1 00:00:00,010 --> 00:00:02,110 Your finances are a disgrace. 2 00:00:02,110 --> 00:00:03,550 My wife will be sorry she wed me. 3 00:00:03,550 --> 00:00:04,910 Your wife deserves better. 4 00:00:04,910 --> 00:00:06,310 I'm with child again. 5 00:00:06,310 --> 00:00:08,040 Is Ross glad? 6 00:00:08,040 --> 00:00:09,190 I've not told him. 7 00:00:09,190 --> 00:00:10,780 Are you stalking me, Dr Enys? 8 00:00:10,780 --> 00:00:11,830 Not at all. 9 00:00:11,830 --> 00:00:14,600 A short while ago, I pointed this at my head, 10 00:00:14,600 --> 00:00:17,410 and since then, have been trying to decide whether to do it again. 11 00:00:17,410 --> 00:00:19,340 Why would you not have come home, Francis? 12 00:00:19,340 --> 00:00:20,520 I am coming home. 13 00:00:20,520 --> 00:00:22,400 It's common sense to testify against him. 14 00:00:22,400 --> 00:00:25,070 No, sir, I never said them words and I never thought 'em neither. 15 00:00:25,070 --> 00:00:28,100 We find him not guilty on all three charges. 16 00:00:28,100 --> 00:00:29,490 In failing to get him hanged, 17 00:00:29,490 --> 00:00:31,630 you have left yourself exposed. 18 00:00:31,630 --> 00:00:33,250 There is one thing I do desire. 19 00:00:33,260 --> 00:00:34,450 A child in the crib. 20 00:00:34,460 --> 00:00:37,430 Do not wish it with our future so uncertain. 21 00:01:54,180 --> 00:01:55,010 Come on. 22 00:02:08,500 --> 00:02:12,210 I applaud your foresight. It's as well to be prepared. 23 00:02:12,210 --> 00:02:13,210 For what? 24 00:02:14,570 --> 00:02:19,540 Any encounter with those who might...wish us ill. 25 00:02:19,950 --> 00:02:22,150 Ross Poldark would not dare lay a finger on me. 26 00:02:22,150 --> 00:02:23,870 Even though we tried to get him hanged? 27 00:02:23,870 --> 00:02:25,200 We failed. Did you forget? 28 00:02:25,200 --> 00:02:26,820 Ah, but on that score, 29 00:02:26,820 --> 00:02:29,490 there are other ways to choke a man. 30 00:02:30,030 --> 00:02:32,500 And if the rumours about his finances are true, 31 00:02:32,500 --> 00:02:33,800 it shouldn't be difficult. 32 00:02:33,890 --> 00:02:35,890 Well, I look forward to hearing of your progress. 33 00:02:47,270 --> 00:02:48,270 Yes? 34 00:02:48,830 --> 00:02:50,040 Beggin' yer pardon, Cap'n, sir. 35 00:02:50,040 --> 00:02:52,950 There's a letter for ye, sir, if it pleases ye. 36 00:02:54,800 --> 00:02:58,900 Ah, the ole Trevorgie workings? 'Tis a fine thought, sir. 37 00:03:01,530 --> 00:03:02,630 What is? 38 00:03:03,990 --> 00:03:05,610 Whatever 'ee was thinking, sir. 39 00:03:05,610 --> 00:03:09,070 I'm thinking of thrashing you from here to Sawle. 40 00:03:10,330 --> 00:03:12,310 Aye, sir. Well, whatever 'ee say, sir. 41 00:03:12,360 --> 00:03:13,600 Much obliged, sir. 42 00:03:18,890 --> 00:03:23,030 'I write to remind you that your loan of £1,000, 43 00:03:23,030 --> 00:03:26,830 'with interest at 40%, is shortly due for repayment. 44 00:03:26,830 --> 00:03:28,940 'Your friend, Harris Pascoe.' 45 00:03:29,600 --> 00:03:32,460 - All I need! - What is? 46 00:03:34,910 --> 00:03:39,070 Jud. His grovelling is killing me! 47 00:03:42,280 --> 00:03:43,590 Are you away somewhere? 48 00:03:43,980 --> 00:03:47,640 To Truro, for the Wheal Leisure shareholders' meeting. 49 00:03:48,980 --> 00:03:51,990 Just, since the trial, I've scarce seen you, 50 00:03:51,990 --> 00:03:53,540 let alone had time to speak. 51 00:03:53,750 --> 00:03:55,670 You always seem about some business or other. 52 00:03:55,680 --> 00:03:57,520 The mine, the harvest. 53 00:03:59,390 --> 00:04:01,390 Would you have me neglect our affairs? 54 00:04:01,430 --> 00:04:04,700 - No, Ross. - We'll talk soon. I promise. 55 00:04:51,030 --> 00:04:52,530 Gentlemen, welcome 56 00:04:52,530 --> 00:04:55,280 to the quarterly meeting of the Wheal Leisure shareholders. 57 00:04:55,650 --> 00:04:59,200 Now, before we begin, I must make you aware 58 00:04:59,250 --> 00:05:01,090 that Mrs Jacqueline Tregidden 59 00:05:01,090 --> 00:05:03,670 has sold her shares to a Mr Coke. 60 00:05:03,670 --> 00:05:05,880 Since Mrs Tregidden has always trusted us 61 00:05:05,880 --> 00:05:08,220 to do our business without her interference, 62 00:05:08,220 --> 00:05:10,390 let's hope this gentleman will do the same. 63 00:05:12,210 --> 00:05:13,070 If... 64 00:05:14,580 --> 00:05:15,890 Good day to you, gentlemen. 65 00:05:16,770 --> 00:05:20,670 My name is Tankard, acting on behalf of Mr Coke. 66 00:05:21,670 --> 00:05:23,590 Mr Warleggan, more like. 67 00:05:23,590 --> 00:05:25,660 Pray, go on with the business, sir. 68 00:05:25,660 --> 00:05:28,480 I'm most eager to hear what you have to say. 69 00:05:35,940 --> 00:05:37,820 Oh, shield your eyes, my boy! 70 00:05:37,990 --> 00:05:40,620 The dazzle of Warleggan livery can blind a man! 71 00:05:40,620 --> 00:05:43,660 George has invited us to a soiree. I've sent our regrets. 72 00:05:43,660 --> 00:05:45,750 No, no, no. No, surely not. 73 00:05:46,630 --> 00:05:51,180 Pray, convey our delight in declining his invitation. 74 00:05:55,610 --> 00:06:00,010 Now then, boy, would you like to do your lessons, 75 00:06:00,570 --> 00:06:01,920 or help me in the fields? 76 00:06:01,920 --> 00:06:05,220 - The fields! - The fields is the correct answer! 77 00:06:27,660 --> 00:06:30,990 Gentlemen, it's been four years since we opened Wheal Leisure. 78 00:06:30,990 --> 00:06:34,510 We started with 50 men, now we employ 100. 79 00:06:34,510 --> 00:06:37,880 We're not prosperous, but we consistently show a small profit. 80 00:06:37,880 --> 00:06:39,450 Though we're not getting fat on it. 81 00:06:39,450 --> 00:06:42,730 But that could change if another lode of copper could be found. 82 00:06:43,490 --> 00:06:44,700 Mr Henshawe? 83 00:06:45,850 --> 00:06:49,770 'Tis common knowledge that the ancient Trevorgie workings - 84 00:06:49,780 --> 00:06:53,320 abandoned a half-century ago when the owner died - 85 00:06:53,420 --> 00:06:54,710 were never worked out. 86 00:06:54,810 --> 00:06:57,410 The old shafts caved in long ago. 87 00:06:57,660 --> 00:07:00,370 'Tis impossible to reach from above grass, 88 00:07:00,370 --> 00:07:03,230 but if you look at this old map, 89 00:07:03,230 --> 00:07:05,960 compare it with the current map of Wheal Leisure workings, 90 00:07:05,960 --> 00:07:08,320 you'll see that we've extended considerably 91 00:07:08,320 --> 00:07:10,250 in the direction of Trevorgie. 92 00:07:10,250 --> 00:07:12,010 My proposal is this - 93 00:07:12,010 --> 00:07:14,450 we divert our quarterly profits 94 00:07:14,450 --> 00:07:16,880 into starting an exploratory tunnel 95 00:07:16,880 --> 00:07:19,500 to see if we can join up the old Trevorgie workings 96 00:07:19,510 --> 00:07:21,260 and access the untapped copper. 97 00:07:21,260 --> 00:07:23,290 And who's to do the digging? 98 00:07:23,480 --> 00:07:26,800 Will it take men away from the day-to-day workings? 99 00:07:26,960 --> 00:07:29,790 Can you guarantee that copper will be found? 100 00:07:30,350 --> 00:07:33,170 How will this affect my client's dividends? 