1 00:00:20,917 --> 00:00:23,002 [Lady Whistledown] A jilted groom. 2 00:00:23,837 --> 00:00:26,256 A broken-hearted bride-to-be. 3 00:00:26,339 --> 00:00:28,633 [rousing classical music playing] 4 00:00:29,259 --> 00:00:31,719 [Lady Whistledown] A royal wedding in shambles. 5 00:00:32,720 --> 00:00:34,973 Sensational? Quite. 6 00:00:35,515 --> 00:00:36,933 But true? 7 00:00:38,434 --> 00:00:43,606 This author may traffic in chatter and speculation, dear reader, 8 00:00:44,524 --> 00:00:47,610 but misinformation? [chuckles] 9 00:00:48,945 --> 00:00:49,988 Never. 10 00:00:51,531 --> 00:00:56,286 Explanations of why Miss Edwina absconded from the altar 11 00:00:56,369 --> 00:00:59,998 may be greater in number than anyone could possibly fathom. 12 00:01:00,707 --> 00:01:04,919 But we must not forget, it was Her Majesty the Queen 13 00:01:05,003 --> 00:01:08,298 who placed the young miss on that special stage 14 00:01:08,381 --> 00:01:11,342 so that she could make her grand exit. 15 00:01:12,510 --> 00:01:13,636 -[grunts] -[clattering] 16 00:01:13,720 --> 00:01:15,889 [Lady Whistledown] Allow this author to hope… 17 00:01:15,972 --> 00:01:17,140 My carriage. 18 00:01:17,223 --> 00:01:19,184 …for Her Majesty's sake, 19 00:01:19,267 --> 00:01:23,188 as well as both the Sharmas and Bridgertons, 20 00:01:23,271 --> 00:01:26,983 that an official explanation emerges swiftly, 21 00:01:27,901 --> 00:01:32,947 lest the ton are run away by their tawdry imaginings. 22 00:01:33,031 --> 00:01:34,490 [music crescendos] 23 00:01:46,377 --> 00:01:49,047 [heartbeat thumping] 24 00:01:53,676 --> 00:01:55,053 [Kate sighs] 25 00:02:09,400 --> 00:02:10,360 -[knocking] -[gasps] 26 00:02:10,443 --> 00:02:12,695 [woman] Miss? The baths are ready. 27 00:02:14,280 --> 00:02:15,615 [sighs, clears throat] 28 00:02:33,633 --> 00:02:34,509 I'm finished. 29 00:02:38,930 --> 00:02:40,515 [water sloshing] 30 00:02:55,071 --> 00:02:56,197 [sighs softly] 31 00:02:57,949 --> 00:03:00,034 You should try the lily soap today. 32 00:03:01,494 --> 00:03:03,204 It is good for the nerves. 33 00:03:23,391 --> 00:03:25,393 {\an8}[indistinct chatter] 34 00:03:34,986 --> 00:03:37,322 Where is your brother? He should be here by now. 35 00:03:37,405 --> 00:03:40,283 Perhaps he is still waiting at the altar for Miss Edwina. 36 00:03:40,366 --> 00:03:41,909 There will be no mockery today. 37 00:03:41,993 --> 00:03:43,202 She mocks me incessantly. 38 00:03:43,286 --> 00:03:46,831 Are we not overlooking the benefit of this… tragedy? 39 00:03:46,914 --> 00:03:48,624 -Leftover cake? -You wonder why I mock you? 40 00:03:48,708 --> 00:03:50,793 Brother! How good of you to join us. 41 00:03:51,461 --> 00:03:54,005 -Have you all eaten? -You will need to break your fast later. 42 00:03:54,088 --> 00:03:58,718 For now, it is of the utmost importance that we act swiftly to 43 00:03:58,801 --> 00:04:00,636 limit the damaging consequences 44 00:04:00,720 --> 00:04:02,555 of the unfortunate events of your-- 45 00:04:02,638 --> 00:04:04,015 Bungled nuptials? 46 00:04:04,098 --> 00:04:07,810 Is all of this truly happening because a woman merely changed her mind? 47 00:04:07,894 --> 00:04:10,938 Unfortunately so, Eloise. Yet, I suppose the reason does not signify. 48 00:04:11,022 --> 00:04:12,899 We simply must deal with the consequences. 49 00:04:12,982 --> 00:04:16,694 Now, I think it a pleasant morning for promenade. 50 00:04:16,778 --> 00:04:17,695 [all groaning] 51 00:04:17,779 --> 00:04:22,450 Together, united, as the most respectable family that we still very much are. 52 00:04:22,533 --> 00:04:23,618 Respectable? 53 00:04:25,453 --> 00:04:28,831 A respectable family is headed by a gentleman, is it not? 54 00:04:29,540 --> 00:04:32,585 [Benedict] Brother… Is there something more we should know? 55 00:04:32,668 --> 00:04:35,546 Or, perhaps, more than just I should know? 56 00:04:37,256 --> 00:04:38,549 [sighs] Forgive me. 57 00:04:39,550 --> 00:04:42,303 If a promenade is what you feel is wise, Mother, 58 00:04:42,387 --> 00:04:43,888 then we shall leave within the hour. 59 00:04:44,639 --> 00:04:47,892 [clears throat] I shall be a little late. Shopping. 60 00:04:47,975 --> 00:04:49,894 I need a new pair of gloves, 61 00:04:49,977 --> 00:04:53,398 so as to look that much more united and respectable. [chuckles] 62 00:04:59,529 --> 00:05:00,696 [grunts softly] 63 00:05:02,073 --> 00:05:03,658 Oh, never mind the heavy cloaks. 64 00:05:03,741 --> 00:05:06,411 I will be quite sweltering where we are going shopping 65 00:05:07,120 --> 00:05:08,037 in town. 66 00:05:19,674 --> 00:05:20,842 Miss Bridgerton. 67 00:05:32,687 --> 00:05:34,897 Straight into the fire. 68 00:05:34,981 --> 00:05:36,858 A favorite pastime of mine. 69 00:05:36,941 --> 00:05:39,652 Now, remember, it was a mutual understanding 70 00:05:39,735 --> 00:05:43,656 about a private matter between Miss Edwina and the viscount. 71 00:05:43,739 --> 00:05:47,076 That is all we are to say on the subject. 72 00:05:47,160 --> 00:05:48,661 Good day, Lord Fife. 73 00:05:48,744 --> 00:05:49,745 For some of us. 74 00:05:52,039 --> 00:05:55,501 Is this truly our plan? Simply to pretend nothing has happened? 75 00:05:55,585 --> 00:05:57,753 We are not pretending nothing has happened. 76 00:05:57,837 --> 00:06:01,257 We are choosing to deal with it in private, in our own time. 77 00:06:01,340 --> 00:06:02,884 Scandals may cast aspersions, 78 00:06:02,967 --> 00:06:05,344 but they do not obligate us to answer to anyone. 79 00:06:05,928 --> 00:06:08,514 Besides, the ton has a remarkably short memory. 80 00:06:08,598 --> 00:06:10,224 With any luck, by this time next week, 81 00:06:10,308 --> 00:06:13,978 there will be a bigger story for them to sink their rapacious teeth into. 82 00:06:14,061 --> 00:06:18,107 We may find you a husband this season still, Miss Edwina. 83 00:06:18,191 --> 00:06:20,651 I give credit to your imagination, Lady Danbury. 84 00:06:20,735 --> 00:06:22,612 A bigger story I cannot foresee. 85 00:06:37,418 --> 00:06:38,836 Hmm. [clears throat quietly] 86 00:06:40,379 --> 00:06:41,506 Don't look. 87 00:06:45,551 --> 00:06:48,095 Miss Patridge. Such a pleasant afternoon, is it not? 88 00:06:48,179 --> 00:06:49,889 Yes, indeed, my lord. 89 00:06:49,972 --> 00:06:53,392 My dear, I believe we will be late for the Gorings. Make haste. 90 00:07:09,700 --> 00:07:11,702 Is this not a surprise, 91 00:07:11,786 --> 00:07:14,163 to see you out in public, Lady Bridgerton, so soon? 92 00:07:14,247 --> 00:07:16,874 Lady Featherington, it is not as though we are in mourning. 93 00:07:16,958 --> 00:07:20,836 No one understands the pain of a broken engagement better than myself. 94 00:07:20,920 --> 00:07:22,672 I never thought we would recover 95 00:07:22,755 --> 00:07:25,675 after Mr. Bridgerton and Miss Thompson's falling out, 96 00:07:25,758 --> 00:07:27,260 and yet here we are. 97 00:07:27,343 --> 00:07:29,178 Miss Thompson now Lady Crane, 98 00:07:29,262 --> 00:07:33,015 Philippa now Mrs. Finch, and Prudence now engaged. 