1 00:00:43,280 --> 00:00:47,513 PRUDIE: ♪ The old grey duck, she stole her nest 2 00:00:47,680 --> 00:00:51,150 ♪ And laid up in the fields THOLLY: ♪ ..in the fields 3 00:00:51,320 --> 00:00:55,109 PRUDIE: ♪ And when the young ones, they came forth 4 00:00:55,280 --> 00:00:58,796 ♪ They had no tails nor bills 5 00:00:59,200 --> 00:01:03,239 ♪ They had no tails, nor bills... - What's that, out there? 6 00:01:04,120 --> 00:01:05,599 - What'? 7 00:01:05,760 --> 00:01:07,751 PRUDIE: Be they ours? 8 00:01:16,320 --> 00:01:18,311 French. 9 00:01:19,200 --> 00:01:20,838 Lord, save us. 10 00:01:21,560 --> 00:01:23,836 PRUDIE: Attack. Attack! 11 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:29,154 The Frenchies are coming! Ring a bell! The Frenchies are coming! 12 00:01:29,320 --> 00:01:32,597 - Attack! The Frenchies are coming! - (Bell clangs) 13 00:01:32,760 --> 00:01:34,433 The Frenchies are coming! 14 00:01:34,600 --> 00:01:37,035 - The Frenchies are coming! - (Panicked shouting) 15 00:01:38,120 --> 00:01:40,680 (Church bell ringing) 16 00:01:42,040 --> 00:01:45,032 (Shouting and bell ringing) 17 00:01:48,560 --> 00:01:51,473 The Frenchies are coming! They're coming! 18 00:01:51,640 --> 00:01:53,631 The Frenchies are coming... 19 00:01:55,840 --> 00:01:57,751 (Excited chatter) 20 00:02:01,160 --> 00:02:02,992 (Crowd falls silent) 21 00:02:03,160 --> 00:02:05,037 (Muttering) 22 00:02:05,200 --> 00:02:08,716 PRUDIE: Where have they gone? - They'll be spying out our defences. 23 00:02:08,880 --> 00:02:11,315 But...they'll be back. 24 00:02:14,480 --> 00:02:17,313 SIR FRANCIS: This threat from the French cannot be ignored. 25 00:02:17,480 --> 00:02:22,350 Cornwall is woefully unprepared for an enemy which is now at our door. 26 00:02:22,520 --> 00:02:24,079 Those men with military experience 27 00:02:24,240 --> 00:02:26,880 will form and train companies of volunteers 28 00:02:27,040 --> 00:02:31,716 to quell threat and disorder wherever it appears. 29 00:02:31,880 --> 00:02:35,316 When the hour comes - and come it will - 30 00:02:35,480 --> 00:02:37,198 we must not be found wanting. 31 00:02:37,360 --> 00:02:40,034 (Muttering) 32 00:02:40,200 --> 00:02:42,111 Truro is a key location. 33 00:02:42,280 --> 00:02:44,271 (Low chatter) 34 00:03:04,960 --> 00:03:08,271 HUGH: "If she, whom I desire, would stoop to love me, 35 00:03:09,800 --> 00:03:12,235 I would come hand in hand and, kneeling, 36 00:03:12,400 --> 00:03:14,391 ask that she kindly receive me... 37 00:03:16,080 --> 00:03:18,356 ...and deign to understand 38 00:03:18,520 --> 00:03:22,718 that all I have is hers, forever and a day. 39 00:03:23,760 --> 00:03:25,797 Press but her lips to mine... 40 00:03:28,120 --> 00:03:30,111 ...and never let love decay." 41 00:03:37,120 --> 00:03:39,839 ROSS: You should not be here alone. 42 00:03:41,200 --> 00:03:44,477 The French have been sighted. There's rumours of invasion. 43 00:03:44,640 --> 00:03:48,713 No doubt you'll take up the flag and lead the charge against them. 44 00:03:52,120 --> 00:03:54,031 And become a leader of men. 45 00:03:54,200 --> 00:03:56,589 I happen to agree with Sir Francis. 46 00:03:56,760 --> 00:04:00,469 I've seen what chaos revolution brings and I do not wish that on Cornwall. 47 00:04:01,880 --> 00:04:04,269 GEOFFREY CHARLES: I intend to visit Drake, Mama. 48 00:04:04,440 --> 00:04:08,399 My love, as you know, I've no objection to your visiting Mr Came. 49 00:04:08,560 --> 00:04:12,349 He has a respectable trade and you seem fond of him. 50 00:04:12,520 --> 00:04:15,956 But delay awhile. Uncle George returns from Westminster today 51 00:04:16,120 --> 00:04:18,919 and I know he'd wish us to spend some time with him. 52 00:04:29,280 --> 00:04:31,317 (Steam hisses) 53 00:04:50,200 --> 00:04:51,270 (Hammering) 54 00:04:51,440 --> 00:04:54,080 - (He giggles) - Yes. 55 00:04:58,920 --> 00:05:01,150 Remember what we agreed, my love. Uncle George... 56 00:05:01,320 --> 00:05:04,870 ls a kind and generous man, who only wishes to be a good father to me. 57 00:05:05,040 --> 00:05:09,238 - Even though what he did to Drake was... - Was wrong and I'm sure he regrets it. 58 00:05:09,400 --> 00:05:13,439 But if you and he quarrel, it will distress me beyond words. 59 00:05:13,600 --> 00:05:16,035 For your sake, Mama, I'll be civil. 60 00:05:25,400 --> 00:05:28,074 The old smithy on the edge of Trenwith land - who owns it now? 61 00:05:28,240 --> 00:05:31,073 I believe Ross purchased it for his brother-in-law. 62 00:05:31,240 --> 00:05:33,231 And very splendid it is. 63 00:05:47,640 --> 00:05:49,711 You permit him to visit? 64 00:05:49,880 --> 00:05:51,951 Yes. That was my decision. 65 00:05:52,120 --> 00:05:53,758 What harm can it do? 66 00:05:53,920 --> 00:05:56,878 Morwenna is wed. Geoffrey Charles will soon return to school. 67 00:05:57,040 --> 00:05:59,236 How is Drake Came in any way a threat? 68 00:05:59,400 --> 00:06:02,950 The smithy is adjacent to my land. It's deliberate provocation by Ross. 69 00:06:04,440 --> 00:06:10,231 My dear, must we forever be imagining some Trenwith-Nampara feud? 70 00:06:10,400 --> 00:06:13,199 I doubt Ross wastes a moment thinking of us, 71 00:06:13,360 --> 00:06:15,397 so I suggest we do likewise. 72 00:06:20,200 --> 00:06:24,831 I trust you've suffered... no insolence from him since I left? 73 00:06:27,400 --> 00:06:29,914 I can't remember the last time I saw him. 74 00:06:30,080 --> 00:06:33,118 Come, my dear, you must be weary from your journey. 75 00:06:37,000 --> 00:06:38,673 I am, indeed. 