101 00:07:33,170 --> 00:07:36,370 As you know, sir, there are no guarantees in mining. 102 00:07:36,370 --> 00:07:39,150 Mr Henshawe will personally supervise the venture. 103 00:07:39,150 --> 00:07:42,660 A small team, including myself, will be led by Zacky Martin. 104 00:07:45,040 --> 00:07:47,420 And we'll take on six extra men to cover them. 105 00:07:49,090 --> 00:07:51,200 Well, I can't see the harm in it. 106 00:07:51,830 --> 00:07:54,070 I doubt their wages will bankrupt us! 107 00:07:54,070 --> 00:07:57,070 - No, you can be sure o' that, sir. - I'm in favour. 108 00:07:58,770 --> 00:08:00,390 Who's with me? 109 00:08:06,900 --> 00:08:10,580 Motion carried. Mr Aukitt and Mr Tankard declined. 110 00:08:23,260 --> 00:08:24,610 Cap'n McNeil. 111 00:08:25,450 --> 00:08:26,810 Mistress Poldark. 112 00:08:27,650 --> 00:08:29,470 Have you recovered from your husband's ordeal? 113 00:08:30,130 --> 00:08:32,100 I give thanks daily for his acquittal, sir. 114 00:08:32,100 --> 00:08:34,050 Doubtless he's a wiser man for it. 115 00:08:35,300 --> 00:08:37,220 No more sailing close to the wind. 116 00:08:37,430 --> 00:08:38,610 Well, you know Ross. 117 00:08:40,080 --> 00:08:41,950 - Is he home? - In town. 118 00:08:43,660 --> 00:08:45,990 I'm in the neighbourhood at the behest of Unwin Trevaunance, 119 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:48,150 advising on matters of local security. 120 00:08:48,570 --> 00:08:51,280 But I trust I may drop in and take a glass of rum 121 00:08:51,280 --> 00:08:54,890 with my old army comrade, or, indeed, my old comrade's wife? 122 00:08:56,960 --> 00:08:58,250 Allow me, ma'am. 123 00:09:00,940 --> 00:09:01,890 Thank you. 124 00:09:06,920 --> 00:09:09,700 George Warleggan finally has a spy in the camp. 125 00:09:09,850 --> 00:09:11,950 It was bound to happen eventually. 126 00:09:12,610 --> 00:09:15,510 But provided the other shareholders hold firm, 127 00:09:15,770 --> 00:09:17,750 Tankard and George can be kept in check. 128 00:09:17,750 --> 00:09:19,000 Well, it's the last thing 'ee need now 129 00:09:19,000 --> 00:09:21,090 with all the rumours going about. 130 00:09:21,470 --> 00:09:24,450 - Rumours? - The parlous state o' your finances. 131 00:09:25,400 --> 00:09:28,250 Have people nothing better to gossip about? 132 00:09:29,760 --> 00:09:31,400 You'll have to excuse me, gentlemen. 133 00:09:31,920 --> 00:09:33,440 I'll see you tonight at the mine. 134 00:09:33,440 --> 00:09:35,600 When's the last time 'ee took a day off? 135 00:09:36,050 --> 00:09:38,460 When I sat in jail awaiting trial. 136 00:09:45,490 --> 00:09:47,460 Cap'n Ross be home soon, I bla'. 137 00:09:47,460 --> 00:09:48,710 I hope so, 138 00:09:48,980 --> 00:09:51,690 seeing as Cap'n mcNeil has called especially to see him. 139 00:09:57,580 --> 00:09:59,190 Your health, ma'am. 140 00:10:05,650 --> 00:10:08,160 In truth, 'twas also you I wished to see, 141 00:10:08,160 --> 00:10:10,220 on account of your skill at cow doctoring. 142 00:10:10,430 --> 00:10:12,160 I've no such thing, sir. 143 00:10:12,200 --> 00:10:14,440 Sir Hugh Bodrugan has heard different. 144 00:10:14,650 --> 00:10:17,090 His prize cow Sheba is sick. 145 00:10:17,320 --> 00:10:18,810 He'd esteem it the greatest of favours 146 00:10:18,810 --> 00:10:21,610 if you'd cast your eye over the beast and prescribe a remedy. 147 00:10:21,610 --> 00:10:24,650 - He asked for you particularly. - I don't doubt it. 148 00:10:24,650 --> 00:10:26,830 May I tell him that he need not hope in vain? 149 00:10:29,290 --> 00:10:31,520 - Captain McNeil. - An ambush, sir! 150 00:10:31,970 --> 00:10:34,120 Caught off guard and in possession of the field! 151 00:10:34,360 --> 00:10:37,530 How are you, sir? On manoeuvres hereabouts? 152 00:10:37,530 --> 00:10:39,700 Quartered with Sir Hugh at Werry House, 153 00:10:39,700 --> 00:10:41,630 whither I'm attempting to lure your wife. 154 00:10:43,900 --> 00:10:45,090 To what end? 155 00:10:45,280 --> 00:10:47,690 Sir Hugh wants me to tend to his cow, 156 00:10:47,730 --> 00:10:49,540 though I say I've no skill. 157 00:10:51,170 --> 00:10:53,690 Can I persuade you to lend your wife to such a cause? 158 00:10:53,740 --> 00:10:55,960 Demelza has a mind of her own, sir. 159 00:10:56,640 --> 00:10:59,260 But since she has a special fondness for Sir Hugh, 160 00:10:59,260 --> 00:11:01,240 no doubt she'll be over directly. 161 00:11:01,240 --> 00:11:03,770 If you'll excuse me, I have mine figures to attend to. 162 00:11:15,060 --> 00:11:18,440 Look, Horace. What beastly little hovels! 163 00:11:18,810 --> 00:11:20,440 Who could bear to live here? 164 00:11:21,330 --> 00:11:24,370 I urge you to quit this place and come to London. 165 00:11:24,600 --> 00:11:26,930 Loathsome sights do not distress you. 166 00:11:29,000 --> 00:11:32,820 I did not say I found all the sights loathsome hereabouts. 167 00:11:40,290 --> 00:11:41,720 Well done, my boy. 168 00:11:45,940 --> 00:11:48,990 He's not been right since he returned from Bodmin. 169 00:11:49,450 --> 00:11:54,320 He is changed and I do not know how or why. 170 00:11:56,930 --> 00:11:58,270 But we must be glad of it. 171 00:12:12,040 --> 00:12:14,320 Elizabeth Poldark "Regrets". 172 00:12:14,660 --> 00:12:16,450 This is Francis's doing. 173 00:12:17,270 --> 00:12:20,660 Why waste your time on these people? 174 00:12:20,810 --> 00:12:22,420 Surely, Unwin is of more use. 175 00:12:22,420 --> 00:12:25,310 Unwin is proving less of an asset than I'd hoped. 176 00:12:25,790 --> 00:12:28,220 All manner of promises made in exchange for votes, 177 00:12:28,220 --> 00:12:30,080 and I'm beginning to fear they've been wasted. 178 00:12:30,720 --> 00:12:32,350 What's the use of having an MP in your pocket 179 00:12:32,350 --> 00:12:34,190 if he's too obtuse to do your bidding? 180 00:12:34,190 --> 00:12:37,720 He is pliable. Is that not an asset? 181 00:12:37,720 --> 00:12:40,310 Only if yoked to wit and intelligence, 182 00:12:40,310 --> 00:12:42,830 which, in this case, it is not. 183 00:12:42,830 --> 00:12:44,230 How was the meeting? 184 00:12:44,260 --> 00:12:45,860 - Illuminating. - Tell me. 185 00:12:46,070 --> 00:12:48,270 Oh, but first, summon Tom Harry. 186 00:12:48,270 --> 00:12:51,490 There's another small matter regarding Poldark's manservant. 187 00:12:51,490 --> 00:12:54,510 When 'Is Worshipfulness, the judge, he says to me, 188 00:12:54,510 --> 00:12:57,120 "Mr Paynter," He says, 189 00:12:57,850 --> 00:13:00,750 "Did this man do wrong or no?" 190 00:13:01,480 --> 00:13:04,880 And I says, "Sithee, Your Honourableness, 191 00:13:05,180 --> 00:13:08,420 "Ross Poldark is as innocent 192 00:13:08,420 --> 00:13:11,400 "as a newly-dropped babe in its first wettels." 193 00:13:11,410 --> 00:13:15,340 And, says 'is Majestic Honourableness, 194 00:13:16,040 --> 00:13:19,390 "Mr Paynter, 'tis your testimony 195 00:13:19,970 --> 00:13:24,520 "and your testimony alone have set this man free." 196 00:13:28,450 --> 00:13:29,710 Did you mislay your manners, 197 00:13:29,710 --> 00:13:31,520 leaving me alone to deal with our guest? 