99 00:07:33,099 --> 00:07:37,436 Yes. It is rather amusing how things work themselves out, is it not? 100 00:07:37,520 --> 00:07:42,066 Indeed. I do wish you good fortune with all of your things, Lady Bridgerton. 101 00:07:47,405 --> 00:07:50,032 We are truly sorry, Lady Bridgerton. 102 00:07:51,033 --> 00:07:54,412 [Lady Featherington] Come along, Penelope. We don't want to talk their ears off. 103 00:08:02,086 --> 00:08:03,796 [mutters indistinctly] 104 00:08:05,131 --> 00:08:06,507 [Eloise chuckles nervously] 105 00:08:06,591 --> 00:08:07,466 [clears throat] 106 00:08:09,010 --> 00:08:11,554 It's a beautiful carriage, Your Majesty. [chuckles] 107 00:08:13,014 --> 00:08:15,016 Your horses must be strong to pull all of this gold. 108 00:08:15,099 --> 00:08:17,059 What were you doing visiting that printer shop 109 00:08:17,143 --> 00:08:20,062 in the middle of your brother's so-called wedding? 110 00:08:21,397 --> 00:08:23,024 -Oh. -I know it is you. 111 00:08:23,983 --> 00:08:25,693 Lady Whistledown herself. 112 00:08:26,986 --> 00:08:27,987 Oh, Your Majesty-- 113 00:08:28,070 --> 00:08:30,823 Your denial shall only enhance your punishment. 114 00:08:31,407 --> 00:08:33,701 You were quite clever, Miss Bridgerton. 115 00:08:33,784 --> 00:08:37,288 Why, just last season, I recruited you to uncover the writer's identity, 116 00:08:37,371 --> 00:08:39,540 and you, rather conveniently, 117 00:08:39,624 --> 00:08:41,709 found not one credible suspect. 118 00:08:41,792 --> 00:08:44,045 I am not clever enough to manipulate Your Majesty. 119 00:08:44,128 --> 00:08:47,757 Is it not curious that you are so rarely mentioned in those pages? 120 00:08:48,466 --> 00:08:51,469 I also hear you have a great distaste for society, 121 00:08:51,552 --> 00:08:53,596 just as the writer herself does. 122 00:08:54,513 --> 00:08:57,308 You do realize the power you wield in that pen of yours can be used 123 00:08:57,391 --> 00:09:01,604 for greater purposes than ridicule and gossip-mongering, yes? 124 00:09:02,480 --> 00:09:05,858 Lady Whistledown could be a strategic ally to the Crown, 125 00:09:06,400 --> 00:09:08,194 should she so please. 126 00:09:08,277 --> 00:09:11,906 And I would gladly help, ma'am, but I wield no such power, I assure you. 127 00:09:13,157 --> 00:09:14,200 So, 128 00:09:14,825 --> 00:09:16,619 you would rather be my rival? 129 00:09:17,286 --> 00:09:21,123 Have you any idea what will happen once I reveal this secret of yours, child? 130 00:09:22,249 --> 00:09:24,627 People will seek their revenge. 131 00:09:25,461 --> 00:09:29,173 However bad your family's situation seems to you now, 132 00:09:30,508 --> 00:09:32,009 it will only get worse. 133 00:09:33,052 --> 00:09:36,263 I might be able to solve that problem. 134 00:09:37,890 --> 00:09:40,059 I shall give you three days 135 00:09:40,142 --> 00:09:42,770 to consider my proposal and come to your senses. 136 00:09:43,562 --> 00:09:45,022 If you do not, 137 00:09:45,606 --> 00:09:49,318 then I will deploy my resources to crush you like a serpent. 138 00:09:52,571 --> 00:09:55,991 Pride may not be as precious to you as your breath. 139 00:09:56,659 --> 00:09:57,618 [chuckles softly] 140 00:10:07,753 --> 00:10:08,879 Lady Cowper. 141 00:10:12,007 --> 00:10:14,385 [dramatic instrumental music plays] 142 00:10:14,468 --> 00:10:15,928 Lady Eaton. 143 00:10:19,432 --> 00:10:20,683 Oh, Lord Hall. 144 00:10:23,894 --> 00:10:25,104 Lord Cho. 145 00:10:30,359 --> 00:10:31,277 [sighs] 146 00:10:42,288 --> 00:10:46,125 After everything that happened with his scullery maid last season, 147 00:10:46,208 --> 00:10:48,794 and Lord Cho cuts me? 148 00:10:48,878 --> 00:10:50,629 We know what we are to deal with, at least. 149 00:10:50,713 --> 00:10:53,048 We shall not remove ourselves from this fight. 150 00:10:53,132 --> 00:10:55,259 All will be lost if we run now. 151 00:10:55,342 --> 00:10:57,470 I should like to remove myself from this room. 152 00:10:59,972 --> 00:11:01,390 Every day that goes by 153 00:11:01,474 --> 00:11:05,227 without our altering the ton-shared sentiment will harden it. 154 00:11:05,311 --> 00:11:08,522 Perhaps we need another story as to why things ended. 155 00:11:08,606 --> 00:11:12,151 We have already started to tell one. We cannot change course now. 156 00:11:12,234 --> 00:11:13,986 If we cannot speak about the reasons, 157 00:11:14,069 --> 00:11:17,448 might we at least act as though they are of no consequence to us? 158 00:11:18,783 --> 00:11:19,784 A ball. 159 00:11:19,867 --> 00:11:23,245 [Violet] Yes. Together. We prove to the ton that our story is true. 160 00:11:23,329 --> 00:11:26,248 It was indeed a mutual decision between all interested parties, 161 00:11:26,332 --> 00:11:29,752 and there is no scandal or ill will between our families at all. 162 00:11:29,835 --> 00:11:31,170 [Lady Danbury] Hmm. 163 00:11:32,254 --> 00:11:35,257 A ball would give Edwina another chance to find a suitor. 164 00:11:35,758 --> 00:11:36,634 Another ball? 165 00:11:37,259 --> 00:11:41,222 So that the ton might inspect this wreckage with an even closer eye? 166 00:11:44,850 --> 00:11:46,685 A ball may very well work. 167 00:11:47,520 --> 00:11:50,105 After all, the viscount and my sister have been so good 168 00:11:50,189 --> 00:11:53,317 at hiding their true feelings from everyone in public this far. 169 00:11:54,235 --> 00:11:56,445 It should not trouble them to do the same a little longer. 170 00:11:56,529 --> 00:11:57,822 Edwina… 171 00:11:58,864 --> 00:12:00,658 [dog barking] 172 00:12:00,741 --> 00:12:03,619 -[Kate tuts] Ugh, Newton. -[dog barks, whimpering] 173 00:12:03,702 --> 00:12:06,121 Oh, Newton. My apologies. 174 00:12:06,205 --> 00:12:08,207 Newton, out. Out. Newton, out. 175 00:12:08,290 --> 00:12:10,292 -[dog continues whimpering] -[both sigh] 176 00:12:17,508 --> 00:12:19,760 Was I truly that blind? 177 00:12:21,762 --> 00:12:23,722 Were they always this obvious? 178 00:12:23,806 --> 00:12:25,057 If this plan is to work… 179 00:12:25,140 --> 00:12:29,061 I suggest the two of you stay on opposite sides of the room at all times. 180 00:12:29,144 --> 00:12:30,062 Lady Danbury! 181 00:12:30,145 --> 00:12:33,649 All we need would be for someone to witness something untoward-- 182 00:12:33,732 --> 00:12:37,278 I beg your pardon, Lady Danbury. I do not know what you mean to say. 183 00:12:37,361 --> 00:12:39,446 What she means to say, is that those of us in this room 184 00:12:39,530 --> 00:12:42,449 at present are the only ones who know the full truth of the matter. 185 00:12:42,533 --> 00:12:45,077 [Lady Danbury] And we would prefer to keep it that way. 186 00:12:45,160 --> 00:12:46,704 As should you. 187 00:12:47,746 --> 00:12:50,916 If there is so much as a passing look between the two of you, 188 00:12:51,000 --> 00:12:54,295 then this plan of ours will be for nothing. 189 00:12:54,378 --> 00:12:55,921 Are we all in agreement? 190 00:12:58,090 --> 00:12:59,008 Of course. 191 00:13:01,093 --> 00:13:02,803 Quite, Lady Danbury. 192 00:13:18,277 --> 00:13:19,111 Anthony. 193 00:13:21,363 --> 00:13:22,197 Anthony. 