50,960 --> 00:01:53,910 Do you think you can leave our past behind with no feeling? 18 00:01:53,960 --> 00:01:54,960 When I look at you... 19 00:01:56,960 --> 00:01:57,960 .. my heart... 20 00:02:00,960 --> 00:02:02,060 .. it is overwhelmed. 21 00:02:03,000 --> 00:02:05,430 As is mine. 22 00:02:05,480 --> 00:02:07,800 Then what can I do? 23 00:02:30,960 --> 00:02:31,960 Oh! 24 00:02:33,800 --> 00:02:34,910 I came with you to India 25 00:02:34,960 --> 00:02:36,910 because you said John and I would be a good match. 26 00:02:36,960 --> 00:02:38,110 What is wrong, dear Violet? 27 00:02:38,160 --> 00:02:39,910 It may be time for me to return to London. 28 00:02:39,960 --> 00:02:42,950 At least there, everyone is dressed, everyone is pale, 29 00:02:43,000 --> 00:02:45,910 no one is exotic and I understand the rules. 30 00:02:45,960 --> 00:02:47,910 Oh, whatever has happened? 31 00:02:47,960 --> 00:02:48,910 Mrs Beecham, I... 32 00:02:48,960 --> 00:02:49,910 I dare not say. 33 00:02:49,960 --> 00:02:53,590 Your son is a most incongruous character 34 00:02:53,640 --> 00:02:55,590 when it comes to matters of the heart. 35 00:02:55,640 --> 00:02:59,910 Speak now, dear Violet, plainly and simply. 36 00:02:59,960 --> 00:03:01,910 What has John said to you? 37 00:03:01,960 --> 00:03:04,960 It is not what he has said, more of his deeds. 38 00:03:06,160 --> 00:03:08,750 Late last night... 39 00:03:08,800 --> 00:03:11,160 I saw Chandrika enter his chamber. 40 00:03:13,320 --> 00:03:15,910 God save us. 41 00:03:15,960 --> 00:03:16,910 She's his wife's sister! 42 00:03:16,960 --> 00:03:18,910 I've tried to understand it. 43 00:03:18,960 --> 00:03:20,910 Why Chandrika? 44 00:03:20,960 --> 00:03:23,910 Why does he not see me as a better prospect? 45 00:03:23,960 --> 00:03:26,910 And then there is Miss Osborne too. 46 00:03:26,960 --> 00:03:29,960 But, but she has none of your charm and breeding. 47 00:03:31,960 --> 00:03:34,910 You must be mistaken about Chandrikaka. 48 00:03:34,960 --> 00:03:38,110 I mean, who could possibly endure that woman beyond a common greeting? 49 00:03:38,160 --> 00:03:41,910 She makes even that the most unpleasant task. 50 00:03:41,960 --> 00:03:43,480 My dear... 51 00:03:44,960 --> 00:03:48,960 .. you did not brave the seas for nothing. 52 00:03:49,960 --> 00:03:52,110 We can use this information 53 00:03:52,160 --> 00:03:55,910 so you become the last woman standing. 54 00:03:55,960 --> 00:03:56,960 Hm? 55 00:04:18,960 --> 00:04:20,320 You called for me, Mother? 56 00:04:23,960 --> 00:04:26,960 You've grown into a handsome young man, Prince Akbar. 57 00:04:32,960 --> 00:04:37,910 You were but a boy when your father had his sight taken from him. 58 00:04:37,960 --> 00:04:40,910 It is impossible to banish that horrific attack from my mind. 59 00:04:40,960 --> 00:04:44,910 - Good. - How can something so cruel be good? 60 00:04:44,960 --> 00:04:48,160 Because we must never allow another attack on our sovereignty. 61 00:04:50,960 --> 00:04:53,960 The truth is, your father lost his vision... 62 00:04:54,960 --> 00:04:56,910 .. long before he was blinded by invaders. 63 00:04:56,960 --> 00:05:00,910 I have nothing but respect for father. 64 00:05:00,960 --> 00:05:03,430 But I share your frustration with his inaction. 65 00:05:03,480 --> 00:05:05,910 The British are in Kannauj. 66 00:05:05,960 --> 00:05:09,060 It is only a matter of time before they make their way to Delhi. 67 00:05:21,320 --> 00:05:22,960 I want you to have a future... 68 00:05:23,960 --> 00:05:25,460 .. where you bow down to no one. 69 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:27,910 As the British approach, 70 00:05:27,960 --> 00:05:31,960 we must show that we have the power to defend Delhi ourselves. 71 00:05:34,960 --> 00:05:37,590 Castillon cannot protect us from the British. 72 00:05:37,640 --> 00:05:39,910 We must raise our own funds to build an army. 73 00:05:39,960 --> 00:05:42,800 You provide the courage, my son. 74 00:05:43,960 --> 00:05:45,960 I'll provide the finance. 75 00:05:48,960 --> 00:05:49,910 Lady-saheba. 76 00:05:49,960 --> 00:05:52,910 I fear that you will be too hot in this dress at the palace. 77 00:05:52,960 --> 00:05:55,910 It is not every day one meets an Emperor. 78 00:05:55,960 --> 00:05:57,910 I must make an effort to show 79 00:05:57,960 --> 00:06:01,060 how a proper English lady adorns herself on such an occasion. 80 00:06:09,960 --> 00:06:12,800 Look at them. They don't even try to be discreet. 81 00:06:15,960 --> 00:06:17,910 Speak to her, Maya. Or I will. 82 00:06:24,960 --> 00:06:26,480 Daniel? 83 00:06:28,960 --> 00:06:32,160 Daniel, I trust you're not coming to the ceremony dressed like that? 84 00:06:32,960 --> 00:06:36,910 Not Royal enough for your new friends? 