198 00:13:31,520 --> 00:13:33,710 You appeared to be handling him admirably. 199 00:13:33,710 --> 00:13:36,360 - I felt like an intruder. - Meaning what? 200 00:13:36,550 --> 00:13:39,530 Demelza, do you really suppose 201 00:13:39,530 --> 00:13:42,380 he wants you to cure Bodrugan's cow? 202 00:13:42,390 --> 00:13:43,810 He makes his intentions very plain. 203 00:13:43,810 --> 00:13:46,230 I think I ought to be able to judge that for myself. 204 00:13:46,240 --> 00:13:47,660 No doubt you think so. 205 00:13:47,720 --> 00:13:50,090 Just be careful his uniform doesn't dazzle you. 206 00:13:50,400 --> 00:13:51,480 It has that effect on some people. 207 00:13:51,480 --> 00:13:53,430 Especially a common miner's daughter who don't know any better? 208 00:13:53,440 --> 00:13:54,920 That's for you to demonstrate. 209 00:13:56,010 --> 00:13:58,210 You are detestable, saying that! 210 00:13:59,120 --> 00:14:01,460 - I'm sure I didn't start this argument. - No, but you never do! 211 00:14:01,460 --> 00:14:03,160 You just give me the cold shoulder and sour looks 212 00:14:03,160 --> 00:14:04,320 and despise everything that 213 00:14:04,320 --> 00:14:06,460 isn't up to your high-an'-mighty standards! 214 00:14:17,900 --> 00:14:19,520 What 'ee bin sayin' to upset the maid? 215 00:14:19,520 --> 00:14:21,180 I haven't the faintest idea. 216 00:14:28,530 --> 00:14:29,590 Demelza. 217 00:14:35,840 --> 00:14:38,580 - Are you well? - Quite well, thank 'ee. 218 00:14:38,650 --> 00:14:41,800 I came in search of Garrick. He scented a rabbit and... 219 00:14:41,800 --> 00:14:44,500 Garrick! Garrick, come to! 220 00:14:44,970 --> 00:14:47,230 Is Ross recovered from the trial? 221 00:14:48,250 --> 00:14:50,070 He rarely speaks of it. 222 00:14:52,450 --> 00:14:55,500 And your news? The child? 223 00:14:56,340 --> 00:14:57,420 Is he pleased? 224 00:14:58,770 --> 00:14:59,960 Not exactly. 225 00:15:04,700 --> 00:15:05,910 You've not told him. 226 00:15:08,280 --> 00:15:09,790 He don't wish for another. 227 00:15:11,310 --> 00:15:12,900 Since Julia, he... 228 00:15:14,950 --> 00:15:16,470 He haven't the heart for it. 229 00:15:19,770 --> 00:15:21,060 And we're to blame. 230 00:15:22,930 --> 00:15:24,300 'Tis not my belief. 231 00:15:27,080 --> 00:15:28,680 It's good of you to say so, 232 00:15:29,670 --> 00:15:31,960 but the fact that there's still discord between our families... 233 00:15:31,960 --> 00:15:33,100 There is. 234 00:15:33,870 --> 00:15:36,230 And I think 'twill not be lightly set aside. 235 00:15:38,080 --> 00:15:39,510 By Ross at least. 236 00:15:48,170 --> 00:15:49,390 Garrick! 237 00:16:16,990 --> 00:16:21,290 When we strike, it must be clean and swift and out of sight. 238 00:16:21,290 --> 00:16:24,440 Giss on, man! You're talking to the master now. 239 00:16:59,680 --> 00:17:01,290 Gentlemen, a good night's work? 240 00:17:01,290 --> 00:17:04,250 Well, a good deal nearer Trevorgie than this time yesterday! 241 00:17:04,250 --> 00:17:05,830 Go home and get some rest. 242 00:17:06,650 --> 00:17:07,890 None of that for the wicked! 243 00:17:07,900 --> 00:17:10,090 It's home to breakfast and then away to Truro. 244 00:17:10,270 --> 00:17:12,930 My finances require urgent attention. 245 00:17:38,130 --> 00:17:39,420 - Demelza. - Ross. 246 00:17:41,040 --> 00:17:43,280 - You first. - No, you. 247 00:17:45,440 --> 00:17:49,720 I want to apologise. I've been distracted of late. 248 00:17:49,960 --> 00:17:52,330 But there are things I've been wishing to say to you... 249 00:17:52,330 --> 00:17:52,970 And I you... 250 00:17:52,970 --> 00:17:54,820 About our finances. 251 00:17:56,720 --> 00:18:00,060 My shares in Wheal Leisure are the only thing of value we have. 252 00:18:00,060 --> 00:18:02,640 I've begun work on this new tunnel to try and improve our chances 253 00:18:02,640 --> 00:18:04,040 of the mine becoming more profitable, 254 00:18:04,040 --> 00:18:07,480 but still, our own coffers are almost bare. 255 00:18:07,480 --> 00:18:09,460 It doesn't need to be like that. 256 00:18:09,880 --> 00:18:12,560 You're head purser at the mine. Why won't you take a wage? 257 00:18:12,570 --> 00:18:14,970 I prefer to plough every last penny into the mine. 258 00:18:14,970 --> 00:18:18,260 We have, however, a more pressing concern. 259 00:18:18,950 --> 00:18:23,230 Last year, I asked Pascoe to find me a loan of 1,000 pounds. 260 00:18:24,200 --> 00:18:26,580 The interest, at 40%, is due this week. 261 00:18:28,040 --> 00:18:31,370 - 400 pounds? - Yes. 262 00:18:33,600 --> 00:18:36,520 How is half such a sum to be found? 263 00:18:37,930 --> 00:18:39,180 What's to be done? 264 00:18:40,550 --> 00:18:41,890 Ride to Truro, 265 00:18:42,610 --> 00:18:45,640 see if Pascoe's managed to get the loan extended for another year. 266 00:18:47,010 --> 00:18:50,070 In the meantime, the more I work in the mine, 267 00:18:50,070 --> 00:18:52,270 the better our chances of reaching Trevorgie. 268 00:18:53,230 --> 00:18:54,810 And the interest? 269 00:18:55,400 --> 00:18:59,070 Look about you. See what you can bear to part with. 270 00:19:01,000 --> 00:19:02,200 Then look again. 271 00:19:25,600 --> 00:19:27,250 Mistress Demelza! 272 00:19:27,910 --> 00:19:30,290 Have you come to steal my heart? 273 00:19:31,230 --> 00:19:33,540 No, sir. I've come to visit your cow. 274 00:19:39,350 --> 00:19:41,550 It wasn't easy, but I've secured agreement 275 00:19:41,550 --> 00:19:44,740 for your loan to be extended for another year 276 00:19:44,950 --> 00:19:47,470 at the same exorbitant rate, 277 00:19:47,700 --> 00:19:53,590 provided this year's interest is forthcoming tomorrow. 278 00:19:54,950 --> 00:19:57,970 - A mere pounds! - Quite so. 279 00:19:59,430 --> 00:20:00,820 She do look fair sick, Sir Hugh. 280 00:20:00,820 --> 00:20:02,670 What treatment has she had? 281 00:20:02,910 --> 00:20:05,890 Well, all manner of blisters, clysters, 282 00:20:05,890 --> 00:20:08,800 salves and poultices, all to no avail. 283 00:20:10,020 --> 00:20:12,520 But I've no doubt you'll offer better advice. 284 00:20:14,080 --> 00:20:15,090 I will. 285 00:20:16,460 --> 00:20:18,500 Start afresh with a better beast. 286 00:20:19,400 --> 00:20:21,200 How went the shareholders' meeting? 287 00:20:21,320 --> 00:20:23,900 Well enough, but for the appearance of a new shareholder. 288 00:20:23,900 --> 00:20:26,510 Tankard? The Warleggan proxy? 289 00:20:26,630 --> 00:20:27,640 You heard. 290 00:20:28,520 --> 00:20:30,880 Are they on a mission to own the company? 291 00:20:30,880 --> 00:20:33,840 No, sir. Just to own me. 292 00:20:34,120 --> 00:20:37,370 This cow you speak of - your Emma? 293 00:20:37,570 --> 00:20:39,600 Oh, she's our pride and joy, sir, 294 00:20:39,600 --> 00:20:42,310 so we could not let her go 295 00:20:42,310 --> 00:20:44,840 except at a goodly price. 296 00:20:45,890 --> 00:20:47,670 Well, not if the rumours be true. 297 00:20:50,450 --> 00:20:52,580 Your husband's financial difficulties. 