76 00:06:43,120 --> 00:06:45,111 It's good to be home. 77 00:06:49,720 --> 00:06:51,199 It is not his home! 78 00:06:51,360 --> 00:06:54,591 It's a Poldark house and he is a usurper. 79 00:06:54,760 --> 00:06:58,151 Let him be, Master Geoffrey. He can't touch you here. 80 00:06:58,320 --> 00:07:01,790 No, he cannot. Mama says I may visit and I shall do so every day. 81 00:07:02,760 --> 00:07:06,230 Drake Came has had the impudence to set up shop on my boundary. 82 00:07:06,400 --> 00:07:09,870 Tonight, you'll begin to show him how unwise that was. 83 00:07:10,040 --> 00:07:15,240 You will find ways of ensuring his residence there is of short duration. 84 00:07:16,560 --> 00:07:18,551 Rely on me, sir. 85 00:07:27,200 --> 00:07:29,191 Good boy. 86 00:07:43,920 --> 00:07:45,513 (Tapping) 87 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:56,355 DWIGHT: Following my last visit, I'm pleased to say, 88 00:07:56,520 --> 00:08:00,115 - Mrs Whitworth continues to improve. OSSIE: Ah, yes, indeed. God be praised. 89 00:08:00,280 --> 00:08:04,399 Though I would recommend... a further period of abstinence. 90 00:08:04,560 --> 00:08:07,473 - Of course. - I'm relieved to hear you say so. 91 00:08:07,640 --> 00:08:10,200 But if I might suggest, some more of that helpful tincture, 92 00:08:10,360 --> 00:08:13,034 to ensure her rest is undisturbed. 93 00:08:13,200 --> 00:08:15,157 If Mrs Whitworth has no objection? 94 00:08:17,680 --> 00:08:19,671 As you wish. 95 00:08:32,240 --> 00:08:34,151 My dear, why not rest awhile, 96 00:08:34,320 --> 00:08:37,438 before you enjoy my first sermon at Sawle Church this afternoon? 97 00:08:37,600 --> 00:08:39,591 I will bring you your sedative. 98 00:08:41,320 --> 00:08:43,470 That's kind of you, Ossie. 99 00:08:43,640 --> 00:08:45,472 Mm. 100 00:08:54,640 --> 00:08:56,756 (Muffled grunts and cries of pleasure) 101 00:09:20,800 --> 00:09:23,792 So, I'm thinking of moving the family home to London. 102 00:09:25,000 --> 00:09:26,877 Why? 103 00:09:27,040 --> 00:09:31,398 If the French invade, there's no telling how this house or our bank, 104 00:09:31,560 --> 00:09:33,631 or our grain stores, might be ransacked. 105 00:09:33,800 --> 00:09:35,154 We must protect ourselves. 106 00:09:35,320 --> 00:09:38,073 Whilst abandoning our tenants and servants? 107 00:09:38,240 --> 00:09:39,753 Every man for himself. 108 00:09:41,840 --> 00:09:44,593 I suspect Sir Francis might disagree with you. 109 00:09:46,320 --> 00:09:48,231 Present your firelocks! 110 00:10:02,400 --> 00:10:04,391 Order your firelocks! 111 00:10:07,920 --> 00:10:12,039 Couldn't pay me to enlist. You're naught but a puppet. 112 00:10:13,000 --> 00:10:18,871 Gentlemen, you have responded to the call to maintain order and defend your country. 113 00:10:20,320 --> 00:10:23,119 You are under my command. You will obey my orders. 114 00:10:25,200 --> 00:10:29,797 If you find this unacceptable... now is the moment to depart. 115 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:35,911 GEORGE: Ross Poldark. 116 00:10:36,080 --> 00:10:39,152 I must ask you, is he the right man? 117 00:10:40,200 --> 00:10:44,159 In view of his recklessness, lawlessness, previous contempt for authority. 118 00:10:44,320 --> 00:10:46,436 He is the authority. 119 00:10:46,600 --> 00:10:48,511 And what is his remit? 120 00:10:48,680 --> 00:10:51,718 To quell threat and disorder wherever it appears. 121 00:10:54,920 --> 00:10:57,719 And can he be trusted to carry out your instructions? 122 00:10:57,880 --> 00:11:01,157 More to the point, can you? 123 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:05,118 In your first term at Westminster, you voted against a bid 124 00:11:05,280 --> 00:11:07,999 to increase the legal rights of commoners. 125 00:11:08,160 --> 00:11:11,039 You have challenged all proposals for lowering interest rates 126 00:11:11,200 --> 00:11:13,840 and opposed a bill for enforcing a fixed price for grain. 127 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:18,312 - I'm voting according to my conscience. - You have ignored our explicit agreement! 128 00:11:19,520 --> 00:11:23,514 Meanwhile, you conspire with other grain merchants to keep prices high, 129 00:11:23,680 --> 00:11:27,878 despite the failed harvest and recent rioting. 130 00:11:38,800 --> 00:11:43,033 If unrest should again rear its ugly head, 131 00:11:43,200 --> 00:11:47,273 it is comforting to know that a hero is on hand to save us. 132 00:11:59,000 --> 00:12:03,517 OSSIE: And finally, Lord, thank you for granting your humble servant 133 00:12:03,680 --> 00:12:05,478 the living of St Sawle. 134 00:12:05,640 --> 00:12:08,473 Further parishes would be most gratefully received. 135 00:12:08,640 --> 00:12:10,677 Amen. 136 00:12:10,840 --> 00:12:14,117 Vicar, I have some disquieting news. 137 00:12:16,320 --> 00:12:17,833 I'm with child. 138 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,991 (She sobs) 139 00:12:20,840 --> 00:12:23,958 I waited and waited to be sure there's no mistake. 140 00:12:25,200 --> 00:12:26,998 There is no mistake. 141 00:12:28,400 --> 00:12:31,074 - Dear God. - What shall we do? 142 00:12:31,240 --> 00:12:33,516 - "We"? - Perhaps I should run away. 143 00:12:33,680 --> 00:12:36,069 - Might you? - No, you're right. 144 00:12:36,240 --> 00:12:38,356 We must face this together. 145 00:12:45,600 --> 00:12:47,671 I came to report, sir. 146 00:12:47,840 --> 00:12:50,400 Spare me the details. ls the matter handled? 