194 00:13:25,326 --> 00:13:27,912 Is this plan going to be a problem for you? 195 00:13:27,995 --> 00:13:28,829 Mother-- 196 00:13:28,913 --> 00:13:31,457 I ask because of what happened the last time you found yourself 197 00:13:31,540 --> 00:13:33,083 in such close proximity to Miss Sharma. 198 00:13:35,002 --> 00:13:36,670 We'd not be in this situation if-- 199 00:13:36,754 --> 00:13:40,007 You have nothing to worry about. I will play the part. 200 00:13:43,844 --> 00:13:44,720 And then? 201 00:13:49,224 --> 00:13:50,851 This plan… 202 00:13:51,977 --> 00:13:54,980 Well, it is a temporary solution. 203 00:13:56,231 --> 00:13:59,193 If it is successful, of course, the rumors of scandal will die. 204 00:13:59,276 --> 00:14:02,655 Yet, no matter what, it still leaves you with no one to marry. 205 00:14:04,615 --> 00:14:06,867 Unless your designs for the season have changed? 206 00:14:06,951 --> 00:14:09,787 You do realize it is still possible for our family to endure 207 00:14:09,870 --> 00:14:13,040 whether I decide to marry or not? This line does not end with me. 208 00:14:13,123 --> 00:14:15,876 [chuckling] No. No, it does not, but-- 209 00:14:15,960 --> 00:14:17,962 Are you to rely on your brothers as your solution? 210 00:14:18,045 --> 00:14:20,673 Do you need me to admit I made a mistake? Is that what you want? 211 00:14:21,382 --> 00:14:23,717 To tell you I never should've asked Miss Edwina for her hand? 212 00:14:23,801 --> 00:14:25,970 That I never should've taken things this far? I realize. 213 00:14:29,014 --> 00:14:31,183 I realize I have indeed failed 214 00:14:31,266 --> 00:14:33,894 at more things than you and Father will ever know. 215 00:14:36,313 --> 00:14:37,815 This plan will work. 216 00:14:37,898 --> 00:14:42,236 I am… quite certain both you and Lady Danbury will make sure of it. 217 00:14:57,793 --> 00:14:59,586 [grunts, sighs] 218 00:15:00,587 --> 00:15:02,589 [breathing heavily] 219 00:15:06,260 --> 00:15:07,386 You saved them all? 220 00:15:07,469 --> 00:15:08,387 [sighs] 221 00:15:09,763 --> 00:15:12,808 You must have, what, every issue ever printed. 222 00:15:12,891 --> 00:15:15,894 Double that. There are two copies here of every one. 223 00:15:15,978 --> 00:15:18,230 -Eloise, why ever-- -The queen thinks it is me. 224 00:15:18,939 --> 00:15:21,859 -That I am Lady Whistledown. -Are you being humorous? 225 00:15:21,942 --> 00:15:25,362 She has given me three days to confess. She is threatening my family, Pen. 226 00:15:26,530 --> 00:15:29,283 I should get rid of these. If the queen discovers I have all of these, 227 00:15:29,366 --> 00:15:31,285 it will only make me appear that much more guilty. 228 00:15:31,368 --> 00:15:34,830 But you are not guilty. El, this is a terrible mistake. 229 00:15:35,330 --> 00:15:37,416 We will somehow arrange to see Her Majesty. 230 00:15:37,499 --> 00:15:39,251 We must implore her to listen to reason. 231 00:15:39,334 --> 00:15:41,670 Oh yes, because Her Majesty has always been so reasonable. 232 00:15:41,754 --> 00:15:43,505 But why would the queen think it is you? 233 00:15:44,131 --> 00:15:47,426 Yes, you are outspoken and opinionated and-- 234 00:15:47,509 --> 00:15:49,094 One of her footmen saw me visiting Theo. 235 00:15:49,970 --> 00:15:50,846 [scoffs] 236 00:15:51,513 --> 00:15:53,807 I know. I should have listened to you. 237 00:15:54,516 --> 00:15:57,978 I was selfish, and now I may have even put Theo into harm's way too. 238 00:15:58,062 --> 00:16:00,272 The queen must think he has something to do with Whistledown. 239 00:16:00,355 --> 00:16:02,608 But he does not, and neither have you. El, this is madness. 240 00:16:02,691 --> 00:16:05,110 -I should warn him. -No. No, you should not. 241 00:16:05,944 --> 00:16:09,364 You should stay as far away from Theo and that print shop as you can. 242 00:16:09,448 --> 00:16:13,035 You should wait for Lady Whistledown to print her next issue. 243 00:16:13,118 --> 00:16:16,663 Then, with any luck, you can use that in order to prove your innocence. 244 00:16:32,012 --> 00:16:34,014 [breathing heavily] 245 00:16:36,391 --> 00:16:37,351 [knocking] 246 00:16:38,727 --> 00:16:40,395 I must speak with Madame Delacroix. 247 00:16:42,022 --> 00:16:44,983 -You should not be here. -It is urgent. Please. 248 00:16:53,325 --> 00:16:56,286 Her Majesty the Queen is now involved? 249 00:16:56,370 --> 00:16:58,205 [Penelope] She always has been, I suppose. 250 00:16:58,288 --> 00:17:01,125 I gather she has felt threatened by Whistledown for quite some time. 251 00:17:01,208 --> 00:17:04,753 I have questioned Her Majesty's taste, challenged her judgment. 252 00:17:05,921 --> 00:17:08,173 That was not part of our agreement. 253 00:17:08,715 --> 00:17:11,468 Our businesses both reaped substantial rewards. 254 00:17:12,010 --> 00:17:14,346 You understood our arrangement came with risks. 255 00:17:15,013 --> 00:17:19,434 Yes, but that did not involve the Queen of England. 256 00:17:20,811 --> 00:17:22,521 [Genevieve sighs] 257 00:17:22,604 --> 00:17:24,022 [liquid pouring] 258 00:17:24,106 --> 00:17:26,358 I was hoping you would've heard something in your shop. 259 00:17:27,151 --> 00:17:30,028 Something to satisfy Her Majesty. A way to give her what she clearly wants. 260 00:17:30,112 --> 00:17:32,698 Admiration, favor, praise. 261 00:17:33,198 --> 00:17:36,785 Uh, you are to tell me you could not think of something yourself? 262 00:17:38,620 --> 00:17:40,122 I do not know what to do. 263 00:17:41,331 --> 00:17:44,459 My best friend is in trouble because of me, and 264 00:17:45,043 --> 00:17:46,670 I do not know what to do. 265 00:17:47,754 --> 00:17:49,381 You could turn yourself in. 266 00:17:50,007 --> 00:17:51,508 Take Miss Eloise's place. 267 00:17:52,134 --> 00:17:54,761 Only, Her Majesty would need to believe you, of course. 268 00:17:54,845 --> 00:17:56,638 Well, I cannot be certain she would. 269 00:17:57,431 --> 00:18:00,809 Her Majesty would merely dismiss me as a friend trying to help a friend. 270 00:18:00,893 --> 00:18:02,561 That's if she would even see me at all. 271 00:18:03,395 --> 00:18:04,938 [sighs deeply] 272 00:18:13,155 --> 00:18:14,948 They are quite beautiful. 273 00:18:15,032 --> 00:18:15,908 [Genevieve] Hmm. 274 00:18:15,991 --> 00:18:17,451 -Your designs. -Ah. 275 00:18:18,285 --> 00:18:19,953 I was hoping to submit them 276 00:18:20,037 --> 00:18:22,789 to a revered house of dressmakers in France. 277 00:18:24,333 --> 00:18:26,627 Take my business to a higher rank. 278 00:18:27,753 --> 00:18:29,713 Though, now I may be aiding and abetting 279 00:18:29,796 --> 00:18:32,507 the most notorious gossip writer in London. 280 00:18:35,969 --> 00:18:38,222 I will ensure your name remains unsullied. 281 00:18:39,765 --> 00:18:41,016 You have my word. 282 00:18:45,103 --> 00:18:46,021 I should go. 283 00:18:47,064 --> 00:18:48,523 I am sorry I disturbed you. 284 00:18:54,696 --> 00:18:57,532 The one thing a lady would never do 285 00:18:58,242 --> 00:19:01,912 is wear something she knows makes her look ugly, Miss Penelope. 286 00:19:02,704 --> 00:19:04,706 Were you to write something about Miss Eloise 287 00:19:04,790 --> 00:19:06,583 she would never write about herself. 