298 00:20:53,360 --> 00:20:56,880 Of course, I'm always happy to help a friend, 299 00:20:56,880 --> 00:21:01,670 and I could be persuaded to pay the "Goodly price" 300 00:21:02,850 --> 00:21:04,390 if the terms were right. 301 00:21:05,130 --> 00:21:06,990 And what terms would you require? 302 00:21:06,990 --> 00:21:11,300 Oh, merely a kind of interest, 303 00:21:11,300 --> 00:21:13,870 payable here and here and here. 304 00:21:13,870 --> 00:21:15,970 - Sir Hugh, you forget yourself! - On the contrary... 305 00:21:15,970 --> 00:21:18,350 Judas, I think my dog has better manners! 306 00:21:19,020 --> 00:21:22,380 Sir Hugh, I believe you're wanted at the house. 307 00:21:24,130 --> 00:21:25,180 Urgently. 308 00:21:34,490 --> 00:21:36,820 Sir Hugh's a mite unruly sometimes. 309 00:21:38,280 --> 00:21:39,930 Should you decide to brave his company again, 310 00:21:39,930 --> 00:21:42,330 I will personally undertake to protect you 311 00:21:42,910 --> 00:21:44,420 from his enthusiasm. 312 00:21:45,180 --> 00:21:46,600 I'm much obliged, sir. 313 00:21:48,310 --> 00:21:51,500 I'm not overjoyed to think of Sir Hugh in possession of Emma. 314 00:21:51,580 --> 00:21:53,990 No, nor I, but you said she must be sold, 315 00:21:53,990 --> 00:21:55,530 and I've secured a buyer. 316 00:21:56,240 --> 00:21:57,540 So, what else must go? 317 00:21:58,720 --> 00:22:01,970 Well, not the oxen. Without them, we cannot plough. 318 00:22:02,860 --> 00:22:04,510 The pigs, the chickens. 319 00:22:04,940 --> 00:22:06,960 - The clock. - The carpet. 320 00:22:07,310 --> 00:22:08,410 The settle. 321 00:22:09,230 --> 00:22:10,600 At least one chair. 322 00:22:13,910 --> 00:22:18,130 - My brooch is worth £100. - That was a gift. 323 00:22:21,900 --> 00:22:23,800 But it may need to be sold in the end. 324 00:22:27,460 --> 00:22:29,630 I wonder what Garrick would fetch on the open market? 325 00:22:30,500 --> 00:22:33,090 One overgrown mongrel, carnivorous. 326 00:22:33,090 --> 00:22:35,590 - Crockery breaker. - Stealer of pies. 327 00:22:36,850 --> 00:22:38,580 Do you suppose there'd be any takers? 328 00:23:27,770 --> 00:23:30,300 May I fetch you anything from market, Uncle? 329 00:23:31,060 --> 00:23:32,980 - You're going in with Unwin, are you? - Good Lord, no! 330 00:23:32,980 --> 00:23:34,830 I'm in need of some sensible conversation. 331 00:23:34,830 --> 00:23:37,710 Well, then, Hicks must escort you. 332 00:23:37,710 --> 00:23:38,620 Caroline, - But... 333 00:23:38,620 --> 00:23:42,020 you cannot be roaming about the countryside unaccompanied. 334 00:23:43,000 --> 00:23:44,600 No, Uncle. 335 00:23:44,810 --> 00:23:47,460 But if I were to go, what could I bring you? 336 00:23:48,160 --> 00:23:50,950 Sugared almonds? Marzipan? 337 00:23:51,380 --> 00:23:53,980 You spoil your old uncle, don't you, eh? 338 00:24:36,490 --> 00:24:37,720 Dr Enys! 339 00:24:40,120 --> 00:24:41,530 What a lucky encounter. 340 00:24:42,400 --> 00:24:44,140 How are you, Miss Penvenen? 341 00:24:44,260 --> 00:24:45,970 I have a tingling in my throat. 342 00:24:45,970 --> 00:24:48,820 - Do you think it could be serious? - I very much doubt it. 343 00:24:48,970 --> 00:24:50,650 You seem otherwise in the peak of health. 344 00:24:51,690 --> 00:24:54,390 I hope it's not Morbus strangulatorius. 345 00:24:54,650 --> 00:24:57,030 If it were the putrid throat, you'd soon know it. 346 00:24:57,100 --> 00:24:59,070 Is that what Ross Poldark's daughter had? 347 00:24:59,250 --> 00:25:02,110 - He's not exactly blessed with luck, is he? - No. 348 00:25:03,050 --> 00:25:04,810 And that doesn't seem about to change. 349 00:25:08,520 --> 00:25:11,720 How humiliating it must be for him. Less for her, I suppose. 350 00:25:11,720 --> 00:25:13,870 I doubt either of them see it that way. 351 00:25:15,000 --> 00:25:17,520 Will you excuse me, ma'am? I have patients to see to. 352 00:25:57,180 --> 00:25:58,480 Mistress Poldark. 353 00:26:00,790 --> 00:26:01,760 Ross. 354 00:26:04,080 --> 00:26:05,180 How are you? 355 00:26:06,080 --> 00:26:07,230 No, you don't look at all well. 356 00:26:07,230 --> 00:26:09,540 Can it be the anxieties of the trial? 357 00:26:10,410 --> 00:26:11,740 Nor you, George. 358 00:26:15,030 --> 00:26:16,590 Could you have had some disappointment? 359 00:26:16,970 --> 00:26:18,270 None that I know of. 360 00:26:21,060 --> 00:26:22,390 Perhaps it is yet to come. 361 00:26:23,840 --> 00:26:24,720 Ross. 362 00:26:35,610 --> 00:26:38,970 - How did you manage it? - It was quite straightforward. 363 00:26:38,970 --> 00:26:41,030 We sold pretty much everything we own. 364 00:26:53,690 --> 00:26:57,140 See, a real horse is much better than a hobbyhorse, is it not? 365 00:26:58,480 --> 00:27:02,130 Why does Uncle George not visit us any more? 366 00:27:03,200 --> 00:27:05,520 Uncle George is not our friend. 367 00:27:05,870 --> 00:27:07,850 Is Uncle Ross our friend? 368 00:27:09,730 --> 00:27:10,800 In time. 369 00:27:12,420 --> 00:27:14,020 In time, I hope he will be. 370 00:27:16,990 --> 00:27:18,880 You're quite the favourite with Mrs Tabb these days. 371 00:27:18,880 --> 00:27:20,780 She cannot abide Dr Choake. 372 00:27:20,790 --> 00:27:23,340 I suspect she prefers the cheapness of my remedies. 373 00:27:23,340 --> 00:27:25,110 Or possibly their efficacy. 374 00:27:26,330 --> 00:27:29,860 Aunt Agatha, Dr Enys has agreed to take tea with us. 375 00:27:30,240 --> 00:27:33,190 You know how she loves to hear of the latest dread diseases. 376 00:27:35,310 --> 00:27:39,480 Is it my imagination or is Francis in better spirits these days? 377 00:27:39,480 --> 00:27:41,560 Scrofula, that's it. 378 00:27:41,690 --> 00:27:46,090 Great purple blotches, swellings of the neck. 379 00:27:48,170 --> 00:27:50,290 Since the trial, you would not know him. 380 00:27:51,220 --> 00:27:53,590 I cannot tell if it's because Ross was saved 381 00:27:53,590 --> 00:27:55,810 or if something happened while he was in Bodmin. 382 00:27:56,950 --> 00:28:00,080 He shared your room the night before the trial. 383 00:28:00,770 --> 00:28:04,430 Did you notice any strangeness in mood or behaviour? 384 00:28:04,800 --> 00:28:06,500 Not that I can recall. 385 00:28:07,430 --> 00:28:10,590 From something he said, I had the feeling... 386 00:28:11,530 --> 00:28:13,700 You may think me callous or hysterical, 387 00:28:13,700 --> 00:28:17,340 but I could almost believe that Francis had intended to kill himself. 388 00:28:20,480 --> 00:28:21,540 Did he? 389 00:28:26,250 --> 00:28:29,520 Whatever occurred, be glad of it. 390 00:28:30,010 --> 00:28:32,760 He came to town a broken man. He returned... 391 00:28:34,770 --> 00:28:35,720 Like that. 392 00:28:56,910 --> 00:28:58,530 Mr Paynter! 393 00:28:59,090 --> 00:29:01,700 Who, sir? Me, sir? 394 00:29:02,830 --> 00:29:03,710 Nay, not I, sir. 395 00:29:03,710 --> 00:29:07,270 You will recall the bargain we struck some time ago? 396 00:29:07,270 --> 00:29:10,920 Bargain? I never struck no such thing. 