1 00:00:12,617 --> 00:00:14,494 [birds chirping] 2 00:00:16,913 --> 00:00:18,331 [horses whinnying] 3 00:00:20,125 --> 00:00:21,709 [indistinct conversation] 4 00:00:21,793 --> 00:00:23,878 [light instrumental music builds] 5 00:00:24,504 --> 00:00:26,172 My dear, I can't say I am surprised. 6 00:00:26,256 --> 00:00:28,800 It has not been delivered. No one has it. 7 00:00:29,342 --> 00:00:31,845 Perhaps the queen has finally discovered her. 8 00:00:31,928 --> 00:00:36,349 -I had hoped she'd report on my betrothal. -I had hoped she'd report on my new dress. 9 00:00:36,432 --> 00:00:37,517 I should have liked… 10 00:00:37,600 --> 00:00:38,977 Cressida Cowper? 11 00:00:39,060 --> 00:00:41,062 That blonde backbiter! 12 00:00:42,313 --> 00:00:44,149 Do we really believe it is her? 13 00:00:44,232 --> 00:00:45,942 It makes perfect sense. 14 00:00:46,025 --> 00:00:48,194 I, too, might turn to writing vicious slander 15 00:00:48,278 --> 00:00:51,197 if I were practically an old maid like Miss Cowper. 16 00:00:51,281 --> 00:00:52,490 She is cruel. 17 00:00:52,574 --> 00:00:55,118 The poor child has clearly been badly brought up. 18 00:00:55,201 --> 00:00:57,078 I would cast her out if I were her mama. 19 00:00:57,162 --> 00:00:58,371 She is hell-born. 20 00:00:58,454 --> 00:00:59,622 I think she is a genius. 21 00:00:59,706 --> 00:01:01,708 I cannot wait for her next issue. 22 00:01:04,335 --> 00:01:05,378 [music fades out] 23 00:01:05,461 --> 00:01:08,840 [Lady Whistledown] I will not insult the devil by drawing parallels 24 00:01:08,923 --> 00:01:11,384 between him and Cressida Cowper. 25 00:01:12,010 --> 00:01:14,679 For one is a liar, a fraud, 26 00:01:14,762 --> 00:01:17,098 a succubus of the first water, 27 00:01:17,182 --> 00:01:20,810 and the other is not known to this author. 28 00:01:23,688 --> 00:01:24,522 [door opens] 29 00:01:25,481 --> 00:01:26,608 You have a visitor. 30 00:01:30,278 --> 00:01:31,613 [door creaking] 31 00:01:32,322 --> 00:01:33,364 Pen. 32 00:01:33,448 --> 00:01:34,282 Colin. 33 00:01:35,074 --> 00:01:37,076 Are you well? I have been worried. 34 00:01:37,952 --> 00:01:39,370 I am well enough, Colin. 35 00:01:40,371 --> 00:01:43,291 But perhaps you should not be here, in case it is catching. 36 00:01:44,125 --> 00:01:46,044 [pensive music plays] 37 00:01:48,254 --> 00:01:50,256 There is nowhere else I would rather be. 38 00:02:01,768 --> 00:02:03,102 [pensive music fades] 39 00:02:05,521 --> 00:02:08,066 I know there is something you wish to tell me. 40 00:02:08,900 --> 00:02:12,028 But I am happy to be patient until you are ready to unfold 41 00:02:12,111 --> 00:02:13,947 whatever it is you are feeling. 42 00:02:14,489 --> 00:02:15,448 [floor creaking] 43 00:02:15,531 --> 00:02:16,866 [pensive music resumes] 44 00:02:17,575 --> 00:02:19,494 [quietly] I cannot speak about it now. 45 00:02:19,577 --> 00:02:21,913 But I certainly did not swoon because of anything you did. 46 00:02:22,830 --> 00:02:26,125 Because of Cressida Cowper and her insane claims to be Whistledown. 47 00:02:26,876 --> 00:02:28,002 It is rather remarkable. 48 00:02:28,086 --> 00:02:31,881 All the unkindnesses she has written about you and me and our families, 49 00:02:32,507 --> 00:02:34,842 and then to unmask herself at our engagement party. 50 00:02:34,926 --> 00:02:37,387 It's just like Cressida to take that which is not hers. 51 00:02:39,180 --> 00:02:41,432 -Do you think it is really her? -[music fades] 52 00:02:41,516 --> 00:02:46,938 I always imagined Lady Whistledown might be more… clever, perhaps. 53 00:02:49,857 --> 00:02:51,067 I shall let you rest. 54 00:02:53,069 --> 00:02:55,738 But before I go, I have something for you. 55 00:02:58,825 --> 00:03:01,286 The jeweler has just finished setting it. 56 00:03:02,578 --> 00:03:03,871 [Penelope gasps] Oh… 57 00:03:03,955 --> 00:03:05,623 Oh, Colin, it is beautiful. 58 00:03:06,374 --> 00:03:08,960 And yet, still only half as beautiful as you. 59 00:03:09,794 --> 00:03:11,004 [chuckles softly] 60 00:03:11,087 --> 00:03:13,089 [gentle music plays] 61 00:03:20,513 --> 00:03:22,473 What is all this ink? Have you been writing? 62 00:03:22,557 --> 00:03:24,517 Yes. Um… Letters. 63 00:03:25,184 --> 00:03:27,270 To, uh… to share our happy news. 64 00:03:29,147 --> 00:03:30,023 Of course. 65 00:03:31,399 --> 00:03:32,608 I shall leave you to it. 66 00:03:34,485 --> 00:03:36,321 Good day, Miss Featherington. 67 00:03:37,196 --> 00:03:38,698 For now. [chuckles lightly] 68 00:03:40,575 --> 00:03:42,618 [gentle music plays] 69 00:03:47,457 --> 00:03:49,125 [both chuckle softly] 70 00:03:55,298 --> 00:03:56,632 [chuckling sigh] 71 00:04:16,986 --> 00:04:18,154 [gentle music fades] 72 00:04:18,237 --> 00:04:23,743 I promised Lord Greer a debutante bride, not a gossip writer. 73 00:04:23,826 --> 00:04:26,245 He has rescinded his offer of marriage. 74 00:04:26,329 --> 00:04:27,163 Truly? 75 00:04:28,539 --> 00:04:31,584 This is no occasion to smile, girl. 76 00:04:31,667 --> 00:04:35,546 If you think you can keep working under my roof 77 00:04:35,630 --> 00:04:38,716 and tarnishing my good name, you are sorely mistaken! 78 00:04:39,467 --> 00:04:41,969 I am sending you to live with your Aunt Jo. 79 00:04:44,931 --> 00:04:47,850 Papa, you cannot do that. Aunt Joanna lives in Wales. 80 00:04:47,934 --> 00:04:51,187 Precisely. You can write gossip about the sheep! 81 00:04:58,152 --> 00:04:58,986 [door shuts] 82 00:05:02,657 --> 00:05:04,951 Cressida, you must take back your statement. 83 00:05:05,034 --> 00:05:08,413 We can say the Lady Bridgertons gave you too much wine, 84 00:05:08,496 --> 00:05:09,997 and you were overcome. 85 00:05:10,957 --> 00:05:12,125 You do not believe me? 86 00:05:12,708 --> 00:05:13,668 [chuckles quietly] 87 00:05:14,210 --> 00:05:15,753 I know my daughter. 88 00:05:15,837 --> 00:05:18,881 Lady Whistledown is an astute writer. 89 00:05:18,965 --> 00:05:23,553 You have many gifts, but cleverness is not amongst them. 90 00:05:23,636 --> 00:05:26,055 -[tense music plays] -[door opens] 91 00:05:28,891 --> 00:05:30,143 Miss Cressida Cowper, 92 00:05:30,226 --> 00:05:33,855 you are summoned to the palace at the behest of Her Majesty the Queen. 93 00:05:36,858 --> 00:05:37,733 [music fades out] 94 00:05:41,237 --> 00:05:44,574 We have some news we'd like to share with you, Lady Danbury. 95 00:05:44,657 --> 00:05:45,658 [Lady Danbury] Oh. 96 00:05:47,702 --> 00:05:49,287 We are selling the club. 97 00:05:49,370 --> 00:05:51,581 Ah. That is good news. 98 00:05:51,664 --> 00:05:54,500 I am always pleased when people take my advice. 99 00:05:54,584 --> 00:05:57,128 And it is the right decision, Mr. Mondrich. 100 00:05:57,211 --> 00:06:00,089 Her Majesty's ire is directed elsewhere, 101 00:06:00,173 --> 00:06:02,592 but it can turn at any moment. 102 00:06:02,675 --> 00:06:03,551 [Alice] Of course. 103 00:06:03,634 --> 00:06:07,263 We do not wish to draw attention to ourselves by breaking the rules. 104 00:06:07,346 --> 00:06:08,723 -Nonsense! -[cup clatters] 105 00:06:08,806 --> 00:06:13,561 You must draw attention to yourselves, and in the best way possible, 106 00:06:13,644 --> 00:06:16,022 by throwing a ball. 107 00:06:16,898 --> 00:06:18,566 [light music plays] 108 00:06:18,649 --> 00:06:21,694 It is one thing to follow the rules. 109 00:06:21,777 --> 00:06:24,155 But if you want to win the game, 110 00:06:24,238 --> 00:06:25,948 you must lead it. 111 00:06:26,032 --> 00:06:28,951 Otherwise, you will always be on the defensive. 112 00:06:29,035 --> 00:06:30,161 Hmm? 113 00:06:30,244 --> 00:06:31,287 Wh… Um… 114 00:06:32,288 --> 00:06:33,456 [Alice sighs] 115 00:06:36,542 --> 00:06:38,294 We do have a way with entertaining. 116 00:06:38,377 --> 00:06:39,545 [Lady Danbury] Ha! 117 00:06:39,629 --> 00:06:41,797 Mm. [chuckles] 118 00:06:41,881 --> 00:06:44,091 [birds chirping] 119 00:06:47,261 --> 00:06:48,387 Lord Anderson. 120 00:06:50,681 --> 00:06:52,850 Lady Bridgerton. Forgive my intrusion. 121 00:06:52,934 --> 00:06:56,312 I simply forgot my, uh… hat. 122 00:06:56,395 --> 00:06:57,772 [both chuckle] 123 00:06:57,855 --> 00:06:58,773 Thank you. 124 00:07:01,609 --> 00:07:03,611 Were you just, um… 125 00:07:04,946 --> 00:07:05,780 passing by? 126 00:07:05,863 --> 00:07:10,535 [laughs] Yes, I suppose I could've sent a footman to fetch this, could I not? 127 00:07:10,618 --> 00:07:11,494 [Violet chuckles] 128 00:07:11,577 --> 00:07:14,539 But then I would not have been able to see you again. 129 00:07:15,540 --> 00:07:18,417 Well, to thank you for such an enjoyable evening. 