85 00:06:36,960 --> 00:06:38,910 - Where is mother? - I have no idea. 86 00:06:38,960 --> 00:06:40,960 The Emperor waits for no one. 87 00:06:44,360 --> 00:06:47,590 It is an auspicious day, my son. 88 00:06:47,640 --> 00:06:49,910 And I must leave you for a little while. 89 00:06:49,960 --> 00:06:51,950 But I shall return, 90 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:54,910 and we will celebrate. 91 00:06:54,960 --> 00:06:57,910 Good luck at the Red Fort today, John Beecham. 92 00:06:57,960 --> 00:06:59,750 Thank you. 93 00:06:59,800 --> 00:07:02,480 Agastya will be very proud of his father. 94 00:07:04,640 --> 00:07:05,430 I know. 95 00:07:06,480 --> 00:07:07,460 Shh. 96 00:07:14,960 --> 00:07:17,910 Ah, Mother. You look wonderful. 97 00:07:17,960 --> 00:07:20,960 I hope the Emperor's palace is cooler than this house. 98 00:07:45,640 --> 00:07:47,910 By decree of his Royal Highness, 99 00:07:47,960 --> 00:07:50,430 The Emperor Shah Alam the Second, 100 00:07:50,480 --> 00:07:51,910 King of Kings, 101 00:07:51,960 --> 00:07:53,590 Emperor of Emperors, 102 00:07:53,640 --> 00:07:54,910 Guardian of the people, 103 00:07:54,960 --> 00:07:56,950 Protector of the sacred traditions, 104 00:07:57,000 --> 00:07:59,640 Noble Lord of Kings... 105 00:08:03,960 --> 00:08:06,910 Ironic, isn't it? 106 00:08:06,960 --> 00:08:09,110 Whatever do you mean, Miss Woodhouse? 107 00:08:09,160 --> 00:08:10,950 That a man as unscrupulous as John Beecham 108 00:08:11,000 --> 00:08:12,910 should receive an honour like this. 109 00:08:12,960 --> 00:08:16,910 But John is not in the least unscrupulous. 110 00:08:16,960 --> 00:08:17,950 Oh, Miss Osborne. 111 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:20,910 We have been naive. 112 00:08:20,960 --> 00:08:24,910 I understand you admire John, just as you know I do. 113 00:08:24,960 --> 00:08:28,960 But I'm afraid both of us have reason to be very disappointed. 114 00:08:31,960 --> 00:08:33,360 Why would you say such a thing? 115 00:08:35,960 --> 00:08:36,950 Last night... 116 00:08:37,000 --> 00:08:39,960 I saw Chandrika enter his chamber. 117 00:08:44,960 --> 00:08:47,590 Surely you are mistaken. 118 00:08:47,640 --> 00:08:49,750 It is difficult for me to recount this episode, 119 00:08:49,800 --> 00:08:52,300 but I feel I must warn you for your own protection. 120 00:08:54,960 --> 00:08:57,910 I honestly believed John was an upstanding gentleman, but... 121 00:08:57,960 --> 00:09:00,320 we have both been deceived. 122 00:09:02,960 --> 00:09:05,910 I suppose one must not take it personally. 123 00:09:05,960 --> 00:09:08,910 We know how British men carry on out here. 124 00:09:08,960 --> 00:09:12,960 The women in India offer all the comforts, but make no demands. 125 00:09:13,960 --> 00:09:16,960 I genuinely believed John was different. 126 00:09:19,480 --> 00:09:20,960 So did I. 127 00:09:22,960 --> 00:09:24,910 Please excuse me. 128 00:09:24,960 --> 00:09:30,910 Na farman e jahan panah, nojawan, na mukarram, zille ilahi, 129 00:09:30,960 --> 00:09:35,960 Badshahe Ghazi, Shehnshah Mughlia wal hind... 130 00:09:36,960 --> 00:09:38,910 .. grants John Beecham this licence 131 00:09:38,960 --> 00:09:43,910 to trade in what antiquities, gemstones and objects of art 132 00:09:43,960 --> 00:09:45,960 that may come to his lawful attention. 133 00:09:47,960 --> 00:09:51,960 By his great hand, his mark and seal affixed this day. 134 00:09:56,960 --> 00:10:01,430 Your Royal Highness, you honour me with your trust. 135 00:10:01,480 --> 00:10:04,960 Trust has nothing to do with it, my English friend. 136 00:10:05,960 --> 00:10:09,960 The Empress loves her gift, and I honour my word. 137 00:10:12,960 --> 00:10:16,910 - Your Royal Highness... - General, please. 138 00:10:16,960 --> 00:10:20,960 Vijay Singh, give John Beecham his license. 139 00:10:25,960 --> 00:10:28,960 Use it well, Lieutenant Beecham. 140 00:10:31,960 --> 00:10:33,910 Your Royal Highness... 141 00:10:33,960 --> 00:10:35,480 I shall. 142 00:10:43,960 --> 00:10:45,910 Congratulations, John... 143 00:10:45,960 --> 00:10:49,950 To the Beechams and friends -- may we all live long in Delhi 144 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:54,910 and flourish, so that our children know nothing but joy and prosperity. 145 00:10:54,960 --> 00:10:57,000 - The Beechams. - The Beechams. 146 00:11:00,960 --> 00:11:02,910 Why so downcast, brother? 147 00:11:02,960 --> 00:11:05,910 I noticed that Miss Osborne left midway through the ceremony. 148 00:11:05,960 --> 00:11:07,910 I'm sure there's an innocent explanation. 149 00:11:07,960 --> 00:11:10,910 Perhaps, like me, she was wilting in the heat. 150 00:11:10,960 --> 00:11:11,910 You'd think in an Emperor's Palace 151 00:11:11,960 --> 00:11:15,910 they would've devised a system to make their guests more comfortable. 