147 00:12:50,560 --> 00:12:52,198 Well and truly, sir. 148 00:12:53,040 --> 00:12:55,031 That's all I need to know. 149 00:13:04,120 --> 00:13:05,997 Drake! 150 00:13:06,160 --> 00:13:08,037 Must have happened in the night. 151 00:13:08,200 --> 00:13:10,953 - Judas! Who would do such a thing? - Nay, it is not all. 152 00:13:11,120 --> 00:13:12,918 This day already, four folks sent word 153 00:13:13,080 --> 00:13:15,833 saying they'd not be needing my services more. 154 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:18,037 Yet, I must carry on. 155 00:13:18,840 --> 00:13:23,198 Nay, your work is good, your price fair. You've made no enemies. 156 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:32,676 I bet it's George. Up to his old tricks again, getting at Drake to get at you. 157 00:13:32,840 --> 00:13:34,956 George is a Member of Parliament. 158 00:13:35,120 --> 00:13:38,670 He could hardly risk his reputation by harassing a lowly blacksmith. 159 00:13:39,680 --> 00:13:42,911 And, besides, Elizabeth would never permit such behaviour. 160 00:13:44,040 --> 00:13:46,350 - You know that for a fact? - I know Elizabeth. 161 00:14:03,000 --> 00:14:05,389 Shall I answer as a friend, or a physician? 162 00:14:07,080 --> 00:14:08,991 Which will tell me what I most want to hear? 163 00:14:09,160 --> 00:14:11,276 There is no kindness in giving false hope. 164 00:14:14,960 --> 00:14:16,712 So I must surrender? 165 00:14:17,800 --> 00:14:20,030 My vision and... 166 00:14:21,880 --> 00:14:24,156 ...my heart's desire? 167 00:14:25,400 --> 00:14:28,119 The latter you never possessed, nor ever could. 168 00:14:32,200 --> 00:14:34,840 So, what do you prescribe, my friend? 169 00:14:35,000 --> 00:14:36,991 Acceptance. 170 00:14:43,720 --> 00:14:45,996 (Door closes) 171 00:14:50,800 --> 00:14:52,393 Satisfied, are 'ee? 172 00:14:52,560 --> 00:14:54,437 I could wish my rum was less depleted. 173 00:14:55,360 --> 00:14:59,752 Stand by, hm, while high and mighty set their ruffians on the meek? 174 00:14:59,920 --> 00:15:04,869 If it is George, confrontation and aggression is fruitless. 175 00:15:05,040 --> 00:15:07,509 He will deny it and we have no proof. 176 00:15:07,680 --> 00:15:09,830 All we can hope is he will soon become bored 177 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:12,469 and find some other innocent to torment. 178 00:15:12,640 --> 00:15:16,679 Is that what we hope? Some other victim so we can say, “Naught to do with we." 179 00:15:16,840 --> 00:15:22,438 Demelza, this week there were three French ships on the horizon. 180 00:15:22,600 --> 00:15:25,353 I may soon have a real battle to fight. 181 00:15:28,680 --> 00:15:30,671 Spare me this one. 182 00:15:45,400 --> 00:15:48,756 I think, Vicar, I may have found a solution. 183 00:15:50,560 --> 00:15:52,710 If I were to marry someone else. 184 00:15:52,880 --> 00:15:57,033 There is a young man - of course, he does not know of my condition. 185 00:15:57,200 --> 00:15:59,111 Perhaps he would utterly spurn me if he did. 186 00:15:59,280 --> 00:16:02,875 - Who is this person? - Arthur Solway, from the library. 187 00:16:03,040 --> 00:16:06,476 - Have you been intimate with him? - Oh, Vicar, how could you think so? 188 00:16:07,880 --> 00:16:09,871 Then, how can you think he will marry you? 189 00:16:10,040 --> 00:16:12,270 Because he asked me last week. 190 00:16:12,440 --> 00:16:14,078 Ah. 191 00:16:15,200 --> 00:16:17,669 - And he is quite unaware... - Quite unaware. 192 00:16:17,840 --> 00:16:20,753 - If you marry him, he never need know. - Of course, he must know. 193 00:16:20,920 --> 00:16:23,878 I'm amazed you would even suggest that I lie. 194 00:16:25,400 --> 00:16:27,596 Obviously, I will not tell him whose child it is. 195 00:16:27,760 --> 00:16:29,751 Might he agree? 196 00:16:30,440 --> 00:16:32,875 I think he could be persuaded. 197 00:16:33,040 --> 00:16:35,236 With the right inducement. 198 00:16:36,080 --> 00:16:37,798 £1,000. 199 00:16:37,960 --> 00:16:42,716 Rowella, escort this person from my house and see that he never returns. 200 00:16:43,840 --> 00:16:45,877 (She pretends to sob) 201 00:16:59,000 --> 00:17:02,880 Do you not think if even the likes of Tholly grow discontent 202 00:17:03,040 --> 00:17:04,917 and then find they must speak out... 203 00:17:05,080 --> 00:17:07,799 Tholly loves the sound of his own voice. 204 00:17:09,480 --> 00:17:12,393 If you do not challenge the corrupt and unjust, 205 00:17:12,560 --> 00:17:15,791 then commoners will rise and then you'll be powerless to help them. 206 00:17:15,960 --> 00:17:17,792 What would you have me do? 207 00:17:18,480 --> 00:17:20,437 I'd have you step up. 208 00:17:20,600 --> 00:17:24,116 I'd have you be great. I'd have you declare what you stand for. 209 00:17:24,280 --> 00:17:28,035 You would have me pontificate and play the hero 210 00:17:28,200 --> 00:17:30,396 and make some grand dramatic gesture. 211 00:17:30,560 --> 00:17:33,678 I am not that man, Demelza. I've never been that man. 212 00:17:35,760 --> 00:17:39,799 And if that's what you seek... I suggest you look elsewhere. 213 00:17:45,440 --> 00:17:47,431 (Nib scraping against paper) 214 00:18:15,880 --> 00:18:18,349 (Horse whinnying) 215 00:18:38,640 --> 00:18:40,995 (Structure creaking) 216 00:18:52,160 --> 00:18:54,151 (Birdsong) 217 00:19:12,200 --> 00:19:13,998 Mama, may I beg a favour? 218 00:19:14,160 --> 00:19:15,719 What is it, my sweet? 219 00:19:16,440 --> 00:19:18,590 Will you hear what my friend has to say? 220 00:19:25,840 --> 00:19:30,038 (Scoffs) A petition from the people of Grambler, Sawle and Mellin. 