130 00:07:18,501 --> 00:07:20,503 Well, it was quite a night. 131 00:07:20,586 --> 00:07:22,004 Was it not? [chuckles] 132 00:07:22,088 --> 00:07:24,131 -How are you faring? -Uh… [inhales] 133 00:07:24,674 --> 00:07:27,218 Besides a bit of a headache, I am well. 134 00:07:32,723 --> 00:07:33,849 How are you? 135 00:07:36,352 --> 00:07:39,272 I take it you sensed a chilly departure between my sister and me? 136 00:07:39,814 --> 00:07:40,648 Perhaps. 137 00:07:40,731 --> 00:07:43,943 -Though it is none of my business. -I do believe we will work it out. 138 00:07:44,485 --> 00:07:47,863 Childhood grievances have a way of lingering. Hm. 139 00:07:48,447 --> 00:07:49,865 My sister was the firstborn. 140 00:07:49,949 --> 00:07:51,742 But you were the first boy. 141 00:07:54,453 --> 00:07:55,830 But we are adults now. 142 00:07:55,913 --> 00:07:57,957 -[chuckles] -Surely there is a way forward. 143 00:07:58,040 --> 00:07:59,709 I have faith you will find a way. 144 00:08:00,334 --> 00:08:01,752 -Thank you. -[chuckles] 145 00:08:02,837 --> 00:08:05,464 I shall let you nurse your headache in peace. 146 00:08:05,548 --> 00:08:07,049 But I do hope to see you soon. 147 00:08:08,009 --> 00:08:08,926 As do I. 148 00:08:09,010 --> 00:08:11,012 [pleasant music plays] 149 00:08:24,275 --> 00:08:26,444 -You love the pink ones. -I love the color pink. 150 00:08:26,527 --> 00:08:28,529 But I like the chocolate macarons. Benedict! 151 00:08:29,447 --> 00:08:31,157 I've already said I wanted these two. 152 00:08:31,240 --> 00:08:32,992 -No. You can't have two. -But I said-- 153 00:08:33,075 --> 00:08:35,453 -[Benedict] You had three this morning. -I have not! 154 00:08:35,536 --> 00:08:37,705 -[Benedict] Downstairs. I saw you. -I've had one! 155 00:08:37,788 --> 00:08:39,290 -Not true. -[Benedict] Gregory saw you. 156 00:08:39,373 --> 00:08:41,000 You are lying. Why are you lying? 157 00:08:41,083 --> 00:08:42,710 -[Hyacinth] I am not lying. -You are. 158 00:08:42,793 --> 00:08:45,171 -Gregory! -What? I like the chocolate ones as well. 159 00:08:45,254 --> 00:08:47,131 -I have not had-- -[Hyacinth] I wanted them! 160 00:08:47,214 --> 00:08:48,507 [Benedict] I have the solution. 161 00:08:48,591 --> 00:08:51,969 -There is no time like the present. -Your family is clearly occupied. 162 00:08:52,053 --> 00:08:53,179 [Violet] Put them back. Stop. 163 00:08:53,262 --> 00:08:56,057 -Why are you getting involved? -Can you not just divide them? 164 00:08:56,140 --> 00:08:58,351 They are always like this. You must interrupt. 165 00:08:58,434 --> 00:08:59,935 I do not believe they'll hear me. 166 00:09:00,019 --> 00:09:02,563 -[Benedict] …three chocolate this morning! -[Hyacinth] I have not! 167 00:09:02,647 --> 00:09:04,190 Watch. Excuse me! 168 00:09:04,815 --> 00:09:09,070 I have been taken ill of the plague, and you are all doomed by association. 169 00:09:09,153 --> 00:09:09,987 I haven't had-- 170 00:09:10,071 --> 00:09:12,114 Three banana macrons for the one chocolate. 171 00:09:12,198 --> 00:09:13,866 -Not a chance. -[Gregory] That is devious. 172 00:09:13,949 --> 00:09:16,369 -[Benedict] That's very unreasonable. -[Gregory] Please! 173 00:09:16,452 --> 00:09:19,830 [Benedict] Why not? Gregory, you cannot… Why are you getting involved? 174 00:09:19,914 --> 00:09:20,831 Very well. 175 00:09:20,915 --> 00:09:22,750 [overlapping chatter continues] 176 00:09:22,833 --> 00:09:23,834 Family! 177 00:09:27,797 --> 00:09:28,839 Thank you. 178 00:09:28,923 --> 00:09:32,218 John has a small announcement to make on our behalf. 179 00:09:32,301 --> 00:09:34,178 Very small, indeed. 180 00:09:38,891 --> 00:09:39,725 Um… 181 00:09:41,519 --> 00:09:43,187 We are to marry. 182 00:09:43,688 --> 00:09:45,940 -[chuckling] -[pleasant music playing] 183 00:09:46,023 --> 00:09:48,150 -[Eloise] Oh, my… -[chuckling] 184 00:09:48,234 --> 00:09:50,569 -Oh, congratulations! -[all exclaiming] 185 00:09:51,737 --> 00:09:52,738 Very good. Well done. 186 00:09:54,573 --> 00:09:56,742 -The last macaron for you. -[overlapping chatter] 187 00:09:59,829 --> 00:10:02,331 You shall be the most beautiful bride. 188 00:10:02,415 --> 00:10:05,418 Well, equal to Daphne. And Kate. And Penelope. 189 00:10:05,918 --> 00:10:09,422 I am so pleased. You make a beautiful pair. 190 00:10:10,381 --> 00:10:11,465 Thank you, Mama. 191 00:10:11,549 --> 00:10:13,134 [scattered chuckling] 192 00:10:13,217 --> 00:10:15,845 [Hyacinth] We must go to the modiste today for your dress. 193 00:10:16,887 --> 00:10:18,514 [Violet] Everything in its time. 194 00:10:30,234 --> 00:10:31,235 [sighs] 195 00:10:36,115 --> 00:10:38,242 Are you moping about the chocolate macaron? 196 00:10:42,121 --> 00:10:44,081 Did you know she was Lady Whistledown? 197 00:10:46,500 --> 00:10:48,335 You spoke with Penelope this morning? 198 00:10:48,419 --> 00:10:52,214 Yes. She is devastated about Miss Cowper coming forward. 199 00:10:54,633 --> 00:10:57,136 Tell me you did not know. 200 00:10:57,219 --> 00:10:59,221 [gentle music plays] 201 00:11:04,727 --> 00:11:05,561 No. 202 00:11:06,270 --> 00:11:07,646 Not about Cressida. 203 00:11:07,730 --> 00:11:08,606 [Colin] Hm. 204 00:11:09,482 --> 00:11:13,277 The friendship was already souring, but this caper may be the final straw. 205 00:11:13,360 --> 00:11:14,403 I should hope so. 206 00:11:16,363 --> 00:11:20,201 I suppose it would be nonsensical for you to have befriended her if you knew, 207 00:11:20,284 --> 00:11:22,161 considering everything she's written. 208 00:11:24,246 --> 00:11:27,583 You have been so angry with Whistledown. 209 00:11:28,501 --> 00:11:29,376 What will you do? 210 00:11:32,713 --> 00:11:36,342 There is a part of me that should like to march to her house with a pitchfork. 211 00:11:36,425 --> 00:11:38,844 And if you wished me to, I still would. 212 00:11:39,386 --> 00:11:40,930 But in truth, 213 00:11:41,013 --> 00:11:44,725 everything that has happened of late has softened me, I suppose. 214 00:11:44,809 --> 00:11:46,519 You mean everything with Penelope. 215 00:11:48,395 --> 00:11:51,607 I know you do not wish to hear it, but it is truly bewildering 216 00:11:51,690 --> 00:11:54,777 how quickly one person can become all that matters. 217 00:11:54,860 --> 00:11:57,780 My only concern now is with her well-being. 218 00:11:58,948 --> 00:12:00,366 And our future together. 219 00:12:02,827 --> 00:12:03,994 [Colin chuckles softly] 220 00:12:08,415 --> 00:12:10,626 Perhaps I can make Lady Whistledown go away 221 00:12:11,418 --> 00:12:13,712 so she shall not be able to harm any of us again. 222 00:12:15,005 --> 00:12:16,799 You will speak with Miss Cowper? 223 00:12:18,425 --> 00:12:19,885 With the scribe herself. 224 00:12:33,399 --> 00:12:35,401 [tense music builds] 225 00:12:43,701 --> 00:12:45,786 -[knocking at door] -[door opens] 226 00:12:45,870 --> 00:12:47,204 [music fades out] 227 00:12:47,288 --> 00:12:48,372 [sighs deeply] 228 00:12:49,164 --> 00:12:50,624 I was going to tell him. I… 229 00:12:50,708 --> 00:12:52,209 [music fades out] 230 00:12:54,336 --> 00:12:55,170 But you did not. 231 00:12:56,589 --> 00:12:58,424 [sighs] And when the time came, 232 00:12:59,925 --> 00:13:00,843 neither did I. 233 00:13:03,554 --> 00:13:05,931 Because I see now that the truth would destroy Colin. 234 00:13:07,683 --> 00:13:10,811 Once I get this issue out, I do still plan to tell him. 235 00:13:10,895 --> 00:13:11,812 No. 236 00:13:13,147 --> 00:13:17,192 For whatever reason, my brother truly believes… he loves you. 237 00:13:17,776 --> 00:13:21,238 And if he knew it was you all along, writing about me, our family, Marina, 238 00:13:21,322 --> 00:13:24,116 if he knew how long I too have kept this secret from him… 239 00:13:25,743 --> 00:13:29,330 Why tell him when the better thing is for you to put down your pen? 240 00:13:30,748 --> 00:13:31,957 But I cannot stop. 241 00:13:32,541 --> 00:13:33,709 Especially now. 242 00:13:33,792 --> 00:13:35,753 Yes, you can. Now you have the perfect escape. 243 00:13:36,795 --> 00:13:37,630 You don't mean-- 244 00:13:37,713 --> 00:13:40,090 Oh, as harebrained as her display last night was, 245 00:13:40,174 --> 00:13:43,761 Cressida has done you a favor. She will never write a convincing issue. 246 00:13:43,844 --> 00:13:46,388 Let the column die with her name, and no one will be the wiser. 247 00:13:46,472 --> 00:13:49,767 Eloise, I have worked too hard for too long. 248 00:13:49,850 --> 00:13:53,395 Of all people, I refuse to let Cressida Cowper take credit! 249 00:13:53,479 --> 00:13:55,981 -It'd break my heart! -And what of Colin's heart? 