152 00:11:15,960 --> 00:11:18,910 Mother, amidst all the splendour of the palace, is that all you can say? 153 00:11:18,960 --> 00:11:20,910 I found the place to be exquisite 154 00:11:20,960 --> 00:11:23,910 and a perfect example of Mughal design, Mr Beecham. 155 00:11:23,960 --> 00:11:26,910 This morning with the Emperor was an experience I shall never forget. 156 00:11:26,960 --> 00:11:28,910 I am very glad to hear it. 157 00:11:28,960 --> 00:11:32,060 If you'll excuse me, I do have to inquire on Miss Osborne's health. 158 00:11:33,960 --> 00:11:37,910 Mr Beecham-saheb. Forgive me, but you have a visitor. 159 00:11:37,960 --> 00:11:38,910 - Now? - Yes. 160 00:11:38,960 --> 00:11:40,910 His name is Mr Ishpreet Virk. 161 00:11:40,960 --> 00:11:42,270 He's waiting on the veranda. 162 00:11:42,320 --> 00:11:45,910 He says he has some tax business to discuss. 163 00:11:45,960 --> 00:11:47,960 Very well, Baadal. 164 00:11:56,960 --> 00:11:58,960 Sir. 165 00:12:04,960 --> 00:12:06,960 Your Highness. 166 00:12:07,960 --> 00:12:11,910 - This is most unexpected. - Nobody knows I'm here. 167 00:12:11,960 --> 00:12:15,590 - It was necessary. - How may I be of service? 168 00:12:15,640 --> 00:12:18,960 I would like to put your trading licence to immediate good use. 169 00:12:23,960 --> 00:12:24,910 What is this? 170 00:12:24,960 --> 00:12:27,960 It is one of Shah Alam's royal jewels. 171 00:12:32,960 --> 00:12:34,960 This is the Star of Agra. 172 00:12:37,480 --> 00:12:39,960 I would like you to sell it for us. 173 00:12:40,960 --> 00:12:42,910 Taking your standard commission, of course. 174 00:12:42,960 --> 00:12:44,910 Sell it? 175 00:12:44,960 --> 00:12:47,480 The sale... will have one condition. 176 00:12:48,640 --> 00:12:50,910 That the stone be removed from India. 177 00:12:50,960 --> 00:12:52,910 Were word to spread that the royal family 178 00:12:52,960 --> 00:12:55,910 has been reduced to selling its jewels, 179 00:12:55,960 --> 00:12:58,910 our power and prestige... 180 00:12:58,960 --> 00:12:59,910 would be gone. 181 00:12:59,960 --> 00:13:02,910 This must have been in your family for... 182 00:13:02,960 --> 00:13:04,270 250 years. 183 00:13:04,320 --> 00:13:06,910 Your Highness... 184 00:13:06,960 --> 00:13:09,910 it tears my conscience, to go behind the Emperor's back. 185 00:13:09,960 --> 00:13:11,910 And at mine. 186 00:13:11,960 --> 00:13:15,910 But I must put my love of country before my love of king. 187 00:13:15,960 --> 00:13:18,960 If Delhi is your home now, Mr Beecham... 188 00:13:19,960 --> 00:13:21,960 .. then so must you. 189 00:13:31,960 --> 00:13:33,910 So where did your father trade? 190 00:13:33,960 --> 00:13:35,910 Well, my father was originally from the North. 191 00:13:35,960 --> 00:13:38,910 - Before moving to London. - Indeed. 192 00:13:38,960 --> 00:13:40,910 Excellent. 193 00:13:40,960 --> 00:13:42,910 Miss Woodhouse. Excuse me, Samuel. 194 00:13:42,960 --> 00:13:44,910 - A word. - John. 195 00:13:44,960 --> 00:13:46,960 - Will you excuse me? - Of course. 196 00:13:59,960 --> 00:14:03,590 Where in heaven's name did you acquire that? 197 00:14:03,640 --> 00:14:04,960 From the royal treasury. 198 00:14:06,640 --> 00:14:08,960 Prince Akbar has asked me to sell it. 199 00:14:11,960 --> 00:14:14,750 This is an incredible opportunity. 200 00:14:14,800 --> 00:14:18,910 The commission will assure your family's security for a generation. 201 00:14:18,960 --> 00:14:19,910 It will. 202 00:14:19,960 --> 00:14:24,910 Then in God's name, John, why aren't you dancing around this room? 203 00:14:24,960 --> 00:14:27,910 Because I have no desire to betray the Emperor. 204 00:14:27,960 --> 00:14:29,160 How would you betray him? 205 00:14:32,960 --> 00:14:35,910 The Emperor does not know that his son has asked me to sell it. 206 00:14:35,960 --> 00:14:40,910 The Prince needs to raise finances to bolster the Emperor's army. 207 00:14:40,960 --> 00:14:43,910 He has had enough of people seeing his father as a puppet. 208 00:14:43,960 --> 00:14:46,910 He wants to stand up against the Company. 209 00:14:46,960 --> 00:14:48,910 Well, good on him. 210 00:14:48,960 --> 00:14:50,910 You will make a huge profit 211 00:14:50,960 --> 00:14:54,640 and know you did all you could to help the Emperor defend his kingdom. 212 00:14:55,960 --> 00:14:57,910 Everything you say is true. 213 00:14:57,960 --> 00:14:59,590 You have no choice. 214 00:14:59,640 --> 00:15:01,270 The Prince has given you an order. 215 00:15:01,320 --> 00:15:03,910 Whatever palace intrigue there may be, 216 00:15:03,960 --> 00:15:05,430 it is neither your problem nor your business. 217 00:15:05,480 --> 00:15:07,910 But that does not absolve me, Samuel... 218 00:15:07,960 --> 00:15:09,160 Is everything all right? 