221 00:19:30,200 --> 00:19:32,714 Will I sell them grain at 30 shillings a bushel? 222 00:19:32,880 --> 00:19:34,109 (Laughs) Are they mad? 223 00:19:34,280 --> 00:19:37,750 Do they not realise my family has a business to run, expenses to cover? 224 00:19:37,920 --> 00:19:40,958 If the people of Grambler, Sawle and Mellin cannot afford it, 225 00:19:41,120 --> 00:19:43,111 we will sell it to those who can. 226 00:19:45,000 --> 00:19:46,479 If the landing happens here, 227 00:19:46,640 --> 00:19:49,359 we need to evacuate the cottages close to the shore 228 00:19:49,520 --> 00:19:51,318 and get the tenants out of harm's way. 229 00:19:51,480 --> 00:19:54,359 If need be, we have the farm at Mellin to house... 230 00:19:54,520 --> 00:19:56,318 ZACKY: Ross, we have a visitor. 231 00:20:03,000 --> 00:20:04,673 A natural leader. 232 00:20:04,840 --> 00:20:08,674 - What fool told you that? - Daring, resourceful, courageous. 233 00:20:08,840 --> 00:20:11,912 Courage is often confused with having nothing to lose. 234 00:20:12,080 --> 00:20:14,833 We have much to lose here if the French descend. 235 00:20:15,000 --> 00:20:18,470 And if they do, I trust we will rise to the occasion. 236 00:20:18,640 --> 00:20:20,756 That is my hope, too. 237 00:20:20,920 --> 00:20:24,993 Yet, as we both know, sometimes when occasion beckons, 238 00:20:25,160 --> 00:20:28,232 the chalice is offered and declined. 239 00:20:29,080 --> 00:20:31,151 Sometimes the chalice is poisoned. 240 00:20:31,320 --> 00:20:33,880 One never knows, until one tries. 241 00:20:34,800 --> 00:20:37,679 My second choice of candidate had no such scruples. 242 00:20:38,720 --> 00:20:42,918 - George is a first-rate politician. - I doubt you mean that as a compliment. 243 00:20:43,560 --> 00:20:46,916 Yet the event often proves the worth of the man. 244 00:20:49,960 --> 00:20:51,633 Cometh the hour. 245 00:20:57,120 --> 00:21:01,432 Are you suggesting that this persecution is the work of our servants? 246 00:21:01,600 --> 00:21:06,117 Sorry to say so, ma'am. And I know it must be unbeknown to you. 247 00:21:06,280 --> 00:21:09,636 To me? Are you saying it is known to Mr Warleggan? 248 00:21:09,800 --> 00:21:11,950 I can't say that, ma'am. 249 00:21:12,680 --> 00:21:15,274 All I do know is Tom Harry have threatened my customers, 250 00:21:15,440 --> 00:21:19,399 breaked my forge and set light to my workshop. 251 00:21:19,560 --> 00:21:21,551 What is this man doing here? 252 00:21:22,400 --> 00:21:25,040 - He asked to speak to me and... - Get out of my house. 253 00:21:29,160 --> 00:21:30,639 I meant no offence, ma'am. 254 00:21:30,800 --> 00:21:34,475 - None has been taken. - Now! Before I have you thrown out. 255 00:21:49,160 --> 00:21:52,949 - Why was that upstart here? - To ask me to intervene on his behalf. 256 00:21:53,120 --> 00:21:54,633 Intervene? 257 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:59,550 Is it true that you've been attempting to drive him from his forge? 258 00:21:59,720 --> 00:22:02,838 His presence there is a deliberate affront by Ross. 259 00:22:03,880 --> 00:22:06,349 And that justifies this harassment? 260 00:22:06,520 --> 00:22:09,558 Wrecking a man's workshop, threatening his customers? 261 00:22:09,720 --> 00:22:12,712 Good God, I know no details. I leave the minutiae to Tom Harry. 262 00:22:12,880 --> 00:22:14,598 If the details are beneath you, 263 00:22:14,760 --> 00:22:17,036 is not also the intimidation of a young man, 264 00:22:17,200 --> 00:22:20,477 whose only crime is to be related to Ross Poldark? 265 00:22:20,640 --> 00:22:22,756 Drake Came defied me. 266 00:22:22,920 --> 00:22:25,992 He brought toads to our pond. Whatever Tom saw fit to do... 267 00:22:26,160 --> 00:22:29,915 Tom Harry is a brute and I want him dismissed. 268 00:22:45,400 --> 00:22:46,754 I want no trouble. 269 00:22:46,920 --> 00:22:50,800 You should have thought about that before you came trespassing on private property. 270 00:22:50,960 --> 00:22:53,918 I aren't trespassing. I came to speak to Mrs Warleggan. 271 00:22:54,640 --> 00:22:57,553 Do we believe him? (Chuckles) 272 00:22:59,920 --> 00:23:02,434 All right, lads. 273 00:23:02,600 --> 00:23:05,114 Scat him up. 274 00:23:22,400 --> 00:23:24,073 Tom! 275 00:23:39,840 --> 00:23:42,400 Let's hope your blessed toads come save 'ee. 276 00:23:50,080 --> 00:23:53,198 I took the liberty, Vicar, of visiting Arthur, 277 00:23:53,360 --> 00:23:56,079 to see if he would be willing to accept a smaller sum. 278 00:23:56,240 --> 00:23:58,231 And? 279 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:07,994 In consideration of the very great sacrifice I would be making... 280 00:24:08,160 --> 00:24:11,630 to my principles, to my reputation... 281 00:24:12,920 --> 00:24:15,434 ...the very least I could accept is £700. 282 00:24:17,240 --> 00:24:21,154 I've pleaded with him, Vicar, but he says there are things I do not understand. 283 00:24:21,320 --> 00:24:24,438 - We will need a cottage. - With furnishings. 284 00:24:24,600 --> 00:24:26,318 And a garden. 285 00:24:26,480 --> 00:24:29,313 Perhaps you'd like a carriage, too, and several footmen? 286 00:24:29,480 --> 00:24:33,155 This is extortion of the grossest kind. Get out! 287 00:24:35,880 --> 00:24:37,439 (He groans) 288 00:24:45,800 --> 00:24:49,031 - I remember when I first saw you do that. - A lifetime ago. 289 00:24:49,200 --> 00:24:52,318 I saw you go from raw ensign and scourge of authority 290 00:24:52,480 --> 00:24:54,198 to able young captain. 