397 00:29:11,890 --> 00:29:13,540 I don't hold with 'em, does I? 398 00:29:13,570 --> 00:29:17,290 In exchange for testifying against Ross Poldark. 399 00:29:17,290 --> 00:29:20,980 Nay, p'raps I do recall something. 400 00:29:22,630 --> 00:29:26,420 Thinkin' it over, I wasn't meself in court. 401 00:29:26,990 --> 00:29:28,780 Maybe it slipped my mind. 402 00:29:29,940 --> 00:29:33,890 In which case, 'tis only fair to give 'ee back yer guineas. 403 00:29:34,540 --> 00:29:36,330 Ten, were it? - 15. 404 00:29:37,240 --> 00:29:40,750 - That is not what we have come for. - For what, then? 405 00:29:41,890 --> 00:29:42,800 This. 406 00:29:54,960 --> 00:29:56,890 You see much of Ross and Demelza? 407 00:29:57,800 --> 00:29:58,860 Why do you ask? 408 00:29:59,870 --> 00:30:02,530 I so wish our families could be reconciled, 409 00:30:02,530 --> 00:30:04,980 but Ross is determined to keep his distance. 410 00:30:05,490 --> 00:30:09,950 I wonder, might I ask you to speak to them on our behalf? 411 00:30:11,160 --> 00:30:12,310 What could I say? 412 00:30:12,310 --> 00:30:14,800 Francis is to give a supper when the harvest is in, 413 00:30:14,800 --> 00:30:16,260 to our tenants and friends. 414 00:30:16,800 --> 00:30:20,560 Would you ask Ross and Demelza to join us, to stay the night? 415 00:30:20,560 --> 00:30:22,090 You, too, are most welcome. 416 00:30:24,640 --> 00:30:26,460 I'll happily carry the invitation. 417 00:30:26,650 --> 00:30:29,760 I cannot guarantee how it will be received. 418 00:30:36,910 --> 00:30:38,490 Sorry it's not much. 419 00:30:47,010 --> 00:30:51,100 Ross, I've been wanting to speak of something, but 420 00:30:51,670 --> 00:30:54,320 haven't yet found the right moment. 421 00:30:54,390 --> 00:30:55,430 Surgeon's here. 422 00:30:56,250 --> 00:30:59,360 - Oh, Dwight! - Hope 'ee's eaten afore! 423 00:30:59,630 --> 00:31:01,240 Admiring our harvest? 424 00:31:01,990 --> 00:31:05,240 I hope to augment it with an invitation. 425 00:31:07,360 --> 00:31:08,880 From Trenwith. 426 00:31:14,200 --> 00:31:16,160 Obviously, we won't accept. 427 00:31:20,400 --> 00:31:22,130 Surely we can't forget 428 00:31:22,130 --> 00:31:24,260 that it's thanks to them that we lost Julia? 429 00:31:24,910 --> 00:31:27,370 Or that George is still their bosom friend? 430 00:31:28,600 --> 00:31:30,720 - Is he? - You'd have us overlook it? 431 00:31:30,720 --> 00:31:31,600 Have I said that? 432 00:31:31,600 --> 00:31:34,290 No, in truth, I'm in no haste to go to Trenwith. 433 00:31:40,100 --> 00:31:43,550 - Then we're in accord. - It do appear so. 434 00:31:43,780 --> 00:31:44,860 Dead! 435 00:31:45,330 --> 00:31:46,890 He's dead! 436 00:31:48,370 --> 00:31:50,780 He's dead! He's mortal dead! 437 00:31:58,390 --> 00:32:02,480 Who could have done such a thing? He had no enemies. 438 00:32:03,250 --> 00:32:05,660 He were the sweetest, kindliest, 439 00:32:05,730 --> 00:32:08,390 most peaceable cove a body could meet! 440 00:32:09,520 --> 00:32:12,690 And ne'er a cross word did pass his lips. 441 00:32:14,620 --> 00:32:17,620 And now I left a widow, all forlorn, 442 00:32:17,940 --> 00:32:19,640 without a penny in the world. 443 00:32:21,140 --> 00:32:23,610 Not e'en to bury the poor soul, God rest it! 444 00:32:24,420 --> 00:32:25,750 There is this. 445 00:32:26,990 --> 00:32:29,210 When we moved him, they fell out his pockets. 446 00:32:29,820 --> 00:32:31,260 Gold sov'reigns? 447 00:32:31,900 --> 00:32:33,640 Gold sov'reigns? Where'd he get such? 448 00:32:33,640 --> 00:32:34,870 Where indeed? 449 00:32:37,390 --> 00:32:39,770 Why, the mizzerly, mazzerly, stinkin' black worm! 450 00:32:39,770 --> 00:32:41,780 He had 'em about 'im and never tell'd me? 451 00:32:41,810 --> 00:32:44,650 - Reckon 'tis from the trade? - That's unlikely. 452 00:32:44,650 --> 00:32:47,420 I'll knock 'im sideways down Stippy-Stappy Lane! 453 00:32:49,080 --> 00:32:51,050 Then give him a rare good burying. 454 00:32:52,970 --> 00:32:54,250 Rum and vittles, 455 00:32:55,680 --> 00:32:56,970 hymns and viols, 456 00:32:57,940 --> 00:33:00,080 widow's weeds for poor ole Prudie. 457 00:33:02,930 --> 00:33:05,300 'Tis a matter of looking respectable, 'tis. 458 00:33:07,870 --> 00:33:10,300 We must send the ole man off 50 ways. 459 00:33:14,730 --> 00:33:16,700 I've known him since I was a child. 460 00:33:19,000 --> 00:33:22,060 He was the most useless servant under the sun. 461 00:33:24,180 --> 00:33:26,730 But he taught me how to smoke a pipe 462 00:33:27,860 --> 00:33:29,260 and cheat at Loo. 463 00:33:35,000 --> 00:33:36,540 They left the money. 464 00:33:38,390 --> 00:33:41,980 - Yes? - Well, then it was no random attack. 465 00:33:42,570 --> 00:33:43,660 What, then? 466 00:33:45,280 --> 00:33:48,230 - Vengeance. - What for? 467 00:33:48,730 --> 00:33:51,250 You were in court. You heard his original statement. 468 00:33:51,450 --> 00:33:53,630 He was ready to testify against me. 469 00:33:56,660 --> 00:33:58,130 But then he did not. 470 00:33:59,560 --> 00:34:01,710 What if he was paid to speak against me - 471 00:34:02,190 --> 00:34:06,040 hence the 15 guineas - and then changed his mind? 472 00:34:17,270 --> 00:34:19,090 George has played us all. 473 00:34:20,400 --> 00:34:22,960 Would George wreck all that we have? 474 00:34:24,100 --> 00:34:26,970 The family, the business, now our servant? 475 00:34:26,970 --> 00:34:28,760 That seems to be his aim. 476 00:34:30,390 --> 00:34:31,760 Can we do nothing? 477 00:34:32,420 --> 00:34:35,890 It suits George to have myself and Francis at odds. 478 00:34:37,120 --> 00:34:39,850 Perhaps we should accept the invitation to Trenwith. 479 00:34:40,970 --> 00:34:42,460 Are you sure, Ross? 480 00:34:43,420 --> 00:34:45,260 Some things cannot be mended. 481 00:34:47,520 --> 00:34:48,810 But some can. 482 00:35:34,400 --> 00:35:37,220 - This is your doing? - You're not displeased? 483 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:41,190 Far from it! 484 00:35:45,590 --> 00:35:46,460 Cousin! 485 00:35:48,450 --> 00:35:50,070 It's an unexpected pleasure. 486 00:35:51,250 --> 00:35:54,450 Thank you for bringing him. It means the world to Francis. 487 00:35:56,320 --> 00:35:57,440 You look well, Cousin. 488 00:36:01,310 --> 00:36:03,470 Demelza. Francis. 489 00:36:04,050 --> 00:36:04,880 Welcome. 490 00:36:29,810 --> 00:36:32,240 I 'ave 'un! I 'ave 'un! I 'ave 'un! 491 00:36:32,240 --> 00:36:35,390 What 'ave 'ee? What 'ave 'ee? What 'ave 'ee? 492 00:36:35,540 --> 00:36:38,470 A neck! A neck! A neck! 493 00:36:38,470 --> 00:36:41,910 Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah! 494 00:37:02,680 --> 00:37:03,750 Elizabeth. 495 00:37:05,500 --> 00:37:09,520 I was expecting a small, private gathering. 496 00:37:09,520 --> 00:37:12,920 Instead, I find myself ambushed by sans-culottes! 497 00:37:13,330 --> 00:37:16,540 Hardly, Mama! These are our tenants and friends. 498 00:37:16,540 --> 00:37:18,350 Trust me, a few crusts 499 00:37:18,360 --> 00:37:20,820 will not curry favour when they turn on you. 500 00:37:20,880 --> 00:37:24,250 Ask the Marquis de Launay, if you can find his head! 501 00:37:25,760 --> 00:37:28,840 You look radiant, mater-in-law! 502 00:37:29,470 --> 00:37:31,360 Are you quite well, Francis? 