288 00:19:07,793 --> 00:19:08,669 Well, 289 00:19:09,795 --> 00:19:12,714 I do not need to tell you what that might make the queen believe. 290 00:19:13,298 --> 00:19:14,633 I could never do that. 291 00:19:15,676 --> 00:19:17,386 I could never ruin my friend. 292 00:19:19,930 --> 00:19:21,098 Of course not. 293 00:19:24,393 --> 00:19:25,227 Good night. 294 00:19:34,194 --> 00:19:35,445 [sighs] 295 00:19:36,113 --> 00:19:37,155 [door closes] 296 00:19:37,656 --> 00:19:40,993 -[light string music playing] -[indistinct overlapping chatter] 297 00:20:03,473 --> 00:20:06,268 Brother. I did not know you'd be stopping by tonight. 298 00:20:06,351 --> 00:20:07,436 Neither did I. 299 00:20:08,186 --> 00:20:09,938 The Royal Schools seem to be providing 300 00:20:10,022 --> 00:20:12,316 a different sort of education than what I had pictured. 301 00:20:12,399 --> 00:20:14,526 Or perhaps, exactly as I had pictured. 302 00:20:14,609 --> 00:20:15,944 Can I-- Can I get you a drink? 303 00:20:16,028 --> 00:20:17,821 Is there somewhere we can go that is quieter? 304 00:20:19,156 --> 00:20:21,283 It is a party, Brother. 305 00:20:22,367 --> 00:20:23,618 It is something. 306 00:20:27,080 --> 00:20:28,498 Do you do this every night? 307 00:20:28,582 --> 00:20:29,666 [groans] 308 00:20:29,750 --> 00:20:31,710 Did you come to admonish me? 309 00:20:31,793 --> 00:20:35,380 I only mean to say you may be a second son, Brother, 310 00:20:35,464 --> 00:20:38,133 but that does not exempt you from familial duty altogether. 311 00:20:38,216 --> 00:20:39,760 It merely makes you second. 312 00:20:41,595 --> 00:20:45,182 Does this have to do with whatever is truly going on with you and the Sharmas? 313 00:20:45,265 --> 00:20:46,683 Particularly the eldest? 314 00:20:46,767 --> 00:20:49,644 Mother is not the only one who sees the way you look at her. 315 00:20:50,604 --> 00:20:53,273 How long do you plan on punishing yourself for, 316 00:20:53,357 --> 00:20:55,275 and wallowing in such misery? 317 00:20:56,193 --> 00:20:58,195 Forget I came. Have a good night, Benedict. 318 00:20:58,278 --> 00:21:01,615 Look, no. Things may seem bleak now, Brother. 319 00:21:02,240 --> 00:21:04,993 But if I'm learning anything from my art studies, 320 00:21:05,077 --> 00:21:08,955 it's that it is almost always a matter of… perspective. 321 00:21:09,915 --> 00:21:11,541 I look at my art, 322 00:21:12,918 --> 00:21:15,879 and if I do not like what I see, 323 00:21:15,962 --> 00:21:17,881 I may always alter the color palette, 324 00:21:17,964 --> 00:21:21,134 but I certainly do not toss the entire design aside. 325 00:21:21,218 --> 00:21:24,429 Perhaps you, too, could do the same in your own life. 326 00:21:26,765 --> 00:21:28,392 Back to taking the tea, are we? 327 00:21:31,061 --> 00:21:32,729 At least just shave, will you? 328 00:22:01,258 --> 00:22:02,801 -Lady Danbury. -Hmm. 329 00:22:03,802 --> 00:22:05,178 -Lady Mary. -Thank you. 330 00:22:05,262 --> 00:22:06,346 Miss Sharma. 331 00:22:10,267 --> 00:22:11,810 Miss Edwina, I… 332 00:22:19,192 --> 00:22:21,570 How thoughtful of you, Lord Bridgerton. 333 00:22:21,653 --> 00:22:24,948 Now, remember, before we are to send out our invitations, 334 00:22:25,031 --> 00:22:27,701 we must appear to be enjoying each other's company. 335 00:22:28,201 --> 00:22:29,077 Shall we? 336 00:22:33,123 --> 00:22:34,207 [awkward chuckle] 337 00:22:38,295 --> 00:22:39,337 [inhales deeply] 338 00:22:40,881 --> 00:22:42,466 [Lady Danbury clears throat] 339 00:22:52,058 --> 00:22:54,186 [indistinct overlapping chatter] 340 00:23:05,447 --> 00:23:06,573 [Violet clears throat] 341 00:23:23,882 --> 00:23:26,009 Do not be deterred. 342 00:23:26,092 --> 00:23:28,678 If we can put the wedding behind us, so can they. 343 00:23:43,860 --> 00:23:45,737 You must forgive me, Lady Mary. 344 00:23:46,279 --> 00:23:48,406 I have yet formally to apologize. 345 00:23:48,490 --> 00:23:50,992 It is not exactly a surprise. 346 00:23:51,076 --> 00:23:54,663 Men often take time to realize their culpability in such matters. 347 00:23:54,746 --> 00:23:56,957 It is quite the privilege, is it not? 348 00:24:00,627 --> 00:24:02,379 You have every reason to scorn me. 349 00:24:03,046 --> 00:24:04,548 But I would be very much remiss 350 00:24:04,631 --> 00:24:07,050 if I did not tell you it was not my intention ever 351 00:24:07,133 --> 00:24:10,262 to cause your family as much strife as I now know I have done. 352 00:24:12,222 --> 00:24:16,518 In truth, I cannot place blame entirely at your door, Lord Bridgerton. 353 00:24:17,852 --> 00:24:20,564 I myself have been absent for far too long. 354 00:24:20,647 --> 00:24:24,317 When my husband died, it should've been me taking on my family's burden, 355 00:24:24,401 --> 00:24:25,443 not Kate. 356 00:24:26,236 --> 00:24:29,030 She sacrificed far too much for us, indeed. 357 00:24:30,657 --> 00:24:33,201 Lady Hood. How good to see you today. 358 00:24:33,285 --> 00:24:34,869 And you, Lady Mary. 359 00:24:35,662 --> 00:24:37,789 And Lord Bridgerton too. 360 00:24:37,872 --> 00:24:38,707 Yes. 361 00:24:39,791 --> 00:24:40,792 [chuckles softly] 362 00:25:13,867 --> 00:25:15,243 Mr. Mondrich. 363 00:25:15,785 --> 00:25:16,828 Featherington. 364 00:25:17,329 --> 00:25:19,372 I'll, uh, take a brandy. 365 00:25:24,919 --> 00:25:27,505 Um, not exactly the kind of welcome I was expecting. 366 00:25:29,633 --> 00:25:30,508 Forgive me, my lord? 367 00:25:30,592 --> 00:25:33,678 I was hoping for the owner of this fine establishment to regale me 368 00:25:33,762 --> 00:25:35,055 with many stories, indeed. 369 00:25:35,138 --> 00:25:36,890 Of his boxing days, perhaps? 370 00:25:36,973 --> 00:25:39,809 Truth be told, I never really enjoyed the sport myself. 371 00:25:39,893 --> 00:25:42,187 Boxing is not for all to enjoy. 372 00:25:42,687 --> 00:25:45,732 It requires a strong stomach and an even stronger jaw. 373 00:25:45,815 --> 00:25:47,233 Hmm. 374 00:25:47,317 --> 00:25:49,277 A rather interesting assertion. 375 00:25:49,986 --> 00:25:52,989 My cousin had neither, but Lord Featherington, 376 00:25:53,073 --> 00:25:54,491 may God rest his soul, 377 00:25:54,574 --> 00:25:56,868 was quite an admirer of yours, I've heard. 378 00:25:57,410 --> 00:26:00,830 I am honored. Though his regard was unknown to me. 379 00:26:01,414 --> 00:26:04,668 Surely, your paths must have crossed. He attended many bouts. 380 00:26:04,751 --> 00:26:08,797 Yes, well, I likely was preoccupied with the fight at hand. 381 00:26:09,422 --> 00:26:12,300 It is dangerous to become distracted in the ring. 382 00:26:12,384 --> 00:26:15,470 Of course. Dangerous in your occupation. 383 00:26:15,553 --> 00:26:19,933 But my cousin did keep meticulous records of all debts, and 384 00:26:21,142 --> 00:26:22,268 wagers. 385 00:26:24,729 --> 00:26:27,982 I just came across a rather significant one myself. 386 00:26:29,776 --> 00:26:34,280 I do not wish to defend myself against baseless accusations, my lord. 387 00:26:34,364 --> 00:26:36,199 And I do not wish you to do so. 388 00:26:36,741 --> 00:26:38,284 I respect a self-made man, 389 00:26:38,368 --> 00:26:41,162 no matter what means he uses to make himself. 