219 00:15:12,960 --> 00:15:15,910 We're discussing an important matter. It's not for your ears. 220 00:15:15,960 --> 00:15:17,910 It is all right, Samuel. 221 00:15:17,960 --> 00:15:21,110 This is as much a family matter as it is a business decision. 222 00:15:21,160 --> 00:15:23,640 To what are you referring? 223 00:15:27,960 --> 00:15:32,430 Prince Akbar has asked for me to sell this royal diamond... 224 00:15:32,480 --> 00:15:34,960 without his father's consent. 225 00:15:42,960 --> 00:15:44,960 This is not a precious jewel, 226 00:15:45,960 --> 00:15:47,460 this is an incendiary weapon. 227 00:15:48,960 --> 00:15:51,910 Royal property being sold without the Emperor's consent? 228 00:15:51,960 --> 00:15:53,960 Stolen goods... 229 00:15:55,960 --> 00:15:57,910 Why does he want you to sell it? What are the funds for? 230 00:15:57,960 --> 00:16:00,430 To raise his own army, to challenge the Company 231 00:16:00,480 --> 00:16:02,910 if they do decide to try and take Delhi from him. 232 00:16:02,960 --> 00:16:03,950 The Company will wage war for Delhi. 233 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:06,910 Which is one of the many reasons you should not return to them. 234 00:16:06,960 --> 00:16:08,910 Thank you, Daniel. 235 00:16:08,960 --> 00:16:10,910 Kindly leave the thinking to the adults... 236 00:16:10,960 --> 00:16:12,910 Should anyone be indiscreet... 237 00:16:12,960 --> 00:16:14,910 Should the Emperor somehow find out... 238 00:16:14,960 --> 00:16:16,270 Heaven knows what could happen. 239 00:16:16,320 --> 00:16:18,910 And what would you have John do? 240 00:16:18,960 --> 00:16:20,910 Tell the Emperor his son has betrayed him? 241 00:16:20,960 --> 00:16:22,910 Do you imagine that ending well for your brother? 242 00:16:22,960 --> 00:16:25,910 John, you must refuse. 243 00:16:25,960 --> 00:16:27,910 Get the diamond out of this house, 244 00:16:27,960 --> 00:16:29,910 and back to the Prince as quickly as possible. 245 00:16:29,960 --> 00:16:31,910 At which point the Prince will do what? 246 00:16:31,960 --> 00:16:33,910 Find someone else to do his fencing. 247 00:16:33,960 --> 00:16:36,910 The Prince will know that John has sided against him. 248 00:16:36,960 --> 00:16:39,110 At best, he'll lose his trading licence. 249 00:16:39,160 --> 00:16:41,960 At worst, he'll be killed where he stands. 250 00:16:43,960 --> 00:16:46,320 - Why are you so adamant? - Please, Daniel! 251 00:16:47,640 --> 00:16:50,910 You are out of your depth regarding this matter. John. 252 00:16:50,960 --> 00:16:52,960 John, we've no time for indecision. 253 00:16:53,960 --> 00:16:56,960 I'll set up meetings with prospective buyers. 254 00:16:59,960 --> 00:17:00,910 Ride to Lucknow. 255 00:17:00,960 --> 00:17:04,270 Meet only with merchants you know can keep their counsel. 256 00:17:04,320 --> 00:17:06,960 This must be sold with the utmost discretion. 257 00:17:14,960 --> 00:17:17,910 - How well do you know Captain Parker? - We were soldiers together. 258 00:17:17,960 --> 00:17:20,750 You know what it is to fight for the man next to you. 259 00:17:20,800 --> 00:17:23,270 - That bond never wavers. - I never fought next to him. 260 00:17:23,320 --> 00:17:24,960 I don't trust him. 261 00:17:26,960 --> 00:17:31,270 You don't know me as a soldier, but my instincts are sound. 262 00:17:31,320 --> 00:17:32,480 I'm sure they are. 263 00:17:33,960 --> 00:17:35,560 But misplaced in this instance. 264 00:17:37,960 --> 00:17:39,640 Very well, older brother. 265 00:17:40,960 --> 00:17:41,960 You know best... 266 00:17:42,960 --> 00:17:43,960 .. as always. 267 00:17:44,960 --> 00:17:48,910 Mm-mm-mm. 268 00:17:48,960 --> 00:17:51,910 Why must you distrust Daniel-saheb so? 269 00:17:51,960 --> 00:17:53,360 Because he's an Englishman. 270 00:17:54,960 --> 00:17:55,910 He's different. 271 00:17:55,960 --> 00:17:59,910 Last words of many a ruined Indian girl. 272 00:17:59,960 --> 00:18:02,910 - You do not understand. - The second-to-last words. 273 00:18:02,960 --> 00:18:04,910 I want my own saheb. 274 00:18:04,960 --> 00:18:06,910 When you lie with Beecham-saheb, 275 00:18:06,960 --> 00:18:09,750 you demean every servant in this house. 276 00:18:09,800 --> 00:18:12,910 You announce that they own us, body and soul. 277 00:18:12,960 --> 00:18:13,960 That is not true. 278 00:18:25,960 --> 00:18:27,910 Do you value your friendships among the staff? 279 00:18:27,960 --> 00:18:29,590 Of course. 280 00:18:29,640 --> 00:18:31,910 You're risking that, in addition to your own happiness. 281 00:18:31,960 --> 00:18:34,960 At least try to hide your envy. 282 00:18:36,960 --> 00:18:40,910 This is a story with a bad ending. Stop it now. 283 00:18:40,960 --> 00:18:41,910 He loves me. 284 00:18:41,960 --> 00:18:45,750 Chanchal, I knew you were ambitious. 