503 00:37:31,530 --> 00:37:32,530 Never better. 504 00:37:34,190 --> 00:37:37,150 Come then, friends! Shall we have some dancing? 505 00:37:37,150 --> 00:37:38,740 Yes, I think we shall! 506 00:38:14,590 --> 00:38:17,040 I ordered you to scare him, not assassinate him! 507 00:38:17,040 --> 00:38:19,300 - Tom got a little carried away. - This is disastrous. 508 00:38:19,300 --> 00:38:20,880 You think Poldark will know who's behind it? 509 00:38:20,880 --> 00:38:23,140 I wouldn't be surprised if he's outside my house right now! 510 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:29,320 How do you like my new coat? 511 00:38:29,330 --> 00:38:31,500 I ordered my tailor to make it the double of Prinny's! 512 00:38:31,500 --> 00:38:33,420 You most definitely need one, George. 513 00:38:35,430 --> 00:38:37,120 Well, can we go to the Penvenen party? 514 00:38:37,120 --> 00:38:39,000 My intended will be impatient to see me. 515 00:38:39,800 --> 00:38:40,940 By all means. 516 00:38:43,820 --> 00:38:45,690 Caroline? 517 00:38:46,450 --> 00:38:47,340 Come in. 518 00:38:49,970 --> 00:38:52,690 Caroline, my dear, are you ready yet? 519 00:38:52,690 --> 00:38:55,880 - Our guests will be arriving soon. - I have such a pain. 520 00:38:56,010 --> 00:38:59,640 But Tom Choake was here just now. Did he not bleed you? 521 00:39:00,540 --> 00:39:02,800 Would you have me submit to his butchery? 522 00:39:04,490 --> 00:39:06,450 So, what do you propose? 523 00:39:08,480 --> 00:39:12,560 This is the last bottle of the '83. 524 00:39:13,020 --> 00:39:15,810 After that, we'll have to resort to cheap gin! 525 00:39:18,030 --> 00:39:20,350 Did you hear I quarrelled with George? 526 00:39:20,890 --> 00:39:23,940 No. What was the cause? 527 00:39:24,390 --> 00:39:26,760 Oh, well, these things tend to sink in slowly. 528 00:39:27,930 --> 00:39:29,400 At first, you barely notice, 529 00:39:29,400 --> 00:39:31,320 and then, one day, you wake up to the realisation 530 00:39:31,320 --> 00:39:33,780 that the man who's been your friend for years 531 00:39:34,610 --> 00:39:36,930 is a complete and utter blackguard. 532 00:39:37,910 --> 00:39:39,390 Well, I don't disagree. 533 00:39:39,390 --> 00:39:42,090 Indeed, I strongly believe he's behind the assault on Jud. 534 00:39:42,200 --> 00:39:43,220 What will you do? 535 00:39:43,260 --> 00:39:45,680 Till I can prove it...nothing. 536 00:39:46,590 --> 00:39:48,030 But when I do... 537 00:39:48,400 --> 00:39:51,030 - A letter for you, Doctor. - Thank you. 538 00:39:55,080 --> 00:39:56,550 Someone taken ill at Killewarren. 539 00:39:56,550 --> 00:39:58,870 Tell them to be ill at a more convenient time! 540 00:40:00,200 --> 00:40:01,770 It's a complaint of the throat. 541 00:40:02,810 --> 00:40:03,700 I must go. 542 00:40:04,300 --> 00:40:06,320 Elizabeth, where's my port? 543 00:40:06,320 --> 00:40:10,490 Lady Whitworth says that fashions in London and Bath 544 00:40:10,600 --> 00:40:12,630 are now verging on the indecent. 545 00:40:12,630 --> 00:40:15,390 - What exactly does that mean? - Bosoms! 546 00:40:15,730 --> 00:40:19,020 Acres of 'em, exposed like capons on a platter! 547 00:40:21,940 --> 00:40:25,230 You look pale, child. Are you unwell? 548 00:40:25,290 --> 00:40:29,830 No. No, that is, I believe I may be sickening for something. 549 00:40:29,860 --> 00:40:32,450 Get Elizabeth to mix you a rouge. 550 00:40:32,550 --> 00:40:35,780 Elizabeth goes out so seldom, she has no need of it. 551 00:40:36,150 --> 00:40:37,900 It's criminal that this should be the highlight 552 00:40:37,900 --> 00:40:39,480 of your social calendar, Elizabeth. 553 00:40:39,480 --> 00:40:42,240 I know I would be driven quite mad 554 00:40:42,240 --> 00:40:47,060 had I only farm hands and kitchen maids to converse with. 555 00:40:51,410 --> 00:40:54,650 If you'll beg my pardon, I must take a breath of air. 556 00:41:15,090 --> 00:41:17,830 Damn it! I'm partial to a Harvest supper! 557 00:41:18,400 --> 00:41:22,610 Gladdens the heart to enjoy the fruits of one's own labours. 558 00:41:22,610 --> 00:41:26,070 Remind me when you were last in your fields with a scythe, sir? 559 00:41:27,550 --> 00:41:29,150 Is Miss Penvenen not here? 560 00:41:29,620 --> 00:41:31,830 Nor her uncle. Most irregular. 561 00:41:31,930 --> 00:41:33,960 Invited to supper and not a sign of the hosts! 562 00:41:34,210 --> 00:41:35,370 Shall we hunt them down? 563 00:41:35,930 --> 00:41:38,280 Ah, McNeil! What news? 564 00:41:38,590 --> 00:41:40,210 Can we rest easy in our beds, 565 00:41:40,210 --> 00:41:42,660 knowing you've purged the district of violence? 566 00:41:42,760 --> 00:41:44,490 I lay claim to no such thing, sir. 567 00:41:44,760 --> 00:41:47,460 Only last night we had a murder on our doorstep. 568 00:41:47,780 --> 00:41:48,800 Surely not. 569 00:41:49,070 --> 00:41:50,910 Captain Poldark's manservant. 570 00:41:52,340 --> 00:41:54,050 Paul Daniel? Where 'ee be? 571 00:41:54,790 --> 00:41:58,010 Do 'ee go draw th' spigot o' th' next keg o' brandy? 572 00:41:58,040 --> 00:42:00,720 I've an urge t' address th' conflagration. 573 00:42:04,800 --> 00:42:05,930 Jud Paynter. 574 00:42:08,170 --> 00:42:10,690 'E were a whited sepulchre. 575 00:42:12,140 --> 00:42:15,820 But now 'e's passed on to flowery fields and green meads. 576 00:42:16,360 --> 00:42:20,330 When Paul Daniel come back, we'll raise a toast an' 577 00:42:21,200 --> 00:42:22,490 send 'im on his way. 578 00:42:23,090 --> 00:42:25,440 - He's gone! - We know that, fool! 579 00:42:25,440 --> 00:42:27,550 From his slab! 'Tis empty! 580 00:42:27,550 --> 00:42:28,890 The corpse ain't there! 581 00:42:54,090 --> 00:42:57,480 - What is it? What is it? - 'Tis they body-stealers! 582 00:42:58,030 --> 00:42:59,980 They've robbed me o' my ole man! 583 00:43:23,780 --> 00:43:26,900 My niece has been ill for three days. 584 00:43:27,330 --> 00:43:28,930 Dr Choake attended her, of course. 585 00:43:28,930 --> 00:43:32,670 But she grows worse and she insisted on sending for you. 586 00:43:40,140 --> 00:43:44,020 - Did Dr Choake attempt a diagnosis? - Quinsy. 587 00:43:44,680 --> 00:43:46,870 - With or without fever? - Without. 588 00:43:46,870 --> 00:43:48,580 But she can hardly swallow. 589 00:43:48,620 --> 00:43:52,470 - Is it the putrid throat? - That, we will shortly ascertain. 590 00:43:54,730 --> 00:43:56,710 Will you open your mouth, please? 591 00:44:22,560 --> 00:44:24,900 Might a servant fetch me some warm water and salt? 592 00:44:24,900 --> 00:44:26,340 I'll see it done directly. 593 00:44:28,360 --> 00:44:29,970 I think I might be able to help you, 594 00:44:30,280 --> 00:44:32,030 but you must keep absolutely still. 595 00:44:32,030 --> 00:44:33,120 Can you do that? 596 00:44:34,750 --> 00:44:36,140 Adams or Wyatt? 597 00:44:36,210 --> 00:44:38,310 - For what? - Our house in London. 