390 00:26:41,871 --> 00:26:44,624 I will ask no more questions of you than you ask of me. 391 00:26:44,708 --> 00:26:46,418 Baseless accusations, I cannot imagine, 392 00:26:46,501 --> 00:26:48,586 would be good for either of our businesses. 393 00:26:48,670 --> 00:26:51,256 And, from the looks of it, 394 00:26:51,339 --> 00:26:53,883 you might need all the help you can get with yours. 395 00:27:02,434 --> 00:27:04,310 -[light knocking] -[door opens] 396 00:27:05,478 --> 00:27:07,272 Master printer's gone for the day. 397 00:27:08,273 --> 00:27:09,315 You'll have to come back. 398 00:27:10,483 --> 00:27:12,694 It is not printing I wish to solicit. 399 00:27:15,572 --> 00:27:16,489 Are you mad? 400 00:27:17,031 --> 00:27:17,866 [softly] What? 401 00:27:19,284 --> 00:27:20,118 What? 402 00:27:21,578 --> 00:27:23,705 Not even a little excited to see me, then? 403 00:27:23,788 --> 00:27:26,499 People from the palace have been asking about me. 404 00:27:26,583 --> 00:27:28,042 I was almost thrown out today. 405 00:27:28,752 --> 00:27:31,546 [sighs softly] Yes. I think that may be my fault. 406 00:27:31,629 --> 00:27:34,174 The queen, she… she saw me visiting you the other day 407 00:27:34,257 --> 00:27:36,676 and now believes me to be Lady Whistledown herself. 408 00:27:36,760 --> 00:27:38,136 Ridiculous, yes? 409 00:27:39,095 --> 00:27:40,430 What is ridiculous is the fact 410 00:27:40,513 --> 00:27:42,640 that you thought it wise to come back here again. 411 00:27:43,349 --> 00:27:45,810 -[scoffs softly] -Come for more books, did you? 412 00:27:46,436 --> 00:27:47,395 What? 413 00:27:48,021 --> 00:27:51,191 No. I came to make sure you were all right, 414 00:27:51,274 --> 00:27:53,026 to get our story straight. 415 00:27:53,109 --> 00:27:54,319 Our story? 416 00:27:58,114 --> 00:28:00,241 This is not the least bit surprising. 417 00:28:01,451 --> 00:28:02,786 What is that supposed to mean? 418 00:28:02,869 --> 00:28:06,581 That you are a lady who's never had to endure any real difficulties in your life. 419 00:28:07,081 --> 00:28:09,334 You may have the protection of your family, 420 00:28:09,417 --> 00:28:11,044 of your society, but I'm… 421 00:28:13,254 --> 00:28:14,130 I do not. 422 00:28:16,007 --> 00:28:18,051 You took your pleasure from low life, Miss Bridgerton. 423 00:28:18,134 --> 00:28:21,596 Now I think it best you return to Mayfair before you get me into any more trouble. 424 00:28:57,048 --> 00:28:59,175 It seems both Miss Cowper and Miss Goring 425 00:28:59,259 --> 00:29:02,512 are swallowing the story about the wedding being halted due to 426 00:29:02,595 --> 00:29:04,556 a mutual decision. 427 00:29:08,309 --> 00:29:09,394 That is good. 428 00:29:10,061 --> 00:29:13,439 Well… I appear to be a very good liar. 429 00:29:14,148 --> 00:29:17,068 Something else you and the viscount have taught me, perhaps. 430 00:29:18,069 --> 00:29:19,028 Edwina, 431 00:29:19,779 --> 00:29:21,656 what will it take for you to forgive me? 432 00:29:22,448 --> 00:29:25,702 If I must apologize every day for the rest of my life, I will. 433 00:29:27,412 --> 00:29:29,706 Your happiness is all that has mattered to me, Bon, 434 00:29:29,789 --> 00:29:31,082 and now, believe me, 435 00:29:32,166 --> 00:29:35,086 I am reaping the consequences of destroying it. 436 00:29:39,132 --> 00:29:42,594 I remember the books you used to read to me from Appa's library. 437 00:29:42,677 --> 00:29:46,431 The stories of true love and happy endings against all odds. 438 00:29:47,724 --> 00:29:49,726 Did you yourself ever truly believe them? 439 00:29:49,809 --> 00:29:51,978 Or has everything you told me been a lie? 440 00:29:52,061 --> 00:29:54,188 Of course I believe in true love. 441 00:29:54,898 --> 00:29:57,609 Of course I believe in happy endings. How could I not? 442 00:29:59,068 --> 00:30:01,613 You saw Appa and Mama, how happy they once were. 443 00:30:01,696 --> 00:30:04,782 What I saw is how even that ended in tragedy. 444 00:30:06,159 --> 00:30:08,536 Happy endings do not exist, Kate. 445 00:30:09,329 --> 00:30:10,914 At least not in real life. 446 00:30:47,867 --> 00:30:48,868 Miss Sharma. 447 00:30:50,453 --> 00:30:52,830 I've been wishing for a moment to be alone with you. 448 00:30:54,290 --> 00:30:55,124 To speak. 449 00:30:55,208 --> 00:30:57,293 There is nothing to speak about, my lord. 450 00:30:59,963 --> 00:31:01,673 -We kissed. -We did not. 451 00:31:03,591 --> 00:31:05,343 Nothing happened between us. 452 00:31:06,719 --> 00:31:07,553 How could it? 453 00:31:08,972 --> 00:31:12,767 You were my sister's intended. There is no world in which we could kiss. 454 00:31:16,646 --> 00:31:17,981 Are you quite serious? 455 00:31:19,983 --> 00:31:21,734 We did a terrible thing. 456 00:31:29,075 --> 00:31:31,494 We should be ashamed of what we did. 457 00:31:40,128 --> 00:31:43,047 [Lady Cowper] Oh. Lady Danbury. Lady Bridgerton. 458 00:31:43,589 --> 00:31:45,258 What a surprise to see you here. 459 00:31:45,341 --> 00:31:48,469 You do know my family has its very own room here, 460 00:31:48,553 --> 00:31:50,013 yes, Lady Cowper? 461 00:31:50,096 --> 00:31:51,472 Over there, is it not? 462 00:31:51,556 --> 00:31:54,517 The one with the, uh… Danbury name 463 00:31:54,600 --> 00:31:57,228 just above the door. 464 00:31:57,311 --> 00:31:58,646 [light chuckling] 465 00:31:58,730 --> 00:32:00,606 How nice it is to see you both. 466 00:32:00,690 --> 00:32:03,151 Though I'd have thought you required a respite after 467 00:32:03,234 --> 00:32:04,902 the strenuous events of the past week. 468 00:32:04,986 --> 00:32:06,112 Oh, on the contrary. 469 00:32:06,195 --> 00:32:08,740 Well, I myself am hosting a ball later this week. 470 00:32:09,532 --> 00:32:11,451 Have you not received an invitation? 471 00:32:11,534 --> 00:32:12,952 -Oh. -[Violet] My. Well… 472 00:32:13,036 --> 00:32:14,871 I will see if there is still room. 473 00:32:14,954 --> 00:32:17,206 We shall have a full house, no doubt. 474 00:32:17,290 --> 00:32:21,044 [soft, polite chuckling] 475 00:32:34,390 --> 00:32:35,266 [sighs softly] 476 00:33:02,126 --> 00:33:03,961 [Colin] You truly are a Jack of all trades. 477 00:33:04,045 --> 00:33:06,255 [Jack laughs] When one is in such wild country, 478 00:33:06,339 --> 00:33:08,049 one sometimes must do wild things. 479 00:33:08,132 --> 00:33:08,966 [both chuckle] 480 00:33:09,050 --> 00:33:10,843 But if I'd not gone on that hunting expedition, 481 00:33:10,927 --> 00:33:12,386 I'd never have discovered my mines. 482 00:33:12,470 --> 00:33:13,888 Huh. Ah. 483 00:33:14,680 --> 00:33:16,432 -The lady of the hour. -Colin. 484 00:33:16,933 --> 00:33:17,767 Cousin Jack. 485 00:33:17,850 --> 00:33:19,352 I was just telling Lord Featherington 486 00:33:19,435 --> 00:33:22,480 that my interest in his mines was sparked quite naturally 487 00:33:22,563 --> 00:33:25,566 when I viewed that exquisite necklace you wore to my brother's wedding. 488 00:33:26,109 --> 00:33:26,943 Was it? 489 00:33:27,610 --> 00:33:29,445 You make a compelling case, Bridgerton. 490 00:33:29,529 --> 00:33:31,864 Allow me to give it some consideration. 