285 00:18:45,800 --> 00:18:48,960 But until now, I never thought you were a fool. 286 00:19:29,960 --> 00:19:32,640 I came to see how you were feeling. 287 00:19:35,960 --> 00:19:37,910 You left in the middle of the ceremony this morning, 288 00:19:37,960 --> 00:19:40,160 and you did not come to the house afterwards. 289 00:19:42,640 --> 00:19:44,960 Does Chandrika come to your rooms in the night? 290 00:19:47,960 --> 00:19:49,590 What on earth are you talking about? 291 00:19:49,640 --> 00:19:50,960 It's a simple question. 292 00:19:52,320 --> 00:19:53,910 It saddens me... 293 00:19:53,960 --> 00:19:56,960 to see that you hold me in such low esteem. 294 00:20:00,480 --> 00:20:03,910 Chandrika did come to my room. 295 00:20:03,960 --> 00:20:06,110 "But there is a perfectly reasonable explanation." 296 00:20:06,160 --> 00:20:07,910 There is. 297 00:20:07,960 --> 00:20:09,960 Mr Beecham, I have no one here I can trust. 298 00:20:11,960 --> 00:20:14,910 - You can trust me. - Not any longer. 299 00:20:14,960 --> 00:20:16,950 You are the first man I trusted since my brother left, 300 00:20:17,000 --> 00:20:19,910 - you have let me down. - Margaret, please... 301 00:20:19,960 --> 00:20:22,160 I had a fiance who couldn't control himself. 302 00:20:26,960 --> 00:20:29,800 I do not claim to understand the urges of men. 303 00:20:30,960 --> 00:20:32,910 You all seem to be able to go from woman to woman 304 00:20:32,960 --> 00:20:34,750 - as if from meal to meal... - Margaret. 305 00:20:34,800 --> 00:20:37,910 .. consuming whatever you desire. But I believed you respected me. 306 00:20:37,960 --> 00:20:40,910 - I do! - I admired your commitment to making a good life. 307 00:20:40,960 --> 00:20:42,910 But I was wrong. 308 00:20:42,960 --> 00:20:45,910 I will not be one of your vanquished. 309 00:20:45,960 --> 00:20:48,960 I am either bold or naive enough to demand better. 310 00:20:50,960 --> 00:20:55,320 Margaret, this is a grotesque misunderstanding... 311 00:20:57,960 --> 00:20:58,960 .. and it must end. 312 00:21:04,960 --> 00:21:07,910 Come with me now. 313 00:21:07,960 --> 00:21:09,960 And I will explain everything to you. 314 00:21:13,960 --> 00:21:16,270 General, if you would just listen to me 315 00:21:16,320 --> 00:21:18,910 I can assure you it will be worth your while. 316 00:21:18,960 --> 00:21:20,910 It has been an irritating day. 317 00:21:20,960 --> 00:21:23,910 I believe your fortunes are about to change. 318 00:21:23,960 --> 00:21:26,590 Someone betrayed me, Captain Parker. 319 00:21:26,640 --> 00:21:29,270 You can thank Miss Osborne... 320 00:21:29,320 --> 00:21:32,270 But why waste your energies on a past failure? 321 00:21:32,320 --> 00:21:34,910 I have information that will cause John Beecham 322 00:21:34,960 --> 00:21:37,910 to fall from the Emperor's grace. 323 00:21:37,960 --> 00:21:39,260 What is this information? 324 00:21:40,960 --> 00:21:43,910 That knowledge comes with a price. 325 00:21:43,960 --> 00:21:44,910 I'm shocked. 326 00:21:44,960 --> 00:21:47,910 - How much? - The price will be the man himself. 327 00:21:47,960 --> 00:21:50,910 Placed in my custody for transport to England. 328 00:21:50,960 --> 00:21:53,910 You will never see John Beecham again. 329 00:21:53,960 --> 00:21:55,750 Or Samuel Parker, for that matter. 330 00:21:55,800 --> 00:21:58,910 I don't know which one of you I shall miss less. 331 00:21:58,960 --> 00:21:59,910 So, we're agreed? 332 00:21:59,960 --> 00:22:02,160 Only if I believe what you have to say. 333 00:22:03,960 --> 00:22:06,960 Beecham has stolen a diamond from the royal treasury. 334 00:22:08,960 --> 00:22:10,960 The Star of Agra. 335 00:22:12,960 --> 00:22:15,910 And how did he possibly do that? 336 00:22:15,960 --> 00:22:18,960 Perhaps the palace has a traitor of its own. 337 00:22:19,960 --> 00:22:22,910 It wouldn't be the first time. 338 00:22:22,960 --> 00:22:24,910 Beecham intends to sell the diamond, 339 00:22:24,960 --> 00:22:26,910 to fund the British East India Company's 340 00:22:26,960 --> 00:22:28,960 military operation at Kannauj. 341 00:23:06,460 --> 00:23:07,460 Do you like this? 342 00:23:10,960 --> 00:23:12,960 Oh, Agastya. 343 00:23:17,960 --> 00:23:19,460 - Dearest Daniel. - Chanchal! 344 00:23:21,960 --> 00:23:25,960 Am I so irresistible that you must be with me morning and night? 345 00:23:27,000 --> 00:23:29,960 And soon it shall be so, no? 346 00:23:33,000 --> 00:23:34,960 Is something wrong? 347 00:23:36,640 --> 00:23:37,910 Chanchal... 348 00:23:37,960 --> 00:23:39,160 What has happened? 349 00:23:40,960 --> 00:23:42,160 My injury leave is over. 350 00:23:43,960 --> 00:23:45,910 I've been ordered back to my unit in Kannauj. 