598 00:44:38,870 --> 00:44:42,120 Caroline will want the latest thing. She can well afford it. 599 00:44:42,570 --> 00:44:44,760 I wonder whether it shouldn't be Wyatt? 600 00:44:44,850 --> 00:44:47,060 His Pantheon in Oxford Street has pleasing dimensions. 601 00:44:47,060 --> 00:44:48,920 Perhaps you'd better secure the lady 602 00:44:48,920 --> 00:44:51,220 before you start spending her fortune. 603 00:44:52,750 --> 00:44:53,940 Mr Aukitt. 604 00:44:55,320 --> 00:44:56,330 Excuse me. 605 00:44:57,240 --> 00:45:00,490 Remind me, you still have shares in Wheal Leisure? 606 00:45:00,490 --> 00:45:01,550 Yes, I do. 607 00:45:03,020 --> 00:45:05,510 May I tell you a secret? 608 00:45:06,420 --> 00:45:07,980 Old Fred Pendarves? 609 00:45:07,980 --> 00:45:11,200 He was a mine captain at Grambler in my father's day. 610 00:45:12,960 --> 00:45:16,000 For a month now, I've had him prospecting over my land. 611 00:45:17,300 --> 00:45:20,600 To what end? - Ross, you know I'll never make a farmer. 612 00:45:21,120 --> 00:45:24,860 It's mining. Mining. It's what I keep coming back to. 613 00:45:26,480 --> 00:45:28,380 It's what he wanted for me. 614 00:45:31,470 --> 00:45:33,110 God knows, he'd be as surprised as me to think that 615 00:45:33,110 --> 00:45:35,310 any of what he taught me had sunk in, but 616 00:45:35,560 --> 00:45:36,680 that's the truth of it. 617 00:45:37,640 --> 00:45:39,910 I must start mining again. 618 00:45:41,040 --> 00:45:42,370 Don't let me deter you, 619 00:45:42,370 --> 00:45:44,610 but even a hole in the ground costs money. 620 00:45:46,570 --> 00:45:49,600 I have money. A few hundred put by. 621 00:45:50,050 --> 00:45:51,550 If things had gone badly at the trial, 622 00:45:51,550 --> 00:45:53,020 I would have given it to Demelza. 623 00:45:53,520 --> 00:45:57,870 Now, I'm minded to spend it on a final attempt 624 00:45:58,520 --> 00:46:00,400 to secure my own destiny. 625 00:46:02,360 --> 00:46:03,950 If only to spite George. 626 00:46:03,960 --> 00:46:08,120 I think the best revenge is to succeed in your own right, 627 00:46:08,450 --> 00:46:10,190 despite his interventions. 628 00:46:10,320 --> 00:46:12,600 Almost there. 629 00:46:14,020 --> 00:46:14,910 All done. 630 00:46:15,380 --> 00:46:18,090 Now, rinse your mouth with salt water. 631 00:46:26,830 --> 00:46:28,150 It'll get easier now. 632 00:46:31,420 --> 00:46:32,520 What did you do? 633 00:46:36,030 --> 00:46:38,420 When did you last eat fish, Miss Penvenen? 634 00:46:39,410 --> 00:46:40,550 Three days ago. 635 00:46:41,170 --> 00:46:42,880 You must be more careful in future. 636 00:46:44,890 --> 00:46:46,010 A fish bone. 637 00:46:46,950 --> 00:46:48,920 Can I do anything for Horace while I'm here? 638 00:46:57,550 --> 00:46:59,150 - Mr Aukitt? - Can you help? 639 00:47:01,070 --> 00:47:03,900 - What ails him? - A fatal gaming encounter. 640 00:47:03,900 --> 00:47:05,380 I doubt you can save him. 641 00:47:07,360 --> 00:47:09,050 The ladies have deserted us. 642 00:47:09,210 --> 00:47:11,970 Yes. Perhaps we bore them! 643 00:47:12,120 --> 00:47:13,270 Perhaps! 644 00:47:17,010 --> 00:47:18,470 I think I must go to bed. 645 00:47:18,490 --> 00:47:20,650 I find I'm less able to hold my liquor these days. 646 00:47:20,650 --> 00:47:22,290 No, no, no. Stay. Finish your drink. 647 00:47:26,080 --> 00:47:27,440 Thank you, Cousin. 648 00:47:28,390 --> 00:47:29,350 For what? 649 00:47:31,530 --> 00:47:33,550 I never thought to see you under my roof again. 650 00:47:36,090 --> 00:47:37,620 I never thought to be here. 651 00:48:07,980 --> 00:48:09,450 'Tis the shame of it. 652 00:48:10,270 --> 00:48:13,610 To 'ave an 'usband and to not 'ave an 'usband. 653 00:48:14,030 --> 00:48:16,740 - I'll never live it down! - Sshh now. 654 00:48:16,930 --> 00:48:18,410 Then there's the burying. 655 00:48:18,570 --> 00:48:20,890 'Ee can't have a burying without a body. 656 00:48:21,500 --> 00:48:26,020 No. - So, not only am I robbed of an 'usband, 657 00:48:26,330 --> 00:48:29,850 I'm robbed of the pleasure of seeing 'im planted in the ground. 658 00:48:47,450 --> 00:48:50,260 Miss Penvenen, I trust you are on the mend? 659 00:48:50,440 --> 00:48:51,790 I believe I am, sir. 660 00:48:58,100 --> 00:48:59,470 Ah, have I missed all the fun? 661 00:49:00,300 --> 00:49:02,670 You appear to have had some of your own. 662 00:49:03,820 --> 00:49:06,000 Must be the ride and the night air. 663 00:49:06,650 --> 00:49:07,860 Was it the putrid throat? 664 00:49:07,860 --> 00:49:09,030 Thankfully not. 665 00:49:09,880 --> 00:49:12,270 I did have to sedate William Aukitt, though. 666 00:49:12,270 --> 00:49:14,370 He was so agitated, he could barely speak. 667 00:49:14,770 --> 00:49:17,730 - What ailed him? - A fit of the Warleggans? 668 00:49:18,830 --> 00:49:21,770 He'd been talking to George and before he knew it, 669 00:49:21,770 --> 00:49:24,060 he'd signed away some shares, in a mining venture. 670 00:49:24,400 --> 00:49:26,680 He did not specify Wheal Leisure. 671 00:49:26,680 --> 00:49:28,210 Did George look happy? 672 00:49:29,770 --> 00:49:30,660 Yes. 673 00:49:34,410 --> 00:49:36,460 So 'ee was lying on the table. 674 00:49:37,510 --> 00:49:42,140 And I wakes up in me winding sheet wi' a terrible thirst. 675 00:49:42,660 --> 00:49:43,970 Dreamin' o' gin. 676 00:49:44,290 --> 00:49:47,480 So off I carts to Jake's kiddley for some ale. 677 00:49:48,240 --> 00:49:49,450 And what 'appens? 678 00:49:50,120 --> 00:49:54,630 Ther's all up an' screaming like stuck pigs. 679 00:49:54,970 --> 00:49:57,610 An' falling over each other to get out the door. 680 00:49:58,160 --> 00:50:00,900 So, in I goes, drinks me fill 681 00:50:02,860 --> 00:50:04,580 an' I come 'ome to Prudie. 682 00:50:04,700 --> 00:50:06,340 And what do I find? 683 00:50:06,650 --> 00:50:09,820 All fligged out in fancy widow's weeds! 684 00:50:09,820 --> 00:50:13,210 And folk feasting and drinking at my expense 685 00:50:13,210 --> 00:50:17,410 and nought left but a jug o' brandy and a winding sheet! 686 00:50:17,440 --> 00:50:20,780 Tedn' fit. Tedn' right. Tedn' fair. Tedn' proper! 687 00:50:21,320 --> 00:50:23,190 Truly, I say unto 'ee, 688 00:50:23,570 --> 00:50:28,030 a prophet is never honoured in 'is own land. 689 00:50:51,880 --> 00:50:52,880 Ross. 690 00:50:53,300 --> 00:50:56,510 - I thought everyone had retired. - I thought so too. 691 00:50:57,700 --> 00:50:58,960 Is Demelza about? 692 00:50:58,970 --> 00:51:01,380 I think she was feeling unwell and went up early. 693 00:51:01,680 --> 00:51:03,300 I thought I'd clear up. 694 00:51:03,570 --> 00:51:05,140 Oh, let me help you. 695 00:51:16,320 --> 00:51:17,880 I must thank you for coming. 696 00:51:18,600 --> 00:51:19,730 It was a good day. 697 00:51:20,630 --> 00:51:24,570 Heaven knows how we've paid for it, but Francis was insistent. 698 00:51:24,810 --> 00:51:27,010 The Poldarks have fallen low. 699 00:51:28,110 --> 00:51:30,460 You must be sorry you married into the family. 