250 00:13:56,941 --> 00:13:59,109 -It'd break his to find out the truth. -But… 251 00:14:00,444 --> 00:14:03,280 Lady Whistledown is my name, not hers. 252 00:14:04,740 --> 00:14:06,617 Your name is about to be Bridgerton. 253 00:14:06,700 --> 00:14:08,702 [solemn music plays gently] 254 00:14:11,538 --> 00:14:12,665 You cannot be both. 255 00:14:19,672 --> 00:14:20,965 For much of my life… 256 00:14:23,384 --> 00:14:25,886 being a part of your family is all I have wanted. 257 00:14:32,851 --> 00:14:36,772 And there was a time I'd've given anything to know Lady Whistledown. [chuckles] 258 00:14:41,276 --> 00:14:42,903 You had a good run for a while. 259 00:14:43,821 --> 00:14:45,406 But it is just gossip. 260 00:14:46,156 --> 00:14:47,032 Let it go. 261 00:14:59,461 --> 00:15:01,046 [music fades out] 262 00:15:04,383 --> 00:15:06,385 [stirring music builds slowly] 263 00:15:14,309 --> 00:15:15,811 Her Majesty will see you now. 264 00:15:27,197 --> 00:15:29,033 [doors close] 265 00:15:30,034 --> 00:15:35,497 So… this is the young lady claiming to be Lady Whistledown. 266 00:15:36,665 --> 00:15:37,916 Yes, Your Majesty. 267 00:15:38,834 --> 00:15:41,545 -And why have you come forward now? -[music fades out] 268 00:15:43,839 --> 00:15:48,302 I… I should like to claim my reward, Your Majesty. 269 00:15:49,887 --> 00:15:53,849 A measly £5,000 should be nothing to the great Lady Whistledown. 270 00:15:53,932 --> 00:15:55,768 You do charge, do you not? 271 00:15:57,561 --> 00:16:00,064 I claim it so no one else can take what is rightfully mine. 272 00:16:00,147 --> 00:16:02,900 Well, I am a woman of my word. 273 00:16:03,567 --> 00:16:07,654 I will give you your reward as soon as you give me your latest issue. 274 00:16:08,989 --> 00:16:11,033 The one that should've been published this morning. 275 00:16:15,662 --> 00:16:18,791 Forgive me, Your Majesty. You see… 276 00:16:21,543 --> 00:16:25,172 with the bounty on my head, my publisher has grown wary. 277 00:16:25,255 --> 00:16:29,426 But I should have an issue forthcoming… very soon. 278 00:16:29,510 --> 00:16:31,470 "Know thine enemy," Miss Cowper. 279 00:16:32,012 --> 00:16:33,680 [tense music builds slowly] 280 00:16:33,764 --> 00:16:36,767 I know Lady Whistledown as well as I know myself. 281 00:16:37,309 --> 00:16:40,896 Her greatest strength is that she is an observer. 282 00:16:42,064 --> 00:16:45,067 What have you observed in your life other than yourself? 283 00:16:50,656 --> 00:16:51,824 I observe. 284 00:16:51,907 --> 00:16:53,992 [tense music fades] 285 00:16:54,076 --> 00:16:57,996 Just last night, I observed Miss Francesca and Lord Kilmartin. 286 00:16:58,497 --> 00:17:00,624 Together all night at Bridgerton House. 287 00:17:00,707 --> 00:17:02,918 [light instrumental music plays] 288 00:17:03,001 --> 00:17:04,503 But I am sure there is still time 289 00:17:04,586 --> 00:17:06,296 to sway Miss Francesca 290 00:17:06,380 --> 00:17:07,673 towards the marquess. 291 00:17:07,756 --> 00:17:11,301 Hm. Miss Cowper, the real Lady Whistledown 292 00:17:11,385 --> 00:17:14,930 would never make such an easy offer of assistance. 293 00:17:15,013 --> 00:17:19,226 Without a worthy opponent, I no longer care what mediocre match 294 00:17:19,309 --> 00:17:21,478 Miss Francesca chooses to make. 295 00:17:22,479 --> 00:17:25,774 Unless you can print a convincing issue, 296 00:17:26,942 --> 00:17:29,736 I do not wish to see you in my court again. 297 00:17:29,820 --> 00:17:31,822 [tense music builds slowly] 298 00:17:41,206 --> 00:17:42,207 [whispers] Cressida. 299 00:17:43,041 --> 00:17:45,127 I forbid you from attempting to publish. 300 00:17:46,211 --> 00:17:49,006 I do not have a choice, Mama. She'll cast me out of society. 301 00:17:49,089 --> 00:17:51,592 Your father has already cast you out of society. 302 00:17:51,675 --> 00:17:53,343 I will not live with Aunt Joanna. 303 00:17:53,427 --> 00:17:54,970 And when the real-- 304 00:17:55,053 --> 00:17:57,890 the real Lady Whistledown decides to publish again? 305 00:17:57,973 --> 00:18:01,185 Well, she did not publish this morning. Perhaps I have scared her away. 306 00:18:01,268 --> 00:18:02,519 What else am I to do? 307 00:18:03,187 --> 00:18:06,190 Printing an issue may be my only chance of winning back the queen's favor. 308 00:18:06,273 --> 00:18:09,860 If you publish and cement your reputation as Whistledown, 309 00:18:09,943 --> 00:18:11,778 no one will marry you. 310 00:18:12,529 --> 00:18:14,698 No one will marry me now. 311 00:18:18,410 --> 00:18:19,703 [sighs deeply] 312 00:18:20,662 --> 00:18:21,872 [tense music fades out] 313 00:18:21,955 --> 00:18:23,081 [exhales sharply] 314 00:18:24,082 --> 00:18:27,669 Well, I should love to have the wedding breakfast here. 315 00:18:27,753 --> 00:18:31,006 Unless your mother wishes to host it, Lord Kilmartin. 316 00:18:31,089 --> 00:18:34,593 If I had an only child, I might fight for my chance. [chuckles] 317 00:18:34,676 --> 00:18:36,803 We are yet to announce the betrothal, Mama. 318 00:18:36,887 --> 00:18:38,180 Let us settle on that first. 319 00:18:38,263 --> 00:18:41,975 The only thing my mother might fight for is the chance never to be hostess. 320 00:18:44,311 --> 00:18:46,605 We should talk about announcing your betrothal. 321 00:18:46,688 --> 00:18:50,275 -As far as the queen is conc-- -In fact, we have discussed this. 322 00:18:51,443 --> 00:18:53,862 I realize I was not the queen's first choice 323 00:18:53,946 --> 00:18:55,197 for your daughter. 324 00:18:55,280 --> 00:18:58,200 Well, only because she gave so much attention to Francesca. 325 00:18:58,825 --> 00:19:03,163 I simply think it might be wise to, uh, wait 326 00:19:03,247 --> 00:19:06,708 until nearer the end of the season before announcing your intentions. 327 00:19:06,792 --> 00:19:09,878 That way, we can all slink off to our country homes for the wedding, 328 00:19:09,962 --> 00:19:13,674 and the queen can pick a fresh diamond at the start of next season. 329 00:19:16,009 --> 00:19:17,844 -[Francesca] It is only that… -Hm. 330 00:19:19,429 --> 00:19:21,265 …we do not wish to wait that long. 331 00:19:21,974 --> 00:19:24,393 We should like to start setting up a home together. 332 00:19:25,102 --> 00:19:28,438 We think speaking to the queen may be the wisest decision. 333 00:19:30,899 --> 00:19:33,026 Well, if you think you are up to it. 334 00:19:36,989 --> 00:19:40,158 We would like you to speak to the queen. 335 00:19:40,242 --> 00:19:41,576 [pensive music plays] 336 00:19:41,660 --> 00:19:42,619 Oh. 337 00:19:48,792 --> 00:19:50,002 [Violet hesitates] 338 00:19:52,629 --> 00:19:53,588 Mm-hmm. 339 00:19:54,798 --> 00:19:55,799 [music fades] 340 00:19:55,882 --> 00:20:01,305 I am thinking yellow ribbons across all of the banisters 341 00:20:01,388 --> 00:20:05,267 and… gilt flowers covering the carriage 342 00:20:05,350 --> 00:20:07,811 from the church to the reception. 343 00:20:07,894 --> 00:20:09,688 Very tasteful, my lady. 344 00:20:09,771 --> 00:20:12,357 And what shall we ride in? A cart? 345 00:20:12,441 --> 00:20:13,483 [huffs] 346 00:20:13,567 --> 00:20:15,986 I did not get gilt flowers when I was wed. 347 00:20:16,069 --> 00:20:18,530 Because you were not marrying a man with unlimited funds. 348 00:20:21,700 --> 00:20:23,327 I will carry you, my love. 349 00:20:23,410 --> 00:20:24,369 No. 350 00:20:24,453 --> 00:20:25,871 I'd rather a gilt carriage. 351 00:20:25,954 --> 00:20:28,874 I do not see why Penelope should get such treatment. 352 00:20:29,458 --> 00:20:32,669 Weddings are surely not as important as pregnancies. 353 00:20:32,753 --> 00:20:34,046 Where is Penelope? 354 00:20:34,838 --> 00:20:36,798 She cannot still be unwell. 355 00:20:37,841 --> 00:20:39,009 Penelope? 356 00:20:39,968 --> 00:20:41,386 [mocking] "Penelope." 357 00:20:49,895 --> 00:20:50,729 [door opens] 358 00:20:52,689 --> 00:20:54,316 What are you doing up here? 359 00:20:55,901 --> 00:20:56,777 Hm? 360 00:20:57,861 --> 00:21:00,906 Oh. Reading old issues of Whistledown. 361 00:21:01,490 --> 00:21:03,158 I am still not feeling well. 362 00:21:04,993 --> 00:21:06,119 Penelope. 363 00:21:07,496 --> 00:21:12,042 You have managed to capture the affections of a man of great name and means. 364 00:21:13,168 --> 00:21:15,837 You've the rest of your life to lie around and do nothing. 365 00:21:15,921 --> 00:21:19,508 But for now, until you walk down the aisle and settle into this marriage, 366 00:21:19,591 --> 00:21:22,677 your duty is to make Mr. Bridgerton feel 367 00:21:22,761 --> 00:21:26,139 as if he is the most important person in the world. 