351 00:23:45,960 --> 00:23:47,910 But, you must tell them 352 00:23:47,960 --> 00:23:49,910 that your circumstances have changed. 353 00:23:49,960 --> 00:23:51,910 What is your meaning? 354 00:23:51,960 --> 00:23:54,910 That you no longer wish to be in their employ. 355 00:23:54,960 --> 00:23:58,960 That now, your life and future are here... with me. 356 00:24:01,960 --> 00:24:02,910 With you? 357 00:24:02,960 --> 00:24:05,910 Chanchal, you're a very sweet girl... 358 00:24:05,960 --> 00:24:06,960 Girl? 359 00:24:07,960 --> 00:24:08,960 I am to be your wife? 360 00:24:11,960 --> 00:24:13,270 My wife? 361 00:24:13,320 --> 00:24:16,910 Why else would you have taken me? Do you not love me? 362 00:24:16,960 --> 00:24:18,800 I do not know what love is. 363 00:24:19,960 --> 00:24:22,270 - Is it because I'm not English? - No, of course not... 364 00:24:22,320 --> 00:24:23,910 - It was a trick. - No, Chanchal... 365 00:24:23,960 --> 00:24:26,910 You knew you would be leaving eventually, yet you said nothing. 366 00:24:26,960 --> 00:24:29,910 - Instead, you charmed me... - I am a Company soldier. 367 00:24:29,960 --> 00:24:31,910 I have no option, whether I like it or not. 368 00:24:31,960 --> 00:24:34,910 You allowed me to fall in love with you. 369 00:24:34,960 --> 00:24:36,910 Just to play with my heart. 370 00:24:36,960 --> 00:24:38,960 You have ruined me. 371 00:24:46,960 --> 00:24:48,960 Chanchal, August is crying. 372 00:24:53,960 --> 00:24:54,910 I'm sorry, Chanchal. 373 00:24:54,960 --> 00:24:55,960 They were right. 374 00:24:56,960 --> 00:24:59,910 - Who? - I am a fool. 375 00:24:59,960 --> 00:25:02,960 I have never felt so shamed in my life. 376 00:25:45,960 --> 00:25:48,640 - August is hungry. - Fine. 377 00:25:56,960 --> 00:25:58,110 Is there something else? 378 00:25:58,160 --> 00:26:00,750 Or are you here to complain about tonight's dinner, 379 00:26:00,800 --> 00:26:02,400 which you haven't even eaten yet? 380 00:26:14,640 --> 00:26:16,140 Are you all right, Chanchal-bai? 381 00:26:16,960 --> 00:26:19,000 Do I look like I'm all right? 382 00:26:20,800 --> 00:26:22,100 Is there anything I can do? 383 00:26:24,800 --> 00:26:26,960 Can you make time go backwards? 384 00:26:41,960 --> 00:26:42,960 Mother... 385 00:26:44,960 --> 00:26:46,910 the Company have called for my return. 386 00:26:46,960 --> 00:26:47,960 Oh! 387 00:26:48,960 --> 00:26:51,960 Oh, I shall be so sad to see you leave. 388 00:26:53,640 --> 00:26:55,040 Before I am to go anywhere... 389 00:26:56,960 --> 00:26:59,430 - .. we have to talk... - Hm... 390 00:26:59,480 --> 00:27:00,910 .. about the opium. 391 00:27:00,960 --> 00:27:02,960 I beg your pardon? 392 00:27:03,960 --> 00:27:05,110 Mother, I know you take it. 393 00:27:05,160 --> 00:27:07,910 That was in evidence last night 394 00:27:07,960 --> 00:27:09,910 as you danced your way through the Hindustani play. 395 00:27:09,960 --> 00:27:11,910 I didn't know you were such an expert. 396 00:27:11,960 --> 00:27:12,910 I'm in the army, Mother. 397 00:27:12,960 --> 00:27:15,960 Soldiers drink the stuff as though it's water. 398 00:27:16,960 --> 00:27:19,960 The company profits by trading it from Bengal to China. 399 00:27:21,160 --> 00:27:22,590 Please... 400 00:27:22,640 --> 00:27:25,910 save us both the ignominy of my rifling your room. 401 00:27:25,960 --> 00:27:28,960 I have never taken opium in my life. 402 00:27:40,960 --> 00:27:41,910 Oh, Daniel. 403 00:27:41,960 --> 00:27:44,960 Daniel, please. 404 00:27:48,640 --> 00:27:49,960 Daniel. 405 00:27:50,960 --> 00:27:52,910 Daniel, stop doing that. 406 00:27:52,960 --> 00:27:54,480 Stop it right now... 407 00:28:02,960 --> 00:28:04,270 All right. 408 00:28:04,320 --> 00:28:06,910 I have taken it... for some years. 409 00:28:06,960 --> 00:28:09,960 Ever since your father disappeared. 410 00:28:10,960 --> 00:28:12,480 Your brother left. You left. 411 00:28:14,960 --> 00:28:18,430 What else is one meant to do when her life is over 412 00:28:18,480 --> 00:28:19,910 and yet... 413 00:28:19,960 --> 00:28:21,960 she still lives? 414 00:28:28,960 --> 00:28:30,910 Until last night... 415 00:28:30,960 --> 00:28:32,910 I had no idea. 416 00:28:32,960 --> 00:28:35,910 Well, I'm very good at controlling how little I need to survive. 417 00:28:35,960 --> 00:28:38,960 And this opium was obtained here. 418 00:28:39,960 --> 00:28:41,910 That is why Violet was in the medical quarter. 419 00:28:41,960 --> 00:28:44,960 Let us not bring her into it. 420 00:28:45,960 --> 00:28:48,910 I'm told the Indian product is especially strong. 421 00:28:48,960 --> 00:28:51,590 Well, there you have it. I shall know for next time. 422 00:28:51,640 --> 00:28:53,960 There cannot be a next time, Mother. 423 00:28:54,960 --> 00:28:56,910 Opium destroys those soldiers, 424 00:28:56,960 --> 00:28:59,750 and they are young, strapping men. 425 00:28:59,800 --> 00:29:01,430 You must not tell your brother, Daniel. 