700 00:51:31,850 --> 00:51:33,660 Do you think I should answer that? 701 00:51:33,670 --> 00:51:35,510 Perhaps I should not have asked it. 702 00:51:49,840 --> 00:51:52,400 Francis tells me he has some money put by. 703 00:51:53,600 --> 00:51:56,260 I'm surprised he doesn't use it for this household. 704 00:51:56,260 --> 00:51:58,750 Oh, no. He's quite adamant. 705 00:51:59,310 --> 00:52:03,470 It's a special sum to be used for a special purpose. 706 00:52:03,850 --> 00:52:06,710 - Does George know he has it? - George gave it to him. 707 00:52:08,690 --> 00:52:09,580 Did he? 708 00:52:10,210 --> 00:52:13,150 In recompense for his gaming losses to Matthew Sanson. 709 00:52:13,600 --> 00:52:14,660 Do you believe that? 710 00:52:15,350 --> 00:52:16,460 Should I not? 711 00:52:17,230 --> 00:52:19,410 George is not known for his philanthropy. 712 00:52:25,140 --> 00:52:27,510 But Francis is changed. 713 00:52:28,330 --> 00:52:29,300 Yes. 714 00:52:30,090 --> 00:52:31,880 And you, I think. 715 00:52:32,650 --> 00:52:33,700 For the better? 716 00:52:33,900 --> 00:52:35,190 I wouldn't go that far! 717 00:52:36,000 --> 00:52:38,760 I remember a time you were already perfect. 718 00:52:39,750 --> 00:52:41,100 To me, I mean. 719 00:52:45,600 --> 00:52:46,870 That was long ago. 720 00:52:47,900 --> 00:52:50,170 And you've been more than happy since. 721 00:52:50,770 --> 00:52:53,200 - With Demelza. - And you've grown up. 722 00:52:55,070 --> 00:52:56,670 Not too much, I hope. 723 00:52:57,000 --> 00:53:01,630 Today, in the fields, you looked like a girl of 16. 724 00:53:03,200 --> 00:53:04,870 Your age when I first knew you. 725 00:53:08,510 --> 00:53:10,280 These past months have changed me. 726 00:53:12,620 --> 00:53:15,820 Has made me appreciate what I have, rather than what I lack. 727 00:53:15,820 --> 00:53:17,050 That's very wise. 728 00:53:18,000 --> 00:53:20,620 After all, there's no point thinking about what might have been. 729 00:53:24,590 --> 00:53:27,210 But you and I would never have been happy together. 730 00:53:27,610 --> 00:53:29,470 Our characters are too different. 731 00:53:29,970 --> 00:53:30,930 True. 732 00:53:32,360 --> 00:53:35,320 But cannot love overcome such obstacles? 733 00:53:38,880 --> 00:53:41,800 Surely, there's a greater impediment? You're a lady. 734 00:53:42,660 --> 00:53:44,510 You could never have played the scullery maid. 735 00:53:45,140 --> 00:53:48,020 - Perhaps I have hidden talents. - I don't dispute that. 736 00:53:48,900 --> 00:53:52,150 For somehow, you've managed to bring the light back to Francis' eyes. 737 00:53:53,020 --> 00:53:54,630 I cannot imagine how. 738 00:53:57,420 --> 00:53:58,520 Can you not? 739 00:54:08,840 --> 00:54:10,970 You should go to bed, Ross. 740 00:54:13,130 --> 00:54:15,200 Demelza will be thinking you've gone astray. 741 00:54:24,950 --> 00:54:26,030 Goodnight, then. 742 00:54:44,090 --> 00:54:45,130 You're awake? 743 00:54:47,510 --> 00:54:49,010 I thought you'd retired long ago. 744 00:54:49,990 --> 00:54:51,060 I went out. 745 00:54:52,360 --> 00:54:53,300 Out? 746 00:54:54,030 --> 00:54:55,140 Prudie came. 747 00:54:56,000 --> 00:54:57,300 Jud's alive. 748 00:54:59,460 --> 00:55:00,340 What? 749 00:55:01,150 --> 00:55:03,510 Or at least until Prudie do kill 'im again! 750 00:55:04,330 --> 00:55:05,460 Jud's alive? 751 00:55:07,670 --> 00:55:09,300 What happened? How? 752 00:55:09,400 --> 00:55:12,570 Oh, ask me tomorrow. I'm weary to the bone. 753 00:55:16,740 --> 00:55:17,740 Are you sure? 754 00:55:18,470 --> 00:55:20,730 I did see him with my own eyes. 755 00:55:25,080 --> 00:55:26,900 Elizabeth looked well tonight. 756 00:55:29,300 --> 00:55:30,340 She did. 757 00:55:34,980 --> 00:55:36,890 Her mother thinks were she not wed to Francis, 758 00:55:36,900 --> 00:55:39,190 she'd have half the aristocracy at her feet. 759 00:55:39,190 --> 00:55:41,630 But she is wed to Francis. 760 00:55:42,620 --> 00:55:44,640 And she seems content to be so. 761 00:55:50,880 --> 00:55:52,730 Do you remember our last visit here? 762 00:55:54,730 --> 00:55:55,970 At Christmas? 763 00:55:58,760 --> 00:56:00,670 When you first told me you loved me. 764 00:56:02,680 --> 00:56:04,510 And you told me you were with child. 765 00:56:08,680 --> 00:56:10,160 'Twas different then. 766 00:56:11,950 --> 00:56:13,890 You were glad I was with child. 767 00:56:16,090 --> 00:56:18,220 We were in our first days of love. 768 00:56:19,780 --> 00:56:22,470 And you would never have looked twice at another woman. 769 00:56:23,690 --> 00:56:24,840 Demelza... 770 00:56:27,300 --> 00:56:30,590 What man does not occasionally look at another woman? 771 00:56:32,120 --> 00:56:34,520 Or woman occasionally look at another man? 772 00:56:35,250 --> 00:56:37,620 And what man or woman of sense 773 00:56:37,950 --> 00:56:41,130 does not have qualms about bringing a child into the world? 774 00:56:50,230 --> 00:56:51,200 Demelza? 775 00:56:53,540 --> 00:56:54,890 Yes, Ross. 776 00:57:01,770 --> 00:57:02,940 Yes, Ross. 777 00:57:03,570 --> 00:57:04,960 I know that you don't want it 778 00:57:04,960 --> 00:57:07,070 and I know it's just another burden to you, but 779 00:57:07,920 --> 00:57:11,490 there's no preventing it now, so all we can do is... 780 00:57:11,490 --> 00:57:12,650 How long have you known? 781 00:57:13,680 --> 00:57:15,000 Since the trial. 782 00:57:17,170 --> 00:57:18,270 Good God! 783 00:57:20,560 --> 00:57:21,350 And not to tell me. 784 00:57:21,350 --> 00:57:23,680 You said you didn't want another, not after Julia. 785 00:57:23,680 --> 00:57:24,770 Nor did I. 786 00:57:25,300 --> 00:57:26,480 Nor do I. 787 00:57:28,020 --> 00:57:30,630 The very thought of it, a child to grow into our hearts 788 00:57:30,630 --> 00:57:32,720 and then be lost to us again - could you bear it? 789 00:57:34,840 --> 00:57:35,990 I could not. 790 00:57:41,420 --> 00:57:43,690 But if a child is coming... 791 00:57:45,880 --> 00:57:47,030 ..That's different. 792 00:57:53,180 --> 00:57:54,790 A child is not a thought. 793 00:57:56,610 --> 00:57:57,940 It is flesh and blood. 794 00:58:00,430 --> 00:58:02,690 And if you can risk your heart again... 795 00:58:04,850 --> 00:58:06,050 I can. 796 00:58:11,000 --> 00:58:12,080 Then so can I. 797 00:58:32,000 --> 00:58:34,290 Are you suggesting we go into partnership? - Yes. 798 00:58:34,340 --> 00:58:35,790 Now you're under obligation to me. 799 00:58:35,790 --> 00:58:37,990 Is that where you prefer your men? 800 00:58:38,360 --> 00:58:40,670 Is that wise? Will Ross be happy? 801 00:58:40,670 --> 00:58:42,190 And who's to tell 'im where I got 'em? 802 00:58:42,200 --> 00:58:44,060 I've increased my shareholding in his mine, 803 00:58:44,060 --> 00:58:47,570 so I hope I won't have cause to inflict undue pressure on him. 804 00:58:48,670 --> 00:58:50,340 You think you can do as you please, 805 00:58:50,340 --> 00:58:52,420 while I always do as you bid me? 806 00:58:52,430 --> 00:58:53,310 Think again! 807 00:58:53,310 --> 00:58:55,510 - I told Mistress not to go, but... - Prudie! 808 00:58:55,510 --> 00:58:57,220 He even tried to stop her.