368 00:21:26,223 --> 00:21:29,476 To cater entirely to your husband. 369 00:21:30,769 --> 00:21:33,355 His dreams, his wishes. 370 00:21:34,773 --> 00:21:36,066 At least in the beginning. 371 00:21:39,403 --> 00:21:40,987 What about my dreams? 372 00:21:41,071 --> 00:21:43,073 [solemn music plays gently] 373 00:21:44,825 --> 00:21:45,742 What dreams? 374 00:21:47,577 --> 00:21:49,162 Ladies do not have dreams. 375 00:21:50,705 --> 00:21:51,832 They have husbands. 376 00:21:54,292 --> 00:21:57,003 And if you are lucky and you fulfill your role, 377 00:21:57,796 --> 00:21:59,881 sometimes what you wish for 378 00:22:00,549 --> 00:22:03,218 may come true… through him. 379 00:22:11,977 --> 00:22:13,103 [sighs deeply] 380 00:22:14,062 --> 00:22:16,440 Your father could be cruel. 381 00:22:16,523 --> 00:22:17,816 A weak man. 382 00:22:22,654 --> 00:22:25,407 I chose a match for security, 383 00:22:26,616 --> 00:22:28,535 and he could not even provide that. 384 00:22:32,914 --> 00:22:34,499 But he gave me you girls. 385 00:22:36,042 --> 00:22:40,213 And my greatest wish has always been for you three to do better than I did. 386 00:22:42,090 --> 00:22:43,341 [softly] And you have. 387 00:22:49,347 --> 00:22:50,765 You are lucky, Penelope. 388 00:22:51,600 --> 00:22:53,310 Do not take that for granted. 389 00:23:21,004 --> 00:23:22,464 [breathes deeply] 390 00:23:30,430 --> 00:23:32,432 [distant laughter] 391 00:23:33,600 --> 00:23:34,643 Mmm. 392 00:23:34,726 --> 00:23:36,144 Mm-hmm. 393 00:23:36,228 --> 00:23:38,563 [laughing] 394 00:23:39,356 --> 00:23:41,399 It is pleasant sharing a meal with you. 395 00:23:41,483 --> 00:23:43,109 -Our first, I believe. -Mmm. 396 00:23:43,193 --> 00:23:47,739 Well, if you like my cook's scones, I do think you'd love her whole spread. 397 00:23:47,822 --> 00:23:49,824 Are you trying to push me off onto your cook? 398 00:23:49,908 --> 00:23:50,742 [chuckles] 399 00:23:50,825 --> 00:23:53,036 I am hosting a dinner party later this week. 400 00:23:53,119 --> 00:23:55,205 For you and me and my dear friend Paul. 401 00:23:55,288 --> 00:23:56,331 Will you come? 402 00:23:56,414 --> 00:23:59,000 Are my intentions towards you being peer-reviewed? 403 00:23:59,084 --> 00:24:01,378 Mmm. Something like that. 404 00:24:02,420 --> 00:24:04,339 After all, I met your family. 405 00:24:04,881 --> 00:24:06,800 It is only fair you meet those dear to me. 406 00:24:07,801 --> 00:24:08,969 Mm. 407 00:24:11,179 --> 00:24:12,847 -[chuckling] -Mmm. 408 00:24:13,473 --> 00:24:15,433 -Wonderful. Mmm. -[laughing] 409 00:24:15,517 --> 00:24:16,560 You… 410 00:24:16,643 --> 00:24:18,478 -Mmm. -[laughing] 411 00:24:18,562 --> 00:24:20,772 [both moan softly] 412 00:24:23,775 --> 00:24:26,695 -[Benedict] Wow. -[Colin chuckles] Cheers, Lord Kilmartin. 413 00:24:26,778 --> 00:24:29,823 To having you join our family very, very soon, I hope. 414 00:24:30,448 --> 00:24:33,618 -A pleasure to have you out with us. -The pleasure is mine. 415 00:24:33,702 --> 00:24:38,248 Ah. Your spirits seem high tonight. Have you gone all simple with love? 416 00:24:38,331 --> 00:24:41,668 Gentlemen! One of my finest bottles of brandy. 417 00:24:41,751 --> 00:24:42,669 Ah! 418 00:24:42,752 --> 00:24:44,588 I cannot have it going to the new proprietor. 419 00:24:44,671 --> 00:24:47,424 Another? You'll have us wish you closed the club every week. 420 00:24:47,507 --> 00:24:49,301 Sadly, this is the very last bottle. 421 00:24:49,384 --> 00:24:50,302 Ah… 422 00:24:54,764 --> 00:24:56,057 [exclaiming] 423 00:24:56,141 --> 00:24:58,893 Damn. I thought there were at least a few more pours. 424 00:24:58,977 --> 00:25:01,896 Surely the drink is yours, to celebrate your last night 425 00:25:01,980 --> 00:25:03,398 owning this fine institution. 426 00:25:03,481 --> 00:25:05,817 -You mean to mourn my last night. -[Colin] Mm. 427 00:25:05,900 --> 00:25:07,736 I refuse your pity drink. 428 00:25:07,819 --> 00:25:10,780 Well, if it is a pity drink, then perhaps I deserve it. 429 00:25:10,864 --> 00:25:12,115 [laughing] 430 00:25:12,198 --> 00:25:13,158 What? 431 00:25:13,241 --> 00:25:14,743 -You? -You are right. 432 00:25:14,826 --> 00:25:19,247 Love has made me so simple I cannot even write a sentence this week. 433 00:25:19,331 --> 00:25:20,915 It is torture, really. 434 00:25:20,999 --> 00:25:22,917 [mutters] What do you need to write? 435 00:25:24,336 --> 00:25:26,254 I am writing a manuscript, in fact. 436 00:25:26,755 --> 00:25:27,756 Oh… 437 00:25:27,839 --> 00:25:28,798 Are you? 438 00:25:28,882 --> 00:25:30,050 -Yeah. -Yeah? 439 00:25:30,133 --> 00:25:31,176 What is it about? 440 00:25:31,718 --> 00:25:33,970 I am editing the story of my travels. 441 00:25:34,054 --> 00:25:36,056 Or, in principle, I am. 442 00:25:36,139 --> 00:25:38,058 No! No, no, no, no, no, no, no. No. 443 00:25:38,850 --> 00:25:40,268 Why? You think you deserve it? 444 00:25:40,352 --> 00:25:44,147 You at least have a direction for your life while I am floating, 445 00:25:44,230 --> 00:25:46,816 purposeless, with no discernible path forward. 446 00:25:46,900 --> 00:25:49,653 -[all chuckling] -[Colin] What? 447 00:25:50,153 --> 00:25:52,530 And are you not the happiest you have ever been? 448 00:25:53,323 --> 00:25:54,699 Oh, right. That is true, yes. 449 00:25:54,783 --> 00:25:56,326 I think the drink is mine. 450 00:25:56,993 --> 00:25:57,994 Mm? 451 00:25:58,078 --> 00:25:59,954 If I am correct in reading 452 00:26:00,038 --> 00:26:03,083 that the winner of this game is whoever is the most fortunate. 453 00:26:03,166 --> 00:26:06,252 No! Please do not start saying sentimental things about our sister. 454 00:26:06,336 --> 00:26:08,880 I was going to say I am the most fortunate amongst us 455 00:26:08,963 --> 00:26:11,049 because I have spotted another bottle. 456 00:26:11,132 --> 00:26:12,592 [light music playing] 457 00:26:12,676 --> 00:26:14,636 [all chuckling] 458 00:26:14,719 --> 00:26:17,097 -He has! -He has! 459 00:26:17,180 --> 00:26:19,307 [laughing and clapping] 460 00:26:19,391 --> 00:26:21,267 Fortunate, indeed! 461 00:26:21,935 --> 00:26:23,353 -Hawkeye. -Yeah. 462 00:26:25,397 --> 00:26:26,272 Beautiful. 463 00:26:27,732 --> 00:26:28,733 Thank you. 464 00:26:28,817 --> 00:26:31,069 To Mr. Mondrich's fine club. 465 00:26:31,152 --> 00:26:32,570 -To the club. -To the club. 466 00:26:32,654 --> 00:26:33,613 Mm. 467 00:26:34,531 --> 00:26:35,824 -Oh. -[sighing] 468 00:26:35,907 --> 00:26:37,117 -Wow. -Another. 469 00:26:37,200 --> 00:26:38,493 We must finish it. 470 00:26:38,576 --> 00:26:40,912 You have to. You are in the family. 471 00:26:40,995 --> 00:26:42,247 [solemn music plays] 472 00:26:42,330 --> 00:26:43,915 No. I'll say no. 473 00:26:43,998 --> 00:26:45,333 One for you, Mondrich. 474 00:26:51,589 --> 00:26:53,258 There's enough for one more. 475 00:26:55,343 --> 00:26:57,345 -[bells tolling] -[bright music playing] 476 00:27:03,226 --> 00:27:04,310 -Whistledown. -[gasps] 477 00:27:06,312 --> 00:27:08,565 This is the Word of the Lord. 478 00:27:09,566 --> 00:27:11,359 Thanks be to God. 479 00:27:11,901 --> 00:27:14,195 Now, today, 480 00:27:15,238 --> 00:27:17,741 I publish the banns of marriage 481 00:27:17,824 --> 00:27:21,244 between Mr. Colin Bridgerton 482 00:27:21,828 --> 00:27:24,205 and Miss Penelope Featherington. 483 00:27:26,583 --> 00:27:29,586 This is the first time of asking. 484 00:27:31,296 --> 00:27:34,048 If any of you know cause or just impediment 485 00:27:34,132 --> 00:27:38,845 why these two persons should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony… 486 00:27:41,306 --> 00:27:43,600 ye are to declare it. 487 00:27:50,064 --> 00:27:50,899 Very well. 488 00:27:50,982 --> 00:27:52,734 Mr. Bridgerton 489 00:27:53,777 --> 00:27:55,904 and Miss Featherington 490 00:27:55,987 --> 00:28:00,533 shall be married here in three weeks' time. 491 00:28:02,619 --> 00:28:06,122 Today, I also publish the banns 492 00:28:06,206 --> 00:28:10,293 for Lord Charles Cho and Miss Emma Kenworthy. 493 00:28:11,503 --> 00:28:14,088 This is the second time of asking. 494 00:28:14,923 --> 00:28:17,717 If any of you know cause or just impediment 495 00:28:17,801 --> 00:28:22,305 why these two persons should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony, 496 00:28:22,388 --> 00:28:24,599 ye are to declare it. 497 00:28:29,729 --> 00:28:30,647 Very well. 498 00:28:31,397 --> 00:28:34,943 Lord Cho and Miss Kenworthy shall be married here 499 00:28:35,026 --> 00:28:37,111 in two weeks' time. 500 00:28:38,947 --> 00:28:42,242 That brings me to the end of my words today. 