426 00:29:01,480 --> 00:29:03,480 This isn't about John. 427 00:29:04,960 --> 00:29:06,910 You have a grandchild. 428 00:29:06,960 --> 00:29:08,000 You have a new life. 429 00:29:09,480 --> 00:29:12,910 Let the pain of the past be in the past. 430 00:29:12,960 --> 00:29:14,960 Yes, well... 431 00:29:15,960 --> 00:29:18,910 .. that's the funny thing about pain. 432 00:29:18,960 --> 00:29:20,910 It always stays with one, come what may. 433 00:29:20,960 --> 00:29:23,910 Like a limp, or a scar. 434 00:29:23,960 --> 00:29:27,320 For example, your maid. Channing, is it? 435 00:29:28,960 --> 00:29:30,910 Chanchal, Mother. 436 00:29:30,960 --> 00:29:33,910 Must everyone in this house know about my private affairs? 437 00:29:33,960 --> 00:29:36,910 People in Liverpool probably know your business, 438 00:29:36,960 --> 00:29:41,910 because you made no effort whatsoever to hide it. 439 00:29:41,960 --> 00:29:43,950 You've broke that poor girl's heart 440 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:46,960 the way one might snap a piece of kindling. 441 00:29:48,960 --> 00:29:50,910 Do you think, for one moment, 442 00:29:50,960 --> 00:29:53,910 she will ever forget how she feels right now, 443 00:29:53,960 --> 00:29:56,260 even if she lives to 100 or marries someone else? 444 00:29:57,960 --> 00:29:59,960 No, she won't. 445 00:30:01,000 --> 00:30:05,910 Now I take what I need, just like you do. 446 00:30:05,960 --> 00:30:08,910 When you stop, I shall stop. 447 00:30:08,960 --> 00:30:13,110 But until then, since you have no claim on the moral high ground, 448 00:30:13,160 --> 00:30:16,960 you will kindly stay out of my business. 449 00:30:25,960 --> 00:30:27,960 Very well. 450 00:31:16,320 --> 00:31:18,960 Thank you all for coming. 451 00:31:20,480 --> 00:31:22,590 I feel the time has come 452 00:31:22,640 --> 00:31:24,910 when I must divulge a part of my life, 453 00:31:24,960 --> 00:31:26,910 that I've kept from you. 454 00:31:26,960 --> 00:31:29,960 I had wished for this matter to remain a secret... 455 00:31:31,480 --> 00:31:32,960 .. for August's safety. 456 00:31:34,960 --> 00:31:39,960 And so I ask you all for your complete confidence. 457 00:31:45,960 --> 00:31:47,950 As many of you know... 458 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,910 I left the East India Company 459 00:31:49,960 --> 00:31:53,110 because I could no longer bear the horrors that I witnessed. 460 00:31:55,960 --> 00:31:57,960 - You have gone too far! - Leave! 461 00:32:15,960 --> 00:32:18,960 I left Calcutta in search of a new life. 462 00:32:19,960 --> 00:32:23,430 I found peace as I travelled India, 463 00:32:23,480 --> 00:32:25,910 discovering her beauty, 464 00:32:25,960 --> 00:32:28,960 learning new skills from her artisans. 465 00:32:35,960 --> 00:32:39,960 Three years ago, my journey took a different path. 466 00:33:03,960 --> 00:33:05,910 - Bhaag, bhaag! - Bhaag! 467 00:33:05,960 --> 00:33:07,960 Ghutane meh, Ghutane meh. 468 00:33:08,960 --> 00:33:10,950 Kaminey, kya kar rehe ho? 469 00:33:11,000 --> 00:33:12,300 Kya? Neeche aa jao. 470 00:33:35,960 --> 00:33:37,960 Who are you, stranger? 471 00:33:39,960 --> 00:33:40,910 John Beecham. 472 00:33:40,960 --> 00:33:41,950 Beware! 473 00:33:56,960 --> 00:33:58,910 - Put him in the carriage. - He's still breathing. 474 00:33:58,960 --> 00:33:59,910 Put him in the carriage. 475 00:33:59,960 --> 00:34:02,480 He's alive -- Father, help me. 476 00:34:03,480 --> 00:34:04,910 Come on, come on. 477 00:34:04,960 --> 00:34:06,430 Hold on, stranger. 478 00:34:06,480 --> 00:34:07,960 We're here. 479 00:34:36,960 --> 00:34:38,950 Your bravery is commendable, John Beecham. 480 00:34:39,000 --> 00:34:40,910 You saved our lives. 481 00:34:40,960 --> 00:34:45,430 'It was there that I learnt just who it was that I had saved. 482 00:34:45,480 --> 00:34:49,910 'The Maharaja of Kalyan, and his two daughters, 483 00:34:49,960 --> 00:34:51,910 'Chandrika and Kamlavati.' 484 00:34:51,960 --> 00:34:54,430 We are forever in your debt. 485 00:34:54,480 --> 00:34:57,960 Your family's safety is my reward. 486 00:34:59,960 --> 00:35:03,910 Was the adversary known to you? 487 00:35:03,960 --> 00:35:07,910 Only too well -- it was my brother, Devji Rao, who sent two bandits. 488 00:35:07,960 --> 00:35:09,960 Your brother? 489 00:35:11,960 --> 00:35:14,910 What cause could he have to wish you harm? 490 00:35:14,960 --> 00:35:16,910 I did him the greatest wrong of all -- 491 00:35:16,960 --> 00:35:18,910 I was born before he was. 492 00:35:18,960 --> 00:35:22,960 Thus, to me did power and riches fall, and to him only shadow. 493 00:35:25,960 --> 00:35:28,320 I had a handsome son and heir... 494 00:35:29,960 --> 00:35:31,910 .. whom they killed in cold blood. 