491 00:33:31,948 --> 00:33:33,491 I shall eagerly await your response. 492 00:33:33,574 --> 00:33:36,744 The rest of the ton is dazzled by your exploits. I only wish to be too. 493 00:33:37,662 --> 00:33:39,330 [both chuckle softly] 494 00:33:40,206 --> 00:33:41,791 Would you see me out? 495 00:33:42,500 --> 00:33:43,417 [chuckles softly] 496 00:33:44,085 --> 00:33:46,420 I did not know you fancied yourself an investor. 497 00:33:46,504 --> 00:33:49,966 No. Even I did not. Yet, I am beginning to think differently. 498 00:33:50,716 --> 00:33:54,428 I know it is a large sum to risk, but I am sorely tempted. 499 00:33:55,096 --> 00:33:58,349 It is a chance to make a name for myself, as your cousin has done. 500 00:33:59,016 --> 00:34:02,603 And once our profits come, both our families will benefit, 501 00:34:02,687 --> 00:34:04,981 which is just what makes it so enticing. 502 00:34:05,064 --> 00:34:06,232 You think highly of my family? 503 00:34:06,315 --> 00:34:09,402 I am not in the habit of consorting with those I hold in low esteem. 504 00:34:09,485 --> 00:34:11,362 I never thought of it like that. 505 00:34:11,445 --> 00:34:12,572 I understand. 506 00:34:13,281 --> 00:34:16,701 Our relationship has taken shape so naturally over the years, 507 00:34:16,784 --> 00:34:18,369 one could take it for granted. 508 00:34:19,537 --> 00:34:21,122 You have always been so 509 00:34:21,831 --> 00:34:24,333 constant and loyal, Pen. 510 00:34:25,418 --> 00:34:28,546 I do not believe I deserve such praise for my loyalty. 511 00:34:30,214 --> 00:34:31,924 Does something trouble you? 512 00:34:32,967 --> 00:34:33,885 No, not at all. 513 00:34:36,846 --> 00:34:39,182 Oh. I almost forgot. 514 00:34:39,265 --> 00:34:42,310 Perhaps I might rely on your loyalty one last time. 515 00:34:42,393 --> 00:34:45,605 Until this agreement with your cousin is confirmed, 516 00:34:45,688 --> 00:34:48,191 I do not wish for word to get back to Anthony. 517 00:34:48,816 --> 00:34:52,403 Could you avoid telling anyone? Especially Eloise. 518 00:34:52,486 --> 00:34:54,906 I know there are no secrets between you two, but-- 519 00:34:54,989 --> 00:34:56,616 [Lady Featherington] Mr. Bridgerton. 520 00:34:59,118 --> 00:35:01,204 I did not know we had a caller today. 521 00:35:02,663 --> 00:35:05,875 Miss Penelope was just seeing me out. While I have been talking her to death 522 00:35:05,958 --> 00:35:09,253 about matters so foolish I'd have blushed to share them with anyone else. 523 00:35:18,971 --> 00:35:20,765 -[man] Mr. Bridgerton. -[door opens] 524 00:35:23,976 --> 00:35:24,936 [door closes] 525 00:35:25,853 --> 00:35:28,814 Need I remind you of our discussion about who is and is not 526 00:35:28,898 --> 00:35:30,775 to invest in our business? 527 00:35:31,359 --> 00:35:33,819 I love it when you call it our business. 528 00:35:33,903 --> 00:35:35,196 [chuckles lightly] 529 00:35:35,279 --> 00:35:38,783 I tried to dissuade Mr. Bridgerton, but the lad is quite persistent. 530 00:35:38,866 --> 00:35:41,452 Despite his family situation, he seems fixed on it. 531 00:35:41,535 --> 00:35:44,580 Because it is precisely that situation that is prompting him. 532 00:35:44,664 --> 00:35:46,999 He is not foolish in wanting to come to an agreement now 533 00:35:47,083 --> 00:35:51,462 before everyone wishes to stop associating with him and his family altogether. 534 00:35:54,173 --> 00:35:55,758 [Jack] More bills, Mrs. Varley? 535 00:35:55,841 --> 00:35:59,762 Invitations, my lord. And there are quite a few. 536 00:35:59,845 --> 00:36:02,014 And why should there not be? [chuckles] 537 00:36:02,765 --> 00:36:03,683 [gasps] 538 00:36:06,018 --> 00:36:08,020 -Look at that one. -[gasps, chuckles] 539 00:36:08,646 --> 00:36:10,982 The invitations are ready to be distributed, ma'am. 540 00:36:11,065 --> 00:36:12,608 Oh, excellent, Mrs. Wilson. 541 00:36:12,692 --> 00:36:15,361 Oh, dear little Augie is still suffering from his cough, 542 00:36:15,444 --> 00:36:17,780 so the duchess will naturally not be able to attend. 543 00:36:17,863 --> 00:36:20,199 But that is precisely why it is so important 544 00:36:20,283 --> 00:36:22,952 that the rest of us embrace this theme of harmony… 545 00:36:23,035 --> 00:36:24,120 [piano music stops] 546 00:36:27,873 --> 00:36:28,833 [stifling laughter] 547 00:36:28,916 --> 00:36:31,377 …and work together to impress our guests. 548 00:36:33,337 --> 00:36:35,506 If we garner enough support, the queen may even be swayed 549 00:36:35,589 --> 00:36:37,550 to forget all about this wedding business. 550 00:36:37,633 --> 00:36:39,427 -[piano music resumes] -[Eloise gasps] 551 00:36:40,594 --> 00:36:41,429 [grunting] 552 00:36:42,972 --> 00:36:45,558 -It is positively suffocating in here. -[Violet] Eloise, dear? 553 00:36:47,184 --> 00:36:48,686 Are you feeling unwell? 554 00:36:50,104 --> 00:36:52,815 Do not fret, Mama. I'll still be in attendance at your ball. 555 00:36:52,898 --> 00:36:55,109 Participating in this farce along with the rest of us. 556 00:36:55,693 --> 00:36:57,903 I am doing this for all of us. 557 00:36:57,987 --> 00:37:00,573 Perhaps there is still time to change your theme. 558 00:37:02,908 --> 00:37:05,244 Has there truly been no Whistledown delivery today? 559 00:37:08,080 --> 00:37:09,498 Good day, Bridgertons. 560 00:37:11,250 --> 00:37:12,168 [exhales] 561 00:37:32,355 --> 00:37:34,398 -I am going to confess. -What? 562 00:37:34,482 --> 00:37:36,525 I know all I need to know about Whistledown. 563 00:37:36,609 --> 00:37:39,028 I shall find a printer, publish a counterfeit paper, 564 00:37:39,111 --> 00:37:41,906 and give Her Majesty exactly what she wants. An ally. 565 00:37:41,989 --> 00:37:44,325 And you'll use the assistance of that apprentice, Mr. Sharpe. 566 00:37:44,408 --> 00:37:46,660 I do not wish to speak of that boy ever again. 567 00:37:47,161 --> 00:37:49,330 [sighs] I am doing this for my family, Pen. 568 00:37:50,039 --> 00:37:52,124 I make the queen, once more, our supporter. 569 00:37:52,208 --> 00:37:55,795 It'll make the rest of society overlook all the scandal we've recently caused. 570 00:37:55,878 --> 00:37:58,464 Eloise, I do not wish you to do anything rash. 571 00:37:58,547 --> 00:38:00,257 There is little sand left in this hourglass. 572 00:38:00,341 --> 00:38:02,551 If I have to say I am Whistledown, then so be it. 573 00:38:02,635 --> 00:38:05,179 That'll only last for so long. You cannot continue lying like that. 574 00:38:05,262 --> 00:38:06,472 What will happen… 575 00:38:07,515 --> 00:38:08,724 [breathes deeply] 576 00:38:08,808 --> 00:38:11,602 What will happen when the real Lady Whistledown decides to publish again? 577 00:38:11,685 --> 00:38:14,480 [scoffs] I no longer care what the real Lady Whistledown does, 578 00:38:14,563 --> 00:38:16,607 or does not, decide to do. She is dead to me. 579 00:38:17,191 --> 00:38:18,984 Pen, I have made my decision. 580 00:38:19,068 --> 00:38:21,862 At the very least, it will allow me a little more time to 581 00:38:21,946 --> 00:38:25,408 finally find the real writer and make her pay for all of her crimes. 