501 00:28:43,535 --> 00:28:46,955 Now, go forth in peace 502 00:28:47,038 --> 00:28:50,208 to love and serve the Lord. 503 00:29:02,136 --> 00:29:03,638 [music fades out] 504 00:29:03,721 --> 00:29:05,306 I will join you in a moment. 505 00:29:09,435 --> 00:29:12,480 -It is good to see you looking well. -I am feeling much better. 506 00:29:13,064 --> 00:29:15,400 And soon, we shall officially be married. 507 00:29:15,900 --> 00:29:17,485 If you will still have me? 508 00:29:17,569 --> 00:29:19,195 Colin, in what world would I not? 509 00:29:19,696 --> 00:29:20,697 Mm. 510 00:29:22,615 --> 00:29:26,119 I know there is something you have been meaning to tell me. 511 00:29:32,667 --> 00:29:35,920 There is something I've been meaning to tell you for a very long time. 512 00:29:36,421 --> 00:29:38,423 [gentle music rises slowly] 513 00:29:41,509 --> 00:29:44,888 That I have loved you since the moment we met. 514 00:29:47,640 --> 00:29:49,684 An embarrassingly long time, really. 515 00:29:51,769 --> 00:29:54,647 Even the years I pretended to be your friend, I was, but… 516 00:29:55,690 --> 00:29:57,025 I loved you in secret. 517 00:29:58,401 --> 00:30:00,445 I have always loved you, Colin. 518 00:30:02,447 --> 00:30:04,282 [Colin chuckles softly] 519 00:30:08,286 --> 00:30:10,872 I will spend a lifetime 520 00:30:10,955 --> 00:30:14,083 begging your forgiveness for not seeing you sooner. 521 00:30:14,167 --> 00:30:15,168 There is no need. 522 00:30:16,419 --> 00:30:19,714 There is nothing in the world that makes me happier than being with you. 523 00:30:21,633 --> 00:30:22,884 [chuckles softly] 524 00:30:25,094 --> 00:30:27,430 [gentle music picks up] 525 00:30:27,513 --> 00:30:28,723 Colin, what are you doing? 526 00:30:29,307 --> 00:30:30,558 Mm, dancing 527 00:30:31,184 --> 00:30:34,437 with my future wife in the church where we will be married. 528 00:30:34,520 --> 00:30:35,897 [both chuckling] 529 00:30:39,984 --> 00:30:42,070 Were you ever punished as a child? 530 00:30:43,237 --> 00:30:45,239 [both chuckling] 531 00:30:47,909 --> 00:30:49,911 [music fades out] 532 00:30:49,994 --> 00:30:51,996 [indistinct chattering] 533 00:30:53,456 --> 00:30:55,166 [man chuckles] On that note… 534 00:30:57,502 --> 00:30:58,962 Uh… Brother? 535 00:31:00,672 --> 00:31:01,506 Sister. 536 00:31:01,589 --> 00:31:04,425 May I present Lady Keswick. 537 00:31:04,509 --> 00:31:06,010 Have you two met before? 538 00:31:07,303 --> 00:31:08,805 I do not believe we have. 539 00:31:09,514 --> 00:31:11,265 Lord Anderson. A pleasure. 540 00:31:12,725 --> 00:31:15,645 -I was about to speak with someone-- -The pleasure is all mine. 541 00:31:15,728 --> 00:31:18,022 Your arrival has been the talk of the town. 542 00:31:18,106 --> 00:31:19,691 I have been so eager to meet you. 543 00:31:19,774 --> 00:31:23,027 [chuckles] I'll let the two of you… get acquainted. 544 00:31:23,111 --> 00:31:24,696 -[chuckles] -[tense music plays] 545 00:31:24,779 --> 00:31:27,448 Your sister tells me you are widowed, like me. 546 00:31:27,532 --> 00:31:28,408 Ha. 547 00:31:30,660 --> 00:31:31,828 Well… 548 00:31:32,412 --> 00:31:33,913 [Violet chuckles] Oh… 549 00:31:33,997 --> 00:31:34,956 Hello, Eloise. 550 00:31:47,635 --> 00:31:48,761 No. No. 551 00:31:48,845 --> 00:31:50,847 [both chuckling and chattering] 552 00:31:58,396 --> 00:31:59,689 [Eloise clears throat] 553 00:31:59,772 --> 00:32:03,484 You know, if you wish to repent, you must go inside the church. 554 00:32:03,568 --> 00:32:06,237 Eloise, I've slipped out. Do not tell anyone I am here. 555 00:32:06,320 --> 00:32:08,156 I'd think you'd relish the attention. 556 00:32:08,239 --> 00:32:10,700 -I did not come forward for attention. -Why, then? 557 00:32:12,618 --> 00:32:16,205 Perhaps because… it is a lonely life, living in secret. 558 00:32:16,289 --> 00:32:20,043 And I wondered if, possibly, you would like to join me. 559 00:32:20,126 --> 00:32:22,795 You do so enjoy words. Reading, at least, 560 00:32:22,879 --> 00:32:25,339 and perhaps you might like to help me write the column? 561 00:32:25,423 --> 00:32:28,426 Cressida, do you not remember what was written about me last year? 562 00:32:28,509 --> 00:32:30,261 What you wrote in Whistledown? 563 00:32:31,637 --> 00:32:32,472 Of course. 564 00:32:33,681 --> 00:32:36,517 Forgive me. I do not know why I wrote it, really. 565 00:32:37,935 --> 00:32:39,896 But together, we can right the wrong, 566 00:32:39,979 --> 00:32:42,940 with high praise of your character in our very first issue. 567 00:32:43,024 --> 00:32:47,278 I do not wish to be your collaborator. And I cannot be your friend any longer. 568 00:32:47,361 --> 00:32:48,613 I am sorry. 569 00:32:51,407 --> 00:32:53,159 Is this truly about Whistledown? 570 00:32:57,121 --> 00:32:59,248 It is no wonder Penelope abandoned you. 571 00:33:01,334 --> 00:33:02,835 All you ever do is talk. 572 00:33:04,087 --> 00:33:07,423 You are clearly just envious that I have made something of myself. 573 00:33:07,507 --> 00:33:09,509 [somber music playing] 574 00:33:11,761 --> 00:33:13,638 Perhaps I am envious of Whistledown. 575 00:33:14,764 --> 00:33:15,890 It is quite a feat. 576 00:33:17,100 --> 00:33:19,894 And after spending a season feeling nearly invisible, 577 00:33:19,977 --> 00:33:22,647 I almost understand why one might be driven to write it. 578 00:33:25,775 --> 00:33:28,319 Congratulations on your hard-earned success. 579 00:33:38,121 --> 00:33:39,122 [music fades out] 580 00:33:43,292 --> 00:33:44,752 Clearly you are having a girl. 581 00:33:44,836 --> 00:33:47,755 That is the reason you are so lacking in sparkle lately. 582 00:33:47,839 --> 00:33:48,714 What do you mean? 583 00:33:48,798 --> 00:33:51,259 It is said baby girls steal one's beauty. 584 00:33:51,342 --> 00:33:52,927 Can you not see it, Mama? 585 00:33:53,010 --> 00:33:55,888 They make such a charming couple, do they not? 586 00:33:58,975 --> 00:33:59,934 Mm. 587 00:34:00,643 --> 00:34:03,354 I think you look as charming as a chocolate box. 588 00:34:05,898 --> 00:34:08,943 I suppose you will be back for the next reading of the banns. 589 00:34:09,026 --> 00:34:11,070 -Yes. -[both chuckling] 590 00:34:12,822 --> 00:34:15,449 They wish for me to speak to the queen on their behalf. 591 00:34:15,533 --> 00:34:18,870 Yes, better you than them. The queen will expect a performance. 592 00:34:18,953 --> 00:34:22,456 And with these two-- Do they still sit in prolonged silences? 593 00:34:22,540 --> 00:34:24,458 -Well, they do talk more now. -Mm. 594 00:34:24,542 --> 00:34:26,836 I have grown to respect their match. 595 00:34:26,919 --> 00:34:29,714 I am simply worried if the queen presses too much, then… 596 00:34:29,797 --> 00:34:33,217 She may see that you still have some doubts. 597 00:34:33,301 --> 00:34:35,678 Oh, my doubts do not matter if Francesca is happy. 598 00:34:35,761 --> 00:34:37,555 But they do if the queen suspects them. 599 00:34:37,638 --> 00:34:40,725 She may feel emboldened to oppose their match. 600 00:34:43,102 --> 00:34:44,478 -Ah. [chuckles] -Aww… 601 00:34:44,562 --> 00:34:48,107 Come here. Oh, my dear. 602 00:34:48,191 --> 00:34:49,317 Lady Danbury. 603 00:34:50,109 --> 00:34:51,235 Wasn't that wonderful? 604 00:34:51,319 --> 00:34:53,571 -Yes! -Oh, marvelous! 605 00:34:54,155 --> 00:34:57,909 In a way, the portico seals the vista from the square, 606 00:34:57,992 --> 00:35:00,286 which is rather clever. 607 00:35:00,369 --> 00:35:02,371 [pensive music playing] 608 00:35:02,455 --> 00:35:03,539 [Lord Kilmartin] Mm. 609 00:35:17,053 --> 00:35:19,055 [music becomes solemn] 610 00:36:06,477 --> 00:36:08,479 [music fades out] 611 00:36:15,611 --> 00:36:17,613 [up-tempo music playing] 612 00:36:40,678 --> 00:36:43,681 The queen's seat should be raised higher, right in the center of the windows. 613 00:36:43,764 --> 00:36:46,392 Oh. And make sure nothing hinders her view as she comes in. 614 00:36:47,601 --> 00:36:48,811 [Will chuckles lightly] 615 00:36:51,188 --> 00:36:52,690 Are you enjoying yourself? 616 00:36:54,150 --> 00:36:55,401 Mmm! 617 00:36:55,484 --> 00:36:59,280 I am enjoying the idea of giving the best ball Mayfair has ever seen. 618 00:37:05,036 --> 00:37:09,081 The green napkins are rather fine but a little understated, 619 00:37:09,165 --> 00:37:11,584 so I am leaning towards the silver. 