291 00:24:56,600 --> 00:24:59,319 You'll also recall how I earned that promotion 292 00:24:59,480 --> 00:25:02,632 by being the last man standing after the ambush at James Creek. 293 00:25:02,800 --> 00:25:07,033 One thing remains consistent - your propensity for self-deprecation. 294 00:25:07,200 --> 00:25:09,919 You're principled and high minded, but sometimes, 295 00:25:10,080 --> 00:25:13,072 in order to effect change, hands must be dirtied. 296 00:25:20,520 --> 00:25:22,511 (Seagulls crying) 297 00:25:28,120 --> 00:25:30,111 (He mutters) 298 00:25:32,400 --> 00:25:37,395 Forgive me, Vicar. I wish to let you know that I've written to the Bishop. 299 00:25:38,680 --> 00:25:40,239 I've asked him to pray for me. 300 00:25:40,400 --> 00:25:42,789 You haven't told him about your condition? 301 00:25:43,640 --> 00:25:48,191 He will never believe you. He will think you an hysterical child. 302 00:25:48,360 --> 00:25:51,432 I've also mentioned the mole you have on your left buttock, 303 00:25:51,600 --> 00:25:54,319 shaped like a pig's tail. It is very distinctive. 304 00:25:54,480 --> 00:25:55,914 I've drawn it for him. 305 00:25:56,080 --> 00:25:57,912 You are the most...evil... 306 00:25:58,080 --> 00:26:03,200 I think, Vicar, that Arthur would be willing for me to give you this letter... 307 00:26:04,840 --> 00:26:07,673 ...in exchange for £500. 308 00:26:07,840 --> 00:26:10,116 (He stifles a groan) 309 00:26:13,640 --> 00:26:15,836 (Whispers) You should never have let him go. 310 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:18,230 It was but a courtesy call, he said. 311 00:26:23,240 --> 00:26:24,992 Drake! 312 00:26:26,880 --> 00:26:30,794 - (She groans) Dear God! - Is he dead? 313 00:26:30,960 --> 00:26:33,759 He's breathing. He's still breathing! Get help! 314 00:26:33,920 --> 00:26:35,672 Go to Killewarren and fetch Dwight. 315 00:26:46,240 --> 00:26:48,231 (He groans) 316 00:26:50,880 --> 00:26:52,917 You're lucky to be alive. 317 00:26:53,720 --> 00:26:55,358 Who did this? 318 00:26:59,800 --> 00:27:03,156 Can't rightly say. Never see'd their faces. 319 00:27:03,320 --> 00:27:05,755 It was George's brutes. Who else would it be? 320 00:27:05,920 --> 00:27:09,356 Then there'll be no recourse. George will deny all knowledge. 321 00:27:09,520 --> 00:27:11,397 And who can challenge him? 322 00:27:11,560 --> 00:27:13,517 (Drake coughs) 323 00:27:14,560 --> 00:27:18,679 Must we truly stand by, while the rich and mighty ride roughshod across we? 324 00:27:18,840 --> 00:27:20,717 (Murmuring) 325 00:27:20,880 --> 00:27:22,996 I don't believe God means for I to do it. 326 00:27:23,960 --> 00:27:25,917 Nor I, lad. 327 00:27:27,920 --> 00:27:32,630 To see a young tacker basted to within an inch of his life. 328 00:27:32,800 --> 00:27:34,598 And none called to answer for it. 329 00:27:34,760 --> 00:27:37,513 And Warleggan a Member of Parliament. 330 00:27:37,680 --> 00:27:41,196 All the more reason for him and his enterprises to be held to account. 331 00:27:41,360 --> 00:27:43,351 (Murmurs of agreement) 332 00:27:44,560 --> 00:27:46,517 'Tis time... 333 00:27:49,760 --> 00:27:52,274 - ...to hit him where it hurts. - (Murmurs of agreement) 334 00:27:57,240 --> 00:27:59,231 (Birdsong) 335 00:28:21,200 --> 00:28:23,077 When shall we go to London? 336 00:28:25,360 --> 00:28:26,953 Go when you please. 337 00:28:31,000 --> 00:28:35,198 You cannot still be angry... because of the incident with the boy. 338 00:28:35,360 --> 00:28:38,637 - You surely don't suggest... - That we're incompatible? 339 00:28:39,640 --> 00:28:43,429 That our marriage is foundering on suspicion and jealousy? 340 00:28:44,440 --> 00:28:47,717 That your objection to the boy is really your hatred of Ross? 341 00:28:49,960 --> 00:28:53,351 - I wondered when that name would occur. - Are you not jealous of him? 342 00:28:54,360 --> 00:28:58,274 Is suspicion not eating you up? Poisoning your family life? 343 00:28:58,440 --> 00:29:01,353 Turning your achievements to bitterness and gall? 344 00:29:02,680 --> 00:29:06,036 There can be no future for our marriage, if that is the case. 345 00:29:13,600 --> 00:29:15,591 (Door slams) 346 00:29:16,600 --> 00:29:19,160 Make haste, quiet about it. 347 00:29:20,720 --> 00:29:23,917 That's it. Heave. One, two, three, heave! 348 00:29:26,960 --> 00:29:28,758 Make fast. 349 00:29:32,400 --> 00:29:36,109 Secure it at the back. Quick about it. Quick about it. 350 00:29:36,280 --> 00:29:38,954 Ready? And heave! 351 00:30:13,920 --> 00:30:16,389 Oh, maid, come home. There's a visitor. 352 00:30:16,560 --> 00:30:18,312 I can't now. Drake needs me. 353 00:30:19,360 --> 00:30:23,399 Begging your pardon. It is one I b'la you wish to see. 354 00:30:26,640 --> 00:30:29,029 I can stay and make myself useful. 355 00:30:30,640 --> 00:30:32,517 No, it isn't right, Prudie. 356 00:30:32,680 --> 00:30:36,833 How oft do the men take a fancy to another woman and sometimes act on it? 357 00:30:37,000 --> 00:30:39,116 I would never. It would break Ross's heart. 358 00:30:39,280 --> 00:30:41,351 No, I must give up all thoughts of him. 359 00:30:43,040 --> 00:30:45,190 As Ross gave up all thought of Elizabeth for me. 360 00:30:45,360 --> 00:30:46,919 Did he? 361 00:30:47,080 --> 00:30:48,878 Are you sure? 362 00:31:13,640 --> 00:31:16,792 I only tell you of it for you know it means naught. 363 00:31:19,120 --> 00:31:21,680 - It is but a dalliance. - A dalliance? 364 00:31:22,720 --> 00:31:24,597 So... 365 00:31:24,760 --> 00:31:29,118 'ee may have one of your own, without troubling your conscience. 