582 00:38:26,575 --> 00:38:28,202 I only wish to thank you. 583 00:38:28,786 --> 00:38:31,914 For always being such a loyal friend, 584 00:38:31,997 --> 00:38:33,874 whatever the circumstances. 585 00:38:42,007 --> 00:38:44,009 [rousing classical music plays] 586 00:39:08,826 --> 00:39:12,705 [Lady Whistledown] What is it about betrayal that excites us so? 587 00:39:17,418 --> 00:39:21,630 The ton itself has certainly felt its peculiar kind of frenzy 588 00:39:21,714 --> 00:39:26,510 after the promise of the wedding to end all weddings was broken. 589 00:39:29,930 --> 00:39:33,934 Yet this author has it on very good authority 590 00:39:34,018 --> 00:39:36,312 that the viscount's failed nuptials 591 00:39:36,395 --> 00:39:38,522 may not be the only betrayal 592 00:39:38,606 --> 00:39:42,067 our dear Bridgertons must manage at present. 593 00:39:51,535 --> 00:39:53,454 [pleasant classical music playing] 594 00:39:53,537 --> 00:39:54,538 [Violet] Hmm. 595 00:40:14,517 --> 00:40:15,476 Well, 596 00:40:16,101 --> 00:40:18,062 this is unexpected. 597 00:40:19,480 --> 00:40:21,941 It is still quite early, I suppose. 598 00:40:22,608 --> 00:40:23,859 [man clears throat] 599 00:40:23,943 --> 00:40:27,696 -Would you still like us to play, my lady? -That will not be necessary. 600 00:40:29,448 --> 00:40:31,033 [indistinct chatter] 601 00:40:33,202 --> 00:40:35,454 If there’s no need for my presence, I’ll head to my studio. 602 00:40:35,538 --> 00:40:37,498 I do not wish to be around such misery all evening. 603 00:40:37,581 --> 00:40:38,874 -Wait. -I know of your opinions. 604 00:40:38,958 --> 00:40:40,251 You will stay for a dance. 605 00:40:43,212 --> 00:40:44,505 There shall be dancing. 606 00:40:46,882 --> 00:40:48,384 A new perspective, yes? 607 00:40:49,218 --> 00:40:50,553 Dancing? With whom? 608 00:40:50,636 --> 00:40:51,595 Anthony. 609 00:40:53,180 --> 00:40:54,348 Hyacinth! 610 00:40:55,015 --> 00:40:56,225 [Hyacinth] Yes, Brother? 611 00:40:58,852 --> 00:41:00,604 Come down here and do me the honor. 612 00:41:00,688 --> 00:41:01,564 [chuckles] 613 00:41:01,647 --> 00:41:03,440 If she gets to dance, so do I. 614 00:41:11,240 --> 00:41:12,241 [Lady Danbury] Come. 615 00:41:12,324 --> 00:41:14,994 Show this dowager the benefit of all these lessons 616 00:41:15,077 --> 00:41:17,246 I hear you've been taking, Mr. Bridgerton. 617 00:41:17,329 --> 00:41:18,706 He's much better than me, I'll say. 618 00:41:18,789 --> 00:41:22,126 Something lively. A country dance, perhaps? 619 00:41:23,460 --> 00:41:27,464 I believe the theme you have chosen tonight is harmony, Mother. 620 00:41:27,548 --> 00:41:29,383 [lively music playing] 621 00:41:46,817 --> 00:41:48,944 [laughing] 622 00:41:51,780 --> 00:41:53,616 -[squeals] -[laughter] 623 00:41:56,660 --> 00:41:58,287 [Gregory and Benedict] Come on! 624 00:41:59,204 --> 00:42:00,706 [indistinct chatter] 625 00:42:00,789 --> 00:42:02,708 -[laughing] -[whooping] 626 00:42:02,791 --> 00:42:05,085 -[women laughing] -[men shouting] Hey! Hey! 627 00:42:05,169 --> 00:42:08,130 [shouting and laughter continues] 628 00:42:10,591 --> 00:42:11,508 [both laugh] 629 00:42:12,092 --> 00:42:13,260 [Benedict exclaims] 630 00:42:14,887 --> 00:42:16,889 [laughter] 631 00:42:24,897 --> 00:42:27,024 [Edwina shrieks, laughs] 632 00:42:27,107 --> 00:42:27,983 Whoo! 633 00:42:39,578 --> 00:42:43,791 -[laughing] -[music crescendos] 634 00:42:43,874 --> 00:42:45,876 [all panting] 635 00:42:47,127 --> 00:42:49,129 [laughter and panting] 636 00:42:53,384 --> 00:42:54,802 [light clapping] 637 00:42:58,222 --> 00:42:59,473 Perhaps a quadrille? 638 00:42:59,973 --> 00:43:01,308 [Lady Danbury] Uh… 639 00:43:02,476 --> 00:43:05,062 Perhaps we should start eating some of that food. 640 00:43:05,145 --> 00:43:06,188 [Eloise sighs] 641 00:43:06,814 --> 00:43:07,690 Yes. 642 00:43:12,319 --> 00:43:14,405 [panting] 643 00:43:15,739 --> 00:43:18,784 Given the ton's usual gullibility, 644 00:43:18,867 --> 00:43:21,245 I must admit, I am rather surprised 645 00:43:21,328 --> 00:43:24,331 they did not give credit to our story, Lady Danbury. 646 00:43:24,415 --> 00:43:25,582 Whatever happened? 647 00:43:28,836 --> 00:43:30,713 Perhaps we should ask them. 648 00:43:32,423 --> 00:43:33,465 Mrs. Wilson? 649 00:43:33,966 --> 00:43:35,676 Is something wrong? 650 00:43:37,511 --> 00:43:39,513 It was just delivered, ma'am. 651 00:43:43,183 --> 00:43:44,810 Is that Lady Whistledown? 652 00:43:46,270 --> 00:43:47,813 Has she published, Mama? 653 00:43:47,896 --> 00:43:49,857 Indeed, she has. 654 00:43:50,441 --> 00:43:52,693 And now we may know why we are the only ones here. 655 00:43:53,944 --> 00:43:56,697 [Lady Whistledown] Should our lives be distilled down 656 00:43:56,780 --> 00:43:59,491 to the sum total of our choices, 657 00:43:59,575 --> 00:44:04,329 then Miss Eloise Bridgerton has certainly made a dangerous, 658 00:44:04,413 --> 00:44:06,957 perhaps ruinous one. 659 00:44:08,083 --> 00:44:10,502 For she's apparently been associating, 660 00:44:10,586 --> 00:44:14,256 unchaperoned, with improper company. 661 00:44:15,299 --> 00:44:18,427 Political radicals, in fact. 662 00:44:19,553 --> 00:44:20,429 [gasping] 663 00:44:29,730 --> 00:44:30,773 [chuckles] 664 00:44:30,856 --> 00:44:32,274 You seem happy, my lady. 665 00:44:32,357 --> 00:44:35,778 It seems our neighbors are to remain afflicted for quite some time. 666 00:44:37,237 --> 00:44:41,241 Colin Bridgerton, go ahead. Seal the agreement with him. 667 00:44:41,742 --> 00:44:43,535 [giggles happily] 668 00:44:46,455 --> 00:44:50,375 [Lady Whistledown] It might be that the young miss spent a great deal of time 669 00:44:50,459 --> 00:44:52,044 considering her decisions. 670 00:44:52,127 --> 00:44:53,128 Or, 671 00:44:54,004 --> 00:44:56,882 perhaps, they were made in haste. 672 00:45:12,105 --> 00:45:16,109 Whatever the case may be, we all must remember, 673 00:45:16,193 --> 00:45:18,862 as one makes one's bed, 674 00:45:18,946 --> 00:45:21,615 so one must lie in it. 675 00:45:29,039 --> 00:45:30,791 Might we return home, Bon? 676 00:45:31,542 --> 00:45:33,544 As if you truly care what I would like to do. 677 00:45:33,627 --> 00:45:34,837 Edwina, this is cruelty-- 678 00:45:34,920 --> 00:45:38,882 Do not dare… try to make me out to be the cruel one. 679 00:45:40,843 --> 00:45:43,011 I may not know who I truly am, 680 00:45:43,554 --> 00:45:46,932 but at least I know I am kinder-hearted than you. 681 00:46:14,877 --> 00:46:16,461 [sighs deeply] 682 00:46:16,545 --> 00:46:17,588 [huffs] 683 00:46:26,555 --> 00:46:28,432 [Anthony] What are you doing out here? 684 00:46:29,224 --> 00:46:30,225 [Kate sighs] 685 00:46:30,934 --> 00:46:32,603 -My apologies. -No, no, please. Stay. 686 00:46:32,686 --> 00:46:33,687 You were here first. 687 00:46:33,770 --> 00:46:35,606 -I was just leaving. -It is your house, my lord. 688 00:46:36,523 --> 00:46:38,817 -It does not signify-- -Perhaps it should. 689 00:46:39,776 --> 00:46:41,570 -Must you always? -You were the one insisting. 690 00:46:41,653 --> 00:46:44,072 -And this is you compromising? -[scoffs] Good night, my lord. 691 00:46:44,156 --> 00:46:45,324 Can you ever just agree? 