620 00:37:11,667 --> 00:37:16,005 A very nice pairing with our cake plates. Or do you think they're too much? 621 00:37:16,088 --> 00:37:19,592 Never. Let us plan the greatest wedding Mayfair has ever seen. 622 00:37:19,675 --> 00:37:22,345 Mmm! That is music to my ears. 623 00:37:22,428 --> 00:37:25,890 Now, for the cake, Varley suggested four tiers, 624 00:37:25,973 --> 00:37:29,560 but with our guest list, we shall have to have five. 625 00:37:29,643 --> 00:37:31,145 [music fades out] 626 00:37:32,897 --> 00:37:33,939 [chuckling] 627 00:37:34,023 --> 00:37:37,109 -Thank you, Madame Delacroix. -And such short notice. Thank you. 628 00:37:37,193 --> 00:37:38,903 [Delacroix chuckles] 629 00:37:42,281 --> 00:37:43,157 Ah! 630 00:37:43,240 --> 00:37:44,825 Miss Penelope! 631 00:37:44,909 --> 00:37:46,994 [in British accent] It has been too long. 632 00:37:48,621 --> 00:37:51,957 It was not until your delivery boy dropped off your last column 633 00:37:52,041 --> 00:37:53,876 that I learned you are engaged. 634 00:37:53,959 --> 00:37:55,878 [chuckles] Yes. I am very happy. 635 00:37:56,462 --> 00:37:58,464 Forgive me. These last weeks have been a whirlwind. 636 00:37:58,547 --> 00:37:59,882 I am happy for you. 637 00:38:00,925 --> 00:38:03,052 And when you sneak out to write your column, 638 00:38:03,135 --> 00:38:05,346 I assume you will tell Mr. Bridgerton… 639 00:38:05,429 --> 00:38:06,847 That is what I've come to tell you. 640 00:38:08,307 --> 00:38:11,143 I am letting Miss Cowper take credit for the column. 641 00:38:11,227 --> 00:38:13,604 The issue about my engagement will be my last. 642 00:38:13,687 --> 00:38:16,107 Penelope, that column's your life's work. 643 00:38:16,190 --> 00:38:17,608 I cannot continue writing. 644 00:38:19,068 --> 00:38:23,072 I've found a love match, Genevieve. I do not wish to take that for granted. 645 00:38:23,155 --> 00:38:24,698 [gentle music plays] 646 00:38:24,782 --> 00:38:28,119 My mama has sent me for some fabric samples for my wedding dress. 647 00:38:36,335 --> 00:38:39,130 You know my favorite part about dressmaking… 648 00:38:40,381 --> 00:38:45,136 is seeing the glow on a woman's face when she puts the dress on. 649 00:38:50,349 --> 00:38:52,893 I can't imagine ever giving that feeling up. 650 00:38:57,940 --> 00:38:59,233 At any rate, 651 00:39:00,401 --> 00:39:03,320 we will make you the most beautiful dress. 652 00:39:06,824 --> 00:39:08,159 [Penelope chuckles softly] 653 00:39:12,413 --> 00:39:14,540 [Lord Cowper] I was just ousted from my club. 654 00:39:14,623 --> 00:39:17,251 -[Lady Cowper] Why? -[Lord Cowper] Because of your daughter! 655 00:39:17,334 --> 00:39:19,795 Why else do you think? I am pulling her dowry. 656 00:39:19,879 --> 00:39:22,089 [Lady Cowper] My lord, she will lose all prospects. 657 00:39:22,173 --> 00:39:25,926 [Lord Cowper] I do not care. Clearly, no man in London will have her now! 658 00:39:26,760 --> 00:39:27,845 [distant door slams] 659 00:39:35,769 --> 00:39:37,104 Mama, what is wrong? 660 00:39:38,105 --> 00:39:40,691 What are you doing in here? Why are you not in your room? 661 00:39:41,692 --> 00:39:44,570 There is no desk in my room. I am writing a Whistledown. 662 00:39:45,613 --> 00:39:46,447 Good. 663 00:39:49,492 --> 00:39:54,955 [sighs] Your father was just ousted from his club because of all of this. 664 00:39:55,873 --> 00:39:57,583 He is withdrawing your dowry. 665 00:39:59,043 --> 00:40:02,004 £5,000 may not be much to live on, 666 00:40:02,087 --> 00:40:03,047 but as a dowry, 667 00:40:03,923 --> 00:40:07,968 it may be enough to help lure you a husband from the continent. 668 00:40:09,136 --> 00:40:10,262 Or the countryside. 669 00:40:11,305 --> 00:40:12,139 Someone. 670 00:40:13,432 --> 00:40:14,975 We must get that reward 671 00:40:15,059 --> 00:40:17,853 before the real Whistledown decides to publish again. 672 00:40:18,854 --> 00:40:20,689 Read me what you have written. 673 00:40:25,653 --> 00:40:26,779 [Cressida clears throat] 674 00:40:33,661 --> 00:40:37,414 "Dear Reader, it is I, Lady Whistledown." 675 00:40:38,582 --> 00:40:41,293 "Today, I bring you much gossip from about the many lands." 676 00:40:42,086 --> 00:40:45,464 "Near and far… far and wide." 677 00:40:48,634 --> 00:40:49,593 Is that all? 678 00:40:50,761 --> 00:40:51,637 So far. 679 00:40:54,640 --> 00:40:55,724 [sighs deeply] 680 00:40:55,808 --> 00:40:56,642 Oh, dear. 681 00:40:57,393 --> 00:41:00,771 [tearfully] Mama… I am frightened. 682 00:41:01,522 --> 00:41:03,524 [somber music plays] 683 00:41:17,162 --> 00:41:18,330 [music fades out] 684 00:41:32,428 --> 00:41:33,345 Hm. 685 00:41:33,429 --> 00:41:37,850 "Of all bitches, dead or alive, a scribbling woman is the most canine." 686 00:41:38,517 --> 00:41:42,521 "If that should be true, then this author would like to show you her teeth." 687 00:41:45,566 --> 00:41:46,442 Clever. 688 00:41:47,401 --> 00:41:48,444 [chuckles lightly] 689 00:41:50,487 --> 00:41:51,780 So, you are second son? 690 00:41:52,906 --> 00:41:55,868 And trying my best to fit the ne'er-do-well reputation. 691 00:41:55,951 --> 00:41:56,952 [chuckles lightly] 692 00:41:58,120 --> 00:42:00,456 Do you fill your time with any creative pursuits? 693 00:42:00,539 --> 00:42:04,793 Do you write? Or draw? Or… paint? 694 00:42:07,254 --> 00:42:09,131 No. I… 695 00:42:10,382 --> 00:42:11,550 Uh… [chuckles] 696 00:42:13,510 --> 00:42:14,345 I… 697 00:42:14,428 --> 00:42:15,471 [chuckles] 698 00:42:15,554 --> 00:42:17,681 …dance sometimes at parties. 699 00:42:19,266 --> 00:42:20,184 Ah. 700 00:42:24,355 --> 00:42:26,482 Uh, Paul is a patron of the arts. 701 00:42:27,149 --> 00:42:29,234 He spends his time supporting the theater. 702 00:42:29,318 --> 00:42:31,487 -I see. -It is how Tilley and I met. 703 00:42:31,570 --> 00:42:34,740 -You know she is at her box every week. -I did not know that. 704 00:42:34,823 --> 00:42:36,992 I shall never forget the first day I saw her. 705 00:42:37,076 --> 00:42:39,161 After a performance of Much Ado About Nothing, 706 00:42:39,244 --> 00:42:41,455 I walked backstage, and there she was, 707 00:42:41,538 --> 00:42:45,042 ripping into the director for "bowdlerizing" the play. 708 00:42:45,125 --> 00:42:46,377 [both laughing] 709 00:42:46,460 --> 00:42:48,379 Am I to stand for a lesser mind's 710 00:42:48,462 --> 00:42:51,340 sanitized bastardization of a genius's great work? 711 00:42:51,423 --> 00:42:52,633 [Benedict] Let me guess. 712 00:42:53,217 --> 00:42:55,969 Did she tell you to be "very, very afraid of her"? 713 00:42:56,053 --> 00:43:00,057 [laughs heartily] 714 00:43:00,140 --> 00:43:02,643 -Exactly that. -And so you should be, both of you. 715 00:43:03,227 --> 00:43:04,561 -Mm. -[Paul laughs] 716 00:43:07,523 --> 00:43:09,024 Mr. Bridgerton is dry. 717 00:43:09,108 --> 00:43:10,109 Oh. Benedict. 718 00:43:11,318 --> 00:43:12,152 Benedict. 719 00:43:15,155 --> 00:43:16,365 So, Benedict, 720 00:43:17,157 --> 00:43:19,159 who was Tilley lecturing when you first met her? 721 00:43:19,243 --> 00:43:22,204 -Oh, come on. -I believe it was an aeronaut. 722 00:43:22,287 --> 00:43:24,581 Or rather, the crowd heckling him. 723 00:43:24,665 --> 00:43:25,749 [all chuckling] 724 00:43:25,833 --> 00:43:27,835 [pleasant classical music playing] 725 00:43:43,851 --> 00:43:46,186 The music is quite pleasant tonight, is it not? 726 00:43:54,153 --> 00:43:55,571 Ah. Good evening. 727 00:43:55,654 --> 00:43:57,281 -Ah. -[Colin] Lord Kilmartin. 728 00:44:03,746 --> 00:44:05,414 -[chuckling] -Absolutely, yes. 729 00:44:20,262 --> 00:44:21,597 [indistinct conversation] 730 00:44:25,309 --> 00:44:26,518 [chuckling] 731 00:44:28,228 --> 00:44:29,062 Ah! 732 00:44:30,439 --> 00:44:31,899 Marcus. 733 00:44:33,692 --> 00:44:36,653 A few more friends I should like you to meet. 734 00:44:38,363 --> 00:44:39,531 [woman] A pleasure. 735 00:44:40,574 --> 00:44:42,826 Ladies, good evening. 736 00:44:42,910 --> 00:44:46,747 Lady Keswick, Lady Gloucester, Lady Vikaspuri. 737 00:44:53,587 --> 00:44:56,423 I have never liked that color, but it is winning on you. 738 00:44:57,090 --> 00:44:58,091 Thank you, Mama. 739 00:45:03,055 --> 00:45:03,889 Beautiful job. 740 00:45:05,641 --> 00:45:06,809 [Philippa] Are you crying? 741 00:45:07,476 --> 00:45:08,894 -Oh, my sweet. -No. 742 00:45:09,645 --> 00:45:10,729 I am pregnant. 743 00:45:11,313 --> 00:45:15,359 Everyone knows a baby can push water up into one's eyes. 744 00:45:16,693 --> 00:45:17,569 Oh. 745 00:45:17,653 --> 00:45:19,655 Where is your dashing fiancé? 746 00:45:20,697 --> 00:45:21,824 [sighs] 747 00:45:22,741 --> 00:45:24,827 -Mr. Bridgerton. -Mr. and Mrs. Mondrich. 748 00:45:24,910 --> 00:45:28,205 I take comfort in knowing that if we no longer have your club, 749 00:45:28,288 --> 00:45:31,542 you shall at least host the season's most exquisite parties. 