366 00:31:34,840 --> 00:31:36,831 Go home, Prudie. 367 00:31:41,640 --> 00:31:43,790 (Coos) 368 00:31:49,000 --> 00:31:51,355 Well, my dear... 369 00:31:51,520 --> 00:31:54,433 I trust you are feeling rested and ready to resume your... 370 00:31:54,600 --> 00:31:56,910 No, Ossie. 371 00:31:57,840 --> 00:32:00,036 My dear, I think you forget yourself. 372 00:32:00,200 --> 00:32:03,830 I come in all friendliness, intending to give the natural... 373 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:05,229 I said no. 374 00:32:08,280 --> 00:32:10,191 You will leave this room 375 00:32:10,360 --> 00:32:12,636 and never return. 376 00:32:15,000 --> 00:32:17,276 Can I believe my ears? 377 00:32:17,440 --> 00:32:21,434 Are you so wilful, so headstrong, so... 378 00:32:21,600 --> 00:32:24,718 Blind? No. 379 00:32:24,880 --> 00:32:26,871 Nor half-witted neither. 380 00:32:30,800 --> 00:32:34,077 My sister is with child. 381 00:32:37,960 --> 00:32:40,315 Your child. 382 00:32:40,480 --> 00:32:44,917 Despite your attempts to sedate me, I have not been deaf all of the time. 383 00:32:45,080 --> 00:32:47,390 You must realise it was not my fault. 384 00:32:47,560 --> 00:32:51,315 That girl has some evil in her which makes a man possessed. 385 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:55,755 But now, by the grace of God, I have returned to you, 386 00:32:55,920 --> 00:33:01,199 so let us pray together and then... happily resume our marriage. 387 00:33:01,360 --> 00:33:02,919 Never. 388 00:33:06,120 --> 00:33:09,158 You have no right to deny me. 389 00:33:12,240 --> 00:33:16,473 I am your husband and you will do as I command. 390 00:33:16,640 --> 00:33:18,631 I will kill your son! 391 00:33:20,840 --> 00:33:25,516 So help me, God, if you do so much as approach me again, I will smother him. 392 00:33:25,680 --> 00:33:28,718 - Merciful heaven. - You don't believe I'll do it. 393 00:33:29,600 --> 00:33:31,876 Do you really want to take that chance? 394 00:33:37,200 --> 00:33:39,635 You've been ill, Mon/venna... 395 00:33:40,880 --> 00:33:43,394 ...and I have no wish to see you relapse. 396 00:33:44,240 --> 00:33:46,231 I will leave you... 397 00:33:46,920 --> 00:33:49,912 ...to think over your duty to me. 398 00:33:52,720 --> 00:33:55,394 I will pray to our Lord to grant you forgiveness. 399 00:33:55,560 --> 00:33:57,551 (Baby cries) 400 00:34:11,600 --> 00:34:14,479 I didn't mean it. Of course I didn't mean it. 401 00:34:15,640 --> 00:34:18,314 - But Drake be no harm to anyone. - It beggars belief. 402 00:34:18,480 --> 00:34:20,357 Had he been found an hour later... 403 00:34:20,520 --> 00:34:22,511 Of course, Demelza asked me not to tell you. 404 00:34:22,680 --> 00:34:24,512 She's afraid of what I might do to George. 405 00:34:24,680 --> 00:34:27,069 - As well she may be. - Will you go to Trenwith? 406 00:34:27,240 --> 00:34:28,992 This instant. 407 00:34:30,280 --> 00:34:32,271 (Shooting practice continues) 408 00:34:37,600 --> 00:34:40,160 What is it? 409 00:34:40,320 --> 00:34:42,596 - Is it Drake? - Agatha's grave. 410 00:34:45,000 --> 00:34:48,356 - Need we discuss that now? - Things you need to attend to? 411 00:34:48,520 --> 00:34:50,318 What things? 412 00:34:50,480 --> 00:34:52,596 None that need concern you. 413 00:34:52,760 --> 00:34:54,398 That's convenient, Ross. 414 00:34:54,560 --> 00:34:57,632 No concern of mine who you meet, who you talk to, 415 00:34:57,800 --> 00:34:59,473 who you kiss. 416 00:35:03,200 --> 00:35:05,032 It is not what you imagine. 417 00:35:05,200 --> 00:35:09,478 Ross, I am weary of it. Secret kisses, secret smiles. 418 00:35:10,280 --> 00:35:12,999 How many other secrets must there be between us? 419 00:35:16,240 --> 00:35:19,631 Keep them, Ross. Keep them all. 420 00:35:21,800 --> 00:35:23,791 And I will keep mine. 421 00:35:27,400 --> 00:35:29,391 Demelza. 422 00:35:33,880 --> 00:35:35,996 Urgent word from Truro, Captain. 423 00:35:43,320 --> 00:35:45,197 What is it? The French? 424 00:35:45,360 --> 00:35:48,239 The peace and safety of our country is threatened. 425 00:35:48,400 --> 00:35:52,075 We're ordered to the northern road. We must mobilise at once! 426 00:36:25,400 --> 00:36:26,993 Well... 427 00:36:28,200 --> 00:36:30,271 Can I make it any plainer? 428 00:36:30,440 --> 00:36:33,159 I abandoned my squadron in the middle of a war... 429 00:36:34,120 --> 00:36:36,111 ...to throw myself at your feet. 430 00:36:38,080 --> 00:36:41,072 Is there a more extravagant way I could declare my love? 431 00:36:42,320 --> 00:36:44,709 A longer poem would have sufficed. 432 00:36:45,760 --> 00:36:47,558 Not for me. 433 00:36:53,600 --> 00:36:55,910 Shall we walk to Hendrawna Sands? 434 00:37:15,960 --> 00:37:18,076 May Hake your hand'? 435 00:37:18,240 --> 00:37:20,356 What if someone should see? 436 00:37:21,080 --> 00:37:23,469 I will tell them that I need you to guide me. 437 00:37:25,960 --> 00:37:27,598 And very soon it will be true. 438 00:37:29,880 --> 00:37:31,837 I've been discharged from the Navy. 439 00:37:32,760 --> 00:37:34,558 For what? 440 00:37:34,720 --> 00:37:37,473 In six months' time, I'll be completely blind. 441 00:38:20,080 --> 00:38:22,549 HUGH: I do not presume to compare myself to Ross. 442 00:38:24,200 --> 00:38:28,159 He's a great man. My saviour and friend. 