495 00:35:31,960 --> 00:35:36,960 Now if I were to die, all of my princely state would become his. 496 00:35:37,960 --> 00:35:39,910 - Rest. - Ah! 497 00:35:39,960 --> 00:35:42,110 Rest, John Beecham. 498 00:35:42,160 --> 00:35:43,910 Rest well. 499 00:35:43,960 --> 00:35:45,590 You shall be looked after. 500 00:35:45,640 --> 00:35:46,960 I thank you. 501 00:36:12,960 --> 00:36:14,910 I am ashamed to be a constant burden to your family. 502 00:36:14,960 --> 00:36:16,960 Oh, don't be. 503 00:36:17,960 --> 00:36:20,910 The diary of a Maharaja's daughter is rarely filled. 504 00:36:20,960 --> 00:36:22,910 Still... 505 00:36:22,960 --> 00:36:26,910 I would not wish to outstay my welcome. 506 00:36:26,960 --> 00:36:29,480 You will have to stay a long, long time, John. 507 00:37:20,960 --> 00:37:23,270 We will call him August. 508 00:37:23,320 --> 00:37:24,910 - "August"? - Mm. 509 00:37:24,960 --> 00:37:27,910 That's a month on the calendar. 510 00:37:27,960 --> 00:37:30,750 It means "distinguished". "Respectable". 511 00:37:30,800 --> 00:37:32,960 And is a month on the calendar. 512 00:37:34,960 --> 00:37:36,110 It is also my uncle's name. 513 00:37:36,160 --> 00:37:38,910 And is the second name to my brother. 514 00:37:38,960 --> 00:37:40,960 Then August it shall be. 515 00:37:42,960 --> 00:37:46,960 But I'll call him "Agastya", unofficially. 516 00:37:51,960 --> 00:37:53,640 I'll be right back. 517 00:37:59,960 --> 00:38:01,910 What is the matter, Father? 518 00:38:01,960 --> 00:38:03,910 I know my brother will come for my grandson. 519 00:38:03,960 --> 00:38:05,910 - You cannot stay here. - But, Father... 520 00:38:05,960 --> 00:38:07,910 This palace is known to Devji Rao, 521 00:38:07,960 --> 00:38:10,060 but I know of a summer retreat which is not. 522 00:38:11,960 --> 00:38:15,910 You, Kamlavati and Chandrika will take guards and attendants 523 00:38:15,960 --> 00:38:17,910 and raise the child on the shores of Barvi Lake. 524 00:38:17,960 --> 00:38:19,960 Sir, sir. 525 00:38:20,960 --> 00:38:22,910 No mother should be without her father, 526 00:38:22,960 --> 00:38:25,960 or a grandchild without its patriarch. 527 00:38:26,960 --> 00:38:29,960 Nor a father without his daughters, John. 528 00:38:31,960 --> 00:38:34,640 Do you imagine I take this decision lightly? 529 00:39:35,460 --> 00:39:37,160 Shh, shh. 530 00:41:01,320 --> 00:41:03,910 Gopal, Gopal! What's happening? 531 00:41:03,960 --> 00:41:05,960 Gopal, what is happening? 532 00:41:09,640 --> 00:41:12,910 - Bhaisa. Bhaisa! - Kamlavati? 533 00:41:12,960 --> 00:41:14,750 Ram Lal! 534 00:41:14,800 --> 00:41:16,910 Where is my wife? 535 00:41:26,960 --> 00:41:29,590 A doctor? A doctor! 536 00:41:29,640 --> 00:41:31,000 My love! 537 00:41:33,960 --> 00:41:36,320 My love, my love, my love. 538 00:42:05,960 --> 00:42:07,060 We had been betrayed. 539 00:42:08,960 --> 00:42:09,910 We had to send the message 540 00:42:09,960 --> 00:42:13,320 that August had been killed in the attack. 541 00:42:50,960 --> 00:42:53,960 This child is the future of my kingdom. 542 00:42:55,160 --> 00:42:56,960 If he lives, it lives. 543 00:43:03,960 --> 00:43:05,910 People will ask questions. 544 00:43:05,960 --> 00:43:08,910 You will say you seek your fortune in trade. 545 00:43:08,960 --> 00:43:12,060 You will acknowledge you are the boy's father, but nothing more. 546 00:43:12,960 --> 00:43:15,950 Never divulge the secret of his identity. 547 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:17,960 Yes, Your Highness. 548 00:43:22,960 --> 00:43:25,910 We have an unbreakable bond, John Beecham. 549 00:43:25,960 --> 00:43:29,960 I could not have imagined such a tie between myself and an Englishman. 550 00:43:31,000 --> 00:43:32,960 I will not fail you. 551 00:43:34,320 --> 00:43:36,800 You have been more a father to me than was my own. 552 00:43:46,640 --> 00:43:48,160 And I will not fail my son. 553 00:44:27,640 --> 00:44:28,960 Margaret... 554 00:44:32,960 --> 00:44:35,960 I hope this has answered your questions. 555 00:44:54,960 --> 00:44:56,960 John, I'm so sorry. 556 00:44:58,000 --> 00:45:01,960 For your loss. For all you've been through. 557 00:45:02,960 --> 00:45:05,910 - And for having misjudged you. - No. 558 00:45:05,960 --> 00:45:07,910 It is I who must apologise. 559 00:45:07,960 --> 00:45:10,910 I should have told you the whole truth much sooner. 560 00:45:10,960 --> 00:45:12,960 You were sworn not to. 561 00:45:13,960 --> 00:45:16,960 I hope now that you understand. 562 00:45:20,960 --> 00:45:21,960 I understand. 563 00:45:32,800 --> 00:45:35,960 So, my grandson is going to be a Maharaja? 564 00:45:36,960 --> 00:45:38,960 Yes, Mrs Beecham. 565 00:45:40,960 --> 00:45:41,960 He will.