750 00:45:37,422 --> 00:45:39,132 [announcer] Her Majesty the Queen. 751 00:45:39,216 --> 00:45:40,759 [guests exclaiming] 752 00:45:41,468 --> 00:45:42,344 She is here. 753 00:45:48,267 --> 00:45:49,977 [music fades out] 754 00:45:50,060 --> 00:45:51,270 [indistinct whispering] 755 00:45:58,360 --> 00:46:02,739 As I assumed… lackluster at best. 756 00:46:09,538 --> 00:46:11,081 [crank clinking] 757 00:46:11,164 --> 00:46:13,166 [soft music builds slowly] 758 00:46:13,709 --> 00:46:14,668 [clanking] 759 00:46:14,751 --> 00:46:15,919 [indistinct whispering] 760 00:46:21,967 --> 00:46:23,969 [gears clinking] 761 00:46:24,052 --> 00:46:25,512 [soft music picks up] 762 00:46:33,020 --> 00:46:34,813 [guests exclaiming] 763 00:46:36,148 --> 00:46:37,232 [chuckling] 764 00:46:50,662 --> 00:46:51,747 Not bad. 765 00:46:52,748 --> 00:46:54,041 Not bad at all. 766 00:46:59,671 --> 00:47:01,673 [classical dance tune playing] 767 00:47:12,851 --> 00:47:13,727 -Mama? -Mm? 768 00:47:13,810 --> 00:47:15,812 Shall you try to speak to the queen now? 769 00:47:19,399 --> 00:47:22,402 Perhaps we should let her settle in a little more. [chuckles] 770 00:47:27,324 --> 00:47:29,618 Perhaps we should try to approach the queen now, 771 00:47:29,701 --> 00:47:31,453 in case she departs early. 772 00:47:34,373 --> 00:47:35,207 I… 773 00:47:39,294 --> 00:47:40,921 We should wait, Francesca. 774 00:47:41,505 --> 00:47:45,133 Wait? She does not attend every ball. If we do not speak to her tonight-- 775 00:47:45,217 --> 00:47:47,844 I will speak to Lady Danbury about securing an audience. 776 00:47:47,928 --> 00:47:50,430 It is all simply a little chaotic at the moment. 777 00:47:50,514 --> 00:47:52,140 Does the queen not love a little chaos? 778 00:47:52,224 --> 00:47:54,810 Yes, but it is important that we find her in good humor. 779 00:47:55,352 --> 00:47:57,270 Mama, I… I do not wish to wait. 780 00:47:57,354 --> 00:47:59,648 I know, but I do not wish to ruin things for you. 781 00:47:59,731 --> 00:48:01,566 [music fades out] 782 00:48:01,650 --> 00:48:02,609 [softly] Uh… 783 00:48:04,152 --> 00:48:05,696 How would you ruin things? 784 00:48:07,197 --> 00:48:09,199 Do you not think our match would cheer her? 785 00:48:12,703 --> 00:48:16,581 I am going to look at the very fine wainscoting. 786 00:48:20,544 --> 00:48:22,629 [quietly] It is not that, Francesca. 787 00:48:23,588 --> 00:48:25,674 It is rather daunting, even for me. 788 00:48:25,757 --> 00:48:27,759 You have gone in front of the queen before. 789 00:48:27,843 --> 00:48:29,302 You are afraid you'll ruin things 790 00:48:29,386 --> 00:48:31,805 because… you still do not believe in this match, do you? 791 00:48:31,888 --> 00:48:33,515 I have supported you. 792 00:48:33,598 --> 00:48:35,600 [gentle music builds slowly] 793 00:48:37,185 --> 00:48:39,187 You have been perfunctory in your support. 794 00:48:42,149 --> 00:48:44,818 Lord Kilmartin is delightful. 795 00:48:46,695 --> 00:48:47,779 But I just… 796 00:48:48,363 --> 00:48:49,906 You just what, Mama? 797 00:48:55,245 --> 00:49:00,167 Not every attachment must be dramatic and hard-fought. 798 00:49:00,250 --> 00:49:02,919 What… What John and I have is easy, and… 799 00:49:03,712 --> 00:49:05,297 I love him, Mama. 800 00:49:06,882 --> 00:49:09,259 Even if it is not the love that you want for me. 801 00:49:15,057 --> 00:49:17,059 [pensive music plays] 802 00:49:27,444 --> 00:49:29,905 I say, I do so enjoy the country. 803 00:49:29,988 --> 00:49:31,156 Excuse me a moment. 804 00:49:40,749 --> 00:49:43,543 I… will go after her. 805 00:49:43,627 --> 00:49:46,838 Oh… I do not wish to speak to any more eligible widows. 806 00:49:46,922 --> 00:49:48,423 Speak to whomever you like, 807 00:49:48,507 --> 00:49:51,218 but it is not for you to go after my friend. 808 00:49:51,301 --> 00:49:53,845 You are not the only one who cares for Lady Bridgerton. 809 00:49:53,929 --> 00:49:57,682 Must you take everything from me? 810 00:49:58,183 --> 00:49:59,267 [music fades] 811 00:49:59,351 --> 00:50:02,229 Sister… enough. 812 00:50:03,146 --> 00:50:06,525 Whatever I have done to deserve this ire, 813 00:50:06,608 --> 00:50:09,319 tell me so that we might be done with it. 814 00:50:10,570 --> 00:50:13,281 -Is this about Father? -Oh, it is about many a thing. 815 00:50:13,365 --> 00:50:15,992 It is about Father treating me as the favorite, 816 00:50:16,076 --> 00:50:17,494 over which I had no power. 817 00:50:17,577 --> 00:50:19,371 I do not care about that! 818 00:50:20,580 --> 00:50:22,082 What I care about 819 00:50:22,666 --> 00:50:26,128 is that I had a chance of happiness, 820 00:50:26,211 --> 00:50:28,380 and you took it from me. 821 00:50:28,463 --> 00:50:29,756 [somber music playing] 822 00:50:29,840 --> 00:50:31,967 How did I take your chance at happiness? 823 00:50:37,347 --> 00:50:40,433 The night before I was to be married, 824 00:50:40,517 --> 00:50:43,186 I very nearly escaped to freedom. 825 00:50:44,437 --> 00:50:46,690 Do you think I do not know 826 00:50:46,773 --> 00:50:49,776 that it was you who betrayed me to our father? 827 00:50:50,735 --> 00:50:52,988 I heard him thank you. 828 00:51:00,120 --> 00:51:01,538 -Soma… -Soma! 829 00:51:01,621 --> 00:51:02,539 Soma… 830 00:51:02,622 --> 00:51:06,793 You think you can call me by my born name and right the wrong? 831 00:51:07,878 --> 00:51:12,048 Your charm may work on every widow in the ton, 832 00:51:12,132 --> 00:51:14,342 but I am unmoved. 833 00:51:15,677 --> 00:51:19,264 Now, if you will excuse me… 834 00:51:21,016 --> 00:51:23,268 I must find my friend. 835 00:51:25,270 --> 00:51:27,272 [somber music continues] 836 00:51:41,745 --> 00:51:42,746 [music fades out] 837 00:51:42,829 --> 00:51:44,664 I do not spend much time in society. 838 00:51:45,207 --> 00:51:46,958 Tilley enjoys coming and going. 839 00:51:47,042 --> 00:51:49,461 I find the entire thing much too pretentious. 840 00:51:49,961 --> 00:51:51,463 Judgmental, really. 841 00:51:52,297 --> 00:51:55,175 I cannot imagine what anyone would judge you for. 842 00:51:55,675 --> 00:51:58,136 Then Tilley has not told you all of our stories. 843 00:52:03,099 --> 00:52:05,101 [laughing] 844 00:52:08,438 --> 00:52:10,523 Can I ask you a personal question? 845 00:52:10,607 --> 00:52:12,484 Is there any other kind worth asking? 846 00:52:14,861 --> 00:52:17,697 [sighs] You and Lady Arnold have quite a rapport. 847 00:52:17,781 --> 00:52:19,991 I am surprised you two have never… 848 00:52:22,619 --> 00:52:24,829 -In fact, do not answer that. -[chuckles] 849 00:52:24,913 --> 00:52:27,290 Apparently, the wine has made me rather rude. 850 00:52:29,501 --> 00:52:30,335 Well, 851 00:52:31,127 --> 00:52:33,255 the wine has also made you rather charming. 852 00:52:36,049 --> 00:52:38,051 [soft music builds slowly] 853 00:52:41,638 --> 00:52:45,267 I should go ensure Tilley has not worked herself into a frenzy over dessert. 854 00:52:49,020 --> 00:52:49,854 Of course. 855 00:53:13,461 --> 00:53:14,921 [Lady Arnold] Dessert is ready. 856 00:53:16,131 --> 00:53:18,049 I believe my suspicions are true. 857 00:53:18,633 --> 00:53:20,635 -[Lady Arnold] You are sure? -[Paul] Yes. 858 00:53:20,719 --> 00:53:21,970 [Lady Arnold chuckles] 859 00:53:33,648 --> 00:53:34,482 Hmm. 860 00:53:36,151 --> 00:53:37,110 [sighs] 861 00:53:38,320 --> 00:53:40,280 Forgive us. We were just… 862 00:53:40,822 --> 00:53:43,116 Talking about you… in fact. 863 00:53:48,204 --> 00:53:50,540 Would you perhaps like to join us? 864 00:53:51,541 --> 00:53:52,459 Upstairs. 865 00:53:56,755 --> 00:53:57,881 [chuckles] 866 00:53:58,381 --> 00:53:59,215 I, uh… 867 00:54:00,675 --> 00:54:03,636 Ah, I've forgotten, I am supposed to be somewhere. 868 00:54:03,720 --> 00:54:04,804 Uh, forgive me. 869 00:54:11,186 --> 00:54:12,187 [music fades out] 870 00:54:12,270 --> 00:54:15,273 ["Confident (Stripped Down)" by Archer Marsh playing] 871 00:54:25,367 --> 00:54:27,786 I must say. This dance does not compare 872 00:54:27,869 --> 00:54:30,372 to a private waltz in the church where we'll be married. 873 00:54:30,955 --> 00:54:34,000 Well, perhaps we shall have to add some flourish. 874 00:54:37,128 --> 00:54:39,547 [both chuckling] 875 00:54:50,392 --> 00:54:51,976 It is Lady Whistledown! 876 00:55:00,777 --> 00:55:02,654 [in BSL] She is the Devil. 877 00:55:02,737 --> 00:55:05,240 Do not speak to her. 878 00:55:06,699 --> 00:55:08,701 A scandal writer for a daughter. 879 00:55:08,785 --> 00:55:11,162 -Can you imagine? -["Confident" continues] 880 00:55:16,793 --> 00:55:19,921 Well, this is one of the more amusing parties I have been to. 881 00:55:20,004 --> 00:55:22,382 Shall I bring her to you, Your Majesty? 