443 00:38:36,640 --> 00:38:38,631 But you are... 444 00:38:38,800 --> 00:38:40,677 His wife. 445 00:38:40,840 --> 00:38:44,071 - And mother of his children. - And I've no wish to threaten that. 446 00:38:45,360 --> 00:38:47,590 I would not allow it. 447 00:38:49,000 --> 00:38:50,718 Your head might not. 448 00:38:52,600 --> 00:38:54,671 But would your heart? 449 00:38:57,560 --> 00:38:59,790 HUGH: It is to the heart to which I now appeal 450 00:38:59,960 --> 00:39:02,076 and that part which, dare I say it, 451 00:39:02,240 --> 00:39:04,311 has been neglected. 452 00:39:05,720 --> 00:39:07,711 Can you allow me this? 453 00:39:10,160 --> 00:39:12,356 Shall we grant ourselves to each other... 454 00:39:13,800 --> 00:39:16,314 ...so that I may go into the darkness... 455 00:39:16,480 --> 00:39:20,235 knowing that I... I once tasted heaven? 456 00:40:21,360 --> 00:40:23,351 (Cart rattling) 457 00:40:25,760 --> 00:40:28,479 (Shouting and rowdy chatter) 458 00:41:02,040 --> 00:41:05,112 THOLLY: We're here for the grain. Stand aside. 459 00:41:05,960 --> 00:41:08,076 Take them home, Tholly. 460 00:41:10,440 --> 00:41:13,193 Your father would turn in his grave, 461 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:18,790 his own son changing sides, pandering to the pomp and privileged. 462 00:41:19,520 --> 00:41:22,512 When the French arrive, you may wish to be elsewhere. 463 00:41:24,360 --> 00:41:27,910 THOLLY: There be no French. Only threat to us here is thee. 464 00:41:34,720 --> 00:41:37,951 Will 'ee not take a stand with us, brother? 465 00:41:38,840 --> 00:41:41,593 Will 'ee not show where thy loyalties lie? 466 00:41:41,760 --> 00:41:43,910 ROSS: You know where this leads, Tholly. 467 00:41:44,080 --> 00:41:47,596 Bloodshed. Riot. We've both seen it. 468 00:41:47,760 --> 00:41:50,957 So go now and no harm will come to you! 469 00:41:51,120 --> 00:41:53,316 Folks is starving. 470 00:41:53,480 --> 00:41:55,676 You know who this grain store belong to? 471 00:41:56,920 --> 00:42:01,118 The man who battered thine own kin - George Warleggan. 472 00:42:03,000 --> 00:42:06,038 Warleggan do think he's above the law! 473 00:42:06,200 --> 00:42:07,793 MOB: Aye! 474 00:42:08,600 --> 00:42:11,479 It's not thy duty to hold him to account? 475 00:42:11,640 --> 00:42:14,678 My duty is to king and country 476 00:42:14,840 --> 00:42:17,798 and I will do whatever it takes to keep the peace. 477 00:42:22,840 --> 00:42:25,150 You have until the count of ten to disperse. 478 00:42:26,760 --> 00:42:28,717 Or what, young captain? 479 00:42:31,120 --> 00:42:33,714 Or...what? 480 00:42:41,600 --> 00:42:43,671 Is this what they brought 'ee to? 481 00:42:44,560 --> 00:42:47,757 'Ee is so enthralled with the establishment... 482 00:42:48,560 --> 00:42:52,190 ...you'd subdue by force your old comrades and friends? 483 00:42:52,360 --> 00:42:55,193 ROSS: You leave me no choice. 484 00:43:02,400 --> 00:43:04,960 One, two... 485 00:43:07,160 --> 00:43:09,629 ...three, four... 486 00:43:11,560 --> 00:43:14,279 ...five, six... 487 00:43:15,480 --> 00:43:17,915 ...seven, eight... 488 00:43:18,840 --> 00:43:20,877 ...nine... 489 00:43:28,800 --> 00:43:30,632 ...ten. 490 00:43:32,400 --> 00:43:35,552 SIR FRANCIS: Terror, bloodshed. That is not democracy, that is vengeance. 491 00:43:35,720 --> 00:43:37,677 ROSS: I do not endorse bloodshed. 492 00:43:37,840 --> 00:43:39,558 Demelza, I have never been that man. 493 00:43:39,720 --> 00:43:42,951 DEMELZA: If you do not challenge the corrupt and unjust, 494 00:43:43,120 --> 00:43:44,394 then commoners will rise. 495 00:43:44,560 --> 00:43:47,951 THOLLY: You'd subdue by force your old comrades and friends? 496 00:43:48,120 --> 00:43:50,953 DEMELZA: Judas! - (Screaming) 497 00:44:01,720 --> 00:44:04,030 You're right, my friend. 498 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:08,469 Of course, I've changed sides. 499 00:44:09,800 --> 00:44:11,757 I'm not here to defend my country, 500 00:44:12,840 --> 00:44:16,037 but to protect the property of my good friend, George, 501 00:44:16,200 --> 00:44:19,909 who would like nothing better than for me to pick up arms against you. 502 00:44:21,680 --> 00:44:24,559 But the time has come to take a stand against him. 503 00:44:26,320 --> 00:44:28,311 But not just here... 504 00:44:30,600 --> 00:44:32,750 ...but in the corridors of Westminster. 505 00:44:33,680 --> 00:44:35,398 That much is clear now. 506 00:44:36,360 --> 00:44:40,593 So the next time I'm asked to stand for public office... 507 00:44:43,960 --> 00:44:46,395 ...can you imagine what my answer will be? 508 00:44:52,000 --> 00:44:53,991 THOLLY: Good lad. 509 00:45:29,200 --> 00:45:31,760 Elizabeth. I must... 510 00:45:34,400 --> 00:45:37,995 Are you saying that my doubts, my suspicions, 511 00:45:38,160 --> 00:45:40,629 are completely unfounded? 512 00:45:45,920 --> 00:45:48,116 Name them and I will tell you. 513 00:45:52,840 --> 00:45:56,151 L...believe... 514 00:45:59,400 --> 00:46:01,960 I believe that you... 515 00:46:02,120 --> 00:46:04,236 still love Ross. 516 00:46:05,720 --> 00:46:09,350 No, George. That is not all you believe. 517 00:46:09,520 --> 00:46:12,672 - Is it not enough? - More than enough. 518 00:46:12,840 --> 00:46:16,470 No doubt it's why you set your creatures to follow me day and night, 519 00:46:17,080 --> 00:46:19,515 but that is not all, is it? 520 00:46:24,160 --> 00:46:26,276 Is it? 521 00:46:27,840 --> 00:46:30,753 Ah, I... I will...dismiss Tom Harry. 522 00:46:30,920 --> 00:46:33,150 I will repair the boy's smithy at my own expense. 