692 00:46:45,407 --> 00:46:48,035 [breathes deeply] 693 00:46:49,745 --> 00:46:53,040 You have been like this from the moment we first met in those woods. 694 00:46:53,123 --> 00:46:55,667 Obstinate, inflexible, 695 00:46:55,751 --> 00:46:58,712 unyielding to good, plain common sense. 696 00:46:58,795 --> 00:47:02,716 Well, I can certainly understand why that would be so troubling for a man like you. 697 00:47:04,051 --> 00:47:05,802 A man used to always getting his way. 698 00:47:05,886 --> 00:47:07,888 -A man used to giving orders-- -I do not give orders. 699 00:47:07,971 --> 00:47:10,265 You give me orders and you expect me to listen. I do not-- 700 00:47:10,349 --> 00:47:12,142 -Perhaps you should. -I'll never listen to you! 701 00:47:12,225 --> 00:47:14,603 Or to anyone I wholeheartedly disagree with! 702 00:47:14,686 --> 00:47:18,440 The fact it's taken you this long to come to terms with that, to accept that fact-- 703 00:47:18,523 --> 00:47:21,318 -You wish to know why? -I am uncertain you even know why. 704 00:47:21,401 --> 00:47:23,862 -I know why. -Enthrall me with your self-awareness. 705 00:47:23,946 --> 00:47:26,281 It is because I have never met anyone like you. 706 00:47:26,949 --> 00:47:27,950 [sighs] 707 00:47:28,992 --> 00:47:30,118 It is maddening, 708 00:47:31,495 --> 00:47:34,164 how much you consume my very being. 709 00:47:35,540 --> 00:47:37,542 [Anthony breathing deeply] 710 00:47:39,878 --> 00:47:42,756 My family is on the brink of ruin. 711 00:47:43,423 --> 00:47:46,051 I am nearly certain every last one of my brothers and sisters 712 00:47:46,134 --> 00:47:48,095 secretly despise me. My own mother, at that. 713 00:47:48,178 --> 00:47:50,931 Despite the fact I have lived the better part of my life for them. 714 00:47:51,014 --> 00:47:52,057 And yet still, 715 00:47:53,058 --> 00:47:54,935 all I find myself thinking about, 716 00:47:55,018 --> 00:47:58,188 all I find myself being able to breathe for… 717 00:48:00,816 --> 00:48:01,817 is you. 718 00:48:03,485 --> 00:48:05,487 Do you think that I want to be in this position? 719 00:48:06,571 --> 00:48:10,033 Contending with these thoughts of wanting to be nowhere except with you. 720 00:48:10,909 --> 00:48:13,078 [sighs] Wanting to run away with you. 721 00:48:14,871 --> 00:48:16,456 Of acting on the most 722 00:48:17,416 --> 00:48:20,752 impure, forbidden desires, 723 00:48:21,461 --> 00:48:25,841 no matter… how much I must remind myself 724 00:48:25,924 --> 00:48:28,552 I am a gentleman, and you are a lady. 725 00:48:28,635 --> 00:48:30,762 Of that… [inhales] …of that scent. 726 00:48:30,846 --> 00:48:31,763 [Kate sighs] 727 00:48:33,765 --> 00:48:36,852 It has remained imprinted on my mind 728 00:48:36,935 --> 00:48:40,397 ever since the night of the conservatory ball on that terrace. 729 00:48:45,318 --> 00:48:46,194 Lilies. 730 00:48:50,198 --> 00:48:51,491 [exhales] 731 00:48:54,286 --> 00:48:55,203 [sighs] 732 00:48:55,287 --> 00:48:57,330 -You have to stop. -I have to stop? 733 00:48:57,414 --> 00:48:59,958 There is no other course of action to be concluded. You must stop! 734 00:49:00,042 --> 00:49:02,836 It has been you. It has been you this entire time. 735 00:49:02,919 --> 00:49:04,546 Spinning my world off its axis, 736 00:49:04,629 --> 00:49:07,799 making me reconsider everything I have ever told myself. 737 00:49:07,883 --> 00:49:09,051 [breathes deeply] 738 00:49:09,134 --> 00:49:12,387 I came here resolved… to save my family. 739 00:49:12,888 --> 00:49:14,347 Everything I have ever done-- 740 00:49:14,431 --> 00:49:15,557 …has been for them. 741 00:49:16,058 --> 00:49:17,267 [sighs deeply] 742 00:49:19,811 --> 00:49:21,563 -[quietly] Has been for them. -Yeah. 743 00:49:22,522 --> 00:49:24,524 [softly] You are the one who must stop. 744 00:49:29,738 --> 00:49:31,406 You are the one who must stop. 745 00:49:31,907 --> 00:49:32,741 Before-- 746 00:49:32,824 --> 00:49:35,702 Before what? Before we both finally do something for ourselves? 747 00:49:42,876 --> 00:49:44,628 [exhales deeply] 748 00:49:45,378 --> 00:49:47,380 [tense music playing] 749 00:49:48,298 --> 00:49:49,257 Please go inside. 750 00:49:51,384 --> 00:49:53,178 [Anthony exhales deeply] 751 00:49:53,261 --> 00:49:54,763 Go 752 00:49:54,846 --> 00:49:58,058 in… side 753 00:49:59,851 --> 00:50:02,479 What did I tell you about you and your orders? 754 00:50:03,105 --> 00:50:04,439 [exhales deeply] 755 00:50:13,281 --> 00:50:14,950 [panting] 756 00:50:19,830 --> 00:50:21,248 [both moan] 757 00:50:21,331 --> 00:50:22,916 -[gasps] -I will stop. 758 00:50:22,999 --> 00:50:24,835 -[sighs] Do not stop. -I will stop. 759 00:50:24,918 --> 00:50:26,670 Do not stop. 760 00:50:27,170 --> 00:50:29,506 [romantic music playing] 761 00:51:33,320 --> 00:51:34,654 [moans] 762 00:51:36,156 --> 00:51:37,032 [sighs] 763 00:51:37,699 --> 00:51:38,867 [exhales sharply] 764 00:51:40,744 --> 00:51:42,078 [shuddering moan] 765 00:51:43,455 --> 00:51:44,581 [sighs] 766 00:52:09,856 --> 00:52:11,858 [water drops pattering] 767 00:52:13,276 --> 00:52:14,444 [inhales sharply] 768 00:52:14,945 --> 00:52:16,613 [exhales deeply] 769 00:52:18,531 --> 00:52:20,283 [thunder rumbling] 770 00:52:22,452 --> 00:52:24,454 [rainfall intensifies] 771 00:52:29,042 --> 00:52:31,044 [intense music plays] 772 00:52:33,338 --> 00:52:34,673 [exhales] 773 00:52:35,799 --> 00:52:36,883 [sighs sharply] 774 00:52:39,678 --> 00:52:41,012 -[exhales] -[thunderclap] 775 00:52:41,096 --> 00:52:42,305 [moans] 776 00:52:42,389 --> 00:52:44,140 [heartbeat thumping] 777 00:52:47,185 --> 00:52:48,228 [exhales] 778 00:52:53,149 --> 00:52:54,234 [panting, moaning] 779 00:52:55,777 --> 00:52:57,320 [moaning, panting] 780 00:53:01,116 --> 00:53:03,118 [dramatic music playing] 781 00:53:17,841 --> 00:53:19,509 [knocking at door] 782 00:53:21,094 --> 00:53:22,595 I must speak with Miss Sharma. 783 00:53:23,096 --> 00:53:24,764 [thunder rumbling] 784 00:53:27,017 --> 00:53:29,311 [watch ticking] 785 00:53:32,439 --> 00:53:34,691 I know it is early, but can you please tell her I'm here? 786 00:53:34,774 --> 00:53:36,901 I am afraid that is not possible, my lord. 787 00:53:37,527 --> 00:53:38,987 She does not seem to be here. 788 00:53:39,487 --> 00:53:41,364 One of the horses is gone too. 789 00:53:41,448 --> 00:53:43,450 [thunder rumbling] 790 00:53:43,533 --> 00:53:45,535 [intense music playing] 791 00:54:27,202 --> 00:54:28,995 Come on. Come on. 792 00:54:30,288 --> 00:54:31,289 Miss Sharma! 793 00:54:31,873 --> 00:54:33,541 [horse neighs] 794 00:54:35,585 --> 00:54:36,669 [Anthony grunts] 795 00:54:37,462 --> 00:54:38,296 Miss Sharma! 796 00:54:42,342 --> 00:54:43,426 [Kate grunts] 797 00:54:43,510 --> 00:54:45,011 No, no, no. Miss Sharma! 798 00:54:46,679 --> 00:54:48,348 [music crescendos, fades] 799 00:54:48,431 --> 00:54:51,184 [distorted neighing] 800 00:55:00,110 --> 00:55:01,069 [distorted] Kate! 801 00:55:01,778 --> 00:55:02,987 [tense music continues] 802 00:55:04,114 --> 00:55:05,573 No, no, no, no, no, no. 803 00:55:12,122 --> 00:55:14,207 -Kate! -[horse neighs]