882 00:55:22,465 --> 00:55:23,299 No. 883 00:55:24,551 --> 00:55:26,219 Let her squirm a little. 884 00:55:27,095 --> 00:55:29,097 I will not let her ruin our night. 885 00:55:29,180 --> 00:55:30,306 Yes, you are right. 886 00:55:55,498 --> 00:55:56,583 But what do we do? 887 00:55:57,292 --> 00:56:00,753 We wait… for the queen to summon us, 888 00:56:00,837 --> 00:56:02,839 and we hold our heads high. 889 00:56:03,381 --> 00:56:05,383 [up-tempo classical music playing] 890 00:56:10,346 --> 00:56:12,140 Shall we take our girls and go? 891 00:56:13,475 --> 00:56:16,644 Well, I do wish to see what happens. 892 00:56:24,319 --> 00:56:27,030 Do you now understand why I so adore her? 893 00:56:27,113 --> 00:56:28,740 Cressida Cowper I detest. 894 00:56:28,823 --> 00:56:32,243 Though, as Lady Whistledown, she is a rather clever writer. 895 00:56:33,036 --> 00:56:35,246 -[Colin] Ow. -Oh! Apologies. 896 00:56:35,955 --> 00:56:37,582 I'm not used to dancing so much. 897 00:56:38,166 --> 00:56:39,250 That is all right. 898 00:56:41,044 --> 00:56:45,590 I've been meaning to tell you. I've been editing my travel diary into a manuscript. 899 00:56:45,673 --> 00:56:47,926 -With your encouragement. -Have you? 900 00:56:48,635 --> 00:56:49,469 Very nearly. 901 00:56:50,178 --> 00:56:53,723 I am still removing some of the more… personal passages. 902 00:56:53,806 --> 00:56:57,227 Why? That is what I so enjoyed about the part that I read. 903 00:56:58,311 --> 00:57:01,147 Well, those parts are only for you. 904 00:57:01,231 --> 00:57:02,315 [chuckles softly] 905 00:57:05,568 --> 00:57:07,278 Perhaps I could edit them for you. 906 00:57:07,987 --> 00:57:08,947 If you wish. 907 00:57:09,489 --> 00:57:11,407 Before you send them to a bookseller. 908 00:57:12,158 --> 00:57:13,493 I do so enjoy writing 909 00:57:14,536 --> 00:57:16,621 letters and what have you. 910 00:57:16,704 --> 00:57:18,957 Well, you do write the very best letters. 911 00:57:19,624 --> 00:57:22,835 But I might like to prove to myself that I can do it on my own. 912 00:57:24,045 --> 00:57:25,046 And to you. 913 00:57:25,797 --> 00:57:27,465 I want to be worthy of you, Pen. 914 00:57:28,091 --> 00:57:29,467 Of course you are worthy. 915 00:57:34,305 --> 00:57:36,099 -Oh! [chuckles] -Uh… Forgive me. 916 00:57:36,182 --> 00:57:38,476 It seems the queen has summoned Miss Cowper. 917 00:57:40,186 --> 00:57:41,229 It may finally be time 918 00:57:41,312 --> 00:57:43,481 for Lady Whistledown to meet her consequences. 919 00:57:48,611 --> 00:57:51,406 Miss Cowper, perhaps I should have clarified 920 00:57:51,489 --> 00:57:55,118 that I do not wish to see you in my court or out of it. 921 00:57:55,201 --> 00:57:57,537 -Your Majesty-- -Were you invited here tonight? 922 00:57:58,496 --> 00:57:59,581 No, Your Majesty. 923 00:58:06,588 --> 00:58:07,422 [sighs] 924 00:58:07,505 --> 00:58:08,590 [door opens] 925 00:58:11,050 --> 00:58:13,428 I simply wanted to give you a gift. 926 00:58:13,511 --> 00:58:15,305 [light music playing] 927 00:58:16,347 --> 00:58:17,974 [overlapping chatter] 928 00:58:31,529 --> 00:58:32,697 She has returned! 929 00:58:32,780 --> 00:58:34,782 -[gasping] -[music intensifies] 930 00:58:56,179 --> 00:58:58,139 [Cressida] Dearest Gentle Reader, 931 00:58:58,640 --> 00:59:01,851 it is said that there is no rest for the wicked. 932 00:59:02,352 --> 00:59:06,689 If that is true, this author must be rather virtuous, 933 00:59:06,773 --> 00:59:09,359 for I have been enjoying a much-needed respite 934 00:59:09,442 --> 00:59:11,277 from observing all of you. 935 00:59:11,361 --> 00:59:14,072 Not to worry, I am back, 936 00:59:14,155 --> 00:59:17,241 and shall return soon enough with a full issue. 937 00:59:17,742 --> 00:59:20,578 You may now know my name, but have no doubt, 938 00:59:21,371 --> 00:59:23,373 I know you even better. 939 00:59:24,415 --> 00:59:27,460 Yours Truly, Lady Whistledown. 940 00:59:28,127 --> 00:59:31,881 Or forever now, Cressida Cowper. 941 00:59:31,964 --> 00:59:33,675 [guests exclaiming quietly] 942 00:59:33,758 --> 00:59:37,011 Well, Miss Cowper, I am intrigued. 943 00:59:37,845 --> 00:59:40,390 Surprised but still intrigued. 944 00:59:40,473 --> 00:59:44,143 -[Cressida] May we discuss-- -I shall look forward to tomorrow's issue. 945 00:59:44,227 --> 00:59:45,978 I wish to see some gossip. 946 00:59:46,062 --> 00:59:47,897 [tense music playing] 947 00:59:48,481 --> 00:59:50,858 Then we might discuss your reward. 948 01:00:01,160 --> 01:00:03,162 [breathing heavily] 949 01:00:07,250 --> 01:00:09,711 She is… We have… [panting] 950 01:00:09,794 --> 01:00:11,254 And-- And now… 951 01:00:12,714 --> 01:00:13,548 Come with me. 952 01:00:14,674 --> 01:00:16,676 [overlapping chatter] 953 01:00:23,641 --> 01:00:24,809 [breathing heavily] 954 01:00:24,892 --> 01:00:26,018 It is all my fault. 955 01:00:26,686 --> 01:00:28,855 I convinced you to let her take Whistledown's name. 956 01:00:28,938 --> 01:00:31,232 And now she has somehow written something coherent, 957 01:00:31,315 --> 01:00:32,442 not to mention published. 958 01:00:32,525 --> 01:00:35,403 -Eloise, breathe. -We have created a monster, Pen. 959 01:00:35,486 --> 01:00:38,656 A monster who seems to have a feud with me and, by extension, my family. 960 01:00:38,740 --> 01:00:40,616 I've put them all in danger, like last year. 961 01:00:40,700 --> 01:00:43,327 -That was my fault. -No. I was reckless. 962 01:00:43,411 --> 01:00:46,539 As I have been now, inviting that viper into my family's home. 963 01:00:46,622 --> 01:00:49,292 A viper who now has nearly as much power as the queen. 964 01:00:49,792 --> 01:00:50,918 [scoffs] 965 01:00:51,002 --> 01:00:52,795 I never should've befriended her. 966 01:00:52,879 --> 01:00:53,713 [sighs deeply] 967 01:00:57,467 --> 01:00:59,844 Eloise… it will be all right. 968 01:01:00,428 --> 01:01:01,304 How? 969 01:01:04,515 --> 01:01:06,350 Because I'm going to publish again. 970 01:01:06,851 --> 01:01:09,937 With one issue, I can discredit Cressida. 971 01:01:11,314 --> 01:01:12,648 It is not just gossip. 972 01:01:13,608 --> 01:01:15,276 Whistledown is power. 973 01:01:15,818 --> 01:01:18,529 -Pen-- -Remember my first issue? What I wrote? 974 01:01:19,405 --> 01:01:21,199 Yeah… [sighs] You quoted Byron. 975 01:01:21,282 --> 01:01:22,158 Not that. 976 01:01:23,451 --> 01:01:24,994 The part about me and my sisters. 977 01:01:26,412 --> 01:01:28,956 "Three misses foisted upon the marriage market 978 01:01:29,040 --> 01:01:32,084 like sorrowful sows by their tasteless, tactless mama." 979 01:01:33,211 --> 01:01:35,963 The alliteration was a little overdone, I admit, but… 980 01:01:36,047 --> 01:01:39,300 the column began because I felt powerless in my own home. 981 01:01:40,384 --> 01:01:43,846 I was forced to debut a year early, and I had no say in anything. 982 01:01:43,930 --> 01:01:47,141 Writing was the only way I felt I could have a voice. 983 01:01:48,309 --> 01:01:52,438 And I should've been using the column to give a voice to the other voiceless. 984 01:01:53,481 --> 01:01:57,401 [tearfully] I have done plenty of damage with my pen. 985 01:01:58,027 --> 01:02:00,029 [solemn music playing] 986 01:02:00,112 --> 01:02:00,947 Please… 987 01:02:02,824 --> 01:02:04,617 let me use it now to do some good. 988 01:02:09,831 --> 01:02:11,999 You must get a full issue out right away. 989 01:02:13,793 --> 01:02:15,044 Before Cressida does. 990 01:02:16,921 --> 01:02:19,173 -[stirring music builds] -[horses trotting] 991 01:02:19,257 --> 01:02:21,634 -[horses whinnying] -[driver shouting] 992 01:02:21,717 --> 01:02:24,095 [stirring music continues] 993 01:02:41,153 --> 01:02:42,655 -[music fades] -[driver] Whoa! 994 01:02:42,738 --> 01:02:44,407 [dramatic music playing] 995 01:02:55,585 --> 01:02:58,045 [in Irish accent] Apologies for the late order. There's been 996 01:02:58,129 --> 01:02:59,755 some confusion with the silk delivery. 997 01:03:00,256 --> 01:03:02,341 You'll be paid handsomely for your rushed service. 998 01:03:04,135 --> 01:03:05,553 Anything for Lady Whistledown. 999 01:03:05,636 --> 01:03:06,637 [chuckles softly] 1000 01:03:12,435 --> 01:03:14,437 [panting softly] 1001 01:03:19,275 --> 01:03:20,568 Colin. 1002 01:03:20,651 --> 01:03:24,030 You… are Lady Whistledown? 1003 01:03:24,947 --> 01:03:26,949 [breathing shakily] 1004 01:03:28,784 --> 01:03:30,328 [music peaks and fades out] 1005 01:03:32,121 --> 01:03:35,041 [theme music playing] 1006 01:04:59,709 --> 01:05:00,626 [music ends]