523 00:46:33,320 --> 00:46:37,393 Tell me why you treat your son as if he were not your son. 524 00:46:40,720 --> 00:46:42,870 Is he my son? 525 00:46:45,920 --> 00:46:48,560 Who else's could he be? 526 00:46:56,080 --> 00:47:00,119 Now you see how jealousy is eating you up? 527 00:47:00,280 --> 00:47:01,759 I cannot abide it. 528 00:47:02,560 --> 00:47:04,631 I will not abide it. 529 00:47:04,800 --> 00:47:06,837 No, no, Elizabeth, please. I... 530 00:47:11,640 --> 00:47:16,111 I swear that I have never given myself to another man, 531 00:47:16,280 --> 00:47:18,715 except my first husband, Francis, and you. 532 00:47:24,240 --> 00:47:27,870 But, of course, even that will not satisfy you. 533 00:47:28,640 --> 00:47:31,917 So I will leave Trenwith today, taking Geoffrey Charles and Valentine. 534 00:47:32,080 --> 00:47:34,833 No, no, Elizabeth, wait, I beg you. 535 00:47:35,000 --> 00:47:36,593 Perhaps I was... 536 00:47:36,760 --> 00:47:40,390 Perhaps... Perhaps I was too hasty. 537 00:47:40,560 --> 00:47:44,997 As you say, there have been suspicions - unfounded, clearly unjust. 538 00:47:45,160 --> 00:47:48,152 I've been misguided 539 00:47:48,320 --> 00:47:53,156 and yet...you must see that this is only a reflection of my regard, 540 00:47:53,320 --> 00:47:55,789 of my love, of my very great love. 541 00:47:55,960 --> 00:47:57,951 Is love cruel? 542 00:47:58,800 --> 00:48:01,030 Is love unkind? 543 00:48:01,200 --> 00:48:05,558 Is your bitter bile coldness towards me and your son... 544 00:48:05,720 --> 00:48:07,791 It will cease, from this moment. 545 00:48:07,960 --> 00:48:09,951 So will my jealousy, so my suspicions. 546 00:48:10,120 --> 00:48:11,872 Swear it. 547 00:48:13,920 --> 00:48:16,196 Wave sworn, so must you. 548 00:48:19,880 --> 00:48:25,432 You will never again speak or even harbour such vile suspicions 549 00:48:25,600 --> 00:48:27,318 about your wife and child. 550 00:48:27,480 --> 00:48:29,551 I will not. I swear it. 551 00:48:30,400 --> 00:48:34,519 I will never...never again. 552 00:48:42,200 --> 00:48:44,191 Forgive me. 553 00:48:46,640 --> 00:48:48,631 Forgive me. 554 00:48:53,600 --> 00:48:55,591 I forgive you. 555 00:48:56,720 --> 00:48:58,791 Is Westminster ready for Ross Poldark? 556 00:48:58,960 --> 00:49:00,917 Ready or not, change is long overdue. 557 00:49:01,080 --> 00:49:03,196 When next it's offered, I believe he'll accept. 558 00:49:03,360 --> 00:49:05,476 I have some changes of my own I'd like to propose. 559 00:49:05,640 --> 00:49:09,759 Do they involve less patients, less training with the volunteers? 560 00:49:09,920 --> 00:49:14,153 And, in their place, more kisses, more bonbons and more lying abed. 561 00:49:14,320 --> 00:49:17,915 - Bonbons are bad for the health. - But kisses are the cure for everything. 562 00:49:21,680 --> 00:49:23,273 (Growls softly) 563 00:49:23,440 --> 00:49:25,431 (Birdsong) 564 00:49:28,600 --> 00:49:30,591 (Door opens and closes) 565 00:49:32,480 --> 00:49:34,153 (Footsteps) 566 00:49:36,000 --> 00:49:38,674 - Where's Demelza? - Out. 567 00:49:40,360 --> 00:49:42,158 Where? 568 00:49:43,200 --> 00:49:44,998 She didn't say. 569 00:49:47,640 --> 00:49:49,233 Alone? 570 00:49:51,520 --> 00:49:53,557 Had a visitor. 571 00:50:04,120 --> 00:50:05,599 Is she coming back? 572 00:50:06,920 --> 00:50:08,354 Expect so. 573 00:50:10,200 --> 00:50:11,679 She didn't say. 574 00:50:14,880 --> 00:50:16,871 (Birdsong) 575 00:50:23,080 --> 00:50:24,957 Thought I would die today. 576 00:50:29,240 --> 00:50:30,594 I, too. 577 00:50:31,640 --> 00:50:35,873 But when I did not, I began to think 578 00:50:36,040 --> 00:50:39,112 life has some purpose that I knowed not till now. 579 00:50:40,840 --> 00:50:42,478 Why think you so? 580 00:50:44,080 --> 00:50:49,996 For this day, I found green shoots coming up, out of season. 581 00:50:53,120 --> 00:50:54,793 And what shoots they be? 582 00:50:57,400 --> 00:50:59,391 Winter primroses. 583 00:51:03,600 --> 00:51:05,079 (He laughs) 584 00:52:05,320 --> 00:52:07,357 Well, Ross... 585 00:52:07,520 --> 00:52:11,514 My compliments to the volunteers. I believe they were put to good use today. 586 00:52:14,680 --> 00:52:17,672 Oh, did you think you were being summoned to fight the Frenchies? 587 00:52:17,840 --> 00:52:21,276 No, it seems Tom Harry got the better of you. 588 00:52:21,440 --> 00:52:24,592 A little nudge and your muskets protect my grain store. 589 00:52:24,760 --> 00:52:31,712 But you humble foot soldiers must go where your betters decree, I believe. 590 00:52:35,000 --> 00:52:37,435 And what else do you believe, George? 591 00:52:42,120 --> 00:52:44,760 I believe I have every reason for optimism. 592 00:52:46,200 --> 00:52:50,398 I believe I have a devoted wife, a thriving son, a fine estate 593 00:52:50,560 --> 00:52:53,632 and a parliamentary career which has barely begun. 594 00:52:53,800 --> 00:52:55,950 What is it you believe, Ross? 595 00:53:00,120 --> 00:53:02,794 That belief is a beautiful thing. 596 00:53:21,200 --> 00:53:22,759 (Birdsong outside) 597 00:53:26,920 --> 00:53:28,831 (Knocking) 598 00:54:01,240 --> 00:54:03,231 Wherever you are... 599 00:54:05,200 --> 00:54:07,555 ...know that I love you. 600 00:54:58,480 --> 00:55:00,471 (Snoring) 601 00:55:34,400 --> 00:55:36,391 (Door opens) 602 00:55:47,760 --> 00:55:49,512 (Door closes) 603 00:55:55,480 --> 00:55:57,471 I thought you might not return. 604 00:56:00,000 --> 00:56:01,991 I thought so, too. 605 00:56:05,720 --> 00:56:07,711 Yet here I am. 606 00:56:50,400 --> 00:56:52,391 Demelza. 607 00:56:54,480 --> 00:56:56,471 - May I ask? - No, Ross. 608 00:56:57,960 --> 00:56:59,758 Ask me nothing.